| 05th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
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| 20210031968 | ARTICLE CARRIER AND BLANK THEREFOR - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carrier in the form of a tray and to a blank for forming the carrier and to a method of assembling the carrier into a flat collapsible form. The carrier comprises a base wall, opposed side walls hingedly connected to opposed sides of the base wall, and opposed end walls hingedly connected to opposed ends of the base wall. Each of the end walls is coupled to each of the side walls by a corner structure. The corner structure comprises a first corner panel, a second corner panel and a web panel hingedly connected to each of the first and second corner panels. The web panel is disposed between first and second corner panels in face contacting relationship therewith. The web panel comprises a cutaway located distally from the base wall, such that the first corner panel is securable to the second corner panel. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031969 | CHILD-RESISTANT LOCKING MECHANISM FOR CONTAINER - A container and method of use are disclosed that provide secure storage. This storage prevents stored items from being accessed by children, for example. This secure storage may be provided by a container manufactured from a single sheet of cut cardboard or similar material. No additional components are needed to provide the locking mechanism, which is constructed completely from folds in the cardboard. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031970 | STRAIGHT CONSISTENT BODY SCORES ON PLASTIC CORRUGATED BOXES AND A PROCESS FOR MAKING SAME - The invention is directed to straight, consistent body scores on plastic corrugated boxes and a process for making the body scores. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031971 | BOX BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR SECURE PACKING OF GLASS BOTTLES - A box bracket assembly including a box and an insert for protecting and holding a bottle securely within the box. The insert includes vertical support panels having apertures for holding the bottle. Support aperture edges hold the bottle in place centrally in an inner cavity between the support panels. The support apertures are formed in two parallel support panels. Support panels may be linked by a base. Extending from the sides of the support panels are brackets which fold along a bracket hinge to form a 90° angle with the support panels. Once folded and inserted into the box, the sides of the brackets are parallel and in contact with the sides of the box and the edges of the brackets contact the perpendicular sides of the box, such that the insert and the bottle are immobilized within the box. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031972 | FOOD BOX CONTAINER AND METHOD - The invention is a food box container and a method for operating same, the food box container comprises an open top box body pivotally connected to double-hinged top, the open top box body further defining a hollow interior configured to receive and hold food; the double-hinged top has a first hinge and second hinge that have a spaced-apart and parallel orientation to one another, the first hinge pivotally sections the double-hinged lid into a support panel and a top lid, the second hinge pivotally connects the support panel to the open top box body; the support panel further defines one or more removable caps which when opened from the support panel reveal support apertures to receive other containers of drinks, condiments and the like; and the top lid controls a second access to the hollow interior that is smaller than an access as provided by the double-hinged top. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031973 | DOMED CONTAINER WITH NITROGEN WELL AND CLOSURE MECHANISM - Embodiments of the present invention relate to domed metal containers, and more specifically to pressurized metallic food containers with liquid nitrogen wells and various closure mechanisms. In some embodiments, the metallic food containers are thin-walled aluminum and are pressurized using liquid nitrogen to maintain strength and integrity. The container can have a nitrogen well to receive liquid nitrogen and keep the liquid nitrogen away from the food stuff packaged in the container. In various embodiments, the metallic food container comprises a domed bottom portion shaped and sized to nest with a food stuff packaged in the container. In some embodiments, the container is sealed with a tear away lid, a screw-on lid, or a metallic end closure double seamed to the container. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031974 | PALLET AND PACKAGING STRUCTURE - Disclosed is a pallet, comprising first plywood, and foot piers fixedly arranged at a bottom side of the first plywood. The first plywood comprises a first batten layer and a second batten layer, wherein the first batten layer and the second batten layer are alternately arranged in a stacked manner, the first batten layer comprises several first battens arranged at intervals and along a first direction, and the second batten layer comprises several second battens arranged at intervals and along a second direction. The pallet not only has guaranteed strength but also has a relatively light weight. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031975 | UTILITY CONNECTIVITY SYSTEM - Provided is a utility connectivity system. More specifically the presently claimed subject matter is directed to connectivity systems associated with containers and utility units connectable to one another. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031976 | LIQUID DISPENSER - A liquid dispenser including multiple bottles connected to each other in a sequential manner, by detachable connection means, such that a bottom side of a bottle is connected to a top side of a subsequent bottle. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031977 | COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER WITH MULTIPLE RETRACTABLE WALLS - In some embodiments, a collapsible container includes a base and a plurality of walls including a first wall and an adjacent second wall. The first wall and the second wall each include a U-shaped frame hingeably secured to the base and at least one section pivotably secured to the respective frame to selectively restrict and facilitate access to an interior of the container. A frame latch selectively secures the frame of the first wall to the frame of the second wall. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031978 | METHOD OF APPLYING A LABEL TO A CONTAINER AND A CONTAINER PRODUCED BY SAID METHOD - A method for applying a label to a container particularly suited for applying a polypropylene label to a polypropylene cup as it is moulded. The resultant container is made of a single type of plastic allowing it to be easily recycled. The mould used to produce the container has been designed to hold a label in place and stretch a portion of the label so it stays in place before injecting the plastic to form the container. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031979 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH VARIABLE COMPARTMENT SEPARATION - The invention relates to a transport container ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031980 | TRANSPORT PACKAGING FOR CONTAINERS AND METHOD OF UNPACKING CONTAINERS - A transport packaging includes a tray formation which is configured to hold a plurality of containers with mutual separation to avoid mutual contact of the containers. The tray formation includes a first tray part having a plurality of pockets configured to receive first ends of the containers and a second tray part removably coupled to the first tray part and having a corresponding plurality of pockets configured to receive second ends of the containers. The first tray part is formed such that, when the second tray part is removed so that the second ends of the containers are free from the pockets of the second tray part, the free second ends of the containers are free to be brought into mutual contact while the first ends of the containers are still received in the pockets of the first tray part. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031981 | ALUMINUM WINE CONTAINER - An aluminum wine container including an aluminum can body having a barrel portion, and an aluminum can lid that covers an opening of the can body. The aluminum can body has an inner surface on which a polyester resin coating is formed, the coating has a thickness of not less than 4 μm at the barrel portion, and the aluminum can lid has an inner surface on which a coating film of a polyester/phenolic coating material having a thickness of not less than 6 μm is formed. Also disclosed is packed wine, prepared by filling the aluminum container with wine and sealing the container. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031982 | DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Dispensing systems for delivering a product from the inside of a container to a receptacle, cup, or container include valve systems and other dispensing configurations to reduce mess, parts, and costs associated with such dispensing systems. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031983 | DISPENSING CLOSURE WITH PLUG SEALING AND LOCKING LUG - A closure for a bottle includes an upper portion, a lower portion attached to the upper portion and including a flange extending inwardly from an interior wall of the lower portion, and the flange resides entirely within the lower portion. The closure further includes one or more grip elements located on an outer surface of the lower portion, and an annular sleeve disposed in the lower portion and including a set of interior threads. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031984 | Multi-Compartment Plastic Bag - A multi-compartment resealable plastic storage bag includes a front bag surface, a rear bag surface, a left outer seal, a right outer seal, a bottom edge, at least one inner seal, at least one inner perforated line, and a plurality of fastening mechanism. The front bag surface and the rear bag surface are perimetrically connected to each other by the left outer seal, the right outer seal, and the bottom edge. The front bag surface and the rear bag surface are connected to each other through the at least one inner seal thus delineating a multiple compartments. The at least one perforated line traverses along the at least one inner seal so that the multiple compartments can be separated when necessary. The plurality of fastening mechanism is positioned parallel to the bottom edge and integrated in between the front bag surface and the rear bag surface. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031985 | MULTI-PHASE SQUEEZE-DISPENSIBLE FOOD PRODUCTS - Embodiments herein relate to relate to multi-phase food products in deformable containers configured for squeeze dispensing. In an embodiment, a food product is included having a deformable container, wherein the container deforms under an applied force to a deformed state retaining a spring potential energy of less than 25% of the work associated with the applied force. The deformable container including a pressure operated dispensing valve in fluid communication with a channel of the deformable container. The food product further including a food material disposed within the interior volume, the food material including a liquid phase, and a solid phase. The food material having a drain weight of at least 10% and less than 50% when evaluated using a #12 sieve. The food material having a viscosity at 22.5 degrees Celsius of 12 Pa·s to 560 Pa·s at a shear rate of 0.1 [1/s]. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031986 | Tamper Evident Closure - A closure with tamper evident features is disclosed. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031987 | Lid For Container - An insulating container may include an opening, which can be sealed by a closure. The closure may have an upper portion with a handle that has a circular curvature equal to the cylindrical portion of the closure. The closure may also have a lower portion that is joined to the upper portion by an injection molded polymer element. The closure may also be in the form of “flip” type of closure such that the lid can be selectably opened or closed by the user by rotating a flip closure into either the opened or closed position. The closure may also be a two-part lid having a lower cap that may be configured to be removably-coupled to the container and an upper cap that may be configured to be removably-coupled to the lower cap | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031988 | LID ASSEMBLY FOR A DRINKING CONTAINER - In a first aspect, the current invention concerns a lid assembly for a drinking container, the lid assembly comprising a lid housing having a drinking opening, a sealing assembly comprising a sealing assembly body and a sealing element which is moveable between a first closed position and a second open position, and an operating assembly for operating the sealing assembly to move the sealing element between the first and second positions. In particular, the lid assembly further comprises a mounting member onto which the sealing assembly body is pivotally mounted, about a pivot axis, and wherein the mounting member is releasably connectable to the lid housing. The invention further concerns an interior mechanism for a lid assembly, and a drinking container comprising such a lid assembly. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031989 | VENTED SPOUT FOR A LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER - The spout includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes an elongated and generally tubular first main body having at least two longitudinally extending internal passageways, one being an air duct and the other being a liquid duct. The air duct ends with at least one constricted opening through which the air circuit exits the air duct. A valve is provided at the rear end of the first main body and is made integral therewith. The valve engages a valve seat provided at the rear end of an inner conduit positioned inside the second member and in which a rear section of the first main body is slidingly movable. The spout may be provided with a child-resistant closure (CRC) device. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031990 | CHILD-RESISTANT BOTTLE CAP OVERSHELL AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A child-resistant bottle cap overshell and method for construction thereof is provided. A top cover has a rounded shape. A body extends from an outer perimeter of the top cover and is sized to fit over a bottle cap on a bottle. At least two cutouts are formed in the top cover adjacent to the outer perimeter. A plurality of ridges are formed on an inner surface of the body on a bottom end opposite the top cover. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031991 | CLOSURE OF A CONTAINER - A closure of a container comprising a capsule ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031992 | BEVERAGE CONTAINER AND CAP - A reusable beverage container that includes a vessel having an upper end defining an upper opening and that is configured to store a beverage. The reusable beverage container further includes a cap that is removably securable to the upper end of the vessel, and the cap is configured to receive and completely enclose a beverage-ingredient cartridge. The cap of the reusable beverage container includes a lower shell defining a lower opening, an upper shell removably securable to the lower shell, and a cartridge opener extending from the lower shell. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031993 | LID ENCLOSING ONE OR MORE SUBSTANCES WHICH CAN BE EASILY INTRODUCED INTO A CUP TO WHICH THE LID MAY BE CONNECTED - Disclosed is a lid which can be reversibly connected to a cup's upper edge, including three openings shaped nearly as circular sectors closed on top by three respective protrusions. Each protrusion includes a flat top section having a surface extension smaller than that of the opening underneath and a side portion shaped to converge towards the top portion starting from the first wall. A second wall is hermetically sealed to the first wall at the three prominences to delimit together with the latter three hermetically closed chambers and in each of which a substance, which can be introduced into the cup when the lid is connected to it, can be preliminarily housed. Alternatively, the lid includes a further opening at its side edge, close on top by a further protrusion higher than the other ones and ends with a through hole to release a beverage in the cup. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031994 | TAMPER-PROOF SENSOR FOR A CONTAINER - A tamper-proof sensor is adapted to be mounted on or in an opening of a container and to detect a process variable in a container. The sensor has a securing device which is designed to detect or prevent the sensor from being removed from the opening of the container. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031995 | BIODEGRADABLE FASTENER - A fastener having an elongate body defined by a first end, a second end, a first side portion, and a second side portion. The elongate body includes a plurality of discrete slits along at least the first side portion, and the plurality of slits extend at least partially into the elongate body of the fastener. The fastener may define a body that comprises a biodegradable material. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031996 | EXPANDED SLIT SHEET CUSHIONING PRODUCTS WITH NOVEL SLIT PATTERN AND PAPER PROPERTIES - In the preferred embodiments, the present invention provides substantially improved slit sheet cushioning products by advantageously combining novel paper properties with novel slit patterns for improved features and characteristics. In some illustrative and non-limiting example embodiments, cushioning products of the present invention can include, e.g., a novel slit sheet material in combination with extensible paper employed as, e.g., a cushioning pad or as cushioning within an envelope product, wherein the cushioning product can be substantially more resilient, but, yet, e.g., thinner for better utilization of space. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031997 | EXPANDED SLIT SHEET CUSHIONING PRODUCTS WITH NOVEL SLIT PATTERN AND PAPER PROPERTIES - In the preferred embodiments, the present invention provides substantially improved slit sheet cushioning products by advantageously combining novel paper properties with novel slit patterns for improved features and characteristics. In some illustrative and non-limiting example embodiments, cushioning products of the present invention can include, e.g., a novel slit sheet material in combination with extensible paper employed as, e.g., a cushioning pad or as cushioning within an envelope product, wherein the cushioning product can be substantially more resilient, but, yet, e.g., thinner for better utilization of space. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031998 | Anti-Spoilage Packaging, Methods for Preparation, and Use Thereof - An anti-spoilage packaging material is composed of a film having one or more layers; and hygroscopic material embedded within at least one of the one or more layers. The hygroscopic material have an average particle size of 25 μm or less and is present in the one or more layers in amount from 1 wt. % to 20 wt. %. The packaging material maintains the equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) of packed goods between 95% and 100% and prevents spoilage of produce for a longer period than conventional packaging. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210031999 | RESIN-COATED METAL SHEET FOR CONTAINER, CONTAINER FORMED OF RESIN-COATED METAL SHEET, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RESIN-COATED METAL SHEET - A resin-coated metal sheet according to the invention of the present application that can suppress occurrence of retort blushing (white spots) includes a metal sheet, and a resin layer A coated on at least one side of the metal sheet. The resin layer A contains a polyester resin as a principal component, and the polyester resin is a blend of 30 to 50 wt % of a polyester I having a melting point of 210° C. to 256° C. and 50 to 70 wt % of a polyester II having a melting point of 215° C. to 225° C. The resin layer A has, in X-ray diffraction thereof, a peak intensity ratio satisfying the following formulas (1) and (2): (I | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032000 | PRINTED SHEET FOR THERMOFORMED PACKAGING - A thermoformed packaging unit is produced from a thermoformable sheet that has a printed pigment deposit located generally in a central position between the first and second rigid components. The packaging unit has only a low level of pigment distortion even when thermoformed to a draw ratio greater than 4. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032001 | PACKAGING CONTAINER - A packaging container having excellent water repelling properties on the outer or inner surface of the packaging container includes at least an outer resin layer, a paper core layer, and an inner resin layer. Minute protrusions are formed on the surface of the outer resin layer or the inner resin layer, and the minute protrusion structure has a fractal dimension of 1.08 to 1.17, wherein the fractal dimension is a numeric value calculated by the box count method at a resolution at which the length per one pixel is 0.5-1.0 μm. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032002 | WATER-DISPERSIBLE AND BIODEGRADABLE FILMS FOR THE PACKAGING OF LIQUIDS AND MOISTURE-SENSITIVE MATERIALS - The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to a packaging film constructed from water-dispersible and/or biodegradable compositions. Particularly, the disclosed film comprises a first layer constructed from one or more water-dispersible materials, such as water-dispersible paper. The film further comprises a second layer constructed from one or more biodegradable materials, such as poly(hydroxyalkanoate). The first and second layers can be constructed to form a packaging material used to enclose a wide variety of products, including liquids and moisture-sensitive solids. Advantageously, the disclosed film (and associated packaging materials) are dissolvable in water and/or biodegrade when exposed to landfill conditions and/or water. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032003 | RESEALABLE PACKAGE WITH IMPROVED CONTENTS ACCESSIBILITY - A film package with a resealable access opening providing improved access to the package contents is provided. The film package may include a tray, frame, or other reinforcing structure containing or holding discrete articles disposed in a row, column, or array, a flexible film forming at least a top of the film package, an access opening disposed at least in the top defined by a cut in the film, and a sealing layer adhesively sealed to the film or a remainder of the film around the access opening. In one embodiment, the access cut forming the access opening into the film has an expanded portion that extends outward from the remainder of the access cut to facilitate easier removal of the discrete articles within the package. To further improve access, the tray may have an opening or window therein to permit the discrete articles to move longitudinally and/or laterally therein. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032004 | Container for Storing, Transporting and Dispensing a Beverage - A container for storing, shipping and dispensing a beverage comprises a generally rectilinear body defining an interior volume and having, a generally planar front side, a generally planar rear side, a generally planar first lateral side, and a generally planar second lateral side, and plural curvilinear corner portions, and a top, and a bottom, and a tap coupler anchor defining a spear hole that communicates with the interior volume, and the tap coupler anchor releasably engages with a dispensing coupler which fluidically communicates with the spear hole to dispense the beverage from within the interior volume of the generally rectilinear body. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032005 | CONTAINER FOR STORING AND MIXING FOOD ITEMS - A portable container includes a top portion defining a first hollow region configured to store a first product, a bottom portion rotatably coupled to the top portion and defining a second hollow region configured to store a second product, and a sealing mechanism configured to selectively fluidly couple the first and second hollow regions during relative rotation of the top and bottom portions. The sealing mechanism is movable between a closed position in which the first hollow region of the top portion is fluidly isolated from the hollow region of the bottom portion, and an open position in which the first hollow region is fluidly coupled with the second hollow region. Rapid relative rotation of the top and bottom portions causes the sealing mechanism to move from the closed position to the open position. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032006 | Novel Soft-Sided Beverage Insulating Device and System - The present invention is a novel soft-sided beverage insulating device and system intended to be an improvement over prior art. The invention is designed to envelope, wrap, hold or otherwise secure a container with liquid content. The invention improves upon the prior art by improving upon liquid content temperature control, an over-cap or cap for protection of or to reseal a liquid content container, a frame to support a geometric shape and provide a compartment for novelty electronics such as LED lights or other low voltage electronics. The invention offers a leverage opening system to access the liquid content of the enveloped container and an attachment point for straps, harness or other attachment to increase transportability of the said device. Additionally, embodiments allow for bespoke modifications for cosmetic purposes, fit and novelty. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032007 | THERMAL-TRANSFER CONTAINER SLEEVE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A thermal-transfer container sleeve system and method for warming, cooling, or maintaining the temperature of a fluid inside a thermally-conductive container. The thermal-transfer container sleeve is portable, is non-electric and non-fuel-burning, and is not itself a fluid container, which might not be allowed in some places or circumstances. The thermal-transfer container sleeve is easily pre-heated or pre-cooled with standard kitchen equipment. The thermal-transfer container sleeve provides high-thermal-capacitance units attached to the inside of an insulation sleeve in a way that maximizes thermal contact with the thermally-conductive container, but provides additional surface area when not mounted upon a thermally-conductive container to increase the efficiency of pre-heating or pre-cooling. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032008 | Large size thermal bag and a method of manufacturing the same - A manufacturing method of a large size thermal bag, having the steps of a) manufacturing a cover which includes an outer cover and an inner cover; b) manufacturing an inner bag; c) manufacturing an outer bag; d) disposing a layer of insulation material between the inner bag and the outer bag; e) welding the inner bag to a lower surface of the outer cover. Also provided is the large size thermal bag having an inwardly recessed cavity. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032009 | CREDIT CARD DISPENSER - A card dispenser can include a planar sleeve, an actuator, and a lifter assembly. More specifically, the planar sleeve can be shaped to receive a plurality of cards within a card chamber. A dispense opening within the planar sleeve can be shaped to pass the plurality of cards edgewise. The actuator can extend along an edge of the planar sleeve. The actuator can be pivotable about an actuator pivot located between a retaining end and an actuation end of the actuator. The actuator pivots from a retaining position to a dispense position. The retaining position orients a card contact surface of the retaining end against the plurality of cards to prevent removal of the plurality of cards. The lifter assembly can be associated with the actuation end and can be oriented adjacent a bottom edge of the card chamber. The lifter assembly can be adapted to apply force to at least one of the plurality of cards, upon movement of the actuator to the dispense position, sufficient to dispense at least one of the plurality of cards from the dispense opening. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032010 | AEROSOL PRECURSOR COMPOSITION MIXING SYSTEM FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device filling system. The system includes multiple source containers each respectively including a differing aerosol precursor composition. The system further includes a mixing container configured to engage the source containers to receive and mix the aerosol precursor compositions to form a mixed aerosol precursor composition. An aerosol delivery device may engage the mixing container to receive at least a portion of the mixed aerosol precursor composition. A related method for customizing an aerosol precursor composition is also provided. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032011 | PIPE COIL SKID WITH SIDE RAILS AND METHOD OF USE - A pipe coil skid includes a plurality of beams affixably connected together to form a rectangular shaped base and a platform disposed within the base. The platform has a concave upward shape on its upward facing side when the skid sits on a horizontal surface, such that a coil of pipe positioned upon the platform contacts the platform within the base. The pipe coil skid also includes a first side rail coupled to at least one of the plurality of beams. The first side rail is configured to block movement of the coil of pipe beyond a boundary of the rectangular shaped base. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032012 | Container For Consumer Goods With Reclosable Flap - A container for consumer goods, such as smoking articles, has an outer housing with a hinged lid that houses an inner package of consumer goods. The inner package has an access opening through which consumer goods can be removed and that is covered by a reclosable flap attached to a first lid panel that is relatively movable to a second lid panel throughout rotation of the lid between lid open and closed positions. The hinged lid is connected to the reclosable flap that is arranged to cover the access opening. The reclosable flap moves relative to the access opening during movement of the hinged lid. The reclosable flap carries an indicium in a manner such that the indicium is not visible when the lid is in the closed position and such that the indicium becomes visible during movement of the hinged lid from the closed position towards the open position. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032013 | A PACK - A method of packaging a bundle of tobacco industry products, wrapped in a barrier material ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032014 | SUBSTRATE STORAGE CONTAINER - Corrosion resistance of valves is enhanced, while ensuring the check valve function of the valves against an inflow of outside air. Disclosed is a substrate storage container that includes: a container body for storing at least one substrate; a lid for closing an opening of the container body; and at least one valve for controlling gas flow to the container body or from the container body. The at least one valve includes an elastic, non-metallic seal lip in a communication passage that extends in a first direction and communicates between an outside of the container body and an inside of the container body. The seal lip has an umbrella-like form which closes on one side in the first direction and opens on the other side in the first direction, the seal lip abutting an inner peripheral wall of the communication passage on the other side. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032015 | RAPIDLY COOLING FOOD AND DRINKS - Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032016 | MOLDED CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A molded container assembly includes a pallet, a molded container, and a plurality of connection systems. The pallet supports the molded container thereon and includes stacking alignment structure for stacking the pallet on another molded container assembly. The molded container includes a tank portion, several leg supports, several buttresses, and several horizontally extending ribs. The tank portion includes several curved sidewalls and a fill opening. The leg supports include lower and upper sections that extend above the fill opening for spacing a pallet stacked on top of the molded container above the fill opening. The upper sections include pallet engaging structure for engaging pallets of at least two different types. The horizontally extending ribs minimize outward deflection due to hydrostatic loading and/or pressurization. The connection systems include washers that allow for shrinkage and expansion between the molded container and the pallet in a number of directions. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032017 | Modular Indefinite Volume Combined Tank - A modular indefinite volume combined tank is provided, including a tank body module, a tank bottom module and an inflating module, wherein the tank body module is formed by splicing a plurality of wall plates and connectors, and the wall plates and the connectors form a tank body. The tank bottom module includes a strip-type steel plate, concrete cloth, annular steel plate and a cement foundation. The strip-type steel plate is paved on the cement foundation, the annular steel plate is arranged in the upper side of the outer edge of the strip-type steel plate, the annular steel plate is encircled by a plurality of arc-shaped steel sheets, a ring of annular edge is arranged in the annular steel plate to be connected to the upper tank body, and a layer of concrete cloth is arranged between the lower side of the annular steel plate and the strip-type steel plate. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032018 | SAFETY GRAIN BIN DOOR LATCH SYSTEM - A safety door latch system is presented for a grain bin having a door frame. An inner door is connected to the door frame that is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. An outer door is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. A safety mechanism is connected to the door frame and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. When the inner door frame is moved to a closed position, a portion of the inner door engages the safety mechanism thereby causing the safety mechanism to move to the closed position. When the safety mechanism is in the closed position, the outer door may be latched to the safety mechanism. When the safety mechanism is in the open position, the outer door cannot latch to the safety mechanism. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032019 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR SPACE MANAGEMENT OF THREE DIMENSIONAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING WEIGHT MEASUREMENTS - Systems and methods for remote monitoring of a container are disclosed. The system includes at least one data collector configured to collect data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one data collector and configured to transmit the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container to a location remote from the location of the container, a server in communication with the wireless transmitter to receive and process the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container, and a physical attribute analysis engine in communication with the server to receive the data corresponding to a physical attribute of the container and calculate a current value for the physical attribute based upon the received data. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032020 | SECURE DISPOSAL BAGS - A disposal bag ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032021 | Swinging Door Garbage Can Apparatus - A swinging door garbage can apparatus for easy garbage bag removal includes a base comprising a vertical base wall. A can body has a can door is coupled to the can body. The can door has a hinge coupled to the can sidewall. The can door swiningly moves from a closed position extending and an alternate open position exposing a can inside. A shelf is coupled to a door inner face of the can door. A panel track is coupled to the door inner face. A locking panel is coupled to the door inner face and slidably engages within the panel track. The locking panel has a plurality of locking pins. The plurality of locking pins is selectively engageable with a plurality of pin receptacles coupled to the can body to secure the can door in the closed position. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032022 | CLOSURE DEVICE FOR WASTE CONTAINER - The invention generally relates to a closure device for waste containers, particularly residential or commercial waste containers. In particular, the invention relates to a waste container closure device which prevents the lid from opening when the container is accidentally tipped over on its side. The closure device contains two straps: a right side strap and a left side strap; two mounting devices: a right side mounting device and a left side mounting device; and one or more elastic members. Those components cooperate to allow the straps to connect over the top of the lid of the waste container to remain closed when it is accidentally tipped on its side. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032023 | Multi-Compartment Refuse Collecting Truck Body And Control System - A multi-compartment refuse collecting truck body includes segmented shields to close a rear opening of the compartments. The segmented shields are positioned to close a rear opening of the refuse compartments when a packing unit is raised to discharge refuse from one of the compartments. The segmented shields include a lower segment that can be placed in a packing position to allow refuse to be packing into the compartments by a packing unit, and moved to a closed position before the packing unit is raised to prevent unintended discharge of refuse from the compartments. A control system operates actuators in the packing unit and truck body in a pre-determined sequence to ensure that refuse is not mixed during unloading of the truck body and that actuators are not operated in a manner that will damage other systems of the truck body or packing unit. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032024 | STORAGE DECKS AND STORAGE RACK ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SAME - A storage deck section supportable on a storage rack structure. The storage deck section includes a deck sheet formed from a plurality of wires. At least some of the plurality of wires include a sheet portion at least partially defining an approximately planar support area for supporting associated goods. A relief portion extending from the sheet portion at an acute angle relative to the approximately planar support area. An extension portion disposed along the first end is oriented transverse to the sheet portion. A support member is disposed below the deck sheet, which is secured to a beam with an elongated open channel such that at least part of the relief portion and at least part of the extension portion are disposed within the elongated open channel. A storage rack assembly is also included. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032025 | STORAGE SUPPORT MEMBER AND GRATING SYSTEM - Warehouse support structures capable of supporting 3000 pounds or more are fastened to the inside surface of a horizontal support beam attached to a vertical column. A structural support member spans the horizontal support beams and support a platform, such as a mesh platform is supported thereon. The support member can be an inverted formed U or an angle beam. The angle beam should have an attachment bracket secured to each end, at a height to permit the platform to have the same height as the horizontal beam. The mesh platform should nest in the inside surface of the horizontal beam, between the support member and the beam. The construction presents a smooth, easy to assemble, snag free construction. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032026 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PICKING ITEMS - A system and method for picking items is disclosed. The system includes a grid-based storage area and an order assembly area. The system includes an array of presentation positions, the presentation positions being configured and adapted so as to present storage containers delivered to the presentation positions so as to enable picking of items contained therein. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032027 | Automated storage and retreival system comprising a relay module and a method of operating such a system - The invention concerns an automated storage and retrieval system comprising at least one relay module ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032028 | MATERIAL RACK - A material rack includes a frame, at least one tray and at least one stopper. Each tray is movably received in the frame in a first direction. Each stopper is movably received in the frame in a second direction, and comprises at least one stopping portion. An edge of each tray is recessed toward the stopper to form at least one stopping groove. Each stopping portion is detachably received in one of the at least one stopping groove. The first direction is different from the second direction. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032029 | DYNAMIC CART OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM - A computer system for optimizing node and edge selections within a digital graph model accesses a digital graph model of a physical warehouse location. The digital graph model comprises information indicating a location of multiple specific items of inventory among shelves in the physical warehouse location. The computer system identifies a set of orders that each comprise one or more items and an order priority. The computer system then maps each item in each order selected from the set or orders to the multiple nodes within the digital graph model. The computer system identifies a ranking node from the multiple nodes. The computer system then traverses one or more edges that extend from the ranking node to identify a shortest path within the digital graph model to fill a digital model of a picking cart above a packing threshold level. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032030 | Storage Systems and Methods for Robotic Picking - A mobile manipulator robot for retrieving inventory items from a storage system. The robot includes a body, a wheel assembly, a sensor to locate a position of the robot within the storage system, an interface configured to send processor readable data to a remote processor and to an operator interface, and receive processor executable instructions from the remote processor and from the operator interface, an imaging device to capture images of the inventory items, a picking manipulator, first and second pneumatic gripping elements for grasping the inventory items, and a coupler configured to mate with a valve to access a pneumatic supply for operating at least one of the first or second pneumatic gripping elements. The robot is configured to transition the valve from a closed condition to an open condition and selectively place one of the first or the second pneumatic gripping elements in communication with the pneumatic supply. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032031 | Storage Systems and Methods for Robotic Picking - A storage system configured to house a plurality of containers housing inventory items includes support members, a first set of parallel rails to support a mobile, manipulator robot, and a fluid supply line having a plurality of valves disposed within the fluid supply line. Each of the valves having a closed condition in which the supply line is in fluid isolation from an outside environment and an open condition in which the supply line is in fluid communication with the environment such that the supply line is configured to supply fluid to a mobile, manipulator robot. Mobile, manipulator robots for retrieving inventory items stored within the containers and retrieval methods are also disclosed herein. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032032 | Storage Systems and Methods for Robotic Picking - A storage system configured to house a plurality of containers housing inventory items includes support members, a first set of parallel rails to support a mobile, manipulator robot, and a fluid supply line having a plurality of valves disposed within the fluid supply line. Each of the valves having a closed condition in which the supply line is in fluid isolation from an outside environment and an open condition in which the supply line is in fluid communication with the environment such that the supply line is configured to supply fluid to a mobile, manipulator robot. Mobile, manipulator robots for retrieving inventory items stored within the containers and retrieval methods are also disclosed herein. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032033 | Storage Systems and Methods for Robotic Picking - A storage system configured to house a plurality of containers housing inventory items includes support members, a first set of parallel rails to support a mobile, manipulator robot, and a fluid supply line having a plurality of valves disposed within the fluid supply line. Each of the valves having a closed condition in which the supply line is in fluid isolation from an outside environment and an open condition in which the supply line is in fluid communication with the environment such that the supply line is configured to supply fluid to a mobile, manipulator robot. Mobile, manipulator robots for retrieving inventory items stored within the containers and retrieval methods are also disclosed herein. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032034 | Storage Systems and Methods for Robotic Picking - A mobile manipulator robot for retrieving inventory items from a storage system. The robot includes a body, a wheel assembly, a sensor to locate a position of the robot within the storage system, an interface configured to send processor readable data to a remote processor and to an operator interface, and receive processor executable instructions from the remote processor and from the operator interface, an imaging device to capture images of the inventory items, a picking manipulator, first and second pneumatic gripping elements for grasping the inventory items, and a coupler configured to mate with a valve to access a pneumatic supply for operating at least one of the first or second pneumatic gripping elements. The robot is configured to transition the valve from a closed condition to an open condition and selectively place one of the first or the second pneumatic gripping elements in communication with the pneumatic supply. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032035 | AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHODS - A method for operating an automated storage and retrieval system includes transferring a first item storage container from an aisle to a first region of a first storage location, positioning a second item storage container in the aisle proximate the first item storage container, interlocking the second item storage container to the first item storage container by engaging a releasable coupling structure extending there between, and applying, in a first direction transverse to the aisle, a force to the second item storage container sufficient in magnitude and duration to cause the first item storage container to occupy the second region of the first storage location and the second item storage container to occupy the first region of the first storage location, whereby the first and second item storage containers remain interlocked while in the first storage location. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032036 | AN AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM WITH A CHARGING STATION FOR CHARGING OF A REPLACEABLE POWER SUPPLY OF A CONTAINER HANDLING VEHICLE - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a track system forming a grid pattern in the horizontal plane including a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each grid cell including a grid opening. A plurality of storage columns is located beneath the track system. Each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening and arranged to store a stack of storage containers. A container handling vehicle for lifting at least one storage container stacked in the stacks is configured to move laterally on the track system above the storage columns to access the storage containers via the grid openings. The container handling vehicle includes a lower part including at least one storage compartment for storing a storage container, an upper part arranged vertically above the lower part, a wheel assembly for guiding the container handling vehicle along the track system and a power supply compartment for accommodating a replaceable power supply; a replaceable power supply for accommodation in the power supply compartment, having a power supply charging connection. A charging station for charging of the replaceable power supply includes a charging connection configured to create an electrical connection with the power supply charging connection and a power supply support for releasably supporting the power supply during charging. The power supply compartment is arranged in the upper part of the container handling vehicle and is configured to receive the replaceable power supply via an opening. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032037 | PIVOTABLE DRIVE CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A conveyor bed including a conveyor frame, a first set of rollers, a second set of rollers, and a pivotable frame is provided. The first set of rollers are coupled to the conveyor frame to transport an article from an upstream location to a downstream location. The pivotable frame pivotably coupled to a side of the of the conveyor frame. The second set of rollers mounted to the pivotable frame, positioned below the first set of rollers. A belt wrapped is around the second set of rollers, and selectively engages and disengages the first set of rollers in response to pivoting the pivotable frame based on predefined criteria. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032038 | Curved Conveyor - A curved conveyor in a horizontal curved path section of a conveying path has an inner idler wheel array arranged to the inside of the horizontal curved path section with respect to an arc-shaped center line that passes through the center of the path width of the horizontal curved path section, and an outer driving wheel array arranged to the outside of the horizontal curved path section with respect to the arc-shaped center line, wherein the distance from the arc-shaped center line to the outer driving wheel array is smaller than the distance from the arc-shaped center line to the inner idler wheel array. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032039 | ADAPTIVE JOINT CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING CONVEYOR TRACK - A joint connector for track sections of a conveyor wherein the track sections comprise a feature that requires alignment, the joint connector including: a first segment for attachment to an attachment feature of a first track section of the conveyor; and a second segment for attachment to an attachment feature of a second track section of the conveyor, wherein the second segment is configured to be adaptive to non-alignment of the attachment features of the first and second track sections in order to maintain alignment of the feature after installation of the joint connector. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032040 | RADIAL CONVEYOR UNDERCARRIAGE APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Radial conveyors and undercarriages therefor are disclosed. Some embodiments include a wheel assembly with transport and operational configurations. In some embodiments, a wheel of the wheel assembly is selectively aligned with a tail pivot of the radial conveyor. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032041 | ROCK PROCESSING MACHINE - The invention relates to a rock processing machine ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032042 | MULTI-BELT CONVEYOR SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE CARTRIDGES - A multi-belt conveyor is described. The multi-belt conveyor comprises a base assembly comprising a base frame that extends along a length of the multi-belt conveyor. Further, the multi-belt conveyor comprises a conveyor bed having a plurality of cartridges positioned adjacently to each other and mounted to the base frame. In this regard, each cartridge of the plurality of cartridges comprises a set of conveyor belts configured to move in a direction along the conveyor bed at a defined speed. Further, in accordance with some example embodiments, a cartridge of the plurality of cartridges is configured to be removed from the conveyor bed without removing an adjacent cartridge from the plurality of cartridges. Further, each cartridge of the multi-belt conveyor comprises an actuation assembly comprising: a drive pulley, a roller-slider bed comprising a plurality of rollers, and the set of conveyor belts mounted around the roller-slider bed and the drive pulley. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MODULAR CONVEYOR BELTS - A system and method for monitoring modular conveyor belts which comprises a plurality of modules made from a plastic material and linked together to form a continuous path operated by a gear which in turn comprises a shaft; wherein said system comprises at least two apparatus, where at least a first sensor is configured for detecting the passage of an indication in the drive shaft; and where at least a second sensor is configured for detecting the passage of a plurality of reference elements inserted in the longitudinal edges of the modules. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032044 | CONVEYOR CHAIN AND TRANSVERSE MEMBER MONITORING APPARATUS - An apparatus for monitoring alignment of a transverse member conveyor wherein the member is attached transversely at opposite end portions to two parallel endless chains and includes two position sensors affixed and located transversely adjacent to each chain and each other. One or more targets are attached to link of each chain, and at predetermined distances from the member. The position sensors inductively or magnetically sense the relative position of the target on each chain with respect to the respective position sensor adjacent the chain, and send a signal comparing the target and sensor proximity with respect to the target on each chain. This allows determination of whether the opposite end portions of the member attached to the respective chains are aligned transversely within predetermined tolerance limits. Another aspect is monitoring a single position on an endless chain. Another aspect monitors chain catenary. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032045 | SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CONVEYOR TENSION IN A MINING SYSTEM - A conveyor system that includes a sprocket, a conveyor element, a sensor, a tensioning system, and an electronic processor. The conveyor element is coupled to the sprocket to move around the sprocket. The sensor is positioned adjacent to the sprocket and configured to generate an output signal indicative of a detection of the conveyor element. The electronic processor is coupled to the sensor and to the tensioning system. The electronic processor is configured to receive the output signal from the sensor, estimate a trajectory of the conveyor element based on the output signal, determine a value for slack distance based on the estimated trajectory of the conveyor element, and control the tensioning system based on the value for slack distance. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032046 | SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CONVEYOR TENSION IN A MINING SYSTEM - A conveyor system that includes a sprocket, a conveyor element, a sensor, a tensioning system, and an electronic processor. The conveyor element is coupled to the sprocket to move around the sprocket. The sensor is positioned adjacent to the sprocket and configured to generate an output signal indicative of a detection of the conveyor element. The electronic processor is coupled to the sensor and to the tensioning system. The electronic processor is configured to receive the output signal from the sensor, estimate a trajectory of the conveyor element based on the output signal, determine a value for slack distance based on the estimated trajectory of the conveyor element, and control the tensioning system based on the value for slack distance. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032047 | SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CONVEYOR TENSION IN A MINING SYSTEM - A conveyor system that includes a sprocket, a conveyor element, a sensor, a tensioning system, and an electronic processor. The conveyor element is coupled to the sprocket to move around the sprocket. The sensor is positioned adjacent to the sprocket and configured to generate an output signal indicative of a detection of the conveyor element. The electronic processor is coupled to the sensor and to the tensioning system. The electronic processor is configured to receive the output signal from the sensor, estimate a trajectory of the conveyor element based on the output signal, determine a value for slack distance based on the estimated trajectory of the conveyor element, and control the tensioning system based on the value for slack distance. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032048 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORGANIZING AND FEEDING CYLINDRICAL PRODUCTS FROM A BULK SUPPLY TO A PRODUCT TAKE AWAY CONVEYANCE - An automated machine for organizing and feeding cylindrical products includes a conveyor to space apart the cylindrical products. A pair of elongated rollers is disposed downstream from the conveyor to orient the cylindrical products in the same direction. A miter wheel disposed downstream of the pair of elongated rollers transfers the cylindrical products from the pair of rollers to a vertical accumulation chamber while changing the orientation of the cylindrical products from a vertical alignment to a horizontal alignment. The cylindrical products are discharged from the vertical accumulation chamber to a take away conveyance. Operation of the components of the automated machine can be controlled by a computer. Optical sensors can be employed to monitor flow of the cylindrical products through the automated machine during operation. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032049 | PRODUCT DIVERTER FOR A RECIPROCALLY MOVABLE CONVEYING DEVICE - An automated product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device generally provides a stationary base; a reciprocally movable conveyor bed supported by the stationary base; a product diverter that moves in an arc along a product transporting surface of the reciprocally movable conveyor; and an actuator carried by the stationary base and which operatively communicates with the diverter arm, and the reciprocal movement of the conveyor bed and the diverter arm is isolated from the actuator carried by the stationary base. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032050 | High-Speed Multi-Purpose Mix Load Robotic End-Of-Arm Tooling and Method of Using Same - One or more specific embodiments disclosed herein may include an end-of-arm tool for moving payloads or pallet stacks from one location to another, comprising a mast system comprising a mast, a plurality of mast gussets, and a mast plate; a frame; a clamp system comprising a plurality of clamp plates and a plurality of ball screws; and a vacuum system comprising a vacuum plate and one or more vacuum cups. Further, one or more specific embodiments disclosed herein may include a method of moving materials using an end-of-arm tool comprising aligning the end-of-arm tool over a payload, wherein the end-of-arm tool comprises an undercarriage in a retracted position, a plurality of clamp plates in an extended position, and one or more vacuum cups; lowering the end-of-arm tool towards the payload; engaging the payload with the one or more vacuum cups; engaging the payload with the plurality of clamp plates; and raising the payload into the interior of the end-of-arm tool. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032051 | AUTOMATED UNLOADING SPEED CONTROL - A method for automated unloading of items from a container includes moving a nose ramp of an unloader under a base belt, which is positioned over a floor of the container. A stack of items are located in the container over the base belt. The method includes removing items from a bottom of the stack of items via an extraction conveyor of the unloader. The method also includes measuring a density of items transitioning onto the extraction conveyor from the base belt. The method further includes controlling an unloader advance speed relative to the container in dependence of the measured density of items transitioning onto the extraction conveyor. Thereby, a bulk flow of items having a substantially steady density is delivered by an output conveyor of the unloader positioned downstream of the extraction conveyor. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032052 | STRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORT AND ORGANIZATION OF LARGE POWER CABLES ON A WELLSITE - Embodiments of the disclosure generally concern equipment for use in operations at oil and gas wells, particularly a structure to transport and locate large diameter electrical cables, such as those used to connect turbine generators to electric pumping units on an oil and gas well site. More specifically the embodiments of the disclosure concern methods and apparatus for transporting, positioning, and manipulating large diameter power cables at the well site of oil and gas wells with a cable transport structure using longitudinal cable retaining members to create channels to store the cables and an end rack to fold extra length of the cable back onto the cable transport structure. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032053 | FEEDING APPARATUS - A feeding apparatus includes a stacking portion, a regulating portion, a moving portion, and a detection unit. The regulating portion abuts, in a width direction, one side of stacking portion sheets having different widths and regulates movement of the sheets in the width direction. The detection unit detects a position of the moving portion in an intersecting direction. The regulating portion includes an abut portion. By abutting or not abutting the abut portion, the moving portion moves to a first position and a second position. When the moving portion moves to the first position or the second position in a predetermined proceeding direction, the moving portion does not move from the first position or the second position while the regulating portion takes a position where the regulating portion further moves in the predetermined proceeding direction. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032054 | SHEET GUIDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SHEET GUIDING DEVICE - A sheet guiding device includes a cover unit, a swing guide, a link member, and a contact member. The cover unit is configured to be openably disposed on a housing of an image forming apparatus. The swing guide is configured to move between a guide position at which the swing guide is open to guide a sheet and a retracted position at which the swing guide is closed. The swing guide is configured to move from the retracted position to the guide position along with closing movement of the cover unit. The link member has one end configured to be held by the housing and an opposite end engaged with the swing guide. The contact member is disposed on the cover unit. The contact member is configured to contact the link member to rotate the link member in the closing movement of the cover unit. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032055 | SHEET FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding device includes a detachable separation unit, a conveyance unit, a guide member, an urging member, and an opening and closing member. The feeding unit feeds a stored sheet. The separation unit separates sheets fed by the feeding unit one by one. The conveyance unit conveys the sheet. Urged by the urging member, the guide member guides the sheet toward the conveyance unit and rotates about a first rotating shaft. The opening and closing member opens and closes. In a state in which the opening and closing member is closed, the guide member is positioned in a first position in which the guide member forms a conveyance path. In a process in which the opening and closing member is opened, a free end of the guide member moves upwardly about the first rotating shaft, by using an urging force, from the first to a second position. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032056 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD - An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus includes an engine unit to be used for performing an image forming job, a motor to start the engine unit, a driver circuit to sense a current flowing in the motor and supply the motor with a power source, and a processor to determine a load size of the motor based on the sensed current and control a driving speed of the motor based on the determined load size. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032057 | TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A transport apparatus includes a speaker and a mike disposed at respective positions between which a transport path of a medium is interposed, where the speaker and the mike face each other, a drive circuit that outputs a drive signal to the speaker, an amplifier circuit formed by coupling a plurality of amplifiers in series, where the amplifier circuit amplifies and outputs an output signal of the mike, a processor to which the output signal of the amplifier circuit is input, an attenuation circuit disposed in a stage preceding a predetermined amplifier, where the attenuation circuit attenuates an input signal and outputs the input signal to the predetermined amplifier, and a switch that switches an attenuation factor by the attenuation circuit. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032058 | CONVEYOR DEVICE - A conveyor device includes a conveyance section, a detector, and a controller. The conveyance section includes a registration roller. The conveyance section conveys a sheet. The detector detects a physical quantity associated with a skew in the sheet. The controller controls the conveyance section. The controller determines, based on a result of detection by the detector, whether or not rotation of the registration roller is to be stopped to perform an operation to correct the skew in the sheet. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032059 | 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. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032060 | UNWINDER FOR ROLLS OF PAPER AND SIMILAR - An unwinder ( | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032061 | DEVICE FOR HANDLING REELS - A device for moving reels, including at least one supporting upright associable with a transport vehicle, and at least one head for manipulating the reels connected to the support upright; the manipulation head includes at least one first grip member, provided with a first terminal element adapted to grasp the reel at a first opening of its central through hole. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032062 | Wrapping Material Roll Tensioner - A roll tensioner for use in maintaining a wrapping material cut edge of a wrapping material retained on a wrapping material roll located within a wrapping material box having an interior cavity with an interior front wall with a top cutting edge. The roll tensioner comprises a thin, flexible main body having distal and proximal end sections separated by a spring back reversion section, and formed having a first side and a second side. Attachment means, preferably an adhesive, is located on at least a portion of the proximal end section on the first side adapted to attach the proximal end section to the interior front wall of the wrapping material box. The spring back reversion section is composed of a material that has an immediate elastic response to a static load and is capable of substantially full recovery when the static load is removed. The distal end mechanically bends downward by way of the spring back reversion section in the interior cavity of the wrapping material box. The distal end section is adapted to rest against the wrapping material proximal to the wrapping material cut edge to retain the wrapping material cut edge in an upward, substantially parallel position to the interior front wall of the wrapping material box for easy grasping of the wrapping material cut edge by an end user. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032063 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR DETECTING A FILLING LEVEL IN A TISSUE DISPENSER - A method and an arrangement for detecting a filling level in a tissue dispenser for dispensing portions of a continuous web of tissue from a tissue roll is adapted for use with. a tissue dispenser for dispensing portions of the continuous web of tissue from the tissue roll. The method comprises the steps of counting portions of the tissue dispensed by the tissue dispenser, determining an initial filling level depending on the counter data and an initial tissue type information, and determining a verified filling level depending on the counter data when a roll exchange of a tissue roll from a first tissue roll position to a second tissue roll position in the tissue dispenser has occurred. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032064 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, a sheet reversing roller portion, a first sheet feeding passage, a second sheet feeding passage, a sheet a guiding member forming a retraction feeding passage for guiding upward a leading end of the sheet fed from the reversing roller portion rotating in the first direction and then for guiding the sheet, guided upward, in a direction crossing a vertical direction, the guiding member having an inner surface curved to guide one side of the sheet, and a preventing member for preventing a droop of the leading end of the sheet by contact with the sheet guided in the direction crossing the vertical direction by the sheet guiding member. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032065 | SHEET STACKING DEVICE, SHEET POST-PROCESSING DEVICE, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM - A sheet stacking device includes a stacking tray, an aligning mechanism, a pair of alignment members, and a pair of height detectors. The pair of alignment members can move independently in a sheet width direction and in an up and down direction, and contact side edges in the sheet width direction of sheets stacked on the stacking tray, from both sides in the sheet width direction, so as to align the sheets in the sheet width direction. The pair of height detectors allow the pair of alignment members to contact an upper surface of the sheets near side edges of the sheets, so that sheet heights on both sides in the sheet width direction are detected. The sheet stacking device can individually correct heights of the pair of alignment members when aligning the sheets, based on the sheet heights detected by the pair of height detectors. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032066 | SHEET POST-PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - A sheet post-processing device includes: an alignment member which aligns a sheet bundle on a stacking tray; and a stapler which performs binding processing on a rear end of the sheet bundle. The stapler includes: a first stapler which moves along the rear end of a first sheet bundle and performs the binding processing on a plurality of positions at the rear end of the first sheet bundle; and a second stapler which performs, at one part of an end portion of the rear end on one side, binding processing different from the first stapler. The alignment member includes: a first alignment member and a second alignment member which align the sheet bundle in a first stacking position; and a third alignment member which is fixed to a position corresponding to the second stapler and which aligns the sheet bundle in a second stacking position with the first alignment member. | 2021-02-04 |
| 20210032067 | PARTIAL SPLIT-FIBER FIBER BUNDLE, INTERMEDIATE BASE MATERIAL, MOLDING, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - A method produces a partial split-fiber fiber bundle capable of stably separating a fiber bundle continuously for a long time even when a splice part is present in the partial split-fiber fiber bundle. The method produces a partial split-fiber fiber bundle in which when the fiber bundle having the splice part formed by joining fiber bundles is allowed to travel along a longitudinal direction, a part of the fiber bundle is separated by thrusting a protruding part of the fiber splitting means into the fiber bundle, and timing at which the fiber splitting means is thrust into the fiber bundle is changed based on position information of the splice part obtained by detecting the splice part. | 2021-02-04 |
