Patents Issued in November 9, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170320577
    Abstract: A fluid-disposing system for a galley sink includes: a galley sink for a galley cabin monument, a self-regulating valve, a control unit, a sensor, and a signal connection between the sensor and the control unit. The valve input is connected to a fluid line, connected to a drainage opening of the galley sink. The valve is arranged underneath the drainage opening, such that fluid from the galley sink can flow through the associated drainage opening into the fluid line. The valve output is designed to be couplable with a source of negative pressure. The valve is designed to automatically open at a predetermined amount M1 of fluid in the fluid line, such that fluid can flow out of the fluid line, and to automatically close at a predetermined amount M2 of fluid in the fluid line, such that the predetermined amount M2 of fluid remains in the fluid line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Wilhelm Lutzer, Matthias Reiss, Oliver Kiehne, Michael Kempa, Marc Spille, Holger Czopka
  • Publication number: 20170320578
    Abstract: An aircraft passenger seating system comprises an array of floor panels (4) fixed within an aircraft cabin deck section (1), the floor panels (4) providing an array of discrete fixing means for removable attachment of a plurality of passenger seating units. The seating units may be of mutually different configurations each having a common footprint, such that the different configurations are interchangeable without having to re-arrange other seating units. The common footprint may be provided by a common size and shape of floor panel (4) or the floor panels (4) may provide a regular array of discrete fixing means such that the configurations may be positioned regardless of the position of the floor panels (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Peter COOKE, Paul GRADER
  • Publication number: 20170320579
    Abstract: A method of upholstering a seat having a seating frame, and a corresponding attachment assembly, comprises providing a diaphragm generally having a weave of warp and weft yarns with an attachment member for installation of the diaphragm to the seat. The attachment member comprises an adapter strip and a coil member. The coil member is adapted to be intertwined with the weave of the diaphragm and thereafter inserted into and held by the channel in the seating frame. The adapter strip may be connected to the coil member to facilitate feeding the assembly through the channel in the seating frame. Alternately, the adapter strip can replace the channel in the seating frame and instead provide a mounting structure to which the diaphragm can be attached through the coil member's engagement with the adapter strip. A retainer sheet may also be used to maintain a desired tension of the diaphragm during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Franklin Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Howard Velasco
  • Publication number: 20170320580
    Abstract: An aircraft monument for installation in an aircraft cabin. The aircraft monument comprises a movable side wall that is configured for separating the aircraft monument from a passenger area of the aircraft cabin, and that is configured for being moved. The aircraft monument further comprises at least one seat that is fastened to the movable side wall. Also disclosed is an aircraft area having a main aisle that extends along a longitudinal axis of an aircraft cabin, and having an aircraft monument situated next to the main aisle. Also disclosed is an aircraft that includes at least one aircraft area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ingo Roth, Thomas Vogt
  • Publication number: 20170320581
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an interior cabin including a floor and a ceiling. A deployable seat assembly is moveably coupled to the ceiling. The deployable seat assembly is moveable between a stowed position in which at least a portion of the deployable seat assembly is stowed within a stowage space within the ceiling, and a deployed position in which the deployable seat assembly extends between the ceiling and the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Darren Carl McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20170320582
    Abstract: An Environmental Control System includes a sensor, an air purification subsystem, and a controller in communication with the sensor and air purification subsystem. The sensor detects a contaminant in the air and generates a contaminant signal. The controller compares the contaminant signal to a predicted sensory response threshold. When the contaminant signal reaches the predicted sensory response threshold, the controller commands the air purification subsystem to alter a condition in the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Richard B. Fox, Deanna P. Chase, Paul Kurlak, Mike Koerner, Bijan F. Hagh, Russell W. Johnson, Stephen Yates, Peter M. Michalakos
  • Publication number: 20170320583
    Abstract: Systems and methods for evacuation systems are provided. A evacuation system for an aircraft may include a packboard, an inflatable, a blow-out panel for the packboard, and a plurality of straps coupled to the blow-out panel. A first strap is coupled between an inner surface of the blow-out panel and the packboard and a second strap is coupled between the inner surface of the blow-out panel and the inflatable. The first strap is coupled to the blow-out panel in close proximity to a first edge of the blow-out panel and the second strap is coupled to the blow-out panel in close proximity to a second edge of the blow-out panel, the first edge being positioned opposite the second edge of the blow-out panel. The blow-out panel may be retained to the evacuation system after the inflatable is deployed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan Schmidt, William Tad Larner
  • Publication number: 20170320584
    Abstract: A hybrid gas-electric turbine engine for turboprop or turboshaft applications is disclosed together with associated methods. In various embodiments disclosed herein, the turbine engine comprises a turbine configured to be driven by a flow of combustion gas; a turbine shaft configured to be driven by the turbine and transfer power to a load coupled to the turbine engine and an electric motor configured to transfer power to the load coupled to the turbine engine. The rotor may have a rotor axis of rotation that is radially offset from a shaft axis of rotation of the turbine shaft. In some embodiments, the electric motor may be a multi-rotor electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: David H. MENHEERE
  • Publication number: 20170320585
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an optionally hybrid power system that may operate either as a traditional power system, deriving power from a single power source, or as a hybrid power system, deriving power from multiple types of power sources. An example optionally hybrid power system may include a gas turbine engine and one or more electric motors. When configured as a traditional power system the optionally hybrid power system may derive all power from the gas turbine engine. However, when configured as a hybrid power system, the one or more motors may be coupled to the optionally hybrid power system to supplement the power produced by the gas turbine engine. Additionally, an operator interface that may control the optionally hybrid power system may select from a plurality of operating modes that depend on the configuration of the optionally hybrid power system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michael James Armstrong, Richard K. Keller
  • Publication number: 20170320586
    Abstract: A multi-engine power system is described that includes at least a first engine and a second engine configured to jointly provided mechanical power to the multi-engine power system. The multi-engine power system further includes a controller configured to estimate a deterioration factor of the first engine. The controller is further configured to adjust, based on the deterioration factor of the first engine, a first amount of mechanical power being provided by the first engine to increase a service time of the first engine, and adjust, based on the first amount of mechanical power being provided by the first engine, a second amount of mechanical power being provided by the second engine to compensate for the adjustment to the first amount of mechanical power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas Boyd, Brian Tucker
  • Publication number: 20170320587
    Abstract: A method for the circulation of fuel in an aircraft uses at least one diaphragm pump having an undulating diaphragm that can undulate between two flanges, under the action of an actuator, for circulating the fuel between an admission line of the pump and an exhaust line of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Florian Dumas, Nicolas Travers
  • Publication number: 20170320588
    Abstract: A flexible fuel tank (10) has, from the inside to the outside of the tank: a single-layer or multilayer liner (2) having properties of sealing with respect to the liquid, impermeability to the vapor of said fuel, and dissipation of electrostatic charges. The liner (2) includes an inner face (2a) intended to be in contact with the fuel and an outer face (2b). An intermediate layer (3) is in contact with the outer face (2b) of the liner (2), for example a coating layer; and a textile reinforcing layer (4) is in contact with the intermediate layer (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Valerie Briand, Sara Filippidis, Stephanie Lacointe, Sebastien Vernay
  • Publication number: 20170320589
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for facilitating analysis and selection of a destination for operating a vehicle. One exemplary method facilitating analysis of landing an aircraft at an airport involves displaying a map of the airport that includes a graphical representation of a runway at the airport, determining a runway viability parameter for the runway using current status information associated with one or more of the aircraft and the airport, and displaying indicia of the runway viability parameter on the map in graphical association with the graphical representation of the runway, thereby providing indication of the value or state of the runway viability parameter for that runway on the airport map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Zdenek Moravek, Katerina Sprinarova, David Kunes, Filip Magula
  • Publication number: 20170320590
    Abstract: Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable storage medium are provided for task-based health data monitoring relating to aircraft components of aircraft within an aircraft fleet. One method includes establishing a review item with a first data review state to create a review task relating to health data of an aircraft component, generating images relating to the review item for display on a display device, retaining the review item for monitoring responsive to receiving user input changing the first data review state of the review item to a second data review state, receiving new health data relating to the aircraft component and automatically resetting the review item from the second data review state to the first data review state responsive to receiving the new health data to create a new review task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Brian Edward Tucker
  • Publication number: 20170320591
    Abstract: A support device for a radio equipment of an aircraft, radio system and aircraft are provided. The support device includes a fastening structure (31), intended to be secured to a lower surface of a fuselage of an aircraft, and a support platform (33) of the radio equipment (25). The support platform (33) is mounted pivoting on the fastening structure (31) around a pivot axis (A) between an operational position and a backup position. The support device comprises a locking mechanism (56), able to be actuated from a locked configuration, in which said locking mechanism (56) keeps the support platform (33) in its operational position while preventing any pivoting of the support platform (33), to an unlocked configuration, in which the locking mechanism (56) allows the support platform (33) to pivot relative to the fastening structure (31).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jérôme TABUTEAU, Jérôme BRUNET
  • Publication number: 20170320592
    Abstract: An apparatus for launch and recovery of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), a method for launching a UAV, a method for recovering a UAV and a kit of parts for launch and recovery of a UAV. The apparatus comprises a boom having a center member for receiving the UAV, and first and second arm members extending outwardly and upwardly from the center member, wherein the boom is configured to be lifted to a predetermined height into the air from a reference point; and wherein the boom is movable in the air to an operating position forward of the reference point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Xujian CHEN, Leon Choon Seng TAN, Chian Poh LAM
  • Publication number: 20170320593
    Abstract: Helipad and helipad illumination system The invention relates to a dynamic helipad illumination system (2) for dynamically illuminating a floor surface or supporting deck of helipad (1) at least partly in order to enable communication of information regarding one or more current local conditions of, at and/or near the helipad. The dynamic helipad illumination system comprises one or multiple illumination elements (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Robert VAN BEEST, Pieter Gerardus GOEDKNEGT, Jan Willem DEÉ
  • Publication number: 20170320594
    Abstract: A towing system comprises a bar, a first attachment device arranged at a first end of the bar, the first attachment device being able to attach the towing system to a towing vehicle, a second attachment device arranged at a second end of the bar, the second attachment device being able to attach the towing system to a travelling machine to be towed, the second attachment device comprising a fork able to hold at least one wheel of the travelling machine, the fork having two longitudinal members between which at least one wheel of the travelling machine is able to be received, a separation device able to modify the spacing between the two longitudinal members and a holding device able to hold the wheel between the two longitudinal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: DANIEL RIVARD
  • Publication number: 20170320595
    Abstract: A wing skin, which was secured to a wing structure by a plurality of fasteners extending through the wing skin, is removed from the wing and aligned with a template. Template holes are drilled through the template corresponding to each of the fastener holes of the wing skin. The template is then aligned with a new wing skin, and pilot holes are drilled through the new wing skin corresponding to each of the template holes. The new wing skin is then aligned with the wing structure such that the pilot holes permit access to corresponding fastener holes of the wing structure. A mill bit is then positioned through each pilot hole and aligned with the center of the corresponding consumable bushing in the fastener hole of the wing sub-structure, and the skin pilot holes are milled to form fastener holes in the new wing skin aligned with existing sub-structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: John Burton Kalisz, Joshua Ryan Werner
  • Publication number: 20170320596
    Abstract: A wing skin, which was secured to a wing structure by a plurality of fasteners extending through the wing skin, is removed from the wing and aligned with a template. Template holes are drilled through the template corresponding to each of the fastener holes of the wing skin. The template is then aligned with a new wing skin, and pilot holes are drilled through the new wing skin corresponding to each of the template holes. The new wing skin is then aligned with the wing structure such that the pilot holes permit access to corresponding fastener holes of the wing structure. A mill bit is then positioned through each pilot hole and aligned with the center of the corresponding consumable bushing in the fastener hole of the wing sub-structure, and the skin pilot holes are milled to form fastener holes in the new wing skin aligned with existing sub-structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: John Burton Kalisz, Joshua Ryan Werner
  • Publication number: 20170320597
    Abstract: A configurable spacecraft attachment and deployment system and a method of constructing a configurable spacecraft attachment and deployment system are provided herein. In one embodiment, the configurable spacecraft attachment and deployment system includes: (1) a connecting structure configured to secure at least one spacecraft to a launch interface, (2) an actuating assembly configured to constrain the spacecraft to the connecting structure before deployment thereof and release the spacecraft from the connecting structure when deployed, and (3) a deploying mechanism coupled to the connecting structure and configured to eject the spacecraft from the attaching structure, wherein the connecting structure, the actuating assembly, and the deploying mechanism are modular components and the connecting structure and deploying mechanism are selected to form the system based on parameters of the spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel Lim
  • Publication number: 20170320598
    Abstract: Embodiments of a spherical momentum control device are provided. In one embodiment, the spherical momentum control device includes a housing assembly bounding a cavity, a rotor support axle disposed within the cavity, and a spherical bearing interface formed between the rotor support axle and the housing assembly. The spherical bearing interface facilitates rotation of the rotor support axle within the cavity about three orthogonal axes transecting substantially at the cavity center point. A rotor is mounted to the rotor support axle (e.g., through precision bearings) for rotation about a spin axis. The spherical bearing interface can assume any form for facilitating rotation of the rotor support axle about the orthogonal axes including, for example, a low friction plane bearing interface. In one embodiment, the spherical bearing interface includes rolling element bearings embedded in the cavity walls or embedded in enlarged end caps forming part of the rotor support axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Michael Wayne Bushroe
  • Publication number: 20170320599
    Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for controlling an orbiting satellite by sensing a change in a yaw angle of the orbiting satellite and calculating a ground sample distance (GSD) based on the yaw angle. The apparatus may include a sensor configured to sense a yaw angle corresponding to yaw steering of the orbiting satellite, and a processor configured to calculate, based on the yaw angle, a GSD corresponding to a length of a pixel projected onto a planetary surface scanned by the orbiting satellite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Moon Jin Jeon, Sang Rok Lee, Hui Kyung Kim, Eung Hyun Kim, Seong Bin Lim, Seok Weon Choi
  • Publication number: 20170320600
    Abstract: A spacecraft (10), comprising a body (12), a solar array (30) with a support panel (32) which is connected to the body, and a thermal radiator (50) that is connected to the body and which includes a radiator substrate (52) that is thermally coupled to the body via at least one heat link (64). The solar array and thermal radiator are configured to be transitioned from a stowed state wherein the support panel and the radiator substrate are held fixed in an overlapping arrangement along and near the body, to a deployed state wherein the solar array is unfolded with the support panel positioned at a distance from the body and the radiator substrate is folded away from the body and the solar array. Preferably, the solar array and thermal radiator are flexible, to allow them to be kept in an overlapping and temporarily bent shape in the stowed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands B.V.
    Inventors: Johan Hendrik Cruijssen, Petrus Cornelis Datema, Bruin Benthem
  • Publication number: 20170320601
    Abstract: A method of space travel using a high acceleration thrust vehicle in combination with a plurality of low acceleration thrust vehicles. A primary spacecraft has a kinetic launcher that is utilized to discharge a plurality of subsidiary spacecraft in order to navigate the primary spacecraft along a flight path. Each of the plurality of subsidiary spacecraft has a propulsion system, allowing each of the plurality of subsidiary spacecraft to navigate to a refueling point. The refueling point for each of the plurality of subsidiary spacecraft may be a central location or a unique position along a subsequent flight path. Each of the plurality of subsequent spacecraft is then reloaded onto the primary spacecraft or loaded onto a subsequent spacecraft for another voyage. The kinetic launcher can be repositioned in order to control the direction of the acceleration experienced by the primary spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Darrin Taylor
  • Publication number: 20170320602
    Abstract: A locking device associable to a wrapping machine for locking in a defined locked position a wheeled load to be wrapped with a plastics film, the locking device including a first element elongated along a first direction and arranged to rest on, and be fixed to, a supporting plane of the wrapping machine, and a second element connected to the first element. The second element is provided with a seat open on the supporting plane and includes an inlet opening for allowing a first wheel of the wheeled load be inserted into, or disengaged from, the seat along an insertion direction, and a recess arranged to be engaged by the first wheel in the locked position so as to prevent the first wheel from moving along the first direction and along a second direction, which is substantially orthogonal to the first direction, and from disengaging from the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Pierangelo LAGHI, Michele TERENZI
  • Publication number: 20170320603
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for processing at least one packaging container, in particular for stretching out at least one stretching element of the packaging container, comprising at least one pivoting-arm pair, which comprises a first pivoting arm and a second pivoting arm, which is arranged in a mirror-symmetric manner in relation to the first pivoting arm with respect to an axis of symmetry perpendicular to the at least one linear axis, wherein the first pivoting arm is supported in such a way that the first pivoting arm can be rotated about a first pivoting-arm axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of symmetry in a first rotational motion and can be displaced in the direction of the at least one linear axis in a first displacement motion and the second pivoting arm is supported in such a way that the second pivoting arm can be rotated about a second pivoting-arm axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of symmetry in a second rotational motion and can be displaced in the direction of the at
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Frank Scholl
  • Publication number: 20170320604
    Abstract: A wire release mechanism for securing an end of a wire during a wire tying cycle is provided. The wire release mechanism may secure a first end of a wire around a bale of recycled material during knotting of the wire. The wire release mechanism may include a wire release portion having an engaging surface and the wire release portion may be movable between an open and closed position. The wire release mechanism may further include a gripping arm movable between a first position and a second position and having a retractable surface. The engaging surface may disengage the wire based on movement from the closed position to the open position. Further, the retractable surface may engage against the first end of the wire based on movement from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Accent Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Vaughn
  • Publication number: 20170320605
    Abstract: Described is a machine for wrapping groups (1) of products in a roll, comprising: a packaging unit (2) positioned above a feed channel (3); a transfer element (5) configured for feeding, in a feed direction (V5), to the packaging unit (2) the groups (1) of products in a roll with a corresponding sheet of wrapping material (6); feed and positioning units (8) configured for feeding the sheet (6) of wrapping material inside the vertical channel (3), in a direction (T6) transversal to the direction (V5) for feeding the group (1) of products; the machine also comprises means (9) for controlled retaining and unwinding of the sheet (6) of wrapping material positioned along the vertical feed channel (3); a first movement unit (10) connected to the controlled retaining and unwinding means (9) and configured to move the controlled retaining and unwinding means (9) from a position of free passage of the sheet (6) of wrapping material to a position for bilateral retaining of the sheet (6) of wrapping material positioned
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Michele Rasi
  • Publication number: 20170320606
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering product carriers, in particular L boards, to a conveying line for food products comprises a store for the product carriers and a conveying device for conveying the product carriers, in particular isolated product carriers, along a conveying direction to the conveying line, wherein each product carrier has at least one base section and at least one cover section connected to the base section; and wherein the apparatus comprises a pre-treatment device for the product carriers that is configured to pre-treat the cover section of a product carrier with respect to its base section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Christoph Kuhmichel, Thomas Nispel, Ingo Rother, Steffen Zecher, Julia Walsch, Andreas Runkel
  • Publication number: 20170320607
    Abstract: A device (10) for optically controlling a face (13) of a blank (12) has a vacuum conveyor (20) capable of transporting the blank (12) along a path of travel (15) and which includes a conveyor belt (22) having an apertured structure of which the conveying path follows the path of travel (15) of the blank (12). A suction device (40) is suitable for pressing the blank (12) against the conveyor belt (14). An inspection device (30) inspects the face (13) of the blank (12) during its conveyance by the vacuum conveyor (20). The inspection device is located on the side opposite the vacuum conveyor (20). The suction device (40) delimits three separate successive suction sections (41, 42, 43) along the path of travel (15), including a central suction section (42) that extends opposite the inspection device (30), an upstream suction section (41) and a downstream suction section (43).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Sacha BOURGEOIS, Dimitri FAVINI
  • Publication number: 20170320608
    Abstract: A method and a machine for forming a box from a blank, in which the blank is removed from a storage magazine by suction, the blank is fed horizontally above a support having an upper edge with a V-shaped cross section and faces that correspond to the main walls and are inclined with respect to the horizontal by a given angle a, such that the central folding line, known as the reference folding line, is next to the edge, the blank is placed on the support, the blank is then pressed against a polygonal mandrel, the upper edge of which coincides with and/or is in line with the upper edge of the support, said mandrel having a shape complementary to that of the box, so as to form a tubular box body at an angle to the horizontal, the bottom of the box is formed by folding and pressing together flaps after application of glue, and the inclined box thus formed is ejected, is positioned upright and then is transferred to a filling station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: DS SMITH PACKAGING FRANCE
    Inventor: Eric Schuster
  • Publication number: 20170320609
    Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the label stock; a motive device configured to propel the label stock along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support; a first arrangement configured to produce a first signal indicative of a speed at which label stock is removed from the supply spool by the motive device; a controller configured to receive the first signal and output a brake assembly control signal based upon the first signal; and a brake assembly configured to apply a braking force to the supply spool support based upon the brake assembly control signal, the braking force resisting rotation of the supply spool support. The controller is configured to output the brake assembly control signal based upon a target supply spool speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Gary PFEFFER
  • Publication number: 20170320610
    Abstract: An innovative neck (301) configuration is suggested in order to reduce the weight of a large container for beverage dispenser. The neck (301) comprises a neck finish (303) which extends in length (Ltot) starting from the wide mouth (302) of the container to an annular support ring (305) and a smooth surface cylindrical portion (306) which joins the annular support ring (305) to the body (309) of the container. For functional reasons, the total length (Ltot) of the innovative neck (301) remains the same as the usual traditional necks for this type of container, but due to the short length (Ltot) of the neck finish (303) and said cylindrical portion (306), the weight is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: S.I.P.A. Societa' Industrializzazione Progettazione E Automazione S.P.A.
    Inventors: Matteo Zoppas, Mauro Manunta, Dino Enrico Zanette
  • Publication number: 20170320611
    Abstract: A cylindrical bottle which collapses along helical groove, ridge and connecting rings along its sidewall. When inward force is applied along the bottle's vertical axis, the helical groove rings and connecting rings fold under the ridge rings and remain substantially “locked” under the ridge rings, thereby causing the sidewall to collapse and remain collapsed until sufficient outward force is applied. When sufficient outward force is applied along its vertical axis, the bottle extends as the distance between its helical groove rings and ridge rings lengthens. Due to the diamond-shaped cross-section of the connecting rings, in conjunction with the silicone composition of the bottle's body, the collapsing and extension of the bottle occur in sequential segments, creating a unique, playful sound and an amusing worm-like movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Yang Shen
  • Publication number: 20170320612
    Abstract: The invention includes a packaging container comprising a generally pyramid-shaped body with a top and a base and including a waistband which fits over the top and into a position in which it abuts the sides of the body, wherein the waistband can be separated from the body and the body inverted and placed thereon so that the waistband forms a pedestal for supporting the body in an inverted fashion. The invention further includes methods for displaying foodstuffs and transporting foodstuffs with the packaging container described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Pieter Bosman Joubert
  • Publication number: 20170320613
    Abstract: A liquid pour tray provides a plurality of liquid retaining receptacles each having a proximal portion and a distal portion defining an open end, the distal portion having a width narrowing in a direction opposite the proximal portion toward the open end. A plurality of partitions are interposed between the plurality of liquid retaining receptacles and an overflow reservoir is in fluid communication with the plurality of liquid retaining receptacles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jason S. SHERMAN, D. Paul HAVILAND, Steven WISEMAN
  • Publication number: 20170320614
    Abstract: The invention relates to a layout for a box, having a bottom wall, four sidewalls and a cover, wherein the sidewalls each share a crease line with the bottom wall; wherein adjacent sidewalls share a connecting surface, which connecting surface shares a crease line with each of the two adjacent sidewalls; wherein the connecting surfaces are provided with at least one diagonal crease line; wherein the at least one diagonal crease line of the connecting surface coincides in one point with both crease lines between each of the adjacent sides and the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Johannes Coenraad GOVERS, Harman Bonno DE JONGE, Wim MEULMAN, Petrus Wilhelmus LAAGLAND
  • Publication number: 20170320615
    Abstract: A collapsible portable reusable container having a plurality of sides, gussets and opposing tension folds, as a tension hinge, optionl brackets as needed, with each gusset having a first section and a second section. One section of the gusset is foldably connected to a panel having an opposing tension fold, preferably on an adjacent connected panel, creating a tension hinge. The above gusset and opposing tension fold placements, allow a user to transform the container from a folded, collapsed position to a freestanding, open position in one simple move with no need for a securing mechanism to keep the container in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Ernest Phillip Izquierdo
  • Publication number: 20170320616
    Abstract: A container for pizza comprises a base, four edges, and a lid provided on one of said edges. The container is characterized in that it comprises a first support element and a second support element projecting respectively from a first edge and a second edge. The support elements have ends comprising connection means designed to allow temporary joining together of the two ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Nedzad ALIHODZIC, Ervis BEQIRI
  • Publication number: 20170320617
    Abstract: A laminated package for solid products in powder or grain form, includes a set of stiffening notches, a dispensing mouth with a seal, valves for loading inert gas, in which the lateral folds of the upper face are folded inwards under the front and rear flaps, and the lateral folds of the lower face are folded outward and folded and stuck on the lower face over the front and rear flaps, and a method for forming the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Luis Burgos Agudo
  • Publication number: 20170320618
    Abstract: A portable, personal container is formed from an inner container formed by a first tube and a second tube which slidably engage to form a sealed inner container, which fits within an outer container formed by a first tube and a second tube which slidably engage to form a sealed outer container. A spring allows a pumping action which creates a slight negative pressure in the inner container and creates a plenum within the outer container, keeping odors and freshness in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Noah Shopsowitz
  • Publication number: 20170320619
    Abstract: A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a dispensing opening and a vent opening. The vent opening improves pourability through the dispensing opening and provides an alternative option for consuming the contents of the container. The end closure may include features to ease opening of the vent opening, such as stiffeners and/or vent form features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Howard C. Chasteen, Mark A. Jacober
  • Publication number: 20170320620
    Abstract: A pallet includes a top including a product support surface and an opposing underside, with outer sides extending between the product support surface and the underside. Four feet each extend away from the underside of the top, and each foot has a first opening facing out through the product supporting surface of the top. The feet thus allow stacking of such pallets with the feet of a first such pallet extending into the first openings of a second such pallet. Product tab receiving areas are for receiving respective product tabs, with each product tab receiving area having a slot within the top adjacent a respective outer side of the top. The slot has a pair of spaced apart opposing long sidewalls and a pair of spaced apart opposing short sidewalls adjacent to the pair of long sidewalls, with one of the long sidewalls including a laterally extending tongue for engaging an opening in one of the product tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Sanjiv Takyar, Gert Stuve, Jean-Marc Van Maren, Karl Michael Wesson
  • Publication number: 20170320621
    Abstract: A storage system includes at least two modular containers, at least two anchor members, and at least one coupler. Each of the modular containers includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall unit with two opposite walls. Each of the two opposite walls has two lateral regions and an elongated depressed region which extends inwardly to form an elongated groove. Each of the anchor members includes a fitted end fitted slidably in a corresponding elongated groove, an enlarged head, and a neck disposed between the fitted end and the enlarged head. The coupler couples the enlarged heads of the at least two anchor members together so as to permit the at least two modular containers to be disposed in their respective orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Tung-Pen YEN
  • Publication number: 20170320622
    Abstract: A stackable container, including a body and a cap threadingly engageable with a neck portion of the body and having a vaulted interior and a top portion formed with a frustro-conical depression for snap-registered engagement with a base portion of a counterpart of the body, the cap further including handle projections and a skirt. Opposite stop structures prevent rotation of the cap relative to the body beyond predetermined threaded engagement; a decent releasably captures the body in the predetermined threaded engagement. A base portion of the body having inclined side walls facilitates rotation of the body with respect to the cap. The skirt guides the body into alignment with the cap. The base can have four of the side walls forming a square, the containers of a stack having any of four relative orientations. A consumable product such as a cosmetic can extend into the cap from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Emily Huang
  • Publication number: 20170320623
    Abstract: A coupling for assembling at least two beverage cans together, comprising at least a pair of collar portions, each to slidably receive a corresponding end region of one of the beverage cans, the collar portions being configured to engage the beverage cans for associated games and/or other amusement activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: LOJJIX INC.
    Inventors: Michael George GRIERSON, David Carl CAMPION
  • Publication number: 20170320624
    Abstract: A stackable container, including a body and a cap threadingly engageable with a neck portion of the body and having a vaulted interior and a top portion formed with a frustrum-shaped depression for snap-registered engagement with a base portion of a counterpart of the body, the cap further including handle projections and a skirt. Opposite stop structures prevent rotation of the cap relative to the body beyond predetermined threaded engagement; a detent releasably captures the body in the predetermined threaded engagement. A base portion of the body having inclined side walls facilitates rotation of the body with respect to the cap. The skirt guides the body into alignment with the cap. The base can have four of the side walls forming a square, the containers of a stack having any of four relative orientations. A consumable product such as a cosmetic can extend into the cap from the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Markwins Beauty Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Emily Huang
  • Publication number: 20170320625
    Abstract: Engineered handheld bin system constructed of modular components creating custom heights and increased interior volume greater than known handheld plastic containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Elliott ECKERT, Joseph D. Rotonda
  • Publication number: 20170320626
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a package for vertical receiving, which, when receiving various kinds of objects to be received, such as clothes, in a drawer, etc., packages and receives the objects to be received such that the objects to be received are stood using the same standard, thereby maximizing the receiving efficiency, easily identifying an object to be received even when searching for the object to be received in order to use the object to be received, and not dispersing the objects to be received, which are received uniformly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Soyeon PARK