Abstract: The disclosure herein provides an alignment and safety device for the cowls of the nacelle of an aircraft engine formed by first and second parts to be arranged opposite of each other at the lower edges of the cowls that include first and second alignment arms configured with a portion arranged to enter inside the inner space of the nacelle covered by the opposite cowl. One of the parts includes a blocking member configured to be interposed between the cowls after being unlatched to facilitate their opening operation and also when they return to the closed position from an open position if they are misaligned to facilitate its alignment and subsequent latching applying a force F on the blocking member.

Abstract: Control systems and methods for a propulsion system are disclosed in which the propulsion control system is integrated to intelligently control propulsion and minimize transient effects from the power demands of other subsystems.

Abstract: A method of stopping an engine of a rotorcraft in overspeed, the engine comprising a gas generator and a power assembly. When the engine is in operation, a relationship is established giving a limit derivative that varies as a function of the speed of rotation of the power assembly. The speed of rotation, referred to as the “current speed”, reached by the power assembly is measured and the time derivative of the speed of rotation is determined and referred to as the “current derivative”. The engine is stopped automatically when the limit derivative corresponding to the current speed as determined by the relationship is less than or equal to the current derivative.

Abstract: The invention refers to a quick released system for coupling (1) and drogue (2) assembly comprises a crown coupling connector (4) suitable for being fixed to the coupling (1) and comprising cavities (14); a plurality of balls (3) housed in the cavities (14) with an emerging part and radially movable; a crown drogue connector (5) suitable for being fixed to the drogue (2), configured to engage and disengage the coupling connector (4) and comprising first recesses (26); and a crown locking ring (6) rotatable between a locked and a released position and comprising second recesses (31). The second recesses (31) are arranged in correspondence with the first recesses (26) when the system is in a released position and, the locking ring (6) in contact with the balls (3) and the first recesses (26) engaged with the emerging part of the balls (3) when the system is in a locked position.

Abstract: An emergency power supply system for providing hydraulic power and electric power in an aircraft includes a fuel cell having an electric outlet for providing electric power, a conversion unit couplable with at least one of an AC bus and a DC bus and the electric outlet, and at least one hydraulic pump having a reconfigurable electric motor and a motor control unit and being couplable with a hydraulic system for providing hydraulic power. The conversion unit is adapted for converting a supply voltage of the electrical outlet to at least one of an AC voltage matching a predetermined voltage at the AC bus and a DC voltage matching a predetermined voltage at the DC bus. The reconfigurable electric motor is couplable with the fuel cell and the AC bus and is adapted for being operated by the supply of electric power either from the fuel cell or the AC bus.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a screen configured for use in association with a cooler of an aircraft, the screen comprising: a first portion arranged as a grid and located in a line-of-sight of the cooler with respect to a fluid inlet, and a second portion located out of the line-of-sight of the cooler with respect to the fluid inlet, wherein the second portion is grid-free.

Abstract: A monitoring device for differential transformer sensors in an aircraft includes a first sensor interface which can be coupled with a first differential transformer sensor, a second sensor interface which can be coupled with a second differential transformer sensor, a calculation apparatus which is coupled with the first sensor interface and the second sensor interface and is designed to detect and output first measurement values from a first differential transformer sensor which is coupled with the first sensor interface and second measurement values from a second differential transformer sensor which is coupled with the second sensor interface, and having a display device which is designed to display the detected first measurement values and the detected second measurement values separately or together.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an overhead passenger service unit (PSU) for a vehicle, comprising: a mounting mechanism for mounting the PSU above at least one vehicle seat; a dynamic seat row marker that provides an indication of a seat position and a status portion indicating a status of a passenger or trip aspect that is readily viewable from a vehicle aisle and is changeable during a trip; and a programmable active display that is readily viewable from a passenger seat and provides trip changeable information about the trip to the passenger.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for indicating to an aircrew of an aircraft an unstable approach to a desired landing. When the energy state of the aircraft exceeds a threshold, a suggested airspeed in consideration of the energy state is displayed. Additionally, a landing spots on a displayed runway are shown indicating where the aircraft would land in view of the energy state and where the aircraft is recommended to land in view of the current aircraft type and weight. A text message may also be displayed that conveys the ability of the aircraft to land.

Abstract: A system for providing visual feedback in an aircraft having an actuatable component includes a controller providing automatic control of the actuatable component in an automatic mode and permitting manual control of the actuatable component in a manual mode. A handle assembly is in communication with the actuatable component to provide manual control of the actuatable component in the manual mode. The system also includes a light panel integrated with the handle assembly, in communication with said controller, and configured to selectively illuminate to inform a user of the mode of the actuatable component.

Abstract: A gimbal mechanism for a turret includes a support member and a pair of opposing yoke arms extending from the support member. The pair of opposing yoke arms define a first axis. A sphere is rotatably mounted between the opposing yoke arms for rotation about the first axis. A disk is rotatably mounted within the sphere for rotation about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The disk is sized for rotation within the sphere. The second axis may be offset from the first axis. An aperture is provided in the disk. The sphere includes a slot within which the aperture is moveable in response to rotation of the disk about the second axis. The aperture is movable to define a field of coverage in response to rotation of the sphere about the first axis and the disk about the second axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to produce a display of the environment of the aircraft by combining live shooting by replacing a window with a camera lens and an illumination of this environment in suitable radiation ranges, connected with a display. According to the invention, a system for displaying the environment of an aircraft includes in a door (4, 4i, 10) provided with a locking and opening system (41, 42, 6), at least one illumination source (7) illuminating areas of the environment in at least one radiation range, at least one video camera (1a, 1b) provided with a lens capable of capturing the external environment illuminated by the source in order to provide a video signal, and at least one display screen (8) connected with the camera (1a, 1b) for receiving the video signal.

Abstract: A Kinetic Energy Storage and Transfer (KEST) vehicle and target vehicle kinetic energy transfer method are provided. The KEST vehicle is configured to transfer kinetic energy to the target vehicle, propelling the target vehicle into a higher orbit or beyond the Earth. This is accomplished by a catching mechanism that contacts the target vehicle. The catching mechanism may also include a braking mechanism configured to accelerate the target vehicle, and thus slow the KEST vehicle, as the catching mechanism and target vehicle travel along one or more tethers of the KEST vehicle. Alternatively, the catching mechanism may be attached to an end of the one or more tethers and be configured to slow the target vehicle as the one or more tethers bend.

Abstract: A refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a container formed in a body. The bottle comprises a device for dispensing the packaged product mounted on the body in a sealed manner, and equipped with a valve for filling the container to allow a product source to be brought into communication with the container to fill the container. The valve comprises a conduit for communication between the source and the container, the conduit having a seat equipped with a flap valve movable relative to the seat between a sealed closed position and an open position of the conduit when the bottle is in an upside-down position. The flap valve has a device for resiliently stressing the seal in the closed position. The device can be uncoupled from the flap valve in order to release the subsequent movement of the flap valve between the closed and open positions thereof.

Abstract: A refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product, comprising a container formed in a body. The bottle comprises a dispensing device and a valve for filling the container arranged to allow a product source to be brought into communication with the container to fill the container. The valve comprises a conduit for communication between the source and the container, and having a seat equipped with a flap valve movable relative to the seat between a sealed closed position and an open position of the conduit when the bottle is in an upside-down position. The valve has an upper cylindrical coupling in which the flap valve is movably mounted by forming, inside the cylindrical coupling, a downstream portion of the conduit which discharges into the container by means of a passage. The upper cylindrical coupling is cylindrical in revolution and has a notch arranged so that the passage is asymmetrical.

Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposed sides. The container has multiple levels of dunnage components, the dunnage components of at least one level being movable between open and closed positions to enable an operator to load and unload products more easily. The dunnage components of at least one level may have openings through which pass guides supported at least partially by the container.

Abstract: A packing machine core and a strap cutting and ironing adhering method, including: a control mechanism, a packing strap ironing adhering and strap cutting mechanism, an ironing adhering sliding plate mechanism, and a machine core bracket (200), where the control mechanism includes a machine core mainshaft (100) and a mainshaft motor (110). Multiple control cams are mounted on the machine core mainshaft (100) and include multiple cams for controlling the ironing adhering and strap cutting mechanism and a first cam (101) for controlling a swinging arm of the ironing adhering sliding plate mechanism. The mainshaft motor (110) drives, by means of a speed reducing mechanism, the machine core mainshaft (100) to rotate, and the multiple cams for controlling the ironing adhering and strap cutting mechanism include a left cutter cam (103), a middle cutter cam (104), a right cutter cam (105), and a second cam (102) for controlling a swinging arm of an ironing head to work.

Abstract: A system and method for making, cutting, and packaging pickled food items, such as pickled vegetables. The system is automated using a control computer or other controller subsystem. The system includes a conveyor for transporting pouches through the system. The pouches are optionally filled with spices and flavoring, liquids such as brining liquids for maintaining moisture of the vegetables placed within the pouch, a rotating drum for loading pickled vegetables into the pouches, a blade assembly for cutting the vegetables into portions, and a sealing device for sealing the pouches.

Abstract: An adhesive tape case sealer machine comprises a machine seat (1), an upper machine core provided on the upper portion of the machine seat for sealing the upper part of the case, a lower machine core (3) provided on the lower portion of the machine seat for sealing the lower part of the case, and a conveyor device (4) for conveying the case, the lower machine core being slidingly connected to the machine seat. By sliding the lower machine core with respect to the machine seat, it is easy to pull the lower machine core out from the machine seat, and to quickly replace the adhesive tape for it, so that replacing the adhesive tape is convenient, efficiency of operations is high, and it is more suitable for high-speed, large-scaled assembly link operation.

Abstract: A system for sterilising containers, comprising:—a sterilising chamber (2) comprising a positioning zone (20) for the positioning of the containers;—heating means (21) for heating a first fluid flow that envelops the containers placed in said positioning zone (20) so as to sterilise them;—supply means (210) for supplying oxyhydrogen; the heating means (21) comprising an oxyhydrogen burner (211) located downstream of the supply means (210).

Abstract: A container and method are provided for storing fat containing liquid products. The container includes a body defining a storage chamber for receiving the product, and a container closure. A first material portion forms at least most of the surface area overlying the storage chamber that can contact any product therein. Neither the body nor the first material portion leach more than a predetermined amount of leachables into the product or undesirably alter a taste profile thereof. A needle penetrable and thermally resealable second material portion either (i) overlies the first material portion and cannot contact any product within the storage chamber, or (ii) forms a substantially lesser surface area overlying the storage chamber that can contact any product therein in comparison to the first material portion. A sealing portion is engageable with the body to form a substantially dry hermetic seal between the container closure and body.

Abstract: A recloseable container comprising a substantially rectilinear, paperboard-based carton and a plastic recloseable device is provided. The carton defines a container interior and has a face panel defining an opening. The opening has a perimeter sized to receive the recloseable device. The recloseable device may be a plastic unitary structure similar to a clamshell type blister pack and may comprise a frame attached to the carton and a door hingedly attached to the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a pallet bottom with a first side with a first edge, a second side, a third side with a third edge, and a fourth side, where the first side is adjacent to the second side and opposite the third side and the second side is opposite the fourth side. Each side includes an opening for receiving forks. The apparatus includes a first edge board along the second side connected between the first and the third edges, a second edge board along the fourth side connected between the first and third edges, and a deck plate connected to the first and third edges. The deck plate spans between the first edge board, the second edge board, the first edge and the third edge. The deck plate engages the first and the second edge boards at least at a mid-section of the first and the second edge boards.

Abstract: A forkstrap connector for removably connecting individual forkstraps or a forkstrap unit to a shipping container, said forkstrap connector including plurality of barbs for engaging the forkstraps of forkstrap unit and a shipping container utilizing at least one forkstrap connector.

Abstract: A monolithic interlocking tile, manufacturing method, and covering are disclosed. A closed-cell foam material is injected into a mold to form a monolithic structure having a first surface, a second surface offset and opposite the first surface, the first surface including a first lip located at two adjacent sides of the structure with a plurality of shaped protrusions, and the second surface including a second lip located at two other adjacent sides of the structure and forming a plurality of shaped apertures matching in number and shape with the plurality of protrusions; and a recess formed in the second lip and forming a hole for receiving a fastener to secure the monolithic structure to a supporting structure. Multiple monolithic interlocking tiles are interlocked together to form the covering for a floor, wall, ceiling, or roof.

Abstract: A food storage container that includes an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the upper portion is manufactured from a collapsible material and is operable to collapse inwards towards the upper portion. The upper portion further includes an annular support wall having an inner surface with an upper section and a lower section, the upper section having threads disposed thereon. A top member is included having a threaded portion operable to couple with the threads on the upper section. The top member further includes a rim member and a channel formed therein with a rotating disk movably mounted thereto. The lower portion has a contiguous wall and a bottom defining an interior volume with the wall being angular in configuration defining an upper section and a lower section. A seam is present between the upper section and lower section and facilitates the collapsing of the lower portion.

Abstract: A cup holder comprises two or more collars, a handle and a support ring. Each collar comprises a continuous loop of flexible sheet material which, in use, extends around and engages the outer surface of a respective cup. The support ring comprises a continuous ring of flexible sheet material in which two opposed holes are formed. The handle comprising an elongate strip of flexible sheet material, integral with each end of which are two lugs which extend laterally in opposite directions. Two ends of the handle are pivotably received in respective holes with the two lugs on one side of the support ring and the adjacent portion of the handle on the other side of the support ring.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a bag structure. The bag structure comprises a front panel, two lateral panels, a bottom panel, and a rear panel, and all panels join together to form the bag. Two lateral edges of the bottom panel have an extension flap for joining to the lateral panel, respectively, and a valley fold portion is between the bottom panel and the extension flap. After the bag structure is folded, the bag structure has a one-piece bottom and the flat front and rear panels, thereby having attractive appearance and strong structure and being flat when stacked.

Abstract: A flexible pouch comprising a first panel and a second panel. A first compartment and a second compartment are formed between the first panel and the second panel. A seal positioned on the first and second panels between the first compartment and the second compartment. The first compartment includes at least one sidewall formed from the first panel and the second panel wherein the two sidewalls of the first compartment are opaque to as to prevent visibility of the contents of the first compartment. An NFC tag and/or a child proof zip seal or lock may also be provided.

Abstract: A polymeric base with an adhered UV-cured adhesive applied thereto including a polymeric substrate having an amount of adhesion promoter filler particles dispersed throughout at least a portion thereof. At least a portion of the adhesion promoter filler particles effective to form an enhanced bond between the UV-cured adhesive and the polymeric substrate.

Abstract: A container, in particular a plastic container with a base region, a main body which adjoins this base region and is suitable to receive a volume of liquid, and with a mouth region, wherein the container can be compressed along its longitudinal direction for the removal of liquid located in the container is provided. On the base region a base cup is disposed which forms a base surface for the container and which when the container is compressed can also serve as a die element and/or die counter-element for compressing the container.

Abstract: An invertible segmented consumption container that inverts to allow for facilitated cleaning of an inner surface. A top section of the container comprises of a rigid material that separates from a bottom section. The top section is operable to engage a lid for containing a liquid. The bottom section is operable to retain the liquid for consumption. The bottom section is comprised of a flexible material. The invertibility of the bottom section creates access to the inner surface for facilitated cleaning. When the rigid top section separates from the flexible bottom section, the bottom section may invert into itself. A rigid collar joins the top section with the bottom section, and provides a perimeter framework for drinking the liquid. The bottom section is also collapsible to provide compact storage and portability. A seal facilitating structure, receiver and notch forms to provide a leak resistant sealed container.

Abstract: Packaging containers for liquids, such as beverages, comprise: at least one sidewall comprising an edge seal and a frangible border that intersects the edge seal, the sidewall defining a body and a hood; and a primary insert both surfaces of which are affixed to the body, the primary insert comprising a peelable seal. Upon tearing of the frangible border, the hood is separated from the body. In use, a straw contacts the primary insert and opens the peelable seal which has not been exposed to the environment until the hood is removed.

Abstract: A drink cup lid is manufactured from an extrudate. The extrudate is a polymeric material.

Abstract: The container (1) includes a body (2), a kinkable/unkinkable flexible sleeve (3) and an apertured maneuvering member (4) for maneuvering the sleeve (3). According to the invention: the body (2) and the member (4) have a globally square or rectangular shape in cross-section, giving the container (1) the appearance of a box; the member (4) is axially movable relative to the body (2), between a position in which it is freed from the wall of the body (2) and can therefore be pivoted relative to the latter, and a position in which it is engaged with the body (2); and the wall of the body (2) outwardly includes at least one part (5) made from a material having a high friction coefficient, and/or the apertured maneuvering member (4) includes, on its inner face, at least one part made from a material having a high friction coefficient.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible pouch for bottom-dispensing a liquid. A dock for holding the flexible pouch is also provided. Further disclosed herein is a system for dispensing a liquid. The system includes the pouch for placement in the dock.

Abstract: A container including: a body having a cavity for storing dispensable contents; a rim of the body defining an opening of the cavity; a flange extending outwardly away from the rim of the body; a cover affixed to the flange to seal the dispensable contents within the cavity; and a fracture portion located on the body, the fracture portion having a break path, whereby the container fractures along the break path upon the application of force exceeding a predetermined level on either side of the fracture portion, wherein the break path along which the container fractures extends beyond a single plane such that the break path includes a main portion having a fracture point in one plane and end portions each having a terminus in another plane.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a main body coupled to a mouth part of a container; and an assembly type accommodating part having a storage space, which is integrated or assembled within the main body, wherein the storage space is configured so that an upper foldable connecting part or a foldable part is disposed on an upper portion of the main body, and when a rotational operable cover assembled with the upper portion is rotated, a foldable part spacing part pushes a spacing part corresponding part to open an accommodating part sealing part, the foldable part spacing part is disposed on the bottom of a top surface part of the rotational operable cover, the spacing part corresponding part is disposed at a center of the foldable connecting part, and the foldable part spacing part and the spacing part corresponding part are coupled to each other through a screw thread or screw groove method.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for palletless shipment of gas cylinder arrays. A three-dimensional array of gas cylinders is formed from a plurality of vertically-stacked two-dimensional subarrays. First elongated voids extend through the array in a width direction at a first handle elevation. Second elongated voids extend through the array in a depth direction at a second handle elevation. The first and second elongated voids are bilaterally bounded by handle portions of adjacent gas cylinders, and vertically bounded by upper and lower surfaces of surrounding cylinders. Pairs of tunnel elements are disposed within respective elongated voids and are each configured to releasably receive a corresponding forklift tong. Vertically-disposed pillars may be provided to increase the rigidity and load distribution of the system. Flaps may radiate from the pillars to minimize impact and abrasion between adjacent cylinders during shipment.

Abstract: A sealing label for wrapping a container including a container body and a lid portion, the sealing label includes an upper region covering the lid portion, a lower region covering the container body, a cutaway region disposed between the upper region and the lower region, and a tear-off line provided in a boundary between the cutaway region and the lower region as well as in a boundary between the cutaway region and the upper region. An identifying mark comprised of a shape, a pattern, a color or any combination thereof is provided to the lower region and a further identifying mark same as or similar to the identifying mark is provided to the upper region, a region comprised of the upper region and the cutaway region or a region comprised of the upper region, the cutaway region and the lower region.

Abstract: Packaging containers for liquids, such as beverages, comprise at least one sidewall comprising an abuse layer comprising a frangible flap; a zoned release coating on an inner surface of the abuse layer over an area that includes the frangible flap; and an inner layer; wherein upon peeling the frangible flap, a portion of the inner layer is exposed intact. A sanitary surface is provided for receiving a straw. Because there is not a pre-formed opening for the straw, the receipt by the inner layer of a straw conforms exactly to the straw, which fits snugly with the container during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transportable packaging unit (10), having a packaging content (11), a covering (12) surrounding the packaging content (11) and connecting means (15a-d) connecting the packaging content (11) and the covering (12). The covering (12) has an outer shape which can roll. A packaging unit which is particularly simple and flexible to use is achieved such that the connecting means (15a-d) fix the content of the packaging (11) in the covering (12).

Abstract: A bolt-on thermal insulation panel assembly, shipping container constructed from such thermal insulation panel assemblies, method of assembling and method of using to transport thermally labile goods. The thermal insulation panel assembly includes a solid vacuum insulation panel with a superimposed layer of rigid foam insulation having a plurality of mechanical fasteners secured to the layer of rigid foam insulation.

Abstract: A retaining system for a collection of absorbent articles such as tissues, wipes, towels, cloths, napkins, or similar materials or combinations thereof is described. The articles can be packaged or unpackaged, and held together with a coupling component. The retaining system also includes one or more accessory articles attached to the coupling component. The retaining system may also include an optional waste receptacle attached to the coupling component.

Abstract: A stack including a plurality of sheets of web material is provided. The stack includes a plurality of bundles of substantially coextensive sheets of web material. Each bundle includes at least two sheets of web material of said plurality of sheets of web material. In the stack, the bundles of said plurality of bundles are alternatingly offset in relation to each other. Further, a method of dispensing at least two sheets of web material is disclosed.

Abstract: A cigarette pack able to store cigarette butts includes an outer case, a foil packing, and a foldable bag. The foil packing is a piece of conventional foiling packing paper to pack cigarettes. One side of the outer case is cut beforehand to form an outer flip piece. The foldable bag is hidden and coupled between the outer flip piece and the foil packing. The foldable bag has a sealing opening which can be opened or closed repeatedly by tearing and adhering. When in use, the outer flip piece is opened to open the sealing opening of the foldable bag synchronously for storing butts. When the outer fillip piece is pushed back to close the sealing opening of the foldable bag, the outer case is restored to its original shape.

Abstract: A container for transporting an item is provided having an outer case member and a pair of partition members. The container is erectable from a collapsed configuration, in which the container is substantially flat, to an erected configuration in which the partition members form a support structure within an interior cavity of the outer case member to support a portion of the item to be transported. Methods of packaging and transporting an item in a container are also provided.

Abstract: A method of assembling irregular tetrahedral packages having a first orientation and a mirrored second orientation, the packages each having two panels that are isosceles right triangles, and two elongated panels that are right triangles. The method involves providing an L-shaped blank having a rectangular central wall, rectangular right and left walls attached on neighbouring edges of the central wall via weakening lines, arranging one package with a first orientation and one package with a second orientation on each of the right wall, left wall and central wall, wherein all packages are placed such that a panel with isosceles right triangle shape faces the cardboard blank, and where the hypotenuse of the panel is directed towards a central corner, between the right wall and the left wall, and such that the top downward angled edges of all packages also are directed towards the central corner.

Abstract: Adhesive tabs having individual apertures are adhered to individual miniature products to be dispensed. The products are supported on a product carrier component having passages through which the tabs individually pass. A hook component is movable relative to the product carrier component. The hook component has a hook sized to successively enter each aperture, and to successively catch and successively remove each tab from its individual product during relative movement of the components.

Abstract: A collapsible container including frame assembly, a lifting mechanism, a retractable side wall, a retractable end wall, a top member, and a bottom member is disclosed. The frame assembly includes rectangular frame members and articulated vertical frame members disposed between the rectangular frame members. At least one rectangular frame member includes a receptacle member. The articulated vertical frame members are positioned and arranged to retract within the frame assembly. The lifting mechanism is positioned and arranged to elevate the rectangular frame members from each other. The retractable side wall is positioned and arranged to retract into a receptacle member. The retractable end wall is positioned and arranged to retract into a receptacle member. The top member is disposed on an uppermost rectangular frame member. The bottom member is disposed on a lowermost rectangular frame member. A method of transporting a plurality of containers is disclosed.