Abstract: An example tote package is disclosed for carrying a load external to a UAV. The tote package may be generated by folding a sheet of material. The sheet may include a middle section, a first side section, and a second side section. When the sheet is folded, the middle section may create a bottom portion of the tote package. Additionally, the first side section may create a first side portion tapering up from the edge of the bottom portion to the middle of the top portion of the tote package. Furthermore, the second side section may create a second side portion tapering up from the opposite edge to the middle of the top portion. At the top portion, the first and second sections may connect to create a handle. The first side, second side, and middle sections may be folded to create front and back portions of the tote package.

Abstract: The present invention is a machine that connects to, or near, an opening of a dwelling that is capable of receiving objects from aerial delivery machines.

Abstract: A control assembly for a pocket-style screen or door. Top and bottom guide rollers carried by the screen travel along adjustable guide rails mounted in the pocket. A magnet assembly includes a stationary magnet mounted in the pocket wall arranged to attract a moveable magnet carried on a cable to facilitate final opening and closing the screen. A damper cooperates with the magnet assembly to decrease the velocity of the screen as it moves into stowed and deployed positions.

Abstract: Controlled energy absorption of seats for impact is described herein. One disclosed example method includes determining a weight of an occupant of a seat of an aircraft, and calculating, using a processor, a stroke load of a seat energy absorber operatively coupled to the seat based on the weight of the occupant. The example method also includes setting the seat energy absorber to the calculated stroke load.

Abstract: A pressure control system for an aircraft seat includes a base plate and a plurality of cells attached to the base plate, each cell having a bellows and a top inflatable diaphragm and defines a pressure chamber therein. Charging apertures are formed in the base plate such that each cell has an associated charging aperture such that each charging aperture is in fluid communication with a pressure chamber. Discharging apertures are formed in the base plate such that each cell has an associated discharging aperture such that each discharging apertures is in fluid communication a pressure chamber. A charging valve and a discharging valve is in fluid communication with the pressure chambers and configured to supply or extract air to or from the chambers through the apertures. A pump is configured to supply pressurized air to the at least one charging valve.

Abstract: A seat system may include a door and a locking mechanism. The door may be movable between an open position and a closed position. The seat system may include a seat mounted to the door and including a seat bottom that may be movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. The seat system may further include a locking mechanism operatively coupled to the seat bottom and configured such that movement of the seat bottom from the stowed position to the deployed position when the door is in the closed position causes the locking mechanism to engage fixed door-frame structure located adjacent the door and to immobilize the door against movement from the closed position. Movement of the seat bottom from the deployed position to the stowed position may cause the locking mechanism to disengage from the fixed door-frame structure and to allow the door to be moved from the closed position.

Abstract: A heat exchanger to exchange heat between a ram air flow and a liquid flow includes a plurality of ram air layers that direct air, wherein each ram air layer is a single pass layer including a plurality of ram air fins in fluid communication with the ram air flow, and a plurality of liquid pass layers, wherein each liquid pass layer is a five pass layer including a plurality of liquid pass fins in fluid communication with the liquid flow, and each of the plurality of liquid pass layers is disposed adjacent to at least one ram air layer of the plurality of ram air layers.

Abstract: An aircraft pneumatic system comprises a main gas turbine engine (10) comprising a main compressor (14, 16), a recuperated auxiliary gas turbine engine (40) comprising a core compressor (42) having an inlet in fluid communication with a main compressor bleed (32) of the main gas turbine engine(10) and an environmental control system inlet in fluid communication with the main compressor bleed (32) of the main gas turbine engine (10). The environmental control system comprises a compressor (68) driveable by power provided by the auxiliary gas turbine engine (40).

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for landing a drone using a parachute. The technique includes a parachute deployment system (PDS) that can deploy a parachute installed in a drone and land the drone safely. The parachute may be deployed automatically, e.g., in response to a variety of failures such as a free fall, or manually from a base unit operated by a remote user. For example, the PDS can determine the failure of the drone based on data obtained from an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer and a barometer of the drone and automatically deploy the parachute if any failure is determined. In another example, the remote user can “kill” the drone, that is, cut off the power supply to the drone and deploy the parachute by activating an onboard “kill” switch from the base unit.

Abstract: A parachute comprising: a canopy; a plurality of risers connected at each of their respective first ends to the canopy and connectable at each of their respective second ends to a harness; and a panel extending between at least two of the plurality of risers, configured such that when the parachute is deployed, a user's head is positioned generally between the plurality of risers and the panel is arranged behind the user's head to provide support thereto.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, disclosed is a beam structure comprising a four-point cross section for an inflatable article comprising an inflatable slide. The beam structure has greater beam strength and provides greater structural support than an inflatable beam having a traditional circular cross section.

Abstract: To provide a link member for connecting a pylon strut and a wing, which link member is easily tightened and removed even when there is a narrow space therearound. A link member 50 includes a link plate 51 functioning as a load transfer element, a coaxial bush 52 provided at one end of the link plate 51, and an eccentric bush 53 provided at the other end of the link plate 51. A set of the link plates consisting of two link plates 51 are arranged opposite to and away from each other with a prescribed distance, and bolts B1 and nuts N1 are used to connect the connecting piece 12 to the wing mount 13. The link member 50 further includes nut retainers 60 provided on the inner side of the link member 50 to restrict rotation of the respective nuts N1.

Abstract: An aircraft engine pylon includes two side panels and an upper stringer and a lower stringer assembled to form a strut assembly extending in a longitudinal direction (AX) corresponding to the direction in which the aircraft is moving and an internal reinforcement structure including a plurality of reinforcements. The pylon also includes a reinforcement zone on each side panel and a front housing to receive a main front centre reinforcement and a rear housing to receive a main rear centre reinforcement.

Abstract: Aircraft gas turbine engine spinner includes conical forward spinner section extending aftwardly from spinner tip to a curved aft spinner section circumscribed about centerline axis, a spinner aspect ratio greater than about 1.8, and wherein spinner aspect ratio is an axial distance between spinner tip and spinner end divided by radial distance from axis to spinner end. Aspect ratio may be in a range of about 2.0-2.2 or about 2.2-2.8. Aft spinner section may be substantially tangential to platform leading edges of platforms of fan blades. Aft spinner section may have cambered or an elliptical axially curved cross-section. Spinner axial cross-section may have longer spinner axial distance compared to baseline axial distance of baseline cross-section and spinner aspect ratio greater than baseline aspect ratio of baseline cross-section.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid storage system comprising a tank for containing a liquid, said tank enclosing a liquid storage space, and a plurality of spaced apart protrusions extending from an internal surface of the tank into the liquid storage space. The protrusions are resistant to deformation and deflection caused by shockwaves within a liquid in the tank resulting from impact of a projectile with the tank, for example, the protrusions may be rigid and be polygonal prisms in shape.

Abstract: A system for power management of air data probes is provided. The system comprises a power source in an aircraft, and two or more air data probes electrically connected to the power source. Each of the air data probes comprises a body structure coupled to a fuselage of the aircraft, and at least one electrical heater coupled to the body structure and in electrical communication with the power source. A switching mechanism is coupled between the power source and the electrical heater of each of the air data probes. The switching mechanism is controllable such that the electrical heater of each of the air data probes is electrically connectable to the power source in parallel or in series.

Abstract: A composite normalized angle of attack indicating system provides a simultaneous display of both body angle of attack, such as in digital form, and normalized angle of attack for an aircraft. The display may be visually enhanced as stall is approached such as by zooming the body angle of attack digital display and/or by changing the color of the display. The normalized display also selectively displays an approach reference band when the flap setting is equal to or greater than 20 degrees.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments, disclosed is a brake monitoring system for monitoring the health status of the brakes of an aircraft, the aircraft comprising a plurality of brakes, the brake monitoring system comprising conducting a statistical comparison of a brake temperature against a temperature data centrality value based on the temperature values of the plurality of brakes.

Abstract: A display assembly for displaying a parameter of an aircraft, comprising a parameter device and a non-transparent display device. The parameter device for gathering a parameter of the aircraft and/or of an equipment of the aircraft includes a sending unit for sending the parameter. The non-transparent display device is detachable, is configured to display the parameter, and comprises a receiving unit for receiving the parameter. The sending unit transmits the parameter directly to the receiving unit.

Abstract: The invention is an autonomous anomaly response unit comprising: a signal coupler in communication with a selected avionics sensor in the aircraft avionics system, the signal coupler functioning to acquire from the selected avionics sensor a monitored sensor signal configured in a first signal format; a signal processor for receiving the monitored sensor signal and cross-formatting the monitored sensor signal into a selected sensor reading configured in a second signal format; a parameter check for evaluating the selected sensor reading such that a monitor trigger signal is issued in response to detection of an anomaly in the selected sensor reading; and a response module configured to issue an emergency response alarm in response to receiving the monitor trigger signal.

Abstract: A carrier configured to carry an imaging device. The carrier may include a frame assembly comprising at least two frames, a combined rotation about the at least two frames controlling an orientation of the imaging device, or compensating the movement or vibration to stabilize the imaging device. The carrier may also include a motor assembly comprising at least two motors, each motor configured to drive a corresponding frame to rotate, wherein at least one angle formed by two frames among the at least two frames is a non-right angle.

Abstract: A system and method for estimating a distance between an aircraft and an object is disclosed. An exterior light of the aircraft transmit a test light signal and a parameter the transmitted test light signal is measured. A sensor receives a reflection of the test light signal from the object and the parameter is measured for the reflection test signal. The distance between the aircraft and the object is estimated using the parameter of the reflection and the parameter of the test light signal. The exterior light is generally a light that is built into the aircraft during aircraft construction while the sensor is retrofitted onto the aircraft.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ground-based aircraft thrust systems are provided. A sled can be adapted to support at least wings and a fuselage of an aircraft. A guideway can be configured to receive the sled and move the sled along the guideway for assisted takeoff of the aircraft. A magnetic propulsion system can be configured to levitate the sled and propel the sled along the guideway independent of thrust provided by the aircraft.

Abstract: A method of landing an aircraft which is overweight or whose landing wheels are not operatively deployed, including: providing a carriage assembly which may travel along a landing path at the landing speed of the aircraft; providing braking means capable of decelerating the carriage assembly supporting an aircraft to a manoeuvrable speed within the length of the landing strip; operatively positioning the carriage assembly for receiving an aircraft at the end of its flight path; flying the aircraft onto the operatively positioned carriage assembly; and operating the braking means to reduce the speed of the carriage assembly supporting the aircraft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing and filling a package with a powdered nutritional product, such as infant nutrition or milk formula, the method comprising providing a thermoformed tub having sidewalls and a base defining a product receiving space, filling the product receiving space with the powdered nutritional product, and sealing a membrane across an open mouth of the tub to seal the product therein; and folding a carton blank with a plurality of panels around the filled tub to form a carton sleeve, wherein the carton sleeve comprises a peripheral wall enclosing at least the sidewalls of the tub. The invention also relates to a package for such a powdered nutritional product manufactured according to this method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for collecting at least one product from among a line of products arriving in a lined-up fashion one behind the other on a conveyor. The conveyor has a path, for conveying the products, and a conveying direction. The method uses at least one collector of at least one product. The collector includes at least one first receptacle capable of accommodating at least one product. The collector is movably mounted along the path for conveying the products in the conveying direction and in the opposite direction. The method includes at least one first step for collecting the at least one product in the at least one receptacle by moving the at least one collector over the conveyor on the conveying path and in the conveying direction.

Abstract: A vacuum drawer for vacuuming food comprises a vacuum chamber (20) which can be closed in an airtight manner by a cover (21) which can be actuated and an installation unit (40) to which a vacuum pump can be connected. To be able to generate an external vacuum, the vacuum drawer comprises a connector part (41) which is releasably connectable to the installation unit (40) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A prescription handling system that takes filled prescription containers in an automated pharmacy and places them into a package for shipment is described. The handling system includes an inflow to feed containers to a turntable and a robot moves containers from the turntable to a container placement section, which places the containers in a pocket of a package for shipping. Each container for a prescription order is tracked to ensure that only associated containers are packaged together.

Abstract: A packaging machine is for forming a product cavity in a web including a forming die box defining a recess into which the product cavity is formed. An insert is axially movable in the recess to thereby vary a depth of the recess. A variable depth mechanism selectively moves the insert to vary the depth of the recess. The packaging machine includes a latching mechanism that moves the forming die box into and between a first position in which the forming die box is spaced apart from the die box base and a second position in which the forming die box is supported by the die box base.

Abstract: Tight seal system for the packaging of products comprising a transverse welding station (14) of packaging sheets comprising: a first pair of discs (100) connected centrally to a first axis (101); said first pair of discs (100) rotating about said first axis (101); at least one first bar (102, 103) is positioned peripherally between said first pair of discs (100); a first welding jaw (111) is associated with said at least one first bar (102, 103); said first bar (102, 103) rotating so that said first jaw (111) is always facing in the same direction; a second pair of discs (130) connected centrally to a second axis (131); said second pair of discs (130) rotating about said second axis (131); at least one second bar (132, 133) is positioned peripherally between said second pair of discs (130); a second welding jaw (136) is associated with said at least one second bar (132, 133); said second bar (132, 133) rotating so that said second jaw (136) is always facing in the same direction; said first jaw (111) and said

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spouted pouch aseptically filled with contents includes a supplying process, a sterilizing process, a stopper opening process, a filling process, a tightly re-stopping process, and a capping process. The sterilizing process, the stopper opening process, the filling process, and the tightly re-stopping process are performed in an aseptic chamber.

Abstract: A leak resistant paperboard tray formed from a blank having a scored surface that defines a base, panels and webbing flaps at the corners. When folded at the score lines of the scored surface in an appropriate manner, an leak resistant food tray forms and the webbing flaps are then adhered to neighboring walls to retain the shape in the folded condition. The adhesive is applied to exterior facing surfaces of the webbing flaps so that food contents of the container do not come into contact with the adhesive and thereby avoiding the risk of contamination.

Abstract: A beverage can end has a vent (40) that includes a button (50). The vent is actuated by downward force of a pull tab (70) that is transmitted to the vent score (42) through the button. The center panel (18) includes beads.

Abstract: A structural element (10) for forming a panel, with an upper plane (12) and lower plane (14) which are parallel and deformed along their plane at intervals by pods (16) which extrude toward the opposing plane with their internal faces mating to one another.

Abstract: An assembly of stacked mattresses and a method for preparing such an assembly are provided. The assembly of stacked mattresses comprises a first pallet, a second pallet, a plurality of mattresses positioned between the first pallet and the second pallet and straps coupling the first pallet to the second pallet, the plurality of mattresses being in a compressed state between the first pallet and the second pallet and the straps restraining expansion of the plurality of mattresses. The second pallet is comprised of a supporting member and a plurality of elongated reinforcing members extending across the supporting member, at least some of the reinforcing members including respective strap guiding members extending longitudinally along the elongated reinforcing member. At least some of the straps engage respective ones of the strap guiding members of the plurality of elongated reinforcing member of the second pallet so that displacement of the straps is constrained by the strap guiding members.

Abstract: A cargo pallet made of synthetic resin includes: a top plate and a bottom plate, each plate constituted by bonded stacked synthetic-resin boards cut into a specified shape and size; and spacers bonded between the top plate and the bottom plate which are arranged in parallel and separated by the spacers. Each board is constituted by two sheets with an inner cavity layer interposed between the two sheets. In an embodiment, ribs connecting the two sheets of one board are aligned in parallel in a first direction, and ribs connecting the two sheets of another board stacked on the one board are aligned in parallel in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction. The spacers are elastic spacers made of synthetic resin and having spring elasticity in a height direction.

Abstract: A modular vacuum chamber system provides for tapered surfaces and resilient sealing members, wherein the tapered surfaces are protected from undesired contact with work surfaces, and provide for vacuum-tight engagement of various modules. Modules can include chamber modules, defining shapes for a resultant vacuum chamber. Modules can comprise connecting modules, configured to sealingly engage two chamber modules and form a larger vacuum chamber than either module alone. Modules can comprise wall plate modules, configured to sealingly engage a chamber module and form a surface of a vacuum chamber. Wall plate modules can comprise solid plates, optically transparent plates, and plates accommodating ports for communication between the vacuum chamber and the environment outside the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A stackable lid for a container includes a main body having an interior portion circumscribed by a lip. The interior portion has a plurality of raised surface features, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of connecting bridges formed therein. A plurality of bosses extend from the interior portion of the main body. Each of the bosses includes a plurality of sidewalls. At least one support feature depends from an interior surface of at least one of the bosses.

Abstract: A blow-molded container includes a container body having a body portion that forms a square shape in a cross-sectional view orthogonal to a container axis; and in-mold labels, which are integrally glued on outer peripheral surfaces of glued portions, ranging from corner surfaces to respective planar portions continuing on both sides of corner surfaces around the container axis, in body portion. Among front and back surfaces of in-mold labels, multiple recesses are formed over entire back surfaces, which are glued to the outer peripheral surfaces of the glued portions. When tensile elasticity of in-mold labels is E (MPa) and thickness of in-mold labels is t (mm), E×t3 is 0.20 or less. When the radius of curvature of the corner surfaces is R (mm) and angle formed between the planar portions is ? (°) in a cross-sectional view of the glued portions, R×?2 is 45000 or more.

Abstract: An envelope construct having at least two layers and at least two sheet layers and a tilde matrix core placed there between. The tilde matrix core formed as a slit web material having a straight or curvilinear structure that is substantially longer than it is wide, with specially shaped slits, “tilde-slits”, which permit relatively easy expansion upon deployment. The expandable web material is especially well suited for construction of a light-weight, padded envelope that is durable and can withstand significant pressure during use.

Abstract: A disposable animal waste bag comprising a roll of plastic bags, the roll comprising: a) a plurality of tubular plastic bags comprising an opening, a first edge, a second edge, a closed third edge, a first side and a second side, comprising i. a plurality of starting bags, and ii. a plurality of final bags; and b) an indicator system comprising the plurality of final bags, wherein the indicator system indicates that the roll has only has the plurality of final bags remaining in the roll and that a new roll is needed.

Abstract: An adaptable stopper for closing bottles, namely bottles for spirits, distillates, or wine is disclosed which has a base part with a conical part of the stopper and a head part having a basic outer dimension that is at least equal to or bigger than the outer dimension of the neck of a bottle the stopper is to be used with. The base part and the head part may be connected in a manner that allows them to be mechanically detachable from each other. The base part and the head part may be of circular, elliptical, or angular shape, and may be made of a glass, wood, plastic, or metal material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metal container including a neck, wherein a screw thread and a ring collar are provided. The screw thread:—includes a top radius between 0.85 and 1.2 mm and a bottom radius between 0.5 and 0.7 mm;—the lower flank of the ring collar, which diverges from the top flank in the direction of the longitudinal axis, defines an angle of between 20° and 30° relative to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis;—the outer rim of the bottom flank of the ring collar has a radius between 0.7 and 0.9 mm, and—the inner rim of the lower flank of the ring collar is provided at a distance of between 13 and 15 mm relative to the free rim of the neck.

Abstract: A storage box includes a box body having an opening, an upper cover and a side cover. The upper cover has an upper cover body covering removably an upper opening portion of the opening of the box body, a waterproof segment connected to a portion of a periphery of the upper cover body, and two pivot segments connected respectively to opposite ends of the waterproof segment. The side cover has a side cover body covering removably a side opening portion of the opening of the box body, and a pivot section connected pivotally to the pivot segments and having a side edge connected to a portion of a periphery of the side cover body. The pivot section is covered by and received in the waterproof segment of the upper body.

Abstract: The container contains a cap element, a hollow case member with an open top side, a tab element, and an elastic element. The cap element is hinged to the case member so that the cap element can be flipped to reveal or cover the case member. The tab element is hinged to a front side of the case member locking the cap element, and the elastic element is configured to a rear side of the case member that is bended by the cap element when the cap element closes the case member. When the tab element is depressed, the cap element is released, and the elasticity of the elastic element pushes open the cap element. The elastic element helps reducing the friction between the cap element and the case member, thereby enhancing the convenience and reliability of opening the container.

Abstract: A water bottle cap system combination that can be used with wide mouth water bottles or mason jars. The water bottle cap system includes a large cap portion and a small cap portion, which are coupled by a flexible strap. The small cap portion can be screwed onto the spout of the large cap portion, which is screwed onto the water bottle or mason jar. The small cap portion can be unscrewed from the spout and temporarily attached to the strap so that the small cap portion is out of the way of the spout, but still attached to the water bottle cap system, during drinking or pouring from the water bottle.

Abstract: A spout (1) for a flexible pouch (100) for liquid or semi-dense substances, generally for food use, such as fruit juices, yogurt, fruit or vegetable puree and the like. The spout has an obturator device (40) having a translatable obturator (44) and elastic device for keeping the obturator closed.

Abstract: A container and dispenser in conical shape for edible or non-edible substances is described.

Abstract: A threaded closure comprises a vent assembly that can be actuated to release pressure from a container on which the closure is located. The vent assembly is made from a flexible material that allows a vent to be uncovered by tearing the material. In one embodiment, the vent assembly allows pressure to be released form a container prior to removal of the closure.

Abstract: A safety closure for containers comprising a cover (3) and an internal element (4), the internal element being formed of a constraining portion (5) and a covering portion (6), the covering portion and the constraining portion being at least partially interconnected by means of at least a first preferential breakage zone (7B) which, when intact, joins them to each other, the constraining portion being provided with blocking means at the neck of a container with which the closure is intended to be associated and with first constraining means (10) which removably attach the cover, the internal element having sealing means (12) which, at least when the seal is intact, preserve the container content integrity.