Granules include a hydrophobic surface treatment. The hydrophobic surface treatment may include a hydrocarbon oil and a silicon-containing polymer, in which the hydrocarbon oil is present in an amount of at least 0.025 percent by weight, and the silicon-containing polymer is present in an amount of greater than 0.05 percent by weight of the roofing granules. The hydrophobic surface treatment may include silicon-containing polymer present in an amount of greater than 0.05, greater than 0.25 percent, or greater than 0.5 percent by weight of the roofing granules. Use of the granules as roofing granules is also disclosed. A construction article includes a substrate, an organic coating, and the roofing granules at least partially embedded in the organic coating. Methods of making the granules and the construction article are also disclosed.
C09C 3/12 - Traitement par des composés organiques du silicium
B32B 5/16 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par le fait qu'une des couches est formée de particules, p.ex. de copeaux, de fibres hachées, de poudre
B32B 11/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement des substances bitumineuses ou à base de goudron avec des fibres ou particules enrobées dans ces substances ou liées à ces substances
B32B 37/24 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p.ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches avec au moins une couche qui ne présente pas de cohésion avant la stratification, p.ex. constituée de matériau granulaire projeté sur un substrat
C09D 183/00 - Compositions de revêtement à base de composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule une liaison contenant uniquement du silicium, avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carbone; Compositions de revêtement à base de dérivés de tels polymères
E04D 1/22 - Eléments de couvertures en forme de tuiles plates ou bardeaux, c. à d. avec une surface extérieure plate en matériaux spécifiés ou en une combinaison de matériaux non couverts dans l'un des groupes
Roofing granules include heat-treated, porous, mineral-based granules having a moisture absorption of at least seven percent by weight and a blend of such heat- treated, porous, mineral-based granules and additional granules having a moisture absorption of less than five percent by weight. Use of the granules as roofing granules is also disclosed. A construction article includes a substrate, an organic coating, and heat-treated, porous, mineral-based aggregate having a moisture absorption of at least seven percent by weight at least partially embedded in the organic coating. A method of making the construction article is also disclosed.
E04D 1/10 - Eléments de couvertures rainurés ou cintrés en matériaux spécifiés ou en une combinaison de matériaux non couverts dans l'un des groupes
B32B 5/16 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par le fait qu'une des couches est formée de particules, p.ex. de copeaux, de fibres hachées, de poudre
C04B 41/00 - Post-traitement des mortiers, du béton, de la pierre artificielle ou des céramiques; Traitement de la pierre naturelle
E04D 1/22 - Eléments de couvertures en forme de tuiles plates ou bardeaux, c. à d. avec une surface extérieure plate en matériaux spécifiés ou en une combinaison de matériaux non couverts dans l'un des groupes
E04D 3/18 - Couverture de toit utilisant des plaques planes ou incurvées ou des feuilles rigides utilisant des plaques, ardoises ou feuilles planes ou des éléments dans lesquels la section est sans importance en matériaux spécifiés ou en une combinaison de matériaux non couverts dans l'un des groupes , ou
E04D 3/34 - Couverture de toit utilisant des plaques planes ou incurvées ou des feuilles rigides à profil en travers particulier, p.ex. avec des ondulations sur les deux faces, avec des nervures, des rebords ou similaires en matériaux spécifiés ou en une combinaison de matériaux non couverts dans l'un des groupes
E04D 5/12 - Couverture de toit utilisant des matériaux flexibles, p.ex. fournis en rouleaux spécialement modifiés, p.ex. perforés, à surface granuleuse, avec éléments d'appui attachés
3.
POROUS GRANULES AND HYDROPHOBIC GRANULES AND RELATED ARTICLES
Granules include a blend of porous, mineral-based granules and additional granules having a hydrophobic polymeric coating. Use of the granules as roofing granules is also disclosed. A construction article includes a substrate, an organic coating, and the roofing granules at least partially embedded in the organic coating. Methods of making and using the construction article are also disclosed.
C09K 3/18 - Substances non couvertes ailleurs à appliquer sur des surfaces pour y minimiser l'adhérence de la glace, du brouillard ou de l'eau; Substances antigel ou provoquant le dégel pour application sur des surfaces
B32B 11/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement des substances bitumineuses ou à base de goudron avec des fibres ou particules enrobées dans ces substances ou liées à ces substances
E04D 1/26 - Eléments de couvertures en forme de bande, donnant l'apparence d'une ligne de bardeaux
E04D 5/12 - Couverture de toit utilisant des matériaux flexibles, p.ex. fournis en rouleaux spécialement modifiés, p.ex. perforés, à surface granuleuse, avec éléments d'appui attachés
E04D 11/00 - Couverture de toit dans la mesure où elle ne se limite pas aux caractéristiques couverts par un seul des groupes ; Couverture de toit réalisée par des moyens non prévus dans les groupes
4.
FILTER FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR FILTER MEDIA, FILTRATION SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF
A filter frame assembly includes a main frame including a first end and a second end, and a spindle unit disposed at the first end. The spindle unit includes a spindle frame, a dispensing spindle non-rotatably coupled to the spindle frame, and a receiving spindle rotatably coupled to the spindle frame. Each of the dispensing spindle and the receiving spindle is configured to receive a filter web thereon in a wound configuration. The main frame is insertable through a filter slot of an HVAC system from the second end, such that the main frame is at least partially received within the HVAC system and the spindle unit is disposed external to the HVAC system. The filter web extends from the dispensing spindle towards the second end of the main frame and extends back to the receiving spindle, while being at least partially received in the main frame.
B01D 46/18 - Séparateurs de particules, utilisant des courroies filtrantes, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B01D 46/22 - Séparateurs de particules, utilisant des courroies filtrantes, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières dont les courroies se déplacent au cours de la filtration
The present disclosure generally relates to air filters expandable from a collapsed arrangement to an expanded, end-use arrangement and to methods of making, using, and installing such air filters. Some embodiments relate to an air filter having an expanded state and a collapsed state. The air filter includes a filter media assembly including (1) filter media including a plurality of pleats, (2) first and second opposing sides, and (3) first and second opposing ends. The air filter also includes a shape retention structure capable of being connected to at least a portion of the filter media assembly and capable of retention the filter media assembly in the expanded state. A spacing distance between adjacent pleats in the filter media is greater in the expanded state of the air filter than in the collapsed state of the air filter. In some embodiments, the air filter is an HVAC air filter.
An intumescent article includes intumescent material including 50-92 wt-% graphite and 8-50 wt-% binder, and may have a free expansion ratio of 100 x or greater and a free expansion aspect ratio of 1.0 or less. The intumescent article may be a sheet, and may be L-shaped, rectangle, triangle, or other shape. The intumescent article may have a 3D shape. The intumescent article may be an insert for an electrical box, having a surface area 75 % or less of the surface area of the electrical box back wall. The intumescent sheet has a mass, and the ratio of the mass to the volume of the electrical box may be 3 g/100 cm3 or less. A method of making an intumescent article includes mixing from 50-92 wt-% graphite with 8-50 wt-% binder on a dry weight basis to form a mixture, pressing or molding the mixture into a shape and drying the shape.
A device includes a device body comprising a first side; a switch disposed on the first side and comprising a button having a push direction and an active area perpendicular to the push direction; and a button cover. The button cover has a first major face facing outward and defining an actuatable area surrounded by a perimeter; and a second major face opposite of the first major face and facing the device. On the second major face are a switch receiving area constructed to contact the active area of the switch; and a plurality of ribs extending from the switch receiving area toward the perimeter.
H01H 13/52 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant un seul élément d'actionnement le contact retournant immédiatement à son état initial après suppression de la force motrice, p.ex. bouton-poussoir de sonnerie
A headset includes an earpiece with a speaker and a speaker port connectable with an eartip for insertion in an ear. The headset further includes an earhook with a first end coupled with the earpiece, a second end, and a length extending therebetween. The earhook has a transverse cross section along the length. The transverse cross section has a major cross dimension and a minor cross dimension orthogonal to the major cross dimension, the major cross dimension being greater than the minor cross dimension. A cable and a support wire are connected to the earpiece and embedded in the earhook along the length. The cable may include one or more electrical wires connecting the components of the earpiece to a device.
A battery-powered system includes a device and a battery. The device includes a recess for receiving the battery and an electrical contact disposed at the bottom of the recess. The device includes front and back guide elements and a spacer with a raised portion and a ramp. The battery has front and back guide elements constructed to mate with corresponding front and back guide elements of the device such that when the guide elements are mated, the battery is in a locked position. A battery electrical contact is disposed along the device-facing major surface, constructed to operatively couple with the device electrical contact. The spacer is constructed to reduce wear and damage to the electrical contacts by reducing contact with the electrical contacts while the battery is moved long the spacer.
H01M 50/247 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p.ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
H01M 50/262 - Montures; Boîtiers secondaires ou cadres; Bâtis, modules ou blocs; Dispositifs de suspension; Amortisseurs; Dispositifs de transport ou de manutention; Supports avec des moyens de fixation, p.ex. des serrures
H01M 50/502 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentes; Interconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie
H01M 50/503 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentes; Interconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie caractérisées par la forme des interconnecteurs
H01M 50/519 - Interconnecteurs pour connecter les bornes des batteries adjacentes; Interconnecteurs pour connecter les cellules en dehors d'un boîtier de batterie comprenant des circuits imprimés
H01M 50/562 - Bornes caractérisées par le matériau
Systems and methods for check a relative sensitivity of two or more microphones of a hearing protection device include sensing ambient sound using two or more microphones of the hearing protection device and sampling the ambient sound. The samples of the ambient sound may be used to determine whether the ambient sound is adequate for determining microphone sensitivity and to determine whether a threshold relative sensitivity of the two or more microphones is reached. A pass or fail indication may be provided to a user based on whether the threshold relative sensitivity is reached.
A moveable effector assembly designed for, among other things, moving culture devices, uncovering and replacing covers from culture devices. Culture device processing systems comprising such moveable effector assemblies. Methods of using such moveable effector assemblies and culture device processing systems.
C12M 1/36 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie comportant une commande sensible au temps ou aux conditions du milieu, p.ex. fermenteurs commandés automatiquement
The present disclosure provides an adhesive assemblies such as an adhesive assembly for mounting an object to a surface, the assembly comprising: a first adhesive construction including a first major surface and a second major surface, the first adhesive construction including a first adhesive layer, a first core adjacent to the first adhesive layer, the core comprising core material and including first and second major surfaces; and a first arranged pattern of recesses on at least the first major surface of the first core, each recess terminating in a membrane, wherein the membrane is defined by a bottom surface of the recess and comprises core material; and a first adhesive interface at the bottom surface or within the membrane; and a stiffening carrier laminated to the second major surface of the first adhesive construction, the stiffening carrier having a higher stiffness than the first adhesive construction.
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p.ex. des gorges, des nervures
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
13.
UNIVERSAL MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH PRONG-BEARING WALL ANCHORS
Wall anchors and assemblies of the present disclosure include a plate, one more prongs, and a load bearing structure comprising a threaded bolt, post, or threaded bore. The prongs are typically integral with a side edge of the plate and are typically curved towards the bottom edge of the plate.
A47G 1/16 - Dispositifs pour accrocher ou soutenir les tableaux, miroirs ou similaires
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
14.
NON-WHITE ROOFING GRANULES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
A plurality of non-white roofing granules is provided. The roofing granules include a plurality of particles including mineral fines and a calcia-based cement binder; and a non-white pigment-containing coating disposed on at least a portion of exterior surfaces of the particles. Methods of making the roofing granules are also provided. One method includes: mixing material including mineral fines and a calcia-based cement binder to provide agglomerates; curing the agglomerates to provide particles; and coating at least a portion of exterior surfaces of the particles with a non-white pigment-containing coating. Another method of making the roofing granules includes: providing an aqueous dispersion in a tool having cavities, the aqueous dispersion including mineral fines and a calcia-based cement binder; curing the aqueous dispersion in the tool to provide particles; and coating at least a portion of exterior surfaces of the particles with a non-white pigment-containing coating. The roofing granules exhibit an intrinsic total solar reflectance greater than 0.3. Often, the roofing granules contain by-product mineral fines.
A method and system of determining air quality are disclosed. In examples, a method comprises identifying one or more aerosol particle types based on an absorbance spectra of aerosol particles captured on a filter and determining a mass concentration of each of the one or more aerosol particle types based on the absorbance spectra and the aerosol particle type. The method further comprises detecting a median particle size of each of the one or more aerosol particle types based on a rate of change of the absorbance spectra and the aerosol particle type. The method further comprises determining an air quality metric based on the identified one or more aerosol particle types, the determined mass concentration of each of the one or more aerosol particle types, and the determined median particle size of each of the one or more aerosol particle types.
G01N 15/02 - Recherche de la dimension ou de la distribution des dimensions des particules
G01N 15/06 - Recherche de la concentration des suspensions de particules
G01N 21/31 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
16.
FILTER LIFE CONDITION ASSESSMENT THROUGH OPTICAL ABSORBANCE
A method and system of determining a filter life are disclosed. In examples, a method comprises capturing aerosol particles on a filter and measuring absorbance spectra of the aerosol particles captured on the filter. The method further comprises identifying one or more aerosol particle types based on the measured absorbance spectra and determining a mass accumulation of each of the one or more aerosol particle types based on the measured absorbance spectra and the aerosol particle type. The method further comprises determining a median particle size of each of the one or more aerosol particle types based on the measured absorbance spectra and the aerosol particle type and determining a filter life based on the determined mass accumulation and the determined median particle size of each of the one or more aerosol particle types.
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
F24F 11/39 - Surveillance de la performance des filtres
G01N 15/02 - Recherche de la dimension ou de la distribution des dimensions des particules
G01N 15/06 - Recherche de la concentration des suspensions de particules
G01N 15/08 - Recherche de la perméabilité, du volume des pores ou de l'aire superficielle des matériaux poreux
G01N 21/31 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
A framed air filter that includes air filter media and a frame with four frame portions. At least one corner of the frame is a bonded, non-integral corner at which a stabilizing flap that integrally extends from a first frame portion of a pair of neighboring frame portions that meet to form the non-integral, bonded corner, is affixed to an inner sidewall of a second frame portion of the pair of neighboring frame portions.
The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles that include compound slit patterns. In some embodiments, these articles are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles.
B65D 81/05 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu spécialement adaptés pour protéger leur contenu des dommages mécaniques maintenant le contenu en position éloignée des parois de l'emballage ou des autres pièces du contenu
B31D 5/00 - Procédés à plusieurs phases pour la fabrication d'articles à trois dimensions
The present disclosure relates generally to tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets. In some embodiments, these articles, films, and/or sheets are used as cushioning films and/or packaging materials. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making and using these tension-activated, expanding articles, films, and sheets.
B65D 81/05 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu spécialement adaptés pour protéger leur contenu des dommages mécaniques maintenant le contenu en position éloignée des parois de l'emballage ou des autres pièces du contenu
B31D 5/00 - Procédés à plusieurs phases pour la fabrication d'articles à trois dimensions
Filter media are described. In particular, a filter media includes an intake side, an exhaust side, and a plurality of fibers distributed throughout the filter media. The fibers have a plurality of deniers, and fibers disposed proximate the intake side have a first denier and fibers disposed proximate the exhaust side have a second denier. The first denier is larger than the second denier.
Silicone polyoxamide and silicone polyoxamide-hydrazide copolymers comprise at least two repeating units of formula (I). In this formula, each R1 is independently an alkyl, haloalkyl, aralkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or aryl substituted with an alkyl, alkoxy, or halo; each Y is independently an alkylene, aralkylene, or a combination thereof; each G is independently a bond or a divalent residue equal to a diamine of formula R3HN-G-NHR3 minus the two NHR3 groups; each R3 is independently hydrogen or alkyl or R3 taken together with G and with the nitrogen to which they are both attached form a heterocyclic group; each n is independently an integer of 0 to 300; each p is independently an integer of 1 to 25, and the average of p is 1.3 or greater; and each q is independently an integer of 1 to 2, and the average of q is no greater than 1.05.
C08G 77/26 - Polysiloxanes contenant du silicium lié à des groupes organiques contenant des atomes autres que le carbone, l'hydrogène et l'oxygène groupes contenant de l'azote
22.
SILICONE POLYOXAMIDE COPOLYMERS WITH AMINE-BASED END GROUPS
Provided are methods of making silicone polyoxamide and silicone polyoxamide- hydrazide copolymers and the resulting copolymers. The copolymers comprise at least two repeating units of the following formula: The method comprises adding an oxalate ester to a solvent, reacting the oxalate ester with a polydiorganosiloxane diamine until no greater than 5% oxalate ester remains thus forming a reaction product, adding one or more diamines to the reaction product to Rum the repeating unit, and adding one or more amine-based capping agents to halt polymerization and modify end groups of the copolymer. The method is efficient and cost effective, and the resulting copolymers are well suited for use in pressure sensitive adhesives and mounting articles.
C08G 77/54 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule une liaison contenant du silicium, avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carbone dans lesquels au moins deux atomes de silicium, mais pas la totalité, sont liés autrement que par des atomes d'oxygène liés par l'azote
C08J 3/28 - Traitement par ondes énergétiques ou par rayonnement de particules
C08L 83/16 - Compositions contenant des composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions créant dans la chaîne principale de la macromolécule une liaison contenant uniquement du silicium, avec ou sans soufre, azote, oxygène ou carbone; Compositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères dans lesquels tous les atomes de silicium sont liés autrement que par des atomes d'oxygène
23.
POWERED ROOM AIR PURIFIER WITH AIR-QUALITY VISUAL INDICATOR
A powered room air purifier with a visual indicator of air quality, the visual indicator including: a reflector that defines a forwardly-open-ended reflecting cavity and that comprises at least one through-opening in a floor or ceiling of the reflector; at least one diffuser layer that covers the forward opening of the forward-open-ended reflecting cavity; and, at least one LED light source that is positioned within the at least one through-opening, the LED light source and the reflector being configured so that the LED light source is shielded from line-of-sight view along a forward-rearward axis of the powered room air purifier.
F24F 11/52 - Aménagements pour l’indication, p.ex. écrans
F24F 8/10 - Traitement, p.ex. purification, de l'air fourni aux locaux de résidence ou de travail des êtres humains autrement que par chauffage, refroidissement, humidification ou séchage par séparation, p.ex. par filtrage
A fall-protection safety harness including left and right shoulder straps and a waist strap, and a dorsal plate mounted on the left and right shoulder straps at a dorsal crossing point. A dorsal brace for use with such a harness, the brace comprising a self-locking fastener at the upper end of the dorsal brace. The fastener is fastenable, and self-locking, to the dorsal plate, and a lower end of the dorsal brace is connectable to the waist strap. Methods of equipping a safety harness with the dorsal brace.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
A fall protection system includes a mast assembly including a fixed mast section, a movable mast section, and a winch assembly. The fall protection system further includes a locking mechanism adapted to lock the movable mast section relative to the fixed mast section. The locking mechanism includes a locking pawl connected to the winch assembly. The locking pawl is adapted to rotate between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The locking pawl engages with the fixed mast section in the engaged position to prevent relative movement between the fixed mast section and the movable mast section. The locking mechanism also includes at least one spring adapted to bias the locking pawl towards the engaged position. Further, the winch assembly is adapted to retain the locking pawl in the disengaged position against the biasing of the at least one spring based on a tension selectively applied by the winch assembly.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
B66C 23/18 - Installations comportant essentiellement un palonnier, une flèche ou une structure triangulaire agissant comme bras de levier, montées de façon à permettre des mouvements de translation ou d'orientation dans des plans verticaux ou horizontaux, ou bie spécialement adaptées pour être utilisées dans des emplacements particuliers ou à des usages particuliers
A fall protection system includes a base plate defining a first side and a second side defined opposite to the first side. The fall protection system also includes a mast assembly connected to the base plate proximate to the first side of the base plate. The fall protection system further includes a jib inclined with respect to the mast assembly and pivotably connected to the mast assembly. The fall protection system includes a counterweight connectable to the base plate proximate to the second side of the base plate.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
A fall protection system includes a base assembly, a mast assembly, and a locking assembly adapted to lock the mast assembly with the base assembly. The locking assembly includes a first plate and a second plate. The locking assembly also includes a fixed member fixedly coupled to the second plate. The locking assembly further includes a locking pin including an elongate portion at least partially received within the fixed member and a first tab, the locking pin being movable relative to the fixed member between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the first tab is at least partially received within a first groove such that the locking pin is engaged with the first plate. Further, in the disengaged position, the first tab is at least partially received within a second groove such that the locking pin is spaced apart from the first plate.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
B66C 23/18 - Installations comportant essentiellement un palonnier, une flèche ou une structure triangulaire agissant comme bras de levier, montées de façon à permettre des mouvements de translation ou d'orientation dans des plans verticaux ou horizontaux, ou bie spécialement adaptées pour être utilisées dans des emplacements particuliers ou à des usages particuliers
A method for filtering airborne particulates is described. The method includes providing an exhaust hood, and the exhaust hood defines an intake and the exhaust hood being adapted to receive airborne particulates via the intake. The method also includes conveying a portion of a filter media from a media source area to an active media area, transferring the portion of the filter media from the active media area to a media discard area, the media discard area and the media source area being disposed on substantially opposed sides of the active media area, and severing the portion of the filter media in the media discard area from a remainder of the filter media.
B08B 15/02 - Précautions prises pour empêcher les crasses ou les fumées de s'échapper de la zone où elles sont produites; Ramassage ou enlèvement des crasses ou fumées de cette zone par utilisation de chambres ou de hottes recouvrant cette zone
B01D 46/18 - Séparateurs de particules, utilisant des courroies filtrantes, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
Vent assemblies for reservoirs and other closed systems. The vent assemblies include one or more apertures in a wall of the reservoir. A closure member is retained on the external surface of the reservoir by a closure member retainer and includes a first component and a second component, the second component is relatively conformable compared to the first component. The second component is positioned between the first component and the wall of the reservoir. A sealing surface is located on either the first component or the second component, where the sealing surface closes the aperture when the closure member is in an unvented position, and the sealing surface does not close the aperture when the closure member is in a vented position.
B65D 47/32 - Fermetures avec dispositifs de décharge autres que des pompes comportant des évents
B05B 7/24 - Appareillages de pulvérisation pour débiter des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides provenant de plusieurs sources, p.ex. un liquide et de l'air, une poudre et un gaz avec des moyens, p.ex. un récipient, pour alimenter en liquide ou autre matériau fluide un dispositif de décharge
B05B 15/00 - APPAREILLAGES DE PULVÉRISATION; APPAREILLAGES D'ATOMISATION; AJUTAGES OU BUSES - Parties constitutives des installations ou des appareillages de pulvérisation non prévus ailleurs; Accessoires
B65D 41/04 - Capuchons ou couvercles en forme de capuchons filetés ou similaires, fixés par rotation
There is provided a suspension trauma relief strap assembly for use in a fall protection harness comprising: a first housing integrally mounted within one side of the fall protection harness and configured to hold a strap, where the strap has a first end and a second end, and where the first end is operably connected to the first housing and the second end includes a connector; and a connection mechanism disposed on a second side of the fall protection harness, where the connection mechanism is configured to connect with the connector to form a connection assembly. There is also provided fall protection harnesses including these suspension trauma relief strap assemblies.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
Filter assemblies are described. In particular, a filter securement assembly for receiving and retaining a filter media in an exhaust hood includes a main panel defining a first end and an opposed second end, a first retainment surface adjacent the first end of the main panel, a first retainment lip adjacent the first retainment surface, a second retainment surface adjacent the second end of the main panel and a second retainment lip adjacent the second retainment surface.
B01D 46/42 - Equipement auxiliaire ou son utilisation
B08B 15/02 - Précautions prises pour empêcher les crasses ou les fumées de s'échapper de la zone où elles sont produites; Ramassage ou enlèvement des crasses ou fumées de cette zone par utilisation de chambres ou de hottes recouvrant cette zone
Filter assemblies are described. In particular, a filter securement assembly for receiving and retaining a filter media in an exhaust hood is disclosed, the filter securement assembly being releasably securable to the exhaust hood, includes a filter frame, a cover and a face forming a portion of the cover, the face defining a plurality of apertures therethrough, the apertures forming at least 50% of a face surface area.
B01D 46/42 - Equipement auxiliaire ou son utilisation
B08B 15/02 - Précautions prises pour empêcher les crasses ou les fumées de s'échapper de la zone où elles sont produites; Ramassage ou enlèvement des crasses ou fumées de cette zone par utilisation de chambres ou de hottes recouvrant cette zone
33.
WALL ANCHORS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR HEAVYWEIGHT OBJECTS
A wall hook comprising at least a base plate including opposing front and back surfaces, a top edge, a bottom edge and two opposing side edges; a downwardly curved prong having a base, wherein the prong extends outwardly along an arc to a wall- penetrating end, a load bearing structure adjacent the top edge, and an alignment notch at the bottom edge, wherein the base of the prong is integral with one of the opposing sides edges.
An adhesive tape and methods of use in cold or hot environments, such as in the construction industry, wherein the adhesive tape includes a pressure sensitive adhesive layer (preferably, an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive layer) disposed on a backing (preferably, a multilayer backing).
A computer system implements a concurrent Clinical Document Improvement (CDI) and coding workflow, such as may be used to generate codesets for use in connection with medical bills. The concurrent workflow enables steps in the coding process to be performed close to admission and concurrently with (e.g., interwoven with) the patient visit and steps in the CDI process, thereby increasing the accuracy of the resulting codesets and the efficiency of the codeset generation process. In particular, this concurrent coding workflow may be used to resolve DRG mismatches and enable codesets to be finalized immediately upon discharge of the patient from the hospital.
G06F 17/00 - TRAITEMENT ÉLECTRIQUE DE DONNÉES NUMÉRIQUES Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques
G16H 10/00 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p.ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santé; TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p.ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
G06F 40/12 - Utilisation de codes pour le maniement d’entités textuelles
A single-layer spunbonded air-filtration web including meltspun autogenously bonded electret fibers with an Actual Fiber Diameter of from 3.0 microns to 9.0 microns. The air-filtration web exhibits a mean flow pore size of from 8.0 to 19 microns and exhibits a ratio of mean flow pore size to pore size range of from 0.55 to 2.5. Also disclosed are methods of making such webs, and methods of using such webs to perform air filtration.
A single-layer spunbonded air-filtration web including meltspun autogenously bonded electret fibers with an Actual Fiber Diameter of from 3.0 microns to 15 microns. The air-filtration web exhibits a ratio of mean flow pore size to pore size range of from 0.55 to 2.5. Also disclosed are methods of making such webs, and methods of using such webs to perform air filtration.
B01D 46/54 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des feuilles ou diaphragmes filtrants à structure ultra-fine, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B01D 39/16 - Autres substances filtrantes autoportantes en substance organique, p.ex. fibres synthétiques
D04H 3/16 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de renforcement ou de consolidation avec liages produits par soudage entre fils thermoplastiques ou filaments avec liages entre filaments thermoplastiques produits en relation avec la formation des filaments, p.ex. suivant immédiatement l'extrusion
38.
TAPE, ARTICLE INCLUDING TAPE AND COMPOSITE LAYER, AND RELATED METHODS
The tape incudes a water vapor-permeable air and water barrier article and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The air and water barrier article includes a fibrous layer having first and second major surfaces and a polymeric layer on a first major surface of the fibrous layer that penetrates into the fibrous layer but leaves at least some fibers exposed on the second major surface. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer is on the polymeric layer of the air and water barrier article. The tape can retain greater than 50 percent by weight of mortar applied according to the Vertical Mortar Receptivity Evaluation. The article includes a substrate, the tape, and a composite layer comprising at least one of gypsum, lime, or cement. The composite layer is at least one of dried or cured on the second major surface of the fibrous layer. Methods of making the article are also described.
A powered room air purifier including a non-movable air filter holder. The room air purifier may include at least one guide ramp located at an upper end of the air filter holder. An air filter may be installed into the air filter holder by a combination of translational and rotational movement of the air filter.
F24F 1/0328 - Climatiseurs individuels monoblocs pour le conditionnement de l'air, c. à d. avec tout l'appareillage nécessaire au traitement placé dans une enveloppe comportant des moyens de purification de l’air fourni
A method of coating a substrate with a particulate coating composition is disclosed that creates a coated substrate having a controlled, nonuniform surface property profile that varies along at least one primary dimension. The substrate is positioned on a textured template. An effective amount of the particulate coating composition is buffed onto a surface of the substrate with the at least one orbital applicator moving in a plane parallel to surface in a plurality of directions relative to a point on the surface in an orbital manner while at least one process variable is changed during the coating of the substrate. Process variable that can be varied during coating include application time, application pressure, coating temperature, the contour of the textured template, orbital speed, web speed, and the particulate coating composition.
B05D 1/28 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces par transfert de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à partir de la surface d'éléments porteurs, p.ex. de pinceaux, tampons, rouleaux
B05D 1/12 - Application de matériaux en particules
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
An electrical film heater having a variable thermal output is described herein. The electrothermal film heater comprises a substrate having first and second major surfaces that is characterized by a length and a width. A nonuniform graphite coating layer is disposed on at least one major surface of the substrate creating a variable electrical resistance coating on the substrate along at least one of the length and/or the width of the substrate, and a pair of spaced apart bus bars disposed on top of the graphite coating layer.
A fall-protection apparatus comprising at least one connector that comprises a resonant-frequency-shifting inductive sensing unit that is configured to detect whether the connector appears to be connected to a first item and is further configured to detect whether the connector appears to be connected to a second, different item.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
A62B 35/04 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs
43.
ENERGY ABSORBING DEVICE FOR FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
An energy absorbing device includes a body having a first path of reduced strength extending from a first end to near a central axis of the body. The first path of reduced strength includes a plurality of perforations extending through the body and disposed adjacent to each other. The plurality of perforations is arranged in a first spiral shape. The body also includes a second path of reduced strength spaced apart from the first path of reduced strength. The second path of reduced strength extends from a second end to near the central axis of the body. The second path of reduced strength has a second spiral shape. Upon application of a force above a threshold at the first end and the second end in opposing directions, the body is configured to separate along the first path of reduced strength and the second path of reduced strength to absorb energy.
A62B 35/04 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs
E04G 21/32 - Mesures de sécurité ou de protection pour les personnes pendant la construction des bâtiments
44.
ADHESIVE BACKED POSITIONING AIDS AND ANCHORING ASSEMBLIES TO ENHANCE OBJECT MOUNTING EXPERIENCE
Wall anchors and positioning aids disclosed herein grant a user the ability to temporary hang or otherwise mount heavyweight objects, while also allowing for adjustment of at least one of the location and orientation of the assembly via the direct manipulation of the object.
Systems and methods for monitoring the condition of an air filter installed in an HVAC system and for monitoring the condition of the HVAC system. The monitoring system includes a processing unit configured to receive data representative of at least a first temporal parameter of the HVAC system. The processing unit can process the data to obtain an indication of the condition of the air filter and can also process the data to obtain an indication of the condition of the HVAC system.
A support core for an elastic sleeve comprises a first cylindrical section disengagably connected to a second cylindrical section. Each cylindrical section has an annular sidewall made up of a plurality of interlocking concave plates extending longitudinally along a portion of the support core between a abutment end and a distal end. The abutment end of each cylinder section includes a generally helical edge. The plurality of concave plates comprises a top and bottom surfaces, having two opposing longitudinal edges extending between said surfaces on opposite sides of the concave plate. Each of the longitudinal edges comprises an interlocking feature that configure to connect to a mating feature of at least one other concave plate to form one of cylindrical sections of the support core.
A system includes a piece of equipment and an article of personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with a first worker. The PPE establishes a communications channel between the article of PPE and the piece of industrial equipment, receives status information from the piece of industrial equipment via the communications channel, notifies the worker via the PPE of the status information received from the piece of industrial equipment, receives a response from the worker via the PPE, and transmits to the piece of industrial equipment, via the communications channel and based on the response, commands that cause a change in operation of the piece of industrial equipment.
A garment includes a cover, a pump coupled to the cover, and a control system operably coupled to the pump. The cover is configured to surround a limb or a joint and to prevent air from entering or leaving an enclosed region between the limb or the joint. The pump is configured to remove air from the enclosed region. The control system is configured to control the pump and to regulate a negative pressure within the enclosed region. In some embodiments, the control system is configured to regulate a negative pressure of the enclosed region based on mobility data from a sensor.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
49.
NEGATIVE-PRESSURE TREATMENT WITH AREA STABILIZATION
An apparatus for applying negative pressure to a tissue site of a patient may include a tissue interface, a cover, an aperture in the cover, and a sealing member. The tissue interface may have an anatomical shape configured to cover the tissue site. The cover may be configured to cover the tissue interface. The aperture in the cover may be fluidly coupled to the tissue interface. The sealing member may be configured to seal the cover to the patient, wherein the cover and the sealing member are configured to cooperate to form a sealed chamber containing the tissue interface. The tissue interface may be coupled to a source of negative pressure, which can be delivered to the tissue interface for distribution to the tissue site. The source of negative pressure may be coupled to the cover of the apparatus.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
A61M 27/00 - Appareillage pour drainage des blessures
50.
CORRUGATED INTUMESCENT COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND A METHOD OF USE
Described herein is a corrugated intumescent composite structure comprising at least one metal mesh layer secured on or in an intumescent material, wherein the composite structure comprises a plurality of alternating flanges and ribs. In one embodiment, the corrugated intumescent composite structure disposed onto a metal decking for fire protection.
A fall-protection system including a harness and a fall-protection apparatus with a lifeline bearing a connector configured to be connected to the harness; and, a fall-protection monitoring system with a base unit and with at least one sensor module configured to sense a condition of the connector and to communicate a signal indicative of the condition of the connector to the base unit.
G08B 21/02 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
B66F 11/04 - Dispositifs de levage spécialement adaptés à des buts particuliers, non prévus ailleurs pour plates-formes ou cabines mobiles, p.ex. sur des véhicules, permettant à des ouvriers d'occuper toute position convenable pour exécuter les travaux demandés
52.
METHOD OF PERFORMING A PROCESS AND OPTIMIZING CONTROL SIGNALS USED IN THE PROCESS
A method of performing a process using a plurality of control signals and resulting in a plurality of measurable outcomes is described. The method includes optimizing the plurality of control signals by at least: receiving a plurality of process constraints; receiving, for each measurable outcome, an optimum range; receiving, for each control signal, a plurality of potential optimum values; iteratively performing the process, where for each process iteration, the value of each control signal is selected from among the plurality of potential optimum values received for the control signal; for each process iteration, measuring each outcome in the plurality of measurable outcomes; and generating confidence intervals for the control signals to determine a causal relationship between the control signals and the measurable outcomes. The method includes performing the process using at least the control signals determined by the causal relationship to causally affect at least one of the measurable outcomes.
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
53.
CO-EXTRUDED MULTILAYER ARTICLES INCLUDING CONTINUOUS LAYER AND DISCONTINUOUS LAYER
This disclosure describes co-extruded multilayer articles including at least one continuous layer and one discontinuous layer, as well as systems and techniques for the manufacture of co-extruded multilayer articles. For example, a co-extruded multilayer article is described that includes a body having a plurality of layers, where a first layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a first material and is continuous along a longitudinal axis of the body, and a second layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a second material and is discontinuously co-extruded along the longitudinal axis.
B29C 48/25 - Moulage par extrusion, c. à d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoires; Opérations auxiliaires
B29C 48/00 - Moulage par extrusion, c. à d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet
B29C 48/09 - Objets dont la section transversale comporte des cavités partiellement ou entièrement fermées, p.ex. tuyaux ou canaux
B29C 48/21 - Articles comprenant au moins deux composants, p.ex. couches coextrudées les composants étant des couches les couches étant jointes à leurs surfaces
B29C 48/255 - Moyens de commande de l’écoulement, p.ex. valves
B29C 48/335 - Filières d’extrusion à orifices annulaires multiples disposés coaxialement, p.ex. pour fabriquer des objets tubulaires multicouches
B29C 48/49 - Moyens pour plastifier ou homogénéiser la matière à mouler ou pour la forcer dans la filière ou la matrice utilisant plusieurs extrudeuses pour alimenter une matrice ou une filière
54.
WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM WITH INTERNAL ALTERNATING ORIFICE
A wound therapy system includes a dressing sealable over a wound and defining a wound space between the dressing and the wound, tubing fluidly communicable with the wound space, and a canister fluidly communicable with the tubing. The canister, the tubing, and the dressing define a sealed space that includes the wound space. The wound therapy system also includes a therapy unit coupled to the canister. The therapy unit includes a sensor configured to measure a pressure in the sealed space, a valve positioned between the sealed space and a surrounding environment and controllable between an open position and a closed position, and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to control the valve to alternate between the open position and the closed position to allow airflow through the valve, receive measurements from the sensor, and determine a volume of the wound space based on the measurements.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
A61B 5/107 - Mesure de dimensions corporelles, p.ex. la taille du corps entier ou de parties de celui-ci
The present disclosure relates to multi-layer composite articles including at least two nonwoven web layers. Each or the layers may be a spunbonded web, and each may include biodegradable materials. The multi-layered composites of the present disclosure are particularly well suited for air filtration, as they can combine a high dust holding capacity with sufficient strength, dimensional stability, and a relatively low pressure drop.
B32B 5/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse un autre couche également étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B01D 46/02 - Séparateurs de particules comportant des filtres creux faits en un matériau souple, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B32B 5/08 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments les fibres ou filaments d'une couche étant disposés d'une certaine manière ou étant faits de substances différentes
B32B 27/36 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
D01F 8/14 - Filaments, ou similaires, faits par l’homme, conjugués, c. à d. à plusieurs composants; Leur fabrication à partir de polymères synthétiques avec au moins un polyester comme constituant
D04H 3/16 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de renforcement ou de consolidation avec liages produits par soudage entre fils thermoplastiques ou filaments avec liages entre filaments thermoplastiques produits en relation avec la formation des filaments, p.ex. suivant immédiatement l'extrusion
An apparatus for treating a tissue site comprising a negative-pressure source configured to be fluidly coupled to the tissue site; an instillation source configured to be fluidly coupled to the tissue site; and a controller operatively coupled to the negative-pressure source and to the instillation source. The controller can be configured to operate the negative-pressure source and the instillation source to intermittently deliver negative pressure to the tissue site for a negative-pressure interval and deliver instillation fluid to the tissue site for an instillation interval. A purge volume of instillation fluid may be delivered to the tissue site at a purge frequency. In some examples, the purge volume may be delivered through the second fluid conductor and removed through the first fluid conductor during a negative- pressure interval.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
57.
SAFETY HARNESS WITH REMOVABLE RIGID DORSAL FORCE-TRANSFER MEMBER
A safety harness including first and second shoulder straps and a waist strap and a rigid dorsal force-transfer member with an upper end that is removably connected to the first and second shoulder straps at a dorsal crossing point of the first and second shoulder straps and with a lower end that is removably connected to a dorsal portion of the waist strap. Methods of removably equipping a safety harness with a rigid dorsal force-transfer member, and of removing a rigid dorsal force-transfer member from a safety harness.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
58.
FLEXIBLE HARDGOODS WITH ENHANCED PEEL REMOVABILITY
The present disclosure provides adhesive mounting articles that can be removed from surfaces without damage by having reduced contribution of a hardgood to the peel force generated by the adhesive article during removal. In some instances, this can be accomplished by a hardgood that is flexible in a peel direction and rigid in a weight hanging direction. Such hardgoods may include a plurality of minimally connected body segments arranged about the transverse axis of the hardgood body.
Ligand functionalized substrate including a solid substrate, which has been modified to provide grafted catching ligand groups covalently bound via a linker, methods of preparing said ligand functionalized substrate and the use thereof, such as to increase binding rate and the dynamic binding capacity (DBC).
An abrasive article comprising a plurality of shaped abrasive particles (20), each shaped abrasive particle comprising a microparticulate layer disposed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the abrasive particles, wherein the microparticulate layer comprises microparticles (22) dispersed in a microparticle binder and the abrasive particles are shaped abrasive particles and a binder in which the plurality of shaped abrasive particles are dispersed.
B24D 3/34 - Propriétés physiques des corps ou feuilles abrasives, p.ex. surfaces abrasives de nature particulière; Corps ou feuilles abrasives caractérisés par leurs constituants caractérisés par le fait que des additifs augmentent certaines propriétés physiques, p.ex. la résistance à l'usure, la conductibilité électrique, les propriétés d'auto-nettoyage
A method of monitoring the condition of an air filter installed in an HVAC system of a building unit. The method involves two-way wireless communication between a sensing unit that is mounted within the HVAC system and a geofencing-enabled app that is resident on a mobile device. Wireless signals between the sensing unit and the mobile device pass through an interior passage of ducting of the HVAC system with the interior passage of the ducting acting as a waveguide. The geofencing-enabled app is configured so that the app is triggered to open communication with the sensing unit upon the mobile device entering a geofencing boundary that is at least generally coincident with lateral boundaries of the building unit.
Techniques and systems are described that achieve faster and more accurate preparation of electrical cables and accessories for use within the power utilities industry. When making connections to a power grid, such increased cable preparation accuracy, relative to prior art techniques, reduces cable defects thereby increasing cable durability with reduced overall cable maintenance costs. In one example, a system includes a cable preparation device configured to cut one or more layers of an electrical cable and a computing device configured to control the cable preparation device to cut the one or more layers of the electrical cable. The computing device may determine one or more target cutting distances and determine whether an actual cutting distance satisfies the target cutting distance. The computing device may detect defects in the electrical cable. The computing device may further determine whether the cable preparation device should be serviced.
H02G 1/12 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques pour supprimer l'isolant ou l'armature des câbles, p.ex. de leur extrémité
63.
END PLUG SENSOR DEVICE WITH VOLTAGE DIVIDER AND TEST POINT FEATURES
A sensor for a separable connector comprises a plug body comprising an insulating resin, the plug body configured to be inserted into the separable connector to encase a high voltage conductor disposed in the separable connector. The sensor also includes one or more high voltage capacitors encased by the insulating resin and configured to be electrically coupled to the separable connector at a first end portion when the plug body is inserted and one or more low voltage capacitors electrically coupled in series to the one or more high voltage capacitors to form a capacitive voltage divider. The sensor also includes a low voltage connection configured to provide a low voltage signal corresponding to a high voltage signal present in the separable connector, the low voltage connection comprising a coaxial contact having a first metal contact and a second metal contact.
G01R 15/06 - Diviseurs de tension avec des composantes réactives, p.ex. transformateurs à capacité
G01R 15/16 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p.ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort utilisant des dispositifs capacitifs
64.
FRAMED AIR FILTER WITH SKIP-SCORED SIDEWALL JUNCTION
A framed air filter that includes air filter media and a frame with four frame portions. At least one frame portion includes an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall that meet at a sidewall junction. The sidewall junction extends along a score line that includes at least one cut-scored segment and one crush-scored segment.
B01D 46/54 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des feuilles ou diaphragmes filtrants à structure ultra-fine, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
65.
METHOD OF USING AN ADHESIVE ARTICLE FOR GYPSUM BOARD CONSTRUCTION JOINT SYSTEMS
Described herein is a method of using an adhesive article on a gypsum board construction assembly. The gypsum board construction assembly has a first gypsum board unit and a second gypsum board unit defining a space therebetween, the method comprises obtaining the adhesive article, wherein the adhesive article comprises a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, wherein an adhesive is disposed on the first major surface and the opposing second major surface has a surface free energy of at least 29 mN/m, and wherein the adhesive article has an adhesion to gypsum board of at least 45 oz/in (0.49 N/mm); and fixedly attaching the adhesive article via the adhesive to a first and second attachment areas, wherein the first gypsum board unit comprises an outer paper surface and the second gypsum board unit comprises an outer paper surface and the first attachment area is on the outer paper surface of the first gypsum board unit and the second attachment area is on the outer paper surface of the second gypsum board unit, and wherein the portion of the adhesive article disposed over the space is non-porous.
A device to measure the voltage at a test point, also referred to as a test point voltage sensor, comprises a housing formed from a first material and a second material, wherein the first material comprises an insulating material and the second material comprises a conductive or semiconductive material. The housing includes an opening configured to cover a test point of a cable accessory. The device further includes a pressure pad, disposed in the housing, having a conductive mating surface configured to contact a test point of the basic insulation plug or end plug. The device further includes a low side capacitor embedded in the housing and electrically coupled to the conductive mating surface. The device further includes a signal wire electrically coupled to the low side capacitor.
G01R 15/06 - Diviseurs de tension avec des composantes réactives, p.ex. transformateurs à capacité
G01R 15/16 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p.ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort utilisant des dispositifs capacitifs
67.
SOLAR-REFLECTIVE ROOFING GRANULES WITH HOLLOW GLASS SPHERES
The present disclosure relates to roofing granule having a base granule with at least one layer on the base granule that includes hollow glass spheres embedded in a ceramic matrix and a roofing article having a substrate and a plurality of any embodiment of roofing granules described above. The disclosure additionally relates to a roofing granule precursor mixture containing base granules, an aluminum silicate, an alkali metal silicate, and hollow glass spheres. The disclosure also relates to a method of making roofing granules including providing base granules; applying a coating containing hollow glass spheres, an aluminum silicate, an alkali metal silicate to the base granules; and heating the coated granules to a temperature between about 550°F and about 1000°F.
E04D 7/00 - Couverture de toit par emploi sur place de produits d'étanchéité; Gravillonnage des terrasses
E04D 1/28 - Couverture de toit utilisant des tuiles, des ardoises, des bardeaux ou d'autres petits éléments de couverture Éléments de couvertures comprenant plusieurs couches, p.ex. pour l’isolation
E04D 5/12 - Couverture de toit utilisant des matériaux flexibles, p.ex. fournis en rouleaux spécialement modifiés, p.ex. perforés, à surface granuleuse, avec éléments d'appui attachés
68.
POLYMERIC MEMBRANE USEFUL AS A COMMERCIAL ROOFING MEMBRANE
The present disclosure provides a polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first thermoplastic elastomer layer. The thermoplastic elastomer is a styrenic thermoplastic. The polymeric membrane can further include an optional second thermoplastic elastomer layer in contact with the first polyolefin layer.
The present disclosure provides a polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first thermoplastic elastomer layer. The thermoplastic elastomer layer includes a filler component that is at least about 30 wt% of the thermoplastic elastomer layer. The polymeric membrane can further include an optional second thermoplastic elastomer layer in contact with the first polyolefin layer.
B32B 27/30 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique comprenant une résine acrylique
C08J 9/06 - Mise en œuvre de substances macromoléculaires pour produire des matériaux ou objets poreux ou alvéolaires; Leur post-traitement utilisant des gaz de gonflage produits par un agent de gonflage introduit au préalable par un agent chimique de gonflage
The present disclosure provides a polymeric membrane. The polymeric membrane includes a first thermoplastic elastomer layer that comprises a styrenic thermoplastic. The thermoplastic elastomer layer has a foam structure. The polymeric membrane can further include an optional second thermoplastic elastomer layer in contact with the first polyolefin layer.
Various embodiments disclosed relate to a fire-resistant filter and methods of making and using the same. A filter includes a fibrous web or sheet comprising fire-resistant fibers, the fire-resistant fibers comprising oxidized polyacrylonitrile (OPAN), flame-retardant (FR) rayon, or a combination thereof.
Filter assemblies are disclosed. In particular, filter assemblies including a filter media and an overlay portion covering the filter media are disclosed. Such filter assemblies may provide both acceptable filtering capacity and cleanable visible front surfaces.
A relofted, spunbonded nonwoven web exhibiting a solidity of from less than 8.0 %, to at least 3.0 %, and exhibiting a Quality Factor of at least 0.30. Methods of making a relofted web; and, methods of using a relofted web as an air-filtration web, e.g. as a filter media or a layer thereof.
D04H 3/033 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de formation des voiles ou couches, p.ex. par la réorientation des fils ou filaments au hasard réorientation immédiatement après la formation du fil ou du filament
B01D 39/16 - Autres substances filtrantes autoportantes en substance organique, p.ex. fibres synthétiques
B01D 46/52 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des filtres comportant un matériau plié, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
D04H 3/16 - Non-tissés formés uniquement ou principalement de fils ou de matériaux filamenteux similaires de bonne longueur caractérisés par la méthode de renforcement ou de consolidation avec liages produits par soudage entre fils thermoplastiques ou filaments avec liages entre filaments thermoplastiques produits en relation avec la formation des filaments, p.ex. suivant immédiatement l'extrusion
74.
PLEATED AIR FILTER WITH BRIDGING FILAMENTS AND CONTINUOUS-CONTACT FILAMENTS
A pleated air filter media is provided. The pleated air filter media comprises a plurality of upstream linear bridging filaments that are extrusion-bonded to at least some of a plurality of upstream pleat tips of a fibrous web, and a plurality of downstream continuous -contact filaments that are extrusion-bonded to a downstream face of the fibrous web. Methods of making and using the same are also provided.
F24F 3/16 - Systèmes de conditionnement d'air dans lesquels l'air conditionné primaire est fourni par une ou plusieurs stations centrales aux blocs de distribution situés dans les pièces ou enceintes, blocs dans lesquels il peut subir un traitement secondaire; Appareillage spécialement conçu pour de tels systèmes caractérisés par le traitement de l'air autrement que par chauffage et refroidissement par ozonisation
75.
PLEATED AIR FILTER WITH REINFORCING FILAMENTS COMPRISING LOCALLY-THINNED BENDING ZONES
A pleated air filter media with a plurality of continuous-contact reinforcing filaments on at least one face of the pleated air filter. The filaments have locally-thinned bending zones each of which is registered with pleat tip or pleat valley of the pleated air filter media.
B01D 46/52 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des filtres comportant un matériau plié, p.ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B01D 27/06 - Filtres à cartouches du type à jeter à cartouches constituées d'une pièce d'une seule matière, p.ex. du papier-filtre avec un matériau ondulé, enroulé ou à plis
B01D 29/00 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p.ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes ; Leurs éléments filtrants
B31F 1/22 - Fabrication de bandes dans lesquelles le creux de chaque ondulation est parallèle à l'avancement des pièces
A computer system automatically authenticates a user to a server in response to determining that an audio signal received from one microphone positively correlates with an audio signal received from another microphone that is associated with a computing device at which the user is already authenticated to the server. Two audio signals are received from distinct microphones associated with first and second computing devices. A correlation module performs correlation on the two audio signals. An authentication module automatically authenticates a user to a server at the first computing device if it is determined that the first audio signal positively correlates with the second audio signal and the user is already authenticated to the server at the second computing device.
Wall anchors and assemblies of the present disclosure include a plate, one more prongs, and a load bearing structure. The prongs are typically integral with a side edge of the plate and are typically curved in an upward towards the top edge of the plate.
The present invention is a cleaning article including a substrate and organic abrasive particles dispersed on the substrate. The organic abrasive particles have a Mohs hardness of between about 2.0 and about 5Ø The cleaning article cleans greater than about 0.9 panels in 1,000 cycles and has a Schieffer Scratch performance rating of less than or equal to about 3.5.
Plurality of granules comprising a ceramic core having an outer surface and a shell on and surrounding the core, wherein the core comprises first ceramic particles bound together with a first inorganic binder, wherein the first inorganic binder comprises reaction product of at least alkali silicate and hardener, wherein the shell comprises at least a first concentric layer, wherein the first layer comprises a second inorganic binder and optionally second ceramic particles, wherein if present the second ceramic particles are bound together with the second inorganic binder, wherein the second inorganic binder comprises reaction product of at least alkali silicate and hardener, wherein for a given granule, the first ceramic particles are present in a first weight percent with respect to the total weight of the core and the second ceramic particles, if present in the first layer of the same granule are in a second weight percent with respect to the total weight of the first layer, wherein for a given granule, the first weight percent is greater than the second weight percent, and wherein the granules have a minimum Total Solar Reflectance of at least 0.7. The granules are useful, for example, as roofing granules.
The article includes a first layer having a backing and upstanding posts or fibrous loop protruding from the backing and a second layer of at least one of dried or cured composite including at least one of gypsum, lime, or cement. The fibrous loop includes at least one of arcuate portions projecting from the first surface of the backing web, a knitted fibrous web, or a needle-punched nonwoven web. The upstanding posts may have at least one of the following features: a density of up to 248 per square centimeter, a proximal end attached to the backing and a distal end larger in area than a cross-sectional area of the proximal end with the distal end having overhanging portions extending in at least two opposing directions, or a proximal end attached to the backing and a distal end with no overhanging portion. Methods of making the article are also described.
B32B 13/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement d'une substance à prise hydraulique, p.ex. du béton, du plâtre, du ciment, ou d'autres matériaux entrant dans la construction avec des fibres ou particules enrobées dans ces substances ou liées à ces substances
E06B 1/56 - Fixation des châssis aux cadrages des ouvertures
E06B 1/62 - Calfeutrement ou recouvrement des joints entre les cadrages des ouvertures et les châssis
81.
ABRASIVE ARTICLES INCLUDING AN ANTI-LOADING SIZE LAYER
The present disclosure relates to an abrasive article construction containing an anti-loading composition which significantly reduces loading, is coatable, is durable, and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. In particular, the use of the anti-loading compositions of the present disclosure as a size coat at least reduces if not eliminates the need for a supersize coat, while offering comparable if not superior performance and durability. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides an abrasive article including a backing with a first major surface and an opposing second major surface, an abrasive layer bonded to at least a portion of the first major surface, with the abrasive layer comprising abrasive particles retained in a make coat. The abrasive article further includes an anti-loading size layer comprising a size coat binder and wax at least partially disposed on the abrasive layer.
B24D 3/28 - Propriétés physiques des corps ou feuilles abrasives, p.ex. surfaces abrasives de nature particulière; Corps ou feuilles abrasives caractérisés par leurs constituants les constituants étant utilisés comme agglomérants et étant essentiellement organiques en résines
82.
ABRASIVE ARTICLES INCLUDING A SATURANT AND AN ANTI-LOADING SIZE LAYER
The present disclosure relates to saturated or primed abrasive article constructions containing an anti-loading composition which significantly reduces loading, is coatable, is durable, and is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. In particular, the use of the anti-loading compositions of the present disclosure as a size coat at least reduces if not eliminates the need for a supersize coat, while offering comparable if not superior performance and durability. The abrasive article further includes an anti-loading size layer comprising a size coat binder and wax at least partially disposed on the abrasive layer.
B24D 3/34 - Propriétés physiques des corps ou feuilles abrasives, p.ex. surfaces abrasives de nature particulière; Corps ou feuilles abrasives caractérisés par leurs constituants caractérisés par le fait que des additifs augmentent certaines propriétés physiques, p.ex. la résistance à l'usure, la conductibilité électrique, les propriétés d'auto-nettoyage
B24D 11/00 - Caractéristiques de construction des matériaux abrasifs flexibles; Caractéristiques particulières de la fabrication de ces matériaux
A device includes a connected array of cells formed in a stack of flexible sheets. Each pair of adjacent sheets in the stack includes a first sheet and a second sheet bonded together at multiple bond locations. Each sheet has an electrically conductive layer disposed on an electrically non- conductive layer, the conductive layer comprising an electrically conductive non-metal material. Each pair of adjacent sheets in the stack is arranged so that the non- conductive layer of each first sheet is between the conductive layers of the first and second sheets. The cells of the array reversibly transition between an open state and a closed state in response to an electric potential having a magnitude greater than a threshold value applied between the conductive layers of the first and second sheets.
E06B 9/02 - Volets, grillages amovibles ou autres dispositifs de fermeture de sécurité, p.ex. contre l'effraction
A01G 9/22 - Stores ou jalousies de serres ou dispositifs similaires
E04B 1/76 - Isolation thermique ou acoustique, absorption ou réflexion de la chaleur ou du son; Autres méthodes de construction procurant des conditions thermiques ou acoustiques favorables, p.ex. par accumulation de chaleur à l'intérieur des murs spécifiquement relatives à la chaleur uniquement
E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p.ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon souple; Stores en accordéon
84.
ADHESIVE PRIMER FOR FLEXOGRAPHIC PLATE MOUNTING TAPE
Primer layers for adhesion of a pressure sensitive adhesive material to a substrate are provided. The primer layer comprises a crosslinked polymer. In some embodiments, the primer layer has an atomic nitrogen content of greater than 6 wt%, and in some a ratio of atomic weight percent of oxygen to nitrogen of less than 3Ø In some embodiments the crosslinked polymer is the reaction product of an amine-functional base polymer such as a polyethylenimine (PEI) and a crosslinker, which may be a polyaziridine crosslinker. Also provided are two-layer constructions comprising the primer layer and a substrate layer; and tapes, such as flexographic plate mounting tapes, comprising the two-layer construction and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer.
Systems and methods for estimating a replacement status of an air filter in an HVAC system, based on obtaining data correlated with the temperature of air outputted by the HVAC system as a function of time.
A negative pressure wound dressing for use with breast incisions. The wound dressing includes a drape layer, a manifold layer, a base layer, and a reduced-pressure interface. The drape layer has a first surface and a second, wound-facing, surface. The drape layer is substantially impermeable to liquid and substantially permeable to vapor. The manifold layer has a first surface and a second, wound-facing surface. The manifold layer has a perimeter defined by a first convex curved side surface defining a first lobe, a second convex curved side surface defining a second lobe, and a connecting portion between the first lobe and the second lobe. The base layer is configured to secure the drape layer to the manifold layer and configured to secure the wound dressing to a patient's tissue. The reduced-pressure interface is integrated with the drape layer.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
A61M 27/00 - Appareillage pour drainage des blessures
87.
AREA MANAGEMENT OF TISSUE SITES ON ARTICULATING JOINTS
A dressing for managing an incision and surrounding tissue where edema and swelling may be present post-operation. The dressing may maximize coverage of area in articulating joints, such as a knee or elbow, while allowing for substantial range of motion. In some embodiments, the dressing may comprise an adhesive border configured to be adhered to skin around an articulating joint, a skin-interfacing fabric for minimizing skin irritation, a foam body for manifolding negative pressure and absorbing exudate and other body fluids, and a thin polymer film cap for sealing the assembly so negative pressure can be maintained throughout the dressing.
A61F 13/05 - spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation lors d’une thérapie par sous-pression ou par surpression, du drainage des plaies ou de l’irrigation des plaies, p. ex. à l’utilisation lors d’un traitement des plaies par pression négative [TPN]
A61F 13/00 - Bandages ou pansements; Garnitures absorbantes
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
88.
LOW PROFILE DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS FOR WOUND THERAPY
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative pressure to a tissue site are disclosed. Illustrative embodiments may include an apparatus or system for delivering negative-pressure to a tissue site, which can be used in conjunction with low-profile distribution components for wound therapy. Such apparatus may include a low- profile dressing interface or connector comprising at least two side-by-side fluid pathways fluidly coupled to a recessed space of the connector, one for providing negative pressure to a tissue interface or manifold and the other for sensing the negative pressure within the recessed space adjacent the tissue interface. In some embodiments, for example, the apparatus may comprise a first layer of polymeric film having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a plurality of features extending from the inner surface, and a second layer of polymeric film coupled to the first layer. The second layer may have an outer, tissue-facing surface and an inner surface coupled to the first layer and covering the plurality of features to form an enclosed space with the inner surface of the first layer and a plurality of flow channels within the enclosed space. The second layer also includes an aperture defining the recessed space adapted to fluidly coupling the enclosed space to the tissue interface.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médical; Dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps; Systèmes de drainage
89.
APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A MICRONEEDLE ARRAY TO SKIN
An applicator and method for applying a microneedle array to skin. The applicator can include a body having a first portion and a second portion defining a cavity, the second portion having a slot presented on an outside surface for insertion of the microneedle array into the cavity. The first portion and the second portion are slidable relative to one other along an axis enabling the body to be in an unprimed configuration and a primed configuration. The applicator further includes a door operable with the second portion, the door being movable from a first door position to a second door position, wherein when the device is in the unprimed configuration, the door at least partially obstructs the slot and access into the cavity. When the device is in the primed configuration, the door does not obstruct the slots and enables access into the cavity.
A61M 37/00 - Autres appareils pour introduire des agents dans le corps; Percutanisation, c. à d. introduction de médicaments dans le corps par diffusion à travers la peau
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p.ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A method for tracking and storing unique asset information with respect to at least one asset comprises providing at least one asset having an associated tag, capturing the tag and associated asset properties to a device, wherein the associated asset properties include the global position of the device at the time of capturing the tag with the device, storing the tag and asset properties as asset information to a database wherein the asset information is associated with the tag and global position of the device, and displaying asset information associated with at least the stored tag.
The invention relates to a sensor (3) for measuring a voltage in a HV/MV power network in a separable connector (2), the sensor comprising: - an adapter element (11) comprising a high voltage connection adapted to be mechanically and electrically coupled to a high voltage conductor (7) of the separable connector (2) and to receive HV/MV voltage from the separable connector, - a sensor body (12) adapted to be mechanically and electrically coupled to the adapter element (11) and comprising a divider assembly (24) with a plurality of discrete impedance elements, which are electrically connected in series such as to be operable as a voltage divider for sensing a voltage and a low voltage connection (42) configured to provide a low voltage signal corresponding to a high voltage signal present in the HV/MV power network, wherein the adapter element (11) and the sensor body (12) are separate elements that are adapted to be installed to the separable connector (2), wherein the adapter element is configured to be installed between the separable connector and the sensor body.
G01R 1/20 - Modifications des éléments électriques fondamentaux en vue de leur utilisation dans des appareils de mesures électriques; Combinaisons structurelles de ces éléments avec ces appareils
A connector for coupling fall arresting devices to a safety harness. The connector includes a ring that encircles a space configured to receive at least one strap of the safety harness, a first connector member configured to receive a first fall arresting device, and a second connector member configured to receive a second fall arresting device. The ring includes a lateral member, a first side member coupled to a first end of the lateral member, and a second side member coupled to a second end of the lateral member that is opposite the first end. The first connector member is integrally formed with the lateral member, first side member, and second side member.
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
E04G 21/32 - Mesures de sécurité ou de protection pour les personnes pendant la construction des bâtiments
93.
DATA COMMUNICATION SENSING AND MONITORING SYSTEM MOUNTABLE IN SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A data communication system comprises a transceiver including an antenna and global positioning system (GPS) circuitry, disposed in a support structure adjacent to and supporting an entrance port to an underground enclosure. The transceiver includes a housing, where the housing is flush mountable in the support structure, wherein the transceiver is configured to communicate with a network outside of the underground enclosure. The data communication system also includes a sensor disposed in the enclosure that provides data related to a real-time condition within the underground enclosure. The data communication system also includes a sensor analytics unit to process the data from the sensor and generate a processed data signal and to communicate the processed data signal to the transceiver.
Devices, systems and methods for obtaining data associated with air filter media of an air filter, and for using such the data is to generate an air filter recommendation, such as an indication of the air filter media condition to a user, an indication that the filter needs replacing, and/or a recommendation to use a different type of filter.
There is provided a reticulated reflective article, having a longitudinal direction and a width direction, comprising: a plurality of strands of a reflective material attached to one another at bridging regions in the reflective material and separable from one another between the bridging regions to provide openings in the reflective material, wherein the openings are expandable in at least one direction to provide a variably expandable area, and wherein the reflective materials comprises a reflective major surface and a non-reflective major surface, wherein each of the openings has a longitudinal dimension, a width dimension, and each of the plurality of strands has a thickness, and wherein the reticulated reflective article is expandable in at least both of the longitudinal direction and the width direction. There is also provided a reticulated reflective article, wherein the reticulated reflective article is expandable in at least two directions.
B32B 15/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique
B32B 3/26 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par le fait qu'une des couches comporte des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou bien qu'une des couches est de forme générale non plane; Produits stratifiés caractérisés essentiellement par des particularismes de forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
A wall compound for use in all applications and particularly well-suited for joining adjacent wallboards. The compound includes a latex resin, a thickener, fibers, and a filler material. In some embodiments, the repair compound is configured to exhibit at least one of yield stress and pseudoplastic-type behavior. In some embodiments, the compound includes hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers of different morphologies. In some embodiments, the wall compound includes one or more associative thickeners.
C04B 14/00 - Emploi de matières inorganiques comme charges, p.ex. de pigments, pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle; Traitement de matières inorganiques spécialement prévu pour renforcer leurs propriétés de charge, dans les mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle
C04B 16/00 - Emploi de matières organiques comme charges, p.ex. de pigments, pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle; Traitement de matières organiques spécialement prévu pour renforcer leurs propriétés de charge, dans les mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle
C04B 26/04 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
C09D 133/04 - Homopolymères ou copolymères d'esters
C09D 133/06 - Homopolymères ou copolymères d'esters d'esters ne contenant que du carbone, de l'hydrogène et de l'oxygène, l'atome d'oxygène faisant uniquement partie du radical carboxyle
C09D 133/08 - Homopolymères ou copolymères d'esters de l'acide acrylique
The present disclosure provides adhesive articles that can be removed from surfaces without damage by having reduced or eliminated contribution of a core backing to peel force generated by the adhesive during removal. In some instances, this can be accomplished by a core that loses structural integrity in a direction normal to a plane defined by a major surface. In other instances, the contribution is reduced by compromising the interface between the core and a peelable adhesive layer.
The present disclosure provides adhesive articles that can be removed from surfaces without damage by having reduced or eliminated contribution of a core backing to peel force generated by the adhesive during removal. In some instances, this can be accomplished by a core that loses structural integrity in a direction normal to a plane defined by a major surface. In other instances, the contribution is reduced by compromising the interface between the core and a peelable adhesive layer.
A fall arresting device including a device housing, a shaft within the housing, a rotor assembly rotatably connected to the shaft that includes a drum and a disc having at least one region of a ferromagnetic material, an extendable lifeline connected to the drum, a magnetic sensor positioned stationary relative to the device housing and adjacent to the disc, and a that includes a hard-magnetic material. The magnet positioned stationary relative the device housing and the magnetic sensor, where the magnetic sensor is configured to detect a change in a magnetic field produced by the magnet when the disc rotates about the shaft, the change in the magnetic field induced by the at least one region of the ferromagnetic material being brought within close proximity to the magnet as the disc rotates.
G08B 21/04 - Alarmes pour assurer la sécurité des personnes réagissant à la non-activité, p.ex. de personnes âgées
A62B 35/00 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécurité; Equipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement
A surface-treating article, comprising a circular substrate (100) comprising a first major surface, an abrasive disposed on the first major surface, the abrasive having a first concentration at a first radius (110) measured from the center of the substrate, the abrasive having a second concentration not equal to the first concentration at a second radius (120) measured from the center of the substrate, wherein the first radius (110) and the second radius (120) are different lengths.