Externally Attached Sidewall Reinforcing Element Patents (Class 220/646)
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Patent number: 10800252Abstract: A resin fuel tank includes a peripheral wall portion that is configured to structure a portion of a fuel tank main body portion that is made of resin and in which fuel is stored, the peripheral wall portion having a parting line portion that is visible from an outer side of the fuel tank main body portion, and a projecting portion that is solid, is disposed along the parting line portion, and is configured to project outward, integrally with the peripheral wall portion, from the peripheral wall portion toward the outer side of the fuel tank main body portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masaharu Miki
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Patent number: 10535377Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes a rotatable disk-shaped recording medium, a head which processes data on the recording medium and a housing including a base accommodating the recording medium and the head and a cover including a welded portion laser-welded to the base. The welded portion includes a first welded portion welded by a first weld width and a second welded portion welded by a second weld width greater than the first weld width.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage CorporationInventor: Kenichiro Aoki
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Patent number: 10486273Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a spindle for a ball screw, including the following steps: —introducing, at least in sections, a thread profile into a flat material section, —shaping the material section to a hollow cylindrical case, two lateral edges of the hollow cylindrical case abutting each other and the thread profile being oriented radially outwards, —connecting the two lateral edges of the hollow cylindrical case, and —forming, at least in sections, a supporting structure on a radially inner face of the hollow cylindrical case to finish the spindle. A spindle for a ball screw in hybrid design can thus be manufactured in a simple manner. The spindle can be produced cost-effectively and yet has high wear resistance and excellent mechanical load-bearing capacity as well as light weight. The invention further relates to a spindle manufactured according to the invention, for use in a ball screw.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Daniel Faber, Benjamin Wubbolt-Gorbatenko, Matthias Dohr, Fritz Kammerer
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Patent number: 10150522Abstract: In one example, a mother cart is provided that is suitable for transporting a daughter cart. The mother cart includes a lower frame, an upper frame connected to the lower frame, and the lower frame includes wheels configured to allow the mother cart to be moved. The lower frame also includes support guides configured to support the daughter cart in a raised position to provide a predetermined ground clearance, and the lower frame has two open sides so as to provide for two-way loading and unloading of the daughter cart on the mother cart.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Inventors: Ian Scarth, Danny W. Pitcher
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Patent number: 9862435Abstract: An industrial cart system and method for operation thereof. The industrial cart system comprises a mother cart and a daughter cart. The mother cart comprises an upper frame and a lower frame. According to an embodiment, the lower frame is configured to support the daughter cart in a loaded or travel position. The lower frame is further configured to allow two-way loading and unloading of the daughter cart. According to another embodiment, the mother cart comprises a chassis and one or more lift mechanisms operatively coupled to the lower frame. The chassis is configured to support the daughter cart and the lift mechanisms are configured to lower and raise the chassis (and the daughter cart) to facilitate the loading and unloading of the daughter cart.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventors: Ian Scarth, Danny W. Pitcher
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Patent number: 9567132Abstract: In summary, this document describes a collapsible superstructure 1 for a pallet 15, wherein the superstructure 1 comprises: four corner profiles 10, a first pair of opposite sides 11 of the superstructure 1, a second pair of opposite sides 12a, 12b of the superstructure 1, wherein at least one of the sides in said first pair of opposite sides 11 or said second pair of opposite sides 12a, 12b is provided with an openable portion 16 in an opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Crossborder Technologies ABInventor: Christer Lundius
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Patent number: 9522777Abstract: A packaging box includes two side plates disposed oppositely, and each of the side plates provided with an inward recession; and two engaged-embedded parts disposed oppositely; wherein, the inward recession is matched with the engaged-embedded part, and the engaged-embedded part is placed into the inward recession. A cross-sectional shape of the engaged-embedded part is a trapezoid shape, and one acute angle of the trapezoid shape faces toward a top of the side plate. When moving the packaging box, the mechanical arm can embed into the engaged-embedded part. The engaged-embedded part formed by a hard-rigid material can prevent the mechanical arm from damaging the packaging box to reduce the waste of the packaging material. Besides, the cross-sectional shape of the engaged-embedded part is a trapezoid shape so that when the mechanical arm clamps the packaging box, the packaging box is not easily to drop in order to prevent the loss.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., LtdInventors: Liang Yue, Shihhsiang Chen, Yuchun Hsiao
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Patent number: 9266642Abstract: A light weight pressure vessel (10) has been proposed. The vessel (10) is made of a steel, aluminum or non-metal liner (11) which is reinforced with high strength steel wires (21) of 2000-7000 MPa strength. The matrix is filled with a polymer epoxy resin (45). A top layer of fabric tape (33) soaked in resin (45) has been used to embed the finish end (24) of the wire (21) and to provide a protective layer over the wire reinforced area. The mesh or net fabric wrap tape (33) has periodic openings to allow penetration of polymer epoxy resin (45). A top coat of a UV resistant polyurethane paint (47) has been applied.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: WireTough Cylinders, LLCInventors: Amit Prakash, George Richard Sharp, Brian Townsend Deeken, William James Head, William H Thomson
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Patent number: 9193261Abstract: A system for enabling securing devices configured to hold fuels, such as gas cylinders, to frames is provided. The system includes an isolator fastened to the device configured to hold fuel and a strap that is attached to the frame. The isolator includes barriers on either side that prevent longitudinal slipping of the strap and ridges disposed between the barriers, which create cushioning between the strap and the device configured to hold fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Todd Sloan, Chris Forsberg, Mark Warner, Hernan Henriquez
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Patent number: 9151428Abstract: An injection-molded load line connection spillage container for catching and retaining liquid spilled when liquids are pumped between storage tanks and tankers provides an injection-molded reservoir and an injection-molded cover attached to the reservoir by hinges. Reinforcing ribs molded into the reservoir provide strength and ruggedness without the need for reinforcing steel collars and saddles. Gussets molded into the reservoir hinge brackets ensure repeated stresses produced by energetic opening of the cover does not result in failure of the hinge brackets. An optional load line mounting assembly permits secure mounting of the load line container directly onto the load line. An optional cleanout assembly provides a valved suction line for removing retained spillage, and an optional sampling assembly provides a valved sample line for sampling the liquid being transferred.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Anti-Pollution Technology, L.P.Inventors: Jack G Brewer, Steven L Shroyer, Darrel B Fruit, Darrel G Fruit
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Publication number: 20150021341Abstract: A large volume natural gas storage tank comprises a plurality of rigid tubular walls each having opposing ends and an intermediate segment with a closed tubular cross-section, the plurality of rigid tubular walls arranged in a closely spaced relationship and interconnected at their ends to form a six-sided storage tank, with each of the six sides of the storage tank defined by four successive of the plurality of rigid tubular walls connected end-to-end, such that the interiors of the plurality of rigid tubular walls define an interior fluid storage chamber; and an exterior support structure, the exterior support structure including one or more braces connected to the exteriors of at least some of the plurality of rigid tubular walls and adapted to reinforce the at least some of the plurality of rigid tubular walls against dynamic loading from fluid in the interior fluid storage chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Regu Ramoo, Mohan Parthasarathy, Thomas Lamb
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Publication number: 20150021327Abstract: A layered structure for a paper box includes an inner box, an outer cover and a carrying plate. The inner box is formed with a first opening, and a stepped surface is formed at the inner edge of the first opening. The outer periphery of the carrying plate is formed with a flange, and the carrying plate is disposed in the first opening and the flange thereof is supported by the stepped surface. The outer cover is formed with a second opening, the second opening is sleeved with the first opening, and the outer cover is served to cover the first opening and cover outer sides of the inner box. Because the stepped surface is integrally formed in the inner box, the manufacture procedure of the layered structure for a paper box can be simplified thereby reducing material stock and lowering production cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Chien-Kuan KUO, Chun-Huang HUANG
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Patent number: 8936125Abstract: A battery container which is to house a battery for a vehicle and which is to be attached between at least two frames disposed in the vehicle, includes: a bottom plate; a wall member which is raised from a circumference of the bottom plate and which includes a side wall member disposed along the frames; an outer frame which is attached to an outer side of the side wall member; and an inner frame which is attached to an inner side of the side wall member. The outer frame and the inner frame are extended in a substantially same direction along the side wall member, and the side wall member is clampingly held between the outer frame and the inner frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Mitsubishi Jidosha Kogyo Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Yoji Nakamori
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Patent number: 8851321Abstract: A CNG or LNG storage containment tank is formed from four substantially vertical hollow tubular walls with first and a second ends positioned approximately 90 degrees apart. Eight horizontal hollow tubular walls interconnect and are in in fluid communication with the respective vertical tubular wall ends to form a six-sided cube-shaped tank configuration defining an interior fluid chamber. A tank support connected to the outer surfaces of the tubular walls and configured to reinforce the tank against loading arising from dynamic movement of fluid within the fluid chamber. In one example, bulkheads are positioned inside the horizontal tubular walls to reduce the sloshing of fluid through the tubular walls and thus the resulting sloshing loads. In another example, a plurality of gusset plates are positioned in a space between the tubular walls at an interior of the tank and connected between the tubular walls to further reinforce the tank.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Altair Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Regu Ramoo, Mohan Parthasarathy, Thomas Lamb
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Patent number: 8844759Abstract: The invention relates to a transport container which is made of plastic and has side walls which rise up from a bottom part and are reinforced on their outwardly facing surface by vertical and/or horizontal ribs which protrude from the walls and are characterized in that plates made of plastic filled with stiffness-increasing additives are applied to the outer side of at least two opposing side walls.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Georg Utz Holding AGInventor: Jean-Marc Dubois
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Patent number: 8833235Abstract: The present invention concerns an injection-molded capsule for use in a food preparation machine, said capsule for use in a food preparation machine comprising: (i) a structure (1) with a lower side (2), at least three pillars (3) extending from the lower side and linked to a circular upper frame (4) which defines the surroundings of the capsule top side, the pillars (3) having cross-sections S1, S2 and S3, the lower side (2) being a solid wall that comprises a dispensing opening (5) and is centered across the vertical symmetry axis VSA of said capsule, and (ii) a label (6) attached to the outer surface of the lower side (2), pillars (3) and upper circular frame (4), thus forming an envelope that defines capsule side walls, characterized in that the injection point IP of the capsule is off-centered in the vicinity of said dispensing opening (5), opposed the pillar (3) having a cross-section S3 relatively to the axis VSA, and in that S1=S2 and S3>S1.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Thierry Jean Robert Fabozzi, Stephane Hentzel
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Patent number: 8833596Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a mounting bracket for use with a container. The container has a wall extending from a bottom to an upper edge and has a mounting flange extending outwardly from a portion of the wall. The mounting flange includes an outer surface with a terminal edge leading to upper and lower edges and a pair of distal sides. The mounting bracket has a support side positionable towards the wall of the container. The support side includes a notched section with a base extending outwardly from the support side and a pair of lateral faces extending outwardly and away from edges of the base. Each lateral face includes a member positioned along a portion thereof and which extends towards the other member in a tapering edge such that the sides of the mounting flange are captured between the support side and the extending members.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Berlin Packaging, LLCInventors: Andrew Sanguinet, Brett Niggel, Steven Kroplewski, Scott Jost
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Patent number: 8789722Abstract: A bedding box has a container formed by sloped end plates and side plates joined to a bottom plate, with gusseted wing plates reinforcing the side plates. The wing plates extend outwards from the container to facilitate loading. A frame attaches to each of the end plates, one frame having horizontally-extending, vertically-spaced apart bars to allow the bucket of a compact excavator to be wedged therebetween to lift the bedding box, while the other end serves to attach one or more support brackets that can be lifted by a scraper blade of the excavator, allowing support at both ends of the bedding box for transportation over uneven terrain. Skids can be affixed to the bottom plate to reinforce it, to facilitate dragging the bedding box, and to facilitate lifting the bedding box from one end with a forklift.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Inventor: James T. Reuthe
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Patent number: 8783505Abstract: A plastic container includes a sidewall defining a bottom portion, a main body portion and an upper rim. The main body portion of the sidewall has at least one groove defined therein that has a circumferential component. Reinforcement structure is provided on the portion of the sidewall that defines the groove for limiting vertical expansion and contraction of the main body portion in response to force that is applied to the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.Inventor: Sheldon E. Yourist
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Patent number: 8746493Abstract: A container tank body and a processing method thereof are provided. The tank body is arranged in a frame with a square-shaped cross section and comprises a cylindrical main body part, end enclosures arranged at two ends of the cylindrical main body part and fixedly connected with the cylindrical main body part, and a tank body strengthening device. The cylindrical main body part comprises a plurality of parts with an arc-shaped cross section, the parts are formed by bending and welding a same panel, and the cross section of the cylindrical main body part of the tank body is generally arranged between the square-shaped cross section of the frame and an inscribed circle of the square-shaped cross section. A tank container comprising the tank body is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignees: Qiqihar Railway Rolling Stock Co., Ltd., Dalian Qiche Railway Rolling Stock Co., Ltd.Inventors: Guang Li, Yuebin Yu, Zhongbo Li, Zhen Zhu, Qipeng Yang, Enqiang Lei, Jungsong Wang, Zhigang Li, Lianhua Lou, Jian Zhao, Yongfeng Yi
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Patent number: 8733569Abstract: A transport frame includes a body (1) having walls and a detachable roof (8) arranged on top of the body (1). The roof (8) includes a top surface (9) and side walls (10) extending downward from the top surface (9) and having an essentially vertical dimension. The roof is locked in place with a locking element. The locking element has an operating handle (12) and a vertical bar (13) extending essentially downward from the operating handle (12) toward the wall of the body (1). With the operating handle (12), the locking element is adapted to be set to its locked position and open position, and the operating handle (12) is arranged to be used from the top surface (9) of the roof (8).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Oy Langh Ship AbInventor: Hans Langh
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Publication number: 20130320029Abstract: A plastic container includes a sidewall defining a bottom portion, a main body portion and an upper rim. The main body portion of the sidewall has at least one groove defined therein that has a circumferential component. Reinforcement structure is provided on the portion of the sidewall that defines the groove for limiting vertical expansion and contraction of the main body portion in response to force that is applied to the sidewall.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: GRAHAM PACKAGING COMPANY, L.P.Inventors: SHELDON E. YOURIST, APRIL M. PEACOCK, BENTON A. LEWIS
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Patent number: 8596488Abstract: Provided is a tank comprising a tank body and first and second reinforcement members. The tank body includes a first wall portion, a first opposing wall portion opposing to the first wall portion in a first direction, a second wall, and a second opposing wall portion opposing to the second wall in a second direction. The first reinforcement member is disposed across the first wall portion and the first opposing wall portion, the first reinforcement member having opposite ends welded to the first wall portion and the first opposing wall portion, respectively. The second reinforcement member is disposed across the second wall and the second opposing wall portion while spatially crossing the first reinforcement member, the second reinforcement member having opposite ends welded to the second wall and the second opposing wall portion, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Kawamoto, Chikara Ninomiya
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Publication number: 20130284628Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton comprises a plurality of panels comprising a top panel. A plurality of end flaps are at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The plurality of end flaps can comprise a top end flap foldably connected to the top panel. A reinforcing insert can comprise a central panel and at least one reinforcing end panel foldably connected to the central panel. At least one reinforcing end flap can be foldably connected to the at least one reinforcing end panel. A handle can comprise at least a first handle feature in the top end flap and a second handle feature in the reinforcing end panel. The second handle feature can be generally aligned with the first handle feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.Inventors: Frank N. Moncrief, Raymond S. Kastanek, Mark Baldino
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Patent number: 8562251Abstract: A fluid containment apparatus with a floor and a side wall is provided. A wall support is included that supports the side wall and can be moved between an initial supporting position and a collapsed position. The side wall is movable from an initial containment position to a collapsed state to allow access for vehicles or other objects to the floor. The wall support and side wall are subsequently movable back to their initial positions. In some arrangements, the wall support is movable back to the initial supporting position from the collapsed position but is not movable beyond the initial supporting position. Additionally or alternatively, in other embodiments the wall support remains in the collapsed position until a returning force is applied to move the wall support back.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Basic Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Todd Beak, Kurt Johnson, David Doolin, Russell J. Guffee, Edward W. Van Romer
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Publication number: 20130240538Abstract: A fluid containment apparatus with a floor and a side wall is provided. A wall support is included that supports the side wall and can be moved between an initial supporting position and a collapsed position. The side wall is movable from an initial containment position to a collapsed state to allow access for vehicles or other objects to the floor. The wall support and side wall are subsequently movable back to their initial positions. In some arrangements, the wall support is movable back to the initial supporting position from the collapsed position but is not movable beyond the initial supporting position. Additionally or alternatively, in other embodiments the wall support remains in the collapsed position until a returning force is applied to move the wall support back.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Todd Beak, Kurt Johnson, David Doolin, Russell J. Guffee, Edward W. Van Romer
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Patent number: 8528763Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure vessel (1) for a high pressure press comprising at least a first sub-cylinder (4) and a second sub-cylinder (6), which are axially connected to form a cylinder body (2) for enclosing a high pressure medium, and a sealing arrangement arranged at the inner wall of the cylinder body for sealing the joint (3) between the first and the second sub-cylinder (4, 6) against leakage of the pressure medium. The sealing arrangement is comprising a ring shaped sealing band (18), a first circumferential protruding flange (30), which is arranged on the inner wall of the first sub-cylinder and which axially extends from the joint (3) and away from the second sub-cylinder (6), and a second circumferential protruding flange (32), which is arranged on the inner wall of the second sub cylinder (6) and which axially extends from the joint (3) and away from the first sub-cylinder (4).Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Avure Technologies ABInventor: Lennart Svensson
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Patent number: 8505780Abstract: A proppant storage vessel has a first container with an interior volume, and a second container supported in spaced relation above the first container. The first container has a bottom hatch affixed to a bottom wall thereof. The bottom hatch is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first container has an opening at a top wall thereof. The second container has bottom hatch formed on a bottom wall thereof. The bottom hatch of the second container is aligned with the opening of the first container such that a proppant in the second container can flow through the hatch thereof into the interior volume of the first container. Each of the containers includes first, second, third and fourth inclined surfaces positioned in the interior volume and extending from the respective side walls and end walls thereof toward the bottom hatch.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: John Oren
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Patent number: 8479944Abstract: An animal-resistant system for inhibiting access to refuse containers by animals is disclosed. The system comprises at least one latch mechanism, at least one actuation member, at least one shroud member, and a cover defining an opening which permits access to the actuation member. The actuation member communicates with the latch mechanism so as to move the latch mechanism between the latched and unlatched positions. In the latched position, the latch mechanism secures the container lid to the container base, substantially inhibiting access to the container. The access hole and actuation member are dimensioned and positioned on the container in a selected manner so as allow human hands access to the actuation member and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals. The shrouds are further configured to inhibit forcible entry into the container when the system is latched.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Compumeric Engineering, Inc.Inventor: David E. Moore
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Publication number: 20130161354Abstract: A proppant storage vessel has a first container with an interior volume, and a second container supported in spaced relation above the first container. The first container has a bottom hatch affixed to a bottom wall thereof. The bottom hatch is movable between an open position and a closed position. The first container has an opening at a top wall thereof. The second container has bottom hatch formed on a bottom wall thereof. The bottom hatch of the second container is aligned with the opening of the first container such that a proppant in the second container can flow through the hatch thereof into the interior volume of the first container. Each of the containers includes first, second, third and fourth inclined surfaces positioned in the interior volume and extending from the respective side walls and end walls thereof toward the bottom hatch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: PINCH FLATBED, LLCInventor: John Oren
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Patent number: 8464893Abstract: A pressure container has an inner shell with a pair of fittings and a reinforcement layer formed around the inner shell, and is configured so that a reinforcement member is attachable to the pair of fittings in a process of forming the reinforcement layer and a functional component which performs a predetermined function is also attachable to the fittings. This can allow the reinforcement member to prevent expanding deformation of the pressure container in production of the pressure container, and can ensure effective use of openings after removal of the reinforcement member.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yasuyuki Iida, Natsuhiko Katahira, Koichi Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20130112739Abstract: A reinforced container system comprises a container having a bottom wall, a pair of opposite side walls, a pair of opposite end walls, and opposed pairs of diagonal corner panels interposed between adjacent side and end walls to form an interior space. The bottom wall includes two opposed glue panels each of which is foldably joined to respective longitudinal edges of the bottom wall and each of which attached to the respective side walls. A protective sleeve is configured to detachably attach to the container. The protective sleeve includes two side walls, two end walls and opposed pairs of diagonal corner walls interposed between adjacent side and end walls. The side walls, the end walls and the diagonal corner walls are joined to one another along four vertical hinges to whereby protect the container against tremendous forces and inertia caused by mixing or shaking machinery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: International Paper CompanyInventors: Nicholas A. Philips, Wayne H. Kuhn
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Patent number: 8430263Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to support arrangements for semi-membrane tank walls and, more particularly, to a universal support assembly for tanks that experience thermal expansion and contraction. One embodiment of the invention may include a tank assembly having at least one tank wall, a support structure at least partially adjacent to the wall, and a link member coupling the tank to the support structure. The link member may be configured to accommodate relative movement between the tank and the support structure through rotation. The link member may be coupled to the tank wall by a ball and socket joint and coupled to the support structure with another ball and socket joint, allowing substantially unlimited in-plane movement of the tank wall relative to the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: General Dynamics NASSCOInventors: David L. Jordan, William E. Michaud
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Publication number: 20130082066Abstract: A light weight pressure vessel (10) has been proposed. The vessel (10) is made of a steel, aluminum or non-metal liner (11) which is reinforced with high strength steel wires (21) of 2000-7000 MPa strength. The matrix is filled with a polymer epoxy resin (45). A top layer of fabric tape (33) soaked in resin (45) has been used to embed the finish end (24) of the wire (21) and to provide a protective layer over the wire reinforced area. The mesh or net fabric wrap tape (33) has periodic openings to allow penetration of polymer epoxy resin (45). A top coat of a UV resistant polyurethane paint (47) has been applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: WIRETOUGH CYLINDERS LLCInventor: Wiretough Cylinders LLC
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Publication number: 20120273485Abstract: The present invention is a reliable, lightweight, environmentally friendly, highly reusable, highly durable, fully collapsible container for use in transporting solid and liquid materials, including those materials governed by the dangerous goods code of the UN regulations. The container employs a selectively sealed lid, a truss system for preventing bulge at the rim of the container so that the rim remains within the footprint of the lid, and an integrated closure system for securing transported contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: John H. Lapoint, III, Jennifer Williams
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Patent number: 8297492Abstract: A corner reinforcement for distributing a load placed on top of a packaging unit is provided. The corner reinforcement comprises a top panel and two downwardly extending side panels and fits over the top end of a corner post to better distribute the load across the entire top end of the corner post and to reinforce the corner of the package to prevent the post and package from buckling, crushing or otherwise failing.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventor: David B Muyskens
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Patent number: 8261922Abstract: A dustbin relates to a composite dustbin that can be easily assembled by and disassembled into parts. It is also characterized by pretty appearance, small coverage of warehouse area, low transport fee and good market prospects.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Zhejiang Jiaxing Zhongda Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiaming Jin, Xiaofeng Lu, Zhongjun Zhou
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Publication number: 20120193369Abstract: A fluid containment apparatus with a floor and a side wall is provided. A wall support is included that supports the side wall and can be moved between an initial supporting position and a collapsed position. The side wall is movable from an initial containment position to a collapsed state to allow access for vehicles or other objects to the floor. The wall support and side wall are subsequently movable back to their initial positions. In some arrangements, the wall support is movable back to the initial supporting position from the collapsed position but is not movable beyond the initial supporting position. Additionally or alternatively, in other embodiments the wall support remains in the collapsed position until a returning force is applied to move the wall support back.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: Basic Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Todd Beak, Kurt Johnson, David Doolin, Russell J. Guffee, Edward W. Van Romer
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Patent number: 8191723Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for storing flowable product. The apparatus has a receptacle formed of a fabric that is impermeable to the flowable product, and further has a base, at least one upstanding side wall and a brim. One or more lateral bracing members are disposed between the base and the brim of the receptacle and abutting the at least one side wall of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Inventor: Stuart Donaldson
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Patent number: 8162162Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a container having a reduced area of vacuum-absorbing panels and thus acquiring improved appearance and having strength against a pressure drop, i.e., the strength enough to retain the shape of the container even when there is a pressure drop inside the container. A shoulder portion or a bottom portion of a resin-made storage container is molded by aligning one or two groups of three corners and one or two groups of three pillars vertically and in parallel to the central axis of the container. Each group of three corners is a part of the corners forming a cross-section of a regular enneagon and being connected to either the shoulder portion or the bottom portion, and the lines connecting these three corners form a regular triangle. Each group of three pillars is a part of the pillars belonging to the body and forming a cross-section of a hexagon, and the lines connecting these three pillars form a regular triangle.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignees: Suntory Holdings Limited, Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroaki Hata, Naokazu Fujita, Toshimasa Tanaka, Masaaki Sasaki, Takao Iizuka
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Publication number: 20120037661Abstract: A collapsible container and a method of using the collapsible container are provided. In one embodiment of the container, the container comprises a collapsible fold area associating a base portion with a nestable portion, the collapsible fold area being structured such that a collapsing of collapsible fold area results in disposal of at least a portion of the nestable portion within the base volume. In one embodiment of the method, the method comprises the steps of nestling the collapsed containers with one another for efficient space storage when said collapsed containers are not in use, and releasing a vacuum or applying a force to return a collapsed container to its full or expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Charles Ishmael Mays, III, Gregory M. Hogle, Byron Lee Sharp, Donald Harold Ankney, Brady Glen Gutekunst
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Patent number: 8109400Abstract: Example embodiments are directed toward industrial packages. Example embodiments may meet several packaging requirements for different modes of transport, including both roadway and flight regulations such as Department of Transportation (DOT) Class 7 requirements for ground transport of radioactive materials and International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regulations for air transport of radioactive materials. Example embodiments may include integrated bumpers, specialized bottom tube skids, lid lattice support, multiple gasket pressurization seal, corner reinforcement, and/or multiple shielding and modular interior components.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Global Nuclear Fuel-Americas, LLC.Inventors: Andrew K. Langston, Carlton Wayne Clark, David Grey Smith, Thomas C. Ware, William A. Scott
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Patent number: 8083091Abstract: An improved gardening waste receptacle has an open top and presents an opening with square corners. The receptacle opening has an arced strip along one side of the rim on the interior for retaining scooped material, and a non-deformable strip extending along the same side of the rim on the exterior, and extending along the adjacent sides of the rim of the receptacle to prevent the opening from deforming when heated and put under pressure. Two handle means are disposed on the side of the receptacle opposite the strips; one handle, a recessed handle disposed into the lower portion of the wall of the receptacle, and another handle extending outward from the top of the wall. The outward extending handle presents a dowel that turns in position for ease of lifting and carrying.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventors: Ruben Arteaga, Ramiro Arteaga
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Publication number: 20110290798Abstract: The invention relates to a vessel for holding liquids and process for vessel assembly. The liquid-holding vessel can be assembled from film parts that have been thermoformed and heal-sealed together to form a closed vessel attached to a closure such as a weldspout fitment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Julie Corbett, Romeo Graham, Robert Watters, Michael Sirois
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Publication number: 20110278310Abstract: A corner reinforcement for distributing a load placed on top of a packaging unit is provided. The corner reinforcement comprises a top panel and two downwardly extending side panels and fits over the top end of a corner post to better distribute the load across the entire top end of the corner post and to reinforce the corner of the package to prevent the post and package from buckling, crushing or otherwise failing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventor: David B. Muyskens
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Publication number: 20110273255Abstract: A transformer tank having opposing walls and junctions between adjacent tank walls being intermediate walls defining obtuse angles with respect to each of their respective adjacent tank walls such that the tank is free from perpendicular wall intersections. Internal framework is disposed within the tank for preventing inward wall deflections and is anchored to the intermediate walls and is substantially free from attachment to the opposing walls. The tank undergoes volumetric expansion in response to increases in internal positive pressure to avoid tank rupture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Robert Samuel Thompson
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Publication number: 20110272418Abstract: Anti-burst, anaconda-reaction liquid-container structure featuring both (I) a coating structure, per se, and (II), the overall organization of (A) a liquid container having a barrier wall with an outside surface, and, applied to the wall's outside surface, (B) coating structure possessing (1) a main body formed as a flexible expanse of anti-puncture-wound, self-sealing, high-elastomeric, material, and (2), embedded within, and distributed throughout, this expanse, (a) a population of distributed, container-contained liquid-reactive, liquid-imbiber elements, and (b) a web of restraining-fibre, expansion-following stretch-fabricType: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: High Impact Technology, L.L.C.Inventors: Thomas S. Ohnstad, Russell A. Monk
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Publication number: 20110240660Abstract: A crate comprises a bottom and two respective pairwise opposing side walls and end walls, wherein each side wall comprises a smooth inner surface being shaped in a convex form towards the outside of the crate, thereby providing an inner surface for accommodating products having rounded surface portions and avoiding damage of the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: IFCO SYSTEMS GMBHInventor: Wolfgang ORGELDINGER
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Publication number: 20110226780Abstract: A vessel for a thermal energy storage system comprising a bottom wall joined to a surrounding side wall, and an inner liner disposed within the bottom wall and side wall and comprising an inner liner bottom and an inner liner side wall. One aspect of the inner liner bottom and side wall is that they are configured to repeatedly expand and contract during the thermal cycling of the storage system. A thermal energy storage system comprising the containment vessel and an array of heat exchangers is also disclosed. The heat exchangers are disposed in the vessel, and arranged so as to enclose a volume within the vessel. Each of the heat exchangers is suspended by a suspension assembly. The assembly may be comprised of a central support hanger, a spring loaded upper hanger, and a lower hanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: John P. Bell, Joseph M. Bell, JR., Michael S. Bower, Gerard C. Walter
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Patent number: 8011527Abstract: A can end for a two-piece beverage can is described. The can end has a center panel positioned about a vertical center axis. The center panel has a stay-on tab opening assembly located on a public side. A reinforcing bead surrounds the center panel. The reinforcing bead has an inner curved portion having a radius of curvature located radially inwardly from an outer curved portion having a radius of curvature. The radius of curvature of the outer curved portion is greater than the radius of curvature of the inner curved portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Rexam Beverage Can CompanyInventors: Randall G. Forrest, Timothy L. Turner