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Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power- operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

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Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power-operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

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Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power-operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

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(1) Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. (2) Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power- operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. (3) Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. (4) Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. (5) Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. (6) Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. (1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. (2) Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

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(1) Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. (2) Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power- operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. (3) Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. (4) Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. (5) Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. (6) Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. (1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. (2) Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

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(1) Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. (2) Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power-operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. (3) Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. (4) Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. (5) Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. (6) Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. (1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. (2) Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

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(1) Metal threaded fasteners; pipes and tubes of metal; fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; couplings and joints of metal for pipes; metal valves not being parts of machines; fluid storage tanks of metal; gas storage tanks of metal. (2) Pumps for cooling engines; pumps for machines; fuel pumps for land vehicles; fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; water pumps for use in motors and engines; water pumps for land vehicles; valves for pumps; pump control valves; power-operated sprayers; fluid couplings being parts of machines; oil separators; dust separators; centrifugal separators. (3) Battery boxes; battery cases; control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; electrical controlling devices; electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels. (4) Air cooling apparatus; heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; cooling installations for gases and fluids. (5) Gas tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel lines for vehicles; fuel line hoses for vehicles; vehicle fuel tanks; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; gas caps for land vehicles; brake systems for vehicles; braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; brakes for land vehicles; brake hardware for vehicles; brake lines for vehicles; cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; sprayers specially adapted for land vehicles and for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles. (6) Non-metal flexible tubing; non-metal rigid tubing; non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; non-metal pipe couplings and joints; non-metal couplings for hoses; non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors. (1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components. (2) Engineering; engineering services in the field of automotive components; consulting in the field of automotive engineering; product development and engineering services for others.

Abstract

A fluidic geometry to produce uniform oscillating sprays is described. The geometry can be embodied as an insert, housing, or system in which an inlet feeds an interaction chamber. Four islands define the perimeter of an interaction chamber having a cloverleaf-like shape, with five power nozzles positioned symmetrically with narrowing walls feeding into this chamber. The chamber itself has a greater depth than the power nozzles owing to a step, and a fifth island is disposed on the central axis above the throat and beneath the upper-most, central power nozzle. This arrangement exhibits consistent cold and high temperature performance for a range of fluid compositions and operating conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities

Abstract

Modified features can be implemented in various fluidic geometries so as to produce uniform oscillating sprays and improve the cold temperature and low pressure performance, especially with respect to ethanol. The features are bumps formed in or on the interaction chamber's floor, with the chamber itself has a greater depth than the power nozzles owing to a step that is the same height or slightly larger than the bumps. The bumps can present as symmetrical mirror images in the interaction chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 7/04 - Spray pistolsApparatus for discharge with arrangements for mixing liquids or other fluent materials before discharge

Abstract

A fluidic geometry to produce uniform oscillating sprays is described. The geometry can be embodied as an insert, housing, or system in which an inlet feeds an interaction chamber. Four islands define the perimeter of an interaction chamber having a cloverleaf-like shape, with five power nozzles positioned symmetrically with narrowing walls feeding into this chamber. The chamber itself has a greater depth than the power nozzles owing to a step, and a fifth island is disposed on the central axis above the throat and beneath the upper-most, central power nozzle. This arrangement exhibits consistent cold and high temperature performance for a range of fluid compositions and operating conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• F15B 21/12 - Fluid oscillators or pulse generators
• F15C 1/22 - Oscillators
• F15C 3/16 - Oscillators
• B05B 1/02 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops

Abstract

Modified features can be implemented in various fluidic geometries so as to produce uniform oscillating sprays and improve the cold temperature and low pressure performance, especially with respect to ethanol. The features are bumps formed in or on the interaction chamber's floor, with the chamber itself has a greater depth than the power nozzles owing to a step that is the same height or slightly larger than the bumps. The bumps can present as symmetrical mirror images in the interaction chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B05B 1/10 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in the form of a fine jet, e.g. for use in wind-screen washers
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles

Goods & Services

Metal threaded fasteners; Pipes and tubes of metal; Fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; Metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; Couplings and joints of metal for pipes; Metal valves not being parts of machines; Fluid storage tanks of metal; Gas storage tanks of metal Pumps for cooling engines; Pumps for machines; Fuel pumps for land vehicles; Fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; Water pumps for use in motors and engines; Water pumps for land vehicles; Valves for pumps; Pump control valves; Power-operated sprayers for cleaning components of automobiles; Fluid couplings being parts of machines; Oil separators; Dust separators; Centrifugal separators Battery boxes; Battery cases; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Electrical controlling devices; Electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; Level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; Level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels Air cooling apparatus; Heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; Vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Cooling installations for gases and fluids; Gas tanks for land vehicles; Fuel tanks for vehicles; Fuel lines for vehicles; Fuel line hoses for vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; Caps for vehicle fuel tanks; Gas caps for land vehicles; Brake systems for vehicles; Braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; Brakes for land vehicles; Brake hardware for vehicles; Brake lines for vehicles; Cleaning systems sold as integral components of land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; Sprayers sold as integral components of land vehicles for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles Non-metal flexible tubing; Non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; Non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; Non-metal pipe couplings and joints; Non-metal couplings for hoses; Non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; Flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; Connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors Non-metal rigid tubing Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components Engineering; Engineering services in the field of automotive components; Consulting in the field of automotive engineering; Product development and engineering services for others

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Metal threaded fasteners; Pipes and tubes of metal; Fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; Metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; Couplings and joints of metal for pipes; Metal valves not being parts of machines; Fluid storage tanks of metal; Gas storage tanks of metal Pumps for cooling engines; Pumps for machines; Fuel pumps for land vehicles; Fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; Water pumps for use in motors and engines; Water pumps for land vehicles; Valves for pumps; Pump control valves; Power-operated sprayers for cleaning components of automobiles; Fluid couplings being parts of machines; Oil separators; Dust separators; Centrifugal separators Battery boxes; Battery cases; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Electrical controlling devices; Electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; Level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; Level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels Air cooling apparatus; Heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; Vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Cooling installations for gases and fluids; Gas tanks for land vehicles; Fuel tanks for vehicles; Fuel lines for vehicles; Fuel line hoses for vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; Caps for vehicle fuel tanks; Gas caps for land vehicles; Brake systems for vehicles; Braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; Brakes for land vehicles; Brake hardware for vehicles; Brake lines for vehicles; Cleaning systems sold as integral components of land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; Sprayers sold as integral components of land vehicles for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles Non-metal flexible tubing; Non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; Non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; Non-metal pipe couplings and joints; Non-metal couplings for hoses; Non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; Flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; Connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors Non-metal rigid tubing Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components Engineering; Engineering services in the field of automotive components; Consulting in the field of automotive engineering; Product development and engineering services for others

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Metal threaded fasteners; Pipes and tubes of metal; Fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; Metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; Couplings and joints of metal for pipes; Metal valves not being parts of machines; Fluid storage tanks of metal; Gas storage tanks of metal Pumps for cooling engines; Pumps for machines; Fuel pumps for land vehicles; Fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; Water pumps for use in motors and engines; Water pumps for land vehicles; Valves for pumps; Pump control valves; Power-operated sprayers for cleaning components of automobiles; Fluid couplings being parts of machines; Oil separators; Dust separators; Centrifugal separators Battery boxes; Battery cases; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Electrical controlling devices; Electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; Level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; Level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels Air cooling apparatus; Heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; Vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Cooling installations for gases and fluids Gas tanks for land vehicles; Fuel tanks for vehicles; Fuel lines for vehicles; Fuel line hoses for vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; Caps for vehicle fuel tanks; Gas caps for land vehicles; Brake systems for vehicles; Braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; Brakes for land vehicles; Brake hardware for vehicles; Brake lines for vehicles; Cleaning systems sold as integral components of land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; Sprayers sold as integral components of land vehicles for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles Non-metal flexible tubing; Non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; Non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; Non-metal pipe couplings and joints; Non-metal couplings for hoses; Non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; Flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; Connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors Non-metal rigid tubing Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components Engineering; Engineering services in the field of automotive components; Consulting in the field of automotive engineering; Product development and engineering services for others

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Metal threaded fasteners; Pipes and tubes of metal; Fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; Metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; Couplings and joints of metal for pipes; Metal valves not being parts of machines; Fluid storage tanks of metal; Gas storage tanks of metal Pumps for cooling engines; Pumps for machines; Fuel pumps for land vehicles; Fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; Water pumps for use in motors and engines; Water pumps for land vehicles; Valves for pumps; Pump control valves; Power-operated sprayers for cleaning components of automobiles; Fluid couplings being parts of machines; Oil separators; Dust separators; Centrifugal separators Battery boxes; Battery cases; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Electrical controlling devices; Electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; Level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; Level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels Air cooling apparatus; Heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; Vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Cooling installations for gases and fluids Gas tanks for land vehicles; Fuel tanks for vehicles; Fuel lines for vehicles; Fuel line hoses for vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; Caps for vehicle fuel tanks; Gas caps for land vehicles; Brake systems for vehicles; Braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; Brakes for land vehicles; Brake hardware for vehicles; Brake lines for vehicles; Cleaning systems sold as integral components of land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; Sprayers sold as integral components of land vehicles for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles Non-metal flexible tubing; Non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; Non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; Non-metal pipe couplings and joints; Non-metal couplings for hoses; Non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; Flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; Connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors Non-metal rigid tubing Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components Engineering; Engineering services in the field of automotive components; Consulting in the field of automotive engineering; Product development and engineering services for others

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Metal threaded fasteners; Pipes and tubes of metal; Fittings of metal for pipes, tubes and hoses; Metal connectors for pipes, tubes and hoses; Couplings and joints of metal for pipes; Metal valves not being parts of machines; Fluid storage tanks of metal; Gas storage tanks of metal Pumps for cooling engines; Pumps for machines; Fuel pumps for land vehicles; Fuel pumps for land vehicle engines; Water pumps for use in motors and engines; Water pumps for land vehicles; Valves for pumps; Pump control valves; Power-operated sprayers for cleaning components of automobiles; Fluid couplings being parts of machines; Oil separators; Dust separators; Centrifugal separators Battery boxes; Battery cases; Control valves for regulating the flow of gases and liquids; Electrical controlling devices; Electromechanical controls for use in fluid systems for land vehicles; Level switches for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels; Level switches and level indicators for monitoring and controlling liquids in tanks and vessels Air cooling apparatus; Heat sinks for use in heating, cooling and ventilating apparatus; Vehicle climate-control system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning; Cooling installations for gases and fluids; Gas tanks for land vehicles; Fuel tanks for vehicles; Fuel lines for vehicles; Fuel line hoses for vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; Caps for vehicle fuel tanks; Gas caps for land vehicles; Brake systems for vehicles; Braking systems for vehicles and parts thereof; Brakes for land vehicles; Brake hardware for vehicles; Brake lines for vehicles; Cleaning systems sold as integral components of land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles; Sprayers sold as integral components of land vehicles for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles Non-metal flexible tubing; Non-metal connectors for flexible tubing; Non-metal couplings for flexible tubing; Non-metal pipe couplings and joints; Non-metal couplings for hoses; Non-metallic couplings for flexible pipes; Non-metallic couplings for rigid pipes; Flexible plastic hoses for use in ventilation; Connecting hoses for vehicle radiators; Connecting hoses for vehicle fuel injectors Non-metal rigid tubing Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive components Engineering; Engineering services in the field of automotive components; Consulting in the field of automotive engineering; Product development and engineering services for others

Abstract

A fluidic geometry to produce uniform oscillating sprays is described. The geometry can be embodied as an insert, housing, or system in which an inlet feeds an interaction chamber. A major island is disposed at the upstream end of that chamber so as to create two power nozzles that are positioned off of the centerline axis and downstream of the major island. A minor island is also disposed within the interaction chamber, but remains spaced apart and downstream of the major island so as to define an exchange channel. The exchange channel creates an inertance effect that can be controlled and adjusted so as to provide the desired oscillating spray fan produced by the geometry. This arrangement exhibits consistent cold and high temperature performance for a range of fluid compositions and operating conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities

Abstract

A coupling for interconnecting sections of pipe. The coupling includes a first pipe element having a first coupling member in the form of a female socket, and a second pipe element having a second coupling member in the form of a male plug. The socket of the first pipe element is dimensioned to receive therein the plug of the second pipe element. The coupling also includes a seal interface to prevent passage of air or fluids through an annular gap between the socket of the first coupling member and the plug of the second coupling member. The seal interface includes a sealing element and a sealing element retainer. The sealing element retainer is positioned internally of the coupling, within a cylindrical cavity of the socket.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/088 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a split elastic ring
• F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain

Abstract

An automotive surge tank including tank body defining an interior volume, the tank body including a first tank portion and a second tank portion. The tank body includes at least one coolant inlet and a coolant outlet, and an interior divider wall that separates the interior volume of the tank body into two fluidly connected zones. Passage of coolant through the surge tank requires the coolant to travel from one of the zones to the other zone prior to being discharged from the surge tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices

Abstract

An autornotive surge tank including tank body defining an interior volurne, the tank body including a first tank portion and a second tank portion. The tank body includes at least one coolant inlet and a coolant outlet, and an interior divider wall that separates the interior volume of the tank body into two fluidly connected zones. Passage of coolant through the surge tank requires the coolant to travel from one of the zones to the other zone prior to being discharged from the surge tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B65D 6/00 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices

Abstract

Provided is a fluidic oscillator circuit for a nozzle assembly configured to generate oscillating sprays of fluid from an outlet of the nozzle assembly and to improve spray performance of fluid having low temperatures or high viscosity. In one embodiment, provided is an interaction region for a fluidic oscillator circuit that includes an apex protrusion shaped to assist with generating vortices within the interaction region. In another embodiment, provided is an interaction region for a fluidic oscillator having a power nozzle that includes at least one finger protrusion that lengthens the power nozzle to create jets of fluid in the interaction region that are less diffused to improve cold performance of the fluidic oscillator circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like

Abstract

A coupling for interconnecting a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The coupling comprises a first coupling member on the first pipe element, and a second coupling member on the second pipe element. The second coupling member is dimensioned to receive therein the first coupling member. The coupling also includes a retainer element having threads to engage the first coupling member to retain the first and second coupling members in a coupled state. The retainer element includes a lock feature to prevent inadvertent loosening rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 15/08 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints with supplementary elements
• F16L 15/00 - Screw-threaded jointsForms of screw-threads for such joints

Abstract

Disclosed is a shear type fluid spray nozzle having a small size for use on a vehicle to produce a desired shear spray that includes a body made from one piece of material that defines an inlet, a cavity, and an outlet. In an embodiment, the cavity may be aligned along an inlet axis and the outlet is aligned along an outlet axis that is generally transverse to the inlet axis. The geometry of the fluid spray nozzle may act to separate a main flow of fluid within the cavity to maintain the spray aim and spray fan shape at a desirable condition.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays

Abstract

A fluidic geometry, chip, and nozzle assembly capable of providing multiple oscillation frequencies without the need for moving parts is contemplated. A fluidic circuit having feedback loops with differing cross-sectional areas will allow for output of oscillating sprays having different frequencies based upon fluid pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61H 33/00 - Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes

Abstract

Provided is a cargo storage system for a forward compartment of a vehicle. The cargo storage system includes a support frame having a plurality of separate frame units, and a load floor supported upon the frame units. The support frame is mountable upon a trunk bin or body-in-white structure of the vehicle, and the placement of the load floor upon the frame units divides the forward compartment into a load floor cargo area in an area above the load floor, and a sub-floor cargo area in an area below the load floor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle

Abstract

Provided is a quick connector assembly for joining a male member and a female connector member together to secure fluid communication in a fluid line system. The quick connector assembly includes a primary latch and a secondary latch configured to toggle between engaged and disengaged positions and to allow for a visual, audible, and/or tactile indication as to the status of a secure attachment between a male member and a female connector member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members

Abstract

A multi-stage fluidic oscillating circuit and system can produce an output spray of selectively varying frequency, even though the fluid supplied to the circuit/system is maintained at a substantially constant pressure. The circuit is characterized by two successive stages, each having a power nozzle aligned around a central axis. Upstream and downstream inertance loops are included in each of the stages, with fluid from one of these loops being selectively released to affect the frequency change in the output spray. The circuit is also characterized by a splitter and optional dog ear style protrusions formed in the outlet of the circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities

Abstract

A fluidic oscillator insert is designed to project a full circumference spray pattern from a single outlet that is characterized by slightly convex or outwardly curving radius and a combination of full and partial protrusions immediately in front of the outlet, in combination with curved walls defining the throat of the outlet (and even outer surfaces of the housing), surprisingly produces full circumference, oscillating spray pattern. Further aspects of the invention include a system and a double exit insert, both of which also produce full circumference oscillating spray patterns.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays

Abstract

Provided is a method for producing thermoplastic articles. The method comprises forming a hollow parison of heated thermoplastic material and positioning the parison within a cavity of a mold tool, the cavity defining the external configuration of the desired article. Fluid pressure is then applied to an internal chamber defined by the parison upon closure of the mold tool, to expand the parison to conform to the mold cavity. The formed article is then subjected to an in-mold cooling phase to reduce the thermal energy of the formed article sufficiently to permit for safe ejection with reduced distortion. The cooling phase is defined by a variable cooling protocol that applies one or more cycles of thermal shock to the formed article during the in-mold cooling phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/64 - Heating or cooling preforms, parisons or blown articles
• B29C 49/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

Abstract

Provided is an automotive surge tank. The surge tank comprises a tank body defining an interior volume, the tank body including a first tank portion and a second tank portion, the surge tank also having a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet provided on the tank body. The interior volume of the tank body is subdivided into an inlet chamber, and outlet chamber, and at least one intermediate chamber, the surge tank being configured to direct an inflow of coolant into the inlet chamber at a level that is below the minimum operable fluid level of the surge tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/04 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant from cooling liquid of the plant
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
• B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating

Abstract

Provided is an automotive surge tank. The surge tank comprises a tank body defining an interior volume, the tank body including a first tank portion and a second tank portion, the surge tank also having a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet provided on the tank body. The interior volume of the tank body is subdivided into an inlet chamber, and outlet chamber, and at least one intermediate chamber, the surge tank being configured to direct an inflow of coolant into the inlet chamber at a level that is below the minimum operable fluid level of the surge tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B60H 1/04 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived from the propulsion plant from cooling liquid of the plant
• B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
• B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating

Abstract

Provided is a headliner air distribution system. The system includes a headliner assembly having a lower perforated sheet that is stationary, and an upper perforated sheet that is moveable relative to the first perforated sheet. The headliner assembly is supported upon an underside surface of a vehicle roof by a pair of bracket rails. The arrangement of the bracket rails serves to place the headliner assembly in spaced-apart relationship relative to the underside surface of the vehicle roof, to establish a plenum for receiving HVAC air. The spatial arrangement of the upper perforated sheet relative to the lower perforated sheet is used to control the passage of HVAC air from the plenum through the headliner assembly into the passenger compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B60H 1/24 - Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant

Abstract

A connector assembly for joining a male member and a female connector member together to secure fluid communication in a fluid line system. The connector assembly includes a cover that is pivotally attached to the housing to conceal verification indicia when the male member is not attached to the housing. The cover configured to pivot relative to the housing to reveal the indicia once the male member is attached to the housing to allow a user or scanning device to view the indicia to verify a secure attachment of the connector assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
• F16L 37/088 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a split elastic ring

Abstract

Provided is a storage system for a pickup truck cargo bed. The storage system includes a frame assembly dimensioned to be nested within and fixedly attached to the cargo bed between opposing side wall sections thereof, the frame assembly further being dimensioned to extend the length of the cargo bed. The storage system additionally includes a first drawer configured to be deployable from the frame assembly, and a second drawer configured to be deployable from the frame assembly, the first and second drawers being separately deployable. The frame assembly further includes a load supporting top wall to permit for the transport of goods in the area above the storage system.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 11/06 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for tools or spare parts
• B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear

Abstract

Disclosed includes embodiments of a pulsed spray nozzle assembly, comprising a nozzle housing having a cavity with an inlet configured to receive a flow of fluid therein. A flow conditioning insert configured to be inserted inside the cavity of the housing to communicate fluid from the inlet to an interaction region downstream from the flow conditioning insert along an inlet axis within the housing, a step may extend from an inner surface of the cavity to assist to create turbulent flow in the interaction region. An outlet along the housing in communication with the interaction region, wherein the fluid is configured to be dispensed from the outlet having a pulsed spray pattern along an outlet axis that is generally perpendicular to the inlet axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B08B 3/10 - Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration

Abstract

Provided is a storage system for a split-configuration tailgate. The storage system includes a deployable storage box for placement on one of the first and second doors. In some aspects, the deployable storage box includes a mounting system that permits the storage box to be removed from the split-configuration tailgate.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable
• B60R 7/00 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps
• B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Provided is a front trunk cargo storage system. The system includes a main body that defines a primary storage compartment, and a load floor drawer mounted upon a floor of the primary storage compartment. The primary storage compartment includes a forward opening, and the load floor drawer is configured to be slidable outwardly from the primary storage compartment through the forward opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
• B60R 19/52 - Radiator or grille guards
• B62D 25/08 - Front or rear portions

Abstract

A coupling for interconnecting sections of pipe. The coupling includes a first pipe element having a first coupling member in the form of a female socket, and a second pipe element having a second coupling member in the form of a male plug. The socket of the first pipe element is dimensioned to receive therein the plug of the second pipe element. The coupling also includes a seal interface to prevent passage of air or fluids through an annular gap between the socket of the first coupling member and the plug of the second coupling member. The seal interface includes a sealing element and a sealing element retainer. The sealing element retainer is positioned internally of the coupling, within a cylindrical cavity of the socket.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
• F16L 21/08 - Joints with sleeve or socket with additional locking means
• F16L 21/02 - Joints with sleeve or socket with elastic sealing rings between pipe and sleeve or between pipe and socket, e.g. with rolling or other prefabricated profiled rings
• F16L 37/084 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
• F16L 17/02 - Joints with packing adapted to sealing by fluid pressure with sealing rings arranged between outer surface of pipe and inner surface of sleeve or socket
• F16L 47/06 - Connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics with sleeve or socket formed by or in the pipe end

Abstract

Provided is a molding system for molding a thermoplastic article. The molding system comprises a first mold half and a second mold half. The first and second mold halves together define a plurality of molding cavities in a first closed position. The plurality of cavities serve to mold a corresponding plurality of article components in a first molding stage. Subsequent the first molding stage, the first mold half is displaceable relative to the second mold half to align the plurality of article components formed during the first molding stage. During a second molding stage, the first and second mold halves are closed to a second closed position, to engage and bond together the plurality of article components into a finished thermoplastic article.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/04 - Injection moulding apparatus using movable moulds
• B29C 45/13 - Injection moulding apparatus using two or more injection units co-operating with a single mould

Abstract

A load floor assembly for a motor vehicle. The load floor assembly comprises a structural core, a first surface layer situated on a first side of the structural core, and a second surface layer situated on a second side of the structural core. The load floor assembly also includes an embedded layer positioned intermediate at least one of the first and second surface layers and the structural core. At least one electronic component is incorporated into the embedded layer, to provide a secondary functionality to the load floor assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/01 - Liners for load platforms or load compartments
• B60Q 3/51 - Mounting arrangements for mounting lighting devices onto vehicle interior, e.g. onto ceiling or floor
• B60Q 3/30 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for compartments other than passenger or driving compartments, e.g. luggage or engine compartments
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 29/02 - Layered products essentially comprising paper or cardboard next to a fibrous or filamentary layer

Abstract

A composite panel includes a first skin layer, an intermediate structural core, and a second skin layer. The first and second skin layers are disposed on opposing sides of the intermediate structural core. The intermediate structural core provides a geometric array of structural members, the arrangement of which is defined using topology optimization.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/20 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material of hollow pieces, e.g. tubesLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material of pieces with channels or cavities
• E04B 5/02 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units

Abstract

Cargo systems for use in a vehicle cargo compartment that provide a range of selectable cargo carrying configurations. A cargo shelf system includes a first support wall, a second support wall, at least one set of removable shelves supported between one of the support walls and an interior side panel of the vehicle, and a set of retractable shelves supported between the first and second support walls. A cargo divider system includes a tray bin attached to a frame structure of the vehicle, a load floor supported upon the tray bin, a flip-wall divider supported upon the tray bin, and a plurality of laterally displaceable divider walls. Another cargo divider system includes a storage bin, an independently moveable seat-side load floor, and an independently moveable gate-side load floor, the seat-side load floor and the gate-side load floor collectively covering the storage bin to form a generally planar continuous load floor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 7/02 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in a separate luggage compartment
• B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle

Abstract

Provided is a multi-chamber reservoir assembly. The assembly comprises a substantially torus-shaped housing defining an interior volume. The interior volume is subdivided with at least two sets of interior walls to define a plurality of fluid chambers. The plurality of fluid chambers are independent and separately operable.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
• B60S 1/50 - Arrangement of reservoir
• B60T 11/26 - Reservoirs

Abstract

A bracket for mounting a vehicle running board to a vehicle. The bracket includes an L-shaped main body having a bottom support panel adapted to receive and fixedly retain the running board, a top support panel adapted to be fixedly attached to an inboard surface of a vehicle rocker panel, and intermediate support panel adapted to be fixedly attached to a pinch weld formed as part of the rocker panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 3/00 - Arrangements of steps, e.g. running-boards
• B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material

Abstract

A coupling for interconnecting a first pipe element and a second pipe element. The coupling comprises a first coupling member on the first pipe element, and a second coupling member on the second pipe element. The second coupling member is dimensioned to receive therein the first coupling member. The coupling also includes a retainer element having threads to engage the first coupling member to retain the first and second coupling members in a coupled state. The retainer element includes a lock feature to prevent inadvertent loosening rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 19/04 - Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on, or into, one of the joint parts using additional rigid rings, sealing directly on at least one pipe end, which is flared either before or during the making of the connection

Abstract

A thermoformed article is disclosed that includes a self-supporting structural base layer, a covering applied to a first side of the base layer, and one or more secondary features co-injected upon a second side of the base layer. The covering and the secondary features of the thermoformed article are applied to the base layer during the same molding operation. Also disclosed is a process for forming a thermoformed article that includes placing a covering in a mold tool as a first layer, placing a self-supporting structural base layer in the mold tooling as a second layer, closing the mold tooling with the covering and base layer, and co-injecting upon a side of the base layer opposite to the covering one or more secondary features.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B29C 51/02 - Combined thermoforming and manufacture of the preform
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets
• B29K 311/10 - Natural fibres, e.g. wool, cotton
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof

Abstract

Provided is an accessory mounting system for use in a cargo bed of a pickup truck. The accessory mounting system comprises a cargo hold assembly and at least one accessory member for releasable attachment to the cargo hold assembly. The at least one accessory member is configured to confer a cargo holding functionality to the cargo hold assembly. The cargo hold assembly includes a base configured to be mounted to a side-wall portion of the cargo bed. The base includes a plurality of registration bosses, each being configured to receive a corresponding registration cavity provided on the at least one accessory member. The at least one accessory member may be mountable upon the base in more than one orientation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides

Abstract

Provided is a quick connector assembly for joining a male member and a female connector member together to secure fluid communication in a fluid line system. The quick connector assembly includes a primary latch and a secondary latch configured to toggle between engaged and disengaged positions and to allow for a visual, audible, and/or tactile indication as to the status of a secure attachment between a male member and a female connector member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 37/12 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members using hooks, pawls, or other movable or insertable locking members

Abstract

A low flow compact spray head design for cleaning applications, especially for camera lens wash includes a miniature spray nozzle head which is about 5 mm in diameter or less for a single direction spray nozzle and about 8 mm in diameter of less for a nozzle with multiple sprays. The washer fluid is fed from the bottom of nozzle along a flow axis and is separated into two flows via two power nozzles or inlets which turn the flows 90° to become opposing jets impinging upon each other inside an interaction region. Uniform stream lines are generated by the two direct facing jets and converge at the nozzle throat to become a uniform spray fan, which is on a plane perpendicular to the axis of cylindrical nozzle head. This fluidic circuit design enables a miniature size low flowrate nozzle to operate well consistently with low flow rate (e.g., a flow rate of about 150 mL/min to about 300 mL/min at 25 psi, or even a flow rate of about 250 mL/min at 25 psi or above, at a viscosity of about 25 CP) at cold temperate (−4° F. or lower) with 50 percent ethanol. This nozzle design is capable of generating two or more different oriented spray fans (e.g., fans spraying in opposing directions) from one single nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
• B60S 1/00 - Cleaning of vehicles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities

Abstract

Provided is a method for producing thermoplastic articles. The method comprises forming a hollow parison of heated thermoplastic material and positioning the parison within a cavity of a mold tool, the cavity defining the external configuration of the desired article. Fluid pressure is then applied to an internal chamber defined by the parison upon closure of the mold tool, to expand the parison to conform to the mold cavity. The formed article is then subjected to an in-mold cooling phase to reduce the thermal energy of the formed article sufficiently to permit for safe ejection with reduced distortion. The cooling phase is defined by a variable cooling protocol that applies one or more cycles of thermal shock to the formed article during the in-mold cooling phase.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 49/64 - Heating or cooling preforms, parisons or blown articles
• B29C 49/78 - Measuring, controlling or regulating

Abstract

An alignable conformal, cup-shaped flag-mushroom fluidic nozzle assembly is engineered to generate a flat fan or sheet oscillating spray of viscous fluid product 316. The nozzle assembly includes a cylindrical flag mushroom fluidic cup member 180 having a substantially closed distal end wall with a centrally located snout defined therein. The flag mushroom cup assembly effectively splits the operating features of the fluidic circuit between a lower or proximal portion formed in the housing's sealing post member and an upper, or distal portion formed in cup member 180 which, in cooperation with the sealing post's distal surface, defines an interaction chamber 192 fed by impinging jets each comprising a continuous distribution of streamlines that impinge at selected angles to define arcs providing a lesser degree of impingement at a centered axial plane within the exit orifice 194 and a greater degree of impingement at the edges of exit orifice 194.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
• B05B 12/06 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery for effecting pulsating flow

Abstract

Provided is a headliner air distribution system. The system includes a headliner assembly having a lower perforated sheet that is stationary, and an upper perforated sheet that is moveable relative to the first perforated sheet. The headliner assembly is supported upon an underside surface of a vehicle roof by a pair of bracket rails. The arrangement of the bracket rails serves to place the headliner assembly in spaced-apart relationship relative to the underside surface of the vehicle roof, to establish a plenum for receiving HVAC air. The spatial arrangement of the upper perforated sheet relative to the lower perforated sheet is used to control the passage of HVAC air from the plenum through the headliner assembly into the passenger compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
• F24F 13/068 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser formed as perforated walls, ceilings or floors
• F24F 13/08 - Air-flow control members, e.g. louvres, grilles, flaps or guide plates

Abstract

A fluid vent adapter for filling a reservoir is disclosed. The vent adapter includes a primary body having an upper portion and a lower portion, a central fill conduit for delivering a fluid into the reservoir, and a plurality of vent channels for permitting the egress of air from the reservoir during filling. The central fill conduit is connected to a plurality of radially spaced dispensing holes arranged on the lower portion. Upon inserting the vent adapter into an inlet port on the reservoir, a least a portion of the radially spaced dispensing holes are blocked. An outside diameter of the lower portion is dimensioned for a close tolerance fit relative to an inside diameter of the inlet port of the reservoir, to establish a substantially sealed relationship between the inside diameter and the dispensing holes being blocked.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/50 - Arrangement of reservoir
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles

Abstract

Provided is an air cleaner apparatus for an automotive air induction system. The apparatus includes a housing having an upper housing member and a lower housing member. An inlet is provided on the lower housing member, while an outlet is provided on the upper housing member. The apparatus also includes a replaceable serviceable filter. The upper housing member and the lower housing member are connected at an interface therebetween to define an internal volume. The filter is mounted within the internal volume proximal the interface. The upper and lower housing members are maintained in an assembled state using a serviceable latch assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 35/02 - Air cleaners
• F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
• F02M 35/14 - Combined air cleaners and silencers
• F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles

Abstract

A multi-vessel reservoir assembly is provided. The multi-vessel reservoir assembly comprises a first fluid vessel, a second fluid vessel, and at least one linkage positioned between the first and second fluid vessels. The at least one linkage serves to maintain the first and second fluid vessels in fixed and spaced-apart relationship relative to one another. The first and second fluid vessels are independent and separately operable.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B65D 25/04 - Partitions
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60T 17/06 - Applications or arrangements of reservoirs

Abstract

Provided is an air cleaner apparatus for an automotive air induction system. The apparatus includes a housing having an upper housing member and a lower housing member. An inlet is provided on the lower housing member, while an outlet is provided on the upper housing member. The apparatus also includes a replaceable serviceable filter. The upper housing member and the lower housing member are connected at an interface therebetween to define an internal volume. The filter is mounted within the internal volume proximal the interface. The upper and lower housing members are maintained in an assembled state using a serviceable latch assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02M 35/02 - Air cleaners
• B60H 3/06 - Filtering
• F02M 35/00 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
• F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
• F02M 35/10 - Air intakesInduction systems
• F02M 35/14 - Combined air cleaners and silencers

Abstract

ABC 167ABSTRACTProvided is a composite sandwich panel. The composite sandwich panel includes a core, a first thermoplastic layer applied to a first side of the core, and a second thermoplastic layer applied to a second side of the core. The core is provided in the form of a wave board fomied from natural fiber. Also provided is a process for manufacturing a composite sandwich panel. The process comprises extruding a first and second thennoplastic layer into respective flat sheets, forming a consolidated natural fibrous mat, and molding the consolidated natural fibrous mat into a consolidated core having a predetermined geometry. The first and second themtoplastic layers, as well as the consolidated core are heated to a predetermined molding temperature. The heated consolidated core is placed between the heated first and second thermoplastic layers, and the assembly is molded in a molding press into a desired shape detennined by product design intent.Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-12

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/28 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet, e.g. corrugated, crumpled
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the heating method
• B32B 37/16 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating

Abstract

Provided is a compact sized low flow rate fluidic nozzle insert. The fluidic nozzle insert may include a fluidic oscillator chip on a front face having a flat-top interaction region, and a manifold on a back face, located opposite the front face, to house fluid. The fluidic nozzle insert may further include at least one feed having a u-shape connecting the front face and back face for the transport of fluid from the manifold, at least one power nozzle oriented toward the front face for directing fluid from the at least one feed to the interaction region of the fluidic oscillator chip, and a v-shaped outlet at the bottom of the interaction region defined by two flat walls for the passage of fluid from the interaction region to the outside of the fluidic nozzle insert in a fan pattern. The produced spray fan pattern may be uniform and fluid nozzle may work well with high viscosity fluids.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 3/14 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with oscillating elementsSpraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with intermittent operation

Abstract

Provided is a composite sandwich panel. The composite sandwich panel includes a core, a first thermoplastic layer applied to a first side of the core, and a second thermoplastic layer applied to a second side of the core. The core is provided in the form of a wave board formed from natural fiber. Also provided is a process for manufacturing a composite sandwich panel. The process comprises extruding a first and second thermoplastic layer into respective flat sheets, forming a consolidated natural fibrous mat, and molding the consolidated natural fibrous mat into a consolidated core having a predetermined geometry. The first and second thermoplastic layers, as well as the consolidated core are heated to a predetermined molding temperature. The heated consolidated core is placed between the heated first and second thermoplastic layers, and the assembly is molded in a molding press into a desired shape determined by product design intent.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
• B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
• B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
• B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners

Abstract

A tonneau cover for covering the opening of a cargo bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau cover includes a sandwich panel including a structural core, a first layered section, and a second layered section. The structural core has a top surface and a bottom surface. The first layered section is coupled to the top surface of the structural core, and a second layered section is coupled to the bottom surface of the structural core. Each of the first and second layered sections includes a reinforcement layer, and at least one of the reinforcement layers of the first and second layered sections is a carbon fiber mat. The tonneau cover may have a single panel configuration or a tri-panel configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
• B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldableTensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements

Abstract

Provided is a fluidic oscillator circuit for a nozzle assembly configured to generate oscillating sprays of fluid from an outlet of the nozzle assembly and to improve spray performance of fluid having low temperatures or high viscosity. In one embodiment, provided is an interaction region for a fluidic oscillator circuit that includes an apex protrusion shaped to assist with generating vortices within the interaction region. In another embodiment, provided is an interaction region for a fluidic oscillator having a power nozzle that includes at least one finger protrusion that lengthens the power nozzle to create jets of fluid in the interaction region that are less diffused to improve cold performance of the fluidic oscillator circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like

Abstract

A tonneau cover for covering the opening of a cargo bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau cover includes a sandwich panel including a structural core, a first layered section, and a second layered section. The structural core has a top surface and a bottom surface. The first layered section is coupled to the top surface of the structural core, and a second layered section is coupled to the bottom surface of the structural core. Each of the first and second layered sections includes a reinforcement layer, and at least one of the reinforcement layers of the first and second layered sections is a carbon fiber mat. The tonneau cover may have a single panel configuration or a tri-panel configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldableTensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements
• B60J 10/84 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the vehicle body
• B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
• B60J 10/24 - Sealing arrangements characterised by the shape having tubular parts
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
• B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
• B60J 10/86 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for opening panels, e.g. doors arranged on the opening panel

Abstract

Provided is a molding system for molding a thermoplastic article. The molding system comprises a first mold half and a second mold half. The first and second mold halves together define a plurality of molding cavities in a first closed position. The plurality of cavities serve to mold a corresponding plurality of article components in a first molding stage. Subsequent the first molding stage, the first mold half is displaceable relative to the second mold half to align the plurality of article components formed during the first molding stage. During a second molding stage, the first and second mold halves are closed to a second closed position, to engage and bond together the plurality of article components into a finished thermoplastic article.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• B29C 45/17 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations

Abstract

A load floor assembly for a motor vehicle. The load floor assembly comprises a structural core, a first surface layer situated on a first side of the structural core, and a second surface layer situated on a second side of the structural core. The load floor assembly also includes an embedded layer positioned intermediate at least one of the first and second surface layers and the structural core. At least one electronic component is incorporated into the embedded layer, to provide a secondary functionality to the load floor assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 13/01 - Liners for load platforms or load compartments
• B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B60Q 3/30 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors for compartments other than passenger or driving compartments, e.g. luggage or engine compartments
• B60Q 3/51 - Mounting arrangements for mounting lighting devices onto vehicle interior, e.g. onto ceiling or floor
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

Abstract

`Provided is a multi-chamber reservoir assembly. The assembly comprises a substantially torus-shaped housing defining an interior volume. The interior volume is subdivided with at least two sets of interior walls to define a plurality of fluid chambers. The plurality of fluid chambers are independent and separately operable.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B65D 1/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material or by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material

Abstract

Provided is a multi-chamber reservoir assembly. The assembly comprises a substantially torus-shaped housing defining an interior volume. The interior volume is subdivided with at least two sets of interior walls to define a plurality of fluid chambers. The plurality of fluid chambers are independent and separately operable.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B65D 1/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material or by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material

Abstract

An expandable cargo box assembly for mounting on a side wall section of a cargo bed of a pickup truck includes a base member for attaching the expandable cargo box assembly to the side wall section of the cargo bed, the base member having the form of an outer wall plate. Opposite the outer wall plate is an inner wall plate, the inner wall plate being displaceable from a first position to a second position, the first position defining a collapsed state, and the second position defining a deployed state. The outer and inner wall plates have operably associated therebetween a folding floor assembly, and the outer wall plate supports a forward folding wall and a rearward folding wall. Upon expanding the expandable cargo box assembly to a deployed state, the folding floor assembly and the forward and rearward folding walls are arranged to define an enclosure for receiving cargo.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 9/02 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at the sides, e.g. on running-board
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Provided is fluid reservoir comprising a body having an inlet, an outlet, a fill aperture, and a fluid level indicator assembly. The fluid level indicator assembly is configured such at least an upper portion thereof extends external and above the body of the coolant reservoir. The fluid level indicator assembly includes a housing having a lower portion which extends into an interior volume of the body, and an upper portion, which is the portion that extends external and above the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• G01F 23/58 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using mechanically actuated indicating means
• F01P 11/02 - Liquid-coolant overflow, venting, or draining devices
• F01P 11/18 - Indicating devicesOther safety devices concerning coolant pressure, coolant flow, or liquid-coolant level

Abstract

A unitary or one-piece integral image sensor and washing nozzle assembly or module 100, 300, 400 is configured to enclose, protect, and aim multiple image sensors and effectively clean multiple lenses (e.g., 102, 104) simultaneously while using only one nozzle head (e.g., 120, 320 or 420) with at least one optimized spray pattern (e.g., 122). The module includes a housing with a cover or bezel (e.g., 106) that supports and orients the lenses and the nozzle head aims spray at the lenses along a spray axis, with the relative heights and spacings of the nozzle's outlet orifice (e.g., 174) and the surfaces of the lenses (e.g., 102, 104) selected so that a particular spray either glances across and washes a nearest lens (e.g., 102) or impacts and washes over a farthest lens (e.g., 104).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• B60S 1/08 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,

Abstract

Cargo systems for use in a vehicle cargo compartment that provide a range of selectable cargo carrying configurations. A cargo shelf system includes a first support wall, a second support wall, at least one set of removable shelves supported between one of the support walls and an interior side panel of the vehicle, and a set of retractable shelves supported between the first and second support walls. A cargo divider system includes a tray bin attached to a frame structure of the vehicle, a load floor supported upon the tray bin, a flip-wall divider supported upon the tray bin, and a plurality of laterally displaceable divider walls. Another cargo divider system includes a storage bin, an independently moveable seat-side load floor, and an independently moveable gate-side load floor, the seat-side load floor and the gate-side load floor collectively covering the storage bin to form a generally planar continuous load floor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
• B60R 7/02 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in a separate luggage compartment

Abstract

A composite sandwich structure includes a structural honeycomb core, a first fiber mat applied to a first side of the structural honeycomb core, a second fiber mat applied to a second side of the structural honeycomb core, and a curable matrix applied to each of the first and second fiber mats. The composite sandwich structure which includes the structural honeycomb core, the first fiber mat, the second fiber mat, and the curable matrix is compression-formed into a non-planar structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
• B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
• B32B 7/04 - Interconnection of layers
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties

Abstract

Provided is a cargo management system for a rear cargo compartment of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the cargo management system comprises a cargo management tray supported upon a rail system mounted upon a load floor of the vehicle cargo compartment. In another embodiment, the cargo management system comprises a generally planar positionable cargo barrier, that is selectably positionable in either an upright position on a load floor track, or a generally horizontal position on a seatback track. In another embodiment, the cargo management system comprises a plurality of securable cargo storage containers, having an operable door to enable contents contained therein to be securely stored.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Goods & Services

Cleaning systems specially adapted for land vehicles comprised of liquid and air spray nozzles, a tube, and a control unit for controlling the distribution of fluid and air for cleaning exterior cameras and sensors on land vehicles

Abstract

Provided is an expandable cargo box assembly for mounting on a side wall section of a cargo bed. The cargo box assembly comprises a base member for attaching the expandable cargo box assembly to the side wall section. The base member supports a folding floor assembly and forward and rearward collapsible walls at each end of the base member. The cargo box assembly also includes an inner wall plate attached to the forward and rearward collapsible walls opposite to the base member. The base member, the folding floor assembly, the forward and rearward collapsible walls and the inner wall plate collectively define an expandable enclosure that can be positioned in a stowed position when not in use, and is configured to expand to a deployed position to receive cargo.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 9/06 - Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
• B62D 33/02 - PlatformsOpen load compartments

Abstract

A storage accessory for placement under a vehicle seat. The storage accessory comprises a first storage compartment, a second storage compartment, and a tray assembly for supporting the first and second storage compartments. At least one of the first and second storage compartments is removable from the tray assembly to serve as a stand-alone storage box when removed from the vehicle. The at least one removable storage compartment includes a lock handle that permits the at least one removable storage compartment to be releasably and securely attached to the tray assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable

Abstract

A miniature low-flow, fluid conserving washer nozzle has an elongated housing enclosing an interior volume aligned along an inlet axis which receives an elongated insert member with internal fluid passages defining first and second power nozzles, so that accelerating first and second fluid flows are aimed by the first and second power nozzles toward one another in an interaction region defined within the insert with an insert throat to aim spray laterally or transversely along a spray axis through an aligned sidewall aperture in the nozzle housing. The nozzle may generate a planar oscillating sweeping fan of spray, produced by fluidic oscillations at low flow rates, typically 150-300 ml/min at 25 psi. The fan of spray generated may be varied from 20° to 70° or about 15°-60°. The outer dimensions of spray head could be as small as 3.5 mm. The fluidic geometry is also capable of spraying high viscosity liquids up to 25 CP or up to 15 CP.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens

Abstract

An inset lighting assembly is disclosed for mounting in a panel in a vehicle, such as an automobile or truck, is disclosed. The inset lighting assembly includes a light housing having at least one passage for receiving a light source to be contained therein. The light housing has an interface portion for engagement with the panel, and an illumination portion from which light emanates. The interface portion of the light housing is configured to seat within a channel provided in the panel

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
• B60Q 3/41 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors specially adapted for specific vehicle types for mass transit vehicles, e.g. buses
• B60Q 3/51 - Mounting arrangements for mounting lighting devices onto vehicle interior, e.g. onto ceiling or floor
• B60Q 3/54 - Lighting devices embedded in interior trim, e.g. in roof liners

Abstract

A tonneau cover for covering the opening of a cargo bed of a pickup truck. The tonneau cover includes a sandwich panel including a structural core, a first layered section, and a second layered section. The structural core has a top surface and a bottom surface. The first layered section is coupled to the top surface of the structural core, and a second layered section is coupled to the bottom surface of the structural core. Each of the first and second layered sections includes a reinforcement layer, and at least one of the reinforcement layers of the first and second layered sections is a carbon fiber mat. The tonneau cover may have a single panel configuration or a tri-panel configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldableTensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements
• B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldableTensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
• B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable

Abstract

Provided is a cargo hold assembly for use in a cargo bed of a pickup truck. The cargo hold assembly comprises a base configured to be mounted to a side-wall portion of the cargo bed; and a clamping assembly pivotally mounted to the base. The clamping assembly provides a clamp mechanism including a top clamp arm and a bottom clamp arm, wherein the top clamp arm is moveable relative to the bottom clamp arm to permit the engagement and retention of cargo therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60P 7/08 - Securing to vehicle floor or sides
• B62D 33/027 - Sideboard or tailgate structures movable

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic parts to order and/or specification of others; Manufacture of plastic composite parts to order and/or specification of others; Processing of plastics; Processing of plastic composites; Processing of plastic composite materials; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development for others; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic parts to order and/or specification of others; Manufacture of plastic composite parts to order and/or specification of others; Processing of plastics; Processing of plastic composites; Processing of plastic composite materials; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development for others; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic parts to order and/or specification of others; Manufacture of plastic composite parts to order and/or specification of others; Processing of plastics; Processing of plastic composites; Processing of plastic composite materials; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development for others; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic parts to order and/or specification of others; Manufacture of composite parts to order and/or specification of others; Processing of plastics; Processing of composites; Processing of composite materials; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards.

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic parts to order and/or specification of others; Manufacture of composite parts to order and/or specification of others; Processing of plastics; Processing of composites; Processing of composite materials; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards.

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic parts to order and/or specification of others; Manufacture of composite parts to order and/or specification of others; Processing of plastics; Processing of composites; Processing of composite materials; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards.

Abstract

A fluidic nozzle of the scanner type has its outlet spray pattern skewed from its chamber axis (A) by an amount determined by the asymmetry of its outlet orifice (23, 33) about that axis. A spray assembly (70, 90) of such nozzles, such as a showerhead, can be designed using nozzles with selected pattern skew angles to achieve desired spray coverage. Indexing tabs (97) and slots (96) are used to angularly position the nozzles in the showerhead. A portion of each nozzle may be formed with the showerhead faceplate (71) as an integral piece.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/18 - RosesShower heads
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to automated or remotely controlled methods and apparatuses for cleaning and drying soiled external 2-D or 3-D image sensor surfaces such as objective lenses on Light Detection and Ranging (“LIDAR”) sensors when mounted in a configuration that is exposed to dirty environments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to automated or remotely controlled methods and apparatuses for cleaning and drying soiled external 2-D or 3-D image sensor surfaces such as objective lenses on Light Detection and Ranging (“LIDAR”) sensors when mounted in a configuration that is exposed to dirty environments.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60S 1/54 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices using gas, e.g. hot air
• G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

Abstract

A low flow compact spray head design for cleaning applications, especially for camera lens wash includes a miniature spray nozzle head which is about 5 mm in diameter or less for a single direction spray nozzle and about 8 mm in diameter of less for a nozzle with multiple sprays. The washer fluid is fed from the bottom of nozzle along a flow axis and is separated into two flows via two power nozzles or inlets which turn the flows 90° to become opposing jets impinging upon each other inside an interaction region. Uniform stream lines are generated by the two direct facing jets and converge at the nozzle throat to become a uniform spray fan, which is on a plane perpendicular to the axis of cylindrical nozzle head. This fluidic circuit design enables a miniature size low flowrate nozzle to operate well consistently with low flow rate (e.g., a flow rate of about 150 mL/min to about 300 mL/min at 25 psi, or even a flow rate of about 250 mL/min at 25 psi or above, at a viscosity of about 25 CP) at cold temperate (−4° F. or lower) with 50 percent ethanol. This nozzle design is capable of generating two or more different oriented spray fans (e.g., fans spraying in opposing directions) from one single nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/04 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops in flat form, e.g. fan-like, sheet-like
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/16 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively-effective outlets
• B05B 1/14 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openingsNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
• B60S 1/00 - Cleaning of vehicles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens

Abstract

A multi-vessel reservoir assembly is provided. The multi-vessel reservoir assembly comprises a first fluid vessel, a second fluid vessel, and at least one linkage positioned between the first and second fluid vessels. The at least one linkage serves to maintain the first and second fluid vessels in fixed and spaced-apart relationship relative to one another. The first and second fluid vessels are independent and separately operable.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
• B60K 11/02 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with liquid cooling
• B65D 25/04 - Partitions
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks
• B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
• B60T 17/06 - Applications or arrangements of reservoirs

Abstract

An alignable conformal, cup-shaped flag-mushroom fluidic nozzle assembly is engineered to generate a flat fan or sheet oscillating spray of viscous fluid product 316. The nozzle assembly includes a cylindrical flag mushroom fluidic cup member 180 having a substantially closed distal end wall with a centrally located snout defined therein. The flag mushroom cup assembly effectively splits the operating features of the fluidic circuit between a lower or proximal portion formed in the housing's sealing post member and an upper, or distal portion formed in cup member 180 which, in cooperation with the sealing post's distal surface, defines an interaction chamber 192 fed by impinging jets each comprising a continuous distribution of streamlines that impinge at selected angles to define arcs providing a lesser degree of impingement at a centered axial plane within the exit orifice 194 and a greater degree of impingement at the edges of exit orifice 194.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
• B05B 12/06 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery for effecting pulsating flow

Abstract

A micro-sized structure and construction method for a fluidic oscillator wash or spray nozzle (100 or 250) has a nozzle housing (110 or 252) enclosing an interior cavity (112 or 262) which receives an insert (114 or 254) having internal fluid passages defining first and second power nozzles (120, 122 or 280, 282). The power nozzles receive pressurized fluid (130) flowing through the interior cavity of the housing, where the fluid flows into the cavity at the bottom of the housing and flows upwardly to inlets (140, 142) for the power nozzles so that accelerating first and second fluid flows are aimed by the power nozzles toward one another in an interaction region (154 or 284) which exhausts laterally along a spray axis through a horn-shaped throat defined partly within the insert and partly within the flared spray outlet orifice (160 or 290) defined through the sidewall (162) in the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens

Abstract

A fluidic scanner nozzle comprising an interaction chamber defined between an upstream end and a downstream end with a longitudinal chamber axis. The upstream end having an inlet opening for receiving and delivering pressurized fluid into said interaction chamber along said chamber axis. The downstream end having an outlet orifice for issuing a generally conical outlet spray of liquid droplets from said chamber into ambient environment and an axial gap positioned between said upstream end and said downstream end. The upstream and downstream ends may define inner cavities having a hemisphere shape. The axial gap may define a cylindrical sidewall segment aligned between an upper hemisphere shaped inner cavity and a lower hemisphere shaped inner cavity. The axial gap includes a selected axial length and an inside diameter that may be either a continuous axial gap or a stepped axial gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/18 - RosesShower heads
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B05B 3/16 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with oscillating elementsSpraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with intermittent operation driven or controlled by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

Goods & Services

(1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic automotive parts to order and specification of others; Manufacture of composite automotive parts to order and specification of others; Extruding and molding of plastics; Extruding and molding of composite automotive parts; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. (2) Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards.

Goods & Services

(1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic automotive parts to order and specification of others; Manufacture of composite automotive parts to order and specification of others; Extruding and molding of plastics; Extruding and molding of composite automotive parts; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. (2) Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards.

Goods & Services

(1) Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Manufacture of plastic automotive parts to order and specification of others; Manufacture of composite automotive parts to order and specification of others; Extruding and molding of plastics; Extruding and molding of composite automotive parts; Custom building of plastic automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom building of composite automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacturing services for others in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems. Contract manufacturing in the field of automobile parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Manufacture of general product lines in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to the order and specification of others; Custom manufacture of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Custom additive manufacturing of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Additive manufacturing for others; Custom 3D printing for others; Custom 3D printing in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems (2) Product development for others, namely, development of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems, molded plastic packaging, containers, and cases, molded plastic seating components, molded plastic pallets, and molded plastic construction components; Product research and development; Research and development of new products for others; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of plastic materials; Research and development of new products for third parties in the field of composite materials; Research and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product development consultation; Product development for others; Product development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Product design and development in the field of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems; Industrial design services; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of automotive parts, components, and component assemblies and systems to assure compliance with industry standards.

Abstract

A thermoformed article is disclosed that includes a self-supporting structural base layer, a covering applied to a first side of the base layer, and one or more secondary features co-injected upon a second side of the base layer. The covering and the secondary features of the thermoformed article are applied to the base layer during the same molding operation. Also disclosed is a process for forming a thermoformed article that includes placing a covering in a mold tool as a first layer, placing a self-supporting structural base layer in the mold tooling as a second layer, closing the mold tooling with the covering and base layer, and co-injecting upon a side of the base layer opposite to the covering one or more secondary features.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 51/02 - Combined thermoforming and manufacture of the preform
• B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldingsLedgesWall linersRoof liners
• B29C 51/08 - Deep-drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only
• B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
• B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
• B29K 311/10 - Natural fibres, e.g. wool, cotton
• B29C 51/14 - Shaping by thermoforming, e.g. shaping sheets in matched moulds or by deep-drawingApparatus therefor using multilayered preforms or sheets

Abstract

The invention relates to various low flow rate fluidic nozzle inserts having a reverse mushroom-shaped mushroom insert geometry that are useful for a wide range of spraying and cleaning applications. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to fluidic nozzle inserts that are able to perform at low flow rates with geometrical and dimensional limitations. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to compact fluidic nozzle inserts that provide a manner by which to attain a desired level of performance in a fluidic nozzle assembly for small scale applications at low flow rates.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 1/00 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens

Abstract

An external lens washing system has an aiming fixture configured to support and constrain an external lens which is exposed to the elements and apt to become soiled with debris. A nozzle assembly is configured to be supported and aimed toward the external lens by the aiming fixture and has at least one laterally offset washing nozzle projecting from the aiming fixture to a spray washing fluid toward the external lens surface, spraying at a shallow, glancing spray aiming angle to impinge upon and wash the lens external surface. Optionally, an integrated image sensor and lens washing assembly is configured for use with a remote control method for cleaning an exterior objective lens surface and includes a sealed image sensor housing assembly including an integral, remotely controllable lens cleaning system with an optimized configuration for aiming one or more cleansing sprays from one or more laterally offset fluidic oscillators.

IPC Classes  ?

• B08B 3/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
• B60S 1/52 - Arrangement of nozzles
• B60S 1/56 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
• B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during driveArrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
• G02B 27/00 - Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups ,
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
• B60S 1/62 - Other vehicle fittings for cleaning
• B60S 3/04 - Vehicle cleaning apparatus not integral with vehicles for exteriors of land vehicles
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
• B60S 1/08 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven

Abstract

A new scanner fluidic oscillator is used in an economically manufactured fluidic showerhead or nozzle assembly 50, 198, 250, 400 which aims oscillating sprays from multiple scanner fluidics to spread water uniformly over a preselected coverage area. The scanner fluidics and showerhead of the present invention provide a pleasing spray pattern, droplet size, droplet velocity, and temperature uniformity at very low flow rates (i.e., 2 gpm or less) for showering. The scanner fluidics are provided in a plurality of distinct configurations for generating individually tailored scanning sprays having a selected scanning spray characteristics. The showerhead's front plate (e.g., 56, 200, 270, 454) is configured to support and aim the fluidic oscillators, optionally with indexing slots 802 configured to receive corresponding angular indexing tabs 800 on the fluidic oscillator inserts to orient and aim the spray from each fluidic oscillator (e.g., 172, 220,282, 530).

IPC Classes  ?

• B05B 3/16 - Spraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with oscillating elementsSpraying or sprinkling apparatus with moving outlet elements or moving deflecting elements with intermittent operation driven or controlled by the liquid or other fluent material discharged, e.g. the liquid actuating a motor before passing to the outlet
• B05B 1/18 - RosesShower heads