Patents Issued in April 14, 2016
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Publication number: 20160101866Abstract: A galley module comprises a base galley section and a top galley section, wherein the base galley section comprises a top end adapted for carrying the top galley section. The base galley section comprises a first functional arrangement with a first access direction in a horizontal plane and the top galley section comprises at least one second functional arrangement having a second access direction in the horizontal plane. The first access direction and the second access direction enclose an angle of at least 90° in the horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Martin SIEBEN, Javier PEREZ-TORRA
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Publication number: 20160101867Abstract: An aircrew seat for use in a flight deck includes, but is not limited to, a seat assembly that includes a seat back. The seat assembly is configured to be mounted in the flight deck. The aircrew seat further includes, but is not limited to, an armrest that is mounted to a side of the seat back. An end of the armrest is configured to move fore and aft between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Patrick McLaughlin, Jeremy Hanson
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Publication number: 20160101868Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting a detachable equipment anchoring rail having adjustable dimensions, which is lockable, tamper-proof, reusable and consists of elements which are interconnected in such a way as to be secured and deployable and to provide, whatever the level of deployment thereof, all of the functions for protecting the rail against any type of aggression via a locking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Antar DAOUK
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Publication number: 20160101869Abstract: A system for air conditioning at least one partial region of an aircraft includes an air providing device for providing air to be supplied to a region of the aircraft to be ventilated at a desired temperature and pressure. A supply air duct is connected at a first end to the air providing device. A second end of the supply air duct is connected to an air inlet which opens near the floor into the aircraft region to be ventilated. A control device is set up to ensure that the air provided by the air providing device enters the aircraft region to be ventilated via the air inlet at such a speed that the air is distributed near the floor in the aircraft region to be ventilated and rises at heat sources present in the aircraft region to be ventilated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Michael Markwart, Peggy Benfeldt, Ingo Gores, Uwe Buchholz, Christina Kopp
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Publication number: 20160101870Abstract: A method of regulating the NR speed at which the rotor of a rotorcraft is driven in rotation. On detecting that the rotorcraft is flying under icing conditions in a previously identified critical temperature domain (Dct), the NR speed is either decreased in the situation where the ambient outside air temperature (OAT) lies in a low temperature icing range (Ptb) of the critical temperature domain (Dct), or else it is increased in the situation where the ambient outside air temperature (OAT) lies within a high temperature icing range (Pth) of the critical temperature domain (Dct).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Robert LESCHI, Andrea MUENZING
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Publication number: 20160101871Abstract: An assistance device is provided to maneuver of a cover of a nacelle of a turbojet engine. The assistance device includes a joint collinear with an existing joint or hinge for a fitting of the cover, and the joint of the device is rigidly secured to an angled part of which one end bears on the fitting of the cover and of which one point is hinged to a compression spring in order to apply assistance momentum to the fitting of the cover when the cover is raised.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: AIRCELLEInventors: Patrick BOILEAU, Samuel BLONDEAU
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Publication number: 20160101872Abstract: A zero fuel time is determined and presented to an operator of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Zero fuel time may be determined based on a fuel burn rate and an amount of remaining fuel. A return to base time is determined and presented to an operator of a UAV. Return to base time may be determined based on a location of the UAV and a location of a base. Zero fuel time and return to base time are presented to an operator of a UAV proximate to one another using contrasting and/or varying visual characteristics to ease comparison and identification of this data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Andrew Royds Hayes
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Publication number: 20160101873Abstract: The present invention relates to an aid system (30) for piloting an aircraft, the aircraft including at least two piloting units each having at least one piloting member that can be actuated by a pilot to command at least one control surface of the aircraft. The piloting aid system (30) includes a module (32) for detecting actions performed on at least one piloting unit and a feedback module (34) indicating, via a man-machine interface (24A, 24B) separate from the piloting members, the movement of said piloting member and/or the force exerted on said piloting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Joel Bosson, Christophe Garnavault, Eric Guillouet
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Publication number: 20160101874Abstract: A drone receiving system having a tray configured to function as a landing pad for the drone delivering a package as well as a nest for the package, wherein the tray is associated with at least a mounting arm for mounting the drone receiving system to an outside of a structure, wherein the at least a mounting arm is expandable to move the tray away from the structure, so that the drone can deliver the package without being obstructed by the structure, and wherein the at least a mounting arm is retractable to move the tray after package delivery toward the structure, so that the package can be unloaded from the tray from inside the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: James McKinnon, Frederick J. Onorato
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Publication number: 20160101875Abstract: A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: David Wayne Davis, Todd Thisius, Chris Trask, Chris Pinkerton
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Publication number: 20160101876Abstract: A global network is described for accessing aircraft remotely via a wide area network. Aircraft flight and operational data stored on the aircraft may be directly accessed via remote workstation or downloaded by centralized automatic processes for later analysis and diagnosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Cessna Aircraft CompanyInventor: Adam Blake Wolfe
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Publication number: 20160101877Abstract: A method for servicing a landing gear strut in service supporting an aircraft including: determining a current amount of damping fluid in the landing gear strut; determining a required amount of the damping fluid for correct servicing of the landing gear strut; and adjusting the current amount of damping fluid in the landing gear strut so that the current amount of damping fluid complies with the required amount of damping fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Alan SHEPHERD, Julian DUNCAN
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Publication number: 20160101878Abstract: A method of repairing a core stiffened structure, including removing a damaged portion of the core stiffened structure; bonding a shelf onto a first core member; bonding a second core member to a shelf; and securing a skin patch over the second core member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Robert Wardlaw, Brian S. Modrzejewski, Byron Mueller, Vance N. Cribb, III
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Publication number: 20160101879Abstract: A Satellite Stationary above the North or South Geometric Pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Michael Lewis Moravitz
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Publication number: 20160101880Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Robert Alan Hickman
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Publication number: 20160101881Abstract: A therapeutic foam for the treatment of, inter alia, varicose veins comprises a sclerosing solution foamed with a physiological gas such as carbon dioxide, oxygen or a mixture thereof. The foam has a nitrogen content of less than 0.8%. It may be generated using a pressurised canister system incorporating a fine mesh of micron dimensions through which the gas and sclerosing liquid are passed to make the foam. Alternatively, the foam may be generated by passing gas and solution between two syringes through a fine mesh. Techniques are described for minimising the amount of nitrogen in a canister or syringe based product. A technique for generating and delivering foam simultaneously using a syringe based device is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: David Dakin Iorwerth WRIGHT, Anthony David HARMON, Nikki ROBINSON, Garry HODGES, Adil KADAR, Geoffrey D. MOGGRIDGE, Hugh VAN LIEW
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Publication number: 20160101882Abstract: An example embodiment of an apparatus includes a housing with an opening at a first end and a plurality of holes at a second end, a plurality of hollow tubes attached to the plurality of holes, a plurality of containers removably attached to the hollow tubes, and a plurality of elastic fasteners, each elastic fastener clamping each container to a corresponding hollow tube, such that when the containers are filled with fluid and detached from the corresponding hollow tubes, each elastic fastener seals each container with the fluid inside.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: JOSHUA MALONE
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Publication number: 20160101883Abstract: A packaging apparatus, in particular for packaging smoking articles, includes a wrapping device for wrapping a barrier film around an item to be packaged, such as a pack of smoking articles; and at least one sealing head having a contact surface for contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item and sealing the barrier film along a seam to form a protective enclosure around the item. The contact surface of the sealing head is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head. In this way, the non-sealing region can be positioned to at least partially, and preferably wholly, overlie a frangible part or strip provided in the barrier film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Michael Polikeit, Wolfgang Sevenich
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Publication number: 20160101884Abstract: A vacuum sealer including a base defining a support surface and a body extending from, the base. A suction head is supported by the body and is moveable along the body toward and away from the support surface. The suction head supports a suction assembly including a suction inlet with a sealing member thereabout. A suction pump is configured to selectively provide a suction force to the suction inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Enrique Plazarte, Jason Harris, Gustavo Morales
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Publication number: 20160101885Abstract: A food storage appliance is provided including a housing, a lid pivotally attached to the housing movable between an open and closed position, an elongated heat sealing element, an elongated resilient bumper mounted on an underside of the lid with a plurality of elastic members which bias the bumper into an extended position when the lid is open, and when the lid is moved to the closed position the bumper sandwiches a portion of a food storage container to be sealed against the heat sealing element while the elastic members allow the bumper to adjust to maintain even pressure on the food storage container along the elongated heat sealing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Sunbeam Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Ledger, Eddy Fung
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Publication number: 20160101886Abstract: An apparatus that includes a support for one or more products. The one or more products have a wrapping thereabout, and a cutter is coupled to the support and moveable relative to the support for forming a window in the wrapping to allow access for placing one or more labels on the one or more products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: SICPA HOLDING SAInventor: Alberto DE LA SERNA
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Publication number: 20160101887Abstract: A labeling device for a syringe that includes a first labeling subsystem adapted to print a first label having machine readable information and a second labeling subsystem adapted to print a second label having human readable information is disclosed. The first labeling subsystem includes a label applicator adapted to automatically apply the first label to a portion of the syringe. The first labeling subsystem includes a syringe clamp assembly that securely holds the syringe while the label applicator automatically applies a first label to the syringe. The second labeling subsystem includes a removal device adapted to automatically remove a backing material from the second label.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Austin Jason McKinnon, Scott William Gisler, Philip C. McNeill, Rahul Khurana, Drew Davidock, Robert Nicholas Graf, Kaushal Verma, Gary Stacey, Mark Rogers, Mark Ridley, David Stocks, Alistair Ward, Andrew Scholan, Keith Marshall
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Publication number: 20160101888Abstract: A blow-molded container comprises a layer having a thermoplastic material and an additive, wherein the thermoplastic material and the additive have a Solubility Parameter difference of from about 0.5 cal1/2cm?3/2 to about 20 cal1/2cm?3/2, and have a Refractive Index difference of from about 0.1 to about 1.5. Such a container has a desirable glossy appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Ping WANT, Liang YANG
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Publication number: 20160101889Abstract: A collapsible structure that includes an openable end panel, three foldable side panels, an openable side panel, a partial side panel, and a removable end panel. At least a portion of the foldable side panels, openable side panel, and partial side panel may be connected by seams which may permit the panels to fold into a hamper state, an ironing board state, a laundry bin, state, and collapsible state. The collapsible state permits the user to efficiently store the collapsible structure when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: William Yates Massey, JR.
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Publication number: 20160101890Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and comprises at least a top panel. A handle is positionable between a first position and a second position. The handle comprises at least a first handle panel and a second handle panel, and at least one of the first handle panel and the second handle panel is foldably connected to the top panel. At least one of the first handle panel and the second handle panel is generally coplanar with at least a portion of the top panel in the first position of the handle. Each of the first handle panel and the second handle panel extends upwardly relative to the top panel and the first handle panel is spaced apart from the second handle panel in the second position of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Raymond R. Spivey, SR., Jean-Manuel Gomes, Colin P. Ford, Li Wei Yang
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Publication number: 20160101891Abstract: A dispensing container is provided, the container including an outer shell comprising a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and two ends, at least one end being open; an inner tray, slidably received within the outer shell, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted for storage of a plurality of units of a product to be dispensed, and comprising at least one depressible detent, the detent comprising a raised surface that abuts the outer shell; wherein, in a closed configuration, the detent holds the inner tray within the outer shell, and wherein the at least one detent may be depressed by pressure to allow the inner tray to slide relative to the outer shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: RYAN A. BAILEY, JOHN A. GELARDI
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Publication number: 20160101892Abstract: A polygonal lid and container base provide secure and reliable engagement therebetween, while also facilitating removal of the lid without disturbing contents and without applying undue stress to the lid. The lid includes at least one graspable member near or at a designated “release” vertex that facilitates disengagement of the lid from the container base at the release vertex. The lid further includes regions of enhanced engagement that enhance the attachment of the lid to the container base at least along the two sides of the lid that adjoin the release vertex, causing the overall attachment to be less dependent on attachment at the release vertex. As a result, the strength of attachment at the release vertex can be made weaker than at the other vertices, for easy release of the release vertex, without undue weakening of the overall attachment of the lid to the container base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Matthew J. Wichmann, Ashish K. Mithal, Malcolm Harris, William A. Gallop
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Publication number: 20160101893Abstract: The proposed invention provides a container rollout warehousing system including at least two inter-connectable modular platforms, each platform having at least one roller at one end, wherein two or more platforms are inter-connectable such that the central longitudinal axis of the platforms are collinear and wherein two or more platforms are also vertically stackable in a spaced apart relationship to receive cargo therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: Sea Box InternationalInventors: Shaun Moore, Bruce Power, Thomas Egan, Andrew Constantine, Robert Lowe
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Publication number: 20160101894Abstract: The present invention generally relates to pallet structures for supporting a flexible intermediate bulk container with interchangeable, recyclable and replaceable components. Where the pallet structure is composed of a substantially planar base that may be fabricated from a material such as a sheet of corrugated plastic; runners that may be composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC); straps and strap fasteners to secure the runners to upper the upper surface of the base so that a flexible intermediate bulk container placed on the pallet structure conforms to a the shape of the runners.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: William H. HULL, Duane DeFILIPPO, Michael R. BECK
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Publication number: 20160101895Abstract: The present invention relates to stackable storage trays having side walls, rear walls and an open front, that can be stacked and that can also be inverted and interleaved with an identical tray to provide an enclosed box.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Douglas B. Clark
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Publication number: 20160101896Abstract: An improved knockdown crate and method of display for sale thereof. The knockdown crate generally includes two end panels, each with a bottom edge and opposing side edges, each edge comprising an interior groove extending the length thereof; a bottom panel comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the bottom edges of the two end panels; and two side panels each comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the opposing side edges of the two end panels respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: William C. White
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Publication number: 20160101897Abstract: Example embodiments of the present invention include an improved collapsible storage container that may be modular and stackable. For example, the container can include side panels and a bottom panel that interlock with each other using tension between the panels of the container. In addition, a user may assemble and disassemble the container without tools and store the panels in a compact manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Nathan Todd Allen, Nathan Malan Mansfield, Jeremy Russell Stander
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Publication number: 20160101898Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating apparatus also called coating tunnel or coating hood for applying a protective coating to hollow glass containers. In particular it relates to a coating apparatus also called coating tunnel or coating hood with the re-use of the coating material containing exhaust from the end of the coating tunnel for applying the protective coatings to glass containers. More particularly the present invention relates to a coating apparatus also called coating tunnel or coating hood with an additional half-loop that re-uses the coating material containing exhaust from the end of the coating tunnel at the entrance of the tunnel while replacing fresh air.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Oliver MEURER, Joannes Theodorus Maria WAGEMAKERS
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Publication number: 20160101899Abstract: An inventory supply system and method of use to effectively manage equipment and supply inventory. Specifically there is a need for a precise control and data acquisition system that can be easily implemented and readily used for a large number of medical devices and supplies contained in a single area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Christian D. Weidner
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Publication number: 20160101900Abstract: A packaging apparatus is provided for packaging one or more deposition masks. The apparatus comprises a base comprising a first surface and a first recess; a cover disposed over the base and comprising a second surface facing the first surface and a second recess; a first film placed over the first surface to cover the first recess; a second film placed over the second surface to cover the second recess; and a plurality of insertion sheets interposed between the first film and the second film. The one or more deposition masks comprise a first mask interposed between first and second insertion sheets, the first mask having a width defining a width direction. Each of the first and second insertion sheets comprises a plurality of openings, each extending along the width direction when viewed in a viewing direction perpendicular to the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Daewon Baek
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Publication number: 20160101901Abstract: A fluid vessel is disclosed and includes a multiple disposable liners where each of the disposable liners includes a bottom floor and side walls extending away from and substantially perpendicular to the bottom floor such that a cavity is formed therein. The bottom floor includes an aperture defined therein and the bottom floor slopes in a plurality of directions to facilitate a movement of a fluid disposed in a top one of the plurality of disposable liners toward the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: THE PLASTICS GROUP, INC.Inventors: Harold Cunningham, Brian Beth, Michael D. Deckard, Brian Wingfield, George Howard
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Publication number: 20160101902Abstract: A case having a standing leg for an electronic device includes a soft protective cover, a hard protective frame, and a standing leg. An opening is formed on a back portion of the hard protective frame to receive the standing leg therein. The standing leg is pivoted with the soft protective cover and the hard protective frame. The standing leg is configured to rotate up to about a predetermined angle until the rotation of the standing leg is prevented by a pivoting end wall of the hard protective frame. The opening is sized to receive the standing leg. The standing leg is rotatable from a closed position in which it is received in the opening to an open position in which the standing leg is rotated about the predetermined angle. In an open position, the electronic device rests on a surface at a preferred viewing angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Dae-Young KIM
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Publication number: 20160101903Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hot cup sleeve with an adhesive section on the inside of the hot cup sleeve. A detachable tab covers the adhesive section until it is desirable for the adhesive section to couple to the hot cup. The adhesive section is about the size of a thumbprint, and the adhesive section should large enough to cover the adhesive section completely, but should not extend excessively beyond the edge of the adhesive section. The detachable tab extends above the hot cup sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Robert Stevenson
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Publication number: 20160101904Abstract: A zipper unit for a packaging bag is provided comprising a sealing zipper to seal the packaging bag in a ally sealed state. The sealing zipper is configured to be opened with the opening operation of the packaging bag. The zipper unit also comprises a locking zipper having a fit-engagement strength stronger than the fit-engagement strength of the sealing zipper. A releasing cutout portion is provided in a part of a fit-engagement body of the locking zipper. The locking zipper is configured to be opened from the releasing cutout portion. The locking zipper may be situated as the first zipper at the opening of the packaging bag to prevent the packaging bag from being opened, for example, by a child. The sealing zipper may be provided as the second zipper closest to the inside of the packaging bag and accessible by release or opening of the locking zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Hiroyuki Takigawa
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Publication number: 20160101905Abstract: A storage bag includes at least one zipper profile provided adjacent to an opening to the interior of the bag. The at least one zipper profile has opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag also includes a slider with at least one opening member and at least one detent on at least one end of the bag. The at least one detent is configured to engage with the at least one opening member of the slider to provide a leak-proof end seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Lawrence C. Stanos, Bryan L. Ackerman, Christina J. Korinda, Caitlin M. Hanson
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Publication number: 20160101906Abstract: A stopper for a tank having an opening includes a body which is provided to be fixed in the opening and which has a hole, a membrane which is fixed to the body and of which a portion completely blocks the hole, a core which is fixed to the portion of the membrane which blocks the hole, and stop means which are provided to permit a movement of the core between a blocking position which corresponds to the non-broken membrane which blocks the hole, and an open position which corresponds to the broken membrane which is spaced apart from the hole, and to keep the core fixedly joined to the body in an open position. The knowledge of the characteristics of the membrane enables the force from which the stopper opens to be known.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S.A.S.Inventors: Christian Fabre, Alain Bignolais
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Publication number: 20160101907Abstract: A package having a lid seated on a base where the edge of the seated lid is generally inaccessible due to contours in the base, and where the edge is made accessible by a tamper-evident tab arrangement. The base includes a tamper-evident tab and a fixed tab disposed on a flange extending about the base. The tamper-evident tab is joined to the base on opposite ends by a breakable land and a permanent land. The tamper-evident tab is movable by breaking the tamper-evident tab free from the base on one end by breaking the breakable land and bending the tamper-evident tab out of the way about the permanent land to provide access to the peripheral edge of the lid. The tamper-evident tab may include an extension adjacent to the breakable land and the fixed tab may include an extension adjacent to the tamper-evident tab extension opposite the breakable land.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Andrew J. Blackmore, David A. Korhorn, Marc R. Meyer, Gordon L. Beach, Victor D. Hansen
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Publication number: 20160101908Abstract: A package includes a closure adapted to mate with a brim of a container to close an opening that opens into an interior product-storage region formed in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey C. MINNETTE, Ken JOCHEM, Krishnaraju VARADARAJAN
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Publication number: 20160101909Abstract: A container for an electronic nicotine delivery system. The container has a body having a pair of end walls spaced from each other by a base wall and the body also includes a recess extending between the end walls to receive an electronic nicotine delivery system. A lid is pivotally attached to the body for rotation between open and closed positions about an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of an electronic nicotine delivery system received in the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Steven Michael SCHENNUM, Thomas Michael MCKEON, Jeremy Aaron ABEL
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Publication number: 20160101910Abstract: Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Mark R. Gartz, H. Bernard Kirkland, Francisco Diaz
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Publication number: 20160101911Abstract: A container assembly for holding liquids has an interior space and a pour spout including a spout portion carried by and extending from part of the container assembly. The pour spout has an outlet and defines a liquid flow path in fluid communication between the interior space and the outlet. An anti-glug device is carried by part of the container assembly. The anti-glug device has a channel only partly circumferentially surrounding the liquid flow path and has one or more air vents through a wall of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Jon Stratton
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Publication number: 20160101912Abstract: A closure assembly comprising a two-part closure having a metal panel or disc (2) and a ring (3), and a container such as a glass jar (20). The ring (3) is substantially cylindrical with an axially upwardly extending sidewall and has a radially inwardly extending lower edge. The jar (20) terminates in a radially outwardly extending beaded rim (16) and the disc (2) has a curled circumference (8) such that this curl (8) co-operates with the beaded rim (16) of the container to provide a primary seal. In one example, in a metal ring (3), the lower edge is curled with equally spaced lugs (13) on the skirt wall. In a plastic ring, the upper rim feature may be omitted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Paul Robert Dunwoody
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Publication number: 20160101913Abstract: A novel closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises an overcap and a built in blade ring for making a circumferential cut in the container body so the top portion of the body can be removed to expose the container contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Kurt Allen Ziegenfelder, Lawrence R. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20160101914Abstract: Disclosed is a cap for a container and a container comprising such cap. This container typically accommodates loosely stored, solid products, such as strips, pills, tablets or the like. The cap includes a lid body with a top part and a peripheral wall, wherein the lid body includes a sealing skirt and an inner peripheral wall, which extend from the top part, and form a peripheral groove in between. At least one projection portion for partially covering the peripheral groove is integrally formed with the sealing skirt and the inner peripheral wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2013Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: CLARIANT PRODUCTION (FRANCE) SASInventors: Valere Logel, Jacquy Lebon, Caroline Pot
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Publication number: 20160101915Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a reusable wrapping material. Although generally discussed herein as a gift wrapping material, the disclosed reusable wrapping material may be used to cover, at least in part, any inanimate article. In some embodiments, the reusable wrapping material is self-adhesive, removing any need for tape, bows, ribbons, or other separate elements to secure the wrapping material in a configuration enclosing a gift. Certain embodiments disclosed herein provide a stretchy, removable adhesive wrapping material. In further embodiments, the stretchy, removable adhesive material is removably self-adhesive. In even further embodiments, the removable adhesive material only substantially adheres to itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Karen MEIGHEN
