Patents Issued in February 13, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200047966
    Abstract: The delaminatable container is capable of suppressing deterioration of the contents under high-temperature environment. The delaminatable container includes a container body; and a tubular outer case being installed in the container body; wherein: the container body includes an outer shell and an inner bag, and the inner bag shrinks as contents decrease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KYORAKU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshio YAMAUCHI, Teruhisa HANAFUSA, Kouichiro YOSHIDA, Yusuke HIRAINA
  • Publication number: 20200047967
    Abstract: A pet food product system including a storage device having an inner compartment and a pet food product positioned in the inner compartment. The pet food product includes a plurality of first pellets and a plurality of second pellets, wherein the first and second pellets are substantially unblended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: MiracleCorp Products
    Inventor: William M. Sherk, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200047968
    Abstract: A valve for one-way transfer of air from vacuum storage bags, including a body, a flat diaphragm made of a flexible material, and a holder for securing the diaphragm to the body; a central portion of the body includes an air passage; the diaphragm has a first position where the air passage is covered by a central portion of the diaphragm thus blocking air flow through the air passage, and a second position where the central portion of the diaphragm is reversibly moved away from the air passage thus allowing air flow through the air passage; the diaphragm is secured between the body and the holder, at its three or more distinct edge portions of the diaphragm. A vacuum storage bag equipped with the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Esat ANGAY
  • Publication number: 20200047969
    Abstract: An inflatable package wine bag includes a bottom wall, a first fixing structure, and a second fixing structure. The first fixing structure includes a first connecting portion and a first bending portion. The second fixing structure includes a second connecting portion and a second bending portion. The first bending portion includes a first inner side surface wall and a first opening, and the second bending portion includes a second inner side surface wall and a second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KUNSHAN AIRBAG PACKING CORP
    Inventors: Kao-Hsiung LIAO, Ping-Yuan LIAO
  • Publication number: 20200047970
    Abstract: An M-type inflatable bag includes a bottom wall, two side walls, two protective walls and two connecting portions. The bottom wall includes a plurality of bottom gas columns. Each of the side walls includes a plurality of side gas columns. Each side wall is located on two opposite sides of the bottom wall. The side walls and the bottom wall are divided at a joint to form a receiving space and a limiting space. The protective walls include a plurality of protective gas columns, and the protective walls are separately located outside the side walls. The connecting portion includes a plurality of first heat sealing nodes adjacent to the side wall and a plurality of second heat sealing nodes adjacent to the bottom wall. When the side wall and the bottom wall are bent, a buffer bump is formed between a first virtual bending line and a second virtual bending line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KUNSHAN AIRBAG PACKING CORP
    Inventors: Kao-Hsiung LIAO, Ping-Yuan LIAO
  • Publication number: 20200047971
    Abstract: A packaging bag for shockproof includes a bottom wall, a shielding portion, a limiting film and a cover body. Both sides of the shielding portion are adhered to the surface of the bottom wall by heat sealing, and a nesting space is formed between the shielding portion and the bottom wall. The limiting film is stacked above the bottom wall and includes a body and a reversed portion. An accommodation space is formed between a bottom surface of the body, the surface of the bottom wall and the outer longitudinal heat sealing lines, and a limiting space is formed between the top surface of the body, an inner side of the reversed portion and the inner longitudinal heat sealing line. The cover body includes cover air columns located on an upper side of the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KUNSHAN AIRBAG PACKING CORP
    Inventors: Kao-Hsiung LIAO, Ping-Yuan LIAO
  • Publication number: 20200047972
    Abstract: A releasable paperboard chock assembly is provided comprising first and second paperboard chocks, each comprising a base, a back wall, and first and second side walls adjacent to the base. Each of the first and second side walls comprises an upper edge surface having a generally curved portion to conform to a curved surface of a roll to be secured. A paperboard sling extends between the first and second chocks comprising first and second ends joined to the first and second chocks, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Alex D. Bevier
  • Publication number: 20200047973
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vacuum preservation device, comprising a drawer including a drawer panel at the front end of the drawer, and a handle assembly. A The handle assembly is coupled to the drawer panel, wherein the handle assembly includes a door body sealing member and a handle. A preservation container body comprises a preservation container body fixing part and a preservation container body sliding part. An electric push rod is coupled to the preservation container body and is coupled to the preservation container body sliding part and to the preservation container body fixing part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: An Liu, Zhicheng Liu, TongSheng Tao, Huajun Yu
  • Publication number: 20200047974
    Abstract: In some examples, a package includes a package body enclosing a medical supply. The package body defines a window. The package includes a breathable membrane adjacent the package body and extending across the window. The package includes a moisture oxygen scavenger adjacent the package body and extending across the breathable membrane. The package includes an adhesive layer configured to hold the moisture oxygen scavenger adjacent the breathable membrane. In some examples, a technique includes sterilizing a package precursor including the package body and the breathable membrane, and after the sterilizing, adhering the moisture oxygen scavenger to the package body to form the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: David Clarke, Joshua Hillas
  • Publication number: 20200047975
    Abstract: A container for holding a food product. The container can comprise a base layer and a liner at least partially attached to an inner surface of the base layer, a flange comprising a central panel of the base layer, an opening extending in the central panel, and a sidewall comprising at least a panel foldably connected to the central panel along the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Tye, Elliot Hithersay
  • Publication number: 20200047976
    Abstract: A method and system for producing an insulated mailer and an insulated box having an insulative paper fiber pad substructure with a density of less than about 10 pounds per cubic foot. The insulative paper fiber pad has entangled reinforcement fibers. A method of forming an insulative paper fiber pad using recycling-compatible or water soluble adhesive and paper layers is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Alan B. Collison, Reid Borgman
  • Publication number: 20200047977
    Abstract: A receiving sheath for a thermal insulating insert includes a first receiving space, e.g., for consumer goods, between a front inner wall and a rear inner wall and is limited by the same, and a second receiving space for a thermal insulating insert that surrounds the first receiving space in the direction of a bottom end and is limited in a first portion by a front outer wall and the front inner wall. The present disclosure also relates to a multi-chamber insulated pocket with the receiving sheath and a use of said receiving sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Björn Michael Pauly, Patrick Eberhard
  • Publication number: 20200047978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a feeding device (1) for manual dispensing of a food product in fluid form packaged in a flexible container (3) and a method for this, which invention solves the problem of bulky and heavy feeding devices which leak food product. The feeding device comprises a dispensing tank (10) adapted to hold the container, an operating sleeve (30) arranged on top of the dispensing tank, and a piston (40) arranged inside the dispensing tank and adapted to compress the container when the operating sleeve by rotation axially displaces the piston along the inside of the dispensing tank in a discharging direction so that the container is compressed while dispensing the food product (2) and allows a return of the piston in a return direction opposite the discharging direction after each dispensing of food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Stefan CEDERGREN, Daniel CEDERGREN
  • Publication number: 20200047979
    Abstract: A child-resistant dispenser includes a housing (110); and a slider (150) disposed on the housing and configured to slide from a closed position to a dispensing position, the slider comprising a movable engagement portion (148) that engages a stop (122) on the housing, wherein the engagement between the movable engagement portion and the stop restricts movement of the slider to the dispensing position and the movable engagement portion is configured to disengage from the stop in response to a release force applied to the slider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: JOSEPH MARTIN, ERIC SCHMIDT, ROBERT G. PETIT
  • Publication number: 20200047980
    Abstract: An article has a can with a valve stem and a dispensing device, the dispensing device includes a cap over the valve stem, a hollow tube extending through a slot in the cap and attached to the valve stem, a sleeve slidably extending over the hollow tube, a lever hingedly attached to the cap and operatively engaging the sleeve, an elastic feature that provides a force or causes a force to be applied to the sleeve in a direction that tries to move the sleeve to a closed position, and a sealing gasket between the sleeve and hollow tube proximate to the exit end of the hollow tube; where the sleeve seals the hollow tube when in the closed position and displacing the lever towards the can simultaneously unseals the hollow tube and tilts the valve stem, and when released allows the sleeve to restore to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel R. Schroer, Marc S. Black, Chad V. Schuette, Christopher J. Siler
  • Publication number: 20200047981
    Abstract: A metering valve for a fluid dispenser, the metering valve having a valve body that defines a metering chamber in which a valve member slides between a rest position and an actuated position, the valve body and/or the valve member being made by injection-molding a material having a PBT matrix and glass microspheres dispersed in said PBT matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: APTAR FRANCE SAS
    Inventors: Patrice LEONE, Michael BAZIRE
  • Publication number: 20200047982
    Abstract: A package for storing and/or shipping cable includes: a platform having a flat panel having upper and lower surfaces, first locating features on the upper surface, and second locating features on the lower surface; a generally cylindrical hub having a first diameter mounted on the upper surface of the flat panel, the hub engaging and being positioned by the first locating features; and a cable coiled around the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Frank HARWATH, James CUNNEEN
  • Publication number: 20200047983
    Abstract: A method is provided for packaging frozen oysters on a half shell in a container. Each frozen oyster on the half shell comprises oyster meat on a round shell. The method includes the step of positioning the frozen oysters within the container in an inverted orientation such that oyster meat of the frozen oysters faces a bottom of the container and the round shell of the frozen oysters faces an opening in a top of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Maynard, SR.
  • Publication number: 20200047984
    Abstract: In a capsule containing a substance constituted by a mass of loose, solid particles, for the preparation of a potable beverage by extracting and/or dissolving the substance by means of supplying a fluid under pressure into the capsule, a screen, permeable to water and impermeable to a predominant portion of particles of the substance is positioned between the substance and the bottom. The screen is provided with a plurality of passages dimensioned so that at least a fraction of the substance can pass through the passages in solid form. A beverage brewing system comprising such a capsule and a method of use of such a capsule are described as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew Michael HALLIDAY, Glen Andrew OLIVER
  • Publication number: 20200047985
    Abstract: In a capsule containing a substance constituted by a mass of loose, solid particles, for the preparation of a potable beverage by extracting and/or dissolving the substance by means of supplying a fluid under pressure into the capsule, a screen, permeable to water and impermeable to a predominant portion of particles of the substance is positioned between the substance and the bottom. The screen is attached to the capsule body in such a manner that the screen releases from the capsule body during brewing. A beverage brewing system comprising such a capsule and a method of use of such a capsule are described as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventor: Glen Andrew OLIVER
  • Publication number: 20200047986
    Abstract: Capsule containing a substance for the preparation of a potable beverage, the capsule having an aluminum capsule body having a side wall and an outwardly extending flange and a sealing member at the outwardly extending flange for providing a fluid sealing contact with an enclosing member of a beverage preparation device. The beverage preparation device comprises an annular element having a free contact end which may be provided with a plurality of radially extending open grooves. The sealing member is integral with the outwardly extending flange and comprises a projection. An annular trough between the inner projection foot and the side wall has a bottom axially spaced from the outer projection foot towards the bottom of the capsule body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Ralf KAMERBEEK, Arend Hendrik GROOTHORNTE, Hielke DIJKSTRA, Erik Pieter VAN GAASBEEK
  • Publication number: 20200047987
    Abstract: Capsule containing a substance for the preparation of a potable beverage, the capsule having an aluminum capsule body having a side wall and an outwardly extending flange and a sealing member at the outwardly extending flange for providing a fluid sealing contact with an enclosing member of a beverage preparation device. The beverage preparation device comprises an annular element having a free contact end which may be provided with a plurality of radially extending open grooves. The sealing member is integral with the outwardly extending flange and comprises a projection. The sealing member comprises a single annular projection comprising a projection top projecting from an inner projection foot radially outside of a flat inner flange portion extending between the capsule body side wall and the projection and an outer projection foot radially inside of a flat outer flange portion extending between the projection and the curled outer edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS B.V.
    Inventors: Ralf KAMERBEEK, Arend Hendrik GROOTHORNTE, Hielke DIJKSTRA, Erik Pieter VAN GAASBEEK
  • Publication number: 20200047988
    Abstract: A capsule (1) for preparing a food product (P) comprises a casing (2) that includes a base wall (3) and a side wall (4) defining a cavity (5) adapted to contain a food preparation (P) and a flange-shaped edge (6) extending from the lateral wall (4), wherein the side wall (4) comprises a zone (4a) which is deformable along predefined pliability lines (21) to allow the casing (2) to be It compressed along a direction (A) parallel to an axis of symmetry (S) of the capsule (1) between an undeformed configuration, a first intermediate deformed configuration and a second final deformed configuration. The capsule (1) further comprises a bottom (20) of the base wall (3), which comprises an opening (7), a cover element (8) fixed to the flange-shaped edge (6) to hermetically close the cavity (5) and a tube (10) fixed to the cover element (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: ANDREA BARTOLI, DAVIDE CAPITINI
  • Publication number: 20200047989
    Abstract: A cup lid includes a lid body and a label placement structure. A sip hole structure and a through hole are formed at different positions on a top surface of the lid body, and the sip hole structure includes a flip-top lid, a protruding buckle formed on the flip-top lid, and a buckle groove located on one side of the flip-top lid; and the label placement structure is disposed on the top surface of the lid body, where the label placement structure includes a plurality of clamping arms protruding from the top surface of the lid body, and when a label is inserted into the label placement structure, the clamping arms clamp two sides of the label. In addition, a cup lid attached with a tea bag is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Hsien-Chin Chen
  • Publication number: 20200047990
    Abstract: A structure has spaces that can accommodate at least two International Organization for Standardization compliant shipping containers. The structure has studs, joists, and rafters connected together above, besides, between, and in front of the spaces for the shipping containers. The structure provides for an attractive outdoor retail space with shading, allowing for signage, decorations, product display, ergonomics, and other retail design features. In an implementation, the structure is for a mobile retail space that is tailored for customizing and manufacture of the customized apparel, especially the laser finishing of products like jeans. The mobile retail space can be relocated to and deployed easily at various events, such as sports events and music festival venues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: James Barton Sights, Liz O'Neill, Jeff Zens
  • Publication number: 20200047991
    Abstract: A collapsible storage silo having an expanded configuration includes: (a) a shell for circumscribing storage space and comprising a plurality of concentrically nested tubular members that are collapsible; (b) a lift system operable to slidably expand the plurality of concentrically nested tubular members to place the silo in its expanded configuration; and (c) a mast operable to support the lift system. The mast is pivotable between horizontal and vertical positions relative to a frame. A winch attaches to the mast and a cable extends between the winch and an outermost tubular member to expand the silo such that inwardly and outwardly projecting lips of nested members engage each other and a conical hopper engages an innermost tubular member. A flexible inner liner attaches between an outermost tubular member and the hopper. A collapsible roof has a flexible roof membrane and a plurality of radially extending foldable rib members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Darrell Ford, Lonny Thiessen
  • Publication number: 20200047992
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile storage container for bulk material in the form of a container unit which is dimensioned such that it can be transported on public roads and in public areas without requiring special permits for said transport. The container unit has a container with sidewalls, an underfloor, and an intermediate bottom arranged above the underfloor. The container has a stiffness that allows for the container to be set up even in the filled state on any essentially level ground without pillar mounting and without a foundation. A discharge device for the bulk material and a cross conveyor are integrated into the container, and a vertical conveyor connected to the discharge device is integrated into the container unit. By means of the discharge device, the bulk material is dispensed at a discharge height from the container unit and transferred to the vertical conveyor. From the vertical conveyor, the bulk material is dispensed at a drop height, which is higher than the discharge height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Hans Werner
  • Publication number: 20200047993
    Abstract: A system for protecting temperature sensitive products. The system comprises a cover that fits over a product. The cover has a first component, a second component, and a closure system. The first component covers the top of the product and at least a portion of a first side of the product, and the second component covers at least a portion of the other sides of the product. The closure system closes openings between the first component and the second component and tightens the cover around the product. The cover is removable from the product by releasing the closure system and pulling the second component of the cover in a horizontal or downward direction away from the first side of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: NOEL STEPHEN BRABBS, ALAIN WEIMERSKIRCH
  • Publication number: 20200047994
    Abstract: The apparatus is a grappling device that allows multiple trash bins or material movers to be linked together so that all can be moved simultaneously to the curb and removed after emptying. The apparatus is a removable connector that is coupled to a vehicle at one end and engages a handle of a bin or suitable material mover at the other. Additional refuse/recycle bins can be linked into the train configuration with robust tie-downs, such as bungee cords, EPDM Trucker's cords, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: C. Tyson Fisk
  • Publication number: 20200047995
    Abstract: A trash can includes a can body, a trash bag being in use and arranged in the can body, a trash inlet formed in the upper part of the can body, an upper cover for sealing or opening the trash inlet, a support frame being arranged in the can body and including a through hole, and spare trash bags being continuously stacked and then sleeving the outer side of the support frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: HUIZHEN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20200047996
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrified garbage container cover that destroys insects that may attempt to access, or escape from a garbage container. The electrified garbage container cover frame is configured to fit in the opening of a garbage container enclosing or sealing the interior of the garbage container with the lower edge of the electrified garbage container cover. The electrified garbage container cover frame supports a mesh frame portion between the upper and lower edges, which supports an electrified mesh. The electrified mesh is capable of electrifying insects destroying them upon contact. The electrified garbage container cover also has a fastening mechanism supported by the frame, which is configured to attach the electrified garbage container cover to a garbage container. The electrified garbage container cover also has a power source which is able to provide electricity to the electrified mesh, and is capable of being recharged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Sandra Eve MILLER
  • Publication number: 20200047997
    Abstract: A vehicle for moving a container containing a hoisting device for hoisting the container from a first position, to hold it in a stored position at the bottom side of the vehicle and to lower the container from the stored position to the second position; a frame supporting the hoisting device; a first guide and second guide attached for guiding the vehicle along a first path in a first horizontal direction, and along a second path in a second horizontal direction transverse to the first direction; wherein the vehicle is arranged to run, in a first mode, along the first path if the first guide engages with the first path and the second guide is spaced apart from the second path, and, in a second mode, along the second path if the second guide engages with the second path and the first guide is spaced apart from the first path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: LOGIQS B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrit Johannes Van Staalduinen
  • Publication number: 20200047998
    Abstract: An overhead transport vehicle includes a traveling body that travels on a track on a ceiling of a facility, an upper mast attached to a lower side of the traveling body and including an upper guide, an elevation platform on which an article is placed, and which is guided by the upper guide to ascend or descend along the upper mast, and a lift driver that is provided on the traveling body or on the elevation platform and that drives the elevation platform to ascend or descend A lower mast is connected to the lower end of the upper mast via a connector in a freely detachable manner and includes a lower guide extending to the upper guide. The elevation platform is able to be lowered along the lower mast from the upper mast by the lift driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Hiroshi TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20200047999
    Abstract: A rotating vertical storage system for barrels is provided. The system may comprise a first vertical support tower and a second vertical support tower. A first vertical support tower may have a first upper sprocket wheel and a first lower sprocket wheel with a first carrier chain rotationally coupled to the upper and lower first sprocket wheels. A second vertical support tower may have a second upper sprocket wheel and a second lower sprocket wheel with a second carrier chain rotationally coupled to the upper and lower second sprocket wheels. The system may further include a first cradle with a first end coupled to the first carrier chain and with a second end coupled to the second carrier chain. The cradle may comprise a plurality of barrel receiving valleys adapted to removably secure a plurality of barrels such as kegs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Brian O'CONNELL
  • Publication number: 20200048000
    Abstract: Each of a plurality of automated storages includes: storage shelves with multiple levels; a plurality of transport carriages; a plurality of relay portions; and a lift base capable of being raised and lowered. A transport device includes a plurality of transport conveyors. Each of the plurality of transport conveyors includes: a plurality of receiving portions configured to receive articles; a loading portion configured to deliver articles transported by the transport conveyor and to load the articles to the automated storages; and a transport portion configured to transport articles received at the receiving portions to the plurality of loading portions. The transport portion included in each of the plurality of transport conveyors is installed such that a movement trajectory of articles transported by the transport portion does not overlap a movement trajectory of articles transported by another transport portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Tooru Siraisi, Norihiro Okatsu, Masahiro Sato, Masaru Yagi, Makoto Kawamoto
  • Publication number: 20200048001
    Abstract: An article storage facility includes a first rail extending along a rail extending direction, a first storage rack configured to store a plurality of articles, a first transport device configured to move along the first rail and to transfer an article to and from the first storage rack, a second rail extending along the rail extending direction; and a second storage rack configured to store a plurality of articles, and a second transport device configured to move along the second rail and to transfer an article to and from the second storage rack. The first rail and the second rail are spaced apart by a set distance from each other along the rail extending direction. A third rail extends along the rail extending direction between the first rail and the second rail, and has a length less than the set distance. The third rail includes a fixed base and a movable rail portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Shinsuke Kawamura
  • Publication number: 20200048002
    Abstract: A system of warehouse racks placed perpendicularly to a working aisle. After selecting a place of storage of a given product, at least one rack is moved to the working aisle. The goods are placed or removed from the indicated place in the rack, and then the rack is moved to an initial position. The movement of the rack to the working aisle and its return to its initial position is made by movable, shared platform moving under at least one row of racks that is perpendicular to the direction of movement of the rack and parallel to the working aisle. The system includes a drive system, a power supply system, at least one running gear, a rack lifting system and a positioning system extending or retracting the rack. During movement to the working aisle and return to the initial position, the rack is lifted above the ground surface by the positioning system of the shared platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Tomasz Kunc, Jacek Dolata
  • Publication number: 20200048003
    Abstract: A storage and transportation system for automated warehouse and positioning control method thereof are disclosed. The system includes: a plurality of three-dimensional storage cabinets, a plurality of guiding rail assemblies, a plurality of automatic conveying modules, at least an automatic positioning module, at least a reading module, at least an automatic gripping module, and a central control processing module. The positioning control method includes: a conveying step, a mechanical positioning step, a sensing reading step, an optical positioning step, a computation processing step, a transmission step, and an operation step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Chih Lu Chang
  • Publication number: 20200048004
    Abstract: A material handling system and method of arranging articles, includes storing articles in an automated storage and retrieval system having a rack system with multiple levels, some of the multiple levels defining storage shelves and an aisle between storage shelves at the level. Articles are stored to and retrieved from the storage shelve at opposite sides of an aisle with a plurality of shuttles, each at the aisle at one of the levels. Elevation of an article is changed to one of the levels with a first of a plurality of article lifts supported by the rack system for storage by one of the shuttles. Elevation of an article that is retrieved by one of said shuttles at one of the levels is changed with the first of a plurality of article lifts. Articles are retrieved from the first of the article lifts in a first sequence of articles with a sequencer. The sequencer includes at least a second of the article lifts, a third of the article lifts, and a conveying surface supported by the rack system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: William R. Boer, Anthony W. Hasman
  • Publication number: 20200048005
    Abstract: A mobile storage and retrieval system may include a storage facility configured to store a plurality of articles and dispense at least one article, a mobile storage transport configured to receive and autonomously transport the at least one article from the storage facility, and a dispensing kiosk configured to receive the at least one article from the mobile storage transport. The mobile storage transport may include a storage bin mounted on a mobile transport configured to contain at least one article and at least one locking cover. The mobile storage transport may also include at least one lifting device coupled to the storage bin which is configured to selectively open and close the at least one locking cover over at least one opening in the storage bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Glen Kraetsch, Daniel Hagen, Charles Ridley
  • Publication number: 20200048006
    Abstract: A conveying device for a linear transport system, wherein the conveying device comprises at least one rolling unit and a carrier unit, wherein the carrier unit is of U-shaped configuration and has an outer side and an inner side, wherein the inner side bounds a receiving space for receiving a running rail of the linear transport system, wherein the rolling unit is arranged in the receiving space in a manner spaced apart from the inner side, wherein the inner side and/or the outer side are/is substantially free from undercuts and/or corners and/or bumps, and/or wherein the inner side and/or the outer side are/is of substantially smooth configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jörg Neufeld, Andreas Sinzenich, Thomas Vorbohle
  • Publication number: 20200048007
    Abstract: A feeder operable to convey a divided solids material comprises a conduit and an actuator. The conduit has a hollow body with a length, a first end, a second end opposite the first end and a displaceable body segment defined along at least a portion of the length. The displaceable body segment has at least a first fixable location positionable at a first fixed location. The actuator is positioned to apply force to the conduit and is controllable to cause selected flow of divided solids material in a feed direction extending generally from the first end to the second end. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: REC Silicon Inc
    Inventor: Robert J. Geertsen
  • Publication number: 20200048008
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved conveyor system that provides for a magnetically driven conveyor system in which a sidewall of the conveyor may have minimal or no perforations therein for connecting rollers or other conveying structures in the conveyor bed to an external driving mechanism. The conveyor system may also provide gapless or nearly gapless roller bed that prevents or reduces the accumulation of debris and contaminants in and between the hardware of the conveyor bed. The system of the present invention may provide a more efficient and sanitary conveyor system for produce washing or other food processing application that requires less maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Lorin Reed
  • Publication number: 20200048009
    Abstract: A system for tracking and managing leaking pans and trays, comprising a set of baking pans or trays that includes a plurality of individual baking pans or trays, each of which includes a unique identification tag positioned thereon, wherein each unique identification tag includes information about the individual baking pan or tray on which the identification tag is positioned; and a data acquisition system that includes at least one sensor mounted in proximity to a production line conveyor for detecting baking pans or trays positioned on the conveyor; at least one tag-reading device that is activated when the at least one sensor detects a pan or tray on the conveyor, wherein the at least one tag reading device reads information from each identification tag and transmits the information to a controller; and a controller that includes hardware and software that controls the at least one sensor and the at least one tag reading device, and that receives, processes, and outputs the information read from the identi
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Brad Moore, Gregory D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20200048010
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for transferring specimen containers between detection instruments. The method may include transporting a specimen container in a locator well to a container transfer station in a first automated detection apparatus; sensing the specimen container at the container transfer station using a first sensor; transferring the specimen container from the container transfer station of the first automated microbial detection apparatus to an automated loading mechanism of a second automated microbial detection apparatus; detecting that the specimen container is positioned over the automated loading mechanism of the second automated microbial detection apparatus using a second sensor; and releasing the specimen container onto the automated loading mechanism of the second automated microbial detection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Thierry Vivet, Michael Belgeri, Walter Clynes
  • Publication number: 20200048011
    Abstract: An autonomous tensioner system that is coupled to a conveyor belt scraper includes a motor that generates a first drive torque and a gearing assembly coupled to the motor such that the gearing assembly is actuated in response to the motor generating the first drive torque. The gearing assembly generates a second drive torque in response to receiving the initial drive torque generated by the motor and the second drive torque is greater than the first drive torque. The autonomous tensioner system includes an output member coupled to the gearing assembly and the conveyor belt scraper. The output member receives the second drive torque from the gearing assembly and rotates in response, thereby generating a rotational torque. The conveyor belt scraper receives the rotational torque from the output member and simultaneously moves at a torque greater than the first drive torque generated by the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Martin Engineering Company
    Inventors: Paul B. Harrison, Andrew Timmerman
  • Publication number: 20200048012
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for monitoring and removing contaminants from a conveyor surface based upon predicted frictional engagement qualities detected on a conveyor surface. In some examples, the methods may include monitoring the conveyor surface with at least one sensor configured to sense a condition on the conveyor surface. The sensor may detect the presence of a contaminant, and communicate the location of the detected contaminant to a processor. A treatment cycle may then be initiated to remove or displace the contaminant from the conveyor surface after the presence of a contaminant has been detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Andrea Andreoli, Cornelis Hendrik Mijndert Menke, Justin Michael Stefanko, Philip Michael Gabor
  • Publication number: 20200048013
    Abstract: A support and vacuum power device for a pneumatic prehensile member, such as a suction cup, comprises a casing and a sleeve protruding from said casing and wherein at least one recess is formed. A movable element is movable in translation in the casing and is provided with a power supply duct. The movable element comprises a stem guided in translation in the sleeve. An anti-rotation insert made in a single body is inserted into the sleeve through the recess and is provided with a through opening slidably engaged by the stem. The through opening is defined by at least one contact surface extended for an effective contact with an engagement portion of the movable element, thus achieving an anti-rotation constraint for said movable element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Pierluigi CHIARINI, Fabio LEVI
  • Publication number: 20200048014
    Abstract: A suction device includes an adapter having in the interior thereof a supply passage to which a negative pressure fluid is supplied, a bellows connected to a distal end of the adapter, and a pad member disposed at a distal end of the bellows and to which a workpiece is attracted under suction. In addition, the suction device attracts the workpiece under suction by a negative pressure fluid which is supplied to the pad member through the supply passage and the bellows. An attachment which is capable of being tilted with respect to the axis of the bellows is provided in the interior of the bellows. In the attachment, a main body portion thereof is disposed in facing relation to a suction surface of a skirt, and a shaft portion is inserted into the supply passage at a time that the workpiece is attracted under suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: SMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toru NAKAYAMA, Toru SUGIYAMA, Noriyuki MIYAZAKI, Masaru SAITOH, Yukiya GOTO
  • Publication number: 20200048015
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a material sorting system comprises: a suction gripper assembly, the suction gripper comprising: a body assembly that includes: an internal airflow passage configured to communicate an airflow between an airflow application port positioned at a first end of the body assembly and a gripping port positioned at the opposing second end of the body assembly; a cup fitting attached to the gripping port; a suction cup secured to the cup fitting; an attachable filer inserted into the suction cup and fastened to the cup fitting; and a mounting assembly, wherein the mounting assembly includes one or more mounting points for pivotally attaching the suction gripper assembly to a sorting robot of the material sorting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: AMP Robotics Corporation
    Inventors: Travis W. Martin, Scott E. Krueger, John C. McCoy, JR., Matanya B. Horowitz