Patents Issued in November 24, 2016
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Publication number: 20160340055Abstract: A network system of an aircraft implements a target system to attract, detect, log, and mitigate a potential breach by the malicious entities. The target system simulates the systems of the aircraft in order to attract a potential breach. The target system simulates the data, file structure, communications, etc., of the systems of the aircraft. The target system includes little, or no security or access controls in order to attract a potential breach and allow the malicious entity to gain access.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: David H. Floyd, Jason W. Shelton, John E. Bush
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Publication number: 20160340056Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of precision guidance to the approaching and landing aircraft such as helicopters, aircraft and the like, which comprises at least the step of using a GPS position data transmitted by the aircraft to identify the alignment/misalignment of the aircraft with respect to the desired path and a step of receive a signal indicative of the alignment/misalignment of the aircraft with respect to the path; further object of the invention is also a system for the implementation of said method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Carlo MARIANI
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Publication number: 20160340057Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for managing periodic aircraft maintenance planning are provided. In some aspects, a method occurs at a maintenance platform server including a processor. The method includes providing one or more maintenance related object (MO), wherein each of the one or more MO represents one or more maintenance related task that includes criteria graphically depicted at an interface. In another aspect, the method further includes manipulating the criteria of the one or more maintenance related task represented by the one or more MO at the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Dang NGUYEN MANH, David MARTY, Gerald BIDAULT, Massimiliano DI SANTO, Fabien FLEUREY
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Publication number: 20160340058Abstract: An integrated system for assessing the condition and management of a structural platform or a plurality of platforms includes a Structural Health Monitoring System (SHM), an Operational loads Monitoring System (OLM), a static, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis (FDTA) subsystem, a databank storing a maintenance plan, and a subsystem configured for damage and repair management (iSRM). The SHM may include a plurality of transducers, including a plurality of pairs of actuators and sensors; a generator device configured to excite at least one of said sensors to produce ultrasonic guided waves; and a signal processor device configured to receive the signals reflected from damage identification. The Operational loads Monitoring System (OLM) may comprise parametric models using flight parameter data. The static, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis (FDTA) subsystem may be configured to use parametric models using Finite element Models results and abacus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Paulo Anchieta DA SILVA, Fernando DOTTA, Ricardo Pinheiro RULLI, Tomaz LAZANHA, Marcelo Rosa SUZUKI, Laudier Jacques DE MORAES DA COSTA, Cassio WALLNER, Ricardo ROGULSKI
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Publication number: 20160340059Abstract: Method for predicting an operational malfunction in an aircraft equipment, the parameters of the equipment being monitored and recorded during flights by measurements or signals, the aircraft further including an equipment breakdown detection unit, the breakdown also being recorded in the aircraft memory. During maintenance phases between flights, measurements and breakdowns are retrieved on a programmable computer to form a database, and (a) a data analysis program is executed, a first time, to determine a set of pairs of parameter pairs whose signals develop positively over time in a correlated manner and in the absence of a breakdown, and (b) once the set of parameters pairs has been determined, a detection program is executed to calculate correlations for the pairs in the determined set of pairs and, when the calculated correlation value of one pair for a given flight falls below a predetermined positive detection threshold, a malfunction is reported.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Jean-Hugues PETTRE
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Publication number: 20160340060Abstract: A method is provided for repairing a structural weakness, preventing or inhibiting the initiation of a structural weakness, or preventing or inhibiting the progression of a structural weakness in an aircraft frame element. The method includes bonding a plurality of particles to the element such that the plurality of metallic particles form a continuous layer over the area of weakness, or the predicted area of weakness. The metallic particles may be applied by a cold spray process such as supersonic particle deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Neil Matthews, Rhys Jones
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Publication number: 20160340061Abstract: A modular satellite having a plurality of electronics boxes that accommodate electrical and/or electronic modules. The electronics boxes are or can be electrically connected with one another. The satellite is provided with a basis structural panel, a docking structure disposed on the basis structural panel, and a plurality of device carrier panels that are or can be connected with the docking structure. The docking structure has first electrical connection elements for an electrical connection with the electronics boxes. The device carrier panels have mechanical connection elements for holding the electronics boxes. The respective device carrier panel is configured, at least in certain regions, so that it can be tempered by means of integrated heat sources and/or heat sinks.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Guido Bose, Andreas Grasl
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Publication number: 20160340062Abstract: A fuelling system having a fuel supply hose for connecting a launcher and a launch tower, wherein the fuel supply hose is configured for conveying a cryogenic medium between the launcher and the launch tower and wherein a first end of the fuel supply hose is releasably connectable to the launcher so as to release at lift-off of the launcher thereby allowing separation of the fuel supply hose from the launcher; characterized in that a retraction system is provided for automatically retracting the fuel supply hose upon lift-off of the launcher.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: RUAG SCHWEIZ AG, RUAG SPACEInventor: Nicholas CHARLES EATON
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Publication number: 20160340063Abstract: The present application relates to a connection module for fuelling a space launch vehicle with cryogenic propellant. The module comprises a ground part placed on the launch pad mast side of the launch vehicle; a flight part fixed to the launch vehicle; a link fixed to the parts to unite them. The module exhibits a passage crossing the ground part, the flight part and the link. The passage allows communication between a line of the launch pad, such as an umbilical structure of the launch vehicle, and a line supplying a tank or a pneumatic circuit of the launch vehicle. Twisting means, such as a lever or an arm, are linked to a disconnection cable. During lift-off, the twisting means apply a torque to the link which causes the breakage of a link groove, allowing the link to split into two axial portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Julien Delcommune
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Publication number: 20160340064Abstract: A method for packaging and installing high performance insulation of a loose, granular, moisture-resistant nature, suitable for providing insulation in walls, ceilings, or other cavities in traditional buildings, cabinets or other structures requiring thermal or sound insulation, in a practical, easy to manage, modular fashion. The method provides for the packaging of insulation material to be contained in an air-tight but moisture permeable material that traps the particulates but not moisture vapor. The insulation material may also be blended with other materials to adjust the product's resistance to thermal or sound conductivity, cost, and in order to prevent leakage in the event of puncture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: NCPS RESEARCH, LLCInventor: David Charles LODA
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Publication number: 20160340065Abstract: A device for precise dispensation of whole coffee beans. The device may consist of a coffee bean hopper attached to an incremental dispensation device such as a toothed gear rotated by a stepper motor, whereby the rotation of the gear precisely dispenses whole coffee beans into a receptacle mounted upon a load cell or other weighing device. As the beans are dispensed into the receptacle, a PCB or other electronic component controls a feedback loop from the weighing device to the motor such that the dispensed amount is within +/?one coffee bean in weight. The desired weight may be input via buttons attached to the PCB with a readout that allows 0.1 g accuracy, or roughly the weight of one coffee bean.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Strategic Exits LLCInventors: Douglas Joseph Weber, Craig Robert Lyn
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Publication number: 20160340066Abstract: A semi-automated system (100) suitable for use in a hospital setting for filling patient-specific liquid medication prescriptions from balk medicine containers (104) into oral syringes (S) for administration on a just-in-time basis. The system enables hospital pharmacists to simplify and streamline their task, increasing the number of prescriptions mat can be filled in a day, improving patient safety and care by minimizing medication errors and the consequences that ensue. The present invention also includes a novel adapter cap for use in interfacing between bulk medicine containers (104) and syringes (S) having a Luer-lock fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Nicholas J. Perazzo, Robert A. Rosen, John G. Grosskopf, JR., Mark Bennett, John M. Chopper
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Publication number: 20160340067Abstract: It is disclosed a packing-work station for packing articles, which belong to one picking order, into shipping units comprising: a packing device comprising a packing plane where the articles are stackable to an article stack; a stacking aid having a plurality of lateral sides against which the articles are positioned to form the article stack, wherein the stacking aid is configured to be positioned on the packing plane; and a measuring device for determining dimensions of the article stack in order to individually produce the shipping unit in accordance with the so-determined dimensions; wherein the lateral sides of the stacking aid, which are closed in a circumferential direction of the stacking aid, are connected to each other; wherein the lateral sides define an open bottom side as well as an open top side of the stacking aid, wherein the lateral sides are adjustable in length at least along the circumferential direction for positioning the lateral sides circumferentially compact against the article stack;Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Max Winkler, Elmar Issing
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Publication number: 20160340068Abstract: A process of making a water soluble pouch including the steps of providing a first mold, providing a water soluble first web carried on the first mold, forming the water soluble web into a compartment by applying a first pressure difference across the water soluble first web at a first maximum temperature and subsequently applying a second pressure difference across the water soluble first web, wherein the second pressure difference is greater than or equal to the first pressure difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Miguel BRANDT SANZ
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Publication number: 20160340069Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a stand-up pouch, comprising the steps of: providing a web structure having a w-shaped profile; forming bottom and vertical seals such that a flat stand-up pouch having two superimposed side walls and a bottom is obtained; press-forming at least part of the superimposed side walls; and optionally filling and closing the stand-up pouch, wherein the side walls are composed of a stretchable paper material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Gary Robinson, Hein Van Den Reek, Åke Reuterhage
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Publication number: 20160340070Abstract: A film packing device for a roll of film having or not having a reel includes a handle. Two ends of the handle are provided with a coupling rod and a base, respectively. The coupling rod is provided with a quick-release unit. The base is provided with a limit unit. The quick-release unit and the limit unit are selectively mounted with a first film application unit and a second film application unit. Through the first film application unit, the film packing device can be mounted with a roll of film having a paper reel. Through the second film application unit, the film packing device can be mounted with a roll of film not having a paper reel. The film packing device can be replaced with different types of film in a simple and quick way.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Hsiu-Man Yu Chen, René van Glabbeek
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Publication number: 20160340071Abstract: A bulk bag discharge assembly comprising a main frame assembly and a bag conditioning assembly. The main frame assembly defines a bulk bag receiving region having a discharge support base structurally configured to receive a bulk bag thereon for discharging. The bag conditioning assembly comprises opposing conditioner frames, each having a proximal end, a distal end, and an impact face, and at a proximal end, pivotably coupled to the main frame assembly. A powered cylinder is pivotably coupled to the main frame assembly at a first end, and to the first conditioner frame at a second end. The conditioning assembly is structurally configured to impact a side of a bulk bag positioned on the discharge support base, without impacting a bottom of a bulk bag, wherein the distal end of the first conditioner frame is directed at least partially in an upward direction within the bulk bag receiving region.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Thomas J. Hofman, Scott L. Nyhof
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Publication number: 20160340072Abstract: A petaloid base (14) for a self-standing container (10) is described. The base (14) has a central longitudinal axis (12), a spheroidal underlying base contour, and a plurality of spheroidal foot formations (16) that interrupt and project from the underlying base contour to define a corresponding plurality of feet (16). Each foot formation (16) has an elliptical intersection with the underlying base contour, the elliptical intersection defining a transition between the underlying base contour and a foot formation (16). A ratio of D2:D1 is in the range of 1:1 to 1:1.38, wherein D1 is a radial distance from the central longitudinal axis (12) to a junction between the base (14) and a side wall (48) of the self-standing container (10), and D2 is a radial distance from the central longitudinal axis (12) to a radially outermost extremity of the transition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Helena PETTERSSON, Fredrik JONSSON
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Publication number: 20160340073Abstract: A convertible article (101) comprises a substantially planar rigid base portion (104) and a border (105) extending around the base portion (104). The border (105) comprises rigid border portions (106) and joining substantially non-folding web portions (107) that are thinner than the base and the border portions (104, 106). The border (105) is configurable between a first mat configuration in which the border portions (106) are substantially coplanar with the base portion (104), and a second tray configuration in which the border portions (106) are inclined with respect to the base portion (104). The base and the border portions (104, 106) are supported on a substrate sheet of flexible material (108) that provides the web portions (107). The outward surfaces (109, 110) of the base and the border portions (104, 106) are exposed as display faces. A method of manufacture (801) of the convertible article (101).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Tradestock LimitedInventor: Duncan Babington
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Publication number: 20160340074Abstract: The combination of a decorative gift wrapping paper and decorative accessories allow for the three-dimensional accessorization of wrapped gifts. The gift wrap has a decorative design with a plurality of accessory indicia created within the decorative design. The decorative accessories can be attached to the gift wrap on the accessory indicia to provide a three dimensional affect to the wrapping paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Michael Earl Jackson, JR.
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Publication number: 20160340075Abstract: A selectively frangible shipping carton for storing and shipping goods comprises at least one side wall joining a top wall and a bottom wall. A path of weakness extends around a periphery of the carton through at least a portion of the side wall. The path of weakness enables a user to manually separate the carton into at least two portions: an upper portion including the top wall and a lower portion including the bottom wall. A pair of lines of weakness extends upwardly relative to the path of weakness and terminates at or adjacent the top wall. A grip flap defined in the side wall between the pair of lines of weakness, the grip flap being graspable by the user when separating the carton into the at least two portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: John Bitner
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Publication number: 20160340076Abstract: Bag-on-container assemblies and bag-in-container assemblies are disclosed. The container may include a paperboard box having a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of opposed side walls, a plurality of flaps capable of forming a bottom wall and a plurality of flaps capable of forming a top wall. The inside surfaces of the box walls, including the outwardly facing strips, may have a thermal plastic coating thereon. The bag component of each type of assembly may include a closure member for to enable resealing of the bag component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Stephen B. BELKO, Neil J. KOZARSKY, Eliot M. KOZARSKY, John A. CAPORASO
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Publication number: 20160340077Abstract: A pallet includes a base layer, a cargo layer and spaced apart support elements positioned between the base layer and the cargo layer and forming a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member. The cargo layer includes a pair of spaced apart connector boards and a pair of spaced apart end deck boards orthogonal to the pair of connector boards. Each support element extends in length between the pair of spaced apart end deck boards and is configured as a one-piece skid, and includes an open recessed channel therein to receive a respective connector board from the cargo layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Sanjiv TAKYAR
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Publication number: 20160340078Abstract: A cargo rack includes a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end portion of the frame has a base with a floor providing a load holding position. A tank, vessel or tank module that is supported with the frame during use, the lower end portion of the tank, vessel or tank module resting upon the load holding position of the base. The frame includes a plurality of side walls or side panels or side trusses that attach to and extend upwardly from the base frame. Each side wall, side panel or side truss has a pair of corner columns. The frame can include at least one horizontally extending beam connecting between each pair of corner columns. Each side wall, side panel or side truss can include the pair of columns, a central plate, and a plurality of diagonal members, each diagonal member connected to a corner column and a central plate. The diagonal members include an upper pair that can form an obtuse angle and a lower pair that can form an acute angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Tom Gurtner
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Publication number: 20160340079Abstract: A hollow container, for liquid, made of plastics material, includes a dome-shaped bottom integral with a body, the bottom and body have a single axis of rotational symmetry (Z), the body including a first, upper part and a second, lower part, the second, lower part being integral with the bottom, the first and second parts being connected together by an intermediate zone, the first and second parts each having a substantially concave shape, the concavity being turned towards the axis of symmetry (Z) of the body. The concave shape of the first part is approximately the same as the concave shape of the second part. The intermediate zone has a convex shape, the convexity being turned towards the axis of symmetry (Z) of the body. In a plane including the axis of symmetry of the body, the concavity and the convexity are substantially complementary.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: SIDEL PARTICIPATIONSInventor: Vincent LE GUEN
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Publication number: 20160340080Abstract: A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly, front frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the container, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. The dunnage supports may comprise multiple pieces including end members and a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches, for supporting products during storage or shipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Matthew S. Sanger
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Publication number: 20160340081Abstract: A container such as a beverage container is characterized by a device arranged within the container to impart a laminar flow to a fluid being poured or dispensed within the container. The laminar flow device is arranged in either the central portion of the container or in a side wall of the container. In a preferred embodiment, the flow device includes a plurality of flutes which slow the flow of the beverage into the container. In addition, the container bottom wall is preferably concave to provide a smooth transition for the flow of beverage from the laminar device to the container bottom and up the interior of the container during filling. The laminar device reduces the formation of foam within the fluid during filling of the container. A flow director is also provided for connecting a fluid dispenser with the laminar flow device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: James Cicarelli
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Publication number: 20160340082Abstract: A package for multi-instance photosensitive authentication includes a container, and a photochromic material non-removably carried by the container and irreversibly changeable upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The package also includes a UV protector carried over the photochromic material to protect the photochromic material from premature exposure to the UV light, and having multiple portions that are removable to expose multiple portions of the photochromic material to UV light and are irreplaceable once removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Jessica R. Bryant, Roger P. Smith
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Publication number: 20160340083Abstract: A container having a fluid reservoir and a channel for receiving an insert. The channel allows the insert to be secured to the container for displaying a portion of the insert, such as a faceplate of the insert and/or a back end of the insert. The insert may also be visible through a transparent portion of the container. The insert may include a marking or advertising logo. For example, the insert may include a 3-dimensional logo that extends through at least a portion of the container. In an embodiment, the insert is made from a different material than the container. For example, the container may include a transparent glass material and the insert may include an aluminum material that is visible through the transparent glass material of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Allen J. Assil
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Publication number: 20160340084Abstract: A bag of plastic film material has a side gusset between front and back panels, the top of the gusset spaced from the top of the bag. The front and back panels are seamed to each other above the gusset to present a side edge having an orientation. The top edge of the gusset extends non-orthogonally to the orientation of the side edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: William Troost
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Publication number: 20160340085Abstract: A flexible laminate for a package is described that includes an integrated one-way valve that allows gas generated within the package (e.g., carbon dioxide outgas) to be released to the external environment, while at the same time preventing environmental elements from entering the package. The valve is defined by the layers that form the flexible laminate, as opposed to being a separate structure that is attached to the flexible laminate. In particular, first and second cut lines are defined in a valve area of the first and second film layers of the flexible laminate structure in an offset manner. Oil is pattern-applied to one or both film layers in the valve area, and an opposing surface of one or both of the film layers further includes a surface treatment that decreases the amount of surface energy between the film layers to allow the valve to open at the desired pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Rod Pettis, Bob Puechl
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Publication number: 20160340086Abstract: The present invention is directed to bottle jars and other storage places corks, connected with reusable stickiness (adhesive) to seal and open the corks without the rotational movement. While the gecko's “glue” holds the bottle corks strongly in one direction, one can easily pull the gecko cork to the other direction and open or close the bottle. Due to the lack of rotational movement to open or close the bottle, the bottle shape can be adjusted for saving in raw materials. This concept is applicable to all types of bottles, jars or other storage space corks. A cork includes a reusable adhesive, for easy sealing and opening of the bottles. The present invention also include a cork that has reusable adhesive made out of carbon nanotubes mimicking a gecko foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Ted Greg Lee Frumkin
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Publication number: 20160340087Abstract: The container closure (1) consists of a spout (2) intended to be connected to a container and of a cap (3) that closes the spout. The latter is provided with two wings (6). From a sealing closed position, the cap (3) is movable by a twisting movement of less than 180 degrees to a released position in which it can be withdrawn from the spout (2). Stop means arranged on the spout (2) and on the cap (3) define the closed position. In addition, a locking member (11) may be provided in the cap (3) which only allows opening the latter after the rupture of a predetermined breaking point (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Martin KROPF
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Publication number: 20160340088Abstract: Disclosed is a metal bottle seal that is disposed on the curl of the metal bottle. The bottle seal may be held in place by crimping of the curl. In addition, adhesive may be used to hold the bottle seal on the curl. Adhesives can be used that fill discontinuities that may exist in the curl as a result of substantial drawing and ironing of the metal. Further, the metal bottle seal can be made of a material or laminated with a material that is soft enough to fill the discontinuities. The seal can be preformed as a continuous annulus for easy application to the top of the metal bottle. The metal bottle seal can also be used in conjunction with a cap seal to ensure an adequate and reliable seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: STOLLE MACHINERY COMPANY, LLCInventors: CHRISTOPHER J. OLSON, EDMUND GILLEST
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Publication number: 20160340089Abstract: A cap for a container includes at least two openings. A first top is movable between a closed position in which it covers a first opening and an open position in which the first opening is exposed. A second top is movable between a closed position in which it covers a second opening and an open position in which the second opening is exposed. Hinges connect the first top and second top to the top surface of the base. The hinges are positioned such that neither the first top nor the second top opens beyond a periphery of the base. In another embodiment, the hinges are positioned on a front edge of the base and a rear edge of the base, respectively. A third top may be included to cover a third opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Kenneth J. Herzog
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Publication number: 20160340090Abstract: A package is provided for storing and dispensing consumable goods. The package includes a container base having a defined interior volume for retaining a quantity of consumable goods and an open top end for dispensing the goods. A lid is formed to overlap with the top end of the base. The lid defines a portion volume that is less than the retaining volume of the base. Structures are provided for retaining the lid on and releasing the lid from the top end of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Paul Melia
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Publication number: 20160340091Abstract: A container lid locking mechanism and a container. The container is provided with a base (3), side boards (2), and a lid (1). The locking mechanism comprises buckles (6), return members (7), recesses (8), openings (11), and locking holes (10). The recesses (8) and the openings (11) are located in the edge of the lid (1), and the locking holes (10) are located in the side boards (2). Each of the buckles consists of a buckle body and a tongue (61) extending out from the buckle body. The return members (7) can enable the buckles (6) to be kept in a locked position. The recesses (8) are used for accommodating the buckle bodies. Two pairs of limit structures are disposed on the buckles (6) and in the edge recesses (8) of the lid (1). When the locking mechanism locks, the pair of limit structures (13, 66) on the buckles (6) and the lid (1) are in a fitted state to limit the buckles (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Yuanli JIAN, Kai GONG
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Publication number: 20160340092Abstract: A lockbox is disclosed having a base that includes a first engagement structure and a cover that includes a second engagement structure that slidingly engages with the first engagement structure. The lockbox may further include a locking mechanism configured to secure the cover to the base. The base and the cover may define an enclosed volume when the cover is secured to the base and the first and second engagement structures may be located substantially within the enclosed volume. The first and second engagement structures may permit movement of the cover relative to the base in only a single direction when engaged. One of the first and second engagement structures may be at least one groove and the other one of the first and second engagement structures may be at least one rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Mark M. Howse
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Publication number: 20160340093Abstract: In an open hose clamp, the end of the outer one of the mutually overlapping clamping band portions terminates in a tongue. For tightening the clamp, the tongue has a toothed region which cooperates with a toothed region on the inner clamping band portion. The inner clamping band portion has with guide brackets that surround the tongue at least in part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Manuel MÜLLER
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Publication number: 20160340094Abstract: An accessory for laptops, tablets or other electronic devices which has an upper section assembled with a flap opening comprising of a polymer vinyl transparent element joined to a fabric element. The upper section is positioned around the top edge the of the display assembly allowing display visibility via approximately a small width of the vinyl transparent element. The fabric element hangs behind the electronic device. The fabric's lower section is configured into approximately two pocket indentations with external side seams that have partial openings in each seam. The pockets conveniently and safely hold objects, such as portable/external memory hard drives with USB cables, flash drives, mice, CDs or DVDs, mobile inter et devices, power adaptor and cord, small notepads, writing instruments or other objects that are light to medium weight or not too weighted. The side seam openings allow insertion/extraction locations for USB cables or other apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Eddis Maria Willis
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Publication number: 20160340095Abstract: Provided is a synthetic egg. A synthetic egg includes an egg shaped unitary body formed of a synthetic biodegradable material. The unitary body includes an inner volume. An aperture extends through an end of the unitary body and provides accesses to the inner volume of the unitary body. A filling material is inserted within the inner volume through the aperture. The filling material may include confetti, candy, a toy and the like. The unitary body is breakable into a plurality of non-uniform pieces and the filling material is accessed after insertion within the inner volume in response to breaking the unitary body into a plurality of non-uniform pieces. The synthetic biodegradable material may include a starch based biodegradable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Charles Dewayne Ritter
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Publication number: 20160340096Abstract: Cartons for holding a plurality of containers are disclosed herein. The cartons comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a top panel or panels, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least two end flaps are respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton. The cartons comprise at least one curved corner and at least one dispenser for allowing removal of at least one article from the carton. The at least one dispenser comprises a dispenser panel, and the dispenser panel comprises at least a portion of the at least one curved corner. The cartons may comprise a handle in the top panel or panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Brian Smalley
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Publication number: 20160340097Abstract: A carrier that is at least partially holding a plurality of containers. The carrier can include a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, a first top panel foldably connected to the first side panel, and a second top panel foldably connected to the second side panel. At least one container-receiving feature extends in at least the bottom panel. The at least one container-receiving feature can at least partially receive at least one container of the plurality of containers. At least one retention flap is foldably connected to the first top panel or the second top panel. The at least one retention flap engages at least a portion of a flange of at least one container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Edward W. Jones, Ana Gonzalez, Emili Requena, Jean-Manuel Gomes, Kevin T. May, Colin Ford, Matthew Sundquist
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Publication number: 20160340098Abstract: A vacuum skin package includes a tray and a product loaded on an inner surface of the tray. The tray includes a circumferential side wall upwardly extending from the bottom wall. The side wall defines at least one hole. A film is draped over the product and welded to the inner surface of the tray not occupied by the product to form a skin over the product and the inner surface of the tray and to hermetically close the at least one hole in the side wall of the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Riccardo Palumbo
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Publication number: 20160340099Abstract: A packaging container for pourable food product comprises a first side having a material laminate structure, a first and second transversal seal and a longitudinal seal extending from the first transversal seal to the second transversal seal. An opening device on the first side of the package comprises a tab portion on an outer surface coupled to an opening strip portion via a bridge penetrating through the material laminate structure to rupture the material of the packaging container to create an opening. The opening strip portion is attached on the inner surface and extends along a substantial portion of the transversal dimension of the first side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventors: Per SCHARFENORT, Bengt HÅKANSSON, Therese EKLUND, Claudia LEIDINGER, Karin MARCOVECCHIO, Carl NORDENSKJÖLD, Per OHLSSON
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Publication number: 20160340100Abstract: An item of a type includes one or more selected tag identifiers that are added to the item of the type. The one or more selected tag identifiers have an optical signature based at least in part on a spectral measurement of the one or more selected tag identifiers. A first item spectral measurement of a first item is detected. A first item optical signature is determined based at least in part on the detected first item spectral measurement. The first item is verified as the item of the type in the event that the first item optical signature corresponds to the optical signature of the one or more selected tag identifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Timothy Learmonth, Michael P. O'Neill, Peter Pearson, Ting Zhou
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Publication number: 20160340101Abstract: A monolithic display device for the point-of-sale display of produce manufactured out of a closed cell foam material and of solid construction, with a plurality of pockets formed into the top surface of the device and arranged in horizontal rows separated by upwardly extending horizontal dividing members, with upwardly extending intermediate dividing members separating adjacent pockets within each row. The display device is used in a retail setting by first being placed onto a table or other means of support, and then having produce placed onto the top surface within the pockets. The horizontal dividing members and the intermediate dividing members hold the produce in place on the device, while the foam construction of the device protects the produce from damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Terry Awalt
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Publication number: 20160340102Abstract: Some examples include a plurality of inflatable units that may be secured to an item as packaging to protect the item during transport or other shipping. The inflatable units may be inflated to a threshold pressure and placed at the corners of the item to be transported. In some cases, prior to placement of the inflatable units at the corners of the item, beams may be placed between the inflatable units that will serve as the bottom inflatable units. Straps may be used to secure the inflatable units against the item, and the packaged item may be transported to a destination. Upon receipt of the shipped item, the recipient may remove the inflatable units from the corners of the item, deflate the inflatable units, and send the inflatable units and the straps back to the sender, who may reuse the inflatable units and the straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Owen Townsend Barnitz, Kent Richey Colgate
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Publication number: 20160340103Abstract: An inflatable corner packing device for protecting corners of a product includes: first and second thermoplastic films having a first section, a second section, and an elbow section connecting the first and second sections in a vertical direction, wherein a plurality of fluid containers each extending in the vertical direction, and the first and second sections and the elbow section each have a right side portion, a left side portion, and a middle portion connecting the right and left side portions, wherein the side portions are inwardly crooked for holding a product therebetween. The first and second thermoplastic films are folded, and the folded films are bonded in the elbow section along a border between adjacent fluid containers in each crooked side portion, leaving a remaining portion of the border unbonded, so that the bonded borders form the elbow section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Kark K. YOSHIFUSA
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Publication number: 20160340104Abstract: A food package for wet and dry ingredients with a pull-through sleeve. A container is filled with a wet food product. A sleeve filled with a dry food product is enclosed within the container by having the bottom end of the sleeve affixed to the bottom of the container and the top end of the sleeve extending through a narrow slot in the lid of the container. The sleeve is formed with perforations along its length in a helix. When top end of the sleeve is pulled up through the narrow slot in the lid of the container, the sleeve is stretched and the perforations break following the helical pattern thereby releasing the dry food product from the sleeve into the wet food product in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventor: Rachel Rodriguez