Patents Issued in August 11, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160229544
    Abstract: The present application proposes a device and method for controlling the size of a sheet of ice which can build up on an aircraft surface as a result of icing, particularly SLD icing. In some circumstances it is possible to tolerate a build up of some ice without significant aerodynamic penalties. However, the size of such ice sheets must be controlled to ensure that any ice sheet detaching from the aircraft surface has a mass that is within the acceptable margins for projectiles which may impact aircraft structure downstream. Thus, a first aspect of the invention provides an aircraft having an exterior surface arranged to face upstream in the airflow direction during flight and a plurality of anti-ice accretion projections extending away from the exterior surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas DART, James BROWN
  • Publication number: 20160229545
    Abstract: In order to optimize the bulk of a primary structure of an aircraft engine attachment pylon, and to favor the installation of the engine as close as possible to the wing element, the disclosure herein provides an aircraft assembly comprising a wing element, a turbofan engine and an engine attachment pylon, the engine comprising a rear part arranged under the wing element equipped with a wing structure, the pylon comprising a primary structure for transmitting loads from the engine to the wing structure, this primary structure comprising a pylon box, and the assembly also comprising an attachment for attaching the primary structure to the engine. According to the disclosure herein, the wing structure comprises two wing boxes that follow one another in a wingspan direction of the wing element, and the pylon box is arranged between these boxes and fixed to each of the latter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Olivier PAUTIS, Wolfgang BROCHARD
  • Publication number: 20160229546
    Abstract: Telescopic actuator comprising an actuator body; a sleeve with a longitudinal axis mounted such as to rotate and extending at least partially into the body, said sleeve being held in axial position in the body by attachment means; a threaded rod mounted such as to slide telescopically in the longitudinal axis inside the sleeve and engaging with the sleeve by means of a helical link; rotating means suitable for rotating the sleeve such as to slide the threaded rod selectively between an extended position and a retracted position; locking means suitable for making the retraction of the helical link irreversible, such that a retraction of the threaded rod caused by a compression load is prevented when such a retraction is not caused by the driving means. Aircraft engine comprising at least one such actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Louis CHAVIGNIER, Denis DAUVERGNE, Jean LAMARRE, Mickael WERQUIN
  • Publication number: 20160229547
    Abstract: A turboprop control system 10 for use with a turboprop 2 having a turbine engine 12 operably coupled to and rotationally driving a propeller 14 having variable pitch blades 16 to control the engine speed, propeller speed, and propeller pitch. The pilot provides, by a single power control lever 30, the control input used to control the engine and propeller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Edward Aaron FISHER, Scott Brian WRIGHT, James Robert TURNER
  • Publication number: 20160229548
    Abstract: An inerting system for an aircraft includes an inert gas generation apparatus, an air supply line, a compressor and an inert gas line. The compressor supplies the inert gas generation apparatus with air from the air supply line at a pressure necessary for operation of the inert gas generation apparatus. The inert gas line carries the inert gas produced by the inert gas generation apparatus on to an inert gas consumer. The air supply line is connected to an exhaust air system of the aircraft. A method for supplying an inert gas in an aircraft includes tapping of air from an exhaust air system of the aircraft, compression of the tapped air, and production of inert gas in an inert gas generation apparatus from the compressed air. An aircraft is disclosed in which such an inerting system is arranged and/or used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Frank KLIMPEL, Alexander SOLNTSEV
  • Publication number: 20160229549
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for generating electrical power for powering a device associated with a bladed rotor driven by a gas turbine engine of an aircraft are disclosed. The apparatus includes a rotor shaft coupled the bladed rotor of the aircraft and driven by a turbine shaft of the engine via a speed-reducing gear train. A speed-augmenting power transfer device has an input coupled to the rotor shaft and an output for outputting a rotation speed higher than a rotation speed of the rotor shaft received at the input of the speed-augmenting power transfer device. An electric generator disposed in a hub of the bladed rotor is coupled to the output of the speed-augmenting power transfer device and configured to generate electrical power for the device associated with the bladed rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Lazar MITROVIC, Richard ULLYOTT
  • Publication number: 20160229550
    Abstract: A threat detection system is disclosed. The threat detection system may also determine the location of the threat. The treat detection system may determine the threat attributes. The threat detection system may detect lasers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Stephen R. Testa
  • Publication number: 20160229551
    Abstract: A sensor system for a wing panel assembly of an aircraft includes a first end of a linkage assembly operatively coupled to a first slat panel. Also included is a second end of the linkage assembly operatively coupled to a second slat panel with a first ball joint. Further included is a block having a cutout portion surrounding the first ball joint. Yet further included is a sensing element disposed proximate the block to detect rotation of the block beyond a predetermined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Carbone, Scott C. Bonnett
  • Publication number: 20160229552
    Abstract: A structural assembly of an aircraft which includes a structural element constructed of a composite material which includes a matrix material and plurality of fibers positioned to extend through the matrix material, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of fibers are accessible from a surface of the structural element. A fastener secures the structural element to a structural component. A metal structure comprising gallium is positioned in contact with a surface of the fastener. The metal structure extends from the surface of the fastener and contacts at least a portion of the at least a portion of the plurality of fibers. Also included is a method for assembling a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Franklin Gross, Darrin M. Hansen, Shahriar Khosravani
  • Publication number: 20160229553
    Abstract: The present invention provides a member which protects a burst disc of an aircraft from the shock of lightning strikes. A burst disc device includes: a burst disc which is installed inside a main wing to prevent over pressurization of the main wing; a pressure release passage which is blocked with the burst disc and leads to the outside of the main wing; and an insulative member which is disposed along the inner peripheral edge at a terminal end of the pressure release passage and exposed to the outside of the main wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Nobuyuki KAMIHARA, Yuichiro KAMINO, Mitsuo NARUSE
  • Publication number: 20160229554
    Abstract: Cockpit display systems and methods for generating navigation displays including landing diversion symbology are provided. In one embodiment, the cockpit display system includes a cockpit monitor and a controller coupled to the cockpit monitor. The controller is configured to assess the current feasibility of landing at one or more diversion airports in a range of an aircraft on which the cockpit display system is deployed. The controller is further configured to assign each diversion airport to one of a plurality of predetermined landing feasibility categories, and generate a horizontal navigation display on the cockpit monitor including symbology representative of the feasibility category assigned to one or more of the diversion airports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Amit Nishikant Kawalkar, Rajesh Chaubey, Rajeev Mohan
  • Publication number: 20160229555
    Abstract: A method of creating a orthomosaic of a corridor area, the corridor area at least partially described by a corridor path, the method comprising flying an aircraft along a primary flight line approximating the corridor path and capturing a sequence of primary images; flying the aircraft along a secondary flight line substantially parallel to the corridor path and capturing a sequence of secondary images; identifying, in the primary images and secondary images, common features corresponding to common ground points; estimating, via bundle adjustment and from the common ground points, an exterior orientation associated with each primary image and a three-dimensional position associated with each ground point; orthorectifying, using at least some of the exterior orientations and at least some of the three-dimensional ground point positions, at least some of the primary images; and merging the orthorectified primary images to create the orthomosaic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: nearmap Australia Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Millin, Russell Alan Rogers, Paul Lapstun
  • Publication number: 20160229556
    Abstract: A carrier for a movable object to couple a carried object to the movable object, wherein the carrier has at least two rotational axes; wherein a combined rotation about the at least two rotational axes controls an orientation of the carried object or compensates a movement and a vibration of the movable object, so as to stabilize the carried object; wherein an angle formed by the two rotational axes is a non-right angle to reduce a rotation radius of the rotation, thereby reducing an equivalent moment of inertia; and wherein a center of gravity of a load applied on each axis of the two rotational axes coincides with a corresponding axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li ZHOU, Peng WANG
  • Publication number: 20160229557
    Abstract: Systems and methods for launching and recovering moving objects with a pin array chamber are disclosed herein. In one embodiment of the disclosure, a pin array chamber system releases and captures an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while airborne. The host aircraft has an in slip-stream chamber where two opposing plates of pin arrays exert a clamping force as pins extend onto the UAV to capture or release. As the pins are retracted from a captive UAV, thereby releasing a clamping force, the UAV continues with free-flight under its own power. In reverse, the UAV using precision relative navigation moves into the pin array chamber system under its own power in free-flight, and is then captured by the extensions of the pins with a clamping force. The pin array chamber system can also be used for ground systems, naval systems, space systems and microscopic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Alan McChesney
  • Publication number: 20160229558
    Abstract: A system for controlling movement of an aircraft includes a platform for supporting an aircraft. A clamp mechanism coupled to the platform to releasably couple the aircraft to the platform. The system further includes a conveying system coupled to the platform and configured to move the platform to accelerate or decelerate the aircraft coupled to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Brett M. Hoffstadt, William A. Harkness, Royal E. Meservy
  • Publication number: 20160229559
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for manipulating items of luggage. The device comprises a base member, an arm which is pivotable about a vertical pivot axis relative to the base member, and a carrying element having a supporting surface for supporting an item of luggage. The arm is designed to move the carrying element away from the vertical pivot axis and toward the vertical pivot axis. The device further comprises moving means for moving the arm in vertical direction, resistance means which, in an operative state thereof, offer resistance against movement of the carrying element both in vertical direction and in horizontal direction relative to the base member, and operating means to be operated by a person, which operating means are provided with an operating element to be operated with a hand of said person for controlling at least the resistance means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Marinus Adrianus Maria POTTERS, Odeke Nanda Manon LENIOR, Edouard Frans Alexander SCHINKEL
  • Publication number: 20160229560
    Abstract: A rotor blade spar for use in a rotor blade is provided comprising a housing defining an interior and having an open end. An end cap is affixed to and sealed on the open end to seal the interior from an exterior outside of the housing. The end cap includes a first port and a second port fluidly coupling the interior to the exterior. A port sealing system closes the first and second ports. The first port is connectable to an external device configured to generate a pressure differential between the interior and the exterior sufficient to create an airflow through the first and second ports which removes a liquid disposed in the housing through one of the first and second ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan Bremmer, Joseph B. Ozelski, Mark J. Derienzo
  • Publication number: 20160229561
    Abstract: An end-effector body for a fixture device. The end-effector body includes a first fixing point, a second fixing pint and a third fixing pint for attachment to an article. The fixing points are arranged to face away from the end-effector body in different directions. Also, an adjustable fixture device including an end-effector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Mats Enmar
  • Publication number: 20160229562
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing maintenance activities of an aircraft using a wearable device. In one embodiment, a method comprises: receiving, at the wearable device, part data from at least one of a video recording device and an audio recording device of the wearable device; communicating by the wearable device with at least one of an onboard avionics system, an airline operations system, and an inventory management system based on the part data; and presenting maintenance information to a user via at least one of a display system, and an audio system of the wearable device based on the communicating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Kannan Kathirvel, Pradeep Mahalingaiah, Michael Christensen
  • Publication number: 20160229563
    Abstract: A novel Adjustable Pressure Suit Torso manufactured from a combination of rigid metal or composite components and flexible textile and membrane materials has been developed. It offers many advantages over primarily soft or rigid approaches to the construction of torso components used in pressure suits such as space suits or high-altitude flight suits. The Adjustable Pressure Suit Torso comprises a series of rigid rings as openings for the limbs and head to extend into from the torso, rigid brackets that are fixed between the rigid ring components, and flexible materials that span the area between the rings to act as a pressure vessel. The brackets have specific sizes and can be easily exchanged to resize the torso to fit a wide range of users. The loading imparted on the pressure suit from operation or pressurization is reacted by the rigid components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: David Phillip Cadogan, David Allen Graziosi, Greg Jason Muller, Janet G. Ferl
  • Publication number: 20160229564
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a drug cassette having a compact configuration which allows for drugs to be fed out one at a time using a first rotating body and a second rotating body, and also provide a drug packaging device. The following are arranged within a cassette main body of said drug cassette: a cylindrical body that accommodates the drugs; a first rotating body that is disposed on a bottom surface side of the cylindrical body, the first rotating body being rotatable around a first rotating shaft; and a second rotating body that is disposed on an outer periphery of an opening in the cylindrical body, the second rotating body being rotatable around a second rotating shaft. At least one drive unit, disposed in a remaining space within the cassette main body, to rotate and drive the first rotating body and the second rotating body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Naoki KOIKE, Katsunori YOSHINA
  • Publication number: 20160229565
    Abstract: A method and a device for handling test tubes in a laboratory automation system are presented. During the handling, an open end of the test tube is covered by a residue-free removable, flat cover element forced against the open end of the test tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Lech Margner
  • Publication number: 20160229566
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing packaging units in a tubular bag forming, filling and sealing machine, having a horizontal conveyor installation for transferring separated products (14) to a portioning appliance (15) for manufacturing portion units (12) with a defined arrangement and number of products, and having a vertical conveyor installation (22) for conveying the portion units, which are enveloped by a film web (11), to a separating appliance for separating the packaging units, wherein the vertical conveyor installation has two parallel strap conveyors (34, 35), each having a multiplicity of support appliances arranged in the conveying direction (17) for supporting the conveying straps along the conveying channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Markus SCHMACHTEL, Horst KONSTANDIN
  • Publication number: 20160229567
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing packaging units in a tubular bag forming, filling and sealing machine, having a horizontal conveyor installation for transferring separated products (14) to a portioning appliance (15) for manufacturing portion units (12) with a defined arrangement and number of products, and having a vertical conveyor installation (22) for conveying the portion units, which are enveloped by a film web (11), to a separating appliance for separating the packaging units, wherein the vertical conveyor installation has two parallel strap conveyors (34, 35), wherein a film take-off appliance (36), which delimits the conveying channel laterally, is arranged so as to be parallel to the strap conveyors, wherein the vertical conveyor installation (22) has a conveying channel setting appliance for setting the distance b between the conveying sides arranged so as to be opposed to each other and pertaining to the conveying straps, and wherein the film take-off appliance (36) is prov
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Markus SCHMACHTEL, Horst KONSTANDIN
  • Publication number: 20160229568
    Abstract: An object wrapping assembly includes a film. The film is arranged in a roll such that a selected length of the film is removable from the roll. The roll has a width of at least 120 cm, allowing the film to be wrapped around an irregularly shaped object. The film conceals the irregularly shaped object. The film is comprised of a resiliently deformable material to resist being damaged when the film is wrapped around the irregular object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Irene Yapczenski Bartosiewicz
  • Publication number: 20160229569
    Abstract: A system and method for activating a series of article protection features formed in product cartons in which a series of articles have been packaged includes an actuating assembly mounted along a path of travel for the cartons. The actuating assembly will include a series of actuating elements that are selectively moved into engagement with the article protection features of the cartons. The article protection features are urged into the cartons, between the articles therein and into positions engaging and supporting the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Jeff A. Disrud, Frank N. Moncrief, Kelly Ziegler
  • Publication number: 20160229570
    Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containing elements (2) of single-use capsules (3) for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of containing elements (2) designed to contain a dose (33) of product; a station (SR) for filling the containing elements (2) comprising: at least a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33); a substation (ST1) for forming a dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); at least a second containing seat (S2) designed to receive the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST2) for transferring the dose (33) from the first containing seat (S1) to the second containing seat (S2); devices (7) for moving the first containing seat (S1) between the forming substation (ST1) and the transfer substation (ST2) and vice versa; a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) from the second containing seat (S2) to a containing element (2); further devices (8) for moving the second containing seat (S2) between the transfer subst
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Dario REA, Emanuele RUBBI, Pierluigi CASTELLARI
  • Publication number: 20160229571
    Abstract: By the method, a case having four sidewalls and at least four flaps at the bottom of the case is erected from a blank in a number of steps. The automated case erecting unit for use in erecting case blanks comprises a supporting device (9) and a picking and handling device (2), said picking and handling device being a robot with a robotic arm, wherein said robotic arm comprising a picking member (3) with a first leg and a second leg, which are placed perpendicularly and are locked in relation to each other, each leg comprising gripping means for picking up case blanks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: BoxEm ApS
    Inventor: Ole HANSEN
  • Publication number: 20160229572
    Abstract: Electron beams are irradiated to substantially identical sterilization surfaces on a container from a first upstream electron-beam irradiating device and a first downstream electron-beam irradiating device that are spaced with a predetermined distance upstream and downstream on a container carrier path. A sterilization controller controls the sum of electron beam outputs irradiated from the upstream electron-beam irradiating device and the downstream electron-beam irradiating device so as to allow sterilization on the sterilization surfaces of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Hitachi Zosen Corporation
    Inventor: Takayasu Yokobayashi
  • Publication number: 20160229573
    Abstract: A device for checking the quality of extensible film for wrapping purposes available in reels, operatively associable to a wrapping machine including means for supporting at least one reel of extensible film, including at least one storage memory of a plurality of wrapping programs of a palletized load, each characterised by different operating parameters to carry out the wrapping operation, the means of detection of at least one parameter representative of the quality of the film on the reel, the means for measuring, instant by instant, the present diameter of the reel, an electronic processor, operatively associated with the storage memory, with said detection means and with said measuring means, suitable for selecting and/or changing a given wrapping program according to at least said parameter representative of the quality of the film on the reel. A method to inspect the quality of the packaging stretch film available in reels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Antonio Grassi, Stefano Bertelli
  • Publication number: 20160229574
    Abstract: A packaging system according to an aspect is a packaging system formed by connecting an external server to a plurality of packaging apparatuses via a network. The external server stores control parameters for the packaging apparatuses to package an article to be packaged in an optimal state. The packaging apparatus communicates with the external server, downloads necessary control parameters, and controls a packaging operation by using the downloaded control parameters. Accordingly, a setting operation performed in each of the packaging apparatuses can be significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Ishida Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatsugu TANAKA, Toshiyuki SAKATA
  • Publication number: 20160229575
    Abstract: The object counter is provided which includes a conveyor belt having regularly spaced object retaining posts for retaining single objects on the belt in a lane for transport in single file manner from a lower feed end to an upper discharge end. Each lane has lateral guide members for helping objects to settle in the lane between retaining posts during transport on the conveyor belt between the lower feed end and the upper discharge end. A hopper is arranged at the lower feed end of the conveyor belt for providing a quantity of objects to the conveyor belt. A deflector is arranged over the lane before the upper discharge end for removing objects from the lane that settle on top of objects settled in the lane between said retaining posts. An item detector is arranged at the upper discharge end for detecting the passage or discharge of individual objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: ROBIN LAPOINTE
  • Publication number: 20160229576
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a device (1) for applying gripping handles on films, being supplied on shrinkwrap packers (2) for making bundles di bottles (B), cans and/or similar containers (B). The device (1) comprises: an applying head (10) provided with a roller (11 ) for applying gripping handles; an abutment mechanism (14) for operatively supporting a series of heat-shrinkable packaging films, being supplied on a respective shrinkwrap packer (2). The applying roller (11) and the abutment mechanism (14) are mobile with respect to one another between a non-operating condition, in which they are spaced apart, and an operating condition, in which the applying roller (11) is arranged, at the abutment mechanism (14), against at least one of the films being supplied to apply a respective gripping handle on the latter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Emanuele Gatteschi
  • Publication number: 20160229577
    Abstract: The present Invention discloses two robot assisted automated methods for application of decals on complex 3 dimensional surfaces without wrinkle and bubble. The method includes loading of objects having 3D surfaces on an object holding fixture manually from a conveyor belt, picking up a first application fixture automatically by a robot, peeling off the liner disposed on the decal manually and placing the decal on the first application fixture which holds the decal by suction, positioning the decal with exposed adhesive accurately on a first 3D surface of the object and switching off the suction automatically leaving the decal placed on the 3D surface of the object, placing the first application fixture back and picking up a second application fixture automatically by the robot for squeegee application, applying the second application fixture to complete the squeegee application by pressurizing the decal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Aby Varghese, Murthy V. N. Arelekatti, Dhritisunder Bhattacharya
  • Publication number: 20160229578
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a finish configured to define an opening to an interior of a container and to substantially reduce foaming of contents when the container is opened. The finish comprises a cylindrical body having a peripheral portion with a first edge and a second edge disposed at opposite ends. The first edge defines a first opening and is configured to receive a container cap. The second edge defines a second opening and is configured to receive a neck of the container. The first and second openings are in fluid communication. Threads on an exterior of the peripheral portion are configured to rotatably engage with threads of the container cap. At least one notch is disposed on the first edge and comprises a cross-sectional shape suitably formed to reduce foaming of the contents during loosening of the container cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Jay Clarke Hanan
  • Publication number: 20160229579
    Abstract: A container (1) made from thermoplastic material obtained by blow moulding, or stretch-blow moulding, includes a body (2) and a petaloid bottom (5) that has a central area (7) from which feet (6) extend radially, alternating with valleys (10), each foot (6) including a peripheral portion (11) connected to the body (2) of the container and a central portion (12) connected to the central area (7), the container being characterized in that each foot further has a truncated portion (13) forming a seat for the container (1), extending between the peripheral portion (11) and the central portion (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Ivan PIERRE
  • Publication number: 20160229580
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a blank and a box obtained from such a cardboard or corrugated-cardboard blank, comprising a succession of four leaves that are connected together in pairs by first folding lines, specifically two end leaves that are separated by two intermediate leaves, and comprising on each side a set of rectangular flaps. One intermediate leaf comprises at least one opening adjacent to a first folding line joining to an end leaf, the adjacent end leaf comprising, on its peripheral edge opposite the first folding line, at least one tab which has a shape complementary to the opening, is located in line with the opening and is connected to the leaf by a second folding line parallel to the first folding lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: OTOR
    Inventor: Pierre-Henri Guardiola
  • Publication number: 20160229581
    Abstract: An adjustable container capable of being converted from an expanded position to a contracted position and comprises a bottom wall, opposite sidewalls, and opposite end walls foldably joined to one another to form an interior space for containing articles. Each of the opposite sidewalls includes a pair of first gusset panels each of which including two identical coextensive panels having the same height as the side walls and is configured to be perpendicular to the respective sidewalls and the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a second gusset panels that is defined by two identical coextensive panels and having the same height as the side walls and is folded upwardly out of the plane of the bottom wall and perpendicular thereto when the adjustable container is in the contracted position. The adjustable container also includes an adjustable sleeve that is used to securely cover the container during shipping and transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20160229582
    Abstract: The invention relates to a self-opening closure with a pouring spout (12), a self-opening sleeve (20) which is guided in the connector in a helical manner, and a cover (30) which covers the pouring spout (12). A driver cam (24) is formed on the self-opening sleeve, said driver cam defining a guide surface (241). The cover has a driver (34) which defines a front edge (341). The front edge interacts with the guide surface of the driver cam. The front edge and the guide surface are inclined by the same angle of inclination relative to the longitudinal axis in order to allow an optimal force transmission between the cover and the self-opening sleeve. Additionally, the guide surface can be designed in a concave manner, and the front edge of the driver can be rounded in a corresponding manner in order to prevent a radial deflection of the driver towards the inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Terxo AG
    Inventors: Fritz DILL, David KOLLER, Markus J. SCHELLENBERG
  • Publication number: 20160229583
    Abstract: A crate of multiple uses, regular or foldable or dismantable, whose height is adjustable. A plastic component (M) is provided on at least two opposite vertical sides of the crate, this component being adapted to slide within the channels provided therein, being fixed at the desired position by moving the extension (M4) so as to insert the protrusions (M7, M7, M8) into notches. When the crate is foldable and dismantable at the same time the two vertical sides are separate items, while the remaining part of the crate consists of a single surface that is cut and folded accordingly or it consists of independent molded parts, which are pivotally connected. A mechanism K is provided onto the vertical sides that forms an appropriate notch adapted to receive therein parts of the folded material to form the dismantable crate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: IIias TSAMOURGELIS
  • Publication number: 20160229584
    Abstract: The inventions are a food and crayon snap locking container and adjustable shelving system for containers for use in bags. The food snap locking container invention allows for multiple containers to lock together so one hand can be used to move them. The crayon snap locking box invention allows for one hand to search for and remove a crayon without the box tipping over, and it allows for easy access to the favorite crayon. The adjustable shelving system allows for food containers of all sizes to be placed in a bag in an orderly manner that prevents leakage and fixes the containers in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Shannon Dyer Challender
  • Publication number: 20160229585
    Abstract: A food delivery system providing food containers adapted to be stackable in a compact, stable configuration is provided. Each food container may be adapted to prevent airborne contamination of its contents through the operative engagement of a body portion and a cooperating lid, wherein the lid and body portion provide cooperating peripheral flanges that seal off the contents contained within a recess of the body portion. The cooperating lid may also provides a recessed base portion stackably receive the body portion of an identical food container. Within the recess of the body portion a plurality of dividers may be provided to provide lateral stability to a stacked configuration of a plurality of food containers. The body portion provides dolly slots for selectively engaging an adapted hand dolly for moving entire stacked configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Rick PEREGOY
  • Publication number: 20160229586
    Abstract: Four embodiments of a tray are disclosed for transporting and storing milk containers and for nesting the trays for their return trip to their origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Robert G. Nussbaum
  • Publication number: 20160229587
    Abstract: A baffle tank is disclosed which is designed to filter a fluid along with a method of forming the baffle tank. The baffle tank has a bottom wall joined to at least one sidewall to form an enclosure having a first chamber in fluid communication with a second chamber. The first chamber has a top wall with an enlarged opening formed therein. The first chamber also has an inlet for receiving incoming fluid. The second chamber has a top wall with an enlarged opening formed therein. The second chamber also has an outlet through which fluid can be discharged. A first baffle is formed by at least a portion of the sidewall of the first chamber. The first baffle is joined to at least a portion of the sidewall of the second chamber. The first baffle extends downward from the top walls of the first and second chambers and has a lower end positioned above the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Adam John Keller
  • Publication number: 20160229588
    Abstract: The support clip for industrial bins includes at least one support on the clip and can be used to increase the hanging load of an industrial bin when hung. The supports may be in the form of ledges or cleats. The multi-support clip provides additional hanging strength for existing bins or allows flexibility to use bins manufactured of more economical or recycled polymers that tend to be softer or less rigid. The additional supports on the clip may also allow the bin to be hung in a sloped forward configuration. The use of multi-support clips allow for improved bin strength when hung and flexibility for placement and use of bins already in service. The support clip is manufactured by a process of metal extrusion, metal stamping, or metal die casting or polymer extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding, and rotocasting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Clark, Gerald A. Sciarini, Travis D. Shamp
  • Publication number: 20160229589
    Abstract: A document display housing for removably enclosing a sheet of paper so as to provide a barrier that protects in from moisture, particular in aquatic environments. The document display housing comprises a transparent display member hingedly connected to a housing stand by a biased central hinge. The display member defines an enclosure component having a hinged door component operative to be hinged between an open position that allows paper to be selectively placed into the display member or removed therefrom, and a closed position that enables the display member to form an enclosure around any sheet of paper placed therein. The enclosure component and the door component additionally include a clasp locking system that allows the door component to be snap locked in place when the door component is pressed against the enclosure component and be unsnapped through the application of manual pressure on the release button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony Rich
  • Publication number: 20160229590
    Abstract: A non-skid container having a base portion including a flat portion and a plurality of studs, an outer bowl including a sidewall, a plurality of posts, a top opening, a bottom opening and a recess, wherein the posts are configured to be coupled to the studs, thereby coupling the outer bowl to the base portion and an inner bowl configured to be coupled to the outer bowl by inserting the inner bowl into the recess of the outer bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: James SMALDONE, Al SMALDONE
  • Publication number: 20160229591
    Abstract: A handheld fluid container shaped and configured so that the majority of the fluid volume is carried near the rear of the container where the container is held and supported. In various embodiments, the containers have handle parts and/or handle openings that allow the containers to be manually supported from the rear of the containers. The container bodies also have forward angled front and rear walls and container bottoms shaped so that the majority of the interior volume of the container is located at the rear of the container rather than at the front. The center of gravity of the containers when partially or fully filled with fluid is located near the rear of the container where it is manually supported by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Antonio Bajuyo
  • Publication number: 20160229592
    Abstract: A portable bag is provided, comprising: a plurality of surfaces constructed of a foldable material and comprising at least a front surface and a rear surface connected relative to each other by a pair of side surfaces, a bottom surface, and a top surface opposite the bottom surface; at least two handling openings, the at least two handling openings being integrally defined on at least one of the plurality of surfaces, the at least two handling openings being positioned substantially adjacent opposing sides of the at least one of the plurality of surfaces; and an interior liner further defining the interior compartment of the portable bag, the interior liner being positioned intermediate the interior compartment and the plurality of surfaces, at least two portions of the interior liner being inset relative to the plurality of surfaces to define respective cavities substantially aligned with the at least two handling openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Mark J. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20160229593
    Abstract: The Extra Pocket is a hanging, stand-alone holding vehicle which allows a person to store items from their worn apparel pockets/pocketbooks until a later time. This makes for a tidier, neater way of living. The Extra-Pocket will also allow one to remember where their items are at all times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Walter Scott Borden, Diane Marie Gilligan, Donna Pritchard, Wendy Gurdjian