38th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150259037 | Ship breaking down arrangement and method therefore - A ship breaking down arrangement ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259038 | A THRUSTER ASSEMBLY IN A MARINE VESSEL - An assembly in a marine vessel includes a unit arranged in a water tight chamber opening in a hull of a vessel, wherein the unit is adapted to extend into the water below the vessel when at a mounted position. A connection path between an inside and an outside of the vessel is provided with a sealing system and the sealing system divides the connection path into an outside connection path portion and an inside connection path portion. The assembly includes a gas inlet system opening to the outside connection path portion. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259039 | DOUBLE SEAL KYACK HATCH - The present invention provides a sealing device for an opening. The device includes a body that has a first side and a second side. A passageway is formed through the body such that the passageway has a first end adjacent to the first side and a second end that is adjacent to the second side. A sealing member is provided that includes an outer gasket and an inner gasket. The outer gasket is positioned adjacent the first side and the inner gasket is positioned adjacent the second side. A seal connector connects the inner gasket and the outer gasket and the seal connector passes through the passageway. In this way, the inner gasket and the outer gasket are mechanically attached to the ring. The sealing device is configured for use in such applications as sealing the cargo opening on the deck of a kayak. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259040 | Mooring Line Restrainer - Provided herein is a Mooring Line Restrainer capable of withstanding the whiplash from the impact of a snapped mooring line, and including a contoured Restraining Member shaped to engage and restrain snapped mooring lines and incorporating a single or multi-turn spring, mounted on a framework attached to one or more support bases. At least one of the support bases is a magnetic holding device adequate for different sizes of mooring lines, for securely and strongly fixing the Mooring Line Restrainers on the deck of a ship at appropriate positions along and on either sides of the mooring lines as per a mooring layout plan. The support bases have provisions for interlinking the plurality of adjacent or alternate Mooring Line Restrainers for forming a strong structure around the mooring lines for confining and restraining any snapped mooring lines within a narrow zone around their pre-snapped positions on the ship's deck. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259041 | SMALL BOAT SEA ANCHOR - A sea anchor that is durable, easy to retrieve, pick up, and store, deploys quickly, is always open, and reduces the chances of the cords fouling is disclosed. The sea anchor is useful in controlling the speed and position of watercraft. In one embodiment, the sea anchor includes a link for securing the anchor to watercraft and a rode attached at one end to the link and at the other end to a connector. The connector is also attached to a multitude of funnel cords which are affixed to a durable rigid funnel. In one embodiment the connector is a hollow conical shape with holes for attachment of the rode and funnel cords. The funnel can have tabs adjacent the mouth of the funnel for the connection of the funnel cords and fins around the stem for orientation of the funnel when in use. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259042 | OFFSHORE DRILLING OR PRODUCTION VESSEL - The invention relates to an offshore drilling or production vessel comprising a platform and a mooring system attached thereto, said mooring system comprising: i.) a support frame with a winch-drum mounted thereon; ii.) a mooring line for mooring said platform to the ocean floor, said mooring line comprising a first portion and a second portion; wherein said first portion is hauled on and paid off by said winch-drum; wherein said second portion is anchored to the ocean floor; characterized in that the mooring line is a single length mooring line comprising high strength polyolefin fibers; wherein the first portion of the mooring line has a first mass (M1) of polyolefin fibers per unit length and the second portion of the mooring line has a second mass (M2) of polyolefin fibers per unit length; wherein the ratio M1/M2 is greater than 1 and wherein said first portion extends continuously into said second portion through a tapered portion of the mooring line. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259043 | Systems And Methods For Tensioning Mooring Lines At The Seafloor - Systems and methods are disclosed for deploying one or more anchor piles on the seafloor using submersible line tensioning systems and techniques to achieve tensioning of mooring lines at the seafloor rather than at the conventional vessel deck level. Among other things, the disclosed systems and methods may be advantageously employed for tensioning mooring lines for Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) when additional mooring legs must be added to the original complement of MODU legs, as well as and for tensioning mooring lines for vessels having turret mooring systems, each of which have limited space for surface tensioning equipment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259044 | TENSION-LEG FLOATING PLATFORM THAT IS PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR HARNESSING WIND ENERGY - The invention shows improved operational conditions. It comprises a floating structure with a single floating central body ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259045 | PORTABLE WATER SPORT BOARD RACK - A portable water sport board rack includes a board holder that has an elongated back section, a curved bottom section, and a lip section that define a channel for receiving a large water sport board such as a paddle board. The bottom end of the board holder and an elongated rod are secured onto the top and bottom surfaces of a rotational unit which can rotate 360 degrees about a vertical axis. The elongated rod includes a shape and size to be removably inserted within the rod holder of a boat. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259046 | PORTABLE BOAT LADDER - The portable telescoping boat ladder is easily stored, installed, and used. The ladder comprises a ladder assembly mounted to a base assembly. The ladder assembly comprises telescoping ladder sections able to be collapsed into a stored position with the rungs adjacent each other. The base assembly comprises a platform, a means for engagement with a boat hand rail, and a means for providing a maximum angle at which the ladder assembly may be deployed. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259047 | CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A DEVICE - A closed-loop hydraulic control system that may arrest the motion of attached devices in the event of loss of electrical or hydraulic power or in the event of an emergency. Gangways from a ship to a platform and ladders on fire trucks may have hydraulic control systems that allow for free motion in several different directions in order to keep stability in rough waters or shifting ground. If the gangway or ladder begins to fall due to loss of hydraulic power or a failure in the securing of one end, the closed-loop control system may detect these situations and actuate the closing of valves to limit or stop the falling motion of the gangway or ladder. Various control or damping algorithms may be employed to yield a desired and controlled arresting of motion so as to prevent injury and damage. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259048 | LAUNCH AND RECOVERY DEVICE - A method, apparatus, and computer program product for capturing a target object from a body of water. A first bulkhead may be proximate to a second bulkhead. An opening may be formed between at least a portion of the first and second bulkhead. The opening, via the first and second bulkhead, may be configured to align and receive at least a portion of the target object as a distance between the opening and at least the portion of the target object decreases, wherein the opening may be further configured to align and receive at least the portion of the target object while the target object is in the body of water. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259049 | BOAT SEAT ASSEMBLY - A boat seat base assembly includes a pair of opposed side panels and a pair of opposed end panels joined to the side panels by means of shaped connecting members formed in one of the side panels and end panels and shaped apertures formed in one of the side panels and end panels wherein the shaped connecting members are slideably received in the shaped apertures with an interference between the shaped connecting members and the shaped apertures. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259050 | FLOATING PLATFORM AND ENERGY PRODUCING PLANT COMPRISING SUCH A FLOATING PLATFORM - The invention relates to a floating platform ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259051 | Liquid Flyer, Flexi Underwater Raft - The Liquid Flyer Flexi Underwater Raft is a unique, convertible, floatation device that allows one or more people to float horizontally underwater with heads and feet above water. It was designed for relaxed meditative floatation, water play, pain relief, and life-saving purposes, determined by which configuration the user puts it into. It is comprised of six 22-inch members of hollow-core extruded closed-cell polyethylene foam (water noodles), connected via nylon or polyester rope of high tensile strength, that is threaded through originally designed resin end caps, affixed to both ends of each foam member to prevent the rope from tearing the foam. The rope is tied and knotted internally within one member for the appearance of having an invisible seam. When compared to other recreational and life saving similar devices, the Liquid Flyer has many more advantages, as spelled out in this document. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259052 | STABILIZER FIN AND ACTIVE STABILIZER SYSTEM FOR A WATERCRAFT - A stabilizer fin and an active stabilizer system for a watercraft with a hull includes a fin base arranged to be pivotally mounted to the hull with a pivot and to pivot about a pivot axis, a fin tip, a leading edge, and a trailing edge. A forward direction of the stabilizer fin is defined from the trailing edge to the leading edge at the fin base, and the trailing edge at the fin tip is bent away from a plane defined by the forward direction and the pivot axis, to give the trailing edge a concave profile in a lateral direction perpendicular to the plane. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259053 | MARINE LIFTING APPARATUS - A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259054 | Marine Lifting Apparatus - A catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment. The apparatus includes first and second vessels that are spaced apart during use. A first frame spans between the vessels. A second frame spans between the vessels. The frames are spaced apart and connected to the vessels in a configuration that spaces the vessels apart. The first frame connects to the first vessel with a universal joint and to the second vessel with a hinged connection. The second frame connects to the second vessel with a universal joint and to the first vessel with a hinged or pinned connection. The catamaran hull arrangement provides longitudinal flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the unique universal joint and hinge placement between the frames or trusses and the hulls or barges. Each of the frames extends upwardly in an inverted u-shape, providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames. In this fashion, an object that has been salvaged from the seabed can be placed upon the marine vessel that is positioned in between the barges and under the frames. Alternatively, a package that is to be lifted from the deck of a marine vessel, workboat, supply boat or the like can be lifted from the deck of the workboat, vessel, barge, etc. if it is to be then placed in the marine environment such as upon an existing jacket or other under support. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259055 | Inflatable Water Self-Rescue and Carrying Device - An inflatable device for water self-rescue comprising one or more buoyant inflatables having a substantial size and shape to secure to one or both lower extremities of a self-rescuer, or to one or both shoulders of a single human carrier for transport of watercraft for another embodiment. Shapes of the various inflatable embodiments include an incurvate side, triangular prism, streamlined, and to encompass a portion of the lower extremity. Embodiments include one or more straps to secure the inflatable to the lower extremity, another inflatable, or the watercraft. The device secured to the lower extremity increases water-area and buoyancy to more effectively engage the lower body muscles while performing a standard or similar self-rescue maneuver to aid reboarding watercraft or swimming to safety. The device makes possible single human transport of watercraft which lack a design structure for solo transport such as a kayak. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259056 | RESCUE AND RETRIEVAL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A system is disclosed which incorporates a projectile delivery launcher which may assume numerous forms and perform numerous functions, including launching a water rescue preservation device such as a life jacket, military supplies, survival supplies, fire extinguishing supplies, or the like. The device includes a unique barrel having a low friction chrome plated inner surface which provides maximum range deployment of a safety projectile. In one embodiment a unique clutch-type crank is mounted below the barrel and houses a thin stainless high strength steel ribbon to provide deployment of a projectile, and retrieval of a victim, supplies or the like. A CO | 2015-09-17 |
20150259057 | Thermal Insulating Bushing for Piston First Stages - A first stage pressure regulator is provided. The regulator includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet coupled by a pressure chamber. A pressure compensation chamber fluidly communicates with the surrounding water. A valve member is slidably carried by the valve body between an open state in which fluid is permitted to flow between the inlet and outlet and a closed state in which fluid is prevented from flowing between the inlet and outlet. The valve member has an expansion head that is operably acted upon by the surrounding water within the pressure compensation chamber to bias the valve member toward the open state. The regulator includes an annular insulating bushing within the compensation chamber that covers a portion of the valve body defining a portion of the pressure compensation chamber to insulate the valve body from the water within the pressure compensation chamber. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259058 | SHALLOW DRAFT PROPELLER NOZZLE - A nozzle for a ship propeller having an axis of rotation comprises an annular shroud having a diameter and is adapted to surround the propeller. The shroud extends along the axis of the ship propeller and has inner and outer surfaces forming a foil. The outer surface of the shroud has a truncating surface extending along at least one of a top or bottom thereof. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259059 | STABILIZER SACRIFICIAL SURFACES - An aircraft assembly is disclosed and includes a fuselage including a turbine engine mounted within the aft fuselage. burst zone is defined about the turbine engine and a tail is disposed at least partially with the burst zone. The tail includes primary control surfaces and sacrificial control surfaces. The sacrificial control surfaces can break away in a defined manner to maintain integrity of the primary control surfaces outside of the burst zone. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259060 | Reactive Orthotropic Lattice Diffuser for Noise Reduction - An orthotropic lattice structure interconnects porous surfaces of the flap with internal lattice structured perforations to equalize the steady pressure field on the flap surfaces adjacent to the end and to reduce the amplitude of the fluctuations in the flow field near the flap end. The global communication that exists within all of the perforations provides the mechanism to lessen the pressure gradients experienced by the end portion of the flap. In addition to having diffusive effects (diffusing the incoming flow), the three-dimensional orthogonal lattice structure is also reactive (acoustic wave phase distortion) due to the interconnection of the perforations. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259061 | AERODYNAMIC DEVICE - The invention provides an aerodynamic device configured for being mounted to an aerodynamic structure of an aircraft, the aerodynamic device having a spanwise length, a chordwise width, a leading edge section along a leading edge of the device, for being mounted to the aerodynamic structure of the aircraft, and a trailing edge section along a trailing edge of the device, for providing a required aerodynamic profile, wherein a first chordwise extending segment of the trailing edge section is moveable in a spanwise direction with respect to the leading edge section or with respect to a second chordwise extending segment of the trailing edge section. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259062 | LATCHING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Latching apparatus and methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first latch portion including a first tooth and a first pin disposed in a first aperture defined by the first tooth and a second latch portion including a second tooth and a second pin disposed in an second aperture defined by the second tooth. The second tooth of the second latch portion is to mesh with the first tooth of the first latch portion to substantially orient the first pin and the second pin along an axis. The example apparatus further includes an actuator adjacent a first end of one of the first latch portion or the second latch portion to move the first pin and the second pin along the axis to lock the first latch portion to the second latch portion. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259063 | Apparatus and System for Preventing Wear to a Component - In an embodiment, a system may include an aircraft clevis comprising two opposite sides and a longitudinal axis located between the two opposite sides. The longitudinal axis may be parallel to the two opposite sides. The system may include a slider positioned within the aircraft clevis and along the longitudinal axis. The system may include a clip configured to prevent the slider from rotating about the longitudinal axis by having at least a first portion of the clip coupled to one of the two opposite sides of the aircraft clevis and at least a second portion of the clip in contact with the slider. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259064 | DUAL PRESSURE CONTROL FOR A ROTOR BRAKE ACTUATOR FOR VERTICAL LIFT AIRCRAFT - In some aspects, a master cylinder assembly for vertical lift aircraft is configured to move pressurized fluid through a conduit in response to applied movement of an input lever. A low pressure relief valve can be connected to a first conduit to limit pressure to a low level. An isolation valve can be connected to the first conduit and configured to isolate the low pressure relief valve from the conduit when engaged. A high pressure relief valve can be connected to a second fluid conduit to limit pressure to a high level. In some aspects, a rotor brake actuator is fluidly connected to the first conduit and the second conduit and configured to engage a rotor brake in response to hydraulic fluid pressure. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259065 | RETENTION SYSTEMS FOR ROTORCRAFT PEDAL ASSEMBLIES - One example of a retention system for a rotorcraft pedal assembly includes an insertion member, an axial retention member, and a transverse retention member. The insertion member, which is inserted through a side of a pedal assembly, includes a spring compressible against the side of the pedal assembly in response to the insertion member being inserted through the side. The axial retention member receives and retains the insertion member on an opposing side of the pedal assembly. The transverse retention member is inserted through a passage formed in the axial retention member to secure the axial retention member against the side of the pedal assembly. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259066 | HOVERING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - In an aspect, an apparatus includes a hovering unmanned aerial vehicle (HUAV). The HUAV includes an arm assembly configured to support a propeller in such a way that propeller drag of the propeller is decoupled from yaw torque requirements associated with the hovering unmanned aerial vehicle. In another aspect, an apparatus includes an HUAV that has an arm assembly that is field-foldable relative to the HUAV between a flight-ready state and a folded state. In another aspect, an apparatus includes an HUAV having an arm assembly that is keyed in such a way as to facilitate field-assembly relative to the HUAV. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259067 | MODULE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A module for an aircraft has a fuselage structure and a floor element defining a floor plane. The module includes a frame device adapted for mounting a functional element and the frame device is adapted for attachment to the floor element of the aircraft at a first location in the floor plane. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259068 | ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MOUNTING APPARATUS - A mounting apparatus includes a cradle, a stand, a cradle attachment member, and a rotation member. The cradle includes an electronic display attachment member which is configured to removably attach an electronic display to the cradle. The cradle attachment member is configured to removably attach the cradle to the stand. The rotation member is configured to allow rotation of the electronic display when it is attached to the electronic display attachment member. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259069 | Aircraft Lavatory Unit - In an aircraft lavatory unit, respective bowls of wash basins of first and second lavatories are provided at locations with the same position along the lengthwise direction of a partition wall and at locations with different positions along the height direction of the partition wall. The bowl of the first lavatory is disposed with a part protruding from the partition wall into the second lavatory side. The bowl of the second lavatory is disposed with a part protruding from the partition wall into the first lavatory side. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259070 | LAYOUT OF A SANITARY UNIT - A sanitary unit for a cabin region on board a vehicle is provided with a first lavatory facility and a second lavatory facility. The first and the second lavatory facilities in each case form a longitudinally-directed interior space comprising two longitudinal sides and two narrow sides. In each case a narrow side comprises an access door. The first and the second lavatory facilities adjoin each other by their longitudinal sides and are separated from each other by a shared middle wall. The shared middle wall extends between lateral connection regions on the narrow sides and comprises at least one offset at least in a middle region between the two lateral connection regions in the horizontal direction. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259071 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING AN INDIVIDUAL SITTING ON A SEAT, A SEAT, AND A VEHICLE - A protection device having a set of inflatable protection members including a neck airbag, a left lower airbag, a left upper airbag, a right lower airbag, and a right upper airbag. The protection device has a lower pocket provided with a lower base forming the neck airbag and two lower lateral branches forming the left lower airbag and the right lower airbag. An upper pocket at least partially secured to the lower pocket is provided with an upper base forming a head airbag and two upper lateral branches forming the left upper airbag and the right upper airbag. At least one longitudinal internal wall provide at least two “tubes” in each upper airbag, the upper pocket being in fluid flow communication with the lower pocket. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259072 | AIRCRAFT SIDEBOARD - An aircraft sideboard includes a first portion with a first top surface and a first panel. The first top surface is disposed substantially horizontally at a first height and the first panel is disposed substantially vertically adjacent to the first top surface. A second portion is disposed adjacent to the first portion at a first end of the first portion. The second portion includes a second top surface and a second panel. The second top surface is disposed substantially horizontally at a second height and the second panel is disposed substantially vertically adjacent to the second top surface. A table is stowed interiorly to the first portion. The table extends from the first portion when deployed. The first top surface is immovable. The table deploys by tilting the first panel along a pivot axis defined adjacent to a bottom end thereof. The first height is greater than the second height. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259073 | INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED DUAL OUTLET AIRCRAFT PCAIR UNIT - An apparatus for providing preconditioned air to at least one aircraft parked on the ground wherein internal heat exchangers lower or raise the discharge air temperature. The apparatus comprises a main housing unit comprising a vent for air intake, a primary refrigeration system, consisting of a primary intake coil, to precool or preheat the air in a primary intake plenum serving two blower intakes and two separate and independent blowers. Each blower discharge is then directed to a separate secondary plenum. Each secondary plenum of the present invention comprises a secondary refrigeration system to remove heat resulting from the blower and may further comprise an additional tertiary refrigeration system located downstream of the secondary system to provide further cooling or heating to achieve the desired air temperature, and an outlet for connection to parked aircraft. The apparatus can provide independent temperature, air pressure and airflow to two aircraft or provide appropriate temperature, air pressure and airflow to one aircraft. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259074 | AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MOUNTING STRUT BUILT INTO THE NACELLE AND ARRANGED AT THE REAR SECTION OF THE FUSELAGE - In order to reduce engine deformation, the subject matter disclosed herein provides an assembly for an aircraft, comprising an aircraft rear section, an engine, a nacelle, and a mounting strut for mounting the engine on the rear section, the assembly also comprising mounting for mounting the engine on a rigid structure of the strut, the mounting comprising two engine mounts designed to react the axial thrust forces generated by the engine. According to the subject matter disclosed herein, the rigid structure of the strut comprises a first portion partially enveloping the engine, this first portion comprising an external skin forming part of an external aerodynamic surface of the nacelle, and the two engine mounts are arranged diametrically opposite each other at the rear of the rigid structure, being attached to the first portion. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259075 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING VERTICAL REFERENCE ON A ROTORCRAFT SYSTEM - A method and system for maintaining visual vertical reference on a rotorcraft display during rotorcraft landing is provided. The method generates vertical poles and positions them on the rotorcraft display such that vertical reference as well as roll information may be quickly and easily comprehended by a pilot. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259076 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A seat monitor includes a display unit that displays various types of information, a frame provided so as to surround the display unit, and an indicator provided to call a staff. The indicator is disposed on a side portion of the frame. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259077 | AIRCRAFT DOLLY - A dolly for placement beneath a landing gear of an aircraft that enables transport of the aircraft without rolling the tire of the aircraft. The dolly includes a platform for a tire to rest on and a channel for positioning the tire. The dolly includes a winch for translating the dolly and aircraft tire relative to each other such that the landing gear is brought to rest on the platform, and one or more stops for securing the aircraft landing gear with respect to the dolly. Once positioned, the dolly can be used while transporting the aircraft, either by hand pushing, a hand towbar, a motorized tug with a towbar, or other mode. The dolly is useful for moving aircraft in tight spaces and is also useful for transporting aircraft with damaged landing gear or flat tires. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259078 | HANDY BASE STATION SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD - A Handy Base Station (HBS) which is capable of connecting through a base portion into a power socket (e.g., lamp socket). The HBS may have a plurality of functional modules capable of being detachably mounted in a housing. One of the functional modules may be a light emitter such as a light emitting diode (LED). Another rmodule may be a communication module which may communicate using a wire line or wirelessly using standard wireless communication protocols. Further disclosed is a combination unit which has the HBS located on a pole such as a utility pole with a landing pad for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to allow the UAV a recharging location between deliveries and to allow the HBS to guide the UAV on its flight. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259079 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONSTRUCT METAL SECUREMENT MEMBER FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a mounting device in an aircraft. In one aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for assembling a metal securement member of the mounting device. In another aspect of the invention, a mounting device is disclosed. In another aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for installing and using a mounting device in an aircraft. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259080 | Space station telescope, Harrier-type landing on moon - New versions of the space shuttle or space plane could be engineered with vertical landing capability to undertake missions to the Moon and to Mars. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259081 | INTEGRATED ARMOR FOR HYPERVELOCITY IMPACTS - Apparatus and methods described herein provide for a structural armor configured to provide load-bearing capabilities to a structure, as well as to provide protection from hypervelocity impacts. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, the structural armor may include two armor facesheets, with an angular member core disposed between. The angular member core may include a number of nodes abutting the armor facesheets, with angular members intersecting at the nodes at acute node angles from the armor facesheets and extending between the armor facesheets. The acute node angles correspond with estimated spread angles of a debris field resulting from an impact of an object with an armor facesheet while moving at hypervelocity speed. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259082 | FLUID MANIFOLD SYSTEMS - A fluid manifold system includes a manifold having at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween, a fluid inlet communicating with the fluid flow path. A plurality of receiving containers are in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the manifold, each receiving container bounding a compartment. The receiving containers can be formed integral with the manifold by welding together a second portion of the opposing flexible sheets or can comprise separate containers that are coupled to the manifold. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259083 | LOAD FILL SENSOR SYSTEM FOR GRAIN STORAGE VESSELS - A system for remotely indicating the level of grain being loaded into a grain trailer. Plural vertically oriented sensing strips are affixed to a trailer's hopper(s) sidewall of the trailer's hopper(s) at spaced locations. Signals from transducer elements on the strips are delivered to an electronics module on the trailer's forward wall. The electronics module includes a multiplexer for sampling the state of the strip transducers and a wireless transmitter for relaying the state data to a receiver and microprocessor in the cab of a towing vehicle. The microprocessor presents a visual display of height reached by the grain in a hopper as loading continues. Following system calibration where a pixel count of the load being displayed and a measured net weight of the load are determined using a scale, a calibration factor corresponding to the weight-per-pixel is stored for use in computing the weight and volume of subsequent loads. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259084 | LOAD FILL SENSOR SYSTEM FOR GRAIN STORAGE VESSELS - A system for remotely indicating the level of grain being loaded into a grain trailer. Plural vertically oriented sensing strips are affixed to a trailer's hopper(s) sidewall of the trailer's hopper(s) at spaced locations. Signals from transducer elements on the strips are delivered to an electronics module on the trailer's forward wall. The electronics module includes a multiplexer for sampling the state of the strip transducers and a wireless transmitter for relaying the state data to a receiver and microprocessor in the cab of a towing vehicle. The microprocessor presents a visual display of height reached by the grain in a hopper as loading continues. Following system calibration where a pixel count of the load being displayed and a measured net weight of the load are determined using a scale, a calibration factor corresponding to the weight-per-pixel is stored for use in computing the weight and volume of subsequent loads. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH FLUIDS - An example embodiment of an apparatus includes a housing with an opening at a first end and a plurality of holes at a second end, a plurality of hollow tubes attached to the plurality of holes, a plurality of containers removably attached to the hollow tubes, and a plurality of elastic fasteners, each elastic fastener clamping each container to a corresponding hollow tube, such that when the containers are filled with fluid and detached from the corresponding hollow tubes, each elastic fastener seals each container with the fluid inside. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259086 | TRAY SEALING APPARATUS AND HEATER UNIT FOR SAME - Disclosed is a tray sealing apparatus for sealing a disposable tray with a thermoplastic sealing film. The tray sealing apparatus includes: a base body having a top surface and a tray reception cavity formed in the upper surface; and a heater unit for heating the sealing film that the sealing film adheres by fusion to the flange of the tray inserted in the tray reception cavity. The heater unit includes a principal surface with a predetermined width, and a thin strip-type electric heating element formed in a closed curve shape corresponding to the shape of the flange of the tray. When sealing the tray with the seal film by fusion, the peripheral surface of the electric heating element is disposed along the whole flange of the tray with the seal film being interposed therebetween so as to apply the heat generated by the electric heating element to the seal film. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259087 | FULL MOTION WRAPPING APPARATUS - A full motion wrapping apparatus includes a wrapper unit and a product support unit. The wrapper unit is configured for stretch wrapping a product. The product support unit includes a plurality of supports. The supports are movably disposed in, on or around a track with the wrapper unit. The wrapper unit may be positioned between corresponding pairs of the supports. The product support unit permits the stretch wrapping of the product while the product remains in a substantially stationary position. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259088 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ORIENTING OBJECTS - A device for orienting objects in which a main axis (S) can be identified and comprising: first rotation means ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259089 | LABELING DEVICE WITH ELECTRONIC DISTANCE MONITORING - The invention relates to a labeling device and to a method for operating such a labeling device on a deep-drawing packaging machine. The labeling device includes two cross-web labelers, each displaced on one common guide system, and each having a drive and power supply. The labeling device further includes a safety controller configured to calculate a distance between the two cross-web labelers and interrupt the power supply of each drive of the cross-web labelers when the calculated distance is below an invariably predefined safety distance so as to ensure a reliable deactivation during the displacement of the cross-web labelers in the event of a fault. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259090 | PLASTIC CONTAINER - A plastic container for storing liquid under a low overpressure having a container body, to whose one longitudinal end a container neck is connected, which neck has a pour opening. A bottom section has a container bottom and an edge area pulled up on the sides and that turns into the container body, is connected to the other longitudinal end of the container body. The container bottom has a curved concave section, whose periphery is connected via an axially projecting, graduated transition area to a platform that runs into the edge area pulled up on the sides. The platform and at least one partial area of the graduated transition area are interrupted by a first number of grooves. In the concave section, a second number of panel-like projections are made, which essentially extend between the graduated transition area and the longitudinal axis and end before the graduated transition area. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259091 | Storage and Shipping Box - A storage and shipping box includes first closing flaps of the exterior of the box that extend from a pair of opposing sides of the upper face of the box and that are capable of being sealed, stapled or glued in order to carry out one or several shipments. The box further includes second closing flaps of the exterior of the box that extend from the other opposing sides of the upper face of the box. The second flaps include a closing element to open and close the box as many times as needed and are capable of being used for the storage of products or for preparing orders before or after carrying out a shipment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259092 | ONE PIECE BULK BIN HAVING AN AUTOMATICALLY-ERECTING BOTTOM AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING THE SAME - A container formed from a single blank of sheet material is provided. The container includes an automatically-erecting bottom wall configured to be selectively moveable between a substantially flat position and a fully erect position. The container includes a plurality of side panels, including at least a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, and a side joining tab. The container also includes a plurality of bottom flaps for forming a bottom wall, including both minor and major bottom flaps. A first bottom flap extends from the first side panel, a second bottom flap extends from the second side panel, and a third bottom flap extends from the third side panel. The second bottom flap includes a first minor joining tab for coupling to the first bottom flap. The third bottom flap includes a third joining tab for coupling to a second major bottom flap. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259093 | CARTON WITH INSERT - A carton for holding an article. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a first panel and a second panel. An insert can comprise a central panel, an inner side panel foldably connected to the central panel, and an inner flap foldably connected to the inner side panel. The first panel can at least partially overlap the central panel, the inner side panel can be spaced apart from the second panel, and at least a portion of the inner flap can extend from the inner side panel to the second panel. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259094 | CAN LID AND BEVERAGE CAN - A tab main body section ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259095 | ECOLOGICAL PALLET - A pallet comprising two semi-circular support structures, which are elongated arch-shaped structures, with openings located at equidistant distances on one of the sides of each of said semi-circular support structures, wherein said semi-circular support structures are similar and are connected to each other by a fabric web, the fabric web being fixed through parallel opening lines to each of the support structures by first and second double male anchor type members having pins, and first and second female anchoring members with equidistant openings, the openings of the female anchoring members and the openings of the support structures engaging the pins on each side of the double male anchoring members respectively. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259096 | BOTTLE FOR CONSUMABLE LIQUIDS WITH SELF-DEFENSE FEATURES - A transportable bottle for consumable liquids includes a closed bottom with sides extending upward to an open top, forming a reservoir. A waterproof lid attaches to the open top, which contains the contents of the bottle when fitted and allows filling of the bottle when removed. The sides of the bottle feature recesses or hollow areas or both to accommodate features for personal defense, alerting, and/or navigation. External to the closed bottom of the bottle is a hard striking surface, which may be opened to access a compartment external to the reservoir of the bottle, but within the sides of the bottle. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259097 | MODULAR STORAGE SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a modular storage system. The modular storage system can be made of different components that can be releasably attached to each other. Accordingly, the modular storage system can be variably sized, and a user can stack components to a particular size to fit the user's need. Further, a user can easily remove components to reduce the size of the modular storage system. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259098 | Container Having Door Assembly and Multiple Layers of Tracks - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly, front frame, tracks supported by opposite sides of the container, and a plurality of dunnage supports extending between the tracks. The dunnage supports may comprise multiple pieces including end members and a tubular support, the end members being movable in the tracks. The dunnage supports support dunnage, such as pouches, for supporting products during storage or shipment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259099 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING 3D OBJECTS - The present invention is directed to an object construction device configured to enclose a specified assembly area and assemble objects, such as toys, using standardized interlocking assembly units. The construction device includes processor with a memory device configured to access an instruction set encoding the assembly instructions of the object. The processor executes the instruction set in order to control and direct an assembly unit manipulator to additively construct or assemble the object from the interlocking assembly units. The assembly units are configured with surface features that interconnect the assembly units such that once connected they are substantially permanently attached to one another. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259100 | DEVICE FOR INDICATING THE FILLING LEVEL OF A CONTAINER - A device for indicating the filling level of a container, including: a first mobile element located inside of the container and capable of moving along a wall of the container when the filling level of the container varies; an enclosure containing a liquid or a gel, located outside of the container on the side of said wall opposite to the first element; and a second mobile element located inside of the enclosure and plunged into said liquid or gel, the second element being magnetically coupled to the first element and being capable of moving in the enclosure along said wall by following the displacements of the first element. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259101 | STAND-UP PLASTIC STORAGE BAG - A storage bag includes first and second sidewalls that are directly connected without a pleat between the sidewalls at a bottom of the bag. The bag includes a plurality of shift regions at bottom portions of the sidewalls. The bag can be moved about the shift regions such that the bag is shiftable between a flat configuration with the first and second sidewalls positioned adjacent to each other and a stand-up configuration with the first and second sidewalls separated from each other. In the stand-up configuration, the bag is shifted about the shift regions such that a substantially flat base is formed for the bag. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259102 | STAND-UP PLASTIC STORAGE BAG - A storage bag includes first and second sidewalls that are directly connected, and a plurality of shift regions at bottom portions of the sidewalls. The bag can be moved about the shift regions such that the bag is shiftable between a flat configuration with the first and second sidewalls positioned adjacent to each other and a stand-up configuration with the first and second sidewalls separated from each other. In the stand-up configuration, the bag is shifted about the shift regions such that a substantially flat base is formed for the bag. The stand-up configuration is thereby achieved without a pleat being provided between the sidewalls at a bottom of the bag. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259103 | PLASTIC BAGS - A plastic bag is provided. The plastic bag includes a first wall made of a first material with a first thickness dimension and a second wall made of the first material with a second thickness dimension, wherein an opening is formed on a first side of the first wall and the second wall and a second side of the first wall and the second wall is sealed together. The plastic bag also includes a first strip made of a second material with a third thickness dimension disposed on the first wall. The plastic bag further includes a first section on the first wall having a fourth thickness dimension. The fourth thickness dimension is smaller than the first thickness dimension. The first strip and the first section align to form a first weakened zone. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259104 | Process for Forming a Cold-Stretched Drawstring Trash Bag - The present invention is directed to a drawstring bag comprised from a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are joined along a first side, a bottom, and a second side. The first panel and the second panel thereby define an upper opening of the bag. The drawstring bag may further comprise a first hem located along the upper opening of the bag in the first panel and a first drawstring may be disposed within the first hem. The first drawstring may be manufactured from a drawtape film subjected to a cold-stretch process. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259105 | Closure Assembly Dosing-dispenser for Liquid Packaging Containers - A closure assembly doser-dispenser for liquid containers comprising a female plug, a male plug that is pressure inserted into the female plug and having the possibility of relative rotation with respect to the female plug, wherein both plugs in their cylindrical bodies have an orifice which face in the open position, a mouthpiece. The invention may also comprise a driver element of the male plug to perform rotation and has as another object to be a coupler to different diameters of the liquid outlet pipe, a positioning element and a stop element of the rotation the driving assembly and male plug. It can include a container mouth of the container coupling, in which the female plug is pressure inserted. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259106 | OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE OF AUTOMATIC CAP FOR LIQUID VESSEL - The present invention relates to an opening and closing device for an automatic cap for a liquid container, which includes a container ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259107 | DISSOLVABLE FILM CONTAINER - Described are kits, comprising at least two dissolvable films, and a container for receiving and storing the dissolvable films, comprising a lid, a bottom portion, and a hinging means connecting the lid to the bottom portion, wherein the lid and the bottom portion move between an open position for accessing the dissolvable films, and a closed position where the lid and the bottom portion sealingly engage through a discontinuous system, comprising a set of corresponding grooves on the lid and the bottom portion, and cooperating surfaces disposed on the lid and the bottom portion. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259108 | DOSING CAP FOR A FLEXIBLE BOTTLE PACKAGE, AND A FLEXIBLE BOTTLE PACKAGE PROVIDED WITH A DOSING CAP - The present invention relates to a dosing cap for flexible flask or bottle packages, which is configured from a single piece and comprises a restrictor provided with means configured for enabling interruption of the product flow through its structure. The benefits achieved by the dosing cap of the present invention are related to the low production cost of this cap and to the low environmental impact generated during its manufacture and after the disposal thereof in the environment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259109 | Resealable Spout for a Packaging, and a Mandrel of a Rotating Mandrel Wheel of a Packaging Machine to Mount said Spout, and a Combination of a Spout and a Mandrel - The invention relates to a reclosable pour-out element for packaging, particularly composite packaging for liquid foodstuffs, with a main body having a pour-out tube closed off by a screw cap and a flange with polyhedral surfaces for connection to the outer side of packaging. The invention further relates to a corresponding mandrel of a rotatable mandrel wheel in a packaging machine. To enable reliable connection of the reclosable pour-out element on a mandrel and subsequently easy removal from the mandrel and also to achieve good possibilities for cleaning, according to the invention the pour-out element has a circumferential retaining element inside the main body or formfitting operative connection to a mandrel in a packaging machine. A corresponding mandrel has a polyhedral shape in the receiving region of the pour-out element and has a circumferential retaining element for form-fitting operative connection to the pour-out element. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259110 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR DISPENSING ONE OR MORE SUBSTANCES - A secure dispensing device uses biofeedback to control release of a controlled substance. The secure dispensing device includes a housing with an access compartment that holds a controlled substance, the controlled substance including a first amount of the controlled substance to be dispensed according to one or more initial dispensation parameters; a controller that receives prescription bioinformation about a user and processes the prescription bioinformation to determine an adjusted dispensation parameter for the controlled substance to be dispensed, the initial dispensation parameter and the adjusted dispensation parameter of the controlled substance to be dispensed being different; a regulator that releases the controlled substance from within the housing; and an exit path with an opening that is sized for the controlled substance to be released outside of the access compartment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259111 | METHOD OF STORING A VACCINE CONTAINING AN ALUMINUM ADJUVANT - The invention relates to a method for loading and storing a vaccine composition, containing the antigen adsorbed on the aluminum adjuvant which (a) comprises (i) loading the composition into a container; and (ii) closing the container with a device in particular acting as a stopper, the surface of the device getting into contact with the composition being coated with a fluoropolymer such as Teflon™ and/or (b) loading the composition into a container wherein the inner surface of which is coated with polymerized silicone. The use of fluoropolymer or polymerized silicone optimizes the adsorbed antigen stability upon storage. In a particular embodiment, the antigen is the hepatitis B surface antigen and the aluminum adjuvant is aluminum oxy hydroxide. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259112 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING BY-PRODUCTS OF VITAMIN C DEGRADATION AND IMPROVING PACKAGE INTEGRITY SHELF LIFE - The invention is a method of venting the degradation products of an ascorbic acid containing composition. This prevents a build-up of carbon dioxide and may prolong the life of the packaging. The packaging includes an impermeable container and a semi-permeable top, which allows carbon dioxide to vent over time. When the composition includes water, the surface area of semi-permeable material contacting the composition is reduced to lessen water vapor loss. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259113 | System and Method for Applying Aroma Releasing Material to Peel-Away Packaging - A product package system having a container for holding a consumer product. A peel-away element is provided that selectively covers a section of container. The peel-away element can cover the access opening of the container, or some other element on the surface of the container. A coating of microencapsulants is disposed between the container and the peel-way element. The microencapsulants include encapsulated particles of scented compounds. The microencapsulants are set in a binding agent that attaches to both the container and the peel-away element. Consequently, any movement of the peel-away element relative the container disrupts the coating of microencapsulants and ruptures at least some of the encapsulated particles. This releases the scented compounds and produces a detectable scent. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259114 | Liquid Container and Stand - A liquid container cooperates with a stand to present the container in a display position with the container sealed, and an open position with the container unsealed. The stand is configured to support the liquid container in first and second positions, with the container being closed in the first position and open in the second position. The stand and the liquid container may create a decorative presentation in each of the first and second positions. In the first position the container is sealed by a cap that is within a depression in the stand and may be unitary with the stand. In the second position, the container may be sealed or unsealed with the container opening upward the stand supporting and cradling the portion of the container that is opposite the opening, to maintain the opening upward to prevent spillage of liquid. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259115 | Sealed Container with Moisture-proof Function - A sealed container includes a bottle having a mouth, a cover mounted on the mouth of the bottle, and a retaining ring connected with the cover and mounted on the mouth. The mouth has an outer diameter provided with a locking flange and an inner diameter provided with a protrusion and a first leakproof air-tight protruding ring-shaped portion. The retaining ring has an inner diameter provided with a locking snap locked onto the locking flange. The cover has a connecting portion connected with the retaining ring. The cover has a tap inserted into the mouth. The tap has an outer diameter provided with a projection pressing the protrusion. The projection is provided with a second leakproof air-tight protruding ring-shaped portion pressing the first leakproof air-tight protruding ring-shaped portion. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259116 | SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PACKAGING - A wrap for wrapping around a content includes: an elongated net to wrap around a central region of the content; and two shoulder-creating net-portions, attached to two opposing edges of the elongated net. A method of packaging a content includes: wrapping a first elongated net around a central region of the content, wherein the wrapping causes the central region of the content to compress, and wherein the wrapping of the central region maintains two opposing edges of the content non-wrapped and non-compressed; and wrapping a second elongated net around the content, wherein the second elongated net is wider than the first elongated net; and wherein the wrapping of the second elongated net covers both the central region and the two opposing edges of the content. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259117 | System and Method for Packaging - A system for packaging forming a container can provide an improved form of food packaging. The container includes a base element and at least two lateral side elements, and forms a tray element. The tray element defines an open cavity for containing contents, and has a back and front edge. At least one of the lateral side elements has at least one moveable element integrated with, and forming an extension of, the lateral side element at a first fixed end of the moveable element(s). The moveable element(s) is/are capable of being folded into the cavity and around the contents, and is of a length such that the second, free end of the moveable element(s) extend(s) around the contents to the front edge of the tray element. The second free end is capable of being pulled to cause the contents to move towards the front edge of the tray element. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259118 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGES INCORPORATING A TWISTABLE POLYMER RECLOSE MATERIAL - A flexible food package comprises a bottom end, a top end, and a side wall incorporating a twistable portion having increased dead fold characteristics than adjacent portions of the side wall. The twistable portion has at least a first section and a second section each having a maximum width and joined by at least a third section having a minimum width less than the maximum width of each of the first and second sections. The third section is configured to permit the first and second sections to twist about the third section. The twistable portion is configured to twist together with adjacent portions of the side wall to restrict access to an access opening formed after opening of the top end. A method of manufacturing reclosable flexible packages including twistable portions is also provided. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259119 | SUPPORT AND PACKAGING FOR MEMBRANES - A support assembly for supporting a biological product (e.g., membrane) in an operative position. The support assembly has a base and a cover. A membrane receiving portion of the base defines a plurality of perforations that extend between top and bottom surfaces of the product receiving portion. The cover is releasably coupled to the base in a product-covering position in which the cover overlies the product receiving portion of the base. In the operative position, the biological product engages the top surface of the product receiving portion and the bottom surface of the cover. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259120 | VIBRATION-ABSORBING AIR SHEATH HAVING IMPROVED END-CLOSING STRUCTURE - A vibration-absorbing air sheath having improved end-closing structure includes a first and a second buffering walls, at least one first and at least one second nodes, a third buffering wall and an accommodating space. The buffering walls are constructed by air columns. The first and second buffering walls are atop heat-sealed together at each of two ends of the air sheath so as to form a binding portion and a lower flat-bottomed opening. After inflation of the air columns, the air columns of the first and second buffering walls outside the binding portion and the air columns of the third buffering wall form a triangular end buffering portion. The air columns in the end buffering portion have slanted creases for their easy upward-bending so as to make the air columns in the end buffering portion spread and provide a maximized buffering area at the end of the air sheath's ends. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259121 | BUFFERING CUSHION WITH SUSPENDING LAYER HUNG BETWEEN INWARD-BENT AIR COLUMNS - A buffering cushion with a suspending layer hung between inward-bent air columns is provided. The quick-inflatable buffering cushion includes a first buffering member, a second buffering member, a third buffering member, a pair of vertical walls and a suspending layer. The second and third buffering members are bent to form a rectangular casing that has one pend end and a U-like sectional shape. A hammock-like suspending layer is integratedly extended from ends of the vertical walls for carrying an external object while providing buffering protection. The vertical walls form together with the second and third buffering member dual lateral buffering protection, respectively. The suspending layer is a non-inflatable piece, and thus is unlikely to be punctured by a sharp portion of the external object. Thereby, the external object is well protected in all directions by the buffering cushion and secured from damage during transport. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259122 | VACUUM STORAGE SYSTEM - A vacuum storage system ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259123 | STORAGE FOR STORING DISPERSION LIQUID, AND TONER PRODUCING APPARATUS USING THE STORAGE - A storage to store a dispersion liquid in which particles including a resin are dispersed in a solvent is provided. The storage includes a storage tank to store the dispersion liquid, which is arranged on a passage leading from a dispersion liquid producing device to produce the dispersion liquid to a solvent removing device to remove the solvent from the dispersion liquid; and a pressure adjuster to adjust the pressure of the dispersion liquid in the storage tank to a pressure between the pressure of the dispersion liquid in the dispersion liquid producing device and the pressure of the dispersion liquid in the solvent removing device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259124 | TRAVEL MUG FOR MICROWAVE OVEN - A vessel that is made of metal materials and can be used for microwave oven, including a container having a double-layered structure with an inner shell and an outer shell. The inner shell and said outer shell are joined by a joint in such a way that a cavity is provided therebetween, and a heat transfer medium is filled to at least part of said cavity. A microwave-heating plate is provided between the inner and outer shells and the microwave-heating plate comprises a MnZn-Ferrite-rubber fuse-compounded thereto. A thermochromic paint is disposed on one side of said outer shell. A pressure release device is provided at one side of said outer shell. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259125 | MODULAR ELEMENT FOR STORAGE BASIN CONSTRUCTION, SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to modular elements for building a storage basin, to a network obtained by assembling a plurality of modular elements, to a supporting structure, to a storage basin and to a process for obtaining a storage basin. The modular element according to the invention is provided in the interior with a network element constituted by main half joints ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150259126 | INSULATED APPARATUS FOR SHIPPING AND STORAGE AND PROCESS FOR FABRICATING THEREOF - An insulated apparatus includes an outer container which defines an inner chamber. An insulated container is disposed in the inner chamber. The insulated container defines a sub-chamber of the inner chamber. An inner lining covers the inner surface of the insulated container and further defines a payload chamber, in which contents may be stored in a temperature controlled environment. A process for forming a storage apparatus includes providing an outer container, forming a base panel, a lid panel, and wall panels from a first material according to an interior dimension of the outer container, and assembling the base panel and walls panels to form an insulated container within the outer container. Where required, the process further includes forming a first panel and a second panel from a second material according to an interior dimension of the insulated container. The panels are then adhered to the interior of the insulated container. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259127 | LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE - A liquid supply device includes a liquid container having a liquid containing part and a liquid supply part facing a first direction intersecting a gravity direction when supplying liquid to a liquid consumption device, a first support part supporting the liquid supply part such that the liquid supply part is positioned further to an upper side in the gravity direction than the liquid containing part and the liquid supply part moves in the first direction and a direction opposite the first direction, a liquid introduction part attached to the liquid consumption device and configured to connect with the liquid supply part by the liquid supply part moving in the first direction by the first support part, and a positioning part arranged at the liquid introduction part and configured to position the liquid supply part in a direction intersecting the first direction when connecting with the liquid supply part. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259128 | PNEUMATICALLY DRIVEN FLUID DISPENSER - A dispenser includes a housing, an aperture within the housing, a receptacle within the housing, and a pneumatically driven actuator. The receptacle removably receives a reservoir, such that when the reservoir is received by the receptacle, an outlet port of the reservoir is exposed through the aperture. When the pneumatically driven actuator is actuated, the pneumatically driven actuator provides a dispensing force that induces a flow of a predetermined volume of fluid within the reservoir through the exposed outlet port of the reservoir and dispenses the predetermined volume through the aperture. In some embodiments, the dispenser includes an internal pneumatic source. The internal pneumatic source may include an air compressor. The dispenser may include a pneumatic input port that receives a pneumatic hose. The dispensing force translates a piston in the reservoir a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance may be linearly proportional to the predetermined volume of dispensed fluid. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259129 | FLUID CONTAINER AND FLUID CONSUMING DEVICE - A technique is provided to facilitate connection of a fluid container with a fluid consuming device and disconnection of the fluid container from the fluid consuming device by a simple configuration. There is provided a fluid container detachably connectable with a fluid consuming device. The fluid container comprises: a fluid container body at least partly made of a material having flexibility and configured to contain a fluid; a fluid supply structure located at one end portion of the fluid container body and configured to be connectable with a fluid introducing structure provided in the fluid consuming device; and a container-side electrical connection structure linked with the fluid supply structure and configured to have a contact arranged to come into contact with a device-side electrical connection structure provided in the fluid consuming device. The fluid supply structure and the container-side electrical connection structure are arranged in a positional relationship such that the contact of the container-side electrical connection structure is separated away from the fluid consuming device, prior to the fluid supply structure, when the fluid container is disconnected from the fluid consuming device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259130 | FLUID CONTAINER - There is provided a technique that achieves the function of connecting a fluid container with a fluid consuming device by using a less number of components. A fluid container detachably connectable with a fluid consuming device comprises a fluid container body configured to contain a fluid; a fluid supply structure located at one end portion of the fluid container body; a container-side electrical connection structure including a contact element that comes into contact with a device-side electrical connection structure provided in the fluid consuming device; and a linkage member including a linkage part configured to link the fluid supply structure with the container-side electrical connection structure and a handle part that is grasped. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259131 | WELDING WIRE COIL PACKAGE - A welding wire coil package system for a coil of wire including a sheath that is laid over the coil where the sheath includes at least one layer of material that adheres to the wire to hold the wire within the coil in the position that the coil is formed and prevent unintended movement of the wire, the sheath defining an opening through which wire is paid out from an interior surface of the coil. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259132 | CONTAINER WITH ADHESIVE LABEL - There is provided a container for consumer goods. The container comprises an outer housing comprising a box and a lid movable between a closed position and an open position. The container further comprises an inner frame having a first portion mounted within the box and a second portion extending outside the box, wherein the second portion of the inner frame underlies the lid when the lid is in the closed position. A removable adhesive label is affixed to the second portion of the inner frame. The inner frame comprises at least one indicium at least partially covered by the adhesive label. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259133 | BOOT HOUSING DEVICE - A boot housing device includes: a body having an upper end and a lower end, the body including two leg parts arranged with a specific gap therebetween on its lower end side so as to allow a toe of a boot to be arranged in the gap; and an elevating member including a support pole supported by the body and a shoe receiving part that is attached to an upper end of the support pole and is arranged above the body, the elevating member being provided movably in an axial direction of the support pole. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259134 | POD-BASED RESTRICTORS AND METHODS - A single-serve beverage cartridge including a generally hollow body portion having a chamber, a sidewall, a first end, and a second end. A beverage component or precursor can be positioned in the chamber. Further, the second end can include at least one restricting orifice that can facilitate the creation of a predetermined amount of pressure in the chamber. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259135 | Method of Loading Container Having Door Assembly and Multiple Layers of Dunnage - A method of loading a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly to ease the loading process. Layers of tracks are supported by opposite sides of the container. Movable dunnage supports extending between the tracks support dunnage such as pouches. The dunnage supports may include end members movable along the tracks. | 2015-09-17 |
20150259136 | Method of Unloading Container Having Door Assembly and Multiple Layers of Dunnage - A method of unloading a container of products therein after shipment and being returned for reuse has a movable door assembly to ease the unloading process. Layers of tracks are supported by opposite sides of the container. Movable dunnage supports extending between the tracks support dunnage such as pouches. The dunnage supports may include end members movable along the tracks. | 2015-09-17 |