| 05th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
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| 20210031868 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CONTROL UNIT, BRAKING SYSTEM, AND BICYCLE - A hydraulic pressure control unit where a degree of freedom in connection to a bicycle is improved is provided. A braking system including such a hydraulic pressure control unit is also provided. A bicycle including such a braking system is also provided. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031869 | BICYCLE PEDAL SYSTEM INCLUDING PEDAL BODY AND CLEAT PLATE - A bicycle pedal system for connecting a shoe to a bicycle pedal includes a cleat plate, adopted for mounting onto a sole of the shoe, and a pedal body. The pedal body has a first surface, an opposing identically shaped second surface with multiple slots therein, and the cleat plates having attachment members of complementary shapes engaging selectively with the pedal and positioning the shoe. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031870 | OPERATING DEVICE AND ASSIST DRIVING SYSTEM FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE - An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an operating member, and an assist operating interface. The base member includes a coupling end, a free end, and a grip portion. The coupling end is configured to be coupled to a handlebar. The free end is opposite to the coupling end. The grip portion is provided between the coupling end and the free end. The operating member is pivotally coupled to the base member about a pivot axis. The assist operating interface is configured to receive a first user input indicating that an assist driving unit generates a temporary assist driving force for a limited period corresponding to an operation of the first user input. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031871 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE - An operating device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a base member, an informing unit, and an operating member. The base member is configured to be mounted to a handlebar. The informing unit is configured to inform a user of first information relating to an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power. The operating member is movably coupled to the base member to control a component different from the assist driving unit. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031872 | HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A control device for a human-powered vehicle including a motor that applies a propulsion force to the human-powered vehicle, a crank axle, a driving wheel, and a transmission that automatically changes a transmission ratio of a rotational speed of the driving wheel to a rotational speed of the crank axle in accordance with a travel state of the human-powered vehicle. The control device includes an electronic controller that controls the motor in accordance with a human driving force input to the crank axle. The controller changes an assist state related to at least one of an assist ratio of an assist force by the motor to a predetermined human driving force and the assist force by the motor in accordance with the human driving force and controls the transmission to maintain the transmission ratio upon determining a parameter related to the human driving force satisfies a predetermined condition. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031873 | GEARLESS POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM EMPLOYING TWO ELECTRIC MACHINES - A human power conversion system incorporates two or more electric machines to aid in the powering of a vehicle through energy conversion. A first electric machine is coupled with the human powered input and acts as a generator when a human power input is not sufficient to produce electrical power that is provided to a second electric machine that propels the vehicle. The vehicle may be a bicycle and the first electric machine may be coupled to the crank. A bi-coupled electric machine including the first and second electric machines with a common rotor or stator may be employed and coupled to the crank and/or the driven wheel. Power produced by the first electric machine may be provided directly to the second machine or may be stored in a battery and used to propel the vehicle or power other electronic components. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031874 | BICYCLE MOTORIZATION DEVICE AND WHEEL - A bicycle motorization device is attached to a bicycle. The motorization device includes: a calculation unit configured to calculate speed of the bicycle; an estimation unit configured to estimate pedal force applied to pedals of the bicycle; an electric motor; a battery which supplies electric power to the electric motor; and a control unit configured to apply auxiliary driving force to a wheel of the bicycle by driving the electric motor based on the speed calculated and the pedal force estimated. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031875 | SUB-ASSEMBLY SPROCKET-CARRYING BODY AND COGSET FOR A BICYCLE REAR WHEEL - This sub-assembly for a bicycle rear wheel, formed by a sprocket-carrying body ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031876 | SPROCKET-CARRYING BODY AND SUB- ASSEMBLY OF SPROCKET-CARRYING BODY AND COGSET FOR A BICYCLE REAR WHEEL - A cogset with a plurality of sprockets has a subset of the sprockets connected together in a monolithic subset that is mounted directly in engagement with a coupling profile on the radially peripheral surface of a sprocket in the monolithic subset. The direct shape coupling between the sprocket of the monolithic subset and the sprocket-carrying body makes it possible to have very high solidity and rigidity of coupling to ensure the maximum precision of actuation of the gearshift that uses the sub-assembly. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031877 | CHAIN-RINGS SET FOR A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH SEGMENTED CHAIN-RINGS IN DIFFERENT PLANES - Chain-rings set, for a power transmission system, which includes a chain, a first chain-ring, a second chain-ring where the first chain-ring is formed by a support part of the teeth and a teeth part, where the second chain-ring is formed by segments each formed by a support part of the teeth and a teeth part, which includes axial displacement means of the segments, where an up-shift segment of the segments has a first tooth which is the first which is engaged with the chain in the rotation movement, and where the displacement means are configured for moving the up-shift segment to an engaging position such that the first tooth can engage with an engaging link of the up-shift section of the chain, when the chain is engaged in the small chain-ring, and without the support part of the up-shift segment reaching the same plane than the support part of the first chain-ring, and to successively displace the other independent segments to an engaging position with the chain without the support parts of the independent segments reaching the same plane than the support part of the first chain-ring. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031878 | CHAIN-RINGS SET FOR A BICYCLE POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH SEGMENTED CHAIN-RING AND SEGMENTATION METHOD FOR OBTAINING IT - Chain-rings sets for power transmission systems, where at least one of the chain-rings is formed by independent segments provided with axial displacement means, where the segmentation is optimum both for shifts to a bigger chain-ring or a smaller chain-ring through a relative configuration between chain-rings, especially between the teeth involved in the power transmission during the shift, that ensure a smooth shift, efficient in the power transmission and reducing as possible the friction and the wear of the components. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031879 | CHAIN-RINGS SET FOR A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Chain-rings set for bicycle including a first chain-ring and a second chain-ring, this latter formed by segments, which includes displacement means with axial component of the segments with respect to the first chain-ring such that they can be moved a the chain free zone ZLC and shift the chain among chain-rings, where the axial displacement means are formed by guiding means configured for guiding the segments such that the relative movement of the teeth of the segments with respect to the small chain-ring in its displacement from a first disengagement configuration to a second engagement configuration has a tangential component opposite to the forward direction. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031880 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR BICYCLE - A transmission device for a bicycle includes a housing, a mandrel, an assembling member, a transmission assembly, a derailleur assembly and a clutch assembly. The mandrel is rotatably disposed on the housing and extends along an axial direction. The assembling member has a driving gear. The transmission assembly is rotatably disposed on the housing and engaged with the driving gear. The derailleur assembly includes a first derailleur gear and a second derailleur gear. The transmission assembly is engaged with the first derailleur gear and the second derailleur gear. The clutch assembly includes a clutch member. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031881 | OPERATING SYSTEM FOR HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE - An operating system for a human-powered vehicle comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, and a second user interface. The first operating device comprises a first base member and a first operating member. The second operating device comprises a second base member and a second operating member. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input and mounted to the first operating device. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input and mounted to the second operating device. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control an assist driving unit configured to assist a human power. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031882 | BICYCLE CONTROLLER AND BICYCLE CONTROL SYSTEM INCLUDING BICYCLE CONTROLLER - A bicycle controller includes an electronic control unit that controls a transmission device. The transmission device is configured to change a ratio of a rotational speed of a wheel of a bicycle to a rotational speed of a crank of the bicycle, and a motor. The motor transmits torque to an upstream side of the transmission device in a transmission path of manual driving force that is input to the crank. The electronic control unit is configured to switch between a first mode that drives the motor in accordance with the manual driving force and a second mode that allows the motor to be driven to assist walking of the bicycle. The electronic control unit is configured to control a rotational speed of the motor in accordance with the ratio in the second mode. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031883 | WATERCRAFT HAVING A WIND-POWERED DRIVE UNIT - A watercraft incorporating a wind propulsion system, revealing a main mast and an auxiliary mast. According to the invention, provision is made for a length of the auxiliary mast between a flexible joint and the deck as well as an included angle α from the main mast and deck capable of being locked in position on variable lines. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031884 | BATHROOM FOR TWO CABINS OF A SHIP AND A STRUCTURE FOR TWO CABINS OF A SHIP COMPRISING THIS BATHROOM - A bathroom for two cabins of a ship is provided, the bathroom including three spaces and two separate entrances for access to the bathroom from the two cabins. The three spaces include a first room, a second room, and a shower room that is accessible from the first room and from the second room. The shower room includes a movable wall, which is movable between two positions: (i) a first position in which the movable wall forms a separation wall between the first room and the shower room and allows access to the shower room from the second room, and (ii) a second position in which the movable wall forms a separation wall between the second room and the shower room and allows access to the shower room from the first room. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031885 | System and Method for Networked Weather Sensing in Open Water Environments - A USV comprises a buoyant hull structure; an MCU coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a VHF radio coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a satellite radio coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a GPS coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a plurality of weather sensors coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a navigation and propulsion controller coupled to the buoyant hull structure; at least one thruster coupled to the buoyant hull structure and configured to provide propulsion; a battery coupled to the buoyant hull structure; a charge controller coupled to the buoyant hull structure; and a solar panel coupled to the buoyant hull structure and configured to charge the battery. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031886 | FLOATING STRUCTURE INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND FLOATING STRUCTURE INSTALLATION METHOD - A floating structure installation system includes, on a body capable of traveling on water, a first cradle including a first holding part capable of holding a first portion having a submersible section to be located under the water surface during installation, and a second cradle including a second holding part capable of holding a second portion connectable to the first portion. At least one of the first cradle or the second cradle is movable on the body to connect the first portion held by the first holding part and the second portion held by the second holding part. The first holding part includes a first lifting unit for lifting and lowering the first portion. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031887 | REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a power supply system, especially for a floating vessel, comprising at least two segregated power sections, each constituting a main redundancy group, and each comprising at least one of a power generator adapted to generate an electrical power to a main switchboard and a power consumer, such as a propulsion unit, drawing power from said switch board, and a bus-tie connecting the main switch boards of each redundancy group. The system also comprises at least to segregated directly powered thruster redundancy groups, each including a thruster drive, each being connected to the main switch board of a corresponding one of the main redundancy groups, respectively, the thruster redundancy groups including AC/DC converter means and a DC interconnection connecting the thruster redundancy groups thus proving a loop structure, the thruster redundancy groups being able to draw power from both main switchboards. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031888 | YACHT PRESERVER - A nonlimiting example of a yacht preserver includes a handle, an inflator device connected to an upper end of the handle and an inflatable bladder connected to a lower end of the handle. In this nonlimiting example, the inflator device includes a gas canister that is connected to the inflatable bladder by a tube and is configured to deliver gas to inflate the bladder upon activation. The yacht preserver may be used to seal an opening of a yacht by placing the uninflated bladder near the opening in the yacht and activating the inflator device allowing the bladder to expand to seal the opening. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031889 | SNORKEL MOUTHPIECE ASSEMBLY - A snorkel mouthpiece assembly, including a main body, a mouthpiece, a connecting component and an accessory, is provided. The mouthpiece is connected to the main body. The connecting component includes a connecting portion and a fixing portion opposite to the connecting portion. The connecting portion is detachably connected to the main body, and the accessory is connected to the fixing portion. In this way, the snorkel mouthpiece assembly could be equipped with a variety of accessories during water or diving activities. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031890 | AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE TO GENERATE SEISMIC WAVES - An autonomous underwater seismic wave generation system includes a housing, and an autonomous navigation system, a propulsion system and a seismic wave generator, each connected to the housing. The autonomous navigation system can navigate the autonomous underwater seismic wave generation system to subsea locations including a location on a seabed. The propulsion system can drive the autonomous underwater seismic wave generation system to the location on the seabed. The seismic wave generator can couple to the location on the seabed to generate seismic waves at the location on the seabed. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031891 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS EXPLORATION FOR MAPPING UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENTS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a system and method for performing an inspection of an underwater environment. Embodiments may include providing an autonomous underwater vehicle (“AUV”) and performing an inspection of an underwater environment using the AUV. Embodiments may further include acquiring real-time sensor data during the inspection of the underwater environment and applying an active simultaneous localization and mapping (“SLAM”) algorithm during the inspection, wherein applying includes estimating one or more virtual landmarks based upon, at least in part, at least one past measurement and a current estimate of AUV activity. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031892 | DUAL PROPELLER DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A SHIP - A drive system is provided for propelling a ship through water. The drive system has two propellers. The propellers are coaxial so that one propeller engages the incoming water first, and the other propeller engages the water after it passes through the first propeller. The drive system has a stator that causes a first rotor to rotate. The first rotor is connected to, the first propeller to cause the first propeller to rotate. The first rotor also causes a second rotor to rotate. The second rotor is connected to the second propeller to cause the second propeller to rotate. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031893 | SELF-POWERED TROLLING MOTOR DEVICE - A self-powered trolling motor device including a shaft member including a motor element and a propeller element attached to the shaft member at a distal end and including at least one rechargeable battery and a control cover attached to the shaft member at a proximate end, the rechargeable battery having affixed thereto a plurality of solar panels on all sides of the battery, wherein the rechargeable battery and the affixed solar panels collectively form a self-powered unit for powering the device. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031894 | TROLLING MOTOR STEERING ASSEMBLY WITH STALL PREVENTION - A trolling motor assembly is provided for attachment to a watercraft. The trolling motor assembly includes a steering assembly having a stepper motor with motor current feedback to prevent stall of the stepper motor during steering of the trolling motor. The stepper motor, which rotates the shaft to which the primary trolling motor is coupled to change the direction of thrust in accordance with a steering command, is dynamically controlled utilizing motor current feedback to change the speed of the stepper motor to adapt to the load conditions on the steering assembly. The feedback control can enable operation of the stepper motor at increased RPMs under relatively low load conditions, while preventing stalls by adjusting the drive signal to decrease the speed of the stepper motor in response to increased loads. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031895 | PLANING BOAT - A planing boat including: a hull having a boarding area; a screw unit having a screw, and configured to be rotatable with respect to the hull so that the expulsion direction of a water current by the screw can vary by 360 degrees; and a direction change mechanism having a turning drive force source, and configured to change the expulsion direction by rotating the screw unit with respect to the hull with a drive force of the turning drive force source. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031896 | BALLAST WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND BALLAST WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A ballast water treatment apparatus and a ballast water treatment system having a ballast water treatment apparatus are provided. The ballast water treatment apparatus includes a ballast water transport line configured to transport ballast water between a first location and a second location, the transported ballast water being passed through at least one injector, and a plasma generation device configured to be fed with a feed gas optionally comprising oxygen, and configured to generate a feed gas plasma by a streamer type discharge in a discharge area to provide a treated gas at a treated-gas outlet. The injector includes a liquid passage having an area constructed such as to increase a velocity of the passed-through water in a region of increased velocity, and an injector gas inlet provided in the region of increased velocity. The treated-gas outlet is in gaseous connection with the injector gas inlet. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031897 | FRAME COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FRAME COMPONENT, FRAME AND FUSELAGE STRUCTURE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A frame component for a frame of a fuselage structure of an aircraft includes a central web extending along a longitudinal direction and having an inner edge region with respect to a radial direction running transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction and an outer edge region with respect to the radial direction. An inner web is bent from the inner edge region of the central web towards a first side. An outer web is bent from the outer edge region of the central web towards the first side. The central web, the outer web and the inner web are produced integrally from a metal sheet and together define a C-shaped cross section of the frame component. At least one stringer recess is formed in the outer web and in the outer edge region of the central web. The central web has, in the region of the stringer recess, a first reinforcing formation which forms a protrusion on the first side of the central web. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031898 | PRESSURE BULKHEAD SYSTEM, PRESSURE BULKHEAD ASSEMBLY SUPPORT TOOL, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A PRESSURE BULKHEAD SYSTEM - A pressure bulkhead system is presented. The pressure bulkhead system comprises an aft pressure bulkhead having a bulkhead interface surface, skin splice angles positioned adjacent to one another and joined to the aft pressure bulkhead, and a plurality of shims between the flange surface and the bulkhead interface surface of the aft pressure bulkhead. The skin splice angles form a circumferential surface and a flange surface, wherein the circumferential surface has a nominal shape. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031899 | HYBRID BODY FUSELAGE - A supersonic aircraft fuselage includes a fuselage body having a first end, a second end, a length extending between the first end and second end, a surface, a first flat plane extending from the first end to a center of the fuselage body along the length on the surface, and a second flat plane extending from the second end to the center of the fuselage body along the length on the surface. The surface includes a curved portion conforming to a Sears-Haack body shape and abutting the first flat plane and second flat plane and extending between the first end and second end. A supersonic aircraft includes a first fuselage, a second fuselage, and a space between the first fuselage and second fuselage. The first fuselage and second fuselage form a Busemann biplane geometry within the space. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031900 | PRESSURE BULKHEAD - A rear pressure bulkhead comprising a dome shaped structure, and a set of built-in extension components (“petals”) homogeneously distributed along the periphery of the dome-shaped structure. This results in the dome-shaped structure being secured to a frame of the aircraft, while the extension components are secured to longitudinal structures of the aircraft. An aircraft rear fuselage is provided including such a rear pressure bulkhead so that the available cabin space, i.e., pressurized space, is extended without enlarging the fuselage. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031901 | A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PROPELLER BLADE AND A PROPELLER BLADE - The present invention involves a method for manufacturing a blade ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031902 | WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A wing for an aircraft having a fixed wing, a foldable wing tip portion rotatably attached to the fixed wing and an actuation unit for rotating the foldable wing tip portion relative to the fixed wing about a hinge axis is disclosed. The actuation unit includes a traction means for transmitting traction between the fixed wing and the foldable wing tip portion, a main wheel attached to the foldable wing tip portion and in contact with the traction means and a drive means for generating traction to be transmitted by the traction means. The actuation unit generates traction with the drive means in the traction means so that the foldable wing tip portion can be rotated relative to the fixed wing. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031903 | NOSE STRUCTURE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF MAKING AN AIRCRAFT - A nose structure of an aircraft includes an airframe. A wheel well assembly is coupled to the airframe and forms a portion of a nose landing gear bay. The wheel well assembly includes a pressure deck that extends from a right side of the airframe to a left side of the airframe and that forms a portion of a pressure boundary delimiting a pressurized space and a non-pressurized space. A floor-panel support is supported by the pressure deck in the pressurized space. The pressure deck and the floor-panel support form a portion of a flight deck floor of a flight deck of the aircraft. A plurality of transport elements is located between the floor-panel support and the pressure deck. The plurality of transport elements is associated with at least one high-level system of the aircraft. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031904 | NOSE STRUCTURE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF MAKING AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft includes an airframe, forming a nose structure of the aircraft, and at least one high-level system. The aircraft also includes a wheel well assembly, coupled to the airframe and forming a portion of a nose landing gear bay. The wheel well assembly includes a pressure deck that extends from a right side of the airframe to a left side of the airframe and that forms a portion of a pressure boundary delimiting a pressurized space and a non-pressurized space. The aircraft further includes a floor-panel support, supported by the pressure deck. The aircraft also includes a plurality of transport elements, located between the floor-panel support and the pressure deck. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031905 | NUT LOCKING ASSEMBLY - A nut locking assembly may comprise a pin, a nut, and a lock ring. The pin may include an outer diameter threaded surface and a plurality of radially inward extending grooves formed between the outer diameter threaded surface and an end of the pin. The nut may include an inner diameter threaded surface and a plurality of radially outward extending grooves formed between the inner diameter threaded surface and an axial end of the nut. The lock ring may include a plurality of outer diameter protrusions and a plurality of inner diameter protrusions. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031906 | AIRCRAFT MULTI-WHEEL TRUCK BEAM POSITIONER - An aircraft landing gear includes a shock strut with a rod slidably received within a cylinder. A beam is rotatably mounted to the rod, and wheels are mounted to the beam. The landing gear further includes a link assembly with an upper link and a lower link. The upper link has a first end rotatably connected to the cylinder, and the lower link has a first end rotatably connected to the beam. The second ends of the upper and lower links are rotatably coupled to each other by a limiter joint. The limiter joint includes a first stop associated the upper link and a second stop associated with the lower link. The stops are configured such that the first stop engages the second stop to limit rotation of the upper link relative to the lower link. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031907 | MULTI-ROTOR PERSONAL AIR VEHICLE WITH A CENTRAL LIFTING FAN - A flying vehicle with a fuselage having a longitudinal axis, a cockpit extending substantially from the center of the fuselage, a left front wing extending from the fuselage, a right front wing extending from the fuselage, a left rear wing extending from the fuselage, a right rear wing extending from the fuselage. Each wing contains a rotor rotatably mounted and a direct drive brushless motor providing directional control of the vehicle. A centrally located ducted fan encompasses the cockpit and provides VTOL capabilities. The central location of the cockpit and central ducted fan aid in balance and stability. The central ducted fan is itself a brushless motor with the stator windings encapsulated in the ducted fan housing and rotor magnets within the fan. All motors and rotatable mounts are controlled by a fly-by-wire system integrated into a central computer with avionics allowing for autonomous flight. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031908 | Propulsion Systems for Rotorcraft - A propulsion system for a rotorcraft includes a first fan assembly including a plurality of first fan blades, a second fan assembly including a plurality of second fan blades and a drive system adapted to provide torque to the first and second fan blades. The first fan blades have a larger rotational inertia than the second fan blades. The second fan blades are adapted to experience a larger angular acceleration than the first fan blades in response to torque from the drive system, thereby providing responsive thrust control for the rotorcraft. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031909 | LIFT ROTOR SYSTEM - A lift rotor arrangement ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031910 | RETRACTABLE PROPULSOR ASSEMBLIES FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING (VTOL) AIRCRAFT - Retractable propulsor assemblies for aircraft are described that generate lift during vertical take-off, hover, and vertical landing. The retractable propulsor assemblies are deployed from a compartment in a fuselage of the aircraft to transition the aircraft into vertical flight, and are stowed in the compartment during cruise flight to reduce aerodynamic drag on the aircraft. One embodiment comprises a method of operating a VTOL aircraft. The method comprises deploying the retractable propulsor assembly from the compartment of the fuselage to provide the lift for vertical flight. The method further comprises transitioning the VTOL aircraft from the vertical flight to cruise flight, and stowing the retractable propulsor assembly in the compartment during the cruise flight to reduce the aerodynamic drag on the VTOL aircraft. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031911 | FIXED WING AIRCRAFT WITH TRAILING ROTORS AND T-TAIL - An aircraft includes a canard having a trailing edge, a forward swept and fixed wing having a horizontal plane and a trailing edge, and a plurality of tilt rotors. At least one of the plurality of tilt rotors is attached to the trailing edge of the canard and at least one of the plurality of tilt rotors is attached to the trailing edge of the forward swept and fixed wing. The aircraft also includes a T-tail having a horizontal plane, where the horizontal plane of the T-tail is at a height that is higher than the horizontal plane of the forward swept and fixed wing. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031912 | UNMANNED SUPPLY DELIVERY AIRCRAFT - A method of delivering heavy payload using an autonomous UAV able to deliver supply by way of airdrop with more precision and at a lower cost. The UAV is equipped with two movable wing systems that rotate from a stowed position to a deployed position upon jettison of the UAV from a mothership. The UAV can be controlled remotely or it can operate autonomously and the movable wings can include ailerons to effectuate flight control of the UAV. The UAV can be reusable or can be an expendable UAV. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031913 | ROCKET PROPELLED DRONE - Disclosed is a remotely controlled wireless drone which employs a solid fuel rocket engine to propel it quickly to a desired or location. More specifically, an unmanned vehicle including a fuselage and a propulsion unit engaged with the fuselage, the propulsion unit being operable to bring the unmanned vehicle to a desired altitude or location, generally during a launch stage. The fuselage also includes multiple rotors pivotally engaged with the fuselage and a rotor positioning system operable to pivot the multiple rotors between stowed and deployed positions. The stowed position of the propellers minimizes drag and instability during the launch stage, and the deployed position allows the multiple rotors to control the position and altitude of the unmanned vehicle after the fuel of the rocket engine is spent. Submersible/amphibious and other embodiments are also described. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031914 | POWER APPARATUS AND UNMANNED HELICOPTER - A power apparatus including: a first engine ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031915 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a battery holding portion configured to releasably hold a first battery to provide electrical power to the UAV, the battery holding portion being configured to hold the first battery in a position relative to a direction of travel of the UAV such that, upon the UAV encountering a second battery positioned in the path of travel of the UAV, the first battery receives a mechanical impulse from the second battery causing the first battery to be released from the battery holding portion and the second battery replaces the first battery to become held by the battery holding portion to provide electrical power to the UAV. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031916 | DISPLAY CONTROL SYSTEM, DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD - Provided are a display control system, a display control device, and a display control method, which are capable of appropriately controlling a display state of an image photographed by a camera included in an unmanned aerial vehicle. A sensing data acquisition module acquires an aerial vehicle photographing image photographed by the camera included in the unmanned aerial vehicle in flight. A determiner determines whether an operator of the unmanned aerial vehicle is viewing the unmanned aerial vehicle with his or her eyes based on sensing data on at least one of the unmanned aerial vehicle or the operator. A display controller controls a display state of the aerial vehicle photographing image on a display depending on whether determination that the operator is not viewing the unmanned aerial vehicle with his or her eyes is continued. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031917 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE WITH A DYNAMIC BALANCE SYSTEM - An unmanned aerial vehicle having a dynamic balance system that comprises a moveable battery support to secure a vehicle battery to the vehicle, the moveable battery support being attached to an actuator that will shift the moveable battery support relative to the vehicle body under the control of an electronic controller during vehicle operations to help maintain the balance and orientation of the vehicle. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031918 | METHOD, CIRCUIT, AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING POWER SUPPLY - A method for controlling power supply to a device includes detecting that the device is in a first operating state selected from a plurality of predetermined operating states. The method also includes generating, based on the detected first operating state of the device, a first control signal for controlling a state of a switch, the switch being configured to control a power source to provide power to the device when the switch is in a connected state, and not provide power to the device when the switch is in a disconnected state. The method further includes controlling the switch according to the first control signal regardless of a second control signal, wherein the second control signal is configured to control the state of the switch when the device is in a second operating state selected from the plurality of predetermined operating states. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031919 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Techniques for Securing a Payload to the UAV in a Desired Orientation - An unmanned aerial vehicle system is provided including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a fuselage, a tether having a first end secured to a winch system positioned in the UAV and a second end secured to a payload coupling apparatus, a payload coupling apparatus receptacle positioned in the fuselage of the UAV, a payload having a handle, wherein the handle of the payload is positioned within a slot in the payload coupling apparatus. A method of securing a payload to a UAV is also provided. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031920 | Payload Coupling Apparatus for UAV and Method of Delivering a Payload - A payload coupling apparatus is provided including a housing, wherein the housing is adapted for attachment to a first end of a tether, a slot extending downwardly from an outer surface of the housing towards a center of the housing thereby forming a lower lip on the housing beneath the slot, and wherein the slot is adapted to receive a handle of a payload. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031921 | AIRCRAFT CARGO PALLET LOCK ASSEMBLIES - Aircraft cargo lock assemblies are capable of positionally restraining movement of a cargo load pallet in both vertical and horizontal planes relative to the cargo deck of the aircraft. According to certain embodiments, the lock assemblies will include an actuator case and a restraint element which comprises at least one restraint plate and restraint detent, the restraint element being connected to the actuator case for pivotal movements between locked and released conditions relative to an edge of a cargo load pallet positioned on a cargo deck of an aircraft so as to positionally restrain the cargo load pallet against movement in both vertical and horizontal planes relative to the cargo deck. An actuator assembly is operably connected to the restraint element for moving the restraint element between the locked and released conditions thereof. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031922 | OVERHEAD SUPPORT PLATFORM SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A vehicle includes an interior cabin, a primary structure within the interior cabin, a plurality of securing mounts having first ends directly coupled to the primary structure, and second ends, and an overhead support platform system directly coupled to the second ends of the plurality of securing mounts. The overhead support platform system includes at least one adapter rail having a plurality of commodity mounts. At least one commodity is directly coupled to the overhead support platform system. The commodity is adaptively secured to one or more of the plurality of commodity mounts. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031923 | Aircraft Galley Plumbing System - An aircraft galley plumbing system includes a potable water sub-system, a waste water sub-system, and a valve in fluid communication with the potable water sub-system and the waste water sub-system. The potable water sub-system includes a plurality of potable water supply lines configured to provide potable water from a potable water source to at least one galley installation. The waste water sub-system includes a plurality of drain lines configured to receive waste water from the at least one galley installation, a plurality of waste water sumps configured to receive waste water from the plurality of drain lines, and a main drain line. The potable water sub-system is configured to be filled from the potable water source when the valve is in a first operational configuration. The potable water sub-system is configured to empty into the waste water sub-system via the valve when the valve is in a second operational configuration. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031924 | PREDICTIVE AIRCRAFT PASSENGER CABIN SERVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for monitoring passenger activity in an aircraft cabin environment to predict immediate future passenger needs. The systems and methods make use of sensors positioned within an aircraft cabin environment configured to sense condition changes of objects corresponding to predetermined service issues, device(s) usable by the service crew indicating the sensed condition changes, and processing circuitry configured to receive sensor signals and indicate the condition changes through the device(s) such that the service crew is made aware of the condition changes requiring actions to be completed by the service crew to attend to the immediate future passenger needs. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031925 | Space Saving Seating System - In an example, a seating system includes a seat comprising a chamber, a wall structure adjacent to the seat and defining a compartment, a door insert configured to move within the compartment between a starting position and a retracted position, wherein in the starting position, the door is adjacent to the seat and blocks access to the compartment, and in the retracted position, the door is retracted into the wall structure and provides access to the compartment, a closed channel extending from the chamber and operably connected to the door, and a piston operably coupled to the seat and positioned within the chamber, wherein when a load is applied to the seat, the piston is compressed, moving the door from the starting position to the retracted position, and when the load is removed, the piston is decompressed, causing the door to move from the retracted position to the starting position. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031926 | VENTILATED SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH ACTIVE AIR FLOW - A ventilated seat assembly with active air circulation including a structural frame element, a cushion assembly supported by the structural frame element, a perforated dress cover, a conduit network embedded in the cushion assembly configured to direct air to at least one target region of the cushion assembly, an air mover coupled in fluid communication with the conduit network, and a controller operable for activating the air mover to cause air to flow through the conduit network to the at least one target region. In operation, the controller activates the air mover to flow air, such as unconditioned air, through the conduit network to be released through the dress cover in the at least one target region. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031927 | A PASSENGER SEATING ARRANGEMENT HAVING ACCESS FOR DISABLED PASSENGERS - A passenger seating arrangement for use in an aircraft cabin, the passenger seating arrangement comprising a column of seat units arranged in an inwardly facing herringbone. Each seat unit is configurable between a seating configuration and a flat-bed configuration. Each seat unit has an access opening for accessing the respective seat unit. At least one of the seat units is configurable into a disabled-access configuration in which an access opening is temporarily widened by moving part of a foot-receiving structure, for enabling a disabled passenger to access the seat unit. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031928 | Restricted Space Air Chiller - An aircraft galley chiller is adapted to fit within a service column of the aircraft. The condenser is elongated, oriented vertically, and includes a bank of fans to increase airflow. The evaporator is also elongated and includes a bank of fans. The evaporator and condenser are oriented with the same plane to produce a footprint that fits within the service column. The evaporator includes a heater element to periodically heat and de-ice the evaporator. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031929 | TYPE 8 HEATER MAT - An aerospace surface heating apparatus includes opposing layers formed from a thermoplastic containing in excess of | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031930 | DRONE, PARACHUTE KIT FOR DRONES, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING DRONES - The present disclosure relates to a drone including a drone body; a drone body battery provided in the drone body and responsible for supplying power to the drone body; a parachute kit detachably coupled to the drone body and including a parachute therein; a battery detector provided in the parachute kit and responsible for checking the state of the drone body battery; and a parachute controller for controlling the parachute kit depending on the state of the drone body battery detected by the battery detector, and to a parachute kit for drones. According to the present disclosure, the drone is configured so that, when the power of the parachute kit capable of being attached to or detached from the drone and the power of the drone body are cut off, the parachute is unfolded by spring elasticity or compressed air. Therefore, breakage of the drone may be prevented, and damage caused by drone crashes may be minimized. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031931 | DUAL-FLOW NOZZLE FOR DISPERSING A HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID AND A LOW-PRESSURE FLUID - A nozzle configured to receive and disperse a high-pressure fluid or a low-pressure fluid is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body defining an open end, a closed end, and a side wall connecting the open end to the closed end, where the open end of the nozzle body configured to receive either the high-pressure fluid or the low-pressure fluid. The side wall defines a plurality of low-pressure apertures, a plurality of high-pressure apertures, and a compressible member positioned within the nozzle body. The plurality of high-pressure apertures are positioned downstream from the plurality of high-pressure apertures. The low-pressure apertures are smaller in size by a predefined ratio when compared to the high-pressure apertures. The compressible member is in an expanded position and blocks the plurality of high-pressure apertures when the open end of the nozzle body receives the low-pressure fluid. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031932 | PANEL DEPLOYMENT APPARATUS AND PANEL DEPLOYMENT METHOD - A panel deployment apparatus includes a guide provided on a first hinge axis of a main hinge; a guide provided on a second hinge axis of a side hinge; and a deployment stop arm that stops deployment of a second side panel by sequential engagement with the guide and the guide, the deployment stop arm being fixed to the second side panel, wherein the second main panel is deployed in a state of the deployment stop arm being engaged with the guide and, when the deployment stop arm is disengaged from the guide and then engaged with the guide, the first side panel is deployed in a state of the deployment stop arm being engaged with the guide and, when the deployment stop arm is disengaged from the guide, the second side panel is deployed. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031933 | POWER SYSTEM AND UNMANNED HELICOPTER - A power system includes a speed reducer, and a first turboshaft engine and a second turboshaft engine configured to drive the speed reducer. The speed reducer includes an output shaft. The first turboshaft engine is mounted on a first side of the speed reducer, the second turboshaft engine is mounted on a second side of the speed reducer, and the first turboshaft engine and the second turboshaft engine are arranged symmetrically about the output shaft. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031934 | AIRCRAFT HAVING HYBRID-ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM WITH ELECTRIC STORAGE LOCATED IN FUSELAGE - An aircraft includes a fuselage defining a longitudinal axis between a forward end and an aft end. The aircraft includes an electrical system having an electric storage. The electric storage is positioned within the fuselage. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031935 | SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF REDUCING SONIC BOOMS - [Object] To provide a supersonic aircraft and a method of reducing sonic booms, by which sonic booms due to engine exhaust can be reduced. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031936 | INTEGRATED MOTOR DRIVE COOLING - A cooling system includes a thermal engine having a fluid output, and a motor drive having a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the fluid output of the thermal engine. The fluid inlet of the motor drive is downstream from the fluid output of the thermal engine. The system includes a fluid storage downstream from the motor drive and a fluid output of the motor drive. A method of cooling a motor drive includes outputting a cooling fluid from a fluid output of a thermal engine, receiving the cooling fluid from the fluid output of the thermal engine in a fluid inlet of a motor drive, passing the cooling fluid through the motor drive to a fluid output of the motor drive, receiving the cooling fluid in a fluid storage. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031937 | Vehicle Heat Exchanger System - A vehicle is provided including a structure including a skin defining an outside surface exposed to ambient cooling flow and an inside surface. The structure includes a first structural member extending from the inside surface of the skin and a second structural member extending from the inside surface of the skin; and a thermal management system including a heat exchanger assembly positioned adjacent to, and in thermal communication with, the inside surface of the skin, the heat exchanger assembly positioned at least partially between the first and second structural members of the structure. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031938 | INERT GAS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing inerting gas to a protected space is disclosed. The system includes an air separation module that includes an air inlet, a membrane with a permeability differential between oxygen and nitrogen, a nitrogen-enriched air outlet, and an oxygen-enriched air outlet. The system also includes an air flow path between an air source and the air separation module inlet, and an inerting gas flow path between the air separation module nitrogen-enriched air outlet and the protected space. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031939 | INERT GAS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for providing inert gas to a protected space is disclosed. The system is onboard an aircraft that includes a pressurized cabin or cockpit space. The system includes an airflow path including an inlet and an outlet, and the inlet is in operative fluid communication with the pressurized cabin or cockpit space. A carbon dioxide separator is configured for separating carbon dioxide from air, and includes an inlet in operative fluid communication with the airflow path outlet, and a carbon dioxide outlet. The system also includes an inert gas flow path from the carbon dioxide outlet to the protected space. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031940 | NON-INTRUSIVE FLIGHT DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYZATION WITH FLIGHT AUTOMATION - A flight augmentation system with optical sensors to capture information from aircraft instruments. The system may determine a status of the aircraft based on the captured information and provide guidance to an operator. The system may collect long term data and determine an operational history of a pilot or an aircraft. The system may provide instruction based on the data or provide to interested third parties. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031941 | LOCAL ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENTAL DETECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a method and system for gathering data along points of travel using common portable electronic devices that are typically used for other functions. More specifically, the data gathered by these portable electronic devices may be accessed, processed, validated, and used in conjunction with, or alone, to produce, augment, and/or validate other data sets across wide ranges of science and technology. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031942 | LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION - The present disclosure is directed to an exterior surface protective layer for protecting a composite structure from environmental conditions including: at least one curable film; such as at least two curable films, and an electrically conductive material, wherein the electrically conductive material comprises a wire-free electrically conductive material, and/or an electrically conductive polymer weave, wherein the at least one curable film includes at least one of polyurethane, polyimide, polyester or epoxy upon curing, and wherein a weight of the exterior surface protective layer ranges from about 0.02 pounds per square foot to about 0.1 pounds per square foot. An exterior surface protected composite structure and methods of forming an exterior surface protected composite structure are also provided. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031943 | NOVEL PAN-TILT STRUCTURE FOR CAMERA OF UNMMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - The present disclosure provides a novel pan-tilt structure for a camera of an UAV, comprising: a camera chip mounting seat, a steering mechanism, a housing, an output shaft, and a motor component, a PCBA circuit board, a speed reduction device and a position detection assembly which are all mounted in the housing; the steering mechanism is rotatably mounted on a steering mechanism mounting seat; the output shaft is located above the housing extending with a push rod; the steering mechanism connected to the push rod of the output shaft; the camera chip mounting seat is mounted at an end of the steering mechanism away from the steering mechanism mounting seat. The present disclosure realizes the miniaturization of a servo, the pan-tilt provided by the present disclosure is higher in rotation stability, more diversified in rotation angle, smaller in size, easy to mount and low in cost, and shoots clear pictures. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031944 | DEPLOYABLE LANDING PADS FOR VERTICAL LANDING AND TAKEOFF VEHICLES AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method of deploying a landing pad, for a vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, relative to a surface of an environment in which the landing pad is disposed, includes stowing an adjustable body of the landing pad in a stowed state. The adjustable body includes a platform surface that in the stowed state defines a first planar surface area relative to the surface, the first planar surface area being inoperable to receive the vertical takeoff and landing vehicle thereon. The method includes deploying the adjustable body from the stowed state to a deployed state. In the deployed state the platform surface defines a second planar surface area greater than the first planar surface area, the second surface planar area of the platform surface is sized and shaped to receive the vertical takeoff and landing vehicle thereon in the deployed state. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031945 | TARGET MEMBER - Provided is a target member for accurately guiding a moving body to a target site. A target member | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031946 | AUTOMATED FUELING PRESET CONVERSION AND CONTROLS - An improved fluid transfer accuracy, information collection, and overall management. A system may utilize a pump to transfer fluid from a source to a target vessel, a meter for measuring an amount of fluid transferred, a density meter to detect actual fluid density, and a control unit to determine actual fluid transfer amount based on density. As an example, a fluid flow meter can be coupled with a flow conduit to determine fluid volume, along with the density meter to detect real-time density of transferred fluid. During a fluid transfer event, such as aircraft refueling, LPG fueling, or other refined fuels or valuable liquids, fluid volume can be converted to fluid weight in real-time based on actual density. The real-time fluid weight can be used to determine if a target fluid weight has been reached, and fluid flow can be shut off at the appropriate time. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031947 | LANDING PLATFORM WITH IMPROVED CHARGING FOR UNMANNED VEHICLES - An unmanned vehicle module can include, in some aspects, a landing platform including a landing area for receiving an unmanned vehicle, wherein the landing area includes a predetermined charging region; a first charging plate; a second charging plate, wherein the first charging plate and the second charging plate are positioned in the predetermined charging region; an electrical energy storage device for connecting electrically with the first charging plate and with the second charging plate; and an unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism configured to move the unmanned vehicle into the predetermined charging region; wherein the unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism includes a first beam, a second beam, a third beam, a fourth beam, and an actuation device for actuating at least two of the first beam, the second beam, the third beam, and the fourth beam to push the unmanned vehicle into the charging region. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031948 | NOSE STRUCTURE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD OF MAKING AN AIRCRAFT - A method of making an aircraft includes steps of: assembling a subfloor assembly, including a panel support and plurality of transport elements; coupling a wheel well assembly to an airframe of the aircraft to form a nose landing gear bay of the aircraft; forming a pressure boundary delimiting a pressurized space and a non-pressurized space with the wheel well assembly and the airframe; coupling the subfloor assembly to the wheel well assembly, in the pressurized space, to form a portion of a floor of the aircraft so that the plurality of transport elements is located between the panel support and the wheel well assembly; and coupling the plurality of transport elements to at least one high-level system of the aircraft. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031949 | Low Earth Orbit Neutral Impulse Defense And Salvage (LEONIDAS) Launch System And Method Of Fabrication - A low Earth orbit neutral impulse defense and salvage (LEONIDAS) launch system includes a base having multiple flexible limbs including cross-bow limbs and recoil limbs. The LEONIDAS launch system also includes a solar powered mechanical drive system on the base configured to position the flexible limbs in desired positions and a rotary magazine on the base configured to hold multiple sub-vessels that are configured to perform different activities in space such as defense and salvage. The LEONIDAS launch system also includes one or more launch cables attached to the cross-bow limbs configured to impart the launch power to the sub-vessels during launch into low earth orbits. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031950 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SPATIAL RESOLUTION OF EARTH OBSERVATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a method for controlling spatial resolution of an earth observation system, where, control of the spatial resolution is implemented by changing the orbit height, not the one-time orbit changing but multiple fine orbit changing is adopted, since adjustment during orbit changing each time does not change greatly, it is only fine adjustment or linear adjustment, which has no significant effect on the system, and improves stability of the system; an orbit three-dimensional simulation system for earth observation flight is established in advance, during control of the spatial resolution, an orbit height adjustment control instruction is sent to the aircraft control system in the sky and the orbit three-dimensional simulation system on the ground simultaneously, each time the orbit height is changed, an adjustment simulation result is returned by the orbit three-dimensional simulation system on the ground, subsequent adjustment and operation are performed according to the adjustment simulation result. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031951 | SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR SYSTEM FOR MITIGATING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE BETWEEN SPACE VEHICLES - Methods and systems for mitigating or reducing the risk of an electrostatic discharge due to static charge differentials between a first spacecraft and a second spacecraft as the first spacecraft approaches the second spacecraft may be accomplished using a passive electrostatic discharge mitigation device. In some embodiments, mitigation of static potential between the first spacecraft and the second spacecraft may be actively accomplished by an electric propulsion system provided on the first spacecraft. In some embodiments, mitigation may be provided by both actively and passively mitigating static potential between the first spacecraft and the second spacecraft. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031952 | PAYLOAD CARRIER ASSEMBLY - A payload carrier assembly comprises a payload fairing ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031953 | SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS AIRLOCK FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION ACCESS AND INTERFACE AND METHODS OF OPERATION - Embodiments provide a spacecraft airlock system. Embodiments provide a method and apparatus for attaching space exposed payloads to a space station. The spacecraft airlock system provides a defined volume of space payload to the international space station. The airlock further includes a means of attaching to a space station, a closed structure attached to said means, said means of attaching is capable of robotic manipulation, and a cooling system for cooling payload components within said closed structure. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031954 | AUTOMATIC CAPPING MACHINE FOR CONTAINERS - An automatic capping machine for containers includes a main frame body with a workbench having a bottom conveyor belt disposed thereon, and a lining plate provided below the conveying side of the bottom conveyor belt. A fixed track and a rolling mechanism are disposed on the workbench, and there is a gap between the rolling surface of the rolling mechanism and the fixed track. At least one rolling gap is relatively defined and formed by the space between the rolling surface and the fixed track. The lateral state maintaining structure of a container is disposed above the conveying side of the bottom conveyor belt, so that the convex frame edge of the box body of the container is maintained and limited above the fixed track. A through air collision avoidance section is formed in the rolling section defined on the setting path of the lining plate. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031955 | PACKAGING DEVICE FOR MEDICATIONS - A packaging device for medications includes a packaging material supply and a folding and guiding unit. The folding and guiding unit folds a packaging material web in the longitudinal direction so that the edges of the packaging material web are guided along packaging material web folding regions and a folding section establishes a folded region in the packaging material web. The folding and guiding unit includes an impact region for medications to be packaged, a first joining unit and a second joining unit. The folding and guiding unit also includes a medication supply section spaced apart from the folding section and via which medications are conducted vertically spaced apart from the folded region into the folded packaging material web. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031956 | Vacuum Sealing Appliance Including Vacuum Cycle With Transducer Feedback - A vacuum sealer apparatus includes a housing having a vacuum chamber therein, a vacuum pump in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber, a sealing mechanism adjacent a periphery of the vacuum chamber, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to execute program code stored in a non-transitory computer readable storage medium to calculate a rate of change of a vacuum level in the vacuum chamber responsive to energizing the vacuum pump to withdraw air from the vacuum chamber, and to energize the sealing mechanism and/or reduce power to the vacuum pump based on the rate of change of the vacuum level. Related methods of operation are also discussed. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031957 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUSHING A RESIDUAL GAS FROM A FLOW OF GRANULAR PRODUCT - This invention relates generally to the packaging and preservation of granular products. More specifically, the invention relates to an apparatus and method for flushing undesirable residual gases from a flow of granular product during a packaging of the product, the displacement of the undesirable gases from the product preserving the product's freshness. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031958 | WRAP REMOVAL DEVICE - A wrap removal device includes (a) an engagement surface configured to receive a container having an outer wrapping and (b) one or more delivery elements disposed on or in the engagement surface. The one or more delivery elements are configured to generate energy that one or more of melts, cuts, or weakens the outer wrapping along a path without melting, cutting, or modifying the container. The wrap removal device can quickly remove the outer wrapping without damage to the container. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031959 | A SEAL REMOVAL STRUCTURE - A seal removal structure can include a shell and a piercing member. The shell can have a first end section and a second end section. The first end section can be configured to receive a supply conduit of a supply fluid container and the second end section can be dimensioned to receive a receiving conduit of a container device. Additionally, the piercing member can be provided within the first end section to penetrate a seal of the supply conduit when the supply conduit is received by the first end section. Moreover, the piercing member can incise at least a portion of the seal from the supply conduit when the supply conduit or the piercing member rotates, while the supply conduit is received by the first end section. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031960 | LABELING APPARATUS - A labeling apparatus includes a label holder and a controller. The label holder is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position that is closer to a conveyer than is the retracted position, and receive a label on an end of the label holder facing the conveyer. The controller is configured to control the label holder to move towards a standby position between the retracted position and the extended position until an object to be labeled is conveyed on the conveyer to a position facing the label holder, and then towards the extended position such that the label is attached to the object. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031961 | SHEET PASTING DEVICE AND SHEET PASTING METHOD - A sheet pasting device EA which pastes an adhesive sheet AS on a work WK includes: a feeding unit | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031962 | CONTAINER PREFORM WITH TAMPER EVIDENCE FINISH PORTION - A preform is provided for blow-molding to form a container. The preform includes a finish portion for rotatably engaging a closure to seal contents within an interior of the container. The finish portion comprises a cylindrical body that begins at an opening to the interior and extends to and includes a tamper evidence ledge. A mirror polished sealing surface inside the finish portion cooperates with a plug seal of the closure to seal the container. Threads outside the finish portion engage with similar threads inside the closure. Thread starts of the threads reduce potential damage to the threads during installation of the closure. The thread starts may include a start pitch that is greater than a thread pitch of the threads. A handling valley disposed between the threads and the tamper evidence ledge facilitates air-conveying the container along a manufacturing assembly line. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031963 | FLAT VERTICAL DIVIDER INSIDE BOTTLES AND JARS - The principal of present invention is the creation of a flat vertical divider inside of the traditional bottles and jars by a simple additional molding steps to the traditional molding process technology creating two equal separated useful compartments. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031964 | BASE WALL SUPPORT FOR TOTE - A storage tote includes a main body with a base wall and a plurality of side walls. The base wall has a center area, a central ridge, a first side ridge, and a second side ridge. The center area is bounded by the plurality of side walls. The central ridge bisects the base wall. In addition, the central ridge has a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall. The first side ridge and the second side ridge are disposed across the center area and oriented parallel to the central ridge. The first side ridge is spaced apart from the first wall of the central ridge, while the second side ridge is spaced apart from the second wall of the central ridge. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031965 | Plastic Container With Strapped Base - A container may have a base, a sidewall connected to the base, a bell connected to the sidewall, and a finish connected to the bell. The base may have strap ribs to resist deformation of the base. The sidewall may have recessed columns to resist bending, leaning, crumbling, and/or stretching. The strap ribs and recessed columns may vertically line up along a central axis of the container to communicate forces on the container vertically along the container to continuously resist. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031966 | CARRIER AND BLANK THEREFOR - Aspects of the invention are directed toward a carrier ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031967 | CONTAINER AND METHOD OF RESTRICTING THE OPENING OF A CONTAINER - A container, the container having a wall, the wall comprising a front panel and a rear panel spaced apart at opposing edges thereof by side parts attached by edge folds to the front and rear panels, each side part comprising front and rear gusset panels linked by a gusset fold, the front panel, rear panel and side parts each including a container portion and a closure portion, the container portions extending from a closed base of the container to the closure portion, the closure portions each including a rim defining an opening of the container, the container being arranged such that the gusset panels are located between the front and rear panels and can overlie one another, the container further comprising at least one locking corner defined in one of the front and rear panels and an associated gusset panel by locking folds which extend transverse to the edge fold from the intersection of the edge fold, the closure portion and the container portion to the rim, the locking corner being foldable such that the locking corner can be arranged between the front and rear gusset panels. | 2021-02-04 |
