Abstract: A propulsion system comprising a nacelle substantially tubular around a longitudinal axis, having an inner wall extending from a front to a rear of the nacelle and by an outer wall, external of the inner wall, extending from the front to the rear of the nacelle, a turbojet comprising a fan and situated internally of the inner wall of the nacelle, at least one tank containing an extinguishing fluid, and a network of pipes hydraulically connected to the tank. The propulsion system comprises each tank being located in the nacelle, around the inner wall and internally of the outer wall. Such a propulsion system makes it possible to shift the one or more tanks, which no longer occupy the space at the mast, and makes it possible to carry a large volume of extinguishing fluid so as to be able to accommodate future regulations.

Abstract: A duty cycle-based bit interface system includes a first stage voltage converter and second stage voltage converter in signal communication with the first stage voltage converter. The first stage voltage converter converts a digital voltage signal into an analog voltage signal. The second stage voltage converters convert the digital voltage signal into a scaled version of the same. A sampling unit is in signal communication with at least one of the second stage voltage converters, and is configured to sample a portion of the first stage analog output voltage signal during a sampling time period. The sampled portion has a duty cycle based-analog voltage signal during the sampling time period. A bit selector unit is in signal communication with the sampling unit, and outputs a bit enable signal that initiates a specific diagnostic test among a plurality of diagnostic tests based on the duty cycle of the sampled portion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for dual port ring compatible satellites are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a method for removably attaching at least one spacecraft to a payload attach ring on a launch vehicle involves attaching a strongback of each of the spacecrafts to two respective payload ports of the payload attach ring on the launch vehicle. In one or more embodiments, the strongback of each of the spacecrafts is attached to each of the two respective payload ports via a respective beam mounted to a respective port adaptor plate. The method further involves separating the strongback of each of the spacecrafts from the two respective payload ports of the payload attach ring on the launch vehicle by using at least one mechanical actuator on each of the beams.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a spacecraft airlock system. Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for attaching space exposed payloads to a space station.

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and non-transitory media of the various embodiments provide for a volumetric approach to determining orbital encounters that may determine the number of encounters over a specified length of time. Such information may be used to determine how often during an orbit or period of time an object might trigger a conjunction warning for a neighboring satellite. The various embodiments may be used as a planning and characterization tool to estimate satellite encounter rates for a prospective orbit regime and may provide an efficient, in-line approach to assess the number of encounters occurring within a user-specified span of time.

Abstract: A calibrated coupling station for components of capsules includes an external body and a bag. A through seat for stably housing the external body supports the bag and is arranged on an articulated sector of a respective advancement component movable along a frame. At least one grip element is aligned with a predefined stop area of the at least one through seat and is movable from a raised configuration in which its terminal end rests on a bottom of the bag, in turn juxtaposed against an inner face of the base of the external body/The grip element is adapted to define an intermediate configuration for a calibrated positioning in which the terminal end, stably coupled to the bottom of the bag, is arranged at a predefined distance from the inner face of the base of the external body.

Abstract: A packaging process includes the steps of receiving distinct clusters of products, orienting layered groups, moving the groups closer together, and inserting the bundle within a respective package. With the receiving step, the sum of the products of the clusters is equal to the number of products that can be accommodated in a layer of the final package. The products are mutually stacked so as to constitute respective layered groups that constitute a bundle. The layered groups that constitute a bundle are oriented according to the correct alignment required for its entry into the final package. The layered groups that constitute a bundle are moved closer to mutually contact the last product of one group with the first product of the contiguous group. Finally, the bundle constituted by the compacted layered groups, is inserted within a respective package.

Abstract: A plant for making packages includes at least a machine to work packaging material and an automatic feed apparatus to feed the packaging material to the machine in a direction of automatic feed; a manual feeding and loading station of the packaging material, adjacent and parallel to the automatic feed apparatus, the machine being mobile in a direction of movement transverse to the direction of automatic feed and selectively positionable in a first position aligned to the automatic feed apparatus and in a second position aligned to the manual feeding and loading station; and a guide system to guide the machine between the first position and the second position and vice versa.

Abstract: A device and method for assembling a pouch from a sheet material, including a hollow body with a passage formed therethrough and a slot extending across a width of the hollow body configured to receive a tying piece, wherein a sheet material may be placed through the passage of the hollow body so that a necking portion is formed in the sheet material by wrapping the ends of the tying piece at the slot around the sheeting material and securing the ends of the tying piece together, after which a pouch is formed from the sheet material and the tying device that may be removed from the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing flexible containers comprising a dispensing valve, said method including: vertically forming a tubular body (2) by means of vertically displacing and longitudinally folding a heat-sealable film (1); longitudinally welding two vertical ends (11, 12) of the heat-sealable film (1); producing, from the tubular body (2), independent flexible envelopes (3) provided with a closed bottom and an open upper mouth (33), by means of carrying out successive transverse weldings (32) and transverse cuts in said tubular body; and horizontally moving the successive flexible envelopes (3) through a series of working stations wherein the product to be packaged is dosed, a dispensing valve (4) is placed in the upper mouth (33) of the flexible containers (3), and the upper mouth (33) is welded (34), securing the dispensing valve (4).

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a flexible package can include a forming box having a first, second, and third portions that cooperate to define first, second, third, and fourth walls of the forming box, and one or more forming box actuators operatively coupled to the forming box to actuate the forming box between a first position for receiving a package, a second position for retaining a package, and a third position for releasing the package. The apparatus can also include a first flap folding bar disposed upstream and adjacent a first end of the forming box, and one or more first flap folding bar actuators operatively coupled to the first flap folding bar to actuate the first flap folding bar in a direction substantially transverse to a transport path of a flexible material.

Abstract: A container including an opening defined by a finish portion, and a base at an end of the container opposite to the opening. The base includes a standing ring extending inward from a heal to a center pushup portion. The center pushup portion includes an pushup ring surrounding an inversion portion. In an as-blown position the inversion portion extends outward and beyond the pushup ring such that the inversion portion is further from the opening than the pushup ring. In a final position the inversion portion is inverted relative to the as-blown position such that the inversion portion extends inward so as to be closer to the opening than the pushup ring. The inversion portion is mechanically moved from the as-blown position to the filled position with an inversion device after the container has been filled to reduce vacuum or increase pressure within the container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent product including a flexible box bag, detergent powder and a scoop, wherein the flexible box bag includes six rectangular panels: top panel, bottom panel, front panel, back panel and two side panels, wherein the six rectangular panels are joined together so as to form an inner cuboidal volume inside the flexible box bag, wherein each of the top panel and bottom panel includes a front horizontal edge, a back edge and two side edges, wherein each of the front panel, back panel and two side panels include a top edge, a bottom edge, and two side edges, wherein the length of the two side edges of back panel are longer than the length of the two side edges of the front panel, wherein the front edge of the top panel joins the top edge of the front panel, wherein the back edge of the top panel joins the top edge of the back panel, wherein the front edge of the bottom panel joins the bottom edge of the front panel, wherein the back edge of the bottom panel joins the bottom

Abstract: A foldable container moveable between a flat configuration and a three-dimensional configuration is provided. The container includes a first panel having a first engagement feature, a second panel having a second engagement feature, and a third panel having a third engagement feature. The first engagement feature is configured to engage with the second engagement feature so as to secure the container in the three-dimensional configuration. The first engagement feature is also configured to engage with the third engagement feature so as to inhibit the first engagement feature from becoming disengaged from the second engagement feature.

Abstract: A package assembly suitable for use in storing and shipping a plurality of product containers includes a shipping configuration and a display configuration. In the shipping configuration the package assembly is constructed from a single blank of packaging material and formed into a case into which a plurality of product containers are inserted. In the display configuration a top portion of the case is removed from a bottom portion of the case along one or more tear lines on the blank.

Abstract: A pallet-free bulk bin container comprises an open-ended bulk bin having a frame base at one end. A pair of channel inserts is configured to be engaged with the frame base to form pallet runners. A pair of center-filler supports is configured to enclose one end of the open-ended bulk bin. The bulk bin container may be shipped in a collapsed or knocked-down state and easily assembled into a larger container for use and being disassembled for re-use.

Abstract: A pallet support block is constructed of recycled plastic material that is also recyclable. The use of the pallet support block in pallet construction reduces the amount of wood used in the pallet construction and thereby makes the pallet lighter and reduces the cost of manufacturing the pallet.

Abstract: A transport structure, such as a pallet or dolly, having a plurality of retractable stops with frictional elements is provided. The frictional elements are exposed when the retractable stop is in a retracted position.

Abstract: A package for holding and protecting a food product. The package has a first tray with a first liner laminated to the first tray and a second tray with a second liner laminated to the second tray. The first liner and the second liner are sealed together to hold the package in a first position protecting the food contained therein from being damaged. The package can be converted to a second position wherein the first tray and the second tray are separated and the food product is removed.

Abstract: A collapsible storage container can include a set of opposing side walls forming an interior concavity. The container can include dividing partitions with a handle or fingerholes. The dividing partition can divide the concavity forms two or more distinct cavities from the interior concavity. Each of the cavities can be able to store or carry objects. The two or more opposing side walls can include a cutout for permitting access to the handle or fingerholes.

Abstract: Containers can be configured to retain a volume of liquid, and include a first inner wall having a first end having an opening extending into an internal reservoir, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to support the container on a surface. The containers can include a removably engaged handle.

Abstract: A semi-flexible device configured to act as a spout or funnel for medium to large size containers. When flat, the device is trapezoidal in shape, with the top narrower than the bottom, and the sides angled to connect the top to the bottom. When used as a spout, the device is semi-circular in profile, configured to follow the shape of a container rim. When used as a funnel, the device is circular in profile, configured to fit into a hole such as the opening of a jar. The device includes at least one edge that includes two lips or rims close together but separable, the gap between which is configured to receive the rim of a container. At least one of frictional force of the lips on the container rim and pressing force of the device pushing against the more rigid container holds the device onto the container rim.

Abstract: To solve a problem associated with formation of a transparent window portion in a biaxially stretch blow molded container by a nozzle structure of an injection molding apparatus, provided is a biaxially stretch blow molded container that is formed with a clearly transparent window portion in a longitudinal strip shape by effectively preventing mixture and cut-in of a colored resin to the window portion. In a predetermined range extending from an upstream end to a predetermined downstream position of a flow path including a cylindrical flow path and a reduced-diameter flow path formed in a nozzle portion, a pair of guiding ribs in the form of longitudinal ridges is arranged in line to partition the flow path in a circumferential direction, and a longitudinal groove flow path is formed between the pair of guiding ribs. A molten B resin is supplied to the longitudinal groove flow path, and a molten A resin is supplied to the cylindrical flow path excluding the longitudinal groove flow path.

Abstract: A joint compound container including a base member having a sidewall and a bottom wall defining an interior space with an open top end where a surface of the sidewall includes an indicator. A cover is attached to the top end of the base member and a designated amount of base compound is stored in the interior space of the base member. In use, the cover is removed from the base member and water is added into the interior space of the base member until a level of the water reaches the indicator.

Abstract: A side-gusset bag made of a plastic film/fabric laminate has front and rear panels formed of the laminate. Side gussets between the front panel and the rear panel, each formed with a pair of flanks meeting at a center fold, and each connected to the front panel and rear panel at respective edge folds. A lower end flap of the front panel and the flanges between the front panel and the rear panel having respective lower edges that are stepped to form exposed lower edge regions covered with glue such that, when folded rearward along a lower edge of the rear panel, the glue on these lower edge regions directly engages a rear face of the rear panel and secures the lower edge regions to the rear panel to form a bottom gusset.

Abstract: A container includes a housing defining a chamber. An edible colloid is carried within the chamber. An agitator is carried by the housing within the chamber and is adapted to agitate the edible colloid and provide a modified edible colloid. A dispenser is carried by the housing. The dispenser is adapted to dispense the modified edible colloid from the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting goods, such as food and beverages, comprising a top portion, a bottom portion configured to contain at least one beverage holder, a first connector configured to couple the top portion and the bottom, wherein the connected top portion and bottom portion are configured to form a carrier for storing and transporting goods, and a second connector configured to couple the top portion and the bottom portion, wherein the second connector is configured to allow the top portion and bottom portion to open along the connection formed by the first connector.

Abstract: Presented is a closure assembly and a method for opening. The closure assembly includes a body, the body defining an opening and a body locking portion, and a lid, the lid moveably affixed to the body and comprising a lid locking portion, the lid locking portion configured to engage the body locking portion to releasably lock the lid in the closed position. The closure assembly also includes a hinge, the hinge being affixed to the lid and the body, the hinge configured to move the lid from a closed position occluding the opening of the body to an open position permitting passage through the opening, the hinge further configured to urge the lid into the open position, and at least one spring member.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a liquid or viscous product, comprising a dispensing valve (2). The dispensing valve, in turn, comprises: —product sealing/releasing means (21), which in a first configuration prevents outflow of the product from the dispenser and in a second configuration enables outflow of the product from the dispenser; —elastic return means (22) for returning the sealing means (21) to the first configuration from the second configuration. The elastic return means (22) and at least part of the product sealing/releasing means (21) are integrated in the same body (20).

Abstract: A canning system for a jar is described. The system includes a plunger configured to translate through a neck of the jar. A seal is in communication with the plunger and configured to flex its shape so as to conform to the size of the jar as it passes through the neck. The seal extending beyond the periphery of the plunger. A rod is configured to engage the plunger and selectively locate the position of the plunger within the jar. An optional cap may be used to assist in locating the plunger in the jar prior to sealing the jar with a lid.

Abstract: A container (210) for holding granular or powdered material and formed by a top wall (212), a bottom wall (214), a front wall (216), a rear wall (218), a first side wall (220), and a second side wall (222). A rotatably removable lid (D) is interiorly mounted with a scoop (32) and is pivotally hinged to a collar (300) that includes a sealing gasket (330). The collar (300) mounts to the walls of the container (210). A sealing wall 240 of the lid (D) cooperates with the gasket 300 to prevent the contents from spilling. The container (210) incorporates powder control features, a container wall junction (50) preferred geometry and congruent scoop (32) enabling convenient access to the contents, a tolerance variation accommodating and strength improving, J-shaped collar (300) and interlocking indentations (290) and flex clips (310), and a pressure controlling portion (350) that prevents unwanted deformation due to pressure differentials.

Abstract: An improved band clamp is provided that employs a punch that forms an indication in the deformed band during locking procedure. Bands are provided with one or more protrusions to provide a band with the ability to expand and thereby indicate to a user that a deformation or change in an associated object has occurred. The protrusions are provided such that a failure point of the device is preferably positioned at the band clamp.

Abstract: A card holder comprising a translucent plastic sleeve front and a multilayered card sleeve backing is disclosed. The multilayered card sleeve backing comprises an inner layer of thermoplastic containing a black pigment, a middle layer of thermoplastic containing a white pigment, and an outer layer of thermoplastic containing a predetermined color pigment. The middle layer of thermoplastic is disposed between the inner layer of thermoplastic and the outer layer of thermoplastic. The translucent plastic sleeve front is heat sealed to the multilayered card sleeve backing The inner layer of thermoplastic contains eight percent by weight of black pigment, the middle layer of thermoplastic contains eleven percent by weight of white pigment, and the outer layer of thermoplastic contains twelve percent by weight of the predetermined color pigment.

Abstract: A flexible thermoformed dispensing package for a flowable material that can be massed produced on a horizontal thermoform-fill-seal (HTFFS) machine includes a container portion that is dimensioned and configured with a flat self-supporting base, integral opposing side walls and a rear wall extending from the base, and a top wall or seam integrally formed from a single sheet or web, the side walls tapering from the base toward the integral rear wall and terminating at the top wall or seam; and a front wall that is heat-sealed as a separate sheet to the periphery of the periphery of the base, side walls and top wall to form a fluid-tight package that maintains a stand-up orientation when in use, and optionally includes an integral dispensing tube with an optional internal extension terminating proximate the supporting base for withdrawing liquid contents from the package.

Abstract: A contact lens package includes a sealed contact lens package and a wrap coupled to the sealed contact lens package. The wrap has one or more panels. One of more of the panels includes a printed surface that includes a unique device identifier, which is provided in both human readable form that includes numbers or letters, or both, and machine readable form, such as a bar code. A method of manufacturing a contact lens package includes providing the sealed contact lens package and coupling the wrap to the sealed contact lens package.

Abstract: A fitment (20, 20 A) is provided for a flexible, collapsible container (22) with an opening. The fitment (20, 20A) has a body (24, 24A) with an inner end (31) and an outer end (32) and an access passage (30) for communicating with an interior of the container (22). The body (24, 24A) has a height defined between the inner end (31) and outer end (32). The body (24, 24A) has a sealing portion (36, 36A) for being attached to the interior of the container (22). The sealing portion (36) has a major dimension (MD) oriented generally transverse of the height of the body (24, 24A). The fitment (20, 20A) further has a pour lip (46, 46A) that extends from the body outer end (32) and projects laterally relative to the access passage (30). The pour lip (46, 46A) defines a pour path (PP).

Abstract: A container having venting means and a method for sealing a lid to the container without damaging or weakening the container are disclosed. The container, such as a cup, includes venting means in the interior surface of the container side wall generally adjacent a lid seal to allow air that would otherwise be forced into and become trapped in the container when the lid is sealed to the lid seal to vent from the container to prevent weakening of, damage to or ultimate failure of the container.

Abstract: A detergent product including a flexible box bag and soluble unit dose detergent pouch.

Abstract: A container including a containment wall, defining an internal containment volume and including a free edge, a closing element including a welding layer welded onto the free edge of the wall and a front layer defining an outer surface of the container. An intermediate layer of removable self-adhesive is spread onto an adhesion portion of mutually coupled surfaces of the welding layer and front layer. An opening line adapted to define an access window is obtained through an incision in a stretch of thickness of the welding layer splitting the welding layer into a welding portion adapted to be welded to the container and an opening portion corresponding to the access window, with reference to an assembled configuration on the container. The incision is made to allow the detachment of the opening portion from the welding portion while the closing element is opened.

Abstract: A vented steam cooking package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a steam-venting system. The steam-venting system is formed in the package to vent steam from the interior region to atmosphere surrounding the package during heating.

Abstract: A vacuum storage bag not requiring the use of an external vacuum source. With a resilient sponge compressible polymeric material mass such as a rectangular sheet or any shape of sufficient thickness that is an integral part of an opposing wall of storage bag, a vacuum can be produced by compressing sponge within this sealable bag. The sponge being an integral part of inner bag wall will not shift and interfere with a valve or bag closure. By compressing the resilient sponge material/resilient mass flattening or rolling contents along with a food product/dry goods or any other material that is to be stored, and forcing the air volume out of the sealable bag, utilizing one of the many valved zipper closures or pinch rail valve closure systems expelling the air. Any residual air not exhausted from bag will mostly be trapped within sponge material when sponge expands.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus, method and system for storing perishable items that degrade in the presence of oxygen and/or humidity and that are frequently accessed by a consumer. The apparatus comprises an openable vessel, which becomes airtight when closed, and an UV light source and fan within the airtight enclosure, which converts ambient oxygen trapped within the airtight enclosure into ozone by circulating the enclosed volume of air around the UV light source after the vessel is opened and then closed. The apparatus is network connected to allow for remote control and monitoring and sends alerts to web applications or mobile applications when monitored parameters substantially vary from their settings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for packaging and dispensing a composition sensitive to oxidation by atmospheric oxygen. The device comprises a body formed at least partially from a sheet of a multilayer complex and a neck portion extending from the body and formed from a multilayer complex. At least one layer of the multilayer complex of the body comprises at least one pulverulent filler in a mass proportion of greater than or equal to 5% of a total mass of the at least one layer. The neck portion lacks any pulverulent filler material in the multilayer complex of the neck portion and the multilayer complex of the body comprises at least one barrier layer formed from metal.

Abstract: An injection-molded container for dry-storage of goods to be packaged, has a container body (2), which has a container wall (3) and forms a receiving space (4) for goods to be packaged. A desiccant is arranged in the receiving space (4). The container body (2) has, in an end region (5), an opening (6) for removing the goods to be packaged, and a closure (8) for closing the opening (6. The closure (8) has a lid (9) and a hinge (10) which forms a pivot axis (11), about which the lid (9) can be pivoted, in order to move the lid (9) between a closed position and an open position. The lid (9), the hinge (10) and the container body (2) are injection-molded in one piece. The lid (9) and the hinge (10) are formed and arranged on the container body (2) such that in the open position the lid (9) does not protrude beyond the end region (5) of the container body (2). The lid (9) has a sealing section (13), which, in the closed position of the lid (9), is arranged in the opening (6) of the container body (2).

Abstract: A container with a vented intermediate section, a base section, and a cover section. When the cover section is pivoted in the closed position a cover enclosure is formed between the intermediate section and the cover section, as are container receiving cavities. Interior vents fluidly couple the container receiving cavities with the cover enclosure.

Abstract: A pallet cover suitable for use in covering at least a portion of a payload on a pallet and a kit for use in making the pallet cover. In one embodiment, the pallet cover includes a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall, wherein the walls are detachably joined to one another. Each of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall, and the right side wall includes a first fabric sheet and a second fabric sheet, the first and second fabric sheets being joined together to form a plurality of pockets. Each pocket may removably receive a temperature-control member containing a phase-change material. At least one of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall and the right side wall includes a plurality of detachably joined portions.

Abstract: A vacuum heat insulating body includes core material and outer packing material that vacuum-seals core material. Core material includes first heat insulating core material and second heat insulating core material having ventilation characteristics. Moreover, first heat insulating core material has ventilation resistance greater than the ventilation resistance of second heat insulating core material. First heat insulating core material is configured with an open-cell resin, and second heat insulating core material is configured with a fiber material or a powder material having ventilation resistance smaller than the ventilation resistance of the open-cell resin.

Abstract: A dispensing device provides improved security and risk management through the inclusion of a security lock. The security lock may require authentication of a user as a condition for dispensing a dispensable included in a container of the dispensing device. The dispensable may include a consumable unit.

Abstract: A multi-piece dispenser for confectionary products including a housing defining an inner chamber for storing a multi-piece package of confectionary product including a slot for receiving an end portion of the multi-piece package for dispensing the confectionary product and a retention member for retaining the end portion of the package within the slot for further dispensing.

Abstract: A bag container dispenser includes a bag container. The container is formed of resilient material and has a bottom, a top, first and second sides, a front, a back and a removable access panel. The access panel has a top segment that includes a portion of the top and a connected front segment. The front segment has a height that extends from the bottom to the top. Stacked bags are sized and shaped to fit within the bag container. Each of the bags has a front wall, a back wall, an open top and a closure mechanism. The bags are dispensable from the container through an opening provided by removal of the access panel which may have a removable cover. A dispenser rack has a horizontal platform sized and shaped to support the bag container. Peripheral guards extend upward from the platform and constrain movement of the container during dispensing.