08th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200055547 | UNDERBODY STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An underbody structure for a motor vehicle has: at least one underbody panel; and at least one air guide. The air guide is assigned to the underbody panel and has at least one separation edge for bringing about a flow separation. The air guide is passively pivotable back at least in sections behind a plane formed by a carriageway-side outer side of the underbody panel such that the separation edge is capable of yielding upon contact with an obstacle in order to avoid damage. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055548 | TRANSPORTATION TRAILER WITH SPACE FRAME - Systems and methods for transporting small, dense cargo over roadways via a specialized transportation trailer are provided. The disclosed transportation trailer includes a space frame including a lower central portion designed to directly receive and support the cargo that is being carried by the trailer, as well as an upper portion that extends above the height of the cargo. The space frame also includes lower side portions that extend longitudinally in opposite directions from the lower central portion to connect the space frame to the wheels and trailer hookup of the transportation trailer. The space frame may further include a truss structure formed between the lower central portion and the upper portion to increase the rigidity of the trailer. The transportation trailer is designed to minimize the height of the cargo's center of gravity, increase trailer rigidity, increase cargo capacity, and maximize ground clearance compared to existing trailer designs. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055549 | SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY AND LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH EMBEDDED HARDPOINT CONNECTORS - A cargo vehicle is disclosed having a composite floor assembly with at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The composite floor assembly may comprise a plurality of transverse beams, wherein a subset of the plurality of transverse beams includes at least one embedded hardpoint connector. The embedded connector may be used to securely and removably couple other vehicle components to the composite floor assembly, such as a landing gear assembly and/or a slide rail assembly. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055550 | WOOD FLOORING WITH REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC UNDERLAYER - An example reinforced wood flooring for use in forming a truck trailer or container floor may include a wood member. The wood member may include a plurality of wood strips that are attached together. The wood member may also have a top surface and a bottom surface. An essentially water impermeable fiber-reinforced thermoplastic underlay may be adhered to the bottom surface of the wood member. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055551 | FLOORING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A flooring apparatus and method of making the same are provided. The apparatus and method, in one embodiment, may include providing an elongated member having a top surface. A first adhesive is deposited about a perimeter of the top surface of the elongated member. A second adhesive is deposited within the perimeter of the top surface of the elongated member, with the second adhesive having a lower viscosity than the first adhesive and being retained within the perimeter by the first adhesive. A friction-increasing member is then heated to a pre-heat temperature. The friction-increasing member is disposed on the first and second adhesive to form the flooring apparatus. The flooring apparatus is then cured at a curing temperature, in one embodiment, that is greater than the pre-heat temperature. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055552 | OPERATOR STATION SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system for an operator station of a vehicle having a chassis includes a subframe structure positioned between the operator station and the chassis. The subframe structure includes a plurality of mounting pads configured to support the operator station. A plurality of suspension assemblies are connected between the chassis and the subframe structure near each of the mounting pads. A first lateral rod is connected between the subframe structure near one of the mounting pads and the chassis. A first longitudinal rod is connected between the subframe structure near one of the mounting pads and the chassis. A stabilizer bar is connected between the subframe structure at two locations and the chassis. A roll control bar is connected between the subframe structure at two locations and the chassis. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055553 | DISTRIBUTED VOLUMETRIC CARGO SENSOR SYSTEM - A cargo detection apparatus installed within a cargo container includes multiple distance sensors and one or more processors in communication with the distance sensors. The distance sensors, which are configured for mounting on or adjacent to a ceiling of the cargo container, generate distance signals. Each distance signal indicates a distance between a corresponding one of the distance sensors and a surface within the interior space of the cargo container. The one or more processors are operable to execute instructions to compare the distance indicated by each of the distance signals to a distance threshold, and generate a cargo-present indication if the distance is less than the distance threshold. The distance sensors may be laser-ranging time-of-flight sensors or ultrasonic sensors. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055554 | Track Assembly for Traction of an Off-Road Vehicle - A track assembly for providing traction to an off-road vehicle, such as an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, or another work vehicle, in which the track assembly may comprise a suspension between a frame of the track assembly and a bogie carrying roller wheels of the track assembly. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055555 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING AND STEERING A HEAVY LOAD - A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055556 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF LOAD TRANSPORTING APPARATUSES - Systems and methods for moving at least one load transporting apparatus may include the load transporting apparatus(es) configured to move in at least one direction, at least one feedback sensing device disposed on and/or within the load transporting apparatus where the sensing device obtains movement measurements of the load transporting apparatus, a first location to receive a pre-determined input, a second location to receive the movement measurement(s), and a processing circuit to compare the movement measurement(s) to the pre-determined input. In a non-limiting embodiment, a pre-loading system may prepare the load transporting apparatus for movement prior to moving or lifting a load by depressing at least one component of the load transporting apparatus. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055557 | MOBILE RETAIL STORE STRUCTURE - A self-contained mobile retail store structure which is transportable from one location to another. The structure is mounted to a frame which is coupled to a plurality of wheels by a hydraulic system capable of raising, lowering, inclining and declining the structure relative to a ground surface. In a stationary position, the walls of the structure contact the ground surface, and in the transportable position, the walls of the structure are spaced from the ground surface. The mobile retail store structure of this disclosure fits in a standard-sized parking space, and may be configured with other similar structures to expand the retail area. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055558 | Automobile manufacturing plant and method - An automobile manufacturing plant for manufacturing automobiles has a series of manufacturing sites including a part forming shop, a body shop, a paint shop and an assembly shop. Each manufacturing site is associated with a respective inspection site. The respective inspection sites provide inspection data representing at least one of dimensional characteristics, shape characteristics or surface characteristics of the car body parts, the car body, the painted car body and the car-on-wheels produced in the series of manufacturing sites. The inspection data from the plurality of inspection sites is correlated in a common data base server. Inspection sites at a later stage of the manufacturing process can use inspection data from previous stages and automatically decide whether or not a car body part, the car body, the painted car body or the car-on-wheels has to be reworked. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055559 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR A BICYCLE LUGGAGE CARRIER - Disclosed is a mounting system mountable on a bicycle luggage carrier, including a clamping system for clamping on the bicycle luggage carrier and a carrier coupling part mountable on the clamping system and configured to cooperate with a corresponding luggage coupling part of a bicycle accessory, wherein the clamping system includes at least two clamping sets, each clamping set including a first clamping hook and a second clamping hook each arranged to clamp a longitudinal rod of the bicycle luggage carrier, the clamping set further including an adjustment member extending between said first clamping hook and said second clamping hook such that a distance between said first and second clamping hook is adjustable. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055560 | EXHAUST SHIELD ASSEMBLY - An exhaust assembly for a vehicle. The exhaust assembly includes a header assembly including one or more head pipes, and a bridge with a first end and a second end that is opposite the first end. The first and second ends are secured to the header assembly. The exhaust assembly further includes a shield assembly including a shield shaped to cover a portion of the header assembly and a retainer secured to the shield and supported by the bridge by a planar clamp joint therebetween. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055561 | MOTOR VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A motor vehicle control system including a foot control assembly having a left-side foot control and a right-side foot control, and a hand control assembly having a left-side hand control and a right-side hand control. The left-side foot control is in communication with a left-signal and the right-side foot control is in communication with a right-signal and configured to control brake functions. The left-side hand control includes a clutch twist and the right-side hand control includes a throttle twist. The clutch twist configured to control a clutch when a twisting motion is applied, and the throttle twist is configured to control a throttle when the twisting motion is applied by the user. The foot control assembly and the hand control assembly are configured to be used in combination for operating a motor vehicle. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055562 | BICYCLE HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY WITH V-SHAPED STEM - A bicycle handlebar assembly comprises a base bar, a v-shaped stem selectively removable from the base bar, and a bicycle fork assembly. Control cables from the bicycle may be routed from the base bar into hollow diverging stem members of the v-shaped stem. The bicycle fork assembly comprises an external-steerer fork having a load-bearing member and a preload tensioning rod. The preload tensioning rod fits within a head tube of the bicycle, and a hollow space around the preload tensioning rod accommodates control cables passing from the v-shaped stem into a hollow portion of the bicycle frame. The v-shaped stem is secured against the base bar by a pair of nut plates. In some examples, an engagement portion of an accessory such as an aerobar extension assembly is configured to secure the v-shaped stem and an aerobar extension against the base bar. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055563 | Barefoot Bike Pedals - Described is a set of bike pedals configured for barefoot use. In one example embodiment, the pedals include a contoured and rounded platform portion, and a toe post extending generally perpendicularly from a front of the platform portion. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055564 | BICYCLE CRANK ARM PEDAL HOLE COVERS - A bicycle pedal crank arm hole protection device. The device comprises a metal threaded insert to be screwed into the crank arm threaded hole when pedals have been removed from the pedal crank arm and a smoothly rounded cover to dampen any contact with other objects. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055565 | ASSISTANCE CONTROL SYSTEM - An assistance control system includes a sensor mounted on a cycle body of a cycle, and a controller communicable with the sensor and an assistance module of the cycle. The sensor senses operation of the cycle body so as to output a sense signal indicative of a state of usage of the cycle body. Based on the sense signal, the controller switches between a boost mode and a deboost mode. In the boost mode, the controller outputs a control signal to the assistance module so as to control the assistance module to increase assistive torque for driving movement of the cycle body. In the deboost mode, the controller outputs the control signal to the assistance module so as to control the assistance module to decrease the assistive torque. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055566 | Watercraft With Transom-Mounted Lifting Fin - A watercraft is provided with fin on its transom. The fin extends outwardly from a portion of the transom that extends into the water. The fin includes a first portion and a second portion positioned rearwardly of the first portion. The second portion is inclined downwardly and rearwardly relative to the first portion and positioned so as to provide lift and to channel water toward the propeller. The watercraft may be a pontoon boat having first and second laterally-spaced pontoons located under the deck on opposite sides of the transom. Additional fins may be mounted on the first and second laterally-spaced pontoons. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055567 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OR CONTROLLING IMPACT LOAD RESULTING FROM FLUID UNDER INTERNAL/EXTERNAL FORCE IN SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT - A system that controls an impact load resulting from a fluid under an internal/external force is provided. The system senses an impact load, of a fluid under an internal/external force and attenuates the impact load. The present invention includes a floating means arranged horizontally inside an amount of fluid in an open space or in a sealed interior, a position adjustment means is vertically connected to the floating means and positioned inside the fluid, a sensing means disposed inside the fluid, on the floating means, the position adjustment means, or a structure in the periphery senses a measurement object. A controller predicts/monitors and predicts/controls fluid dynamics-related forces, hull stress, six-degree-of-freedom movements, and positions in connection with a transportation means or maritime structure. The floating means, the position adjustment means, and the sensing means are installed thereon, and use the value from the measurement object transmitted from the sensing means. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055568 | FLOATING MOORING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a floating mooring structure comprising a framework formed by a first plurality of equidistant parallel tubes ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055569 | MOORING AND TENSIONING METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS - A method of mooring a floating vessel having a fairlead stopper coupled thereto is provided. The method includes retrieving a line pre-reeved on the fairlead stopper, connecting the line to an upper end of a mooring line, retrieving a second end of the line, connecting the second end to a winch of the AHV, and hauling in the mooring line to apply tension thereto. Also disclosed are mooring lines and systems, including lines having tensioning connectors thereon, such as tri-plate connectors, for stretching lines. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055570 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR UNDERWATER VEHICLES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a navigation system which, on the one hand, is arranged on sides of the underwater vehicle/AUV and, on the other hand, includes a surface transmitter as a counterpart. The two units communicate with each other such that the surface transmitter emits its signal directed to the position of the underwater vehicle and/or that the surface transmitter follows the underwater vehicle to improve the position determination capability. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055571 | METHOD FOR HANDLING A CATCH FROM A FISHING BOAT - The present invention provides a method for handling the content of a catch from a fishing boat comprising the steps of providing a sorting table having crate handling platforms and installing crates on these platforms. The method also has the step of replacing a full crate with an empty crate and placing the full crates on a crate handling frame which frame can be secured within vertical storage containers. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055572 | WATERCRAFT - A watercraft is basically provided with a watercraft structure, a platform mount and a platform. The watercraft structure defines an outer top boat perimeter. The platform mount is provided on the watercraft structure. The platform includes a platform portion and a support portion coupled to the platform mount. The platform portion is disposed below the platform mount while the support portion is coupled to the platform mount in a first deployed position that is outside of the outer top boat perimeter. The platform portion is disposed above the platform mount while the support portion is coupled to the platform mount in a second deployed position that is outside of the outer top boat perimeter. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055573 | WATERCRAFT - A watercraft is basically provided with a watercraft structure and a grab bar. The watercraft structure includes a platform with a recess at a rear edge of the platform. The grab bar is mounted to the watercraft structure in the recess of the platform. The grab bar has a bar portion with a front edge that is disposed forward of the rear edge of the platform with respect to a front to aft direction of the watercraft. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055574 | ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION AND STORAGE BUOY - A system includes a fuel burner disposed within a buoy, and at least one fuel tank coupled to the fuel burner. The fuel tank preferably contains ethanol or propane. The system comprises either a thermoelectric generator or an electrical generator mechanically coupled to a heat engine. The ethanol or propane is burned to generate electric power. At least a portion of the electric power that is generated is stored in a battery system so that the system can provide peak levels of electric power consumption that are relatively large. The system can be used in autonomous marine applications. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055575 | Sports Board with Seat Back and Pedals - A sports board includes a board body, a seat back and a pair of pedals. The seat back is arranged on a top surface of the board body for a user's back to lean on. The pedals arranged on the top surface of the board body for the user's feet to against the pedals. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055576 | TELESCOPING TOWER FOR A BOAT - An apparatus may include a center section of a tower. The apparatus may further include at least a first support and a second support each comprising a telescoping assembly, wherein the telescoping assembly may include two or more members longitudinally moveable relative to one another for moving the center section of the tower between at least a first position and a second position. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055577 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF CONTAMINANTS IN WATER - The invention generally relates to the measurement and predictions of conditions and contaminants; chemical, particulate and gaseous in and around water impoundments. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of an autonomous watercraft to analyze the chemical and physical properties of a body of water, such as a pond holding water used in a hydraulic fracturing operation. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055578 | VENT FOR SHRINK WRAP WATERCRAFT STORAGE - A vent for use with a film-wrapped watercraft includes a body having a piercing tip at a first end and a hood member at a second end. A guide member extends from the body to an area proximate the piercing tip. The guide member includes a positioning structure proximate the piercing tip. A vent member is positioned under the body. Apertures of the vent member are positioned between a lower edge of the vent member and the hood member. The positioning structure is configured to slidably engage a watercraft wrap and allow the piercing tip to pierce the watercraft wrap. The positioning structure and the piercing tip are configured to guide a portion of the watercraft wrap over the body and under the guide member and the positioning structure. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055579 | BOAT LIFT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to improved lifts and lift systems, as well as the associated methods of use, for raising and lowering watercraft into and out of water. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055580 | Large Bore Pierce Pin for an Inflator - A pierce pin for an inflator for piercing the frangible seal of a gas cartridge including in combination a shaft having a axial bore forming a tubular member having a tip with a rim and a pair of slots formed across the rim into the tip into the tubular member to an appreciable depth to form a tab, the tab being bent inwardly into the axial bore after formation of the slots. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055581 | Energy transforming device and method of transforming energy - According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a marine propulsion system ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055582 | Heated panels with balistic stuctures - A heater panel includes a face layer. A heater/dielectric layer includes a heater layer between a pair of dielectric layers. The face layer is bonded to a first one of the dielectric layers. A ballistic structure is bonded to a second one of the dielectric layers. The face layer can be bonded directly to the first one of the dielectric layers with a film adhesive. The ballistic structure can be bonded directly to the second one of the dielectric layers with a film adhesive. The ballistic structure can be configured to withstand at least a 5.56 mm bullet impact. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055583 | Method for Transformation of Motor Transportation Vehicle for Ground and Air Transport, Motor Transportation Vehicle - A system and method for transformation of motor transportation vehicle for ground and air transport, motor transportation vehicle are disclosed. The motor transportation vehicle consists of the body with the cabin, the front and rear axles, an actuation system, wings, covers, and tail including the support and the tail surfaces, and for transformation of the motor transportation vehicle for air transport to the motor transportation vehicle for ground transport the following transformation steps are preformed: minimization of the wings footprint area by turning the wings around their horizontal axes, which axes run through the halves or near the halves of the wing widths; opening two body covers; turning the folded wings into the vertical position; turning the folded wings from the vertical position towards rear position around the horizontal axis perpendicular to the length of the motor transportation vehicle, followed by closing the body covers tilting the support cover/covers out; retracting the support/supports of the tail surfaces under the opened support covers; closing the support cover/covers. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055584 | AIRCRAFT WING UNIT WITH PRESSURE FENCE - Assemblies and methods for facilitating the assembly of aircraft wings to a fuselage are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wing unit includes features that are configured to define one of more parts of a pressure vessel that is partially defined by the fuselage portion. In some embodiments, the aircraft assemblies disclosed herein comprise one or more first structural interfaces that permit positional adjustment between the wing unit and the fuselage portion so that one or more second structural interfaces may be finished only after such positional adjustment. In some embodiments, the aircraft assemblies disclosed herein comprise one or more structural interfaces that are disposed outside of the wing unit in order to eliminate or reduce the need for assembly personnel to access the interior of the wing unit to carry out the structural assembly of the wing unit to the fuselage portion. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055585 | WING ASSEMBLY FOR A HIGH ENDURANCE AIRCRAFT - An airfoil assembly comprising an airplane wing, a spoiler, and a flap for unmanned and high endurance aircraft. The spoiler is located on an upper surface of the airplane wing while the flap is located on a lower surface of the airplane wing. The spoiler and the flap can occupy at least one-third, and up to three-quarters, the chord span of the airplane wing. The spoiler and the flap are both capable of moving upwards and downwards with respect to the airplane wing through their respective frames. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055586 | Active Airflow Management for Tiltrotor Hub Thermal Ventilation - Embodiments are directed to an aerodynamic spinner fairing having a sidewall and one or more airflow intakes in the sidewall. The airflow intakes are closed during a first phase of flight and open during a second phase of flight. The first phase of flight may be an airplane mode for a tiltrotor aircraft, and the second phase of flight may be a helicopter mode for the tiltrotor aircraft. The airflow intakes may comprise an opening in the sidewall, and a door that is configured to move between a first position covering the opening and a second position exposing the opening to external airflow. An actuator coupled to the door may operate to move the door between the first position and the second position. One or more guide vanes within the aerodynamic spinner fairing may be configured to direct air received via the airflow intakes to provide convection cooling. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055587 | PITCH CONTROL SYSTEM - A pitch control system characterized by a hub with at least two blade housings on the hub that are disposed around the hub axis. The blade housings have corresponding blades that engage with them. The blades spiral along housing longitudinal axes toward and away from the hub axis about a segment of helical path to effect a change in the pitch of each blade. One or more elastic members draw the blades toward the hub axis, either directly or indirectly. There are pitch mechanisms effective to facilitate blades to spiral around housing-longitudinal axes. A blade will spiral away from the hub axis when the centrifugal force exerted on the blade exceeds the opposing elastic force in the housing-longitudinal direction (neglecting other forces). Conversely, blades spiral toward the hub axis when said centrifugal force is less than said elastic force. There is an imaginary plane orthogonal to the hub axis. Housing-longitudinal axes have angles with respect to the imaginary plane of not more than 30 degrees. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055588 | Motion Control System For Foot-Actuated Flight Controller - The present invention discloses improvements to mechanical and electro-mechanical force simulators for aircraft pilot controllers, and particularly foot-actuated controllers. In particular, the invention replaces conventional foot-actuated, pilot controller systems—namely, those that employ multiple, discrete, motion control subsystems to control the various force simulation and trim functions used in modern aircraft to assist pilot control of a given axis of flight—with a single motion control system. The invention accomplishes this in part by eliminating the force-feel spring used in conventional, federated, foot-actuated, motor-coupled pilot controllers. Instead, in a preferred embodiment, the motion control system employs a single actuator ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055589 | AIRCRAFT WING COMPRISING A MOBILE LEADING EDGE FLAP DRIVEN BY A LINEAR ELECTRIC MOTOR - The invention relates to an aircraft wing comprising a stationary central wing body as well as at least one mobile leading edge flap intended for being moved relative to the stationary central body between an extended position and a retracted position, the wing comprising a device for moving the mobile leading edge flap, the device being provided with at least one mobile drive rail including a front end connected to the mobile flap. According to the invention, the movement device comprises a linear electric motor including: a primary assembly provided with at least one stationary carriage comprising coils, the primary assembly being rigidly connected to the stationary central body of the wing; and a mobile secondary assembly including a magnetic track arranged on the drive rail. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055590 | ACTUATOR SYSTEM - An actuator system for controlling a movable surface has a main shaft connected between a power drive unit and the movable surface to transmit a command from the power drive unit to move the movable surface. If a failure in the main shaft is detected a failure control device connects a secondary shaft from the movable surface to the power drive unit e.g. by releasing a solenoid which releases gears so as to permit differential rotations between an outer ring and a sun gear of a planetary gear system, within prescribed limits. When these limits are exceeded, the solenoid brake is de-energised braking the planetary gear outer ring and tying the gears through an epicycle ratio corresponding to the ratio of gears connecting the main and secondary shafts. The gear system acts as a low mass asymmetry brake that allows post-failure operation of the surface control. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055591 | AERODYNAMIC BODY - An aerodynamic body for use on an aircraft including at least a first perforated surface portion ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055592 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LANDING GEAR EXTENSION/RETRACTION - A control system has first and second processing modules for controlling retraction and extension of an aircraft landing gear assembly. The processing modules operate independently providing redundancy. Each processing module is configured to perform a first sequence of steps for retracting the landing gear assembly and a second sequence of steps for extending the landing gear assembly. A step of switching control from one processing module to the other (e.g. an avionics side changeover step) is performed (a) as part of the first sequence of steps, but only after the landing gear assembly has been retracted, or (b) as part of the second sequence of steps. By ensuring that the step of switching control is performed at such times, and not for example between initiation of the first sequence of steps and the retraction of the landing gear assembly, the landing gear assembly may be retracted sooner after such initiation. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055593 | Rotorcraft Flapping Lock - A method of selectively preventing flapping of a rotor hub includes providing a flapping lock proximate to a rotor hub and shaft assembly and moving the flapping lock from an unlocked position to a locked position, the flapping lock operable in the locked position to prevent at least some flapping movement of the rotor hub relative to the shaft, the flapping lock operable in the unlocked position to allow the at least some flapping movement of the rotor hub relative to the shaft. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055594 | Aerial Transportation System - An aerial vehicle has a passenger cabin for receiving at least one passenger, a load-bearing structure beneath the cabin, and a propulsion system including a number of propulsion units, which propel the aerial vehicle for powered flight and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). The propulsion units are preferably carried by support arms attached to the load-bearing structure and extending upwards therefrom so as to support the propulsion units at a level above the cabin. The aerial vehicle is preferably reconfigurable to a compact configuration after landing, with at least some of the propulsion units overlapping the cabin and/or each other, while still allowing passenger transfer in and out of the vehicle, thereby facilitating efficient use of space for implementing a vertiport. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055595 | CRUISE EFFICIENT VERTICAL AND SHORT TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT - An apparatus for providing lift to an aircraft comprising at least one rotating lifting device (RLD) formed of a pair of RLD segments extending from a common vertical support pivotally supported by the aircraft, a drive operable to rotate the at least one RLD relative to the aircraft and a lock operable to fix the at least one RLD relative to the aircraft at a plurality of orientations. The RLD segments may include a plurality of aerodynamic adjustment features to adjust the aerodynamic profile of the RLD segments as the RLD is converted from a rotating lifting body to a stationary lifting body. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055596 | HYBRID UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR DELIVERING CARGO - Disclosed herein are aspects of a hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In one embodiment, the hybrid UAV includes a fuselage configured to hold cargo, and at least one wing. The wing has a body that includes upper and lower surfaces and is configured to generate lift to enable the UAV to glide through the air. At least one rotor assembly is held within the body of the wing between the upper and lower surfaces of the wing. The upper and lower surfaces of the wing include upper and lower doors, respectively, extending above and below, respectively, the rotor assembly. The upper and lower doors are configured to be opened during gliding of the UAV to an open position that exposes the rotor assembly such that the rotor assembly is configured to draw air through the body of the wing and thereby generate lift. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055597 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND MOBILE ROBOT DEVICE - A monitoring system that includes a monitoring center unit, a monitoring camera, and a drone device. The monitoring system is a system for monitoring a monitoring target area in a predetermined range, starting the drone device when an abnormality is detected, and dealing with the generated abnormality. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055598 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a highly efficient method for capturing images inside a confined space without the need for direct visual observation by an inspector. Provided is an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with at least four rotors, a drive device that drives the rotors, a control signal generation circuit that generates a control signal for causing the drive device to drive the rotors, and an imaging camera, wherein said unmanned aerial vehicle is configured to fly within a confined space by driving the rotors while capturing images inside the confined space by means of the imaging camera. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055599 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM, AND BATTERY SYSTEM - An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a main body, a propulsion assembly including a rotary blade and a motor to rotate the rotary blade about a rotation axis. The propulsion assembly is attached to the main body and further includes a rechargeable battery to supply electric power to the propulsion assembly, a frame portion surrounding an outside of the rotary blade in a radial direction, and a power receiving coil to provide non-contact power feeding. The power receiving coil is electrically connected to the battery, has a frame shape along the frame portion, and is provided in the frame portion. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055600 | PAYLOAD RELEASE APPARATUS - A payload apparatus for selectively releasing a payload is disclosed. The payload apparatus may be used to deliver payloads from an aircraft such as an unmanned aerial vehicle. Embodiments of the payload apparatus include a payload container and a matching lid. The payload container may include one or more latches configured to engage the lid, and the lid may include one or more actuators to selectively disengage the one or more latches, thus releasing the payload container. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055601 | OMNI DIRECTIONAL TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY - A turntable assembly for a cargo bay floor including: three omni-directional wheel assemblies oriented in a triangular orientation forming a triangle with one of the three omni-directional wheel assemblies at each corner of the triangle, wherein each of the three omni-directional wheel assemblies include: an omni wheel; and a motor operably connected to the omni wheel, the motor being configured to rotate the omni wheel. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055602 | OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS HAVING EXTENDING RESTRAINTS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Various embodiments of vehicle occupant safety systems having extendable restraints for use with, for example, airbags are described herein. In one embodiment, for example, the disclosed technology includes a 2-point occupant restraint that secures an occupant in an aircraft seat. In this embodiment, the aircraft seat is positioned in a seating area that includes a forward monument housing a stowed airbag. In the event of a crash or other significant dynamic event that causes, for example, a rapid deceleration of the aircraft above a preset magnitude, the airbag deploys between the occupant and the monument as the dynamic forces cause the occupant to pitch forward. The forward momentum of the occupant's body creates a significant tension load in the 2-point restraint, which causes the restraint to extend by a preset amount, thereby allowing the occupant to move forward in the seat more than the occupant would have moved had the occupant been wearing a conventional, non-extending 2-point restraint. Although the occupant is allowed to move forward, the occupant remains secured to the extended restraint by means of non-extending webbing that is secured around the waist of the occupant. Allowing the occupant to move forward in this manner enables the occupant's upper torso to impact the airbag at a reduced or otherwise more favorable angle. This can reduce both the speed and the angle at which the occupant's head impacts the airbag, thereby reducing the likelihood of injury. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055603 | INFLATABLE PERSONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - An electronic module assembly (EMA) for use in controlling one or more personal restraint systems. A programmed processor within the EMA is configured to determine when a personal restraint system associated with each seat in a vehicle should be deployed. In addition, the programmed processor is configured to perform a diagnostic self-test to determine if the EMA and the personal restraint systems are operational. In one embodiment, results of the diagnostic self-test routine are displayed on a display included on the electronic module assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the results of the diagnostic self-test routine are transmitted via a wireless transceiver to a remote device. The remote device can include a wireless interrogator or can be a remote computer system such as a cabin management computer system. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055604 | CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR SMALL AIRCRAFT - A cooled cup holder provides for a cooled beverage container that is connectable to a vehicle's air conditioning system to maintain a drink cold. The assembly can additionally be provided with a second compartment which can keep a snack or sandwich cool. The cup holder assembly can be adapted to be suspended from the map pocket panel, or can be provided with its own map pocket, in which case, the assembly will replace the airplane's map pocket. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055605 | SEAT GROUP ARRANGEMENT FOR A PASSENGER CABIN OF AN AIRCRAFT - For a seat group arrangement for a passenger cabin of an aircraft it is proposed to realize a temporary enlargement of the circulation area by widening the longitudinal aisle of the aircraft for the entry and exit period. For this purpose, a passenger seat group has a supporting frame which is provided with seat legs for fastening to the aircraft floor. At least one first fixedly secured seat having in each case a seat part and in each case a backrest and a further seat which is movable in the transverse direction and has a seat part and a backrest is provided on the supporting frame. The further seat is connected to the supporting frame via a folding device, and the folding device is configured to realize a change in width of the further seat in relation to the seat legs of the supporting frame. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055606 | OPTIMIZED MODULE FOR AIRCRAFT COCKPIT - To facilitate assembly of an aircraft cockpit, a cockpit module includes an instrument panel to support at least one screen and an air conditioning distribution block bordering the instrument panel and integral with a rear face of it. The air conditioning distribution block includes an air distributor, an excess air collector, and air distribution channels each including a first end communicating with the air distributor and a second end communicating with the excess air collector, each distribution channel being equipped with an air outlet arranged between its first and second ends. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055607 | USING AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC ICING PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM QUALITY - A method of preserving power quality on a power grid is provided. The method is implemented by a voltage overflow device that is electrically coupled to the power grid through electrical contacts. A voltage monitoring circuit of the voltage overflow device monitors a voltage via the electrical contacts on the power grid with respect to a predetermined voltage. The voltage monitoring circuit determines whether the voltage exceeds the predetermined voltage. A switch of the voltage overflow device shunt an excess voltage over the predetermined voltage to a resistive load when the voltage exceeds the predetermined voltage to preserve the power quality on the power grid. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055608 | PARACHUTE SYSTEM, SAFETY PROTECTION METHOD AND DEVICE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A parachute system and a safety protection method of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and relates to the technical field of intelligent storage. The parachute system of the UAV includes: a sensor configured to detect the flight state of the UAV, a parachute; and a controller electrically connected with the sensor and the parachute, respectively, and configured to obtain the flight state of the UAV from the sensor, and control the parachute to open when the UAV is in an unstable state. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055609 | EVACUATION SLIDE RESTRAINT - A restraint may include a longitudinal body having a first end and a second end. The restraint may also include a plurality of engagement features distributed between the first end and the second end. A dimension of at least one of the longitudinal body and the plurality of engagement features may vary along at least a portion of a length of the longitudinal body. The restraint may further include a head disposed at the first end of the longitudinal body. The head may define an aperture and may include a pawl that configured to individually engage the plurality of engagement features. The dimension may vary incrementally or continuously along at least the portion of the length of the longitudinal body from the first end to the second end. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055610 | HYBRID ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT BATTERY CHARGING - An aspect includes a battery charging system for a hybrid electric aircraft. The battery charging system includes a generator, a battery system, and a controller. The controller is operable to charge the battery system up to a first charge level based on receiving a first charging current at a power input. An operational status of a gas turbine engine of the hybrid electric aircraft is monitored. The battery system is charged at a second charging current received from the generator driven by the gas turbine engine responsive to determining that the gas turbine engine is in a taxi state, where the second charging current is less than the first charging current. Charging of the battery system is halted based on detecting a transition of the gas turbine engine from the taxi state to an off-idle throttle state. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055611 | ELECTRICAL ISOLATOR FITTING - An isolator fitting for an opening in a metallic rib of an aircraft wing. The isolator fitting has first isolator mountable to the rib to position a first isolator opening in alignment with the opening of the rib. A second isolator is mountable to the rib and has a nut housing segment defining a second isolator opening to be positioned in alignment with the opening of the rib. A conduit extends between a first end and a second end, and a nut is mountable about an outer surface of the conduit to abut against the first isolator and mount the conduit thereto. The conduit is positionable to extend through the opening of the rib and through the first and second isolator openings to position the nut within the nut housing segment of the second isolator such that the nut housing segment is positioned between the nut and the rib. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055612 | METHOD AND ARCHITECTURE FOR DISTRIBUTING ON-BOARD POWER IN AN AIRCRAFT - The method for on-board electrical power distribution according to the invention includes the producing a protected segregation interface ( | 2020-02-20 |
20200055613 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVING SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF CRAFT HAVING ONE OR MORE ROTORS - An approach is provided for enhancing the safety and functionality of unmanned rotorcraft by improving reliability, transparency, operational capabilities, and effectiveness. Embodiments include integration of rotorcraft with objects attached to the ground (including kites, balloons, or elevated structures) in order to create safe and visible sky moorings from which devices such as cameras on the craft can operate for extended periods of time while remote control can be used to move and stabilize the camera and/or the kite or balloon to which it is attached. In addition, the rotorcraft in such sky moorings can be enclosed for protection, can employ connections for systems maintenance, and can utilize changeable payload modules having supplies that the rotorcraft can dispatch or use in various contexts such as emergency situations or to provide security at venues with large gatherings of people, such as concerts. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055614 | MATERIAL SELECTION AND OPTIMIZATION PROCESS FOR COMPONENT MANUFACTURING - A method for designing a material for an aircraft component includes training a neural network to correlate microstructural features of an alloy with material properties of the alloy by at least providing a set of images of the alloy to the neural network. Each of the images in the set of images has varied constituent compositions. The method further includes providing the neural network with a set of determined material properties corresponding to each image, associating the microstructural features of each image with the set of empirically determined data corresponding to the image, and determining non-linear relationships between the microstructural features and corresponding empirically determined material properties via a machine learning algorithm, receiving a set of desired material properties of the alloy for aircraft component, and determining a set of microstructural features capable of achieving the desired material properties of the alloy based on the determined non-linear relationships. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055615 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING COATINGS - A method and apparatus for removing a coating from a gas turbine engine component enabling repair of the component, including application of a braze alloy, without fluoride ion cleaning uses electrolytic stripping of the component in an alkaline bath with the component acting as an anode and current passing to a conformal cathode. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055616 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REGULATING AIRCRAFT CONTROL SURFACES - This describes an aircraft control surface regulating device, comprising an elongated structural body formed of a base positioned at a first end and fixed to the structure of the aircraft and a regulation assembly arranged at a second end and positioned next to the control surfaces, the regulation assembly comprising at least one dial indicator positionable between a first measuring position and a second positioning position and at least one reference ruler arranged adjacent to at least one dial indicator and positionable between an initial position and a final position. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055617 | System and Method of Tracking a Spacecraft Trajectory for Orbital Transfer - A system for optimizing a low-thrust trajectory of a spacecraft trajectory for orbital transfer includes an interface to receive data, a memory to store scheduled geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) data and scheduled geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) data and computer-executable programs, and a processor. The processor is configured to provide a two-dimensional (2D) averaged trajectory consisting of a predetermined revolutions by executing the optimal control program using the GTO data and GEO data, arrange N equidistant points on the 2D averaged trajectory to form segments on the 2D averaged trajectory, obtain osculating elements corresponding to the segments by solving optimization problems for the segments, estimate initial guesses of the segments under continuous thrusting conditions in tangential directions at the N equidistant points, solve a minimum energy optimization problem to obtain a minimum energy 2D osculating trajectory by using as initial guess the concatenation of segments, compute a minimum energy three-dimensional (3D) osculating trajectory by linearly decreasing an inclination of the minimum energy 2D osculating trajectory to zero, and generating a minimum fuel 3D osculating trajectory by iteratively solving a cost function while changing a parameter from one to zero. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055618 | DEPLOYABLE SHEET MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Exemplary deployable sheet material systems may be configured to stow and deploy sheet material. The systems may include one or more masts, one or more extendable booms, and one or more guys wires configured to function in conjunction with each other to deploy the sheet material and then to maintain the sheet material in the deployed configuration. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055619 | SAMPLE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR INTERPLANETARY VEHICLE - A system and method of acquiring and delivering samples, such as in association with an interplanetary vehicle is provided. The system includes a gas delivery assembly having a storage tank with a compressed gas. A sampler device is provided having a hollow interior, the hollow interior having a curved and angled surface, an open end and an exit end. A plurality of nozzles are fluidly coupled between the hollow interior and the storage tank, at least one of the plurality of nozzles arranged to direct the compressed gas towards the exit end. A sample capture assembly is further provided having a container fluidly coupled to the exit end. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055620 | Transport and Transfer Container for a Liquid Medium - A production method for producing a transport and transfer receptacle for at least one fluid medium, for example, for at least one sterile liquid is proposed. The method comprises supplying at least one container for receiving the fluid medium. At least one energy unit is supplied. The energy unit effects—for example, complete—emptying of the fluid medium from the container when the transport and transfer receptacle is used. The fluid medium is introduced into the container and the container is closed. The fluid medium is charged with positive pressure, for example, using the energy unit. The positive pressure is maintained until the fluid medium is removed. Furthermore, a transport and transfer receptacle which can be produced according to the production method and which has at least one packaging is proposed. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055621 | SEPARATING DEVICE FOR A STRAP END CONNECTING DEVICE, STRAP END CONNECTING DEVICE, AND STRAPPING SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a separating device for severing at least one strap, in particular a plastic strap, the separating device having a blade with an edge for severing the at least one strap, and it being possible for the separating device to be connected to a strap end connecting device, the strap end connecting device having an assembly which has a heating element, it being possible for the blade to be connected to that assembly of the strap end connecting device which has the heating element. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a strap end connecting device for a strapping system having a separating device of this type. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a strap end connecting device for a strapping system having a strap end connecting device of this type. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055622 | METHOD FOR PACKAGING FACILITATED TRANSPORT MEMBRANE - Provided is a means which makes it possible to prevent quality deterioration of a facilitated transport membrane for a long period of time. A method for packing the facilitated transport membrane selectively allowing a specific gas to permeate therethrough, includes the steps of: putting the facilitated transport membrane in a packaging body having a transmission rate of not more than 10,000 cm | 2020-02-20 |
20200055623 | CONVEYOR DEVICE FOR CONVEYING FOOD PRODUCTS - A conveyor device for conveying food products on a plurality of parallel conveyor tracks and for formatting the food products in a specific product format, especially for conveying and formatting stacks or interleaved units made of a plurality of slices of cheese or meat products is provided. The conveyor device fills a product gap on one of the conveyor tracks incoming on the input side with a food product so that on the output side all parallel conveyor tracks are supplied with the food products when a product gap is sensed. A corresponding method is also provided. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055624 | Sealing and Guiding System for a Packaging Machine - The invention relates to a sealing and guiding system for a packaging machine having a processing zone and an activation zone adjacent each other. The system has a separating wall, for separating the processing zone from the activation zone; at least a movement actuating element, which develops from the activation zone to the processing zone, crossing the separating wall and that has a longitudinal developing axis; movement actuating means, arranged in the activation zone, for moving the movement actuating element at least along a first direction transverse to the respective axis. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055625 | PACKAGING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME - A packaging machine of products in respective packages or envelopes includes at least one central control unit and a plurality of functional groups suitable to operate synergetically and in synchronism in order to obtain the desired product packaging result. The functional groups include at least one feeding group of the products, at least one feeding and/or forming group of the packages in which the products must be inserted, at least one insertion group of the products in the respective packages, at least one outlet group of the packages containing the respective products. Each of the groups include respective operating stations suitable for carrying out a specific operation on the products, on the packages or on the combination of same, in order to obtain a specific result in terms of packaging of the products. The central control unit includes a device for identifying at least one malfunctioning or faulty operating station, and a first device for deactivating said malfunctioning or faulty operating station. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055626 | ILLUMINATED DOOR INDICATOR FOR AUTOMATED MACHINERY - Lighting elements are disposed within the enclosure doors surrounding an automated material handling machine such as a packaging machine. The clear panels in the door are edge-lit so that the entire door window corresponding to the location of the maintenance notice is illuminated a contrasting color to call the operator's quick attention to that portion of the machine. A method of notifying the operator of a maintenance issue in a particular portion of the machine is provided by illuminating a window panel in a door of the machine enclosure. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055627 | Packaging and Sealing Apparatus and Method - A packaging and sealing apparatus and method may package and seal a product. The apparatus and method may provide a greater efficiency for packaging and sealing a product. The rate capacity or quantity of sealed product packages may be up to approximately 50 packages per minute. The apparatus may create packaged product during continuous conveying of the product for increased apparatus packaging capacity. The apparatus may create packaged product using coupled variable-length conveyors to move the sealing system with the conveyed product being packaged through a fixed-length apparatus. The apparatus and method may not require a footprint or space greater than conventional food packaging equipment. The package seals created with the apparatus may provide an improved seal and reduce or eliminate premature spoilage of the product. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055628 | LABELLING MACHINE WITH A CONTROLLED BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ITS OPERATION - A labelling machine comprises a supply spool support for supporting a supply spool comprising label stock; a take-up spool support adapted to take up a portion of the label stock; a motive device configured to propel the label stock along a web path from the supply spool support towards the take up spool support; a first arrangement configured to produce a first signal indicative of a speed at which label stock is removed from the supply spool by the motive device; a controller configured to receive the first signal and output a brake assembly control signal based upon the first signal; and a brake assembly configured to apply a braking force to the supply spool support based upon the brake assembly control signal, the braking force resisting rotation of the supply spool support. The controller is configured to output the brake assembly control signal based upon a target supply spool speed. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055629 | ASEPTIC FILLING BOTTLE - An aseptic filling bottle that can suppress buckling of its bottom portion even at the time of refrigerated storage. A bottom portion of the aseptic filling bottle includes a grounding portion to be placed in contact with a surface on which the bottle is put, a central portion that projects to an inner side of the bottle as its extends radially inwards from the grounding portion, a dome portion which projects to more inner side of the bottle than the central portion, and a receded groove portion that extends radially from the dome portion. A bottom inner side projection height of the central portion at a dome portion side circumferential edge thereof is set greater than a half of a height from the grounding portion to a border between the body portion and the bottom portion. The receded groove portion, at a position corresponding to the radial center position of the grounding portion, has a depth ranging from 5.0 mm to 10.0 mm. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055630 | INSULATED LINERS AND CONTAINERS - An insulated shipping liner includes a flexible sealed sack having a first layer and second layer sealed together about their outer peripheral edges to form a housing. An insulating layer made from a single sheet of foam material is located within the housing and is configured to be folded such that a first side portion, second side portion and middle portion create a substantially rectangular box form, with the first and second side portions defining opposing sides of the box form, the middle portion defining a bottom of the box form, the substantially rectangular top flap defining at least part of a top of the box form, and the opposing substantially rectangular first and second side flaps defining at least part of other opposing sides of the box form. The box form can be placed in a container to form an insulated container for shipping and/or storage. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055631 | STACKABLE/RECONFIGURABLE COMPARTMENT BINS - A storage compartment assembly for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of compartment bins, each having a first wall connected at an angle to a second wall connected at an angle to a third wall connected at an angle to a fourth wall also connected at an angle to the first wall, the first, second, third, and fourth walls connected at an angle to a base portion, the first, second, third, fourth walls, and the base portion partially enclosing a volume, a plurality of foot portions extending from the base portion at intersections of the first, second, third, and fourth walls, a plurality of support members extending from the intersections of the first, second, third, and fourth walls and displaced vertically directly above the foot portions, each of the plurality of compartment bins stackable atop each of the others of the plurality of compartment bins in a plurality of permutations. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055632 | CONTAINER HAVING A CONTAINER BODY AND A HANDLE ANCHORED THERETO AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A CONTAINER - A container having a container body and a handle mounted thereto. The handle has a grip portion and a mounting bracket, a gripping area being left free between said grip portion and said mounting bracket for gripping the grip portion. An anchoring portion is arranged on a side of the mounting bracket facing away from the grip portion. The anchoring portion and the grip portion are elongate in a first, horizontal direction. The anchoring portion has a single wall stem portion oriented in a plane in said first direction and in a second direction away from the grip portion and a hooking portion projecting from the stem portion in a third direction transverse to said plane. A method for manufacturing such a container is also described. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055633 | METHOD OF TREATING A VESSEL TO ALLOW ADHERENCE OF AN EDIBLE COATING - A method for treating a polymer vessel, comprising treating a surface region of the vessel by exposing the surface region to a high-frequency plasma; and coating the surface region of the vessel with a lasting water-based edible coating. A vessel treated in accordance with the method. The method may include placing the vessel on a conveyor, a robotic arm or system to facilitate the movement of the vessel through the high-frequency plasma device. Including rotating the vessel to treat different parts thereof. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055634 | FLOATING GRID ARRANGEMENT TO SUPPORT AND POSITION DECORATIVE ELEMENTS - Plastic grid or framework arrangements are used to support and position of bowls that hold flower arrangements, candles, letters, and other decorative elements. These grids are deployable in water fountains, indoor and outdoor pools, and other small bodies of water during festive occasions or for longer term decorative display. The grid themselves do not float, and are positioned below the surface of the water, and thus are not readily visible. Buoyancy is provided at the hubs that form nodes in the grids. The hubs also support floating bowls containing various decorative elements. The resulting effect is that the various decorative elements appear to be floating on the surface while the sub-surface grid structure maintains their relative positioning, keeping the bowls from clumping together at the edges or in the corners of the pool or fountain. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055635 | Conformable Package - A flexible package that can include first and second sidewalls. The first and second sidewalls being joined by a bottom portion and seams that define first and second sides. The package can have an opening opposite the bottom portion, a first plurality of magnetic regions, and a second plurality of magnetic regions. The first plurality of magnetic regions can be disposed on the first sidewall near the opening and include discrete magnetic regions. A second plurality of magnetic regions can be disposed on the second sidewall near the access opening and include opposed discrete magnetic regions. The second plurality of magnetic regions being opposite the first plurality of magnetic regions. The discrete magnetic regions and the opposed discrete magnetic regions can be magnetically engageable with a magnetic force to close the opening of the package in a configuration having M petals, where M is an integer from 2 to 8. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055636 | Adaptive Package - A package with magnetic closure portions. The package can include a first flexible polymeric sidewall and a second flexible polymeric sidewall. The first and second flexible polymeric sidewalls can be joined by opposing first and second sides and a bottom portion and together defining an access opening. A first magnetic region can be disposed on the first sidewall. A second magnetic region can be disposed on the first sidewall. A third magnetic region can be disposed on the second sidewall. A fourth magnetic region can be disposed on the second sidewall. The first and third magnetic regions can be magnetically engageable with a magnetic force to urge at least a portion of the first and second sidewalls into contacting relationship, and the second and fourth magnetic regions can be magnetically engageable with a magnetic force to urge at least a portion of the first and second sidewalls into contacting relationship. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055637 | RECLOSEABLE ZIPPER CLOSURE ARRANGEMENT, RECLOSEABLE POUCHES, AND METHODS - A recloseable zipper closure arrangement useable in a recloseable plastic bag includes a first elongate base strip having a front side and an opposite back side; and a first continuous profile member on the front side of the first elongate base strip; the first continuous profile member having a clicking sensory indicator having a central rib with a continuous peak; and a second continuous profile member on the front side of the first elongate base strip and spaced from the first profile member; the second continuous profile member may have optionally a clicking sensory indicator having a central rib with a continuous peak. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055638 | Thread Joining Mechanism - A thread joining mechanism which possesses and for annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, preferably for the containers with annular opening, comprising: at least an external thread line, including upper end and lower end which outspread along annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, at least a convex fixed area and locking piece, preferably be processed as configuration by a part of said upper end and lower end which close to said external thread line, or preference is given to the convex part that integrates with said annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, said fixed area and locking piece are set to that said annular engaging external surface and/or internal surface, and upper end and/or lower end of corresponding said thread line are separated by preset spacing, and outspread along the same direction with said thread line. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055639 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A container assembly includes a first component, a second component, and a third component. Each component has an outer wall, a side wall extending upward from the outer wall, and a lip extending outward around a perimeter of the side wall. Each of the lips of the components are releasably lockable with another lip to form a modular container assembly. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055640 | LID - Lids for cups. In preferred embodiments, lids which are installable on cups which provide hybrid functionalities. In still more preferred embodiments, hybrid drinking cup lids for installation on a cup which are structurally configured to include a drink through portion and a straw receiving portion; the drink through portion and the straw receiving portion being alternately useable for optionally drinking without a straw or for optionally drinking with a straw. In the most preferred embodiments the straw receiving portion is configured and located to reduce mechanical wear on inserted straws, such as paper straws, during use. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055641 | DESTRUCTIVE PACKING CONTAINER - A destructive packaging container is disclosed herein. It comprises a case body having a recessed groove around an opening at a top thereof, a case lid having a protrusion around a periphery thereof for engaging with the recessed groove, wherein an outer edge of one end of the recessed groove and an outer edge of one end of the protrusion are respectively extended with at least one force-applied ear staggered from each other; two connecting strips disposed at two sides of the at least one force-applied ear at the one end of the recessed groove for connecting the outer edge of the one end of the protrusion; and two cutting lines disposed at a junction of the two connecting strips and the case lid. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055642 | CONTAINER WITH TAMPER-EVIDENT CLOSURE - A tamper-evident container includes a base and a lid with a closure portion includes a lip flange and a base flange. When the lid is secured to and closed over the base, the lid flange and the base flange rest adjacent to one another. The base flange includes perforations running along the length of the closure portion to divide the base flange into an outer region and an inner region. The lid flange is secured to the outer region of the base flange. When the lid is separated from the base, the lid flange tears away the outer region of the base flange with the assistance of the perforations on the base flange. When the lid is fully separated from the base, the lid flange carries the outer region of the base to avoid a separate member that needs to be thrown away. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055643 | DISCHARGE HEAD FOR A LIQUID DISPENSER AND LIQUID DISPENSER HAVING SUCH A DISCHARGE HEAD - A discharge head having a housing, a coupling device for attachment to a liquid store, a discharge opening and an outlet channel extending from an inlet region up to the discharge opening and by which the discharge opening is supplied with liquid. For throttling the liquid to be discharged, the discharge head has a throttle device with a throttle channel for reduction in the liquid pressure and/or the liquid flow through the throttle device. The throttle device is switchable between throttling and release states, and a minimum free cross section of the throttle channel is varied to subject liquid flowing in the direction of the discharge opening to a high throttling effect in the throttling state and liquid flowing in the direction of the inlet region is subjected to a low throttling effect in the release state. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055644 | DISPENSER FOR A LIQUID - A discharge device for a liquid medium includes a storage container for receiving a medium, a discharge head which can be secured on the storage container and comprises a discharge opening for discharging the medium out of the storage container, an outlet valve which is paired with the discharge opening and comprises a pretensioned valve element that delimits a valve pre-chamber by means of a pressure application surface formed on a membrane. The pressure application surface has a stationary clamping region on the outside, and a pressure equalization channel which opens into the storage container and comprises a filter assembly that operates microbiologically and is inserted into the pressure equalization channel. The pressure equalization channel is separated from a medium path from the storage container to the discharge opening via the valve pre-chamber, and the pressure application surface has a cap-like edge protrusion as a clamping region which can be placed on a plate edge of the inner component of the discharge head on the inside. The plate edge has a stop that extends outward radially and forms a support surface for the edge protrusion while being spaced from the pressure application surface by a head surface of the plate edge. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055645 | LID WITH ACTUATOR FOR VALVE ASSEMBLY - A lid is described to reduce spillage or leakage of fluids contained in a beverage container. The lid includes the actuator that opens and closes a dispensing opening of the lid and also opens and closes a valve of the lid to reduce spillage or leakage from the beverage container. As the actuator is opened, the dispensing opening is uncovered and the valve opened. | 2020-02-20 |
20200055646 | CONTAINER LID - The disclosure provides a container lid including a resealable closure mechanism. The container lid includes a lid housing having a recess, a rim, an opening, and a connector portion. The container lid additionally contains a sliding actuator that moves in a first direction and a second direction. Further, the container lid has a sealing mechanism that moves in a third direction and a fourth direction, wherein the third direction and the fourth direction are in a plane of movement which is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. | 2020-02-20 |