Patents Issued in November 30, 2017
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Publication number: 20170341817Abstract: The composite bag of the present invention generally comprises a multi-layered, inner laminated woven bag for bulk packaging of food products, particularly rice and grain products. The composite bag of the present invention generally comprises a top outer layer made of a polymer film and further comprising an anti-skid coating on one surface and reverse printed matter on its opposing surface; a middle layer comprising a polymer woven layer; a base inner-barrier layer comprising a polymer film that forms the interior liner of the composite bag; and a plurality of holes formed by the top outer layer, the middle layer, and the base inner-barrier layer. The layers of the present invention can be adhesively laminated to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Su Youn Han
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Publication number: 20170341818Abstract: A system for creating a microencapsulate coating composition and the method of adding the scented microencapsulate coating to product packaging. The microencapsulate coating contains scented compounds that are encapsulated to create encapsulated particles. The encapsulant can be either water soluble or hydrophobic depending upon the intended application. The encapsulated particles are mixed with a binding agent, to create a scented microencapsulate coating. The scented microencapsulate coating is applied to packaging in areas that will be touched as the packaging is manipulated. The physical contact ruptures the microencapsulate coating and releases the scented compounds contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Steven Marc Landau
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Publication number: 20170341819Abstract: A packaged article includes a packing bag which includes a welded portion that hermetically seals a container compartment in which a fluid content is contained. The welded portion includes a weak sealant section configured to be parted when the container compartment is pressed to communicate the container compartment and the exterior of the packing bag. A strong sealant section is configured to maintain a welded state at the time when the weak sealant section is parted. The container compartment includes a primary container section and a secondary container section. The secondary container section includes a narrow neck that is narrower than the primary container section in a width-wise direction, which corresponds to a direction in which the weak sealant section extends. The secondary container section is in communication with the primary container section at the narrow neck. The secondary container section is located adjacent to the weak sealant section.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicants: MIZKAN HOLDINGS CO., LTD., MIZKAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Shigeru NAKANO, Masanori SHINOHARA
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Publication number: 20170341820Abstract: A disposable piping bag comprising a pair of side panels having joined side edges, the bag having a substantially conical configuration, the side edges extending downward to a sealed or unsealed tip and extending upward to an opening along upper edges incorporating an integral resealable closure in the side panels. The resealable closure has corresponding and adjacent lengths of a closure having one or more mating male ribs and female sealing channels on the side panels extending along a width of the bag opening. In one embodiment, the piping bag has a configuration with a substantially frusto-conical lower portion, a substantially cylindrical mid-portion, and a substantially frusto-conical upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Jan Folkmar
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Publication number: 20170341821Abstract: A flexible package having multiple compartments is described and depicted. The package can include an internal compartment panel to define first and second package cavities or compartments. Two adjacent but opposing access openings can be provided proximate a top portion of the package to define separate access into the distinct compartments, without a need to open or remove the top or handle portion of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Mark Steele
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Publication number: 20170341822Abstract: The invention relates to a device (100) for sealing a container having a neck, said device comprising: a deformable portion (1) intended to be at least partially arranged inside the neck of the container so as to seal it in a leak tight manner, said portion being capable of deforming elastically when inserted into the neck, said portion comprising a first end intended to be oriented towards the inside of the container, and a radiofrequency identification tag (11), said device being characterised in that it comprises at least one piezoelectric component (10) electrically connected to the tag (11) and arranged inside said deformable portion (1), within a blind recess on the first end side, generating an electric voltage caused by expansion of the deformable portion containing the piezoelectric component when said deformable portion is removed from the neck, said electric voltage being capable of causing a change of state of the radiofrequency identification tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVESInventor: Abderrahman Essebbar
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Publication number: 20170341823Abstract: A reduced gauged crown for a container opening includes a corrugated panel portion such that the corrugation strengthens the crown material and allows less material to be used for the crown than would be used for an uncorrugated bottle cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Abe Frishman
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Publication number: 20170341824Abstract: The disclosed beverage container can be used to bottle beverages in filling facilities and subsequently used in any setting where the consumer desires to have a convenient and fun approach to consuming a soft drink, and desires to have that soft drink cooled by ice and strained from the ice before consuming it. The disclosed beverage container can be made up of three pieces, a cap, dome and vessel. The pieces screw together using a double screw mechanism. The dome piece contains a strainer. The consumer can separate the dome from the vessel and add ice to the mixed beverage to cool the beverage prior to consumption, and can strain the ice from the beverage before drinking it directly from the top opening of the dome, after it has been resealed to the vessel. The disclosed beverage container enables an enjoyable consumer experience by providing a unique, convenient, and fun approach to cooling and consuming a beverage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: William D. Gamelli
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Publication number: 20170341825Abstract: This disclosure relates to a drink container with lid for the mixing and blending of liquids for consumption, wherein the unique design of the drink container tends to improve the texture and flavor of the liquid blended within it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Richard Charles Russett, III
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Publication number: 20170341826Abstract: A storage system for adult products includes a box, a lid, a locking mechanism and a ventilated tray. The box has an upper rim with a plurality of ventilation holes formed therein. The lid is hinged to the back of the box and configured to mate with the upper rim of the box without closing the plurality of ventilation holes. The lid includes a compartment formed within the top of the lid with a mini lid covering the compartment. The locking mechanism includes a sliding lock for securing the lid to the box. The sliding lock fits over a split lower rail of the box and an upper rail of the lid that includes an extended tab mates with the split lower rail and secures the lid to the box when the sliding mechanism is moved so as to fit over both rails at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Deborah Semer
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Publication number: 20170341827Abstract: A storage system for adult products includes a box, a lid, a locking mechanism and a ventilated tray. The box has an upper rim with a plurality of ventilation holes formed therein. The lid is hinged to the back of the box and configured to mate with the upper rim of the box without closing the plurality of ventilation holes. The lid includes a compartment formed within the top of the lid with a mini lid covering the compartment. The locking mechanism includes a sliding lock for securing the lid to the box. The sliding lock fits over a split lower rail of the box and an upper rail of the lid that includes an extended tab mates with the split lower rail and secures the lid to the box when the sliding mechanism is moved so as to fit over both rails at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Deborah Semer
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Publication number: 20170341828Abstract: A cap including a cap body and a spout hingedly connected to the cap body and moveable relative to the cap body between at least a first position and a second position, wherein the spout in magnetically biased to the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey A. Balkus
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Publication number: 20170341829Abstract: A child-resistant smoking article package 100 is provided which comprises a case 103 with an opening 104 that is adapted to receive a smoking article 102 and a cap 107 movable between a closed state wherein the cap 107 closes the case 103 and an open state wherein the opening 104 of the case 103 is accessible. The child-resistant smoking article package 100 further comprises a first releaseably engageable fixation member 108-1 and a second and third releaseably engageable fixation member 108-2, 108-3, wherein the second and third releaseably engageable fixation members 108-2, 108-3 are arranged on opposing sides of the child-resistant smoking article package 100. The first, second and third releaseably engageable fixation members 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 are adapted to immovably fix the cap 107 to the case 103 in the closed state and to release the cap 107 when they are simultaneously actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Thorben Rehders
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Publication number: 20170341830Abstract: A method and beverage container assembly for determining a level of liquid in a beverage container having a lid removably attached thereto. The beverage container assembly including a sensor configured to measure sound waves in the beverage container assembly. A processor is electronically coupled to the sensor, and to memory provided with executable instructions for causing the processor to determine the level of liquid. The executable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a sound wave measurement from the sensor, obtain a frequency characteristic of the sound wave measurement, and obtain reference information regarding a set of characteristics of the beverage container assembly. The processor may determine the level of liquid in the beverage container assembly based on the frequency characteristic and the reference information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Wataru Nishizawa, Brian W. Read, John M. Havard, Christopher B. Harrison, Paul H. Wierenga
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Publication number: 20170341831Abstract: Aspects and embodiments injection of supplements into drinks are described. In one embodiment, a cap includes a top of the cap having a button. A container is sealed using a sealing layer between the container and the top. A pushing element is in connection with a bottom surface of the button and further in connection with a top surface of the sealing layer. A breaking mechanism is sealed within the container along with a supplement. The breaking mechanism has breaking bars that extend from a central column that is aligned with the pushing element. When the button is depressed, the breaking mechanism breaks a bottom of the container to release at least some of the supplement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Michael Hoffman
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Publication number: 20170341832Abstract: A cap for making a soft drink in a threaded bottle includes an inner cap, an outer cap and a flavor container. The inner cap has external threads and internal threads that match the threads of the mouth of the bottle, and the outer cap has internal threads that match the external threads of the inner cap. The cap includes a first releaser for opening the flavor container into the bottle when the cap is being screwed onto the mouth of the bottle. The cap further includes a carbon dioxide container and a second releaser for opening the carbon dioxide container into the bottle when the outer cap and the inner cap are being screwed relative to each other. The disclosed embodiments also relate to a method for making a soft drink.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Kaj Pelamo
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Publication number: 20170341833Abstract: The invention provides a container (40) of the type to hold fresh food or produce. Container (40) has a base (42) and a lid (44) moveable with respect to the base (42) between an open position and a closed position. The lid (44) has a planar area (54). The base has a second planar area (56). In the closed position, the first planar (54) and the second planar area (56) include a substantially flat area suitable for receipt of an adhesive membrane, such as a self-adhesive label. The substantially flat area includes an edge (55) of the first planar area (54) and at least part of the second planar area (56).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Maurice Joseph Paul Tabone
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Publication number: 20170341834Abstract: The invention provides a tamper resistant assembly that that securely contains a valuable material. The assembly has a container for holding the valuable material, an optional carrier that contains the container, one or more cover components that enclose the valuable material in the container, and one or more labels having a plurality of devices that reveal tampering by distortion of at least one of the plurality of devices. The label(s) are positioned so that dislodging a cover component causes a detectable distortion in at least one of the plurality of devices, thereby revealing tampering with the assembly. In one embodiment the label can be affixed partially to a surface of a cover component and partially to a surface of the container or the optional carrier. Also disclosed are methods of detecting tampering and method of manufacturing a temper-resistant assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Laurence Warden, Tei Newman-Lehman, Daniel G. Gibson
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Publication number: 20170341835Abstract: A multi-directional strap device includes a base having a first end and an opposing second end angled with respect to the first end. A first clamping member is carried by the base proximate the first end of the base and movable between a clamped position and an unclamped position. A second clamping member is carried by the base proximate the second end of the base, and movable between a clamped position and an unclamped position, wherein the second clamping member is in series with the first clamping member and angled with respect thereto. A diverter member is carried by the base intermediate the first clamping member and the second clamping member. A strap is provided having an end coupled to the first end of the base and a free end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Carl Sauey
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Publication number: 20170341836Abstract: A package formed from a multilayer structure which comprises a nonwoven layer; a coextruded multilayer film having a polyolefin-based sealant layer with a melting point of equal to or less than 127° C.; wherein the nonwoven layer forms an outer layer of the package is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Shaun Parkinson, Gert J. Claasen, Kurt Brunner
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Publication number: 20170341837Abstract: Package material comprises one or more layers of plastic laminate, a first side, a second side and a penetration area (40). A weakening line (30) extends from the penetration area (40) and provides an opening area (12) in the package material. The package material comprises a plastic opening device (2), with a first and second portion (4) attached to the first and second side, respectively and a material bridge (45) penetrating through the penetration area (40). The second portion covers at least partly the penetration area and comprises a guiding portion (35, 36) extending from the penetration area (40) adjacent to the at least one weakening line (30) as to facilitate rupturing substantially along the at least one weakening line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Jonas Björk, Bengt Håkansson, Pär Andersson
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Publication number: 20170341838Abstract: A beverage can holding container (20) is removably positionable within an interior area (12) of a refrigerator (10). The container has an interior area (36) that holds a plurality of beverage cans (22). A plurality of handles (46, 58, 60) are provided to facilitate removing the container from the refrigerator and transporting the container with the beverage cans therein to a location away from the refrigerator where the beverages will be consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Shauna Gamble, Gregory Allan Thomas Hall, Michael Joseph DeFazio, Steven Henry Fyke, Brent Wayne Thomas
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Publication number: 20170341839Abstract: According to the present disclosure, there is provided a container to food product (20) having a self-standing flexible pouch (22); a raw wet protein portion (14) disposed within the pouch (22); and a closure (34) sealing the pouch (22). There may also be provided a method of packaging a raw wet protein portion (14) for retail, the method comprising: opening an empty self-standing flexible pouch (22); filling the empty pouch (22) with a raw wet protein portion (14); and sealing the pouch (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: CLIFTON PACKAGING GROUP LIMITEDInventors: Shane D'Souza, Shahid Sheikh
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Publication number: 20170341840Abstract: The disclosure relates to forming shaped thermoplastic articles having smooth peripheries. Many thermoplastic articles have sharp edges formed upon molding or cutting the article from a feedstock sheet. Such sharp edges can damage thin plastic films or flesh which they contact, and smoothing the edges is desirable. Described herein are methods of forming a smooth periphery for such sharp-edged articles by rolling over the sharp edge. The smoothing operation is performed by forming a deflectable flange including a bend region separated from the potentially sharp peripheral edge by a spacer, deflecting a portion of the deflectable flange, and softening at least one bent portion of the deflectable flange to yield a smooth periphery upon cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Converter Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Millard F. WALLACE
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Publication number: 20170341841Abstract: A plastic package with an open reminder comprises a container and cover; the container being mainly composed of the step portion, horizontal extending surface, outer folding portion, and the protruding portion; the cover being mainly composed of the concave portion, horizontal covering body, and tab; the container and the cover being combined into the plastic package, which forms an open reminder with the tab and perforated line, thereby achieving a function of open reminder that is easy to be observed when the cover has been opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: PONI GREENTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: PENG-YI GUO
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Publication number: 20170341842Abstract: In a synthetic resin blow molded bottle, reduced pressure absorbing panel portions and column portions are formed alternately in the circumferential direction. Each column portion has a diameter that gradually increases downward and that remains substantially constant vertically. Each reduced pressure absorbing panel portion includes a pair of panel side edge portions, which is bent to the inner side from the adjacent column portions, a panel surface portion, which connects the pair of panel side edge portions, and a panel lower edge portion, which is bent to the outer side from a lower end edge of the panel surface portion. The panel surface portion of each reduced pressure absorbing panel portion includes a panel upper-side surface portion, whose diameter gradually increases downward, and a panel lower-side surface portion, which connects the panel upper-side surface portion and the panel lower edge portion and which has a substantially constant diameter vertically.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: YOSHINO KOGYOSHO CO., LTD.Inventors: Takumi SUGIZAKI, Akihito WAKAI
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Publication number: 20170341843Abstract: Detecting mishandling of a packaging container. The apparatus includes: a first layer, a second layer to detect pressure placed on the packaging container, a third layer to provide spacing between the second layer and the packaging container, and an adhesive layer. The first later is a made of a rigid material. The first layer attaches to the second layer, and the second layer attaches to the third layer to form a composite structure of the first, second and third layers that attaches to the adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: John Adipietro, Darcee Brunson, Thomas Cheney
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Publication number: 20170341844Abstract: A packaging system for packaging components includes a plurality of frames arranged on top of one another. A laminar structure is fixed to each of the frames. At least one component is arranged and held between two laminar structures—one laminar structure is fixed to one frame—supported by two frames, which forms a holding component of the packaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Johannes GEIS, Nils JOHANNSEN
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Publication number: 20170341845Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to protect an object with a sleeve has a seam extending along the sleeve wherein the sleeve folds to attach along the seam. The sleeve is inserted on an object, such as a food container or a beverage container, to surround the container. A lattice is formed by expansion of slits extending along the sleeve inserted on the container. The depth of the lattice cushions the container from breakage. A bottom extends from the sleeve to surround the container. The sleeve may be placed in a partitioned section of a crate or box and/or may be incorporated in a bag to receive and/or protect the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Danco Packaging Supply CompanyInventors: Daniel Edward Mulvey, Daniel Joseph Mulvey
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Publication number: 20170341846Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-chamber containers. Specifically, the multi-chamber containers comprise, generally, a first container having a swab or applicator contained therein and a second container having a solution therein. In various embodiments, a first container may comprise a fracture recess for breaking and removing the swab or applicator, and a second container may further comprise a fracture recess for opening and exposing the solution. In embodiments, first and second containers are disposed separately, or connectedly side-by-side. In embodiments, a second container is contained within a first container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Joseph Trznadel
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Publication number: 20170341847Abstract: Packaging insulation for insertion into a packaging container, which includes an air laid natural fibrous batt comprised primarily of natural fibers, having foldable paper sheet material adhered to both sides of the batt. The resulting method and product provides packaging insulation which can be shipped flat and compressed, which expands when unpacked and which can be readily folded to match the interior configuration of a shipping container, such as a cardboard box.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Kevin Chase, Brandon Fenske, Christopher Benner, Matthew Henderson
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Publication number: 20170341848Abstract: A dispenser has a body with a storage chamber for storing product. A one-way valve of the dispenser includes a valve seat and flexible valve cover seated on the valve seat and defining a normally-closed seam therebetween forming a fluid-tight seal between the valve cover and valve seat. The flexible valve cover is movable relative to the valve seat to allow the passage of substance through the seam and out of the dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Daniel Py, Julian Chan, David Fellows, Eric E Hartman, Bing He
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Publication number: 20170341849Abstract: A container for a pressurized dispensing system. The container includes a plastic bottle and a base cup bonded to a rounded bottom of the plastic bottle with a hot melt adhesive. The base cup has a bottom surface that allows the container to stand upright. A method of forming the container is also provided wherein hot melt adhesive is deposited in a recessed region in a top wall of a pedestal of the base cup, and a center region of the rounded bottom of the plastic bottle is pressed against the hot melt adhesive such that the adhesive spreads out over the recessed region and the rest of the top wall of the pedestal. After the hot melt adhesive cools, the bottle is securely bonded to the base cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Wolak, David R. Carlson, Daniel S. McGrath, Niles Stenmark
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Publication number: 20170341850Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device filling system. The system includes multiple source containers each respectively including a differing aerosol precursor composition. The system further includes a mixing container configured to engage the source containers to receive and mix the aerosol precursor compositions to form a mixed aerosol precursor composition. An aerosol delivery device may engage the mixing container to receive at least a portion of the mixed aerosol precursor composition. A related method for customizing an aerosol precursor composition is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Andries Sebastian, Percy Phillips, James Rogers, Michael Davis
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Publication number: 20170341851Abstract: A two aerosol can injection system has a first aerosol can which contains activator or hardener and a second aerosol can containing product such as paints, thinners, clear coats, and propellant. A connector system connects at a first end to the first aerosol can and at a second end to the second aerosol can which provides flow of activator or hardener from the first can to the second can.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: PRO FORM PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventor: JAMES H. SPECK
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Publication number: 20170341852Abstract: A wrapper for a group of tobacco industry products is disclosed. The wrapper has a barrier material and a tab arranged such that pulling the tab separates a section of the barrier material from the remainder of the barrier material to form an extraction opening. The barrier material has a cut arranged such that when the tab is pulled the barrier material is torn along a path extending from the cut to form said extraction opening in the barrier material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Andrew Jonathan BRAY, Jeonghwan PARK
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Publication number: 20170341853Abstract: A pallet for transferring a glass plate includes: a lower frame; an upper frame seated on a top of the lower frame to allow a glass plate to be seated; and a side clamp comprising: a fixating plate provided on a side of the upper frame to prevent horizontal shaking of the glass plate; and a distance adjusting part making the fixating plate approach or move away from the glass plate at a predetermined distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicants: BNR TECH CORP., LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Ja Hwal KOO, Hyun Chul CHUNG, De Yeon LEE
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Publication number: 20170341854Abstract: In the present invention, a porous separator roll (12U, 12L) is wrapped with a wrapping material (21) whose average transmittance with respect to light having a wavelength of 360 nm to 390 nm is 25% or lower. From this, it is possible to provide a package of a porous separator roll which package can inhibit change in color of a separator, and can thus provide a high-quality separator with good appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Daizaburo YASHIKI, Takahiro OKUGAWA
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Publication number: 20170341855Abstract: A disposal means for preparing a beverage from a particulate product, the means comprising a rigid base and a container to be filled with the particulate product, said container being formed of a liquid-permeable material, wherein the container has a flat mouth portion attached to the base by one part thereof, and the base being provided with at least one folding line. The base can be formed of a hard but readily flexible material such as plastic, cardboard and similar materials. The base can be provided with a holding member. The holding member can be in the form of a protrusion, a hook or an element punched from the central part of the base along an unclosed contour, such that the element can be bent away. The base can be provided with a recess. The folding line can be in the form of a crease, a weakened line, a perforated line, a partial cut, a combination thereof, or it can be obtained by another suitable method.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Aleksey Iljich NONIASHVILI
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Publication number: 20170341856Abstract: A capsule for beverage preparations in a brewing machine, the capsule including a capsule container that is filled with an extraction product and has an essentially quadratic base, and a capsule cover that closes the capsule container. The capsule has at least one first optically readable code on the base of the capsule container, the code having a two-dimensional arrangement of several code elements, the first code being subdivided into a regular imaginary arrangement of code fields that are regrouped into at least pairs to form code groups, only one individual code field being provided within a code group with a code element. The invention also relates to a capsule and to an associated system including a brewing machine and to a method for identifying the type of capsule.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Ivo Aschwanden
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Publication number: 20170341857Abstract: A foldable container comprises a base and two pairs of side plates. The side plates are mounted on the base by means of a hinge mechanism in manner of being foldable relative to the base. The hinge mechanism is provided with an elastic reset structure, thereby the hinge structure on the side plates moves downwards synchronously in the courses that the side plates overturn from a folding state to an upright state. The hinge structure solves the problem of delay in the falling of a hinge in the prior art, is well adapted to the operation habits of various users, and is simple in structure and skillful in the concept.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Yuanli JIAN, Kai GONG
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Publication number: 20170341858Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure can include cinches, receptacles, and associated methods. In one embodiment, a cinch can include a base member configured to be attached to a body of a receptacle, a first member that can be substantially parallel to the base member, and a second member that can extend outwardly from the base member and is substantially transverse to the first member, wherein the inner surfaces of the base, first, and second members can define a handle. A slot for retaining a flexible liner can extend from the inner to the outer surface of the first member and a through-hole in the second member can be configured to receive the flexible liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Earle Cramer, Allison Hammer, Monica Lichty
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Publication number: 20170341859Abstract: An extender for a receptacle to increase a storage capacity of a typical garbage receptacle is provided. The extender may be inserted into a receptacle, or may be placed on the receptacle. A method for collecting garbage is also provided, including providing a receptacle for storing waste materials, the receptacle configured to be lifted and inverted by a mechanical means of a garbage collection vehicle to empty the waste materials, providing an extender for use with the receptacle, the extender cooperating with the receptacle to increase a storage capacity of the provided receptacle, wherein the extender is disposable along with the waste materials, and at the same time, collecting the waste materials and the extender using the mechanical means of the garbage collection means.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: CHRISTOPHER E. BOYEA
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Publication number: 20170341860Abstract: A container assembly includes a container, a collection arm assembly, a locking mechanism, and a controller. The container has a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall cooperatively defining an internal cavity. The collection arm assembly is slidably coupled to the container such that the collection arm assembly is selectively extendable laterally outward from the container. The collection arm assembly includes a retaining pocket. The locking mechanism includes a latch and an actuator. The latch is positioned to selectively engage with the retaining pocket of the collection arm assembly. The actuator is positioned to selectively reconfigure the latch between an unlocked position and a locked position. The controller is configured to engage the actuator to selectively reconfigure the latch into the locked position and thereby prevent the collection arm assembly from extending laterally outward from the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Bryan Dodds, Gary Largo
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Publication number: 20170341861Abstract: A refuse receptacle is disclosed, having a body with an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a top rim forming a gusset with a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, the lower portion having a bottom side with a base rim. On the back side of the upper portion is a handle attached to the body of the receptacle. The handle is attached to the upper portion by at least one projecting sidewall. A lid is included, having a convex upper surface and two sets of opposing sidewalk. The opposing sidewalls correspond with the top rim of the body. The lid includes at least one projection to attach to the handle with a securing plate and fastener. The lower portion includes a drainage plug so that liquids within the body can be easily drained. A pair of wheels arc connected by an axle and housed within wheel recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Michael Uffner, Michael R. Vogler
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Publication number: 20170341862Abstract: Load-receiving device (1) for storing a cuboidal load (2) in a rack and for retrieving it therefrom, comprising two extendable telescopic arms (3, 4) which are spaced apart in parallel and on which there are arranged drivers (30, 40, 31, 41, 32, 42) situated opposite one another in pairs, which drivers can be pivoted into a swung-up position and into a position projecting at a right angle thereto, wherein the distance (d) between the telescopic arms (3, 4) is fixed or can be set in dependence on the width of the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Swisslog Evomatic GmbHInventor: Herbert Aschauer
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Publication number: 20170341863Abstract: A rack device (10) for storing and retrieving storage goods (26) in and from rack compartments, wherein the storage and retrieval is performed automatically by means of a storage and retrieval device (42), wherein the storage and retrieval device (42) comprises a load-handling device (54) having at least one gripping arm (56), wherein the gripping arm (56) is moveable, preferably only, in a depth direction (Z) of the rack compartments and comprises a gripping device (58) which allows the storage goods (26) to be moved, in an active position of the gripping device (58), along the depth direction (Z) into the rack compartments and to be removed from the rack compartments, wherein the gripping arm (56) comprises a first guiding device, wherein the rack device (10) comprises: a plurality of rack compartments, wherein each of the rack compartments comprises a shelf and at least two depth supports (28) extending, in particular in parallel to each other, along the depth direction (Z) and being arranged distanced toType: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventor: Max Winkler
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Publication number: 20170341864Abstract: A carriage for a rail-guided conveying system, in particular a gravity conveyor, in which a plurality of similar carriages are mounted one behind the other in the rail-longitudinal direction and displaceable in the rail-longitudinal direction, on a running rail extending in the rail-longitudinal direction. A first and a second set of upright rollers are arranged one behind the other for guiding the running rail in the rail-longitudinal direction and which in each case are rotatably mounted on a carriage body transversely to the rail-longitudinal direction about an associated axis and are spaced apart from one another along the associated axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: FERAG AGInventor: Erwin STAUBER
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Publication number: 20170341865Abstract: A conveyor system includes a looped belt and a conveying portion cover. The belt has a conveying portion and a retreating portion movable through the conveyor system, each of the conveying portion and the retreating portion having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the exterior surface of the conveying portion configured to convey materials. The conveying portion of the belt is disposed within the conveying portion cover, the retreating portion of the belt disposed exteriorly of the conveying portion cover, and the conveying portion cover has a convex sliding surface and a tubular shape. The interior surface of the conveying portion of the belt is slidable along the sliding surface of the conveying portion cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Justin R. Hanel, Jeremy L. Weinstein
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Publication number: 20170341866Abstract: Method for transporting pellets of a glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition from a loading position to an unloading position, said pellets comprising a core and a thermoplastic polymer sheath surrounding said core, wherein the core comprises glass fibres extending in a longitudinal direction of the pellets and an impregnating agent, the method comprising loading pellets onto a non-vibrating belt conveyor at said loading position, conveying the pellets by means of said non-vibrating belt convey—or to said unloading position and unloading the pellets from said non-vibrating belt conveyor at said unloading position. Further methods are claimed as regards a process for manufacturing pellets of a glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition and a process for the manufacture at a moulding position of a moulded product from pellets of a glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic polymer composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2015Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Willy Joseph Dijsselbloem, Stefan Gielen