02nd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220009668 | METALLIC CONTAINER WITH A THREADED CLOSURE - The present invention relates generally to a container that may be sealed and reclosed with a threaded closure. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing a metallic container having an opening with inwardly facing threads that are formed after a threaded closure is inserted at least partially into the opening. The container opening may be selectively sealed and reclosed with the threaded closure which releasably engages the container threads. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009669 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PACKAGING HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL EDGE FLANGE AND A BARRIER FILM - A method for producing packaging comprises providing the shell part that defines an opening, a cavity at least partially formed by a bottom wall and side walls, and a continuously circumferential lower contact surface at a constant height around the opening of the cavity and providing a collar including the circumferential edge flange. At least one bottom tool is structured to comprise aa lower contact surface and a cavity configured to receive the shell part. At least one top tool is structured to comprise an upper contact surface. The shell part is inserted into the cavity of the at least one bottom tool and the collar is placed on the lower contact surface. A barrier film is placed over the edge flange and pressed to form a tray that is filled with goods. A sealing film is then pressed against the barrier film to seal the goods within the tray. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009670 | A BOX CASING - The invention relates to a box casing ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009671 | CARDBOARD SUPPORT ELEMENT - A support element for a cardboard container. A lid incorporating the support element. A consumer product incorporating the support element, the lid, and the container. A cardboard blank for forming the support element. Related methods. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009672 | ROTO MOLDED PALLET - A pallet assembly includes a support assembly and a base assembly. The support assembly has a deck molded from a plastic shell material and male fittings that extend away from a lower surface of said deck. The base assembly includes a stringer that defines a plurality of openings which extend through the entirety of the stringer. A female fitting extends completely through each of the openings in the stringer so that the base of each of the female fittings is flush with or extends beyond the bottom surface of said stringer. Each of the male fittings corresponds to a female fitting, attaching said support assembly to said base assembly. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009673 | METHOD FOR EMPLOYING CONTAINERS WITH REMOVABLE SAMPLE COMPARTMENTS - The present invention is a method featuring containers for consumable products which have removable sample compartments to facilitate reuse, product returns post-trial, and product resale. The sample compartments are filled with the same product as the main compartment so that consumers may sample the product without damaging a tamper-proof seal on the main compartment. The used sample container may be refilled or replaced with a new sample container. Use of these containers may reduce waste by preserving the product in the main container in a sealed condition. Use of these containers may also minimize the return expense of products sold online by giving the consumer a chance to try the product and return the main container if they are unsatisfied, ultimately reducing the overall the cost per product and reducing the waste of both product and container or container materials. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009674 | FABRIC SECURITY BAG - A fabric security bag having a fabric closable draw string configuration is provided. In general, the fabric security bag includes a fabric envelope surrounding the fabric security bag chamber; a closeable opening at the top of the fabric envelope open to the chamber; and at least one longitudinal cable channel housing with a cable channel running longitudinally completely around the periphery of the closeable opening. The cable channel housing is secured to the top of the fabric envelope and has entries into the cable channel at each end of the longitudinal cable channel housing. The cable channel housing has a longitudinal fabric wall along its full length with a series of voids separated by fabric portions to reduce the amount of fabric enclosing the cable channel. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009675 | FIXING DEVICE FOR FOLDED PASTE TUBE SUCH AS TOOTHPASTE - A fixing device for a folded paste tube such as toothpaste, includes a tube bottom end formed on one end of the tube to have a certain width and length and a pair of hook parts formed on one surface of the tube bottom end to face each other in a tilted direction along a perforated line cut from one side to the other side in a horizontal direction and the tilted direction, and binding parts formed inside the hook parts, wherein the hook parts are cut along the perforated line, the hook part on one side and the hook part on the other side are unfolded and surround a rolled and folded part of the tube bottom end, and the binding parts come into contact with each other so as to allow hooks to be held by each other. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009676 | CONTAINER AND A COVER HAVING A SEALING STRUCTURE - A container and a cover having a sealing structure includes: the container including a bottom and a side wall having one end connected to the bottom to form a space, and another end of the side wall that is not connected to the bottom is an open end, the side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface faces the space, and the inner surface has a first hook portion; and the cover disposed at the open end of the container, the cover has a covering portion and a second hook portion, the covering portion covers the open end, and the second hook portion is hooked on the first hook portion. The covering portion tightly covers the open end, and the second hook portion is hooked to the first hook portion, so that the coupling between the cover and the container is more stable. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009677 | OVERCAP FOR A TENNIS BALL CONTAINER - An overcap for a container for storing at least one tennis ball, the container extending along a longitudinal axis and having an open end. The overcap includes a body adapted for removably attachment to the open end of the tennis ball container. The body includes a peripheral rim for engaging an outer surface of the container at the open end, and a lip projecting from the peripheral rim toward the longitudinal axis. The peripheral lip extends over a portion of the open end of the tennis ball container. The lip defines a first opening. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009678 | CLOSURES AND VESSELS WITH CLOSURES - A closure can close an outlet of a vessel. The vessel outlet can comprise a tubular cavity with an interior surface. The closure can comprise a male portion comprising a distal undersized portion, a proximal oversized portion, and a taper between the undersized and oversized portion. The male portion can be inserted in the vessel outlet, undersized portion first. Interference between the inner diameter of the vessel outlet and the outer diameter of male portion can occur when the male portion is sufficiently inserted. The interference can cause the undersized portion to flare out and engage the interior surface of the tubular cavity, thereby providing a seal. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009679 | Extruded Spring Strap for Container and Packaging Applications - A silicone extruded spring strap that has the possibility to be folded around an axis parallel to its own axis of extrusion, thus creating the compression and release as of a spring. The base has a reach-in hole on its body to allow the user to reach through. The lid is the base's capping object; it is designed to cover the reach-in hole of the base. It should be designed in a way to limit the area of the remaining gaps of the base's reach-in hole. The spring strap clip designed to allow the extension of the spring during the closing motion of the lid. The extruded spring strap can store and release energy in order to displace the lid. It can be of any material that provides the appropriate stiffness to activate the lid. The retention latch is the user interface on which he acts in order to have the lid popup. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009680 | CAM LID FOR DRINKING VESSEL - A lid assembly including a camming lever and a sealing member for selectively sealing and unsealing a drinking aperture of a lid main body. The camming lever is rotatably to selectively move the sealing member between a sealed position adjacent to and an unsealed position spaced apart from the drinking aperture. The camming lever includes a lever arm extending from two cams having a cam axle extending therebetween. The cam axle is pivotally attached to the sealing member, which is pivotally attached to the lid main body. The cams engage an upper surface of the lid main body. A stub axle extends laterally outward from each cam and engages a ledge which limiting upward movement of the cams. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009681 | Child-Resistant, Resealable Container - A container and method include a bowl having an interior for storing a substance, an openable lower lid for accessing the substance when the lower lid is in an open configuration, and an upper lid for retaining the substance within the interior of the bowl and the lower lid. The lower lid in the open configuration is replaceable and resealable using an adhesive to be in a closed configuration, with the substance sealed within the bowl. The bowl, the lower lid, and the upper lid are composed of a biodegradable or recyclable material. A ring is disposed under a lip of the bowl and engageable with the upper lid for establishing a child-resistant engagement between the upper lid and the bowl. An intermediate lid pushes against an engagement surface of the bowl for locking the upper lid | 2022-01-13 |
20220009682 | Cover for Drug Product Bottles - The cover for a drug product bottle with transfer tubes extending therefrom. The cover is made with two parts that close on each other over a screw cap on a drug product bottle. The parts each have a ledge that fits under the screw cap, an intermediately disposed flange that rests on the screw cap and a semi-circular lid spaced from the flange. The flanges and lids define an encapsulated space when the parts are in a closed position to encapsulate the transfer tubes extending from the bottle. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009683 | TRAY COMPOSITE AND PACKAGE - A tray composite comprises a polymeric based liner including an exterior surface layer, an interior surface layer, and a fiber based component removably affixed to the interior surface layer of the polymeric based liner. A release agent is located between the polymeric based liner and the fiber based component. The polymeric based liner and the fiber based component are manually separable after they have been removably affixed together. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009684 | ENHANCED PVOH-BASED BARRIER LAYER COMPOSITION, BARRIER LAYER AND METHODS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - There is provided a packaging material comprising a fibre based substrate and a gas barrier layer based on a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), wherein said gas barrier layer comprises an interpolymer complex forming agent (IPCFA), which IPCFA is a water-soluble polymer exhibiting functional groups capable of forming hydrogen bonds with —OH groups of the PVOH. Said PVOH has a weight average molecular weight (M | 2022-01-13 |
20220009685 | Carrier for Containers - A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels including at least one central panel, at least one attachment panel, at least one side panel, and at least one top panel, the at least one attachment panel configured receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, and at least one reinforcement panel positioned between the at least one attachment panel and the at least one top panel. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009686 | DEVICE ENABLED FOR CARRYING BEVERAGE CANS - The invention relates to a device enabled for carrying beverage cans, comprising a body of a laminar nature and with a symmetrical rectangular geometry, having on its surface at least one pair of incisions without mutual contact defining along their path a plurality of tabs with a folding or bending capacity in relation to the body itself, such that the proportions and the geometry of the incisions are suitable for the tight insertion into each pair of incisions of the upper base or mouth of a beverage can; the body furthermore has added cuts arranged transverse and perpendicular to an axis of symmetry of the same body and arranged between the pairs of incisions. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009687 | HOME HARDWARE PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A package assembly is provided with a plurality of pivotally connected panels to collectively support a product and define a cavity. A home hardware product is affixed to an exterior side of one of the plurality of panels. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009688 | POURING SPOUT - To provide a pouring spout that allows a nozzle of a packaging container to be accurately inserted into a pouring spout of a refill container. The above-described problem is solved by a pouring spout ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009689 | PACKAGING BAG - A packaging bag with a body for storing a plurality of articles to be packaged, wherein the body has a top surface part, a bottom surface part that opposes the top surface part in the vertical direction, and a plurality of lateral surface parts that are arranged between the top surface part and the bottom surface part; a slash part for opening is provided to at least one of the plurality of lateral surface parts; and the slash part has a first slit that extends from near the top surface part to near the bottom surface part in the vertical direction, and a second slit that is contiguous to one end of the first slit on the top surface part side and that extends in the traverse direction intersecting the vertical direction. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009690 | CRUSH RESISTANT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTIONS - The present disclosure relates to crush resistant packaging materials and/or constructions and to methods of making and using them. Many embodiments provide crush resistance in addition to customizability. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009691 | PROTECTIVE PACKAGING DEVICE - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a protective packaging device for protecting a product during storage, shipping, and handling. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009692 | PACKING DEVICE - A packing device includes an object to be packed, a packing box, and a cushioning part arranged between the object to be packed and an inner wall of the packing box. The cushioning part is formed of first to fourth cushioning elements assembled together. The cushioning part in an assembled state can be disassembled by having the first to fourth cushioning elements move in a direction of disassembly. The second cushioning element and the third cushioning element forming the cushioning part have a multilayer structure formed of plate-like members stacked on each other. The first to fourth cushioning elements forming the cushioning part are in contact with the object to be packed or the inner wall of the packing box and thus have their movement in the direction of disassembly regulated. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009693 | COMPOSITE BOARD STRUCTURE AND BOX STRUCTURE - A composite board structure and a box structure. According to the composite board structure, by using through holes ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009694 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR AUTHENTICATING, GRADING, AND ENCAPSULATING COLLECTIBLES - A case includes a first shell to encapsulate a portion of a collectible. The first shell includes a planar first end having a recessed first edge. A wall is attached to the planar first end at the first edge of the planar first end. The wall surrounds the portion of the collectible. A shoe tree includes a foot-shaped portion to be inserted into the collectible and support the collectible. An end portion is attached to the foot-shaped portion and rests against the wall, such that the first shell supports the shoe tree. A second shell seals the case and includes a planar second end to be placed on a lip of the wall, such that the collectible is encapsulated by the case. The planar second end has a recessed second edge to align with the recessed first edge, such that the case can be stacked on a counterpart case. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009695 | SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR BATTERIES - Shipping containers for batteries are described herein. An example shipping container includes a base defining a cavity, a lid to be coupled to a top of the base to substantially seal the cavity, and an absorbent pad disposed within the cavity to absorb liquid from the battery if the battery leaks. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009696 | COMPOSTABLE FOOD PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A compostable packaging system for seaweed snacks and other brittle food products and methods for making and utilizing the same. The compostable packaging system can include a support apparatus and a moisture-absorbing apparatus. The support apparatus and the moisture-absorbing apparatus with at least one food product can be disposed within a container, which is then sealed. The support apparatus can help to prevent the food product from breaking or other damage; whereas, the moisture-absorbing apparatus can absorb any moisture within the sealed container and otherwise help to maintain the food product in a dry and otherwise viable condition. The compostable packaging system advantageously can be fully compostable or otherwise biodegradable and thereby can result in zero waste. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009697 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT BEVERAGE CONTAINER FOR DISPENSING A MIXED BEVERAGE - A mixing cup for mixing and dispensing a mixed beverage is described. The mixing cup is designed to attach externally to a primary container that holds a primary liquid. The mixing cup contains a secondary liquid in fluid separation from the primary liquid until the two liquids are mixed, as a result of the user drawing the primary liquid from the primary container, in a mixing chamber of the mixing cup and the mixture is dispensed to the user. The flow of the secondary liquid into the mixing chamber may be adjustable by the user. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009698 | Ovenable Package - Described are ovenable or cook-in packages that maintain a hermetic seal. The packages include an information-laden header portion, a product portion that includes the hermetic seal and a line of weakness. The information-laden header portion is removably connected to the product portion by the line of weakness. The hermetic seal is maintained after the information-laden header portion is removed from the product portion. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009699 | CONVERTIBLE FOOD BAG - The invention provides for sanitary consumption of a meal including a bagged sandwich and makes it easier for consumers to eat while using condiments. Once opened along the perforations, the opened bag creates three separate surfaces, two flat surfaces on each end and a bowl located at its center. The bowl creates a safe location to securely store condiments while consuming the food item. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009700 | INSULATED CANNED BEVERAGE HOLDER - Described is an insulated canned beverage holder. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009701 | DISPENSING CONTAINER WITH CUTTER, SOLID MATERIAL CONTAINER, AND SOLID MATERIAL ROTARY CUTTING LID - A dispensing container with a cutter, in which a storage part can be used as a refill. A dispensing container | 2022-01-13 |
20220009702 | DISPENSER CONTAINER, DISPENSER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DISPENSER CONTAINER - The invention relates to a dispenser container for pressurized fluids, comprising: a metal shell forming at least part of an outer wall of the container, which metal shell at least partly encloses an internal container volume, a partition wall separating internal container volume into a high-pressure chamber and a low-pressure chamber, and a valve mounted into the partition wall in a substantially fluid-tight manner, which valve is configured for a controlled release of fluid from the high-pressure chamber to the low-pressure chamber, wherein the partition wall is at a sealing zone sealed to the metal shell in a substantially fluid-tight manner, and wherein the metal shell delimits at least a part of the high pressure chamber. The invention further relates to a dispenser comprising such a dispenser container and a method for manufacturing such a dispenser container. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009703 | Container For Consumer Goods - A container includes an outer housing including a box portion having a top opening closable by a lid portion, the box portion including front and back walls connected by a bottom wall and two side walls; consumer goods wrapped with an inner liner and arranged within the outer housing; and an inner frame arranged between outer housing and inner liner, wherein the inner frame includes front and side panels and a first vertical crease or perforated line across at least part of the front panel; wherein the inner liner is formed out of an inner liner sheet which includes an L-shaped perforation; and the removable portion defines an access opening through which consumer goods can be taken out, and wherein the perforation of the inner liner extends along the front wall, a first side wall and the back wall of the container. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009704 | CAPSULE FOR FOOD OR BEVERAGE PREPARATION COMPRISING AN OVERSIZED MEMBRANE - The invention relates to a capsule ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009705 | COMPONENTS AND END WALLS FOR FREIGHT CONTAINER - The present disclosure provides for end walls for a freight container. The end walls include those for a rear wall and a front wall for the freight container. The rear wall includes rear corner posts each having a recess to receive a rear door hinge in the rear corner post and a corner fitting mounting block. The rear wall further includes corner fittings each having a receiving block, a sill member connected to a first rear corner posts by a member hinge, a header member connected to a second rear corner posts by a member hinge, a first rear wall door and a second rear wall door. The front wall includes front corner posts having gussets, anti-racking blocks, corner fittings with receiving blocks, a sill member, a header member and a front wall door. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009706 | APPARATUS FOR THE SEPARATE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH - An apparatus for the separate collection of rubbish includes a containing structure provided with an internal compartment in which there are a plurality of rubbish collection containers and at least a first and a second aperture for access to the internal compartment from the outside, in order to introduce the rubbish. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009707 | FLEXIBLE CONTAINER FOR PACKAGING WASTE - A flexible container for packaging waste including an inner envelope delimiting an internal volume (V) for receiving and housing the waste. The container includes a bottom wall, a top wall and at least one side wall linking the bottom and top walls, and the inner envelope includes, in the top wall, an opening that can be opened or closed using a fastener system, in which at least one flap is fixed to the inner envelope in at least one first fixing zone situated in a peripheral part of the top wall of the inner envelope, and at least one reinforcing band is fixed to the inner envelope and/or to the flap, disposed at least in a zone defined by the first fixing zone. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009708 | CONTAINER WITH BUILT-IN POT - The present invention belongs to the field of various industrial techniques related to the storage of thin or threadlike materials, that is, with the collection or removal of household garbage or similar waste, and more specifically it relates to a garbage receptacle. The invention is a container that integrates a garbage can to store waste and waste generated in the environment and a flowerpot to beautify the environment. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009709 | SECURITY BIN - A security bin formed from a commercially available rectangular plastic bin having removable lids that are secured to the bin to prevent unauthorized access to the items placed therein. The lids are locked with a tamperproof flap and latching hook to prevent access to the bin contents. Plexiglass windows allow viewing of materials placed within the bin. Spring pins allow ease of lid movement for access to the bin contents, or allow removal of the windows to allow stacking for storage and shipping. An optional scanner can be mounted to one of the lids for recording and tracking of storage media placed within the bin. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009710 | Container-Manoeuvring Apparatus - There is provided a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to provide an interface between a container-conveying system and a container-storage system. More specifically, there is disclosed a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to load/unload a container into/from a carriage. Optionally, the carriage is a Magway carriage. The carriage can be made stationary before loading/unloading the container by the container-conveying system. The carriage and container can match velocities so that both are moving, but at the same velocity, whilst loading/unloading operations are performed by the container maneuvering apparatus. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009711 | Robot-based Random Warehousing Method and Apparatus, Electronic Device, and Storage Medium - Provided are a robot-based random warehousing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. In the method, randomly allocated goods position information is acquired, and a shelving robot is controlled according to the goods position information to carry goods to goods position corresponding to the randomly allocated goods position information; a prompt is given to a picker to prompt the picker to take the goods from the shelving robot and place the goods at the goods position, and goods information and goods position information of the goods are synchronized to an unshelving order; and order information of the unshelving order is acquired and a picking robot in the vicinity of the goods position is controlled to move to the goods position to instruct a picker to pick the goods at the goods position and pass the goods to the picking robot. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009712 | Assembly Material Logistics System and Methods - An assembly material logistics system and methods includes a marketplace component storage area and an assembly area each including an aligned rack aisle for the selected positioning of predetermined full containers and empty containers depleted of components. A plurality of transfer vehicles movable along a material aisle positioned directly adjacent to the rack aisle reciprocally move between the component storage and assembly areas to retrieve and deposit full and empty component storage containers to support assembly of at least one product in the assembly area. In one example, the component storage area includes a large component storage area, small component storage area and a consumable materials storage area. In an alternate example, the transfer vehicles include a first support and a second support to simultaneously support and transfer both a full component container and an empty component container leading to greater efficiency of material logistics. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009713 | STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - A storage array in an automated storage and retrieval system includes storage spaces arrayed on racks along picking aisles, multiple level decks, where at least one deck communicates with each aisle, where the decks and aisles are configured to define a rolling surface for an autonomous transport vehicle at each level of the decks, racks along at least one aisle at each level are at multiple rack levels that are accessed from a respective rolling surface that is common to the multiple rack levels, and a vertical pitch between rack levels varies for a portion of a respective aisle, the vertical pitch between at least two rack levels of the portion of the respective aisle is related to another vertical pitch between at least two other rack levels of another aisle portion of the respective aisle so the vehicle effects multiple picks in ordered sequence in a common aisle pass. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009714 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD OF DISCHARGING FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS - The present disclosure relates to a discharge system for discharging a plurality of containers from a tubular storage assembly having a plurality of interconnected elongated guiding elements, wherein the interconnected elongated guiding elements are configured to be maintained in a tubular arrangement. The discharge system may have a tubular storage assembly support configured to support the tubular storage assembly, and a discharge device configured to receive the containers from the tubular storage assembly in the receiving portion and to move the removed containers from the receiving portion towards the discharge portion. The receiving portion of the discharge device includes a docking ring configured to engage the free ends of respective elongated guiding elements and to position the engaged elongated guiding elements into the predetermined target tubular arrangement. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009715 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, COMPUTING PLATFORMS, AND STORAGE MEDIA FOR CONTROLLING AN AUTONOMOUS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, methods, computing platforms, and storage media for controlling an autonomous inventory management system are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: direct a first transport system to a first location; determine a respective drop off location for each of the one or more autonomous storage units; determine a boarding order for the one or more autonomous storage units based at least in part on the respective drop off location for each of the one or more autonomous storage units; direct the one or more autonomous storage units to board the first transport system at the first location; and transport the one or more autonomous storage units from the first location to the one or more respective drop off locations. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009716 | PELVIC BRACES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Various devices for providing various forces on a patient torso. One device includes a belt, a pubic pad, and a rear pad. Another device includes two “clamshell”—type members which capture the torso of a patient (aka user), and includes smaller sub portions within windows in at least one of the clamshell portions, for particular bracing purposes. Another device includes a type of “scuba suit” base garment which includes adjustable straps attached thereto for particular bracing purposes. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009717 | Modular Spiral Chute - A spiral chute having a center column assembly with a first center column segment is disclosed. The center column segment has a plurality of pairs of opposed apertures. The spiral chute also includes a plurality of chute assembly sections, each including a chute support arm, a chute section coupled to the chute support arm, an outer wall support coupled to a distal end of the chute support arms, an outer wall segment coupled to the outer wall supports, and a support arm bolt having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of each support arm bolt passes through a corresponding one of the first plurality of opposing apertures and engages a proximal end of the chute support arm such that the proximal end of the chute support arm abuts the first center column segment. A method of constructing a spiral chute is also disclosed. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009718 | FLEXIBLE MODULAR ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - An automated manufacturing system that is flexible and scalable based on the needs of a manufacturing facility is provided. The manufacturing system includes one or more modular manufacturing units that are connected in series via a transport system. The modular manufacturing unit includes a base frame including a plurality of support members that are coupled to one or more feet; a main frame mounted on the base frame; a pair of opposed gantry support arms mounted on the main frame in a transverse direction, each gantry support arm including a rail; at least one gantry assembly slidably mounted across the rails of the gantry support arms in a longitudinal direction, each gantry assembly configured for performing a selected function or operation; and a transport system for conveying a device part through the modular manufacturing unit along the longitudinal direction for processing. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009719 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY CONTROLLING THE SPACING OF CONVEYED OBJECTS - A conveying system employs independently controlled flights. The flights are controlled separately from a conveying surface using a linear transport system. The linear transport system allow the position of the flights to be controlled based on a parameter, such as the length of a conveyed object. The flights are pivotally mounted to a mover of the linear transport system and can pivot relative to the conveying surface to allow the flights to fit in a space between an end of carryway and a receptacle. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009720 | SELF-GUIDING AND CARGO-SENSITIVE COMPONENT PLATFORM AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS - A smart moving platform for transport of components in manufacturing includes a vehicle body, a transmission device, a conveying system, a detection device, a tag installation device, a control unit, and a tag reader. The conveying system conveys components. The detection device detects a location of the component and in a first predetermined area, the tag installation device installs and activates a tag on the component. The control unit writes component information to the activated tag and sets a predetermined period. The tag starts to count time elapsing, and the conveyor belt conveys the component to a second predetermined area. The tag reader reads the component information, the elapsed time, and a predetermined period of the tag. When the elapsed time matches the predetermined period, the conveying system sends the component to a third predetermined area. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009721 | SENSOR FOR FABRIC- OR TEXTILE-BASED CONVEYOR BELT SCANNING AND MONITORING - A system for monitoring conveyor belts is disclosed. The system also includes a first sensor configured to generate a first field and obtain first measurements based on the generated first field and a conveyor belt. The system also includes a second sensor configured to generate a second field and obtain second measurements based on the generated second field and the conveyor belt. The system also includes circuitry configured to generate hybrid belt information based on the obtained first measurements and the obtained second measurements. The system can utilize the Doppler effect and/or microwave radiation/fields to generate the hybrid belt information. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009722 | Conveyor Arrangement with Integrated Sensor Function Unit - The invention relates to a conveyor arrangement ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009723 | DEVICE FOR GROUPING CONTAINERS - The present invention provides a device for grouping containers, comprising a plurality of transfer pallets for conveying containers upright on a pallet surface and a first transfer device comprising a first transfer platform and an infeed manipulator, wherein the pallet surface of each transfer pallet has a plurality of ridge-like elevations forming a support surface for the containers, and wherein the first transfer platform has a comb-shaped outlet area configured for allowing the ridge-like elevations of the pallet surface to pass through the intermediate spaces of the comb-shaped outlet area for taking over the at least one container. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009724 | DUAL-LAYER LINEAR SORTER - A dual-layer linear sorter includes a delivery mechanism, a first feeding mechanism, a second uploading mechanism a slewing mechanism, and a driving mechanism, the delivery mechanism is ring-shaped and includes upper and lower layers; the running direction of the upper layer is a first direction, the running direction of the lower layer is a second direction; the second direction is opposite to the first direction; the first feeding mechanism is close to the upper layer, and is docked with one end of the delivery mechanism; the second feeding mechanism is close to the lower layer and is docked with the other end of the delivery mechanism; the driving mechanism can drive the delivery mechanism to run; a part of the goods can be delivered to the upper layer via the first uploading mechanism; another part of goods can be delivered to the lower layer via the second uploading mechanism. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009725 | Article Transfer Facility - In an article transfer facility, a drive portion includes a first Z-axis drive portion to move a holding portion in a Z direction, a first X-axis drive portion configured to move the holding portion in an X direction, a first Y-axis drive portion configured to move the holding portion in a Y direction, and a second X-axis drive portion configured to move a placement portion in the X direction. A control portion executes first control in which an article at a first position is placed on the placement portion, and second control in which the article placed on the placement portion is arranged at a second position. In the first control, the drive portion is controlled such that the holding portion picks up the article at the first position and moves to a position on an upper side of the placement portion, and thereafter releases the article to place the article on the placement portion. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009726 | GRIPPING UNIT FOR A BASE - A gripping unit grips a base having a thickness that is defined by an upper side and a lower side thereof and that conveys a product on the upper side. The gripping unit has a pair of first guides with corresponding guide surfaces in contact with the base. The guide surfaces extends as far as beneath the lower side of the base. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009727 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR OPERATION OF A VACUUM TRANSPORT SYSTEM - Methods and system for waste collection and transport systems are provided. Systems of the present disclosure comprise at least one of a loading station and a chute providing a point of ingress for materials into a larger system. A plurality of vertical risers or branches are provided. The system and related methods generate a priority order of emptying loading stations based at least in part on loading stations that are provided on the same riser. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009728 | SOLIDS CONVEYING WITH MULTI-DIAMETER PIPING CIRCUIT - A mixture of gas and solid particles are conveyed through a piping circuit connected between initial and terminal points. The gas is introduced at the initial point and the particles are introduced between the initial and terminal points. A diameter of the piping circuit increases downstream of where the particles are introduced, and a velocity of the gas is at least as great as a pick-up velocity of the particles at the point where the particles are introduced into the piping circuit. In addition to the above constraints, the piping circuit is sized so that total pressure losses due to flow in the piping circuit between the initial and terminal points are within a designated amount. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009729 | MAGNETIC COUPLING ARRANGEMENT IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A magnetic coupling arrangement in a conveyor system, having at least one driver element for arrangement on a traction means of the conveyor system, the driver element having a receiving body with a receiving space for receiving a magnet in the receiving space, wherein the magnet can be brought into coupling connection at its coupling side with a coupling side of a ferromagnetic counterpart for conveying force transmission, or has a ferromagnetic counterpart for a magnet in the receiving space, wherein the ferromagnetic counterpart can be brought into coupling connection at its coupling side with a coupling side of a magnet for conveying force transmission. A ferromagnetic plate is arranged on the magnet on its side facing away from the coupling side in order to shorten the path of the magnetic lines of force on this side of the magnet. The invention relates to a transport element and a conveyor system as well as a method of constructing a conveyor system. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009730 | Method and System for Coil Stacking - A method and system for stacking coils in which a coil stacker lifting head can be used to raise one or more coils from a conveyor assembly. The coil stacker lifting head can be automatically actuated using a actuating cylinder and a counter balance cylinder. The coil stacker lifting head can include an expanding mandrel to grab opposite edges of the coil and lift the coil. One or more of the coils can be lifted from a conveyor assembly by the coil stacker lifting head. After the one or more coils are lifted, a carriage assembly can transport the lifted one or more coils to a desired position. Once the one or more coils reach the desired position, the one or more coils are lowered to a surface. Upon reaching the surface, the mandrel automatically collapses to release the one or more coils and the mandrel is released from the coils. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009731 | Cargo Transport Vehicle and Cargo Logistics System - A cargo transport vehicle is proposed, including: | 2022-01-13 |
20220009732 | Vehicle Leveler with Safety Features - The vehicle leveler includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The embodiment also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge of the second portion is attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler also includes opposing side portions which extend the length of and contact the second portion and extension portion, the opposing side portions have a top surface which forms a walkway. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009733 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a support shaft, a connecting member, and a detachable member. The support shaft extends in a first direction. The support shaft includes a protrusion. The protrusion protrudes in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The connecting member is formed of an elastic material. The connecting member interposes the protrusion therebetween. The connecting member is connected to the support shaft to surround an outer periphery of the support shaft. The detachable member is detachably connected to the support shaft via the connecting member. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009734 | SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding device includes a sheet accommodating portion for accommodating a sheet, a feeding roller for feeding the sheet by rotation thereof in a state in which the feeding roller contacts an uppermost sheet accommodated in the sheet accommodating portion, a detecting portion for detecting a surface property of the sheet accommodated in the sheet accommodating portion, a changing means for changing contact pressure of the feeding roller to the uppermost sheet, and a controller for controlling the changing means so as to change the contact pressure on the basis of a result of the surface property of the sheet detected by the detecting portion. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009735 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet supporting portion configured to support a sheet, a feed rotary member configured to feed the sheet supported by the sheet supporting portion, a curved conveyance path through which the sheet fed by the feed rotary member passes and which is curved upward, an upper conveyance path disposed above the sheet supporting portion so as to pass through a sheet and configured to join with the curved conveyance path, and a driven rotary member disposed inside of the curved conveyance path in a curved direction thereof and driven to rotate by the sheet passing though the curved conveyance path. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009736 | SHEET FEEDER APPARATUS - A sheet feeder apparatus includes a width detector for a sheet placed on a sheet placement portion, a conveyor for conveying sheets while separating the sheets one by one, a first detector for detecting a sheet having a first width at a plurality of first positions, a second detector for detecting a sheet having a second width that is not detected by the first sheet detector at a plurality of second positions, and a controller for determining skewing of a sheet based on a result of the detection of the sheet performed by the first detector if the width of the sheet is the first width, and determining skewing of a sheet based on a result of the detection performed by the second detector if the width of the sheet is the second width. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009737 | REEL SUPPORT DEVICE - A reel assembly includes a plurality of reels coupled to a reel support device. The reels are configured to rotate relative to the reel support device to dispense materials. The reel support device includes a first plate coupled to a second plate with fasteners that are coupled to first holes in the first plate and include a fastening portion received in second holes in the second plate. The fasteners are removably coupled to the second holes, such that an operator can rotate the first plate relative to the second plate by applying a lateral force to the first plate to remove the fastening portion from the second holes. The first plate rotates until the fastening portion is secured in a successive one of the second holes. During normal operation, an elastic element in the fasteners holds the first plate in position until the force is provided by the operator. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009738 | Erosion Control Installation Frame and Method - A frame for cradling a rolled surface covering during installation onto a ground surface, including first and second spaced-apart end panels, a surface covering support base extending between the first and second spaced-apart panels and adapted for holding the rolled surface covering during installation. At least one lower roller extends along the support base between the first and second spaced-apart end panels at a level above the support base, and at least one upper roller extends along the support base between the first and second spaced-apart end panels at a level above the support base and is vertically spaced-apart from the at least one lower roller. The space defines a gap extending along a length of the at least one lower roller and the at least one upper roller through which a free end of the rolled surface covering is extended during installation onto the ground surface. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009739 | REWINDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SPEED OF THE MOTORS IN A REWINDING MACHINE - The rewinding machine ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009740 | SHEET ALIGNMENT APPARATUS, SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet alignment apparatus includes a supporting portion configured to support a sheet, a first alignment member configured to abut an end portion in a first direction of the sheet supported by the supporting portion and align a position of the sheet in the first direction, a first moving unit configured to move the first alignment member in the first direction, a second alignment member configured to abut an end portion in a second direction of the sheet supported by the supporting portion and align a position of the sheet in the second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction, and a second moving unit configured to move the second alignment member in the second direction, wherein the first moving unit is disposed below the supporting portion, and wherein the second moving unit is disposed above the supporting portion. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009741 | CUTTER FOR SELF-ADHESIVE LINERLESS ENDLESS TAPE LABELS - The invention relates to a cutter for self-adhesive linerless endless tape labels, said cutter comprising a transport roller, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, and a blade unit that comprises a blade carriage, which is linearly travelable in parallel with the axis of rotation of the transport roller, and a cutting blade that is rotationally fixedly held at the blade carriage and that is directed in the direction toward the transport roller, wherein the endless tape labels can be led between the transport roller and the blade unit. The blade unit comprises a blade holder that forms an assembly with the cutting blade, in which assembly the cutting blade projects with a fixed overhang over the blade holder, with the assembly being displaceably fastened to the blade carriage and a spring device, in particular a compression spring, being provided that preloads the assembly into an extended position. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009742 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FEEDING ELASTIC THREADS IN A PLANT AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LAYERED COMPOSITE ARTICLES - A method for feeding elastic threads in a process for the production of layered composite articles includes: feeding at least one elastic thread along a path extending from a reel of an elastic thread up to a joining zone with at least one web material. Feeding the elastic thread along the above path includes: giving the elastic thread a first percentage elongation along a first section of the path extending between the reel and a control zone; giving the elastic thread a second percentage elongation along a second section of the path extending between the control zone and the joining zone. The second percentage elongation is greater than the first percentage elongation and a length of the first section is greater than a length of the second section. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009743 | Cable Coiling System - A cable coiling system for coiling a cable into a cable coil includes a reel rotatable around a central axis of the reel, a gripper configured to grip a starting end of the cable, and a slide rail extending in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the reel. The cable is coilable around the reel to form the cable coil by rotating the reel in a state in which the gripper is coupled onto the reel and grips the starting end of the cable. The reel is slidably mounted on the slide rail. A length of the starting end of the cable coiled around the reel is adjustable by moving the reel along the slide rail and rotating the reel around the central axis in a state in which the gripper is separated from the reel and fixed at a predetermined position. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009744 | ELEVATOR CAR - An elevator car has a balustrade arranged on a roof of the elevator car, wherein the balustrade includes posts, that are attached on a horizontal upper side of the roof, and post-connecting crossmembers. For each post, a docking element is arranged on the upper side of the roof, and the post can be docked on the docking element. The docking element has form-fitting elements in the form of fingers for accommodating the post in a form-fitting manner and the post has slots or apertures, that are complementary to the fingers, the fingers engaging in the slots or the apertures. The docking element is a flattened component made up of two stacked plates and is screwed to the roof. The balustrade is secured by obliquely running supporting profiles extending between the handrail and the roof. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009745 | ELEVATOR OVERSPEED GOVERNOR WITH AUTOMATIC RESET - A method of remotely tripping an overspeed assembly of a governor assembly includes generating a signal to indicate remote trip, applying power to an actuator, contacting a tripping lever with a movable member operably coupled to the actuator to rotate the tripping lever out of contact with an adjacent swing jaw, and biasing the swing jaw into contact with a ratchet disc capable of limited rotation in response to the tripping lever. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009746 | BUFFER DEVICE FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM - An elevator system with a traveling body movable in an elevator shaft includes a buffer device arranged in a shaft pit of the elevator shaft for limiting the travel path of the traveling body. The buffer device includes a leaf spring and a cushioning element mounted on a frame at the floor of the elevator shaft. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009747 | HOISTWAY MECHANICS OF PANORAMIC VACUUM ELEVATOR - The present approaches are in the in the field of vacuum (or pneumatic) elevators, where the elevator cabin is brought into motion in a vertically situated or vertically inclined and hermetically sealed elevator shaft by means of aerial pressure differential above and below the elevator cabin. Such approaches do not require having any ropes, pulleys, chains, gears, or hydraulics that are traditionally used in conventional elevator systems. More specifically, the present approaches are in the field of panoramic vacuum elevators, where the elevator hoistway is built of panoramic glass panels running from floor to ceiling of every floor and the elevator cabin is built of panoramic glass panels running from floor to the ceiling of the cabin, and that this type of elevator does not incorporate any metal constructive structures—frames, mesh, guides or rails that are traditionally used in every conventional elevator product. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009748 | Loading A Container On A Landing Target - A method for loading a container on a landing target on a land vehicle using a container crane including a trolley and a spreader for holding and lifting the container. The method is performed in a container crane control system and includes the steps of: obtaining two-dimensional images of the landing target from a first pair of cameras arranged on the spreader; performing feature extraction based on the two-dimensional images to identify key features of the landing target; generating a point cloud based on the feature extraction, wherein each point in the point cloud contains coordinates in three dimensions; and controlling movement of the container to the landing target based on the point cloud and the identified key features of the landing target. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009749 | CRANE HAVING A CRANE CONTROLLER - A crane, in particular a loading crane, includes an arm system that has a plurality of arms. The crane also has a crane controller that is configured, in a coordinate control operating mode, to control the coordinates of the arm system. The crane controller has a user interface, and the user interface has at least one function which can be selected by a user and by way of which at least one of the degrees of freedom of the arm system can be restricted or is restricted in the coordinate control operating mode. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009750 | MOBILE CRANE HAVING A FOLDING BOOM ARRESTER DEVICE AND FOLDING BOOM FOR SAID CRANE - The present disclosure relates to a mobile crane that comprises an undercarriage having a chassis and comprises a superstructure that is rotatable about a vertical axis relative to the undercarriage and has a telescopic boom at whose tip a boom head is arranged. The boom has holding means at one side for the support of a folding boom that can be releasably installed at the boom head. The boom laterally has a console and a holding element arranged between the console and the boom head. The folding boom is pivotable about a vertical axis of the holding element for the installation at the boom head, while it is supported on the console. In accordance with the present disclosure, a first securing device is arranged in the region of the console by means of which a movement of the folding boom deviating from a pivot movement about a vertical axis can be limited. The present disclosure furthermore relates to a folding boom for a crane. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009751 | LATTICE PIECE, LATTICE BOOM, AND WORK MACHINE - The present disclosure relates to a lattice piece for a lattice boom having four corner bars that are connected to one another by a plurality of posts and diagonals, wherein the lattice piece has a rectangular cross-section having two longer and two shorter sides. A cross-sectional section of the corner bars is designed as a hollow section that has a larger extent in the direction of the longer side of the lattice piece than in the direction of the shorter side of the lattice piece. At least one side of the corner bar section has a stabilization structure in the form of a joint, a kink, a bend, or a rounded portion. The present disclosure further relates to a lattice boom comprising at least one lattice piece in accordance with the present disclosure and to a work machine having such a lattice boom. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009752 | DISMANTLABLE LATTICE PIECE FOR CRANE BOOM - The disclosure relates to a dismantlable lattice piece for a crane boom. The lattice piece comprising two corner bar sides that are each formed by at least two corner bars that are fixedly welded to one another by a plurality of connection bars and comprising a transverse connection gibbable with the corner bar plates. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009753 | CRANE DEVICE, METHOD FOR DETERMINING NUMBER OF FALLS, AND COMPUTER READABLE NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM - A crane device is capable of setting multiple types of number of rope falls between a tip of a boom and a hook block, and includes: a feed length detection unit that detects a feed length of a rope fed from a winch on which the rope is wound; a boom angle detection unit that detects a boom hoist angle; and a number-of-falls determination unit that calculates information for determining the suitability of the number of falls for the rope on the basis of the feed length, hoist angle, boom length of the boom in a state of hoisting a grounded load. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009754 | TOWER CRANE WITH A DETECTION OF A ROTATING PART AUTOROTATION OR OSCILLATION STATE IN AN OUT OF SERVICE CONFIGURATION - Tower crane ( | 2022-01-13 |
20220009755 | Winch - A small, portable, powered winch that may employ a power drill or socket wrench. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009756 | VEHICLE, WINCH FOR VEHICLE AND WARNING CONTROL DEVICE FOR WINCH OF VEHICLE - The present disclosure discloses a vehicle, a winch for the vehicle, and a warning control device for the winch of the vehicle. The warning control device includes: a warning component; and a warning control board, including: a load detector, connected to the motor through a current sensor, and configured to detect load condition of the motor by collecting measured working current of the motor; a processor, connected to the load detector and the warning controller respectively, and configured to output a warning control signal to the warning controller according to the load condition of the motor; and a warning controller, connected to the warning component and the processor respectively, and configured to receive the warning control signal and to control the warning component to produce a warning based on the warning control signal. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009757 | RANGE HOOD SUPPORT LIFT - A range hood support lift for positioning and supporting the weight of range hoods, exhaust vents, microwave ovens, and the like during the installation process. The range hood support lift includes a support section having a plurality of support arms. A base section includes a plurality of legs and a scissor section separates the plurality of legs. In use, the base section adjusts the height of the support section above the base section and the scissor section adjusts the distance between the plurality of legs. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009758 | Tilt-Safe, High-Capacity Lift Device - A lifting device with a head cavity in the lifting member shaped to accept a removable lifting head. The head cavity in the lifting device—e.g., the piston of a bottle jack—may be provided with threads, or may have the threads removed. A yoke fitted on the lifting head provides registration, horizontal restraint, or both against a lifted object, component, or surface to prevent sliding off the lifting head while in use. In a smooth-walled-shaft embodiment, a set of risers (spacers, adjusters, trims, or shims) serves to adjust an extension height of the shaft, elevating the lifting head with respect to the piston prior to beginning to lift the hydraulic piston. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009759 | INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE DISTANCE AND RANGE MEASUREMENT DEVICE CALIBRATION - Processes and systems for calibrating a distance and range measurement device coupled to an industrial vehicle are disclosed. The calibration requires no physical movement of the distance and range measurement device. Instead, actual measurements from the device are used with nominal detection zones and nominal measurements to create modified detection zones to detect objects within the modified detection zones. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009760 | FORKLIFT AND SELF-CHARGING APPARATUS THEREFOR - The present disclosure relates to a forklift and a self-charging apparatus therefor. A forklift includes a guide disposed in a forklift body, a feeder that moves together with a forklift fork along the guide, a power generator coupled to one of the guide or the feeder to make contact with a remaining of the guide or the feeder, and that produces electricity through rotation thereof due to the contact during relative movement between the guide and the feeder, and a battery that stores the electricity produced by the power generator. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009761 | FIRE APPARATUS - A fire apparatus includes a chassis, a front axle coupled to the chassis, a rear axle coupled to the chassis, a torque box coupled to the chassis, a pedestal coupled to the torque box, a ladder assembly coupled to the pedestal, and a stability assembly. The torque box has a front end and a rear end. The pedestal is positioned between the front end and the rear end of the torque box. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009762 | FLUID EXCHANGER - A fluid exchanger may exchange a fluid (e.g., coolant) in a reservoir (e.g., vehicle radiator) by removing or withdrawing a first fluid (e.g., old, spent, used, etc.) and by introducing a second fluid (e.g., new, clean, etc.). For example, the fluid exchanger may use a negative pressure, suction, or vacuum to draw the first fluid from the reservoir, and subsequently, the second fluid may be transferred into the reservoir using a negative pressure held in the reservoir, a positive pressure applied to the second fluid, or a combination thereof. The fluid exchanger may also include a multi-purpose, hand-held nozzle that can change an operation of the fluid exchanger from a withdrawing mode to a dispensing mode. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009763 | SmarTack - The SmarTack design with interchangeable inlays, or “faces,” was born out of the need to conserve money coupled with the desire of staying up to date with style. No other product has been found up to this point. The SmarTack product line allows the user to quickly, easily and inexpensively change the look of their tack, as frequently as they desire. I developed SmarTack with the goal of providing something that can be purchased “on a teacher's budget” as I am a teacher and have had to say “no” on several occasions that my daughter wanted new horse tack just because she wanted to change the style. I could not justify spending hundreds of dollars on a whim. However, if something like SmarTack had existed, it would certainly have been something I could have done financially. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009764 | MICRON-RESOLUTION SOFT STRETCHABLE STRAIN AND PRESSURE SENSOR - The present invention features a stretchable strain sensor for detecting minute amounts of strain or pressure. The stretchable strain sensor may comprise a first soft polymer layer, a wrinkled conductive layer disposed on the first soft polymer layer, and a second soft polymer layer disposed on the wrinkled conductive layer. Strain applied to the sensor may cause the wrinkled conductive layer to stretch and crack and send a signal based on resistance. Pressure applied to the sensor may cause the wrinkled conductive layer to deform and crack and send a signal based on resistance. The stretchable strain sensor may be capable of measuring contractions of a tissue, detecting fluid flowing through a microfluidic channel, and detecting whether a microfluidic valve is closed or not. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009765 | Tunable Photonic Device With Liquid Crystal Elastomer Microactuators And Method Of Fabricating The Same - A tunable photonic device and method of fabricating the same are provided. The tunable photonic device including a substrate and an actuator having a first end supported by the substrate and a second end in spaced relation to the substrate. A photonic structure is operatively connected to the actuator and a stimulus generator configured to selectively generate a stimulus to act on the actuator. The stimulus acting on the actuator causes deformation of the actuator and moves the photonic structure between first and second positions. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009766 | Sensor and Package Assembly Thereof - The present utility model discloses a package assembly of a sensor, comprising: a redistribution layer having a first face and a second face that are opposite to each other, and a first via that penetrates the first face and the second face; a first die electrically connected to the first face of the redistribution layer; a sensing element electrically connected to the first face of the redistribution layer; a cover body located between the redistribution layer and the sensing element, wherein the cover body has a second via that penetrates the cover body, and the second via communicates with the first via; and a moulding compound comprising a third face and a fourth face that are opposite to each other, wherein the moulding compound encapsulates the first die and the sensing element on the side of the first face of the redistribution layer, and the third face of the moulding compound is combined with the first face of the redistribution layer. The package assembly of the sensor allows more components to be packaged together, provides a better structural support and heat distribution, and reduces the volume and costs of the package assembly. | 2022-01-13 |
20220009767 | ROOT MEAN SQUARE SENSOR DEVICE - A sensor device includes a first and second Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEM) structures. The first MEM structure includes a first heating element on a first layer of the first MEM structure. The first heating element includes an input adapted to receive an input signal. The first MEM structure also includes a first temperature sensing element on a second layer of the first MEM structure. The second MEM structure includes a second heating element on a first layer of the second MEM structure and a second temperature sensing element on a second layer of the second MEM structure. An output circuit has a first input coupled to the first temperature sensing element and a second input coupled to the second temperature sensing element. | 2022-01-13 |