Patents Issued in May 18, 2017
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Publication number: 20170137126Abstract: An obstacle avoidance system for a stabilized aerial vehicle and a method of controlling same are provided. Using low angular resolution obstacle proximity data, such as from low angular resolution obstacle detection sensors, when a determination is made that an operator command to a vehicle propulsion system will result in a collision, the system overrides the operator command and substitutes an avoidance speed command and avoidance heading, while maintaining operator situational awareness, in a manner that is transparent to the operator. In an implementation, examination of objects requires the obstacle avoidance system to allow the vehicle to get close to obstacles. A human-portable aerial vehicle according to an implementation can be used for building surveillance, route inspection, surveillance of windows/hallways/rooftops, power distribution towers, pipelines, bridges, buildings or close examination of suspect objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Franklin WONG, Pierre Richard BILODEAU
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Publication number: 20170137127Abstract: A method for controlling a flying object floating in the air includes the steps of: a) maintaining the flying object at a current position in the air; b) determining whether a first user input is received; c) in the affirmative, allowing the flying object to be moved arbitrarily without use of a remote controller and without returning to the current position; d) detecting position information of the flying object; e) determining whether a second user input different from the first user input is received; and f) in the affirmative, repeating steps a) to e) with the current position being updated according to the position information. detected in step d).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: An-Chin Cheng
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Publication number: 20170137128Abstract: In some embodiments, provide systems, apparatuses and methods to deliver products using unmanned delivery aircraft. In some embodiments, product delivery system is provided, comprising: an unmanned delivery aircraft configured to deliver a package to a package drop point corresponding to a location of a vehicle at a predefined drive-through station, wherein the delivery aircraft comprises: one or more cameras; an image processor configured to process images captured by the one or more cameras and based on the processing of the images confirm a precise location of the package drop point as defined according to a determined current location and an orientation of the vehicle; and a crane system that supports the first package and lowers the first package to the package drop point relative to the current location and orientation of the vehicle while the delivery aircraft hovers above the vehicle by a threshold distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Chandrashekar Natarajan, Donald R. High
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Publication number: 20170137129Abstract: An overhead aircraft passenger service unit, which is configured to be placed above the passenger seats within an aircraft cabin, comprises at least one cavity for housing at least one oxygen mask and at least one removable cover, which at least partially covers an opening of the cavity. The removable cover houses and/or supports at least one functional component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Andre HESSLING-VON HEIMENDAHL, Stefan BECKER
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Publication number: 20170137130Abstract: An overhead luggage compartment for airplanes, comprising a stationary luggage compartment element which can be secured to a structural element and comprising a movable luggage compartment element which can be loaded with a piece of luggage, said compartments being connected together by a joint such that the movable luggage compartment element can be pivoted between an open position and a closed position. The overhead luggage compartment may comprise a device for holding the movable luggage compartment element in the open position, said device having a force transmission element which is connected to the joint between the stationary luggage compartment element and the movable luggage compartment element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Bernhard KAMMERER, Jakob SCHOERKHUBER
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Publication number: 20170137131Abstract: A furnishing item for a vehicle includes a first wall with an access opening situated therein, a door and an oblong flap. The door is arranged on the first wall so that it is swivable relative to the access opening around a first rotational axis. The oblong flap is arranged on the access opening in a vertical direction parallel to the door, and swivelably arranged on a second rotational axis, which is situated on a side of the access opening lying opposite the first rotational axis, and arranged parallel to the first rotational axis. The door and oblong flap extend from the first rotational axis or second rotational axis to the second rotational axis or first rotational axis and together completely close the access opening in a closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbHInventor: Christian Seibt
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Publication number: 20170137132Abstract: An Environmental Control System (ECS) for aircraft is provided. The ECS includes a heat exchanger (HX) and an air conditioning unit (ACU) upstream of the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger receives flows of hot air bled from a plurality of aircraft engines and flows of cold ambient air drawn from the aircraft exterior for use by the heat exchanger and ACU for heating and cooling the interior cabin of the aircraft. The ECS may operate in one of several modes, whether the heat exchanger and air conditioning unit are operating normally or have failed. In a normal mode, the ACU and heat exchanger operate in series. In an “ACU only” mode, the ACU operates without the heat exchanger. In an “HX only” mode, the heat exchanger operates without the ACU. In an “ECS off” mode, both the heat exchanger and ACU are bypassed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: ROBERT GLYNN WIEGERS, DARREL DUANE HORNBAKER
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Publication number: 20170137133Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for the use of an emergency dye for search, rescue, and recovery is disclosed. In various embodiments, an emergency dye may comprise a high-visibility dye configured to reflect light in a visible light spectrum. The emergency dye may be configured to be disposed of on an aircraft. The emergency dye may be configured to be disposed of within an emergency dye package. The emergency dye may also be configured to be disposed of within an aircraft's hydraulic system. The emergency dye may be configured to be released from the aircraft, based on monitoring an aircraft's avionics system for an imminent crash alert.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: Bart A. van Hassel
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Publication number: 20170137134Abstract: An aircraft propulsion assembly, comprising a gas generator and two fans rotated by the gas generator and offset on either side of a vertical plane passing through the axis of said gas generator. The propulsion assembly comprises an air inlet sleeve comprising an inlet pipe oriented along a first axis that is substantially parallel and offset with respect to a longitudinal axis of the gas generator, the inlet pipe dividing into a supply pipe that is connected to an inlet opening of the gas generator and a discharge pipe configured such that particles ingested by the inlet pipe are discharged without entering the gas generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINESInventors: Christian Sylvain Vessot, Bruno Albert Beutin, Philippe Gérard Chanez, Mathieu Patrick Jean-Louis Lallia
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Publication number: 20170137135Abstract: The invention relates to an aircraft propulsion assembly (10), comprising a single gas generator (11) and two fans (12) drive in rotation by the gas generator (11) and offset on either side of a vertical plane passing through a longitudinal axis (X) of the gas generator, the rotational axes of the fans lying substantially in the same fan plane. According to the invention, the propulsion assembly (10) comprises an air inlet fairing formed upstream of a nacelle (25) connecting the fans, said fairing (15) having, between the fans (12), an air inlet opening (17, 17?) lying substantially perpendicular to the fan plane and on either side of this plane, the propulsion assembly further comprising an air supply device configured so as to supply the gas generator (11) with a part of the incoming air and to take off, from the remaining part of the incoming air, a cooling airflow intended to cool elements of the propulsion assembly and/or a wing supporting the propulsion assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Philippe Gerard CHANEZ, Mathieu Patrick Jean-Louis LALLIA, Christian Sylvain VESSOT
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Publication number: 20170137136Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsive wing (1, 7) of an aircraft (10), comprising at least two structural spars, upstream and downstream (11, 12), that extend in a wing span direction of the wing (E-E), and a propulsion assembly (7) comprising at least two fans (9, 10) that are each driven by at least one gas generator (8). According to the invention, at least one gas generator (8) extends along an axis that is remote from the axis of rotation of at least one fan (9, 10), and at least one of the spars (11, 12) comprises a first part and a second part (11a, 11b, 12a, 12b) between which the propulsion assembly (7) is arranged, the first and second parts being interconnected by a rigid structure (13) that is shaped so as to extend at least in part around said fans, the propulsion assembly (7) being supported by the rigid structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Bruno Albert BEUTIN
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Publication number: 20170137137Abstract: The present invention relates to an aircraft comprising a fuselage (1) and a propulsion unit at the rear of the fuselage, the propulsion unit comprising at least one fan rotor (7, 8), a nacelle (14) fairing the fan and at least one connection means (15) connecting the nacelle to the fuselage, the fan being rotated by the energy supplied by at least one gas-turbine gas generator (2a, 2b) housed in the fuselage, said gas generator comprising auxiliary equipment cooled by a cooling circuit. The aircraft is characterised in that said cooling circuit comprises at least one heat exchanger exchanging heat with the ambient air housed in one of said connection means (15) and/or in said nacelle (14). The cooling circuit optionally comprises also a heat exchanger exchanging heat with the ambient air, housed in the tail unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Nils Edouard Romain BORDONI, Antoine Jean-Philippe BEAUJARD, Nicolas Jerome Jean TANTOT
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Publication number: 20170137138Abstract: A solar relay aircraft system includes a solar relay aircraft having an upper surface, and a lower surface, and equipped with a solar radiation receiver on said lower surface and capable of converting solar energy to electrical energy. An electric motor in electrical connection with said solar radiation receiver to receive the electrical energy and drives a propeller to propel the solar relay aircraft. A number of ground-based reflector arrays include a plurality of reflecting mirrors for receiving solar radiation from the sun and direct the solar radiation from the sun towards the solar relay aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: John William Hunter
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Publication number: 20170137139Abstract: A rotary wing aircraft having an electrical installation including at least one thermopile for powering at least one piece of electrical load equipment. Technical specifications for the thermopile specify: a usable power for supplying to the load equipment in the range 20 W to 200 kW, a power rise time lapse lying in the range 3 s to 30 s, and a low operating time for usefully supplying a predetermined quantity of electrical energy lying in the range 10 s to 180 s. The invention applies in particular to rotary wing aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Matthieu CONNAULTE
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Publication number: 20170137140Abstract: An aircraft mounting system is provided having a yoke that is interlocked with engine mounts securable to the engine and the yoke is interchangeable with other yokes on other engines. An aft engine mount is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Gerald P. WHITEFORD, Daniel ZAMEROSKI
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Publication number: 20170137141Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle is provided. The method includes generating a digital control signal, generating a digital simulated signal based on the control signal, the digital simulated signal simulating one of a mechanical or analog input signal, converting the digital simulated signal into an analog signal, and controlling a control device of the vehicle using the analog signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Christopher Noll, Steven A. Avritch
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Publication number: 20170137142Abstract: A motor assembly that includes a motor (102) having a rotatable shaft, a hub coupled to the rotatable shaft, the hub having a propeller indexer to receive a propeller (104), when the propeller is present, a sensor trigger rotatable with the shaft (100) and positioned at a propeller offset angle ?PROP from the propeller indexer, and a sensor coupled to the motor and positioned to detect the sensor trigger so that the propeller indexer may be positioned at the propeller offset angle ?PROP from the sensor through rotation of the shaft so that said sensor is proximate to the sensor trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Jason Allen Firanski, Justin Bates McAllister, Ronald Howard Olch, Lane Dennis Dalan, Emil Ghapgharan
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Publication number: 20170137143Abstract: An electric power distribution system for an aircraft is provided, which includes an engine gearbox, a power distribution center, two or more three-phase synchronous electric power generators, a neutral current transformer per generator, a single set of power feeder wires, and a single generator control unit (GCU). The generators are connected in parallel with each other, and connected with the power distribution center by the same set of power feeder wires. The GCU is electrically coupled with each generator to feed the generator with an excitation field current, and with each neutral current transformer to sense an instantaneous neutral-current value. The GCU is adapted to perform a generator voltage regulation loop based on a desired voltage value and the at least two sensed instantaneous neutral-current values by individually modifying the excitation field current of each generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Salvatore Demelas
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Publication number: 20170137144Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting runway conditions are disclosed. A weight on wheel system may determine that an aircraft is on the ground. Wheel speed sensors may measure the speed of the aircraft wheels. Axle reference speeds may be calculated for each landing gear based on the speed of the aircraft wheels. A weight on wheel time limit may be reached prior to the axle reference speeds reaching an on ground threshold. A brake control unit may determine that the runway is contaminated if the on ground threshold was not reached.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: MARC GEORGIN
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Publication number: 20170137145Abstract: An aerial refueling system utilizes the full drogue-probe coupling event as a control parameter for hose control. A variety of different types of signal sending and signal receiving devices may be used to indicate a coupling event between the drogue and probe. A positive coupling signal may serve to trigger a hose reel actuator to take up slack in the hose 16.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Carleton Life Support Systems Inc.Inventor: Steven C. Peake
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Publication number: 20170137146Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing damage to a metal component that is susceptible to damage by electro-magnetic effects or reduce manufacturing assembly steps. An initial channel is formed through the metal component. The initial channel is defined by an inner surface. A bushing is placed into the initial channel, wherein the bushing has an outer surface and an inner channel. An interference fit is created between the outer surface of the bushing and the inner surface of the initial channel through the metal component. A final channel is formed through the bushing. In forming the final channel, material is removed from the bushing to increase a size of the inner channel to one that is suitable to receive a fastener and such that the inner surface of the metal component remains unexposed within the final channel. The final channel extends through a second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wilkerson, Tanni Sisco, Paul E. Ffield
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Publication number: 20170137147Abstract: A fastening system having differentiable components includes a first fuse pin with a first mating figure and being configured to shear upon the application of a first predetermined load and a first receiver with a second mating feature. The first and second mating features correspond and permit the insertion of the first fuse pin into the first receiver to selectively connect components. The system may include a second fuse pin having a third mating feature and being configured to shear upon the application of a second predetermined load, which may differ from the first predetermined load. The second fuse pin having a third mating feature that prevents the insertion of the second fuse pin into the first receiver. The first fuse pin may be configured to connect together components of a first aircraft and the second fuse pin may be configured to connect together components of a different aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: David B. Christman
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Publication number: 20170137148Abstract: An exterior aircraft light unit includes a plurality of LEDs; a support plate for supporting the plurality of LEDs, the support plate having a main plane of extension, wherein the support plate has a curved, concave LED support surface, substantially orthogonal to the main plane of extension, and wherein the plurality of LEDs are arranged along the curved, concave LED support surface; and a reflector, facing the plurality of LEDs and shaped to reflect light from the plurality of LEDs past the support plate towards an outside of the exterior aircraft light unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Anil Kumar JHA, Andre HESSLING-VON HEIMENDAHL
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Publication number: 20170137149Abstract: The exemplary embodiments provide a system of selectively moving airplanes on an airport apron. Airplanes are selectively moved from selective parking locations to areas adjacent to take-off locations such as runways. Airplanes may also be selectively moved from an area of the apron adjacent to a landing location and/or to a parking location. This may include for example an unloading location, an airport terminal, a servicing location, a fueling location, storage location and/or other suitable location. The exemplary system includes driving channels through which a carriage is selectively moved. The carriage includes a basket for operatively engaging at least one front wheel of selected airplanes for purposes of transporting such airplanes to and between the desired locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Slawomir Malicki
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Publication number: 20170137150Abstract: A mobile self-leveling landing platform vehicle is disclosed that includes a landing surface and one or more wheel assemblies. Each wheel assembly includes a wheel, a control arm coupled with the wheel and the body of the landing platform vehicle, and an actuator coupled with the control arm and the body of the platform vehicle. Methods for self-leveling the landing platform vehicle are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Stephen A. CONYERS, Nikkos VITZILAIOS, Matthew J. RUTHERFORD, Kimon P. VALAVANIS
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Publication number: 20170137151Abstract: Energy efficient satellite maneuvering is described herein. One disclosed example method includes maneuvering a satellite that is in an orbit around a space body so that a principle sensitive axis of the satellite is oriented to an orbit frame plane to reduce gravity gradient torques acting upon the satellite. The orbit frame plane is based on an orbit frame vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Timothy S. Lui, Kangsik Lee
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Publication number: 20170137152Abstract: The invention relates to a method for deflecting space debris comprising steps of: launching (E2) a thruster (2) by means of a sounding rocket (1) at a target altitude close to that of the one or more debris to be deflected. generating (E3) by the thruster a gas cloud (G) above the sounding rocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: CENTRE NATIONAL D'ETUDES SPATIALESInventor: Christophe Bonnal
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Publication number: 20170137153Abstract: Use of laser light (3) for the propulsion of an object, wherein a laser source (2) shines at the object with laser light (3) or wherein the object is provided with a laser source (2) that emits laser light (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: J. A. Gonzalez Y Martin
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Publication number: 20170137154Abstract: A system for transferring a particulate material from a first container to a second container including an upper portion, a lower portion and a sieve. The upper portion having a housing and a high frequency vibrator, the housing having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a gasket positioned adjacent the first end. The lower portion having a collector funnel, a low frequency vibrator and a collar securing the low frequency vibrator to the collector funnel. The sieve having a mesh size, a perimeter and a gasket positioned adjacent the perimeter. The upper portion is releasably secured to the first container and the sieve is releasably secured between the second end of the upper portion and the lower portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Paul M. Wegman
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Publication number: 20170137155Abstract: There is disclosed a method for packing articles, liquid or loose material in film bags which are conveyed through a filling station in a continuous web of bag items, wherein the bag openings are kept open for reception of articles, after which the bags are closed and separated from the web. In order to increase the filling rate and make the bags cheaper, the bag web is provided with a central support region extending longitudinally of the bag web and connecting bag items that are disposed side by side transversely of the web. The central support region is conveyed on a support rail along the conveyor path through the filling station and formed as an entirely or partially closed channel. The peripheral areas of the bag items at the outermost opposite bag opening edges of two juxtaposed bag items are brought into guiding connection with guide means adapted for retaining and guiding edge areas at opposing bag opening edges along a conveyor path through the filling station.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Henrik Pape
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Publication number: 20170137156Abstract: An apparatus and method for wrapping a palletized load are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a film dispenser for dispensing a film web, at least one guide rollers configured to engage the width of the film web, and at least one roping element. The at least one roping element may be a cable rolling roper configured to roll a portion of the film web into a rolled cable of film. The apparatus may also include means for providing relative rotation between the load and the dispenser to wrap a roped portion of the film web around a base of the load/top portion of a pallet supporting the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Patrick R. Lancaster, Donnie Norris, David E. Eldridge
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Publication number: 20170137157Abstract: An apparatus for the preparation of comestible-containing sandwich products comprises a sandwich product assembly station and corresponding means for the fabrication and assembly of a sandwich product in the vertical direction. The apparatus includes an extruder nozzle, wafer trays and corresponding components for the location of wafers on opposite sides of the extruded product, an indexing wheel for receiving the assembled sandwich product, and conveying means for conveying to a wrapping assembly and from there to a discharge end, wherein all of the components of the apparatus are mounted in cantilevered fashion on a vertical support or base member. Each element is powered individually by a servo motor and controlled by a controller allowing the variability of throughput for each station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Jeff Irwin, Jeff Crawford
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Publication number: 20170137158Abstract: An apparatus for introducing deformable blister packs and informative sheets internally of relative packs includes first pusher elements, mounted on a first looped conveyor organ, and first movement means, associated with the first conveyor organ for moving the first pusher elements, transversally to an advancement direction thereof, so as to abut the products and push the products internally of relative respective packs. The apparatus comprises second pusher elements mounted on a second looped conveyor organ which is arranged with respect to the first conveyor organ such that the second pusher elements are arranged above the corresponding first pusher elements. Second movement means, associated with the second conveyor organ, are included for moving the second pusher elements transversally to the advancement direction thereof, so that they can abut the sheets and push the sheets internally of respective packs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Giuseppe MONTI
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Publication number: 20170137159Abstract: Deep draw formed or shaped blister containers in various configurations are made from a two or more step process of shaping a blister recess in which a first step draws the film to provide the maximum amount of area ratio for the final blister recess and a second step shapes the blister recess. Containers can contain food or nutritional products including sterilized nutritional products for humans or for pets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Timothy Sullivan
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Publication number: 20170137160Abstract: A brake device of a film packing device includes a holding sleeve. The holding sleeve is provided with an elastic piece. An inner wall of the elastic piece is provided with a press portion. An end of an outer wall of the elastic piece is formed with an engaging trough. A brake block is provided in the engaging trough. A film receiving sleeve is fitted on the holding sleeve. When the press portion of the elastic piece is pushed, the brake block is pressed against the inner wall of the film receiving sleeve, enabling the film receiving sleeve to bring a brake function. When the film packing device is used for packing, this brake function provides a predetermined tension for the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Hsiu-Man YU CHEN
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Publication number: 20170137161Abstract: A device for selectively retaining a package opening in a gaping configuration and a package including the device applied to a package body. The device includes a circumferential strip with side seams formed as vertical or longitudinal hinges. One or more tabs extend in a first axial direction from an upper edge of the circumferential strip at the side seams. Each tab is coupled to the circumferential strip with a horizontal or transverse hinge. The tabs are pivotable about the horizontal or transverse hinges in opposite directions away from the opening axis to respective folded-out positions, which inhibits the device from folding at the side seams and retains a gaping open configuration of the device and package. The vertical hinges include thru cuts or line of perforations that go through the entire material thickness of the circumferential strip and the one or more tabs and extend for a majority of the full axial length of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Vishaal Boehm Verma
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Publication number: 20170137162Abstract: A white glass container derived from a phase separation phenomenon of a halogen-free glass composition includes a neck portion and a body portion. The glass composition includes as ingredients at least SiO2, P2O5, Al2O3, B2O3, R2O (R=Na or K), MgO, CaO and the like. The neck portion and the body portion respectively have a white multilayer structure formed to successively include a white transparent layer of relatively low white coloration and a white opaque layer of relatively high white coloration from the outer surface side. The contents of P2O5 in the white transparent layer are made smaller than the contents of P2O5 in the white opaque layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Yoshiaki KAMIYA, Naoki NAKAMURA
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Publication number: 20170137163Abstract: A resealable beverage container comprising: a cylindrical body having an open first end portion and a closed second end portion; a radially inwardly extending ledge disposed circumferentially on the body at the open first end portion; a neck section disposed upward from the ledge terminating in an upper edge in an outward curled seal lip defining a pour opening; said neck section having a generally cylindrical central upper part, the outer surface of the central upper part having a first diameter; a first set of lug channels defined by the central upper part and formed inward to the first diameter about the central upper part for cooperation with a cap closure member; a removable cap closure member covering the pouring opening and including a top wall and a cap body shaped to extend downward from said top wall around the central upper part, said cap body terminating in a generally circular lower rim; and a set of lugs formed or attached inward within the cap body of the cap closure member to a second diameterType: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: John Samuel McKenzie, Nicholas E. Stanca, Jeffrey Silver Taggart
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Publication number: 20170137164Abstract: A disposable paper container comprises a bottom part and a side part erectly extending from the bottom part, and together with the bottom part, forming a space for accommodating or storing an object. The side part includes a first sub-side part, a second sub-side part, a third sub-side part facing the first sub-side part, a fourth sub-side part facing the second sub-side part, a first connecting sub-side part connecting the first sub-side part with the second sub-side part, a second connecting sub-side part connecting the second sub-side part with the third sub-side part, a third connecting sub-side part connecting the third sub-side part with the fourth sub-side part, and a fourth connecting sub-side part connecting the fourth sub-side part with the first sub-side part, wherein the bottom part and the side part are formed of a piece of paper.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Ji Hyeon CHOI
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Publication number: 20170137165Abstract: A carton for containing a plurality of articles is disclosed. The carton includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first top panel, a second top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first top panel and the second top panel are at least partially overlapped to form a top wall of the carton. A plurality of end flaps comprises a first top end flap foldably connected to the first top panel and a second top end flap foldably connected to the second top panel. A handle extends in at least the top wall of the carton and comprises a first handle portion in the first top panel, a second handle portion in the second top panel, and a third handle portion in the closed end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: John Murdick Holley, JR.
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Publication number: 20170137166Abstract: A clamshell case with a first portion and a second portion that are connected by a hinge. The first portion has one or more structures that are each adapted to removably hold a medicine vial, and the second portion has one or more structures that are each adapted to removably hold the barrel of a medicine applicator. There is a releasable case closure system that releasably maintains the two portions in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Peter Giannopoulos, Joshua J. DeLisle, Frank Nogueira, Leo Manning
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Publication number: 20170137167Abstract: A safety container having a liner disposed within an outer container. The liner includes a liner box removably coupled to a liner lid. The liner box has a liner floor with upwardly extending liner walls. In a first closed state the liner lid is positioned such that the liner lid engages the liner walls. The liner lid is removable from the liner walls in a first open state. The outer container box is slidingly coupled to the outer container lid through openings at opposing ends of the outer container lid. In a second closed state the outer container box and liner are enclosed by the outer container lid. The outer container box is slidably removed at least partially from the outer container lid to a second open state while the liner is configured to the first open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Nancy Warner
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Publication number: 20170137168Abstract: Disclosed is a metal cover for a container body, in particular for a container such as a metal can, the cover including a removable portion (4) which is defined by a scoreline (5) and which is provided with an opening member (6). The scoreline (5) includes two upstream portions (55) and one downstream portion (56), provided on either side of a virtual axis (10). Each upstream portion (55) of the scoreline (5) includes a second section (522) including a residual thickness (E2) greater than a residual thickness (E1) of a first section (551); and the second section (552) extends over at least 20% of the length (L) of the upstream portion (55), a downstream end (5522) being provided within the upstream portion (55).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Fabrice LEBOUCHER
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Publication number: 20170137169Abstract: A can end for a two-piece beverage container has a curl positioned about a longitudinal axis which defines an outer perimeter of the can end. A circumferential wall angles downwardly and radially inwardly relative to a radially inner portion of the curl. A strengthening member extends radially inwardly relative to the circumferential wall. A center panel extends radially outwardly from the longitudinal axis towards the strengthening member and has a diameter greater than 87.7% of an overall diameter of the can end. A frangible score and a hinge portion define an openable tear panel in the center panel. A stay-on tab is attached to the center panel and has a nose portion overlying the tear panel opposite a lift end of the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Michael R. Gogola, Randall G. Forrest
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Publication number: 20170137170Abstract: A corrugated pallet produced from two flat blanks is provided. The pallet may include a pallet top, a pallet bottom, and a plurality of corner straps locking the pallet top to the pallet bottom. Each of the pallet top and the pallet bottom may include folded portions, the folded portions of the pallet top interlocking with the folded portions of the pallet bottom when the pallet top and the pallet bottom are assembled to each other in nested relation. The pallet top may define a top surface of the pallet. The pallet bottom may define a bottom surface of the pallet. The corner straps may lock into one or both of the pallet top and the pallet bottom from the top or bottom surfaces of the pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: DESIGN PALLETS, INC.Inventors: Douglas A. Olvey, James L. Sketo
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Publication number: 20170137171Abstract: A convertible pallet alternately displays and ships/transports associated product received thereon is disclosed herein. The pallet includes a substantially planar support member for receiving the associated product thereon. At least first and second wheels are mounted to the pallet. A convertible support surface is movably mounted to the pallet, the convertible support surface having (i) a first position where the convertible support surface receives loads imposed on the upper surface and transfers the loads directly to an associated surface, and (ii) a second position where the wheels extend outwardly from the lower surface for engagement with the associated surface so that loads imposed on the upper surface are transferred to the associated surface through the wheels and for converting the pallet into a movable cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: CREATIVE EDGE DESIGN GROUP, LTD.Inventors: Gregory M. Soehnlen, Daniel P. Soehnlen, Alexander Campana
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Publication number: 20170137172Abstract: A transport structure, such as a pallet or dolly, having a plurality of retractable stops in a pattern to enable transport of a two-down configuration or a three-down configuration is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Benjamin J. Thompson, Scott J. Buss, Mike Andrew Ludka
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Publication number: 20170137173Abstract: A hanging, stackable and nestable bin for storing parts and components used in assembly includes a pair of footers and a pair of footer depressions having a complimentary shape to one another. The hanging, stackable and nestable bin also includes a notch with a projection formed in the floor of the bin that extends transversely along the rear wall of the bin and a complimentary shaped upper rear wall rim. The footer, footer depressions, notch and upper rear wall rim provide three point stacking support when one bin is stacked onto another bin. In addition, the hanging, stackable and nestable bin includes sidewalls that are generally planar at the rear portion of the bin which aid in facilitating nesting of one bin into another bin. A cleat formed in the top rear wall of the bin provides rear hanging support for the bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Travis D. Shamp, Christopher J. Clark, Michael Weisburn
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Publication number: 20170137174Abstract: Disclosed are a method, a device and/or a system of a foldable multi-compartment container. In one embodiment, a first inner section is expandable based on a first pressure placed near a first center area of the first inner section by a human hand from a closed state of the first inner section to an open state of the first inner section. The multi-compartment container also includes a second inner section expandable based on a second pressure placed near a second center area of the second inner section by the human hand from the closed state of the second inner section to the open state of the second inner section. A rigid enclosure having a hinge encompasses the first inner section and the second inner section. The hinge pivots at an angle between approximately zero and one-hundred-eighty degrees between a folded state and an unfolded state of the multi-compartment container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventor: Steven Scaba
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Publication number: 20170137175Abstract: A folding container includes: a bottom frame panel having a bottom panel, a left support, a right support, a front support, and a rear support; a left side frame panel and a right side frame panel each having a first side panel, a first upper outer frame, a first lower outer frame, and first side outer frames; and a front frame panel and a rear frame panel each having a second side panel, a second upper outer frame, a second lower outer frame, and second side outer frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: INPACK GLOBAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Yeong-Seok PARK