Abstract: Patterns (e.g., such as images, waveforms such as sounds, electromagnetic waves, or other signals, etc.) are synthesized, modulated and/or analyzed through the use of a computer programmed with a novel mathematical formula. The formula acts as a linear operator and can be used to create a variety of shapes, waveforms, and other representations. The formula greatly enhances ability in computer operations and provides a great savings in computer memory and a substantial increase in computing power.

Abstract: A container or tray having various features. The container or tray comprises at least one sidewall having a top edge, the top edge of the at least one sidewall corresponding to a top surface of the tray and a bottom surface adjacent to the sidewall. A flange extends laterally outward from the top edge and is foldably connected to the sidewall at the top edge. The flange comprises at least a portion of the top surface of the tray. An injection-molded feature at least partially encapsulates the flange. The injection-molded feature comprising resin and has a first region in contact with the sidewall and at least a portion of the flange, and a second region adjacent the first region and extending laterally outward from the first region to a free edge of the injection-molded feature. The first region has a greater cross-sectional area than the second region.

Abstract: A pressure vessel is provided including an inner tank formed from a tank liner surrounded by a wound layer of composite filaments. A protective jacket is disposed on the inner tank that facilitates stacking and portability of the pressure vessel and helps to define an air passage for convective heat transfer between the hybrid tank and the environment.

Abstract: A support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory has a first frame defining a receptacle for a cylindrically-shaped accessory and a connecting assembly. The first frame has a bottom wall and a peripheral bracing wall structure. The bottom wall defines an upwardly facing surface. The peripheral bracing wall structure extends at least partially around a region occupied by a cylindrically-shaped accessory in the upright stored orientation, bearing on the upwardly-facing surface, to thereby limit tipping of the cylindrically-shaped accessory. The connecting assembly has first and second connector parts attachable one each to the first frame and second frame upon which the support can be placed. The first and second connector parts are engagable, each with the other, by relatively translating the first and second connector parts along a connecting line.

Abstract: A container is provided in a folded, minimally-sized, configuration. Ends of the container are folded down onto two of four sides to allow folding without bunching or crushing of the sides through the use of predefined preferential folds. Folding a container into a flattened shape is a procedure that is well known in the art, such as in storing, for example, paper bags. A strap is guided slidably by a rectangular ring and lies against the folded container in close proximity. The strap can have any shape, such as a “V” or “W” shape in cross-section, that provides strength and structural integrity to the expanded container. The strap has a locking mechanism, such as a “tooth” or ridge of material, for positively engaging the ring and causing locking to the ring when the container is expanded. In the folded configuration, the strap covers and thereby protects the opening.

Abstract: A pressure vessel with a protective jacket disposed thereon, wherein the vessel is formed of a metal liner surrounded by a layer of thermoplastic composite filament winding and a protective jacket disposed thereon that facilitates stacking and portability of the vessel, while also providing sufficiently sized openings for visual inspection of the composite layer integrity.

Abstract: Flat or semi-flat element (1) including a partly or completely circumambient frame (2), which element (1) is manufactured through molding of a polymeric material. The element (1) includes a carrying structure, constituted by the frame (2), and an intermediate wall section (3). The wall section (3) is connected to the frame (2) via a resilient section (4), the resilient section (4) being a part of the wall section (3). The differences in the temperature related shrinkage between the frame (2) and the wall section (3) is absorbed by the resilient section (4), whereby warping of the element (1) is avoided.

Abstract: A container system and method for shipping and storing an item is provided. The container system may comprise a storage vessel with an interior compartment, and an access opening at one end. A removable end cap may be releasably and mechanically coupled to the storage vessel at the access opening, fully enclosing the access opening. Mechanical fasteners may also be secured to the storage vessel and removable end cap to form the releasable, mechanical connection. In one embodiment, at least one stacking lug may be provided at the perimeter of the storage vessel. In another embodiment, the container may comprise a pressure vessel, which may be adapted to receive a round of ammunition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a plastic drum that includes a cylindrical shaped sidewall and a planar shaped head. A transition section is molded with and disposed between the head and the sidewall. A handling ring is positioned on the transition section and has a base that is disposed below the head and interior to the sidewall. The plastic drum is formed by the steps of: providing a mold having an inner surface that defines a cylindrical shaped sidewall, a planar shaped head, a transition section between the sidewall and the head and a handling ring; and molding a sidewall and the head, a transition section between the head and the sidewall, and a handling ring to extend from the transition section, the handling ring being positioned on the transition section below the head and interior to the sidewall.

Abstract: A cylinder for transporting hazardous material such as hypergole material which is fabricated from stainless steel and includes a containment system for containing any spillage in the event of malfunction during loading and unloading. The cylinder also includes a bottom skirt, attached to the lower head of the pressure vessel, and which contains a pocket assembly for the reception of fork lift and pallet lift equipment. A locking system is provided for the valves which will prevent accidental opening or closing of the valve.

Abstract: The invention is a method of preventing bulging near a sealed access door in the wall of a cylindrical plastic container. The method comprises a tension-bearing structure which wraps around the container and is forcible held away from the surface by a means which distributes the resulting force over the area of the container wall which is likely to bulge. The resulting force is higher than the force exerted by a tension-bearing structure under the same tension that is not held away from the surface. The distributed load counteracts the hydrostatic pressure within the container that would cause the container wall to bulge.

Abstract: An air bag case is provided with a main plate and a side plate to form a case. The main plate forms an opposing portion including a space for accommodating an inflator and a bag body, and is curved in a substantially U-shaped form to form a curved portion. A pair of side plate are formed by bending both sides of the main plate in the inner direction. The pair of side plates respectively form crossing portions for joining side edges of the opposing side plates, and form an opening forming portion for forming an inflator containing opening in the vicinity of the curved portion.

Abstract: Pouring receptacle for infusion, adapted to be placed in a microwave oven and comprising a body (1) to which is secured a handle (2) by an encircling band (3), the body (1) and the handle (2) being of a material transparent to microwaves. The encircling band (3) clamps a portion (4, 16) of the handle (2) to the body (1) and is of a material having a coefficient of expansion near that of the body, transparent to microwaves and resistant to deformation during successive thermal cycles. The band is a structure reinforced by fibers. The fibers can be applied by winding from a spool, or the band (3) can be molded and heated to expand it so it slips over the body (1) and cools and contracts to grip the body (1) firmly.

Abstract: A process for the production of tighthead drums having dimensional stability of the injection molded lids and blow molded drum bodies, comprises blow molding double drum bodies from plastic and centrally separating them into two drum bodies. Tighthead lids are produced by injection molding from plastic. The tighthead lids are then welded to the drum bodies. Widemouth drums are also produced by blow molding double drum bodies from plastic and centrally separating them into two drum bodies, but with a molded-on edge at a distance under the drum opening. Drum lids are injected molded from plastic with an outside flange molded-on the lower lid edge. A sealant of plastic is injected into the lids and the lids are positioned on the drum bodies sealed with a clamping ring.

Abstract: A liquid transportation container is substantially rectangular in shape and includes a rectangular container body and an upper flange portion in the form of a sleeve which attaches to the upper edge of the container body. The upper flange portion is separate and is attached by engagement between two shoulders defined around the upper portion of the container body and held in place by a strap wrapped around the upper flange portion. The top wall of the container has two openings one of which is arranged at a height above the other thus forming an inclined wall extending downwardly from one opening adjacent one side wall toward the second opening adjacent an opposed side wall. The second opening is retained within a recess. The first opening is arranged immediately adjacent the side wall to allow complete draining when the container is inverted.

Abstract: The widemouthed barrel (1) of a thermoplastic synthetic resin, developed with the objective of minimum space requirement during empty transport and maximum shipping safety, has a conical sidewall section (2) making it possible to stack several barrels one inside the other, as well as a reinforcing and load-securing ring (11), arranged below the barrel border (3), and a base ring (14). In the extrusion blow-molding process for producing the widemouthed barrel, a closed double-barrel body is blow-molded with two conical sidewall sections (2), two barrel borders (10), and a central ring. After removal of the double-barrel body from the mold, this body is separated into two barrels (1) by cutting out the central ring, and the central ring is shrunk onto a cooled barrel (1) as the load-securing ring (11).

Abstract: Vessel of thermoplastic material having a rolling ring projecting from the shell of the vessel near the bottom of the vessel, which ring has the approximate cross-sectional shape of the trapezoid whose narrowest point is located at the bottom of the groove of the ring and whose axial end face ends in the plane of the bottom head of the vessel.

Abstract: A gastight container and method are disclosed for the storage, transport and, optionally, the sedimentation of substances which are solid at room temperature and which can be introduced in or out in a molten state under a vacuum or, preferably, under protective gas, especially of lithium metal which may contain solid impurities in the melt. The container has cylindrical middle section and a lower and an upper dished end provided with a manhole. A double jacket (2), (3) defines a space (1) for receiving sodium as heat-transfer medium.