15th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 14 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160101826 | BICYCLE DRIVE UNIT - A bicycle drive unit includes a motor, which outputs assist force in correspondence with human-powered drive force applied to a crankshaft, and a housing, in which the motor is arranged. The housing includes a coupler, to which a derailleur can be coupled. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101827 | BICYCLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL DEVICE - A bicycle transmission control device is basically provided with a transmission controller that is programmed to switch between a first control state and a second control state. The bicycle transmission control device operates in accordance with the first control state for controlling a transmission based on a first signal that is input from a first detector, which detects a rotation of a crank. The bicycle transmission control device operates in accordance with the second control state for controlling the transmission based on a second signal that is input from a second detector, which detects a value reflecting a bicycle speed. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101828 | Collapsible Boat Hull Hinge Arrangement - A collapsible boat hull | 2016-04-14 |
20160101829 | NAUTICAL RAILING - Fall protection structures are disclosed relating to nautical vessels that include a nautical vessel, a precipice, a first and a second kevel adjacent to the precipice, a first post structure connected to the first kevel, a second post structure connected to the second kevel, a top railing connecting the first post structure to the second post structure, and a middle railing connecting the first post structure to the second post structure such that the top railing and the middle railing limit access to the precipice. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101830 | NAUTICAL RAILING - Fall protection structures are disclosed relating to nautical vessels that include a deck with a kevel and timberhead positioned on the deck, a post mechanically attached to the kevel and rising above the deck having middle and upper attachment points on the post, another post mechanically attached to the timberhead and rising above the deck having middle and upper attachment points, a rail connecting the middle attachment points, and another rail connecting the upper attachment points. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101831 | Taut Inverted Catenary Mooring System - A Taut-Inverted-Catenary (TIC) mooring system may be implemented using only field-proven components. The mooring lines yield a positive uplift force on the anchors in all conditions. In the inverted-catenary configuration, geometric stiffness is provided by a subsurface spring buoy or distributed buoyancy elements on the line. The TIC system consists as much as possible of lightweight components, such as polyester fiber rope. Since the uplift force on the anchor is always positive, clearance between polyester rope and the seabed is provided. All geometric stiffness is provided by the spring buoy. Therefore, a ground chain between the seafloor anchor and the fiber rope is not necessary. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101832 | AUTONOMOUS MARITIME CONTAINER SYSTEM - The present invention provides an apparatus, method and system for utilizing commercial cargo containers. The present invention utilizes containers made autonomous by coupling a container with a detachable propulsion system, having a motor and navigation and steering controls, permitting the rapid, controlled, efficient and safe delivery of cargo containers individually by water. Ballast units, deployment systems and control via remote units are also disclosed. The containers, utilizing their inherent buoyancy, can move autonomously according to a preplanned or remote controlled route to a specific location. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101833 | FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF DAMPING MEANS - The present invention relates to an offshore wind turbine on a floating support structure ( | 2016-04-14 |
20160101834 | PERSONAL WATERCRAFT HAVING A UNITARY SEAT AND HOOD ASSEMBLY - A personal watercraft or alternative motorized vehicle including a superstructure characterized by a unitary seat and hood assembly, which incorporates an integral steering mechanism therein. By providing a unitary seat and hood assembly, and integrating the steering mechanism therein, the height of the deck assembly, at which point it is in juxtaposed relationship with the seat and hood assembly can be substantially lower than in prior art devices. This design allows for raising of the unitary hood and seat assembly about a single pivot point, thereby providing an interface of juxtaposition which defines an extended singular engine compartment opening that enables unfettered access to the entire engine compartment. This extended singular engine compartment opening is of sufficient size and breadth to permit removal of the entire engine assembly. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101835 | FLOATATION DEVICE - Described herein are floatation devices, surfboards, surfboard blanks, and methods of manufacture. The board or device design is altered by removal of a traditional stringer or stringers and instead form a composite of different foams to produce a board or device with improved strength and durability along with similar or even better board dynamics. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101836 | Floating Platform with an Articulating Keel Skirt - The present disclosure provides in at least one embodiment a rotatable keel skirt assembly on a rectangular-shaped keel pontoon. The rectangular-shaped keel pontoon reduces the maximum hull width by a significant percentage compared to a circular-shaped keel pontoon while maintaining the same hull motion performance. The rotatable keel skirt assembly allows the size of the pontoon to define the width of the hull during some fabrication phases of the platform, rather than the additional width of the keel skirt assembly. Thus, the outreach of the crane and other equipment can be effectively used as if the keel skirt assembly was not present. After fabrication, the hull can be moved away from the quayside and the keel skirt assembly can be rotated into position for service. Various systems and methods are disclosed for articulating the keel skirt assembly about the hull. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101837 | YACHT OR SHIP HAVING LIGHTING ELEMENTS ON OR IN HULL - The current invention relates to a yacht or other vessel, such as a ship, comprising a hull and superstructure wherein, at least one of the hull and the superstructure comprises cladding elements thereon or therein, wherein at least a selection of the cladding elements comprise an at least partially transparent cover and at least one light source, wherein the light source is shielded by the cover. Furthermore, the invention relates to a cladding element containing light sources, to be in use arranged on the hull of a yacht, or in swimming pools and in particular side walls and/or bottoms thereof, as well as on surrounding structures, like a pool house or paths or pavements there around, in bridges, for example on bridge decks and/or against uprights and/or stairs and/or walls, or in ornamentation of public spaces and public structures. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101838 | NAVIGATION ROUTE GENERATION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC STEERING SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION ROUTE GENERATION METHOD - There is provided a navigation route generation device with which a host moving body can be navigated by offsetting it parallel to a line on the current travel direction of the host moving body by a simple operation, without changing the preset destination or bearing. A plotter that is part of an automatic steering system of a ship comprises a current route acquisition component, a parallel route generator, and a navigation route setting component. The current route acquisition component acquires the travel direction of the host ship. The parallel route generator generates a parallel route, which is a route that is parallel to the travel direction acquired by the current route acquisition component. The navigation route setting component sets the parallel route generated by the parallel route generator to the navigation route of the host ship. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101839 | RETRACTABLE THRUSTER - A propulsion assembly of a ship or floating platform includes a housing within a hull or platform. The housing is watertight except for an opening external to the hull. A stationary motor is arranged in the hull external to the housing. A thruster is external to the hull to generate thrust on the ship or floating platform. A telescopic driving shaft passes sealingly through a housing wall to connect the motor and the thruster and to transmit movement from the motor to the thruster. The thruster retracts within the housing through the opening. A separate submersible movable hatch is disconnectable from the thruster and the housing and passes externally to the hull, and seals the opening to form a watertight closed chamber. A fluid evacuation device evacuates fluid within the closed chamber so the thruster, when retracted in the housing and closed by the hatch, forms the closed chamber. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101840 | Apparatus for Performing Overhead Work Using Air-Propelled Vessel with Articulating Member - A wide, flat-bottom, buoyant, amphibious hull with a powered articulating member mounted on the deck. The hull has a shallow draft and distributes its weight over a large area and is propelled by at least one engine-driven propeller rotating above the hull. These features cooperatively provide a vehicle capable of performing overhead work, such as installing or servicing power transmission poles, towers, or other structures located in environmentally sensitive wetlands, swamps, marshes, shallow water, or terrain which is not efficiently accessible by other means. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101841 | WATERCRAFT AUTOMATION AND AQUATIC EFFORT DATA UTILIZATION - Watercraft automation and aquatic data utilization for aquatic efforts are disclosed. In one aspect, an anchor point is obtained and a watercraft position maintenance routine is actuated to control the watercraft to maintain association with the anchor point. In another aspect, prior aquatic effort data is obtained in association with an anchor point. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data is generated in association with an anchor point. In still another aspect, circuit aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized for prediction generation. In yet another aspect, current aquatic effort data and prior aquatic effort data are utilized to obtain another anchor point for a watercraft. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101842 | FUEL TRANSFER AND STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Liquid fuels are routinely used to provide energy for many different uses. Transferring and distributing liquid fuels have many challenges including providing safe and reliable transfers and distributions. Liquid fuels, for example, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) may be transferred from a vessel at a relatively low flow rate. This system allows for leaks to be captured and contained to an area of a water based transfer platform rather than allowing the spill to spread out on the surface of the water. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101843 | METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR REDIRECTING THRUST FROM A PROPELLER - Methods and arrangements to redirect a forward thrust generated by a propeller of a watercraft to provide a non-forward thrust are disclosed. More specifically, embodiments comprise a control surface to redirect the forward thrust from the propeller. Based upon a position (i.e., distance and orientation) of the control surface with respect to the propeller, the redirection generates the non-forward thrust or thrusts. By redirecting a component of the forward thrust back toward the bow, the net forward or reverse, port or starboard thrusts and rotational thrust can be adjusted in fine increments. For instance, by adjusting the amount of prop wash hitting the control surface, the magnitude of the redirected thrust from the control surface can be adjusted. Further, adjusting the angle of the control surfaces adjusts the direction as well as magnitude of a reverse thrust component. The net thrust can be in any direction and rotational. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101844 | FLIGHT DECK ARRANGEMENT - A flight deck arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a window. The flight deck arrangement further includes a surface disposed proximate the window and positioned below the window. The flight deck arrangement further includes a rail mounted to the surface. The rail is disposed proximate the window and positioned below the window. The rail extends along the surface in a direction generally aligned with a lower portion of the window. The flight deck arrangement still further includes a visor mounted to the rail and selectively positionable along the rail. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101845 | AIRCRAFT AND AIR EXCHANGE SYSTEMS FOR VENTILATED CAVITIES OF AIRCRAFT - Aircraft, wing-to-body fairing assemblies, and air exchange systems are provided. An aircraft includes a fuselage, a wing secured to the fuselage, an outer skin panel, and an air exchange system. The outer skin panel is secured to the wing and/or the fuselage and at least partially defines a cavity. The air exchange system is secured to the outer skin panel and exchanges air between the cavity and an external environment. The air exchange system includes an air inlet, a diffuser, and a silencer. The air inlet is disposed in the outer skin panel and accommodates an air flow between the cavity and the external environment. The diffuser is attached to the air inlet and has a varying cross sectional area to change the speed of the air flow. The silencer is attached to the diffuser and communicates the air flow between the diffuser and the cavity and reduces noise. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101846 | POWERED AIRCRAFT WHEEL DESIGN - A powered aircraft wheel is provided that is designed to include multiple wheel sections configured to define a cavity within the wheel and to support completely within the wheel cavity an onboard non-engine drive means controllable to move an aircraft autonomously without reliance on aircraft engines during taxi and ground travel. Each part of the powered wheel may be constructed of a material specifically selected to emphasize a functional property of the material that is optimal for the function of the wheel part at a specific location. The selected combination of functionally distinct materials gives the powered aircraft wheel a unique optimal structural and functional capability. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101847 | NOSE WHEEL STEERING - A nose wheel steering mechanism comprises a first, rotationally fixed nose wheel leg portion and a second, rotatable nose wheel leg portion arranged at least partially within and extending parallel to the first nose wheel leg portion. A toroidal electric motor is mounted to and extends around the first nose wheel leg portion. Toroidal gearing is mounted to and extends around the first nose wheel leg and has an input driven by the toroidal electric motor and an output coupled to and driving the second nose wheel leg portion. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101848 | NOSE WHEEL STEERING VALVE - A steering valve includes a housing and a spool disposed inside the housing. The housing includes a top plane and a bottom plane, the top plane including an opening of a first port and the bottom plane including an opening of a second port. The spool includes a top plane including a first and second opening corresponding to a third port and a fourth port, one of which is configured to align with the opening of the first port depending on the orientation of the housing. The spool also includes a bottom plane including a first and second opening corresponding to the third port and fourth port, one of which is configured to align with the opening of the second port depending on the orientation of the housing. The housing is configured to rotate around the spool and wherein the orientation of the housing determines whether the first port is fluidly coupled to the third port via the first opening in the top plane of the spool while the second port is fluidly coupled to the fourth port via the first opening on the bottom plane of the spool or whether the second port is fluidly coupled to the third port via the second opening in the top plane of the spool while the first port is fluidly coupled to the fourth port via the second opening on the bottom plane of the spool. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101849 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR - The invention relates to an aircraft landing gear equipped with a steering device ( | 2016-04-14 |
20160101850 | Multi-rotor frame structure - This invention relates to a multi-rotor aircraft frame structure, which is mainly the use of stainless steel tubes and engineering plastics has the rigidity and toughness, directly to the stainless steel tubes symmetrical inserted nailed in plastic sheet to constitute the main frame structure, and by connecting plurality support blocks and plurality support rods to construct a kind of peripheral support structure to obtain sufficient structural strength, thereby to constructing a light weight and low cost and practicality high-performance multi-rotor aircraft frame. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101851 | ANTI-DRIVE MECHANISM FOR RISE AND FALL ROTATING CONTROL SYSTEMS - A rotor blade system includes a hub assembly pivotally attached to a rotor blade, a mast attached to the hub assembly, and a swashplate engaged with the mast, the swashplate includes a non-rotating ring and a rotating ring. The method to raise the swashplate includes using an anti-drive link system pivotally engaged with a transmission top case and pivotally engaged with the non-rotating ring. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101852 | Annular ducted lift fan VTOL aircraft - The invention is an annular ducted lift fan system for a VTOL type aircraft. In detail, the invention comprises an annular duct, a lift fan set, engines, a central fuselage, a peripheral wing, and means for pneumatic coupling or mechanic coupling of engines and the lift fan set. The lift fan set is mounted in the annular duct and powered by the engines through pneumatic coupling or mechanic coupling. The annular duct is opened with the lift fan set working to provide high lift efficiency in VTOL mode and transition mode and is closed off to reduce drag in cruise mode. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101853 | VERTICAL TAKE OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT - A vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes a fuselage having a first end, a second end, and a center of gravity in between the first end and the second end. Wings may extend from the side of the fuselage. The wings may include a canard at the first end, and a wing at the second end. The present invention may further include a pair of engines pivotally attached on either side of the fuselage and substantially aligning with the center of gravity. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101854 | Gyroplane - The present invention relates to a gyroplane comprising rotating wings with hydraulically-operated fan propellers. The rotating wing ( | 2016-04-14 |
20160101855 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATING AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST CAPABILITIES IN SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (sUAS) OPERATIONS - A system and method are provided to support accommodating safe integration of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUASs) into the National Airspace Structure in the United States and to augment previously untracked aircraft positions by opportunistically acquiring their position information and forwarding this information to other systems for display. The disclosed schemes integrate automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities in sUASs by providing an ADS-B receiver on the small unmanned aircraft or in association with a ground-based sUAS control and communication workstation. Processing of the ADS-B information is integrated with processing of acquired information on sUAS aerial platform operations. Processed integrated information is displayed locally on the workstation and transmitted to other facilities to be remotely displayed. Acquired position information for the sUAS aerial platform and manned aerial vehicles in a vicinity of the sUAS aerial platform are converted to formats commonly used by air traffic control systems. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101856 | WEARABLE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Wearable unmanned aerial vehicles and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative unmanned aerial vehicle includes a wearable, flyable support structure, and a propulsion system carried by the support structure. The propulsion system can include a power source and a plurality of propellers. In particular embodiments, the support structure can include a wrist band. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101857 | SLIDE BUSHING SUPPORTED AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A cargo management system is provided comprising a slide bushing supported cargo shuttle, an actuator coupled to a bushing slide plate; an aft shuttle drive belt coupled to the slide bushing supported cargo shuttle; and a forward shuttle drive belt coupled to the slide bushing supported cargo shuttle. Also disclosed is a slide bushing supported cargo shuttle comprising a housing, a bushing slide plate extendable from the housing via an actuator and a top surface of the bushing supported cargo shuttle and a power drive unit coupled to the top surface. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101858 | WEDGE LIFT JACKING SYSTEM FOR CRAWLER SUPPORTED AIRCRAFT LOADING ROBOT - A cargo management system is described having a slide bushing supported cargo shuttle. The cargo shuttle includes an aft bushing slide plate and a forward bushing slide plate. The cargo shuttle also includes an aft wedge positioned between the top surface and the aft bushing slide plate. The cargo shuttle also includes a forward wedge positioned between the top surface and the forward bushing slide plate. The cargo shuttle also includes a top surface configured to be displaced upward as a first force is applied to the aft wedge and a second force is applied to the forward wedge. The cargo management system also includes an aft shuttle drive belt coupled to the cargo shuttle and a forward shuttle drive belt coupled to the cargo shuttle. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101859 | AIR CUSHION AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION UNIT - A cargo management system is provided including an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, and a first wireless communication device on the air cushion cargo shuttle. A cargo shuttle may also include a wireless communication device on the cargo shuttle, and a power drive unit on the cargo shuttle. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101860 | AIR CUSHION AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS AND WIRELESS CHARGING UNIT - A cargo management system is provided comprising an air cushion cargo shuttle, an air blower configured to blow air beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle, and an inductive charging receiver on the cargo shuttle. In various embodiments, an energy storage module may be electrically coupled to the inductive charging receiver. A wireless charging station may inductively couple with the inductive charging receiver. The inductive charging receiver may include a first resonant coil, and the wireless charging station may include a second resonant coil. The wireless charging station may switch on in response to the air cushion cargo shuttle entering a desired range. A floor panel may rest beneath the air cushion cargo shuttle with the wireless charging station beneath the floor panel. The floor panel may comprise at least one of a composite material or a metallic material. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101861 | Pressure Compensating Air Curtain for Air Cushion Supported Cargo Loading Platform - The present disclosure includes cargo loading systems and components including cargo systems utilizing one or more air cushions to elevate one or more cargo shuttles. The air cushions are formed by one or more air curtains, which include pressure compensating seals. The seals allow the air curtains to contact and seal against a floor panel, reducing leakage from the air cushion. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101862 | AIR CUSHION AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING SYSTEMS AND SHUTTLE DRIVE UNIT - A cargo management system is provided comprising a shuttle drive unit. The shuttle drive unit comprises a sheave, a pulley proximate the sheave comprising a groove of the pulley aligned with a groove of the sheave, and a motor configured to rotate the sheave. The cargo management system further comprises a belt coupled to the sheave and a cargo shuttle coupled to the belt. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101863 | NOISE REDUCTION BARRIER FOR AIR CUSHION SUPPORTED AIRCRAFT CARGO LOADING ROBOT - An air cushion cargo shuttle for loading and unloading cargo on an airplane is described. The air cushion cargo shuttle includes a first inner air curtain defining a first volume of pressurized air. The air cushion cargo shuttle also includes a noise barrier curtain enclosing the first inner air curtain. The noise barrier curtain is adapted to trap air leaking from the first inner air curtain. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101864 | ADJUSTABLE RESTRAINT ASSEMBLIES - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for guide assemblies. A guide assembly is provided comprising a sliding rail comprising a first channel and a second channel, a first fitting comprising a first retaining rail, wherein the first retaining rail is configured to slide within the first channel, and a second fitting comprising a second retaining rail, wherein the second retaining rail is configured to slide within the second channel. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101865 | CONSOLE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING STOWABLE SUPPORT SURFACE - A console assembly for use on a flight deck of an aircraft includes, but is not limited to, a console having a recess. The recess has an opening. The console assembly further includes a mounting assembly mounted within the recess. The console assembly further includes a support surface mounted to the mounting assembly. The console assembly further includes a closeout panel that is mounted to the support surface. The support surface fits within the recess. The mounting assembly facilitates movement of the support surface between a retracted and a deployed position. The support surface is disposed within the recess while in the retracted position and outside of the recess while in the deployed position. The closeout panel is disposed at a location on the support surface that causes the closeout panel to close the opening of the recess when the support surface is in the retracted position. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101866 | GALLEY MODULE, CABIN ARRANGEMENT, AND AIRCRAFT - A galley module comprises a base galley section and a top galley section, wherein the base galley section comprises a top end adapted for carrying the top galley section. The base galley section comprises a first functional arrangement with a first access direction in a horizontal plane and the top galley section comprises at least one second functional arrangement having a second access direction in the horizontal plane. The first access direction and the second access direction enclose an angle of at least 90° in the horizontal plane. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101867 | AIRCREW SEAT - An aircrew seat for use in a flight deck includes, but is not limited to, a seat assembly that includes a seat back. The seat assembly is configured to be mounted in the flight deck. The aircrew seat further includes, but is not limited to, an armrest that is mounted to a side of the seat back. An end of the armrest is configured to move fore and aft between an extended position and a retracted position. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101868 | PROTECTION DEVICE WITH MODULABLE DIMENSIONS FOR AN EQUIPMENT ANCHORING RAIL - The invention relates to a device for protecting a detachable equipment anchoring rail having adjustable dimensions, which is lockable, tamper-proof, reusable and consists of elements which are interconnected in such a way as to be secured and deployable and to provide, whatever the level of deployment thereof, all of the functions for protecting the rail against any type of aggression via a locking system. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101869 | System and method for air conditioning at least one partial region of an airplane - A system for air conditioning at least one partial region of an aircraft includes an air providing device for providing air to be supplied to a region of the aircraft to be ventilated at a desired temperature and pressure. A supply air duct is connected at a first end to the air providing device. A second end of the supply air duct is connected to an air inlet which opens near the floor into the aircraft region to be ventilated. A control device is set up to ensure that the air provided by the air providing device enters the aircraft region to be ventilated via the air inlet at such a speed that the air is distributed near the floor in the aircraft region to be ventilated and rises at heat sources present in the aircraft region to be ventilated. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101870 | METHOD OF REGULATING THE SPEED AT WHICH A ROTORCRAFT ROTOR IS DRIVEN UNDER ICING CONDITIONS - A method of regulating the NR speed at which the rotor of a rotorcraft is driven in rotation. On detecting that the rotorcraft is flying under icing conditions in a previously identified critical temperature domain (Dct), the NR speed is either decreased in the situation where the ambient outside air temperature (OAT) lies in a low temperature icing range (Ptb) of the critical temperature domain (Dct), or else it is increased in the situation where the ambient outside air temperature (OAT) lies within a high temperature icing range (Pth) of the critical temperature domain (Dct). | 2016-04-14 |
20160101871 | ASSISTANCE DEVICE FOR OPERATING A COWL AND A NACELLE FOR TURBOJET ENGINE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - An assistance device is provided to maneuver of a cover of a nacelle of a turbojet engine. The assistance device includes a joint collinear with an existing joint or hinge for a fitting of the cover, and the joint of the device is rigidly secured to an angled part of which one end bears on the fitting of the cover and of which one point is hinged to a compression spring in order to apply assistance momentum to the fitting of the cover when the cover is raised. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101872 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FUEL MONITORING - A zero fuel time is determined and presented to an operator of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Zero fuel time may be determined based on a fuel burn rate and an amount of remaining fuel. A return to base time is determined and presented to an operator of a UAV. Return to base time may be determined based on a location of the UAV and a location of a base. Zero fuel time and return to base time are presented to an operator of a UAV proximate to one another using contrasting and/or varying visual characteristics to ease comparison and identification of this data. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101873 | PILOT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to an aid system ( | 2016-04-14 |
20160101874 | DRONE RECEIVING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A drone receiving system having a tray configured to function as a landing pad for the drone delivering a package as well as a nest for the package, wherein the tray is associated with at least a mounting arm for mounting the drone receiving system to an outside of a structure, wherein the at least a mounting arm is expandable to move the tray away from the structure, so that the drone can deliver the package without being obstructed by the structure, and wherein the at least a mounting arm is retractable to move the tray after package delivery toward the structure, so that the package can be unloaded from the tray from inside the structure. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101875 | Adjustable Interior Markup - A system and method for simulating a structure is disclosed. An adjustable interior mockup for simulating a structure has a base with a first elongated side and a second elongated side, the first elongated side being nonadjacent the second elongated side; and an adjustable frame secured to the base. The adjustable frame includes a plurality of girder members secured along the first and second elongated sides to form an arc; a plurality of brackets; a plurality of arms having a latch attached to one end; and a sheet of fabric. The girders are securely fastened along the first elongated side of the base at predetermined intervals; the brackets are secured to the girders; the arms are received by the brackets and adjustably anchored to the girders via a fastener; and the latches engage the sheet of fabric, thus pulling the fabric into a shape that resembles the structure. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101876 | Aircraft Troubleshooting Network - A global network is described for accessing aircraft remotely via a wide area network. Aircraft flight and operational data stored on the aircraft may be directly accessed via remote workstation or downloaded by centralized automatic processes for later analysis and diagnosis. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101877 | SUSPENSION STRUT SERVICING - A method for servicing a landing gear strut in service supporting an aircraft including: determining a current amount of damping fluid in the landing gear strut; determining a required amount of the damping fluid for correct servicing of the landing gear strut; and adjusting the current amount of damping fluid in the landing gear strut so that the current amount of damping fluid complies with the required amount of damping fluid. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101878 | Method of Repairing a Core Stiffened Structure - A method of repairing a core stiffened structure, including removing a damaged portion of the core stiffened structure; bonding a shelf onto a first core member; bonding a second core member to a shelf; and securing a skin patch over the second core member. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101879 | Geostationary polar satellite - A Satellite Stationary above the North or South Geometric Pole. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101880 | KINETIC ENERGY STORAGE AND TRANSFER (KEST) SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM - A Kinetic Energy Storage and Transfer (KEST) vehicle and target vehicle kinetic energy transfer method are provided. The KEST vehicle is configured to transfer kinetic energy to the target vehicle, propelling the target vehicle into a higher orbit or beyond the Earth. This is accomplished by a catching mechanism that contacts the target vehicle. The catching mechanism may also include a braking mechanism configured to accelerate the target vehicle, and thus slow the KEST vehicle, as the catching mechanism and target vehicle travel along one or more tethers of the KEST vehicle. Alternatively, the catching mechanism may be attached to an end of the one or more tethers and be configured to slow the target vehicle as the one or more tethers bend. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101881 | THERAPEUTIC FOAM - A therapeutic foam for the treatment of, inter alia, varicose veins comprises a sclerosing solution foamed with a physiological gas such as carbon dioxide, oxygen or a mixture thereof. The foam has a nitrogen content of less than 0.8%. It may be generated using a pressurised canister system incorporating a fine mesh of micron dimensions through which the gas and sclerosing liquid are passed to make the foam. Alternatively, the foam may be generated by passing gas and solution between two syringes through a fine mesh. Techniques are described for minimising the amount of nitrogen in a canister or syringe based product. A technique for generating and delivering foam simultaneously using a syringe based device is also disclosed. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101882 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH FLUIDS - An example embodiment of an apparatus includes a housing with an opening at a first end and a plurality of holes at a second end, a plurality of hollow tubes attached to the plurality of holes, a plurality of containers removably attached to the hollow tubes, and a plurality of elastic fasteners, each elastic fastener clamping each container to a corresponding hollow tube, such that when the containers are filled with fluid and detached from the corresponding hollow tubes, each elastic fastener seals each container with the fluid inside. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101883 | PACKAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A packaging apparatus, in particular for packaging smoking articles, includes a wrapping device for wrapping a barrier film around an item to be packaged, such as a pack of smoking articles; and at least one sealing head having a contact surface for contacting the barrier film wrapped around the item and sealing the barrier film along a seam to form a protective enclosure around the item. The contact surface of the sealing head is at least partially discontinuous to provide a non-sealing region in the sealing head. In this way, the non-sealing region can be positioned to at least partially, and preferably wholly, overlie a frangible part or strip provided in the barrier film. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101884 | Vacuum Sealer with Adjustable Head - A vacuum sealer including a base defining a support surface and a body extending from, the base. A suction head is supported by the body and is moveable along the body toward and away from the support surface. The suction head supports a suction assembly including a suction inlet with a sealing member thereabout. A suction pump is configured to selectively provide a suction force to the suction inlet. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101885 | Food Storage Appliance with Biased Seal Profile - A food storage appliance is provided including a housing, a lid pivotally attached to the housing movable between an open and closed position, an elongated heat sealing element, an elongated resilient bumper mounted on an underside of the lid with a plurality of elastic members which bias the bumper into an extended position when the lid is open, and when the lid is moved to the closed position the bumper sandwiches a portion of a food storage container to be sealed against the heat sealing element while the elastic members allow the bumper to adjust to maintain even pressure on the food storage container along the elongated heat sealing element. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101886 | DEVICE, USE OF DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING LABELS TO WRAPPED PRODUCTS - An apparatus that includes a support for one or more products. The one or more products have a wrapping thereabout, and a cutter is coupled to the support and moveable relative to the support for forming a window in the wrapping to allow access for placing one or more labels on the one or more products. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101887 | Syringe Labeling Device - A labeling device for a syringe that includes a first labeling subsystem adapted to print a first label having machine readable information and a second labeling subsystem adapted to print a second label having human readable information is disclosed. The first labeling subsystem includes a label applicator adapted to automatically apply the first label to a portion of the syringe. The first labeling subsystem includes a syringe clamp assembly that securely holds the syringe while the label applicator automatically applies a first label to the syringe. The second labeling subsystem includes a removal device adapted to automatically remove a backing material from the second label. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101888 | Glossy Container - A blow-molded container comprises a layer having a thermoplastic material and an additive, wherein the thermoplastic material and the additive have a Solubility Parameter difference of from about 0.5 cal1/2cm−3/2 to about 20 cal1/2cm−3/2, and have a Refractive Index difference of from about 0.1 to about 1.5. Such a container has a desirable glossy appearance. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101889 | COLLAPSIBLE MULTI-PURPOSE STRUCTURE - A collapsible structure that includes an openable end panel, three foldable side panels, an openable side panel, a partial side panel, and a removable end panel. At least a portion of the foldable side panels, openable side panel, and partial side panel may be connected by seams which may permit the panels to fold into a hamper state, an ironing board state, a laundry bin, state, and collapsible state. The collapsible state permits the user to efficiently store the collapsible structure when not in use. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101890 | Carton With Handle - A carton for holding a plurality of articles. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton and comprises at least a top panel. A handle is positionable between a first position and a second position. The handle comprises at least a first handle panel and a second handle panel, and at least one of the first handle panel and the second handle panel is foldably connected to the top panel. At least one of the first handle panel and the second handle panel is generally coplanar with at least a portion of the top panel in the first position of the handle. Each of the first handle panel and the second handle panel extends upwardly relative to the top panel and the first handle panel is spaced apart from the second handle panel in the second position of the handle. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101891 | DUAL CAVITY SLIDING DISPENSER - A dispensing container is provided, the container including an outer shell comprising a top, a bottom, sidewalls extending between the top and bottom, and two ends, at least one end being open; an inner tray, slidably received within the outer shell, comprising at least one storage compartment adapted for storage of a plurality of units of a product to be dispensed, and comprising at least one depressible detent, the detent comprising a raised surface that abuts the outer shell; wherein, in a closed configuration, the detent holds the inner tray within the outer shell, and wherein the at least one detent may be depressed by pressure to allow the inner tray to slide relative to the outer shell. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101892 | CONTAINER OR PLATTER ASSEMBLY HAVING LOCKING AND RELEASE FEATURES - A polygonal lid and container base provide secure and reliable engagement therebetween, while also facilitating removal of the lid without disturbing contents and without applying undue stress to the lid. The lid includes at least one graspable member near or at a designated “release” vertex that facilitates disengagement of the lid from the container base at the release vertex. The lid further includes regions of enhanced engagement that enhance the attachment of the lid to the container base at least along the two sides of the lid that adjoin the release vertex, causing the overall attachment to be less dependent on attachment at the release vertex. As a result, the strength of attachment at the release vertex can be made weaker than at the other vertices, for easy release of the release vertex, without undue weakening of the overall attachment of the lid to the container base. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101893 | Container Roll Out Warehousing System - The proposed invention provides a container rollout warehousing system including at least two inter-connectable modular platforms, each platform having at least one roller at one end, wherein two or more platforms are inter-connectable such that the central longitudinal axis of the platforms are collinear and wherein two or more platforms are also vertically stackable in a spaced apart relationship to receive cargo therebetween. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101894 | PALLET FOR BAGGED MATERIALS - The present invention generally relates to pallet structures for supporting a flexible intermediate bulk container with interchangeable, recyclable and replaceable components. Where the pallet structure is composed of a substantially planar base that may be fabricated from a material such as a sheet of corrugated plastic; runners that may be composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC); straps and strap fasteners to secure the runners to upper the upper surface of the base so that a flexible intermediate bulk container placed on the pallet structure conforms to a the shape of the runners. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101895 | Stackable Storage Tray Adaptable To Form An Enclosed Box - The present invention relates to stackable storage trays having side walls, rear walls and an open front, that can be stacked and that can also be inverted and interleaved with an identical tray to provide an enclosed box. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101896 | KNOCKDOWN CRATE AND METHOD OF DISPLAY PACKAGING - An improved knockdown crate and method of display for sale thereof. The knockdown crate generally includes two end panels, each with a bottom edge and opposing side edges, each edge comprising an interior groove extending the length thereof; a bottom panel comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the bottom edges of the two end panels; and two side panels each comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the opposing side edges of the two end panels respectively. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101897 | COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE CONTAINER - Example embodiments of the present invention include an improved collapsible storage container that may be modular and stackable. For example, the container can include side panels and a bottom panel that interlock with each other using tension between the panels of the container. In addition, a user may assemble and disassemble the container without tools and store the panels in a compact manner. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101898 | COATING APPARATUS WITH HALF OPEN LOOP - The present invention relates to a coating apparatus also called coating tunnel or coating hood for applying a protective coating to hollow glass containers. In particular it relates to a coating apparatus also called coating tunnel or coating hood with the re-use of the coating material containing exhaust from the end of the coating tunnel for applying the protective coatings to glass containers. More particularly the present invention relates to a coating apparatus also called coating tunnel or coating hood with an additional half-loop that re-uses the coating material containing exhaust from the end of the coating tunnel at the entrance of the tunnel while replacing fresh air. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101899 | INVENTORY SUPPLY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An inventory supply system and method of use to effectively manage equipment and supply inventory. Specifically there is a need for a precise control and data acquisition system that can be easily implemented and readily used for a large number of medical devices and supplies contained in a single area. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101900 | PACKAGING APPARATUS FOR DEPOSITION MASKS - A packaging apparatus is provided for packaging one or more deposition masks. The apparatus comprises a base comprising a first surface and a first recess; a cover disposed over the base and comprising a second surface facing the first surface and a second recess; a first film placed over the first surface to cover the first recess; a second film placed over the second surface to cover the second recess; and a plurality of insertion sheets interposed between the first film and the second film. The one or more deposition masks comprise a first mask interposed between first and second insertion sheets, the first mask having a width defining a width direction. Each of the first and second insertion sheets comprises a plurality of openings, each extending along the width direction when viewed in a viewing direction perpendicular to the first surface. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101901 | DISPOSABLE FLUID VESSEL - A fluid vessel is disclosed and includes a multiple disposable liners where each of the disposable liners includes a bottom floor and side walls extending away from and substantially perpendicular to the bottom floor such that a cavity is formed therein. The bottom floor includes an aperture defined therein and the bottom floor slopes in a plurality of directions to facilitate a movement of a fluid disposed in a top one of the plurality of disposable liners toward the aperture. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101902 | CASE HAVING STANDING LEG FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A case having a standing leg for an electronic device includes a soft protective cover, a hard protective frame, and a standing leg. An opening is formed on a back portion of the hard protective frame to receive the standing leg therein. The standing leg is pivoted with the soft protective cover and the hard protective frame. The standing leg is configured to rotate up to about a predetermined angle until the rotation of the standing leg is prevented by a pivoting end wall of the hard protective frame. The opening is sized to receive the standing leg. The standing leg is rotatable from a closed position in which it is received in the opening to an open position in which the standing leg is rotated about the predetermined angle. In an open position, the electronic device rests on a surface at a preferred viewing angle. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101903 | Hot drink cup sleeve - Disclosed herein is a hot cup sleeve with an adhesive section on the inside of the hot cup sleeve. A detachable tab covers the adhesive section until it is desirable for the adhesive section to couple to the hot cup. The adhesive section is about the size of a thumbprint, and the adhesive section should large enough to cover the adhesive section completely, but should not extend excessively beyond the edge of the adhesive section. The detachable tab extends above the hot cup sleeve. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101904 | CHILD-RESISTANT ZIPPER AND PACKAGING BAG INCORPORATING SAID ZIPPER - A zipper unit for a packaging bag is provided comprising a sealing zipper to seal the packaging bag in a ally sealed state. The sealing zipper is configured to be opened with the opening operation of the packaging bag. The zipper unit also comprises a locking zipper having a fit-engagement strength stronger than the fit-engagement strength of the sealing zipper. A releasing cutout portion is provided in a part of a fit-engagement body of the locking zipper. The locking zipper is configured to be opened from the releasing cutout portion. The locking zipper may be situated as the first zipper at the opening of the packaging bag to prevent the packaging bag from being opened, for example, by a child. The sealing zipper may be provided as the second zipper closest to the inside of the packaging bag and accessible by release or opening of the locking zipper. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101905 | SLIDER BAG WITH A DETENT - A storage bag includes at least one zipper profile provided adjacent to an opening to the interior of the bag. The at least one zipper profile has opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag also includes a slider with at least one opening member and at least one detent on at least one end of the bag. The at least one detent is configured to engage with the at least one opening member of the slider to provide a leak-proof end seal. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101906 | MEMBRANE TYPE STOPPER - A stopper for a tank having an opening includes a body which is provided to be fixed in the opening and which has a hole, a membrane which is fixed to the body and of which a portion completely blocks the hole, a core which is fixed to the portion of the membrane which blocks the hole, and stop means which are provided to permit a movement of the core between a blocking position which corresponds to the non-broken membrane which blocks the hole, and an open position which corresponds to the broken membrane which is spaced apart from the hole, and to keep the core fixedly joined to the body in an open position. The knowledge of the characteristics of the membrane enables the force from which the stopper opens to be known. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101907 | TAMPER-EVIDENT TAB THERMOFORMED PACKAGING - A package having a lid seated on a base where the edge of the seated lid is generally inaccessible due to contours in the base, and where the edge is made accessible by a tamper-evident tab arrangement. The base includes a tamper-evident tab and a fixed tab disposed on a flange extending about the base. The tamper-evident tab is joined to the base on opposite ends by a breakable land and a permanent land. The tamper-evident tab is movable by breaking the tamper-evident tab free from the base on one end by breaking the breakable land and bending the tamper-evident tab out of the way about the permanent land to provide access to the peripheral edge of the lid. The tamper-evident tab may include an extension adjacent to the breakable land and the fixed tab may include an extension adjacent to the tamper-evident tab extension opposite the breakable land. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101908 | CONTAINER CLOSURE - A package includes a closure adapted to mate with a brim of a container to close an opening that opens into an interior product-storage region formed in the container. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101909 | CONTAINER - A container for an electronic nicotine delivery system. The container has a body having a pair of end walls spaced from each other by a base wall and the body also includes a recess extending between the end walls to receive an electronic nicotine delivery system. A lid is pivotally attached to the body for rotation between open and closed positions about an axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of an electronic nicotine delivery system received in the recess. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101910 | FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER CLOSURE - Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101911 | Anti-Glug Device for Liquid Containers and Pour Spouts - A container assembly for holding liquids has an interior space and a pour spout including a spout portion carried by and extending from part of the container assembly. The pour spout has an outlet and defines a liquid flow path in fluid communication between the interior space and the outlet. An anti-glug device is carried by part of the container assembly. The anti-glug device has a channel only partly circumferentially surrounding the liquid flow path and has one or more air vents through a wall of the channel. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101912 | CLOSURE ASSEMBY - A closure assembly comprising a two-part closure having a metal panel or disc ( | 2016-04-14 |
20160101913 | Overcap with Cutting Ring for Rigid Paper Cans - A novel closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises an overcap and a built in blade ring for making a circumferential cut in the container body so the top portion of the body can be removed to expose the container contents. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101914 | CAP FOR A CONTAINER - Disclosed is a cap for a container and a container comprising such cap. This container typically accommodates loosely stored, solid products, such as strips, pills, tablets or the like. The cap includes a lid body with a top part and a peripheral wall, wherein the lid body includes a sealing skirt and an inner peripheral wall, which extend from the top part, and form a peripheral groove in between. At least one projection portion for partially covering the peripheral groove is integrally formed with the sealing skirt and the inner peripheral wall. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101915 | REUSABLE WRAPPING MATERIAL - Embodiments disclosed herein provide a reusable wrapping material. Although generally discussed herein as a gift wrapping material, the disclosed reusable wrapping material may be used to cover, at least in part, any inanimate article. In some embodiments, the reusable wrapping material is self-adhesive, removing any need for tape, bows, ribbons, or other separate elements to secure the wrapping material in a configuration enclosing a gift. Certain embodiments disclosed herein provide a stretchy, removable adhesive wrapping material. In further embodiments, the stretchy, removable adhesive material is removably self-adhesive. In even further embodiments, the removable adhesive material only substantially adheres to itself. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101916 | Packaging for preserving fruits and vegetables, and manufacturing method - A lightweight packaging container for the preservation of fruits and vegetables is made from flexible polymeric materials that permit controlled ventilation, enabling the packaged produce to remain hydrated for a longer time, keeping them fresh without the need for refrigeration. The body of the packaging is made of layered polymeric materials. An embodiment includes an outer layer of polymeric material having a structural function, a second layer of porous polymeric material having a moisture-absorbing function, and a third layer of polymeric material containing micro-perforations that have a moisture-retaining function. The materials are pre-arranged in the center of the wider outer strip. The multilayer material is folded and the edges are heat-sealed to form a packaging bag with a flat base. A unique heat-sealing method allows only the edges of the polymeric layers to be joined, leaving the center portion thereof layered but not laminated. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101917 | CARTON FOR CONTAINERS - A carrier for at least partially holding a plurality of articles can comprise a plurality of panels that can comprise at least a top panel, a side panel, and a bottom panel. A plurality of article receiver features can be disposed in at least the top panel in at least a first row and a second row. The first row can comprise at least one more article receiver feature than the second row. Each article receiver feature of the plurality of article receiver features can be for at least partially receiving a respective article of the plurality of articles. A retention feature can extend in at least one of the site panel and the bottom panel. The retention feature can be for at least partially retaining at least one article that is at least partially received in a respective one of the article receiving features in the first row. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101918 | CARTON AND CARTON BLANK - A carton includes a top wall ( | 2016-04-14 |
20160101919 | BLISTER PACKAGE WITH DIVIDED INTERIOR VOLUME - A blister card utilizes a window waste portion as a non-planar or multi-level divider within the blister. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101920 | BLISTER PACKAGING INCLUDING A BLISTER WITH SYMMETRY - In selected embodiments, a product packaging container includes a rectangular blister card including an aperture that is positioned in a widthwise direction and near an end in the lengthwise direction. A blister can be arranged in a diagonal lengthwise direction of the blister card and is sealed to the blister card. The blister further includes a blister shell that secures a product therein and a flange that extends from the perimeter of the blister shell out. An edge of the flange on a first end of the blister can include an indentation to avoid a hang hole on the blister card. A second end of the blister is shaped the same as the first end whereby the blister has point symmetry about a center point of the blister. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101921 | PACKAGING DEVICE - The packaging device contains a first frame member for wrapping a first edge of a frame, a second frame member for wrapping a second edge of the frame, at least a positioning opening configured in a middle section of each first and second frame member, and at least a plugging element configured at an end of each first and second frame member for joining with a positioning opening of another frame member. The frame members not only provide protection to the frame, but also help positioning the frame and maintaining a standard distance when the frame is hung. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101922 | SUSPENSION PACK BOX DESIGNS, BLANKS AND METHODS - Box designs, blanks for forming boxes by folding, collapsible and non-collapsible boxes formed thereby, and manufacturing methods therefor are disclosed. Preferably the boxes are formed from cardboard or other corrugated material and include suspension packs for securely shipping items such as, for example and not by way of limitation, wine bottles, candles, and cell phones. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101923 | SUSPENSION PACK BOX DESIGNS, BLANKS AND METHODS - Box designs, blanks for forming boxes, boxes formed thereby, and manufacturing methods therefor are disclosed. Preferably the boxes are formed from cardboard or other corrugated material and include suspension packs for securely shipping items such as, for example and not by way of limitation, wine bottles, candles, and cell phones. Each box includes suspension panels that extend from a top panel of the lid of the box. The ends of the suspension panels are bound such that on or more items placed between the suspension panels through a top opening of the box when the lid is open are contained between the suspension panels in a suspended location above a bottom panel of the box and at spaces to the end and side panels of the box. The suspension panels may include hinges defined by perforated lines or fold lines for conforming to shapes of and thereby cradling the items. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101924 | SOFT-SIDED INSULATED CONTAINER WITH LID FITTING - A soft-sided insulated container assembly has a generally box-shaped form like a school lunch box, having a main body and a lid. The lid is formed of one of the largest panels of the box-structure, and is joined to the main body of the box by a hinge that lets the lid lie flat next to the main body when the box is open. The inside face of the lid then defines a work surface on which to place objects such as foodstuffs and beverages. The work surface may be formed in a substantially rigid molded stiffener member, and may be divided into sub-regions with raised retainers to discourage sliding of objects where not precisely level. The container assembly may include a rigid internal liner with which the lid may mate zipperlessly. The mating portion of the lid may be formed in the same rigid member as the work surface. | 2016-04-14 |
20160101925 | SPRAY CAN - An aerosol container comprises a can having an open end. A valve disk fitted to the open end is made of plastic and has a center part formed with a throughgoing hole defining an axis. A plurality of fingers extend axially from an inner face of the center part around the hole into the can and each have an inner end formed with a radially inwardly projecting barb spaced axially from the inner face. A dispensing valve has a tubular valve housing fitted between and gripped by the fingers and having an axially inwardly directed face on which the barbs bear axially outward. A seal is compressed axially between an outer end of the valve housing and the inner face of the disk around the hole. | 2016-04-14 |