Patents Issued in January 21, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160016650
    Abstract: The inventive technology described herein generally relates to the field of power transmission, more particularly power transmission through a mechanical drive system. More specifically, in certain embodiments the inventive technology includes methods and apparatus for a variable coupler drive utilizing, in one embodiment a dynamic drive-ratio gearing system to transmit a drive input for application with a variety of output uses. In a preferred embodiment, such a variable coupler drive may be used to transmit a rotational drive input to a drive shaft to power, for example, a variety of commercial and industrial applications, and may be particularity suited to power rotational propeller based propulsion systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Danny J. Smith, Jerry D. Casteel
  • Publication number: 20160016651
    Abstract: A control system for a steerable thrusting device is disclosed comprising a mobile device and application which interface with an electronic controller to command the output power and directional heading of the steerable thrusting device. In at least one embodiment, the mobile device serves the functions of a mapping and input device that communicates bi-directionally with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and direction device-equipped electronic controller, which in turn controls the power and heading of the thrusting device on a marine vessel. Data can be stored on the mobile device or procured in real-time via network access to a dedicated database and communicated to the electronic controller in order to execute specific functions of the thrusting device control system. The data created in the control system is capable of being shared amongst similar devices via the use of a cloud network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Neil D. Anderson, Nels E. Benda, Travis M. White
  • Publication number: 20160016652
    Abstract: An aerial vehicle capable of convertible flight from hover to linear flight includes a body having a longitudinal body axis, a plurality of forward wings, a plurality of aft wings, at least one motor, and at least three aerodynamic propulsors driven by the at least one motor. Each forward wing extends a forward wing plane. Each aft wing extends from an aft wing plane. The aerodynamic propulsors are mounted longitudinally between the plurality of forward wings and plurality of aft wings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald M. Barrett, Robert B. Honea, Richard B. Bramlette
  • Publication number: 20160016653
    Abstract: A rotary device assembly is provided and includes an input shaft coupled to a torque generating device, an output shaft and a rotary device disposed to transmit first torque from the input shaft to the output shaft and configured with no-back capability to prevent second torque applied to the output shaft from being transmitted to the input shaft in an event the second torque deceeds a torque-limiting threshold and the no-back capability and torsional lock-up capability to prevent an overload of the torque generating device in an event the second torque exceeds the torque-limiting threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Victor Barger
  • Publication number: 20160016654
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Tao Zhao, Zhi Gang Ou
  • Publication number: 20160016655
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling flight control surfaces on an aircraft. Commands are sent onto a data bus system from flight control modules. The flight control modules and actuator control modules determine whether an error is present in the commands sent onto the data bus system. Point-to-point connections between the flight control modules and the actuator control modules are managed based on whether the error is present in the commands sent onto the data bus system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Ying Chin Yeh
  • Publication number: 20160016656
    Abstract: An assembly providing an abutment member for a door. The assembly is arranged to hold the abutment member remotely from a side of an opening which is closed by the door. The abutment member is moveable between deployed and retracted configurations to allow objects to pass through the opening while providing an abutment when the door is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Ian THOMPSON, Nicholas John HANCOCK
  • Publication number: 20160016657
    Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft undercarriage intended to be mounted so as to be able to move on the aircraft between a deployed position and a retracted position, the undercarriage comprising a roller (1) carried by a support (4) secured to the undercarriage while being able to be moved with respect thereto, characterised in that the support is mounted pivotally on the undercarriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: MESSIER-BUGATTI-DOWTY
    Inventors: Domenico LA COMMARA, Thibault FAURE
  • Publication number: 20160016658
    Abstract: An auxiliary drive wheel taxi system for driving an aircraft autonomously without reliance on engine operation during ground travel is designed for installation in an aircraft location other than on nose or main landing gear components. The auxiliary drive wheel taxi system may be mounted in an integral housing located internally or externally on an aircraft's body at a selected location relative to main or nose landing gears and includes one or more auxiliary drive wheels mounted on an extensible strut adapted to extend from and retract into the housing. An electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic non-engine drive means controllable to provide torque required to rotate the drive wheel and drive the aircraft at desired taxi speeds may be mounted in a selected location to drive the auxiliary drive wheel. The manually or automatically controllable auxiliary taxi system is operable only to drive the aircraft during taxi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited
    Inventors: Hans J. Walitzki, Wing S. Luk
  • Publication number: 20160016659
    Abstract: A method is provided for adding value to operation of long haul aircraft when aircraft designed for long haul flight are moved quietly and efficiently on the ground without operation of aircraft engines. The number of long haul aircraft at airports with slot controls, including airports that are constrained from operation at certain times by curfews that limit hours when long haul aircraft are able to operate, can be increased significantly. Long haul aircraft powered by onboard non-engine drive means or moved manually or automatically by tugs, tow vehicles, or other transfer apparatus have the capability to move quietly and efficiently to a runway to be ready for takeoff as soon as curfew is lifted and to move without engines to an airport arrival location after landing right before curfew starts, effectively expanding and increasing the number of available long haul slots and the value of operating long haul aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Borealis Technical Limited
    Inventors: Joseph J. Cox, Isaiah W. Cox, Rodney T. Cox
  • Publication number: 20160016660
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to rate detection components, and more particularly, to a rate detection system that determines the update rate of commands. The update rate of the commands may be determined in response to the incidence of similarities and differences among samples of the commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Efrem E. Ayichew, Michael Abbott
  • Publication number: 20160016661
    Abstract: A method of braking left and right landing gear wheels on respective left and right sides of an aircraft. A desired left braking parameter (L) is received for the left wheel and a desired right braking parameter (R) is received for the right wheel. The left wheel is braked with a reduced left braking parameter (L?) which is less than the desired left braking parameter (L), and the right wheel is braked with a reduced right braking parameter (R?) which is less than the desired right braking parameter (R). A difference between the braking parameters is maintained so that L??W=L?R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: George HOWELL, Livier BEN, Louis-Emmanuel ROMANA
  • Publication number: 20160016662
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a blade spar that includes transversely at least one arrangement. A pressure-side mold and a suction-side mold are defined for each arrangement that is to be fabricated. Each mold includes at least one removable slide and a base. Each slide is then removed from a mold and the tape segments of a hank are laid by a fiber-placement method on each mold. Each mold is closed by putting the slides into place on the mold. During a finalizing step, the molds are juxtaposed and the spar is heated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Andre AMARI, Jacques GAFFIERO
  • Publication number: 20160016663
    Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Joe F. Stanek, Tony A. Lockwood
  • Publication number: 20160016664
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial delivery device has a plurality of rotors for propulsion and control, including redundant rotors in case of failure of a primary rotor, and uses a Laser Rangefinder system to guide the delivery device around an obstacle in its path until an acceptable straight-line path to a recipient is found, detect when a rotor is inoperable, and detect the distance from a take-off or landing surface to retract or extend support legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Jihad Talat Basuni
  • Publication number: 20160016665
    Abstract: An aerial distribution system and method for deploying items is disclosed. The system includes a box, a lid detachably coupled to the box, a plurality of items within the box, a flexible liner coupled to the box and containing the plurality of items, and at least one strap coupling the lid to the flexible liner. During deployment of the aerial distribution system, air drag removes the lid from the box and inverts the flexible liner to eject the plurality of items from the box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Potter, Matthew J. Medlin, Terry C. Potter, Anthony Kujawa, Andrew E. Potter, Iain A. McNeil
  • Publication number: 20160016666
    Abstract: A modular mounting structure is described which allows for the easy installation and removal of various payloads from a vehicle structure. An embedded electrical bus feature further supports the installation of the various payloads into the vehicle structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Richard C. Uskert, Paul Nesline
  • Publication number: 20160016667
    Abstract: A passenger cabin of an aircraft includes a seat arrangement that includes a number of seat assemblies. The seat assemblies include a seat structure having a seat backrest forming a backrest surface the and a seat cushion element forming a seat surface, and a passenger space partition, which spatially partitions a passenger space of the seat and which at least partially surrounds the seat structure and leaves open an access to the seat structure. The seat cushion element is moveable between a comfort position, in which the seat cushion element projects further into the access in order to provide a larger seat surface, and an access position in which the seat cushion element does not project as far or does not project at all into the access in order to make possible a wider access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Tobias SCHMIDT-SCHAFFER
  • Publication number: 20160016668
    Abstract: A fixation device for an aircraft seat includes a base including an attachment for attaching the base on the rail of the aircraft. The attachment is movable according to a retracted assembly/disassembly position and active attachment position of the seat. The fixation device also includes a maneuvering lever for moving the attachment. The maneuvering lever is movable according to a retracted assembly/disassembly position and active position-blocking position of the attachment. The maneuvering lever includes a device for locking in the active blocking position. The maneuvering lever is associated with a toggle joint for crossing a hard point comprising articulation yoke for connecting rods articulated on the base. At least one of the connecting rods is associated with the attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Romain DANET
  • Publication number: 20160016669
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a front frame for an aircraft nacelle comprising a turbojet mounted on a suspension strut, said nacelle comprising a thrust reverser including an actuator designed to open a thrust reversal cowling. The front frame comprises a tubular torsion box, a first straight attachment edge intended to attach the box to a turbojet casing and a second straight attachment edge intended to attach the box to air flow diversion means. The front frame is arranged to transmit tensile and compressive loads between the turbojet casing and the air flow diversion means and torsion loads absorbed by the suspension strut. The front frame is characterized in that the tubular torsion box has a semi-elliptical or elliptical cross-section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Xavier CAZUC, Jean-Philippe Joret
  • Publication number: 20160016670
    Abstract: An electrical architecture for an aircraft having a main electrical machine connected to a fuel burning engine and a secondary electrical machine connected to a power transmission assembly. A high-voltage electrical master box is connected by a first line and by a second line to a multifunction converter, the high-voltage electrical master box connecting the first line to the secondary electrical machine, and the second line to at least the main electrical machine and the secondary electrical machine. The multifunction converter includes a supervisor connected to an avionics system and to a control system controlling the engine, and to a controller of the high-voltage electrical master box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Matthieu SAUTREUIL, Gilles BEZES
  • Publication number: 20160016671
    Abstract: A computer implemented method for managing alarm and maintenance messages of an aircraft, comprises collecting information relating to the alarm, aircraft status and maintenance messages; transmitting the information collected to an electronic device of EFB or electronic flight bag type, the electronic device being able to correlate the alarm messages with the maintenance messages and to associate the descriptions of the alarms with links and electronic maintenance documents. Developments describe notably the extracting of data from images or audio streams; listening to the communications on an avionics bus between the centralized maintenance system CMS and the printing service Printer and/or ground equipment of AGARS or VHF type; and the establishing of links with the electronic documentation and the use of an electronic flight bag EFB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: François FOURNIER, Stéphanie PEYRAT, Rémi HUYNH
  • Publication number: 20160016672
    Abstract: A method for policing and managing the operation of a flying, unmanned aircraft in the event of usurpation of control of, malfunction of, or ill-intentioned use of, this aircraft includes the steps of (a) detecting inappropriate operation of the aircraft; (b) transmitting a takeover command to the aircraft to interrupt control of the operation of this aircraft by a first pilot and relinquish control of the aircraft to a second pilot; and (c) transmitting control commands to the aircraft to control its operation by the second pilot, until the need for alternate pilot control of the aircraft has ended or until the aircraft has landed safely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: JEFFREY A. MATOS
  • Publication number: 20160016673
    Abstract: A grounding sleeve for grounding an electrically insulated element disposed between two metal components includes an annular body extending between a first end and a second end. At least one window is formed in the annular body between the first end and the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Carney R. Anderson, John C. Ditomasso
  • Publication number: 20160016674
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are provided relating to improved mounting platforms for supporting a payload on a movable object. In one aspect, an apparatus for supporting a payload comprises: a first support member coupled to the payload and configured to rotate the payload; a second support member coupled to the first support member and configured to rotate the first support member relative to the second support member; and a flexible member electrically coupling the first and second support members, wherein a length of the flexible member winds around a portion of the first support member or second support member, such that the length winds up around the portion when the first support member is rotated in a first direction and unwinds from the portion when the first support member is rotated in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Tao ZHAO, Xi feng ZHAO, Yong WANG, Li ZHOU, Tao WANG
  • Publication number: 20160016675
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for impacting, by a small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV), a net having at least three sides; and converting the kinetic energy of the SUAV into at least one of: elastic potential energy of one or more tensioned elastic cords connected to at least one corner of the net, gravitational potential energy of a frame member connected to at least one corner of the net, rotational kinetic energy of the frame member connected to at least one corner of the net, and elastic potential energy of the frame member connected to at least one corner of the net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: John Peter Zwaan, Robert James Johnston, Cris James Cornell, Philip Martin Finn, Glenn Arnold Blevins, David Wayne Ganzer
  • Publication number: 20160016676
    Abstract: A tie-down device is provided by the present disclosure that includes an elongated member, a pliable cord engaged with the elongated member, the pliable cord having a grounding end portion and a stop end portion. A distal securing member is fixed to the grounding end portion of the pliable cord, and a proximal securing member is slidably engaged along the pliable cord opposite the distal securing member. The grounding end portion is secured to a ground member, the proximal securing member is secured to an object, and the elongated member is slid distally towards the grounding end portion to tighten the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Salvatore Corio
  • Publication number: 20160016677
    Abstract: A satellite propulsion system comprises: at least one tank containing a propulsion reagent, and at least one tank containing a pressurizing gas that pressurizes the propulsion reagent, at least one transport means for transporting the pressurizing gas from the pressurizing gas tank to the propulsion reagent tank, the transport means comprising at least one opening allowing a continuous leak-off of pressurizing gas, and at least one device intended, after the satellite has entered operational orbit, to isolate a zone comprising the opening from the rest of the propulsion system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Laurent FONTAINE
  • Publication number: 20160016678
    Abstract: A solar rejection system includes an enclosure for housing a sensor, and a movable sunshade. The housing has an opening or aperture for admitting light to the sensor, and the sunshade is moved as needed to prevent harmful solar illumination of the sensor. The sunshade may be a flat panel. The sunshade panel is mounted to a hinge that is located on one side of a large diameter bearing that allows the shade to be rotated around the aperture of the sensor to always prevent the sun from illuminating the aperture. The hinge allows the shade to be tilted to either allow the sensor to see further off axis without obscuration or to block the sun when it moves in front of the sensor. Full closure of the sunshade on its hinge allows it to also function as an aperture door, blocking the opening or aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew L. Bullard
  • Publication number: 20160016679
    Abstract: A flexible container is provided. The flexible container includes four panels. The four panels form (i) a body portion; (ii) a neck portion, and a flare portion that extends from the neck portion; (iii) a tapered transition portion between the body portion and the neck portion; and (iv) the neck portion has a reduced width. The flare portion has an expanded end. The width of the flare portion gradually increases from the neck portion to the expanded end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Bruno R. Pereira, Marcos P. Franca, Kenneth R. Wilkes
  • Publication number: 20160016680
    Abstract: A process for cleaning canisters known as pigs in which radioactive drugs are shipped to health care providers, then returned to a pharmacy; and may contain residual radioactive material, blood, microorganisms and other contaminants. Those pigs that are contaminated with radioactive material are removed from the cleaning process until they have decayed to the background radiation level. The upper and lower portions of each blood contaminated pig are cleaned and disinfected. Within a very clean drug preparation area such as a clean room with filtered air or a laminar flow hood, a radioactive drug is inserted into the pig and a mating cap is assembled onto the pig. Within the drug preparation area, the pig is then placed in a protective outer container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: NUCLEAR DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Rodney Wayne Prosser
  • Publication number: 20160016681
    Abstract: Container closures for bottles, cans, tubs, etc. having a sloping or slanted flange on the container which matches a complementary flange on a closure cap. The flange is disposed at an angle of at least 10 degrees and a preferred angle of about 20 degrees for a conventional 63 mm closure and a preferred width of about 0.125 to 0.175 inches. A foil liner carried by the cap includes an induction heat activated adhesive on at least the portion thereof facing the complementary flange on the container for greatly increasing burst, vacuum and drop impact strength of the container because the adhesion is in shear rather than peel. Provision can be made for facilitating peeling of the liner to assist the consumer in opening the container. The liner may additionally be adhered to a horizontal surface of the container for further securing the liner thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: William M. Heyn
  • Publication number: 20160016682
    Abstract: An electrically powered strapping tool for tensioning and forming a sealless joint in overlapping sections of steel strap around a load includes a body having a foot, a tensioning assembly operably mounted to the body, the tensioning assembly having an electrically powered motor and a tensioning wheel operably connected to the tensioner motor. The tool includes a sealing assembly operably mounted to the body, the sealing assembly having an electrically powered motor and a sealer operably connected to the electrically powered motor. A control system controls operation of the tensioning assembly and the sealing assembly to operate the strapping tool in an automatic mode in which the tensioning assembly and the sealing assembly are sequentially actuated by a single action of the control system by an operator, and in a manual mode in which the tensioning assembly and the sealing assembly are sequentially actuated by multiple actions of the control system by the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Walter L. Boss, Janusz Figiel
  • Publication number: 20160016683
    Abstract: A carton packing apparatus occupying a small footprint for efficient packing of articles includes a longitudinal frame housing and an article transfer means. The longitudinal frame housing has an article accumulation platform mounted within and in line with the longitudinal direction of the frame housing, wherein articles and cartons are fed transversely relative to the longitudinal direction of the frame housing to an article loading station and a carton receiving station respectively located adjacent opposite ends of the accumulation platform. The article transfer means is movably mounted within the frame housing, the transfer means being movable over an internal pathway substantially in line with the accumulation platform between an article pick up position and article dispensing condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: PACWELL IP PTY LTD
    Inventors: GARY TEMPANY, PAUL TAMASAUSKAS
  • Publication number: 20160016684
    Abstract: The following simplified summary is provided in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. Its purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. In certain embodiments a system for opening packages is provided comprising a conveyer for supporting or conveying a package, wherein the package comprises a surface material and a measurement zone wherein the package is inspected and measured for a cutting operation to thereby determine a process location comprising a location on the package for introduction of a cut to the surface material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Robtoica, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay Mark Dugat
  • Publication number: 20160016685
    Abstract: A packaging system comprising a trough and a packaging element separate therefrom for closing the trough, the packaging trough having an outer cardboard structure folded or formed from corrugated board with an insert of a single or multiple layer plastic film, the inner side of each side wall of the cardboard structure being connected by material means to the insert only in its upper part of the side wall, the insert forming a substantially identically shaped, but loose contact surface with the lower part of the inner side of each side wall down to the base of the packaging trough and the trough having at least one gas venting opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: ROBA SERVICES GMBH
    Inventor: Roman BAUERNFEIND
  • Publication number: 20160016686
    Abstract: The cushioning material is assembled by: bending a single sheet, which comprises a bottom sheet, a first side sheet, a second side sheet, and an upper sheet, into a rectangular cylinder shape and inserting second flaps and an interlocking sheet in an insertion hole of a middle sheet; bending each first flap away from the first side sheet and bending the middle sheet towards the first side sheet to fit together second interlocking grooves with first interlocking grooves; bending the interlocking sheet to be roughly perpendicular to the upper sheet and bending the second flaps to be roughly perpendicular to the interlocking sheet to engage interlocking sections with the first flaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Atsushi ITANO
  • Publication number: 20160016687
    Abstract: A method for forming a beverage can end (34a) having ink jet markings (50a) on its tab (36a) comprises a step of applying ink via an ink jet to a surface of tab stock, wherein the tab stock surface is unlubricated and substantially free of factory lubricant. The method further includes a step of lubricating the tab stock after the step of applying ink, a step of forming the tab stock into tabs, and a step of combining the tabs with an end shell to from the beverage can end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Paul RAMSEY, Matthew BUY
  • Publication number: 20160016688
    Abstract: A telescopic square bottle includes a square bottle body (101) joined with a square bottle mouth (102) in one piece, where when no bottle cap (103) is placed on the square bottle mouth (102), the height H1 of the square bottle mouth (102) is the same as the height H3 of the bottle body, and after the bottle cap (103) is placed, the height H2 of the square bottle mouth (102) is greater than the height H3 of the bottle body. The square bottle body (101) has a rounded square-shaped groove (108) at the bottom, where the inner boundary of the groove (108) is consistent with the outer boundary of the bottle cap (103) in shape and size, and the depth of the groove (108) is equal to a difference value of H2 minus H3, so that the square bottle can be fitted to another same square bottle having a bottle cap, thereby achieving a purpose of being telescopic and saving more space during transportation and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Xiong WANLI, Mingfang LIU
  • Publication number: 20160016689
    Abstract: A crate includes a base, a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from the sides of the base and a pair of end walls extending upward from ends of the base. The end walls each include a pair of spaced apart end columns that act as partial spacers between the three adjacent bottles at that end. The handles are aligned offset from the center of the end wall. The handles are each aligned with one of the end columns so they can be aligned (e.g. centered) between adjacent bottles to provide more space for a user's hand. The handles may extend from one end column, over the other end column to the corner column. In the embodiment shown, the handles may be each offset toward a different side wall to provide better balance of the weight of the crate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: William P. Apps, Suzanne Whitfield Clark
  • Publication number: 20160016690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual compartment produce container with a mouth circumscribed by a rim. The container includes first and second receptacles and a lid. The first receptacle is partially defined by a first wall. The second receptacle is partially defined a second wall. The lid is associated with the container to close off the mouth. The first and second walls are located opposite each other and joined at one end forming a barrier between the first and second receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: John Lam
  • Publication number: 20160016691
    Abstract: There is provided a receptacle for connecting to a curved wall of a container. The receptacle has a pair of spaced-apart flanges that extend about the container. The receptacle includes an outer wall member configured to be spaced-apart from the curved wall of the container. The receptacle includes an open back opposite the outer wall member of the receptacle. The receptacle includes a pair of spaced-apart ends that connect the flanges of the receptacle to the outer wall member of the receptacle. The receptacle includes a bottom that connects to and extends between the ends of the receptacle. The bottom of the receptacle has an outer edge connecting with the outer wall member of the receptacle. The bottom of the receptacle has a curved inner edge configured to abut with and partially extend about the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: James D. Gillingwater
  • Publication number: 20160016692
    Abstract: A containment unit, such as a fabric bag, that is very easily and quickly opened and closed, and can be opened and closed repeatedly. One potential use of such a containment unit would be the storage of emergency equipment that must be accessed very quickly and may need to be quickly and securely stored back in the containment unit for protection until the next emergency requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Leena Irmeli Partanen Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160016693
    Abstract: A method and device for opening spout attachment portion of a bag being set up such that films on both sides of a spout attachment portion (2) of a bag (1) are suction-held up by a pair of suction cups (8), and the spacing between the pair of suction cups is widened to open the spout attachment portion, after which a gas is blown from the spout attachment portion into the bag by a gas blowing member (9); and when the gas is blown into, a clamping member (19) clamps a position under the gripper that is on the top edge (6) side of the bag from both sides of the bag, thus suppressing outflow of the gas blown into the bag from the top edge, thus allowing entire bag to inflate for its entirety substantially and the spout attachment portion to be kept opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Toyo Jidokl Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tohru Yoshikane, Jyunji Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20160016694
    Abstract: A temporary adhesive band provides a releasable sealing structure and a tearing structure in a plastic bag. The band can be coextruded with one or more panels of the bag and can be made from a polymer blend. It can have a relatively thick tear section that defines a tear line at a zone of weakness in the bag so that a closed end of the bag can be easily removed. The band also can have a releasable sealing section that remains attached to the bag after the closed end of the bag has been removed by tearing the bag along the tear line so that the bag can be resealed once it has been opened. The releasable sealing section of the temporary adhesive band is preferably made from a coextruded material with tacky properties so that no additional adhesive is required for resealing the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: Inteplast Group, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ben Tseng, Ter-Hai Lin, Kelvin Yang, Jyh-yao Raphael Li
  • Publication number: 20160016695
    Abstract: A flexible container is provided. The flexible container includes four panels. The four panels form (i) a body portion; (ii) a neck portion, and a flare portion that extends from the neck portion; (iii) a tapered transition portion between the body portion and the neck portion; and (iv) the neck portion has a reduced width. The flare portion has an expanded end. The width of the flare portion gradually increases from the neck portion to the expanded end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Bruno R. Pereira, Marcos P. Franca
  • Publication number: 20160016696
    Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a metallic closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. A lug lock is associated with each one of the plurality of threads. The metallic closure includes at least three metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the metallic closure to the polymeric finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Peter BATES, Brad WILSON, Richard STEIH, Luke A. MAST
  • Publication number: 20160016697
    Abstract: A container assembly including a container and a metallic closure. The container includes a polymeric body and a polymeric finish. The polymeric finish includes a plurality of threads. A lug lock is associated with each one of the plurality of threads. The metallic closure includes at least three metallic lugs configured to cooperate with the plurality of threads to couple the metallic closure to the polymeric finish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Peter BATES, Brad WILSON, Richard STEIH, Luke A. MAST
  • Publication number: 20160016698
    Abstract: A child-resistant container including a container body, a lid, and at least one resilient tab is provided. The lid is pivotable about an axis through a hinge joining the lid to the container body to open and close the container. The resilient tab has a proximal portion fixed to the lid, a distal portion projecting from the lid, and at least one abutment on the distal portion. The abutment on the distal portion of the tab is normally biased into engagement with an abutment on the container body when the lid is in its closed position. The distal portion of the tab is displaceable against the bias to disengage the abutment of the tab from the abutment of the container. Displacement of the tab releases the lid so that it can be pivoted about the hinge to open the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Giraud, Michel Zbirka, Joseph W. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20160016699
    Abstract: A container has a fibrous lid (100) and vessel (110) that have mutually mating raised beads (104, 112). The beads are preferably formed in rings, which in the case of the lid is positioned on the underside of the cap, and in the case of the vessel is positioned at the mouth of the vessel. Also in preferred embodiments, the beads can have outward curls, inward curls, or have a split formation. Both lid and vessel are preferably made of at least 85 wt % paper. The non-paper percentages can advantageously comprise one or more of glues, adhesives, films, and/or moisture barriers, and in most preferred embodiments, the moisture barrier is also an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Ellery West, Gail West