Abstract: The present invention relates to an ice detection/protection and flow control system based on printing of dielectric barrier discharge sliding plasma actuators. This invention has advantages such as: reduced weight, low maintenance cost, no environmental impact, fully electric operation and combination of functionalities (ice detection, deicing, anti-icing and flow control). The system comprises the following components: exposed AC electrode (1), dielectric layer (2), embedded electrode (3), sliding/nanosecond electrode (4), ground plane (5), AC power supply (6), DC power supply (7), nanosecond range pulse generator (8), monitoring capacitor (9), high voltage probe (10), control module (11), temperature sensor (12), control signal input module (13) and monitoring system (14). The system senses ice formation and generates extensive surface heating to prevent ice accumulation.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a main body and a gas generator producing a gas stream. At least one fore conduit and tail conduit are fluidly coupled to the generator. First and second fore ejectors are fluidly coupled to the at least one fore conduit. At least one tail ejector is fluidly coupled to the at least one tail conduit. The fore ejectors respectively include an outlet structure out of which gas from the at least one fore conduit flows. The at least one tail ejector includes an outlet structure out of which gas from the at least one tail conduit flows. First and second primary airfoil elements have leading edges respectively located directly downstream of the first and second fore ejectors. At least one secondary airfoil element has a leading edge located directly downstream of the outlet structure of the at least one tail ejector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nacelle for an aircraft turbojet engine that includes an air inlet having a leading edge of the nacelle extending forward by an inner wall and an outer wall of the air inlet and a fan cowling defining, in a closed position, aerodynamic continuity with the outer wall of the nacelle, intended for surrounding a turbojet engine fan cowling. The air inlet is designed to define at least one portion of the fan cowling. The present disclosure also relates to a propulsion assembly that includes a nacelle surrounding a turbojet engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for detecting a degradation of flight performance of an aircraft that is in flight, wherein current flight status data of the aircraft that is in flight are first determined. A flight performance index is then calculated on the basis thereof. Furthermore, on the basis thereof, a nominal flight performance reference index is determined by means of a flight performance model, wherein a degradation of flight performance can be inferred by comparing the two indices.

Abstract: A lightning current controlling method includes adjusting surface roughness of a surface of an aircraft body of an aircraft, a charged amount of the surface of the aircraft body of the aircraft, or both, to cause a passing path of a lightning current to be controlled when the aircraft is struck by lightning.

Abstract: An exterior aircraft light comprises at least one switchable illumination circuit. Each of the at least one switchable illumination circuits comprises at least one light source, a temperature detector configured for detecting the temperature of the at least one light source and providing a temperature signal, an electric switch for selectively switching power flow to the at least one light source on and off, and a control circuit which is coupled to the temperature detector and to the electric switch. The control circuit is configured for driving the electric switch based on the temperature signal provided by the temperature detector to repeatedly switch power flow to the at least one light source on and off.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a braking system and a passenger boarding bridge. The braking system includes a locking member and at least one set of braking assemblies. The locking member is fixedly mounted on the tunnel. Each set of the braking assemblies includes an oscillating member rotatably mounted on the cab, an oscillating wheel mounted on the oscillating member and an elastic member. Wherein the elastic member presents a pre-tightening force. The oscillating wheel cooperates with an outer side of the drive belt to form an abutting force so as to balance the pre-tightening force of the elastic member when the drive belt is in a normal working state. The pre-tightening force of the elastic member rotates the oscillating member to a direction of the locking member and cooperates with the locking member in a locking manner to realize braking when the length of the drive belt between the driven wheel and the driving wheel exceeds a preset value or is in a broken state.

Abstract: A passenger boarding bridge leveling mechanism mounted on a passenger boarding bridge includes a four-bar linkage mechanism and a preload apparatus. The four-bar linkage mechanism includes a mounting base which can be fixedly mounted on the passenger boarding bridge. One of the other three bars of the four-bar linkage mechanism extends outwards, and a leveling wheel and a first detection switch are mounted on the end of the bar. The first detection switch is used for detecting the vertical displacement of the leveling wheel on an aircraft fuselage. The preload apparatus has a preload force. One end of the preload apparatus is connected to the four-bar linkage mechanism, and the other end is connected to the mounting base. The preload apparatus has a preload force to make the leveling wheel maintain a tendency of extending outwards. The passenger boarding bridge leveling mechanism has high test precision and can work reliably.

Abstract: A system has a frame with first and second spaced apart edges, a first holder couplable to the fuselage structure and embodied for articulated connection to a first region of the frame that is close to the first edge, a second holder couplable to the fuselage structure, and a strut. A first end of the strut is connectable in an articulated manner to the second holder. A second end of the strut is connectable in an articulated manner to a second region of the frame near the second edge and remote from the first edge. The frame and the strut form a triangular structure with the first and second holders. The strut and the frame form two sides of the triangular structure. A length of the first and/or second side is variable to adjust the position of the frame.

Abstract: A system for installing modules on a fuselage structure has modules with holders arranged thereon for fastening on a fuselage structure, assembly stands, which can be moved on a floor level, and a flexible connecting element, extending via all the modules and coupling them together. Each assembly stand has a base for supporting the stand on the floor level and a holding device, designed to support the module. The assembly stands, the modules and the at least one connecting element are designed to form a chain of assembly stands, such that two successive groups of assembly stands enclose a pivot point at which the mutually facing modules have a larger spacing relative to one another than the modules within the respective groups. The connecting element allows the pivoting of the groups relative to one another at the pivot point through an angle of at least 90°.

Abstract: An air launched rocket for placing payloads in earth orbit comprising a lifting body having a cross sectional shape of an airfoil extending in a spanwise direction between a first and a second wing tip. The lifting body further comprises at least one rocket engine positioned at the first wing tip oriented for propelling the lifting body in the spanwise direction. The air launched rocket is combined with a carrier aircraft which is removably attached to a suction surface of the airfoil.

Abstract: A multi-layer insulation includes a plurality of layers that are laminated on each other. A detection layer that is at least one of the plurality of layers has a piezoelectric film, and a pair of electrode parts installed on both surfaces of the piezoelectric film.

Abstract: A method for packaging products, such as candies, wherein the products are positioned on a first sheet which is continuously moved in a transport direction, wherein the products are covered 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 wherein the first and second sheets are sealed together 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: Systems and methods for manufacturing and inserting a pre-determined number of material-filled pouches into containers are disclosed. A system includes a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes includes a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure. The system also includes a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes. The system further includes a controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the pre-determined pouches are inserted into the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes.

Abstract: There is provided a sealing foil cutting assembly including: a cutting die including a slot through which a sealing tape penetrates, and a penetrating hole formed in a direction perpendicular to the slot; and a punch configured to move up along the penetrating hole of the cutting die to cut the sealing tape to form a sealing foil to be used for sealing an entrance of the container, the punch including: a lid cutting portion configured to form a lid region of the sealing foil; a tab cutting portion having an empty space formed therein to form a tab region protruding from a side surface of the lid of the sealing foil; and a finger member disposed in the empty space of the tab cutting portion, and having an upper end bent toward a surface of the lid cutting portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lid closing device and a lid closing method, each of which does not require a high degree of accuracy when performing a lid closing operation. A holding portion moves such that a lid is located at a position above a container. Holding of the lid by the holding portion is released at the position above the container. The lid falls to cover the container. Thus, the lid closing operation is performed.

Abstract: A tying machine may include a twisting mechanism configured to twist a tying string. The twisting mechanism may include a twisting motor. The tying machine may be configured to obtain torque acting on the twisting motor as a twisting torque value, and stop the twisting motor when a predetermined tying completion condition is satisfied. The tying completion condition may include that an elapsed time since a rise in the twisting torque value was detected reaches a first predetermined time.

Abstract: A package of thermal and/or acoustic insulation material has a carrying handle secured to its enveloping film. The carrying handle comprises a handle film having at least one incision which separates an attachment portion of the handle film which is secured to a portion of the surface of the enveloping film from an integral grip portion of the handle film which is configured to allow a user's hand to be inserted between the grip portion and the enveloping film to grip the package.

Abstract: A packaging process includes providing a semi-sealed package containing a product to be packaged, providing a vacuum chamber, adjusting a spacing between members of the vacuum chamber to open the vacuum chamber, relatively positioning the package and the vacuum chamber such that a terminal portion of an end of the package is positioned within the vacuum chamber and a non-terminal portion of the end is positioned outside the vacuum chamber, an intermediate portion of the end passing through the opening, adjusting the spacing to bring the members substantially sealingly in contact with one another, the intermediate portion being received in the opening, creating, within the vacuum chamber, an internal vacuum pressure to determine a gas flow through the opening causing opposing layers of the film at the second end to maintain a substantially spaced-apart configuration, and to aspirate both gas from inside the package and gas through the opening.

Abstract: A modular tube volume reduction assembly for use at a vacuum tube vehicle station is provided. The assembly includes a modular station vacuum tube having a tube volume and a plurality of cavities longitudinally formed around a circumference of the modular station vacuum tube, and a volume reduction assembly integrated with the modular station vacuum tube, where the volume reduction assembly includes a plurality of blocks longitudinally coupled to a cavity interior of each of the plurality of cavities. The assembly includes a control system coupled between the modular station vacuum tube and the blocks. The control system radially moves the blocks to and from a vehicle outer surface of a vacuum transport tube vehicle at the vacuum tube vehicle station. The assembly displaces the tube volume between a station wall and the vehicle outer surface, and reduces the volume to be evacuated at the vacuum tube vehicle station.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method are presented for loading product containers into a crate wherein the crate is a reusable crate having four sides, which may be distorted bowed or bent relative to a nominal position. The system has a conveyer to convey the crate to an actuation assembly. The actuation assembly then actuates the crate from into contact with a bracing assembly. The bracing assembly has four bracing members, each of which has at least one bracing block engaged thereto. Each bracing block has a grasping portion which contacts and bias against one of the four sides of the crate when the crate is actuated into engagement with the bracing assembly so as to reposition the sides of the crate to be in the nominal position.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for handling food portions which comprises a first conveying device, a rotation device with a second conveying device forming a depositing surface which can be turned about a vertical axis, a third conveying device, and a control unit. The first conveying device is configured such that it can at least in regions be arranged above the rotation device. The control unit is adapted to control the first conveying device such that food portions are deposited in a format arrangement by the first conveying device from above onto the depositing surface of the rotation device, to control the rotation device to rotate the depositing surface with the food portions about the vertical axis, and to control the second conveying device to convey the turned food portions onward onto the third conveying device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for feeding a plurality of flat elements (12) lying flat on one another, in particular carton blanks, to a packaging apparatus (V), comprising: a first feed section (18) having a conveying device (46), of which the conveying surface (22a1) intended to support the flat elements (12) is formed from a material which, with respect to the interaction with the flat elements (12), has a predetermined coefficient of adhesive friction, and a second feed section (20), which falls toward the packaging apparatus (V), wherein the inclination of the first feed section (18) and the inclination of the second feed section (20) toward the packaging apparatus (V) are different from each other.

Abstract: According to the invention, the device comprises at least one flap spreading head (12a, 12b), the flap spreading head being vertically mobile for insertion thereof into a container (3) to be processed and including first and second flap spreading blades (1211, 1212) mounted on pivots and an actuator (1221, 1222). The actuator is adapted to command rotation of the flap spreading blades that on rotating come into contact with flaps (R1a, R1b) and bring about spreading thereof by folds toward the exterior of the container.

Abstract: Storage trolley for receiving at least two protective covers of a packaging machine, preferably a thermoforming packaging machine, for example, for cleaning or maintenance purposes. The storage trolley has a plurality of movable holders for receiving protective covers of the packaging machine. The holders are moveable between a parking position and a receiving position. The storage trolley is configured to be stored below a machine frame of the packaging machine when the holders are in the parking position. The holders receive one or more protective covers in the receiving position.

Abstract: A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a spool of label carrying web, a labelling station arranged to remove labels from a label carrying web supported by the supply spool, a take up spool support for supporting web from which labels have been removed, and a first motive apparatus for transporting web from the supply spool support to the take up spool support via the labelling station. The supply spool support, the labelling station and the take up spool support are mounted to a base plate. The base plate includes a first portion which supports the labelling station via a base of the labelling station such that the labelling station extends from the base plate in a first direction, and a second portion.

Abstract: A blow-molded article having improved well-defined corners is provided.

Abstract: A container may comprise a spout, a base portion, and an ovular sidewall extending away from the base portion to the spout. The ovular sidewall comprises a vertical portion, a top transition region, and a top region extending from the top transition region to the spout. The top region comprises at least two discrete linear sections having different slopes between the top transition region and the spout. Moreover, the base portion of the container defines a support surface on which the container rests, a base channel extending across the diameter of the container, and an inset concave panel aligned with a center of the container. The container additionally comprises a handle portion defining a complex-curved face surface interrupting the top transition region and the top region, and a handle extending from a bottom portion of the face surface to a top portion of the face surface.

Abstract: System and process for creation of a single-serve shot-glass with a flared shaft, curved brim and peel-off lid. A lip attachment can be applied to the sealed shot-glass to define the flare shaft. The shot glass has a flat top edge to facilitate sealing of the lid. Embodiments can use a vibration plate, gears and/or conveyer belts to create the sealed shot-glasses with flared shafts. The lip or ring can create the flared shaft when integrated with the glass.

Abstract: An integrated at least two component mixing and delivery system and method for creating a new mixture from a first component contained within a first enclosure and a second component contained within a second enclosure that is contained within the first enclosure and, via a series of operations that mix the two components and enable the application of through an applicator tip the placement of the new mixture on at least one surface or a portion thereof.

Abstract: A basket assembly for containing items, the basket assembly including a containment base having a bottom wall and at least one side wall, said walls defining a containment volume for receiving items to be contained by the basket assembly. The basket assembly may also include a handle being configured for selectively mounting onto the containment base via at one interlocking mechanism. Also described is a blank for forming the containment base of the basket assembly, as well as a kit for assembling the same, and a method of forming such a basket assembly. Also described is an innovative handle made of cardboard and/or the like.

Abstract: A pouring element for a composite packaging, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foodstuffs is shown and described, comprising a basic body having a fastening flange and a pouring tube, a cutting element which is arranged and guided in the pouring tube and a closure cap which can be joined to the basic body, wherein during actuation for the first time, the cutting element can be driven by first drive means formed on the closure cap and by second drive means formed on the inner wall of the cutting element and wherein the movement of the cutting element follows different gradients, and a composite packaging is also shown and described, in particular a beverage carton for liquid foodstuffs, having a pack gable-top panel which is suitable for receiving a pouring element.

Abstract: A transparent envelope for displaying the contents therein is described herein. In some embodiments, the envelope comprises a front panel, a back panel, a flap, and an adhesive strip. The front panel and back panel may be configured to provide a pocket for holding the contents. The envelope may be closed by folding the flap over an opening to the pocket and attaching the flap using an adhesive strip. The envelope encloses contents such as, for example, a gift for a recipient and festive items such as, for example, confetti to be sent to the recipient.

Abstract: A method of manufacture and an adhesive patch vent is provided for application to a flexible packaging material. A fabric material has an adhesive applied to its surface. The adhesive being applied to outer portions of the fabric material where a central portion is adhesive free. The adhesive patch vent is applied to an interior of a flexible package material where the adhesive free portion aligns with a perforation in the flexible package material. The adhesive vent patch enables air to be expelled from a package but is resistant to damage to the exterior of the bag. In addition a food grade oil resistant adhesive is utilized.

Abstract: Medicated starch-based powder formulations are packaged to ensure the medication remains stable for a desired shelf life. The medicated starch-based powder formulation may be packaged in a sealed container so as to maintain medicament functionality for at least one year. The container may be fabricated and/or lined with a low permeability coefficient and sealed with a foil heat induction seal liner. The container may be treated with a media to alter the surface properties of the container to increase the integrity of the container. The medicated starch-based powder formulation may include cornstarch and menthol.

Abstract: A cap assembly for closing an opening in a vessel may include a stopper and a rigid cap adapted to fit over the stopper and onto a vessel. The stopper may include a polymer body adapted to fit an opening of the vessel and a tubular portion defining an internal passageway extending through the polymer body. The rigid cap may include a pressure based locking mechanism adapted to engage the vessel under a unidirectional force and a tamper evident feature.

Abstract: In a closure assembly the cap (20) is a quarter-turn cap and the bottom end of the skirt has a pair of diametrically opposed static cover portions (23, 24) separated from one another by a pair of diametrically opposed and open bottomed notches (33, 34) in said skirt. In each notch an indicator segment (41, 42) of the tamper-evident structure is located that is integrally molded to an upper notch rim by a non-frangible hinge (43, 44), preferably a film hinge, and to each of said leading rim and said trailing rim via at least one respective frangible bridge (45, 46, 47, 48).

Abstract: A cover operates with a bistable snap-fit mechanism for positioning on a closable opening of a container or on another element to be closed by the cover. The cover and/or a container wall region has fitted thereon a tamper-evident sealing element to be removed when opening the container for the first time, which, prior to being removed, blocks deformation of the front wall necessary for changeover between the two bistable states and/or prevents an expansion portion necessary for the snap-fit mechanism, from bringing about alteration to the outer circumference of the cover necessary for deformation of the front wall of the cover between the two bistable states. As an alternative, or in addition, it is also possible for a handle member, necessary for pulling off the cover, to be configured such that it can only be used once the tamper-evident sealing has been successfully removed.

Abstract: A storage container assembly includes a container having an opening and a lid for covering the opening. The lid includes a top lid, a button, a cam, a base, a lower plate and a gasket. The button is moveable in a first axial direction with respect to the top lid between a projected position and a depressed position. The cam is configured to cooperate with the button such that the button maintains the depressed position when moved from the projected position to the depressed position, and the button remains in the depressed position until pressed again while in the depressed position. The lower plate is connected with the top lid. The gasket is moveable between a contracted state and an expanded state in response to alternate actuations of the button, and the gasket is interposed between the lower plate and the top lid.

Abstract: Closure cap intended to close off an open end of a reservoir, comprising a substantially cylindrical body (12) of longitudinal axis (Z) that is intended to be mounted on the open end of the reservoir and is provided with a flow orifice (12e) and a lid (14) that is articulated about a transverse pivot axis (A0) with respect to the body (12), by means of at least two hinges (16), between an open position of the flow orifice (12e) and a closed position of said flow orifice (12e), said lid (14) having an outside diameter greater than the outside diameter of the body (12) and forming a radial lip, said closure cap (10) also comprising a return member (18) that is disposed in a plane passing between the two hinges (16) and is able to keep the lid (14) in each of the positions. The return member (18) has a bent shape configured to be inserted into cavities (12f, 14d) made in the body (12) and in the lid (14), respectively, and to be flush with the radial lip of the lid (14) in the closed position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved food package that includes a food bowl having an open top and a closed bottom and in which a food (e.g., hummus) and a topping are packaged. A sealing ledge extends inwardly from the food bowl downwardly from and below the open top thereof. A peel-off film that is sealed against the sealing ledge extends laterally across the food bowl above and in close proximity to the food and the topping. The peel-off film closes the food bowl and prevents the food and its topping from spilling out. By virtue of locating the peel-off film below the open top of the food bowl, a relatively low volume airspace is established between the film and the food to prevent a premature mixing of the food and the topping when the food package undergoes a high pressure processing (HPP) treatment.

Abstract: A polypropylene based sealant film for retort packaging includes a film made of a resin composition that contains 70 to 85 wt % of a propylene/ethylene block copolymer (a) and 15 to 30 wt % of a low-density polyethylene based polymer (b), wherein, as for the propylene/ethylene block copolymer (a), a proportion of a 20° C. xylene insoluble portion is 75 to 85 wt % relative to 100 wt % of (a), a limiting viscosity ([?]H) of the insoluble portion is 1.7 to 2.0 dl/g, and a limiting viscosity ([?]EP) of a soluble portion is 3.0 to 3.4 dl/g, and the low-density polyethylene based polymer (b) has a density of 0.900 to 0.930 g/cm3 and a melt flow rate of 1 to 10 g/10 minutes.

Abstract: A recyclable single-use sachet is provided including an inner envelope, an outer envelope, an organic additive effective to facilitate biodegradation in a biologically active landfill, and a peripheral seal. The outer envelope can be formed from a single, folded, layer of material, or from multiple layers joined together. Likewise, the inner envelope can be formed from one or more layers of material. Systems and methods for manufacturing the single-use recyclable sachet are also provided.

Abstract: A sandwich-type blister card is provided to contain a product item such as a pliers or scissors with a handle extending outside the blister. The blister includes a wrap-around strap to secure a portion of the product item.

Abstract: A reclosable package is described that includes inner and outer film layers. Each of the inner and outer film layers includes die cuts that are designed to create a peelable flap portion that, when pulled back by the user, reveals an opening of the package for providing access to the contents of the package. In particular, the inner film layer has an inner die cut that includes a cross-directional cut line. While the cross-directional cut line in conventional packages is a straight line, the package described herein uses a line that has one or more radii of curvature. In this way, the vibrations that may otherwise be generated during the rotary die cutting process are reduced, and more consistent cut depths can be achieved.

Abstract: An inflation device for pressurized inflation of an un-inflated package, the package comprising two layers, which are generally flat prior to inflation, and an inflation opening, the inflation device comprising an inflation tool, for contacting the package at the inflation opening to inflate the package through the inflation opening using inflation fluid from a pressure source, the inflation tool having an enclosing surface to enclose the inflation opening externally of the package. The inflation tool is larger than the inflation opening so as to ensure that the inflation opening is actually enclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are frames, packaging assemblies, and associated methods for supporting an object. The frame may include a first panel having a first distal end spaced from the first base end, and a second panel having a second distal end spaced from the second base end. The frame may further include at least one pivot axis pivotally connecting the first base end of the first panel and the second base end of the second panel, such that the first panel and the second panel may rotate relative to one another about the at least one pivot axis. A flexible support may extend between the first distal end and the second distal end, and at least one of the distal ends may pivot towards an opposing one of the distal ends in response to application of a force from an object to the flexible support.

Abstract: A cushioning apparatus includes a substrate, a first folding plate extending from the substrate, a second folding plate extending from the substrate, an annular wall, a first clamping portion, and a second clamping portion. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other and has an accommodation space concave towards the second surface from the first surface. The annular wall is disposed around the accommodation space. The first clamping portion is disposed on the first folding plate and is located on a same side as the second surface. The second clamping portion is disposed on the second folding plate and is located on a same side as the second surface. When the first folding plate and the second folding plate are both folded towards the second surface, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are clamped with each other.

Abstract: A lid designed to allow a user to see and adjust the humidity levels of a container through the use of a hygrometer and pocket for humidity packs. The lid also allows this to be accomplished without removing the lid because a hatch gives the user access to the inside of the container and underside of the lid, where the pocket is located. Also, the hatch on the lid provides a more efficient and easier method of accessing the contents of a container because a user can simply open and close a hatch, instead of needing to unlock a lever locking latch to remove a lid.

Abstract: A vacuum bag assembly includes a bag that may contain yard waste. A valve is coupled to the bag such that the valve is in fluid communication with an interior of the bag. The valve is selectively coupled to a vacuum thereby facilitating air to be drawn out of the bag such that the bag is collapsed to a minimum size. A closure is coupled to the bag and the closure is selectively manipulated. The closure selectively closes the bag to retain the yard waste in the bag. Moreover, the closure forms a fluid impermeable seal to inhibit air from entering and escaping the bag.