30th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 22 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210229851 | BLADE HOLDER FOR INFLATION AND SEALING DEVICE - The present disclosure is directed to an inflatable-cushion inflation and sealing device. The device includes an inflation assembly configured for insertion between first and second overlapping film plies. The inflation assembly includes a fluid conduit configured to direct a fluid in between the plies to form one or more cushions. The fluid conduit includes a nozzle. The inflation assembly includes a cutting member. The cutting member includes a blade holder with a blade and a blade guard mounted thereon. The blade guard has a safety position in which the blade is covered and a retracted position in which the blade is exposed. Installation of the blade holder onto the inflation assembly automatically positions the blade in the working position with the blade guard retracted. Removing the tray from the inflation assembly automatically positions the blade in the safety position by covering the blade with the blade guard. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229852 | Label Application System - A label application system and method for applying a label to a package travelling on a conveyor along a conveying path includes: an applicator apparatus which is operable to move a label into contact with a package, a control system, which controls operation of the applicator apparatus, and a sensor system operable to detect an edge of the package, a distance from a reference point to the package, and the speed at which the package is travelling, wherein the control system is operable to receive and process the data from the sensor system relating to the package and initiate operation of the applicator apparatus such that the label is applied to the package in a desired position as the package moves in a direction of travel. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229853 | CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A plastic, hot-fillable container is provided. The container comprises a blow molded body defining a longitudinal axis. The body including a base and a neck having at least one rib disposed about at least a portion of a circumference of the neck and transverse to the axis, and at least one angled thread. The at least one rib defining a cross section having a first portion and a second angled portion. Container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229854 | LEAK-RESISTANT PAPER CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS - Blanks for forming clamshell containers and the resulting clamshell containers are described. The clamshell containers include a tray and a lid that are hingedly connected together. The tray is liquid tight, and typically includes gussets on each corner to prevent leakage. The lid and tray can be locked via at least one locking mechanism, optionally two different locking mechanisms. A first locking mechanism involves a front panel on the tray, with an extension portion that terminates in a hook or tab. The extension portion can fold over the front panel of the lid, and the hook or tabs slide into a slit(s) on the top of the lid. An optional second locking mechanism involves lid detents and tray detents. In some embodiments, in the locked position, the lid detents are underneath the tray detents and the tray detents retain the lid detents in place until a force is applied. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229855 | METHOD FOR INSTALLING A COVERING RELATIVE TO A FRAME OF AN ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED ALIGNMENT TOOLS - A method for installing a covering relative to a frame of an architectural structure includes unfolding a package defining a cavity configured to store the covering, with the package including an alignment tool. Furthermore, the method includes positioning the alignment tool relative to the frame such that a first panel of the tool is positioned adjacent to a vertically-extending surface of the frame and a second panel of the tool is positioned adjacent to horizontally-extending surface of the frame. Additionally, the method includes forming mounting holes in one of the vertically-extending surface at first mounting hole locations identified by apertures defined by the first panel or the horizontally-extending surface of the frame at second mounting hole locations identified by apertures defined by the second panel. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229856 | INLAY FOR SECONDARY PACKAGING - The invention relates to a blank for producing an inlay and to an inlay for a secondary packaging, wherein the blank is rectangular and consists of a material with a corrugation profile, and the blank has at least four fold marks, which are parallel to the corrugation profile. The invention also relates to the use of the inlay for holding edge-stable, rectangular products in a secondary packaging. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229857 | DISPLAY SUPPORT FOR PACKAGED PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY PERFUMERY ARTICLES AND/OR COSMETIC PRODUCTS IN BOX OR CASE - A display support made of paper material for packaged products is described, the display support comprising a rear portion provided a back wall, side walls and a top panel, the top panel having at least one opening which together with the back and side walls of the rear portion defines at least one recess for housing a packaged product, a front panel having an opening at the at least one recess, and at least one flap extended from said opening on the front panel inwards of said at least one recess. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229858 | PACKAGING BOX FOR FRUIT, BERRIES AND VEGETABLES - Packaging box for fruit, berries and vegetables comprising four side walls, a top side, and a bottom side. A portion of a side wall or the top side comprises a pour opening for tamper evident opening and pouring of content stored inside the packaging box. The pour opening comprises tear lines for opening the pour opening and means for accessing a tear grip of the opening portion. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229859 | FOLDING TRANSPORT CONTAINER - Folding transport container intended mainly for transport of materials, goods, and other cargo, comprising the base, side panels with side uprights ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229860 | RESEALABLE CONTAINER - The disclosure provides a container including a reseal-able closure mechanism having a rocker arm and a pull tab or actuator button. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229861 | PALLET | 2021-07-29 |
20210229862 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT ARTICLE DISPENSING PACKAGE - A multi-compartment package for dispensing plural items is disclosed. The package includes plural individual sealed compartment units which are releasably secured to each other. Each compartment unit includes a flanged base from which a chamber depends. The chamber serves to hold an item to be dispensed and is surrounded by a flange. A closure member, in the form of a respective portion of a frangible cover sheet, is adhesively secured to the flange of each compartment unit. Each compartment unit includes at least one foldable tab in a corner of its flange, which can be folded down to enable the closure member to be removed from the compartment unit after the compartment unit is separated from other compartment units of the package. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229863 | STACKABLE CONTAINER - A stackable container includes a step-shaped edge at upper ends of side walls and, on the outer side of the side walls, a projection resting on the step-shaped edge. Openings at lower edges of the side walls open into a collecting channel which extends along the base and is connected in one piece with the base and which collects small quantities of liquids passing through the openings. The projection covers the collecting channel and, together with the outer wall of the collecting channel and the step-shaped edge of the container located therebeiow, forms a free space, into which larger quantities of liquids can pass and flow into the lower container. Extinguishing water, sprayed over the stack of containers in the event of a fire, can thus pass from the upper container into the lower containers of the stack and extinguish a fire in a lower region of the stack. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229864 | BOTTLE CARRIER HUNG FROM TOILET PAPER HOLDER - A bottle carrier includes a ring configured to couple with a toilet paper holder. Further, the bottle carrier includes a stem configured to couple with the ring. Further still, a caddy is configured to couple with the stem opposite the side coupled with the ring. The bottle carrier is configured to carry a bottle of toilet paper wetting fluid. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229865 | Water Container Sleeve with Storage Pockets - The proposed invention is a water container sleeve with built in pockets. The sleeve is made out of neoprene or other compatible material, features pockets on multiple sides and a band that allows a cellphone to slip between it and be held. The sleeve not only gives the water bottle additional functionality, but protects the bottle from outside environment and offers customization. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229866 | A DIVIDER AND DIVIDER PLATE - The invention relates to an object transport system comprising a divider plate having an array of apertures; and a plurality of dividers, each of said dividers comprising an elongate throat connecting a head to a divider base, wherein the divider base is arranged to be inserted into one of said apertures. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229867 | STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR HOIST DEVICES - A storage container for a hoist device includes a base that defines an inner cavity, and a lid pivotally coupled to the base and configured to close the inner cavity. The storage container also includes a lid pivotally coupled to the base and configured to close the inner cavity, a handle pivotally coupled to the base, and a latch configured to selectively secure the lid to the base in a closed state. The base further defines first storage receptacle having a first shape corresponding to a main body of the hoist device, a second storage receptacle having a second shape corresponding to a first hook of the hoist device, a third storage receptacle having a third shape corresponding to a second hook of the hoist device, and a fourth storage receptacle having a fourth shape corresponding to a chain of the hoist device. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229868 | BUCKET - Provided is a bucket including a bucket body with an improved handle attachment. The bucket body includes a reinforcing collar extending about the perimeter of the bucket body. A ring is engaged to the bucket body by locating the ring within a channel defined on the exterior surface of the bucket body. The ring extends about the perimeter of the bucket body and engages a pivotable arcuate handle. The engagement of the ring in an annular channel and the handle to the ring results in the even distribution of a lifting force across the ring and reinforcing collar. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229869 | POUR SPOUT FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER - The present disclosure is directed to an opening on a container to dispense liquids. The opening may unfold, in one embodiment, to an angle of, e.g., 90° which when the container is tilted extends past the edge of the container. The opening creates a spout when unfolded or opened. In embodiments, underneath the opening is a door that can control the flow of liquid from the container to the outside. The door may, for example, move up and down to control the flow of liquid. The spout/opening and/or container may include channels that can direct the flow of liquid. Optionally, the spout may be in the container and usable when the lid is removed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229870 | MULTI-LAYER BAG AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A MULTI-LAYER BAG - Multi-layer bag for bulk material, comprising at least one layer of material comprising paper or paper-like material, wherein two layers of material are formed by pieces of tube ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229871 | CHILD DETERRENT ZIPPER CLOSURE (as amended) - The present disclosure relates to resealable zippers or reclosures for flexible packaging which is child-deterrent or child-resistant. This zipper or reclosure includes two profiles, wherein at least one profile includes a tab created from flange material between upper and lower sets of interlocking elements. The user grasps the tab to separate the two profiles in order to open the packaging. The flange may alternatively include a finger aperture or a finger slit. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229872 | TRAVEL CONTAINER, SYSTEM, KIT, AND METHOD - A travel container, system, kit, and method for carrying flowable materials onto a commercial airline are presently provided. The travel container has an outer wall with a top opening and a bottom opening and a maximum fill capacity of 3.4 ounces or at least one measure demarcation on the outer wall. The at least one measure demarcation demarks at most 3.4 ounces of flowable materials in the travel container. The travel kit has a carrier with a volume of at most one quart and is configured to hold and carry each of the travel containers. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229873 | CAPPING DEVICE INTENDED TO BE FIXED ON THE NECK OF A CONTAINER AND AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A CONTAINER AND A CAPPING DEVICE - The invention refers to a capping device intended to be fixed on a neck ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229874 | CONTAINER AND OPENING ARRANGEMENT FOR BEVERAGE PRODUCTION - Systems, methods and containers for forming a beverage. A container includes a closure arranged with a movable element that is movable to pierce a membrane and permit beverage material in the container to exit. The movable element can include a piercing element that pierces the membrane. Gas can be introduced into the container to force beverage material to exit the container. A gas inlet port can be provided with the closure and arranged to mate with a gas source of a beverage machine. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229875 | LID FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINERS - A lid for a beverage container comprising a lower lid having a perimeter skirt adapted to secure the lower lid to an opening of the beverage container, a lip portion radially inward from the skirt and extending upward from the skirt and defining an inside surface, an annular portion radially inward from the lip portion and defining a plurality of openings through which liquid from the container may flow; an upper planar lid resting on the lower lid by gravity and having a perimeter edge that is sized to closely conform with the inside surface, the upper lid covering the annular portion as it rests on the lower lid, and a stop mechanism cooperating with the lower lid and the upper lid to limit the range of motion of the upper lid with respect to the lower lid, wherein the stop mechanism enables the upper lid to move away for a distance from the lower lid in response to pressure exerted upon the upper lid by liquid flowing out of the container through the openings as the container is tilted, and wherein the stop mechanism prevents the upper lid from being expelled from the lower lid, and wherein the upper lid returns to resting on the lower lid by gravity as the container is returned to vertical. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229876 | TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER - A tamper evident container includes a cover having a first interlocking flange with a first tab for opening and closing the container and a first extension joined to the first tab along a frangible score line, a base having a second interlocking flange with a second tab for opening and closing the container and a second extension joined to the second tab along a frangible score line, the first extension including one or more first interlocking elements and the second extension including one or more second interlocking elements, where the first and second interlocking elements, when securely fastened together, prevent access to the first and second tabs, and require more force to separate than to sever the first and second extensions along the frangible score lines. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229877 | LID ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER - Provided is a lid assembly for a container. The lid assembly includes a lid formed of a first material and a seal formed of a second material and being integrally formed with the lid. The lid can be attached to the container such that a radially outwardly extending flexible lip of the seal compresses against an inner surface of the container to seal the lid assembly to the container. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229878 | Viscous Construction Material Tube Cap and Strapping Apparatus - A viscous construction material tube cap and strapping apparatus includes an elastic strap. A construction material tube cap has dimension chosen to fit over a nozzle of a construction material tube, where the construction material tube cap defines a plurality of apertures having dimensions for passing the elastic strap. A base is dimensioned to fit over a bottom of the construction material tube. The base includes an air seal that substantially prevents air from entering into the bottom of the tube of construction material. The base also includes a feature on the outer surface of the base that is dimensioned to secure the elastic strap. The elastic strap has a length and an elasticity so that when inserted into the plurality of apertures in the construction material tube cap and into the feature on an outer surface of the base, the elastic strap forces the construction material tube cap down on the nozzle of the construction material tube when the elastic strap is connected to the base and the cap is fit over the nozzle of the construction material tube and the base is fit over the bottom of the construction material tube, thereby tightly sealing the nozzle. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229879 | DROPPER DISPENSERS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Embodiments of the invention related to dispensing devices ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229880 | TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER - A tamper evident container includes a cover with a first interlocking flange with a first tab for opening the container and a first extension joined to the first tab along a first frangible score line, a base with a second interlocking flange with a second tab for opening the container and a second extension joined to the second tab along a second frangible score line, a rim extending around a perimeter of the base, the rim having a flat portion connected to an outer wall, and a flange portion extending from the outer wall portion, wherein a position of the flat portion and the flange portion correspond to a sheet line, and wherein the first and second interlocking flanges, when securely fastened together, prevent access to the first and second tabs, and require more force to separate than to sever the first and second extensions along the frangible score lines. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229881 | A DOSAGE IN FILM PACKAGE FORM, A FILM COMPOSITION AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF - The present disclosure envisages an edible film composition for delivering predetermined amount of at least one edible composition to the oral cavity, a packaged dosage form packed in an edible film and a process for preparing the edible film composition and the dosage form, where the edible film composition disintegrates quickly upon placement in the oral cavity. Additionally, the edible composition can be at least one selected from the group consisting of mouth fresheners, mukhwas, mint, chocolate, arica nut, coconut, aftermeal snack or digestive aid, confectionery food product, and fennel seeds. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229882 | DISSOLVABLE AND EDIBLE PAPER AND FILM FOR FOOD PRODUCTS - A dissolvable or partially dissolvable package is disclosed, which comprises a dissolvable, consumable material that minimizes clean-up and trash typically generated by packages that contain consumable materials. The package is typically used to deliver consumable materials to a consumable beverage and/or edible food product, such as hot or cold water, juice, milk, alcohol, oat meal, or rice, to create a consumable beverage or edible food product containing the consumable material. The package could be placed in the beverage itself or liquid (e.g., water), or in a machine that disperses liquid that dissolves the package and delivers the mixture of the liquid, the package, and the package contents to a beverage container. Dissolvable, consumable, logos could also be printed on the package, where the logo dissolves at a slower rate than the package, to provide a dissolvable, consumable logo that floats on the beverage as the main body and contents of the package dissolve into a beverage. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229883 | BIODEGRADABLE ADDITIVE - A biodegradable additive is provided to enhance decomposition of a packaging material and/or to release nutrients into the soil as the packaging material decomposes. The biodegradable additive can be applied to a surface of the packaging material as a coating and/or as an adhesive to bond two or more layers of the packaging material together. The biodegradable additive includes an organic fertilizer having one or more nutrients such that the biodegradable additive can release the one or more nutrients when the packaging material decomposes. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229884 | CARTON AND BLANK THEREFOR - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carton for packaging one or more articles and a blank ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229885 | Carrier For Containers - A carrier for holding a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels includes at least one central panel and at least one attachment panel for receiving a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel is for being positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers, and the at least one attachment panel is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. At least one divider flap is foldably connected to the at least one central panel. The at least one attachment panel is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the at least one attachment panel overlies and receives a portion of one or more of the containers. In the second position the at least one attachment panel is folded relative to the at least one central panel and in an upright position to form a handle for carrying the carrier. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229886 | CARTON AND BLANK THEREFOR - Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carrier for packaging one or more articles. The carrier is formed from a set of connected blanks each of which form a top engaging carrier, wherein the blanks are detachably connected together in a matrix fashion wherein each blank has a plurality of top-receiving apertures wherein a first distance (D | 2021-07-29 |
20210229887 | FOLDABLE CARD AND PACKAGE FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A foldable card for retaining a plurality of surgical instruments is disclosed. The foldable card includes a first panel, a second panel hingedly connected to the first panel, a third panel hingedly connected to the second panel, a fourth panel hingedly connected to the third panel, a fifth panel hingedly connected to the fourth panel, and a sixth panel hingedly connected to the fifth panel. The first panel defines a first opening configured to allow a portion of a first surgical instrument to pass therethrough, and a second opening configured to allow a portion of a second surgical instrument to pass therethrough. The third panel defines a first opening configured to allow a portion of the first surgical instrument to pass therethrough, and a second opening configured to allow a portion of the second surgical instrument to pass therethrough. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229888 | CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A plastic, hot-fillable container is provided. The container comprises a blow molded body including a neck and a base having a center portion and a plurality of spaced apart radial segments. At least a portion of each segment is tapered from an outer side to an inner side thereof. Container systems and methods of manufacturing containers are disclosed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229889 | VACUUM STORAGE BAG SYSTEMS - A vacuum bag storage system comprises a vacuum storage bag having a pocket with a releasably sealable opening through which items to be stored may be inserted and removed, and at least two substantially stiff panels configured to be at least partly removed from and inserted into the bag through the opening. The panels may be articulated and may be connected together by at least one length of flexible, preferably elastic, material. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229890 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NESTING PRODUCT PACKAGING WITH STRAINER INSERTS - Systems and methods for nesting product packaging with strainer inserts are provided. Product packaging systems may include, for example, a product container with a lid and with a strainer insert disposed within the container. In some embodiments, the strainer inserts may be snapped into place in a channel, groove, or other retention feature of the parent container, thus permitting coupling without the use of adhesives or fasteners. The strainer inserts, when coupled within the parent containers, may define a drainage volume in which product fluids may drain to maintain the product separately from the fluids, e.g., to prolong shelf-life of the product. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229891 | APPLICATION SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SEAL - An application system is presented having a cartridge, at least one first accessory part, for example a stopper, and at least one second accessory part, for example a static or dynamic mixer. The cartridge has at least one container with an outlet opening and at least one outlet connected to the container via the outlet opening on the end face of the cartridge, wherein the at least one outlet can be connected to the at least one first accessory part and the at least one second accessory part such that a seal is produced between the outlet and the respective accessory part. At least one separate seal plane is provided for each accessory part. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229892 | Insulating Container - An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229893 | COOLER LATCH - The insulated cooler includes a body, a lid, and at least one latch assembly. The body includes an outer shell, an inner liner disposed therein creating a gap therebetween, and an insulating layer disposed within the gap. The body defines a cavity therein with an opening formed at its upper end. The lid is removably coupled to the body and covers the body's opening. The latch assembly includes an upper component having at least one aperture formed therein, a lower component having at least one opening formed therein, and an intermediate component having a first portion coupled to the upper component and a second portion coupled to the lower component. The intermediate component is fabricated using a thermoplastic rubber. The upper component is coupled to the lid using at least one aperture. The lower component is coupled to a top portion of the outer shell using at least one opening. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229894 | THERMAL CONTAINER - The invention refers to a thermal sealing container ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229895 | APPLICATOR - An applicator including a cylindrical sleeve and a plunger, which both extend along a common longitudinal axis, wherein the sleeve includes a first end side and a second end side, which is located opposite the first end side, wherein the second end side has formed on it, on the inner side of the sleeve, a first cylindrical shoulder, on which the sleeve can be arranged on a cylindrical container, wherein the first shoulder is followed by a second cylindrical shoulder, in which a complementary cylindrical piston of the plunger is arranged in a displaceable manner, wherein a channel is provided, and extends through the entire plunger along the longitudinal axis, wherein the first end side has formed on it, on the inner side of the sleeve, a third cylindrical shoulder, in which a complementary cylindrical shank of the plunger is arranged in a displaceable manner. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229896 | HOUSEHOLD THIN PAPER SHEET STORING CONTAINER - A household tissue paper storing container includes a container body that stores household tissue paper and has an outlet through which the household thin paper sheet is taken out, an open/close lid that is pivotably provided to the container body and closes the outlet, a latch that latches the open/close lid in a closed state and that, in response to being unlocked, opens the open/close lid, and a biasing portion that presses the open/close lid in an opening direction. The latch includes an open/close-lid-side latch portion that is provided at the open/close lid, a button moving portion that is a flexible portion provided at the container body, and a button portion that is moved up and down by the button moving portion and has a button-side latch portion that engages the open/close-lid-side latch portion. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229897 | CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A CONTAINER - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a closure assembly for use with a container (e.g., an aerosol can). The closure assembly includes a skirt and a protective cap. In some embodiments, a lock feature temporarily attaches the protective cap to the container and increases a force required for a user to remove the protective cap. In some embodiments, an inner lock opening of the skirt is configured to be registered with an outer lock opening to receive a locking element therethrough. In some embodiments, a set screw is positioned in the skirt to selectively allow or inhibit relative rotation between the skirt and the protective cap. In some embodiments, a biasing element selectively allows or inhibits engagement of threads of the protective cap with the threads of the skirt depending upon application of an axial force to overcome a biasing force of the biasing element. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229898 | PORTABLE CONTAINER FOR CLEANLY STORING A LOOFAH PUFF - A portable container for cleanly containing a loofah puff in the form of a contoured sleeve. One end of the sleeve is open allowing the loofah puff to be put in or removed from the container. The opposite end is substantially closed with a central hole through which a loofah puff cord can be pulled to draw the loofah puff into the sleeve. The cord is left exposed so the container with the loofah puff inside can be hung by the cord if desired. The shape of the sleeve tends to bias the loofah puff in an ideal orientation for folded compression as the loofah puff is drawn into the container and uses the elasticity of the loofah puff to hold it within the sleeve once it is drawn all or most of the way into the sleeve. A lid closes the open end of the sleeve when desired. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229899 | FRUIT BAG FOR A FRUIT OF FRUIT TREE WITH NANO-LAMINATION FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a fruit bag and a method thereof, for example, a fruit bag for a fruit of a fruit tree may include: an inner surface configured to surround the fruit; an outer surface configured to exposed to an outside; an opening formed in a predetermined size at the same position of the inner surface and the outer surface; a nano membrane generated by an electrospinning of a polymer solution as a raw material for nano-fibers; a non-woven fabric for strength reinforcement laminated on one or both sides of the nano membrane and a nano-lamination film covering the entire surface of the opening thereby while maintaining excellent air permeability, it is possible to properly maintain the humidity and against various external environmental effects. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229900 | LOGISTICS CONTAINER FOR FRAC SAND AND FRAC LIQUID - A logistics apparatus for transporting frac sand, frac liquid, and/or drill cuttings between a terminal and a well pad. The apparatus includes a container having a top and bottom. The top having one or more inlet port for receiving frac sand and a liquid outlet. The inlet orts can be secured by watertight covers. The bottom of the container is configured as a hopper having an opening secured by a railcar gate. The apparatus, in position having the railcar gate at bottom, can be used to store and transport frac sand. The apparatus can be inverted for transporting the frac liquid. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229901 | BUOYANT COVER - A buoyant cover has a planar body, the body having a first buoyant insulating layer, a second tensile layer overlaying the first buoyant insulating layer, the planar body having a periphery configured based on the tank perimeter to provide a limited gap with the tank perimeter, and the body defining a plurality of peripheral holes positioned about the periphery and proximate the periphery. The second tensile layer may be wrapped about an edge of the first buoyant insulating layer. There may be an underlying portion of the second tensile layer near the periphery. A peripheral seam may be sewn through the underlying portion and the first buoyant insulating layer. The peripheral holes may penetrate the underlying portion. There may be grommets defining the peripheral holes. The planar body may have a circular periphery. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229902 | Mobile Collapsible Storage Silo - A collapsible storage silo having an expanded configuration includes: (a) a shell for circumscribing storage space and comprising a plurality of concentrically nested tubular members that are collapsible; (b) a lift system operable to slidably expand the plurality of concentrically nested tubular members to place the silo in its expanded configuration; and (c) a mast operable to support the lift system, The mast is pivotable between horizontal and vertical positions relative to a frame. A winch attaches to the mast and a cable extends between the winch and an outermost tubular member to expand the silo such that inwardly and outwardly projecting lips of nested members engage each other and a conical hopper engages an innermost tubular member. A flexible inner liner attaches between an outermost tubular member and the hopper. A collapsible roof has a flexible roof membrane and a plurality of radially extending foldable rib members. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229903 | Air Flowing Garbage Can Assembly - An air flowing garbage can assembly for includes a garbage can that has a garbage bag being removably positioned therein to store garbage. The garbage can has a plurality of air holes integrated into the garbage can to pass air into an interior of the garbage can. A plurality of conduits is each coupled to the garbage can and each of the conduits is positioned in an interior of the garbage can. Each of the conduits is in fluid communication with a respective one of the air holes in the garbage can. In this way each of the conduits ventilates the interior of the garbage can when the garbage bag is removed from the garbage can thereby inhibiting a vacuum from forming in the garbage can. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229904 | SECURE DESKTOP ITEM RECEPTACLE - An article of manufacture for providing a secure desktop item receptacle according to the present invention is disclosed. The container is made of a hollow container, an attaching base coupled to a bottom surface of the hollow container for attaching the container to a desktop, and a four point star shaped opening through a top surface of the hollow container providing access to the inside volume of the hollow container. The attaching base includes a suction cup attachment device on a bottom surface of the attaching base, and a support pedestal coupled between the suction couple attachment device and the hollow container. The hollow container has a spherical shape, a tall goblet shape, and a tall octagon shape. The four point star opening has a cross shape, a narrow arm shape, and a diamond shape. The container may be made of is made of rubber, silicone, plastic, metal and glass. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229905 | Secure desktop item receptacle - An article of manufacture for providing a secure desktop item receptacle according to the present invention is disclosed. The container is made of a hollow container, an attaching base coupled to a bottom surface of the hollow container for attaching the container to a desktop, and a four point star shaped opening through a top surface of the hollow container providing access to the inside volume of the hollow container. The attaching base includes a suction cup attachment device on a bottom surface of the attaching base, and a support pedestal coupled between the suction couple attachment device and the hollow container. The hollow container has a spherical shape, a tall goblet shape, and a tall octagon shape. The four point star opening has a cross shape, a narrow arm shape, and a diamond shape. The container may be made of is made of rubber, silicone, plastic, metal and glass. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229906 | Bin - The current invention relates to a bin used in combination with a liner for various purposes, including but not limited to the disposal of trash and the collection of recycled material. The bin having an exterior surface, an interior surface, a body, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and an interior chamber. The bin including at least a slideable top portion allowing for the top opening of the bin to be adjusted in periphery thereby enabling liners of various sizes to be secured in the interior chamber of the bin. In addition, a bin comprising of a lid with an adjustable member securable within the bin lid enabling liners of various sizes to be secured in the interior chamber of the bin. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229907 | DEVICE FOR SIGNIFYING WHETHER OR NOT A TRASH CAN HAS BEEN OPENED - The present invention is directed to the signification of whether or not a trash can has been opened. This is achieved through a specialized device that snugly and rotatably attaches to the handle of a trash can in an initial position such that a protrusion on the device rests on a hinge. As the trash can opens, the hinge pushes the protrusion, causing the device to rotate with the lid and reach an alternate state. As the trash can closes, the device remains in the alternate state, thus acting as a visual indicator that the trash can had previously been opened since the device was attached. The device can then be rotated back into the initial state for future use. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229908 | CARRY CAN FOR REFUSE VEHICLE - A carry can includes a container defining a refuse compartment and an articulating collection arm coupled to the container. The articulating collection arm includes an extension mechanism, a lift mechanism coupled to the extendable arm, and a grabber mechanism coupled to the lift arm. The extension mechanism includes an extendable arm and a first actuator positioned to facilitate extending and retracting the extendable arm. The lift mechanism includes a lift arm and a second actuator positioned to facilitate pivoting the lift arm about a pivot axis. The second actuator includes (i) a transmission device coupled to the lift arm and positioned along the pivot axis and (ii) a rotational actuator coupled to the transmission device and positioned along an offset axis that is parallel to and is offset from the pivot axis. The grabber mechanism includes grabber arms and a third actuator positioned to facilitate opening and closing the grabber arms. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229909 | A DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH AN ACCESS POINT AND A METHOD OF ACCESSING AN ACCESS POINT OF THE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a storage grid for storage of storage containers and a delivery system for transport of said storage containers between a delivery port of the storage grid and an access point of the delivery system. The access point is adapted for handling of items held in the storage containers by a robotic operator or human operator. The delivery system includes a delivery rail system including at least a first set of parallel rails arranged in a horizontal plane (P | 2021-07-29 |
20210229910 | CONTAINER HANDLING VEHICLE WITH FIRST AND SECOND SECTIONS AND LARGER WHEEL MOTORS ON TWO OF THE WHEELS IN THE SECOND SECTION - A container handling vehicle for picking up storage containers from a three-dimensional grid of an underlying storage system includes a first set of wheels for moving the vehicle along an X direction on a rail system of the grid; and a second set of wheels for moving the vehicle along a Y direction on the rail system of the grid. The Y direction is perpendicular to the X direction. The container handling vehicle includes vehicle body including sides. The vehicle body has a vehicle body footprint defined by horizontal peripheries in the X and Y directions of the vehicle body and includes a first section and a second section. The first section has a first footprint and the second section has a second footprint. The first and second footprints are defined by horizontal peripheries in the X and Y directions of the first and second sections respectively. The first section and the second section are arranged side-by-side, separated by a separation element of the first section, such that a total area of the first and second footprints equals a total area of the vehicle body footprint, and a centre point of the first footprint is arranged off centre relative a centre point of the vehicle body footprint. The first section defines a storage container receiving space which is configured to accommodate a storage container. The second section has a rectangular footprint and includes a portion of a first side of the vehicle body and an opposed portion of a second side of the vehicle body. The second section extends adjacent the separation element. Two wheels are mounted to the separation element. One wheel is mounted to the portion of the first side of the vehicle body and one wheel is mounted to the portion of the second side of the vehicle body. The wheels mounted to said portions of the first and second sides of the vehicle body are driven by a wheel motor that extends from an interior face of the side of the vehicle body into an internal space within the second section. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229911 | Storage system - The present invention provides a storage system ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229912 | A VEHICLE TILTING DEVICE, AN ACCESS STATION, A DELIVERY SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF ACCESSING A STORAGE CONTAINER - A vehicle tilting device for tilting a delivery vehicle for increasing access to items from a storage container transported on the delivery vehicle. The vehicle tilting device comprises a base structure and a tiltable platform connected to the base structure, wherein the tiltable platform comprises guiding features adapted to guide the delivery vehicle onto the tiltable platform. The tiltable platform is arranged to be connected to a delivery grid cell of a delivery rail system such that that there is a path to and/or from the tiltable platform for the delivery vehicle via the delivery grid cell. The invention is also related to an access station, a delivery system and a method of accessing a storage container. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229913 | MOVABLE BOX AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME, PACKAGE STORAGE DEVICE AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - The present disclosure discloses a movable box and a method for controlling the same, and a package storage device. The movable box includes a box body, a box door, a security lock and a verification component. The security lock is connected between the box body and the box door, the verification component is disposed on a surface of the box door and is connected to the security lock, and the verification component is configured to acquire verification information, and control the security lock to be unlocked in response to the verification information being preset information, and a first locking member is further disposed in the box body at a bottom thereof, and the first locking member protrudes downward from the bottom of the box body. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229914 | STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An automated storage and retrieval system including at least one autonomous transport vehicle, a transfer deck that defines an undeterministic transport surface for the at least one autonomous transport vehicle, the transfer deck having multiple travel lanes, at least one vertically reciprocating lift, and at least one pickface handoff station connected to the transfer deck and interfacing between the at least one autonomous transport vehicle on the transfer deck and the at least one vertically reciprocating lift so that a pickface is transferred between the at least one vertically reciprocating and the at least one autonomous transport vehicle. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229915 | STORAGE SYSTEM - A rack storage system with at least two multi-level longitudinally extending storage racks separated by an aisle, and at least two load lifting devices for storage units. Guide tracks run in at least some of the rack levels along the aisle for storage and retrieval vehicles that transport storage units between the storage racks and load lifting devices, with the guide tracks arranged to extend along the aisle and past the load lifting devices to enable access to the storage racks and each load lifting device. The load lifting devices are arranged in a row in a longitudinal direction of a storage rack either within the storage rack itself or in an extension of the longitudinal extension of a storage rack and a conveyor is connected to the intermediate load lifting device by circumventing at least one lifting device by using free space of an adjacent aisle. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229916 | AN AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF TRANSPORTING STORAGE CONTAINERS BETWEEN AN AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL GRID AND A SECOND LOCATION - An automated storage and retrieval system comprising an automated storage and retrieval grid and a delivery system. The automated storage and retrieval grid includes a container handling vehicle rail system for guiding a plurality of container handling vehicles and a delivery column adapted for transport of a storage container arranged in a stack of storage containers beneath the container handling vehicle rail system between a container handling vehicle and a delivery port situated at a lower end of the delivery column. The container handling vehicle rail system includes a first set of parallel rails arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel rails arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, which first and second sets of rails form a grid pattern in the horizontal plane including a plurality of adjacent container handling vehicle grid cells. Each container handling vehicle grid cell includes a container handling vehicle grid opening defined by a pair of neighboring rails of the first set of rails and a pair of neighboring rails of the second set of rails. The delivery system includes a remotely operated delivery vehicle including a container carrier adapted to support the storage container. The delivery vehicle is further adapted to transport the storage container between the delivery port and a second location for handling of the storage container by at least one of a robotic operator and a human operator. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229917 | AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A STORAGE CONTAINER LIFT ASSEMBLY - An automated storage and retrieval system includes a track system including a first set of parallel tracks arranged in a horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel tracks arranged in the horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, which first and second sets of tracks form a grid pattern in the horizontal plane comprising a plurality of adjacent grid cells, each grid cell including a grid opening defined by a pair of neighboring tracks of the first set of tracks and a pair of neighboring tracks of the second set of tracks; a plurality of storage columns each column being arranged to store a respective stack of storage containers; and a plurality of container handling vehicles for lifting and moving storage containers stacked in the stacks. The storage columns are located beneath the track system. Each storage column is located vertically below a grid opening. Each container handling vehicle is configured to move on the track system above the storage columns. The system further includes at least one transfer vehicle, arranged to transport at least one storage container in a horizontal plane which is located above the container handling vehicles, and at least one storage container lift assembly comprising at least one movable lifting member. Each movable lifting member is arranged to receive at least one storage container from the transfer vehicle, and the at least one movable lifting member is arranged for vertical movement to and from the plane where the transfer vehicle of the system operates. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229918 | GRIPPER FOR A PICKING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE PICKING DEVICE - Grippers for a picking device for drug packages and methods for operating the picking device are provided. The gripper has a tray table extending in a first and a second horizontal direction with an end portion with an arcuate front extending in the second direction, the end portion forming the loading and unloading front and wherein the tray table and the end portion define an upper bearing surface. The gripper further includes a transport device arranged above the tray table and movable in the first horizontal direction for moving drug packages from a horizontal storage surface onto the tray table, and at least one sensor coupled to a control device and arranged in the end portion below the bearing surface and capable of determining the presence of a drug package in its detection area. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229919 | Article Transport Vehicle - An article transport vehicle ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229920 | RECEIVING BIN FOR A SORTING MACHINE - A receiving bin for a sorting machine is movable between an operative configuration and an inoperative configuration. In the operative configuration, the receiving bin is configurable for receiving a rejected product from the sorting machine. In an inoperative configuration, the receiving bin is configurable for servicing and maintenance. The receiving bin has an inlet chute, a transfer chute, and, optionally, a mechanism of altering the configuration connects the inlet chute and the transfer chute. In one arrangement, the inlet chute and the transfer chute are sufficiently exposed to a waterjet during a cleaning event, for maintaining aseptic conditions and a hygienic environment. This is especially useful the sorting machine is commissioned in a production plant where food items such as meat, fish, or dairy products are processed and packaged. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229921 | SUBSTRATE CONVEYANCE DEVICE - Disclosed is a substrate conveyance device, comprising: a carrying platform, configured to support a substrate; a conveying mechanism, disposed below the carrying platform and configured to convey the carrying platform; and oppositely disposed guiding mechanisms, disposed on both sides of the carrying platform in a conveying direction, respectively. First magnetic field generators are disposed on both sides of the carrying platform in the conveying direction, and the guiding mechanism includes second magnetic field generators adjacent to the first magnetic field generators and disposed oppositely to the first magnetic field generators, respectively, such that the first magnetic field generator and the second magnetic field generator which are adjacent to each other have the same polarity. The substrate conveyance device is suitable for conveying various display substrates, especially the substrate having a large size. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229922 | CONVEYOR - An end unit ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229923 | CONVEYOR BELT UNIT WITH CONFIGURATION-CHANGING MECHANISM - A conveyor belt unit ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229924 | HYDRAULIC DRIVE MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM - A hydraulic system is arranged to control a plurality of drive motors suitable for driving conveying apparatus such as a conveyor belt. The hydraulic system includes a modular master and slave hydraulic units implemented as hydraulic circuits in which pressure sensors and pressure reducing valves provide speed, torque and directional control. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229925 | CONVEYING SYSTEM, TREATMENT SYSTEM, AND CONVEYING METHOD - In order to create a conveying system which is of simple construction and enables an efficient conveyance of objects, it is proposed that the conveying system comprises a first conveying device and a second conveying device, wherein the objects are able to be taken over from the first conveying device and/or are transferrable to the first conveying device by means of the second conveying device. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229926 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING, MEASURING AND POSITIONING PIECE GOODS - Apparatus for identifying, measuring and positioning piece goods with an increased throughput of piece goods are provided. An apparatus includes an optically transparent turntable having a support surface for piece goods which support surface extends in an X and Y direction of the apparatus, a first conveying device for arranging a piece good on the support surface of the turntable, a first optical reading device arranged below the turntable for detecting the dimensions of a piece good and an identifier, a second optical reading device for detecting the height of a piece good resting on the support surface and an identifier, a storage area for a plurality of piece goods which storage area is arranged downstream of the turntable, a second conveying device with a gripping device for piece goods, wherein the gripping device is movable over the storage area, at least in an X and Y direction, in such a way that piece goods can be arranged side by side in the storage area in the X and/or Y direction. Methods for identifying, measuring and positioning piece goods are also provided. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229927 | SORTING FACILITY AND STATUS CHECKING METHOD FOR TRAVELING CARRIAGE - A supervisory controller determines the control status of a conveyor belt by a control unit. When it is determined that the control status of the conveyor belt is abnormal, the supervisory controller prohibits loading an article onto a traveling carriage and instructs the control unit to reset the control unit. When it is determined again that the control status of the conveyor belt by the control unit subjected to the reset instruction is abnormal, the supervisory controller prohibits loading an article onto the traveling carriage and acquires an abnormality record from the control unit. When it is determined that the control status of the conveyor belt by the control unit subjected to the reset instruction is normal, the supervisory controller acquires the abnormality record from the control unit. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229928 | Core Box - A core box with interchangeable rails for holding a variety of sizes of cores. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229929 | AIR ASSISTED HOPPER SYSTEM FOR PELLET-SHAPED ARTICLES - An apparatus that conveys pellet-shaped articles may include a hopper that receives a quantity of the pellet-shaped articles. The hopper may include one or more openings to direct a flow of air into the hopper to dislodge jamming or bridging of pellet-shaped articles within the hopper. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229930 | DELIVERY ITEM SORTING MACHINE - A sorting machine can include an output bin that includes a transport belt to transport a delivery item (e.g., a letter) from a distribution belt at a first speed. The output bin can include a braking roller to reduce the speed of the delivery item by operating at a second tangential speed that is slower than the first speed. The output bin can also include an auger assembly to apply a force to move at least the trailing portion of the item in a manner that clears the path to the braking roller for additional delivery items. The output bin can also include a bumper pad to stop the delivery item, where the delivery item is stopped against the bumper pad after being slowed down by contact with the braking roller. The slowed speed causes the delivery item to come to rest approximately in alignment with additional delivery items. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229931 | CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR CONVEYABLE AND NON-CONVEYABLE ARTICLES - A conveying system is disclosed. The conveying system may have a first conveying apparatus that conveys a first article to a first location. The conveying system may also have a second conveying apparatus that conveys a second article to a second location. The conveying system may have a frame, a chute connected to the frame, and a third conveying apparatus. The chute may convey the first article received from the first conveying apparatus to a discharge location. The third conveying apparatus, disposed below the chute, may convey the second article received from the second conveying apparatus to the discharge location. The chute may be movable relative to the to the third conveying apparatus, such that the first or second article may be selectively conveyed to the discharge location via the chute or third conveying apparatus, depending on the position of the chute relative to the third conveying apparatus. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229932 | MAINTENANCE ACCESS ZONES FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS - A maintenance access system for a storage and retrieval system having a storage and retrieval space and automated transport vehicles disposed in the space. The system includes at least one maintenance access control unit associated with a portion of the space, at least one barrier in the space and defining a boundary of the portion of the space and configured to substantially prevent the passage of the vehicles past the at least one barrier, and a controller connected to the control unit, the controller being configured to receive a signal from the at least one control unit for isolating the portion of the space associated with the at least one control unit, where the controller in response to the signal closes the at least one barrier isolating the portion of the space and effects the removal from or shutting down of vehicles within the portion of the space. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229933 | OBJECT STOP FOR AUTOMATED OBJECT CONVEYING SYSTEMS - An object redirection mechanism for a conveying system is provided. The object redirection mechanism is configured to redirect an object moved by the conveying system from a first direction to a second direction. The object redirection mechanism includes an arm tunnel positioned proximate an end of a conveyor configured for moving an object in the first direction. The arm tunnel includes an object stop having an object stopping portion defining at least a first side of the arm tunnel at least substantially parallel with the second direction and configured to engage an object moving in the first direction. The object stopping portion defines at least one finger aperture to enable at least one of the rotationally-retractable fingers to, when aligned with the at least one finger aperture, rotate between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration. A corresponding object conveying system and method of assembling an object stop are provided. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229934 | SUBSTRATE TRANSPORT APPARATUS - A substrate transport apparatus comprising a frame, a drive section connected to the frame, and an articulated arm having at least one articulated arm link operably connected to the drive section so that the articulated arm rotates about a pivot axis relative to the frame and extends and retracts relative to the pivot axis. The articulated arm has an end effector pivotally mounted to at least one articulated arm link forming a joint between the end effector and the articulated arm link, with an arm joint pivot axis disposed so that the end effector rotates relative to at least one articulated arm link about the arm joint pivot axis. The articulated arm has a drive band transmission with drive and driven pulleys where the driven pulley is connected to the articulated wrist. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229935 | SWIRL-FLOW FORMING BODY - A swirl-flow forming body includes a through-hole; a jetting port that is formed on an inner periphery facing the through-hole; a fluid passage that allows fluid to be discharged into the through-hole via the jetting port so as to form a swirl flow that generates negative pressure for applying suction to a target object; and a flange portion that is formed so as to protrude from the inner periphery, the flange portion allowing passage of fluid to which suction is applied by the negative pressure while preventing the fluid discharged via the jetting port from flowing out of the through-hole towards the target object. The inner periphery is formed so as to guide the fluid discharged via the jetting port, in a direction away from the target object, to be discharged from the through-hole. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229936 | SUCTION GRIPPER FOR HANDLING SMALL PIECE GOODS - A suction gripper for handling small piece goods, particularly pharmaceutical packages, is provided. The suction gripper is suitable for handling different small piece goods. The suction gripper includes a main element, a rotary drive arranged on the main element with an axis of rotation which is vertical in the starting position, an end-effector unit coupled to the axis of rotation, wherein the end-effector unit has a holding element, to which a suction arm holder is fastened, wherein the suction arm holder has at least two elongated suction arms which each have a suction head with a suction surface at their distal end, wherein the suction arms are designed such that a negative pressure can be applied to them. The suction arm holder is rotatably mounted on the holding element, and the suction surfaces of the suction heads are dimensioned differently for handling different types of small piece goods. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229937 | AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE PNEUMATIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A pneumatic distribution system for an agricultural machine includes an air source having an outlet, an assembly configured to receive agricultural material from a material source, and a plurality of conduits. Each conduit is configured to receive an air stream from the outlet for conveying a portion of the agricultural material to at least one device associated with the agricultural machine. A first one of conduits corresponds to a first distribution line and is positioned such that the first conduit receives a first air stream from a first area of the outlet, a second one of the conduits corresponds to a second distribution line and is positioned such that the second conduit receives a second air stream from a second area of the outlet having a lower air pressure than the first area, and the first distribution line has a higher pressure drop than the second distribution line. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229938 | TILT HOISTS AND LUMBER UNSTACKING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure provides embodiments of tilt hoists and lumber unstacking systems with a rotation table, a tier alignment system, or both. The rotation table may include a base and a tilt frame supported on the base. The tier alignment system may include an alignment beam and an actuator operable to raise and lower one end of the alignment beam relative to the opposite end to thereby adjust the lateral slope of the spill edge. Optionally, a control system may include distance sensors to detect tiers of lumber as they approach the spill edge and a computer system configured to determine a difference between the lateral slope of the tier and the lateral slope of the spill edge. The computer system may also be configured to automatically adjust the slope of the spill edge to match the slope of the tier before the tier is spilled over the spill edge. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229939 | REMOTE LOADING DOCK AUTHORIZATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for monitoring components of a loading dock station that implement a remote monitoring and authorization system are disclosed. The systems and methods can provide information regarding the status of various components of the loading dock station to a remote monitoring and authorization control unit, where a supervisor or the like is capable of reviewing real time information regarding the status of the components and progress through and adherence to a workflow protocol. The systems and methods can also provide for authorization requests to be sent to the remote monitoring and authorization control unit, such as requests to override certain components of the docking station. The user at the remote monitoring and authorization control unit can then grant or deny requests based on status information and other data provided at the remote monitoring and authorization control unit. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229940 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS FOR DRIVING PICKUP ROLLER - An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus according to an embodiment includes a paper-feeding device configured to accommodate paper, a print engine configured to form an image on paper supplied from the paper-feeding device, and a discharging device configured to discharge paper on which an image is formed by the print engine, wherein the paper-feeding device comprises a pick-up roller in a cylindrical shape configured to pick up paper loaded in a tray, a driving shaft configured to support the pick-up roller to idly rotate, and rotate in a predetermined direction, a solenoid configured to selectively rotate the driving shaft; and a power transmission member configured to selectively provide a driving force of the driving shaft to the pick-up roller, the power transmission member being coupled to or spaced apart from the pick-roller, wherein the power transmission member is engaged with the pick-up roller within a predetermined rotational range of the driving shaft. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229941 | SHEET TRANSPORT DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A sheet transport device includes a processor configured to change lifting control for lifting sheets on a tray, which are to be floated up and handed over, from normal state control to small-quantity state control in a case where it is detected that the remaining number of sheets on the tray is small. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229942 | SHEET SUCTION DEVICE, CONVEYOR, PRINTER, AND SUCTION REGION CHANGING DEVICE - A sheet suction device includes a bearing member configured to bear a sheet on a circumferential surface of the bearing member and rotate in a first direction, a plurality of suction holes in a bearing region in the circumferential surface of the bearing member, a suction device connected to the plurality of suction holes, the suction device configured to suck the sheet through the plurality of suction holes, and a first member between the plurality of suction holes and the suction device, the first member rotatable in a second direction different from the first direction to change a suction region of the suction device connected to the plurality of suction holes. A rotation of the first member in the second direction expands the suction region of the suction device in the bearing region of the bearing member. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229943 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY FOR DEVICES FOR HANDLING VALUE DOCUMENTS - The invention relates to a switch assembly for a device for handling value documents, comprising a shaft ( | 2021-07-29 |
20210229944 | Fulcrum Tape Pinching Gun - A tape dispensing device with a tape head pivotally mounted on a housing. The first end of the tape head features a cutting tool and the second end features one or more protrusions or feet. Adjacent to the tape head and located on an inner surface of the housing is an arc or trough shaped stop that is complementary in shape to the second end of the tape head. When the user applies force to the first end of the tape head while placing tape on a separate surface, the tape head rotates causing the foot or feet on the tape head to push the length of tape into the trough causing it to stick to the trough. At the same time, the foot creases the tape causing the free end of the tape to stiffen or stick out. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229945 | SHEET FOLDING DEVICE WITH CONVEYING ROLLER CAPABLE OF PARTIALLY ROTATING AROUND FOLDING ROLLER - A sheet folding device includes a folding path, a positioning member, a first folding roller, a second folding roller, a folding blade, a guide path, and a conveying roller. The positioning member is to support a leading edge of a sheet fed along the folding path and align the sheet at an initial folding position. The first folding roller is to engage with the second folding roller to form a folding nip. The folding blade is to move to an insertion position to push the sheet on the folding path into the folding nip. The guide path is provided around the first folding roller to return the sheet that has passed through the folding nip to the folding path. The conveying roller is to partially rotate around the first folding roller, to engage with the first folding roller to form a conveying nip and to feed the sheet along the guide path. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229946 | LINEAR MEDIA HANDLING SYSTEM AND DEVICES PRODUCED USING THE SAME - An improved system for handling delicate linear media and in particular to a method and apparatus for winding delicate linear media such as superconducting wire or tape or optical fibers onto a spool or former. A combination of direct closed loop control and media routing design facilitates the handling of the delicate media without causing damage. The axial tension in the linear media may be closely controlled during winding by means of feedback control loop using tension measurements to control the rotation speeds of the wind-from and wind-to spools. Further, during winding, the delicate linear media is only exposed to large radius bends with no reverse bending. Finally, output devices and features, commercial or otherwise, made possible by delicate linear media handling are revealed. This includes advanced SC devices and features. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229947 | Non-Contact Measurement of Material Remaining in Expendable Spools - A system and method for non-contact measurement of remaining spooled material. The system comprises at least one optical signal source configured to illuminate spooled material with an optical beam having an optical beam width that illuminates the material remaining in the spool. The optical beam width and spacing are such that spooled material is illuminated by each optical signal source. The system includes drive circuitry configured to drive the at least one optical signal source using pulses. The system further includes at least one optical signal receiver configured to receive light reflected from each of said light pulses. The system still further includes a processor configured to: establish a number and drive strength of the pulses; and cause measurements to be performed of the remaining spooled material. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229948 | WINDING CORE FOR WEBS AND ROLLS ON SAME - A winding core comprising: (a) a cylindrical tube having an outer surface and a longitudinal axis; and (b) a core covering comprising a polymeric netting having opposing interior and exterior sides disposed on the outer surface of the cylindrical tube, wherein the polymeric netting comprises an array of a plurality of polymeric ribbons and a plurality of polymeric strands arranged in sheet form with each polymeric ribbon bonded to one or two adjacent polymeric strands and each polymeric strand bonded to one or two adjacent ribbons. Also, rolls of web material wound upon such cures in roll form. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229949 | HIGH SPEED WINCH REWIND ADAPTER - This disclosure describes a high speed winch rewind adapter for quickly rewinding a loading strap. In one implementation, the adapter includes a body having a volume sized to at least partially surround an annular end of the winch. The annular end is coupled with a ratchet mechanism of the winch and having at least one hole for receiving a winch bar. A drive connector is positioned both within the volume of the body and external to the volume of the body, the drive connector external to the volume of the body having an external profile to receive a torque, and the drive connector within the volume of the body insertable into the annular end of the winch for alignment to the axis of rotation. A coupling mechanism synchronizes the drive connector to the annular end such that both the drive connector and the annular end rotate simultaneously. | 2021-07-29 |
20210229950 | SHEET CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND METHOD - A sheet conveyance device has a sheet conveyance path with a first path and a second path. A wireless tag communication device can write information to a wireless tag on a sheet on the first and second paths and receive responses from the wireless tag. A controller controls the wireless tag communication device to attempt to write information to the wireless tag while on the first path, then determines whether information has been written to the wireless tag on the first path according to a response received from the wireless tag. The controller switches a conveyance destination for the sheet to the second path if the information has not been written or to a discharge location if the information has been written. The controller then controls the wireless tag communication device to attempt to write information to the wireless tag while the sheet is on the second path. | 2021-07-29 |