Patents Issued in May 12, 2016
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Publication number: 20160129960Abstract: Bicycle theft monitoring and recovery systems include a tracking device with geolocation capabilities that is mountable to or integrated into a bicycle or other asset. Communications between the tracking device and a networked server or a user device permit configuring the tracking device as well as receiving reports of asset disturbances. The server coordinates tracking devices and assets for a plurality of users. In some examples, a user mobile device is configured to display tracker status, disturbance reports, and asset location and initiate alarms in response to disturbance reports from the tracking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Kristine Akins, Montgomery Goodson, Peter Skeggs, Scott Rumbaugh, Claire Zyla
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Publication number: 20160129961Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Steven Arthur Hed
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Publication number: 20160129962Abstract: The present invention is a system for motorcycle safety including a module having a plurality of lights, a camera, an electronic image storage operatively associated with said camera, and an actuator for the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Rock Langevin
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Publication number: 20160129963Abstract: An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Jiawei YING, Shaojun CAO
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Publication number: 20160129964Abstract: A fan generates an air flow that cools a portion of an engine unit. A ventilation opening causes air flow directed to the fan to pass therethrough. Under a condition that a body frame is in an upright state and a condition that a left front wheel and a right front wheel are not turned by a steering device, the ventilation opening is disposed directly behind a lower cover of an inner fender, ahead of a rear end of a rear wheel, on the right of a left end of the left front wheel, and on the left of a right end of the right front wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Kazuhisa TAKANO
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Publication number: 20160129965Abstract: The present invention relates to a scooter having a lockable steering mechanism comprising: (a) a rigid frame; (b) at least one rotatable rear wheel connected to said frame; (c) at least one front wheel support swayably connected to said frame; (d) a pair of front wheels each rotatably connected about said at least one front wheel support; (e) a locking mechanism for locking and unlocking said at least one front wheel support in relations to said frame; (f) a head bar attached to said frame for steering said scooter when said locking mechanism is unlocked; (g) restraining means for returning said at least one front wheel support to its initial position in relations to said frame when said locking mechanism is unlocked.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Yoram Baron, Gil Nachmany, Alexey Rubinchik
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Publication number: 20160129966Abstract: A manual control device having a support body extending longitudinally from a first part configured for fixing to bicycle handlebars to a second part generally opposite the first part; there being generally defined on the support body a rear surface on the first part for fixing to the handlebars, a front surface on the second part, an upper surface, a bottom surface, a proximal side surface and a distal side surface. The support body has a protuberance and a seat for a hydraulic assembly comprising a hydraulic cylinder defining a cylinder axis. An angle (ALFA), defined, in a section through a substantially middle longitudinal plane of the manual control device, between (i) a tangent to the upper surface of the support body in a region not involved in the protuberance and (ii) the axis (C) of the hydraulic cylinder of the hydraulic assembly is between 70° and 118°.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: Campagnolo S.r.l.Inventors: Mario MEGGIOLAN, Davide ZENERE
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Publication number: 20160129967Abstract: A vehicle prevents interference of a right lamp and a left lamp with a link mechanism without increasing the size of the vehicle in its width direction. A right link side portion of a right lamp is located on the right of a locus along which a link mechanism extends when an upper cross portion turns when looking at the vehicle from the front of an upper middle axis. At least portion of the right link side portion is located on the left of a right end portion of a body cover, above the upper middle axis and below an upper end portion of the link mechanism that results when the upper cross portion turns clockwise to a maximum extent relative to a body frame, when looking at the vehicle from the front of the upper middle axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Kaoru SASAKI, Yosuke HIRAYAMA, Kazuhisa TAKANO, Toshio IIZUKA, Hirotoshi NOGUCHI
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Publication number: 20160129968Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated control device of hydraulic brake for a handlebar of bicycle. The integrated control device includes a brake actuator of hydraulic type mounted on a housing body. The housing body comprises a handgrip portion and an attachment portion to the bicycle handlebar. The brake actuator includes a brake lever hinged on the housing body through a pin. A hydraulic cylinder is provided wherein a slidable piston is slidable that is kinematically connected to the brake lever through kinematic connection elements. A tank for hydraulic fluid is in fluid communication with the hydraulic cylinder. The control device includes an autonomous cartridge that comprises the hydraulic cylinder and the tank, and is removably inserted into a corresponding seat of the housing body. The seat is formed in a head portion of the housing body that is substantially opposite the attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.Inventors: Mario MEGGIOLAN, Davide ZENERE, Jürgen BEIER
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Publication number: 20160129969Abstract: A speed control apparatus for a bicycle includes a power-assisted unit, a control unit, and at least one of a gravity sensor (G-sensor) and an electromotive force generating unit. The power-assisted unit provides extra power to the bicycle. The G-sensor senses a slope of a road. The electromotive force generating unit produces electromotive force in response to riding of the bicycle. The control unit activates or deactivates the power-assisted unit according to the electromotive force or the slope of the road or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: YU-CHEN CHEN
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Publication number: 20160129970Abstract: A watercraft vessel with at least one planing hull, in the form of a single unitary hull or with two or more interconnected hulls, each hull having at its bottom portion a deadrise angle in the interval 5°-70° and provided with at least one water-deflecting surface which extends rearwardly and outwardly in relation to a keel region and which is oriented and configured so as to create a lifting force, and also a forward thrust on the hull. The forward thrust is caused by a lateral spray water stream, which is redirected rearwardly by the water-deflecting surface. The latter should be located laterally outwardly of but adjacent to an approximately triangular bottom part which is submerged at the planing speed. The hull will also provide a smoother ride than conventional, planing hulls, especially in heavy sea.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Peter Bjersten, Jonas Danielsson
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Publication number: 20160129971Abstract: Decking comprises: a support selected from the group consisting of: polymeric materials; marine engineering polymers, fibre reinforced polymers, polymer metal composites, metal or wood sheets or marine superstructure; an array of strips of polymer treated wood secured to the support by means of an adhesive; the adhesive being selected from the group consisting of: polyurethane adhesives, modified silyl polymer adhesives and epoxy resin adhesives; wherein the polymer treated wood comprises a wood species selected from the group consisting of: maple species impregnated with a wood compatible polymerisable monomer, preferably selected from furfuryl alcohol, bis hydroxymethyl furan and mixtures thereof and subsequently dried and cured.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Mats Westin, Stig Lande, Per Brynildsen
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Publication number: 20160129972Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vessel having an open region at the bow and optionally at the stern of the vessel. A removable covering such as a tarp is provided at the bow region to allow access through the open region when the tarp is removed. The hull tarp covers the bow region to improve stability and operation of the vessel when moving through water at significant speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Kris Walker
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Publication number: 20160129973Abstract: A vessel (10) comprising a hull (15) having a the Longitudinal Centre of Flotation (LCF) at the design load waterline (25) at rest with a value of less than about 35% of the vessel waterline length measured from the aftermost point (19) of the vessel waterline. The design vessel speed at design load waterline is at or above Froude Number of 0.45. The hull (15) has a length-to-beam ratio on the design waterline of greater than about 8.0. The Longitudinal Centre of Buoyancy (LCB) is between about 30% and 45% of the vessel waterline length measured from the aftermost point (19) of the vessel waterline (25). In one arrangement, the vessel (10) may comprise a single hull vessel. In another arrangement, the vessel (10) may comprise a multi-hulled vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Neville Anthony ARMSTRONG
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Publication number: 20160129974Abstract: A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into an deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: Dowco, Inc.Inventors: Justin B. Hough, Kenneth Lauerance Stout
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Publication number: 20160129975Abstract: The modular boat lift cover for a watercraft comprises a gable assembly and an adjustable support structure. All of the straight components are packaged into the main box frame channels for simplicity in packaging as well as quality control, ensuring no components are missing during packaging and shipping. The box frame channels have sufficient bulk to store the gable components during transport. The modular boat lift cover system has a robust, lightweight design that is compatible and adjustable for width, height and length as the boat owner modifies his existing boat or purchases a new boat, and that will protect the watercraft from the elements and will withstand even the severest of storms, undamaged as well as having the ability to be cantilevered. The modular boat lift cover is easy for the user to assemble and adjust on square lake style boat lifts, and the typically non-square tidal lifts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Eric N. Craig
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Publication number: 20160129976Abstract: Provided is a liquefied gas transfer device for reducing boil-off gas. The liquefied gas transfer device for reducing boil-off gas comprises: at least one transfer pipe formed in a vertical direction inside a quay for storing liquefied gas so as to transfer the liquefied gas; a branch pipe which is branched from a lower part of the transfer pipe to one side of the transfer pipe, and which has an end part opened toward a bottom surface of the quay; a valve which is connected to the branch pipe and/or the transfer pipe, and which opens and closes the branch pipe or the transfer pipe so as to move the liquefied gas from the transfer pipe to the branch pipe; and a resistance member disposed inside the branch pipe so as to interrupt the flow of the liquefied gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: SAMSUNG HEAVY IND. CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung-Yun CHOI, Yong-Seok SONG, Seung-Hyuk KIM, Ho-Byung YOON
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Publication number: 20160129977Abstract: A life-saving bracelet includes a ring body being able to be tightened to a user's arm, a casing connected to the ring body, an air bag folded inside the casing, an air cylinder disposed inside the casing, a control valve connected between the air bag and the air cylinder, and a protective cover pivotally disposed on the casing. When the protective cover pivotally rotates to an open position, the control button of the control valve exposes to the outside. After the control button is pressed, the control valve communicates the air bag and the air cylinder, and the air in the air cylinder immediately inflates the air bag. The air bag expands to break the casing and extends to outside. Thus, the life-saving bracelet is convenient to carry, easy to use, and not affecting the agility of the user when doing water activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: MU-HSIANG HUANG, YU-HSIANG HUANG, CHING-WEI HUANG
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Publication number: 20160129978Abstract: An emergency flotation device particularly suited for use in emergency situations. The flotation device includes a buoyant body having a flexible ring-shaped member on a first end thereof, wherein the ring-shaped member can be positioned around a user's neck so as to secure the flotation device to the user. A first side of the body includes a hook thereon and a second side of the body includes an extendable cable having a fastener thereon, wherein the fastener can be engaged with the hook of a second flotation device. The body also includes one or more LEDs thereon for drawing attention to the user and further includes a whistle secured thereto. One or more handles are positioned on the body to allow the user to easily grasp the flotation device while in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Linda Brodie
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Publication number: 20160129979Abstract: An inspection device for use in a fluid container includes at least one thrust device, at least one ballast device and a cage which carries the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device. The cage includes at least two bars. Each bar provides an opening, the openings forming a cage cavity to carry the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Gregory F. ROSSANO, William EAKINS, Daniel T. LASKO, Thomas A. FUHLBRIGGE, Andrew M. SALM, George ZHANG
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Publication number: 20160129980Abstract: An outboard motor includes a catalyst housing passage disposed inside the V-shaped line, a cooling water passage including at least a portion disposed at a periphery of a catalyst and that guides cooling water that cools an exhaust passage and a vent hole disposed higher than the catalyst and that connects the interior of the cooling water passage to the exterior of the cooling water passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Katsumi OCHIAI
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Publication number: 20160129981Abstract: An outboard motor for a marine vessel application, and related methods of making and operating same, are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the outboard motor includes a horizontal-crankshaft engine in an upper portion of the outboard motor, positioned substantially positioned above a trimming axis of the outboard motor. In at least another embodiment, first, second and third transmission devices are employed to transmit rotational power from the engine to one or more propellers at a lower portion of the outboard motor. In at least a further embodiment, the outboard motor is made to include a rigid interior assembly formed by the engine, multiple transmission devices, and a further structural component. In further embodiments, the outboard motor includes numerous cooling, exhaust, and/or oil system components, as well as other transmission features.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Eric A. Davis, Richard A. Davis
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Publication number: 20160129982Abstract: A boat drive including combustion engine located within the hull and a drive unit located outside the hull. The drive has a propeller shaft and an exhaust system with an exhaust duct and an outlet. The exhaust duct connects the engine to the exhaust outlet for carrying away exhaust gases from the engine and cooling water introduced into the exhaust duct. The exhaust outlet is arranged in the propeller shaft. A first exhaust release opening is arranged in the exhaust duct, between the engine and the exhaust outlet, so that during operation, a first fraction of the exhaust gases and cooling water is discharged through the first exhaust release opening, while a second fraction of the exhaust gases and the cooling water is discharged through the exhaust outlet. A device is provided for adjusting the first fraction that can be discharged through the first exhaust release opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: ZF Friedrichshafen AGInventors: Loris MANIERO, Alberto FRIGO, Massimo TRANQUILLINI
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Publication number: 20160129983Abstract: A multi-service pedestal (1) in particular for ports and marinas, being provided with a support structure (10) and adapted to provide a variety of utilities, such as electricity, tap water, telephone and television connections, to a cruiser moored at a pier or quay, further has a central conditioning apparatus (6) which is located in the multi-service pedestal (1) and is adapted to be connected to a terminal unit (18) onboard the moored cruiser for conditioning the air within it through the heat exchange with a conditioning liquid. The support structure (10) has a front side (11) on which a computer screen (5) is installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Marcello GIAMPICCOLO
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Publication number: 20160129984Abstract: A structural component for reinforcing the fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft is integrally formed and segmented into surface-like stiffening sections, whereby at least one stiffening section is formed as a rigid mesh section, and at least one stiffening section is formed as a solid section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Memis TIRYAKI, Michael SAUER
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Publication number: 20160129985Abstract: An aircraft structure having cables located in stringers is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the aircraft structure includes a stringer having a hollow channel. Further, one or more cables are located within the hollow channel. In one example, the one or more cables are capable of carrying a number of signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Kishore Prasan MOHANTY, Anand PUNTAMBEKAR, Sivananda KAMSALA
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Publication number: 20160129986Abstract: A fuselage portion of a vehicle (e.g., an aircraft) is disclosed. The fuselage portion comprises a frame; a floor beam attached to the frame and comprising ends; a structural stanchion comprising a first end and a second end; a first structural coupling joining the first end of the structural stanchion and the floor beam; a second structural coupling joining the second end of the structural stanchion and the frame; a non-structural stanchion comprising a third end and a fourth end; a first non-structural coupling joining the third end of the non-structural stanchion and the floor beam; and a second non-structural coupling joining the fourth end of the non-structural stanchion and the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Peter Z. Anast
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Publication number: 20160129987Abstract: An aircraft including a primary-structure connection element for attaching the aircraft skin to the primary structure of the aircraft is provided. The primary-structure connection element is designed as a shearweb, a clip and/or as a frame stabilization element or as a rib stabilization element and is manufactured from a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material with the use of injection molding. Likewise, an injection molding method for the manufacture of such a primary-structure connection element is provided, in which method the fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material is injected in its melted state into an injection molding device. The manufactured shearweb etc. is removed from the injection molding device. In this method, in particular, chopped carbon fibers and/or glass fibers in combination with polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and/or polyetherether ketone (PEEK) are used, for example also in pellet form.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Matthijs Plokker
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Publication number: 20160129988Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft with a thrust propeller (18), a tail unit (20) and a connection (22) by means of which the tail unit (20) is fastened. According to the invention, it is provided that the connection (22) has a sound-absorbing structure (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: AutoGyro AGInventors: Gerhard T. MEIER, Otmar BIRKNER
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Publication number: 20160129989Abstract: In one embodiment, a stiffener may be formed by inserting a plurality of flexible mandrels into a channel of a tool having a three-dimensional contour, placing a vacuum bag over the flexible mandrels and the tool, with the mandrels disposed between the vacuum bag and the tool, and applying vacuum pressure between the vacuum bag and the tool. A hardening substance may be inserted into each of the plurality of flexible mandrels and then may be hardened while the plurality of mandrels are inserted in the one or more channels of the tool. Finally, the mandrels may be wrapped with a stiffener material with stiffeners being formed from the stiffener material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Lee Huddleston, Jaime Ballester
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Publication number: 20160129990Abstract: A rotary actuator for controlling a flight control surface and a flight control surface actuation assembly including the rotary actuator. The actuator comprises a rotary output shaft for driving a flight control surface, a locking mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the rotary output shaft and a torque limiter for allowing the locking mechanism to be bypassed upon the locking mechanism experiencing a torque above a predetermined limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Laurent Schwartz
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Publication number: 20160129991Abstract: A connecting rod assembly for a flight control surface actuation system, the assembly comprising a connecting rod for connecting a flight control surface to a rotary actuator and a position sensor mounted to the connecting rod for sensing the position of the connecting rod relative to a rotary actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Laurent Schwartz
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Publication number: 20160129992Abstract: An energy protection device comprising an activation unit for, in a low energy situation, automatically activating an energy protection function comprising automatically engaging an autothrust and automatically controlling the engines of the aircraft for the engines to supply a maximum thrust, an auxiliary monitoring unit configured to perform a monitoring to detect an absence of activation of a protection mode by at least one of the engines of the aircraft although an activation command has been transmitted, and a disconnection unit to automatically disconnect the autothrust in case of the detection of such a situation, a disconnection of the autothrust resulting in the triggering of the protection function being stopped.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Marie-Claire Moune
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Publication number: 20160129993Abstract: An aircraft wing, the wing having a connection interface at the tip of the wing, and the wing being configurable between a first configuration in which a first wing tip device is connected to the connection interface, and a second configuration in which a second wing tip device is connected to the connection interface to replace the first wing tip device. The design of the wing is such that it is designed for performance in both the first and the second configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Jonathan DEE, Matthew Noel ORCHARD
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Publication number: 20160129994Abstract: A landing gear support arrangement may comprise a cylinder, a pin pivotally coupled to the cylinder, a head attached to the pin having a portion extending radially from the pin, and a bracket coupled to the portion of the head configured to axially support the pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Charles J. Spink, Dennis W. Martin
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Publication number: 20160129995Abstract: A linkage mechanism for controlling an aircraft landing gear hatch door includes a primary torsion tube having a first portion located inside a landing gear hatch and a second portion outside the landing gear hatch. A first drive apparatus transfer the driving force of a landing gear support column to the primary torsion tube. A secondary torsion tube has an inner end portion located inside the hatch and an outer end portion located outside the hatch. A second drive apparatus is located outside the landing gear hatch and connects the primary torsion tube and the secondary torsion tube outside the hatch. Two third drive apparatuses are connected between the inner end portion of the secondary torsion tube and one of the hatch doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: JUN LV, QINGGONG MENG, PU ZHANG, HAO JIANG, SHANGXIN YANG, HENGKANG ZHANG, JIAN MA
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Publication number: 20160129996Abstract: A landing gear system includes landing gear, an uplock that is releasably engageable with the landing gear, an uplock hydraulic actuator operably connected to the uplock, a landing gear hydraulic actuator operatively connected to the landing gear, and a controller operatively connected to the uplock hydraulic actuator and the landing gear hydraulic actuator. In response to receipt of a command to deploy the landing gear, the controller actuates the uplock hydraulic actuator and the landing gear hydraulic actuator to the UP condition and then actuates the uplock hydraulic actuator and the landing gear actuator to the DOWN condition. An alternative embodiment incorporates a piloted check valve upstream of the landing gear hydraulic actuator. The piloted check valve delays operation of the landing gear hydraulic actuator until release of the landing gear by the uplock.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Frederic BOUCHER, Clovis S. RIBAS
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Publication number: 20160129997Abstract: A surface travel system for military aircraft is provided that enables efficient, quiet, and safe ground operations of one or more aircraft in a wide range of military missions and operations. The surface travel system includes controllable onboard drive means that effectively drives one or more of the aircraft's wheels to move the aircraft autonomously, efficiently, quietly, and safely on any travel surface required for a military mission. The present invention allows the rapid safe deployment of multiple aircraft from tight spaces and enhances the readiness and availability of aircraft for a wide range of military operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Isaiah W. Cox, Joseph J. Cox, Joseph Goldman, Rodney T. Cox
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Publication number: 20160129998Abstract: This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pushing motor and propeller assembly that is oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor may be engaged and the pushing propeller will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Ricky Dean Welsh, Daniel Buchmueller, Fabian Hensel, Gur Kimchi, Louis LeRoi LeGrand, III, Brandon William Porter, Walker Chamberlain Robb, Joshua White Traube
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Publication number: 20160129999Abstract: Embodiments relate to using a UAV for assisting drivers of large wheeled vehicles when backing up in reverse and for conducting pre-trip inspections of the wheeled vehicle prior to driving. The UAV can be a multirotor copter using simultaneous localization and mapping technology to maneuver autonomously. Alternatively, the driver of the wheeled vehicle may use remote control to maneuver the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: PACCAR INCInventor: Wesley Mays
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Publication number: 20160130000Abstract: An unmanned air-ground vehicle is provided. The unmanned air-ground vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart track supports. Tracks that generally form loops are disposed about the track supports. Track drive motors are connected to the frame and configured to propel the tracks about the track supports. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and disposed within the loops formed by the tracks. The tracks are configured to propel the vehicle in a ground mode while the propellers are configured to propel the vehicle in a flying mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Jon RIMANELLI
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Publication number: 20160130001Abstract: An aerial delivery box for release from an aircraft comprises a hold for a payload; and an impact absorbing zone for protecting the payload of the hold. The hold and the impact absorbing zone are formed of biodegradable materials. The impact absorbing zone comprises at least one layer having a honeycomb structure, the honeycomb structure defining a cellular network extending in the plane of the layer. Also disclosed is an aerial delivery assembly comprising: the aerial delivery box; a parachute; and a plurality of shroud lines connecting the parachute to the aerial delivery box. Also disclosed is a method of delivering goods by aerial delivery, comprising releasing the aerial delivery assembly from an aircraft. The aerial delivery assembly may be released from a cargo pod of an aircraft, in particular a cargo pod comprising: a first casing attached to the aircraft; and a second casing attached to the first casing rearwardly of the first casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: George COOK, Jonathan COOK, Michael COOK
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Publication number: 20160130002Abstract: A tie rod assembly which includes a first rod member and an enclosure which defines an opening and contains a fluid with the first rod member affixed to the enclosure. A second rod member extends through the opening with a seal member positioned between the second rod member and the enclosure. The assembly also includes a head member affixed to the second rod member wherein the head member is positioned within the enclosure and the head member and the second rod member are moveable relative to the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Nathanial Cuddy, Harold Erickson, Randy Garcia, Benjamin Tegge
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Publication number: 20160130003Abstract: A seat headrest having a side cushion and a mounting mechanism for use in conjunction with existing, standard airplane seat headrests. The seat headrest has an adjustable side cushion to provide head and neck support by serving as headrests on the side of a user's head. The user may be any individual in a passenger airplane.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Jason Arriola, William Regan
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Publication number: 20160130004Abstract: A seat rail for supporting seats in an aircraft comprises a support portion for connection with the cabin floor and a seat receiving portion having a groove for receiving the end portions of connector elements coupled with the support frame of a seat. The support portion comprises a profile arrangement of a fiber-reinforced polymer, preferably carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, having a central main portion and flanges which extend outwardly from and perpendicular with respect so the main portion to form a support surface for the seat rail. The main portion comprises a slot open at least at its end remote from the flanges. At least one metal element comprising the groove for receiving the end portions of the connector elements has a leg which is inserted into the slot of the main portion and is secured therein. The seat rail may be manufactured in a continuous process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Alexei Vichniakov, Alexander Gillessen
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Publication number: 20160130005Abstract: An aircraft comprising an air conditioning system for a cabin of the aircraft. The system comprises a mixer unit capable of mixing air that has already circulated in the cabin and fresh air from the engines of the aircraft. The air mixed in this way is then channeled towards the cabin to ventilate it. The aircraft has an airtight bulkhead allowing the cabin to be separated from a rear compartment, in such a manner as to prevent any direct exchange of air between said cabin and said compartment. This airtight bulkhead constitutes a wall delimiting the mixer unit, at least in part.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Jerome Robillard
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Publication number: 20160130006Abstract: Within examples, systems for multiple zone heaters for rotor craft are provided and methods for operation. An example system for a rotor craft comprises multiple blades coupled to a rotor and areas of the multiple blades divided into sections. A given blade includes an inboard section extending from the rotor outward and an outboard section extending from the inboard section to a tip of the given blade. The system also includes a plurality of first spanwise heater systems included on respective outboard sections of the multiple blades, a plurality of second spanwise heater systems included on respective inboard sections of the multiple blades, and a control unit coupled to the plurality of first spanwise heater systems and the plurality of second spanwise heater systems. Respective heater systems of the sections of multiple blades are energized in a sequence based on outside air temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Edward W. Brouwers, Andrew A. Peterson
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Publication number: 20160130007Abstract: An inflatable life raft system for an aircraft includes a window coupled to a fuselage portion of the aircraft. A mechanism is used to selectively detach the window from the fuselage. An inflatable life raft is deployable to the exterior of the aircraft upon detachment of the window from the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Brian D. Lafon, Robert G. Capwell
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Publication number: 20160130008Abstract: In an embodiment the invention includes a method of mounting an engine in a rotary wing aircraft. The method includes providing a rotary wing aircraft having an aircraft body supported in flight through an exterior air space by a rotary wing system rotating with an operational rotating frequency (P) with a plurality of (N) rotary wings, the rotary wing aircraft body having a persistent in flight operational rotating frequency vibration. The method includes providing a first engine, the first engine for providing power to rotate the rotary wing system at the rotary wing system operational rotating frequency (P).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Daniel ZAMEROSKI
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Publication number: 20160130009Abstract: In order to optimize the bulkiness of a primary structure of an aircraft engine attachment pylon and thus make it easier to install under the wing and as close as possible to the pressure face thereof, the disclosure herein provides an assembly in which the engine comprises a rear part arranged under a wing element equipped with a wing box, the primary structure being made up of the following independent elements: a first and a second side beam arranged one on each side of a vertical mid-plane of the engine; and an intermediate structure through which the vertical mid-plane of the engine passes and which is situated some distance from each of the first and second side beams.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Olivier Pautis, Jonathan Blanc