Patents Issued in June 25, 2019
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Patent number: 10329025Abstract: A rotorcraft including a fuselage, one or more motor-driven rotors for vertical flight, and a control system. The motors drive the one or more rotors in either of two directions of rotation to provide for flight in either an upright or an inverted orientation. An orientation sensor is used to control the primary direction of thrust, and operational instructions and gathered information are automatically adapted based on the orientation of the fuselage with respect to gravity. The rotors are configured with blades that invert to conform to the direction of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: AeroVironment, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Todd Keennon, Karl Robert Klingebiel
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Patent number: 10329026Abstract: An aircraft fuel system, comprising: a fuel tank; a fuel line; and an engine; wherein the fuel line includes a first conduit configured to carry fuel from the tank towards the engine, and a second conduit configured to carry fuel from the engine towards the tank, wherein one of the first conduit or the second conduit is disposed annularly around the other of the first conduit or the second conduit. Also, a method of operating the system. The system may be used to suppress ice formation in the first conduit and/or provide leakage detection.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventors: Richard Haskins, Franklin Tichborne, Joseph K-W Lam
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Patent number: 10329027Abstract: A fuel deoxygenation system for an aircraft includes a hydrocarbon recycler configured to recycle hydrocarbon gas into fuel. The hydrocarbon recycler includes a housing that partially defines an ullage channel configured to fluidly communicate with both an ullage of an aircraft fuel tank and a vent, wherein the housing partially defines a hydrocarbon recirculation channel configured to fluidly communicate with a liquid portion of a fuel tank. The hydrocarbon recycler also includes a membrane defining a sealing wall between the ullage channel and the hydrocarbon recirculation channel such that the membrane is in fluid communication with both the ullage channel and the hydrocarbon recirculation channel, wherein the membrane is configured to be permeable to hydrocarbons such that hydrocarbons in the ullage channel can pass through the membrane to the hydrocarbon recirculation channel and oxygen in the ullage channel to passes through to be vented.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rheaume, Haralambos Cordatos
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Power margin indicator device for a rotorcraft, an associated rotorcraft, and a corresponding method
Patent number: 10329028Abstract: The present invention relates to A power margin indicator device constituting a first limitation indicator for a rotorcraft, for providing a pilot of said rotorcraft with information about a power margin available on at least one engine and a main power transmission gearbox of said rotorcraft as a function of flying conditions, said device comprising: input means for collecting input data corresponding various operating parameters of said at least one engine and of said MGB; calculation means connected to said input means, said calculation means serving to determine a collective pitch margin for the blades of a rotor of said rotorcraft; and display means presenting said collective pitch margin.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: AIRBUS HELICOPTERSInventors: Gregory Abbas, Damien Gavios -
Patent number: 10329029Abstract: Falling drone warning apparatuses and methods are disclosed. The apparatus may be attached to a drone and may measure acceleration during the drone's operation in order to ascertain whether the drone is free falling. If the apparatus detects that the drone is free falling, the apparatus may activate an audible alarm to warn people on the ground of the potential danger and to afford them the opportunity to take action to avoid the drone's impact or minimize its effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: 1twoZ, LLCInventor: Ryan Matthew Canning
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Patent number: 10329030Abstract: There is provided a conductive radius filler system and method. The system has a composite assembly with one or more composite structures having one or more radius filler regions. The system further has one or more conductive radius fillers filling the one or more radius filler regions. Each of the conductive radius fillers has a conductive element of electrically conductive material. The system further has one or more conductive radius filler connections connecting the conductive radius fillers to one of, a fastener system, a fuel tank system, and a current generating system, to form one or more current handling systems of the system. The one or more current handling systems provide one of, edge glow mitigation of edge glow as a secondary effect of lightning strikes, electrostatic discharge mitigation of electrostatic discharge caused by refueling electrification and fuel slosh, and current return handling to provide a minimized dedicated conductive system.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: America O. Schaaf, Elise Rae E. Castorina, Gabriel Z. Forston, Patrice K. Ackerman
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Patent number: 10329031Abstract: An aircraft evacuation assembly for electricity dispersion may include a composite packboard housing defining a packboard compartment, wherein the composite packboard housing is electrically nonconductive, and a girt mounted to the composite packboard housing and disposed in the packboard compartment. The evacuation assembly may further include a metal stud extending through the composite packboard housing, wherein the metal stud includes a first end portion disposed external to the packboard compartment and a second end portion disposed internal to the packboard compartment in electrical contact with the girt. The evacuation assembly may further include a flexible strip attached to an external surface, relative to the packboard compartment, of the composite packboard housing. The flexible strip may be electrically conductive and the flexible strip may extend between and electrically connect the first end portion of the metal stud and an electrical interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Ryan Schmidt, Craig Erwin Prevost
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Patent number: 10329032Abstract: A power management and distribution system, including a power feed line configured to supply electric power of a given power feed line voltage, a plurality of loads to be supplied with power from the power feed line, each of the loads requiring power of a characteristic load voltage, and a plurality of solid state power controllers (SSPCs) connected between the power feed line and the plurality of loads, each of the solid state power controllers configured to selectively connect a respective load of the plurality of loads to the power feed line or to disconnect the respective load of the plurality of loads from the power feed line.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: HS ELEKTRONIK SYSTEME GMBHInventors: Alexander Michel, Jeff Wavering
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Patent number: 10329033Abstract: A method of repairing or, in certain cases, strengthening a metallic substrate at a damage site is provided and includes removing material from the substrate around the damage site to form a recess, and cold spraying particulate material into the recess to form a bead of deposited material.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATIONInventors: JinKyu Choi, Aaron T. Nardi, Michael A. Klecka, Robert Guillemette, Jeffrey Michael Mendoza
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Patent number: 10329034Abstract: A constellation of Earth-orbiting spacecraft includes a first spacecraft disposed in a first orbit, a second spacecraft disposed in a second orbit, and a third spacecraft disposed in a third orbit. Each of the first orbit, the second orbit and the third orbit is substantially circular with a radius of approximately 42,164 km, and has a specified inclination with respect to the equator within a range of 5° to 20°. The first orbit has a first right ascension of ascending node RAAN1, the second orbit has a second RAAN (RAAN2) approximately equal to RAAN1+120°, and the third orbit has a third RAAN (RAAN3) approximately equal to RAAN1+240°. A fourth spacecraft is disposed in a fourth orbit that has a period of approximately one sidereal day, an inclination of less than 2°, a perigee altitude of at least 8000 km, and an eccentricity between approximately 0.4 and 0.66.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Space Systems/Loral, LLCInventors: Darren R. Stratemeier, Andrew E. Turner
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Patent number: 10329035Abstract: A fecal canister for use in a space application has a canister body extending from an inlet end toward a remote end. Hooks are aligned along an inner surface of the canister from the inlet end towards the remote end. In embodiments, a compaction lid, or a storage bag catch on the hooks to maintain a compacted position.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventor: James R. O'Coin
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Patent number: 10329036Abstract: A device for the hold-down and controlled release of space satellites installed on launchers and loads installed on space satellites, includes a blocking member made up of segments radially displaceable from a mutually approached retaining position to a mutually spaced-apart release position of a connecting screw. In order to control the radial displacement of the segments between the retaining position and the release position there are provided a rotatable element coaxial with the blocking member, an articulated mechanism which operatively connects the rotatable element with the segments of the blocking member, and linear motors for driving the controlled rotation of the rotatable element and, through the articulated mechanism, the simultaneous displacement of the segments of the blocking member.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: AEREA S.P.A.Inventors: Ruggero Cassanelli, Ivo Aliverti, Luca Andrea Pernechele
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Patent number: 10329037Abstract: An apparatus including a storage tank, a frame positioned at least partially beneath the storage tank, a lever having a first end and a second end pivotally mounted to the frame, a scale system positioned beneath the storage tank, wherein in a first position, the storage tank exerts a force against the scale system, and in a second position, the second end of the lever exerts a force on a bottom of the storage tank such that the storage tank is positioned above, and out of contact with, the scale system.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: Craig F. Govekar, Rahhali Sanhaji
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Patent number: 10329038Abstract: A fluid dispensing system includes a manifold port assembly having a housing with an inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports formed thereon and a carousel bounding a plurality of spaced apart fluid paths that each extend therethrough from a corresponding first end to an opposing corresponding second end, at least a portion of at least one of the fluid paths being completely radially encircled by the carousel at a spaced apart location from the housing. A fluid source is fluid coupled with the inlet port of the manifold port assembly. Each of a plurality of containers are fluid coupled with a select one of the outlet ports of the manifold port assembly. A motor is coupled with the carousel for rotating the carousel relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventor: Steven R. Kjar
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Patent number: 10329039Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an apparatus for filling a biowaste tank having an inner body with first and second ends. The first end receives biowaste and the second end directs the biowaste into a tank. The apparatus has an outer body with first and second ends. The first end receives overflow and the second end is flush with the second end of the inner body, and the outer body fully encompasses the inner body. The apparatus has a first pipe with an inlet configured to attach to the tank and an outlet in the inner body, and a second pipe with an inlet in the outer body, and an outlet in the tank, the pipe configured to direct overflow biowaste from the inner body into the tank through a second aperture in the tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Randy Kruse
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Patent number: 10329040Abstract: An object of the present invention is to allow a medicine dispensing cassette to be easily disassembled. The medicine dispensing cassette according to the embodiments of the present invention may include a main member, a first sub-member, a second sub-member and a third sub-member. The main member further includes an engagement release member so that when said engagement release member is moved to a first position (F), the engagement between the main member and the first sub-member is released, making it possible to separate the first sub-member from the main member. In the same manner, when the engagement release member is moved to a second position (S), the engagement between the main member and the second sub-member is released, making it possible to separate the second sub-member from the main member. The third sub-member can be removed from the main member independently from an operation of the engagement release member.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: YUYAMA MFG. CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuhiro Mitani, Takanori Yorozu
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Patent number: 10329041Abstract: Method and system for the assembly and collection of non-filled spouted pouches (10) to be transported to a remote filling device. According to the invention, a pick and place robot system (25) is provided comprising a camera system (11) on the basis of which a gripping device (28) is operable to pick up the spouted pouches, and a robot arm (29) is operable to transport the spouted pouches to a storage rail (21), wherein the gripper can place the spouted pouches.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Scholle IPN IP BVInventor: Laurens Last
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Patent number: 10329042Abstract: For accurate housing of an object to be packed even in an unfixed box body, a packing apparatus includes a movable unit and a force detection part provided in the movable unit and houses an object to be packed in a box body formed from a packing material based on an output value of the force detection part.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Takashi Nammoto, Kazuhiro Kosuge, Tomoki Harada, Koichi Hashimoto, Kengo Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10329043Abstract: Disclosed are preforms which incorporate improvements in the region of the neck and upper segment of the body to allow the production of lightweight containers, such as bottles suitable for containing water or other beverages. In accordance with certain embodiments, the improvements include a thinner neck finish area than conventional bottles, where the thinner area is extended into the upper segment of the body portion below the support ring. Reducing the thickness in these areas of the bottle allows for less resin to be used in forming the preform and bottle.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Niagara Bottling, LLCInventor: Jay Clarke Hanan
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Patent number: 10329044Abstract: A substantially paper-based composite container for an off-gassing product includes a paperboard can body having a substantially gas-impervious liner attached to an inner surface thereof, and a pair of substantially paper-based end closures attached to the opposite ends of the can body, each end closure defining a generally cylindrical sealing panel in contact with an inner surface of the can body. Heat-sealable materials are disposed on opposing surfaces of the sealing panel and can body. The sealing panels of the end closures are attached to the can body by heat seals. The heat seal for at least one of the end closures is discontinuous such that at least one vent channel extends through the heat seal so as to establish fluid communication between an interior of the composite container and the environment outside the composite container. The at least one vent channel is operable to vent excess gas pressure from the interior of the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: SONOCO DEVELOPEMENT, INC.Inventor: Kenan James Clougherty
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Patent number: 10329045Abstract: A tray made from cardboard sheet material comprising a rectangular bottom and a ring of side walls, i.e., two first opposing side walls, referred to as first walls, at least one of the first walls being connected on either side by first fold lines to end flaps referred to as first flaps, which may or may not themselves be connected respectively at the top part of same to a second flap by a second fold line, and two second opposing side walls, referred to as second walls. The second walls each comprise a rectangular central panel of which the length is less than the length of the bottom, the panel being connected, at each of the lateral ends of same, by a third fold line to a reinforcing member forming a pillar folded and glued to the central panel, and/or to the first flap of the adjacent first wall, i.e., a first reinforcing element located entirely separated from the adjacent first wall, and a second reinforcing element.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: OTORInventors: Nicolas Lelay, Guillaume Pieras
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Patent number: 10329046Abstract: A blank for making a one-piece container. The blank includes a central first section, a pair of second sections connected to the first section along a respective first longitudinal score line, and a pair of third sections, each third section connected to a second section along a respective second longitudinal score line. The second sections define side walls and end walls of the container, and the third sections define bottom flaps of the container. The first section includes a pair of top lateral flaps located on either side of a longitudinal slit that divides the blank in half. A pair of top end flaps span across opposing longitudinal ends of the top lateral flaps. Each top end flap comprises a triangular section defining a bow-tie lock connecting two halves of the blank on either side of the longitudinal slit.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANYInventor: Jeffrey Smith
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Patent number: 10329047Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible virtual reality viewer. Aspects of the viewer include a body portion and a viewing portion, each having a plurality of panels abutting fold lines. The viewer may be folded along the fold lines to move from an expanded configuration to a collapsed configuration when it is not being used. In one aspect, the viewer includes a detachable panel that is removeably coupled to the viewer along a plurality of perforations. Promotional material may be printed on or attached to the detachable panel. In another embodiment, the body portion and the viewing portion are each formed of a unitary construction in which the panels of each portion are die cut from a single piece of material and folded along fold lines to form the body and viewing portions, which are then secured together at one or more locations.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Pavlu, Jr., Thomas A. Wallen, Scott A. Schimke
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Patent number: 10329048Abstract: A stackable paperboard container is provided and includes a bottom panel, a pair of side panels, a pair of end panels, a pair of side flaps, and a pair of top walls. The pair of side panels extend from the bottom panel and are foldable about a side panel fold line. The pair of end panels extend from the bottom panel and are foldable about an outer end fold line. Each side flap extends from one of a pair of side panels and is foldable about a side flap fold line. Each top wall extends from one of pair of end panels and is foldable about a top wall fold line. Each top wall includes a wall section, a pair of top wall flaps, each top wall flap extending from one side of the wall section and foldable about by a top flap fold line, and a pair of bottom locking tabs, wherein each bottom locking tab extends from each of the pair of top wall flaps along a locking tab fold line and is insertable into a bottom tab slot of the bottom panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: JAJAC, Ltd.Inventors: J. David Nelson, Edwin Schimmel, Kevin Grubbs
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Patent number: 10329049Abstract: Food container includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first and second body portions are joined proximate opposing sides thereof to define an interior of the container and a mouth to the interior. The container has a flat configuration with the first and second body portions in a generally planar condition and an expanded configuration with the first and second body portions in a contoured condition. First side flaps extending from the opposing sides of the first body portion are folded inwardly into the interior of the container. At least one of the first side flaps has an engagement feature disposed thereon disposed to engage the opposing first side flap when the container is the expanded configuration to form an interior dividing wall within the interior of the container. A unitary blank for forming a food container is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: PACTIV LLCInventors: Angela E. Learn, Darin Guido McKnight, II
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Patent number: 10329050Abstract: Double-walled decorative articles such as flower vases and candle holders comprise an inner form defining a receptacle and an outer form, spaced apart from the inner form, to create a cavity. A bottom opening in the outer form enables decorative filler materials to be introduced to the cavity such that the decorative materials do not enter into the receptacle, which may contains flowers, water, candles, hot wax or other substances. A removably replaceable plug or cap is used to close off the bottom opening following the introduction of the decorative filler materials. The inner and outer forms may be provided as a unitary item or separate pieces may be joined. The decorative filler materials may be provided in conjunction with the article as part of a kit, in which case the amount of filler material is matched to the volume of the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Adam Kasha
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Patent number: 10329051Abstract: A drip stopper for preventing the undesired falling of drops during pouring includes a substantially cylindrical wall having an insertion part for inserting into a bottleneck, and a pouring-out part. The wall has an axially parallel set-back in the form of a recess which extends over the axial length of the wall and makes is possible to adapt the drip stopper to bottlenecks of different widths.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Rudolf Gotschi
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Patent number: 10329052Abstract: A protective cover that closely overlies an exterior surface of an upstanding container for holding liquid has integrally formed portions that are separately removable from the container. Each of two substantially adjacent removable cover portions preferably snugly wraps substantially adjacent surface areas of the container's exterior, and is releasably coupled by a narrow tear-off strip portion of the cover that also perimetrically wraps the container's exterior. One removable cover portion preferably helps to hold a cap in a closed orientation on the container's neck. Another removable cover portion preferably underlies a bottom part of the container's exterior surface, and thereby helps to hold the protective cover in place on the container. Yet another removable cover portion preferably wraps and grips a major part of the container's upstanding sidewall, and forms a disposable funnel when removed from the container's exterior.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Chad M Oberly
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Patent number: 10329053Abstract: A flexible package having a fill opening or feature can be included in one or more of the package panels, with an internal fill patch provided proximate or about the fill opening. The patch can be initially sealed at one or more edge or portions to the internal surface of the respective package panel or panels, with a generally free edge or portion remaining unsealed until the package is filled with material contents.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Mark Steele
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Patent number: 10329054Abstract: A stopper has a head part and a stopper part. The stopper part extends from the head part to a lower end and has flanges, between the head part and the lower end, that have different diameters that increase from the head part to the lower end of the stopper part. A container has a mouth and neck and shoulder inner surfaces. The stopper part is inserted into the container through the mouth, the head part remains outside the mouth, at least one of the flanges proximate neck sealingly engages the neck inner surface, and at least one of the flanges proximate to the shoulder sealing engages the shoulder inner surface. A fluid tube is retained by the stopper. The fluid tube extends from an inlet within the container outwardly through the mouth to an outlet outside the container.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Joseph C. Haldiman
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Patent number: 10329055Abstract: A tubular metal can body having one end for attachment of a removable overcap, the can body having an inwardly projecting flange (1) formed therein by folding the can wall (2) circumferentially, part-way along its length, the flange providing a convex upper surface (8) to which a peelable lid (12) can be sealed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology, Inc.Inventor: Florian Christian Gregory Combe
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Patent number: 10329056Abstract: A container (100) with a lid lever (132) to disengage a lid present on a rim portion (112) of the container (100) is disclosed. The lid lever (132) is integrated between two cuts and is attached to a primary skirt (114) of the container (100). The lid lever (132) is pulled laterally outward towards a free end to disengage the lid. A secondary skirt (138) in the form of a flange is present behind the lid lever (132). The secondary skirt (138) prevents deformation of the primary skirt (114) and the rim portion (112) of the container (100). The shape of the lid lever (132) extends past the primary skirt (114) thereby making the lid lever (132) more effective and further makes it distinguishable from the primary skirt (114).Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: RPC SUPERFOS A/SInventor: Torben Noer
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Patent number: 10329057Abstract: Disclosed is a lid for containers including one or more liquids. The lid is configured to provide the user with both protection from spillage, and a natural drinking experience. The structural features of the lid include a rim, a top surface, and a reservoir. The reservoir includes one or more drink inlets positioned on a lower wall portion configured to allow the one or more liquids from the container to pass through when the lid is in a drinking position, and to drain the one or more liquids from the lid to the container when the lid is not in a drinking position.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: OCULUS DESIGN LLCInventor: Tariq Ziad Khalaf
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Patent number: 10329058Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming a hinge in a thermoformed container, such as an egg carton, and the resulting container. The hinge is formed in the mold, by severing a thermoformed container along the length of a hinge line, with the exception of plurality of spaced connecting membranes that are not severed. The alternating severed portions and connecting membranes are referred to herein as a notched hinge connection. The width, depth, and location of the connecting membranes can be adjusted so the hinge area is strong enough to withstand multiple openings during use.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Tekni Plex, Inc.Inventors: Babu Kuruvilla, Richard L. Ramirez, Mark A. Bergeron
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Patent number: 10329059Abstract: A container and lid assembly are provided. The lid assembly includes an upper lid and a lower lid that cooperate to define a dispensation chamber for product that is provided in the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: SNACKSHAKER LLCInventor: Charles H. Heilman
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Patent number: 10329060Abstract: The present invention discloses a security seal with a seal base with at least one locking projection and a seal head connected to the seal base with at least one blocking tab, whereby each blocking tab is movably connected to the seal head via at least one hinge element, together with a safety closure with a first closure part and a second closure part, which can be moved back and forth between an open position and a closed position relative to the first closure part, wherein the first closure part has a seating on which the seal base of a security seal can be engaged so that, when the second closure part is in the closed position, at least one blocking tab of the security seal at least partially overlaps the second closure part on the side of the second closure part opposite the first closure part, and additionally, a security container with a container tub, a lid and a safety closure, wherein either the first or second closure part is arranged on either the container tub or the lid, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Dieter Weisshaupt, Stefan Thomas, Stefan Schuster, Andreas Elisch
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Patent number: 10329061Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention include a retainer, a lid, and a sensor, where the sensor is configured to detect information about the retainer, the lid, or the contents in the retainer. The sensor also may be configured to communicate with an internal or external computer system, thereby facilitating showing the detected information as a representation via a display element. In certain embodiments, the system may include an action element such as an open/close lid opening assembly configured to permit automatically or manually opening or closing a drink aperture or another type of dispensing aperture.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: THERMOS L.L.C.Inventors: Rick Dias, Marvin Lane, Shawn Young, Michael Dennis Tetreault, Michael Murray, Gary Victor Pieper, Eric Lee Ferguson
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Patent number: 10329062Abstract: A multi-direction zip-tie includes a first zip-tie having a first fastener and a first strap integral therewith, and a second zip-tie having a second fastener and a second strap. The second strap can be integral with a head that engaged with a groove in the second fastener, making the second strap interchangeable. The first fastener and the second fastener are configured to be rotatably engaged with each other by a first ratchet structure. The first zip-tie can have a third strap integrally connected to the first fastener. An extension strap can be engaged with one of the first, second, and third straps to add length. The ability of the first fastener and second fastener to rotate relative to each other allows the straps to be placed in the most advantageous position for connecting and securing materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventor: Seo Joon Lee
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Patent number: 10329063Abstract: A low-profile cable tie strap and buckle assembly that secures a bundle. The cable tie strap includes a head, a body with a plurality of teeth and a tip. The cable tie strap also has locking tabs that extend from each side of the cable tie strap. The buckle has a first end with a raised member defining a horizontal strap passageway and a second end with a vertical strap passageway. The cable tie strap is installed in the first end of the buckle and the locking tabs secure the cable tie strap to the buckle. The cable tie strap wraps around the bundle. The free end of the cable tie strap is installed in the second end of the buckle to secure the bundle.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Panduit Corp.Inventor: David J. Sylvester
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Patent number: 10329064Abstract: A tray for displaying a product for sale, where the tray includes a re-closeable lid. The tray includes a base having a peripheral side wall with a rim bounding an opening to a cavity which retains the product. A portion of the lid is permanently engaged with a section of the base. The rest of the lid is selectively engageable with the rest of the base and is movable between open and closed positions. When closed, a part of the lid is positioned laterally adjacent the rim and is located in a common plane therewith. The edges of the rim and lid frictionally engage each other to secure the base and lid together. The movable part of the lid, which includes a frame member and flexible film, rotate about a living hinge in the frame member. A latching mechanism is engaged to keep the lid and base engaged.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Biery Cheese Co.Inventor: Benjamin H. Biery
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Patent number: 10329065Abstract: Easy open flow wrappers are provided that include a flexible wrapper body formed from a flexible wrapper body film, the flexible wrapper body having a front panel and a back panel sealed together along one longitudinal seam and two lateral end seams containing a product therein. At least one line of weakness (24) substantially extends around a portion of the flexible wrapper body to define a removable portion (28) of the flexible wrapper body, such that application of a separation force upon the removable portion separates the removable portion from the flexible wrapper body at the at least one line of weakness and forms an opening in the flexible wrapper body. A flexible film member (26) is disposed over and extending beyond the at least one line of weakness, in which the flexible film member is configured to prevent pre-separation of the removable portion from the flexible wrapper body.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Printpack Illinois, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Boekeloo, Rajesh Suryanarayanan, Jason L. Stufflebeam, Edward J. Cigallio
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Patent number: 10329066Abstract: A visualization device for use with a loading tray includes a frame comprising a floor, a first side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor, and a second side wall extending generally perpendicular from the floor and spaced from the first side wall. The visualization device further includes a mirror abutting the floor of the frame. A magnifying glass may also be supported by top edges of the first and second side walls, or by runners coupled to the top edges of the first and second side walls. The visualization device may be slideably disposed in a reservoir of a loading tray.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.l.Inventors: Dawn Kruetzfeldt, Glenn Stante, Sameer Upadhyaya
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Patent number: 10329067Abstract: A security packaging provides a structure for providing evidence of package tampering. The packaging includes a first panel having an opening, and a foil label at least partially overlaying the opening and at least partially adhered to an insert member. Upon separation of the insert member from the packaging, at least a portion of the foil label is separated from the foil label thereby leaving a visual void in the opening indicating that the separation has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: MULTI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Ken Glinert, Eric Rosendall, Richard C. Thibault, Nick Lakin
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Patent number: 10329068Abstract: A container configured to store a tobacco-related material is provided herein. The container may include a top cover and a body portion. The body portion is configured to operably engage the top cover to substantially enclose an internal space defined by the top cover. The internal space is configured to retain a substrate material therein. The container includes a sensory precursor delivery device configured to retain a sensory precursor composition and provide the sensory precursor composition, on demand, to the internal space.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventor: Matthew William Benford
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Patent number: 10329069Abstract: A sheet-mask package, in order for a sheet mask to be removed from a bag to be used in a unfolded state, allows the unfolding operation of the folded sheet mask, thereby enabling the removed sheet mask to be quickly and reliably attached on the face while preventing fingers from being excessively wet. In an embodiment, the sheet-mask package 2 is obtained by storing in a package box a holed tray (T1) on which Z-folded sheet masks (1) moistened with a chemical solution are stacked and which has a hole (4) formed in the bottom of the holed tray (T1).Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: TAIKI CORP., LTD.Inventor: Toshio Ishihara
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Patent number: 10329070Abstract: A fluid insulation assembly for use with a container that is configured to contain a fluid includes a barrier assembly configured to fluidly isolate a first fluid chamber within an interior of a container, wherein the first fluid chamber is configured to contain a fluid, and an actuation assembly configured to dispense fluid contained within the first fluid chamber. A method for insulating a fluid within a container and dispensing the fluid from the container includes fluidly isolating a first fluid chamber within an interior of a container and moving a barrier assembly disposed within the interior of the container in a first direction for dispensing fluid contained within the first fluid chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Thermal Lock LLCInventor: Loren Wengerd
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Patent number: 10329071Abstract: The present disclosure provides a packaging process and the resultant package produced from the process. The process includes introducing, into a mixing device, pellets composed of ethylene/propylene/diene polymer (EPDM). The EPDM comprises greater than 60 wt % units derived from ethylene. The pellets have a residual moisture content from 500 ppm to 2500 ppm. The process includes adding a silica-based powder to the mixing device and coating at least a portion of the pellets with the silica-based powder. The process includes sealing a bulk amount of the coated pellets in a bag made of a flexible polymeric film. The process includes absorbing, with the silica-based powder, the residual moisture from the pellets, and preventing moisture condensation in the bag interior for a period from 7 days after the sealing step to 1000 days after the sealing step.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Shrikant Dhodapkar, Remi A. Trottier, Santosh S. Bawiskar, Kyle D. Anderson
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Patent number: 10329072Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving the storability of seeds, comprising storing the seeds in the presence of an oxygen absorber. Preferably, the seeds are stored in a closed container. In a first embodiment, the oxygen absorber does not remove moisture from inside the container. In another embodiment, the oxygen absorber does remove moisture from inside the container. The seeds can be stored at a temperature between freezer temperature and the temperature at which the seeds lose their viability. Upon storing seeds according to the invention the storage temperature can be much higher.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.Inventor: Eric Roland Coppoolse
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Patent number: 10329073Abstract: A packaged medicine-filled container has a resin-made medicine-filled container in which a medicine is housed, a sealed packaging body in which the medicine-filled container is housed, and an oxygen scavenger housed inside the packaging body. The packaging body is hardly oxygen-permeable. Both a moisture-dependent type oxygen scavenger and a self-reacting type oxygen scavenger are used as the oxygen scavenger.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Kenji Tanoguchi
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Patent number: 10329074Abstract: A method of making a thermally insulated shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The shipper comprises vacuum insulated panels located between inner and outer molded shells.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Ajit Ranade, John Stephan