09th week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180057160 | Aircraft Generating a Triaxial Dynamic Thrust Matrix - A tri-wing aircraft includes a fuselage having a longitudinally extending fuselage axis. Three wings extend generally radially outwardly from the fuselage axis and are circumferentially distributed generally uniformly about the fuselage at approximately 120-degree intervals. The wings have airfoil cross-sections including first and second surfaces having chordwise channels therebetween. A distributed propulsion system includes a plurality of propulsion assemblies. Each propulsion assembly includes a variable thrust cross-flow fan disposed within one of the chordwise channels of one of the wings. At least two variable thrust cross-flow fans are disposed within the chordwise channels of each of the wings. A flight control system is operably associated with the distributed propulsion system such that the flight control system and the distributed propulsion system are operable to generate a triaxial dynamic thrust matrix. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057161 | Aircraft having Dual Rotor-to-Wing Conversion Capabilities - A tail sitter aircraft includes a fuselage having a forward portion and an aft portion. The forward portion of the fuselage includes first and second rotor stations. A first rotor assembly is positioned proximate the first rotor station. A second rotor assembly is positioned proximate the second rotor station. A tailboom assembly extends from the aft portion of the fuselage and includes a plurality of landing members. A pusher propeller extends from the tailboom assembly. In a vertical takeoff and landing mode, the first and second rotor assemblies rotate about the fuselage to provide vertical thrust. In a forward flight mode, rotation of the pusher propeller provides forward thrust and the first and second rotor assemblies are non-rotatable about the fuselage forming a dual wing configuration to provide lift. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057162 | Aircraft having Rotor-to-Wing Conversion Capabilities - A tail sitter aircraft includes a fuselage having a forward portion and an aft portion. The forward portion of the fuselage includes first and second rotor stations. A first rotor assembly is positioned proximate the first rotor station. A second rotor assembly is positioned proximate the second rotor station. A tailboom assembly extends from the aft portion of the fuselage. The tailboom assembly includes a plurality of landing members. In a vertical takeoff and landing mode of the aircraft, the first and second rotor assemblies rotate about the fuselage to provide vertical thrust. In a forward flight mode of the aircraft, the first rotor assembly rotates about the fuselage to provide forward thrust and the second rotor assembly is non-rotatable about the fuselage forming wings to provide lift. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057163 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A vertical take-off and landing (“VTOL”) unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system and a method of controlling the same, wherein such method controls the stability and maneuverability of the VTOL UAV by manipulating the speeds of the propellers at each rotor. The VTOL UAV includes a body with three extending arms, wherein each of such arms is aligned and fixed at a certain angle from a central axis passing through the body. Each extending arm is equipped with a rotor with propellers. The rotors are sufficient to control the yaw of the UAV, and there is no need for coaxial rotors or an extra servo-motor in order to control the yaw of the UAV, thus reducing the cost and the weight of the UAV. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057164 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a vehicle body and an airflow thruster is provided. The vehicle body has a center hub, an airflow guiding structure and an outer circumferential portion. An interior of the airflow guiding structure is interconnected between the center hub and the outer circumferential portion. The center hub has an airflow inlet. The outer circumferential portion has a plurality of lateral guiding outlets facing downward and corresponding to a gravity direction of the gravity direction of the unmanned aerial vehicle. The airflow thruster is disposed inside the center hub for generating a plurality of jet streams, such that the jet streams flow to the lateral guiding outlets through the airflow guiding structure to generate a propulsion. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057165 | SYSTEM FOR RECHARGING REMOTELY CONTROLLED AERIAL VEHICLE, CHARGING STATION AND RECHARGEABLE REMOTELY CONTROLLED AERIAL VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A system including an aerial vehicle having an airframe and a power source onboard the aerial vehicle, wherein the aerial vehicle includes a landing gear structure having a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact, and a charging station having a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact, wherein the aerial vehicle is programmed to dock with the charging station when the power source is in need of recharging, the docking being a mechanical engagement between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact of the aerial vehicle with the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact of the charging station is provided. A method for continuous surveillance utilizing the aerial vehicles and charging stations is also provided. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057166 | Pressure Activated Release for Deployment of Surface, Aerial and Subsea Payloads - A pressure activated release system and method are disclosed for deployment of surface, aerial and subsea payloads. The system and method include a payload release switch that is activated, without human intervention, by a pressure differential. The system and method also includes a payload release mechanism having an unreleased configuration at pressures below a specified pressure. The release mechanism has a released configuration at pressures above the specified pressure. The switch causes the release mechanism to move from the unreleased configuration to the released configuration. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057167 | DIRECTED FRAGMENTATION FOR UNMANNED AIRBORNE VEHICLES - Directed fragmentation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is described. In one embodiment, the UAV includes various components, such one or more motors, batteries, sensors, a housing, casing or shell, and a payload for delivery. Additionally, the UAV includes a controller. The controller determines a flight path and controls a flight operation of the UAV. During the flight operation, the controller develops a release timing and a release location for one or more of the components based on the flight path, the flight conditions, and terrain topology information, among other factors. The controller can also detect a disruption in the flight operation of the UAV and, in response, direct fragmentation of one or more of the components apart from the UAV. In that way, a controlled, directed fragmentation of the UAV can be accomplished upon any disruption to the flight operation of the UAV. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057168 | Lateral linear moving curtain rail - A vehicle cabin curtain rail attachment comprising a guiding rail configured to be mounted fixedly within a cabin and a movable curtain rail section to receive or guide a curtain, wherein the movable curtain rail section is configured to slide along the guiding rail to a desired position. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057169 | STOWABLE REVERSIBLE SEAT - A stowable reversible seat for a vehicle includes a first member pivotally coupled to a floor for supporting a seat base, a second member releasably secured to the floor for supporting the seat base, and a seat back pivotally coupled to the first member. Components of the seat pivot between a folded configuration for stowing and a deployed configuration for seating. The orientation of the seat may be reversed for switching between a forward-facing direction and an aft-facing direction. A method of configuring a seat into an aircraft includes adapting a cabinet area to receive and conceal the seat, configuring a rail to make the seat slidable out from the cabinet area into an aisle, attaching a pivotable seat base on the seat, and pivotally mounting a supporting leg underneath a portion of the seat to secure the pivotable seat base in a substantially horizontal position. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057170 | ENHANCED METHOD AND AIRCRAFT FOR PRE-COOLING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM USING A TWO WHEEL TURBO-MACHINE WITH SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT EXCHANGER - A method and aircraft for providing bleed air to environmental control systems of an aircraft using a gas turbine engine, including determining a bleed air demand for the environmental control systems, selectively supplying low pressure and high pressure bleed air to the environmental control systems, wherein the selectively supplying is controlled such that the conditioned air stream satisfies the determined bleed air demand. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057171 | ADVANCED METHOD AND AIRCRAFT FOR PRE-COOLING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM USING A THREE WHEEL TURBO-MACHINE - A method and aircraft for providing bleed air to environmental control systems of an aircraft using a gas turbine engine, including determining a bleed air demand for the environmental control systems, selectively supplying low pressure and high pressure bleed air to the environmental control systems, wherein the selectively supplying is controlled such that the conditioned air stream satisfies the determined bleed air demand. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057172 | ADVANCED METHOD AND AIRCRAFT FOR PRE-COOLING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM USING A DUAL COMPRESSOR FOUR WHEEL TURBO-MACHINE - A method and aircraft for providing bleed air to environmental control systems of an aircraft using a gas turbine engine, including determining a bleed air demand for the environmental control systems, selectively supplying low pressure and high pressure bleed air to the environmental control systems, wherein the selectively supplying is controlled such that the conditioned air stream satisfies the determined bleed air demand. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057173 | HYBRID METHOD AND AIRCRAFT FOR PRE-COOLING AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM USING A POWER GENERATOR FOUR WHEEL TURBO-MACHINE - A method and aircraft for providing bleed air to environmental control systems of an aircraft using a gas turbine engine, including determining a bleed air demand for the environmental control systems, proportionally supplying low pressure and high pressure bleed air to the environmental control systems, wherein the proportional supplying is controlled such that the conditioned air stream satisfies the determined bleed air demand. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057174 | Aircraft air conditioning system and method for operating such an aircraft air conditioning system - An aircraft air conditioning system comprises an ambient air line configured to have ambient air flow therethrough and being connected to a mixer of the air conditioning system to feed ambient air to the mixer, and a recirculation air line configured to have recirculation air flow therethrough and being connected to the mixer to feed to the mixer recirculation air discharged from an aircraft area to be air conditioned. A refrigerating machine of the air conditioning system comprises a refrigerant circuit configured to have a refrigerant flow therethrough and being thermally coupled to the ambient air line and to the recirculation air line to transmit heat from the ambient air flowing through the ambient air line and from the recirculation air flowing through the recirculation air line to the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit, before the ambient air and the recirculation air are fed into the mixer. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057175 | Operating-phase-dependently controllable aircraft air conditioning system and method for operating such an aircraft air conditioning system - An aircraft air conditioning system comprises an ambient air line which is configured have ambient air flow therethrough and is connected to a mixer of the aircraft air conditioning system to supply ambient air to the mixer, and a refrigerating machine which comprises a refrigerant circuit configured to have a refrigerant flow therethrough, the refrigerant circuit being thermally coupled to the ambient air line to transfer heat, from the ambient air flowing through the ambient air line, to the refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant circuit, before the ambient air is supplied into the mixer. A control device is configured to control the ambient air flow through the ambient air line such that the ambient air is selectively conducted through different sections of the ambient air line or different bypass lines running parallel to the sections of the ambient air line. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057176 | Electrically Conductive Materials for Heating and Deicing Airfoils - Composite airfoils of the present disclosure comprise a root section including a first surface. The airfoils comprise an intermediate section having a first surface and coupled with the root section at a first end. The airfoils comprise a tip section having a first surface and coupled at a first end with a second end of the intermediate section. The airfoils comprise a conductive material layer adjacent at least one of the first surface of the root section, the first surface of the intermediate section, and the first surface of the tip section. The conductive material comprises a first polymer, a second polymer, and a sulfonic acid. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057177 | Deicing Apparatuses Comprising at least one standoff - Apparatuses for and methods of deicing aircraft surfaces, engine inlets, windmill blades and other structures. Deicing apparatuses can comprise at least one standoff coupled with an actuator and a first region of an inner surface of a skin. A standoff can act as a moment arm and can create efficient, tailorable skin bending and acceleration, breaking an ice to skin bond. Integral as well as modular leading edges can can comprise deicing apparatuses. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057178 | ILLUMINATED ROPE AS AN AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY EGRESS AID - In some implementations, in an emergency in the vehicle, an emergency evacuation path is illuminated using the light emitted from the emergency evacuation rope where at least a portion of the emergency evacuation path extends to a location outside the vehicle. Egress of occupants along the emergency evacuation path is enabled using an emergency evacuation rope. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057179 | AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft comprises at least first and second gas turbine engines arranged in a line extending generally normally to an aircraft longitudinal axis (A), each engine comprising at least one compressor or turbine rotor disc defining a respective rotational plane (D | 2018-03-01 |
20180057180 | DRONE WITH MAGNET FLUID SEALED BEARING UNIT AND DRIVE MOTOR HAVING THE BEARING UNIT - One object is to provide a drone capable of achieving desired performance by preventing entry of foreign matter such as water droplets or dust particularly into a power portion thereof. A drone of the present invention is provided with a fixed section having a motor housing for housing a motor therein and a rotary section having a propeller shaft supported via a bearing so as to be rotatable with respect to the motor housing and configured to rotate integrally with the propeller. In an opposed portion where fixed-side components constituting the fixed section and rotary-side components constituting the rotary section are opposed to each other, there is provided a foreign matter entry prevention unit configured to prevent foreign matter from entering an inside of the motor housing. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057181 | NACELLE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AFT FAN - An aircraft is provided including a fuselage extending between a forward end and an aft end. An aft engine is mounted to the aft end of the fuselage and defines a centerline. The aft engine further includes a nacelle having a forward transition duct at the forward end of the nacelle. The forward transition duct also defines a centerline and the centerline of the forward transition duct is angled downward relative to the centerline of the aft engine. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057182 | AFT ENGINE NACELLE SHAPE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An aircraft is provided including a fuselage and an aft engine. The fuselage defines a top side, a bottom side, and a frustum located proximate an aft end of the aircraft. The frustum defines a top reference line extending along the frustum at a top side of the fuselage, and a bottom reference line extending along the frustum at a bottom side of the fuselage. The top and bottom reference lines meet at a reference point aft of the frustum. The fuselage further defines a recessed portion located aft of the frustum and indented inwardly from the bottom reference line. The aft engine includes a nacelle extending adjacent to the recessed portion of the fuselage such that the aft engine may be included with the aircraft without interfering with, e.g., a takeoff angle of the aircraft. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057183 | ROTORCRAFT WITH COWLING ABLE TO ROTATE AND TRANSLATE RELATIVE TO THE FUSELAGE - A rotorcraft comprising a cowling for closing an opening in the fuselage, the cowling being linked to the fuselage by means of a fastening system having a supporting means pivotally attached to the interior of the fuselage and a translation means coupled to the supporting means to respectively enable movements of rotation and translation of the cowling. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057184 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL THRUST RAMPING OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - Methods and apparatus to control thrust ramping of an aircraft engine are disclosed. An example thrust control system includes a sensor to measure a crosswind speed and a thrust manager to compare the measured crosswind speed to a crosswind threshold range. The thrust manager activates a partial thrust ramping schedule during takeoff when the measured crosswind speed is within the crosswind threshold range. The partial thrust ramping schedule is selected from a plurality of thrust ramping schedules. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057185 | UAV FUEL AND LUBRICATION SYSTEM - An unmanned aerial vehicle has an internal combustion engine, and a fuel and lubrication system comprising a fuelling system for fuelling the engine and a lubrication system for delivering lubricating oil to the engine. The fuelling system comprises a fuel reservoir from which fuel can be delivered to the engine. The fuel reservoir comprises a main tank and a header tank. The lubrication system comprises an oil tank. The oil tank is accommodated internally within the main tank to provide an integrated assembly. The arrangement provides for warming of lubrication oil for the UAV engine using several available heat sources. Further, the arrangement facilitates a configuration and layout intended to minimise or negate any undesirable moments of inertia for the UAV during flight as fuel and oil is consumed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057186 | EJECTION JACK HAVING A TOGGLE ASSEMBLY - A toggle assembly includes a first joint member having a first lug and a second lug, a second joint member, and a third joint member. The second joint member has a first arm that receives a first rolling element, a second arm that receives a second rolling element, a third arm, and a fourth arm. The second joint member is pivotally connected to the first joint member via a first pin that extends through the first lug, the first rolling element, the second rolling element, and the second lug. The third joint member has a third lug and a fourth lug disposed opposite the third lug. The third joint member is pivotally connected to the second joint member via a cross rod pin that extends through the third lug, the third arm and the fourth arm. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057187 | AIRCRAFT PILOT DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A yaw feedback system for use by an aircraft is provided. The yaw feedback system includes a processor, a runway centerline indicator, and a yaw feedback indicator. The processor is configured to determine a yaw difference between a current track of the aircraft and a runway centerline. The runway centerline indicator is configured to virtually extend a runway visual range (RVR) for a pilot of the aircraft. The yaw feedback indicator is coupled to the processor and configured to prompt the pilot for a yaw input to compensate for the yaw difference. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057188 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED TOOL ASSEMBLY - A tool assembly includes a support frame including support beams and support mounts supporting the support beams. The support frame is rigid and used to transport the tool assembly. A support tool is supported by the support frame and includes a faceplate and a supporting grid structure formed with the faceplate as a monolithic structure defined by a series of AM layers. The faceplate has a supporting surface at a top of the support tool for supporting a working component. The supporting grid structure engages the support beams such that loads are transferred between the support tool and the support frame through the support beams. The support frame maintains dimensional stability of the support tool during transport and when resting within an allowable tolerance of the support tool. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057189 | THRUST APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Described herein is a thrust system for a vehicle that includes at least three electrical power controllers, at least four electrical switches each configured to receive electrical power from at least one of the at least three electrical power controllers, and at least three thrusters each configured to receive electrical power from at least one of the at least three electrical switches. The at least four electrical switches are operable to switch a supply of electrical power from any of the at least three electrical power controllers to any one of the at least three thrusters. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057190 | CELLULAR LOAD-RESPONSIVE MULTILAYER INSULATION - An insulation panel includes a face sheet hermetically coupled to a plurality of structural walls to define a plurality of cell bodies, with each cell body positioned contiguously with an adjacent cell body. An insulation structure is disposed within each cell body and further includes a first radiant barrier layer, a second radiant barrier layer, and a spacer disposed between the first radiant barrier layer and the second radiant barrier layer. Sealed cells formed by completing the cell bodies may contain a gas that condenses or freezes in response to cryogenic cooling of a structure to which the insulation panel is coupled. Load-responsive spacers may also be disposed between the insulation structure and the face sheet to support the face sheet while in atmospheric conditions and to disengage from the face sheet in low pressure environments, such as space. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057191 | Thermal protection and drag reduction method and system for ultra high-speed aircraft - Disclosed are the thermal protection and drag reduction method and system for an ultra high-speed aircraft. A cold source is and a cold source driving device are arranged inside a cavity of the ultra high-speed aircraft. A plurality of micropores are arranged on a wall surface of the cavity. The cold source driving device comprises an air pump, a cold source reservoir and a buffer. The air pump supplies compressed air to a cold source reservoir during operation. The cold source enters the buffer and is vaporized under the action of air pressure. High-pressure gas is ejected from the micropores to form a gas film on the outer surface of the cavity. The gas film not only can perform thermal protection on the ultra high-speed aircraft, but also can effectively reduce viscous drag between the aircraft and the external gas, by virtue of which the thermal barrier phenomenon is alleviated or eliminated. Therefore, security of the ultra high-speed aircraft is improved and service life is prolonged. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057192 | STAND-OFF PANEL THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A stand-off panel thermal protection system is disclosed. The system comprises a sandwich panel comprising: a first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and a second ceramic matrix composite facesheet. A ceramic matrix composite core is positioned between the first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet. The ceramic matrix composite core has a perimeter. The first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet extend past the perimeter to form a gap between the first ceramic matrix composite facesheet and the second ceramic matrix composite facesheet surrounding the ceramic matrix composite core. A plurality of orifices are formed through the sandwich panel. The thermal protection system further comprises a soft goods seal positioned in the gap; a plurality of insulation components; a plurality of stand-off brackets; and a plurality of fasteners positionable through the plurality of orifices to couple the sandwich panel to the plurality of brackets. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057193 | Simulated Gravity Device - A simulated gravity device method and apparatus is presented. The simulated gravity device (SGD) is disposed in mechanical communication with a spacecraft. The SGD is rotatable about a central axis, and is capable of supporting a person therein. The SGD is rotatable at a speed resulting in various forces, said various forces dependent on a rotation speed of said SGD and on a position within said SGD. The SGD is able to simulate the force of gravity on an astronaut. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057194 | ROTARY LID FEEDING FOR OVERCAPPER APPLICATIONS - An apparatus for dispensing lids has at least one magazine lane including an entrance end, an exit end, and a longitudinal length defined therebetween. The at least one magazine lane further includes a plurality of side guides along the longitudinal length for guiding the lids therebetween and a pair of rollers for carrying the lids thereon. The apparatus further has a throat plate at or near the exit end, the throat plate including an opening. At least one of the throat plate, the side guides, or the rollers is adaptable so as to accommodate different sizes and/or shapes of lids. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057195 | QUICK DROP AND DRINK NUTRITION AND MACHINE FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The packet for providing nutrients to a person is disclosed. The packet may be inserted into a bottle of water at which time, a film of the packet begins to dissolve and allow the water to seep into the packet. When the water seeps into the packet, the water dissolves the film from the inside out so that the film dissolves from the outside in and inside out to reduce the time required to completely dissolve the film. Moreover, the bottle of water can be closed so that the user can shake the bottle of water and allow the powdered nutrient in the packet to rub against the film and further reduce the time required to completely dissolve the film and also dispersed the powdered nutrient in the water. The powdered nutrient may have a rate of dissolution that is slower than the film so that the powdered nutrient can run and cause friction against the film throughout the entire period of time water bottle was shaken. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057196 | Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods | 2018-03-01 |
20180057197 | PACKAGING DEVICE AND PACKAGING METHOD - A packaging device ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057198 | PRODUCT DETECTION SYSTEM - A product detection system includes a first frame piece configured to be coupled to a first sealing jaw of a sealing machine, a second frame piece configured to be coupled to a second sealing jaw of the sealing machine, a first detector bar slidably coupled to the first frame piece, a second detector bar slidably coupled to the second frame piece, a first linear actuator coupled to the first detector bar to move the first detector bar, and a second linear actuator coupled to the second detector bar to move the second detector bar. An encoder is coupled to the second detector bar to detect movement of the second detector bar. The first and second linear actuators are configured to move the first and second detector bars toward one another. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057199 | PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PACKAGES FROM A PACKAGING MATERIAL - The invention concerns a packaging machine for producing packages ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057200 | Packaging Mattresses As A Double Spiral Roll - Mattresses are packaged by successively rolling two compressed mattresses into a roll in which a rolling wrapper forms a spiral when viewed from an end of the roll. The bottom surface of a first mattress is placed on the wrapper such that the wrapper wraps around a first end of the mattress. The first end is then inserted between the bars of a mechanical roller. The first end is bent over onto the top surface of the mattress, and the mattress is rolled. The bottom surface of a second mattress is placed on the wrapper, and the first mattress is further rolled until successive portions of the bottom surface of the first mattress become adjacent to successive portions of the top surface of the second mattress. The wrapper is cut, and a first location near the cut edge is taped to a second location one revolution earlier on the wrapper. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057201 | REFILLABLE CONTAINER FOR USE WITH VENDING MACHINES - A refill bottle, such as a laundry refill bottle, is disclosed that can be used with a consumer refill station to reuse the bottle over and over. The refill bottle includes automatic flow control valves, that allow the bottle to be filled, handled, dispensed from, and refilled innumerable times without a cap. The elimination of a cap alleviates the manufacturer and consumer of the tasks of installing, loosening, tightening, removing, and reinstalling or replacing the cap. The refillable bottle uses flow control valves, specifically an automatic filling valve, an automatic pressure vent valve, a manual/automatic dispensing valve, and an automatic vacuum vent valve. The refill bottle enables liquid and air to be exchanged during filling, handling, dispensing, and refilling. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057202 | TRAY WITH ENHANCED RIGIDITY AND CRUSH STRENGTH - The present invention is directed to a tray endowed with an improved rigidity and resistance to deformation and bending. The tray comprises a plurality of primary sidewaISs and a plurality of chamfered corners having a corner secondary sidewal! integrally formed with and extending from the base, wherein the primary sidewaSSs and corner secondary sidewai!s define a product receiving cavity. The tray further includes a plurality of ribs integrally formed with and extending downwardly from the base, and a plurality of channels positioned between and separating adjacent ribs, wherein each channel is substantially perpendicular to a corner secondary side wall. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057203 | SEALING STRUCTURE FOR PLASTIC PACKING BOX - A sealing structure for a plastic packing box, comprising: a packing box body, made by bending a plastic plate; top and bottom openings; and cover plates, configured on sides of each opening and bended inward to stack together to seat the opening, wherein a premade mating frame is respectively engaged with sealing end faces of the outer cover plates configured on two opposite sides of the main body and bended to each other to form a sealing edge, the mating frames are a male-female pair stacked together to sealing the box, ensuring that two end faces is neat after box body sealing, the opposite inner edges of the two mating frames are respectively configured with male and female buckling elements allowed to be pressed together to engage with each other after the stacking, thereby achieving stable and safe buckling, while the cover plate are stacked together simply. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057204 | Stackable, Collapsible Pallets for Transporting Wheeled Devices and Related Systems and Methods - The various embodiments herein relate to collapsible and stackable pallets having a base, two fork channels, a transverse fork opening, and first and second extension frames. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057205 | BOX FOR PACKAGING CORE SAMPLES - The present invention relates to a box for packaging core samples from rock drilling, used in particular in field of mineral sampling from geological exploration activities for subsequent analysis. The box ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057206 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE - Three-dimensional structure is provided that includes an internal structure and an external structure configured to receive the internal structure. The internal structure includes a plurality of walls forming an accommodation opening and a magnetic element configured to be affixed or located within on the plurality of walls. The external structure includes a set of two surfaces having a first configuration of protrusions where the two of two surfaces are adjoining. Another set of two surfaces have a second configuration of protrusions, where the surfaces form at least one opening configured to allow insertion and removal of the internal structure. The set of two surfaces and the another set of two surfaces are configured for mating engagement with another external structure having substantially the same configurations, where the first configuration and the second configuration are configured to couple to each other. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057207 | MODULAR FOOD STORAGE SYSTEM - Various modular food storage systems and methods are disclosed. The system can include one or more compartments configured to be connected together, such as by a food processor (e.g., a company that processes, handles, and/or packages food). Food items can be placed in individual compartments separately and the compartments can be put into storage, such as in a refrigerator. In response to a request (e.g., an order from a grocery store or otherwise) for a certain mix of the food items, the prefilled individual compartments can be mixed and matched and assembled together for shipping. The assembled compartments form a system that can be provided to a consumer, seller (e.g., grocery store), or otherwise. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057208 | CONTAINER WITH TWO SIDE WALLS - A container for holding beverages and foods is provided. The container can include an inner sidewall, a bottom provided at a lower end of the inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall attached to the outer circumference of the inner sidewall. The inner sidewall and the outer sidewall can include an embossed shaping. The inner sidewall can include an embossed shaping configured as a stacking means extending radially inward from the inner sidewall. The outer sidewall can include one or more embossed outer shapings that can extend radially out from the outer sidewall. An adhesive connection can be provided between the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall. One adhesive connection can be provided between the shaping on the inner sidewall and the inner surface of the outer sidewall. One adhesive connection can be provided near a lower end of the outer shapings on the outer sidewall. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057209 | DEPLOYABLE CLIP - A spray bottle or other bottle is provided with a clip assembly that includes a shroud member with a collar to mount on the bottle. The shroud rests in a depression in the bottle so as not to protrude. The assembly includes a deployable clip mounted to the shroud which, when deployed enables the bottle to be suspended on a belt, waistband, pocket or even a pail or bucket. The arm has, on an inner surface, protuberances which assist in holding the assembly in place. Bias means can be provided to urge the rm into its nondeployed rest orientation. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057210 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A RECOVERY MECHANISM IN AN ELASTIC CONTAINER - A recovery mechanism for an elastic container. The elastic container may be deformed by external pressure and recover when the pressure is reduced or released. The recovery mechanism of the present invention, acts to allow air to enter an elastic container during the recovery stage. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057211 | INTEGRATED STORAGE, ORGANIZATION, AND DISPLAY UNIT - A thermoformed storage and display unit comprised of a platform base and detachable lid. The base and lid are made of thermoformed plastic and can display items in upright position for easy access, with the lid preferably formed from plastic possessing sufficient transparency to permit the viewing of stored materials even when the lid is fitted over the base. The unit also possesses a generally rectangular in geometry with angled (5°) slots for display. The slots may further include protrusions for better holding and supporting the items being displayed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057212 | Cosmetic Product With Indicia - A cosmetic product is disclosed. The cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic composition having LCh values and a container. The container comprises a label with indicia. The indicia comprise numerical values that correlate to the Lightness, Chroma, and hue measurements of the LCh values for the cosmetic composition. The indicia also comprise gradient scales that provide a visual representation of the Lightness, Chroma, and hue measurements of the LCh values for the cosmetic composition. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057213 | Fluid Containers and Fluid Container Systems - Fluid containers, fluid container systems, and associated methods and kits are described. An example fluid container includes a main body and a support leg. The main body has a bottom wall and a sidewall that extends from the bottom wall. The bottom wall has a bottom wall first internal surface and the sidewall has a sidewall first internal surface, a sidewall second internal surface, and defines a passageway. The bottom wall first internal surface extends from the sidewall second internal surface toward the passageway at a downward slope. The support leg extends from the main body and is sized and configured to support the fluid container. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057214 | Mailing Envelope with Reinforcing Arrangement - An envelope includes a first envelope panel, a second envelope panel, a padded layer, and a reinforcing arrangement. The first envelope panel has a main portion and a flap portion foldably extended from the main portion along a folding line. The second envelope panel has one second peripheral edge portion attached on a first peripheral edge portion of the main portion of the first envelope panel to form a receiving cavity and an access opening adjacent to the folding line. The reinforcing arrangement includes a reinforcing member attached on the first envelope panel along the folding line so as to provide structural reinforcement to the first envelope panel along the folding line. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057215 | Method for manufacturing a plastic fabric-film composite product, plastic fabric-film composite and packaging bag comprising a plastic fabric-film composite - A method for manufacturing a plastic fabric-film composite product includes forming an extruded-film web with at least one sealing layer by film extrusion in such a way that the sealing layer is located on a first side of the extruded-film web and then, feeding and laminating a plastic-fabric web made of film-strip fabric and the prefabricated extruded-film strip with one another to form a composite web. The composite web is formed in such a way that a second side of the extruded-film web faces a first side of the plastic-fabric web. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057216 | ENVELOPE-SHAPED POCKET IN GIFT BAG - A gift bag having an envelope-shaped pocket therein for transporting and presenting an envelope, card, or other merchandise with the gift bag is provided. The pocket may be integrally formed with the gift bag, or at least partially formed from a separately attached piece, and may be positioned at various locations within the bag. The pocket may also be formed to look like an envelope. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057217 | Slit-Score Security Paper Shopping Bag - Bags having handles a closeable top and methods for making such bags are disclosed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057218 | FLEXIBLE PEELABLE/RESEALABLE PACKAGE - The present invention is directed to flexible peelable/resealable packages having a first wall panel which includes an abuse layer forming an exterior surface of the package with a printed release lacquer coating positioned on the abuse layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive coating positioned on the release lacquer coating which may be in direct contact with the sealant substrate forming a portion of the interior surface of the package. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057219 | A PROTECTIVE SLIDER ZIPPER - A protective slider zipper, comprising a zipper and a slider for opening and closing the zipper, wherein an upper part of the slider is in a protection structure; the root part of the protection structure is in a bending structure capable of being repeatedly bent; a first work support surface at one side of the protection structure is fixedly connected with a first slider hand; the zipper comprises a female strip and a male strip; and the female strip is connected with and separated from the male strip through the slider. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057220 | RECLOSABLE AIRTIGHT CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention includes a reclosable bag having first and second walls and an open top defined by first and second elongate flexible fastener strips attached to the first and second walls, respectively, adjacent the top of the walls. One of the fastener strips has a profile portion forming at least one groove and the other fastener strip has a profile portion forming at least one rib with a portion of each rib received and retained in one of said grooves when the bag top is closed. Each of the fastener strips has a base connected to the respective wall, and each of the strips has an upper edge adjacent the upper edge of the other strip. Third and fourth fastener strips are located within the bag walls parallel to and below the first and second fastener strips. The third and fourth fattener strips have one or more pairs of ribs and grooves. An inverted slider is mounted on the second and third fastener strips within the bag and is movable in one direction longitudinally of the third and fourth fastener strips to progressively separate the one or more rib from the one or more grooves to open the bag: the slider is also being movable in the opposite direction to progressively return the one or more rib portion to a retained condition in the one or more groove to close the bag. A plow extends from the slider to the exterior of said bag above the top of said bag. The plow has a finger tab extending affixed thereto at the distal end thereof. The plow is constructed and arranged to selectively separate said first and second rib and groove and to move said slider within said bag to separate said third and fourth rib and groove when said plow is moved longitudinally along said fastener strips from a first end of said strips to a second end of said strips. The plow is also constructed and arranged to slide said slider longitudinally along the third and fourth fastener strips from said second end and back to said first end so as to interlock said third and fourth ribs and groves and seal said third and fourth fastener strips within said bag. Alternatively, the Claim | 2018-03-01 |
20180057221 | MULTI-FIT CAP - A screw cap for sealing containers with threaded necks includes an outer body, having a cylindrical outer wall closed at one end by a circular lid and an interior neck seal adjacent to the circular lid. A female thread extends around an inner surface of the cylindrical outer wall. The female thread has a main portion having substantially uniform thickness, and an attachment portion having a thickness which is less than the thickness of the main portion. The female thread is attached to the inner surface of the cylindrical outer wall in the region of the attachment portion, and the attachment portion is configured to permit deflection of the female thread. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057222 | RECEPTACLE AND COVER - Systems, methods and apparatuses for covering a storage compartment of a receptacle, reducing exposure of items inside the receptacle to the surrounding environment and decreasing the risk of damage or undesirable impacts on the products being transported. The covered receptacle systems, methods and apparatuses not only provide a physical barrier over the exposed opening of the receptacle's storage compartment, but further passively facilitate the removal of the environmental hazards from the receptacle cover, leading the environmental hazard in a direction away from the receptacle. The removal of environmental hazards may be performed by directing the hazard in a direction away from the storage compartment of the receptacle via a downwardly sloping top surface of the receptacle cover. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057223 | TAMPER EVIDENT PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER - A tamper evident container comprises a lid and a base. The lid includes a lid rim having a lid rim flange. The base includes a base rim having a base rim flange. A frangible hinge is formed between a top pinch segment peripherally projecting from the lid rim flange and a bottom pinch segment peripherally projecting from the base rim flange. The frangible hinge is configured to rupture when the container is in the initially sealed arrangement by the application of a pinching force to the top pinch segment and bottom pinch segment that results in the relative vertical movement of the segments toward each other. As compared to the prior art, the container hinges about a frangible vertex instead of hinging about a square-shaped structure. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057224 | A CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a closure assembly ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057225 | Flexible Container with Spout - The present disclosure provides a flexible container. In an embodiment, the flexible container includes (A) four panels adjoined along a common peripheral seal. The common peripheral seal is composed of a first side seal, an opposing second side seal, a top seal, and an opposing bottom seal. The four seals form a chamber. (B) Each panel includes a bottom face, and the four bottom faces are sealed together to define a bottom section. The flexible container includes (C) an upper spout seal extending from the first side seal to the second side seal. The flexible container also includes (D) a lower spout seal. (E) The upper spout seal and the lower spout seal each include a respective spout seal segment and a respective chamber seal segment. (F) The chamber seal segments define a sealed chamber top. (G) The lower spout seal segment is reciprocally aligned with the upper spout seal segment to form a spout. The spout extends from the sealed chamber top to the second side seal. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057226 | CONTAINER - A package includes a container and a lid. The container may include a tamper evident feature, a child resistant feature, or both. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057227 | Beverage Container Finger Ring - A beverage container finger ring that allows an individual to easily carry one or multiple beverage container by utilizing only their fingers includes a bottle cap, a bottle carrying ring, a tab, a flexible connector. The tab is adjacently connected to the bottle carrying ring. The bottle carrying ring is adjacently connected to a lateral wall of the bottle cap by the flexible connector so that the bottle carrying ring can be moved in between an opened configuration and a closed configuration. The placement of the bottle carrying ring differentiates multiple embodiments of the beverage container finger ring as the bottle carrying ring can be concentrically positioned to the bottle cap, positioned against the lateral wall from top, and positioned against the lateral wall from bottom with respect to the closed configuration. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057228 | QUICK DROP AND DRINK NUTRITION - The packet for providing nutrients to a person is disclosed. The packet may be inserted into a bottle of water at which time, a film of the packet begins to dissolve and allow the water to seep into the packet. When the water seeps into the packet, the water dissolves the film from the inside out so that the film dissolves from the outside in and inside out to reduce the time required to completely dissolve the film. Moreover, the bottle of water can be closed so that the user can shake the bottle of water and allow the powdered nutrient in the packet to rub against the film and further reduce the time required to completely dissolve the film and also dispersed the powdered nutrient in the water. The powdered nutrient may have a rate of dissolution that is slower than the film so that the powdered nutrient can run and cause friction against the film throughout the entire period of time water bottle was shaken. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057229 | Oral and/or Buccal Delivery Pouch and Method of Making Same - An oral sachet designed to be placed in a users mouth, the oral sachet. The oral sachet includes permeable paper that does not contain fiberglass. The permeable paper forms a pouch that includes a top seal arranged at first end of the pouch, a bottom seal arranged at a second end of the pouch opposite from the first end, a vertical seal that extends from the top seal to the bottom seal, and a cavity located between the top seal and the bottom seal. Granular contents, including at least one granular or powdered component, are arranged within the cavity of the permeable-paper pouch. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057230 | DISSOLVABLE AND EDIBLE PODS - An edible and dissolvable pod containing a powder enclosed by a film. The pod is an edible and dissolvable pod configured to dissolve in water or other liquids. The pod includes a dissolvable film of food grade ingredients that dissolves quickly in hot or cold water. When the film from the pod dissolves in the water, then the supplement is free to mix with the water to create a nutritional beverage designed for post workouts. The pod is formed with a lower panel forming a cavity for receiving the powder and covered by an upper panel. The powder defines a pH sufficient to prevent degradation of the film. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057231 | INSULATION PACKAGING SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to an insulation packaging system. The insulation packaging system includes a plurality of insulation packages with first ends and second ends. The plurality of insulation packages defining an axis. A first film wraps around the axis to compress and couple the plurality of insulation packages together, while a second film wraps around the first and second ends of the plurality of insulation packages. The first and second films are different films. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057232 | GROUPER MEANS FOR CONTAINERS - A grouper means for can-type containers, comprising a plurality of protective covers ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057233 | ARRAY OF BREAKABLE WAX MELTS AND ARRAY OF CONTAINERS FOR BREAKABLE WAX MELTS - An array of breakable wax melts is provided. The array includes a first breakable wax melt having a first shape that corresponds with a first theme. The array also includes a second breakable wax melt having a second shape that is different from the first shape, wherein the second shape corresponds to a second theme. The first and second themes are each selected from the group consisting of: a perfume mixture, holiday, season, a graphic on a container for containing the first or second breakable wax melts, and combinations thereof. An array of containers for containing the breakable wax melts is also provided. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057234 | RESEALABLE PACKING-LIST POUCH - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including a packing-list-pouch comprising a back sheet and a front sheet attached to a pocket, a protective lip sheet attached to cover a top edge of the front sheet, and a removable release liner attached to an exterior surface of the back sheet via an adhesive coating. The packing-list-pouch may include a flap sheet attached to the protective lip sheet and an adhesive strip configured to fasten a bottom portion of the flap sheet to the front sheet to form a resealable closure over an opening of the pocket and the protective lip sheet. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057235 | CONTAINER FOR USE WITH OPENING MEANS - The invention resides in a container ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057236 | Spout For A Flexible Bag and Flexible Bag Having a Spout - A spout for use with a flexible bag and a flexible bag having a spout. The spout includes a threadform that extends about the outer surface. The threadform includes opposing threadforms that are of different configurations. Additionally, the insert member includes a poppet and a spring member to maintain the poppet in a configuration that precludes the passage of fluid therethrough. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057237 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE ASSEMBLIES - A storage assembly includes an outer container and an inner container. The outer container includes a main body and a lid for covering a cavity defined in the main body. The main body has flaps configured to extend into the cavity, and a recessed bottom wall defining a pocket. The lid covers the cavity of the main body and defines an opening therein. The inner container includes a main body and a lid detachably coupled to the main body of the inner container to selectively cover the cavity of the inner container. The inner container is configured for receipt in the cavity of the outer container. The flaps of the outer container are configured to engage the inner container to position the lid of the inner container above the opening of the lid of the outer container. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057238 | Pouring Device For A Container With An Inner Bag And Method Of Using Same - A pouring device for pouring material from an inner bag placed within a container and method of using same are disclosed. The pouring device is movable between open and closed configurations. An embodiment provides a pouring device that includes a main body and at least one mounting part. The main body includes at least two walls and at least one attachment part, which is attached to the inner bag. The walls extend angularly away from each other to form a conduit allowing material to flow from the inner bag through an opening of the container to an exterior of the container, when the pouring device is in the open configuration. Embodiments foster a pouring solution with the mounting part conveniently mounted to the container and which remains mounted when the container is stowed. This allows the pouring device to be ready for future use. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057239 | RECEPTACLE FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC DEVICES (Smart Cooler) - A receptacle for cooling electronic devices. The receptacle includes a multilayer material configured to form a pocket for receiving the electronic devices, the multilayer material including an outer layer and an inner layer fastened to the outer layer, a cavity between the inner layer and the outer layer being filled with a temperature controlling gel. The receptacle is configured to be closed once a hot electronic device is placed within the pocket of the receptacle. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057240 | PASSIVE AND FORCED AIR COOLING FOR FRESH PRODUCE - Cases and containers for cooling produce may be cooperatively designed to provide cooling efficiencies in both passive ventilation and forced air cooling environments. Each container may include an element for helping form an opening or ventilation funnel within the center area of the cases, with a corresponding opening in the same area of the case for allowing cooling fluid to pass therethrough. Further, each container may include an element for parsing or dividing incoming forced cooling fluid into both the lid and the base. In some versions of the containers, the air may be divided based at least in part on the design of the container, including the proportions of the containers lid to base structure. In this way the forced cooling fluid may be proportionately passed into the overall container to more efficiently cool the produce therein. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057241 | CONTAINER WITH ABSORPTIVE PATCH - A container for particulate material includes a can end including a recessed concavity integrally formed in the can end and open to an inner chamber of the container. An absorptive material is disposed in the concavity. The absorptive material may absorb oxygen, moisture vapor, or both. At least one barrier layer is disposed between the concavity and the chamber. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057242 | ABSORBENT PADS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present disclosure provides high-performance absorbent pads for use with food products, for example for inclusion with packaged meat. The present disclosure also provides food packages, packaged food products, and methods of packaging a food product using a high-performance absorbent pad as disclosed herein. The food product may be poultry or seafood or other food product that releases a liquid that the seller desires to control. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057243 | Dispenser and Process - A dispenser ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057244 | RAPID HEATING RATE ARTICLE FOR MICROWAVE METHODS - A microwave susceptor article having an advantageous microwave heating rate property and cooling rate property, including: a substrate; a metallic-containing layer on at least one major surface of the substrate; and optionally a protective coating on or associated with the metallic layer, as defined herein. Also disclosed are a method of making the article and a method of using the article. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057245 | STACKABLE MICROWAVE TOWER - A stackable microwave covers including a first food cover that includes a top wall for supporting a first food item and having a particular shape that has a first area, one or more side walls slanted at an outward angle from beneath the top wall, wherein a top of the one or more side walls defines a second area that is smaller than the first area, wherein a bottom edge of the one or more side walls defines a substantially similar shape to the particular shape of the top wall and has a third area greater than the second area and less than the first area, and wherein the top wall and the one or more side walls form a first cavity for positioning a second food item. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057246 | STAND-UP POUCH WITH BREACHABLE SAUCE PACKET - Disclosed are disposable containers, such as a stand-up pouch, for heating food in a microwave oven and while automatically dispensing sauce onto the food. Methods and apparatuses for making sauce packets and disposable containers are also disclosed. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057247 | Container Having Sidewall with Ring Shaped Shaping - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a cup having a bottom and a sidewall attached to the bottom, wherein the sidewall preferably comprises a rolled rim at its upper edge opposite to the bottom, wherein the sidewall comprises a single layer or a plurality of layers, wherein at least one of the layers is produced from a paper material, carton, plastic, PLA, a renewable and/or a biodegradable resource and or any other comparable material, where-in at least one shaping is shaped into at least one of the layers of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is at least partially ring-shaped, wherein the shaping extends at least partially over the perimeter of the sidewall, wherein the shaping is inwardly or outwardly directed, wherein the shapings are compressed in height such that an edge of each shaping touches an opposite segment of the shaping and/or that both edges of each shaping touch each other and are joined together, and a cup produced by this process. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057248 | METERED DOSE INHALERS - The present invention addresses the problem of turbophoresis and provides a relatively simple and low cost solution for a metered dose inhaler, in particular, a pressure-actuated metered dose inhaler. A metering valve ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057249 | PACKAGING STRUCTURE FOR CONTAINERS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE - The packaging structure for containers for pharmaceutical use comprises a support surface ( | 2018-03-01 |
20180057250 | REUSABLE TIE DOWN STORAGE CASE - Provided is a reusable tie down storage case including a housing having a tie down storage area and first and second strap storage areas, at least one tab in the tie down area for engaging a tie down, a first movable flap covering the first strap storage area to prevent removal of a first strap, and a second movable flap covering the second strap storage area to prevent removal of the second strap. The reusable case can be used as a retail package and as a reusable case after purchase to hold the tie downs in the case without an additional fastener. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057251 | CONTAINER - The present invention provides a container having a bottom frame; the bottom frame includes a pair of bottom side rails, a plurality of cross member and a floor. The pair of bottom side rails are located at both sides of the bottom of the container respectively. The plurality of cross members are located between and connected to the bottom side rails. The floor is laid on the cross members and extends along the longitudinal direction of the container; the floor comprises a first steel floor. The bottom frame further includes a grit discharging structure configured to discharge the grits, collected on the upper surface of the first steel floor after the inner surface and/or the welding seam on the inner surface of the container is shot-blasted, from the container. The container according to the present disclosure could allow for discharging the sand collected on the upper surface of the first steel floor after shot-blasting the inner surface and/or the welding seam on the inner surface of the container, thus facilitating the shot-blasting. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057252 | CRADLE FOR PROPPANT CONTAINER HAVING TAPERED BOX GUIDES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus to support a proppant container including a frame to receive and support the proppant container, the frame having a top surface that receives and positions the proppant container above a conveyor to carry proppant disposed thereon away from the proppant container. The apparatus also includes a box guide assembly positioned on the top surface including a corner assembly having two wall segments, and a guide member extending upwardly and positioned adjacent the corner assembly, the guide member including tapered portion of the guide member, the taper having a first width at a top portion of the guide member smaller than a second width at a bottom portion of the guide member. The tapered portion contacts and directs the proppant container to a desired location. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057253 | LINER FOR TRASH BIN - A trash bin with a liner to dump trashes is provided. The trash bin includes (i) a plastic sheet that is adapted to get folded by a user, (ii) a tripod stand holding slot that is adapted to hold a tripod stand, (iii) a plurality of liner holding slots that are adapted to lock the liner, and (iv) a plurality of velcros that are attached to both sides of the plastic sheet. The tripod stand holds the trash bin in upright position. The trash bin is covered by the liner from outside or inside of the trash bin. The plurality of velcros is adapted to form a cylindrical structure by rolling the plastic sheet of the trash bin. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057254 | RIGID TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH RETRACTABLE STRAP - A rigid trash receptacle with retractable strap for receiving a trash can liner and securing it to the upper rim of a rigid trash receptacle in order to keep the trash can liner from falling into the rigid trash receptacle when it is being filled. Such a securing system includes a rigid trash receptacle with a protruding upper rim, a retractable strap and a rigid hook on the protruding end of a strap that is contained in a strap retractor mechanism which the strap can be spooled out of and retracted back into with the help of a torsion spring, and a pointed stake protruding from the outside of the rigid trash receptacle that is mounted close to the upper rim of the rigid trash receptacle enabling the retractable strap to wrap around the upper rim of the rigid trash receptacle and eventually be hooked onto the pointed stake pinning the open end of the trash can liner to the upper rim of the trash can. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057255 | Receptacle Venting and Freshening Device - A receptacle venting and freshening device for facilitating removal of liners from trash cans includes a tube, which has a first surface that is complementary to a face of a receptacle. A top of the tube is positioned proximate to an upper end of the receptacle and a bottom of the tube rests on a lower end of the receptacle. A plurality of fasteners is coupled to the first surface and is configured to couple the tube to the receptacle. A hanger, coupled to an interior surface of the tube proximate to the top, is configured to retain an air freshener unit. A plurality of cutouts, positioned in the tube proximate to the bottom, is configured to allow air to flow over the air freshener unit to exit from the tube through the cutouts as a liner positioned in the receptacle is withdrawn from the receptacle to freshen the receptacle. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057256 | EASY OPEN CONTAINER - A container is provided. The container comprises a cover, a base, and a body, which includes one or more spine structures and one or more door panels which may open and allow substantially lateral access to the interior of the container. The one or more door panels may be secured in a closed position by a latch mechanism. In a first mode, the latch mechanism is not released. In a second mode, the latch mechanism is released. The first mode and the second mode may operate concurrently and can be accessed separately via different mechanisms. A switch mechanism may alternate between the first mode and the second mode. Alternatively, a pedal includes a first pedal mechanism corresponding to the first mode and a second pedal mechanism corresponding to the second mode. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057257 | Deodorizing Waste Receptacle - A deodorizing waste receptacle for disposal of soiled adult diapers includes a housing. The housing comprises an annular wall that is coupled to and extends upwardly from a bottom to define both a top and an internal space. A funnel is coupled to the housing and positioned in the internal space. A drawer is insertable into a lower chamber of the housing through an opening in the housing. A lid is reversibly and sealably couplable to the top to cover an aperture. An actuator is coupled to the housing positioned to motivate the lid between a closed to an open configuration. A plunger, which is coupled to the lid, is configured to compressibly motivate a soiled diaper through the funnel into the drawer. Deodorizers and dispensers are positioned in the housing to absorb and mask, respectively, odiferous gasses generated by soiled diapers positioned in the internal space. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057258 | RECEPTACLE FILLING RAMP - A filling ramp for attachment to and filling of a receptacle is described. The filling ramp includes: an attachment end for attachment to a receptacle, the attachment end including connectors configured to interface with the rim of the receptacle; a sheet extending from the attachment end at a proximal end to terminate at a distal end and forming a slide between the distal and proximal ends, the distal end forming a substantially linear edge having a thickness that facilitates movement of material from a surface in contact with the distal end onto the filling ramp. | 2018-03-01 |
20180057259 | UNIVERSAL TRASH COMPACTOR - Disclosed are embodiments that relate to apparatus for compacting materials. The apparatus comprising a mechanical linkage designed to be mounted within the interior of an existing waste receptacle, a compression surface operably connected to the mechanical linkage, and a motor operably connected to the mechanical linkage, wherein the motor is capable of extending and retracting the mechanical linkage, thereby lowering and raising the compression plate. Some embodiments will take advantage of integrated sensors and processors in order to capture and analyze large amounts of data related to the compactor operations. This data may lead to refinements and greater efficiency in the waste disposal processes. | 2018-03-01 |