Abstract: A synthetic vision system includes a main processor that receives real time telemetry, the main processor retrieving tiles associated with a terrain map based on the real time telemetry, and the main processor processes the tiles corresponding to a mode of display. A rendering processor receives the tiles processed by the main processor, and the rendering processor renders the tiles into synthetic vision image. The rendering processor sends the synthetic vision image to at least one of a primary flight display (PFD), multi-functional display (MFD), and a secondary flight display (SFD). A processor in the at least one of the PFD, MFD, and SFD replaces inactive pixels (black pixels) with pixels of the synthetic vision image such that the synthetic vision image underlays the flight data displayed on the at least one of the PFD, MFD, and SFD.

Abstract: A supply system for providing at least oxygen depleted air and water in a vehicle includes at least one hydrogen supply means, an air channel having an inlet and an outlet, an air cooled fuel cell unit couplable with the hydrogen supply means and arranged inside the air channel and at least one catalytic converter couplable with the hydrogen supply means and arranged between the fuel cell unit and the outlet of the air channel inside the air channel. The air cooled fuel cell unit is adapted for conducting a fuel cell process under consumption of air flowing from the inlet of the air channel through the air cooled fuel cell unit and hydrogen from the hydrogen supply means. At least one catalytic converter is adapted for producing water and oxygen depleted air under consumption of hydrogen from the at least one hydrogen supply means and air.

Abstract: A method and device for automatically monitoring a self-contained approach of an aircraft. The device (1) includes a computation unit (8) for calculating, in real time, a first limit depending on a decision height entered by a pilot and a second limit depending on the current height of the aircraft and for selecting, as an alert limit, the maximum value between the first limit and the second limit, a computation unit (9) for calculating, in real time, a protection limit depending on performance of the aircraft, a comparison unit (10) for comparing the protection limit with the alert limit, and an alert unit (13) for emitting an alert signal if the protection limit is greater than the alert limit.

Abstract: An aircraft ground safety device that illuminates the blades of a spinning aircraft propeller with bright colored light in order to improve visual awareness of the danger zone created by an otherwise inviable propeller spinning at high RPM. The device consists of lighting fixtures (typically LEDs in the currently envisioned embodiment of the invention) mounted on the propeller blades of an aircraft that display the aircraft propeller as a brightly colored disk of light when the propellers are spinning, as well as an electrical power supply to the aforementioned lighting array, provided by a slip ring connector and powered by the by the electrical system of the aircraft. The lighting array is intended to activate whenever the blades are in motion to further the aim of safety in aviation.

Abstract: A method of automatic determination of a descent and approach profile for an aircraft is based on a backward computation of propagation of a state of the aircraft along segments S(i) from a backward computation start point to the start point DECEL of onset of the deceleration of the aircraft. The method of automatic determination comprises for each segment S(i) a step of determining an optimal speed VOPT(i) of the aircraft over the range of speeds of the next aerodynamic configuration C(j+1) to be implemented as a function of a predetermined deceleration strategy and/or of predetermined constraints inherent in the flight procedure or introduced by the pilot in his flight plan.

Abstract: A fuel delivery system for transferring fuel using pressurized air includes a vehicle having a fuel tank supported by the vehicle, the fuel tank including a volume of fuel and a volume of pressurized air. A compressor supported on the vehicle and in fluid communication with the fuel tank operates to maintain a pressure of the pressurized air by monitoring a pressure of the air within the tank using a pressure sensor. A fuel transfer hose in fluid communication with the interior of the tank transfers the fuel to an item to be refueled using only a force of the pressurized air acting on the fuel when a tank valve of the tank is in the open position.

Abstract: A freeplay measurement device for measuring freeplay in a ruddervator includes a forward horseshoe assembly, an aft horseshoe assembly, a L-shaped locator, a connecting assembly, a load applicator, and a measuring device. The forward horseshoe assembly forms a half of an ellipse that can slip on the forward half of the tail. The aft horseshoe assembly forms a half of an ellipse that can slip on the aft half of the tail and ruddervator. The L-shaped locator is for aligning the forward horseshoe assembly on the tail and perpendicularly extends from the forward horseshoe assembly. The connecting assembly connects the forward horseshoe assembly and the aft horseshoe assembly when each is placed over the tail and the ruddervator. The load applicator is for applying loads on the ruddervator. The measuring device is for measuring the deflections of the ruddervator being tested, and is attached to the forward horseshoe assembly.

Abstract: Prognostic systems and methods for providing adaptive Time Between Overhaul (TBO) value for one or more Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) are provided. In one embodiment, the LRU prognostic system includes a first LRU, an aircraft position data source configured to monitor the position of an aircraft carrying the LRU prognostic system, and a controller coupled to the first LRU and to the aircraft position data source. The controller is configured to: (i) estimate the degradation of the first LRU based at least in part on the duration of time the aircraft position resides in any one of a plurality of different environmental zones while the aircraft is operational, and (ii) calculate an adaptive TBO value for the first LRU utilizing the estimated LRU degradation.

Abstract: A method and system for in-space propulsion employing the principle of inverted sling along with the principle of separation of propulsion energy from reaction mass. The method constitutes a novel in-space propulsion concept called rollet propulsion system; space device propelled using the rollet propulsion concept is called a rollet. Rollet wheels are driven electrically by nuclear or solar power while virtually any fluid (water or ordinary air, in particular) can be used as a reaction mass. Being inherently reusable, rollets have potential advantage over chemical rockets in terms of cost efficiency.

Abstract: A stand-off panel thermal protection system is disclosed. The system comprises a sandwich panel comprising: a first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and a second ceramic matrix composite facesheet. A ceramic matrix composite core is positioned between the first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet. The ceramic matrix composite core has a perimeter. The first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet extend past the perimeter to form a gap between the first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet surrounding the ceramic matrix composite core. A plurality of orifices are formed through the sandwich panel.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for forming water soluble pouches.

Abstract: The invention describes a packing arrangement comprising at least two of the following devices: a bagging unit a pallet loading device a pallet securing device. The devices are connected to each other via at least one data transmission device.

Abstract: The invention describes a packing arrangement for packing a product comprising at least one of the following devices: a bagging unit a pallet loading device a pallet securing device. A device is provided to determine information regarding future events and render it available.

Abstract: A packing arrangement for packing a product into a plurality of bags or sacks comprising at least one of the following devices: a bagging unit a pallet loading device (120) a pallet securing device (130), with a device being provided for storing and rendering available information regarding events that occurred at this arrangement.

Abstract: The invention describes a packing arrangement for packing a product comprising at least one of the following devices; a bagging unit a pallet loading device a pallet securing device. A device is suggested to provide information regarding the arrangement, the packing, and/or the product, allowing the information to be displayed with at least one terminal outside the device.

Abstract: A method for delivering allergens contained within single dose auto injectors to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable auto injectors that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, the finite end amount comprising a single dose, dispensing from each of the sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigen into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, sealing each of the end-use sealable auto injectors after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable auto injectors from each of the groups of end-use sealable auto injectors into a container comprising a kit to provide a plurality of kits for dispensing to pharmacists.

Abstract: A crimping tool for applying a deformable crimp seal onto overlapping layers of strap material includes a head and pairs of jaws disposed in the tool head and operably mounted thereto. Each pair includes opposingly oriented jaw elements. A shear extends between and is operably connected to the jaw elements. The jaw elements have an inwardly oriented crimping portion with a tip having a tapered portion terminating at a free end. A pair of handles are operably connected to the jaw elements and to one another. A side plate is operably connected to the jaw elements and shears and includes a centrally disposed slotted opening. When the tool is in a closed position the jaw elements of each pair align with one another and the free ends of the opposingly oriented jaw element tips overlap in a direction transverse to the jaw elements.

Abstract: A device for packaging a good automatically. The device having a manipulator having mechanically controlled plates for holding a packaging material sheet and the good to be packaged, the plates movable from an open loading position to a closed packaging position. The plates are additionally rotatable to further allow both enveloping and twisting of the packaging material about the good for packaging. As such, the device produces a packaged product having at least one end twisted closed.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a frame defining a machine direction. The apparatus includes first and second transport members operatively engaged with the frame. The apparatus includes first carriage and second carriage drive mechanisms each having a carriage drive belt, a drive shaft, and a sprocket drive belt operatively engaged with the drive shaft. The carriage drive belts are operatively engaged with the carriage drive mechanisms and operatively connected with the respective transport member such that the carriage drive belt moves the transport member in the machine direction about an endless loop. The sprocket drive belts engage the drive mechanism in a position of the drive mechanism not connected with the carriage drive belt.

Abstract: A method for producing a packaging, and in particular a film packaging having a bubble-like receiving cavity, in particular for producing a blister pack, comprising the following steps: overlapping at least two film elements, shaping at least one receiving cavity for receiving at least one object to be packaged between the overlapping film elements, and connecting the at least two film elements along a shared sealed edge region extending at least partially around the periphery of the receiving cavity, and in particular by way of at least one sealing weld joint, so as to seal the receiving cavity, wherein the two film elements are designed without any intermediate space on the sealing edge region projecting from the same, wherein opening means, which allow simplified access to the receiving cavity, are provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include a food processing retort apparatus. The food processing retort apparatus may comprise a substantially sealable housing, which may include a plate and a port. In some embodiments, the plate may include a plurality of empty portions, each plurality of empty portions having an elongated portion and a plurality of cutouts. In some embodiments, the elongated portions may have a first width and the cutouts may have a second width, such that the first width is greater than the second width. In some embodiments, the port may allow entry of a heating liquid into the housing to process contents within the retort.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for orientation-based hashing to determine item orientation. In some examples, a conveyance system may be configured to adjust the orientations of various types of items before sorting. The conveyance system may include a computer vision system that determines whether the orientation of an item should be adjusted based on an item-feature hash table that relates item image features to item orientations or actuator signals. In other examples, the computer vision system may determine item image features associated with a particular item and perform an item-feature hash table lookup using the item image features to determine an item orientation or actuator action. The item-feature hash table may be separately trained, allowing the computer vision system to rapidly determine the appropriate item orientation or actuator action.

Abstract: Medicine packaging apparatuses and methods for accurately determining a remaining sheet amount of a medicine packaging sheet are described. The apparatus includes: a roll support section to which a core tube of a medicine packaging sheet roll is attached; a sensor disposed in the roll support section for outputting a count value according to a rotation amount; a wireless reader-writer unit for writing information to a core tube IC tag and reading said information; an information generation section for generating information to be written to the core tube IC tag; a remaining sheet amount estimation section for estimating a current amount of remaining sheet based on the information and dimensional information of the core tube; and a controller which selectively performs an operation if a reference time-point count value is not yet written to the core tube IC tag and another operation if the count value is already written thereto.

Abstract: One method for filling packaging holders with products comprises the steps of providing a pushing-in unit, which comprises a pushing-in device for pushing products into the packaging holders and a mechanical testing system for testing an arrangement and orientation of the products, prepositioning the products in openings of the packaging holders, actuating the mechanical testing system for testing an arrangement and orientation of the products in the openings of the packaging holders, actuating the pushing-in device and pushing the products into the packaging holders if it has been determined during the testing step that the products are correctly arranged and oriented, and interrupting the filling operation if it has been determined during the testing step that at least one of the products is incorrectly arranged or oriented.

Abstract: A bale processing machine that removes a binding from a bale allows for rapid bale processing. A method for removing the binding from the bale includes supporting the bale with a bale support at an elevated positon and securing the binding to a binding engagement device. The method also includes cutting the binding and removing the bale support from beneath the bale, such that at least a portion of the bale falls by gravity away from the binding secured to the binding engagement device.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly container with bioplastic shell and glass lining includes a shell defining a hollow body of the container; a wall of the shell that includes a bioplastic resin; and a lining that includes a liquid glass and coats a surface of the wall. Embodiments may include an opening at an end of the shell; a cap that includes the bioplastic resin of the shell; and a cap lining on an inner surface of the cap, the cap lining forming a closure with the lining of the wall so that the container provides a sealed cavity; wherein the lining is on an inner surface of the wall of the shell, thereby fully lining an interior cavity of the container with glass; and the bioplastic resin includes PLA, PLLA, PDLA, PHA, PCL, or PBT.

Abstract: A biaxially stretched, blow molded container obtained by molding a laminated test tube shaped preform molded by an injection molding process. The container has a neck, a body, and a bottom, and having an outer shell and an inner bag to be laminated in a peelable manner with an outer layer inner surface. The inner bag can be deflated under a pressure drop therein. The outer layer and an inner layer have a laminar structure in which the lamination extends from a predetermined position of the neck to a lower end face. The layers are peeled from each other, starting from a lamination interface between the layers. This interface is exposed outside at the lower end face of the gate mark and can be used as an air intake vent that enables outside air to be taken into the space between layers.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure is generally directed to a carton for holding at least one article. The carton comprising a plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a front panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, at least one back panel, a top panel, a lid panel foldably connected to the top panel. At least one end flap is foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. A base comprises at least the bottom panel, and the front panel. A lid is pivotably attached to the base. The lid comprises the top panel and the lid panel and is movable between a closed position preventing access to the base and an open position allowing access to the base. Locking features are for releasably attaching the lid to the base in the closed position. The locking features comprises at least one male portion in the front panel and at least one female portion in the at least one end flap.

Abstract: A tray made from cardboard sheet material comprising a rectangular base and a ring of side walls, including two opposed first side walls symmetric with respect to a transverse axes of the tray and two second walls, including a second rear wall and a second front wall of lesser height than the other walls.

Abstract: A foldable lid for a box-type container includes a promotional panel that has a printable surface disposed on the same side of the blank used to create the lid as the other printing surfaces of the lid. When the blank is printed, material can be added to the promotional panel at the same time and with the same equipment as the other surfaces of the lid. When the lid is assembled, the promotional panel is disposed on the inside of the main body panel of the lid facing the cavity of the container. When the user removes the lid, the promotional panel can be viewed.

Abstract: A carton for holding at least one article. The carton includes an outer portion having a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels include a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel and a second side panel. A reinforcement portion is attached to the outer portion. The reinforcement portion comprises an attached portion in face-to-face contact with at least one panel of the plurality of panels and an unattached portion. The unattached portion comprises a divider extending between at least two panels of the plurality of panels and dividing the interior into a first compartment and a second compartment.

Abstract: A carton blank for forming a carton, and comprising a row of first, second, third and fourth substantially four-edged panels, each panel having substantially the same width and comprising a side wall part, a top closure obturating part and a top sealing fin part, one of said panels from an outermost boundary of the side wall part to an outermost boundary of the top closure obturating part being substantially free from any lateral line of weakness, the obturating part of said one of said panels including a loop of weakness.

Abstract: A paper pallet according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a plurality of leg beams each formed such that a cross section thereof has a rectangular shape, each leg beam being long in one direction. At least one of the plurality of leg beams includes: a laminated structure in which a plurality of sheet-like paper core materials are laminated in a width direction of the leg beam orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the leg beam and which has a cavity formed therein; and a honeycomb structure fitted into the cavity of the laminated structure and having a plurality of tubular cells extending in the width direction.

Abstract: A stackable pallet container (1) for transportation and/or storage of substances has at least an inner parallelepiped-shaped pouch (20) fit with a tap and a filling opening closed by a cap. A peripheral protective cage (30) surrounds the internal pouch (20) to reinforce the container (1). The protective cage (30) takes the form of a wire mesh. The container (1) also has a pallet (10) on which the internal pouch (20) rests and a top reinforcement frame (40) connecting the sides (35) of the peripheral cage (30) at the top to rigidify the container (1). The reinforcement frame (40) has a substantially flat hoop made of steel tubes and has a general polygon shape. The reinforcement frame (40) is connected removably to the peripheral cage (30) by removable fixing brackets (50) attached to the mesh and to the steel tubes.

Abstract: A system for mitigating vibration of a mass may include an elastic membrane enclosing at least one interior space and having an outer surface, where at least a bottom portion of the outer surface is coupled to a transportable supportive surface, and at least a top portion of the outer surface supports a load. The system may further include at least one port coupling the outer surface to the at least one interior space, where the port provides a source of fluid ingress into the interior space and fluid egress out of the interior space. The system may additionally include granular material distributed within the at least one interior space, where a packing density of the granular material is adjustable between a first jammed state having a first packing density of granular materials and a second jammed state having a second packing density of granular materials to accommodate different loads.

Abstract: An individual connectible container having a neck and a base, the neck configured to fit securely in a recess in the base of another connectible container and the base configured to securely receive the neck of still another connectible container, and a connectible container assembly having two or more individual connectible containers wherein the neck of each container except the topmost connectible container, is inserted into the recess in the base of the container above it.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a sleeve or wrap for protecting a container. In certain embodiments, the sleeve or wrap is a protective encasement for protecting a container, such as a bottle. In certain embodiments, the sleeve or wrap includes a body with a lumen, wherein the body is configured for holding and/or containing the container. For instance, in one embodiment, the protective sleeve includes a tubular body and at least a first opening in the protective body that is adapted for receiving the container. In certain embodiments, the body of the sleeve includes silicone. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the sleeve is a protective silicone sleeve that is adapted to hold and/or contain a container, thereby protecting the container from damage (e.g., breaking). Also provided is a system for protecting a container that includes a protective sleeve, as described above, and a container that is configured for being associated, e.g., fit within, the protective sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device that can be used with in-line chlorinating systems for pools and will allow visual indication of the amount of chlorine or other chemicals that remain in the in-line chlorinating system without having to remove the cap or cover of the reservoir. The device is unique because it is maintenance free and relies on gravity and no other force to work.

Abstract: Flexible containers having with product dispensing visibility.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fluid bladders that include a port and a port closure, a handle, and/or other components. Some disclosed closures can be configured to provide at least two different sized openings for accessing the reservoir, as well as providing a sealing and/or locking mechanism to close the port and seal the port. Exemplary closures comprising a base defining a fill port and mounted to a wall of the bladder, a first cap component that is attached to the base, and a second cap component (e.g., a lid) that is attachable and detachable (via threaded engagement, a pivoting snap fit, or otherwise) to the first cap component. The base can be fixed (e.g., welded) to the bladder to cover the bladder wall opening and provide a second, rigid opening, or port.

Abstract: A segmented retention closure forms a lid that detachably attaches to a container for holding and orienting an item, such as debris, a gardening tool, a baseball, and a string of lights. The closure comprises a panel and a rim. The rim detachably attaches the panel to an opening of the container. The panel substantially covers an opening in the container. The panel has a perimeter region and a central region. Gaps extend from the perimeter region to the central region. The gaps segregates the panel into panel sections, such that each panel section has freedom to bend, laterally flex, and fold in relation to the other sections. An aperture positions concentric to the panel and in communication with the gap. The aperture also has adjustable size and dimension, such that the aperture and the gap can conform to the shape and dimensions of the item for reception.

Abstract: An enclosure assembly having a housing and a cover attached to the housing, wherein the cover can either swing open and/or slide open partially or be removed completely from the enclosure housing for access to the space within the enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a vacuum tank door. The apparatus comprises a circular flange attached to a door panel of a vacuum tank, a horizontal crossbar connected to the center of the door panel and a lifting assembly. The lifting assembly comprises an upper linkage arm, a lower linkage arm, and a hydraulic cylinder. Activation of the hydraulic cylinder causes the linkage assembly to move downwards pulling on the horizontal crossbar and pulling the vacuum tank door towards the tank. Activation of the hydraulic cylinder also causes a connection point of the lower linkage arm and the upper linkage arm to move over-center of the connection between the lower linkage arm to the to the tank creating a tight seal between the vacuum tank door and the tank.

Abstract: A closure device for containers comprises a lid having a spout (4) with holes (4a), a valve body (9) attached to the lid (4) and operable on the spout (4). The valve body (9) comprises a cup-shaped element (10) having a blind bottom wall (10a) and a side wall (10b) that emerges from the bottom wall (10a) and delimits an upper opening, the side wall (10b) of the cup-shaped element (10) being made of a resilient material, and at least partially contacting a first sleeve (5) of the lid (2), which is in fluid communication with the spout (4). The side wall (10b) of the cup-shaped element (10) contacts the first sleeve (5) in a fluid-tight manner and moves away from the first sleeve (5) in response to a negative pressure introduced through the spout (4).

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for regulating fluid flow are disclosed. The apparatus includes a flow rate sensor and a valve. The flow rate sensor uses images to estimate flow through a drip chamber and then controls the valve based on the estimated flow rate. The valve comprises a rigid housing disposed around the tube in which fluid flow is being controlled. Increasing the pressure in the housing controls the size of the lumen within the tube by deforming the tube, therefore controlling flow through the tube.

Abstract: A cap for a container closure or closure plug includes a cap top having a top surface and a bottom surface, and an attachment ring extending axially downward from the bottom surface of the cap top under a central portion of the cap top. The attachment ring is securingly engageable with a container closure or closure plug. The attachment ring includes a cam surface extending radially outward from the attachment ring, where the cam surface deflects the attachment ring radially inward upon engagement of the attachment ring with the container closure or closure plug. The cap top and the attachment ring are connected by at least one frangible connection and at least one permanent connection, where the at least one permanent connection retains the cap top in one piece upon breaking of the at least one frangible connection for removal of the cap from the container closure or closure plug.

Abstract: A simple, cost-effective dispensing device is proposed which can be independent of a container. The dispensing device has a peripheral outer wall which defines a dispensing space. The dispensing space is closed by a tear-resistant film on the push-open side, whereas the cover side is closed by a cover plate which can be formed in one part with the peripheral outer wall. The dispensing space can be subdivided into chambers by connecting walls. The plunger can be used to successively push open the tear-resistant film and the active ingredients in the chambers are thus dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates packaging webs having at least one surface comprising a product-release coating composition which is capable of easily separating from a food product without tearing the web or changing the appearance of the food product, where the product-release coating composition includes a compound of the following formula (I):

Abstract: The present invention is related to a package for a thermally processed meat-based product, which has the ability of easy opening. Preferably, the said package is intended for a thermally processed meat-based product, which is provided in individual portions.

Abstract: A front pull piercing valve assembly attached to a flexible container, whereby; when the wall of the flexible container is pulled into contact with a piercing element in the assembly, the contents of the container are dispensed by piercing the wall of the container and liquid flows through the valve assembly and directly into a container or through flexible hose or another connection to be dispensed. The valve assembly is configured in such a manner that during use it is filed with the liquid being dispensed thereby preventing the liquid in the flexible container from being exposed to air, namely, oxygen that often causes spoilage of certain liquids, such as wine.