Patents Issued in October 18, 2018
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Publication number: 20180297766Abstract: A packaging bag is a packaging bag made of a laminate formed in a bag shape which is in a rectangular shape in plan view, the laminate being composed of a sheet-shaped substrate made of a resin, a cushioning material made of a foamed resin sheet laminated on an inner side relative to the substrate, and a sealant layer laminated on an inner side relative to the cushioning material. The packaging bag includes a seal section in which the sealant layers are sealed to each other on one end edge in a flow direction (MD direction) of the foamed resin sheet, the seal section extending in a direction perpendicular to the flow direction of the foamed resin sheet, wherein a notch is formed in the seal section to be oriented to the other end edge in the flow direction of the foamed resin sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.Inventors: Misao NISHIGAKI, Eriko NAGATA
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Publication number: 20180297767Abstract: A sealing device generally includes a rotatable support cylinder having an outer, circumferential surface and a heating element disposed about such surface and secured thereto such that the heating element rotates therewith. The heating element is coiled about the outer surface of the cylinder in the form of an overlapping helical pattern. Juxtaposed film plies may be sealed together by bringing the sealing device into rotational contact with the juxtaposed film plies and heating the heating element to a temperature sufficient to cause the film plies to seal together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Laurence Sperry, James Corliss, Jason Lepine, Brian Murch, Eric Kane, Ross Patterson, Mark Salerno
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Publication number: 20180297768Abstract: Disclosed is a two liquid type cartridge syringe having an improved exhaust structure, and more particularly, a two liquid type cartridge syringe having an improved exhaust structure, in which an exhaust structure for discharging air remaining in a cartridge to the outside is improved, in order to ensure that the air remaining in the cartridge is completely exhausted in the process of assembling a piston with the cartridge, thereby preventing the remaining air from suppressing forward movement of the piston inside the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Moon-Kyu YOON
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Publication number: 20180297769Abstract: Disclosed are an instant mixing container. The container includes a main container and an inner container fitted inside the main container. A mutually isolated outer storage chamber and inner storage chamber are provided inside the main container and the inner container respectively. An opening is provided on the inner container, and when the opening is pressed, impacted or pulled by an external force and opens, the outer storage chamber and the inner storage chamber are in communication. The container can instantly mix two or more materials, several different materials are respectively filled to constitute an integrally formed product, and the container is convenient to use, is able to keep the materials for a long time, and has an anti-counterfeiting function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Guangming ZHANG
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Publication number: 20180297770Abstract: Beverage systems and kits and methods of using the same. A beverage system of the present disclosure includes a container configured to retain a beverage, the container having an outer wall and an internal threaded section above a non-threaded inner wall section; a threaded gasket having a threaded portion and an outer curved profile, the threaded portion configured to engage the internal threaded section of the container when coupled thereto; and a lid having an extension portion extending from a cover portion, the extension portion having a seal positioned thereon, the seal configured to engage the non-threaded inner wall section of the container when coupled thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: BruMate, LLCInventor: Dylan M. Jacob
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Publication number: 20180297771Abstract: A hold-open device for a container-in-container dispenser has an elongate body that is flexible along its length. The elongate body defines a longitudinal internal passage extending along its length and through first and second longitudinal ends of the elongate body. The elongate body defines a plurality of longitudinal external channels extending along the length of the elongate body and through the first and second longitudinal ends of the elongate body. The hold-open device is to be received in an inner container of the container-in-container dispenser.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Kevin Robert Martz
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Publication number: 20180297772Abstract: A two aerosol can injection system has a first aerosol can containing product and propellant; a second aerosol can containing activator or hardener; and a connector connected at a first end to the first aerosol can and at a second end to the second aerosol can. The connector has a first internal thread valve connected to the first aerosol can, and a second internal thread valve connected to the second aerosol can.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: PRO FORM PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventor: James H. Speck
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Publication number: 20180297773Abstract: A cable carrying case, in one embodiment, includes a first halve and a second halve that are coupled together by a fastener. The first and second halves pivot between an open and a closed position around the fastener. The cable carrying case has a releasable support member that is configured to support the weight of a spool of cable. The spool of cable may rotate about the support member to dispense the cable from within the case through a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: PPC BROADBAND, INC.Inventors: Carl Crossett, Cary Lynne Mullin, Jacqueline Busco, Brian Keith Hanson
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Publication number: 20180297774Abstract: Embodiments of an air hose accessory storage apparatus are described herein. Various embodiments may include a hose clamp, an accessory mount, a housing, and one or more accessory fittings. The accessory mount may be connected to the hose clamp. The housing may be connected to one or more of the hose clamp and the accessory mount. The housing may include at least one fixed segment, at least one articulating segment, and one or more hinges connecting the articulating segment and the fixed segment. The one or more accessory fittings may correspond to one or more air hose accessories. The one or more accessory fittings may be connected to the accessory mount, the housing, or both. The housing may enclose the accessory fittings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: David R. Hall, Joe Fox, Jerome Miles, Corey Webb
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Publication number: 20180297775Abstract: A capsule containing a substance for the preparation of a potable beverage. The capsule comprises an aluminum capsule body having a side wall and an outwardly extending flange and a sealing member at the outwardly extending flange for providing a fluid sealing contact with an enclosing member of a beverage preparation device. The beverage preparation device comprises an annular element having a free contact end which is provided with a plurality of radially extending open grooves. The capsule comprises a bearing for the enclosing member of the beverage preparation device if the capsule is positioned in the enclosing member of the beverage preparation device and the enclosing member is closed by means of a closing member of the beverage preparation device, said bearing enclosing at least a portion of the free contact end of the annular element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Hielke DIJKSTRA, Arend Hendrik GROOTHORNTE, Erik Pieter van GAASBEEK, Marc Henrikus Joseph OTTENSCHOT, Ralf KAMERBEEK, Armin Sjoerd EIJSACKERS, John Henri FLAMAND
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Publication number: 20180297776Abstract: A capsule containing a substance for the preparation of a potable beverage. The capsule comprises an aluminum capsule body having a side wall and an outwardly extending flange and a sealing member at the outwardly extending flange for providing a fluid fluid sealing contact with an enclosing member of a beverage preparation device. The beverage preparation device comprises an annular element having a free contact end which is provided with a plurality of radially extending open grooves. The sealing member comprises a separate crushable element provided on the surface of the outwardly extending flange opposite the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V.Inventors: Hielke DIJKSTRA, Arend Hendrik GROOTHORNTE, Erik Pieter van GAASBEEK, Marc Henrikus Joseph OTTENSCHOT, Ralf KAMERBEEK, Armin Sjoerd EIJSACKERS, John Henri FLAMAND
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Publication number: 20180297777Abstract: A tipping hopper includes a hopper body, hopper rotating supports and a tipping mechanism. The tipping mechanism comprises a connecting rod and a crank. One end of the connecting rod is hinged on the hopper body, and the other end is hinged with one end of the crank; and the other end of the crank is hinged on a crank rotating support through a crank rotating shaft. By optimizing a crank starting point and a crank end point, ensure hopper's position of receiving and discharging material is arranged at or near a dead point of the tipping mechanism so that the working condition of an impact force borne by a speed reducer device is optimized when the tipping hopper is charged and discharged.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: CISDI ENGINEERING CO., LTDInventors: Qiming Huang, Zhan Gao, Weizhi Shi, Cunzhen Tan, Yongmen Wang
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Publication number: 20180297778Abstract: A recycling bag and a method for incorporating the bag into a recycling program are provided. The bag and method include a resealable bag including a tamper evident seal having a unique identifier. The unique identifier is associated with a user. The recyclable contents of the bag are appraised and a valuation metric are assigned to the user upon recycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Alvin Widitora
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Publication number: 20180297779Abstract: A low cost automated warehouse that enables a plurality of types of stacker cranes to travel and support articles with different weights is provided. The warehouse includes a rack with multiple levels of shelves, a track along the rack at a position higher than the multiple levels of shelves, and a first and second suspension type stacker crane. The first suspension type stacker crane includes a plurality of driving trucks arranged in a traveling direction, a mast extending in the vertical direction, and a first transfer device suspended in a liftable manner. The second suspension type stacker crane includes a plurality of driving trucks whose number is smaller than the number of the driving trucks of the first suspension type stacker crane, arranged in the traveling direction, a mast extending in the vertical direction, and a second transfer device suspended in a liftable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Murata Machinery, Ltd.Inventors: Junichi MASUDA, Akito TAI
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Publication number: 20180297780Abstract: The present invention relates to a beverage cooler that is spring biased in order to easily load, leverage, remove, and restock beverages for cooling. The spring biased beverage cooler includes an inner storage case within a compartment that is cooled by an evaporator. For access to the storage case, the top of the cooler includes sliding partitions. The storage case includes biased shelving that is separated by dividers that form storage sections within the storage case that receive beverage containers. The biased shelving includes a biased member to push shelves of the biased shelving toward the user for easy loading and removal of leveraged beverages on the shelving.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Cory Edward Steiner
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Publication number: 20180297781Abstract: An automated fulfillment unit for a mobile storage and retrieval system, configured for dispensing products on the move for on-demand electronic commerce to enable increased operational capacity and speed of delivery to customer orders. The mobile automated fulfillment unit includes a vehicle having a storage for storing products and having a compartment separate from the storage, a robotic conveyor mechanism configured to move products from the storage to compartment, and a communication subsystem configured for at least mobile communication and for receiving customer orders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Abdullah Hassan Alkhaldi, Omar Amin Al Sati
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Publication number: 20180297782Abstract: A spiral conveyor for positively driving a conveyor belt along a helical path. The spiral conveyor includes a rotating cylindrical tower with parallel drive members extending from the bottom to the top of the tower on its periphery. Each drive member includes an outwardly protruding ridge that varies in height from the bottom to the top of the tower. The variations in height facilitate the belt's entry onto and exit from the tower and robust, positive driving engagement with the inside edge of the belt along the majority of its path along the tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Casper Fedde Talsma, David W. Bogle
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Publication number: 20180297783Abstract: The disclosure relates to a conveying apparatus for transporting individual products, having a feed device comprising a transport means for transporting the respective product in a direction of transport which runs at an angle to the direction of gravity, wherein the transport means has a resting surface for the respective product, having a control device comprising at least one electronic component, and having a frame bearing a holder which is movable between an operating position and a maintenance position and which bears at least one electronic component, wherein the at least one electronic component, in the operating position of the holder, is ready for operation. The disclosure proposes that the control device is ready for operation also in the maintenance position. The disclosure also relates to a labeling apparatus having such a conveying apparatus and having an applicator for applying a label to the respective product.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Winfried Vicktorius, Mario Wiegel
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ITEM TRANSFER APPARATUS, ITEM INSPECTION APPARATUS, ITEM TRANSFER METHOD, AND ITEM INSPECTION METHOD
Publication number: 20180297784Abstract: An item transfer apparatus according to the present invention is for transferring items and comprises: a switching part for switching the front and rear surfaces or top and bottom surfaces of the items with respect to the transfer direction of the item; a transferring part for transferring the items to the switching part; and a rotating part for rotating the items while maintaining the top and bottom surfaces of the items.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: KOH YOUNG TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Nam Kyu PARK, Joo Hyuk KIM, Ho Jun LEE -
Publication number: 20180297785Abstract: Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for dispensing medications needed and medications anticipated to be needed to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. Methods may include receiving an indication of one or more unit dose medications anticipated to be needed by a patient; retrieving the one or more unit dose medications from a unit storage device; loading the one or more unit dose medications onto a transport device; transporting the one or more unit dose medications from the unit storage device to a location proximate the patient; and transferring the one or more unit dose medications from the transport device to a staging area at the location proximate the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Shawn T. GREYSHOCK
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Publication number: 20180297786Abstract: A controller of a robotic material handling system performs a method that conveys articles from a pile within a confined space. One or more articles per operation are robotically moved onto a vertically-positionable nose conveyor surface conveys toward a narrower rearward conveyor. Controller detects a jammed article that is at least partially supported by the nose conveyor and that has failed to fully convey onto the rearward. The controller attempts to dislodge the jammed article by causing at least one of: (i) vertically repositioning the nose conveyor surface; and (ii) activating at least one of the two or more parallel conveyors of the nose conveyor surface to run in a forward direction. After the attempt to dislodge, the controller activates at least one parallel conveyor that is contact with the jammed article in a rearward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Dominic George Clucas, Matthew R. Wicks
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Publication number: 20180297787Abstract: Various embodiments provide an improved conveyor belt comprising: a visible surface having a primary axis oriented in a machine direction; a plurality of first stripes having a first visible appearance, each of the plurality of first stripes at least in part defining the visible surface and being oriented perpendicular to the primary axis; and a plurality of second stripes having a second visible appearance, each of the plurality of second stripes at least in part defining the visible surface and being oriented perpendicular to the primary axis, wherein: the second visible appearance provides a contrasting appearance relative to the first visible appearance; and each of the plurality of second stripes are located intermediate two of the plurality of first stripes such that the plurality of first and second stripes collectively define an alternating contrasting pattern on the visible surface of the improved conveyor belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Piotr Janicki
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Publication number: 20180297788Abstract: A working machine for conducting a roadworking operation includes a conveyor that is adapted to move roadworking material as a part of the roadworking operation. The working machine also includes a sensor which is adapted to determine if a condition exists that is indicative of the conveyor's operating under a load, and a controller which includes at least one timer. The controller is adapted to receive input information including a predetermined operating run-time for a wear part that is associated with the conveyor. The controller is also adapted to receive a signal from the sensor that a condition exists which is indicative of the conveyor's operating under load. The timer of the controller is adapted to use the signal received from the sensor to measure a period of time during which the conveyor is operating under load, and the controller is adapted to compare the measured period of time that the conveyor is operating under load with the predetermined operating run-time for the wear part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Roadtec, Inc.Inventor: Kyle E. Grathwol
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Publication number: 20180297789Abstract: An interim storage device (1) for separated and oriented objects (2) includes an object inlet (3), a rotating turntable (4), a spiral-shaped object path (5), and an object outlet (6). Either the object inlet (5) or the object outlet (6) is in line with the spiral origin (7) while the other is in line with the spiral end (8). The spiral-shaped object path (5) features a fixed spiral (9) which is placed above the turntable (4) without making contact.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Finatec Holding AGInventors: Fridolin Maibach, Matthias Hermle, Bernhard Kubalek, Martin Gerber, Christian Gräser
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Publication number: 20180297790Abstract: A conveyor system includes a conveyor, a support structure, and a staging structure. The conveyor includes a proximal end and a distal end and is operable to move an item from the proximal end to the distal end. The support structure includes a first leg and a second leg. The first leg supports the proximal end of the conveyor. The second leg supports the distal end of the conveyor. The staging structure is disposed at the proximal end of the conveyor and includes a turntable operable to rotate about a first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Fire Catt, LLCInventors: Marc Radecky, Zachary Savas
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Publication number: 20180297791Abstract: Systems and apparatus with circuits that are configured to detect fallen containers upstream or proximate an intake zone suitable for automated evaluation apparatus using different sensors, including at least one lower sensor and at least one upper sensor which is positioned to project an optical signal at a height corresponding to a top portion of an upright container to thereby allow an increased reliability in detection of different orientations and positions of fallen containers. An optional second lower sensor may be used which is longitudinally spaced apart from the first lower sensor and the lower sensors can transmit optical signals across the container travel path that do not intersect.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Mark S. Wilson, James Knebel, Thierry Vivet
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Publication number: 20180297792Abstract: A transport module for transporting a container from a container source to a container receiver, the transport module includes a transport route with a transporter, the transport route between a reception area and a transfer area. A first holder configured to receive and hold the container is arranged and configured at the transporter in such a manner, that the container is grasped by the first holder in the reception area and the container is suspendingly transported along the transport route from the reception area to the transfer area, carried by the first holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Thomas TRIEBEL
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Publication number: 20180297793Abstract: A maintenance access system for a storage and retrieval system having a storage and retrieval space and automated transport vehicles disposed in the space. The system includes at least one maintenance access control unit associated with a portion of the space, at least one barrier in the space and defining a boundary of the portion of the space and configured to substantially prevent the passage of the vehicles past the at least one barrier, and a controller connected to the control unit, the controller being configured to receive a signal from the at least one control unit for isolating the portion of the space associated with the at least one control unit, where the controller in response to the signal closes the at least one barrier isolating the portion of the space and effects the removal from or shutting down of vehicles within the portion of the space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Michael CYRULIK, Robert SULLIVAN
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Publication number: 20180297794Abstract: An automatic station for picking up articles which can be used in a machine for packaging articles, which achieves a greater efficiency, relative to the prior art stations, in terms of percentage of the articles picked up.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Daniele DAVI, Gabriele CANINI
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Publication number: 20180297795Abstract: Disclosed herein is a movable platform and an extension assembly which enables the width or length of the movable platform to be extended. The extension assembly comprises a plurality of clips which releasably engage openings on the movable platform. A top surface of the extension assembly is flush with a top surface of the movable platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Stonie Hopkins, Jefferson Maldonado, Dylan Henderson
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Publication number: 20180297796Abstract: A sheet regulating portion includes a body portion including a regulating surface facing an edge of a sheet, a pressing member having a pressing portion capable of projecting out of the body portion, an upper portion formed integrally with an upper part of the pressing portion so as to project to a sheet side and regulating an upward move of the sheet, and an urging member to urge the pressing member so that the pressing portion presses the edge of the sheet. In addition, a holding portion holds the pressing portion movably from a projecting position where the pressing portion projects out of the body portion to a retracting position where the upper portion enters within the body portion while inclining the pressing portion with respect to the regulating surface by resisting against the urging member when the upper portion is pressed from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Masatoshi Yoshida, Takao Nada
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Publication number: 20180297797Abstract: There is provided a roller including: a shaft, and an elastic body portion that is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft, in which the elastic body portion includes a plurality of first recessed portions which are provided on one side of the roller in a shaft mounting direction at intervals in a circumferential direction of the roller and each have a bottom portion, and a plurality of second recessed portions which are provided on the other side of the roller in the shaft mounting direction at intervals in the circumferential direction of the roller and each have a bottom portion, and in which each of the first recessed portions is positioned between the adjacent second recessed portions in the circumferential direction of the roller in the side view of the roller in the shaft mounting direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Hidenobu MARUYAMA, Kenta ANEGAWA, Hidehito OKUHARA, Takashi KAWABATA, Naohiro DAITO
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Publication number: 20180297798Abstract: A medium conveying apparatus for conveying media in a conveying direction includes: a medium container on which the media are stacked; and a medium separator that abuts an uppermost medium of the media stacked on the medium container and separates the uppermost medium from the media stacked on the medium container. The medium container includes: a medium support that abuts a lowermost medium of the media stacked on the medium container and supports the stacked media; and a tilting mechanism that tilts the medium support relative to a horizontal plane at a tilt angle according to a weight of the media stacked on the medium container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Oki Data CorporationInventor: Hiroki HASHIMOTO
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Publication number: 20180297799Abstract: In an example, a lift mechanism may include a linkage to engage with a pick arm, a crank switchably disposed in a first position and a second position, and a swingarm to move the crank from the first position to the second position. The linkage may move the pick arm from a raised position to a lowered position when the crank moves from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Alexander David Laws, Manilo Samuel Castillo Rios, Kyle Loucks
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Publication number: 20180297800Abstract: A sheet feed device includes a stacking tray on which sheets P are stacked, and feed rollers convey the sheets P from the stacking tray. The sheet feed device also includes a pressing lever configured to press back, when there is a sheet picked up from the stacking tray and is in a state of being nipped between feed rollers, a leading end of the sheet P toward the stacking tray, and a roller separating mechanism configured to separate the sheet feed rollers performing the nipping from each other, when the pressing member performs the operation of pressing back the sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Kouji MORI
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Publication number: 20180297801Abstract: A control method of a paper sheet storage mechanism that can wind or feed out tape while preventing the tape from becoming loose while maintaining a certain level of tension of the tape. A drum control unit controls a drum driving source in such a manner that a tape speed detected by a tape speed detection unit is constant. When a drum winds a paper sheet, a reel driving source rotatably drives a pair of reels in the direction of feeding out a pair of pieces of tape. A reel control unit controls the reel driving source in such a manner that reeling speeds detected by reeling speed detection units are lower than a tape speed. Further, rotation shafts of the reels are provided with a torque limiter that causes the rotation shafts to idle when a torque greater than a prescribed value is applied to the rotation shafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Hayato Minamishin, Mitsutaka Nishida, Tatsuya Shimamura, Naoto Ikeda, Yutaka Namikawa
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Publication number: 20180297802Abstract: A detector, which is included in a sheet feeding device, a sheet conveying device, an image forming apparatus and an image reading device, contacts and detects a sheet, and includes a base, a sheet contact face to which the sheet contacts, and a coat layer formed on the sheet contact face. A difference ?? of a static coefficient of friction ?s of the coat layer and a kinetic coefficient of friction ?d of the coat layer is smaller than and equal to 0.12.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Ricoh Company, Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Ishida, Toshiaki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20180297803Abstract: A paper sheet transportation mechanism includes: transportation portions between which a paper sheet is sandwiched so as to transport the paper sheet; and a transportation guide that protrudes in a direction of the paper sheet sandwiched by the transportation portions such that the paper sheet is deformed into a wave shape in a cross section perpendicular to a transportation direction of the paper sheet, and that extends in the transportation direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Mitsutaka Nishida, Hayato Minamishin, Naoto Ikeda
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Publication number: 20180297804Abstract: A supply of stock material for a dunnage conversion machine includes two plies of sheet stock material wound into a roll or fan-folded into a stack. Each ply has disposed on a corresponding leading or trailing end thereof an adhesive layer and a removable release liner covering the adhesive layer. When applied to a leading end of the supply, the adhesive layer is applied to opposing, outwardly-facing surfaces of the respective plies. When a supply of stock material is almost spent, the operator removes the release liners from both plies to expose respective adhesive layers, and then interposes the leading end of a new supply between the plies of the trailing end of the almost-spent supply and presses the layers together to attach the plies of the new supply to respective plies of the almost-spent supply, for conversion into dunnage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Ranpak Corp.Inventors: Stephen Louis Dominak, Alexandra Snijders
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Publication number: 20180297805Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for the interleaf winding of materials, especially adhesive, sticky, or tacky materials, which method involves maintaining a tension in the liner material at the point where it is mated with the material being wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Web Industries Inc.Inventor: Grand Hou
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Publication number: 20180297806Abstract: A banknote stacking device includes an input mechanism configured to convey banknotes one by one, a stacking platform mechanism configured to stack and support banknotes conveyed by the input mechanism one by one a pressing and conveying mechanism located above the stacking platform mechanism and configured to press banknotes and convey the banknotes stacked on the platform forward. The pressing and conveying mechanism has a pressing rod, and the pressing rod has one end rotatably arranged on the upper conveying rotating shaft and another end forming a free end and falling freely towards the platform, the rotatable securing end and the free end of the pressing rod are respectively provided with a first concave wheel and a second concave wheel, and a first O-shaped belt is arranged on the first concave wheel and the second concave wheel. The first concave wheel rotates synchronously with the upper conveying rotating shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: GRG Banking Equipment Co., Ltd.Inventors: Qiuhua Weng, Dong Tan
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Publication number: 20180297807Abstract: A wire pulling guide includes a body and multiple hardened rods spaced apart on the body, the rods positioned to contact a wire being guided by the guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Ron Garceau
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Publication number: 20180297808Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for regulating winding tension as function of bobbin (2) diameter in a slit film tape or yarn (1) winder system carrying at least one automated winder. It comprises a dancing arm (3) equipped with a tension setting means or device (3B) which regulates the yarn tension. The inventive feature of the invention is that tension setting means (3B) is capable of changing resistance ‘R’ of the dancing arm (3) as a function of the bobbin (2) diameter ‘D’ during the winding process. The invention also provides a method for regulating winding tension as function of bobbin (2) diameter. The invention helps overcome a number of problems related to uniformness and consistency of package the fabric making industry is currently facing. It solves technical problem of winding bobbin throughout using same tension adjusted for dancing arm, resulting higher tension during unwinding at low bobbin sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Siddharth Lohia
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Publication number: 20180297809Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic turret type yarn winding device. The automatic bobbin changeover process involves winding of yarn on a bobbin, followed by rotation of the turret to bring an empty bobbin into the winding position. Pressure rollers are provided to ensure consistent and accurate winding. The accurate relative positioning of the bobbins and pressure rollers is important. Wear and tear and particulate dust may cause malfunctioning of winder systems which may affect accuracy of turret rotations and relative positioning of the bobbins and pressure rollers, especially when the turret rotation during bobbin changeover stage is done in a single rotation. The invention provides a device and a method to position spindle precisely in turret type automatic winder, especially to identify correct stationing position of turret spindle after reverse movement post doffing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Siddharth Lohia
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Publication number: 20180297810Abstract: A linear body that may be smoothly removed from a bobbin. The bobbin includes a guide tube, a pair of flanges provided on the ends of the guide tube, and a winding drum sandwiched between the pair of flanges. One flange is removably attached to one end of the guide tube and the other flange is fixedly secured to the other end of said guide tube. The winding drum includes a plurality of split drum plates separated by a plurality of slits. A biasing mechanism for biasing each split drum plate inwardly is provided. When the detachable flange has been attached, the split drum plates are supported at both ends from the inner side thereof by supporting projections on the inner surface of each of the flanges. When the detachable flange is removed, the split drum plates move inwardly owing to the respective biasing mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicants: TOKYO ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., GOHDA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsugu GOHDA, Toru TANAKA
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Publication number: 20180297811Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a hose mover and a system for moving a hose are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Mick Zoske
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Publication number: 20180297812Abstract: A stop ball for a tube for fluid or energy is provided. The stop ball comprises a singular hollow body. The hollow body comprises and is integral with a first opening for the tube and an attachment means for attaching the stop ball to the tube, the attachment means comprising a second opening for the tube. A method for attaching a stop ball according to any one of the preceding embodiments to a tube for fluid or energy is provided. The method comprising inserting the tube through all three openings; pulling the attachment means at least partly out of the hollow body; and clamping the attachment means onto the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: CEJN ABInventors: Anders Lunnerhag, Lena Henåker, Filip Åkesson
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Publication number: 20180297813Abstract: A device for adjusting the position of an elevator system, having position measuring means (14) that can be assigned to an elevator car (2) which is movable in an elevator shaft (6), which are designed for generating position data corresponding to a current shaft position of the elevator car, and position control means (34) which interact with the position measuring means (14) and which are paired with configuration means (16) that can be actuated manually and/or by means of data input means, in such a way that as a response to a manual actuation and/or actuation of the data input means, a plurality of car stopping positions that are distributed along the elevator shaft can be adjusted and stored, wherein a mobile data processing unit (26) which is wirelessly linked to the configuration means and which has a display unit (28) is paired with the configuration means (16), such that position data corresponding to the plurality of car stopping positions can be displayed together on the display, and the mobile datType: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventor: Heiko Essinger
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Publication number: 20180297814Abstract: In an elevator apparatus, an activating lever that activates an emergency safety gear is disposed on the emergency safety gear. A speed governor mechanism has: a speed governor sheave; a tensioning sheave; and a speed governor rope that is wound onto the speed governor sheave and the tensioning sheave, and that is connected to the activating lever. A resistance applying mechanism is disposed on the car. The resistance applying mechanism applies a resisting force during ascent of the car against movement of the activating lever in a direction that activates the emergency safety gear.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Naohiro SHIRAISHI, Seiji WATANABE, Kotaro FUKUI, Eiji ANDO, Shiro IKEDA
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Publication number: 20180297815Abstract: A device may be employed to damp vibrations in elevator installations. The device may include two metal plates that are spaced apart from one another by an insulator made of an elastomer. An inner side of at least one of the two metal plates may have a structure that is formed by projections. In some cases, both of the metal plates may include such structures, and the projections of each metal plate may engage with one another. Due to the flexibility of the insulator, the insulator can fit in the structure formed by the projections. Geometric sizes of the projections, arrangement of the projections, shapes of the projections, and spacings between the projections can all affect a level of damping.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicants: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR AG, thyssenkrupp AGInventors: Michael KIRSCH, Walter HOFFMANN, Thomas KUCZERA, Philippe GAINCHE, Mike OBERT