Abstract: A laterally and recline adjustable aircraft passenger seat assembly including a seat, spaced forward and rear rails, a seat recline motion assembly attached to the seat and slidable along the length of the spaced forward and rear rails and including a first actuator dedicated for seat recline motion, and a lateral seat motion assembly disposed between the spaced forward and rear rails and including a second linear actuator dedicated for driving lateral motion of the seat recline motion assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft seat device comprising at least one table device which comprises at least one table surface and at least one adjustment device, which is provided for the purpose of adjusting the table surface between a stowed position and a use position. The adjustment device is provided for the purpose of moving the table surface in a linear displacement movement and a rotational movement at least substantially in one plane during an adjustment between the stowed position and the use position.

Abstract: A ram air system includes a bay comprising an exterior wall defining an interior volume that at least partially encloses a ram air duct. The ram air duct includes an outlet configured to discharge an exhaust airflow at a first temperature. At least one of the exterior wall and the ram air duct defines an aperture therein providing for flow communication between the bay interior volume and the exhaust airflow such that cooling air flows from the interior volume to form a boundary layer between the exhaust airflow and the exterior wall downstream of the outlet. The boundary layer is at a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature.

Abstract: A mixing pump (2) according to the invention comprises: an air duct, referred to as a cool air duct; an air intake (10), referred to as a hot air intake, leading to the cool air duct; as well as means for injecting air from the hot air intake (10) into the cool air duct. The hot air intake (10) leads to a chamber (16) arranged at least partially in the cool air duct. The injection means have at least one opening (30) for connecting the interior of the chamber (16) to the interior of the cool air duct, and means (12) for modifying the flow area through the at least one opening connecting the interior of the chamber (16) to the interior of the cool air duct.

Abstract: An aircraft ejection system is provided. The aircraft ejection system may comprise a seat, a bridle coupled to the seat, suspension lines coupled to the bridle, and a drogue canopy coupled to the suspension lines. A first side of the drogue canopy may have a lower drag than a second side of the drogue canopy. The first side may comprise a mesh portion and/or an opening to reduce drag. The first side may further include a low-resistance structure with a circular or rectangular geometry. The bridle and the suspension lines may be configured to direct the first side in a predetermined direction, such as downward.

Abstract: A ballistic powered inertial reel device comprises an inertia unit and a ballistic powered unit. The inertia unit includes a reel shaft and a webbing wound on the reel shaft. A reel lock has a disengaged orientation with the reel shaft during normal operation and an engaged orientation to prevent rotation of the reel shaft during an emergency. A control dog drives the reel lock. A geared cam rotates to drive a lock rod which operates against the control dog to drive the reel lock into the engaged orientation. The ballistic powered unit comprises a flywheel coupled to the geared cam. A piston drives the flywheel and a rewind spring couples the flywheel to the reel shaft. Actuation of the piston rotates the flywheel to cause the rewind spring to rotate the reel shaft to rewind the webbing and rotate the geared cam to lock the reel lock.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine cowling of an aircraft gas turbine which has a rear area that comprises at least two doors that are arranged at the bottom area of the rear area of the engine cowling and are to be opened by means of overhead hinges, wherein the hinges are arranged so as to be tilted with respect to the engine axis.

Abstract: An engine inlet for efficient operation at both design Mach number and off-design Mach numbers has a fixed compression surface and a leading edge that is variably extendible over the fixed compression surface to simultaneously vary capture area, compression and shock wave position.

Abstract: Electric aircraft, including in-flight rechargeable electric aircraft, and methods of operating electric aircraft, including methods for recharging electric aircraft in-flight, through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) packs flying independent of and in proximity to the electric aircraft.

Abstract: A ram air turbine (RAT) stowing system includes a closed loop hydraulic circuit configured to hold a quantity of a hydraulic fluid to be utilized only by the RAT stowing system and a RAT actuator disposed in fluid communication with the closed loop hydraulic circuit. A pump system is connected to the hydraulic circuit to selectively pump the hydraulic fluid to a stow reservoir portion of the RAT actuator to move the RAT actuator from a deployed position to a stowed position. A control valve is connected to the hydraulic circuit between the RAT actuator and the pump to selectively allow the hydraulic fluid to be drained from the stow reservoir portion of the RAT actuator in a drain state and to allow the hydraulic fluid to be pumped into the stow reservoir portion of the RAT actuator in a pump state.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a real-time global view of airline operations situational awareness is provided. The method is implemented using a situational awareness server system in communication with client systems and data sources. The method includes gathering a plurality of situational awareness data from a plurality of data sources including real-time data, updating the situational awareness data based on one or more business rules, augmenting the updated situational awareness data based on historical data, and determining whether to generate one or more alerts based on the augmented situational awareness data.

Abstract: A motionless skew detection system for an aircraft is disclosed, and includes a flight control surface of an aircraft wing, two drive mechanisms for operating the flight control surface, a first load sensor and a second load sensor for each of the two drive mechanisms, and a control module. Each of the two drive mechanisms are located on opposing sides of the flight control surface and each of the two drive mechanisms include at least a first linkage including a first outer surface and a second linkage including a second outer surface. The first load sensor is disposed along the first outer surface of the first linkage and the second load sensor is disposed along the second outer surface of the second linkage. The control module is in signal communication with the first load sensor and the second load sensor of each drive mechanism.

Abstract: Embodiments of a flight deck display system deployed onboard a rotary wing aircraft are provided, as are embodiments of a method carried-out by a flight deck display system. In one embodiment, the flight deck display system includes a controller operably coupled to a cockpit display device. The controller is configured to: (i) generate a Primary Flight Display (PFD) on the cockpit display device including a vertical speed indicator; (ii) establish a first vertical speed alert threshold; (iii) compare the first vertical speed alert threshold to a current vertical speed of the rotary wing aircraft; and (iv) if the current vertical speed of the rotary wing aircraft exceeds the first vertical speed alert threshold, produce a first vertical speed alert on the PFD by altering the appearance of the vertical speed indicator in a first predetermined manner.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a detachable mounting apparatus. The detachable mounting apparatus is configured to be secured on an aircraft. The detachable mounting apparatus includes a detection system and a warning system. The detection system can detect objects in proximity to the aircraft and generate a detection signal when an object is detected in proximity to the aircraft. The warning system can generate at least one alarm signal that is perceptible outside the aircraft.

Abstract: A self-forming sealant system forms a seal between two parts or between a fastener and a part of a structure. In forming the seal, a first finish having a high surface energy is applied to the joint between the two parts or is applied to the fastener and the part. A second finish having a low surface energy is then applied adjacent to the area where the first finish was applied. A sealant is then applied to the joint between the two parts or the fastener and the part, where the sealant migrates to the joint or fastener coated with the first finish having the high surface energy and away from the areas adjacent the joint or the fastener coated by the second finish having the low surface energy.

Abstract: A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint.

Abstract: A passive thermal system for use in satellites includes a solid radiator panel with a plurality of heat pipes attached to a surface thereof. In addition to their heat transporting capability, the heat pipes strengthen the radiator panel to which they are coupled. In some embodiments, the heat pipes are structurally modified to increase their area moment of inertia.

Abstract: A shield comprised of carbon nanotube materials is used to provide a level of protection to a spacecraft. Shield segments are produced in a facility in space. The segments are transported from the facility to a vicinity of a spacecraft hull. The segments are assembled over the hull to substantially cover an area of the hull.

Abstract: A passive thermal system for use in a satellite and other aerospace applications includes a container having a heat-pipe working fluid disposed in a first chamber and a Phase Change Material (PCM) disposed in a second chamber that substantially surrounds the first chamber. The first chamber contains a wick for transporting the heat-pipe working fluid. The exterior of the first chamber has fins, etc., that extend into the PCM for heat spreading and increased interface area.

Abstract: A method for thermally stabilizing a communication satellite in orbit around the Earth relies on the discrete rotational symmetry of the pattern of antenna beams of the satellite. Exploiting the symmetry, the orientation of the satellite is changed from time to time by rotating the satellite through a symmetry angle of the rotational symmetry. Because of the symmetry, the beam pattern is unchanged after the rotation; but, because the rotation angle is less than 360°, a different side of the satellite is exposed to sunlight. The use of different thermal radiators and thermal shields on different sides of the satellite means that the thermal budget of the satellite is different after the rotation. By judiciously applying rotations as needed, as the orbit's orientation relative to the Sun evolves in time, it is possible to achieve effective control on the thermal budget of the satellite.

Abstract: A satellite support structure to support at least one device of the satellite. The support structure includes structural elements with at least one of the structural elements being a damping connector linking at least two other structural elements of the support structure. The damping connector includes an elastomer element and at least one flat angle bracket having at least two wings to be linked by the respective connectors to the damped structural elements. The elastomer element is made from elastomer material with loss angle ? greater than ten degrees and is arranged such that the transmission of forces between one of the wings of the flat angle bracket and the connectors is achieved entirely via the elastomer element.

Abstract: A satellite frame includes a one-piece integrated body defining a plurality of sides for attaching satellite components thereto. Use of the single integrated satellite body minimizes the amount of fasteners and alignment equipment and processes. Use of the single piece frame also allows for the maximum possible specific stiffness by greatly reducing the number of connections and structural interfaces.

Abstract: A container structure and a method to extract salt water from ocean is disclosed herein. The container provides a simple and cost-effective method for filling multiple bottles with salt water simultaneously. The container has perforated holes at a bottom surface, and walls of the container. Further, the container includes two handles attached to the walls of the container. A plurality of bottles are placed inside the container and secured with a lid. The lid includes a plurality of holes positioned at the opening of the bottle. Further, the plurality of bottles are fitted with a dispenser for use as a mist sprayer. The mist spray bottles with ocean water is used for sun tanning, and other beauty treatments.

Abstract: A filling valve for liquids, includes a liquid feed into a valve chamber, a valve seat, a closure element, which interacts with the valve seat and moves between an open position and a closed position, an outlet for the liquid, and a cylindrical discharge element arranged at the outlet with a plurality of passages. The surface of the discharge element facing the closure element forms a part of the valve seat. To avoid clogging of the passages in the discharge element by fibers in the liquid, the passages ending at the surface of the discharge element are extended from the surface toward the closure element by tubes. Each tube can be closed by a cap which surrounds the tube at least in the closed position forming an annular space.

Abstract: A sealant filling device comprises a sealant board and a plurality of injectors installed on it, the sealant board comprises a base and a sealing cover which opening a plurality of sealing holes, the injector comprises a feeding hole which is opposite to the sealing holes, the sealant can be poured into the injector from the sealing holes to the feeding hole, a spring between the top of the injector and the sealing cover is provided for moving in control, while the volume of the sealant reaches the preset value, the spring will be control to move and seal off the sealing hole to stop sealing. If the volume of the sealant reaches the preset volume, then the controller IC will drive the spring moving and sealing off the sealing hole by controlling of the motor. The sealant volume in each injector can be separated distributed.

Abstract: Method for making a bundle (10) of the type comprising a plurality of containers (11) positioned along at least one row and wound in a heat-shrunk film (12) due to a heat-treatment effect; said method comprising the steps of: a) arranging a heat-shrinkable film (12) around said containers (11) ordered along at least one row in order to obtain an open tunnel (13) along the transverse direction (20) with respect to the longitudinal direction of advancement (20?), said open tunnel (13) identifying along said transverse direction (20) lateral over-edge portions (14) with respect to said containers (11); b) handling said over-edge portions (14); c) supplying said containers (11) and said heat- shrinkable film (12) to a heat-treatment device, so that said over-edge portions (14) are compacted to said containers for heat-shrinking; in which said step of handling said over-edge portions comprises the step of making said over-edge portions (14) at least partially adhere to said containers (11).

Abstract: An apparatus for packing a food product in a container to be used in infusion machines, preferably to obtain a beverage such as coffee, includes a frame for supporting means for feeing an external body of the container and means for making and inserting a bag configured with fluted sidewalls in the external body. The means for making and inserting the bag has at least one operating unit with a bag making component, an insertion component, and a conveyance for transporting the bag between the making component and the insertion component.

Abstract: The invention specifies an in particular horizontal tubular-bag machine (5) in which objects (2) which are provided for packaging are conveyed along a conveying direction (6) by means of a conveying apparatus (51). The tubular-bag machine (5) has an apparatus (50, 43) for producing from a packaging sheet material (12) a packaging tube (13) extending in the conveying direction (6), and also has a longitudinal-connection device (53, 54) and a transverse-connection device (44) for producing longitudinal and transverse connections in the packaging tube (13). Also provided is a gas-adjusting device (8) with an introduction head (80) for engaging in the packaging tube (13) in a direction transverse to the conveying direction, wherein the introduction head (80) has a first gas-passage opening (802, 804, 805, 807, 808) and at least one second gas-passage opening (802, 804, 805, 807, 808) by way of which a gas is fed into the packaging tube (13) or removed therefrom.

Abstract: A bags dispenser, including: a first jaws pair, for pressing a bottom of a bag; means for linearly moving the first jaws pair, for dispensing the bag at a closed state thereof; a second jaws pair, for pressing a zone of the bag being above the bottom; stickers, for attaching thereof to each jaw of the second jaws pair, for sticking thereof to the bag, thereby upon the dispensing of the bag at the closed state thereof, opening of the second jaws pair opens the bag, thereby dispensing the bag opened.

Abstract: A container sealing apparatus including: a rotating spindle (24); a rotating turret means (38) disposed around the rotating spindle and having pockets (40) along a circular transport path; container support means (42) arranged below the rotating turret means in correspondence with the pockets (40), and which can rotate about the rotating spindle and rotate on their axes; lid pressing means (44) arranged above the rotating turret means in correspondence with the container support means, which can rotate about the rotating spindle and rotate on their axes, and can ascend and descend relative to the container support means; and laser irradiation means (46) capable of rotating about the rotating spindle and adapted to direct laser light toward the container (2), against which the lid (14) has been pressed by the container support means and the lid pressing means, thereby heat welding the lid (14) to the container.

Abstract: A method of reducing the deterioration of a wetted hydrophilic coating caused by sterilization by radiation is provided. The method comprises the step of incorporating a thiosulfate anion and a buffer into the wetting hydrophilic coating comprising water. Some embodiments of the invention relate to a wetted hydrophilic coating, a wetting agent, a package comprising a wetted hydrophilic coating, and a method of sterilizing a wetted hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: A stuffing machine for food products, comprising a framework that supports at least one die, provided with a recess designed to receive a product to be stuffed, and pusher means adapted to translate the product to be stuffed, formed in the die, through a stuffing tube; at least one conveyor is also provided which is adapted to move the die along at least one forward path from at least one loading position, in which the die is adapted to receive the product to be stuffed, to a working position, in which the die is substantially at a region of action of the pusher means, and along at least one return path from the working position to the loading position; the conveyor is adapted to keep the die with the concavity of its recess directed

Abstract: A food and/or beverage packaging container comprises a blow-molded body having a length, a diameter and side walls having a wall thickness. A wide mouth neck extends from the body and is trimmed to a finished configuration. The neck has a diameter and a wall thickness. The length, the diameters and the wall thickness' are pre-selected such that the container comprises one or more selected physical performance features. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.

Abstract: A general object of the present invention is to provide a liquid filled container constructed from a small tube of glass welded inside a larger tube of glass that has been blown or molded to a desired shape or size. The liquid filled bottle comprises an outer tube that has been blown or molded into a decorative shape, an inner tube welded to the outer tube, at least one support post for anchoring the inner tube and the outer tube, a female stone ground fitting that is welded to the opening of the bottle, and a stone ground male bottle stopper. The outer tube and inner tube forming a cavity to house a liquid that is sealed within the cavity. Preferably the liquid fill is an alcohol or glycerin based liquid with a freezing temperature that is lower than water. Additionally, the liquid fill may also glow in the dark or contain decorative agents such as glitter.

Abstract: A bottle (1) having a bottle main body (2) made from light metal and a neck (3) provided with an external thread (4), which bottle (1) comprises a capsule-type screw cap (5) with a cap (6) closing an opening of the bottle (1) and a skirt (7) adjoining the cap (6) and provided with a thread (8) co-operating with the external thread (4) of the neck (3), the edge (9) of the neck (3) of the bottle (1) being formed by an overturned portion (10) of the neck (3) forming a bead extending circumferentially around an opening of the bottle (1), and a free end of the over-turned portion (10) points in the direction of an external or internal face of the bottle (1), and the overturned portion (10) is of a curved design in the region of an apex (11) of the edge (9) facing the cap, and the edge (9) of the bottle (1) has an essentially O-shaped cross-section.

Abstract: A plastic container (1) is provided with a body (5) and a bottom (6) that extends from a lower end of the body (5), the bottom (6) including: a peripheral base (7) defining a bearing surface (8); a concave arch (10) that extends from a central zone (11) to the base (7); and a series of main reinforcing grooves (13) hollowed into the arch, extending radially from the central zone (11) at least to the base (7) and dividing the arch into a series of angular sectors (15). Where each groove (13) joins each sector (15) of the arch (10) adjacent thereto it is bordered laterally by a reinforcing rib (18) projecting in relation to the sector (15).

Abstract: The invention provides a packaging comprising opposing and spaced apart front and back panels separated by side panels extending therebetween, wherein a marginal sealing region of each end of the front and back panels is sealed together and wherein at least a portion of an edge of at least one end of the side panels is not connected to the marginal sealed regions of the front and back panels, and, wherein the panels are formed from cartonboard.

Abstract: A cup sleeve formed from a blank having a body portion and a coaster portion extending therefrom. The coaster portion being press fit against the body portion in an in-use orientation forming a generally multi-sided sleeve the coaster forming a bottom portion of the sleeve.

Abstract: The Eco-Carton is constructed of a paperboard core with an outside mineralized barrier coating and with an inside aluminum film moisture barrier covered with an inside mineralized barrier coating to prevent the liquid from contacting the aluminum layer. The reduction of low density polyethylene plastic film from the composition of the Eco-Carton provides better recyclability of the used product.

Abstract: A device that retains a food storage bag so that it can be poured into and from, transported and otherwise supported is provided. The retaining device may have a generally rectangular main sheet of pliant material defining two vertical edges, a first length edge and a second length edge, and wherein the main sheet has a longitudinal axis extending in the direction of its length edges. Spaced-apart bend lines may be disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis interconnecting panels forming a generally horseshoe-shaped configuration. A plurality of fold notches may be formed along each length edge for securely retaining a top portion of the food storage bag there along, making the present invention reversible when in use.

Abstract: A two-component pallet includes an upper part defining a deck and including a plurality of posts, and a lower part including a corresponding plurality of feet arranged in complement with the posts. The posts and the feet each include an alignment member and ribs. The upper part is welded to the lower part such that the ribs are welded together. The alignment member of the posts is engaged with the alignment member of the feet without being welded. In some embodiments, the ribs are bent to better absorb impact from a forklift tine or the like.

Abstract: A dispensing device (1) having a plurality of trays (2) for dispensing of doses of medicaments, the device (1) comprising: (a) a number of trays (2) each having a side wall (2a) and stacked onto each other provided with and divided into storage compartments (3), each storage compartment (3) adapted to contain one predetermined dose of one or several medicaments, which trays (2) can be mounted/dismounted to each other (2), wherein each trays is fitted with an upper (4) and lower (5) mounting means (4, 5) adapted to fit the trays (2) to each other to form the dispensing device (1), wherein the device further comprises an upper (6) and a lower (7) end cover adapted to be fit to an upper tray (2) and a lower tray (2), respectively. The trays (2) can easily be mounted to each other by a user in a few simple handgrips by means of the mounting means (4, 5) adapted to fit the trays (2) to each other to form the dispensing device (1).

Abstract: A system of implements mutually and separably joined as a carrying unit for easy transport and subsequent use, the implements comprising a plurality of nestible buckets, a caddy removably receiving of the plurality of nestible buckets, optionally a collapsible chair removably attached to the caddy, at least one shovel removably attached to the caddy, and a carrying strap. Preferably, one of the buckets is modified to constitute a chamber for tempering food contained in the bucket at a non-ambient temperature during a holding period.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible container includes a lower fixed chamber, a movable chamber configured to rotate outward from a central body of the container in an expansible position and to rotate inward in a collapsible position, and an upper fixed chamber. The container also includes a first lid configured to cover the lower fixed chamber and rotate outward from the central body of the container, a second lid configured to cover the movable chamber and to rotate outward from the central body of the container, and a third lid configured to cover the upper fixed chamber and to rotate outward from the central body of the container. The container also includes a covering on an outer surface of one or more of the lower fixed chamber, the movable chamber, and the upper fixed chamber, wherein the covering is configured to receive and hold one or more articles.

Abstract: The collapsible storage device contains a foldable and expandable support member inside the storage device. The support member contains a first moving plate, a second moving plate, a third moving plate, and a fourth moving plate, cascaded in series. A front moving plate and a back moving plate support a front side and a back side of the storage device, respectively. The front moving plate can also function as a door to the storage device. The moving plates in the middle are laid on a bottom side of the storage device as bottom plates. This support member allows a user to quickly and conveniently expand and collapse the storage device.

Abstract: A foldable food storage container includes a main storage area and a cover and is able to convert from a folded state to an expanded state and vice versa. The main storage area includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a left panel, a right panel, and multiple fold lines. The main storage area is able to store, transport, and serve food. The cover includes one or more flaps and a fastener, which is able to selectively secure the cover to the food storage area when the container is in an expanded state.

Abstract: A device or apparatus useful for simultaneously carrying and/or storing multiple pieces of sports equipment, is provided. The device enables a user to carry multiple pieces of sports equipment at one time in an organized manner. Additionally, the device and its securing elements are adjustable such that the various pieces of sports equipment can be carried in different positions or orientations, as needed. The present device is further adaptable for use with a bag, luggage, equipment bag, tackle box or other form of carryall, wherein the handle of the bag is utilized to engage and secure the device and associated equipment. Finally, the present device is also useful for storing sports equipment when not in use.

Abstract: A handle assembly for grippably engaging a container, and methods for making and using such a handle assembly, whereby the handle assembly is adjustable between a collapsed condition and an extended condition in which the handle assembly provides a grippable element for grippably engaging the container.

Abstract: A crate system configured to enable removal of a container from the crate system; the crate system has a first wall further comprising a first wall handle reinforcement configured to accommodate human fingers. A second wall is attached to the first wall with a first corner, and further comprising, a second wall lower retaining portion terminating in a lower ledge. An upper ledge and a bottom, joining the first wall and the second wall. The container is configured to fit between the lower ledge and the upper ledge.