Patents Issued in July 28, 2016
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Publication number: 20160214726Abstract: A monitored deicing system is disclosed. The monitored deicing system may have a pneumatic deicer and a signal wire running through the pneumatic deicer. The signal wire may break in response to a failure of the pneumatic deicer, such as a torn boot seam. A health monitor may check the continuity of the signal wire in order to provide an alert upon detecting such a failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Michael John Giamati
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Publication number: 20160214727Abstract: In one aspect the present subject matter is directed to a gas-electric propulsion system for an aircraft. The system may include a turbofan jet engine, an electric powered boundary layer ingestion fan that is coupled to a fuselage portion of the aircraft aft of the turbofan jet engine, and an electric generator that is electronically coupled to the turbofan jet engine and to the boundary layer ingestion fan. The electric generator converts rotational energy from the turbofan jet engine to electrical energy and provides at least a portion of the electrical energy to the boundary layer ingestion fan. In another aspect of the present subject matter, a method for propelling an aircraft via the gas-electric propulsion system is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Anthony HAMEL, Kurt David MURROW
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Publication number: 20160214728Abstract: A structure of drone (100) comprises a frame (110) comprising an engagement portion (110?), said engagement portion (110?) being a strip having a predetermined geometry. The structure of drone (100) also comprises a plurality of propulsion elements (120). Each propulsion element (120) is arranged, in use, to be engaged in a removable way to the engagement portion (110?) at a any point of the strip, in such a way to easily change the number and the arrangement of the propulsion elements (120) present on the engagement portion (110?).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI FIRENZEInventors: Guglielmo ROSSI, Sandro MORETTI, Nicola CASAGLI
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Publication number: 20160214729Abstract: A casing structure interposed between the engine and the nacelle of an aircraft, the structure including a shroud surrounding the engine having an engine axis and including a stationary portion and a plurality of sectors; a radial arm providing the connection to the nacelle; fasteners for securing the plurality of shroud sectors to one another or to the radial arm; and the fasteners include two series of holes formed in two parallel side walls of the shroud sectors for the purpose of receiving two respective series of bolts, each passing through a corresponding set of orifices of an adjacent shroud sector or of an adjacent radial arm, a hinge arranged between each of the shroud sectors and the stationary portion of the shroud to enable the shroud sectors to be pivoted in individual manner about a common pivot axis perpendicular to the side walls arranged along the engine axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Ceddric BELJAMBE, Noel ROBIN
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Publication number: 20160214730Abstract: A throttle system for providing throttle control for an engine on an aircraft includes a throttle quadrant assembly (TQA) module (92, 94) in electrical communication with a throttle lever (86) for receiving a position signal (88, 90) indicative of a magnitude for a throttle of the engine, the TQA module (92, 94) being operative to convert the position signal (88, 90) into a throttle signal, an engine electronic control (EEC) module (100, 102) connected to the TQA module (92, 94) to translate the throttle signal (88, 90) into a throttle control signal for the engine, and at least one signal/power line connecting the TQA module (92, 94) to the EEC module (100, 102). The signal/power line at least carries the throttle signal from the TQA module to the EEC module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Christophe NOUHAUD
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Publication number: 20160214731Abstract: An aircraft controller includes a memory for storing instructions. The instructions are operable to cause the controller to perform a thrust balancing method and ensure a balanced thrust output from the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Philip A. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20160214732Abstract: Inerting fuel systems and methods for inerting fuel tanks are disclosed. An inerting fuel system may include an air inlet passage to receive inlet air, air separation modules to separate oxygen from the inlet air when received, and air separation module valves coupled between the air inlet passage and the air separation modules. The air separation module valves are associated with the air separation modules such that opening of one of the air separation module valves passes a portion of inlet air from the air inlet passage to the air separation module associated with that air separation module valve. A controller selectively opens the air separation module valves such that each of the air separation modules receives a substantially equal level of wear.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Michael Vigliotta
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Publication number: 20160214733Abstract: A flight instrument that displays the rotational speed of a main rotor of a rotary-wing aircraft, with the flight instrument including display means, a first indicator of a setpoint for the rotational speed of the main rotor, a second indicator of the first current value of the rotational speed of the main rotor, and third and fourth indicators of the limit values of the rotational speed. The setpoint for the rotational speed of the main rotor is variable and the first indicator is stationary on the display means, with the second, third and fourth indicators being movable in relation to the first indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Jean-Baptiste VALLART, Patrick HELLIO, Patricia GAUTHIER, Setareh TAHERI
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Publication number: 20160214734Abstract: An aircraft-side aircraft data retrieval system and method, comprising: a data storage device (14) located in a first location, for example a bay (8), in a aircraft (2) adapted to, during a flight, store data acquired during the flight; and wireless apparatus (18) comprising an antenna (28), at least the antenna (28) being located in a second location, for example an undercarriage bay, in the aircraft (2) that is different to the first location, the wireless apparatus (18) adapted to wirelessly transmit, after landing, the stored data to a ground-side data retrieval system (6); the second location (10) being a location that can have a closed or open configuration and which will be in the closed configuration for at least a majority of the flight and in the open configuration, for a purpose other than retrieving the stored data, after the aircraft (2) has landed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS PLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER RALPH PESCOD, SHAHBAZ NAWAZ, LYDIA ANN HYDE, SHAUN WILLIAM WADDINGTON
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Publication number: 20160214735Abstract: The disclosure provides in one embodiment an electrical conductor pathway system for diverting an electric charge. The electrical conductor pathway system includes a substrate having a first surface to be printed on and having one or more grounding points. The electrical conductor pathway system further includes a direct write conductive material pattern printed directly onto the first surface via a direct write printing process. The direct write conductive material pattern forms one or more electrical pathways interconnected with the one or more grounding points. The one or more electrical pathways interconnected with the one or more grounding points divert the electric charge from the first surface to the one or more grounding points.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Victoria L. Garcia, Mark J. Gardner, Otis F. Layton, Jeffrey Lynn Duce, Joseph A. Marshall, IV
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Publication number: 20160214736Abstract: A device for assisting in the landing of an aircraft in a flare phase comprising a control stick, a first unit for acquiring current flight parameters of the aircraft, a second unit for acquiring a current deflection angle of the control stick, a computation unit for computing a difference between the current deflection angle of the control stick and a target deflection angle of the control stick, and an acoustic emission unit configured to automatically emit a warning or guidance sound signal in the cockpit of the aircraft, according to the difference between the current deflection angle and the target deflection angle of the control stick.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Philippe Perrin, Matthias Eberle
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Publication number: 20160214737Abstract: A method for controlling the supply of power to a power system for an aircraft having a plurality of power-consuming components includes supplying power to the power system with a generator having a power output, determining a power requirement of the power system, and supplying the power to the power-consuming components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Arthur Vorwerk RADUN, Phillip Henry Richard EPPS
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Publication number: 20160214738Abstract: A collapsible runway side barrier for preventing foreign object debris (FOD) from entering a runway and taxiway is disclosed. The barrier may have an aerodynamic profile, one side of the barrier profile may be convex and the other side of the barrier profile may be concave. The side barrier may further have ground attachment elements and may be constructed to collapse if the landing wheels of an aircraft impact the barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Ivry SHAPIRA
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Publication number: 20160214739Abstract: A hose management system with a longitudinally collapsible duct-like air hose may supply conditioned air for heating and/or cooling an aircraft. The system has a temperature controlled container and a motorized remotely controlled drive with treads for feeding out hose to a length appropriate to hook up to a stationary aircraft. The motorized drive also retracts the hose back into the container. The hose may have scuff strips, hook and loop fasteners, and reflective strips.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Joe W. Wright, Frank Bair, Scott E. Schrinner, Dave McIntire
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Publication number: 20160214740Abstract: The present invention aims to apply a vertical load to a specimen with high precision even if the specimen shifts horizontally. A load application device includes: a hydraulic actuator which applies a load to a specimen; a support structural body which supports the hydraulic actuator along a vertical direction; a horizontal guide surface which guides the support structural body along a horizontal direction; and a bearing which is interposed between the support structural body and the horizontal guide surface and bears the support structural body so as to be horizontally shiftable relative to the horizontal guide surface. This bearing includes a plurality of spherical bodies supported so as to be independently rollable, and the plurality of spherical bodies are held in contact with the support structural body or the horizontal guide surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Isamu NAKAGAWA
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Publication number: 20160214741Abstract: What is defined is a stow lock pin for use in preventing deployment of a ram air turbine of an aircraft, the aircraft having a first distance from the ram air turbine to an access window. The stow lock pin includes a tip configured to be received by a slot of the ram air turbine. The stow lock pin also includes a rod coupled to the tip and having an axial distance that is larger than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: DAVID NORMAN CHAPMAN, David Everett Russ
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Publication number: 20160214742Abstract: The use of an accelerometer for inertial navigation of a low thrust spacecraft undergoing acceleration wherein the inaccuracy of the accelerometer is less than the uncertainty in the accuracy of a modeled non-gravitational component of the acceleration that the spacecraft is undergoing is disclosed. A method of navigating a spacecraft having a low thrust propulsion system is also disclosed. The method comprises engaging the low thrust propulsion system, measuring the acceleration of the spacecraft using an accelerometer with an inaccuracy less than the uncertainty in the acceleration imparted by the low thrust propulsion system and acquiring a trajectory estimate using the measured acceleration. The trajectory estimate may be updated using an external reference navigation sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Kieran A. CARROLL, Daniel R. FABER, Craig FOULDS
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Publication number: 20160214743Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method for closing cartons. The present disclosure includes a flap bending system, having a first end and a second end, configured to receive an object at the first end of the flap bending system and to bend the flap of an object. The present disclosure also includes a progressive closing system that allows an egg carton to be gently closed while in motion without requiring the carton to stop.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: TEN Media, LLC dba TEN Ag Tech Co.Inventors: Jonathan R. Phillips, Richard C. Blackburn
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Publication number: 20160214744Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system and method for providing a reservoir conveyor that provides the linear space needed to increase the capacity of the buffer storage reservoir such that it is compatible with and increases the efficiency of a Grader and packers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: TEN Media, LLC dba TEN Ag Tech Co.Inventors: Jonathan R. Phillips, Richard C. Blackburn
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Publication number: 20160214745Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods and systems for transitioning packages objects, such as eggs, from a packer into an infeed system providing a buffer such that the packer may operate independently of the subsequent system, such as an egg marking system. The present disclosure also includes systems and methods of stabilizing packed objects, such as eggs, as they move from the packer to a marking system so as to optimize the marking process while maximizing throughput and includes logic to suspend operation of the delivery conveyor or system in a manner beneficial to maintaining throughput and reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: TEN Media, LLC dba TEN Ag Tech Co.Inventors: Jonathan R. Phillips, Richard C. Blackburn
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Publication number: 20160214746Abstract: A method for forming floral packaging materials from oxo-biodegradable polymeric materials is provided. Methods of utilizing such floral packaging materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder
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Publication number: 20160214747Abstract: A method for assembling capsules for extracting beverages, the capsules including at least one main body for containing extract of a beverage, a filtering element positioned inside the main body and a base element positioned at the base of the main body; the main body, the filtering element and the base element forming at least partly the components of the capsule; the device includes a line for feeding the above-mentioned components and means for positioning the above-mentioned components along the feed line; more specifically, the feed line includes a conveyor, which moves continuously, forming a path for feeding the above-mentioned components and the positioning means are synchronised with the conveyor for assembling together the components on the conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Massimo CARISI, Massimo SCRIVANI
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Publication number: 20160214748Abstract: A method for filling and packing a gas and a liquid material by filling the gas in an amount corresponding to 2-40 vol % of the volume of the liquid material together with the liquid material into a package bag composed of plastic films through an unsealed opening portion thereof and then sealing the unsealed opening portion by heat sealing, characterized in that the gas is previously dispersed and incorporated in form of microbubbles having a diameter of not more than 50 ?m in to the liquid material and filled into in the package bag at a state of microbubble-containing liquid material, or the gas is filled while generating as microbubbles having a diameter of not more than 50 ?m in the liquid material previously supplied to the package bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: YUSHIN CO., LTD.Inventor: Katsunori FUTASE
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Publication number: 20160214749Abstract: An apparatus for presenting a number of packs for flow wrapping; where each pack has a lower region, an upper region and an edge region; said edge region being provided between said lower and upper regions; said apparatus displacing a number of packs from a first location where the packs are self-standing on their lower region to a second location where the packs are on edge to form a substantially horizontal stack; wherein said apparatus comprises a first conveyor and a second conveyor; both of said conveyors having a number of individually displaceable hands; wherein the hands of said first conveyor displace packs from a first location where the packs are self-standing on their lower region to a second location where the packs are on edge; and at least one of said hands of said second conveyor cooperates with at least one of said hands of said first conveyor to hold packs on their edge to form a substantially horizontal stack; and a pair of individually displaceable hands of said second conveyor being confiType: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Anthony John Cannell-Smith
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Publication number: 20160214750Abstract: A device for changing the jet shape of free-flowing products, in particular of foodstuffs, including: An inflow area for the free-flowing products to enter, an outflow area for the free-flowing products to exit, and several channels through which to pass the free-flowing products. Each channel has an inlet allocated to the inflow area and an outlet allocated to the outflow area. Each inlet of a channel has a first cross sectional area. Each outlet of a channel has a second cross sectional area. In order to make it easy to adjust the shape and velocity profile of the filling jet, it is proposed that the second cross sectional area of at least one channel be larger than the first cross sectional area of this channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Felix Kilian
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Publication number: 20160214751Abstract: A hopper having a passage through which a medicine can be passed downward is provided. The hopper is configured to cause rippling vibration on an inner surface thereof by an external force applied to the hopper. According to this configuration, the rippling vibration applies a force to the medicine to separate the medicine away from the inner surface of the hopper. This prevents the medicine from easily adhering to the hopper.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Kenji Kawata
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Publication number: 20160214752Abstract: A packaging apparatus includes a packaging unit and two heater rollers. The packaging unit installs a stretch film on an article to be packaged and discharges the article to be packaged installed with the stretch film along a conveyance surface. The two heater rollers heat the stretch film positioned below the article to be packaged discharged from the packaging unit. The heater rollers have contact portions with the article to be packaged positioned higher than the conveyance surface. Among the two heater rollers, height of the contact portion of one heater roller on a upstream side in a discharge direction relative to the conveyance surface is lower than height of the contact portion of the other heater roller on a downstream side in the discharge direction relative to the conveyance surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Ishida Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsuyoshi Ono
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Publication number: 20160214753Abstract: A terminally sterilized medical procedure kit includes a recovered item and a new item packaged together as a single stock keeping unit. A method for processing at least a portion of a first medical procedure kit includes the steps of receiving a recoverable item of the first kit, performing a processing operation on the recoverable item, providing a new item, combining the recoverable item and the new item in a second kit, and terminally sterilizing the second kit. A method for recovering at least a portion of a terminally sterilized medical procedure kit includes the steps of purchasing a recoverable item of the first kit from an owner and receiving the recoverable item by the purchaser.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Robert Glen Coleman, Michael Chad Hollis, Vernon Raymond Hartdegen
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Publication number: 20160214754Abstract: The apparatus for transferring process material between a first container and a second container has, as its essential constituent parts, at least one first tensioning unit, which has a first tensioner and a second tensioner, which can be actuated independently of one another, and also a tubular liner piece, which extends indirectly between the containers in order to seal off the transition between the containers from the exterior. The tensioning unit has fixed in it, temporarily, the near end portion of the liner piece and the near end portion of a tubular liner remainder left over from a previous transfer operation. In specific applications, a transfer means is installed between the containers. The process material is usually of a sensitive nature—e.g. a pharmaceutical component—and must be neither contaminated by the exterior surroundings nor pass into the surroundings. The containers are typically constituent parts of a production installation, such as big bags, steel containers or drums.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Rubitec AGInventor: Christoph Rubitschung
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Publication number: 20160214755Abstract: A basin with opposing hinged doors for providing a hospital-grade basin which can be used as either a traditional, watertight basin or a modified watertight basin that includes half-moon shaped openings disposed in its side walls to allow a patient's limb to rest comfortably while positioned across the basin. The basin with opposing hinged doors defines a tub member that includes at least one side wall with a semicircle opening extending down into it from the top of the wall. For each opening, a correspondingly shaped door is hingedly attached adjacent thereto, enabling it to move between a closed position defining the traditional, watertight basin and an open position defining a modified watertight basin with an opening for part of a limb. Each opening and door employ a locking means suitable to secure the door in place when desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Sekuleo Gathers
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Publication number: 20160214756Abstract: A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Publication number: 20160214757Abstract: A sealed package for pourable food products, comprising a quadrangular bottom panel with opposite first front edge and a second rear edge; a quadrangular top panel opposite to bottom panel and comprises a third front edge and a fourth rear edge; a front panel between first and third edges; and a rear panel between second and fourth edges; the distance between first and third edges is smaller than the distance between second and fourth edges; top panel angled with respect to a first plane defined by first and second edges; first and third edge define a theoretical reference plane; front panel comprises opposite fifth and sixth edges between first and second edges; at least one of fifth and sixth front edge extends at least partially on opposite side of theoretical plane with respect to rear panel; front panel comprises at least a first region on opposite side of theoretical plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Marcello BARBIERI, Siegrid PUTZER, Alice OLIVIERI, Stefania PERTUSI, Joyce NASSIF
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Publication number: 20160214758Abstract: A packaging box (1) includes a storage part (2), an inner flap (21) and an outer flap (22). The inner flap (21) is provided with a slit (31) along an edge (11a) and the outer flap (12) is provided with an insertion piece (41) connected to a tip edge (22a) via a bending line (42). The insertion piece (41) is inserted into the slit (31) by being bent along the bending line (42). The insertion piece (41) has an engaging piece (45) configured to be foldable along a folding line (44) extending in a direction crossing the tip edge (22a) and to have an engaging edge (45a) facing the tip edge (22a). When the engaging piece (45) is folded along the folding line (44), the engaging edge (45a) is inclined downward toward its distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Kazuyoshi YAMAMURA
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Publication number: 20160214759Abstract: A sustainable packing system is provided comprising a first fiberboard having a substantially flat surface for accepting a first item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the first fiberboard, the first fiberboard adapted to form a closed wall; and a second fiberboard adapted to be frictionally secured within the closed wall of the first fiberboard, having a substantially flat surface for accepting a second item and at least one scored line for facilitating folding of the second fiberboard to form a closed wall. A packaging method is also provided comprising the steps of providing a fiberboard having a substantially flat surface; scoring lines in the fiberboard to facilitate folding; wrapping a first item around the fiberboard; and folding the fiber-board forming a closed wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: David Louis Franco, Andres Ruiz
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Publication number: 20160214760Abstract: The packing box includes a plurality of side wall parts, a bottom wall part, a housing part, an outer lid part, a tuck, an extending part, an inner flap, a slit, and an obstructive part. The obstructive part is folded along the side edge that crosses the other side wall part of the inner flap. Once the tuck is inserted, the extending part restricts the release of the outer lid part by being restored to the original state in the direction that crosses the extending direction of the slit. The obstructive part is placed in the course that reaches from the clearance between the top edge of the side wall part, the top edge crossing the other side wall part, and the inner flap to the extending part, whereby obstructing the approach from the outside of the packing box to the extending part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Masakazu Takeuchi
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Publication number: 20160214761Abstract: A connecting assembly of modular box, comprising a top cover, a sleeve, a mandrel, and a jacket, the sleeve is configured to trap outside the mandrel; the sleeve is provided with at least one snap-fit portion, the jacket is provided with at least one snap-engagement portion, the at least one snap-engagement portion is connected with the at least one snap-fit portion, so that the jacket is fixed in a circumferential direction of the sleeve; the top cover is connected to an upper end of the mandrel to press firmly the sleeve and the jacket, so that the axial positions of the sleeve and the jacket are fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: TANGSHAN DUSHIBAO INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Shaolong LI
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Publication number: 20160214762Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for releasing an aroma from a beverage container to enforce or compliment the aroma of the beverage inside the container are disclosed herein. In a general embodiment, a beverage container (2) includes a pull tab (8) and a substance (20) applied to the pull tab. The substance includes a micro-encapsulated aroma. The micro encapsulated aroma can be released by applying a frictional force to the portion of the pull tab with the substance applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Carol Borland, Christian Milo, Stefan Palzer
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Publication number: 20160214763Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a stackable interlocking tray system. The stackable interlocking tray system may include a support assembly having a plurality of struts, a lower tray assembly including trays that are operatively coupled to the support assembly and configured to receive a second end of a plurality of the struts, and an upper tray assembly including trays that are operatively coupled to the support assembly and configured to receive a first end of a plurality of the struts. Each tray may define sidewalls that are configured to engage complementary side walls of adjacent trays.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Francois Morin
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Publication number: 20160214764Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a bottle (1) made of, for example, glass, more particularly a beverage bottle, wherein an object (2) is attached to the bottle (1). According to the invention, production of a bottle (1) with permanent added value is simplified in that the bottle (1) is designed with a recess (3) and the object (2) is detachably attached in the recess (3). The invention also relates to a bottle (1) thus produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Rosemarie CUKMAN
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Publication number: 20160214765Abstract: A parallelogram shaped box with side walls formed by parallel, generally rectangular bar members has a plurality of grommets inserted into the side walls between the bar members. Each grommet is trapped between adjacent bar members by clamping of adjacent bar members. Each grommet has a thickness greater than the thickness of the bar members and has a boss in the grommet with a pin retainer in the grommet, such as a straight hole. A pin placed in the pin retainer can support a decorative article so that external sides of the box can be decorated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Michael L.F. Chan, David M.F. Chan
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Publication number: 20160214766Abstract: A method of manufacturing a self-opening style bag is disclosed, as well as a bag manufactured via the method, where the bottom of the bag has been sealed via application of a hot melt adhesive during in-line bag manufacturing. The disclosure further includes an SOS bag, including a multi-layered SOS bag, having a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of gussets joining the front and back panels, where the SOS bag has been sealed at the bottom via a hot melt adhesive. In an embodiment, the seal is effected via application of adhesive on a front flap and a back flap, and a folding of the front flap and the back flap together to complete the bottom of the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: Gateway Packaging CompanyInventors: Robert Tiepelman, Bob Gielingh
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Publication number: 20160214767Abstract: A closure includes a skirt defining an outer periphery of the closure and having an open bottom end configured to fit over the mouth of a receptacle, an end wall positioned atop the skirt to close a top end of the skirt and form a top face of the closure, one or more openings formed through the end wall, and a sealing rib formed on the top face and diametrically disposed outboard the one or more openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: William C. Vogel, Terrence M. Parve
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Publication number: 20160214768Abstract: A novel container is disclosed, comprising a housing and a lid or cover that extends over the top central opening into the housing. The cover rests on a ledge at the top of the housing walls. The ledge has a depression at one or more of the corners of the housing, which permits the cover over the depression to be pressed downward into the depression, causing the opposite side of the cover to project upward from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Forrest Landry
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Publication number: 20160214769Abstract: A container closure system providing a lid assembly and an annular locking assembly adapted to be positioned in a locking engagement along a periphery of a container opening is provided. The lid assembly has a center portion circumscribed by a lid rim, wherein the lid rim defines a downward-facing retaining space for enveloping a flange portion of the periphery of the container opening. The annular locking assembly provides a retaining wall having a retaining edge dimensioned and adapted to be received into the retaining space so as to sandwich the flange portion within the retaining space, forming a secure seal to prevent spillage of the container's contents or accidental removal of lid, or undesired removal of lid by a child. The center portion may form a content aperture for dispensing or receiving said contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Casey HOMOLY
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Publication number: 20160214770Abstract: A container (10) to dispense a liquid such as sauce. The container (1.0) has a resilient deformable body (11) that may be compressed to dispense the liquid from the interior (55) of the body (11). Mounted on the body (11) is a cap (37) that is movable along a path (axis 13) between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the upper opening (38) is open to allow the liquid to be dispensed. Preferably the path is linear.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Matthew CUTTS, Michael FORD, Lynne MORRISON, James BRENNAN, Stuart MAY, Matthew CORMACK
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Publication number: 20160214771Abstract: A dip tube insertion member adapted to be used with a liquid dispensing apparatus. The dip tube insertion member facilitates insertion of a dip tube into a liquid storage container without removing the sealing cap of a liquid storage container. The dip tube insertion member includes a probe having a hollow cavity for receiving a dip tube. The probe further includes an upper opening and a lower opening for facilitating insertion of a dip tube into the liquid container. Preferably, the dip tube insertion member takes the form of a cap that is mounted on and about at least a portion of the sealing cap of a liquid storage container of the liquid dispensing apparatus. The dip tube insertion member preferably includes a sealing member forming an air chamber surrounding the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Philip A. Walton
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Publication number: 20160214772Abstract: A preservation apparatus and method for using the same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the preservation apparatus comprises a removable closure adapted to fit together in a sealed relationship with a vessel for containing an item, the removable closure comprising a top portion having a first opening to enable pressure within the vessel to be transferred to an interior of the top portion; and a container operable to contain a substance operable to collect oxygen molecules contained within the vessel and render them harmless to the item, wherein the container comprises a lid with a second opening located in proximity to the first opening and having a vent through which the pressure from the vessel is transferred to the interior of the top portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Gregory John Luzaich
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Publication number: 20160214773Abstract: The present invention relates to a device made up of a body defining an interior volume for receiving a liquid or powdered or pasty composition intended to be transferred into a container having a threaded neck, said device having a skirt provided with a thread matching the thread of the neck of said container, and a membrane connected to the inner wall of said body by a generally annular peripheral zone, wherein it has a break-off line situated between said peripheral zone and said membrane, such annular peripheral zone being so configured as to bear on the upper surface of the neck of the bottle during screwing of the skirt onto the threaded neck of the container and to cause at least a partial rupture of said break-off line.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: Frederic M Prost
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Publication number: 20160214774Abstract: A can includes an at least partially electrically conductive body having a seal region delimited by a predetermined breaking edge on a front wall. An opening element bears against the front wall and is connected to the front wall at least at one point in an initial position. When the opening element is pivoted into an opening position, the seal region tears away at the predetermined breaking edge and forms an opening for emptying the contents of the can. The opening element has a metallic basic body which has a loop with an electrical interruption at one end region. An antenna and a transponder chip which is connected to the antenna are provided. The antenna bears at least partially against and is electrically insulated from the basic body. The antenna is free of interruptions, at least partially along the loop which is electrically interrupted by the interruption.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: GERNOT SCHMID
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Publication number: 20160214775Abstract: Disclosed is a supplement safe for keeping powdered, liquid and pill form dietary supplements in separate non-contaminatable container compartments. The top of the safe has multiple pour spouts of each of the separate compartments. The compartment lids separate the contents so as to keep the contents of each container compartment from being contaminated by materials placed in each compartment. The safe can be locked shut by rotating the cap to predetermined positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Patrick T AFFIF, Anthony Wayne PARRISH