Patents Issued in June 16, 2016
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Publication number: 20160167787Abstract: A draining device for draining a fluid line is provided. The draining device comprises a mechanically non-locking coupling and a holding device. The mechanically non-locking coupling is configured to establish a fluid conductive connection with the fluid line. The holding device is configured to stationary fix the mechanically non-locking coupling relatively to the fluid line. The draining device allows establishing a fluid conductive connection between the fluid line and the mechanically non-locking coupling without requiring a mechanical fixation directly at the mechanically non-locking coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Sebastian FLASHAAR, Matthias REISS, Michael REMPE
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Publication number: 20160167788Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft seat comprising an adjusting device, the aircraft seat comprising at least one adjustable seat element. The seat element has an adjustable state and a locked state, the seat element being adjustable by means of manual force application and/or force application by a spring element and/or force application due to the weight of parts of the aircraft seat only in the adjustable state. The adjusting device comprises at least one control element and at least one locking element, the locking element being movable by means of the control element between a locking position in which the seat element is locked, and a neutral position in which the seat element is adjustable. The control element is an electronic and/or electric switch, and the locking element can be moved between the locking position and the neutral position by means of an electrically operated actuator which can be actuated by means of signals from the switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Oliver THOMASCHEWSKI
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Publication number: 20160167789Abstract: An aircraft cabin blower system comprising a transmission and a compressor is disclosed. The system has a forward configuration in which the compressor is drivable in use via the transmission. The transmission comprises a toroidal continuously variable transmission giving selectively variable control over the rate at which the compressor is driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plcInventors: Glenn A. KNIGHT, Alan R. MAGUIRE, Daniel ROBINSON
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Publication number: 20160167790Abstract: An air compressing system is provided that includes a compressor configured to compressor air. An engine is operatively connected to the compressor. Further, an infinitely variable transmission is operatively connected between the engine and the compressor. A first shaft operatively connects the engine to the infinitely variable transmission and is configured to rotate at a first speed and a second shaft operatively connects the infinitely variable transmission to the compressor and is configured to rotate at a second speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Harold W. Hipsky, Gregory L. DeFrancesco
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Publication number: 20160167791Abstract: Aviation components comprising a polymeric substrate having an outer surface wherein a metal is plated onto the outer surface to form a plated layer are disclosed. A method to make aviation components comprising a polymeric substrate having an outer surface and where a metal is plated onto the outer surface is disclosed. An over-plated heating element for shedding ice from an aircraft component having a polymeric substrate with a pocket to receive a heating element, a metal deposited onto the substrate, a heating element positioned within the pocket and a covering layer deposited onto the heating element and the plated layer is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: James T. Roach, Grant Cook, Shari L. Bugaj, Majidullah Dehlavi, Kevin W. Schlichting, Joseph Parkos, Glenn Levasseur
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Publication number: 20160167792Abstract: An anti-icing system for an aircraft structure includes a cavity that has an exterior surface subject to ice accretion and a bleed source that is configured to provide a fluid to the cavity via a duct. The system includes multiple temperature sensors, disposed at the aircraft structure, with each temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature associated with an aircraft structure location. A controller is in communication with the temperature sensors. The controller is programmed to compare outputs of the temperature sensors and to determine a temperature sensor fault condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Greenberg, Zhijun Zheng, David Baszak, Scott W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20160167793Abstract: A protection system (15) includes an inflatable bag (16) connected to inflation elements able and intended to be activated so as to inflate the inflatable bag in the event of and/or upon the prediction of an impact. The inflatable bag (16) has a substantially annular overall shape when inflated. Such a protection system (15) is advantageously intended to protect the passengers in a helicopter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Jean-Francois GENESTE
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Publication number: 20160167794Abstract: An evacuation slide comprises a sliding face having a top end portion adapted to be positioned adjacent to an exit of a region to be evacuated, and a bottom end portion adapted to be positioned adjacent to an escape route leading away from, and at a lower height, than the region. The sliding face, at the top end portion, comprises a flat porch section connected to an inclined section of the sliding face via a transition section. The sliding face has at least one of a first guidance marking placed in the flat porch section and having a shape and orientation adapted indicate a predefined evacuation direction in the inclined section of the sliding face and a second guidance marking placed in the transition section and having a shape and orientation adapted to indicate a separation between the flat porch section and the inclined section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Carsten Kohlmeier-Beckmann, Fred Raszpir, Gary Leegate
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Publication number: 20160167795Abstract: An evacuation slide including a sliding face having a top end portion adapted to be positioned adjacent to an exit of a region to be evacuated, and a bottom end portion adapted to be positioned adjacent to an escape route leading away from the region to be evacuated and being arranged at a lower height than the region to be evacuated. A light signal generating device is adapted to generate a light signal which illuminates the bottom end portion of the sliding face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Carsten Kohlmeier-Beckmann, Fred Raszpir
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Publication number: 20160167796Abstract: The aircraft (10) includes: at least one electric motor (135); at least one stand-alone electrical power supply (110, 120) supplying power to the electric motor; propulsion elements (130) referred to as “auxiliary propulsion elements”, included in the group including: a stand-alone electrical power supply (130) supplying power to the electric motor, a power supply converting thermal energy into electrical energy and supplying power to the electric motor, and an internal combustion engine; and a structure (100) configured to integrate each electric motor, each stand-alone electrical power supply and the auxiliary propulsion elements, the parameters of the structure being substantially identical regardless of the auxiliary propulsion elements. A method of fitting out such an aircraft is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Emmanuel JOUBERT, Benoit FERRAN, Antonin SANITAS, Germain MORIN
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Publication number: 20160167797Abstract: A mounting system is arranged in use for attaching a gas turbine engine to a pylon of an aircraft. The mounting system comprises a first frame of three elongate members arranged in a triangle. The first frame is arranged in use such that a core of the gas turbine engine is positioned extending through the area defined between the three elongate members. The first frame forms at least part of a load bearing connection between the pylon and gas turbine engine. The first frame consists of two portions, one corresponding to each side of the gas turbine engine when attached to the pylon. The triangle is symmetrical about a plane separating the two portions of the first frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Richard Geoffrey STRETTON, Kenneth Franklin UDALL
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Publication number: 20160167798Abstract: Aircraft engine mounted to aircraft pylon with variable pitch mounting system includes variable length actuator disposed between engine and pylon for pitching engine relative to pylon. Spaced apart pylon front and rear mounts may pivotably mount front and rear stationary engine components of engine to front and rear mount positions on pylon. Front and rear linkages may vertically suspend engine from pylon with pivotable links disposed between pylon front and rear mounts and front and rear stationary engine components. One or more thrust links may be pivotably joined at link rear ends to pylon rear mount and at link forward ends to front support frame. Alternative mounting system may include support structure cantilevered off pylon for pivotably supporting engine and actuator substantially horizontally disposed between engine and pylon. Incidence angle between engine centerline axis and air streamlines may be adjusted by changing length of actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Ian Francis Prentice
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Publication number: 20160167799Abstract: A method of managing a power demand to assure the operation of a pilotless aircraft. The aircraft includes an internal combustion engine supplying a maximum principal power which can vary. The management method is particularly suitable for a rotary wing pilotless aircraft. It guarantees the storage of an amount of electrical energy at least equal to a recovery energy of the aircraft in the event of failure of the internal combustion engine. This recovery energy enables the control of autorotation and landing of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: HICHEM SMAOUI, BRUNO RECHAIN, FABIEN RETHO
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Publication number: 20160167800Abstract: A device (10) for cooling at least one autonomous electric power source (115) of an aircraft, includes: an inlet (105) for air (110) cooling a cooling fluid (110); the cooling fluid (110) is fed towards at least one autonomous electric power source of the aircraft; a convergent hot air (120) outlet (130), including moving elements (125) for controlling the air flowrate; and supervision elements (150) of the aircraft, which control the moving elements for controlling the air flowrate depending on the need (145) for cooling of the autonomous electric power source. A method for cooling at least one autonomous electric power source of an aircraft and an aircraft including such a device are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Emmanuel JOUBERT, Benoit FERRAN, Antonin SANITAS
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Publication number: 20160167801Abstract: An aircraft fuel system, comprising: a fuel tank; a fuel line; and an engine; wherein the fuel line includes a first conduit configured to carry fuel from the tank towards the engine, and a second conduit configured to carry fuel from the engine towards the tank, wherein one of the first conduit or the second conduit is disposed annularly around the other of the first conduit or the second conduit. Also, a method of operating the system. The system may be used to suppress ice formation in the first conduit and/or provide leakage detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Richard HASKINS, Franklin TICHBORNE, Joseph K-W LAM
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Publication number: 20160167802Abstract: An aircraft fuel deoxygenation system includes a boost pump, a contactor-separator, and a centrifuge-separator pump. The boost pump is adapted to receive fuel from a fuel source and inert gas from an inert gas source, and is configured to mix the fuel and inert gas and supply a fuel/gas mixture. The contactor-separator is coupled to receive the fuel/gas mixture and is configured to remove oxygen from the fuel and thereby generate and supply deoxygenated fuel with entrained purge gas and separated purge gas. The centrifuge-separator pump is coupled to receive the deoxygenated fuel with entrained purge gas and is configured to separate and remove the entrained purge gas from the deoxygenated fuel and supply the deoxygenated fuel and additional purge gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Charles Lo, Eric Blumer, Dan Laboda, Alexander Bershitsky
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Publication number: 20160167803Abstract: A monitoring system is provided to ensure continued efficient reliable operation of an aircraft drive wheel drive system, preferably an aircraft drive wheel drive system driven by actuating drive system-actuated drive means, designed to drive an aircraft autonomously during ground operations. The monitoring system includes an array of sensor elements capable of obtaining desired information relating to selected drive system operating parameters and performance indicators during aircraft ground operations. The sensor elements are designed to be functionally located externally of drive system components to obtain information during aircraft ground movement under a range of operating conditions. The operating parameters and/or performance indicators to be monitored preferably include at least drive wheel speed and direction, drive means speed, drive means temperature, and drive means clutch engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: DuWayne R. Cookman, Scott Perkins, Isaiah W. Cox
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Publication number: 20160167804Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicles take-off system may include at least one winch, at least one towline, at least one dolly on which at least one aircraft is mounted, and at least one battery of the at least one winch. At least one micro-controller unit is connected to the at least one winch, wherein the at least one microcontroller unit is configured to control the activation/deactivation of the at least one winch. An unmanned aerial vehicle take-off method is also disclosed that includes operating the at least one winch by means of at least one microcontroller unit connected to said at least one winch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Enrique Emilio Serrot Hauke, Eduardo Gabriel Ferreyra, Jose Luis Lemus, Jose Antonio Blanco Del Alamo, Nieves Lapena Rey
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Publication number: 20160167805Abstract: A UAV support vehicle carries a UAV support apparatus for launching and/or recovering a UAV while the UAV support vehicle is moving. The UAV support apparatus releases the UAV during launch and receives the UAV during recovery. An active suspension may be connected between the UAV support vehicle and at least a portion of the UAV support apparatus and reduce motion imparted to that portion of the UAV support apparatus. During UAV recovery, data from a synchronization link between the UAV and the UAV support vehicle may be used to maneuver the UAV and/or the UAV support vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Thomas Sandlin McKee, Steve Conrad Roden
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Publication number: 20160167806Abstract: A pump system for controlling a pressure load delivered to an aircraft interface included in the pump system is disclosed. The pump system includes a pump circuit, a pump, and a valve system. The pump is coupled with the conduits and is configured to provide a pressure load to the aircraft interface to move fuel from a fuel reservoir through the conduits toward the aircraft interface in a fueling mode and to move fuel from the aircraft interface through the conduits toward the fuel reservoir in a defueling mode. The valve system is coupled to the conduits and configured to control the pressure load delivered to the aircraft interface to block the pressure load from exceeding either of a high-pressure threshold and a delta-pressure threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Keith Rice, Sean Quinn, George R. Larkin, Martin Pelkey
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Publication number: 20160167807Abstract: A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Mingyu Wang
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Publication number: 20160167808Abstract: A method for installing a pre-assembled powerplant and pylon assembly on an aircraft comprises determining a first length of a first link, determining a second length of a second link, determining a first distance occupyable by the first link between the pylon and the aircraft, determining a second distance occupyable by the second link between the pylon and the aircraft, determining a first result by subtracting the first distance from the first length, determining a second result by subtracting the second distance from the second length, and determining a third result by adding the first result and the second result. If the third result is less than or equal to zero, the first link is installed between the pylon and the aircraft before the second link If the third result is greater than zero, the second link is installed between the pylon and the aircraft before the first link.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Alexandros Iliopoulos, Kevin Shephard, Roger-Andre Bergeron, George Bradley
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Publication number: 20160167809Abstract: A method for installing an item of equipment in a cabin, includes: determining the actual position of each anchoring location provided for the equipment in a first reference system and of each fixing location of the equipment in a second reference system, positioning the second reference system relative to the first reference system, prior to the installation of the equipment in the cabin, adjusting each adjustable connection in accordance with at least one characteristic determined from the actual position determined for each anchoring location and for each fixing location, positioning the adjusted adjustable connections which connect the equipment to the cabin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: AIRBUS SASInventors: Cédric Jurbert, Nicolas Maury, Julien Vullierme, François Demasles
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Publication number: 20160167810Abstract: In an adjustment mechanism for adjusting at least one engine of a spacecraft, including an engine plate for the at least one engine, a pivotable boom for pivoting the engine plate between a retracted position adjacent the spacecraft and at least one extracted position spaced apart from the spacecraft, and a first adjustment drive for pivoting the boom and a second adjustment drive for orienting the engine plate relative to the boom, the first adjustment drive comprises a monoaxial pivoting device comprising a first pivot axis, and the second adjustment drive comprises an at least biaxial pivoting device comprising a second and a third pivot axis, the second or the third pivot axis extending, or being positionable, in parallel with the first pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Paul JANU, Christian NEUGEBAUER
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Publication number: 20160167811Abstract: Various embodiments provide multi-layered self-healing materials, capable of repairing puncture damage. The multi-layered self-healing materials, capable of repairing puncture damage of the various embodiments may be constructed by sandwiching a reactive (e.g., oxygen sensitive) liquid monomer formulation between two solid polymer panels, such as a polymer panel of Barex 210 IN (PBG) serving as the front layer panel and a polymer panel of Surlyn® 8940 serving as the back layer panel. The various embodiments may provide methods to produce multi-layered healing polymer systems. The various embodiments may provide a two-tier, self-healing material system that provides a non-intrusive capability to mitigate mid to high velocity impact damage in structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Keith L. Gordon, Scott R. Zavada, Timothy F. Scott
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Publication number: 20160167812Abstract: A wrapping apparatus, its components, and corresponding methods for wrapping a load in packaging material are described herein. The apparatus has a packaging material dispenser having a frame and a plurality of packaging material supplies. The apparatus also has a load press for wrapping an upper surface of the load, where the load press has a central press section and a peripheral press section which can disengage the upper surface to allow wrapping of at least a part thereof. The apparatus also has an enclosure to prevent access during operation, as well as a packaging material seeking assembly which seeks out the packaging material to be wrapped. The apparatus and methods described allow for an automatic wrapping of a load which minimizes operator intervention, and further allow for the automatic resupply of packaging material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Pascal LEMIEUX, Yvaylo BRANKOV, Éric DUBREUIL, Sylvain SAMSON, Guy LOPES
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Publication number: 20160167813Abstract: A hand held tool for the tensioning and severing of cable ties, including reciprocating means for tensioning the cable tie tail, locking means to prevent further tensioning upon the attainment of a preselected tension level in the tie tail, and severing means to sever the tie tail from the cable tie head. The tool includes a tension adjustment system and an independent calibration mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: HellermannTyton CorporationInventor: Travis J. Myers
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Publication number: 20160167814Abstract: A tool for sealing overlying courses of a strap that includes a gripping unit, a power supply unit detachably affixed to one end of the gripping unit, and a motor in the gripping unit. A cam is coupled to the motor and a notching unit is coupled to the cam by a plurality of linkages.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Janusz Figiel, Ka Kuen Leung, Jason R. Nasiatka, John W. Croll
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Publication number: 20160167815Abstract: Implementations of the present invention extend to sanitary systems, methods, and devices configured to package food items with an even coating of an accurate amount of sanitizing agent, such as an antimicrobial agent. In one implementation, an exemplary system comprises a combination of air nozzles, anti-bacterial spray nozzles or spray headers, metering valves, and timers to achieve uniform distribution of an antimicrobial solution into a product package, and subsequently provide a uniform distribution of the antimicrobial solution to the food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Phillip W. Blattner, James C. Graves, Gary B. Hersh, David M. Kalscheur, Steven J. Scott, Joaquin L. Urias
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Publication number: 20160167816Abstract: A device for applying, around groups of two or more containers, a tape provided on one surface with adhesive without discontinuities, which comprises a carousel provided with plates shaped so that each one accommodates a group of containers to be wrapped together with the tape, a drum for cutting and transferring portions of tape of a length necessary to wrap each group, a roller for unwinding the tape for feeding the drum, a roller for preliminary unwinding of the tape from a reel, adapted to feed the unwinding roller with the interposition of a compensation buffer and a device for compensating the tension of the tape between the reel and the preliminary unwinding roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: P.E. LABELLERS S.P.A.Inventors: Mario Ballarotti, Nicola Schinelli
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Publication number: 20160167817Abstract: Disclosed herein is a banknote handling apparatus 100 functioning as a paper sheet bundling device configured to bundle stacked banknotes with a tape T. The apparatus includes bundling stackers 4, 4 configured to bundle the banknotes, a tape loop forming unit 92 configured to form a small tape loop L1 from the tape T and then feed the tape T to enlarge the small tape loop L1 into a large tape loop L2, and a second transport unit 8 configured to grip the banknotes stacked in the bundling stackers 4 to transport the banknotes into the large tape loop L2.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: GLORY LTD.Inventors: Yoshikazu MITSUSADA, Toshihiko KOBAYASHI, Hitoshi KOBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20160167818Abstract: The present disclosure is directed, in part, to a method of transporting rolls of a fibrous material. The method comprises providing a V-shaped conveying mechanism, stacking a plurality of the rolls of the fibrous material on the V-shaped conveying mechanism, and transporting the plurality of the rolls of the fibrous material between a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Matthew Bernard Overley, Wesley Bernard Brokopp, Joseph Clifford Noll, Jeffrey Dean Hartline
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Publication number: 20160167819Abstract: The device and method for crushing and discharging a granular clump material in a flexible container includes a hanging step for hanging from above a flexible container containing a compacted granular clump material, a thrusting step for thrusting top portions of contact units against a bottom wall of the flexible container in regions on opposite sides of a discharge tube extending downward from a central region of the bottom wall, and a pushing step for pushing side portions of the contact units in regions from the bottom wall to side portions of the flexible container. The method and device are capable of crushing the granular clump material in the flexible container and of discharging substantially whole amount thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: BRIDGESTONE CORPORATIONInventor: Yuuki NAKAI
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Publication number: 20160167820Abstract: An article-handling machine for carrying out an operation on an article is disclosed. The article-handling machine includes a carousel configured to convey the article along a path. The carousel includes one of at least one seat or at least one pin. The article-handling machine further includes a modular operative group configured to carry out the operation on the article. The modular operative group includes the other one of at least one seat or at least one pin. The at least one pin is configured to engage the at least one seat, so as to dock the modular operative group to the carousel. The article-handling machine further includes at least one constraining assembly for constraining the at least one pin inside the at least one seat. The constraining assembly is configured to move towards and away from the at least one seat between a rest configuration and an operative configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Davide UGOLINI, Stefano MOLINARI
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Publication number: 20160167821Abstract: An apparatus for labeling a container includes a label-strip feed that provides a label strip having individual labels to be separated by cutting. A first portion of the strip abuts a first transfer-device that causes slippage between the first portion and itself. A cutting device cuts a length of the strip to create a cut label. A portion of the length abuts a second transfer-portion prior to cutting. A holding force generated by this second transfer-device causes slippage between the portion of the length and the second transfer-device. After the cutting device creates the cut label, it transports the cut label. Either one of the two transfer-devices is a linearly-conveying transfer device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Klaus Krämer, Lutz Deckert
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Publication number: 20160167822Abstract: A container including one or more recessed or raised sidewall panels that increase compressive load resistance, for example top load resistance and/or side load resistance. The container can further include a first end having a base, a second end having an opening therein, wherein the first end is opposite the second end and the base is opposite the opening, a sidewall that extends between the first end and the second end, and an axis that extends perpendicular to the base from the first end to the second end. The one or more sidewall panels have an arcing profile that extends along a direction parallel with the axis. The one or more arcing profiles each extend over at least 30% of a height of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Theodoor C. Oostwouder
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Publication number: 20160167823Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a package including a floor and a side wall extending upwardly from the floor. The package is configured to receive a high-temperature fluid during a container-filling activity at a container-filling factory.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Brady Gutekunst, Donald H. Ankney, Joseph J. Bruchman, Jerry Gordon
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Publication number: 20160167824Abstract: Base includes an outer support wall, a support surface extending inwardly from the outer support wall and defining a reference plane, an inner support wall extending upwardly from the support surface, a first radiused portion extending radially inward from the inner support wall and concave relative to the reference plane, a second radiused portion extending radially inward from the first radiused portion and convex relative to the reference plane, an intermediate surface extending radially inward from the second radiused portion, a third radiused portion extending radially inward from the intermediate surface and convex relative to the reference plane, and a central portion disposed proximate the third radiused portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Paul Lee Wright, Justin A. Howell, Travis A. Hunter, Romauld M. Philippe, Michael T. Kelly, Robert Waltemyer
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Publication number: 20160167825Abstract: A plastics material container, in particular for beverages, with an aperture by way of which a liquid is capable of being removed from the container, with a main body adjoining this aperture in a longitudinal direction and a base portion adjoining this main body in this longitudinal direction, wherein the base portion has at least three stand feet, wherein external surfaces of these stand feet in each case form a stand portion of the plastics material container extending in sections in the form of an annular segment over a pre-set circumferential angle and wherein at least three grooves are formed between these stand feet, wherein these grooves extend at least also in a radial direction of the plastics material container which is at a right angle to the longitudinal direction, wherein these grooves have in each case a groove bottom which extends at least also in the radial direction as well as a wall portion which extends at least also from this groove bottom to a stand portion of a stand foot adjacent to thiType: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Alexander DACHS, Peter KNAPP, Stephanie PIETRASCH, Ulrich ERFINDER
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Publication number: 20160167826Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a liquid is disclosed. The dispenser comprises an outlet for dispensing a liquid, a reservoir for liquid, and a closure configured to engage with the dispenser and movable between a closed position in which the outlet is enclosed and an open position in which the outlet is not enclosed. The dispenser further comprises an arrangement for controlling liquid communication between the reservoir and the outlet, the arrangement and reservoir movable with respect to each other between a first configuration in which the reservoir is not in liquid communication with the outlet and a second configuration in which the reservoir is in liquid communication with the outlet. By requiring a second movement after removal of the closure accidental access or dispensing of the contents may be avoided or reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: NERUDIA LTD.Inventors: Kenneth SCOTT, Chris LORD, David JONES, Stephen McDONALD
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Publication number: 20160167827Abstract: A drinking vessel with an ergonomic rim for maximizing the contact area between the rim of the drinking vessel and the lips of a user is provided for. The drinking vessel includes a concave surface proximal the rim of the drinking vessel that mimics the curvature of a user's lower lip, thereby increasing contact area and reducing spillage. The drinking vessel may also include a rim configured to engage with a lid. An angled rim may also reduce the amount of wrist rotation required by a user to drink from the vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Allen Arseneau, Diana Arseneau
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Publication number: 20160167828Abstract: A rigid container for containing articles, preferably solid soap, the container extending along a main axis and includes a top wall and a bottom wall lying in respective planes transversal to the main axis, and a front face, a rear face, which extend from the top wall to the bottom wall and two sides or lateral faces which extend from the top walk to the bottom wall; the front face of the container includes a convex front panel which has a first supporting portion, and the rear face of the container includes a rear panel which has a second supporting portion shaped to mutually match the first supporting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: G.D S.p.AInventors: Marco GHINI, Lorena D'ALFONSO, Stefano NEGRINI
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Publication number: 20160167829Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise at least a bottom panel, a top panel, and a side panel. At least one end flap can comprise at least a bottom end flap foldably attached to the bottom panel at an end of the carton. The end can have an opening adjacent the bottom end flap. The plurality of articles can be for being disposed in the interior of the carton so that a void is formed in the interior between at least one article of the plurality of articles and at least a portion of the bottom end flap at the end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Raymond R. Spivey, SR., Frank N. Moncrief, Aaron Lee Bates, O'Neal Alexander
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Publication number: 20160167830Abstract: Containers are provided which provide controlled dispensing for items such as saltshakers. Such containers can be produced in a simple and economical manner and can be adapted to different types of products, such as different types of salt. Such containers are particularly useful for dispensing fine salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: TACOM S.A.Inventor: Francesco RIVA
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Publication number: 20160167831Abstract: A pallet comprises a deck having an upper support surface; a plurality of support members depending from the deck; pallet stacking structure for retaining a second pallet stacked on the pallet, and tray retaining and stacking structure for retaining a tray on the pallet. The pallet stacking structure includes a plurality of first recessed regions formed in the upper support surface for receiving support members of a second pallet stacked on the first pallet. The tray retaining and stacking structure includes a plurality of second recessed regions formed in the upper support surface of the pallet for receiving the legs of a tray when the tray is supported on the pallet. The second recessed regions are formed within the outer boundaries of the first recessed regions and are deeper than the first recessed regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: RIAN JOSEPH SUITER, WILLIAM JAY SKINNER
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Publication number: 20160167832Abstract: A collapsible container is provided having an outer liner defining a top, a bottom and vertical sides and an inner liner defining a plurality of sides corresponding to the vertical sides of the outer liner. The inner liner is attached to the outer liner at least at one of the top and the bottom of the outer liner, and each side of the inner liner defines a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges which extend vertically. A sleeve is attached to each of the edges of the inner liner at the top, bottom, and sides thereof. The sleeves define substantially circular tubes. A flexible frame is located between the outer liner and the inner liner and disposed within the plurality of sleeves to provide a flexible support and permits collapse and/or folding of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Michael Silverman, Robert Cavalcanti, Robert Ashworth
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Publication number: 20160167833Abstract: A soft foldable case for wrapping dense loop material around an object to be protected, such as a pair of eyeglasses. The case material has front and rear sides and length and width dimensions greater than at least that portion of the object to be protected. The front side of the case material is formed with a dense arrangement of loop material capable of interlocking with opposing hook material, the loop material having length and width dimensions greater than the object, the sheet of material being capable of folding around the object. Strips of hook material adjacent ends of the front surface of the case material, secure the folded case.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: James H. de Cordova
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Publication number: 20160167834Abstract: Dentifrice dispenser (1) comprising: a container defining a chamber storing a dentifrice and having an opening through which the dentifrice is dispensable from the chamber; and a mount (20) for connecting a toothbrush (30) to the container, the mount (20) comprising an annular, or part-annular, collar (22) positioned around a portion of the container to attach the mount (20) to the container. Dentifrice dispenser kit, comprising: a container defining a chamber storing a dentifrice and having an opening through which the dentifrice is dispensable from the chamber; and a mount (20) for connecting a toothbrush (30) to the container, the mount (20) comprising an annular, or part-annular, collar (22) positionable around a portion of the container to attach the mount (20) to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Scott Beckerman
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Publication number: 20160167835Abstract: Dentifrice dispenser stand (1), comprising: a base (10) having at least one contact portion lying in a first plane for stably supporting the stand (1) on a horizontal surface; and an annular, or part-annular, collar (20) connected to the base (10) and positionable around a portion of a container (40) defining a chamber (44) storing a dentifrice and having an opening through which the dentifrice is dispensable from the chamber (44); wherein an axis of the collar (20) is at an angle of between 15 and 75 degrees to the first plane. Kit, comprising: the dentifrice dispenser stand (1) and the container (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Scott Beckerman
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Publication number: 20160167836Abstract: An inflatable anti-leakage device is adapted to be plugged into a hole in a liquid container for preventing leakage of liquid from the hole, and includes a rigid support member, an air bag that surrounds and is connected to the support member and that is adapted to be inflated to block the hole of the liquid container upon insertion of the support member into the hole, an inflation unit that is disposed for inflating the air bag, and a driving mechanism that is disposed for actuating the inflation action of the inflation unit upon receipt of an actuating signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: KUO-CHI CHANG