01st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160001808 | STEERING LOCK DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A locking device for a motor vehicle having a steering column has a blocking bolt that locks the steering wheel shaft in the steering wheel column, wherein the blocking bolt is movable between a first and a second position, a return element that returns the blocking bolt to the first position, and at least one protection cover that at least partially covers the return element. In the first position, the blocking bolt is in blocking engagement with the steering wheel shaft. In the second position, the blocking bolt is disengaged from the steering wheel shaft. The return element is a torsion spring. The torsion spring is a coil spring with a coil body and a connection hook. A first end portion of the torsion spring has a hook extension, and is inserted into an opening of the blocking bolt and is covered at least partially by the blocking bolt. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001809 | A Steering Column Assembly - A steering column assembly comprises a shroud which supports a steering column shaft, a support bracket assembly comprising at least a first support bracket which is arranged to be fixed to the shroud through a releasable clamp assembly and to be fixed to a fixed part of the vehicle through at least one frangible capsule, and at least one energy absorbing device that acts between the first support bracket and a fixed portion of the vehicle or the capsule and which in the event of a collapse of the steering column assembly that causes the capsule to break deforms so as to absorb energy and thereby at least partially control the collapse of the steering column assembly, the energy absorbing device comprising an elongate strip having two opposed ends and a central portion that is wound into a coil, the two free ends of the strip projecting away from the coil, a first end being secured to the first support bracket part and a second end being secured to the fixed part of the vehicle or the capsule, whereby in the event of a collapse of the steering column assembly following breaking of the capsule the two ends of the strip are pulled away from one another causing the coiled portion of the strip to at least partially become unwound. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001810 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - An electric power steering apparatus including: a steering angle control section that calculates a motor current command value and a switching section that inputs the motor current command value to switch. The steering angle control section has a feedback control section that generates a feedback control current command value; an SAT compensating section that generates an SAT compensation current command value; and an output section that generates the motor current command value from the feedback control current command value and the SAT compensation current command value. The switching section is switched depending on a switching command of an automatic steering mode and a manual steering mode, a motor is drive-controlled based on the motor current command value in the automatic steering mode. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001811 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE, AND STEERING CONTROL METHOD - Provided are a steering control device and a steering control method therefor, which reduce a steering feeling of discomfort due to a pulsed change (short abrupt change) in steering assist torque caused when control such as steering wheel return control is turned on/off, and which acquire a sufficient control effect even when high control response is required, by reducing a fluctuation in steering assist torque caused when one steering assist torque is selected from two or more steering assist torques by low-pass filtering, and by correcting the low-pass filtering depending on a change amount of the selected steering assist torque. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001812 | LOAD CONTROL DEVICE, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LOAD CONTROL DEVICE - A load control device includes a load control means that drives a load, a current detection resistor, a differential amplifier and a current calculation means. The load control means can switch between a standby state a drive state, a state in which a first of the switching elements is turned ON and a second of the switching elements is turned OFF and a state in which the first of the switching elements is turned OFF and the second of the switching elements is turned ON being alternately repeated in the standby state, in which both of the switching elements are turned ON in the drive state. The current calculation means calculates a current that flows to the current detection resistor on the basis of a value output from the differential amplifier in the drive state and an offset value output from the differential amplifier in the standby state. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001813 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS - An electric power steering apparatus for generating a PWM signal based on a calculated steering assist command value, PWM-controlling a motor via a motor drive circuit including switching elements, and assist-controlling a steering system that a motor relay is inserted between the motor drive circuit and the motor, comprises a steering status detecting section that detects a steering status of a steering wheel, outputs a longtime steering holding signal when detecting that the steering status is a longtime steering holding status, and outputs a normal steering signal when detecting that the steering status is a normal steering status, and a motor current control section that determines a motor current control value for controlling a motor current flowing in the motor relay in accordance with the longtime steering holding signal or the normal steering signal. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001814 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE, AND STEERING CONTROL METHOD - Provided are a steering control device and the like, including the steps of: calculating a steering assist torque to be applied to an actuator for applying the steering assist torque to a steering system of a vehicle in order to improve return characteristics of the steering system; determining a steering state of a driver; correcting the steering assist torque depending on a result of the steering state determination; and controlling the actuator depending on the corrected steering assist torque, in which the step of determining a steering state of a driver includes determining the steering state of the driver based on a combination of at least two of the following: a manually-operating steering state determination; an abrupt steering wheel return determination; a high-acceleration steering wheel return determination; a manual return steering determination; and an additional-steering determination. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001815 | POWER STEERING DEVICE - A power steering apparatus includes: a steering load average value calculating circuit | 2016-01-07 |
20160001816 | CORRUGATION DESIGNS - Provided is a load-carrying or non-load carrying structural component for a vehicle having improved impact resistance, such as a gas tank protection shield, an underbody shield, a structural panel, an interior floor, a floor pan, a roof, an exterior surface, a storage area, a glove box, a console box, a trunk, a trunk floor, a truck bed, and combinations thereof. The component has a support structure with ridges, each spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals, to form a corrugated surface capable of load-carrying. The ridges are longitudinally extending, raised ridges and define top and side walls. A plurality of strategically thickened areas is on at least one of the top wall and side walls. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001817 | VEHICLE LOWER SECTION STRUCTURE - There is provided a vehicle lower section structure including a rocker that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction at a vehicle width direction outer side, a tunnel section that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction at a central portion in the vehicle width direction, a pair of dash cross members that extend in the vehicle width direction at a lower side of a dash panel, that are separated by the tunnel section, tunnel reinforcement that is disposed at a lower side in the vehicle up-down direction that extends in the vehicle front-rear direction, wherein a first front flange is formed at a front end of the dash cross member in the vehicle front-rear direction, and wherein a second front flange is disposed at a position opposing the first front flange across the dash panel or a floor section. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001818 | Self-Propelled Ground Milling Machine, In Particular Road Milling Machine, Recycler, Stabilizer Or Surface Miner, With Integrated Maintenance Platform - The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine, comprising a drive engine arranged in an engine compartment and an engine compartment enclosure which covers the engine compartment at least partly to the sides and to the top. A part of the engine compartment enclosure is a cover which is adjustable between a covering position and a maintenance position. At the same time, a maintenance platform is provided which is movable between a stowage position and a maintenance position. When the maintenance platform is in the maintenance position, an operator standing on the floor surface of the maintenance platform can carry out maintenance work in the engine compartment of the self-propelled ground milling machine. The self-propelled ground milling machine preferably is a road milling machine, more particularly a large milling machine, a surface miner, a stabilizer or a recycler. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001819 | FIBER COMPOSITE SUPPORT FOR VEHICULAR COMPONENTS - A vehicular instrument panel having a reinforcement that includes a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin, a substrate coupled to the reinforcement comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, and a steering column bracket defined from the substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin. The bracket engages a steering column such that the substrate and bracket support the steering column. The plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate can be segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001820 | MUD FLAP ASSEMBLIES - Mud flap assemblies including a frame that can be interconnected to a hitch assembly which can be interconnected to a hitch receiver. Mud flap assemblies including a frame, a securing assembly and mud flap panels; the frame having two longitudinal ends and a rear plate that includes a hitch opening spaced for receiving the shaft of the hitch assembly. One frame is designed to rest on a portion of the bumper to minimize vibration of the frame while in use. The mud flap assembly may include a pair of stops or stop assemblies that are preferably adjustable and are constructed and arranged to rest against the bumper. The mud flap assemblies may also include exhaust ventilation apertures and/or protective heat shields. Methods of installing mud flap assemblies are also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001821 | FENDER MOUNTING ARM - An arm for mounting a fender to a vehicle includes a shell defining an internal channel. The shell features a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. A mounting plate is secured within the internal channel in the proximal end portion of the shell. The mounting plate includes a fastener opening, which receives a fastener to secure the arm to a vehicle. The distal end portion of the shell is adapted to be fastened to the fender. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001822 | AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE FLOOR ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH FLOOR ASSEMBLY - The vehicle floor assembly comprises a floor and at least one attachment device for attachment of a vehicle safety component to the floor, the attachment device comprising a anchoring part for anchoring the attachment device to the floor and an attachment part for attaching a safety component to the attachment device. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001823 | VEHICULAR COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND COMPONENT - A vehicular instrument panel, including a substrate comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin, the substrate defines an airbag canister. The plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers are segregated such that the chopped carbon fibers are substantially concentrated within a driver-side portion of the substrate and the airbag canister, and the chopped glass fibers are substantially concentrated within a passenger-side portion of the substrate. The substrate can also include a boundary region such that the plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are substantially mixed in the boundary region. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001824 | Secure It Truck Bed Partition - A self contained, open topped partition that installs detachably in a pickup truck bed or cargo hold of a van or SUV and securely holds a variety of items for transport comprising a rectangular partition having a fixed rubber bumper or multiple rubber stops on one end, and a pair of adjustable, spring loaded compression rods at the opposite end that are tensioned variably to fit the designated space. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001825 | MULTI-PURPOSE SECONDARY TRUCK BED - The present invention is a multi-purpose secondary truck bed. An inner leaf assembly slides along or within an outer leaf assembly, permitting adjustment of the overall length of the secondary truck bed. The inner leaf and outer leaf assemblies also slide up and down legs, allowing height adjustment for the inner leaf and outer leaf assemblies. Fasteners passed through fastening apertures in lateral edges of the inner leaf and the outer leaf maintain the length. Fasteners passed through fastening apertures in the legs and the inner leaf and outer leaf assemblies maintain the height. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001826 | Engine-transmission connection by means of adhesive tape | 2016-01-07 |
20160001827 | VEHICLE SIDE FAIRING SYSTEM - A vehicle side fairing having a first fairing panel fixedly secured to the underside of a trailer box, and a second fairing panel coupled to the wheel set so that the second fairing panel moves with an adjustment in the position of the wheel set. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001828 | Motorized Foldable Beach or Recreation Cart - The present invention pertains to a mobile cart. In a specific embodiment, the subject cart can be utilized as a cart for transporting beach supplies including toys, games, sporting goods, umbrellas, blankets, towels and food and beverages from a transport vehicle or building onto a beach. The subject cart can also provide storage areas for carrying coolers for foods, beverages, and separate compartment for other utensils such as forks, spoons and the like. Advantageously, the subject invention can be folded into a small suitcase like container and then opened to provide a cart for holding and transporting items as set forth herein. The cart according to the present invention may also include a self-propulsion system including a motor or motors for driving a tread, track or wheels along with a low friction skid surface or skis for directing the cart to quickly and easily move the cart, containing the beach supplies to a desired location across the sand. There may also be included a power source, for example batteries or solar panels, may be utilized to supply the power needed for self-propulsion and for powering or charging portable electronic devices, if desired. Accordingly there is provided a foldable motorized cart, comprising a front portion, a middle portion having a front end and a rear end and a rear potion, wherein the middle portion, is hingedly attached to the front portion at the front end and hingedly attached to the rear portion at the rear end, wherein each of the front portion, and the middle portion have a bottom floor and at least two side walls and an open top and wherein the rear portion has a bottom floor, four side walls and a top surface, and is foldable within the sidewalls of the middle portion and the front portion is foldable over the middle portion, a compartment within the rear portion having at least one storage space and a systems housing space, a motor drive system, a drive controller and a battery, wherein the battery and drive controller are electrically connected to the motor drive system and the motor drive system is mechanically linked to a drive track for propelling the motorized cart. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001829 | MAGNET ROBOT CRAWLER - A magnetic robot includes a chassis and at least one track assembly associated with the chassis. The track assembly has a linear series of non-circulating magnet modules displaceably mounted with respect to the chassis. A driven track circulates about the magnet modules and travels on guide portions of the magnet modules. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001830 | CRAWLER - A rubber crawler serving as an example of a crawler of the present invention includes: an endless belt shaped rubber belt; a main cord layer that is disposed within the rubber belt, that is configured by plural main cords extending along a crawler peripheral direction and arranged side-by-side in a crawler width direction, and that is formed with an overlapping portion where both end sides in the crawler peripheral direction overlap one another in a crawler thickness direction; and a stretching and contracting portion that is formed at the overlapping portion of the main cords, and is capable of stretching and contracting more in the crawler peripheral direction than other portions of the main cords, wherein the stretching and contracting portion includes a curved portion where the main cords are curved with an amplitude in the crawler width direction as viewed along the crawler thickness direction. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001831 | Multi-Legged Running Robot - A robotic system capable of traveling at high speeds using two sets of rotating legs. The system does not need to contain sensors, a controller, or feedback technology. There are at preferably two parameters controlled—the acceleration via throttle and turning via tilt of the main body of the system. A set of at least one rotating leg sits on either side of the system. The center of mass of the system is below the main axis in order to keep the system stable without use of a control system. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001832 | Self-Propelled Trailer - A self-propelled trailer is provided and includes a frame, a pair of rear drive wheels, a steerable wheel, a drive system, a platform, and a lifting device. The pair of rear drive wheels are positioned under the frame along one end thereof, while the steerable wheel is positioned under the frame along an opposite end thereof with respect to the pair of rear drive wheels. The drive system includes a power system connected to the pair of rear drive wheels and a control system connected to the steerable wheel. The platform is positioned above the frame, while the lifting device is positioned between the steerable wheels and the pair of rear wheels. The platform includes a crane extending upward from the frame. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001833 | COUPLABLE DRIVE UNIT AND STEERING UNIT - A drive unit couples to a steering unit for a multi-axle vehicle for conveying a passenger. The drive unit includes a chassis configured as a supporting structure of the drive unit, a drive module with a motor and a first axle with wheels for driving the vehicle, a coupling device for coupling the drive unit to the steering unit, an operating element for operating the drive module, and a seat arrangement for supporting the passenger. The drive unit is also configured such that a total center of mass of the drive unit is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in front of the first axle. A corresponding steering unit and a vehicle comprising a corresponding drive unit and a steering unit are also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001834 | DEVICE FOR ENHANCED SAFETY IN USING A SIDE STAND FOR PARKING OF TWO WHEELED VEHICLE - A device adapted for accurate and quick assembly on a two wheeled vehicle for enhanced safety in using a side stand for parking of the vehicle is disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001835 | BICYCLE SEAT - A seat assembly ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001836 | INTELLECTUAL BICYCLE LAMP - A bicycle lamp includes a lamp body and an control module. The lamp body has a light source disposed therein. The control module is electrically connected to the light source for controlling the light source, and has a vibration sensor for detecting a vibration from the lamp body. Wherein, the light source is turned on by the control module once the vibration sensor detects the vibration from the lamp body during riding, and the light source is turned off once the vibration sensor detect no vibration from the lamp body. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001837 | BAR SIGNAL LIGHT STRUCTURE - A bar signal light structure mainly includes a base body and a bar connected to the base body. Inside the base body is disposed a lamp holder which may slide along the base body. On the lamp holder is disposed a control circuit. To one side of the control circuit is electrically connected a light-emitting component. To another side of the control circuit is electrically connected a button holding against the back edge of the base body and a USB plug protruding from the back edge of the base body. The bar caps a handle of a bicycle. Before turning left or right while riding a bicycle, a user may press the lamp holder to press the button, which activates the control circuit to cause the light-emitting component to flash as a warning to enhance road safety. When not in use, the base body may be disassembled from the bar and plugged to a computer or a battery charger for recharging. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001838 | CARRIER RACK ADAPTER KIT FOR ADAPTING A LUGGAGE CARRIER RACK OF A BICYCLE - In a carrier rack adapter kit for adapting a luggage carrier rack of a bicycle, a fastening bolt is extending via a first passageway through an auxiliary luggage carrier structure, via a second passageway through a first rod clamping head, and via a third passageway through a second rod clamping head. In reaction to a tightening action on the fastening bolt, shear forces along first and second inclined outer surface portions of the first and second rod clamping heads are urging the rod clamping heads to move towards one another. The carrier rack adapter kit allows for universal, easy and quick mounting of an auxiliary luggage carrier structure above luggage carrier racks of various configurations and various dimensions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001839 | Fixing system - Disclosed is a fixing system for fixing containers such as bags or baskets on a handlebar of a bicycle, comprising at least one, preferably at least two handlebar bands slidable over the handlebar in a sliding-on direction and at least partially embracing the handlebar in the slid-on position, and a carrying bracket, comprising a carrying-bracket-side coupling element for receiving the container, arranged on a cantilever section of the carrying bracket, the carrying bracket further comprising a receiving section, able to be brought into coupling engagement with the handlebar bands against the sliding-on direction and thus positionable on the handlebar by preferably fixedly clamping the handlebar, further comprising at least one securing means frictionally engageable in a rigid manner between the cantilever section and a component of the bicycle other than the handlebar, and preferably a handle stem, so that rotation of the cantilever section relative to the handlebar is prevented. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001840 | Universal Mounting Device for One or More Accessories and Method of Using Same - A device for removably mounting an accessory to a vehicle includes a chassis. The chassis includes a first end, an opposing second end, at least one leg extending therebetween, and an accessory interface located proximate the first end of the chassis. The leg includes at least one hole extending therethrough. At least one fastening mechanism extends into at least a portion of the hole of the leg. At least one accessory mount is configured to releasably engage at least a portion of the accessory interface of the chassis. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001841 | SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - In a saddle-type vehicle, a first mudguard member is made from resin, and a second mudguard member, made from resin, is a separate component from the first mudguard member. The second mudguard member is attached to the first mudguard member below the first mudguard member. A head of a bolt is sandwiched between the first mudguard member and the second mudguard member. A male screw of the bolt protrudes upward from the first mudguard member. A plurality of nuts, each mutually separate components, include a locking mechanism. The plurality of nuts are tightened onto the male screws of the bolts above an attaching portion to secure a mudguard unit to the attaching portion. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001842 | DRIVER PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - A driver protective device for a two-wheeled vehicle according to the present invention, includes: a main frame including a mounting frame which is mounted on a body of the two-wheeled vehicle, and a panel frame which is fixed to the mounting frame and has a front transparent panel installed therein; a storage box which is mounted on a rear portion of the two-wheeled vehicle; and an attachable protection panel including an upper panel which is attached to or detached from one end of the panel frame of the main frame, and a back panel which is attached to or detached from one side of the storage box, wherein the upper panel and the back panel are pivotly connected to each other. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001843 | A BICYCLE FOR CHILDREN - This invention relates to a bicycle ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001844 | Kick scooter having a steering control - A kick scooter includes a deck including a through hole in a hole, a flexible protruding member formed on the through hole, and a head tube having a through aperture; a steering tube including an aperture; a lock assembly including a projection having two parallel grooves, and a push button; a spring biased detent for fastening the steering tube and the deck together; and a steering control including a connecting member having a cavity; two pivotal members each having an end secured to a front wheel, and a bearing in a through hole; two cylinders each in either end of the connecting member and another through hole; and a biasing member biased between the cylinders. The steering control is unlocked with the protruding member in one groove and the pivotal members configured to pivot about the bearings. A pressing of the push button locks the connecting member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001845 | AXLE ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - An axle adapter assembly, configured for enabling conversion of an axle installed on a vehicle to fit different center bore sizes of wheel hubs, including: an axle configured for coupling dropouts of fork legs of a lower fork; adapters configured for being inserted within the dropouts; the adapters configured for engaging an outer surface of the axle and retaining the axle upon engagement; and axle pinch shims configured for being inserted into slits of the dropouts and the adapters, wherein upon the insertion, the adapters are aligned with the dropouts, such that shoulders of the adapters retain edges of a wheel hub of the wheel hubs. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001846 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A system/assembly for a suspension fork for a bicycle is disclosed. A suspension system for use in a vehicle is also disclosed. A front suspension fork for a bicycle such as a mountain bike configured to contain a hydraulic fluid for fluid flow and in a flow path providing for compression damping and for rebound damping is also disclosed. A damper assembly configured to contain a hydraulic fluid for fluid flow in a flow path is also disclosed. The assembly/system generally comprises a set of inventive concepts/inventions (combination of inventive features) including (but not specifically limited to): (1) an externally-accessible adjustment mechanism; and (2) internal floating piston. The compression assembly/system of the suspension fork comprises a combination of improved functional assemblies including (but not limited to) an adjustment mechanism (e.g with a “travel-adjust” setting) operating through flow control elements; the compression assembly can be adjusted to a “travel adjust” setting (with a reduced stroke length) and either of a “neutral” setting or “descend” setting with progressively less resistance in the fluid flow circuit. The rebound assembly/system of the suspension fork comprises a combination of improved functional assemblies including (but not limited to) an adjustment mechanism; the rebound assembly can be adjusted in a range between a “quick” setting and a “slow” setting (corresponding to relative system response speed in rebound to restore stroke length) operating through flow control elements. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001847 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH A TUNABLE AIR SPRING - This invention relates to vehicle suspension systems and devices, and particularly to vehicle suspension systems and devices having an air spring with adjustable and/or tunable characteristics. The vehicle suspension may generally include features for modifying the spring rate of an air spring, such as, for example, to increase initial suppleness and to decrease spiking during later portions of travel. In an exemplary aspect, the fork may include features for decreasing the initial volume of the air chamber of the positive air spring during the initial part of travel and may further include features for expanding the air chamber of positive air spring during a later part of travel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001848 | Means of Water Surface Transport - A water surface transport means, comprising a bottom ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001849 | Trim Tab - A system including a convex-shaped member, an actuator and a computer. The convex-shaped member includes a forward facing surface, a first end and a second end. While in a deployed state, the forward facing surface curves outward between the first end and the second end in a direction away from a point rearward of the forward facing surface, and the convex-shaped member (i) adjusts attitude or motion of a marine vessel, (ii) deflects oncoming water, and (iii) extends at least partially below a bottom surface of the marine vessel. The actuator (i) is coupled to the convex-shaped member, and (ii) while connected to the marine vessel, is configured to move the convex-shaped member. The computer is configured to control the actuator to transition the member between the deployed state and a retracted state. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001850 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISCHARGING A WASTE FLUID - The embodiments herein relate to a system for discharging a waste fluid from a floating unit ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001851 | Rail Mounting System - The invention relates to a watercraft mounting system that embodies a multi-faceted tube and a mating clamp system adapted to carry an accessory. The designs of the railing and clamp have geometry to prevent rotation while allowing flexibility of adjustment in multiple positions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001852 | DEVICE FOR INTERCONNECTING A FIRST TETHER AND A SECOND TETHER - A device for interconnecting two tethers. The device comprises a body arranged to secure a first tether thereto and has an aperture therein for receiving a second tether. An arm extends from the body and away from the aperture. In use, the second tether is arranged to form a loop, passed through the aperture and around the arm, thereby allowing the device to interconnect the first and second tethers. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001853 | Adjustable Seat - An adjustable seat has a seat base having a front end and a rear end, a front leg assembly having a top end engaged with the rear end of the seat base and a bottom end opposite the top end for engaging a supporting surface, and a back leg assembly having a top end engaged with the front end of the seat base and a bottom end opposite the top end for engaging the supporting surface. The back leg assembly is pivotally connected to the front leg assembly between the top end and the bottom end of the front leg assembly and the back leg assembly. The adjustable seat has an adjustment assembly for selectively locking the front leg assembly relative to the back leg assembly at one of a plurality of lockable positions between a first position and a second position. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001854 | Hanak Watercraft - A personal watercraft is designed to be ridden in a elevated seated position. The watercraft is generally shaped like a surfboard, including the nose, tail and fin or fins and includes a shaped raised seat and kick board to accommodate and conform to the riders body disposed in a seated position, so that the rider can propel and navigate the watercraft using a two bladed paddle like one for a kayak. The raised seat and backrest and wave spitting nosecone combination kick board is an ergonomically designed space for the rider's body to be seated on the top of the board in a seated position, creating a stable and dynamic platform for water exploits, With a higher the center of gravity, and allowing the rider to guide the craft with more leverage while riding braking waves by leaning in a desired direction. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001855 | CLOSED INCLINATION CHANGE SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a closed inclination change system ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001856 | Comparative Ice Drift and Tow Model Analysis for Target Marine Structure - A marine threat monitoring and defense system and method protects a target vessel in icy or other marine regions. The system uses communications, user interfaces, and data sources to identify marine obstacles (e.g., icebergs, ice floes, pack ice, etc.) near a target vessel performing set operations (e.g., a stationed structure performing drilling or production operations or a seismic survey vessel performing exploration operations with a planned route). The system monitors positions of these identified marine obstacles over time relative to the target vessel and predicts any potential threats. When a threat is predicted, the system plans deployment of support vessels, beacons, and the like to respond to the threat. For example, the system can direct a support vessel to divert the path or break up ice threatening the target vessel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001857 | Subsea Structure Cleaning Apparatus and Method - The invention relates to an apparatus and related method for cleaning vessel hulls and other subsea structures at sea. In an embodiment, a hull cleaning system comprises a housing defining an interior void; a multifunction bar; a propulsion system; a power system; a positioning system; a water pump operatively connected to the power system; a high flow manifold operatively in fluid communication with the water pump; a hull cleaner; and a suction device configured to selectively adhere the hull cleaning system to a hull. In a further embodiment, a remotely operated work class vehicle, which is typically able to be deployed from any platform outfitted to accept its launch, recovery and support equipment and which may further be innately unstable when not adhered to an underwater structure such as when flying through open water, comprises a frame; an inspection sensor; a hydraulically powered, high pressure water jet pump; a predetermined tooling set connected to the housing; and a propulsion system, which includes a suction device, configured to propel the remotely operated work class vehicle about a surface. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001858 | SUBMERSIBLE OFFSHORE POSITIONABLE FRAME - A frame comprises a base and at least four legs, wherein said base is positionable along said legs, so that said base may be moved from a first position wherein said base is above a water surface when supported by said legs, to a second position wherein said base is transportable on the deck of a surface vessel. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001859 | MULTI-DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL ASSEMBLY - A multi-directional signal assembly includes a signal display assembly having one or more display surface, and at least one signal indicia affixed to each display surface. The multi-directional display assembly comprises a buoyant construction such that the signal indicia affixed to the display surface(s) are readily visible above the surface of a body of water in which the assembly is deployed. A counterweight assembly is mounted to the signal display assembly to maintain the signal display assembly in a substantially upright, operative orientation when deployed. An illumination assembly comprising one or more illumination member is mounted to the signal display assembly, and is actuated to increase visibility of the signal display assembly while it is deployed on the surface of a body of water. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001860 | OCEAN EXPLORATION APPARATUS AND OCEAN EXPLORATION METHOD - An ocean exploration apparatus including: a probe body; a buoyancy adjusting section that adjusts buoyancy generated in the probe body; a posture adjusting section that adjusts a posture of the probe body; a position information acquiring section that acquires position information of the probe body; a wing section that moves the probe body using a lifting force applied from seawater; a sensor section that is provided in the probe body and measures an electromagnetic field; and a control section that controls operations of the buoyancy adjusting section, the posture adjusting section, the position information acquiring section, and the sensor section according to predetermined conditions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001861 | Method for operation of an unmanned ocean vessel - A method is described for steering of an un-manned ocean vessel ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001862 | OUTBOARD MOTOR AND OIL PAN UNIT FOR OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes an engine including a plurality of cylinders, a drive shaft, an oil pan portion provided below the engine and including an oil storage region, an oil pump configured to be driven by a drive portion of the drive shaft passing through the oil storage region and located in the oil storage region, and a supply path configured to supply oil from the oil pump to the engine. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001863 | OUTBOARD MOTOR INCLUDING ONE OR MORE OF COWLING, WATER PUMP, FUEL VAPORIZATION SUPRESSION, AND OIL TANK FEATURES - Embodiments of outboard motors and related systems and components thereof, as well as arrangements of marine vessels implementing same, as well as related methods of operation, use, assembly, and manufacture, and related improvements, are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a cowling system in which at least one divider portion separates an interior region into first and second portion, with the transmission and engine respectively being situated in the first and second portions, respectively. Additionally, in at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a water pump system in which a water pump is integrated with the transmission. Further, in at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a fuel vaporization suppression feature, or an oil tank feature that allows for desirable oil drainage from the engine of the outboard motor particularly when the outboard motor is in particular (e.g., storage) positions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001864 | OUTBOARD MOTOR INCLUDING ONE OR MORE OF COWLING, WATER PUMP, FUEL VAPORIZATION SUPRESSION, AND OIL TANK FEATURES - Embodiments of outboard motors and related systems and components thereof, as well as arrangements of marine vessels implementing same, as well as related methods of operation, use, assembly, and manufacture, and related improvements, are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a cowling system in which at least one divider portion separates an interior region into first and second portion, with the transmission and engine respectively being situated in the first and second portions, respectively. Additionally, in at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a water pump system in which a water pump is integrated with the transmission. Further, in at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a fuel vaporization suppression feature, or an oil tank feature that allows for desirable oil drainage from the engine of the outboard motor particularly when the outboard motor is in particular (e.g., storage) positions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001865 | Trolling Motor with Power Steering - A trolling motor system with power steering and associated methods are provided. The trolling motor system includes a power steering module mounted to a mount of the trolling motor system. The power steering module is operable to rotate a trolling motor assembly of the trolling motor system about an axis thereof based upon at least one of a mechanical or an electrical input. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001866 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes an engine including a cylinder body and a crank case, an engine holder configured to come into contact with both the cylinder body and the crank case along a second bonding surface, a power transmission shaft passing through a hole between the engine holder and both the cylinder body and the crank case, and a first sealing member between a portion of the power transmission shaft above the second bonding surface and above both the cylinder body and the crank case to separate an oil region above the first sealing member from an external water entering region below the first sealing member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001867 | SPACER CASE FOR OUTBOARD MOTOR AND OUTBOARD MOTOR - In a spacer case for an outboard motor, a rear portion includes an upper fastening hole opening to the upper surface of the spacer case, into which a first fastening member is inserted, and a lower fastening hole opening to the lower surface of the spacer case, into which a second fastening member is inserted. At least one of the upper fastening hole and the lower fastening hole connects to a lateral opening inside the spacer case. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001868 | DISPLAY INSTRUMENTS - A display instrument | 2016-01-07 |
20160001869 | AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT - An aircraft structural component having a skin element, including an inner surface, a multitude of transverse stiffening elements, which lie against the inner surface of the skin element, and a multitude of longitudinal stiffening elements, perpendicular to the transverse stiffening elements against the inner surface of the skin element, wherein between a first and a second transverse stiffening element and also between a first and a second longitudinal stiffening element, a first skin section is defined. An aircraft structural component is provided with the quantity of the longitudinal stiffening elements reduced. A first applied reinforcement includes a core layer having a contour line running along the circumference of the skin element, the first applied reinforcement including a face sheet surrounding the core layer on the side thereof which faces away from the skin element, which face sheet is connected to the skin element along the core layer contour line. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001870 | METHOD FOR LOADING CARGO INTO AN AIRCRAFT - A method of loading cargo into an aircraft is provided. The method includes the steps of sliding a cargo unit through a cargo door opening of an aircraft and into a cargo compartment of the aircraft perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The cargo is slid past and in contact with a first restraint, wherein the first restraint is fixed to a seat track disposed proximate to the cargo door opening, such that a side surface of the cargo unit contacts a portion of the first restraint. The cargo continues to slide into the cargo compartment, and does not contact a side surface of a second restraint that is fixed inboard of the first seat track, wherein a forward facing surface of each of the first and second restraints are disposed along a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001871 | Fuel Tank Access Door Systems And Methods - Aircraft fuel tank access door systems and methods incorporating one or more of an outer fuel tank access door completely encapsulated by a dielectric material and an inner fuel tank access door comprising at least one drainage feature are disclosed. These systems and methods reduce or prevent (i) fuel pooling on the inner fuel tank access door, (ii) moisture pooling between the inner and outer fuel tank access doors, and (iii) p-static build up and lightning attachment to the outer fuel tank access door to increase safety, reduce the likelihood of corrosion and ease installation of the fuel tank access door system. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001872 | Foldable Wing System For A Vehicle - A multi-modal vehicle (“MMV”) | 2016-01-07 |
20160001873 | GEARED TURBOFAN WITH IMPROVED SPINNER - A fan section comprises a fan rotor having a plurality of blades and a spinner positioned forwardly of the fan rotor. The fan rotor is driven through a gear reduction. The spinner includes a spinner body having an outer surface with a forward end and a rearward end. A conical line extends between the forward end to the rear end. A first radius is measured from a centerline of the spinner at substantially 0.25 of a length of the spinner to the conical line. A second radius is also measured at substantially 0.25 of the length and extends outwardly to the outer surface of the spinner. A ratio of the second radius to the first radius is less than or equal to about 2.0. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001874 | ACTIVE STRUT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT AND RELATED METHODS - Active strut apparatus for use with aircraft and related methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first strut having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the first strut is operatively coupled to a fuselage of an aircraft and the second end of the first strut is operatively coupled to a wing of the aircraft, and a first actuator is operatively coupled to the first strut to change an effective length of the first strut. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001875 | VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AERIAL VEHICLE - A VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aerial flying vehicle comprising an inner frame, a gimbal system and an outer frame, the inner frame comprising a propulsion system and a control system. The propulsion system being able to generate a lift force. The VTOL may also include a decoupling mechanism having either a linear or non-linear beam coupled to a ring. The beam may optionally include sliders at ends thereof that provide an additional rotation freedom to the inner frame. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001876 | WING TIP DEVICE - A wing tip device for fixing to the outboard end of a wing, the wing defining a wing plane, the wing tip device comprising: an upper wing-like element projecting upwardly with respect to the wing plane and having a trailing edge; and a lower wing-like element fixed with respect to the upper wing-like element and having a root chord and a trailing edge, the lower wing-like element root chord intersecting With the upper wing-like element, and the lower wing-like element projecting downwardly from the intersection. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001877 | PASSIVE ROTOR CONTROL MECHANISM FOR MICRO AIR VEHICLES - Technology for achieving the behavior and benefits of traditional cyclic control in one rotor may be implemented with a simple under-actuated passive mechanism. An air vehicle employing the disclosed technology maintains lifting thrust by regulating the average rotor speed and generates control moments through coordinated pulsing of the motor torque. Rapid pulsing of the motor torque induces oscillations in propeller angle of attack, and so causes “cyclic control” without requiring the traditional auxiliary actuators and linkages. The MAV propulsion system is capable of using a minimum number of actuators in dual roles of thrust and moment objectives. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001878 | EASY LANDING DRONE - Disclosed is an easy landing drone. The drone includes: a propeller changing direction; a propeller tower supporting the propeller; a body connected to the propeller tower; a main wing arranged left-right symmetrically with respect to a horizontal axis of the body and having a pair of holes around a center of gravity of the body; a pair of auxiliary wings disposed in the pair of holes, respectively; and an actuator connected to a base shaft fixed to the main wing through the pair of auxiliary wings and controlling angles of the pair of auxiliary wings. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001879 | FOLDING PROPELLERS SYSTEM - Folding propeller system for safe packing and shipping, and easy deployment. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001880 | METHOD OF REGULATING THE SPEED OF ROTATION OF THE MAIN ROTOR OF A MULTI-ENGINED ROTORCRAFT IN THE EVENT OF ONE OF THE ENGINES FAILING - A method of regulating the speed of rotation of at least one main rotor of a multi-engined rotorcraft, which rotor is driven at variable speed. In the event of a failure of one of the main engines of the rotorcraft, a control unit generates an NR setpoint that is not less than the nominal drive speed (NRnom) of the main rotor. Thereafter, a calculator acts iteratively to determine a target speed (NRobj) for driving the main rotor to obtain stabilized lift of the rotorcraft by balancing between the torque developed by the main rotor and the rate of increase of its drive speed. The autopilot then causes the pitch of the blades of the main rotor to vary so as to obtain the iteratively calculated target speed (NRobj) until stabilized lift of the rotorcraft is obtained. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001881 | MISSION-ADAPTIVE ROTOR BLADE WITH CIRCULATION CONTROL - A rotorcraft may include an airframe and a rotor connected to the airframe. The rotor may include a plurality of blades defining ducts along the length thereof and vents in fluid communication with the ducts. Flow from through the vents may be controlled by valves with piezoelectric actuators. The valves may be adjusted to achieve a lift profile suited for an operational mode such as vertical, autorotative, or unloaded flight. The lift profile may vary along the length of the blade and may vary cyclically with rotation of the blade. The lift profile may be chosen to approximate a figure of merit for the rotor suitable for a given operational mode. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001882 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A RADIO-CONTROLLED FLYING HOVERCRAFT - A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001883 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE LANDING INTERFACE - The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for autonomously landing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In particular, systems and methods described herein enable a UAV to land within and interface with a UAV ground station (UAVGS). In particular, one or more embodiments described herein include systems and methods that enable a UAV to conveniently interface with and land within a UAV ground station (UAVGS). For example, one or more embodiments include a UAV that includes a landing base and landing frame that interfaces with a landing housing of a UAVGS. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001884 | Methods and Systems for Alerting and Aiding an Emergency Situation - Embodiments described herein may relate to systems and methods for navigating to an emergency situation. An alert device may be controlled to issue alerts to draw the attention of bystanders to associated supplies for a situation. An illustrative method involves (a) receiving, by a computing system, a transmission indicating a situation at a designated location; (b) the computing system determining an approximate target area associated with the designated location; (c) the computing system making a determination that an alert device is located within the approximate target area; and (d) in response to the determination that the alert device is located within the approximate target area, the computing system executing instructions to activate at least one alert on the alert device indicating the situation and the designated location of the situation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001885 | Configurable Tray Table - Methods provide for a configurable tray table. According to aspects of the disclosure, a tray rail is rotatable connected to a frame of a support assembly. Three tray table segments create a tray assembly having a multi-planar configuration and is coupled to the tray rail. A first tray table segment is pivotally connected to a second tray table segment via a first hinged longitudinal edge of the second tray table segment. A third tray table segment is pivotally connected to the second tray table segment along a second hinged longitudinal edge that is parallel to the first hinged longitudinal edge. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001886 | AIRCRAFT SEAT COVER AND AIRCRAFT DIVAN EQUIPPED WITH SAME - A comfort seat cushion cover for installation over a seat cushion of a 16G certified divan when at cruising altitude. The seat cushion cover receives the seat cushion in an opening and retains it securely therein. The cover improves comfort and extends a depth of the divan while maintaining the 16G certification. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001887 | PRE-DEPLOYED PARACHUTE - A pre-deployed parachute includes a double-drag balloon parachute with an inflation canopy and a first drag generating space, a universal joint attached to the double-drag balloon parachute by a universal joint, a pre-deployed canopy with a second drag generating space and attached to the universal joint, a load attached to the pre-deployed canopy. The inflation of the inflation canopy allows the pre-deployed canopy to be deployed without requiring height difference and any dynamic energy. With the buoyancy and the first drag generated by the double-drag balloon parachute and the second drag generated by the pre-deployed canopy, the pre-deployed parachute is capable of producing three drag forces, and therefore, the pre-deployed parachute can be brought to a stable condition within a very short time, which prevents the discomfort feeling of a sudden free fall at the beginning stage of the parachuting. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001888 | AFT PYLON FAIRING FOR AIRCRAFT - Aft fairings for aircraft pylons are disclosed. In one example, a fairing includes: two opposite side panels extending generally along a longitudinal direction of the fairing; a plurality of transverse ribs interconnecting the two opposite side panels; and a heat shield for exposure to a primary flow of an aircraft engine. The heat shield includes transversely opposed side end portions and a mid portion disposed between the transversely opposed side end portions. The heat shield is secured to the ribs via the mid portion of the heat shield. The transversely opposed side end portions are permitted to move outwardly from the mid portion due to thermal expansion of the heat shield. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001889 | HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED MECHANICAL LOCK ASSEMBLY - A hydraulically actuated mechanical lock assembly, including a lock actuator comprising a lock housing and a moveable element mounted in the lock housing, wherein the housing is arranged to receive hydraulic fluid at a first end (Chamber A) from a source of high pressure fluid via a return line, and at a second end (Chamber B) from a source of high pressure fluid via a control line, whereby the relative pressures in Chambers A and B are controlled, via the control line, to cause movement of the moveable element between a locked position and an unlocked position; and a lock valve arranged between the return line and the control line to control the flow of hydraulic fluid into Chambers A and B; wherein the return line is configured to be connected between the source of high pressure fluid and the lock valve via chamber A of the lock actuator. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001890 | APU EXHAUST SYSTEM - An exhaust system for an APU in a gas turbine engine aircraft having a tail cone in which exhaust noise is reduced. An APU exhaust liner is attached to the APU and extending to an oval cutout at the tail cone The liner has a first constant cross section from the APU to a point proximate the tail cone, and a second, increasing cross section from the point proximate the tail cone to the liner cutout. The liner is turned toward the side of the tail. The liner cutout is further enlarged with at least one larger cutout. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001891 | System and Method for Identifying a Receiving Aircraft During Airborne Fueling - A system for effecting automatic identifying of a receiving aircraft receiving fuel from a fuel delivery apparatus in a delivering aircraft during an airborne fueling operation includes: (a) a first unit coupled with the receiving aircraft; (b) a second unit coupled with the delivering aircraft; and (c) a processing unit coupled with at least one of the first unit and the second unit. The first and second units cooperate to effect communicative coupling for conveying identifying information between the receiving aircraft and the delivering aircraft. The processing unit cooperates with at least one of the first unit and the second unit for employing the identifying information to effect the identifying. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001892 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MOUNTING BRACKET - An auxiliary power unit bracket, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a gearbox mounting face and a compartment mounting face, the gearbox mounting face configured to attach to an auxiliary power unit gearbox below a sump level line, the compartment mounting face configured to attach to a portion of an auxiliary power unit compartment above the sump level line. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001893 | IMPACT PROTECTION APPARATUS - An impact protection apparatus is provided, comprising a gas container configured to hold a compressed gas and an inflatable member configured to be inflated by the gas and function as an airbag of a movable object, such as an aerial vehicle. A valve controls flow of gas from the container to the inflatable member in response to a signal from a valve controller. The valve and valve controller are powered by an independent power source than one or more other systems of the movable object. A safety mechanism may also be provided that, unless deactivated, prevents inflation of the inflatable member. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001894 | SKEW SENSING ARRANGEMENT - A skew detection system for a high lift system for an aircraft, wherein pairs of sensors | 2016-01-07 |
20160001895 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - A climate control system ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001896 | SATELLITE WITH VARIABLE MASTER CROSS SECTION - A satellite comprises at least one first communication module, a repeater module, one or more antennas, at least one propulsion module and an avionics module, the repeater module comprising: a north first panel when the satellite is in an orbital position, an east second panel, a south third panel and a west fourth panel arranged respectively opposite the north first panel and the east second panel, the north panel and the south panel having widths Xmc | 2016-01-07 |
20160001897 | CONTROLLING A PROPELLANT DISTRIBUTION IN A SPACECRAFT PROPELLANT TANK - A system for controlling a distribution of propellant in a propellant tank assembly for a spacecraft comprises a body for containing the propellant, a plurality of thermal tomography elements, including a plurality of temperature-control elements and a plurality of temperature sensors, disposed around the body for detecting the distribution of the propellant inside the body; and a tomography element control module arranged to control the plurality of temperature-control elements to redistribute the propellant inside the propellant tank body by heating and/or cooling the propellant. In an embodiment, the propellant tank body includes a propellant management device inside the body and the tomography elements are disposed in proximity to the propellant management device. Tomography data can be obtained from the plurality of tomography elements, and a distribution of propellant within the propellant tank body can be determined based on the obtained tomography data. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001898 | SPACE PROPULSION MODULE HAVING BOTH ELECTRIC AND SOLID FUEL CHEMICAL PROPULSION - A space propulsion module in particular for fitting to spacecraft such as satellites, probes, or indeed the upper stages of rockets. According to the invention, the space propulsion module comprises a solid propellant chemical thruster ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001899 | Gas Envelope Propulsion System and Related Methods - Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of systems and methods for gas envelope propulsion. In an exemplary embodiment, a propulsion system generally includes a power plant, and an inelastic gas envelope configured to receive a gas independently of the power plant. The power plant is configured to provide thrust for moving the gas envelope skyward, and the gas envelope is further configured to expel at least some of the gas to provide additional thrust. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001900 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A canister and replaceable and disposable cartridge for use in a dispenser for dispensing a dry, pourable material and method of producing the replaceable and disposable cartridge is disclosed. The dispenser comprises a canister body, a replaceable and disposable cartridge having flexible membrane seal received within the canister body, a pouring spout cap attached to an open end of the canister body, the pouring spout cap movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the pouring spout cap seals the open end of the canister body, a pouring spout, and a pierce pin depending from a lower surface of the pouring spout cap providing communication between the replaceable and disposable cartridge and the pouring spout via a discharge chamber. The replaceable and disposable cartridge is prefilled with a predetermined quantity of the dry, pourable material and is fabricated and sealed with biodegradable materials. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001901 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR WRAPPED MOLDING - This manufacturing method for wrapped moldings (P) comprises a molding process for manufacturing the moldings (P) and a wrapping process for wrapping the moldings (P). The molding cycle from a mold-clamping step to the next mold-clamping step in the molding process is coordinated with the wrapping cycle from a moving step to the next moving step in the wrapping process by delaying the heating initiation time in the heating step, reducing the rate of temperature increase in the heating step, or prolonging the time for the drawing in the drawing step. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001902 | MACHINE CORE OF A PACKING MACHINE - A machine core of a packing machine includes a packing strap ironing adhering and strap cutting mechanism, an ironing adhering sliding board mechanism, and a control mechanism. The machine core is further provided with a strap feeding and returning and strap tightening device. The strap feeding and returning and strap tightening device includes a drive roller ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160001903 | Method For Making A Capsule For Beverages And Capsule - A method for making a capsule usable in a brewing machine including the steps of: making a filtering element intended for containing the initial product and having at least one gripping portion; fixing the filtering element to a casing; filling the filtering element with a dose of the initial product; fixing a covering element to the casing to close hermetically inside the cavity the filtering element and the initial product; and reinforcing the gripping portion to enable a user grasping the latter to remove at least the filtering element from the casing after use. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001904 | PACKAGING OF POLYSILICON FRAGMENTS - Accurate and repeatable portioning of polycrystalline silicon chunks without excessive generation of fines is accomplished by separating silicon chunks into a multiplicity of weighed portions and combining at least four portions which together closely match a target weight into a plastic shipment bag which is then closed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001905 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONVEYING PIECE GOODS IN A FILLING MACHINE - The invention relates to a method for the clocked conveying of packaging containers in a filling machine for flowable products along a conveying line with a first and a second section, a first conveying means and a second conveying means being operated at different clock cycles in the first section of the conveying line and in the second section of the conveying line respectively, and a handling device arranged between the first and the second sections of the conveying line compensating for the different clock times between the first and second conveying means. The clock time for filling flowable products into the packaging containers can thus be sufficiently measured in the second section of the conveying line, without having to accept unnecessary dead time for performing a processing step in the first section of the conveying line. Further disclosed is a device for performing the method. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001906 | WELDING WIRE COIL PACKAGING SYSTEM - A welding wire coil packaging system including a process stand having an upright, the upright defining a hub receiver, the upright including a yolk supported on upright and spaced axially inward therefrom, and a cartridge including a shaft having a hub at one axial extremity, the hub being received in the hub receiver and at least partially supported on the yolk, a mandrel mounted on the shaft between a pair of end forms and adapted to receive a welding wire thereon in a coil winding process. | 2016-01-07 |
20160001907 | FOOD CONTAINER PACKAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A food container packaging apparatus includes: a base member having a positioning recess in which a food container is positioned at an upper portion thereof; a cover member that covers an upper portion of the base member; and a main heater mounted on a lower surface of the cover member to thermally fuse a sheet of packaging vinyl arranged on the food container to a peripheral portion of the food container, wherein the main heater has a band shape and is arranged along a circumference of the positioning recess when the cover member is lowered, and the main heater having a band shape makes contact with the packaging vinyl to thermally fuse the packaging vinyl to the peripheral portion of the food container. | 2016-01-07 |