Patents Issued in August 21, 2018
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Patent number: 10053224Abstract: A system method for providing aircraft lateral navigation system capability feedback to a pilot includes determining, in a processor, when a flight plan has been received that includes a flight leg that needs to be captured by the aircraft. A determination is made, in the processor, when an armed signal has been received, where the armed signal indicating that an aircraft autopilot navigation mode (NAV) has been armed. The processor is used to command a display device to render the flight leg using a first display paradigm when the armed signal has not been received, and to render the flight leg using a second display paradigm when the armed signal has been received.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Dave Pepitone, John Meeker, Mark Giddings, Ivan Sandy Wyatt, John Suddreth, Aaron Gannon
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Patent number: 10053225Abstract: Systems and methods for providing augmented information for vehicle multi-function display electronics are provided. In one a method for providing augmented information for vehicle multi-function display (MFD) electronics comprises: receiving via a downlink communication, a vehicle profile comprising an MFD Profile descriptive of how a pilot is currently utilizing a cockpit MFD; determining whether an MFD map application is displaying information on the cockpit MFD based on the MFD Profile; when the MFD map application is determined to be displaying information on the cockpit MFD: defining a set of potential information enhancements based on the vehicle profile; collecting information corresponding to the set of potential information enhancements from one of more data sources; transmitting an uplink communication comprising an Augmented Map Profile, wherein the Augmented Map Profile comprises the information corresponding to the set of potential information enhancements.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kannan Kathirvel, Elsa Mary Sebastian
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Patent number: 10053226Abstract: Aircraft-vision systems and methods for maintaining situational awareness and spatial orientation are described. In one aspect, a holographic image with visual cues is projected into a peripheral area—from the pilot's perspective—of an aircraft cockpit, such that visual cues stimulate the pilot's peripheral vision. These visual cues help the pilot to maintain spatial orientation in visually deficient flight conditions without increasing pilot workload.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Environmental Tectonics Corp.Inventor: Richard A. Leland
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Patent number: 10053227Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Federal Express CorporationInventors: Suresh Rangan, James L. Bowman, Robert E. Fisher
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Patent number: 10053228Abstract: The example embodiments are directed to a device and method for matching together aircraft status reports. In one example, the method includes detecting, via a user interface, a selection of an aircraft from among a plurality of aircraft that have provided aircraft status reports, determining a group of aircraft status reports, from among the received status reports, which were generated by the respective aircraft during a flight of the respective aircraft, based on metadata of the received aircraft status reports, and displaying, via the user interface, the group of aircraft status reports determined to be provided by the respective aircraft during the flight. By linking together status reports from an entire flight, analysis may be performed on data from across an entire flight instead of an individual status report thereby improving flight data analysis and subsequent actions taken based on that analysis.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Robert Samuel Kahn, Laird Eldon Becker, III, Michael Dean Fullington, Roopa Gidugu
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Patent number: 10053229Abstract: An aircraft system (1) includes an aircraft apparatus (31) including an image capturing device (33) and a remote control (32). The remote control (32) includes a display (321), a first communication circuit (322) adapted for transmitting aircraft control signals to the aircraft apparatus (31), and a second communication circuit (323) adapted for receiving image signals of the image capturing device. The display (321) is adapted for displaying the image signals.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Yuneec Technology Co., LimitedInventors: Yu Tian, Wenyan Jiang
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Patent number: 10053230Abstract: A magnetic levitation obstacle avoidance device and a magnetic levitation holder are provided, wherein the magnetic levitation obstacle avoidance device includes: a magnetic levitation component and an obstacle avoidance module; wherein the magnetic levitation component comprises a driving component, an inner stator and an outer rotor; wherein the obstacle avoidance module is mounted on the outer rotor; the driving component drives the outer rotor according to attitude changes of the obstacle avoidance module, so as to change a magnetic force between the outer rotor and the inner stator; the obstacle avoidance module is adjusted to a target attitude by magnetic levitation rotation of the outer rotor. The magnetic levitation obstacle avoidance device and the magnetic levitation holder are self-adaptive in attitude adjustment, and are more stable.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Haoxiang Electric Energy (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu Tian, Wenyan Jiang
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Patent number: 10053231Abstract: A system and method for estimating a distance between an aircraft and an object is disclosed. An exterior light of the aircraft transmit a test light signal and a parameter the transmitted test light signal is measured. A sensor receives a reflection of the test light signal from the object and the parameter is measured for the reflection test signal. The distance between the aircraft and the object is estimated using the parameter of the reflection and the parameter of the test light signal. The exterior light is generally a light that is built into the aircraft during aircraft construction while the sensor is retrofitted onto the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH LIGHTING SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Philippe Lapujade
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Patent number: 10053232Abstract: A portable, lightweight, sturdy and compact aircraft cover that is suspended above the aircraft to provide protection from the damaging effects of the sun and other elements is described. The compact and lightweight aircraft cover is capable, when not deployed, to be carried within the cargo area of the airplane while the aircraft is in operation, and then deployed once the aircraft arrives at its destination. The aircraft cover is very lightweight while at the same time very strong, to allow for the cover to be carried inside the airplane while not adversely impacting the airplane's ability to carry additional fuel or additional passengers and baggage. Furthermore, the cover is designed to be quickly and easily deployed over an aircraft with minimal amount of user effort.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: David & Lisbeth Power Revocable TrustInventor: David J. Power
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Patent number: 10053233Abstract: A device for automatic detection of whether an item is correctly routed is provided, the item including at least one radio frequency tag, wherein the device includes an RF communication mechanism for receiving at least one reading from the RF tag, the device being adapted to be arranged at a read point in proximity of the conveying mechanism, which conveying mechanism is operable to transport the item towards a destination, wherein the device is configured to extract identification and/or destination information from the reading received from the item on the conveying mechanism crossing past the device and to verify whether the item is correctly routed. Also, provided is a method for automatic detection of whether an item is correctly routed.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: LYNGSOE SYSTEMS A/SInventor: Klaus Holst Jacobsen
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Patent number: 10053234Abstract: A device for positioning a first piece relative to a second piece. The first piece comprises a free end with a first bore and the second piece comprises an engagement part with a second bore intended to come into correspondence with the first bore. The first and second bore are drilled to the definitive diameter thereof prior to the relative positioning thereof. The device comprises one or more positioning elements, which are able to position the first bore relative to the second bore along at least one of three geometric axes.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SASInventors: Yves Durnad, Bernard Guering
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Patent number: 10053235Abstract: The present invention provides a method for mounting an aircraft engine, which enables to speed up a mounting work by facilitating positioning of an engine with respect to a pylon. The method for mounting an aircraft engine, including: lifting up an engine of an aircraft toward a pylon that is a mounting object; and when the engine reaches a predetermined position, fixing the engine to the pylon, wherein guides that perform horizontal positioning of the engine with respect to the pylon are respectively provided on a front side and a rear side of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: MITSUBISHI AIRCRAFT CORPORATIONInventors: Makoto Aoki, Kenichiro Yamazaki, Jingo Tateiwa
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Patent number: 10053236Abstract: Automated inspections of aerial vehicles may be performed using imaging devices, microphones or other sensors. Between phases of operation, the aerial vehicle may be instructed to perform a plurality of testing evolutions, e.g., in a sequence, at a testing facility, and data may be captured during the evolutions by sensors provided on the aerial vehicle and by ground-based sensors at the testing facility. The imaging and acoustic data may be processed to determine whether any vibrations or radiated noises during the evolutions are consistent with faults or discrepancies of the aerial vehicle such as microfractures, corrosions or fatigue. If no faults or discrepancies are detected, the aerial vehicle may be returned to service without delay. If any faults or discrepancies are detected, however, then the aerial vehicle may be subjected to maintenance, repairs or further manual or visual inspections.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Buchmueller, Samuel Sperindeo
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Patent number: 10053237Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a track roller failure detection system. The system may include a main aerodynamic device and a secondary aerodynamic device including a track supported by one or more rollers and a marker. Failure of the one or more rollers may result in the track contacting the marker. Operation of the secondary aerodynamic device when one or more of the rollers have failed may result in the marker leaving a mark and/or a trail on a portion of the main aerodynamic device and/or a portion of the secondary aerodynamic device. Failure of the one or more rollers may then be determined from the mark and/or trail.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Sam X. Huang, Kelly T. Jones
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Patent number: 10053238Abstract: A fixture, system, and method are provided for testing one or more axial loads in a flexible aerodynamic member. The fixture has a structural frame assembly with a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion. The fixture has a first pivotal linkage assembly pivotable about a pitch axis, a pair of pitch actuators to apply a pitch moment to the first pivotal linkage assembly, a second pivotal linkage assembly pivotable about a flap axis, and a pair of flap actuators to apply a flap bending moment to the second pivotal linkage assembly. The fixture has a third pivotal linkage assembly pivotable about the pitch axis, and has a pair of chord actuators to apply axial load to the flexible aerodynamic member. The fixture minimizes deflections of a tip of the flexible aerodynamic member during testing to provide an improved accuracy of axial load measurement data.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Kenneth P. Schilling
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Patent number: 10053239Abstract: In one or more aspects of the present disclosure, an aerospace vehicle includes a frame, an actuable multifunctional cellular structure connected to the frame, the actuable multifunctional cellular structure including a first face member and a second face member, and a shape memory alloy core coupled to the first face member and the second face member, and wherein, at least one of the first face member and the second face member is a graded thermal structure configured so that heat transferred through the graded thermal structure in a predetermined thermal pattern to the shape memory alloy core effects a predetermined change in a shape of the shape memory alloy core and effects a change in shape of the actuable multifunctional cellular structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: James H. Mabe, Ali Yousefiani
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Patent number: 10053240Abstract: A spacecraft includes an aft surface, a forward surface and a main body structure disposed therebetween, a stowage and deployment arrangement (SDA) joined to the main body structure by a first mechanical coupling, and an antenna that includes a respective feed element and a rigid antenna reflector coupled with the main body by way of the SDA. The feed element is joined to the main body structure by a second, different, mechanical coupling. The spacecraft is reconfigurable from a launch configuration, with the reflector is disposed forward of the forward surface, with its aperture plane substantially parallel to the forward surface, to an on-orbit configuration. The SDA repositions the reflector to a second position corresponding to the on-orbit configuration. In the second position, the reflector is disposed, Earth facing, substantially aft of the forward surface and outboard of the main body structure and is illuminated by the respective feed element.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Space Systems/Loral, LLCInventors: Robert Edward Helmer, William G. Hart, III
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Patent number: 10053241Abstract: Example methods and systems of deploying a constellation of spacecraft are described. An example method includes releasing a cluster of spacecraft from a launch vehicle at a first orbit, separating spacecraft in the cluster of spacecraft from each other to minimize overlap of visibility periods from a ground station, and raising each of the spacecraft as separated simultaneously in a synchronized ascent to a respective final orbit. An example system includes a cluster of spacecraft in orbit at a first orbit, and a ground station in communication with spacecraft of the cluster of spacecraft when the spacecraft of the cluster are visible to the ground station. The ground station commands each spacecraft to separate from each other and to raise in altitude as separated simultaneously in a synchronized ascent to a respective final orbit.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Elvis Silva, Manuel Martinez-Lavin
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Patent number: 10053242Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a reaction wheel system for controlling and stabilizing a satellite or other spacecraft. The reaction wheel system includes a reaction wheel rotor and a containment structure stator including a plurality of contactor assemblies for securing the reaction wheel rotor when not in rotation and for electromagnetically inducing substantially frictionless rotation of the reaction wheel rotor.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Alvin G. Yew, Matthew C. Colvin
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Patent number: 10053243Abstract: A release system may include a space vehicle separation plate operably coupled to a space vehicle, a launch vehicle adaptor plate operably coupled to a launch vehicle capable of carrying the space vehicle into space or into a ballistic (non-orbital) trajectory for release of the space vehicle from the launch vehicle, an actuator release mechanism assembly and a biasing element assembly. The actuator release mechanism assembly may be configured to separably couple the space vehicle separation plate to the launch vehicle adaptor plate. The biasing element assembly may be configured to provide a configurable force in a first direction normal to a surface of the launch vehicle adaptor plate to separate the space vehicle separation plate from the launch vehicle adaptor plate when the actuator-release mechanism assembly is triggered to release the space vehicle separation plate from the launch vehicle adaptor plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Clint T. Apland, Lake A. Kee, Aaron Q. Rogers
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Patent number: 10053244Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe for transferring powder material from a reservoir to a container e.g. prior to hot isostatic pressing. The pipe comprises a continuous outer wall and a concentric continuous inner wall enclosed within and spaced from the outer wall. The spacing between the inner and outer walls defines a flow channel extending from an inlet to an outlet. The radial cross sectional area of the outlet is greater than the cross sectional area of the inlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plcInventor: Daniel Clark
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Patent number: 10053245Abstract: An eyewash dispensing container to store and deliver an eyewash fluid that is particularly suitable for terminal sterilization. The container includes a base and a locking lid with a tamper indicator. The container is able to be opened quickly and deliver the eyewash fluid directly to an eye of a user.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Niagara Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Leistner, Ronya Ripenburg, Michael D. Murphy
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Patent number: 10053246Abstract: Multilayer film which comprises a core layer (C) and two outer layers (O—, O-2) sandwiching the core layer, wherein (i) the core layer (C) comprises a bimodal ethylene/1-butene/C6-C12-alpha-olefin terpolymer, (ii) one outer layer (O-1) comprising (ii-1) a low density polyethylene or (ii-2) the bimodal terpolymer as defined for the core layer (C) or (ii-3) a metallocene produced linear low density polyethylene and optionally a low density polyethylene (iii) the other outer layer (O-2) comprising (iii-1) a metallocene produced linear low density polyethylene and optionally a low density polyethylene, and its use for packaging, especially for frozen food packaging.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Borealis AGInventors: Minna Aarnio, Gerhard Schuster
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Patent number: 10053247Abstract: A binding apparatus includes a pressure bonding mechanism in which pressure is applied by a pair of pressure bonding plates to a joining portion of a binding tape, which is an adhesive tape, to fasten it together by gripping and squeezing a pair of levers to rotate a pair of arms around a fulcrum. Thereby, any mixing of metal staples into an object to be bound as in a conventional binding apparatus is eliminated, and thus the quality of the object to be bound can be ensured. Further, the need for a strong grip strength like that when ejecting a staple is eliminated, and thus the burden on an operator can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: NICHIBAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Masanori Sato, Hiroki Matsushita, Eri Moriyama
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Patent number: 10053248Abstract: A prescription handling system that takes filled prescription containers in an automated pharmacy and places them into a package for shipment is described. The handling system includes an inflow to feed containers to a turntable and a robot moves containers from the turntable to a container placement section, which places the containers in a pocket of a package for shipping. Each container for a prescription order is tracked to ensure that only associated containers are packaged together.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan W. Joplin
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Patent number: 10053249Abstract: A method for transporting a packaging shell (1) of an ophthalmic lens package comprises the steps of at a start location providing a packaging shell (1) comprising a depression (10), and a flange (11) completely surrounding the depression (10), providing a suction cup (2) having an opening (21) at a distal end thereof, which is completely surrounded by a rim (22) sized and shaped to engage the flange (11) in an engagement area completely enclosing the depression (10), positioning the suction cup (2) and the packaging shell (1) such that the rim (22) and the engagement area of the flange (11) face each other, moving the suction cup (2) and the packaging shell (1) towards each other, applying suction through the opening (21) of the suction cup (2), moving the suction cup (2) with the packaging shell (1) adhered thereto to the destination location, at the destination location releasing the suction, wherein a flexible sealing gasket (3) is arranged at the rim (22) to sealingly engage the flange (11) in the engType: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Michael Stutz, Ulrike Schultheiss, Katrin Sylke Struckmeier
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Patent number: 10053250Abstract: An adhesive tape case sealer machine comprises a machine seat (1), an upper machine core provided on the upper portion of the machine seat for sealing the upper part of the case, a lower machine core (3) provided on the lower portion of the machine seat for sealing the lower part of the case, and a conveyor device (4) for conveying the case, the lower machine core being slidingly connected to the machine seat. By sliding the lower machine core with respect to the machine seat, it is easy to pull the lower machine core out from the machine seat, and to quickly replace the adhesive tape for it, so that replacing the adhesive tape is convenient, efficiency of operations is high, and it is more suitable for high-speed, large-scaled assembly link operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SU-ZHOU XUENUO MECHANICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Qicang Zhang
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Patent number: 10053251Abstract: Disinfecting a surface of packaging includes breaking up one of an outer covering and a membrane of germs on the surface, and applying carbon dioxide to the surface. Breaking up the outer covering or membrane is carried out by one or more of applying bactericidal energy, illuminating with UV radiation, illuminating with ultrasonic radiation, applying a bactericidal treatment medium, and applying a chlorine compound.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: KHS GmbHInventor: Ludwig Clüsserath
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Patent number: 10053252Abstract: A method for sterilizing packaging material comprises an emitter that is adapted to emit charge carriers, in particular electrons, wherein the charge carriers form at least one cloud, and wherein the emitter and the packaging material are moved relative to each other so that a flow of a gaseous medium is established in between the emitter and the packaging material. The method comprises the steps of: controlling a movement profile between the emitter and the packaging material; sterilizing the flow of the medium in between the emitter and the packaging material by adjusting the movement profile so that the flow of the medium in between the emitter and the packaging material is sterilized. Also disclosed is a device for sterilizing packaging material.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.Inventors: Roger Lindgren, Håkan Mellbin, Jonas Dickner, Fredrik Hansen
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Patent number: 10053253Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product utilize a graphical interface to facilitate operator interaction with a load wrapping apparatus, particularly in connection with setting up a wrap profile. The graphical interface may incorporate a graphical depiction of a load, along with graphical depictions of both the number of layers of packaging material and the wrap force associated with a given wrap profile, with the graphical depictions of each of the number of layers of packaging material and the wrap force being capable of being dynamically updated in response to changes made by an operator to a wrap profile. The graphical depictions therefore provide a visual interface to assist an operator who may have limited expertise in setting up a load wrapping apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Lantech.com, LLCInventors: Patrick R. Lancaster, III, Michael P. Mitchell
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Patent number: 10053254Abstract: A method for labelling packages comprising a feed unit for transporting a package, a printing device for printing a label detachably affixed to a carrier strip and an application unit for applying the printed label to the underside of the package. The printing device is arranged laterally outside the feed unit which comprises a label dispensing unit for dispensing the printed label with a directional component in a direction contrary to the package transport direction. The application unit comprises a manipulator means for the label, which moves along an axis extending transversely to the transport direction. The label, detached from the carrier strip, can be transferred onto the feed unit laterally outside the same in a first axial position of the manipulator means and can be brought close to the package, and can be applied onto the underside of the package in a second axial position of the manipulator means.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Espera-Werke GmbHInventor: Peter Wolff
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Patent number: 10053255Abstract: A fitment delivery system for delivering a fitment to an open pouch is provided. The fitment delivery system includes a conveyor disposed along a loop. A plurality of carriers are mounted to the conveyor. A fitment deliverer includes a chute configured to accumulate a predetermined number of fitments in a line and to individually drop the fitments into one of the plurality of carriers. A fitment heater is disposed downstream the fitment deliverer and is configured to heat the fitment to a predetermined temperature. A fitment inserter is disposed downstream the fitment heater. The fitment inserter includes an arm support and a pair of fitment grippers mounted on opposite ends of the arm support. The fitment inserter positioned with respect to the conveyor so as to both pick up and insert the fitment into the pouch at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SN Maschinenbau GmbHInventors: R. Charles Murray, Olaf Clemens
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Patent number: 10053256Abstract: Bioprosthetic tissues are treated by immersing or otherwise contacting fixed, unfixed or partially fixed tissue with a glutaraldehyde solution that has previously been heat-treated or pH adjusted prior to its contact with the tissue. The prior heat treating or pH adjustment of the glutaraldehyde solution causes its free aldehyde concentration to decrease by about 25% or more, preferably by as much as 50%, and allows a “stabilized” glutaraldehyde solution to be obtained at the desired concentration and pH for an optimal fixation of the tissue at high or low temperature. This treatment results in a decrease in the tissue's propensity to calcify after being implanted within the body of a human or animal patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Sophie M. Carpentier, Alain F. Carpentier
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Patent number: 10053257Abstract: A device for transferring flat-folded and upright packaging sleeves to a further processing unit, in particular a filling machine for liquid or pasty products, wherein in each case a certain number of packaging sleeves are provided in an outer package and wherein the outer packages of the packaging sleeves are opened and removed. At least one gripper element may be disposed on a robot arm for transporting an outer package to a cutting and unpacking station, elements for cutting open and unpacking the packaging sleeves, at least one suction device for vacuuming away the cutting dust resulting from the cutting open and a gripping device for gripping the packaging sleeves released from the outer package and delivering these to the further processing unit are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SIG Technology Ltd.Inventor: Thomas Cramer
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Patent number: 10053258Abstract: A packaging scheme for identifying consumer goods affiliated with, made and/or sold by a company and/or brand. The packaging scheme provides for a first product and a second product where the first product and the second product are different products, and a first package containing the first product and a second package containing both the first product and the second product. A first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue are associated with the first product. A second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue are associated with the second product, such that the first package has a first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, while the second package has both a (i) first visual cue and/or a first packaging construction cue, and (ii) a second visual cue and/or a second packaging construction cue.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC.Inventors: Ilona Bergquist, Sezen Buell, Ricardo de Oliveira, Anna Dietrich, Danielle Kay Gerlach, Adebimpe Ogunade, Richard Timmers, Pankaj Nigam, Kyle Hillegass, Robert F. Rosasco, III
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Patent number: 10053259Abstract: A construct for holding at least one article. The construct comprises a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the construct. The plurality of panels can at least partially form a corner of the construct. The construct further comprises locking features for at least partially interlocking the construct with a separate construct. The locking features can comprise at least a locking tab and an engagement aperture, and the locking tab can be proximate the engagement aperture at the corner of the construct.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLCInventor: Greg Gungner
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Patent number: 10053260Abstract: A full aperture beverage end has a center panel, a countersink surrounding the center panel, a main score arranged in proximity to the countersink to define a removable aperture panel and a vent score. The beverage end is adapted for use with products that are pressurized to over 30 psi (200 kPa) when opened, and during opening the vent score is adapted to sever first, controlling the pressure differential between the external surface and internal surface of the center panel, thereby allowing the main score to tear in a controlled and reliable manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Paul Ramsey, Garry Richard Chant, Andrew Robert Lockley, Brian Fields, Martin John Watson, Eleanor Rachel Ann Hyde
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Patent number: 10053261Abstract: A pallet includes a top deck and a bottom deck, and spaced apart support blocks coupled between the top and bottom decks and forming a gap therebetween for receiving a lifting member. Each support block includes a mid-section having spaced apart upper and lower surfaces, an upper tower extending from the upper surface of the mid-section, and a lower tower extending from the lower surface. The upper towers are inserted into corresponding upper tower openings in the top deck, and the lower towers are inserted into corresponding lower tower openings in the bottom deck.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: CHEP Technology Pty LimitedInventors: John Thomas Storteboom, Jeffrey Ryan Chapin, Gregory Wolos, Kenneth Brandt, Daniel J. Lantz, Oivind Brockmeier, Brandon Michael D'Emidio
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Patent number: 10053262Abstract: A collapsible nestable container is provided. The collapsible nestable container may comprise a plurality of panels, each having one or more locking features that interlock with the locking features of the other panels to form an assembled container. The panels further comprise one or more nesting features, that interlock with the nesting features of the other panels to allow the panels to nest in a collapsed configuration with similar or dissimilar panels.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: BUCKHORN INC.Inventors: Daniel R. Miller, Anthony P. Habodasz
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Patent number: 10053263Abstract: An envelope has an envelope body formed by opposing panels that define an interior and an opening. A closure is joined to and extends up from the top margin of one panel. The envelope is configured such that the interior surface of the closure is sealable to the other panel to permanently close the envelope opening. The closure includes a closure panel and a tear band coextruded with the closure panel. The tear band is composed of a polymeric material having lower tear strength than the material of the closure panel. The tear band defines a zone of weakness extending along the width of the closure for opening the closure by tearing along the zone of weakness after it is permanently closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Ben Tseng, Ter Hai Lin, Ting Li, Kelvin Yang, Lan-Shin Cheng, Jyh-yao Raphael Li
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Patent number: 10053264Abstract: An assembly (10) to dispatch bags (14). The assembly (10) includes a conveyor (12) that provides rows of bags (14), with the rows of bags (14) supported on a first delivery assembly (18) that moves each row downward to form stacks (47) of bags (14) on a second delivery assembly (34). Stacks (14) of the bags (14) are then moved downward to be moved into containers or boxes.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: TNA Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Lawrence Roos, Brian Pearson
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Patent number: 10053265Abstract: A packet includes a cavity containing flowable material and a sealed perimeter portion that defines the cavity. The sealed perimeter portion includes a header portion and a connector tab. An aperture is established through the header portion. The connector tab includes a neck portion and a retaining portion, which has a wider cross dimension than the neck portion. The retaining portion, when inserted through an aperture of a product or another packet, limits retraction from the aperture to join the packet with the product or other packet. A display system includes a plurality of such packets, whereby the retaining portion of a first packet may be collapsed and inserted through an aperture of a second packet, whereby the retaining portion, when expanded to its initial state, limits retraction from the aperture of the second packet to join the first and second packets together.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: AGS COMPANY AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS LLCInventor: Logan D. Pitts
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Patent number: 10053266Abstract: A hermetic food container consisting of a rotary knob, a top cover, a container body, a guide seat and a gasket ring is disclosed. The rotary knob is moved upwards or downwards relative to the top cover to achieve a sealing effect or to create a gap for enabling air to pass therethrough into the container body when the rotary knob is rotated in one of two reversed directions. The use of the gasket ring can effectively reduce wear, enhance durability and prolong the lifespan of the hermetic food container. Further, an anti-slip cushion is provided at the bottom side of the container body, allowing multiple hermetic food containers to be arranged in a stack convenient for storage, package and delivery.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SHIN HUNG YIH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yi-Hung Ho
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Patent number: 10053267Abstract: A method including the following steps: placing a rear locking collar (62) around an outer ply (25), placing a first shaping guide (82) for shaping the folding of the end segments (32) of the outer ply (25); folding the end segments (32) of the outer ply (25) rearwards, folding the end segments (32) of an inner ply (24) rearwards. Before the step for folding the end segments (32) of the inner ply (24) rearwards, a second shaping guide (84) is placed for shaping the folding of the end segments (32) of the inner ply (24), a second shaping guide (84) being separate from the first shaping guide (82), the end segments (32) of the inner ply (24) bearing on the second shaping guide (84) after the folding step.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: TECHNIP FRANCEInventors: Benjamin Le Blan, German Bruno, Grégory Peckeu, Antoine Colmard
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Patent number: 10053268Abstract: A new and improved cable tie includes a core cable tie having a multi-slot head and a set of attachments that are not integrally formed with the core cable tie. A user can combine one or more attachments with a core cable tie to form a cable tie assembly. As such, a core cable tie can be modified with one or more attachments that are specific to a desired capability or configuration. This results in improved strength and cost savings in that the same core cable tie can be used for multiple applications. The user only adds attachments, such as finger or hand pulls, based on the needs of a specific situation.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: David W. Sickenberger, Clarence D. Brown
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Patent number: 10053269Abstract: A fuel sensing system utilizes a fiber optic sensor comprising a membrane made of a direct band gap semiconductor material (such as gallium arsenide) that forms an optical cavity with an optical fiber inside a hermetically sealed sensor package located at the bottom of a fuel tank. The optical fiber inside the fuel tank is not exposed to the fuel. The optical cavity formed by the bottom surface of the membrane and the surface of the distal end of the internal optical fiber is capable of behaving as a Fabry-Pérot interferometer. Multiple light sources operating at different wavelengths and multiple spectrometers can be coupled to the confronting surface of the membrane via the optical fiber inside the fuel tank, a hermetically sealed fiber optic connector that passes through the wall of the fuel tank, and a fiber optic coupler located outside the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Eric Yuen-Jun Chan
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Patent number: 10053270Abstract: A bottle carrier made of foldable flat material having a handle comprising two overlapping outer handle walls and two inner handle walls between the outer handle walls, front walls, perpendicular to the handle and two front wall sections on different sides of the handle, connecting straps, connected with an inner edge of a front wall section via a front folding line, folded around front folding lines and connected with the handle, longitudinal walls, parallel to the handle and connected with the outer edges of two front wall sections via side folding lines, a bottom wall, connected with lower edges of longitudinal walls via bottom folding lines, separating webs, connected with lower edge areas of the outer handle walls via inner web folding lines, folded around the inner web folding lines out of the lower edge areas, an insert is arranged between the two outer handle walls.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Jens Eckermann
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Patent number: 10053271Abstract: A carton for packaging one or more articles, includes a top panel, first and second side panels, a bottom panel, and at least one display window for displaying at least one article. The at least one display window is struck at least in part from at least one of the side panels. The at least one display window is interrupted by a retention strap for engaging at least one article.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: WestRock Packaging Systems, LLCInventors: Maria Psalidas, Caleb S. Loftin
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Patent number: 10053272Abstract: A consumer product package comprising a tub comprising a base and a perimeter wall defining a cavity, the base comprising at least two projections extending from the base within the cavity, the at least two projections spaced apart from the perimeter wall; and a consumer product disposed within the cavity such that each of the at least two projections define a recessed portion to receive the consumer product, wherein the base comprises a secondary projection having a height different than a height of each of the at least two projections, the secondary projection free of contact from the consumer product.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: The Gillette Company LLCInventors: Robert Charles Doherty, Richard Kevin Sennett, Shu Chen
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Patent number: 10053273Abstract: Reclosable package of cigarettes, comprising: a group of cigarettes; a soft envelope having a parallelepiped shape and comprising a front surface, a rear surface, a top surface, a bottom surface and two side surfaces, the envelope encloses the group of cigarettes and is provided with a cigarette extraction opening; a stiffening element wrapping the envelope along at least two opposite surfaces of the envelope and at the extraction opening; a reclosable opening system consisting in an adhesive closing panel superimposed in a removable manner on an adhesive frame panel, the opening system covers the extraction opening; wherein the closing panel is movable between an opening position and a closing position of the extraction opening, and wherein the opening system is fastened to the stiffening element by firmly superimposing the frame panel on at least two opposite walls of the stiffening element and at the extraction opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: G.D SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventors: Luca Petrucci, Roberto Polloni, Fabio Pasquino, Luca Federici