14th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160096582 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle comprises a rear wheel; a vehicle body frame including a front frame unit supporting a motor, and a rear frame unit supporting a seat; and a swing arm which is rotatably connected to the front frame unit and supports the rear wheel, wherein the rear frame unit includes: a front section which supports the seat and extends rearward from the front frame unit; a pair of right and left branch sections extending rearward from a rear end portion of the front section to be spaced apart from each other in a rightward and leftward direction; and a pair of rear sections which extend rearward from rear end portions of the pair of right and left branch sections, respectively, and are placed rightward and leftward relative to the rear wheel. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096583 | MOTORCYCLE - A motorcycle comprises a front wheel; a rear wheel; a seat; a vehicle body frame; a swing arm which supports the rear wheel such that the swing arm is vertically pivotable around a location at which the swing arm is connected to a front frame; and a rear suspension which connects the vehicle body frame to the swing arm via a link mechanism, wherein a seat frame includes a pair of rail sections having rear end portions which are placed to be spaced apart from each other on both sides in a vehicle width direction relative to the rear wheel and located above an axle of the rear wheel, and wherein the rear suspension is placed on one side in the vehicle width direction relative to a vehicle body center line extending in a forward and rearward direction and extends in the forward and rearward direction. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096584 | BICYCLE SHOCK ASSEMBLIES WITH PLUNGER OPERATED VALVE ARRANGEMENT - A shock absorber, which is particularly applicable to bicycles, includes a secondary chamber whose volume selectively contributes to a volume associated with a primary chamber of the shock. A piston is supported by a compression rod and cooperates with a shock tube to define the primary chamber. The secondary chamber is fluidly isolated from the primary chamber by a valve arrangement positioned proximate the piston. A plunger extends along a longitudinal length of the shock and forms or interacts with the valve arrangement such that the secondary chamber is selectively fluidly connected to the primary chamber so the primary and secondary chambers of the shock assembly contribute to the performance of the shock for a selected portion of shock travel. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096585 | DIAPHRAGM UNIT AND SUSPENSION - A diaphragm unit detachably attached to a damper body, includes: a cylinder in which a liquid is sealed; a piston rod having a piston sliding inside the cylinder on one end side of the piston rod, in which other end side of the piston rod is extended to an outside of the cylinder; and a rod guide having a bottomed cylindrical shape wherein an insertion opening into which the piston rod is inserted is provided at a bottom portion of the rod guide, the rod guide being fixed to a side of an opening of the cylinder into which the piston is inserted to thereby make the piston rod be slidably inserted in a liquid tight manner, the diaphragm unit further comprising: an end member; an air seal; a rod side member; an annular bump rubber; and a tubular diaphragm, as defined herein. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096586 | BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal comprises a pedal axle, a pedal body, a first sub member, a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a biasing structure. The first sub member is movable relative to the pedal body about a first pivot axis in a first pivot direction and a second pivot direction opposite to the first pivot direction. The first clamping member is movable relative to the first sub member about a second pivot axis substantially parallel to the first pivot axis in a third pivot direction and a fourth pivot direction opposite to the third pivot direction. The first pivot axis is closer to a point on the pedal axle than the second pivot axis when viewed from an axial direction parallel to the first pivot axis. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096587 | POWER UNIT ATTACHABLE TO A BICYCLE - A power unit includes a drive unit and a power sprocket for engaging the transmission band of a bicycle. The power unit includes a first free-wheeling sprocket arranged on a first side of the power sprocket and a second free-wheeling sprocket arranged on a second side of the power sprocket. The power sprocket receives the transmission band from the first free-wheeling sprocket on the first side and passes the transmission band to the second free-wheeling sprocket. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096588 | Bicycle Pedal Crank with Split Shaft - The invention provides for a bicycle pedaling system where each of the two pedals affixed to opposite sides of the frame, has its own associated crank arm, crank gear, shaft and chain that transmits rotational drive to its associated side of the rear hub. The rear hub has two sprockets, one the left side and one on the right side. The two hub sprockets are connected by a spindle internal to the hub, as to keep them rotating in unison. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096589 | BICYCLE SHIFTING CONTROL APPARATUS - A bicycle shifting control apparatus comprises a sensing target, a rotational-position sensing unit, and a transmission controller. The sensing target is rotatable with a sprocket assembly. The rotational-position sensing unit is configured to contact the sensing target to sense a rotational position of the sensing target as the rotational position of the sprocket assembly. The transmission controller is configured to control a derailleur based on the rotational position sensed by the rotational-position sensing unit. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096590 | WAKE SHAPING SYSTEM FOR A BOAT - A boat comprising a wake shaping system comprising starboard and port wake shaping devices located aft of the transom. Each wake shaping device is operable to move between a first, non-deployed position behind the transom and a second, deployed position extending outside the side of the hull or below the transom. When the starboard wake shaping device is in the deployed position, a port wakesurf wake is created. When the port of the wake shaping device is in the deployed position, a starboard wakesurf wake is created. When neither wake shaping device is deployed, a symmetrical wakeboard wake is created. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096591 | DROP STITCH INFLATABLE KAYAK - An inflatable kayak includes an inflatable floor made of high pressure drop stitch material; and inflatable sides made of high-pressure drop stitch material formed at port and starboard sides of the inflatable floor, respectively. The drop stitch inflatable sides can be glued or welded directly to the port and starboard sides of the inflatable floor, and the inflatable sides are configured to be inclined outboard from the inflatable floor. Alternatively, the inflatable sides may be glued or welded to a non-inflated fabric floor and the inflatable floor made of high pressure drop stitch material may be positioned and attached to a top of the non-inflated fabric floor with the inflatable sides pressing against the inflatable floor. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096592 | Combination Fishing Pole Holder and Cleat - A combination fishing pole holder and cleat has a bezel portion for affixing to a surface. The bezel portion has a first hole for accepting an object and a shaped indentation to accept and fit a cleat portion. The bezel portion has a pair of studs, each having a cavity formed there within. The cleat portion is shaped to fit within the shaped indentation and has a second hole, also for accepting the object. A pair of legs extends from the cleat portion and through respective studs. Each of the legs is terminated by a device/end that is wider than the cavity of the studs. A tubular portion extends from a side of the bezel and is aligned with both the first hole and the second hole for insertion of the object. The cleat portion moves between a retracted position and an extended position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096593 | Floating Support Anchored On A Reel Comprising A Guide And Deflection Conduit For Flexible Pipes Within Said Reel - A floating petroleum production support having a turret passing a plurality of flexible first pipes connected to a top platform. The turret includes at least one guide and offset pipe for containing and guiding a flexible first pipe and passing inside the cylindrical internal structure of the turret non-vertically between:
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20160096594 | MARINE VESSEL TOWING ASSEMBLY - A marine vessel towing assembly includes a tow pin assembly housing including therein a self-contained horizontal roller cartridge, a self-contained vertical pin cartridge, and a self-contained hook cartridge, the tow pin assembly housing defining a clear path of removal for each self-contained cartridge from the tow pin assembly housing such that removal of each self-contained cartridge is conducted with an absence of contact with remaining self-contained cartridges of the tow pin assembly housing. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096595 | CUTTER DEVICE FOR MARINE SURVEY SYSTEM AND RELATED METHOD - Device, system and method for protecting towed marine survey equipment from line entanglement are provided. A cutter device has a mounting mechanism configured to fixedly attach at a predetermined position along a cable used for towing, and one or more cutting structures. The cutting structures are attached to and extend away from the mounting mechanism, being configured to cut lines that get caught by the cutting structures or slide along the cable to the predetermined position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096596 | Novel Float - A novel float that can be constructed in pieces. Each piece providing buoyancy and when joined together able to provide floatation for a structure. The float having containers that can serve as storage for different materials. The floats making a system used to float a large structure such as a home. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096597 | PRESSURE BALANCE TYPE FLOATING BODY AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to the technical field of ships, and particularly relates to a pressure balance type floating body and an installation method thereof. The floating body includes water cabins, gas cabins, gas cabin inflation valves, underwater even pressure control systems, water cabin water supply systems and water cabin ventilating systems. The buoyant center of the floating body and the gravity center of the floating body are located on the same vertical line, and the position of the buoyant center of the floating body is higher than the position of the gravity center of the floating body. The gas cabin inflation valve is arranged on each gas cabin, and the gas cabin inflation valve is connected with each underwater even pressure control system. The water cabin water supply system and the water cabin ventilating system are arranged on each water cabin. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096598 | INFLATABLE CRAFTS WITH AN INTEGRAL UNDERWATER VIEWING WINDOW - Inflatable crafts incorporating an integral underwater viewing window, designed for a plurality of users and inflatable craft. The clear special lenses of the viewing window can be sonic welded to the host craft's viewing port walled cavity's, upper and lower perimeters, becoming one with the crafts and can be filled with water eliminating light re-fractions. There is a specially designed pillow sonic welded partially around the underwater viewing window. Crafts for lying prone, do not bend. Making for absolute comfort and ease of use. Further features are inflatable stand offs for bottom lens protection. An integral underwater viewing window within a hand held inflatable host for all ages from 2 to 90. It can be waded with or swam with. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096599 | OFFSHORE FLOATING SUPPORT APPARATUS - An offshore floating support apparatus includes an underwater base, an anchor unit and a plurality of supporting units. The anchor unit is connected to the underwater base and is adapted to be attached to a water bed. The supporting units are connected to and surround the underwater base. Each of the supporting units has a support member that defines a receiving space for receiving water therein and that has a valve component operable to establish fluid communication between the receiving space and external environment for adjusting quantity of water received in the support member. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096600 | FOLDABLE AUTO INFLATE LIFEBUOY - An auto inflate lifebuoy includes a lifebuoy and an air inflation structure joined to the lifebuoy. In the air inflation structure is disposed a base body, thereto is connected a high pressure gas cylinder. A flexible air nozzle is disposed at the outlet of the high pressure gas cylinder. Inside the base body is disposed a top shaft, which pierces through a spring and then has its one end sticking out of the base body and connecting to a press button. The uninflated lifebuoy can be folded and stored away in proper places on board a transportation vehicle such as an aircraft or a ship. It does not take up too much space in normal times and can be quickly accessed in case of emergency. With a press on the press button, the top shaft is pushed to press the flexible air nozzle into the high pressure gas cylinder. The air inside the high pressure gas cylinder is instantly released by the flexible air nozzle and inflates the lifebuoy for use on a person to facilitate emergency escape. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096601 | Systems and Methods for Configurable Dive Masks - Systems and methods for configurable dive masks in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. In one embodiment, a configurable dive mask, includes, a display device, a processor, a dive device data interface that communicates with a set of dive devices to obtain dive device data, a configuration interface that wirelessly communicates with configuration devices to obtain configuration data, and memory containing configuration data, dive device data, and a display processing application, wherein the display processing application directs the processor to receive configuration data via the configuration interface, receive dive device data via the dive device interface, and display dive device data in accordance with configuration data. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096602 | WATERCRAFT CART SYSTEM - A cart system for a watercraft, a watercraft with the cart system, and a method of transporting a watercraft using the cart system. The cart system has a skid plate configured to be fixedly mounted to a hull of the watercraft, and a wheeled cart removably attachable to the skid plate. The skid plate remains attached to the hull during use of the watercraft in the water. The wheeled cart is attached to the skid plate during launch of the watercraft and the wheeled cart is removed from the skid plate during use of the watercraft in the water. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096603 | AIR INTRODUCTION DEVICE - A device for introducing an air flow into a submarine, including a first duct which is fixed relative to the hull of the submarine and a second duct which is telescopically movable relative to the first duct, for emerging from the water with its upper end and allowing the air above to be sucked in while the submarine is running at periscope depth, the first and second ducts being in fluid connection with air sucking means and being at least partly housed in a tower of the submarine. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096604 | MICRO-SCALE VEHICLE HAVING A PROPULSION DEVICE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a controller and a fuel container. The apparatus can include a propulsion device including a carbon nanotube structure including a parallel array of micro-channels configured to receive the fuel. Each of the micro-channels included in the array of micro-channels can have a length:width aspect ratio greater than 40:1 and can include a catalyst. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096605 | Paddle Apparatus for Watercraft - A propulsion mechanism to propel a watercraft through water comprises paddle bars pivotally attached to a support at a first pivot, the paddle bars having a handle at a first end and a paddled second end. A paddle is pivotally attached to the second end of each paddle bar at a second pivot. When the mechanism is operated through the power stroke, the second pivot end allows the paddle to be supported by the respective paddle bar and to be forcefully driven through the water. When the power stroke is completed, the paddle is permitted to pivot about the second pivot and to disengage the respective paddle bar as the mechanism operates through the return stroke. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096606 | Kayak Paddle Extension - A paddle device configured with adjustable paddle-blades at both a first end and a second end is described. The paddle device is equipped with a center padded grip area, which functions as a center extender couple for adapting to conventional oars or paddles in an alternate embodiment described. The paddle device is configured to conjoin two paddles or oars together such to create a larger alternating paddle, configured to effectively expedite the paddling process on paddle boards and other similar small single-paddle, manual craft by eliminating the need to alternate hands while paddling. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096607 | INBOARD/OUTBOARD WITH PORTABLE OUTDRIVE - An apparatus for propelling a water craft including an outboard propulsion assembly having a removable configuration that can be mounted and demounted by hand without tools and a portable size so that it can be carried by an individual. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096608 | BOAT MANEUVERING SYSTEM - A boat maneuvering system includes a power source, a first operating device configured to operate the power source, a first controller configured to control the power source, a second controller configured to accept an operation instruction input from the first operating device and to output a control signal to the first controller, a first electric power line that connects the power source to a battery to convey electric power therebetween, a second electric power line that connects the second controller to the battery to convey electric power therebetween, a communication path that connects the first controller and the second controller to convey a signal therebetween, and a signal conversion portion provided on the communication path to electrically separate the first and second controllers. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096609 | FUEL GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SHIP - Disclosed herein is arrangement of a fuel gas tank in a fuel gas supply system that supplies liquefied natural gas to an engine. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a fuel gas supply system of a ship includes an engine generating driving force using fuel gas; and a fuel gas tank storing the fuel gas to be supplied to the engine, wherein the engine is disposed in an engine room placed at the stern of the ship and the fuel gas tank is disposed above the engine room. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096610 | BOAT MANEUVERING SYSTEM - A boat maneuvering system includes a power source, a first controller that controls the power source, a display device that has a touch panel function and displays an operation screen configured to operate the movement of a boat, and a second controller that is communicatively connected to the first controller and enables an operation of the boat through the operation screen when detecting a plurality of operations on the display device simultaneously. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096611 | BOAT MANEUVERING SYSTEM - A boat maneuvering system, including a first power source having a first controller, a first operating device having a second controller configured to receive a first operation instruction and to output a first control signal for controlling the first power source, a second power source provided separately from the first power source, and a second operating device provided separately from the first operating device for operating the first and second power sources. The second operating device includes a third controller provided on a communication path connecting the first and second controllers, the third controller being configured to receive the first control signal, generate a second control signal, and output the second control signal to the first controller, and to receive a second operation instruction via the second operating device, generate a third control signal, and output the third control signal to the second power source. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096612 | SUPER-PRESSURE BALLOON - A payload delivery and recovery system, having a payload including a data collection device arranged to collect data, and a controllable ascent vehicle comprising a controllable lighter than air (LTA) mechanism detachably coupled to the payload and used during an ascent phase to deliver the payload to a pre-determined altitude. The LTA mechanism includes low cost super-pressure balloons. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096613 | VTOL SYMMETRIC AIRFOIL FUSELAGE OF FIXED WING DESIGN - Current aircraft technology comprises of fixed wing, multi rotor and vectored engine design. The synthesis of fixed wing technology and vectoring engine technology has been implemented but limited to traditional fixed wing design aircraft. The aircraft presented has been designed with an innovation in airframe expectation, improved vectoring engine design system, and landing gear system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096614 | AERIAL VEHICLE WITH FRAME ASSEMBLIES - Systems, devices, and methods for a transformable aerial vehicle are provided. In one aspect, a transformable aerial vehicle includes: a central body and at least two transformable frames assemblies respectively disposed on the central body, each of the at least two transformable frame assemblies having a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the central body and a distal portion; an actuation assembly mounted on the central body and configured to pivot the at least two frame assemblies to a plurality of different vertical angles relative to the central body; and a plurality of propulsion units mounted on the at least two transformable frame assemblies and operable to move the transformable aerial vehicle. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096615 | SEAL ASSEMBLY - A seal assembly for closing an aperture in an aerodynamic surface of a structure, the seal assembly comprising: a track for attachment to the structure; and a retractable seal including a flexible substrate and a plurality of rods connected to the substrate, wherein at least one of the rods is mounted for running movement along the track, and the seal is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position by moving the at least one rod along the track accompanied by folding/unfolding of the seal substrate, and wherein the seal is biased to its extended position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096616 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SERVO TORQUE CONTROL WITH LOAD COMPENSATION FOR PILOT IN THE LOOP - A method for operating a mechanical flight control system is provided. The method provides a torque command to a servo torque control loop, wherein the servo torque control loop comprises at least one position control servo; receives at least one feedback signal from the position control servo, during operation of the position control servo; detects user external load disturbance input to the servo torque control loop, based on the at least one feedback signal; and adjusts operation of the position control servo, based on the detected user external load disturbance input. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096617 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR - A hydraulic actuator is adapted to drive a spoiler of a wing having a flap. When the hydraulic actuator drives the spoiler in an overlapping region where a driving range of the flap and a driving range of the spoiler overlap, an output suppressing structure suppress a drive output of the hydraulic actuator in the overlapping region to be less than that in a non-overlapping region other than the overlapping region. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096618 | AIRCRAFT TAXIING SYSTEM - A taxiing system for an aircraft including an undercarriage having a wheel, includes an electric motor associated with the wheel, an electric controller of the electric motor, connected to an output of an electrical power supply, and a taxiing control computer configured to determine control instructions for the electric motor and to transmit these instructions to the electric controller. The taxiing control computer is configured to receive braking of the aircraft commands during the taxiing of the aircraft and to determine control instructions for the electric motor corresponding to operation of the motor in generator mode when it receives a braking command. The electric controller is connected to an energy absorber making it possible to absorb the electric energy produced by the electric motor when the latter is operating in generator mode. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096619 | AIRCRAFT UNDERCARRIAGE - An undercarriage comprising at least:
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20160096620 | AIRCRAFT TAXIING SYSTEM - An aircraft taxiing system includes a drive wheel, mounted between the wheels of an aircraft's landing gear. The drive wheel is selectively deployable through an actuation system into a position in which it engages the ground in order to move the aircraft. The drive wheel incorporates a hub motor. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096621 | CABLE CUTTER SYSTEM - Some examples of a cable cutting system include a first cutting apparatus that includes a recess to receive a cable. The system includes a second cutting apparatus separate from and attached to the first cutting apparatus. The second cutting apparatus includes multiple cutting surfaces arranged to cut the cable received at the recess. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096622 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING A SAFETY APPARATUS TO DISTRESSED PERSONS - Various embodiments of the present invention comprise systems for providing a lifesaving apparatus to a distressed individual. Such systems may comprise an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to selectably support a lifesaving apparatus. The UAV may comprise a release mechanism configured to release the lifesaving apparatus when proximate a distressed person. The system may additionally comprise a control device configured to wirelessly communicate with the UAV such that a user can pilot the UAV from a distance and deliver the lifesaving apparatus to a distressed person. Methods of using the same may comprise piloting the UAV proximate a distressed person, providing a signal to the UAV to release the lifesaving apparatus by operating the release mechanism, and then pulling the lifesaving apparatus and the distressed person to safety via a control line secured to the lifesaving apparatus. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096623 | Guided Lift System - Systems and methods provide for a guided lift system utilized for maneuvering payloads. According to aspects of the disclosure, a guided lift system may include a lift unit attached to a payload, at least two control tethers attached to the lift unit, and at least two control units fixed in positions and capable of adjusting the lengths of the control tethers. Coordinated length adjustments of the control tethers pulls the lift unit and payload in a desired direction to a desired delivery location. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096624 | LAVATORY WASH BASIN HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A lavatory may include a vanity including a wash basin, and a handle assembly connected to a portion of the wash basin. The handle assembly provides an ergonomic shape that is configured to be grasped by an individual. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096625 | INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - An electronic module assembly (EMA) for use in controlling one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor within the EMA is configured to determine when a personal restraint system associated with each seat in a vehicle should be deployed. In addition, the programmed processor is configured to perform a diagnostic self-test to determine if the EMA and the personal restraint systems are operational. In one embodiment, results of the diagnostic self-test routine are displayed on a display included on the electronic module assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the results of the diagnostic self-test routine are transmitted via a wireless transceiver to a remote device. The remote device can include a wireless interrogator or can be a remote computer system such as a cabin management computer system. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096626 | AIRCRAFT SEATING NETWORK INTERFACE - A networked suite of aircraft-seat devices is disclosed, wherein the devices receive both power and network communications via the same terminal. The devices may be connected by a two-wire connection and may be configured in a daisy chain. Various aircraft seat devices, such as actuators, may be directly connected to the network or connected via control modules connected to the network. One device on the network may be designated as a master device for controlling network configuration. A method of automatically addressing network devices includes measuring a first quiescent current through the network, enabling an addressing current in unaddressed devices, and measuring the change in current at each device after enabling the addressing currents to determine the last device in the chain. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096627 | ACTIVE POSITIONING AIRBAG ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Airbag assemblies and associated systems and methods for use in aircraft and other vehicles are described herein that can provide crash protection for occupants seated in an upright position while not injuring or striking occupants in the brace position. An airbag system configured in accordance with an embodiment of the present technology can include an airbag configured to deploy through an opening of a housing during a crash event. The housing can be affixed to a seat or other interior portion (e.g., a fixed portion) of an aircraft forward of a passenger seat. The airbag can initially deploy in a direction away from an occupant in the seat and then move into position between a potential strike hazard and the occupant such that the airbag system can be used to protect occupants seated in an upright position while not injuring occupants in the brace position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096628 | AIRCRAFT VENTILATION SYSTEM - An air distribution system for use in an aircraft includes a main distribution duct configured to receive mixed air and a gasper distribution duct coupled in flow communication with the main distribution duct. The gasper distribution duct is configured to receive a portion of the mixed air from the main distribution duct. The system also includes a plurality of gasper outlets in flow communication with the gasper distribution duct. The plurality of gasper outlets includes a subset of gasper outlets located within a same region of the aircraft. The system also includes a heater in flow communication between the gasper distribution duct and the subset of gasper outlets. The heater is configured to heat the mixed air flowing from the gasper distribution duct to the subset of gasper outlets. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096629 | TRANS-CRITICAL VAPOR CYCLE SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED HEAT REJECTION - A cooling system for an aircraft includes an air intake, an expansion device, and an evaporator. A first heat exchanger receives air passing into the air intake when the aircraft is operating at elevation, and receives the refrigerant from a first compressor at a first pressure. A second compressor receives the refrigerant from the first heat exchanger and compresses the refrigerant to a second pressure that is greater than the first pressure. A second heat exchanger receives the refrigerant from the second compressor. The first and second compressors are configured the first and second compressors are configured to operate at pressures that avoid temperature differences between the refrigerant and the air within each of the first and second heat exchangers below a set restriction. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096630 | AIRCRAFT HYBRID FUEL SYSTEM - An aircraft hybrid fuel system includes a main tank and a set of flexible bladders, the main tank and the set of flexible bladders defining a fuel containment space. The system further includes a set of pathways coupling the set of flexible bladders to the main tank. The set of pathways is constructed and arranged to vent gas out of the set of flexible bladders into the main tank while fuel from a fuel source is provided into the fuel containment space defined by the main tank and the set of flexible bladders. Along these lines, each flexible bladder can be provisioned with a fuel port to provide fuel, and a separate vent port to vent gas to the main tank. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096631 | DUAL REDUNDANT AERIAL REFUELING COUPLING REGULATOR ASSEMBLY - A refueling coupling regulator assembly including a housing forming a fluid path. A first stage pressure regulator may be provided within the housing, and may be operable between an un-modulated position and a modulated position to regulate a flow of fluid through the housing. A second stage pressure regulator may be provided within the housing, and may be operable between an un-modulated position and a modulated position to regulate a flow of fluid through the housing. The first stage pressure regulator and the second stage pressure regulator may be operable independent of one another. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096632 | ELECTRIC ARCHITECTURE WITH POWER STORAGE CELLS - An architecture for providing power to an aircraft comprises a power supply. The power supply provides power to a plurality of components. An array has a plurality of storage cells. The plurality of storage cells includes capacitors which are charged by the power supply, and which selectively provide power to the components. The array is mounted on a fan case. An engine is also disclosed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096633 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE FAULTY PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT, AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM - A method is provided for determining at least one faulty piece of equipment from amongst a plurality of pieces of equipment of an aircraft. A system is also provided that implements the method. The method comprises the steps of reading a plurality of predetermined parameters for monitoring said equipment; defining a list of symptoms associated with said parameters read, using a predetermined correspondence table; attributing a value associated with each symptom according to the parameters read, which value is selected from amongst a predetermined list of values; evaluating for each piece of equipment an occurrence of one or more fault modes for said piece of equipment on the basis of at least one predetermined truth table which associates a fault mode with each combination of symptom values; and determining at least one faulty piece of equipment from amongst one or more pieces of equipment, of which at least one fault mode is currently occurring, referred to as potentially faulty equipment. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096634 | MONITORING OF AN AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM - Monitoring the propulsion system of an aircraft includes selecting elements representative of operation of the propulsion system, modeling the propulsion system by a model including the selected elements, a set of exogenic parameters of the propulsion system and interdependence relations between the elements, operation of a given element being modelled by at least one endogenic parameter dependent on at least one of the exogenic parameters and/or on at least one parameter of another element, and analyzing elements, the analysis of the given element including the expression of the at least one endogenic parameter of the given element as a function only of exogenic parameters of the propulsion system and being made by layers of different levels, a layer of a given level being capable of taking account of at least one parameter that is the result of a layer of a different analysis level of another element. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096635 | GROUND ILLUMINATION AIRCRAFT LIGHT UNIT AND AIRCRAFT COMPRISING THE SAME - A ground illumination aircraft light unit has an operating light emission distribution for illuminating a ground area below an aircraft, wherein the ground illumination aircraft light unit is configured to be mounted to an underside of an aircraft fuselage, and wherein the operating light emission distribution includes a straight downward emission direction normal to the ground area and covers a solid angle of illumination around the straight downward emission direction, wherein the solid angle of illumination is at least 1.3 π sr. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096636 | Electromagnetic Tow System For Nonpowered Ultralight Aircraft - An electromagnetic tow system for towing nonpowered ultralight aircraft that allows for towing under constant and controlled tow line tension using both pay-in and pay-out tow methods. An electric motor is mechanically connected to a winch holding the tow line and electrically connected to a power supply. When the line is paid out on tow, the motor is disconnected from its power supply and its non-field windings are shorted outright or connected through a resistor. As the motor's rotor rotates inside the motor's magnetic field (created by the motor's permanent magnets or powered stator windings) under the mechanical load of the towed aircraft, current is generated in the non-field windings of the motor, which creates braking torque opposing the mechanical rotation of the rotor and provides tow line tension. In a preferred configuration, a hub motor is used, with the winch drum side plates mounted directly onto the sides of the hub motor to serve as heat sinks cooling the motor; variable resistor is used to control the braking torque, plugging is available to increase braking torque when necessary, and the electromagnetic-braking-generated voltage and current are used to recharge the motor's portable power supply. The same motor is also used to rewind the tow line onto the spool as needed. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096637 | Automated Non-Destructive Inspection of Surface Skins Using Transporter System - Systems and methods for automated maintenance of the top and bottom surfaces or skins of an integrally stiffened hollow structure (e.g., a horizontal stabilizer) using surface crawling vehicles. Each system uses dynamically controlled magnetic coupling to couple an external drive tractor to a pair of passive trailers disposed in the interior of the hollow structure on opposite sides of a vertical structural element. The external drive tractor is also coupled to an external maintenance tool, which the tractor pushes or pulls across the surface skin to perform a maintenance function. The systems allow maintenance operations to be performed on both surface skins without turning the hollow structure over. Each system is modular and can be transported to and easily set up in a building or factory. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096638 | Feeding Bottle Preparation Assembly - A feeding bottle preparation assembly includes a housing. The housing has a fluid reservoir and a formula reservoir. A platform is movably coupled to the housing. The platform may support a plurality of bottles. A processor is coupled to the housing. An actuator is coupled to the housing and the processor. The actuator may actuate the processor. A control panel is coupled to the housing and the processor. The control panel may define operational parameters of the processor. A nozzle is coupled to the housing and the processor. The nozzle is in communication with the fluid and formula reservoirs. The nozzle may dispense the fluid and baby formula into the plurality of bottles. A motor is coupled to the housing and the processor. The motor is coupled to the platform. The platform may sequentially position each of the plurality of bottles under the nozzle. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096639 | METHOD FOR SAVING FLUID IN A DRINKING CONTAINER - A method for saving and reusing fluid content in a drinking container, the method includes providing a resealable label having a body with a puncturable portion and aligning the puncturable portion with an opening on the container. The method also includes securing the resealable label to the container such that the puncturable portion overlays the opening on the container to seal the fluid within the container. Further, the method includes puncturing the puncturable portion with a straw and inserting the straw through the drinking container opening and at least partially into the container. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096640 | FRAGILE ITEM PACKAGING - A blank includes a main body; at least one support connected to the main body; and at least one support brace connected to at least one of the main body and at least one support. A packaging system includes a blank, the blank including a main body, at least one support connected to the main body, and at least one support brace connected to at least one of the main body and at least one support; and shrinkwrapping. A support may be a panel. A box may be included. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096641 | PACKAGING APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A packaging apparatus comprising a base surface, in turn comprising a first end and a second end is disclosed. The packaging apparatus further comprises a feed tube between the first end and the second end of the base surface, a transporter between the first end of the base surface and the feed tube, a first sealer between the feed tube and the second end of the base surface, and a second sealer between the first sealer and the second end of the base surface. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096642 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING OBJECTS IN AN ALTERNATE MANNER IN SINGLE FILE ROWS - A machine (M) and a method for arranging objects (T, T | 2016-04-07 |
20160096643 | Apparatus and Method for Transferring a Pattern from a Universal Surface to an Ultimate Package - An apparatus and method for transferring a pattern from a universal surface to an ultimate package. The apparatus comprises an end effector for a pattern transfer robot. The end effector comprises a crowder plate with crowder plate slats spaced apart a distance to form openings between the crowder plate slats. The universal surface comprises a finger wall with finger wall slats spaced apart a distance to form openings between the finger wall slats. A portion of the crowder plate slats are sized to pass between a portion of mating finger wall slats. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096644 | DIVING NOZZLE FOR FILLING A PRODUCT INTO A PACKAGE AND FOR GAS PURGING AND METHOD FOR THE SAME - The diving nozzle includes a first tube and a second tube. The first tube having a first inlet and a first outlet. The first inlet connected to a supply of a first material. The first outlet operable to dispense the first material into the package. The second tube is moveable with respect to the first tube. The second tube having a second inlet and a second outlet. The second inlet connected to a supply of a second material. The second outlet operable to dispense the second material into the package. The first material is one of the product and the purging gas, the second material is the other of the product and the purging gas. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096645 | Projecting Containment Force for Load Wrapping Apparatus - A method, apparatus and program product project a containment force to be applied to a load by a load wrapping apparatus prior to wrapping the load to facilitate proper configuration of the load wrapping apparatus for a wrapping operation. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096646 | Load Stability-Based Wrapping - Control of a load wrapping apparatus may be based at least in part on the relative stability of a load, such as based upon one or more load stability types that categorize the relative stability of the load. A graphical depiction of a wrap profile may also be used in some instances to facilitate operator set up of the wrap profile. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096647 | LABELING OF FOLDED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a labeler comprising a label dispenser used for applying an adhesive label to a folded product and a press-on device following the label dispenser in the conveying direction of a conveyor system. The press-on device comprises two press-on units, wherein one of the press-on units is reversibly drivable by means of a motor. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096648 | Carton For Food Product - A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton includes a plurality of panels that at least partially form an interior of the carton. In a first configuration of the carton, the carton contains at least one article containing a plurality of food products. The carton has features for converting the carton to a second configuration wherein the carton is converted to a serving tray for serving the plurality of food products. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096649 | DISPLAY CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A display container and a method of forming the same from a blank, including front and back walls, first and second side walls, and a bottom wall, at least one first projection having a first portion extending from the first side wall and a second portion extending from the bottom wall and at least one second projection having a first portion extending from the second side wall and a second portion extending from the bottom wall. The first projection having a portion extending from the first side wall extends towards the second side wall, and the second projection having a portion extending from the second side wall extends towards the first side wall. The projections are configured and aligned to maintain an item upright within the container | 2016-04-07 |
20160096650 | Device to Form a Box Lid Stanchion - A device that can be fixed to the underside of a container cover that is compressed or flattened against said container cover while not in use but is formed into a rigid support stanchion extending from the underside of said container cover to the top surface of the product that is inside of the container when the container cover is placed over the product and thus preventing said container cover from collapsing into the contents held in said container and further substantially reducing or eliminating any damage that the container cover causes when it touches the product in the container. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096651 | CARDBOARD BOX, BLANK AND METHOD OF MAKING A CARDBOARD BOX - A cardboard box has a fold-out hanger arranged in a cut-out of the cardboard box, wherein at least a hanger portion of the cardboard box is assembled from two layers of cardboard, the hanger portion having a first hanger portion formed from a first cardboard layer and a second hanger portion formed from a second cardboard layer, wherein a first hanger section of the first hanger portion forms a front side of the hanger, a second hanger section of the second hanger portion forms a backside of the hanger and the second hanger section is smaller in lateral extension than the first hanger section. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096652 | CONTAINER | 2016-04-07 |
20160096653 | TRANSFORMABLE TRAY AND TRAY SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING, TRANSPORTING AND UNLOADING ITEMS - Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096654 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING INTERMODAL CONTAINERS ON PALLETS - The invention is a system for positioning and removably securing an intermodal container to an intermodal pallet. The system permits the container's longitudinal centerline to be offset from the longitudinal centerline of the pallet, while still providing sufficient support to the container. The invention is a removable system of adapters for positioning and securing a container to the surface of the pallet, and when the adapters are in place, define longitudinal and lateral boundaries for engagement with an intermodal container. A plurality of strap brace assemblies positioned on one side of the pallet to provide an offset anchor position for a plurality of flexible straps, which secure the container when it is positioned on the pallet. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096655 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER COATED WITH A RESVERATROL LAYER - The present invention relates to a container for a beverage having an inner coating layer containing resveratrol, a process for preparing such a container, the use of said container for the storage of a beverage and the use of resveratrol as an additive to coating layers of such containers. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096656 | Two-Way Valve with Secure Structure for Dispensing Large Bottle of Carbonated Beverage into Vial - A two-way valve with secure structure for dispensing a large bottle of carbonated beverage into a vial comprises a valve body, valve spool, handle and bottle seal ring. The valve body has an inlet with an inner thread which matches an external thread of the large bottle and has an outlet with an inner thread which matches an external thread of the vials. The secure structure is an axial annular groove recessed axially into bottoms of the inner threads of the inlet and outlet of the valve body, one side of the axial recessed annular groove is the inner thread which extends to a bottom of the groove and other side is a groove wall, The bottle secure seal ring is deposited in the annular groove. Since the depth of the axial annular groove is greater than a thickness of the bottle seal ring, the outgoing pressure gas cannot reach the bottle seal ring. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096657 | PLASTIC STORAGE BAG WITH SPOUT - A plastic food storage bag having a spout at a top corner of the bag for facilitating pouring out the contents of the bag. The bag can be sealed with the spout in a closed position, just inside the press-seal or zipper-seal of the bag. The spout is rotatable from the closed position into an open position in which it extends out of the bag, for guiding the contents of the bag while being poured out the bag. The spout may be formed of a wedge-shaped plastic piece folded symmetrically along a central fold line, with front and back outside surfaces respectively secured to front and back major surfaces of the bag. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096658 | DISPLAY PACKAGE - A method of displaying an article, a package configured to display a selected portion of an article, and a blank for forming a rectangular box, which is configured to contain an elongate body are disclosed. The method includes establishing a box structure having an inner cavity and a side portion; dividing the side portion into a lower retention portion, and upper retention portion, and a window recess portion, the dividing including: establishing a side recess panel at a location along a side panel of the box structure; establishing a front recess panel along a front panel of the box structure, the front recess panel adjacent the side recess panel, the front recess panel having a greater width than the side recess panel; and establishing the window recess portion by folding the first and front recess panels into the box structure. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096659 | Landing Rails for Freezer Bags - The present disclosure relates to reclosable freezer bags with landing rails to reduce the contact of the bag walls to other surfaces, particularly while frozen, thereby reducing the formation of apertures or holes in the bag walls. This disclosure has many applications, but is particularly adapted to applications wherein reclosable bags are used to transport, freeze and store expressed mother's milk. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096660 | DRAW TAPE BAG - The bag may include a draw tape that may be used to cinch closed the opening of the bag. The draw tape has at least one stretched elastomeric strip attached to the draw tape in an extended condition. The draw tape may be smaller in size than the bag sidewalls. The draw tape may include an elastic characteristic, such as patterned ribs. In one embodiment, the roll of bag is kept under tension to maintain the elastomeric strips in a stretched condition. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096661 | EXPANDABLE FLUID PRESERVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE - A fluid preservation device, for preserving a liquid within a container, which includes an elongated member with a proximal end and a distal end and an inner shaft and an outer shaft. The outer shaft and inner shaft are attached to an expandable sealing member. The expandable sealing member has an expanded state and a collapsed state and a state change mechanism attached to the proximal end of the elongated member to change the state of the expandable sealing member between the expanded state and the collapsed state. When the expandable sealing member is in the collapsed state, it can pass through an opening of a container and when the expandable sealing member is in the expanded state it is big enough to contact the inner surface of the container near the surface of the liquid. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096662 | PAPER CUP COVER STRUCTURE DEVICE - A paper cup cover structure device is disclosed, which comprises a cup body, being made of a paper, and comprising a cup opening disposed at a top thereof, and a cup bottom disposed at a bottom thereof, the cup opening having a flat cup rim disposed at an outer circumference thereof and having a flat face, the flat cup rim being contained within an extension cirucumferentially disposed downwards; and a cup cover, covering the cup body at the cover top, disposed at an inner wall face corresponding to the cup rim, and having a screw magzine circumferentially disposed with respect thereto, the screw magzine having a push-stop portion extending from a bottom thereof so that the cup rim and the screw magzine are rotationally combined with each other, where the cup body may be further reinforced by using the cup rim having the flat shape. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096663 | NOVEL TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINERS - The present invention is directed to containers and packaging that incorporate novel tamper evident features. In particular, the containers of the present invention comprise newly designed tamper evident linkages, i.e., wedged fracture tabs. In addition, the present invention provides novel methods of improving tamper security of packages or containers by incorporating distinguishing printed graphics on the tamper evident component (e.g., frangible hinge, frangible tear strip, or wedged fracture tabs) of the present invention. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096664 | Packaging System with Slidable Latch - Implementations herein may involve a packaging system including a first box part including a plurality of lid walls, where a first lid wall comprises an aperture and a latch slidably disposed within the aperture. The packaging system may also include a second box part having a plurality of tray walls, where a first tray wall comprises a channel sized to slidably receive the latch. The channel may include an assembly channel segment and a locking channel segment, where the assembly channel segment intersects an edge of the first tray wall. Further, the second box part may be configured to fit within the first box part such that a) the assembly channel segment is aligned with the latch when the latch is in a first position within the aperture, and b) the latch is slidable within the locking channel segment to a second position. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096665 | SPOUTED DISPENSING BOX - A spouted dispensing box comprising a housing, where the housing includes a pair of broad faces, a pair of narrow faces, a base and a lid; a spout on one of the narrow faces; a funnel attached to the spout, where the funnel extends into the housing; and a closure over the spout, where the closure closes the spout against the housing. The spouted dispensing box provides a reusable cereal container that prevents mess and keeps the food fresh. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096666 | POUCH WITH CHILD PROOF FITMENT - A flexible pouch having a fitment with a neck having a large diameter and child safety cap is provided. The pouch is configured to hold a product not fit for human consumption, such a detergent. The large diameter neck makes the neck difficult to grip by a child so as to make it difficult for a child to manipulate the safety cap. Further, the child safety cap makes accessing the contents difficult for a child. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096667 | CONTAINER STRUCTURE WITH A BUILT-IN OPENING AND RECLOSING FEATURE - Containers are described that allow a consumer to see inside the container and to more easily access the products. One form of the container includes a base member with a lid defining a window. A flexible laminate with a peelable flap portion is attached to the lid to provide access to the products inside. The flexible laminate includes a first film layer laminated to a second film layer. The first film layer includes a first cut line defining a peelable flap portion and the second film layer includes a second cut line offset from the first cut line that defines an opening into the container. First and second reclose surfaces defined between the cut lines on the corresponding film layers include pressure-sensitive adhesive to allow the container to be re-sealed via movement of the peelable flap portion back into engagement with the flexible laminate remaining with the container. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096668 | BOTTLE CAP WITH COSMETIC KIT - A cap for a bottle containing a cosmetic reservoir is cylindrical (not necessarily radially symmetric) and defines an inner volume containing at least one reservoir for cosmetics, the reservoir being accessible when the lid is opened and inaccessible when the lid is closed. The reservoir is refillable and can be a removable tray. The reservoir can be defined by a central wall dividing the reservoir into two or more cosmetic reservoirs. In another embodiment, two or more trays of cosmetics can be stacked, one upon the other. A method for carrying and dispensing cosmetics within a cap for a bottle includes opening the lid and filling a cosmetic reservoir within the cap with a cosmetic; opening the lid to access and remove a portion of the cosmetic from the reservoir; and applying the cosmetic and closing the lid. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096669 | Box | 2016-04-07 |
20160096670 | PACKAGING FOR TOOL HANDLE WITH INTERNAL STORAGE CAVITY AND REMOVABLE CAP - A tool packaged for retail sale has a tool handle including a handle outer surface and an internal storage channel within the handle and having a channel opening facilitating selective access to the storage channel. A removable handle cap with a cap-exterior surface is installed over the channel opening in order to close off the storage channel. The handle cap is retained in place by a cap-restraining strip fabricated from a tear-resistant material. More specifically, a central portion of the cap-restraining strip is disposed over at least a portion of the cap-exterior surface, while portions of the cap-restraining strip on opposite sides of the central portion are disposed to extend along mutually opposite sides of the handle outer surface. A wrapper securely binds the portions of the cap-restraining strip located on opposite sides of the handle outer surface, thereby preventing removal of the handle cap without destruction of the wrapper. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096671 | Fireproof Container - A fireproof container is used to store items and prevent fires from damaging the items stored within the fireproof container. If a fire originates from within the fireproof container, the fireproof container may be used to prevent the fire from escaping. The fireproof container includes a receptacle, a lid, and a lip. The receptacle is used for storing objects and includes a base panel and a lateral wall. The lateral wall extends from the base panel and the lid may be positioned onto the lateral wall to cover items stored in the receptacle. The lip extends from the lateral wall and is used to precisely guide the lid onto the receptacle. An intumescent material is incorporated into the receptacle, the lid, and the lip and is used to prevent flames and heat from passing between the inside of the fireproof container and the outside of the fireproof material. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096672 | GAS FLUSH HIGH PRESSURE PASTEURIZATION PACKAGING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for packaging perishable foods. A packaging method in accordance with several embodiments of the disclosure can include, for example, mating a tray with a product. The tray can include a compartment having a generally similar shape as the shape of the product. The method can further include gas flushing an internal atmosphere around a product, and sealing the product and the internal atmosphere between a lid and the tray. Additionally, the method can include pasteurizing the product with an application of substantially uniform high pressure to a surface area of the package (e.g., high pressure pasteurization). | 2016-04-07 |
20160096673 | CONTAINER FOR MIXABLE POWDER OR LIQUIDS - A removable container for powder or liquid includes a housing, a spilling mechanism and a bypass element. The housing hangs within a bottle and is capable of storing powder within the bottle while being sealed from a precursor liquid held within the bottle. The spilling mechanism enables the powder to spill out of the housing and into the precursor liquid and the bypass element provides the precursor liquid out of the bottle without mixing with the stored powder. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096674 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096675 | Anti-Jam Dispenser - Embodiments of the disclosure include earplug dispensers that may comprise a rotating cam assembly operable to dispense one or more earplug to a user when a knob is rotated by the user. In some embodiments, the cam assembly may comprise and upper cam layer and a lower cam layer attached via clips to the rotating knob. Upon rotation of the knob, the upper cam layer may cause the earplugs to fall through one or more cavities to the lower cam layer. The lower cam layer may comprise a pushing structure operable to move the earplugs, upon rotation of the knob, within the lower cam layer to fall down through an opening in the dispenser. In some embodiments, the earplugs may fall through an opening in the rotating knob. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096676 | POWDERED SUGAR SCOOP - A scoop for use in scooping and dispensing a powdered item such as powdered sugar includes a first bowl or spoon connected to a second bowl or spoon by a stem. A lid is attached to the top of the scoop, and is selectively movable to cover the first or second spoon. In some versions, one of the spoons or the lid may include a section of mesh. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096677 | CLAMPING DEVICE FOR A SPRAYER CAN - A clamping device for a sprayer can is provided, including a shell body. The shell body includes a grip portion and a clamping portion for clamping one end of a sprayer can. The sprayer can is provided with a dispenser valve. The clamping portion includes a circumferential wall, and the circumferential wall defines a space for receiving the dispenser valve and a receiving opening communicating with the space. The circumferential wall is further formed with a window which communicates with the space, and the dispenser valve can spray through the window. The circumferential wall includes first flexible portions and at least one second flexible portion. At least one said second flexible portion is connected between every two adjacent first flexible portions. The second flexible portion is greater than the first flexible portion in flexibility. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096678 | Packet with a Reclosable Sealing Panel - A packet having: a group of articles; a sealed package enclosing the group of articles and having a first cover flap, which is defined by a first cut through the sealed package and is movable to allow access to the group of articles; a rigid container enclosing the sealed package and having a second cover flap, which is defined by a second cut through the container, is superimposed on the first cover flap of the sealed package, and is movable to allow access to the sealed package; and a reclosable adhesive panel, which is coated on the inside with re-stick adhesive, and has a grip tab with no re-stick adhesive and located at an edge of the adhesive panel. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096679 | APPARATUS FOR STORING ARTICLES - An apparatus for storing articles comprises one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags and a container. The one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags are configured for storing the articles therein. The container configured for storing the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags therein. The container has soft sides made of soft materials. In operation, when air within the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags is evacuated, the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags, and any articles stored therein, collapses into the container. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096680 | TRAY FOR TRANSPORTING HORTICULTURAL CONTAINERS - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a tray for transporting a plurality of horticultural containers. The tray comprises: a plurality of connected container receiving pockets each having a bottom portion and an open distal portion opposite the bottom portion and sized to receive a horticultural container; and a plurality of tabs projecting into at least one of the pockets, each of the plurality of tabs including an upper end connected to the pocket below the open distal portion and extending downward at an angle to position a free distal end into the pocket with a bias against outward radial displacement. | 2016-04-07 |
20160096681 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION CAPSULES - A beverage preparation capsule comprising a capsule body having a beverage preparation ingredient hermetically sealed therein, wherein a beverage outlet region of said capsule comprises: front and back sheets of air-and water-impermeable flexible film material arranged in face-to-face relationship along an edge; a folded strip of flexible film material in the form of a gusset extending inwardly from said edge, wherein at least a central region of said strip is provided with a plurality of perforations or a zone of weakness. | 2016-04-07 |