Abstract: A system and method for displaying on a display inside of an aircraft a panoramic view of a view outside the aircraft. The system includes a window plug configured to fit into a window of an aircraft. The window plug includes a camera positioned to capture video outside of the aircraft and a display positioned over the window plug. The camera and display are connected to a processor to display the captured video on the display. The system may include a control panel that controls the operation of the camera and display. A device may be used to control pan and zoom features of the camera. A plurality of cameras may be connected to the processor, which may combine the captured videos from the plurality of cameras to display a single panoramic video on a single display or a plurality of displays. The combined video may be a 3D video.

Abstract: A monitor device including: a display section having a display surface; an operation section disposed at a bottom of the display section and having an operation surface substantially parallel to the display surface; a connecting section disposed at a lateral side of the operation section and having a connecting surface tilted downward relative to the display surface; and a surface switching section that connects the operation surface and the connecting surface to each other, and a normal of the display surface and a normal of the connecting surface form an acute angle.

Abstract: An aircraft galley is provided, including a first galley unit that includes meal carts, cabinets and a countertop-height work area and a second galley unit that includes a countertop-height work area and a plurality of deployable crew seats and with the first galley unit defines a crew work/interaction area. A passenger interaction screen is positioned for viewing by passengers boarding the aircraft and passing through the galley into a passenger cabin. A plurality of lavatories are positioned in a like plurality of corners of the galley and having respective major walls positioned at an oblique angle to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft and with respective doors angled away from the crew work/interaction area.

Abstract: An aircraft seat device includes at least one backrest, at least one seat component coupled to the backrest, and a backrest impact safety device, which is designed to rigidly connect the backrest and the seat component in a locking position in at least one normal operating state and which is designed to at least partially reduce impact forces on the backrest at least in the event of crash by at least partially decoupling the backrest from the seat component in at least one further operating state. The backrest is designed to be locked in a locking position again after the partial decoupling.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a tilt-recline force adjusting apparatus for an aircraft passenger seat configured for a tilt-recline positioning includes a first spring having a first axis to urge a seat back into an upright position, the first spring arranged to compress as the seat is manually reclined, a helper spring having a second axis parallel to the first axis, the helper spring arranged to assist or counteract the first spring, an adjustment mechanism coupled to the helper spring to increase or decrease a force exerted by the helper spring to assist or counteract the first spring, and a weight sensing mechanism coupled to the adjustment mechanism and operable to actuate the adjustment mechanism in direct proportion to a weight of a seated passenger, whereby the force exerted on the aircraft seat to urge the seat back into an upright position is greater for a heavier seated passenger.

Abstract: A seat fitting connects an aircraft seat to a floor rail of an aircraft. The seat fitting comprises a vertically oriented pin, a web connected to the pin and a first holding body which projects in the lateral direction with respect to the web. The holding body is configured in order to engage behind a lip of the floor rail. The seat fitting further comprises a tensioning element in order to tension the holding body in the vertical direction against the lip of the floor rail. The seat fitting comprises a second holding body projecting in the lateral direction and having a spacing of an inch from the first holding body in the longitudinal direction, and that the pin is arranged with an offset in the longitudinal direction relative to the first holding body and the second holding body.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an interior cabin including a floor and a ceiling. A deployable seat assembly is moveably coupled to the ceiling. The deployable seat assembly is moveable between a stowed position in which at least a portion of the deployable seat assembly is stowed within a stowage space within the ceiling, and a deployed position in which the deployable seat assembly extends between the ceiling and the floor.

Abstract: An aircraft comprising a heat exchanging pack comprising an energy recovering module with a hot and a cold side, the hot side thermally contacting the cold side, providing a heat exchange. The heat exchanging pack also comprises a secondary heat exchanger and a compressor coupled with a turbine. The hot side module inlet fluidly communicates with the bleed air duct, the cold side module inlet fluidly communicates with the ram air duct, the hot side module outlet fluidly communicates with the compressor inlet, the compressor outlet fluidly communicates with the hot side secondary inlet, the hot side secondary outlet fluidly communicates with the turbine inlet, and the cold side secondary inlet fluidly communicates with the ram air duct. The energy recovering module comprises a conversion apparatus, configured to generate energy out from the heat exchange taking place in the energy recovering module between the hot and cold sides.

Abstract: A shroud for a J-tube of an air conditioning pack of an aircraft includes a first partial shroud piece and a second partial shroud piece that mate together to form a flow tube and a sleeve. The flow tube includes an inlet, an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet and disposed on an opposite end of the flow tube from the inlet, and a sidewall extending between the inlet and the outlet. The sleeve extends through a portion of the flow tube and out of the sidewall and is configured to contain a portion of the J-tube.

Abstract: A deicing system for an aircraft may supply heat to an aircraft component in pulses. A first series of pulses may melt ice built up on the aircraft component. A second series of pulses may prevent ice from forming on the aircraft component. The length of each of the pulses in the first series of pulses may be longer than the length of each of the pulses in the second series of pulses. The pulses may be supplied by a pneumatic deicing system or an electrical deicing system.

Abstract: An aircraft propulsion system in which a combustion engine is arranged to drive an electrical generator. An electrical energy store is provided within the system. A propulsive rotor is arranged to be driven by an electric motor and a controller selectively varies the supply of power to the electric motor from the generator and/or energy store in dependence on one or more property of a vapor trail resulting from the engine exhaust flow. The controller may also control the supply of power to the energy store for charging.

Abstract: This disclosure describes an unmanned aerial vehicle that may be configured during flight to optimize for agility or efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method for an aircraft refueling receptacle. The aircraft refueling receptacle comprises a pedestal, a flanged structure, a sliding valve, and a bolt. The flanged structure has a first ledge, a second ledge, and a number of flanges extending inwardly. The pedestal contacts the first ledge. The sliding valve has a first face that contacts the second ledge of the flanged structure during refueling. The bolt extends a part of a length of the pedestal and is connected to a receiver within the pedestal.

Abstract: An obstacle avoidance device for detecting surroundings of an unmanned mobile device is disclosed, which includes a stabilization platform connected with the unmanned mobile device, wherein the stabilization platform includes a stabilizer for ensuring stably bearing at least one platform camera; and an obstacle avoidance module fixed with the stabilization platform, so as to reduce interferences to detecting the surroundings by the obstacle avoidance module when the unmanned mobile device acts. The obstacle avoidance device of the present invention is able to keep a stable attitude while the unmanned mobile device is unstable and changes an attitude thereof, so as to effectively avoid obstacles.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for recovering and launching an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A root end spar plate closure tool includes a spar plate compression assembly for applying compressive force to a spar plate, a first flange extending from the spar plate compression assembly and including at least one pin opening, and a second flange extending from the spar plate compression assembly and including at least one pin opening. The first flange and the second flange define a blade root gap sized to receive a blade root.

Abstract: Apparatus (88) for mounting a nut plate (4) on an aircraft part and then masking the nut plate during painting of the aircraft part (6) containing the nut plate (4), which apparatus (88) comprises: (i) the nut plate (4); (ii) a first bore (10) which extends through the nut plate (4); (iii) a masking formation (8) which is made of a rigid plastics material; (iv) a second bore (52) which extends through the masking formation (8); and (v) a mandrel (68) which is made of a flexible material and which extends through the first and second bores (10, 52), and the apparatus (88) being such that: (vi) the masking formation (8) comprises a body portion (14), a masking portion (16) which is positioned at one end of the body portion (14) and which extends radially outwardly beyond the body portion (14), and a skirt portion (20) which is positioned at a periphery (22) of the masking portion (16) and which extends from a first face (24) of the masking portion (16) and away from the body portion (14); (vii) the body po

Abstract: This aircraft maintenance equipment is a fuel system leak test unit, designed to insure installation integrity of fuel system lines and hoses and to ensure that the system is free from any debris generated during the assembly and maintenance process for an aircraft. The unit is designed to check for leaks using vacuum or pressure while monitoring for fuel leaks or bubbles through a clear tube section.

Abstract: A conformal airlock assembly for ingress and egress through a door from a high pressure environment to a low pressure environment. The airlock assembly includes a flexible, gas impermeable membrane that cooperates with a support wall in an airtight manner to form an interior pocket over the door on one side of the wall, and a distal-most rigid, rib structure generally disposed in said interior pocket. A gas displacement system, in flow communication with the interior pocket, is selectively operable to flow air out of the interior pocket, collapsing the membrane toward a deflated condition. An actuation system coupled to the distal-most rib structure is operable to displace the rib structure and the flexible membrane, in the deflated condition, away from the one side of the support wall, to a displaced condition. Such displacement of the airtight membrane creates a low pressure space in the pocket that is selected to be sufficiently proximate that of the low pressure environment.

Abstract: A spacecraft with a linear extension boom, an antenna feed, and a rigid antenna reflector is provided. The rigid antenna reflector may be connected with one end of the linear extension boom, and the other end of the linear extension boom may be connected with the spacecraft main body. In a launch configuration of the spacecraft, the linear extension boom may be retracted into a stowed configuration, and in an on-orbit configuration of the spacecraft, the linear extension boom may be extended into a deployed configuration, thereby moving the rigid antenna reflector away from the yaw axis of the spacecraft and positioning the rigid antenna reflector such that the focal point of the rigid antenna reflector may be oriented to align on, and be collocated with, the antenna feed. The rigid antenna reflector may be connected with the linear extension boom by a positioning mechanism that provides for adjustment in the angular orientation of the rigid antenna reflector relative to the linear extension boom.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a plurality of containers with a fluid. The apparatus including a connector configured to removably couple the apparatus to a fluid source, a flow path providing fluid communication between the fluid source and a plurality of containers coupled to the apparatus, a sealing element disposed within each of the plurality of containers, the sealing element configured to couple the container to the apparatus and automatically seal the container when the container is decoupled from the apparatus, a retaining mechanism including an adhesive disposed on each of the plurality of containers to position the sealing element in a neck of each of the plurality of containers.

Abstract: A method for packaging products, such as candies, the method comprising the steps of positioning the products on a first sheet which is continuously moved in a transport direction, covering the products by a second sheet which is continuously moved in the same transport direction and which is aligned substantially plane-parallel to the first sheet, and sealing together the first and second sheets near the outer edges of the individual products or grouped products by a sealing device, wherein the sealing device comprises sealing ribs extending substantially transversely to the transport direction on one side of the moving sheets, wherein said sealing ribs are being moved at the same speed as the sheets and the sealing ribs seal the first and second sheets together in between the moving products.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for formation, filling, and sealing unit dose packages for consumer products are described herein. A filling system with a filling control system is also disclosed. Although the filling system is described in conjunction with a method for forming, filling, and sealing unit dose packages, the filling system and filling control system can be used in other dispensing processes.

Abstract: A product arranged in a support can be packaged. A film is unrolled, a number of supports are progressively moved inside the packaging chamber of a packaging assembly, the packaging chamber is kept open for a time sufficient for a number of supports and for the film or for film sheets to properly position inside the packaging chamber, causing the film sheets or film portions to adapt to the shape of a cavity formed in the upper tool of the packaging assembly and the film sheets or film portions are sealed to respective supports. An apparatus can perform the above process.

Abstract: A hand held tool for the tensioning and severing of cable ties, including reciprocating means for tensioning the cable tie tail, locking means to prevent further tensioning upon the attainment of a preselected tension level in the tie tail, and severing means to sever the tie tail from the cable tie head. The tool includes a tension adjustment system and an independent calibration mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tying device of a type comprising: a work surface (10) comprising an opening (11) in the shape of a slot; a tying member (103) which can be activated so as to place at least one string (400) around an item (500) which is moving in a transfer direction (A) on a first side of the work surface (10), and to carry a portion of said string (400) to a second side of the work surface (10), forming at least one loop; and a knotting lip (55) capable of closing the loop with a knot on the second side of the work surface (10). The slot extends generally in the transfer direction (A), allowing a portion of the loop to pass through, but keeping the knot on the second side of the work surface (10) over at least a portion of the movement of the item (500).

Abstract: Method for making a bundle (10) of the type comprising a plurality of containers (11) positioned along at least one row and wound in a heat-shrunk film (12) due to a heat-treatment effect; said method comprising the steps of: a) arranging a heat-shrinkable film (12) around said containers (11) ordered along at least one row in order to obtain an open tunnel (13) along the transverse direction (20) with respect to the longitudinal direction of advancement (20?), said open tunnel (13) identifying along said transverse direction (20) lateral over-edge portions (14) with respect to said containers (11); b) handling said over-edge portions (14); c) supplying said containers (11) and said heat-shrinkable film (12) to a heat-treatment device, so that said over-edge portions (14) are compacted to said containers for heat-shrinking; in which said step of handling said over-edge portions comprises the step of making said over-edge portions (14) at least partially adhere to said containers (11).

Abstract: In one general aspect, a system for aseptically filling a tray of pharmaceutical containers with a pharmaceutical product is disclosed, which consists of an aseptic chamber, one or more articulated arms within the chamber, a sensor aseptically disposed with respect to the chamber, and a controller. The controller determines the locations of openings of the containers based on the image information from the sensor, and automatically guides one of the arms to fill the containers with the product. In order to obtain suitable contrast for accurately identifying the openings, an illuminator illuminates the tray with substantially collimated light. The sensor images the tray and containers using collimated light reflected from a reflective surface such as a retroreflector under the tray. To this end, the sensor may be disposed at a large enough distance from the retroreflector to collect largely the retroreflected light, or the sensor may employ a telecentric lens or a Fresnel lens.

Abstract: The embodiments include a plant for the preparation of drugs. A casing defining at least one storage chamber in communication with at least one preparation chamber by a passage opening is provided. A compartment in the storage chamber is configured to receive a plurality of base components suitable for containing substances for the preparation of drugs. A manipulator is housed in the preparation chamber and configured to define a loading condition. The manipulator takes at least one base component from the compartment and positions it in the preparation chamber. The manipulator is configured to combine substances contained in the base components brought into the preparation chamber to form at least one finished product containing a drug. The plant includes a control unit configured to command the rotation of the component, the loading position to the manipulator, and the working condition to the manipulator for the preparation of the finished product.

Abstract: A container is provided that includes a top portion, a bottom portion and a plurality of sidewalls that each extend from an upper limit of the bottom portion, the top portion extending from upper limits of each of the side walls such that the sidewalls are positioned between the top portion and the bottom portion. The container comprises a plurality of indents therein, the indents being arranged in a configuration to avoid top load failure. That is, the indents provide strength to the container, which makes the container stronger than containers that are made from the same material, have the same weight and the same average wall thickness, but do not include indents.

Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable produce containers, and related sheets and methods. In some embodiments, a container may comprise a first side panel comprising a first locking tab and a rollover flap. The rollover flap is configured to be folded with respect to the first side panel to expose the first locking tab. The first side panel further comprises a clearance aperture, wherein the first locking tab is positioned within the clearance aperture such that the clearance aperture provides spacing between the first locking tab and the rollover flap. The container may further comprise a first top panel comprising a slot for receiving the first locking tab. The first top panel may further comprise a first locking flap configured to extend adjacent to an exterior surface of the container to secure the first top panel in a closed position to at least partially enclose the container.

Abstract: A carton for packaging one or more articles includes a plurality of panels for forming a top wall, a base wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The carton includes an access structure for dispensing the one or more articles. The access structure includes a first detachable section, defined by a first series of frangible connections, and a second detachable section, defined by a second series of frangible connections. The first detachable section and second detachable section share a common portion of one of the plurality of panels.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A multi-compartment package for dispensing plural items is disclosed. The package includes plural individual sealed compartment units which are releasably secured to each other. Each compartment unit includes a flanged base from which a chamber depends. The chamber serves to hold an item to be dispensed and is surrounded by a flange. A closure member, in the form of a respective portion of a frangible cover sheet, is adhesively secured to the flange of each compartment unit. Each compartment unit includes at least one foldable tab in a corner of its flange, which can be folded down to enable the closure member to be removed from the compartment unit after the compartment unit is separated from other compartment units of the package.

Abstract: A product, system, and method for creating a film capable of allowing a user to create a custom graphical representation is described, which may allow a user to create a custom graphical representation in a film by depressing select areas of the film to form the custom graphical representation.

Abstract: A bag including a containment portion having an opening to receive items, a bag seal at an end of the bag opposite the opening, a handle seal at an end of the containment portion opposite the opening, the handle seal located between the bag seal and the opening, and a handle in a handle body formed between the handle seal and the bag seal.

Abstract: A paper bag is disclosed. The paper bag may include a bag container formed of white solid bleached sulfate paper with at least 60% post-consumer content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cap having a base portion (2A) that has been raised in order to match a circular internal capping wall (6) in order to provide a better grip when removing the cap.

Abstract: Closing system for bottles and small bottles and method for the use thereof for the opening of said bottles integrated by a single piece with three differentiated parts, two of them, inner threaded hole and screw (7), made of rigid material and joined by a pre-cut line, used as a base on which an elastic part (10) is overpressed. This elastic part (10) has some perimeter grooves (18) that, when fastening the screw (11) in the inner threaded hole (4) of the neck (3), presses the elastic part (10) and secures it against the walls of the bottleneck (3). The bottle can be opened by just lifting the covering half fins (9) and turning them in the opposite direction to the thread, so the elastic part (10) is decompressed and can be easily removed, leaving the bottle opened. All materials are food grade materials.

Abstract: A coupling device for mounting onto the spout of a faucet is disclosed. The device is connected or connectable to a hose and includes an elastomeric sleeve and a clamp assembly. The clamp assembly includes a housing and a pressure applying member. The housing has a cavity holding the sleeve between a back wall and the pressure applying member. The sleeve receives the externally threaded spout. The pressure applying member is movable to a closed position to compress the sleeve tightly about the spout to releasably secure the device to the faucet. The pressure applying member is also movable to an open position to release the spout from the sleeve. Also disclosed is a cap device for releasably sealing an externally threaded mouth of a bottle or other hollow vessel and making use of an elastomeric sleeve and a clamp assembly similar in many respects to the coupling device.

Abstract: A lid assembly for a container includes a seal assembly coupled to a base portion, and the seal assembly includes an intermediate arm pivotably coupled to the base portion and an engagement portion disposed adjacent to a second end. The seal assembly also includes a plunger arm pivotably coupled to the intermediate arm and a seal member disposed on the plunger arm. Displacing a button member coupled to the base portion actuates the seal assembly from a closed first position in which the seal member seals a fluid aperture formed in a spout of the base portion to an open second position in which the fluid aperture is not sealed.

Abstract: A container (10) to dispense a liquid such as sauce. The container (1.0) has a resilient deformable body (11) that may be compressed to dispense the liquid from the interior (55) of the body (11). Mounted on the body (11) is a cap (37) that is movable along a path (axis 13) between a closed position and an open position. In the open position the upper opening (38) is open to allow the liquid to be dispensed. Preferably the path is linear.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing spout having a housing, a detachably attached cylindrical hollow gasket, a flat circular hollow gasket and a lid with a flat circular lid gasket at the inner top surface. The housing includes a top open end with an outer threaded end, a bottom open end with an inner threaded end adapted to mount to at least one container, an outer portion and an inner portion. The inner portion has an open channel extending between the top open end and the bottom open end. A triangular shaped non-moving in-line splitter is positioned in the open channel to provide a dual passage of the liquid and air thereby controlling the flow of the liquid and air flowing back from the container such that the liquid gently flows out at a greatly reduced velocity.

Abstract: A device for retaining a self-closing valve in a closure is provided. The device comprises a body for receiving a self-closing valve and having a crimping flange capable of being bent from an uncrimped position to a crimped position so as to retain the valve in the device. The body is receivable into a closure with the valve retained. The crimping flange has a length, for instance, generally within a range of 0.5 mm and 4.0 mm.

Abstract: An annular protruding portion (17) is provided around an inner plug (13) at a radial interval on an annular horizontal wall portion (20) of a cap body 4. Between an annular flange portion (43a) of the inner plug (13) and the annular protruding portion (17), an annular accumulating groove portion (33) is provided. Particularly in the case of a liquid content, the liquid content may be scattered from within a cylindrical guide portion (42) when a lid member (5) is placed after use. The liquid content, however, is blocked by the annular protruding portion (17) and prevented from flowing further outward, while interfering with a top surface portion (51) and a cylindrical scattering suppression portion (55) of the lid member (5). Thus, downward flow of the liquid content along the outer wall surface of the annular horizontal wall portion (20) of a main cap member (11) can be suppressed.

Abstract: A non-electric cold shot serving apparatus is designed to hold any type of bottle and be able to serve it cold, without any electricity being supplied to the unit. The cold shot serving apparatus is both portable and lightweight and can be used anywhere. The device can fit virtually any size bottle of beverage, such as wine, spirits, or the like, in its original container, and chill it for service regardless of location.

Abstract: A sealing member or closure for a container is provided having a protected security component and a removal tab. The sealing member is provided in the form of a one-piece or a two-piece construction and has a tab and an optical security component configured to be protected such that the optical clarity of the security component is maintained after induction sealing.

Abstract: A fastening system includes a ratchet head and a strap having a pair of side edges, a first side defining a base surface, and a second side having a plurality of teeth. A pair of troughs extend in a longitudinal direction and each is positioned interstitially between the plurality of teeth and a side edge. A plurality of standoffs are provided on the second side of the strap along each of the side edges, the standoffs extending from the base surface at least as far as a distal extent of the plurality of teeth. The ratchet head has a ratchet pawl operable to engage the plurality of teeth to adjustably receive and secure the strap.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reclosable fasteners with increased stability against horizontal movement and increased stability against horizontal movement of an embedded article that includes an electrical conduit within the reclosable fasteners. The reclosable fastener includes a hook and loop fastener or interlocking mushroom fastener. More specifically, the present disclosure presents reclosable fastener systems that securely contains and embeds an electrical conduit within the reclosable fastener system.

Abstract: A package material may include one or more layers of plastic laminate, a first side, a second side and a penetration area. A weakening line may extend from the penetration area and may provide an opening area in the package material. The package material may include a plastic opening device, with a first and second portion attached to the first and second side, respectively, and a material bridge penetrating through the penetration area. The second portion may cover at least partly the penetration area and may include a guiding portion extending from the penetration area adjacent to the at least one weakening line as to facilitate rupturing substantially along the at least one weakening line.