Abstract: A rotor blade assembly includes a flex-beam member and a torque tube surrounding the flex-beam member and extending partially along a rotor blade assembly length. A rotor blade surrounds the flex beam member and extends from the torque tube to a blade tip. A connecting assembly secures the rotor blade and the torque tube at the flex-beam member. The connecting assembly includes a first connecting member extending at least partially into the rotor blade assembly through the rotor blade from a first rotor blade side and a second connecting member located at a second rotor blade side. A clamping load between the first connecting member and the second connecting member secures the rotor blade and torque tube to the flex-beam member.

Abstract: One example of a retention system for a rotorcraft pedal assembly includes an insertion member, an axial retention member, and a transverse retention member. The insertion member, which is inserted through a side of a pedal assembly, includes a spring compressible against the side of the pedal assembly in response to the insertion member being inserted through the side. The axial retention member receives and retains the insertion member on an opposing side of the pedal assembly. The transverse retention member is inserted through a passage formed in the axial retention member to secure the axial retention member against the side of the pedal assembly.

Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft with a tail rotor in a rotor duct of a shroud. A bumper projects from a lower transition region of said shroud, said lower transition region having a left hand and a right hand lower transition edge between respectively the left hand and the right hand annular surface around the rotor duct and the bumper. Upper leading edges of a vertical fin and of said shroud are provided with left hand and right hand trailing edges. A projection of the upper transition edge to an upright longitudinal plane is defined by a spline curve through points Pi (i=1 . . . 5) and a projection of the lower transition edge to the plane is defined by a spline curve through points Pi (i=6 . . . 10) defined by their respective coordinates (xi, zi) relative to a centre of the shrouded tail rotor.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided that combine an advance vehicle configuration, such as an advanced aircraft configuration, with the infusion of electric propulsion, thereby enabling a four times increase in range and endurance while maintaining a full vertical takeoff and landing (“VTOL”) and hover capability for the vehicle. Embodiments may provide vehicles with both VTOL and cruise efficient capabilities without the use of ground infrastructure. An embodiment vehicle may comprise a wing configured to tilt through a range of motion, a first series of electric motors coupled to the wing and each configured to drive an associated wing propeller, a tail configured to tilt through the range of motion, a second series of electric motors coupled to the tail and each configured to drive an associated tail propeller, and an electric propulsion system connected to the first series of electric motors and the second series of electric motors.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a passenger compartment and a cargo compartment separated by a floor structure, and a cargo unit including a storage rack arrangement and a transport arrangement operable for selectively transporting objects between the storage rack arrangement and a predetermined transfer position in a cavity of the cargo unit. The transport arrangement includes a conveying apparatus including a table unit movable along a vertical transport path, and the vehicle includes a mounting means adapted for securing the cargo unit in a predetermined operating position inside the cargo compartment, in which an access aperture in an upper cover of the cargo unit is disposed in alignment with a through hole in the floor structure. A lift apparatus including a gripping device is operable to convey objects from the transfer position through the access aperture and the through hole between the cargo compartment and the passenger compartment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for guide assemblies. A guide assembly is provided comprising a sliding rail comprising a first channel and a second channel, a first fitting comprising a first retaining rail, wherein the first retaining rail is configured to slide within the first channel, and a second fitting comprising a second retaining rail, wherein the second retaining rail is configured to slide within the second channel.

Abstract: An aircraft potable-water system (10) comprising an automatic valve (60) associated with an overflow line (50) and an automatic switch (70) associated with the storage tank (30). The switch (70) vents the storage tank (30) when it is not full, and automatically converts to a tank-pressurizing condition when the storage tank (30) is full. This conversion of the switch (70) causes the valve (60) to move to an overflow-open position so that excess potable water can be drained through the drainmast (18).

Abstract: A location and support system for installation of an aircraft galley insert case for location and attachment of an aircraft galley insert in an aircraft galley monument includes a floating stabilizer connector fixedly mounted to an upper surface of the aircraft galley insert case, and a floating receiver shelf engagement insert fixedly mounted to an attachment slot in an upper portion of a compartment in the aircraft galley monument for receiving the aircraft galley insert case. The floating receiver shelf engagement insert includes a slotted portion configured to removably receive the floating stabilizer connector. The aircraft galley insert may also include a plurality of ceramic spacers embedded in formed insulation.

Abstract: A thrust recovery outflow valve and method for controlling the transfer of air between a cabin in an aircraft and atmosphere outside of the aircraft are provided. An outflow valve is mounted on the aircraft that includes a valve frame, a first valve door, and a second valve door. The first valve door is rotated to a first predetermined open position while the second valve door is in the second door closed position to thereby open first and second flow passages that place the aircraft cabin in fluid communication with the atmosphere. When the first valve door is at a first predetermined open position, a flap is rotated, relative to the first valve door, to at least partially cover the second flow passage and thereby at least inhibit flow through the second flow passage.

Abstract: Described herein is an aircraft that includes a fuselage with a higher portion and a lower portion. The aircraft also includes two fixed wings that are coupled to and extend from opposing sides of the lower portion of the fuselage. Additionally, the aircraft includes a tilt-rotor assembly that is coupled to each of the two fixed wings.

Abstract: A method for making a structural element comprising a panel in composite material with fiber reinforcement in an organic matrix obtained by laying up and curing. The panel comprises a side likely to be exposed to contact with hydrocarbons. The required layer structure is obtained by laying up the plies of fibers pre-impregnated with resin having a curing temperature T1. A ply made of a thin film of polymer that can withstand hydrocarbons and the curing temperature T1, referred to as the protective film, is applied on the side exposed to hydrocarbons. The entire layered structure is cured under pressure at the temperature T1.

Abstract: To provide a jig for forming a sealant layer which enables to quickly and accurately form a sealant layer having a required film thickness. The jig includes: a sealant cup 13 that overlays a sealant 28 around a collar 26; a cup holder 12 that determines a position of the sealant cup 13 with respect to a fastener member 24; and a dummy cup 11 that determines a position of the cup holder 12 with respect to the fastener member 24. The cup holder 12 is determined in position with respect to the fastener member 24 by being guided along the dummy cup 11 determined in position with respect to the fastener member 24. The sealant cup 13 is guided along a guide of the cup holder 12 so as to overlay the sealant 28 around the collar 26 after removing the dummy cup 11 from the cup holder 12 determined in position with respect to the fastener member 24.

Abstract: Methods, non-transitory computer readable media, and aircraft for aircraft taxiing are provided. A particular method determines a location of an aircraft relative to a taxiway having a curved section. The method determines a first nose gear steering angle to steer the aircraft through at least a first portion of the curved section. The first nose gear steering angle is selected to cause nose gear of the aircraft to depart a taxiway centerline. The first nose gear steering angle is selected to keep a steering point of the aircraft substantially over the taxiway centerline as the aircraft traverses at least the first portion of the curved section. The steering point is located between the nose gear and main gear of the aircraft.

Abstract: Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station via a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount. In one aspect, the ground station may have a motor that may be used, for example, as a winch motor to turn the drum to assist in deployment and/or refraction of the tether and AWT. It may be desirable to be able to switch from an engaged and disengaged condition of the motor. For example, it may be desirable to disengage the motor to help reduce wear on the drivetrain and/or to help reduce loads on the drivetrain.

Abstract: A maintenance system for use with an aircraft and a method of implementing a maintenance schedule for an aircraft with a maintenance system comprising multiple communication terminals located physically about the aircraft and in data communication with each other, the method includes executing a maintenance software program for a maintenance routine comprising maintenance tests corresponding to components of the aircraft and displaying the maintenance routine on at least one of the communication terminals to define a control terminal.

Abstract: A space launch apparatus comprising a solid triangular space frame constructed of a plurality of connected truss members that are attached to each other at nodes and are also attached to at least one rocket motor and to at least one payload whereby the force produced by the operation of the rocket motor is transferred to the payload and aerodynamic and vibration loads are distributed through the truss members and their nodes.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling and stabilizing a satellite or other vehicle about any axis is disclosed. Embodiments achieve this three-axis control and stabilization with a spherical motor system or reaction sphere capable of storing momentum in a rotor. The spherical motor system comprises a spherical rotor having permanent magnets arranged in evenly-spaced antipodal pairs. Each of the permanent magnets are oriented with the same magnetic pole facing outward from a center of the rotor. The spherical motor system also comprises a stator which has magnetic sensors surrounding electromagnets. The spherical motor system further comprises a control system that controls timing and duration of energization of the electromagnets based on the detection of one of the permanent magnets by the magnetic sensors. Such a spherical motor system provides three-axis stabilization and control of a satellite (or other vehicle).

Abstract: A thermal protection system including a plurality of layers. A first layer includes a passive insulation material. A second layer includes a phase change insulation material. A third layer is positioned between the first layer and the second layer to separate the passive insulation material from the phase change insulation material.

Abstract: Launch lock assemblies with reduced preload are provided. The launch lock assembly comprises first and second mount pieces, a releasable clamp device, and a pair of retracting assemblies. Each retracting assembly comprises a pair of toothed members having interacting toothed surfaces. The releasable clamp device normally maintains the first and second mount pieces in clamped engagement. When the releasable clamp device is actuated, the first and second mount pieces are released from clamped engagement and one toothed member of each retracting assembly moves in an opposite direction relative to the other one toothed member of the other retracting assembly to define an axial gap on each side of the first mount piece.

Abstract: There is described a folding unit for forming sealed packages of pourable food products, comprising: at least one conveying device for feeding along a forming path a relative pack which have at least one portion to be folded to form a finished package; at least one folding device interacting, in use, with pack along said forming path and adapted to fold said at least one portion; conveying device comprises a first and a second surface opposite to another and adapted, in use, to cooperate respectively with a front and a rear wall opposite to each other of relative pack to be folded; first surface is at least partially concave.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for dosing bulk material, in particular plastic granulate, for machines processing plastic granulate, in particular for injection molding machines. Different amounts of different plastic granulates are filled in batches according to freely adjustable formulas and each individual type of a plastic granulate, such as for example virgin material, masterbatch, additives and/or material to be ground, is successively released into a weighing container from a material hopper (2) via a material valve. Weighing occurs in the weighing container (4) and the formula amount is subsequently blended into a mixer. The amount of plastic granulate, preferably the virgin material and/or material to be ground, disproportionately high for the formula is filled into the weighing container (4) from at least two material hoppers (2) by means of a parallel filling or multiple parallel filling.

Abstract: Apparatus for filling containers having stoppers that are penetrable for filling the containers with a substance, and thermally resealable for thermally sealing the resulting hole. A container support supports at least one such container in a substantially fixed position during filling and resealing. A manifold drivingly mounted over the container support comprises (1) a cartridge including a filling needle for penetrating the resealable stopper and introducing a substance therethrough into the container, a mount for mounting the cartridge on the manifold, and a removable cover releasably coupled to the mount for covering the filling needle during transportation, installation and/or removal of the cartridge from the manifold. The manifold includes a thermal source for heating a penetrated region of the stopper and, sealing the hole.

Abstract: A system and method for wrapping bales of agricultural material including, but not limited to, cotton bales and biomass bales, provides a supply of tubular wrapping material at an outlet end of bale forming apparatus, for receiving successive large bales, and gathers, clamps, and cuts the wrapping material at a point between a just wrapped bale and the discharge opening, for closing the end of the wrapper of the just finished bale, and forming the wrapper for the next bale.

Abstract: A processing device of sheet mediums, in particular, a full-automatic stacking and bundling device of notes and the like. The bundling device mainly includes a sheet medium stacking mechanism, a bundling mechanism and a pinching mechanism, the bundling mechanism mainly including a paper belt looping mechanism, a hot-pressing and bonding mechanism and a paper belt cutting-off mechanism. The paper belt looping mechanism includes a guide groove for guiding the paper belt; the head and the tail of the guide groove are connected to form a conveying loop; an opening of the guide groove faces an inner side of the conveying loop; a bottom part of the guide groove is provided with a paper-belt inserting port and at least one paper-belt conveying wheel; and an opening end of a side wall of the guide groove is provided with an elastic guide piece parallel to the bottom part of the guide groove. The stacking and bundling device also includes a pressing mechanism in bundling and a leveling mechanism after bundling.

Abstract: A plastic container includes a neck with an opening to an interior of the container, where the neck opening having a first diameter and a second diameter of different lengths. A shoulder portion surrounds the neck of the plastic container. A transfer bead is located on the neck above the shoulder portion where the first diameter of the neck opening is above the transfer bead and the second diameter is below the transfer bead. The transfer bead is advantageously shaped and sized so as to facilitate application and removal of a sterilization solution during the aseptic packaging process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention feature devices and methods for containing one or more compounds. The inventions feature devices having an ampoule-like closure to preserve the integrity of materials contained therein with vial-{umlaut over (?)}ke features to allow closure after opening. The devices are sized to be received in a tray or carousal of an autosampler.

Abstract: A tray for storing and transporting bottles includes a plurality of base walls each for supporting a bottle thereon. A plurality of interior columns extend upwardly between the base walls. Longitudinal dividers connect the interior columns. Lateral dividers connect the interior columns to side columns along side edges of the tray. At least one band extends along the side edges of the tray connecting the side columns.

Abstract: A packaging box, cutouts, method and device for producing corrugated cardboard boxes comprising walls, a base (6) and a cover (7), the inner face of the base being provided with at least two recesses (33) and the cover comprising at least two tabs (38) adhered to the upper face thereof, directly above the recesses of complementary shape. The recesses and/or the tabs are situated fully inside the corresponding face or faces (31, 32).

Abstract: A blank of sheet material for forming a container is provided. The blank includes a series of four generally rectangular panels connected along a plurality of substantially parallel fold lines. The panels include a first spaced-apart pair of panels and a second spaced-apart pair of panels. Each of the second spaced-apart pair of panels is connected to at least one panel of the first spaced-apart pair of panels. The blank also includes a corner panel extending from each side edge of each panel of the first pair of panels, and a lateral flap extending from each side edge of each panel of the second pair of panels, wherein each lateral flap has free side edges.

Abstract: A child-resistant package is disclosed comprising an inner tray, an outer sleeve, and a locking system. The locking system may comprise at least one locking tab, at least one locking slot for each locking tab, and an engagement point. The locking slots may be positioned on opposite sides of the outer sleeve and may be aligned with the locking tabs when the inner tray is slideably engaged with the outer sleeve such that the locking tabs engage the locking slots.

Abstract: A carton (90) for packaging one of more articles includes a first panel (22a, 26a, 128a, 226a) and a second panel (24a, 28a, 124a, 222a). The first panel (22a, 26a, 128a, 226a) is in at least partially overlapping relationship with the second panel (24a, 28a, 124a, 222a) to define an overlapping region. The carton (90) includes a weakened line of severance (30a, 30b, 34a, 34b, 49a, 49b, 69a, 69b, 129a, 129b, 229a, 229b) which extends from the first panel across the overlapping region and into the second panel to be contiguous. The first panel includes a recess (R) defined at least in part in the overlapping region and extending at least partially across a portion of the first panel in the overlapping region. The recess (R) is arranged in registry with at least a portion of the weakened line of severance in the second panel.

Abstract: A plastic beer keg includes an outer container and an inner liner. A removable lid is secured over an opening to the container to enclose the liner. In use, the lid can be removed and ice placed in the container directly on the liner, ice flows into gaps between the liner and the container to provide rapid cooling of the content of the liner.

Abstract: The palletized shipping and display system comprises two support containers, a plastic pallet, a product tray, a tubular sleeve, and a plurality of product containers that are disposed in the support containers. The support containers are latched at their bottoms to the pallet. Each of the support containers includes an open front and a shelf recessed from an open top and the tubular sleeve disposed around the support and product containers. A display chamber is defined in the open top above the shelf for displaying product at a point of sale and when the product is depleted from the display chamber, the sleeve is lifted to expose and retrieve product containers from the bottom of the stack. The retrieved product containers are then used to replenish product in the display chamber.

Abstract: A pallet adapter kit for aircraft cargo pallets, with a plurality of beams each with a top side and an underside, wherein the beams comprise at least one peg beam which on the underside comprises a first peg receiver and a second peg receiver each for receiving a peg, and on the top side a first beam peg and a second beam peg for engagement in container corners, in particular corners of ISO containers, wherein the first beam peg is arranged offset in relation to the first peg receiver and/or the second beam peg is arranged offset in relation to the second peg receiver in the longitudinal direction of the peg beam.

Abstract: A waste-disposal device for use with a bag unit of the type having an annular component from which a free end of tube extends to form a bag. The waste-disposal device comprises a bin having an open top end for accessing an inner cavity of the bin. A support is in the bin adjacent to the open top end and adapted to support the annular component of the bag unit for waste to be received in the bag of the bag unit extending in the inner cavity of the bin, by passing through a central opening thereof. A closing mechanism comprises a door pivotally connected to the support by at least one pivot and an abutment surface in the bin, a pivot axis of the at least one pivot being located at a same height or higher than a bottommost edge of the annular component of the bag unit when received in the support and when the bin has a bottom thereof on the ground.

Abstract: The invention is an integrally blow-moulded bag-in-container and preform for making it. The bag-in-container has an inner layer forming the bag and an outer layer forming the container, and a mouth fluidly connecting the volume defined by the bag to the atmosphere. The container further has at least one interface vent fluidly connecting the interface between inner and outer layers to the atmosphere, wherein the at least one vent runs parallel to the interface between inner and outer layers and opens to the atmosphere at a location adjacent to, and oriented coaxially with the bag-in-container's mouth. Processes for manufacturing a preform and a bag-in-container as defined above are defined too.

Abstract: An indicator circuit for a storage container designed to enable remote electronic searching for file folders located within the container. Address signals from a host computer are supplied to the storage container to designate a sought file folder. The indicator circuit is activated whenever a sought file folder is located in a given container. When two or more storage containers are interconnected to receive address signals designating a sought file folder, only the indicator circuit of the storage container containing the sought file folder is activated.

Abstract: A rim-mounted pour spout suitable for snap-fit attachment to a conventional five gallon paint bucket or the like includes an arcuate body having an upwardly and outwardly extending pour guide and a downwardly extending pressure wall. A plurality of spring clasps extending from the arcuate body are operative to secure the rim-mounted pour spout upon the host bucket rim in a manner maintaining a pressure seal between the pressure wall and the underlying inner surface of the bucket wall. The rim-mounted pour spout is readily formed of a molded plastic material or the like and may be suitably sized to accommodate a variety of different bucket containers.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting material is provided. The apparatus may include a flexible support structure having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including a material collection area. The apparatus may further include a closure system including a first fastener member disposed on the first surface and a second fastener member disposed on the second surface. At least a portion of the closure system may be spaced from a peripheral edge of the support structure and/or may be configured to releaseably join the first surface and the second surface together. The support structure may include an open configuration and a rolled configuration, wherein in the rolled configuration the closure system may releaseably join the first surface and the second surface together and/or funnel shapes may be formed on either side of the material collection area.

Abstract: A resealable label is disclosed, the label having a top layer and a bottom layer. The top layer may be one or more ply, and the bottom layer may be one or more ply. The top layer is adhered to the bottom layer via an adhesive layer therebetween. The bottom layer includes a concave perforation, the concave perforation having a line defined by endpoints of the concave perforation. The label further includes a layer of deadener between the label layers, the deadener being on the convex side of the perforation, and terminating at the line, the line extending to opposing edges of the label, where the deadener is at least some distance away from the perforation such that the deadener and the perforation do not abut. The label may further have a layer of adhesive on the bottom layer for adhering the label to a surface. The disclosure further includes a reclosure system that includes the resealable label and an inner label for mounting on a surface.

Abstract: A reclosable pouch includes an elongated closure mechanism, disposed at the top portion of the pouch, having a first male closure element coupled to a first bag wall defining a plurality of deformed segments. A first female closure element coupled to a second bag wall opposes the first male closure element. The first female closure element has first and second spaced legs that are constructed and arranged to engage the first male closure element in order to close the opening of the pouch. The deformed segments of the first male closure element create at least one of a first clicking feel and a first clicking sound when the first female closure element engages the first male closure element to close the opening of the pouch.

Abstract: An extruder includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a connecting plate rotatably interconnecting the first and second clamping plate, a latching member, and a positioning protrusion. The latching member is formed on an end of the first clamping plate. The positioning protrusion is formed on an end of the second clamping plate, matching with the latching member to latch the first and second clamping plate.

Abstract: A closing cap made of plastic for closing a container, having a head part and a jacket part, the jacket is substantially shaped like a hollow cylinder and has a longitudinal axis, the jacket extends from the head along the longitudinal axis, the jacket has an end segment at the end opposite the head. The closing cap has a tamper-evident part and bridge parts, wherein the tamper-evident part is arranged at a distance from the jacket and is connected to the end segment of the jacket by bridge parts. Additionally the tamper-evident part is arranged in the direction of extension of the longitudinal axis along the end segment, such that the tamper-evident part is arranged at a distance from the jacket in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis and extends in a circumferential direction to the longitudinal axis on the outside along the jacket.

Abstract: A beverage container sealing lid includes a pouring aperture with a hinged closure arranged to seal the aperture. An engagement assembly is located on an inside of the lid and has first and second engagement means. The first and second engagement means include first and second concentric recesses formed on an inside of the lid for engagement with beverage containers having can ends of corresponding first and second diameters. A skirt depends downward about the lid for a sufficient distance to provide an area for the skirt to bear markings such as logos, slogans, indicia and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved closure in the form of an annular component (2) closed by a peelable lidding material (9). More particularly, it relates to a closure which, in use on a container, is better able to respond differential pressure changes whilst also providing peelability.

Abstract: A tamper-evident container comprises a lid and a base. The lid includes a lid rim. The base includes a base rim. A frangible hinge is formed between a lid hinge segment extending outwardly from the lid rim and a base hinge segment extending outwardly from the base rim. The lid hinge segment includes at least one thumb rest that is positioned, sized and shaped to receive the thumb on a user's hand. The thumb rest has a counterpart finger rest located on the base hinge segment that is positioned, sized and shaped to receive a finger on the user's hand while the thumb of the same hand is in contact with the thumb rest. The frangible hinge is configured to rupture when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement by the application of a pushing force to the thumb rest and a contemporaneous pulling force to the finger rest.

Abstract: A tamper-evident pouch includes a pouch-like container with a dispensing fitment having a fitment body and a cap bonded to the pouch to form a closed container. At least one tamper-evident tab extends from an upper extent of the pouch and is bonded to the cap. The tab has a tear point allowing the tab to tear in this area when the cap is opened.

Abstract: A closure includes a body having an open bottom formed of a skirt that defines an outer periphery of the body and an end wall defining a body dispensing aperture and a raised body portion providing a closed barrier. The closure also includes a cover coupled to the end wall of the body and having a cover dispensing aperture, the cover being rotatably movable relative to the body between a dispensing position with the cover dispensing aperture substantially aligned with the body dispensing aperture, and a closed position with the cover dispensing aperture substantially aligned with the raised body portion, wherein the cover dispensing aperture includes one or more dividers defining sub-apertures, and wherein each of the one or more dividers includes a flat top surface and extends away from the flat surface to form a pointed bottom edge that projects toward the open bottom of the body.

Abstract: A child-resistant container including a bottle having an annular flange associated therewith, an intermediate member selectively engageable with the bottle and having an annular flange associated therewith, and an outer lid selectively engageable with both the intermediate member and the bottle, the outer lid including a plurality of lower projections for selectively engaging the annular flange of the intermediate member when the outer lid is engaged therewith and for selectively engaging the annular flange of the bottle when the intermediate member is removed from the bottle and the outer lid is engaged with the bottle. Removal of the intermediate member from the bottle allows the plurality of lower projections associated with the outer lid to engage the annular flange associated with the bottle thereby activating the child-resistant locking mechanism.

Abstract: There is provided a closure system for resealing a caulking tube nozzle of a caulking tube, the caulking tube nozzle having a straight cylindrical portion located near the caulking tube and a frusto-conical end portion located away from the caulking tube, the closure system comprising a hollow adaptor adapted to be removably secured to the caulking tube nozzle, the hollow adaptor comprising a first open end for sealingly receiving the caulking tube nozzle, a second open end and a passageway extending therebetween; and a plug for sealingly engaging the second open end to prevent caulking from exiting the passageway through the second open end. There is also provided a method for resealing a caulking tube nozzle.