Patents Issued in October 17, 2024
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Publication number: 20240343413Abstract: Present systems and apparatuses and their methods of manufacture are directed to acoustic core that can be made from metal alloys or thermoplastic materials and formed into single-piece, net-shaped core details possessing one or more of the following features: varying cell size, varying cell-wall thickness, varying cell shape, varying core thickness, incorporation of wall perforations, incorporation of septums, edge closeouts, and non-vertical and/or curved cell walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Thomas Karl Tsotsis
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Publication number: 20240343414Abstract: The present disclosure provides repair systems, repair components, and methods for repairing composite structure systems using a set number of prefabricated repair components including a repair component and various shims which are fabricated to repair multiple composite members in a composite structure system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Remmelt A. STAAL, Arne K. LEWIS, Justin H. REGISTER
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Publication number: 20240343415Abstract: A method for testing a hybrid power plant equipping a rotary-wing aircraft comprising at least one lift rotor, the hybrid power plant being configured to rotate the at least one lift rotor, the hybrid power plant comprising at least one heat engine configured to rotate the at least one lift rotor; and at least one electric motor supplied with electrical energy by at least one electrical power source, the at least one electric motor being configured to rotate the at least one lift rotor at least when at least one of the at least one heat engine fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: AIRBUS HELICOPTERSInventors: Marc GAZZINO, Guillaume DUMUR, Jean-François LOGEAIS, Léonard BOUDIER, Michel JAMOT, Mikaël HENAFF, Jérémy CAMUS
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Publication number: 20240343416Abstract: A spacecraft includes a body having a motor, a lander interface, a sensor and a power source for powering the motor and the sensor, and the power source being mounted thereon. An integrated avionics unit has a module and an integrated circuit with the module having a central computer and a motor controller for controlling the motor and the integrated circuit having a temperature monitoring system for monitoring the temperature of the spacecraft and a power regulator having a cell balancer for regulating the power of the power source. The module and the integrated circuit are connected to one another for constant communication therebetween. The central computer communicates with the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: ASTROBOTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: CEDRIC CORPA DE LA FUENTE, TROY ARBUCKLE, KERRY QUINN, ANDREA DAVIS, MIKE PROVENZANO, JOSEPH ZIMO, UPASANA LNU, JOSHUA SHAPIRO, NOAH GASPARRO
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Publication number: 20240343417Abstract: A deployable spacecraft element which has a solar energy collection and conversion means on one side of the deployable element and a radio frequency reflecting means on the other side of the deployable element. While the solar collection and conversion means and the radio frequency reflecting means are nominally oriented in opposite spatial directions and dependent on the orientation of the spacecraft to orient for solar collection or radio frequency transmission, one or more deployable elements may be mounted to a gimbal to allow for simultaneous solar collection and radio frequency collection by the spacecraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: Government of the United States as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: Jonathan ALLISON, Derek DOYLE
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Publication number: 20240343418Abstract: The present disclosure provides examples of thermal control systems for reducing ice formation. In one example, a space vehicle comprising a first component, a second component, and a thermal control system is provided. The thermal control system is configured for transferring thermal energy between the first component and the second component. The thermal control system comprises a fluid loop in thermal communication with the first component and the second component, a heat transfer fluid including a perfluoropolyether, an anti-icing fluid, wherein the anti-icing fluid is immiscible with the heat transfer fluid and is miscible with water to form a mixture that remains liquid at temperatures under use conditions in space, and a pump for circulating the heat transfer fluid and the anti-icing fluid within the fluid loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Steven J. Adam, Erin Bangert Voltz
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Publication number: 20240343419Abstract: A suspended aerial vehicle system includes an aerial vehicle with a thruster assembly and a supporting line attached to the aerial vehicle that is capable of supporting at least some of the weight of the aerial vehicle. The supporting line may have an adjustable length which when varied, and in coordination with variations in a thrust characteristic of the aerial vehicle, may change the position of the aerial vehicle. Other aspects are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Irfan-ur-rab Usman
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Publication number: 20240343420Abstract: A watch-type drone, a remote control thereof, an operating method thereof relating to a technical field of drones are provided. The watch-type drone includes a watchband, a remote control detachably arranged on the watchband, a storage box defining a receiving space, and a drone placed in the receiving space. An accommodating space is defined in the remote control. A bottom portion of the storage box is magnetically connected to the remote control. The remote control includes a main control board and a button assembly. The main control board is mounted in the accommodating space. The button assembly is mounted on two sides of the main control board and is electrically communicated with the main control board. Through holes are defined on two sides of the remote control. The button assembly configured to control a flight path and a flight speed of the drone is exposed from the through holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: GANG YAO
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Publication number: 20240343421Abstract: Provided is a flight device that includes multiple drive sources and that can continuously fly even when one of the drive sources stops in flight, by using the other drive source. The flight device 10 includes a first drive system 11 and a second drive system 12. The first drive system 11 includes a battery 27, rotor 151 and the like configured to be rotated by energy supplied from the battery 27, and a first control unit 20 configured to control the numbers of revolutions of the rotor 151 and the like depending on a flight condition. The second drive system includes the battery 27, rotor 181 and the like configured to be rotated by energy supplied from the battery 27, and a second control unit 21 configured to control the numbers of revolutions of the rotor 181 and the like depending on the flight condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: ISHIKAWA ENERGY RESEARCH CO., LTD.Inventor: Mitsuru Ishikawa
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Publication number: 20240343422Abstract: A spherical drone and a control method thereof relate to a field of drones. The spherical drone includes a main shell defines an accommodating space, an inner support arranged in the accommodating space, a main control board, a power supply, a motor, a fixing shaft, an upper blade and an lower blade rotatably arranged on the fixing shaft, and a first crown gear and a second crown gear arranged on the inner support. Slotted holes are defined on the main shell. The first crown gear and the second crown gear are sleeved on the fixing shaft. The upper blade is fixed on the first crown gear. The lower blade is fixed on the second crown gear. The motor drives the first crown gear and the second crown gear to rotate, so as to simultaneously drive the upper blade and the lower blade to rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: GANG YAO
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Publication number: 20240343423Abstract: A flight device that can accurately perform attitude control with a sub-rotor is provided. The flight device 10 includes an airframe 19, an engine 30, motors 21, main rotors 14, and sub-rotors 15. The engine 30 rotates the main rotors 14. The motors 21 rotate the sub-rotors 15. The main rotors 14 are arranged below the sub-rotors 15. In the flight device 10, arranging the main rotors 14 below the sub-rotors 15 prevents the sub-rotors 15 from being affected by an air flow generated by rotation of the main rotors 14. Accordingly, the sub-rotors 15 can provide thrusts as designed by being rotated, and the position and the attitude of the airframe 19 can be accurately adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: ISHIKAWA ENERGY RESEARCH CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuru Ishikawa, Takahito Sekita
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Publication number: 20240343424Abstract: An aerial vehicle, comprising: one or more motors, one or more sensors, and a flight sub-system. The one or more sensors configured to detect data. The flight sub-system includes an attitude controller module; a rate controller module; and a compensator module. The compensator module is configured to: determine a maximum RPM of the one or more motors or a maximum torque of the one or more motors; receive a torque vector from the rate controller module; determine a rotational speed of the one or more motors to generate a desired flight orientation based upon the torque vector; and consider sensor data from the one or more sensors to adjust the rotational speed of the one or more motors.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Joseph Anthony Enke, Benjamin Tankersley, Jean-Bernard Berteaux, Axel Murguet, Garance Bruneau
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Publication number: 20240343425Abstract: An engine-carrying flight device capable of stably hovering is provided. The engine-carrying flight device 10 can fly in a hovering state in which an altitude is maintained and in an ascending/descending state in which the altitude is changed. The engine-carrying flight device 10 includes main rotors 14, sub-rotors 15, an engine 26; motors 21; and an arithmetic control unit 25. The main rotors 14 are rotated by drive force received from the engine 26, the sub-rotors 15 are rotated by drive force received from the motors 21, and the arithmetic control unit 25 causes a thrust generated by rotation of the main rotors 14 to be smaller than a thrust necessary for keeping the altitude constant, in the hovering state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: ISHIKAWA ENERGY RESEARCH CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuru Ishikawa, Hiroyuki Nagashima
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Publication number: 20240343426Abstract: A drone docking station for an aerial drone is provided. The drone docking station includes a platform and a drone positioning device. The platform includes a drone landing area. The drone positioning device is disposed on the platform. The drone positioning device includes a sidewall disposed around the drone landing area and a flange extending from the sidewall. The flange includes a first end coupled to the sidewall and a second end distal thereto. The flange extends from the sidewall at a first angle. Methods for securing the drone docking station to a warehouse rack are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Thomas Marc Cornew, Mohammed Hanif Kabir, Bryan Salvatore Monti
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Publication number: 20240343427Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for mobile landing of an unmanned vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Tsung-Yuan Wang, Chih-Ting Li, Shou-Hsien Wang
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Publication number: 20240343428Abstract: Method of dosing sterile syringes and device for use with said method Method for dosing sterile syringes with medicinal products, which comprises the steps of arranging syringes in a syringe nest and said syringe nest in a device with a cover; sterilising the syringes; loading the devices with the syringes in a dispensing system; uncovering, dosing and covering the syringes by means of a dosing system in the presence of a laminar flow, wherein said device allows the nests to be sterilised and protects the inside of the syringes from suspended particulates by means of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Jordi BOIRA BONHORA, Manuel GARCIA SANCHEZ
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Publication number: 20240343429Abstract: A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Jennifer E. Tomes, Sarah Dickinson, Deborah Adler, Jack Maze, Alberto Savage, Kenneth Chua, Earl Wilson, John Kutsch
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Publication number: 20240343430Abstract: A film wrapping machine has a film leading device having a fixed frame, a shaft, a film-leading component, a torsion spring, a positioning block, and a positioning pin. The shaft is rotatably disposed on the fixed frame; the film-leading component is fixed on the shaft and has a frame body, a film-holding board disposed on the frame body, and a limiting element. The positioning block has a pin groove, and the positioning block and the positioning pin are respectively disposed on the fixed frame and the frame body. When unlocking, the positioning pin is detached from the pin groove, and the torsion spring actuates the film-leading component and the shaft to rotate relative to the fixed frame. When repositioning, the film-leading component is pushed to allow the positioning pin to be reinserted into the pin groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Ying Zheng
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Publication number: 20240343431Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a press-type strapping machine with a platen-locking system, that, when in a locked configuration, prevents the platen from descending regardless of its vertical position. The strapping machine includes a machine frame; a load supporter configured to support and move the load; a platen configured to compress the load against the load supporter; and a platen-locking system including a ratchet wheel, a locking arm, and an actuator operably connected to the locking arm and configured to move the locking arm relative to the ratchet wheel from a locked position to an unlocked position. When the locking arm is in the locked position, the locking arm engages the ratchet wheel in a manner that prevents the platen from descending. When the locking arm is in the unlocked position, the locking arm is disengaged from the ratchet wheel such that the platen can descend.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Douglas Felsecker, Joel Patel, Joseph Edward Lininger
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Publication number: 20240343432Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a press-type strapping machine with compression sensors that enable the strapping machine to determine the applied compressive force the strapping machine applies to the load. The strapping machine includes a machine frame, a load supporter configured to support and move the load, a platen configured to compress the load against the load supporter, multiple compression sensors configured to sense compressive force, a strapping head configured to strap the load, and a controller configured to control the various components of the strapping machine. The compression sensors are mounted between the machine frame and the load supporter and are configured to send feedback representing detected compressive force to the controller. The controller is configured to use this feedback from the compression sensors to determine the compressive force the platen applies to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2021Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Douglas Felsecker, Joel Patel, Nicole Ostryzniuk, Joseph Edward Lininger
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Publication number: 20240343433Abstract: A portable vacuum sealer, including a main body and a base; the main body includes a housing with an internal chamber, a vacuum pump provided in the internal chamber, and an airbag inserted into a bottom of the housing; a suction nozzle is provided on the airbag, and the vacuum pump is connected to the suction nozzle through a suction tube; the base is provided below the main body and detachably connected to the airbag by an engaging structure, in which the airbag shrinks to drive the base to move toward a bottom of the housing by the engaging structure when the vacuum pump is activated. Adopting the portable vacuum sealer, the airbag shrinks upwards to drive the base simultaneously to move upwards to abut the bottom of the main body when the vacuum pump is activated, which frees the consumer's hands, thereby significantly improving the packaging efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Jian Li, Tao Zeng, Jianfeng Zhang, Zhijian Deng
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Publication number: 20240343434Abstract: The present application provides a transport device for an electrode double packaging device, in which before the electrode roll primarily packaged with the first packaging bag is moved to the secondary packaging location, the first packaging bag is arranged such that it is closely attached to the electrode roll, whereby the jamming of the first packaging bag that can occur in the process of being transported to the second packing location is prevented, so that it is possible to solve the problem that the packaging bag is torn or the peripheral devices are broken, and an electrode double packaging device comprising the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Dong Wook KIM
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Publication number: 20240343435Abstract: A box holder comprises: a pair of T-frames arranged parallel to face opposite directions, each T-frame having a crossbar and a stem, each edge of the T-frame being bent downward to form a vertical bracket; U-shaped extensions formed at open edges of the T-frame, each end of the U-shaped extensions being connected to the vertical bracket; and reinforcement elements formed along the crossbars of the T-frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Byung Jin KIM
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Publication number: 20240343436Abstract: A cushioning mechanism of a heat sealing device applied in a film wrapping machine has a leading cylinder, an elastic unit, a first cushioning plate, a second cushioning plate, and a cushioning component. The elastic unit, the first cushioning plate, and the second cushioning plate are sequentially disposed on the leading cylinder along an axial direction of the leading cylinder; the first cushioning plate and the leading cylinder rotate synchronously. The cushioning component has a cushioning groove and a cushioning protrusion respectively formed on the first cushioning plate and the second cushioning plate. When the second cushioning plate is rotated, the cushioning protrusion presses one of two groove walls of the cushioning groove such that the first cushioning plate can rotate synchronously with the second cushioning plate for transmission or move relative to the leading cylinder to compress the elastic unit for cushioning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: TAIWAN HIGHDREAM INTELLECTUALIZED MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventor: Ying Zheng
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Publication number: 20240343437Abstract: A method and load wrapping apparatus in some instances may utilize a flow stabilized high speed axial fan blower to direct a flow of fluid towards a packaging material tail to assist in adhering a packaging material tail to the side of a load at the completion of a wrapping operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Jean-Louis Limousin
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Publication number: 20240343438Abstract: A method and load wrapping may utilize a flow device disposed downstream of a wrap position at which the load is wrapped to direct a flow of fluid towards a packaging material tail to increase adherence of the packaging material tail to the side of a load after the load has been wrapped and conveyed away from the wrap position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Jean-Louis Limousin
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Publication number: 20240343439Abstract: A medical fluid container preparation system includes: a conveyor for conveying the medical fluid container; a water injector located along the conveyor; a mechanism for carrying the water injector towards and away from the medical fluid container; a sensor positioned and arranged to determine a location of the medical fluid container moving along the conveyor; and a control unit configured to read an output from the sensor and to cause (i) the mechanism to move the water injector towards the medical fluid container an amount based upon the location of the medical fluid container obtained from the sensor output and (ii) the water injector to inject a volume of water between the medical fluid container and an overpouch into which the medical fluid container is placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Songqiang Zhang, Zhixiong Guo
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Publication number: 20240343440Abstract: A label printing system and method are generally provided. The label printing system may be optimized for deployment at a user location. The label printing system may comprise a label print engine configured to receive a formatted digital data related to a label and print the related label on media. The label printing system may further comprise a finishing machine configured to receive a printed label from the label print engine and perform a finishing task on one or more printed labels. A central processor may be connected to the label print engine and the finishing machine and configured to send label print and finishing information to the label print engine and the finishing machine respectively. A user portal may be connected to the central processor. The user portal is configured to send an art file related to a label to be printed to the central processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Brady Middleton, Steve Middleton, Mike Kaman, Blake Middleton
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Publication number: 20240343441Abstract: A tube assembly is disclosed. The tube assembly may include a tube with an outer diameter and an inner diameter. The tube may have a cylindrical shape. The tube assembly may also include a top integrally formed with the tube such that the tube and the top are a monolithic structure. The top may include an outer lid, a cap with a cap pull tab protruding outwards from the tube assembly, and a breakable portion disposed between the cap and the outer lid. The breakable portion may be configured to be relatively structurally weaker than surrounding areas to allow for breaking off and separating completely the cap at the breakable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Troy Carswell
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Publication number: 20240343442Abstract: A metal pallet comprising: a load receiving top deck comprising a plurality of elongate and profiled top deck members extending across an overall length of the pallet between first and second ends of the pallet, a bottom deck adapted to be supported on a supporting surface or supporting and lifting equipment, the bottom deck comprising a plurality of elongate and profiled bottom deck members; a plurality of substantially parallel and spaced apart elongate stringer members positioned transversely and in between the top deck and the bottom deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Gareth William Menzies
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Publication number: 20240343443Abstract: A mobility aide transport assembly for use in a cargo hold of a transport vehicle. The assembly has a base panel, sidewalls coupled to the base panel and shaped to extend adjacent and substantially parallel to wall panels of the cargo hold, and end walls coupled to the base panel and extending between the sidewalls. At least one of the end walls has a ramp configuration sloping downwardly from the top portion to the bottom portion of the base panel. Tie down anchors are recessed in the top portion of the base panel and are configured to releasably engage tiedown strap connected to the mobility aide to fixedly retain the mobility aide atop the base panel. Other tie down anchors are recessed in the top portion of the base panel and configured to be coupled to floor anchor members of the cargo hold. Handles are recessed in the top portion of base panel and configured to be engaged by a user to position the base panel relative to the cargo hold's floor panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: William J. Boyer, JR.
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Publication number: 20240343444Abstract: A packing fastener includes a base member and a key member. The base member includes: a first tubular portion; a flange portion provided on a first opening edge of the first tubular portion at one end; and a pair of hook members coupled to opposite inner side faces of the first tubular portion to be bent toward a second opening edge of the first tubular portion at the other end. The key member has a second tubular portion removably insertable in the first tubular portion via the first opening edge. The pair of hook members are, with no external force applied to it, arranged in a wedge shape as seen in a sectional view to be increasingly close to each other toward tip ends. An outer side face of the first tubular portion has a slope inclined inward from the first opening edge toward the second opening edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.Inventor: Atsuhiro WAKIMOTO
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Publication number: 20240343445Abstract: A food containment assembly includes a first cup with a first sealing flange and a second cup with a second sealing flange. The second cup is separate from and disposed adjacent to the first cup. A seal sheet is adhered to the first sealing flange and the second sealing flange, and the seal sheet forms a hinge to allow rotation of the second cup with respect to the first cup. The seal sheet includes a first slit disposed proximate the hinge and a second slit proximate the hinge, wherein tearing the seal sheet along the first slit allows access to contents of the first cup and tearing the seal sheet along the second slit allows access to contents of the second cup and the hinge remains intact.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: Daisy Brand, LLCInventors: Ryan Adame, Matthew Nichols, Vincent Taylor, Christine Horan, Gregg Flender, Julia Sharpe
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Publication number: 20240343446Abstract: A pet bowl assembly includes a first bowl including a first base and a first wall extending axially upwardly from the first base; a second bowl including a second base and a second wall extending axially upwardly from the second base, the second bowl configured for being received inside of the first bowl; and a lid including a lid base and a lip protruding downwardly from the lid base. The lip being configured for holding the second bowl in place within the first bowl and for removably connecting to the first bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Amy Kim
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Publication number: 20240343447Abstract: Provided are a seamless can and a coated metal sheet that can be used to mold the seamless can. The seamless can includes an inner surface coating film at least on a can inner surface side. The inner surface coating film contains a polyester resin and a resol-type phenolic resin and/or an amino resin as a curing agent, and the inner surface coating film has a gel fraction represented by the following formula of 55% or more and less than 90%: Gel fraction=(W2a/W1a)×100 (%). In the formula, W1a represents a mass of the inner surface coating film isolated from a coated metal substrate cut out from the seamless can, and W2a represents a mass of the isolated inner surface coating film after being immersed in MEK at ordinary temperature for 60 minutes and then taken out and dried.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: TOYO SEIKAN GROUP HOLDINGS, LTD.Inventors: Hiromi YAMAMOTO, Takuya KASHIWAKURA, Arata SAKURAGI, Nan ZHANG
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Publication number: 20240343448Abstract: A container, such as a beverage container, is provided. The container includes a storage body and a support structure coupled to the storage body, such as to an exterior of the storage body. The support structure includes one or more couplers, such as male couplers and female couplers, configured to couple the container in a modular system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, George Barton, Evan Maverick James Quiros, Joshua D. Schneider
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Publication number: 20240343449Abstract: Included in the present disclosure is a container, including a wall extending in at least a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction and a base extending in at least a third direction and a fourth direction opposite the third direction. The container may include a handle extending in the fourth direction and including an interior and an exterior. The container may include an opening defined by at least a portion of the interior of the handle and a portion of the wall. The exterior of the handle may include a protrusion sized and configured to restably couple to a palm of the user. In some embodiments, the protrusion extends at least partially in the second direction and the fourth direction, and the protrusion curves away from the wall, and the protrusion tapers outward as it extends away from the opening thereby creating a tapered portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Daniel J Bakke
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Publication number: 20240343450Abstract: A container made entirely from an elastomer includes a body with a front wall and a rear wall that is connected to the front wall along a peripheral edge. The container further includes a closure system comprising a front side having a male closure profile that includes a male closure element and a rear side having a female closure profile. The female closure profile includes a female closure element and defines a cavity. A centerline extends through the cavity such that the female closure element is symmetrical about the centerline. The male closure element includes a head portion that has a primary profile and a secondary profile that extends from the primary profile. A height of the secondary profile measured in a direction that is perpendicular to the centerline is greater than a height of the primary profile measured in a direction that is perpendicular to the centerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Jose PORCHIA, Jeramy M. DUBAY
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Publication number: 20240343451Abstract: A polymeric bag for storing items. The bag includes connector elements that can be connected together at different locations. The connection of the connector elements effectively reduces the volume of the bag so that it can more closely conform to the item stored in the back.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Pai-Mei TSENG, Jyh-Yao Raphael LI
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Publication number: 20240343452Abstract: A food container includes a box, a cover and a pair of locking wings. The box includes a main body and elastic engaging plates. The main body has a receiving space. The elastic engaging plates are arranged on opposite sides of the receiving space. Each elastic engaging plate includes an elastic arm and a clip. The cover includes a cover plate and engaging slots. The cover is positioned on the main body through the clip inserted in the engaging slot. The locking wings are pivotally coupled to the cover. Each locking wing rotates toward the box to press elastic arms. The elastic arms drive the clips to be disengaged from the engaging slots. Thus, the cover is separated from the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Chien-Hua LIAO
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Publication number: 20240343453Abstract: A storage box comprises a box body and a box lid. The box lid comprises a lid body and a first bent portion successively connected from the inside to the outside. The box body has a box opening. The lid body is provided at the box opening. A snap is provided on an inner side of the first bent portion near an edge. The box opening is provided with a second bent portion. The second bent portion is provided with a clamping groove matching the snap. A blocking ring is provided below the clamping groove. The blocking ring is provided along the edge of the box lid and protrudes outside the box lid. The storage box can effectively prevent the loss of the items stored in the storage box, avoid malicious damage to packaging, products, and other harmful behaviors, and effectively avoid property losses for users.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: X.J. ELECTRICS (HUBEI) CO., LTD.Inventor: Yun PAN
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Publication number: 20240343454Abstract: Disclosed is an insert configured to cover and provide access to the internal storage compartment of an insulating container, such as a cooler. The insert effectively minimizes thermal exchange between the internal storage compartment and the surrounding environment, while still providing for ready access to items stored in the insulating container. An example insert comprises an insulating panel and a frame configured to support and position the insulating panel over an internal storage compartment of an insulting container. The insulating panel includes one or more self-sealing openings through which items stored within the internal storage compartment of the insulating container can be extracted. Each of the one or more self-sealing openings is configured to stretch for access during use and to contract when not in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Trent Zimmer
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Publication number: 20240343455Abstract: A container having a canister can be configured to retain a volume of liquid. The canister can be sealed by a lid structure, and the lid structure can have a spout opening. The spout opening may be sealed by a removably-coupled cap. Further, the cap may have a magnetic top surface configured to magnetically couple to a recess on the top surface of the lid for temporary storage of the cap when manually removed from the spout opening. Further, the lid structure may have one or more of an integrated anti-glug venting feature within the removable lid and cap or handle indexing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Mark D. Miller, Derek G. Sullivan, Roy Joseph Seiders, John Alan Tolman, Steve Nichols
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Publication number: 20240343456Abstract: A container for dispensing food products or medication comprising: a rectangular compartment comprising gripping elements for gripping the rectangular compartment by a user, and connecting members, the connecting members being on two opposite sides of the rectangular compartment and operable to attach one or more other containers to the container; and a lid portion, wherein the rectangular compartment and the lid portion are connected via a living hinge and comprise a closing mechanism and a safety mechanism to hinder opening of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Richard Mazursky, Ruth Green-Synowic
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Publication number: 20240343457Abstract: Disclosed is a packaging box including a box body and a box lid, the box lid including a lid body and a first bent portion, the box body having a box opening, the box lid being provided at the box opening, where the box opening is provided with a second bent portion; when the box body and the box lid are closed and looking up the packaging box, a bottom end face of an outer side wall of the first bent portion is invisible; the box lid is provided with a first locked portion, the box body is provided with a second locked portion corresponding to a lower side of the first locked portion; and the lid body is provided with an inspection window. The packaging box solve the problem that the articles in the box would be missing and facilitate the personnel to inspect the articles within the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: X.J. ELECTRICS (HUBEI) CO., LTD.Inventor: Yun PAN
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Publication number: 20240343458Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a barrier laminate including a substrate and a sealant layer in this order in a thickness direction, wherein the substrate is a barrier substrate including a polypropylene resin layer and an evaporated film, the polypropylene resin layer is a layer subjected to a stretching process, the evaporated film is composed of an inorganic oxide, the barrier laminate after heat treatment at 120° C. for 15 minutes has a thermal shrinkage ratio (MD1) of 2.00% or less in an MD direction and a thermal shrinkage ratio (TD1) of 2.00% or less in a TD direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Shunsuke FURUYA, Shinichiro KONO, Aya SUZUKI, Toru SUDA, Yohei YAMATO
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Publication number: 20240343459Abstract: The disclosed articles, apparatus, methods, and compositions provide for the integration of different and environmentally-friendly processes for extraction, stabilization, and formulation of active compounds with health and/or other benefits from lignocellulosic by-products of food processes. The active compounds can include one or more of polyphenols, flavonoids, o-diphenols, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids. A high-pressure, high-temperature extraction process provides a means to recover a substantial portion of the active compounds from a biomass feedstock. The corresponding extract can be encapsulated, which provides a convenient form for stabilization and delivery of the active compounds into a final product, for example an active packaging material or corresponding actively packaged food item.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Bahar Aliakbarian, Mojgan Nejad
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Publication number: 20240343460Abstract: A retail product assembly includes a combination display “chip” and gift bag. A gift bag is folded into a generally flat configuration with a plurality of adjacent layers and is used as a replacement for a cardboard chip. Retail articles, such as a pair of slippers, are attached to the folded gift bag for display at a retail market. When a consumer purchases the pair of slippers, the slippers may be detached from the folded gift bag, and inserted into an interior of the gift bag, once unfolded and opened. The slippers may then be readily transported within the gift bag and presented as a gift.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicant: R. G. BARRY CORPORATIONInventor: Lee F. SMITH
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Publication number: 20240343461Abstract: A packaging assembly for a pair of eyeglasses. The packaging assembly includes: a front face, the front face comprising at least one front hanger opening and at least two eyeglass temple openings, and a fastening structure configured to restrict removal of an at least one eyeglass temple from the front face. The packaging assembly is configured to facilitate sampling of the pair of eyeglasses while engaged with the packaging assembly. The packaging assembly may include a back face connected to the front face; a cutout; and at least one security element. Furthermore, the fastening structure and at least two eyeglass temple openings may be cooperatively structured to dispose the pair of eyeglasses in a stored position in overlying relation to the front face. Additionally, the present invention relates to a packaging assembly that is practical—thereby permitting a user to effectively sample the pair of eyeglasses by trying them on.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Matthew Henri Coon
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Publication number: 20240343462Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging apparatus specifically designed for housing a USB stick. The apparatus is crafted from a single sheet of cardboard and includes a holder, a front cover, a rear cover, and a spine, all integrally formed to create a unified, book-like structure. The holder features a recessed area that closely conforms to the dimensions of the USB stick, equipped with mechanical securing features to ensure the USB stick remains securely in place. The front and rear covers are designed to attach to the holder and include areas for displaying branding, product specifications, and graphics. This invention offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution for USB stick packaging, enhancing user interaction while ensuring optimal protection and presentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventor: Pierre-André Durivage