Patents Issued in December 28, 2017
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Publication number: 20170369198Abstract: The container for easily dispensing contents with an open top end, a closed bottom surface, and sloped side walls. The closed bottom surface being substantially spherical in shape and connected to the side walls by a flexible hinge. When pressure or force is applied to the bottom surface's spherical shape, that bottom surface flexes or bends from a first stable convex position to a second stable concave position. The transition from the convex to concave position can dislodge contents within the container for consumption without the need of a spoon or other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Dorian LEVY
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Publication number: 20170369199Abstract: An apparatus for supporting and surrounding a tray holding a circular dough base of a pizza so as to intercept and retain food particles and splatter as food ingredients are being deposited on the dough base. The apparatus includes multi-tiered platforms and upright walls of progressively greater diameter, to receive pizza trays bearing pizza dough of different nominal sizes. The platforms or walls or both have finger holes to enable ejection of an assembled pizza. The platforms and upright walls are rotatably mounted to a base, so that the pizza dough can be rotated as food ingredients are deposited thereon. Four or more tiers may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: David L. Dierberger, Leslie W. Storhaug
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Publication number: 20170369200Abstract: The present invention is a divider box assembly comprising a plurality of individual compartments formed from a plurality of transverse, longitudinal panels and exterior panels. Such exterior panels arranged such that they may form high strength internal and external partitions to support stacking of a plurality of divider boxes and also providing increased resistance to rough handling during shipment and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: D. Rudolph Youell, Aaron Spencer, Michael Fisco
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Publication number: 20170369201Abstract: A container includes a metal end applied and sealed to an all-thermoplastic container body by a crimp-seaming or double-seaming operation. The metal end has an outer curl joined to a chuck wall that extends down from the curl. One or both of the inner surface of the container side wall and the outer surface of the chuck wall has/have a heat-sealable material thereon. The metal end is crimp-seamed or double-seamed to the container body and the heat-sealable material(s) are heated to soften or melt such that the interface between the chuck wall and the side wall is fused. The interface is oriented along a direction relative to internal pressure exerted on the metal end such that stress on the interface caused by the internal pressure is predominantly shear stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Trevor Price, Jeremy Morin
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Publication number: 20170369202Abstract: A stackable packaging unit comprises a molded tray including one or more compartments and a female feature. Additionally, the stackable packaging unit includes a cover attached to the molded tray and configured to cover at least a portion of at least one of the compartment(s) of the molded tray. The cover is made of folded paperboard or cardboard and includes a handle extending upward. The handle of the cover provides a male feature that is configured to fit within the female feature of a further one of the stackable packaging units that's stacked above the stackable packaging unit. The molded tray can be made of molded pulp, in which case the molded tray and the paperboard or cardboard from which the cover is made can both be recyclable. The molded tray and the paperboard or cardboard from which the cover is made can additionally or alternatively include postconsumer recycled material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Chad Smith, Randall Strange
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Publication number: 20170369203Abstract: A pineapple-shaped bottle has a main body part configured to enclose an inner space for accommodating a beverage and having an opening, and a cover which is configured to close and to open at least partially the main body part so that the bottle is supported on its bottom, and to be removed and placed underneath the main body part of the bottle so as to support the bottle from below.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: GABRIEL SEZANAYEV
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Publication number: 20170369204Abstract: A portable fuel container is disclosed that include a bottom side, a top side having a primary handle, and a spout located on a side wall of the container such that the fuel contents of the portable fuel container may be poured using gravity without requiring that the portable fuel container be rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Mark BERMINGHAM, Erik DIEKMANN
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Publication number: 20170369205Abstract: A powder container can include a body defining a chamber having a bulk opening, a moveable cover configured to selectively cover the bulk opening, and a hopper nozzle extending from the body and in fluid communication with the chamber configured to allow powder to exit or enter the chamber, the hopper nozzle being smaller than the bulk opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Diana Giulietti, Matthew Donovan, Kiley J. Versluys, Daniel Brindley
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Publication number: 20170369206Abstract: A portable fuel container is disclosed that includes a paddle actuator that is depressible into an engaged position, whereby fluid may only be removed from the container while the paddle actuator is being depressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Mark BERMINGHAM, Erik DIEKMANN
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Publication number: 20170369207Abstract: The invention relates to a device for checking whether a package has been opened or not, comprising at least one package (10), at least one electronic unit (18), at least one battery (12) which supplies the electronic unit (18) with energy, at least one display (14) which can be controlled by the electronic unit (18), said electronic unit (18), the battery (12) and the display (14) being arranged on the package (10). At least two contact tracks (23, 24) and/or electrodes (26, 28) and/or at least one strain sensor (25) are provided as means for detecting whether the package (10) has been opened or not.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Andreas Kugler, Berend Oberdorfer, Markus Hanisch, Matthias Mahlich, Sandra Woehr, Ulrich Wieduwilt, Markus Mueller
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Publication number: 20170369208Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side edges that hermetically join the first and second layers, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, a plurality of first lines of weakness in the first layer, and a plurality of second lines of weakness in the second layer. The first lines of weakness are weaker than the second lines of weakness. The preformed bags are defined by the first and second side edges, the first and second lines of weakness, and the transverse seals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Rick Steven Wehrmann, Bernard Lerner
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Publication number: 20170369209Abstract: A woven laminated plastic bag having an easy access or re-sealable feature and methods for making the same are provided. In certain aspects the easy access or re-sealable feature is attached to the bag without the use of an adhesive. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag in one embodiment can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide one or more discrete areas which may each contain discrete graphics and/or printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Jacobo Bazbaz
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Publication number: 20170369210Abstract: A cap configured to close a container including a neck is disclosed herein. The cap includes at least one protruding element configured to cooperate with a slot situated on the neck such that the cap goes from a first position to a second position. The cap also includes at least one opening situated on an upper wall of the cap that is aligned with the at least one protruding element of the cap. The cap yet further includes a sealing element configured to impart sealing between the cap and the neck. The sealing element is radially offset relative to the protruding element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Sylvain DEFERT, Franck FRITSCH
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Publication number: 20170369211Abstract: A lid for a medical container including a body portion including a locating element, a tamper evident security connector integrally formed with the body portion, the tamper evident security connector including an anchor portion and a frangible portion. The anchor portion can attach to and be retained by an engagement portion fixed in at least one direction relative to the medical container, thereby positioning the frangible portion between the locating element and engagement portion. The frangible portion is adapted to break on relative movement between the lid and the medical container. The lid can be suitable for use in an autoclave, and can be formed from a material or materials that are capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 140° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Mark Verschuur
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Publication number: 20170369212Abstract: Disclosed is a vapor-tight container comprising a container body having a first extension formed to extend outwards along a rim of a sidewall thereof and a locking protrusion bent downwards from an end of the first extension, and a container lid configured to cover an upper portion of the container body so that the inside of the container body is sealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Su Seok Kim
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Publication number: 20170369213Abstract: In one example, a lid configured for use with a container includes an upper surface that is generally circular in shape, and further includes a side wall with an annular configuration, the side wall intersecting the upper surface to define an edge of the lid. A grip element is defined in the upper surface and sized and configured to be grasped by one or more fingers of a user, and the grip element includes a grip portion that is set back a distance from the edge of the lid. Finally, a tab is provided that is attached to the side wall of the lid by an elastically deformable standoff element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: KERRY D. AZELTON, RYAN CHRISTIAN, BRIAN CRANE, VINCE N. DeMASO, GARY HULME, GWEN H. LORIO
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Publication number: 20170369214Abstract: A container lid for a fluid container is formed of a flexible resilient material includes a body member having a drinking aperture and a valve. Upon application of a first force to an actuator region of the body member, the valve unseals the drinking aperture and upon removal of the first amount of pressure, the valve reseals the aperture. Upon the application of a second force to the actuator region that is greater than the first force, the valve engages a locking mechanism and the aperture remains unsealed upon removal of the applied second force. In a second embodiment first and second actuator regions are employed and the application of a force to the second actuator region secures the valve in an unsealed orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Jack Seidler, Antonio F. Coloneri
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Publication number: 20170369215Abstract: A metering and pouring device is disclosed for flowable substances. A container, such as a plastic container, also is provided with such a metering and pouring device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Thomas HLAVACEK, Oliver HOCH
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Publication number: 20170369216Abstract: A pineapple-shaped bottle has a main body part configured to enclose an inner space for accommodating a beverage and having an opening, and a cover which is configured to close and to open at least partially the main body part so that the bottle is supported on its bottom, and to be removed and placed underneath the main body part of the bottle so that in such a position it support the bottle from below, with the main body part and the cover having interengaging formations engageable with each other in this position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: GABRIEL SEZANAYEV
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Publication number: 20170369217Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of water-soluble unit dose article to improve the user dosing experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Philip Frank Souter, Robby Renilde Francois Keuleers, Regine Labeque, Florence Catherine Courchay, Marc Rene Bert Renmans
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Publication number: 20170369218Abstract: A packaging system for honeycomb assemblies, each including a honeycomb body and reinforcing tube held together by an interference fit or axial compression achieved by thermal expansion coefficient differences between the honeycomb body and reinforcing tube. The reinforcing tube then protects the honeycomb body, facilitating a compact and structurally-strong package.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Thomas Richard Chapman, Pushkar John Tandon, Christopher John Warren
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Publication number: 20170369219Abstract: A display package according to example embodiments includes an outer structure defining a back panel, side panels, a top panel and a bottom panel of the display package, an inner structure defining a front panel of the display package, the inner structure being interlocked with the outer structure, and a tray between the interlocked inner and outer structures. The tray is configured to hold at least one item. The inner structure is inwardly bent against the tray. A top panel flap of the inner structure is between the top panel of the display package and the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Ryan BAILEY, Scott A. FATH, Robert T. MITTEN, William J. BOGDZIEWICZ, III
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Publication number: 20170369220Abstract: A fluid storage and dispensing system that safely and efficiently stores all grades of motor oil is provided. The system is configured to accurately dispense motor oil into vehicles. The system may also be used for the storage of and dispensing of other fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Ame CAMERON, Greg SAXON
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Publication number: 20170369221Abstract: A box formed from a plastic corrugated material with soft score lines is provided. The soft score lines are formed to enable the top flaps of the box to lay substantially flat against the outer surface of the box when folded to an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Donald J. Balazs
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Publication number: 20170369222Abstract: The present invention provides a package wrapping that utilizes a film having a pair of spaced apart perforations defining a perforation zone there between, a carton label having a pair of spaced apart tabs defining a notch that extends across and makes visible a portion of the perforation zone when the label overlays the film, and an adhesive extending across a portion of the perforation zone and one of the spaced apart tabs wherein the carton label is not adhered to the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Maggie VanderHeiden Berger, Linda Jo Van Dyke
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Publication number: 20170369223Abstract: A sealing label for sealing a snuff container may include a structural layer and having first and second side edges extending in a length direction and first and second end edges extending in a width direction. The sealing label may be divided in the width direction into a container lid attachment area and a container base attachment area. A tear strip area may be arranged between the container lid attachment area and the container base attachment area and may be terminated by a pull tab arranged at the first end edge. The structural layer of the sealing label may be a single structural layer of the sealing label and may consist of a mono oriented polymer film having a direction of orientation coinciding with the length direction of the sealing label. A snuff container provided with the sealing label is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Philip Beardsall
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Publication number: 20170369224Abstract: An inflatable airbag without a heat-resisting layer and its manufacturing method is provided, the inflatable airbag comprises two cavity films, wherein the boundaries of the two cavity films are glued together; the inflatable airbag further includes two valve films which are arranged between the two cavity films; first heat-seal lines are arranged at top ends of the valve films; the valve films and the adjacent cavity films are glued through the first heat-seal lines; the inflatable airbag further includes second heat-seal lines, wherein the second heat-seal lines include disconnected areas and heat-pressing areas which are arranged alternately; in the heat-pressing areas of the second heat-seal lines, the two valve films and two cavity films are glued together; an inflation channel is formed by portions of the two cavity films above the second heat-seal lines; a bag body is formed by portions of the two cavity films below the second heat-seal lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Xingming Wang
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Publication number: 20170369225Abstract: A package insert for cushioning an object during transport includes a plurality of support pins disposed in parallel with respect to each other, and a perforated sheet having a plurality of perforation holes disposed therein. Each of the plurality of supporting pins is disposed within a corresponding perforation hole of the plurality of perforation holes. Each of the plurality of perforation holes has a diameter or width that is equal to or smaller than a diameter or width of its corresponding supporting pin such that the corresponding supporting pin is kept in place by friction when inserted into the corresponding perforation hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: ADAM H. EBERBACH
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Publication number: 20170369226Abstract: Packaging insulation for insertion into a packaging container, which includes an air laid thermoplastic fibrous batt having foldable thermoplastic film material adhered to both sides of the batt. Preferably the thermoplastic material of which the fibers and film are made is the same, and most preferably it is PET. 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: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Kevin Chase, Brandon Fenske, Christopher Benner, Matthew Henderson
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Publication number: 20170369227Abstract: A beverage sleeve provides a device for a consumer to use in connection with a hot or cold beverage. The sleeve is operable to keep the hot beverage container cool to the touch for the consumer while keeping a cold beverage dry to the touch of the consumer. A method of manufacturing produces the improved sleeve. The sleeve includes marketing opportunities by providing advertising indicia that are interfacable with the consumer and a marketing network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Traci L. Metzger
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Publication number: 20170369228Abstract: A cap assembly for a pill bottle to allow dispensing only one or two pills at a time. The cap assembly has an inner cap with a rounded triangular opening and an outer cap with a rounded triangular opening and allows for a pill to be dispensed when both openings are aligned. The inner cap has a mechanism for engaging the bottle and the outer cap has a mechanism for engaging the inner cap. The cap assembly reduces the dispensing area for a pill and prevents spillage. The invention may also have a third cap to provide a child-resistance cap assembly. Alternately, the cap assembly may comprise a removable insert with a triangular opening that fits into a mouth of the pill bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Prenith Lenear BARTLEY
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Publication number: 20170369229Abstract: Assembly comprising a spray means, preferably an airbrush comprising a pickup chamber subjected to a stream of entrainment air, and a dispenser comprising at least two compartments containing different base products, the compartments being pressurized by way of volumetric dosing devices, and the products being delivered to the spray means preferably via distinct dispensing orifices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: L'OREALInventors: Henri SAMAIN, Franck GIRON, Jean-Baptiste BLANC, Franck GIRIER DUFOURNIER
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Publication number: 20170369230Abstract: A web (8) of cleaning products (10) and a method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The web includes first (20) and second carrier (30) sheets and a plurality of pouches (50) containing a cleaning composition. Each of the pouches is disposed in a respective depression (26) formed in an upper surface (28) of the first carrier sheet. A first internal atmosphere (80) is enclosed within each of the pouches. The first carrier sheet is sealed to the second carrier sheet such that a second internal atmosphere (82) exists between the second carrier sheet and the plurality of pouches. The second internal atmosphere has a greater absolute pressure (P) than the first internal atmosphere so that the plurality of pouches and at least a portion of the cleaning composition in the plurality of pouches are compressed into the plurality of depressions in the first carrier sheet by the second internal atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: David M. LEE, David Brian EDWARDS
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Publication number: 20170369231Abstract: The invention relates to a system, method and capsule for preparing a predetermined quantity of beverage suitable for consumption using an extractable product. The system comprises an exchangeable capsule, and an apparatus comprising a receptacle for holding the exchangeable capsule, and a fluid dispensing device for supplying a fluid to the exchangeable capsule. The exchangeable capsule comprises a circumferential wall, a bottom, and a lid. The wall, bottom and lid enclose an inner space comprising the extractable product. The receptacle comprises bottom piercing means intended for piercing an entrance area of an alternative capsule for creating at least one entrance opening for supplying the fluid to the extractable product. The entrance area of the capsule according to the invention comprises an entrance filter for supplying the fluid to the extractable product there through.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Arend Cornelis Jacobus Biesheuvel, Ralf Kamerbeek, Kon Euan Gerard Wong, Guido Brandt, Hendrik Cornelis Koeling
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Publication number: 20170369232Abstract: A brew basket is provided for use in a beverage brewing machine. The brew basket includes a body defining a brewing reservoir that extends along a longitudinal length from an open top to a bottom end having one or more openings. The brewing reservoir has an internally tapered multi-sided three-dimensional (3D) shape. The brewing reservoir having a first cross-sectional area at the open top that progressively narrows along the longitudinal length of the multi-sided 3D shape to a smaller second cross-sectional area proximate to the one or more openings at the bottom end. The open top is configured to receive heated water from the brewing machine during a brewing operation with brewed beverage discharging from the one or more openings. The multi-sided 3D shape of the brewing reservoir configured to receive a filter pack having a generally tapered multi-sided 3D shape similar to the multi-sided 3D shape of the brewing reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Matthew Robert Schwarz, Glennon Joseph Wells, Louis James Morris
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Publication number: 20170369233Abstract: An aerial distribution system and method for deploying items is disclosed. The system includes a bulk shipping container comprised of a single piece of corrugated plastic, cut and folded into a closable box, a plurality of deployment boxes within the bulk shipping container, each deployment box containing at least one item, a plurality of tethers, each tether coupling a deployment box to the bulk shipping container, and a freefall retarding device coupled to the bulk shipping container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey J. Potter, Matthew J. Medlin, Greg J. Konczal, Rory T. McDonnell
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Publication number: 20170369234Abstract: A fast unloading folding cargo container has a left frame, a right frame, a rear frame, a bottom frame, and connection members. The left frame and the right frame are rotatably connected to the rear frame via the connection members. Both ends of the bottom frame are formed with locking slots that lock onto the rails on the bottoms of the left frame and the right frame, both sides of the bottoms of the left frame and the right frame include recessed support grooves, and the left frame and the right frame both include a suspension member on the top.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Zhoumin Ni, Guangwei Wang
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Publication number: 20170369235Abstract: The present disclosure provides a reversibly foldable freight container having a roof structure, a floor structure and sidewall structures. The reversibly foldable freight container further includes a front wall and a rear wall, where the front wall includes front wall corner posts, a front door hinge on at least one of the front wall corner posts and a front door joined to the front door hinge. The rear wall includes rear wall corner posts, a hinge on the rear wall corner posts and a rear wall door joined to the hinge, where the rear wall door can pivot on the hinge to extend adjacent an exterior surface of the sidewall structure or can pivot into the volume of the reversibly foldable freight container. In an unfolded state the reversibly foldable freight container has a predefined width measured at a predetermined point on each of two of the rear wall corner posts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: George E. Kochanowski
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Publication number: 20170369236Abstract: Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of linings or liners (e.g., liners with corner reinforcement, etc.), methods of providing a liner or lining for a tank, and methods and apparatus for providing additional protection and/or reinforcement at the corners of a liner or lining. In an exemplary embodiment, a method generally includes positioning and attaching one or more corner attachments at one or more corners of a liner that are formed between the bottom and the one or more sides of the liner. The one or more corner attachments may be configured to provide additional protection and/or reinforcement at the one or more corners of the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Curtis Goad
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Publication number: 20170369237Abstract: A cover for a forklift pocket of a shipping container, the cover comprising a base and a resilient flap which is secured to the base, the resilient flap extending from the base and being configured to substantially close the forklift pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Ferguson Group LimitedInventors: Julian Poyner, Adam Garth Mason, Jarema Krywonos
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Publication number: 20170369238Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of liners, linings, and liquid containment vessels including the same. Also disclosed are exemplary method of providing liners and linings for liquid containment vessels, such as process tanks, immersion tanks, containment pits, gravity feed conduits for transferring or conveying liquid, etc. In an exemplary embodiment, a liner or lining is anchored to at least one structural component by at least one extrusion weld and at least one mechanical fastener. The mechanical fastener is coupled to the structural component. The extrusion weld is coupled to the mechanical fastener. The liner or lining may be anchored to a wide range of structural components, such as a frame, a framework, a frame member, a tank, a wall, a support member, a reinforcing member, an outer shell, a substrate (e.g., concrete, etc.) or sidewalls defining a pit or a gravity feed conduit, combinations thereof, other structures or components, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventor: Curtis Goad
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Publication number: 20170369239Abstract: An entrainment-reducing assembly may include a container configured to hold a liquid. A venting arrangement may extend into an upper portion of the container and be configured to direct condensable and non-condensable gases into the container. A suction structure may extend into a lower portion of the container and be configured to carry out an extraction of excess liquid from the container caused by condensed gases. A deflector may be disposed between the suction structure and the venting arrangement within the container. As a result, an entrainment of uncondensed gases during the extraction of the liquid by the suction structure may be reduced or prevented, thereby protecting the pump from cavitation and failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLCInventors: Eric Paul LOEWEN, Brian Scott TRIPLETT, Brett Jameson DOOIES, Jordan E. HAGAMAN
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Publication number: 20170369240Abstract: A front operating refuse liner removal system includes a refuse receptacle with an access opening closed by a door. The access opening enables a user to efficiently remove a liner from the receptacle without creating suction between the liner and the receptacle. The door opens by sliding along a track on the inside the receptacle so as not to obstruct the user while removing the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Stephanie Michelle Soule, Jason Soule, Betty J. O'Bannon, Raymond William O'Bannon
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Publication number: 20170369241Abstract: Provided is a pedal mechanism, a multilever rocker and an associated pedal type bin assembly. The bin includes a top and a bottom, a lid pivotably attached at a top portion of a rear wall of the bin, and a pedal mechanism disposed at a bottom portion of the bin. The bin further includes a lid manipulating member extending between the lid and the pedal mechanism. The pedal mechanism includes a pedal provided at a front portion at the bottom portion of the bin, a force transmitting system and a connecting element couplable to the lid manipulating member at a rear portion of the bin bottom portion. The pedal mechanism forms part of the bin's base portion at the bottom thereof with the bin and the pedal mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: CURVER LUXEMBOURG SARLInventor: Nikolai DUVIGNEAU
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Publication number: 20170369242Abstract: A fully automated container handling system for a refuse vehicle is provided that utilizes a vehicle-mounted video camera which feeds video to a cab-mounted monitor to inform a driver of the location of a container of interest enabling accurate alignment of the vehicle. The system is operated by a single button in the cab and includes an extending, pivoting arm with a base equipped with a converging grabber to seize and empty the container. The base that grabs the container includes a sonar transducer that functions with a hydraulic system that operates the arm and grabber using a programmable logic controller (PLC) computer program to run the hydraulic controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Grant McNeilus, James R. Cunningham, Brian R. Meldahl
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Publication number: 20170369243Abstract: An automated warehouse storage system including a multilevel storage array is provided. Each aisle has a set of storage levels and each level has storage locations distributed along the aisle. The guideway network extending through the multilevel storage array is configured for autonomous vehicles to move along the guideway network within the multilevel storage array. The guideway network including an inter-aisle guideway spanning at least two of the multiple aisles and a set of guideway levels extending in an aisle of the multiple aisles and disposed so that each guideway level is at a different one of the storage levels and the vehicles on the guideway level can access the storage locations distributed along the aisle. Each set of guideway levels is connected to the inter-aisle guideway forming a common guideway path so that a vehicle can move between inter-aisle guideway and each guideway level along the common guideway path.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: ALERT INNOVATION INC.Inventor: John Lert, JR.
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Publication number: 20170369244Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for automated item singulation. The system includes a singulation station in which a plurality of different type items may be transitioned onto a singulation table. The singulation table activates and the movement of the singulation table causes the items to de-shingle, separate in distance with respect to one another and migrate along the singulation table toward a pick conveyor. As the de-shingled and singulated items arrive on the pick conveyor they are detected and individually picked by a robotic unit and transitioned from the singulation station.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Jon Stuart Battles, Martin Peter Aalund, Toby Ge Xu, Samuel Gardner Garrett, Yan Yan
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Publication number: 20170369245Abstract: A shipping order allocation apparatus creates a group composed of shipping orders; acquires a time to start picking for the group; acquires blocks where articles included in the group are stored and calculates a total worktime for the picking of the group; determines whether the picking work for the group is completed by the earliest shipping time limit among shipping time limits of the shipping orders in the group, the time to start the picking, and the total worktime for the picking; calculates an evaluation value of the group for which the picking work is determined to be completed by the earliest shipping time limit, based on the blocks storing the articles included in the group; and determines whether to include the group in a result of allocation to groups, based on the evaluation value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEM, LTD.Inventors: Issei Suemitsu, Satoshi Nagahara
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Publication number: 20170369246Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for sorting or retrieving items to/from a plurality of destinations areas. The items are loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles follow a track that guides the delivery vehicles to/from the destination areas, which are positioned along the track. Once at the appropriate destination area, an item is transferred between the delivery vehicle and the destination area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Robert R. DeWitt, Peter M. Chezik, Joseph Valinsky, S N Kartik, Ola Stahl
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Publication number: 20170369247Abstract: The invention relates to a picking device (1) for arranging between at least one automatic placement point (95) and at least one picking workstation (91), comprising at least one container holder (3) movable along a travel path (V) from the picking workstation (91) to the placement point (95), and comprising a rotation unit (5) for moving the at least one container holder (3) along the travel path (V). The invention further relates to a storage system (89), which enables a fast picking of goods and simultaneously increases safety and ergonomics for an operator (93), the picking device (1) has a tilt device (13) for the at least one container holder (3) by means of which the at least one container holder (3) can be tilted toward the at least one picking workstation (91) during a movement along the travel path (V).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Norbert Bouche, Jurgen Schnatterer, Christoph Speyerer