Patents Issued in September 29, 2016
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Publication number: 20160280423Abstract: An exemplary container for storing and transporting materials is disclosed. In various embodiments, the exemplary container includes one or more handles for assisting a user with lifting the exemplary container and/or controlling the exemplary container when pouring the exemplary container's contents. The one or more handles, in particular embodiments, are designed for minimum interference with other similar containers during transport. In some embodiments, certain handles are recessed within a cavity of a sidewall of the exemplary container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Frano LUBURIC
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Publication number: 20160280424Abstract: An exemplary container for storing and transporting materials is disclosed. In various embodiments, the exemplary container includes one or more handles for assisting a user with lifting the exemplary container and/or controlling the exemplary container when pouring the exemplary container's contents. The one or more handles, in particular embodiments, are designed for minimum interference with other similar containers during transport. In some embodiments, certain handles are recessed within a cavity of a sidewall of the exemplary container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Frano LUBURIC
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Publication number: 20160280425Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side edges that hermetically join the first and second layers, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, a plurality of first lines of weakness in the first layer, and a plurality of second lines of weakness in the second layer. The first lines of weakness are weaker than the second lines of weakness. The preformed bags are defined by the first and second side edges, the first and second lines of weakness, and the transverse seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20160280426Abstract: A cap for a cosmetic case is provided. The cap includes a cap body and a sealing member. The cap body is made of a hard material and includes an upper wall, a sidewall extending downwards from an edge of the upper wall, a threaded portion formed on an inner circumference of the sidewall, and a fitting space defined by an inner border surface between the upper wall and the sidewall. The sealing member is press-fitted into the fitting space of the cap body, and exerts or releases a sealing force on or from the mouth of the cosmetic case when the cap body is opened or closed relative to the mouth of the cosmetic case in the threaded fastening method. The sealing member includes a hard circular support plate, and a sealing portion integrally formed on a surface of the circular support plate by insert molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Jin Woo Kim
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Publication number: 20160280427Abstract: A sealing cap includes a cap unit, a knob and at least one guiding mechanism. The cap unit includes a first cap body formed with a through hole extending along an axis, a second cap body, and a resilient gasket sleeved on the second cap body. The knob has a pressing portion abutting against the first cap body, and an insertion portion projecting into the through hole. The guiding mechanism includes an abutting member disposed on one of the second cap body and the insertion portion, and a guiding member having an inclined surface disposed on the other one of the second cap body and the insertion portion. Rotation of the knob causes the abutting member to slide on the inclined surface, and moves the second cap body between an opening position and a sealing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Shih-Wei Wu
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Publication number: 20160280428Abstract: A child resistant closure for use on a container that include an inner closure member having a threaded portion and an inclined surface, and an outer closure member coupled to the inner closure member for axial translation therebetween. A series of engagement features extend between the inner and outer closure to permit selective engagement of the outer closure to the inner closure to effect removal of the child resistant closure. The outer closure includes at least one finger spring member being inwardly directed and contacting the inclined surface of the inner closure member, thereby biasing the outer closure member into an operationally disengaged position. The finger spring member T-shaped in cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Bradley S. PHILIP, David DOWNING, Todd MASTIC, Don F. YEAGER, James MIERZWIAK
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Publication number: 20160280429Abstract: A child-resistant container has a container body having an externally threaded neck (36) and a first pair of engagement features. A cap closes the container body in a closed condition and is removable from the closed condition. The cap comprising the unitary combination of an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall. The inner sidewall has an internal thread for engaging the neck external thread. An outer sidewall for gripping by a user has first and second pairs. The second pair of segments are hinged to the inner sidewall for depressably flexing from relaxed condition to a flexed condition and bear a second pair of engagement features. In the installed condition of the cap and relaxed condition of the second pair of segments, the first pair of engagement features and second pair of engagement features are positioned to collide to block an unscrewing rotation of the cap. An upper web joins the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall first pair of segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Plastek Industries, Inc.Inventor: Peter A. Piscopo
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Publication number: 20160280430Abstract: A lid for a container includes an attachment portion arranged to attach the lid to the container. There is a lid portion integrally formed with the attachment portion and sized to substantially cover an opening in the container. It also includes at least one opening located on the lid portion to allow the ingress or egress of fluid from the container when the lid is in situ, and at least one arm extending from the lid portion and arranged, in use, to locate within the container to stir the contents of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Cogito Et Creo LtdInventor: Chris Petlikovski
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Publication number: 20160280431Abstract: A tamper-evident closure (110) for containers includes a closure shell (112) having a top surface (118) and a depending skirt (120). The top surface defines a first aperture (124) therethrough and a frangible portion (122). The skirt defines an open lower end (20a) for engaging a container. A tamper-evident tearable member (114) overlies the top surface of the closure shell and defines a second aperture (126) overlying the first aperture. A removable closure cap (116) overlies the top surface of the closure shell and the tearable member. The closure cap has an annular ring (132) projecting downwardly from an under-side of the closure cap and extending through the first and second apertures. The annular ring attaches to an underside of the frangible portion. At least partial removal of the closure cap from the top surface of the closure shell peels the frangible portion away from the top surface of the closure shell along the scoring, and tears the tamper-evident member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Michael A. CARVAJAL, Sean J. CORRIGAN, Keith GRIDER, Phil HUMPHREY, Markus VOR DEM ESCHE, John R. WOLFE, Xia ZHAO
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Publication number: 20160280432Abstract: An adhesive system comprises a carrier and an adhesive for attaching objects, such as a wiring harness, to a support surface, such as the structure of a motor vehicle, aircraft or appliance. The adhesive system features two end portions and a strap portion. An opening in one end portion is configured to receive the other end portion. The opening has a width normal to the longitudinal axis of the carrier that is configured to receive the strap portion of the carrier to define a loop. The carrier may be configured so that the loop maintains a closed condition about an object. Pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on one side of the end portions allows the carrier to be securely attached to a support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Eurotech Distributors, Inc.Inventor: Paul John Waszkowski
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Publication number: 20160280433Abstract: A multi-positional closure fastener includes a plurality of receivers that orient at different relative angles and elevations. The receivers include tapered sidewalls that enable rotational motion between adjacent receivers. This multi-positional disposition of adjacent receivers facilitates the reception by the receivers of zip tie-styled straps from multiple angles, elevations, and directions. This is because there are greater possibilities of proximity between the straps and the receivers due to the multiple possible orientations and flexible movement of the receivers. This proximal positioning creates a more aligned, linear connection between corresponding receivers and straps; thus resulting in reduced stress on the straps. Each receiver comprises a housing having an opening. The openings are where the insertion tab from the straps are inserted and fastened into place. A fastening mechanism in the opening of the housing locks with an insertion tab from the strap to form the fastened closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: RAUL EDUARDO MONTEJO
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Publication number: 20160280434Abstract: A device for securing two or more posts together is disclosed. The device comprises a first end that can be passed through the post apertures, that is also configurable to prevent the first end from being withdrawn through the apertures, and a second end adapted to prevent the second end from passing through the apertures. The device may be reusable or non-reusable. A handle for use in moving a bundle of two or more posts is also disclosed. The bundle may have been formed with the device, or in another manner. The device and handle may be separate components or integrally formed. Systems and methods employing the device and/or handle are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Mark WHITE
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Publication number: 20160280435Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least two end flaps can be respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The at least two end flaps are at least partially overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The closed end of the carton can comprise a generally vertical portion extending from the bottom panel and an oblique portion extending from the top panel to the generally vertical portion. A dispenser can extend in at least the closed end of the carton.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: O'Neal Alexander, Daniel Ahern, Jean-Manuel Gomes
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Publication number: 20160280436Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and two handle portion. A loading station can be provided which is configured to be used with and/or in conjunction with the portable package carrying arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
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Publication number: 20160280437Abstract: A portable package carrying arrangement adapted and configured to carry a plurality of containers which is particularly applicable for use with canned items and/or items packaged in a container. The portable package carrying arrangement includes a panel portion and a handle portion. The panel portion includes a plurality of container flanges configured to releasably secure a plurality of containers to the panel portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Curtis Taylor, Matthew Hanson
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Publication number: 20160280438Abstract: A display board for tools includes a main body and a positioning member. The main body includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface extends to form an extension portion which further extends to form an elastic portion. The first surface of the main body is formed with a protrusion. A gap is formed between the protrusion and the extension portion. The positioning member includes a stop portion. The stop portion includes a tail portion extending upwardly. The stop portion is abuttable against the elastic portion to deform the elastic portion so that the tail portion crosses over the elastic portion and abuts against a side of the elastic portion. The positioning member is formed with an insert portion inserted in the gap. A receiving space for a tool to be received therein is formed between the main body and the positioning member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Yu-Hua OU
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Publication number: 20160280439Abstract: A flexible pouch formed of a sheet of laminate material sealed together along its edges forming an outer peripheral side seal having an inner peripheral side seal is provided. The inner peripheral side seal extends generally from a top edge of the pouch body and is adjacent the proximal edge of the side seal. The inner peripheral seal extends downwardly towards a bottom end of the pouch and includes a tapered end so as to facilitate the expansion of a gusset.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: R. Charles Murray
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Publication number: 20160280440Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a thermoforming packaging machine and a packaging with a hinged lid that is produced according to the method or by means of the thermoforming packaging machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Rudolf von Sybel
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Publication number: 20160280441Abstract: The present invention relates to improved packages which include a rigid or semi-rigid tray having a single thermoplastic overwrap comprising a polymeric laminate surrounding the tray and having a front panel and an opposing back panel. The inventive packages also include a continuous seal circumscribing a recessed cavity of the tray which comprises a heat seal formed by heat sealing a portion of the front panel to the peripheral flange of the tray. Advantageously, when the tray is removed from the overwrap, a portion of the first film separates from the laminate and remains peelably sealed to the flange of the tray and thus, may serve as a lidding film for the container. Since the recessed cavity is still covered, the container may then be placed directly in a microwave or conventional oven to thaw and/or cook the food container within the package without first removing the lidding film.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Keith A. Klipstine
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Publication number: 20160280442Abstract: A tamper-evident package includes a flexible web having first and second opposed surfaces, and a tamper-evident layer on at least the first surface. The tamper-evident layer defines a blank space on the web, and includes a first pattern of protected areas and a second pattern of tamper-evident areas. A first semi-rigid outer layer is attached to the first tamper-evident layer so as to adhere only to the tamper-evident areas on the tamper-evident layer, the first semi-rigid outer layer including a transparent portion aligned with the blank space. A second semi-rigid outer layer is attached to the second surface of the web. The blank space may be removed to form a hole in the web, and the second outer layer may include a transparent portion aligned with the hole. A second tamper-evident layer may optionally be provided on the second surface of the web.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Adcraft Products Co. Inc.Inventors: Keith Mottram, Kenneth Collins
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Publication number: 20160280443Abstract: The first cushioning portion includes: a cushioning support portion that directly abuts the substrate storing container to support the substrate storing container; and a cushioning-portion connecting portion that is connected to the cushioning support portion, and extends downwards from the cushioning support portion. The second cushioning portion includes: a cushioning plate-like portion in which a through-hole is formed; and cushioning leg portions which are configured by a cushioning material which is softer than the cushioning-portion connecting portion of the first cushioning portion, and extend downwards from the cushioning plate-like portion. The cushioning plate-like portion supports the first cushioning portion in a state in which the cushioning-portion connecting portion penetrates through the through-hole of the cushioning plate-like portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Tsuyoshi NAGASHIMA
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Publication number: 20160280444Abstract: A method of using a corner board protector including the steps of positioning a one piece, corner board locator having a connection portion, having an angled slot formed therein, and an insert portion, having a single continuous planar exterior edge with a tip, on a corner board having two angled panels. The two angled panels engage with the angled slot to retain the corner board locator at a select height along the corner board. The corner board and the corner board locator are positioned adjacent to a stack of at least two vertically consecutive containers. The tip of the single continuous planar exterior edge is slid between two of the at least two vertically consecutive containers to form a corner board protector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Brent J. Grinwald, Craig A. Olson
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Publication number: 20160280445Abstract: A packaging structure for a polarizer is provided. The polarizer includes a light polarization film having two surfaces, a buffering layer attached on one surface of the light polarization film, and a separation layer attached on the other surface of the light polarization film. The buffering layer is a micro-foaming polyethylene (PE) film. The thickness of the micro-foaming polyethylene (PE) film ranges from 0.12 mm to 0.3 mm. The present invention also provides a packaging structure for a liquid crystal glass and a packaging method for packaging multiple liquid crystal glasses into a packaging box. The present invention use micro-foaming polyethylene (PE) film to replace the protection layer of the conventional liquid crystal glass. The fabrication process of the liquid crystal glass is reduced. The packaging material is also reduced such that a function for simultaneously protecting the light polarization film and the liquid crystal glass is achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhilin Zhao, Shihhsiang Chen
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Publication number: 20160280446Abstract: A container system for separately storing and mixing two or more substances. The container system is comprised of a main container for holding at least one first substance and a cup for holding at least one second substance, the cup being removably mounted on the neck of the main container such that at least a portion of the cup is suspended within the main container. The cup has an upper portion, a lower portion and one or more arms for connecting the upper and lower portions. Apertures are formed between the upper and lower portions of the cup such that the contents of the cup may mix with the contents of the main container following removal of an inner cap attached to the cup, and agitation of the main container. The cup and neck are sized to provide a void therebetween, thereby also permitting the substances to mix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Theodore Casey
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Publication number: 20160280447Abstract: A sports bottle is described. The bottle includes a hollow body comprising a housing having a peripheral wall, a cylindrical drink holding chamber inside the peripheral wall; a plurality of mixing chamber in fluid communication with the drink holding chamber, each one of the mixing chambers being hemispherical chambers at opposed ends of the cylindrical drink holding chamber; and an outlet for dispensing drink from the drink holding chamber, the outlet being disposed on an outside of one of the mixing chambers and in fluid communication therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Rick Beardsell
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Publication number: 20160280448Abstract: A dispenser that may be loaded with a plurality of interconnected articles with at least one grasping section and that may then be selectively withdrawn one at a time out through an extraction site and indexed for subsequent withdrawal upon removal along with methods of manufacturing and assembling, the article itself, and additional features such as a separator for engaging the article to dispense the article in an open configuration, a restrainer for aiding separation of the articles, and an elevator or ramp for locating the grasping sections of the articles near the extraction site are disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Robert B. DEMATTEIS, Lindsey E. DEMATTEIS
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Publication number: 20160280449Abstract: Provided is a two fluid discharge container comprising: a container body; a piston partitioned by a first storage part and a second storage part, which are accommodated in the container body and are each to be filled with content, and a pressurized space to be filled with a pressurizing agent; and a valve mechanism that closes an opening in the container body, and has a passage through which the first storage part and the second storage part communicate. The first storage part and the second storage part are concentrically formed, and the contents of the first storage part and the second storage part are simultaneously pressurized by the piston so as to be discharged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Daizo CorporationInventors: Satoshi MEKATA, Kimio KATAOKA
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Publication number: 20160280450Abstract: A pressurised refill canister containing a reservoir of composition including a propellant and a nicotine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or salt thereof. The reservoir is at a pressure of greater than 400 kPa at 20° C. A refill outlet valve comprises a stem with an axial bore open at the axial end furthest from the reservoir to provide an outlet which discharges the composition in an axial direction. The stem is displaceable from a closed position to which it is biased by a first resilient member with a spring force of greater than 10N when no external force is applied to a dispensing position against the action of the first resilient member to open a flow path from the reservoir to the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Alex HEARN, Ritika GUPTA, Rene Mauricio GONZALEZ CAMPOS, Khine Zaw NYEIN
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Publication number: 20160280451Abstract: A blank for forming an inner packaging container of a pack for consumer goods including an outer packaging container and the inner packaging container. The inner packaging container includes a dispensing opening with a resealable closure, a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels; each side panel having an inner panel and an outer panel, the inner panel having a first width defining a width of the inner packaging container, and the outer panel including at least a portion having a second width defining flanges having a width greater than the first width. The inner packaging container is insertable within the outer packaging container such that the flanges extending from the back panel of the inner packaging container exert a biasing force on the hinged lid of the outer packaging container to assure lid closure is maintained.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Robert T. Mitten, Christopher J. Hession
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Publication number: 20160280452Abstract: A stringed seasonal light storage device allows stringed seasonal lights to be maintained on a structure and alternatively positioned to be displayed extending from a housing or obscured by positioning within the housing. The device includes a base having a rear face, a pair of sidewalls and an open bottom. Each of a pair of laterally aligned slots extends the sidewalls to receive a light string therein positioning a light between the sidewalls and pivotable between a display position and a storage position. A cover coupled to the base is pivotable between an open position and a closed position to permit moving of the light between the display position and the storage position and inhibit movement of the light between the storage position and the display position when the cover is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Larry Schultz
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Publication number: 20160280453Abstract: A capsule for making beverages comprising a cup-shaped containment body (2) in turn comprising a tubular lateral wall (5) and a bottom portion (6) and forming inside it a containment chamber (4) which contains a powdered food substance; a closing element (3) is fixed to the containment body (2) to close it. The bottom portion (6) comprises a bowl-shaped first sheet made of a first material having a resistance to piercing and tearing which is less than that of a second material constituting the tubular lateral wall (5), and comprises a central zone (9) extending transversally to the central axis and a connecting wall (10) which is connected to the central zone (9) and which comprises at least one component of extension parallel with the central axis, the connecting wall (10) being connected to the tubular lateral wall (5) at the first edge (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: CAFFITALY SYSTEM S.P.A.Inventor: Giovanni ACCURSI
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Publication number: 20160280454Abstract: A granulated nutritional supplement dispensing machine extracts single-serving doses from a multi-serving supplements cartridge for delivery as a drinkable solution. A lead serving chamber is pierced so that its powered contents drain into a mixing cup together with a metered quantity of water from an integrated water tank. A vibrator unit assists drainage of the granulated materials from the lead serving chamber. The mixing cup is rotated at high speed to blend the water and supplements into a slurry. The supplements cartridge is indexed after (or before) use so that an unopened serving chamber is presented each time for extracting its supplements. This enables partially-used supplements cartridges to be used in the machine, as is conducive in multiple-user households. The supplements cartridge is configured with read-write data capability to indicate whether or not the contents of each serving chamber have been emptied.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Ted Matthew Mills, Jeffrey Thomas Linton, Chase Ryan Linton
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Publication number: 20160280455Abstract: A disposable package makes a beverage when liquid is supplied thereto by a beverage forming apparatus. The package comprises an impermeable capsule including a bottom wall and a tubular side wall. The side wall includes an annular shelf extending downwardly and outwardly from an upper end thereof. The side wall includes vertical indentations formed therein wherein upper ends thereof terminate at the annular shelf. An annular upper lip, which surrounds an opening to the interior space, is configured to locate the package in a receptacle of the apparatus. A lid seals the opening. A liquid supply component supplies liquid to the interior space of the capsule which combines with a flavor medium to form a beverage. Pressure build up in the interior space of the capsule deforms the capsule such that the annular shelf tears away from at least one indentation to form one or more through openings. The beverage dispenses through the openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Carl Gregory Miller, Jonathan David Watson, Gregory James Griscik, David Alvarez, Larry I. Shelton, David B. Kane, Lawrence E. Tipton, Jeremy Straight, Rosana C. Altoveros, John R. Nelson
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Publication number: 20160280456Abstract: An overwrap envelope (7) containing a filter bag (1) for infusion products comprises a sheet (2) of overwrapping material folded into a U shape along its transversal axis (X) around the filter bag (1). The overwrap envelope (7) has two longitudinal sides (3, 4) and one transversal side (5) sealed by at least two sealing lines (6) which are uninterrupted along the longitudinal sides (3, 4) and along the transversal side (5). Each scaling line (6) is defined by two longitudinal stretches and one transversal stretch which are joined to obtain an uninterrupted shape and which form an uninterrupted perimeter seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Sauro RIVOLA, Claudio BETTI
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Publication number: 20160280457Abstract: Floating roof tank for a volatile liquid have an outer roof and an internal floating roof with a primary seal with a support such that when the tank is empty, the floating roof will rest on the support whether the tank is in a vertical or horizontal position. The support enables the tank to be transported in a horizontal position without damage to the seal. The floating roof tank with support can be configured as a conical tank, flat bottom tank or slant bottom tank. The floating roof tank can also include a cleaning system and a flush mounted mangy cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: Stanley W Ellis
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Publication number: 20160280458Abstract: A tank, such as a fermentation tank, includes a scraper blade assembly slideably coupled to a bottom surface of the tank. The scraper blade assembly includes a blade arranged to displace solids deposited on the bottom surface of the tank out through an aperture arranged flush with the bottom surface of the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Nathan Hayes Owen, Nathan Scott Batson, Thomas Raymond Rodgers
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Publication number: 20160280459Abstract: A screw conveyor system for a compaction apparatus can be adapted on a material transportation vehicle. The compaction apparatus is characterized by having a hopper receiving materials and a container storing the materials in a compacted fashion. The compaction apparatus comprises a screw conveyor system that can include a screw conveying the materials from the hopper to the container, a passageway structure traversed by the screw, located between the hopper and the container and allowing passage of the materials. The passageway structure can define an asymmetrical aperture and the passageway structure can include a main passageway and a by-pass passageway allowing passage of materials from the hopper to the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Michel FILLION, Serge GINGRAS, Mathieu GINGRAS, Jean-Sebastien GUILMETTE
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Publication number: 20160280460Abstract: An overhead warehousing system for use in a warehouse having a ceiling and a plurality of storage racks supported by the floor of a warehouse includes a plurality of tramways affixed to the ceiling, each tramway associated with at least one storage rack. At least one robotic module is engaged upon each tramway and translatable thereon. Each robotic module includes a powered carrier engaging the tramway for translating the robotic module therealong and a utility head connected to the powered carrier. The utility head is vertically positionable with respect to the powered carrier and is rotatable about a vertical axis. At least one gripper head is horizontally translatable from and rotatable relative to the utility head and includes a plurality of gripper fingers for grasping a parcel. A plurality of drones may be incorporated by the system to perform some of the parcel transporting operations of the robotic modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: JOSEPH PORAT
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Publication number: 20160280461Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for order picking in warehouses largely by machine, by means of independently freely movable transport vehicles, comprising the following features: a) a vehicle housing having a carrier plate for accommodating and transporting a load rack with transport goods, wherein the carrier plate carries a load rack with a light robot having means for grasping goods, b) a transverse link, which connects the drive wheels, which can each be pivoted about the axis of rotation by means of an angle lever, in such a way that the drive wheels can perform vertical motions that are independent of each other, c) a centrally arranged actuating element, which can move two front lifting rods and two rear lifting rods by means of a lifting rotary lever and a push rod connected to the lifting lever in order to raise or lower the carrier plate, and d) at least one 3-D scanner and at least one light field sensor, and at least one WLAN antenna in the front region of the vehicle housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: GRENZEBACH MASCHINENBAU GmbHInventors: Ruediger GEIGER, Gunar BAIER, Bernd KRATZ
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Publication number: 20160280462Abstract: A utility hook device facilitates engaging and picking up items and stores compactly while not in use. The device includes a tube having a first end and a second end, the second end of the tube is open. An arm extends into the second end of the tube and is extendable from the tube into an extended position. A stop is coupled to the tube proximate the second end to engage the arm in the fully extended position preventing the arm from being uncoupled from the tube. A handle is coupled to the first end of the tube. A hook is coupled to a distal end of the arm relative to the second end of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: David R. Arno
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Publication number: 20160280463Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor system (1), comprising two frame profiles (2, 3) which are run such that they are spaced apart from one another, a plurality of motorized conveyor rollers (4) which are arranged in between, an insulator (19) which runs along the at least one frame profile (2) with a plurality of receptacles which are open on the longitudinal side, and a plurality of electric conductors (20) which are arranged in the insulator (19) and are electrically connected to drive electronics of the conveyor rollers (4), and in each case one electric conductor (20) is mounted in each case in one receptacle. The form factor f of an electric conductor (20), which is defined as a quotient of the circumference of a circle which is equivalent in area to the cross section of the electric conductor (20) and of the circumference of said cross section of the electric conductor (20), is selected in the range of from f=0.88 to f=1.00.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: TGW Mechanics GmbHInventor: Josef REISCHL
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Publication number: 20160280464Abstract: A system and a method for destacking and conveying articles disposed in stacks include a conveying device which is constructed for transporting the articles in a conveying direction. The conveying device is inclined relative to the horizontal at an angle of inclination and has a drive device and adhesion elements. The adhesion elements exert an adhesion force on articles with which they are in contact. The system also includes a controller which is connected to the drive device of the conveying device. In order to provide for more effective destacking for the system and the method, the adhesion elements are connected to the controller and constructed to be activated by the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Torsten TANZ
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Publication number: 20160280465Abstract: A multi-track conveyor for transporting containers includes two transport elements adjacent to one another to form a common transport surface on which the containers stand upright on their container bases. Each transport element has a dedicated electric drive motor. The drive motors are external-rotor motors with an internal stator connected in a torsion-resistant manner to a machine frame and with an external rotor, which forms an offset drive driving the respective transport element. The drive motors of at least two transport elements are coaxial with their motor axles oriented perpendicular to the transport direction. The stators of which are connected via a common support in a rotation-resistant manner to the machine frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Martin Backhaus, Berthold Paroth
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Publication number: 20160280466Abstract: The invention relates to a conveying device for conveyed goods, comprising a conveying rake (2) having at least one prong (21), and a first drive assembly (3) which is operatively connected to the conveying rake (2), wherein the conveying rake (2) by means of the first drive assembly (3) is drivable so as to perform a reciprocating movement in the conveying direction (I) and to perform a reciprocating movement in the penetration direction (II), wherein the conveying device (1) furthermore has a mating rake (4) having at least one prong (40), and a second drive assembly (5) which is operatively connected to the mating rake (4), wherein the mating rake (4) by means of the second drive assembly is displaceable in the conveying direction (I) in relation to the conveying rake (2), so as to clamp conveyed goods between the prong (21) of the conveying rake and the assigned prong (40) of the mating rake (4). The invention furthermore relates to a method for operating a conveying device (1) for conveyed goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: OPTIMA pharma GmbHInventors: Thomas POSPIECH, Gerald THOMAS, Jürgen ROTHBAUER
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Publication number: 20160280467Abstract: A transportable system for receiving, storing, and distributing granular material includes a surge bin with two storage compartments. A distribution conveyor assembly is movably mounted to the surge bin, has two conveyors, and can be manipulated to discharge into selected adjacent bins. An elevating conveyor assembly has two conveyors and each can discharge into either compartment of distribution conveyor and into either of the distribution conveyors. A receiving conveyor assembly has first and second receiving conveyors configured to receive granular material from side by side transport vehicles at the same time and deliver same to the input of either elevating conveyor. A surge bin output diverter assembly can receive granular material from either one of the storage compartments and direct same into either one of the first and second elevating conveyors for elevating to either one of the distribution conveyors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Alvin Herman, Erin Herman
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Publication number: 20160280468Abstract: A cold planer has a conveyor system which includes a conveyor frame adapted to receive a conveyor belt. The conveyor frame has a first side plate and a second side plate. The conveyor system includes a roller having a roller body concentrically mounted on a roller shaft. The roller shaft has a first end and a second end. The first end of the roller shaft passes through a hole defined in the first side plate and the second end of the roller shaft passes through a slot defined in the second side plate. A retainer plate removably attached to the second side plate has a groove overlapping with a portion of the slot defined in the second side plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Alan Hsieh
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Publication number: 20160280469Abstract: A conveying apparatus that increases the conveying speed of a conveyance object, and improves reliability and conveyance efficiency at low cost. Acceleration/deceleration sections, each of which includes a plurality of variable-speed conveyance sections, are provided among constant-speed conveyance sections. The conveying speed of a conveyance object is continuously accelerated or decelerated while the conveyance object passes through the acceleration/deceleration sections. This changes the conveying speed from the conveying speed of the upstream constant-speed conveyance section to the conveying speed of the downstream constant-speed conveyance section. Thus, it is controlled that the conveying speed and the conveyance acceleration/deceleration is identical between the upstream conveyance section and the downstream conveyance section when the conveyance object is transferred from the upstream conveyance section to the downstream conveyance section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Daifuku Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazushi Tsujimoto, Shinji Inatomi
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Publication number: 20160280470Abstract: A transfer device configured to transfer a workpiece includes a rotary table, a fixing seat, and a supporting member. The rotary table is capable of rotating a predetermined angle. The fixing seat is mounted on the rotary table. The supporting member is slidably mounted on the fixing seat and configured to support the workpiece. The supporting member raises or lowers the workpiece when sliding on the fixing seat, and the supporting member rotates with the rotary table.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: YI-JIAN ZHANG, YONG-GANG HU
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Publication number: 20160280471Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-proof suction device for hot metal sheets. A suction device according to the invention for picking up and holding an essentially flat metal object has a suction gripper having a suction chamber and having a jacket that laterally encloses the suction chamber and that is elastically deformable in the vertical direction essentially perpendicular to the surface of the object that is to be picked up. In this context, the jacket that is elastically deformable in the vertical direction consists of a metal that is heat-resistant up to at least 1000° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: SCHWARTZ GMBHInventor: ROLF-JOSEF SCHWARTZ
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Publication number: 20160280472Abstract: A multi-level product sortation system includes sortation apparatuses interconnected on a conveyor and a station controlling loading and unloading thereof. Each apparatus includes a rack formed by a bottom wall, spaced-apart opposite side walls extending upright therefrom and a compartment above the bottom wall, between the side walls and being open at top and opposite ends. Each apparatus includes at least two carriers disposed in the compartment at different levels therein, and a product discharge control mechanism operable to selectively retain a product on and release a product from the respective carrier. One carrier is disposed above the other carrier and both extend longitudinally between open opposite ends of the compartment and laterally between opposite side walls of the rack. Each carrier is tiltable relative to the rack between a product support position and a product discharge position angularly displaced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Joseph Porat, Israel Schechter