Patents Issued in December 29, 2016
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Publication number: 20160376006Abstract: A rope deployment mechanism for use on an aircraft is provided. The present invention includes a mounting bracket attachable to the aircraft. An arm assembly is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket about a vertical axis. A rope connector is disposed at an end of the arm assembly. The present invention further includes a dual link, compass style mechanism connecting the arm assembly to the support bracket and a locking mechanism operable to lock the rope deployment mechanism in a retracted position and a deployed position. Using the invention, the arm assembly may be pivoted to a deployed position, locked in the deployed position, and a rope may be attached to the rope connector all using one hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Ovid Balten
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Publication number: 20160376007Abstract: An aircraft seat with a support structure (22), a first seating surface (26) and a first back piece (30), the lower area of which is connected to the support structure (22) so as to be capable of swiveling. The seat permits upright sitting of a person in a first position of the first back piece (30). The first back piece (30) can be put down in such a way that it runs horizontally over the first seating surface (26) in a second position. The back side of the first back piece (30) forms a second seating surface (38). A second back piece (40) is arranged between the support structure (22) and the first back piece so as to be capable of being folded out or unfolded so that the seat (20) forms a recliner for the person in the second position of the first back piece (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Daniel Meindlhumer
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Publication number: 20160376008Abstract: A table movable between a fully stowed position forward of a seat and a fully deployed position over the seat through at least one intermediate position in which the table rotates relative to a support arm to provide room for a passenger to exit the seat between the seat and the table without having to fully stow the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: John Kuyper, Ian L. Frost
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Publication number: 20160376009Abstract: Example ventilation air mixers and example air conditioning systems including ventilation air mixers are provided. One example ventilation air mixer comprises a branch air duct having an inlet that is configured to be coupled to a takeoff port of a main air source duct. The branch air duct has multiple holes arranged about a wall of a mixing portion. The trim air mixer at least partially surrounds the branch air duct and forms a cavity extending from the inlet of the branch air duct to at least the mixing portion. The trim air mixer has a trim air source duct connection coupled at an angle about a midsection. The angle is substantially acute relate to a longitudinal axis of the branch air duct such that trim air entering into the trim air mixer via the trim air source duct connection is directed toward the inlet of the branch air duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Scott P. Ellsworth, Andrew D. Clark, Taylor Goodwin
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Publication number: 20160376010Abstract: A device configured to prevent ice accumulation includes at least one wall defining a leading edge and a pneumatic passage configured to receive pressurized fluid. The device also includes at least one ejection port formed in at least one of the leading edge and the at least one wall, the at least one ejection portion fluidly coupled to the pneumatic passage to receive the pressurized fluid therefrom, the at least one ejection port configured to form fluid jets to divert liquid water droplets away from the leading edge of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Matthew James-Thomas Gmach, Robert Edward Sable, Scott Wigen, Matthew John Kunkel
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Publication number: 20160376011Abstract: Aircraft and aircraft windshield heating systems are provided. An aircraft windshield heating system includes a windshield, first and second heating elements, and a power bus controller. The windshield has a main portion and a reduced portion, the first and second heating elements are thermally coupled with the main portion and the reduced portion, respectively. The power bus controller is operatively coupled with the first heating element and the second heating element and is configured for coupling to a primary power supply and a backup power supply. The power bus controller is configured to determine when the primary power supply is available, to direct power from the primary power supply to the first heating element when the primary power supply is available, and to direct power from the backup power supply to the second heating element when the primary power supply is not available.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Gary Palfreyman
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Publication number: 20160376012Abstract: A coaxial double layer parachute includes an inner inflatable body and an outer canopy which are located along a central axis. Since the inner inflatable body is filled with helium to generate a first buoyance, the inner inflatable body can be obviously lifted to a certain height. When a payload connected to the inner inflatable body and the outer canopy with parachute cords falls, the ambient air flows will enter the inflation space through the annular air inlets to produce a second buoyance, which makes the outer canopy open completely. Hence, a secure descending task from even a very low height can be fulfilled if the coaxial double layer parachute can employed. Apparently, the coaxial double layer parachute can be mainly applied to fire and earthquake rescue actions in the cities when low height deployments, risk-free parachuting, and less complicated manual operation are required.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Shueh-Chih LIAO
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Publication number: 20160376013Abstract: A sanitary module comprising a folding alcove for an aircraft. The module comprises a side wall forming a stationary vertical portion of an outer wall. An alcove wall forms a movable vertical portion of the outer wall and is movable into an inner space of the module. Two folding connections each connect a vertical edge of the alcove wall to a vertical edge of the side wall and form the folding alcove with the alcove wall. The folding connections can be folded out into the inner space to move the alcove wall into the inner space to create a folded-out state of the folding alcove such that an alcove is formed in the outer wall of the module. The folding connections can be folded in to create a folded-in state of the folding alcove such that the alcove wall is in contact with the side wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Johannes Gonnsen
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Publication number: 20160376014Abstract: A system and method for efficiently maneuvering a multirotor drone having a control system, an electrical power source, a plurality of rotor assemblies each having a rotor boom, a rotor mast, at least one rotor blade, a rotor assembly adjustment apparatus, a plurality of electric motors, wherein each electric motor is connected to a rotor boom positioned in a substantially horizontal direction and drives a rotor mast positioned in a substantially vertical direction and connected to at least one rotor blade, with the position of said rotor boom automatically adjustable in a substantially horizontal direction by the adjustment apparatus and the control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Khalid Hamad Mutleb ALNAFISAH
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Publication number: 20160376015Abstract: A nacelle may include a thrust reverser. The inner fixed structure may include an IFS support and movable portions which hinge open at hinges between the IFS support and the movable portions. The IFS support may be coupled to the engine core. Standard ground support equipment may be coupled to attachment features on the IFS support to attach or remove an engine from an aircraft wing with the IFS attached to the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: ROHR, INC.Inventor: ANTHONY J. LACKO
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Publication number: 20160376016Abstract: A suspension structure for suspending a turboprop including two unducted propellers from a structural element of an aircraft, the structure including a suspension frame for fastening to a structural element of the aircraft and including a main beam extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the turboprop, the suspension frame being fastened to an air intake structure of the turboprop by an attachment frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: SNECMAInventors: Mathieu Ange POISSON, Francois Robert BELLABAL, Nicolas FLORENT
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Publication number: 20160376017Abstract: A power plant comprising two engine groups and a main power transmission gearbox. Each engine group drives the main gearbox mechanically in order to rotate a main rotor of an aircraft at a frequency of rotation NR. A first engine group comprising two main engines is regulated on a first setpoint NR* for the frequency of rotation NR, while a second engine group comprising a secondary engine is regulated on a second setpoint W2* for power of the second engine group. In addition, each engine operates with margins relative to operating limits. The second setpoint W2* for power is determined so that each secondary engine operates with a lowest second margin that is equal to the lowest first margin of the first engine group.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Regis ROSSOTTO
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Publication number: 20160376018Abstract: A swept gradient air boundary layer diverter for an aircraft. The aircraft includes a fuselage and an air inlet for an engine of the aircraft, where the air inlet includes a cowl at a leading edge of the inlet. The diverter includes a V-shaped ramp portion formed in the fuselage in an area proximate to and in front of the cowl where the ramp portion extends downward away from an outer surface of the fuselage towards an inside of the aircraft. The diverter also includes a V-shaped trough portion formed into the fuselage and being positioned adjacent to and integral with the ramp portion between the ramp portion and the air inlet. Air flowing over the fuselage towards the cowl is expanded and compressed by the ramp portion and the trough portion so as to create pressure gradients that generate vortices to redirect boundary layer airflow around the air inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: TRAJAEN J. TROIA, JOHN F. MANGUS
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Publication number: 20160376019Abstract: An onboard aircraft inerting system includes an apparatus and method for regenerating an activated carbon media of a filter module while the aircraft is in flight. In regeneration mode, the activated carbon media is heated to a temperature sufficient to desorb the VOC contaminants adsorbed thereon and the air stream passing through the filter module is at a pressure lower than the air pressure of the air stream passing through the filter in normal inerting mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Bryan D. JENSEN, Brian A. AULT
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Publication number: 20160376020Abstract: A system and method for an aircraft receptacle. The aircraft receptacle comprises an actuator connected to a number of latches and a tension spring connected to the number of latches. The actuator is part of an actuation system. The elastic member holds the number of latches in a disengaged position after failure of the actuation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Brian Lewis, Bruce M. Whiteman, Christopher Mark Alley
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Publication number: 20160376021Abstract: An auxiliary power unit for an aircraft, having a compressor, an intercooler including first conduit(s) having an inlet in fluid communication with the compressor outlet and second conduit(s) configured for circulation of a coolant therethrough, an engine core having an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet of the first conduit(s), and a bleed conduit in fluid communication with the outlet of the first conduit(s) through a bleed air valve. The auxiliary power unit may include a generator in driving engagement with the shaft of the engine core to provide electrical power for the aircraft. A method of providing compressed air and electrical power to an aircraft is also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Richard ULLYOTT, Anthony JONES, Andre JULIEN, Jean THOMASSIN
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Publication number: 20160376022Abstract: An auxiliary power unit for an aircraft, having an engine core, a compressor having an outlet in fluid communication with the engine core inlet, a turbine section in fluid communication with the engine core outlet, and an excess air duct having a first end in fluid communication with the compressor outlet and a second end in fluid communication with a turbine inlet of the turbine section. The excess air duct defines a flow path between the compressor outlet and the turbine section separate from the engine core. The auxiliary power unit may include a generator in driving engagement with the engine core to provide electrical power for the aircraft. A method of providing compressed air and electrical power to an aircraft is also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Richard ULLYOTT, Anthony JONES, Andre JULIEN, Jean THOMASSIN
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Publication number: 20160376023Abstract: A compound engine assembly for use as an aircraft auxiliary power unit, having an engine core including internal combustion engine(s) in driving engagement with an engine shaft, a generator having a generator shaft directly engaged to the engine shaft such as to be rotatable at a same speed, a compressor having an outlet in communication with the engine core inlet, and a turbine section having an inlet in communication with the engine core outlet and configured to compound power with the engine core. The turbine section may include a first stage turbine having an inlet in communication with the engine core outlet, and a second stage turbine having an inlet in communication with the first stage turbine outlet. A method of providing electrical power to an aircraft is also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Richard ULLYOTT, Anthony JONES, Andre JULIEN, Jean THOMASSIN
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Publication number: 20160376024Abstract: A method and an apparatus for forming an embedded light source in a composite panel. A first electrode and a second electrode are associated with a first layer of material. A light source is positioned in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode. An assembly comprising the first layer of material, the first electrode, the second electrode, and the light source is processed to form a multilayer panel with an embedded light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Abhishek Pradeep Kulkarni, John Christopher Wilde, Xiaoxi Wang, Nathanial C. Cuddy
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Publication number: 20160376025Abstract: A coated substrate includes: a substrate; an electrically conductive multilayer stack on the substrate; and a coating on the electrically conductive multilayer stack. A thickness of the coating is 5 to 10 mils and the coating includes a conductive, anti-static tiecoat on the electrically conductive multilayer stack; and a conductive, anti-static topcoat on the conductive, anti-static tiecoat. The conductive, anti-static tiecoat and the conductive, anti-static topcoat are formed from a coating composition including a hydrophobic first aliphatic polyisocyanate, a second aliphatic polyisocyanate including a hydrophilic portion, a polyester polyol, a hydrophilic polyol, and a fluorinated polyol compound is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Alexander Bimanand, Krishna K. Uprety, Khushroo H. Lakdawala
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Publication number: 20160376026Abstract: A display system of an aircraft, able to display a localization marking of a zone of location of an approach light ramp and related method are provided. The display system includes a display unit and an assembly generating a display on the display unit. The display generator is able to display, on approach to a landing strip, a localization marking of a presence zone of an approach light ramp toward the landing strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Olivier BAUDSON, Arnaud TURPIN
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DISPLAY SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT, ABLE TO DISPLAY A HORIZON LINE ABLE TO BE DEFORMED AND RELATED METHOD
Publication number: 20160376027Abstract: A display system of an aircraft, able to display a horizon line able to be deformed and related method are provided. The display system includes a display unit; and an assembly for generating a display on the display unit, able to dynamically display, on the display unit, at least one horizon line and a slope scale relative to the horizon line. Upon approaching a landing strip, the display generator is able to create, on the horizon line, a region that is deformed as a function of the topographical slope of the landing strip approached by the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Sébastien LEPAGE, Olivier BAUDSON, Arnaud TURPIN -
Publication number: 20160376028Abstract: A rotorcraft winch lighting device, which is attachable to a rotorcraft winch, mounted to a rotorcraft such as a helicopter, the rotorcraft winch including a stationary portion and a mobile portion which is movable with respect to the stationary portion, includes: a stationary unit including a stationary coil and a mobile unit. The mobile unit is movable with respect to the stationary unit and includes at least one light source, at least one electrical storage device, and at least one mobile coil, which is electrically connected to the electrical storage device and/or the at least one light source. The stationary coil and the mobile coil are configured for transferring electrical energy from the stationary unit to the mobile unit when the at least one mobile coil is positioned in an energy transfer position in the vicinity of the at least one stationary coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Adrian Kube
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Publication number: 20160376029Abstract: Disclosed herein is a small unmanned air vehicle repulsing apparatus including a capturing body adapted to capture a drone, a target to be captured; and a capturing body launching apparatus adapted to launch the capturing body at the drone, in which the capturing body launching apparatus can quickly capture the drone by launching the capturing body even if the suspicious drone flies into an area to be protected so as to protect the interest and safety of law-abiding people.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Kazuma Sekiya
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Publication number: 20160376030Abstract: An access tunnel to an aircraft includes a plurality of tunnel elements each having a longitudinal axis, each tunnel element tapering conically in the direction of the longitudinal axis such that the tunnel elements can be pushed into each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Detlef Gutkuhn, Kai Mander, Lothar Scharf, Hermann Benkhoff, Reinhard Hübner
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Publication number: 20160376031Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a stand for launching, landing, testing, refueling and recharging a UAV, and methods for testing, landing and launching the UAV are disclosed. Further, embodiments may include transferring a payload onto or off of the UAV, and loading flight planning and diagnostic maintenance information to the UAV.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Jeff MICHALSKI, Michael FOLEY
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Publication number: 20160376032Abstract: A torque generation system includes: a plurality of solar array panels and/or solar array panel divisions; and a torque controller configured to control an electricity generation ratio of each of the plurality of solar array panels and/or solar array panel divisions to generate torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyInventors: Osamu MORI, Junichiro KAWAGUCHI, Yoji SHIRASAWA, Toshihiro CHUJO, Kosuke AKATSUKA
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Publication number: 20160376033Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stationkeeping in a satellite. The satellite includes a north electric thruster and a south electric installed on a zenith side. An orbit controller selects a duration of a burn of the north electric thruster proximate to an ascending node that differs from a duration of a burn of the south electric thruster proximate to a descending node. The orbit controller is configured to select an offset of the burn of the north electric thruster in relation to the ascending node that differs from an offset of the burn of the south electric thruster in relation to the descending node.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Yiu-Hung Monte Ho, Jeffrey Scott Noel
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Publication number: 20160376034Abstract: A spacecraft 10 includes wings 11 or an airframe 12 which generates lift in an atmosphere 2, a thruster 14 which accelerates or decelerates rotating speed in an orbit, an attitude controller 16 which controls an attitude of the airframe 12, and an orbital plane controller 18 which controls the orbital plane change. The orbital plane controller causes the spacecraft 10 to enter the earth's atmosphere 2 within a pre-change orbital plane Fb (A?B?C), changes the orbital plane by using the lift of the wings 11 or airframe 12 in the earth's atmosphere 2 (C?D?E), and then lifts the spacecraft 10 up to the post-change orbital altitude (E?F).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Masanobu Fujimura, Fumitaka Sugimura, Junichi Amimoto, Tetsuya Takada, Hirotake Morisaki
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Publication number: 20160376035Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stationkeeping in a satellite. The satellite includes a north electric thruster and a south electric installed on a zenith side, an east chemical thruster installed on an east side, and a west chemical thruster installed on a west side. An orbit controller detects a failure of one of the electric thrusters. In response to the failure, the orbit controller controls a burn of the remaining electric thruster proximate to an orbital node. The orbit controller controls a burn of one of the chemical thrusters at 90°±5° from the burn of the remaining electric thruster, and controls a burn of the other one of the chemical thrusters at 270°±5° from the burn of the remaining electric thruster.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Yiu-Hung Monte Ho, Jeffrey Scott Noel, Andrew Henry Giacobe
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Publication number: 20160376036Abstract: A modular satellite device carrier panel to accommodate electrical and/or electronic modules includes a base body, which is provided with at least one recess, into which at least one of the electrical and/or electronic modules can be installed. The base body includes devices for distributing electrical power to electrical power terminals provided in the area of the at least one recess for the at least one electrical and/or electronic module provided there.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Guido Bose, Andrea Grasl
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Publication number: 20160376037Abstract: A space-based solar power station, a power generating satellite module and/or a method for collecting solar radiation and transmitting power generated using electrical current produced therefrom, and/or compactible structures and deployment mechanisms used to form and deploy such satellite modules and power generation tiles associated therewith are provided. Each satellite module and/or power generation tile may be formed of a compactable structure and deployment mechanism capable of reducing the payload area required to deliver the satellite module to an orbital formation within the space-based solar power station and reliably deploy it once in orbit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Sergio Pellegrino, Harry A. Atwater, Seyed Ali Hajimiri, Manan Arya, Nicolas Lee, Melanie Delapierre
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Publication number: 20160376038Abstract: A relevator adapted to transition an object between a stationary compartment and a rotating module rotating in a first direction, the relevator comprising: a plurality of concentric substantially solid structures separated by a plurality of concentric compartments all concentrically positioned around a central axis; a relevator central shaft extending along the central axis; the relevator being adapted to receive a rotate signal and a stop signal, one or more of the concentric compartments comprising an entry from the stationary compartment in a stop position and an entry into the rotating module in a rotating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Joseph Michael Clay
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Publication number: 20160376039Abstract: Various material compositions of a heat shield for a spacecraft are described. The heat shield can be formed by multi-dimensional weaver or three-dimensional (3-D) printer. Furthermore, the heat shield can be configured with a superconducting coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Mohammad A. Mazed, Rex Wiig, Angel Martinez
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Publication number: 20160376040Abstract: Radiopharmaceuticals for functional imaging are produced. The manufacturer of the radiopharmaceutical dispenses and packages in unit dosage. The unit dosage package is a standard amount, such as is used in over-the-counter drugs, rather than being patient specific, such as for a filled prescription. The containers with the unit dose are then delivered to the healthcare facility for use or further dispensing. This arrangement allows for pharmacists to be replaced by chemists at the manufacturer since the unit dose may be dispensed and packaged using GMP instead of pharmacy practice. This arrangement results in a different item being delivered to healthcare facilities for functional imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Danny Bingham, Michael Nazerias, Eric Webster, Steven Zigler
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Publication number: 20160376041Abstract: A tool for tensioning a strap around a load and a method of operating the tool are provided. The tool includes a housing having a gripping portion, a power supply, a motor disposed within the housing, a tensioner head having a drive shaft driven by the motor, a tension feed wheel rotatable with the drive shaft and a nosepiece rotatably mounted to the tensioner head. The nosepiece includes a strap feed path and a tension foot having a substantially planar load engaging surface. A clutch plug is secured to the tension foot opposed from the feed wheel. A biasing element urges the nosepiece in a predetermined direction relative to the tensioner head. An operating handle is coupled to the tensioner head and nosepiece and is configured to rotate the tensioner head and nosepiece relative to one another in a first direction against a force from the biasing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Wayne J. Skonieczny, JR., Walter L. Boss, Janusz Figiel
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Publication number: 20160376042Abstract: A receptacle for a consumable material, such as a wire spool 2, to be loaded into a machine, such as a wire tying machine 18, comprises first and second indicating means 6, 12 for identifying the receptacle, wherein one of the indicating means 6 is separable from the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Graham Frank Barnes, Ian David Coles
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Publication number: 20160376043Abstract: In a method for producing a collection of pre-products by wrapping a second pre-product around a first pre-product, it is provided according to the invention that said method comprises a number of steps. In one step, a first pre-product is provided, which has an edge region. In another step, a second pre-product is provided. In a further step, the second pre-product is conveyed into a wrapping position. In a further step, the first pre-product is conveyed, with the edge region in front, against the second pre-product located in the wrapping position, as a result of which a wrapping operation is initiated on the second pre-product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Ferag AGInventors: Othmar BRUNSCHWILER, Roland Lengweiler
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Publication number: 20160376044Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed, which permit filling containers with a product. A filling arm is disposed within a chamber and an optical sensor is configured to sense openings of the containers within the chamber. Locations of the sensed openings are used to guide the filling arm to fill the containers with a product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2013Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Christopher Procyshyn, Ross M. Gold
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Publication number: 20160376045Abstract: A system for the folding, aseptic filling, and aseptic sealing of packaging agents including a transporting device including a conveyor belt and cells connected to the conveyor belt for the transportation of the carton sleeves, a device for folding and conveying the carton sleeves to the cells of the transporting device, a device for sterilizing the carton sleeves, a device for folding and sealing bottom surfaces of the carton sleeves, a device for filling the carton sleeves with contents, a device for folding and sealing the gable surfaces of the carton sleeves, and an aseptic chamber. The cells at least in a partial region of the system are arranged within the aseptic chamber, while the conveyor belt is arranged outside the aseptic chamber. A corresponding method is also illustrated and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Werner Seiche
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Publication number: 20160376046Abstract: Disinfecting a surface of packaging includes breaking up one of an outer covering and a membrane of germs on the surface, and applying carbon dioxide to the surface. Breaking up the outer covering or membrane is carried out by one or more of applying bactericidal energy, illuminating with UV radiation, illuminating with ultrasonic radiation, applying a bactericidal treatment medium, and applying a chlorine compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Ludwig Clusserath
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Publication number: 20160376047Abstract: The invention relates to labeling and/or printing devices, methods and systems for applying coding and/or labeling to containers that are stacked or otherwise organized in a group (e.g., containers stacked on a pallet). In embodiments of the invention, labeling and/or printing devices are mounted on carriages that are capable of moving in a vertical direction to apply labels as they move. Horizontal movement is imparted either by moving such carriages in a horizontal direction adjacent to the containers, or by moving the containers themselves (or the pallet holding them) in a horizontal direction adjacent to such carriages. Multiple carriages with labeling devices may be provided to provide simultaneous labeling to more than one side of a group of stacked containers. Embodiments of the invention are capable of providing labeling of containers that are uniformly or non-uniformly grouped or stacked.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Lorin Reed
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Publication number: 20160376048Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoform packaging machine, comprising a controller and a film punch, which includes a lever mechanism, a tool, upper part and a tool lower part. At least one of the tool upper part and the tool lower part are movable by means of the lever mechanism such that the tool upper part and the tool lower part approach each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Elmar Ehrmann, Robert Maier
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Publication number: 20160376049Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a container opening support system for supporting a flexible container in an open condition to facilitate filling the flexible container, and methods of making and using such a container opening support system, the container opening support system including an annular member having annular member first and second ends which movably couple to one another to allow adjustment of an annular member perimeter between contracted and expanded conditions, whereby in the contracted condition, the annular member perimeter bounds a lesser interior space in relation to the expanded condition, in which the annular member perimeter bounds a greater interior space; and a securement assembly which releasably secures the annular member first and second ends in fixed relation to one another following adjustment of the annular member perimeter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Stroms LLCInventors: Douglas D. Strom, Theresa J. Strom
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Publication number: 20160376050Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for opening containers (C), the device comprising: an enclosure (2) having an inlet (3) for admitting containers (C), the inlet being above an outlet (4); a rotary shredder tool (10) suitable for causing the containers (C) to open, and extending between a bottom end (11) and a top end (12), said shredder tool (10) being mounted via its top end (12), the bottom end (11) of said shredder tool (10) being free inside said enclosure (2); and drive means (14) for driving rotation of said shredder tool (10); the device (1) being characterized in that said shredder tool (10) presents a reference position from which it can move away while continuing to perform its function of opening the containers (C), said shredder tool (10) having a natural tendency to return to its reference position under the action of return means (34). Opening containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Fabien Michel Alain Charreyre
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Publication number: 20160376051Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to a label and a method of application of the label on a container that both protects confidential information and functions to allow for the placement of auxiliary labels even if an overall length of a label exceeds the perimeter of the container to which it is applied. The auxiliary labels are disposed in a fanned fashion, attached to a primary label portion by, for example, a micro perforation line, and where the auxiliary labels are separated from each other by micro perforation lines and where the adhesive back of each pair of auxiliary labels are attached to each other in order to form a plurality of protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: Mike Barry
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Publication number: 20160376052Abstract: A bottle comprising a neck that includes a longitudinal axis extending therethrough, a neck finish, and a radially-facing interior surface. The neck further includes one or more internal projections projecting in a radially-inwardly direction from the interior surface of the neck and axially overlapping at least a portion of the neck finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Douglas Laib, Raul M. Paredes, Megan Herman, Karl A. Reisig, Brian J. Chisholm, Jessica R. Bryant
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Publication number: 20160376053Abstract: An improved theft-inhibiting modular plastic shopping basket, having a base and side walls, the base being provided with a downwardly open integrally formed recess, and a security device within the recess. A preferred security device is an electronic article surveillance label, which can be adhesively affixed to a component within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: HANDGO, LLCInventors: MANUEL JOAQUIM DUARTE ALVES, MARIA TERESA LOPES ALVES PEREIRA
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Publication number: 20160376054Abstract: Method to increase strength of a rolled rim container having a sidewall defining a perimeter, a base at a first end of the sidewall, and an opening defined at a second end of the sidewall opposite the base. A portion of the sidewall at the second end is provided with or can be rolled to form a rolled rim. The rolled rim defines an interface along the perimeter between an outer surface of the sidewall and an exposed surface of the rolled rim. A bead material is applied along the interface between the exposed surface of the rolled rim and the outer surface of the sidewall. The bead material is cured to form a bead between the exposed surface of the rolled rim and the outer surface of the sidewall. Rolled rim containers and systems for forming the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Pactiv LLCInventors: William F. Patchen, Alan H. Forbes
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Publication number: 20160376055Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing box, in which goods can be easily packed and displayed, and a booklet type opening and closing board of a dual overlapping structure is provided to at least one side of the packing box so as to be selectively opened or closed such that a sufficient area is provided for indicating contents relating to the goods, received in the packing box, in detail. To this end, provided is a packing box, comprising: a front board (110), at which upper and lower ends a top board (111) and a bottom board (113) are respectively folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Eun Jin Park, Sung Joo Lee