Abstract: Device for cleaning aeronautical parts after machining or piercing includes an element for spraying a liquid on the part to be cleaned and an element for aspirating the oil-soiled liquid, chips and/or dust.

Abstract: Devices for enabling navigation of a crawler vehicle along an airfoil-shaped body, such as a helicopter blade, in a low-cost fashion with high reliability, especially for swept configuration blades. Using the natural tendency of vacuum adherence devices to adhere to changing surface contours, the crawler vehicle can adhere itself to airfoil-shaped structures in a way that allows the crawler vehicle to easily translate along an airfoil-shaped body while accommodating extreme variations along the surface of the airfoil-shaped body. The crawler vehicle can be designed to eliminate any trailing edge follower wheel, which simplifies the crawler's ability to accommodate trailing edge protrusions, such as trim tabs.

Abstract: The present invention is a stratospheric-airship-assisted orbital payload launching system that features with high reusability ratio, low cost, short launch-preparation time and robust reliability. The system consists of an airship-based stratospheric launch platform (1), a stratospheric-launched suborbital shuttle (2, SLSS) and an upper stage (3, a modified version of conventional upper stage or a spaceplane). The airship-based stratospheric launch platform (1) employs hydrogen and helium to provide buoyancy in its ascent and high-altitude cruise stages. Given the substantially lower ambient pressure, the usage of hydrogen at high altitude is much safer than on the ground. The SLSS (2) is mounted beneath the platform (1), and an assembly of payload (4) and upper stage (3) is loaded in the cargo bay (2B) of SLSS (2).

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for clearing space debris in geocentric orbit, wherein, in geocentric orbit, a spatial region having a greater resistive force than atmosphere in the geocentric orbit is provided, space debris passing through the spatial region is decelerated by the resistive force, and the decelerated space debris is dropped from the geocentric orbit.

Abstract: An orbit attitude control device includes a plurality of nozzles for injecting combustion gas supplied from a combustion chamber, and a control section configured to calculate nozzle opening degree correction values so that a deviation between a detection value of the pressure of the combustion chamber and a command value becomes smaller. The control section is configured to calculate a total correction value so that the deviation between the detection value and the command values becomes smaller. A total value T1 for first group nozzles and a total value T2 for second group nozzles are calculated. The total correction value is distributed to the opening degree correction values for the first group nozzles with a ratio of T2/(T1+T2) and to the opening degree correction values for the second group nozzles with a ratio of T1/(T1+T2).

Abstract: A transport landing vehicle for transferring an astronaut to and from an extraterrestrial mass such as a moon, asteroid, or small planet is disclosed. The transport landing vehicle has a cage that is substantially open to the outside environment.

Abstract: The process of the present application facilitates the production of electric energy for spacecraft by the seizure of beta-minus particles and electrons present in the medium of space above and beyond the planet's atmosphere. The features of the subject process make each spacecraft independent from domestic energy sources as are typically required by other electrical systems. In terms of energy production, the subject process will outperform all of the traditional systems applied to spacecraft including photovoltaic setups, fuel cells, batteries and nuclear systems. Photovoltaic panels situated in space are quickly degraded by bombarding cosmic ray particles and solar wind emissions. Since fuel cells require very high operating temperatures, it exposes the craft, its instrumentation and occupants to constant danger.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for docking a spacecraft. The apparatus comprises elongate members, movement systems, and force management systems. The elongate members are associated with a docking structure for a spacecraft. The movement systems are configured to move the elongate members axially such that the docking structure for the spacecraft moves. Each of the elongate members is configured to move independently. The force management systems connect the movement systems to the elongate members and are configured to limit a force applied by the each of the elongate members to a desired threshold during movement of the elongate members.

Abstract: A method produces and fills containers (1) made of thermoplastic plastic, in which an extruded plastic hose is inserted into an open mold having movable mold parts. The mold parts forming the container (1) are closed. The hose is expanded by a pressure gradient acting on the hose to form the container (1), preferably in the form of a bellows. The container is filled with filling material. The level of the filling material is raised by reducing container volume in the direction of the container opening. A container closure (5) for the container opening is formed from the hose by closing head jaws of the mold. In the region of the container closure (5), one section of the plastic hose remains unclosed to form a venting cannula (3). When the container volume is reduced, the level of the filling material is raised such that at least air is displaced from the container (1) through venting cannula (3). The venting cannula (3) is closed by closing auxiliary head jaws.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure are directed to methods, apparatuses and approaches involving the use of a moisture absorbing material (e.g., desiccant) to control moisture. As may be implemented consistent with one or more embodiments, moisture is removed from an environmental control module that includes a desiccant material contained within a package. Liquid is deposited inside the package and sealed with the desiccant in the package.

Abstract: Long-term packaging using a combination of an induction seal and a reseal without release layers, both of which are activated by the induction heating process. The exemplary induction seal comprises a laminate of a heat-sealing layer, an aluminum foil layer, and a foam backing. The exemplary reseal comprises a low-density polyethylene foam core sandwiched between first and second layers of solid low-density polyethylene film. The reseal deforms during the induction heating process to be shaped to engage the outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the finish, so that the reseal is hermetic even after the induction seal is removed. Preferred containers are PETE with PP compression closures. Replaceable desiccant and oxygen scavengers may be used with food or other contained material. Precise timing of induction heating is required to achieve the desired result.

Abstract: An apparatus for stacking truss plates, each truss plate having a flat side and a pronged side, receives an odd number of plates. An even number of input channels underlie a stationary shelf and a movable shelf. The channels receive a first odd set of plates in a first cycle with the movable shelf in a first position, each of the first plates being received and falling input channels during the first cycle. The channels receive a second odd set of plates during a second cycle, the movable shelf in a second position during the second cycle. A roller and transport track assembly move each of the odd number of plates to an output so that an even number of plates is output during each cycle.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a distillation column in a remote location away from a permanent manufacturing facility is provided. In one embodiment, the method can include the steps of: forming a plurality of column sections each having a diameter D, each column section comprising a plurality of courses that have been horizontally welded together, wherein each course is comprised of two or more partial shells that have been vertically welded together, wherein each of the two or more partial shells was created by vertically rolling a rectangular plate having a length of at least ( 1 N ? ? · D ) , wherein N is the number of partial shells used to form the course; installing a distributor and packing in each column section to form a plurality of packed column sections; and stacking the plurality of packed column sections to form a column.

Abstract: This application is directed to a method for minimizing oxidative discoloration of a chemical compound such as a monomer during shipping, storing, and/or aging.

Abstract: A fluid management and dispensing system and method. The system is used to at least partially fill containers with fluids according to a recipe. The filled containers may then be used in conjunction with, for example, “vaping” devices (e.g., electronic cigarette devices) to provide desired flavors to a consumer. The system includes a rotatable turret assembly with nozzles, a rotational motor, and a linear actuator. A container to be filled is positioned at a delivery station. The system can actuate the rotational motor to rotate the turret assembly to a desired circumferential location. The system can actuate the linear actuator to translate the turret assembly to a desired lateral location. After a particular nozzle of the turret assembly is aligned with a container, the fluid can be dispensed into the container. The dispensing system may be connected to a network, which may provide recipes for the fluid mixtures.

Abstract: A developer accommodating unit includes: a developer bag in which a developer is incorporated. The developer bag includes: a filling port for filling the developer; a filling region where the developer is filled; a non-filling region, provided outside the filling region, where the developer is not filled, and a folded portion formed by folding the filling region and the non-filling region. The folded portion includes a welding portion.

Abstract: A method of operating a plant for the treatment of containers may include treating the containers with pre-set treatment parameters by a first treatment unit of the plant. The treatment parameters are capable of being altered at least in part and depend at least in part upon product parameters—characteristic of the container—of the containers to be treated. At least one product parameter characteristic of the container is determined by detecting a recognition mark associated with the container, and at least one treatment parameter is altered on the basis of this characteristic product parameter.

Abstract: An emptying system is configured to remove matter from a colostomy bag. The emptying system includes a clamping device that is configured to apply pressure to both sides of the colostomy bag and to squeeze the matter out of the colostomy bag. An outer bag is attached to the clamping device such that the outer bag receives the matter from the colostomy bag and is configured to cover the clamping device.

Abstract: The present invention includes: a label opening unit, which preliminarily opens a tubular label folded in a sheet; a label expansion unit, which expands the preliminarily opened label; a bottle lifting unit having a mounting, on which the bottle is mounted and which can rise and fall; and a bottle pull-up unit, which lifts the bottle while holding with the bottle an upper end portion of the label attached to the bottle. After the bottle lifting unit has lifted the mounting on which the bottle is mounted, thereby inserting the bottle into the label expanded by the label expansion unit, the bottle pull-up unit pulls up the bottle, thereby removing expansion claws from the label and moving the bottle to above clamp members of the label opening unit.

Abstract: A bottom (2) of a hollow body obtained by blowing or stretch-blowing a preform of a thermoplastic material. The bottom (2) includes a transverse support surface (4) and, on either side of the transverse support surface (4), a transverse outer edge (5) and a concave inner wall with a transverse central portion (10) having a pellet (11) of a low-crystallinity material. The pellet corresponds to the injection point of the perform. The bottom (2) has reinforcing ribs (1) having an outer edge (12) adjacent to the outer edge (5) of the bottom (2) as well as an inner edge (13) adjacent to the transverse central portion (10) but not reaching the transverse central portion (10). The reinforcing ribs (1) flare from their outer edge (12) toward their inner edge (13).

Abstract: A collapsible container having thick corrugated walls with double crease corners. The double crease corners define two 45° angles instead of one 90° to allow the container to maintain a generally rectangular shape and reduce the tendency of the side panels to bias outward when the container is filled with a flowable material.

Abstract: A water storage fence assembly collects and stores a fluid, such as water, therein. The assembly includes a plurality of panels coupled together to define a storage unit. An interior space of the storage unit is configured to receive a fluid therein. Each of the panels is in fluid communication with an adjacently positioned one of the panels such that the fluid positioned within the interior space of the storage unit flows freely between the panels.

Abstract: A case for an electronic device, which is shaped as a book and has: a rear cover, which is provided with a housing pocket to house the electronic device; a front cover, which is hinged to the rear cover; and a locking element, which is hinged to the rear cover and has an upper wall and a lower wall, which are parallel and opposite to one another. The locking element is equipped with a hook-shaped coupler which projects from the lower wall of the locking element. The front cover has a coupling hole, which is arranged at the coupler, when the locking element overlaps the front cover, and is adapted to receive, on the inside, the coupler.

Abstract: Molded plastic fuel containers comprise a plastic, with a pair of sides and gently inclined, integral front and rear faces. An integral handle spanning the top of the body extends over and between front and rear faces. A channel-like trough is defined at the bottom, beneath spaced-apart bottom portions. The trough is configured to snugly receive a handle when units are stacked vertically. Front portions of the handles and each trough are wider than corresponding rears. When a handle mated to and seated within a trough during stacking, stability is increased because both lateral (i.e., side-to-side) movements and linear (i.e., forward and rearward) movements are resisted by the locking action of the mating process.

Abstract: A tray, such as for baked goods, includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from side edges of the base. A front wall and a rear wall extend upward from a front edge and a rear edge of the base. The front wall and rear wall each have at least a portion that is shorter than the side walls. The front wall and rear wall each include an inner wall portion spaced inwardly of an outer wall portion. The front wall and rear wall each including at least one portion of reduced width at an upper edge of the front wall and the rear wall. The portion of reduced width accommodates the notches of a similar tray cross stacked thereon.

Abstract: A transport container system includes a stackable crate having a bottom element and four side wall elements which are of a dimensionally and pressure stable structure. Each of the side wall elements has a foldable attachment element connected to it. When folded up, the attachment elements of the four side wall elements will form an attachment which will increase the volumetric capacity of the crates. The attachment elements will each bear on an upper side of the respective side wall element and be retained in the folded-up position by guides provided on the side wall elements. When folded down, the respective attachment elements can be integrated into the respective side wall element in such a manner that the attachment elements at least will not protrude substantially over the thickness of the side wall elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gate or panel for a storage container comprising a rectangular or square infill panel having an inner face and an outer face, an outer perimeter frame adjacent to the outer face of the infill panel, and an infill panel attachment member attached to and extending along at least a pair of opposing margins of the gate, each infill panel attachment member comprising an infill panel retaining flange which extends in a plane parallel to an inner face of the perimeter frame so that the infill panel is retained between the retaining flanges and an inner face of the outer perimeter frame.

Abstract: A bottle has a body and an opening at a first end of the bottle. A closure for the opening is movable relative to the body. The bottle, optionally the closure, comprises first and second elements lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to a main axis extending between the first end and an opposite second end of the bottle when the closure is in the closed position, the first and second elements being respective portions of the first end that are furthest along the main axis from the second end. The bottle, optionally the closure, also comprises a recessed portion extending between the first and second elements, the recessed portion being recessed from the plane in a direction along the main axis towards the second end, whereby the first and second elements are separated from each other in the plane by a gap.

Abstract: A method for providing custom information to a user of a reversible child resistant closure includes maintaining a supply of closures, each closure including a first section configured to be applied to the container in a non-child resistant mode, a second section configured to be applied to the container in a child resistant mode, and a divider for forming a first section cavity and a second section cavity. One of the closures of the supply is configured to include printed information by inserting a first liner having indicia printed thereon in the first section cavity such that the indicia of the first liner is visible when the closure is installed in the child resistant mode and inserting a second liner having indicia printed thereon in the second section cavity such that the indicia of the second liner is visible when the closure is installed in the non-child resistant mode.

Abstract: A wine bottle wrap for promoting the contents of the bottle, the brand, or the entity that produced or is presenting the bottle for sale. The wine bottle wrap is generally made of paper, sized and shaped to be easily wrapped around a bottle, such as a wine bottle. The paper will include printed words and drawings or other images that can both identify the contents of the bottle and provide other marketing material. In a preferred embodiment, at least some of the bottle is visible in a gap in the wrap, preferably at the bottom of the bottle.

Abstract: Polymer article having a thin coating on at least one of its side, the coating including a first coating of SiOxCyHz which is a plasma polymerized tetramethylsilane deposited on the surface on the polymer article, the x value being between 0 and 1.7, the y value being between 0.5 and 0.8, the z value being between 0.35 and 0.6 for the first SiOxCyHz coating and a second coating of SiOxCyHz which is a plasma polymerized tetramethylsilane deposited on the surface on the first coating, the x value being between 1.7 and 1.99, the y value being between 0.2 and 0.7, the z value being between 0.2 and 0.35 for the second SiOxCyHz coating and in that the thickness of the first coating is from about 1 nanometer to about 15 nanometers and in that the thickness of the second coating is from about 10 nanometers to about 100 nanometers.

Abstract: A self-mailer and a method receive correspondence and articles for mailing and/or delivery via a special service. The self-mailer is foldable and has an interior portion that provides space for printing a communication thereon. The self-mailer has a printable and detachable portion that is removed before folding, assembly and sealing the self-mailer. The interior portion of the self-mailer has a pocket for holding and/or mailing documents, envelopes, forms, checks and/or the like via the special service.

Abstract: The reusable envelope that may include a scannable tag can be scanned by a smartphone to access a data storage location through the internet where customizable video and audio greetings can be provided for viewing by a recipient of the reusable envelope and re-recording when the reusable envelope is to be reused. The reusable envelope has spaces thereon where address and return labels and postage can be removably placed or permanently affixed such as for finite number of shipments using a permanently affixed postage area, for example. The reusable envelope also includes a resealable closure allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times for multiple uses (shipments, receiving) or optionally to use a finite number of times by exposing the permanent adhesive to the flat and mating surface depending on user preference.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to a reusable two-way mailing bag that may include a pouch configured to receive a shipping or postage label; an internal cavity, the internal cavity further comprising a pocket; and a closing device for closing the internal cavity; configured to be folded into the pocket such that the pouch may be visible. In accordance with some embodiments, a reusable two-way mailing bag may include a double-sided pouch configured to receive a shipping or postage label; an internal cavity comprising a pocket; a zipper for providing access to and closing the internal cavity; and an attachment device; the two-way mailing bag foldable into the pocket such that the double sided pouch is visible when the two-way mailing bag is an folded or unfolded position, and the attachment device engagable to maintain the two-way mailing bag folded into the pocket.

Abstract: A flexible pouch having a printed wireless information tag thereon. The flexible pouch has a panel with at least one side seam, at least one inseam and a wireless information tag printed on the panel. The panel can have a foil layer included therewithin and an insulator layer between the panel and the wireless information tag. Also, the wireless information tag is printed with conductive ink.

Abstract: An exemplary reclosable bag includes a first ply joined to a second ply to define a main bag portion having a compartment and a product receiving opening. A reclosing flap is connected to the main bag portion and is spaced apart from the product receiving opening. A reclosing material and a release material are applied to the bag and are arranged such that the reclosing material releasably adheres to the release material. The reclosing flap is movable between a passive position and an active position. A bag opening zone formed in the main bag portion proximate the reclosing flap may be opened to create a product retrieval opening for retrieving a product from the compartment. The product is returned to the compartment through the product retrieval opening, and the compartment is reclosed by moving the reclosing flap from the passive position to the active position.

Abstract: Some disclosed bladder closures comprise a first rigid member adapted to be secured to a first side of a bladder opening and a second rigid member adapted to be secured to a second side of the bladder opening opposite from the first side. At least one fastener is included for clamping the first and second rigid members together to seal the bladder opening. The fastener is rotatably mounted in the first rigid member and comprises a latch positioned on an outer side of the first rigid member, a shaft that passes through the first rigid member, and at least one tab that engages with a portion of the second rigid member when the latch is rotated. The latch pivots at least partially around the shaft to engage with a projection of the second rigid member that extends through a hole in the first rigid member to lock the fastener in place.

Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second panels continuously joined along a first side edge, a second side edge and a bottom edge. A top portion of the respective first and second side panels defines an opening of the bag. A pair of hems each extend along the top portion of the bag. Drawstrings are enclosed within respective ones of the hems and short seals are provided to weld the first panel, the second panel, and respective ends of the drawstrings together. The short seals are each located proximate to respective ones of the side edges. A first reduced opening seal is provided to weld the first panel, the second panel, and the drawstrings together. The first reduced opening seal is located adjacent to the first side edge and includes a convex polygonal shape.

Abstract: An improved beverage container lid includes a first drinking aperture near one lid edge and a second drinking aperture near the opposite lid edge. The second aperture may be sized to accommodate a straw. A rotating lid cover member in a first orientation reveals the first aperture and conceals the second aperture, in a second orientation seals both apertures and in a third orientation reveals the second aperture and conceals the first aperture.

Abstract: The present application provides an electronic cigarette case; and the electronic cigarette case comprises a case body, a case cover hinged with the case body via a hinging portion, and an elastic member is fixed in the case body; the elastic member includes a first flange protruding towards the case cover, and a first extension arm slantly extending from a side of the first flange and extending along a direction away from the case cover; a protruding portion is formed on the case cover, and the protruding portion slidably abuts against surfaces of the first extension arm and the first flange facing the case cover. The structure of the electronic cigarette case is simple, and the case cover can be opened or closed by a small external force. Thus, the opening and closing operations are easy, and the user's experience is improved.

Abstract: A spout is disclosed capable of detecting if it is properly “on” or “off” the container according to tilt characteristics of the spout as determined by accelerometer and other sensor data. The tilt characteristics can be applied to one or more sets of coupling criteria, which if met, can provide an indication that the spout is “on bottle” or “off bottle”.

Abstract: A dispensing cap unit for use on a liquid container which permits a smooth flow of liquid out of the container when the container is rapidly inverted. The dispensing cap unit includes an air vent passage located inside the outer wall of the unit and is separated from the liquid flow path by a partition wall which terminates short of the lower end of the outer wall. A baffle element extends across the air vent passage adjacent to the end of the partition wall to define, with the end of the partition wall, an air vent passage outlet port which is oriented so that liquid is not likely to flow into the air vent passage via the air vent passage outlet port.

Abstract: A device for discharging water from an inner space of a temporary water retention tank through a first discharge passage (2), characterized in that it comprises: a conduit (1) laid out for ensuring fluidic communication between the inner space and the first discharge passage (2), the conduit (1) having an inner section (12), the surface area of which increases in the direction of flow of the water in the conduit towards the first discharge passage (2) and an obturator (3) positioned inside the conduit (1), and controlled so as to be moved inside the conduit (1) according to the water level in the inner space, the displacement of the obturator (3) in the conduit (1) allowing regulation of the leak rate through the first discharge passage (2) regardless of the water level in the inner space between a first level and a second water level.

Abstract: There is provided a closure having a shell and a cover. The shell includes a surface with a cap portion extending to secure around the neck of a bottle. An opening is provided to allow contents within the bottle to exit. A partition extends around the opening to define a passage for the contents. The cover has a top portion with a channel in communication with the passage and a channel mouth such that contents in the bottle exits when the cover is in an opened configuration. The cover has a divider positioned about the channel entrance and sized to seal against the partition when the cover is in a closed configuration. The cover is sized to fit within the shell when in the closed configuration and the cover pivots to an opened configuration exposing the channel mouth to allow contents to flow from the bottle.

Abstract: A container or part of a container may comprise fragrance encapsulated in microcapsules configured to release fragrance emitting substance at at least one predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A valve for a reagent bottle is provided, the valve including a resilient membrane configured to extend across an opening in the reagent bottle, the resilient membrane having at least one slit extending therethrough. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus for dispensing a reagent from a reagent bottle, the dispensing apparatus comprising: a probe assembly having a probe adapted for insertion into the reagent bottle through the valve and an extraction mechanism for drawing reagent out of the reagent bottle through the probe. A valve opening assembly is provided, which is adapted to open the valve of the reagent bottle such that the probe can pass through the valve without contacting the valve.

Abstract: A compostable container has a top frame with a top frame opening, a base, an elongate connector coupling the top frame with the base, and a wall. The top end of the wall is coupled to the top frame, the bottom end of the wall is coupled to the base, the first side end of the wall is coupled to the elongate connector, and the second side end of the wall is coupled to the elongate connector, in such a way as to prevent direct exposure of the edges of the wall to the interior volume of the container and any water-based liquid substance contained within the container. The wall is formed of a water-permeable, biodegradable, and compostable material coated with a biodegradable, water-impermeable coating that forms a lining across the interior facing wall surface of the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bottle pouring film. Specifically, a film is provided on a face of a bottle or on the neck thereof, having a shape, the shape of which can be curled into a pouring spout that may be placed within the neck of a bottle to aid in pouring fluids out of the same without spillage. The film may preferably be provided over the label of the bottle, and may be peeled from the same for use as a pour spout. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Abstract: A dispensing system based on secondary packaging having side panels forming a tubualar form, top and bottom panels held substantially perpendicular to the side panels of the secondary package, and optionally including a stabilizing insert. Apertures in the top panel and posts in the bottom panel are provided to stabilize and support primary packages in the secondary package. The apertures in the top panel are sized to allow a primary package to be removed individually by passing through such aperture. Primary packages within the secondary package are biaxially supported between apertures in the top panel surrounding an elongated neck on the primary package and posts in the bottom panel that interlock with a depression in the bottom of the primary package. Such dispensing system can be opened and individual primary packages removed without exposing any other primary containers held within the dispensing system, while maintaining stable storage and transportation utility in the system.

Abstract: An easy open flexible container including two webs of material sealed together to form a containment area. At least one of the two webs includes at least two layers and one of the two layers includes a slit or perforation. The easy open flexible container further includes a heat seal joining the at least two layers together. The heat seal positioned over or adjacent to the slit or perforation to form a tearable track for opening the easy open flexible container.