Patents Issued in September 12, 2024
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Publication number: 20240300708Abstract: Described herein are one or more embodiments of closures with a child-resistant safety structure. A cap couples to a container neck, such as via threads. An overcap extends around the cap. A biasing element in the overcap biases the sidewalls of the overcap above the cap so that rotating the overcap does not transfer sufficient torque to the cap to also rotate the cap. When the overcap is pressed towards the container body, the sidewalls of the overcap interface with the cap, thereby providing a sufficient interface with sufficient friction to permit rotation of the overcap to translate into rotation of the cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Gary Berge
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Publication number: 20240300709Abstract: A self-leveling container system may include a container and a lid. The lid may include a leveling mechanism coupled to a first portion of the lid a distance from a front edge of the first portion. The lid may include a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion. The leveling mechanism may be configured to contact a scoop to remove excess of one or more substances in a scoop when the scoop is removed from the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Brandon Michael Roberts, Jonathan Levey, Ryan M. Gorham
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Publication number: 20240300710Abstract: A lid for closing a container comprising a first part having an indentation (16) adapted to receive a projection (18) of a second part, the projection defining a cavity into which a spoilage monitoring device is received; the spoilage monitoring device (2) comprising a reservoir containing a digestor fluid and a tray (62) containing a digestible material, wherein the tray has a base with a tactile pattern (68) formed in the base and the digestible material is solid and covers the raised tactile surface; and wherein an axial movement of the parts relative to each other causes irreversible activation of the device such that the digestor fluid is absorbed by the digestible material liquefying it over a period of time, whereupon the digestible material is dissipated and a user is able to feel the raised tactile pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Joanne Barnard, David Harpur, Giorgia Raci, Iasmi Kalathaki, Lawrence Matthews, Solveiga Pakstaite
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Publication number: 20240300711Abstract: A cable tie arrangement for bundling one or more elongate members, and which includes a continuous strap having a planar surface free of any racks and a separate locking head defining an opening and having a metal locking element comprising a pair of opposed teeth extending into the opening and arranged to engage the strap in the opening. In use, the strap comprises a looped section arranged to bundle one or more elongate members on a first side of the locking head, and the looped section has an end section and a supply section extending through the locking head to a second side of the locking head in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Federico Cabrele, Waldemar Gaweda, Lorenzo Altarino, Simone Brombin, Michele Lucon, Leonardo Pellizaro
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Publication number: 20240300712Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to cold chain packaging, cold chain packaging articles and devices, and methods of making and using the cold chain packaging, articles, and devices. The cold chain packaging, articles, and devices of the present disclosure include (1) one or more “Phase Change Materials” (PCMs); and (2) one or more protective coverings that are adjacent to the PCM and that protect the PCM and/or item to be shipped from the environment during shipping and transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Ignatius A. Kadoma, Milind B. Sabade, Ryan J. Rogers, Kenneth P. Morris, Scott M. Tapio, Delony L. Langer-Anderson, Sithya S. Khieu
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Publication number: 20240300713Abstract: A container movable between a flat configuration and a box configuration is disclosed. The container comprises a first side panel hingedly coupled to a first side portion, a second side panel hingedly coupled to a second side portion, a separation panel, and a bottom panel. The separation panel is hingedly coupled to the first side portion and to the second side portion. When the container is in the box configuration, the bottom panel and the separation panel face each other, and the first side panel and the second side panel face each other. The container is further movable between the box configuration and a formed configuration. When the container is in the formed configuration, the first side portion and the first side panel face each other, the second side portion and the second side panel face each other, and the separation panel and the bottom panel are substantially orthogonal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Talal Al-Housseiny
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Publication number: 20240300714Abstract: A reinforced carton includes a carton and a reinforcement construct in at least partial face-to-face contact with a portion of the carton. The carton includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, a plurality of end flaps in at least partially overlapping relation to form at least one closed end of the carton, and handle features at least partially forming a handle of the reinforced carton. The reinforcement construct includes a central panel and handle features at least partially forming the handle of the reinforced carton, the handle features of the reinforcement construct including at least one handle reinforcement flap foldably connected to the central panel, the handle features of the carton are aligned with the handle features of the reinforcement construct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Harmen Boersma
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Publication number: 20240300715Abstract: A perforated panel assembly is disposed in a shrink-wrapped bottle pack. The panel assembly includes a removable panel and an alternating series of cuts and lands bordering a portion of the removable panel. The alternating series of cuts and lands includes a first side perforation defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is positioned on a top panel of the bottle pack and the second portion is positioned on a first side of the bottle pack. The alternating series of cuts and lands further includes a second side perforation defining a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is positioned on the top panel of the bottle pack and the second portion is positioned on the first side of the bottle pack. The second portion of the first side perforation is oriented oblique to the first portion of the first side perforation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Jason Thomas Fuhst
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Publication number: 20240300716Abstract: A container includes: a pair of container elements to be mated to constitute the container; and a hinge connecting the pair of container elements with mating surfaces of the pair of container elements pointing unidirectionally, wherein at least a part of the hinge is pulled when the pair of container elements are mated, the hinge has a V-shaped groove including a pair of inner surfaces, and a thickness gradually decreasing toward a bottom of the V-shaped groove, the bottom of the V-shaped groove is pulled when the pair of container elements are mated, the hinge has two of the V-shaped grooves, the hinge includes a protrusion located between the two V-shaped grooves, the protrusion has a vertex located lower than the mating surfaces, and of the four inner surfaces of the two V-shaped grooves, two inner surfaces farthest from each other are partially brought into contact with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Kota NOSE, Seiji SUGIMOTO, Ryusei OGI
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Publication number: 20240300717Abstract: Systems for producing a strip of pouches are provided. A guide device is configured to receive a packaging material web, the packaging material web comprising a plurality of cover sections extending in a longitudinal direction of the packaging material web and having a transmission of less than 60% in the visible frequency range, a transparent material area with a transmission of greater than 80% in the visible frequency range extending in the longitudinal direction parallel to the cover sections and a plurality of data sections. A printing device is configured to apply data to the data sections and an application device is configured to apply an information unit to the cover sections. Methods for producing a strip of pouches are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Torben SCHÜTTFORT
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Publication number: 20240300718Abstract: Provided is a spout pouch that suppresses breakage of a pouch main body starting from the vicinity of a flange outer peripheral edge. In a spout pouch, a spout attachment film includes a flange facing region where a flange of a spout faces the spout attachment film. A pouch main body includes a shape control sealing portion formed by fusing a portion of the spout attachment film positioned inward of a connection seal in a transverse direction and a side film. The shape control sealing portion includes a portion positioned in a region between the flange facing region and the connection seal in the transverse direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroki Tanaka, Shotaro Katsuta, Soya Yoshida, Masahiro Takenaka
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Publication number: 20240300719Abstract: There is proposed a transport container for packaging a beverage-filled cup that includes a cover made of aluminum foil and configured as a truncated cone having a bottom on its small base, whose size corresponds to the size of a standard lid of a sealable cup, wherein an integral tear-off strip with an outwardly protruding tongue is disposed on the inner surface of the cover, around the circumference thereof, at a distance of not less than the lid's height, and the cover's height is greater than the lid's height. There is also proposed an attachment for packaging a beverage-filled cup in the transport container, and a method for packaging the beverage-filled cup for transportation, and the beverage-filled cup packaged in the transport container. The prosed container and attachment allow to partially maintain an initial temperature of the contents of the cup and to keep the cup's hygienic during transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Valentin Aleksandrovich SKURATOVSKIY
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Publication number: 20240300720Abstract: A container for consumables may have a modular structure that includes an inner cup and an outer cup. The inner cup may be insertable into the outer cup and may be engageable with the outer cup. Further, the inner cup may be disengaged and removed from the outer cup. Thus, the cups can be easily coupled and decoupled from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Gerresheimer Momignies S.A.Inventor: Christophe Ruffin
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Publication number: 20240300721Abstract: A wine container including: a lid; a lower portion including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein the first end includes an opening and the second end includes a base; a handle; and a perforated region, wherein the lid is configured to be attached to the lower portion at the first end of the lower portion, wherein the handle is attached to the lower portion, wherein the perforated region is located on a bottom third of the lower portion; and wherein the perforated region is configured to be removable to form a perforated opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Lauren De Niro Pipher, Allison Luvera
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Publication number: 20240300722Abstract: A product packaging includes a box blank having panels, flaps, creases, and cuts. An intersection of multiple creases and a cut defines an unfolded corner of the box blank. The product packaging also includes a corner protector attachable to the box blank adjacent to the unfolded corner. The corner protector includes a primary panel, a first leg panel, and a second leg panel that are arranged in a non-linear configuration. A packaging system includes a conveyor system with a gap therein, a corner protector placement mechanism for placing corner protectors on the box blank, and a transfer mechanism for positioning to-be-packaged item on the box blank. The gap allows for the box blank and to-be-packaged item to pass at least partially therethrough and facilitates folding of the box blank at least partially around the to-be-packaged item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: John Alpine
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Publication number: 20240300723Abstract: Storage containers include a body with a cavity and a lid having an internal space, connected at an edge to the body. A dehumidifier is within the cavity and is configured to dehumidify air within the cavity. An air stream is created and then split such that dehumidified air is returned to the cavity and wet air is expelled from the system. Electrical features such as the dehumidifier, lighting or lid actuators, are powered by a power source within said internal space. In some embodiments, the power source is a battery and a lid mounted solar panel provides an electrical charge to said battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Mazarine, Inc.Inventors: Levi. D. Sirmon, Jamin A. Finlaw
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Publication number: 20240300724Abstract: A cooling container, including a container body, the container body including at least one container wall which defines at least one receiving space; and a closing element configured for substantially closing the container body; where the at least one container wall includes a layered material configuration having at least three layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Veba Beheer B.V.Inventors: Roland Petrus Bernardus Carolus VAN DE VEN, Elbertus Antonius Godefridus VAN DEN ACKER
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Publication number: 20240300725Abstract: An insulating device may include an outer shell, an inner liner forming a storage compartment, an insulating closed cell foam layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner, an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment, and a closure configured to seal the opening. A temperature of the storage compartment may be configured to gain between 0.5 and 1.5° F./hr from 0° F. to 50° F. while the insulating device is in an approximately 100° F. ambient environment and the opening is sealed by the closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Charles Munie, Kyle Edward Rogers, Donald Edward Desroches, John Loudenslager, Derek G. Sullivan, Alex Baires
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Publication number: 20240300726Abstract: The invention relates to a string- or strap based hanger system for containers, comprising a main hanger bar, suited to be attached to a holding structure connected to a shipping container and dimensioned to spanning the entire width of the container, and a plurality of vertical item hangers coupled to said hanger bar and extending from the main hanger bar in a general direction downward. The hanger system further comprises a top plus hanger and at least one horizontal item hanger to hold at least one horizontal item hanger arrangeable along an extension direction of the second hanger bar and preferably located between a first and a top plus vertical item hanger of the main hanger bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Heran Wang
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Publication number: 20240300727Abstract: A method of providing packaged food items on display in a retail store includes preparing a plurality of edible body portions of respective food items in a preparation facility, and loading the food items in a container. The container has a lid with at least one protrusion extending downward from a lid upper surface. After applying an edible decorating product to a decoration portion of an upper surface of the edible body portion of each food item, the lid is closed, thereby bringing respective retainers of the protrusion into abutment with undecorated marginal portions of the upper surface of the edible body portions of each food item. The container is then placed for display on a sales shelf in the retail store.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Samir R. Parikh, Doug Brummer
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Publication number: 20240300728Abstract: A system for containing electrochromic preforms comprising: a rigid structure defining a compartment; and a vapor barrier disposed within the compartment and adapted to define a selectively sealable internal volume, wherein a plurality of electrochromic preforms are receivable in the internal volume, and wherein the internal volume defines a reference tool for aligning at least one of the plurality of electrochromic preforms. A component adapted to couple with an edge of an electrochromic preform comprising: a body defining an electrochromic preform engagement portion and a tool engagement portion pivotally coupled with the electrochromic preform engagement portion, wherein reducing a dimension of the tool engagement portion increases a corresponding dimension in the electrochromic preform engagement portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Clifford Lee TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20240300729Abstract: The present disclosure includes an apparatus and method of use to facilitate storing, conserving and exhibition of individual fresh flowers or small individual bundles of fresh flowers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Daniel Sabogal
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Publication number: 20240300730Abstract: A cartridge for producing a beverage comprise a housing with the general shape of a truncated cone and has a rigid perforated dividing wall element within the housing, dividing the housing's interior into a first chamber and second chamber. The first chamber contains dry beverage medium, and the perforated dividing wall element comprises holes that are dimensioned to permit passage of liquid and block passage therethrough of said dry beverage medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Hanan BEN DAVID, Benjamin KOCH
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Publication number: 20240300731Abstract: A container (6) arranged for containing a precursor material for use with a machine (4) for preparing a beverage and/or foodstuff, the container comprising: a storage portion (58), a closing member (56), a flange (60) connecting the storage portion and closing member, a machine-readable code (44) storing preparation information for use with a preparation process performed by said machine, and a code carrying member (62), wherein the flange comprises a viewing window (84), the code carrying member (62) extending over the viewing window (84) at a side of the flange that comprises an upper surface (68) of the flange (60), and the code (44) arranged on a flange facing surface (64) of the code carrying member (62), wherein the code (44) is readable from a side of the flange (60) that comprises a lower surface (70) of the flange through the viewing window (84).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: ALFRED YOAKIM, SIMON MOODIE
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Publication number: 20240300732Abstract: A cartridge for preparing a flavoured drink comprises an infusion chamber for containing flavouring materials and infusing a liquid with flavouring substances. A passage in the chamber wall allows liquid exchange between the infusion chamber and its exterior. A flow drive system drives a liquid flow between the infusion chamber and its exterior through the passage in a flow direction which projects from the chamber wall. The cartridge may have an outer wall which is movable to cover and close the passage. A manual control may be used to open or close the passage. The manual control may have a cover covering a top-side of the chamber wall and interlocking with the chamber wall. The cover may include a cup-shaped grip partitioned in first and second upwards open parts, for admitting respective finger(s) of the user. A partitioning wall may separate the parts and allow exertion of a rotational force.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Hakan Duman, Jonattan Asmerson, Melanie Reep
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Publication number: 20240300733Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device for a garbage disposal bin to prevent unwanted access by pests and exposure to weather conditions. The locking device includes a strap, a cord, and a rocker lever. The strap, attached to the front portion of the bin, includes a loop portion through which the cord passes. One end of the cord connects to a ring encircling a hinge portion of the bin, while the other end is releasably attached to the rocker lever. The rocker lever, made of resiliently deformable material, applies pressure on the cord to secure it in place, thus effectively locking the bin. This system offers a reliable locking solution that prevents unintentional lid opening, while still allowing for easy, efficient operation during garbage pickup and disposal activities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Michael Rousseau
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Publication number: 20240300734Abstract: A refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a vehicle body supported by the chassis, a lift assembly, and a projector. The vehicle body defines a receptacle for storing refuse. The lift assembly is configured to selectively engage a waste container. The lift assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. The projector is positioned to emit light outwardly away from the refuse vehicle and proximate the lift assembly to define a target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Oshkosh CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Koga, Emily Davis, Jerrod Kappers, Vince Schad, Robert S. Messina, Christopher K. Yakes, Joshua D. Rocholl, Vincent Hoover, Clinton T. Weckwerth, Zachary L. Klein, John Beck, Brendan Chan, Skylar A. Wachter, Dale Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20240300735Abstract: A load storage system for elongated elements comprising at least two gantries, wherein each gantry is formed by at least two vertical supports and at least one beam supported by the at least two vertical supports, such that between two adjacent gantries at least one load storage space is formed, such that each beam defines a storage level, wherein the system comprises: a base comprising of at least two open profiles with the outer face of their web resting on a support surface, so that the vertical supports rest on the open profiles, and a support piece, which can be anchored to the vertical supports and in turn supported on the inner face of the web of the open profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Iker SERRANO GARCÍA
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Publication number: 20240300736Abstract: An overhead transport vehicle includes a lifter to be raised and lowered by a plurality of suspensions on left and right sides. The lifter includes a base portion, a left support and a right support attached to lower ends of the suspensions and each supporting the base portion via an elastic body, and a left arm and a right that are respectively bridged between the left support and the base portion and between the right support and the base portion, and each including a first end attached to each of the left support and the right support via a first rotation shaft and a second end attached to the base portion via a second rotation shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Makoto KOBAYASHI
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Publication number: 20240300737Abstract: A system and method for storage and retrieval are provided. The system includes a multi-level storage structure, and mobile robots configured to pick, transport and place one or more tote, container, or object. This system and method can be used in order-fulfillment applications in which one or more workstations accommodate a picker that transports one or more eaches from a tote on one of the autonomous mobile robots to a put location, and an input/output interface induct material into the system and discharge fulfilled orders from the system. The mobile robots are further configured to move from level to level in the multi-level storage structure via inclined or vertical tracks without requiring a vertical lift or vertical conveyor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: John G. Lert, JR., William J. Fosnight
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Publication number: 20240300738Abstract: An SSD gender stocking device and a stocking system including the same are provided. A stocking device includes a case including a central portion therein, extending a first direction, a longitudinal direction, and provided with a first storage portion and a second storage portion on both sides of the central portion in a second direction, a width direction, a shelf portion provided in the first storage portion and the second storage portion and having a plurality of shelves with an electronic component loaded thereon, a first port located in the first storage portion, and having a first open surface in which at least a portion of a side of the case is open in the second direction to communicate externally.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Sang Min YOON, Seung Won KIM, Doo Bong KIM, Young Woo KIM, Min Jae PARK
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Publication number: 20240300739Abstract: The robotized automated warehouse (20) comprises: at least two horizontal fixed supports (28) for holding in position a plurality of bins (21), each horizontal fixed support being at a height referred to as “fixed support”; at least one conveyor (27) configured to support at least one bin in horizontal movement, each conveyor being positioned at a conveying height different from each fixed support height, at least one conveyor being positioned between two horizontal fixed supports; and at least one mobile carriage (23) equipped with a picking head (39) and a motor (34, 38) for moving the picking head, configured to pick up a bin on a bin support, move it vertically up to a conveying height and mechanically connect the moved bin to the conveyor placed at this conveying height.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Jean-Pierre SOLIGNAC
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Publication number: 20240300740Abstract: Powered warehouse carts and methods of using the same. The present disclosure includes disclosure of a warehouse cart, comprising a cart body having a bottom, a first side, an opposite second side, and a back, a first shelf coupled to a shelf lift mechanism coupled to or positioned relative to the cart body, and a battery configured to provide power to the shelf lift mechanism to move the first shelf up and down.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Definitive Technology Group, LLCInventors: David Sevigny, Calvin Ting, Stephen Shaheen
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Publication number: 20240300741Abstract: Systems and methods for profiling a pallet in a warehouse can include a turntable that rotates the pallet, conveyor belts that move the pallet, and a vertical profiling structure, having cameras mounted at different locations, in a stationary position proximate to a side of the turntable. A photo booth can also be used to provide uniform lighting. A computing system can instruct a conveyor belt to automatically route the pallet onto the turntable, instruct the cameras to capture image data of the pallet as it rotates on the turntable, receive the image data, and retrieve image-based models of the pallet that were trained using images of pallets having unique identifiers. The computing system can determine, based on applying the image-based models to the image data, whether the pallet's unique identifier is identifiable, and transmit, to a warehouse management system, a notification indicating whether the unique identifier is identifiable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Caitlin Voegele, Daniel Thomas Wintz, Haig Atikian, Daniël Walet, Maxwell Micali, Chloe Mawer, Ben Philipsen, Stef Raeymakers, Natalie Novitski, Michael Lingzhi Li, Elliott Gerard Wolf, Gabe Judson, Tim McMahon, Steve Hansen
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Publication number: 20240300742Abstract: An automated warehouse includes: a storage shelf; a mobile body including a base; a first arm supported by the base; a second arm supported by the base; and a movable portion capable of causing an article to move between the mobile body and a first transport mechanism and between the mobile body and a second transport mechanism. In a state where the mobile body is located at a first transfer position, the support position of the second arm is fixed and the support position of the first arm is changed depending on a length of the article in a first direction. Alternatively, in a state where the mobile body is located at a second transfer position, the support position of the first arm is fixed and the support position of the second arm is changed depending on the length of the article in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2021Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: DAIFUKU CO., LTD.Inventor: Haruhito FURUYA
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Publication number: 20240300743Abstract: Provided are a motor unit and a conveyance device. In a motor unit having a motor portion and a gear portion, the motor portion is formed by accommodating a most part of a drive motor in a housing member. The gear portion is formed by arranging at least a part of a drive gear and a plurality of small gear portions in a space surrounded by an inner tooth train portion, and the plurality of small gear portions is positioned around the drive gear in the space. Each of the plurality of small gear portions meshes with one of the drive gear and the inner tooth train portion, and each of the plurality of small gear portions rotates by rotation of the drive gear. At least a part of the gear portion is at a position overlapping the motor portion in plan view.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Kazuo ITOH, Tatsuhiko NAKAMURA, Koji UEDA, Tomoya TAKEUCHI, Hideo NAIKI, Makoto MITSUYOSHI, Kazuwo MIKI
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Publication number: 20240300744Abstract: A conveyor system includes a turntable conveyor comprising a stationary frame, a rotatable support on the stationary frame, and a drive system operable to rotate the rotatable support about a vertical axis. A circular conveying surface is supported on the rotatable support and is configured to convey articles supported thereon in a conveying direction when driven. One or more input conveyors and one or more output conveyors are positioned about the turntable conveyor. The conveying surface comprises a plurality of rollers that are rotationally driven and include a first set of rollers defining a first rotational surface and a second set of rollers defining a second rotational surface, where the conveying surface is configured to receive an article from a selected one of the inbound conveyors and to discharge the article to a selected one of the outbound conveyors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Harry T. German, Tyler Ernest, Joseph Russell
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Publication number: 20240300745Abstract: Disclosed is a bellows protection connecting adjacent trolleys of a conveyor belt along an object transport line, where the conveyor belt includes trolleys movable along tracks and connected to one another by connectors allowing their reciprocal rotation at least around a vertical or horizontal axis. The device includes: a pleated covering positioned between two adjacent trolleys and connected thereto; a beam supporting the covering transversely to the direction of advancement of the transport line; and a base structure resisting vertically directed forces and supporting the beam. The base structure includes a reinforcing element binding in at least one point the beam. The reinforcing element includes: a first punctiform binder connecting it to at least one of the two trolleys; and a second punctiform binder connecting it to the at least one beam and adapted to avoid reciprocal transversal sliding between it and the at least one beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Riccardo VIOLA, Tommaso VIOLA
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Publication number: 20240300746Abstract: A positioning apparatus includes: a rotating member arranged on a base, a bearing member arranged on the base through the rotating member, a first driving mechanism used for applying a force to the bearing member from a first side of the bearing member, and a second driving mechanism used for applying a force to the bearing member from a second side of the bearing member. When the bearing member is subjected to force, a force is applied to the rotating member, and the rotating member rotates in situ to drive the bearing member to move. The bearing member is configured to, when moving to a first preset position, bear an energy storage cabinet in the production process of an energy storage production line of batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Meng ZHAO, Huihui HE, Hongqi MING, Fanke CHEN
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Publication number: 20240300747Abstract: A cargo handling system includes a wireless cargo emergency stop system, a power relay communicatively coupled to the wireless cargo emergency stop system, and a power drive unit communicatively coupled to the power relay and the wireless cargo emergency stop system. Power to the power drive unit is removed in response to an emergency stop activated via the wireless cargo emergency stop system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Kevin Setterstrom, Scott P. Harms, Michael Reich, Ryan C. Ring, Daniel Tweten, Eduardo Vinado
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Publication number: 20240300748Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for transporting containers, having: at least one first conveyor belt whose transport surface encloses a first angle with a plane perpendicular to the direction of action of gravity, the first transport surface extending in the transverse direction, containers being transportable in a first or in a second direction that are opposite to each another and extend in the transverse direction; a main conveyor belt having a second transport surface, wherein, in a first region adjacent to the at least one first conveyor belt, the second transport surface encloses the first angle with the plane perpendicular to the direction of action of gravity and extends in the longitudinal direction, containers are transportable in a third or fourth direction that are opposite to each other and extend in the longitudinal direction, wherein the third and fourth directions are perpendicular to the first and second directions, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Christian DEPNER, Jens LUECKE, Niels CLAUSEN
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Publication number: 20240300749Abstract: A conveyor line arrangement for tapering a conveyor flow of piece goods includes a first section divided into at least a first partial conveyor flow and a second partial conveyor flow and to generate a height difference between the first partial conveyor flow and the second partial conveyor flow such that the first partial conveyor flow is arranged higher than the second partial conveyor flow at the end of the first section, and a second section is configured to take over piece goods from the first partial conveyor flow and the second partial conveyor flow of the first section, and wherein the conveyor line arrangement is configured to feed the first partial conveyor flow to the second partial conveyor flow by transferring piece goods from the first partial conveyor flow to piece goods of the second partial conveyor flow on the second section.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2021Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventor: Felix Fischer
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Publication number: 20240300750Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a production system in which it is possible to cause a robot to follow a workpiece so that the position of the workpiece never exceeds an operable range of the robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Wataru MIYAZAKI
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Publication number: 20240300751Abstract: A gripper system comprises: a gripper shaft; a vacuum source; a first valve arranged between the vacuum source and the suction tube; a liquid reservoir; a source of pressurized gas; a second valve arranged between the source of pressurized gas and the suction tube or the liquid reservoir; a control unit for controlling the first valve and the second valve such that: for picking the ophthalmic lens up, suction is supplied to the suction tube; during transporting the ophthalmic lens, the suction tube is filled with liquid from the liquid supply tube; for releasing the ophthalmic lens from the gripper head, liquid is pressed through the fluid channel and through the suction opening of the gripper head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Felix Brinckmann, Michel Mühlig, Johannes Neumann, Nils Schweizer, Roger Biel
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Publication number: 20240300752Abstract: An assembly and method thereof creates a stack of objects. The assembly has a diverted to move objects having a desired size from a first conveyor to a second conveyor. The diverted utilizes diversion plates. The second conveyor transfers the objects to an accumulator. The objects that are accumulate are squared and then moved to a raised position. A lift assembly then lifts the accumulated objects that were square and translates the objects to a queuing assembly. The process repeats to construct a stack of objects with multiple layers of objects. The created stack of objects may then be transferred to a subsequent destination for further use or processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.Inventors: Andrew D. Timmer, Reuben R Schlabach, Edward M Hershberger, Andrew C Sampsel, Corey M Kandel, Marvin L Raber, Raymond A. Miller, Rudy A. Miller, Todd Spillman, Kirk Spillman
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Publication number: 20240300753Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for loading a target loading aid with articles at a loading station. A loading operation of the target loading aid with the articles is simulated with the help of loading properties and loading parameters. A loading pattern is generated based thereon, which is analysed on the using a target specification. That loading pattern that best fulfils the target specification is selected. Based thereon, a loading specification for the loading device is generated, and the loading operation is accordingly also carried out. A storage and picking system for carrying out the disclosed method is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: TGW Logistics Group GmbHInventors: Timothy LINDLEY, Gerald KETTLGRUBER
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Publication number: 20240300754Abstract: A cone dispensing apparatus a control system for monitoring and controlling the various components of the apparatus. The dispensing apparatus can include a first cam and a second cam, wherein the first cam and second cam are positioned parallel to each other in a housing. A first motor can be coupled to the first cam and a second motor can be coupled to the second cam, wherein the first and second motors are configured to rotate the cams around an axis. A first holdback plate and a second holdback plate can be coupled to a respective first linear motor and second linear motor. The hold back plates and cams can be synchronized to dispense a cone from the cone stack to the cams positioned below.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: INTERBAKE FOODS LLCInventor: Chris Martin
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Publication number: 20240300755Abstract: A medium support tray includes a support part, an auxiliary support part that is provided expandably with respect to the support part and supports a medium together with the support part at an expanded position, a side end guide part that is provided at the support part and regulates a side end in an X axis direction of the medium supported by the support part, an auxiliary side end guide part that is provided at the auxiliary support part and regulates the side end of the medium supported by the auxiliary support part, and a coupling mechanism coupling the side end guide part and the auxiliary side end guide part. The side end guide part moves in the X axis direction in conjunction with movement of the auxiliary side end guide part in the X axis direction, and expandably guides the auxiliary support part via a coupling mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Eko Prasetyo Adi Putra, Al Hadid Pandu Setyawan
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Publication number: 20240300756Abstract: A media feeding apparatus includes: a feed roller, a separation roller, and a pressing portion to press one of the feed roller and the separation roller against the other to form a nip region. A surface of the feed roller has grooves extending in a width direction of the feed roller. The grooves are arranged with a pitch such that at least one groove is always present in the nip region during feeding of the medium. A width of each groove is 0.5 mm or greater and is set such that a contact area ratio is 0.5 or greater, the ratio being a value obtained by {(a surface area of the feed roller in the nip region?an area of the at least one groove of the feed roller in the nip region)}/(the surface area of the feed roller in the nip region). A surface of the separation roller has grooves extending in a circumferential direction of the separation roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Syuichi MORIKAWA, Kiichiro SHIMOSAKA
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Publication number: 20240300757Abstract: A sheet feeding device includes a body, a sheet tray including a contacted portion, a conveyance roller pair, and a contact-separation mechanism. The conveyance roller pair in the body includes one roller and another roller. The contact-separation mechanism includes a spring and a movable part. The movable part pushed by the spring in a first direction has a contact portion and an elongated guide. The contact portion contacts the contacted portion in response to an insertion of the sheet tray into the body to move the movable part in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The elongated guide changes a position of said another roller in a third direction orthogonal to the first and second directions with respect to the one roller according to a movement of the movable part in the first direction and second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Toshihiro OKUTSU, Junya SUZUKI, Masato HASHIMOTO