| 18th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 26 |
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| 20220135229 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING IDENTIFICATIONS - A method for processing previously detected identifications of apparatuses of an aircraft, wherein each apparatus has at least one communicative component. A reference dataset is used to compare the actual identifications with specified identifications, as a result of which a report signal based on the comparison result indicates whether the detected identifications correspond to the identifications represented by the reference dataset. If there is a positive match, this allows the conclusion that the apparatuses are correctly installed in the aircraft. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135230 | SLIDE-OUT TRAY TABLE WITH INTERLOCK ASSEMBLY - An interlock assembly for a tray table of an aircraft includes a first interlock configured to be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position by rotation of a table leaf of the tray table from a stowed position toward a deployed position of the table leaf. The first interlock is configured to be moved from the locked position of the first interlock to the unlocked position of the first interlock by rotation of the table leaf into the deployed position. The interlock assembly includes a second interlock configured to be moved from an unlocked position of the second interlock to a locked position of the second interlock by rotation of the table leaf into the deployed position. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135231 | REST MAT - There is disclosed a rest mat ( | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135232 | FLAT SANDWICH PANEL ARTICULATING BOTTOM PAN - Described are passenger seat bottom assemblies that include a layered seat bottom assembly formed of a first face sheet, a lightweight core layer, and a second face sheet bonded together, preferably in a flat or substantially flat arrangement. The core layer can be a honeycomb structure, e.g. a metal or aluminum honeycomb, or a foam, that confers a high strength and stiffness to the seat bottom assembly with minimal forming and minimal weight. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135233 | AIRCRAFT SEAT PROVIDED WITH A RACK MOUNTED ON A DEFORMABLE PORTION - The present invention relates to an aircraft seat comprising:
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| 20220135234 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH CABIN BLOWER SYSTEM - A gas turbine engine for mounting to an airframe of an aircraft comprises an engine core; a fan located upstream of the engine core; a bifurcation spanning a bypass duct defined between the engine core and a nacelle surrounding the gas turbine engine, the bifurcation comprising aerodynamically shaped fairings defining an interior space therebetween; and a cabin blower system arranged in the interior space of the upper bifurcation. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135235 | VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERNAL CABINS OF VEHICLES - A system and method include a seat assembly including a seat duct fluidly coupled to one or more air outlets. An air delivery manifold is underneath the seat assembly. The air delivery manifold includes a first outlet port. The seat duct is fluidly coupled to the first outlet port. Air is delivered to the one or more air outlets via the air delivery manifold. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135236 | AIRCRAFT HAVING AN ENGINE AND A SYSTEM FOR COOLING THE ENGINE - An aircraft having an engine, a cabin, an air conditioning system collecting the hot air from the engine, so as to treat the hot air, regulate a temperature of the hot air and send the hot air towards the cabin via a main line, an air line channeling the air leaving the cabin, and an arrangement for cooling the engine using the air thus drawn off by the air line. By drawing off the air at the outlet of the cabin, the performance of the engine is improved and the fuel consumption is reduced. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135237 | Ice Detection and Precautionary System Shut-Down Event Reduction Systems and Related Methods - Ice detection test apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some cases, ice detection and precautionary system shut-down event reduction systems and related methods are provided. The system utilizes a turbine engine ice detection apparatus that includes and engine pressure simulation device, an air moving device, and a first air pressure sensor associated with the engine pressure simulation device. The embodiment further includes an ice monitor controller that receives inputs from the first air pressure sensor and at least one second sensor located adjacent a turbine engine intake. The ice monitor controller performs comparisons of inputs from these sensors against each other and stored values to determine actual icing conditions then generate warnings on a display to an operator. The exemplary control section has multiple modes including manual, semi-manual and automatic. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135238 | TENSIONED PARACHUTE RELEASE MECHANISM - A parachute release mechanism includes a housing, a strap hinge pin pivotably mounted to the housing, a cord coupled to the housing, and a cord tensioner coupled to the housing and coupled to the cord, wherein the cord tensioner is configured to impart a desired tension to the cord. The strap hinge pin is pivotable between a secured position and a released position, wherein in the secured position the strap hinge pin is configured to support a suspension strap for a payload and in the released position the suspension strap is enabled to disengage from the strap hinge pin. The cord is configured to retain the strap hinge pin in the secured position. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135239 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A POWER PLANT OF A ROTORCRAFT COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO TURBOSHAFT ENGINES - A method for controlling at least a first turboshaft engine and a second turboshaft engine of a rotorcraft, which set a common kinematic linkage in motion, the rotorcraft having an output electric machine cooperating with a first output kinematic linkage of the first turboshaft engine, the rotorcraft having an input electric machine cooperating with a gas generator of the second turboshaft engine. The method includes the following steps: supplying fuel to the first turboshaft engine, operating the output electric machine in electrical energy generator mode, supplying fuel to the second turboshaft engine, and operating the input electric machine in motor mode in order to supply a second non-zero power to said common kinematic linkage. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135240 | STARTING METHODS FOR HYBRID-ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT - A method includes using an electric motor to start a thermal engine. The electric motor and thermal engine are connected to one another as the electric motor and the thermal engine of a hybrid-electric power plant in an aircraft. The electric motor can be connected to a combining gear box. The thermal engine can be connected to the combining gear box so that the electric motor and the thermal engine can provide torque to the combining gear box in a parallel hybrid-electric configuration. The combining gearbox can output torque to an air mover for providing thrust to the aircraft. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135241 | Systems and Methods for Controlling Torque for Aerial Vehicle - Powertrains and related methods for an aerial vehicle may include a torque control system associated with the powertrain and configured to receive torque signals indicative of engine torque supplied by a mechanical power source or generator torque generated by an electric power generation device resisting the engine torque. The torque control system may be configured to generate, based in part on torque signals, a torque control signal configured to change the engine torque or change the generator torque. When torque signals indicate a relative reduction in the engine torque supplied by the mechanical power source, torque control signals may be configured to cause a relative reduction in the generator torque resisting the engine torque. When torque signals indicate a relative increase in the engine torque supplied by the mechanical power source, torque control signals may be configured to cause a relative increase in the generator torque resisting the engine torque. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135242 | GEOMETRIC APPROACH TO STRESS REDUCED INTRA-FLOW PATH SHROUDS FOR TUNING MODAL RESPONSES IN RAM AIR TURBINE ROTORS - A ram air turbine rotor comprises at least one intra-flow path shroud structure coupled between rotor blades, along a radial position between a support disc and an outer rim. The shroud structure includes shroud sectors each coupled between a respective pair of blades. The sectors each include a first edge adjacent to leading edges of the respective pair of blades, the first edge including a first curved segment, and a second edge adjacent to trailing edges of the respective pair of blades, the second edge including a second curved segment. The curved segments are each partially defined by a respective ellipse having a semi-major axis and a semi-minor axis. The semi-major axis is a portion of a spanwise distance between the respective pair of blades. The semi-minor axis is a portion of an axial distance between the leading edge of one blade and the trailing edge of an adjacent blade. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135243 | ELECTRONIC FLIGHT ASSISTANT WITH OPTICAL READING OF FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND LASER MESSAGING, WITH OPTIONAL OPTICAL COLLISION AVOIDANCE, AUDIO WARNINGS, AUDIO CHECKLISTS, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS - An electronic flight assistant device has a first processor coupled to a firmware memory containing machine readable instructions executable by the processor (Firmware) and a random access (RAM) memory; an electronic camera coupled to the processor;
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| 20220135244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF ENGINE FAULT DATA - A data transmission system and method for an engine of an aircraft. Engine fault data indicative of at least one fault condition of the engine is obtained at a computing device provided on-board the aircraft. Sensor data associated with the at least one fault condition is retrieved based on the engine fault data. The engine fault data and the sensor data are transmitted, through a wireless connection, to an electronic device external to the aircraft. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135245 | METHOD FOR RESILIENCY IN COMPUTE RESOURCES IN AVIONICS - A system and method for compiling and dynamically reconfiguring the management of functionalities carried among a set of multiple common compute nodes. During the inoperation of one node of the set of multiple common compute nodes, higher-criticality functionalities can be reassigned to other common nodes to ensure maintained operation of the higher-criticality functionalities. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135246 | SPARK CONTAINMENT CAP - A spark containment cap forms a sealed cavity around an end of a fastener protruding from a structure. The cap has a cap body defining an air cavity enclosing the end of the fastener. The cap body includes an annular base ( | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135247 | SPARK CONTAINMENT CAP - A spark containment cap for forming a sealed cavity around an end of a fastener protruding from a structure is disclosed having a cap body with an annular base terminating at a rim which surrounds an opening into an air cavity arranged to enclose the end of the fastener. An annular sealing volume extends around the rim arranged to receive an annular bead of a curable sealing material around the opening into the cavity to provide a seal between the cap body and the structure to seal a volume of gas within the cavity. An engaging feature is configured to engage with the end of the fastener to prevent rotation of the fastener relative to the cap when the end of the fastener is received by the cap. A fastening system, a joint, an aircraft and a method of securing a fastener and a spark containment cap to a structure are also disclosed. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135248 | AIRCRAFT RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure describes various systems, devices, and methods configured to retrieve a fixed-wing aircraft from free flight using a flexible capture member and a monopole assembly. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135249 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRAVELING OF PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGE - A passenger boarding bridge includes: a rotunda rotatable about a vertical axis; a tunnel unit; a cab; a lifting/lowering mechanism; and a travel unit. A control method includes, at a time of docking the cab with an entrance of an aircraft: calculating relative positional information indicating a position of the entrance as seen from the cab when the travel unit is at a movement start position; calculating positional information of a destination position based on the movement start position and the relative positional information in a case where a distance from the movement start position to the destination position is less than a horizontal distance from the vertical axis to a center point of the travel unit; calculating a target travel angle; and controlling the travel unit such that a travel angle of the travel unit is kept to the target travel angle during traveling. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135250 | UNIVERSAL PAYLOAD MANIPULATION TOOL WITH TELESCOPING RING SEGMENT - A universal payload manipulation tool employs a segmented ring captured in a telescoping cradle to perform the positioning functions of both a workstation and a loading adapter. The ring rotates over a range of 360 degrees to perform the position functions of the workstation. With the upper ring segment removed, the telescoping cradle rotates and the lower ring segment rotates and extends from the telescoping cradle over a combined range of rotation to position the payload at a specified angle for unloading to perform the position functions of a loading adapter. This configuration allows the universal tool to access confined spaces while supporting a range of rotation required in many applications for unloading the payload (loading the payload to another platform such as an aircraft). The manipulation tool may also be configured as only a loading adapter. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135251 | FLYING VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An example charging station for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the charging station generally including a nest and a charging device. The nest includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines an upper opening sized and shaped to receive a landing apparatus of the UAV, and a diameter of the nest reduces from a first diameter at the upper opening to a second diameter at the lower portion. The charging device is mounted in the nest, and includes a first contact pad and a second contact pad. The charging device is configured to apply a voltage differential across the first contact pad and the second contact pad such that the charging station is operable to charge a power supply of the UAV via the landing apparatus. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135252 | IMPROVED VEHICLE CLEANING TOOL - Vehicle cleaning tools including: a cleaning head comprises a housing, the housing comprising an application face and a recess at the application face; a waiting cavity for cleaning liquid; a supply tube configured for supplying the waiting cavity with cleaning liquid; and, a nozzle comprising a passage for cleaning liquid flow from the waiting cavity to the recess. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135253 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SERVICING EQUIPMENT - A method of kitting a robotic assembly for servicing aviation equipment including determining a current workscope associated with the equipment; determining at least one of parts and tooling associated with the current workscope; equipping the robotic assembly with at least some of the determined parts, tooling, or both; and the robotic assembly at least partially autonomously servicing the equipment using the equipped parts, tooling, or both. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135254 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SERVICING EQUIPMENT - A robotic assembly configured to service an engine, wherein the robotic assembly includes an environmental capture device configured to provide information associated with an environment in which the engine is disposed to one or more computing devices, and wherein the one or more computing devices are configured to use the information to inspect the engine before and after repair operations associated with the service to check for repair equipment, or parts thereof, left in the engine after the repair. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135255 | SPACE SURVEILLANCE ORBIT - A satellite system includes a satellite in an orbit that is configured to reduce a number of exclusion regions and improve the observation coverage of resident space objects (RSOs) positioned in near Earth orbits. The satellite system includes at least one satellite positioned in a sun synchronous orbit (SSO) with a noon/midnight nodal crossing. The altitude of the SSO is between 1000 and 2000 kilometers and the satellite includes at least one sensor arranged on the satellite that is configured for detection, tracking, and/or identification. Using the noon/midnight nodal crossing is advantageous in that three main exclusion regions, the sun, eclipse, and Earth exclusion regions, are combined into only two exclusion regions for improved performance of the satellite system in observing RSOs. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135256 | OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM OF HETEROGENEOUS LOW EARTH ORBIT MULTI-USE SPACECRAFT - A constellation planning system receives a request, from a client, to plan an optimal set of tasks for one or more satellites in a constellation of satellites and at least one ground station in a constellation of ground stations. The request includes a planning problem object. The system generates a status of the planning task describing a progress of the planning task, and returns the status to the client. If the status of a task is successful, then the client may retrieve the resulting schedule and publish it to the constellation. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135257 | METHOD FOR FLIGHT ON MOON AND LUNAR FLIGHT DEVICE - Disclosed are a method of flying on the moon and a device for flying using the method. A medium on a surface of a moon and a medium accelerating module are used in the flying method. The medium is transferred into the medium accelerating module, accelerated by the medium accelerating module, and ejected out of the medium accelerating module by using a power supply. A counterforce is generated in accordance with the momentum conservation, and the counterforce overcomes the lunar gravity and drives a load to take off. The method is suitable for the environment of the moon where flight by means of atmospheric buoyancy is impossible due to the shortage of atmosphere. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135258 | PRE-DEPLOYMENT BATTERY POWER CONSERVATION FOR SPACECRAFT - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to techniques for transitioning a spacecraft from a power-saving state to a power-consuming state at a time after launch of the spacecraft on a launch vehicle. Because the spacecraft can detect conditions for transitioning to the power-consuming state, commands received via an umbilical connection to the launch vehicle, or detecting the presence or absence of such a connection, is unnecessary, thereby removing several technical barriers to eliminating such umbilical connections altogether. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135259 | ROCKET LANDING SYSTEMS - A rocket landing stabilization system can include one or more upright support structures such as posts, columns, or walls, from which one or more stabilizing elements can be supported. The stabilizing elements can be used to stabilize a rocket as it lands at a landing site. The rocket landing stabilization system can also include a cradle, funnel, or cone to catch or otherwise support a rocket as it lands at the landing site. The rocket landing stabilization system can be located on land or at sea. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135260 | A METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPOSITE CANS AND A COMPOSITE CAN MADE BY THE METHOD - A method for manufacturing and filling a composite can ( | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135261 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CARTRIDGE - A method for producing a cartridge is proposed, where a fluid is filled into an opening of a container and a closure part is inserted into the container, thereby moving a movable piston arranged within the container. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135262 | BLISTER PACKING MACHINE AND BLISTER PACK MANUFACTURING METHOD - A blister packing machine includes: a conveyor that conveys a belt-like container film having a pocket portion forming area and an expected mounting part; a preheating device that preheats the container film conveyed by the conveyor; a pocket portion forming device that forms a pocket portion in the container film softened by the preheating device; and a tension applier that applies a tension along a width direction of the container film to at least the pocket portion forming area. The pocket portion forming device forms the pocket portion while the tension applier applies the tension to the container film, the container film has an edge area between an edge in the width direction and the expected mounting part, and the tension applier includes a projection that applies the tension to the container film by pressing the edge area to form a protruding portion in the container film. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135263 | SELF-PROPELLED WRAPPING MACHINE AND METHOD OF WRAPPING - A self-propelled wrapping machine movable around a load to wrap the load with a plastic film in a wrapping cycle, comprising a self-propelled carriage; a upright fixed to the carriage and slidably supporting an unwinding unit provided at least with a reel of film; a first gripping unit that is supported by the carriage, and is movable and arranged to hold and unwind an initial flap of film from the unwinding unit in an initial step of the wrapping cycle; and a second gripping unit that is supported by the carriage, and is movable and arranged to position and release an anchoring element on the initial flap of film in the initial step of the wrapping cycle so as to fix the initial flap of film to a supporting plane and to grasp and lift the anchoring element from the supporting plane so as to disengage it from the initial flap of film after at least one turn of the self-propelled wrapping machine around the load wrapping the load with the film supplied by the unwinding unit. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135264 | FEEDING UNIT FOR FEEDING A PLASTIC FILM IN PACKAGING MACHINES - A feeding unit for feeding a plastic film in packaging machines for wrapping paper rolls, including: a unit for unwinding the film from a reel; a cutting device adapted to cut the film transversely; a transfer device including, on the right and on the left side of the feeding unit, drive belts configured for engaging the upper and lower faces of the film; and a positioning device including, on the right and on the left side of the unit, a predetermined number of drive belts configured for engaging the upper and lower faces of the film. On each side of the feeding unit, the transfer device comprises two pairs of belts. On each side of the feeding unit, the positioning device comprises a third pair of belts. The three pairs of belts are actuated by independent actuators. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135265 | FILM THERMOFORMING DEVICE OF BLISTER PACKAGING MACHINE - Provided is a film thermoforming device of a blister packaging machine in which molding can be carried out without extreme reduction in a sheet thickness of a top surface portion of a pocket, and without warpage, which allows stacking, and stable molding can be performed at a high rate. This film thermoforming device comprises a compressed air blowing mechanism that is disposed at a forming mold | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135266 | AUTONOMOUS DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PACKING FOLDED LAUNDRY - Devices, systems, and methods for autonomously packing folded laundry articles into a container are described. A packing system includes a refillable cartridge, a queue conveyor having one or more folded laundry articles and stacks of folded laundry articles disposed thereon, at least one retractable conveyor loading end between the refillable cartridge and the queue conveyor for loading the folded laundry articles into the refillable cartridge, a driven lifter for selectively raising and lowering the into and out of the container, and a controller in operative configuration with processors and drives of all of the foregoing and one or more sensors detecting a fill height of the refillable cartridge. The refillable cartridge includes a removable receiving surface that moves from a closed position to an open position during loading of the folded laundry by the retractable conveyor and unloading of the folded laundry into the container. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135267 | TRAY FOR SOFT MATERIALS AND METHODS OF LOADING TRAYS WITH SOFT MATERIALS - A tray for receiving sausages is provided. The tray includes cells which are adapted to substantially match the shape of sausages or other soft materials. The tray may be vacuum sealed to cause a relatively uniform top surface suitable for stacking. The tray may be sealed without pre-freezing the sausages and without causing significant deformation to said sausages upon thawing. The tray may be loaded in an automated manner without the use of robotic arms placing individual sausages into the tray. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135268 | RANDOM CASE SEALER - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a random case sealer. The case sealer includes a top-head-actuating assembly configured to vary the speed of the top-head assembly when ascending (to make room for the case beneath the top-head assembly) and when descending onto the case (to engage the top surface of the case during sealing). This maximizes the speed of the top-head assembly while limiting overshoot (when ascending) and preventing damage to the case (when descending). In certain embodiments the case sealer includes a tape cartridge configured to limit the forces imparted onto the leading and top surfaces of the case during sealing. These features result in increased throughput as compared to prior art random case sealers without requiring stronger cases or more protective dunnage. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135269 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PACKAGING GROUPS OF CONTAINERS, SUCH AS BOTTLES, CANS, AND SIMILAR CONTAINERS, FOR CONTAINING BEVERAGES OR OTHER PRODUCTS - A beverage container handling machine, such as a beverage container filling machine or a beverage container closing machine, is used to handle beverage containers, such as bottles, cans, and similar containers, which containers are configured to hold or contain a beverage, such as water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and juices, or a similar product for transport and consumption by consumers of beverages and similar products. Container packages, such as multipacks, are used for transporting groups of beverage containers, such as bottles, cans, and similar containers, for containing beverages or other products. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135270 | MANUALLY OPERATED STRETCH WRAP DEVICE - A manually operated stretch wrap device comprising: a rigid, cylindrical support member comprising: a proximal section adapted to support a stretch wrap roll, and to facilitate rotational dispensing of the stretch wrap from said roll, a distal section adapted to support a stretch wrap roll, and to facilitate rotational dispensing of the stretch wrap from said roll, and a center section adapted to be held by a person using one hand and adapted to facilitate rotational dispensing of the stretch wrap from the proximal and distal sections of the device. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135271 | WIRE GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A LABEL APPLICATOR - A wire guide assembly is provided for the accurate labeling of different diameter elongated objects, wires, or cables within a wrapping mechanism of an elongated object label applicator. The label applicator guide permits elongated objects of different diameters to be placed within substantially the center of the wrapping mechanism to continuously facilitate proper application of a label to different sized elongated objects. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135272 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A LABEL FOR THE AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF E-VAPOR DEVICES - A system for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a rotatable drum that is configured to hold a plurality of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a tagging drum that is configured to tag a respective label to a housing of each of the vapor-generating articles. The system may also include a pressing roller that is configured to press a leading edge of the label against the housing after the tagging. The system may further include a rolling drum that is configured to roll the label around the housing after the pressing. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135273 | Indicator Assembly for Media Processing Devices - A printer includes: a body defining a media enclosure configured to receive a media supply; an indicator assembly supported by an outer wall of the body, the indicator assembly including a plurality of substantially contiguous illumination surfaces illuminated by respective ones of a set of lights supported within the body; a controller supported by the body, the controller configured to: (i) obtain an operational status of the printer, (ii) retrieve, from a mapping repository, a set of notification control parameters corresponding to the operational status, and (iii) control the set of lights according to the notification control parameters. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135274 | Dual Fragrance Bottle - A dual bottle specifically designed for a man and a woman to share which has two separate compartments. ( | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135275 | COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER, AND CUP BOTTOM FORMING APPARATUS - A method of manufacturing a coated paperboard container includes: providing a coated paperboard bottom blank, the coated paperboard bottom blank comprising a paperboard substrate and a first barrier coating layer on a first outermost surface of the paperboard substrate; heating the coated paperboard bottom blank; shaping the heated coated paperboard bottom blank, thereby forming a peripheral skirt portion about a periphery of a bottom wall portion of the coated paperboard bottom blank; and sealing a coated paperboard sidewall to the first barrier coating layer of the peripheral skirt portion. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135276 | STACKABLE RECEPTACLE FOR THE SHIPMENT OF GOODS - Embodiments of a reusable stackable shipping box are provided herein. The reusable stackable shipping box may be reused and cleaned without causing harm to the integrity of the box. In addition, the box is slightly tapered in shape such that the box may be stacked upon and within other boxes for ease in shipping and organization. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135277 | Carton with Attachment Features - A carton for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels including a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side panel, and a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels and forming at least one closed end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps including at least one top end flap, at least one bottom end flap, and at least one side end flap. The carton includes attachment features for attaching the carton to at least one other carton, the attachment features including at least one attachment flap removably connected to an end flap of the plurality of end flaps for attaching the carton to a portion of the at least one other carton. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135278 | Carton with Tab - A foldable food carton including a lid portion; a bottom portion; and a viewable tab attached to the lid portion, wherein the tab comprises one or more of alphabetic text, numeric text, QR code, bar code, graphic, design, or combination thereof printed on the tab. A method of assembling a carton with a viewable tab, including providing a carton in an unfolded configuration, and folding the carton into an assembled configuration, wherein upon folding the carton into the assembled configuration the tab moves from a first position to a second position. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135279 | PALLET AND CONTAINER KIT - A foldably constructed pallet includes a top member forming a top surface of the foldably constructed pallet and a bottom member forming a bottom surface of the foldably constructed pallet. The bottom member includes, extending from the bottom surface, a plurality of outer sidewalls, and a plurality of internal sidewalls. An outer sidewall of the plurality of outer sidewalls and an internal sidewall of the plurality of internal sidewalls cooperate to define a cradle configured to hold a structural insert such that folded panels of the structural insert may be engaged with each of the outer sidewall and the internal sidewall. The top member may be connected to the bottom member and covering the cradle. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135280 | COLLAPSIBLE AND ASSEMBLABLE CONTAINER - A collapsible and assemblable container for sterilization, including but not limited to UV sterilization, of objected placed in the container. The container includes moveable panels with an electronic circuit board including one or more actuating elements such as UV LEDs. The electronic circuit board further includes sensors that prohibit the actuating elements from being activated unless the collapsible container is fully and correctly deployed, preventing any harmful exposure to the actuating elements that can lead to eye damage, skin cancer, etc. to the user. The electronic circuit board cooperates with switch elements that activate the actuating elements only when the collapsible container is fully and correctly deployed. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135281 | Closure Cap For Bottle - A cap includes an upper cap portion to enclose an opening of a bottle and hold a dosage of fluid, a lower cap portion to extend into the bottle and increase the dosage capacity of the cap, and a skirt configured to engage the exterior surface of the bottle to secure the cap to the bottle. The upper cap portion includes a top and a first sidewall having one or more sections that protrude radially away from other portions of first sidewall. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135282 | Closure Cap For Bottle - A cap includes an upper cap portion to enclose an opening of a bottle and hold a dosage of fluid, a lower cap portion to extend into the bottle and increase the dosage capacity of the cap, and a skirt configured to engage the exterior surface of the bottle to secure the cap to the bottle. The upper cap portion includes a top and a first sidewall having one or more sections that protrude radially away from other portions of first sidewall. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135283 | Console to Store Personal Items - A console for storing personal items has a tub defining an inner volume onto which tub a windowed spacer guide frame defining at least a first window and a second window is removably installed. A tray is removably held within the first window, and defines at least one slot to hold an electronic device. A self-centering cup holder is removably held within the second window. The self-centering cup holder is gimbaled to a frame so that a cup or beverage container held within the cup holder remains stably supported upright notwithstanding movement or canted orientation of the tub and/or the spacer guide frame. Optionally, a snack cup is held within the second window, spaced apart from the self-centering cup holder by a spacer guide. The spacer guide has flaps that splay open to cover a greater portion of the second window as desired. Optionally, the tub is removably seated in a supporting shell. Optionally, a cover for the tub forms a tray table surface, with portions of the tray slidably extendable away from one another to enlarge the tray table surface when the cover is separated from the tub. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135284 | HOUSEHOLD TISSUE PAPER CONTAINER - A household tissue paper container includes a container body that is configured to store household tissue paper therein and has a take-out portion having an outlet through which the household tissue paper is taken out; and an open/close lid that is pivotably attached to the container body and closes the outlet. The outlet is formed at a swelling portion having a substantially spherical raised shape in the take-out portion. The outlet has a protruding piece that is protruding from a front edge of the outlet toward a rear where the open/close lid is attached to the container body. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135285 | THERMOPLASTIC BAGS WITH PHASED DEFORMATION PATTERNS - Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135286 | System and Method for Connecting Members - Disclosed is a multiple purpose connectable member. The connectable member may be used and operated to seal or close a container. The connectable member may further be operated to connect a plurality of the connectable members together. A plurality of the connectable members may be connected in various combinations and/or geometries. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135287 | TAMPER-EVIDENT LID FOR A CONTAINER - A lid and a combination of a tub and the lid, the lid comprising a web and a circumferential skirt depending thereon; wherein the skirt comprises at least one tab, a first retention tooth and a second retention tooth, the first retention tooth being molded on an inner surface of the tab; and wherein for positioning the lid in a first closed position on the tub, the first and the second retention teeth are engaged under a top lip of the tub by applying a pressure on the lid; when first opening the tub once the lid is in the first closed position, the tab is broken free from the skirt into a position of the tab in which the tab remains pivotably attached to the skirt, and the tab is pulled, causing disengagement of the first retention tooth from under the top lip of the tub, the second retention tooth acting as a pivoting axis for the lid. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135288 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONTAINMENT VESSEL - An emergency response containment vessel includes a sealing barrel and a carrier module for carrying and moving the sealing barrel. The sealing barrel includes a barrel body, a cover module, and a plurality of fastening modules. The barrel body includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall connected to and surrounding the bottom wall, and has an opening opposite to the bottom wall. The cover module includes a cover pivotably connected to the surrounding wall, removably covering the opening, and formed with a plurality of notches. The fastening modules are connected to the surrounding wall and correspond in position respectively to the notches, and each including a stem removably disposed in and extending through a corresponding one of the notches and an abutment head movably connected to the stem and operable to move relative to and abut against the cover to press the cover on the surrounding wall when the cover covers the opening. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135289 | CUP LID - The present invention provides a cup lid that utilizes fracturing lines to form a novel drinking spout, a cover piece, and a connection part. These fracturing lines include a press-down fracturing line defines a press-down part and a raised fracturing line defines a raised part. The press-down part and the raised part have an overlap area due to the width difference, and the press-down part and the raised part open in opposite. The press-down part and the raised part are transformed as the cover piece and the overlapped area as a connection part. The cover piece can be fixed on the cup plate by using their width difference or clamp structure. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135290 | SELF-CLOSING DISPENSING VALVE MADE OF A PLASTOMER OR A THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER - A self-closing dispensing valve is made of an elastic material and includes a valve head with a dispensing orifice, a circular peripheral retaining flange spaced apart from the valve head in an axial direction, and a connector sleeve integrally connected with the valve head on one end and the retaining flange on another end. The elastic material is a plastomer or a thermoplastic elastomer. The connector sleeve is substantially form stable. The valve head is connected to an upper end of the connector sleeve by a hinge portion that is U-shaped in cross section. The wall thickness of the hinge portion is smaller than the wall thickness of the connector sleeve and is staggered at the transition between the connector sleeve and the hinge portion. Alternatively, if the connector sleeve is omitted, then the valve head is directly connected to the retaining flange. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135291 | Child-Proof Container - A child-proof container includes a casing, a drawer, a folded stopper, a rear brace, a front brace, and an elastic flap. The rear brace is connected across a bottom panel of the casing and positioned offset from a rear panel of the casing. The front brace is connected across the bottom panel and positioned offset from a front opening of the casing. The folded stopper being elastically integrated into a base plate of the drawer thus allowing a first lateral plate and a second lateral plate of the drawer to be slidably engaged within the casing. The elastic flap is integrated into the bottom panel so that the folded stopper can be operatively positioned in between the rear panel and the front brace through the elongated flap to selectively position the drawer in a close-locked position, a close-unlocked position, and an opened position. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135292 | PILL CONTAINER AND METHODS - A child resistant pill container includes a base having individual compartments. A lid rotatably fits over the base and has a closed cover defining one open section. A releasable lock arrangement is between the base and the lid. The lid can be rotated relative to the base to position the open section in the lid over one of the individual compartments in the base. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135293 | MULTI-CHAMBERED CONTAINER - A container is configured to house a consumer product. The container includes a base, a cap, and an over-cap. The base has a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall. The cap is engaged with the base so as to define a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to house the consumer product. The over-cap is engaged with the base and at least partially defines a second compartment. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135294 | CUP LID WITH LOCKING AND DELAYED RELEASE - A cup lid with locking and delayed release includes a lid and a lid base coupled to the cup. The lid is hindgedly attached to the lid base, with a locking and release assembly with a selectively locking and unlocking button that is linked to a rocker latch defined by an inner locking hook and an outer locking hook. The lid includes a catch inner hook engageable to the inner locking hook on the rocker latch, and a catch outer look engageable to the outer locking hook on the rocker latch. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135295 | PIERCING CAP AND PIERCER - The present application relates to a system for dispensing fluid. The system includes a flexible container including a spout that is in fluid communication with an interior region of the container. The system includes a cap configured to be mounted to the spout. The cap includes an opening that leads to a membrane and a first retention mechanism located in the opening. The system includes a piercing tube having a first end configured to puncture the membrane and a second end configured to be connected to a dispensing tube. The piercing tube includes a seal bead and a second retention mechanism. The piercing tube is inserted into the opening of the cap such that the first end punctures the membrane, the first and second retention mechanisms engage each other to retain the piercing tube in the cap, and the seal bead sealingly engages the cap. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135296 | REMOVABLE MAGNETIC LID FOR A CONTAINER - There is provided herein a removable magnetic lid for a container, which lid contains a magnet which forms either the entire lid or a substantial portion thereof, and which magnet can be removed from the container and placed on a metal object to display text or advertising present on the magnet. There is also provided a lidded storage container which contains the removable magnetic lid, and a method of removing a magnet from the removable magnetic lid. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135297 | LID WITH INTEGRATED STORAGE - A container includes a base and a cap that engages a portion of the base. The base has a body portion and a neck portion, where the neck portion defines an open end. The cap has a housing and a hinged lid. The housing defines an open cavity in the cap, and the neck portion extends into the open cavity. The hinged lid is movable between an open position providing access to the cavity and a closed portion sealing the cavity. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135298 | Container Base and Lid with Planar Area for Flat Application of Adhesive Membrane - The embodiments provide a container of the type to hold fresh food or produce. Container has a base and a lid moveable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. The lid has a planar area. The base has a second planar area. In the closed position, the first planar and the second planar area include a substantially flat area suitable for receipt of an adhesive membrane, such as a self-adhesive label. The substantially flat area includes an edge of the first planar area and at least part of the second planar area. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135299 | STRAP SYSTEM FOR SECURING A PAYLOAD - The present invention discloses a strap system for securing a payload. The strap system includes a first fastener having a connecting crosspiece, a reversing crosspiece, and a hanger capable of attaching to the payload, and all connected together on each side by lateral members. The strap system also includes a strap attached to the connecting crosspiece of the first fastener and capable of passing around the reversing crosspiece and tightening the strap around the payload. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135300 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A reusable packaging system for a gift, comprising: a decorative wrapping for wrapping around the gift so that the gift is concealed thereby, the decorative wrapping defining a plurality of mounting apertures; and a mount securable to the gift independently from the decorative wrapping, the mount being provided with a wrapping attachment insertable in each of the mounting apertures. The decorative wrapping is movable between attached and detached configurations. In the detached configuration, the decorative wrapping is detached from the mount. In the attached configuration, with the mount secured to the gift, the decorative wrapping is attached to the mount and encloses the gift, the decorative wrapping being secured to the wrapping attachment with the wrapping attachment inserted through at least some of the mounting apertures. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135301 | WATER-SOLUBLE FILM AND PACKAGE - There is provided a water-soluble film containing polyvinyl alcohol resin, wherein a ratio RSm (LD/TD) is 1.2 or greater and 2.5 or less, where the RSm (LD/TD) is the ratio of an average length RSm (LD) of roughness curve elements on at least one film surface in the longitudinal direction to an average length RSm (TD) of roughness curve elements on the same film surface in the transverse direction. This allows provision of a water-soluble film that can be suitably used for manufacturing a package with excellent uniformity of seal strength, even for manufacturing a package with excellent uniformity of seal strength during high-speed sealing; and a package using the film. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135302 | PANEL INTERLOCKING DEVICE - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a panel interlocking device, a carton, and a blank for forming the carton. The carton blank incorporating a panel interlocking device for securing together a first and a second panel in overlapping relationship. The panel interlocking device comprises a locking tab struck from the first panel, and a retaining tab defining a locking aperture struck from the second panel. In use the retaining tab is displaced out of the plane of the second panel to receive said locking tab through the locking aperture to be engaged therewith. The retaining tab has opposing side edges each concavely curved as viewed from the outside of the retaining tab. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135303 | CARRIER FOR CONTAINERS - A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a plurality of panels that includes a top panel, at least one central panel, and at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, the at least one central panel is for being positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. The carrier also includes at least one access feature that is positionable for allowing access to at least one container of the plurality of containers, the at least one access feature includes a marginal portion of the top panel and a marginal portion of the at least one attachment panel. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135304 | BLANK, CONTAINER HOLDER, AND PACKAGE FOR A FLEXIBLE WIPES CONTAINER - A blank, container holder, and wipes container package is disclosed. The wipes container holder has a base to support a side of a flexible wipes container, the base having a first side and a second side, a front panel extending from the first side of the base, wherein the front panel defines a slot to receive a lid of a flexible wipes container, and a back panel extending from the second side of the base. The flexible wipes container having a side and a top surface with a lid, wherein the base of the wipes container holder supports the side of the flexible wipes container and the lid of the flexible wipes container is received within the slot of the front panel, wherein the front and back panel of the wipes container holder cooperate together to couple the wipes container holder to the flexible wipes container. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135305 | WOVEN PLASTIC BAGS WITH FEATURES THAT REDUCE LEAKAGE, BREAKAGE AND INFESTATIONS - A woven laminated plastic bag having features that further prevent leakage of contents out of the bag, or infestation of organisms into the contents of the bag is provided. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing. The bag can also include a tape covered easy open feature that facilitates removal of tightly adhered sealing tape. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135306 | PACKAGING FOR OUTGASSING AND/OR MATURING FOODS, IN PARTICULAR FOR ROASTED COFFEE AND/OR COFFEE BEANS - The invention relates to a package for outgassing foods and/or maturing foods, in particular roasted coffee and/or coffee beans, comprising a bag for storing the food, which includes a film from which the bag is formed, wherein a valve is provided to enable a discharge of gas from the package bag to the outside in the event of overpressure in the package and to reduce the diffusion-related gas exchange in the case of comparable and/or equal pressure conditions in and/or outside the package bag. It is characterized in that the valve is formed as a microperforation in the film having at least one or two holes of the size of 750 μm | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135307 | CONTAINER FOR PACKAGED FILTRATION MASK - A packaged filtration mask can include a filtration mask packaged in a container in a vacuum or a partial vacuum. The container can be a tearable container, at least a portion of which can include a laminate of a first part and a second part. A resistance to tearing of the second part can be different than a resistance to tearing of the first part. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135308 | PROTECTIVE ARTICLE WITH EXPANDABLE POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITE - This invention relates to a protective article comprising first and second walls. Each of the walls includes superimposed plies enclosing an expansion space therebetween, and an expandable composite disposed in the expansion space. The expandable composite includes an emulsion polyolefin dispersion and a plurality of expandable microspheres. The expandable microspheres are configured to cause the emulsion polyolefin dispersion to expand upon activation of the expandable microspheres. The invention further relates to an expandable web comprising a first ply, second ply and an expandable composite deposited between the first ply and the second ply. The invention further relates to a method for making an expandable protective article. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135309 | PROTECTIVE ARTICLE WITH CELLULOSE-BASED EXPANDABLE COMPOSITE - This invention relates to a protective article comprising first and second walls. Each of the walls includes superimposed plies enclosing an expansion space therebetween, and an expandable composite disposed in the expansion space. The expandable composite includes a biodegradable matrix, and a plurality of cellulose-based expandable microspheres. The expandable microspheres are configured to cause the biodegradable matrix to expand upon activation of the expandable microspheres. The invention further relates to an expandable web comprising a first ply, second ply and an expandable composite deposited between the first ply and the second ply. The invention further relates to a method for making an expandable protective article. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135310 | INFLATION FEATURE FOR PACKAGE, INFLATION RIG ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF INFLATING - An inflation feature for a shipping package, an inflation rig assembly for inflating a shipping package, and a method of inflating a shipping package. The method includes providing an inflation feature and an inflation rig assembly with corresponding alignment features, positioning the inflation feature of a shipping package, in an uninflated state, on to the inflation rig assembly in a first position, moving the inflation rig assembly to a second position, such that the shipping package is in fluid communication with an expansion material source, and inflating the shipping package to an inflated state. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135311 | FOIL PACK - An apparatus having a foil pack defining a device enclosure and a fluid conduit defining a fluid channel. The device enclosure may be configured to hold an energy storage device such as a battery or capacitor. The fluid conduit defines a fluid channel configured to allow a flow from the device enclosure through a test port defined by the fluid conduit. The apparatus is configured to establish a vacuum in the device enclosure when a vacuum is established in the fluid channel (e.g., during leak testing of the device enclosure). A scaffolding within the fluid conduit is configured to configured to resist a collapse of the fluid channel when the vacuum is established in the fluid channel. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135312 | WIRELESS CONTROLLED LOCKING JAR WITH INTEGRATED VACUUM PUMP - This application is directed to a Wireless Controlled Locking Jar with Integrated Vacuum Pump. More particularly, this application provides a wireless controlled lock on a jar lid having a built-in electrically powered vacuum pump and lid gasket which acts to lock the jar from unauthorized access by pulling a vacuum within the jar making it impossible to open the lid. The locking jar may be used to keep contents secure and fresh, and also out of the reach of children or other unauthorized individuals as it employs the user's Wi-Fi connected or Bluetooth paired smartphone or other device, in combination with a smartphone or other device software application, to lock and open the jar and allow access to the contents inside. By using the paired device and software application, the jar may be locked and unlocked by the user from any location. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135313 | PACKAGE OPENING AND METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a package. More particularly but not exclusively it relates to package that is rupturable so as to create an opening in the package, yet the package is resistant to rupture from undue forces from particular directions due to a convex shaped burst region that requires straightening to burst. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135314 | Storage Container for Canned Drinks - A storage container for canned drinks includes a vessel body having a top opening and multiple bosses formed on an inner periphery of the vessel body; and a clamping mechanism releasably connected to the vessel body and having a collar, a skirt integrally extending outward from a side of the collar to fit into a space inside the vessel body from the top opening, two openings communicating with the top opening and with one another, multiple support bars formed on an inner periphery of the vessel body for clamping a neck of the canned drink and multiple locking bars firmly formed on an outer periphery of the skirt to correspond to and releasably connect to the bosses of the vessel body to secure engagement between the clamping mechanism and the vessel body. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135315 | THERMAL INSULATION DEVICE FOR BEVERAGE CAN OR BOTTLE - A thermal insulation device for a beverage can or bottle, including a plastic-coated lid and a stainless-steel vacuum cup body. The stainless-steel vacuum cup body is provided with a cavity to accommodate the beverage can or bottle. The plastic-coated lid includes a hard plastic cover and a plastic rubber sleeve, where the plastic rubber sleeve is formed at a mouth part of the hard plastic cover through overmolding. The plastic rubber sleeve is provided with a central limiting hole matched with the beverage can or bottle, and a circumference of the limiting hole is provided with a flexible rubber pressing ring extending outward to compress the beverage can or bottle. An outer wall of the hard plastic cover is provided with a clamping groove which is provided with a silicone sealing sleeve in sealing fit with an inner wall of the stainless-steel vacuum cup body. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135316 | CAPSULE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND STRUCTURAL CONFIGURATION OF REINFORCED LATERAL AND BASE - A capsule ( | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135317 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE SUPPLY OF WATER TO A ROOFTOP WATER TANK - A system includes first and second sensors, and a controller. The first and second sensors are operable to attach to a water tank that supplies a building with water. The first sensor is configured to determine that a water level in the tank has fallen below a first level. The second sensor is configured to determine that the water level has risen to at least a second level. The controller includes a processor that is communicatively coupled to the sensors. The processor receives, from the first sensor, an indication that the water level has fallen below the first level. In response, the processor generates a signal to activate a pump that delivers water to the tank. The processor additionally receives, from the second sensor, an indication that the water level has risen to at least the second level. In response, the processor generates a signal to deactivate the pump. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135318 | TRASH BIN AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A trash bin is used in combination with a liner for various purposes, including the collection and disposal of trash. The trash bin has an outer bin, an inner bin, a lid assembly and a liner box mounted on a bottom end of an interior chamber of the trash bin. The liner box houses a roll of liners which can be pulled from a leading end of the roll to position the leading liner of the roll in the trash bin. After the liner is filled with trash, a user may pull the filled liner from the trash bin and by doing so pulls the next liner from the roll in the liner box for subsequent separation from the filled liner and installation in the trash bin for filling with trash. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135319 | BOTTOM ASSEMBLIES FOR COMMERCIAL WASTE CONTAINERS - The present disclosure provides a replacement bottom kit and system that is adaptable to a wide range of designs, makes, and sizes of commercial waste containers or dumpsters that are currently in use. This will significantly reduce the complexity and cost of the refurbishing process and provide significant long-term environmental benefits. A replacement bottom kit for a dumpster may include a dumpster bottom piece comprising low carbon steel, the dumpster bottom piece including four sides integral with the dumpster bottom piece and bent at approximately 75-90 degrees with respect to the bottom and wherein the size of the dumpster bottom is about 72-73 inches on one side and from about 24 inches to about 52 inches on another side, a corner bracket, and a quick release caster pad. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135320 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - A sensor detects waste thrown into a trash can to obtain information about the waste, An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to perform: obtaining information about a consumption behavior of a user from the information about the waste; and executing predetermined processing based on the information about the consumption behavior of the user. The information about the waste is information capable of identifying a first product corresponding to the waste, and the controller obtains, as the information about the consumption behavior of the user, a disposal amount of the waste corresponding to a first product, and makes, as the predetermined processing, an instruction to deliver the first product to a place corresponding to an installation place of the trash can when the disposal amount of the waste of the first product reaches a predetermined amount. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135321 | TRASH CAN ASSEMBLY - Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recycleable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135322 | Loading Apparatuses and Vehicles That Include a Loading Apparatus - Example loading apparatuses and vehicles that include loading apparatus are described. An example loading apparatus includes a frame, a lift arm, and an anchor member. The frame has a first mounting member, a second mounting member, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail. The first and second guide rails cooperatively define a slot. The lift arm has a lift arm first end, a lift arm second end, a lift arm first portion, and a lift arm second portion. The lift arm first portion is partially disposed within the slot. Each of the lift arm first portion and the lift arm second portion is moveable between a loading position and a dumping position. The anchor member is attached to the lift arm such that the lift arm is pivotable relative to the anchor member and moveable within the slot. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135323 | Article Transport Vehicle - An article transport vehicle includes: a transfer device ( | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135324 | STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A storage system is disclosed which includes a series of fire detection, suppression and extinguishing capability. The system can include containers formed as structural composites. The containers can have multiple portions of a structural or storage nature. The system can use the containers and the system itself to reduce a likelihood of fire spreading through large grid based systems. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135325 | INTERNET OF THINGS-BASED SMART STORAGE UNITS - Embodiments relate to a system, computer program product, and method for smart storage units using Internet of things (IoT) technology, and, more specifically, for substantially end-to-end autonomous management of consumable commodities. The system includes a robot including one or more external lighting devices and a storage unit comprising a cap and a container portion, the cap is coupled to the container portion and is communicatively coupled to the robot. The cap includes one or more external energy collection devices configured to receive light energy from the one or more external lighting devices. The cap also includes a first processing device electrically coupled to the one or more external energy collection devices. The first processing device is configured to collect data associated with an inventory of the contents of the container portion and transmit the inventory data to the robot. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135326 | LID OPENING-AND-CLOSING DEVICE - A lid opening-and-closing device that opens and closes an upper lid of a container, the container including: a container body; the upper lid; a locking mechanism that locks the upper lid onto the container body when the upper lid is mounted on the container body; and a strip provided to the upper lid, the device including: a placement platform on which the container is placed; a guide provided on both sides above the placement platform and comes into contact with a lower face of the strip to rotate the strip upward to an extent exceeding the predetermined value with respect to the container body when the container is inserted in the horizontal direction to a specified position of the placement platform; and a raising/lowering mechanism that moves the container body and the upper lid for which locking by the locking mechanism has been released, relatively in an up-and-down direction. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135327 | PARTS STORAGE POSITION DETERMINATION APPARATUS, PARTS STORAGE POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD AND PARTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An apparatus configured to determine a storage position of a plural type of parts to be assembled to a workpiece corresponding to a plural type of products produced in a predetermined period in accordance with a production schedule, in a storage section having a plural row of storage space facing a lane. The apparatus is configured to store a correspondence relationship between a type of the workpiece corresponding to the products and a type of the parts to be assembled to the workpiece, determine the storage position of the plural type of parts in the storage section based on the correspondence relationship, and to output the storage position. The apparatus determines the storage position so that each of the plural type of parts corresponding to the workpiece is respectively dispersed into each of the plural row of the storage section. | 2022-05-05 |
| 20220135328 | Article Transport Facility - A control device is capable of executing a first abnormality control, a retraction control, and a second abnormality control. The first abnormality control is a control in which a transferable range in which the normal unit is capable of transferring the article to and from the storage section without interfering with the abnormal unit is set to a partial range of the article storage rack, and the normal unit is operated using one or more of the storage sections included in the transferable range as the transfer target location. The second abnormality control is a state in which the abnormal unit is retracted to the retracted position, the transferable range is set to a range wider than the transferable range set in the first abnormality control, and the normal unit is operated using a plurality of the storage sections included in the transferable range as the transfer target location. | 2022-05-05 |
