Abstract: A system of monitoring carry-on items for a flight of an aircraft includes one or more cameras positioned to capture images of carry-on items associated with passengers of an aircraft. The system includes an interface configured to receive image data from the one or more cameras. The system also includes one or more processors coupled to the interface. The one or more processors are configured to analyze the image data to determine characteristics of a carry-on item. The one or more processors are configured to determine that one or more alert conditions are satisfied based on a comparison of one or more alert criteria to the characteristics of the carry-on item and data associated with the aircraft. The one or more processors are also configured to send, to one or more devices, an output based on satisfaction of the one or more alert conditions.

Abstract: A locking assembly of a lavatory door in an aircraft, comprising: a locking mechanism; and an occupancy indicator. The occupancy indicator is configured with a display that enables viewing of a status of the lavatory of availability or is occupancy. The position of the locking mechanism and occupancy indicator has been changed from a higher location on the lavatory door that approximates a line-of-sight from a standing position at the lavatory door to a lower location that approximates the line-of-sight from a seated position at the lavatory door. The display of the occupancy indicator is configured with a plurality of display angles to display the status comprising at least a first display angle to allow viewing from the line-of-sight in the standing position and at a second display angle to allow viewing from the line-of-sight in a seated lower position at the lavatory door.

Abstract: A hybrid water storage system for an aircraft includes separate variable volumes for respectively storing/holding potable water and gray water occupying a common container. The hybrid water storage system is generally configured to draw potable water from a first variable volume in order to provide fresh water to one or more aircraft appliances (e.g., sinks, showers, ice-makers, etc.), and the used potable water (i.e., the potable water that is collected in drains from the aircraft appliances), referred to herein as gray water, is routed to a second variable volume that occupies the same container as the first variable volume.

Abstract: Described is an integrated electronic control system including keypad with a keypad connector, one or more galley inserts controllable by the keypad; and a control board couplable with the keypad and the galley insert. The control board includes a first connector configured to removably and electrically couple with the keypad connector, a second connector configured to removably and electrically couple with a galley insert connector, and a processor implementing a plurality of control functions related to multiple galley inserts. The processor is configured to receive an input command related to a connected galley insert from the keypad, and generate a control signal, via a control function associated with the galley insert using the input command, to control the galley insert. Further, feedback from the galley insert is received, and based on the feedback, the keypad is configured to indicate a status of the galley insert.

Abstract: There is provided a blower system for providing air to an airframe system, comprising a rotor configured to be mechanically coupled to a spool 440 of a gas turbine engine, wherein the rotor is configured to: in a blower mode, be driven to rotate by the spool to discharge air to an airframe discharge port for supply to an airframe system; and, in an engine drive mode, receive air from an external air source via an impingement port that is configured to direct the received air onto the rotor and thereby drive the rotor to rotate to drive the spool to.

Abstract: A system for cooling aircraft components includes a compressor configured to receive air bled from a gas turbine engine and compress the received air. Additionally, the system includes a water separator configured to receive the compressed air from the compressor and remove moisture from the compressed air to dry the compressed air. Furthermore, the system includes a turbine configured to receive the dried air from the heat exchanger, with the dried air expanding as the dried air flows through the turbine. Moreover, the system includes a defroster configured to receive the expanded air from the turbine, with the defroster further configured to capture frozen particulate matter from the expanded air. As such, the moisture removed from the compressed air by the water separator is routed to the defroster to melt the captured frozen particulate matter.

Abstract: A system for protecting a surface of an aircraft against icing by blasting a quantity of warming air against the surface in order to warm it, this quantity of warming air needing to be at a permissible temperature to which the surface can be exposed without compromising the mechanical integrity thereof.

Abstract: A system includes a turbo pump that converts a compressed gas into power, and a storage tank configured to store the compressed gas. The system also includes a fire suppression control valve configured to be coupled between the storage tank and a cargo compartment of the aircraft and having a closed position in which the compressed gas fails to flow to the cargo compartment and an open position in which the compressed gas flows to the cargo compartment to suppress a fire. The system also includes a pump control valve configured to be coupled between the turbo pump and the storage tank and having a closed position in which the compressed gas fails to flow to the turbo pump and an open position in which the compressed gas flows to the turbo pump to cause the turbo pump to convert the compressed gas into the power.

Abstract: An emergency evacuation system is configured to be stored in a compartment below an exit door of a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The emergency evacuation system includes a first floatation device, a second floatation device, and a regulation device configured to sequentially direct gas to the first floatation device and the second floatation device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling flight via a parallel hybrid aircraft having an electric propulsion system and a combustion propulsion system are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may include: a combustion propulsion system including a combustion engine; an electric propulsion system including a motor and an electric power source, wherein the motor comprises a stator, a rotor coupled to the engine shaft, and support bearings between the rotor and the stator; a mechanical link coupled to the stator and the combustion engine, wherein the mechanical link substantially prevents movement of the stator in a rotational degree of freedom; and a propeller coupled to the engine shaft, wherein the rotor is coupled to the engine shaft between the propeller and the combustion engine.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical power system for connecting an electrical machine to first and second DC networks operating at different voltages. In an embodiment, an electrical power system comprises: an electrical machine having first, second, third and fourth windings; first, second, third and fourth AC:DC power electronics converters each connected to receive an input AC supply from the respective first, second, third and fourth windings, each AC:DC power electronics converter having first and second DC output terminals connecting the AC:DC power electronics converters to first, second and third DC supply output terminals, wherein the first and second windings are arranged to provide an AC supply to the respective first and second AC:DC power electronics converters in quadrature to each other and the third and fourth windings are arranged to provide an AC supply to the respective third and fourth AC:DC power electronics converters in quadrature to each other.

Abstract: A structure for an aircraft is disclosed including comprising at least one node which having first and second plates which are pressed against two opposite faces of a first reinforcement, and to which upstream and downstream reinforcements positioned on either side of the first reinforcement are connected. A connection system connecting the first and second plates is disclosed including at least one boss projecting from a surface of one of the plates pressed against the first reinforcement, for each boss, a housing recessed relative to a surface of the other plate pressed against the first reinforcement, configured to house the boss, and at least one fastening element, passing through the first reinforcement, connecting the first and second plates and spaced apart from the boss.

Abstract: The present application discloses an aircraft. The present application discloses a method of assembling or disassembling an aircraft. The assembly method includes mounting a first engine nacelle to a first wing, mounting a second engine nacelle to a second wing, causing the first wing to be extended relative to a fuselage mount, causing the second wing to be extended relative to the fuselage mount, and mounting the fuselage to the fuselage mount.

Abstract: An aircraft engine cowling comprises a first cowling portion and a second cowling portion moveable relative to each other. A cowling latch secures the first cowling portion and the second cowling portion in a closed position. The aircraft engine cowling further comprises a deflection limiter band and a deflection limiter latch moveable between an engaged state and a disengaged state for the deflection limiter band. An interlock mechanism prevents disengagement of the cowling latch while the deflection limiter latch is in the engaged state. The interlock mechanism includes a lock element moveable between a first position that prevents disengagement of the cowling latch and a second position that enables disengagement of the cowling latch. The interlock mechanism also includes an indicator paddle movable to contact the deflection limiter latch. A linkage assembly coordinates movement of the lock element with movement of the indicator paddle.

Abstract: One variation of a system for generating thrust at an aerial vehicle includes: a primary electric motor; a rotor coupled to the motor; an internal-combustion engine; a clutch interposed between the motor and an output shaft of the internal-combustion engine; an engine shroud defining a shroud inlet between the rotor and the internal-combustion engine, extending over the internal-combustion engine, and defining a shroud outlet opposite the rotor; a cooling fan coupled and configured to displace air through the engine shroud; and a local controller configured to receive a rotor speed command specifying a target rotor speed, adjust a throttle setpoint of the internal-combustion engine according to the target rotor speed and a state of charge of a battery in the aerial vehicle, and drive the primary electric motor to selectively output torque to the rotor and to regeneratively brake the rotor according to the target rotor speed.

Abstract: A flying object control device includes: a determination unit that determines, based on a remaining capacity of a battery, whether or not to restrict supply of surplus electric power to the battery, the surplus electric power being a surplus of electric power generated by a generator; and a control unit that, when the determination unit determines to restrict the supply of the surplus electric power to the battery, causes the surplus electric power to be consumed by a motor by increasing a rotor rotational speed that is a rotational speed of a rotor, and adjusts a steering angle of an elevator to restrict ascent of a fuselage caused by an increase in the rotor rotational speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for cooling a fluid of a circuit (20) for lubricating a propulsion engine (10) of an aircraft, the engine comprising a nacelle (11) which extends in a longitudinal direction (X) between an air inlet opening (12) and an ejection nozzle (13), a turbomachine (14) having a casing (15) secured inside said nacelle by rectifier arms (16), and a fan (17) arranged at said air inlet opening (12) of said nacelle, upstream of said turbomachine (14), and designed to be able to generate a primary air flow feeding said turbomachine and a secondary air flow feeding a channel, referred to as a secondary channel (18), formed between said nacelle (11) and said casing (15) of said turbomachine, characterized in that said cooling system comprises a skin exchanger (30) which is arranged on an inner wall of said nacelle (11), longitudinally between said air inlet opening (12) of said nacelle and said rectifier arms (16), said skin exchanger being in fluid communication with said fluid circuit and d

Abstract: A motor assembly is described and includes a housing; a plurality of motors disposed within the housing; and a drive shaft comprising a plurality of interconnected drive shaft segments, wherein each one of the drive shaft segments is driven by a different one of the motors connected to the drive shaft segment via an integrated overrunning clutch.

Abstract: An onboard oxygen generation system for an aircraft is operatively connected to an oxygen tank of an oxygen supply system for the aircraft. The oxygen generation system includes an oxygen generator, a water source connected to the oxygen generator, and a power source connected to the oxygen generator. Oxygen produced by the oxygen generator from the water is supplied to the oxygen tank. Hydrogen gas produced by the oxygen generator can be combined with air to form water vapor and either discharged overboard the aircraft through a discharge vent or used to supply water to the water source.

Abstract: A cargo handling system is disclosed. A method for storing and restraining cargo is disclosed. The method includes positioning a unit load device at a parked location on a conveyance surface and in contact with a drive roller, deploying a restraint to engage the unit load device, and verifying engagement of the restraint with the unit load device by activating the drive roller and detecting movement of the unit load device with respect to the conveyance surface.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for a verification system for an aircraft. The verification system includes a verification function subsystem to automatically verify an operational condition of one or more components of an aircraft based on airflow related signals, hydraulic related signals, and electrical signals and associated impedances and present the operational condition via a display. The airflow related signals may be obtained from a plurality of airflow fittings, the hydraulic related signals may be obtained from a plurality of hydraulic fittings, and the electrical signals and associated impedances may be obtained from a plurality of electrical connectors. At least two of the airflow fittings, at least two of the hydraulic fittings, and at least two of the electrical connectors may be positioned in different aircraft sections before additional aircraft sections are assembled.

Abstract: A method is provided for efficient orbital launch trajectories. A payload (e.g., satellite) is launched as high as a first radius with respect to the center of the Earth. The method decreases the payload altitude in response to a gravitational pull of the Earth, and ultimately the payload attains a stable orbit around the Earth at a second radius with respect to the center of the Earth. If the first radius is twice the second radius, the payload acquires a gravitational first potential energy at the first radius, and in the stable orbit the payload has a second (potential and kinetic) energy equal to the gravitational first potential energy, with the second kinetic energy being equal to the energy required to maintain a stable orbital velocity. Advantageously, the stable orbit can potentially be at any orbital inclination angle in the range between 0 and 360 degrees.

Abstract: An object is to more accurately assist avoidance of a collision between space objects such as satellites or space debris in outer space. A recorder processing unit (110) acquires flight forecast information (401) indicating a flight forecast of each of a plurality of space objects (60) from a management business device (40) used by a management business operator that manages the plurality of space objects (60). Based on the acquired flight forecast information (401), the recorder processing unit (110) sets a forecast epoch of an orbit of each of the plurality of space objects (60), a forecast orbital element that identifies the orbit, and a forecast error that is forecast for the orbit, as orbit forecast information (51). The recorder processing unit (110) stores a space information recorder (50) including the orbit forecast information (51) in a storage unit (140).

Abstract: A drone system that includes a drone and a movable body which is movable with loading the drone and where the drone can take off and land, cooperate to operate and that is able to maintain a high level of safety even during autonomous flight, is provided. The drone has a flight controller controlling a flight of the drone, and a drone transmitter transmitting an information possible to distinguish whether the drone is in flight. The movable body has a take-off and landing area where the drone is loaded, takes off and lands, a movement controller loading the drone on the take-off and landing area and moving the movable body with the drone, a movable body receiver receiving an information from the drone, and a display unit.

Abstract: Resilient unmanned aerial vehicle landing platforms are disclosed herein. An example device includes a base plate having protuberances that are arranged into rows of concentric rings, each of the protuberances being a conical member that extends orthogonally from the base plate, wherein each of the protuberances is resilient and are adapted to arrest and protect the drone during landing.

Abstract: A base station is disclosed for use with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The base station includes: an enclosure; a cradle that is configured to charge a power source of the UAV during docking with the base station; and a temperature control system that is connected to the cradle and which is configured to vary temperature of the power source of the UAV. The temperature control system includes: a thermoelectric conditioner (TEC); a first air circuit that is thermally connected to the TEC and which is configured to regulate temperature of the TEC; and a second air circuit that is thermally connected to the TEC such that the TEC is located between the first air circuit and the second air circuit. The second air circuit is configured to direct air across the cradle to thereby heat or cool the power source of the UAV when docked with the base station.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product perform automatic load profiling to optimize a wrapping operation performed with a stretch wrapping machine. Automatic load profiling may be performed, for example, to determine a density parameter for a load that is indicative of load stability such that one or more control parameters may be configured for a wrapping operation based upon the density parameter. Automatic load profiling may also be performed, for example, to detect a load with a nonstandard top layer, e.g., a load with a top or slip sheet, a load with an easily deformable top layer, a load with a ragged top surface topography and/or a load with an inboard portion, such that a top layer containment operation may be activated during wrapping to optimize containment for the load.

Abstract: A method of at least partially forming packages. The method comprises moving a blank and a plurality of articles in a downstream direction through a clipping station. The blank can comprise at least a first attachment panel, a second attachment panel, and a keel portion extending from the first attachment panel to the second attachment panel. The method further can comprise forming a clipped assembly by clipping the first attachment panel and the second attachment panel of the blank to respective articles of the plurality of articles during the moving the blank and the plurality of articles through the clipping station and forming a keel by moving articles of the plurality of articles toward one another and folding the keel portion of the blank between the articles as the clipped assembly is moved in the downstream direction.

Abstract: A method is provided for packaging objects which are included in a plurality of objects belonging to the fruit and vegetable group and the shape of which is such that the objects included in the plurality of objects can roll along a surface. The objects included in the plurality of objects are deposited onto a solid surface of a system for packaging the objects. The deposition surface is substantially horizontal, suitable for receiving the objects included in the plurality of objects and elastically deformable such that the deposition of each object on the deposition surface creates, under the weight of the object concerned, a recess in the deposition surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of packaging and discloses a packaging box including a box body, a reel, and a cutting device. The box body is provided with an accommodation cavity used for accommodating a vacuum bag roll, and is provided with a bag outlet; the reel is rotatably arranged in the box body, and is used for mounting the vacuum bag roll; the cutting device includes a cutting part which is slidably connected to the box body; a bag opening of the vacuum bag roll stretches out from the box body to the cutting part after passing through the bag outlet. The packaging box provided by the present disclosure is conducive to storage, transport, and cutting the vacuum bag rolls, meeting the requirements of the user for using vacuum bags.

Abstract: A method for transporting pairs of packs (100) comprising arranging a first pair of packs on a horizontal transport device (50), transporting the first pair of packs in a horizontal direction, arranging a second pair of packs on the horizontal transport device (50), therein, for each of the first pair and the second pair of the pair of packs, spacing a first pack of the pair of packs and a second pack of the pair of packs vertically from each other and further spacing the first pair of packs and the second pair of packs horizontally from each other on the horizontal transport device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medicine transfer unit including a body portion having one side and another side which are opened and an opening or closing portion connected to the body portion to be changeable in state. Here, the opening or closing portion includes a bottom portion configured to close the other side of the body portion in a first state and to open the other side of the body portion when the first state changes to a second state and a jamming prevention portion extending from the bottom portion toward an inside of a sidewall of the body portion on the basis of the first state so as to prevent the stored medicine from being jammed on sidewalls of the body portion and not being dispensed through the other side in the second state.

Abstract: A shielding bag gripping apparatus includes a first suction part extending in a first direction, a second suction part extending in the first direction and spaced apart from the first suction part in a second direction crossing the first direction, a first compression part below the first suction part, and a second compression part below the second suction part. The first suction part may include a first suction surface having a normal line parallel to the second direction, a first suction hole exposed by the first suction surface and a first placement hole vertically penetrating the first suction part, and the second suction part may include a second suction surface facing the first suction surface and a second suction hole exposed by the second suction surface.

Abstract: A flap folding unit is provided, comprising at least one flap folding device having a disc-like member being configured to be arranged in a first position to urge passing front flaps of an associated cardboard case to fold, and in a second position to allow unfolded rear flaps of the associated cardboard case to pass the disc-like member.

Abstract: A method of fulfilling an order comprising at least one product is provided. The method includes receiving an order comprising at least one product, determining a suitable case from a plurality of available cases for holding the at least one product, said determining being a function of one or more characteristics of each product of the at least one product and one or more characteristics of the plurality of available cases; forwarding information identifying the suitable case to a case former; providing a case blank corresponding to said suitable case to said case former; erecting a suitable case from said case blank corresponding to said suitable case with said case former; and prior to the loading said suitable case with said at least one product, labelling said suitable case with at least one label.

Abstract: A packer machine for producing pouches containing portions of a loose product having: a frame; a conveyor device configured to move two bands of wrapping material along two parallel packing paths; a wrapping station arranged along each packing path at which the corresponding band is wrapped to form a tubular wrap; a longitudinal sealing unit with at least two sealing elements; a feeding device with two feeding ducts around each of which a band is bent to form the corresponding tubular wrap, each being configured to feed, one after the other, the loose product into the corresponding tubular wrap; two movable assemblies, each being mounted on the frame to move along a pressing direction independently of the other movable assembly and supports one single corresponding sealing element; and two actuator devices, each of which applies an elastic force to a corresponding movable assembly independently of the other actuator device.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and techniques for automated manipulation of an adjustable container are described. An example apparatus includes a gantry and a plurality of motors. The plurality of motors are attached to the gantry. The plurality of motors are adapted to automatically adjust one or more dividers within a container to form a volume around one or more items within the container.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for visual indicators for optimized packing of multi-item packages. In one embodiment, an example system may include an optionally bottomless container, a projector, and a controller configured to determine a first size of a first item to be placed in the bottomless container, determine a second size of a second item to be placed in the bottomless container, determine an item arrangement for the first item and the second item, and determine a first position for a first visual indicator. The controller may be configured to determine a second position for a second visual indicator, determine a size for a square to be projected by the projector, and cause the projector to project the first visual indicator at the first position, the second visual indicator at the second position, and the square onto the bottomless container.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for longitudinal scoring of roll-formed containers. In one embodiment, an example system may include a first scoring device having a first rolling die, a first arm coupled to the first rolling die, a second rolling die, a second arm coupled to the second rolling die, and a first support member configured to support the first arm and the second arm. The first arm and the second arm may be configured to: (i) slide along the first support member, such that a distance between the first rolling die and the second rolling die is adjusted, and (ii) rotate about the first support member from a first position to a second position, such that the first rolling die and the second rolling die move from the first position to the second position. The first scoring device may score ends of the packaging material.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a method for filling multiple containers with a pharmaceutical product is disclosed, which comprises decontaminating sealed nested materials in a transfer chamber, removing from the sealed nested materials one or both of a container nest holding the multiple containers and a closure nest holding multiple closures, transferring from the transfer chamber to a controlled environment enclosure the removed nest, aseptically filling the containers with the pharmaceutical product, and closing the containers with the multiple closures. The nests are configured to allow multiple closures and containers to be simultaneously aligned concentrically, and closed simultaneously. Spring-loaded retaining structures on the closure nest allow it to releasably retain multiple closures above the corresponding multiple containers. In some embodiments the spring-loaded features are monolithically integrated with the closure nest.

Abstract: An order fulfillment system is described that includes a carton and a mover configured to carry the carton throughout the system. The carton is a preformed, five-sided container with flanges extending outwardly from edges thereof. The mover includes a depression in a top surface thereof that nestably receives the carton therein. The mover may include a vacuum system to aid retention of the carton therein. The mover and carton may include indicia to enable identification and tracking thereof throughout the fulfillment process. A lidding process applies a lid that is adhered to the flanges of the carton and includes identifying indicia thereon. The system provides identification and verification of items placed in the carton and can be easily integrated into existing manual and automated fulfillment systems. A manual system allows a user to manually pick and load cartons and attach a carton lid via an adhesive.

Abstract: A curl correcting device (1) includes a pressing unit (12) disposed on a +Z direction side of a blister film, and pressing, by a pressing member (121), an area including a pocket in the blister film and including both end portions of the blister film in an X-axis direction; and a support member (131) supporting the blister film in a state of abutting on a ?Z direction side on both sides of an area pressed by the pressing member (121) in a Y-axis direction of the blister film. A recess (121a) having a width in the X-axis direction greater than a width in the X-axis direction of the pocket and penetrating the pressing member (121) in the Y-axis direction is formed at a location corresponding to the pocket of the blister film on the ?Z direction side of the pressing member (121).

Abstract: A unit configured to form a tube for producing sealed packages starting from a sheet of packaging material having opening devices pre-applied thereon, comprises at least one guiding assembly configured to interact with the sheet of packaging material to fold it gradually into a tube shape; the guiding assembly comprises a plurality of folding rollers delimiting a passage for the sheet of packaging material and each having a lateral wall configured to cooperate in contact with the sheet of packaging material to control the folding thereof; the folding rollers comprise at least one folding roller having at least one recess on the lateral wall thereof, the recess defining a slot configured to be engaged by the opening devices.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lightweight and large-capacity garage kit carrying case, including a case body provided with a case opening door on a circumferential surface thereof. The case body is formed by splicing a plurality of double-layer plastic panels with hollow interiors; a plurality of small bumps are correspondingly formed side by side on opposite surfaces of the plastic panels, located on two sides of the case opening door, of the case body; a cargo chute is formed between two adjacent rows of upper and lower small bumps; and a tray capable of being pulled along a direction of the case opening door is erected between two cargo chutes arranged symmetrically. The case features light weight, high strength, large capacity, and high space utilization, making it convenient to carry a large number of garage kit models for board games.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible membrane lid for a container comprising a top paper layer which is perforated to form a perimeter of at least one peelable portion and a bottom film layer. In some embodiments, the bottom film layer is partially adhered to the top paper layer, wherein the layers are not adhered within the perimeter of the peelable portion. In other embodiments, the layers are adhered with a pressure sensitive adhesive within the perimeter of the peelable portion and with a permanent adhesive in the remainder of the area between the top paper layer and bottom film layer. In other embodiments, the invention relates to a flexible membrane lid for a container comprising a top paper layer comprising a pull tab and a bottom film layer which is removably adhered to the top paper layer, wherein bottom film layer comprises a separate pull tab.

Abstract: The invention comprises a peelable membrane for resealably closing a metal end comprising an outer layer, a tacky layer, and a heat seal layer. The heat seal layer is permanently sealed to the metal end to cover at least one opening in the metal end. The tacky layer causes the peelable membrane to be resealable onto the metal end.

Abstract: A holder for a bottle excellent in handleability is provided. A holder of the present invention is a holder for holding, in an internal space, a bottle having a body part larger than a neck part below the neck part. The holder includes a bottom part; a top part having an opening smaller than a sectional size of the body part; and a grip portion extending in a height direction of the holder between the bottom part and the top part. A state of the holder is switched between a first state and a second state. In the first state, a portion of the holder is detached and separated from another portion of the holder, and hence the internal space is opened. In the second state, the bottom part supports a bottom surface of the bottle in the internal space, the grip portion is positioned beside the bottle, and the neck part protrudes from the opening.

Abstract: A bag comprising a first flap assembly having a first and second flap, at least one coupler comprising a pair of corresponding coupler sides disposed respectively at the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly, and a first and second pull respectively extending from the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly. The bag further comprises a second flap assembly comprising a third and fourth flap, an internal compartment disposed within the first and second flap assemblies and that defines a compartment cavity and opposing external faces, first and second slots defined by the external faces of the internal compartment and the third and fourth flaps of the second flap assembly, and third and fourth slots defined by the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly and the third and fourth flaps of the second flap assembly.

Abstract: A zipper tape is in an elongated shape and includes, in a cross-sectional shape, a pair of base strips and engagement portions projecting from surfaces facing each other of the pair of respective base strips, the engagement portions being engageable with each other. At least the engagement portions are each formed of a first biodegradable resin composition having a yield strain of 3.4% or more during a tensile test.

Abstract: A docking seal for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing or enveloping enclosure with a second flexible casing, comprising a first seal device which is connectable or is connected with the first casing, and a second seal device which is connectable or is connected with the second casing, wherein the first seal device includes a first docking port, a first end port and a first slider, and the second seal device comprises a second docking port, a second end port and a second slider. The invention, furthermore, relates to a docking method for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing with a second flexible casing with such a docking seal.