37th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150251694 | Method and device for adapting the boost rate of a steering system of a motor vehicle during tire pressure loss - A method for adapting the boost factor of a steering system of a motor vehicle during tire pressure loss, in which the occurrence of a tire pressure loss is ascertained, the intensity of the pressure loss exceeding a specified threshold value, and in the presence of a pressure loss exceeding the threshold value, the boost factor of the steering system is reduced. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251695 | REPLACEABLE COUPLING CARTRIDGE - A universal replaceable cartridge for coupling together members of a linkage assembly. The cartridge includes a generally cylindrical body having first and second ends and first and second surfaces. A first threaded portion is formed on the first surface of the cylindrical body adjacent the first end and a second threaded portion is formed on the second surface of the cylindrical body adjacent the second end. The threaded portions allow the cartridge to be threadedly attached to first and second members of the linkage assembly. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251696 | BRACKET TO INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERFACE - A column assembly for a steering column is provided. The column assembly includes a bracket configured to support a steering column assembly. The bracket has a first portion for receiving the column assembly and a second portion including a flange portion extending from said first portion. The flange portion includes apertures therethrough, and the flange further includes a flange surface configured for attachment. At least one stability pad is attached to the surface. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251697 | VEHICLE TARGET IDENTIFICATION USING HUMAN GESTURE RECOGNITION - A trailer target detection system includes a camera located on a vehicle and arranged to capture video images of a trailer towed by the vehicle. The system includes an image processor processing the video images to detect a gesture by a user indicative of position of target on the trailer and identifying location of the target based on the detected gesture. A vehicle trailer backup assist system includes a camera and an image processor for processing images to detect a gesture and determine a command based on the gesture. The processor controls backing of the trailer based on the command. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251698 | Steering Angle Sensor - A steering angle sensor, equipped for installation in a steering arrangement of a motor vehicle, is provided. The steering angle sensor comprises a rotatably mounted first gearwheel which upon actuation of the steering arrangement rotates about an axis and at least one rotatably mounted second gearwheel which is in engagement with the first gearwheel and is carried along with a rotary movement of the first gearwheel, so that with reference to a rotary movement of the second gearwheel a steering angle of the steering arrangement can be determined. The teeth of at least one of the gearwheels are tapered in axial direction along the tooth width such that a respective tooth of the one gearwheel, which is tapered along the tooth width, with wedge action can be fitted into a tooth gap of the gearwheel in engagement therewith. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251699 | UNDER-FLOOR FRAME SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An under-floor frame system for a vehicle is provided that includes a main frame of carbon fiber composite materials that forms a closed quadrangle. A front of the main frame is a front bumper member, both sides are side members that extend from a front to a rear of the main frame, and a rear of which is a rear bumper member. A front cross member of carbon fiber composite materials extends along with a width direction of a vehicle, and connects the front portion of both side members of the main frame and a rear cross member which connects the rear portion of the side members. An additional side member of carbon fiber composite materials extends in the length direction of a vehicle, and is connected to the side member of the main frame. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251700 | UNDER-FLOOR FRAME SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - An under-floor frame system is disclosed. In particular, a main frame made of carbon fiber composite materials forms a closed quadrangle. A center cross member made of carbon fiber composite materials runs along a width direction of a vehicle and connects middles of the both side members. Also, a front cross member and a rear cross member made of carbon fiber composite materials runs along a width direction of a vehicle and connects a front side member portion and a rear side member portion at both sides of the main frame, respectively. A center tunnel member made of carbon fiber composite materials and is extended in a width direction of a vehicle to traverse an upper space of the center cross member and connects the front cross member and the rear cross member. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251701 | VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE - In a vehicle to which a vehicle rear structure is applied, a rear roof-side inner of a roof-side inner is joined to a front roof-side inner of the roof-side inner at locations of first joins, of an overlap flange. Configuration is thereby such that strength is high at the overlap flange of the roof-side inner. Moreover, the rear roof-side inner is joined to both the front roof-side inner and the upper support at the location of a second join of the overlap flange. This enables upthrust load from a rear suspension to be effectively transmitted to the overlap flange, and distributed to the front roof-side inner and the rear roof-side inner. This enables rigidity of the roof-side inner to be secured. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251702 | Motor Vehicle Body Which is Designed for a Collision with Small Overlap - A motor vehicle body has a longitudinal beam and a bumper cross member, which is fixed to one end of the longitudinal beam. An end section of the bumper cross member protrudes over the longitudinal beam in the transverse direction. The end section of the bumper cross member is designed as a closed or open hollow profile element. A collision-resistant profile reinforcement is provided at least in some regions in the hollow profile element in the end section of the bumper cross member. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251703 | VEHICLE BODY REAR STRUCTURE - A vehicle body rear structure includes a rear parcel provided between left and right vehicle body side parts, a parcel cross member bonded to the rear parcel and constituting a first closed cross section, and a parcel member and parcel support bonded to the first closed cross section and constituting the main section of a second closed cross section. The first closed cross section is configured from the rear parcel and the parcel cross member. Furthermore, the first closed cross section continues through the main section of the second closed cross section to the left vehicle body side part. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251704 | Vehicle Attachment - The vehicle will support two or more passengers moving from Point A to Point B—the grocery store, a friend's house, to work or out on out-of-town trips. Because of its new ornamental design, the public will be pleased with its motorcycle and automobile characteristics. Passengers don't have to hold up the weight of the vehicle with their legs, compared to a two-wheel motorcycle. The public will enjoy the open seating compartment to Mother Nature, enjoying the hot or cold climate. The new vehicle will have its own heating and cooling system which can be adjusted by the passenger for climate control when there is a change in the temperature around them. Passengers will be seated in an open compartment, having fun, relieving stress, and seeing everything around them. Compared to a two-wheel motorcycle, the new vehicle is more visible on the road and highway, making it safer for passengers in case of a highway accident. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251705 | FLOOR STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY WITH A LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION - A floor structure of a motor vehicle body is disclosed which respect includes a side skirt profile extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (x) and a tunnel edge profile extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, The tunnel profile is spaced apart from the side skirt profile in the transverse direction of the vehicle (y). Two side skirt profiles run essentially parallel along the outsides of the floor structure. The tunnel edge profile extends in approximately a concentric manner to the side skirt profiles. A transmission hump is provided in the middle of the floor structure and typically extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is situated, fastened and/or reinforced thereon. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251706 | GEOMETRIC/MECHANICAL ISOLATION OF ALUMINUM TO STEEL JOINING AT TRIM EDGES FOR CORROSION PROTECTION - A joint for a motor vehicle body comprises a first structural member fabricated from aluminum attached to a second structural member fabricated from steel. The second structural member has an adjoining portion that is in substantially juxtaposed abutting relation with the first structural member when the second structural member is attached to the first structural member. The second structural member has a ramp portion terminating in a bare exposed edge on the second structural member and upon which the bare exposed edge is disposed. The bare exposed edge is displaced from the first structural member to form a gap between the first structural member and the bare exposed edge to prevent corrosion of the bare exposed edge without the use of adhesives and sealants. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251707 | Component, at least Sections of Which are Formed from a Fiber Composite, in the Chassis Region of a Vehicle - A component is provided, at least sections of which are formed from a fiber composite. The component may be for a chassis region of a motor vehicle, and includes a section designed for an overload in respect of tensile loading. The overload section is formed by a flat strip folded in a plurality of layers one above another, or by an open or closed profile of a semi-finished fiber product or a fiber composite, wherein the profile overlaps in a plurality of cohesive layers which are connected to one another via the plastics matrix of the fiber composite. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251708 | UPPER-BODY FRAME FOR VEHICLE - An upper-body frame for a vehicle includes a roof frame which is made of a carbon fiber composite material, and which forms a perimeter frame of a roof of the vehicle, and has a closed-loop shape. Door frames which are made of carbon fiber composite material, and form respective perimeter frames of door opening parts of a vehicle body, and each of which has an upper part that is connected to a corresponding side part of the roof frame. A windshield frame is made of a carbon fiber composite material and forms a perimeter frame of a windshield opening part of the vehicle. The windshield frame has an upper part which is connected to a front part of the roof frame, and side parts which is connected to respective front parts of the door frames. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251709 | QUICK-MOUNTING ACCESSORY FOR A TRUCK - An apparatus and method for quickly mounting an accessory in the cargo bay of a truck is disclosed. Quick-mount devices lock onto tailgate pivot members of the cargo bay of the truck. The quick-mount devices may utilize locking tubes that extend laterally to engage the tailgate pivot members and secure the accessory, or retract laterally to release the tailgate pivot members and remove the accessory. In one embodiment the accessory is a dump insert. In a further embodiment the dump insert has stepped walls. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251710 | LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism having a lock and a locking bolt for the detachable fixing of a tiltable driver's cab on the chassis of a military motor vehicle. A shared joint (knee) of a knee lever, which has two one-armed lever arms of different lengths, is used as the locking element of the lock, the joint engaging with a corresponding recess of the locking bolt in the locked position of the locking mechanism. The short lever arm of the knee lever is pivotably supported on its end facing away from the knee in a fixed bearing, and the long lever arm of the knee lever is pivotably supported by its end facing away from the knee with the first lever arm of a reversing lever pivotable around a pivot axis. The second lever arm of the reversing lever is connected to a drive for pivoting the reversing lever, so that a pivot motion of the reversing lever induces a motion of the knee of the knee lever into or out of the recess of the locking bolt. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251711 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING VEHICLE DRAG - A drag reduction method and apparatus for reducing aerodynamic pressure drag associated with a vehicle in motion by use of substrates that can perform as turbulators. The substrates can have a texture that increase the momentum of the air in the boundary layer about a vehicle, moving separation points, and reducing low pressure areas thereby improving the fuel economy of the vehicle. The substrate can reduce the effects of the pressure drag by creating a turbulent boundary layer over the surface of the vehicle, moving separation points downstream where they produce less drag on the vehicle. An automated turbulator deployment system is also disclosed that provides improved aesthetics and can tailor the aerodynamic profile of a vehicle based on the current aerodynamic conditions. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251712 | TWO-STAGE CARGO FLOOR - A storage receptacle integrated into the floor of a vehicle. The storage receptacle includes a housing. The housing includes a collar, a lower surface, and a plurality of side surfaces extending between the collar and the lower surface. The side surfaces each define an upper surface and an intermediate surface that extend continuously around an inner periphery of the housing and are oriented substantially parallel with the collar and the lower surface. A lid is configured to rest on the upper surface in a first storage position when the lid has a first orientation, and is configured to rest on the intermediate surface in a second storage position when the lid has a second orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated 90 degrees relative to the first orientation. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251713 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE - A robotic vehicle ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150251714 | TRACKED ROLLING SET - A rolling element that touches the ground only via a limited contact area, offering the same advantages of comfort and handling as large diameter wheels, but occupying a far smaller amount of space. The track cooperates with a main roller and at least one secondary roller, the axes of rotation of which are distant by a constant distance, the tracks touching the ground only when the vehicle encounters an obstacle because they cooperate with a roller, the diameter of which is small enough to keep them off the ground when the vehicle is resting on its wheels. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251715 | MULTI-AXIS MOTORIZED WHEEL - A robotic device includes a drive pod defined between multiple wheels coupled to an axle of the drive pod. The robotic device further includes a single mounting shaft coupled to the drive pod and configured to couple the drive pod with a body of the robotic device. The robotic device also includes multiple first motors defined within the drive pod and configured to control multiple first drive gears coupled to a drive shaft gear of the drive pod. The robotic device still further includes a second motor defined within the drive pod and configured to control a second drive gear coupled to a carousel gear of the drive pod. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251716 | Assembling Method and Assembling Management Method of Electric Vehicle - An assembling method of an electric vehicle comprises the steps of: assembling a vehicle body including a frame, wheels and an electric motor; conducting a vehicle body test including confirmation of a state of driving power transmission from the electric motor to the wheels by connecting an electric power supply unit installed in a vehicle body test place to the electric motor of the vehicle body and supplying electric power from the electric power supply unit to the electric motor; detaching the electric power supply unit from the electric motor and transporting the vehicle body which has passed the vehicle body test from the vehicle body test place to a mounting place, in a state in which a battery is not mounted to the vehicle body; and mounting the battery to the transported vehicle body in the mounting place. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251717 | BICYCLE SEAT - An apparatus and method for supporting a bicycle rider. The apparatus comprises an elongate central member and first and second independently biased members each located to a lateral side of the central member. The method comprises providing an elongate central member and biasing first and second members to lateral sides of the central member. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251718 | BROAD VIEW MIRROR FOR A CYCLE VEHICLE - A mirror assembly for mounting to a handlebar of a motorcycle or other cycle vehicle, including a handle enabling an operator of the motorcycle to rotate the mirror without requiring the operator to remove a hand from the handlebar. The rotation swivels the mirror from a view to the rear to a position with a view to the side. Upon releasing the handle, a compression spring within the assembly returns the mirror to its original position. The mounting arrangement for the assembly includes two portions rotatable perpendicularly to one another, permitting the mirror arrangement to be adjusted after coupling with the handlebar such that the stem of the mirror is plumb. This ensures that when the handle is engaged rotating the mirror, the orientation of the mirror is maintained such that the top edge of the mirror remains level during rotation and that the mirror stem remains plumb. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251719 | VEHICLE - In a vehicle, a size of an acute angle θL defined by a virtual plane perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly intersecting with an upper axis and a lower axis of a cross member and a up-and-down direction of a vehicle body frame is smaller than sizes of an acute angle θTR and an acute angle θTL which are defined by an expansion and contraction direction of telescopic elements and the up-and-down direction of the vehicle body frame, and an acute angle θSR and an acute angle θSL which are defined by axes of side rods and the up-and-down direction of the vehicle body frame. The sizes of the acute angle θTR and the acute angle θTL are greater than the size of the acute angle θL defined by the virtual plane perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly intersecting with the upper axis and the lower axis of the cross member and the up-and-down direction of the vehicle body frame, and are equivalent to or smaller than the sizes of the acute angle θSR and the acute angle θSL. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251720 | SADDLE TYPE VEHICLE - A secondary air supply system is arranged efficiently and compactly, in a V-type engine including a front-side cylinder and a rear-side cylinder. A motorcycle includes an engine having a front-side cylinder and a rear-side cylinder with an air cleaner being disposed on the upper side of the engine. A secondary air supply system has a reed valve provided between the air cleaner and an exhaust passage of the engine and by which secondary air is supplied into the exhaust passage of the engine. Intake ducts for guiding air into the air cleaner are connected to left and right side surfaces of the air cleaner. The reed valve includes a front-side reed valve used for the front-side cylinder and a rear-side reed valve used for the rear-side cylinder. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251721 | BICYCLE DAMPING SYSTEM - A bicycle damping system is arranged to reduce vibrations that originate at the bicycle wheel and are transmitted to the rider of the bicycle. A bicycle can include a main frame portion, a wheel, and a wheel support. The wheel support can include, but is not limited to: one of a fork, a fork leg, a rear frame portion, a seat stay, and a chain stay. The wheel support can be coupled to the main frame portion at a first end and supporting the wheel at a second end. A damping member can be positioned on an outer surface of the wheel support and a plate can be used to force the damping member into contact with the outer surface. In this way, the system can dampen vibrations introduced to the wheel support by the wheel. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251722 | STEERING STRUCTURE OF SADDLE-RIDE-TYPE VEHICLE - A steering structure of a saddle-ride-type vehicle includes a steering shaft rotatably supported on a head pipe provided to a front end portion of a vehicle body frame, a bridge mounted on the steering shaft above or below the head pipe, and a cylinder type steering damper provided between the vehicle body frame and the bridge. The steering damper is mounted on the bridge in front of a center axis of the steering shaft as viewed in a side view, and on the vehicle body frame behind the center axis as viewed in a side view. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251723 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE AND BICYCLE COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - A control device for a bicycle, has a first body adapted to be attached to a bicycle handlebar, at least one control member of at least one bicycle component, and a second body, distinct from the first body, connected to the first body to increase a grip surface of the control device and/or to vary the relative position of the at least one control member with respect to the handlebar of the bicycle, so as to adapt the control device to the size of the cyclist's hand. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251724 | BICYCLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A bicycle rear suspension system including a seat stay member pivotally mounted to the bicycle frame, a chain stay member to which the rear tire is mounted and to which the seat stay member is pivotally attached at a location above the wheel mount, a link pivotally connected to the frame and to a frame-ward end of the chain stay member, and a shock absorber device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251725 | Variable diameter pulley assembly and continuously variable transmission using the same - Provided is an apparatus comprising a rotary power source and a continuously variable transmission coupled to the rotary power source, the continuously variable transmission comprising a first pulley assembly, a second pulley assembly, and an endless power transfer element coupled about the first pulley assembly and the second pulley assembly for transferring rotary power therebetween, the first pulley assembly being of a variable diameter type for adjusting a turning ratio relative to the second pulley assembly. The first pulley assembly comprises: a first axle defining a first axis of rotation; a first side member coupled to rotate with the first axle and formed with a plurality of first guideways; a second side member spatially separated from the first side member, coupled to rotate freely about the first axle, and formed with a plurality of second guideways respectively corresponding to the first guideways of the first side member at a plurality of intersections arranged in a circle about the first axis of rotation; a plurality of pulley segments configured to engage with the endless power transfer element for transferring rotary power to or from the first pulley assembly, the pulley segments coupled with the first and second guideways at the intersections so as to be arranged in the circle about the first axis of rotation, the circle defining an effective diameter of the first pulley assembly; actuator means for changing an angular displacement of the first side member relative to the second side member about the first axis of rotation so as to cause a coordinated change in a radial displacement of the pulley segments coupled with the first and second guideways at the intersections arranged in the circle defining the effective diameter of the first pulley assembly, and thereby changing the effective diameter of the first pulley assembly; and tensioner means for maintaining tension in the endless power transfer element. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251726 | DERAILLEUR APPARATUS FOR BICYCLES - A derailleur apparatus for bicycles includes a housing on a handle and a gearshift control assembly inside the housing. The gearshift control assembly has a first lever for cable-pulling, a ratchet assembly having a ratchet plate further having teeth, a second lever for cable-releasing, and an index claw. The first lever has a first pawl to keep the ratchet assembly at an initial position. The derailleur apparatus is characterized on that: the index claw further has a matching member and a second pawl, the second lever and the matching member form a first specific contact and a specific actuation relationship, and the second lever can move arbitrarily. While the second lever moves to form a second specific contact with the matching member, the index claw rotates to mesh the second pawl with the ratchet plate, such that the down-shift movement toward a second direction can be performed. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251727 | REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR A SNOWMOBILE - A rear suspension assembly for a snowmobile has a front suspension arm, a rear suspension arm, a pair of slide rails, at least one shock absorber, and at least one suspension coupler. The at least one suspension coupler couples the rear suspension arm with the front suspension arm. The at least one suspension coupler generates a coupling force to continuously couple the front and rear suspension arms with each other during a full range of movement between the fully extended position and the fully compressed position. A snowmobile having the rear suspension assembly is also disclosed. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251728 | Semi-Submersible Integrated Port - A semi-submersible platform that is suitable to serve as a logistics hub at a remote offshore location. The semi-submersible platform is configured in a V-shape to reduce motion of the semi-submersible platform caused by rough sea conditions. The semi-submersible platform has a vessel docking area within the platform and a balancing unit to balance the unsymmetrical load of the platform that protects a vessel in the docking area from rough sea conditions. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251729 | FOOT-PROPELLED CATAMARAN WATERCRAFT - This invention provides a foot-propelled catamaran watercraft having a pair of parallel, spaced-apart pontoons rigidly coupled together, an overhead support structure, coupled to the pontoons, from which a rider, wearing a harness, is suspendable, a rider stabilization structure consisting of a pair of mirror-image-operable tillers graspable by the rider, and a rudder mounted at the rear of each of the pontoons coupled to the tillers for steering the watercraft. The watercraft is propelled by rearward thrusting movements of the rider's feet, which are preferably equipped with fins, or flippers. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251730 | VESSEL - A vessel generally in the form of a tanker or tank barge, the vessel having means for dynamically positioning thereof, to allow the vessel to approach an offshore facility, and deploy a gangway to it, allowing crew to transfer onto the facility, thereby making crew available to a normally unmanned facility. There is also provided a vessel comprising a hull having a bottom section adapted to be received by the surface of a body of water, the bottom section comprising at least one first and second helical propellers, the first helical propellers located adjacent the bow of hull and the second helical propellers located adjacent the stern of the hull. Moreover, there is provided a hose spooling device wherein the device is adapted to be connected to the facility for loading or unloading of hydrocarbons through paying out a hose over or near to the bow of the vessel. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251731 | SUBSEA CONNECTOR - There is disclosed a subsea connector ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150251732 | Azimuth Friction Free Towing Point - A tug boat having at least one towing winch and a movable towing point apparatus, wherein said towing point apparatus can guide a towing cable from a towing winch to a vessel to be assisted, comprising a rotating element that at least partly guides the towing cable such that the pulling force on said cable is transmitted to the tug boat at least partly through said rotating element when in use, said rotating element pivoting freely around a first axis and said first axis fixed to an arm which in turn can pivot about a second axis, said second axis being spaced apart from said first axis and the second axis being non-parallel. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251733 | LOW ENERGY CONSUMING GARBAGE PATCH GATHERING AND CLASSIFYING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD USING CATAMARAN - By mooring or slowly moving the catamaran in a current through which a garage patch formed of disused plastic particles over than 90% is drifting, a heap of the marine debris flows into the bow of the catamaran and then is smashed. While the disused plastic particles that have been smashed at the bow of the catamaran is moving from the bow toward the stern by way of the tunnel between hulls of the catamaran, the plastic particles are first classified by differences of densities. These first classified plastic particles are collected and then transferred into a narrow and long inside of the catamaran, being finally classified by a triboelectrostatic action. Thereafter, these finally classified plastic particles are made to be pallets which are to be transported to a land facility for recycling or abandoning them. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251734 | Clean Energy Powered Surfboards - Clean energy powered surfboard having various advantages that make for easy to learn, easy to use, safe, exciting, high performance, environmentally friendly surfing on any ocean wave in the world. The various embodiments include novel motor, turbine, or electric motor generator surfboards comprising hydrogen or electric-powered motors, which can be switch-activated and which drives jet pumps. Energy can be stored as compressed gas, including air and hydrogen. Energy can be stored in novel capacitors that are incorporated in the body of the surfboard. Energy can be generated by solar or water power while surfing or by passing waves, for example, while waiting for a big wave. An output jet provides thrust to catch a wave, to return to the wave breaks, or to avoid a hazard. A novel fin output jet increase stability and maximizes thrust. Self-contained, self-recharging embodiments are low cost, lightweight, safe, and good for the environment. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251735 | RAIL MOUNTED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A pivoting rail mounted lighting system for boats which includes three separate portable housings and a light source located in these housings. Each light source being visible from outside the housing such that when the first housing is illuminated, a red colored light source is illuminated for rail mounting to the Port side of the vessel, when the second housing is illuminated, a green colored light source is illuminated for rail mounting to the Starboard side of the vessel, and when the third housing is illuminated, an All Around white light is illuminated for rail mounting to the portions of the vessels railing systems. A quick connect and release pivoting bracket is connected to the housings and is designed to releasably connect to multiple positions along boat railings and allow the light housings to be “pivoted” into the proper direction to display the correct angle of light. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251736 | System and Method for Attaching a Transducer to a Vessel - The disclosure describes system for mounting a transducer to a surface of a vessel, and also a method of mounting a transducer to a surface of a vessel. inventive system includes a base having walls that bound an interior void. Flanges extend over the interior void and define a channel, and a slide bracket having a rod passing therethrough such that the slide bracket slides within the channel. The method includes the steps of providing a base with walls and flanges, and mounting a slide bracket to a channel formed within the base. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251737 | BOAT BUMPER - A boat bumper is positioned between a nautical structure and a nautical vessel. A main body includes a concave portion and a convex portion. The concave portion abuts the nautical structure and the convex portion abuts the nautical vessel. A boat bumper can optionally include an auxiliary bumper having a first convex part and a second convex part. The main body and auxiliary bumper engage to form a macro bumper with the first convex part abutting the concave portion. Alternatively, a main body includes a male connector with a male shape and a female cavity complementarily shaped to the male shape such that the male connector of another bumper fits within the female cavity to connect the bumpers together. A male shape can be keyed and/or tapered in at least one direction. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251738 | LIFE SAVING WRISTBAND (VARIANTS) AND GAS-GENERATOR (VARIANTS) - The invention refers to sea rescue (a miniature compact device that ensures rescue to a swimmer, both a beginner and an experienced swimmer, is case he/she loses buoyancy) and, in particular, to an individual wearable buoyant apparatuses that may be used on beaches, in emergency situations, and on vessels as an individual lifesaver for self-rescue in water, affordable and easy to use for everyone. The rescue wristband consists of elastic inflatable buoyant camera, tightly rolled and compactly packed into a pocket running along the wristband perimeter. System for filling in the chamber is designed as gas generator device emitted the required volume of carbonic gas as result of chemical reaction chemical components safe for human, start up of filling system initiates by hand compression or by excessive pressure of definite depth. If the chamber is filled in with gas, it expands from the pocket and forms C-shape form and can be designed in various versions (with adjustable length fastener-knob; with adjustable micrometric fastener; with adjustable length fastener-buckle; with adjustable length fastener flypaper or elastic wisp with fastener-clip to fix it to swimmer's trunks). | 2015-09-10 |
20150251739 | DOCKING STATION FOR UNDERWATER ROBOT - The present disclosure relates to a docking station whereby an underwater robot can be maintained, repaired and managed all the time. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a docking station can be provided that may comprise: a receiving unit configured to receive an underwater robot therein and positioned under a surface of water; a maintenance unit provided on the receiving unit and positioned above the surface of the water; and a conveyor unit configured to convey the underwater robot from the receiving unit to the maintenance unit. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251740 | CONCENTRIC CUTTING ASSEMBLY, CONCENTRIC CUTTING SYSTEMS, AND NET PENETRATION METHOD - The problem of penetrating through nets and other objects is solved by cutting the object using concentric cutters in which a rotatable cutter having floating teeth rotates concentrically about a stationary cutter having fixed teeth. The object is cut by a severing action caused by the floating teeth of the rotatable cutter sliding against the fixed teeth of the stationary cutter. Embodiments of the invention include a UUV system for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects, concentric cutting assemblies for use in the UUV system and other systems, and a method for penetrating through fishing nets and other objects. A UUV system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention has a concentric cutting assembly at the forward end and a propulsor at the aft end. The concentric cutting assembly integrates seamlessly within the UUV housing and is deployed from the forward end of the UUV, enabling the UUV to quickly and efficiently penetrate through objects blocking its path. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251741 | AUTONOMOUS POWER GENERATION IN SUBMERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTS - Embodiments provide for safely and reliably operating a generator in a submersible environment utilizing an autonomous control system. One embodiment is a power generation system that includes a generator, a water-tight enclosure surrounding the generator, an intake valve, an exhaust valve, and a controller. The intake valve couples an air intake on the generator to an outside surface of the enclosure. The exhaust valve couples an exhaust port on the generator to the outside surface. If the controller determines that the enclosure will submerge, then the controller stops the generator and closes the intake valve and the exhaust valve. After detecting that the enclosure has surfaced, the controller opens the intake valve, opens the exhaust valve, and starts the generator. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251742 | MARINE GEAR DEVICE - In a marine gear device transmitting a rotary power of a main engine mounted to a marine vessel to a propeller aims at reducing an operation force required for a manual operation of a forward and reverse travel operation tool which switches and operates a forward and reverse travel switching mechanism, and satisfying a fail-safe point. The marine gear device is provided with an input shaft to which a rotary power of a main engine is input, the forward and reverse travel switching mechanism which switches the rotary power of the input shaft to a forward travel output, a neutral output or a reverse travel output, an operating part which switches and actuates the forward and reverse travel switching mechanism to a forward travel state, a neutral state or a reverse travel state on the basis of a rotary motion, and an electric actuator which rotates the operating part in correspondence to an operation of the forward and reverse travel operation tool. The operating part is provided with a self-return member which forcibly rotates the operating part when any electric power is not supplied to the electric actuator, and returns the forward and reverse travel switching mechanism to the neutral state. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251743 | MARINE VESSEL DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - A dehumidification system for a marine vessel includes a dehumidifier having a supply and return. The dehumidifier is supported in an interior space of the marine vessel, separated from the outside ambient environment. The supply provides dehumidifier to air through dedicated ducting to one or more locations throughout the vessel. The return includes dedicated ducting that draws air from a return grate located away from any doors on the vessel that are open directly to the outside ambient air. For example, the return grill is positioned in a space below deck. The dehumidification system includes a controller that is positioned near the return grate. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251744 | Method for Treating Ballast Water and Device for Treating Ballast Water - A device for treating ballast water includes a housing having a ballast water inlet and a ballast water outlet, a hydrocyclone connected to the ballast water inlet and having a particle outlet discharging particles from the device and an outlet carrying particle-depleted ballast water, a filter surrounding the hydrocyclone, which filter divides the device into an intermediate chamber disposed between hydrocyclone and filter and an outer chamber disposed between filter and housing. The intermediate chamber is communicatively connected to the outlet of the hydrocyclone carrying particle-depleted ballast water. Ultrasound is generated to act on the outer chamber and/or the filter, UV light is generated to act on the outer chamber and/or the filter, and a gas is introduced into the outer chamber of the device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251745 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PASSIVE CONTROL OF FLOW - Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for controlling the flow of a fluid over the window of an optical instrument housing in a freestream flow field. For example, the flow upstream of the housing may be split to create a flow region over the window that is conducive to successful operation of the instrument. The flow region may be maintained for various rotations of the housing about yaw, pitch, and roll axes. The disclosed features in some embodiments induce flow regions with reduced spatial and temporal density gradients of the flow over the window. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251746 | WINDOW FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to a window for an aircraft with a pressurised cabin, in which in a frame ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150251747 | SMART MATERIAL TRAILING EDGE VARIABLE CHORD MORPHING WING - An apparatus and methods for changing the shape of a wing using a trailing edge morphing beam. One example method includes coupling a trailing edge portion comprising a morphing beam to an elastic central portion of the wing. The morphing beam comprises a first portion formed of smart material and a second portion formed of elastic material. The method further includes actuating the smart material in the first portion of the morphing beam to change the shape of the elastic central portion of the wing and the elastic material of the morphing beam. The morphing beam can be configured to hold a first position corresponding to a minimum chord-length of the wing and a second position corresponding to a maximum chord length of the wing. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251748 | FLIGHT CONTROL ACTUATOR DRIVE - A flight control actuator drive including a first motor for providing a first rotational input, a second motor for providing a second rotational input and a speed summing device for combining the first and second rotational inputs into a rotational output for controlling an actuator. The speed summing device comprises first and second input gears to which the first and second motors are connected via first and second irreversible gears so that the first and second input gears can each transmit power in one direction only. The speed summing device may be a planetary gear assembly. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251749 | Thrust Plane Orientation Device - The Primary Plane Orientation Device may be orientated such that the lifting surface, and or propulsion group of the aerial vehicle rotates about an axis through the Primary Plane. The Primary Plane, then, may be orientated at any chosen angular offset from the vehicle axis such that the lifting surfaces can produce thrust at said angle to the vehicle axis. The orientation of the Primary plane may then smoothly transform to other desired angles such that the aerial vehicle remains unstalled during conversion between VTOL-rotary and fixed wing flight. The lifting surface, and/or propulsion groups may then be fixed in any orientation to the axis of the vehicle to produce fixed wing lift, or propulsion in line with the fuselage or at various offsets from the fuselage. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251750 | NOSE LANDING GEAR ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Nose landing gear arrangements including a folding follow-up door for reducing airflow noise for aircrafts, aircrafts including such nose landing gear arrangements, and methods for making such nose landing gear arrangements are provided herein. In one example, a nose landing gear arrangement includes a wheel assembly and a main strut. The main strut is operatively coupled to the wheel assembly and is configured to extend outside of the fuselage substantially along a generally vertical plane. A folding follow-up door is pivotally coupled to the main strut and extends to the fuselage. The folding follow-up door includes a first door section and a second door section that extend outwardly in directions away from each other to define an unfolded position. The folding follow-up door is foldable to move the first and second door sections towards each other about the generally vertical plane to define a folded position | 2015-09-10 |
20150251751 | SURFACE TRAVEL SYSTEM FOR MILITARY AIRCRAFT - A surface travel system for military aircraft is provided that enables efficient, quiet, and safe ground operations of one or more aircraft in a wide range of military missions and operations. The surface travel system includes controllable onboard drive means that effectively drives one or more of the aircraft's wheels to move the aircraft autonomously, efficiently, quietly, and safely on any travel surface required for a military mission. The present invention allows the rapid safe deployment of multiple aircraft from tight spaces and enhances the readiness and availability of aircraft for a wide range of military operations. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251752 | DEVICE FOR FOLDING A BLADE, A BLADE, AND AN AIRCRAFT | 2015-09-10 |
20150251753 | ARTICULATED MAIN ROTOR HUB WITH INWARDLY CF BEARING AND 3% FLAPPING HINGE OFFSET - A rotary system including a grip having an opening forming a first bridge for receiving a centrifugal force bearing that faces inwardly towards the rotor mast. A rotor blade couples to the grip and a pitch horn positioned outside the opening pitches the rotor blade during flight. A bearing assembly attaches the first bridge to the yoke and controls blade forces exerted against the hub assembly during flight. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251754 | Kite Configuration and Flight Strategy for Flight in High Wind Speeds - An airborne tethered flight system including a base unit, a tether having a first end attached to the base unit and a second end attached to a kite, wherein the kite comprises a main wing, a tail wing, and a tail boom attached to said main wing on a first end, said tail boom coupled to said tail wing on a second end, a plurality of vertical pylons attached to the main wing, said pylons comprising vertical airfoils adapted to provide lift, turbine driven generators mounted on the vertical airfoils attached to the main wing, and an additional vertical airfoil extending between the tail boom and tail wing. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251755 | WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS - Airborne devices for generating power in a crosswind power generating phase, including a body and at least one non-planar wing. A control system directs the airborne device to follow a predetermined flight path of increasing altitude during the crosswind power generating phase. Wind energy conversion systems and methods including an airborne device, a tether, a generator, and a control system that directs the airborne device to follow a predetermined flight path including a crosswind power generating phase. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251756 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMANDING A PAYLOAD OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system and method is provided for commanding a payload of an aircraft. A plurality of flight segments, which comprise trajectory information of the aircraft, are received. A plurality of payload commands are generated using statements of payload intents. Each one of the payload commands are synchronized with at least one of the plurality of flight segments. The system and method express the operations to be performed by the payload onboard in order to achieve the established mission goals of the aircraft. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251757 | VERTICAL SHORT TAKEOFF AND LANDING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for vertical or short takeoff and landing. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises two or more counter driven rings with one or more airfoils attached. In one variant, there is an upper ring and a lower ring, each with multiple airfoils attached. In one variant, lift is generated largely via ambient air currents, allowing for long term on-station operation of the device. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251758 | CONTROLLING FLOW OF DRY ICE SUBLIMATION INSIDE A GALLEY CART - A galley cart system employs a housing with a door coupled to the housing, the door configured to be moved between a closed position and an open position. A vent plate in the housing communicates between a first compartment and a second compartment. A valve plate adjacent the vent plate is movable from a venting position when the door is in the closed position to a blocking position when the door is in the open position thereby preventing flow communication between the first and second compartment. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251759 | Control Module Unit for Services Systems for a Vehicle - A cabin service system may include a control module unit, a pair of power rails, the power rails being configured to provide mechanical attachment and electrical power to the control module unit, and a plurality of cabin services, wherein the control module is communicatively coupled to the plurality of cabin services to provide control of the plurality of cabin services. The control module unit may include a plurality of communication ports, and a plurality of relays coupled to at least one communication port of the plurality of communication ports, wherein each communication port of the plurality of communication ports corresponds to at least one cabin service of the plurality of cabin services, and wherein each relay of the plurality of relays provides discrete control of an associated cabin service of the plurality of cabin services. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251760 | SPACE EFFICIENT LAVATORY MODULE FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - A space efficient lavatory module for commercial aircraft includes an aft facing concave wall recess that provides a greater distance from an upper, forward facing portion of a cabin structure, such as an aircraft passenger seat to avoid having a passenger's head impact the aft facing lavatory or enclosure wall in a sudden aircraft deceleration. The aft facing concave wall recess also provides space for mounting of a protective cushion, in order to reduce a passenger's risk of head trauma in a sudden deceleration, as well as other items, such as a video monitor, a bassinet or infant bed, without inhibiting passenger movement. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251761 | DRY ICE DRAW THROUGH GALLEY COOLING - A galley cart system employs a dry ice compartment and a refrigeration compartment in a galley cart in flow communication with the dry ice compartment. A ventilation system is in interruptible flow communication with at least the refrigeration compartment and configured to receive gas discharged from at least the refrigeration compartment. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251762 | Flight attendant seat arrangement - A flight attendant seat arrangement comprises a monument which is suitable for installation in an aircraft cabin, a first receiving recess being constructed in a wall of said monument. A flight attendant seat has a backrest element and also a seat element. The backrest element and seat element are at least partially received within the first receiving recess constructed in the wall of the monument. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251763 | Radiator Configuration for a Flying Wind Turbine that Passively Controls Airflow - In order to increase efficiency in aerial wind turbine vehicles, it is desirable to reduce the system drag associated with airflow across radiator in those cases where airflow exceeds the necessary flow to sufficiently cool the motor/generators. Exemplary embodiments herein include passive flow restrictors that can activate under varying flight conditions associated with known states of excessing cooling capacity. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251764 | AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING AN AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An aircraft air conditioning system comprises a process air source and an air conditioning unit being connected to the process air source via a process air line and being adapted to cool and expand process air supplied to the air conditioning unit from the process air source so as to provide conditioned air. A mixing chamber of the aircraft air conditioning system is connected to the air conditioning unit via a conditioned air line and is adapted to mix conditioned air supplied to the mixing chamber from the air conditioning unit with recirculation air recirculated from an aircraft region to be air conditioned to the mixing chamber via a recirculation air line so as to provide mixed air. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251765 | LOW-PRESSURE BLEED AIR AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM - An aircraft environmental control system (ECS) may be configured to operate in first mode and a second mode. The ECS may include an air cycle machine (ACM), a by-pass valve positioned to allow bleed air to by-pass the air cycle machine so that when the by-pass valve is open, the ECS operates in the first mode with bleed air at a first pressure and when the by-pass valve is closed the ECS operates in the second mode at a second bleed air pressure, higher than the first bleed air pressure. A bleed air system controller and ECS controller may be configured to selectively couple high pressure or low pressure bleed air ports of an engine of an aircraft to the ECS and control the by-pass valve position. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251766 | Turbo-Compressor System and Method for Extracting Energy from an Aircraft Engine - A turbo-compressor (TC) system for extracting energy from an aircraft engine. The TC system has a TC assembly with a turbine mechanically coupled to at least one compressor. The TC system has a TC inlet in fluid communication with a bleed air system in the aircraft engine and a TC outlet in fluid communication with an air conditioning (AC) pack of an aircraft air conditioning system and configured to extract reduced temperature pack inlet air from the TC assembly into the air conditioning pack. The TC system has a ram air inlet coupled to the at least one compressor. The TC system has a TC control valve, and a TC check valve or a TC shutoff valve, both coupled to the TC assembly via a plurality of connective ducts. The TC system extracts energy from the bleed air to reduce bleed air flow and AC pack ram air usage. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251767 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PASSIVE DEICING - Global icephobic performance of a passive deicing structure may be achieved by including one or more ice nucleating zones that are configured, preselected, and/or arranged to promote selective formation of ice. Ice nucleation zones may be configured, preselected, and/or arranged to form ice that is weakly adherent and, hence, may be removed by sufficient shear force. Ice nucleation zones typically include nucleating particles to promote selective ice formation. Passive deicing structures typically include both ice nucleation zones and ice resisting zones, arranged to facilitate ice removal by shear force. Passive deicing structures may be used on apparatuses such as vehicles (e.g., aircraft) to mitigate the effects of ice formation on exposed surfaces. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251768 | ENGINE PYLON STRUCTURE - A pylon structure for mounting an aircraft engine to a wing. The pylon structure comprises a torque box having a wing mount on the aft portion, a first engine mount on the fore portion and second engine mount on the aft portion. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251769 | IN-FLIGHT REFUELING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTORLLING MOTION OF THE HOSE AND DROGUE - A method for in-flight refueling of a receiver aircraft from a tanker aircraft including: measuring continuously a tension at an end of a hose extending from the tanker aircraft towards the receiver aircraft, and using the measured tension to control a torque applied to a drum device deploying the hose from the tanker aircraft such that the tension at the end of the hose conforms to target tensions during each phase of the refueling operation. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251770 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT IN AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MODE - A first and second engine are connected to a drive train for driving an aircraft accessory. A gearbox is connected to a primer mover propulsor and an actuator operatively associated with a selected engine is moveable between a position in which the selected engine drivingly engages the gearbox for driving the propulsor and a position in which the selected engine disengages from the gearbox. A position signal, a status signal, and a request signal respectively indicative of a present position of the actuator, a governing state and present speed of each engine, and a request for movement of the actuator from the present position to the other position are received. If the selected engine's speed differs from a predetermined threshold, a control signal is output for causing the engine's speed to be adjusted towards the threshold. A control signal indicating that movement of the actuator is permitted is then output. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251771 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PILOT AWARENESS OF A SYSTEM-INITIATED CHANGE BASED ON SCANNING BEHAVIOR - A method for assessing and responding to a level of awareness of a flight crew member onboard an aircraft is provided. The method assesses an eye-scanning behavior of the flight crew member to determine whether the flight crew member is aware of a system-initiated change to a flight parameter; and when the flight crew member is not aware of the system-initiated change, orients the flight crew member to the system-initiated change. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAPPING USER NOTES TO FLIGHT CHARTS - A particular embodiment, a method includes receiving, at an electronic flight bag device, input corresponding to a user note. The method further includes generating, at the electronic flight bag device, data that maps the user note to a flight chart identifier associated with a flight chart. The method also includes receiving a replacement flight chart. The replacement flight chart corresponds to an updated version of the flight chart. The method includes storing the replacement flight chart such that the flight chart identifier is associated with the replacement flight chart. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251773 | LOW-DENSITY PARTICLES FOR VEHICLE ARRESTING SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for vehicle arresting systems made from low-density particles and appropriate binders. The systems are designed to provide a barrier or a bed that is placed at the end of a runway or at the edge of a highway that will predictably and reliably crush (or otherwise deform) under the pressure of vehicle wheels traveling off the end of the runway or the edge of the road. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251774 | ENGINE INSTALLATION SYSTEM - An engine installation system includes two aftward members and two forward members. Each member is connected to a different bootstrap on one end and has a pivotable connection to a pylon on the other end. There is a link that connects one forward member with one aftward member, and another link that connects the other forward member with the other aftward member. There is a variable-length member connected to the bootstrap-end of each of the two aftward members, with each of the variable-length members having a pivotable connection to the pylon. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251775 | Device positioning two aircraft pieces relative to one another, such as a crossbeam and a fuselage frame - A device for positioning a first piece relative to a second piece. The first piece comprises a free end with a first bore and the second piece comprises an engagement part with a second bore intended to come into correspondence with the first bore. The first and second bore are drilled to the definitive diameter thereof prior to the relative positioning thereof. The device comprises one or more positioning elements, which are able to position the first bore relative to the second bore along at least one of three geometric axes. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251776 | ENGINE INSTALLATION APPARATUS - An engine assembly and installation system includes an engine assembly stand having a base, a hydraulic cylinder formed within the base, a servo motor formed at one end of the hydraulic cylinder, and an engine support arm, one end of the engine support arm being connected to the servo motor, and an other end of the support arm being configured to support an engine; and an engine installation apparatus having a motor driven wheeled platform, a cantilevered engagement arm, and a battery/counterweight compartment, the cantilevered engagement arm including a plurality of servo motor driven gear heads. The engine installation apparatus is configured to remove an engine from the engine assembly stand. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251777 | SPACE OBJECT DISPOSAL DEVICE AND SPACE OBJECT DISPOSAL METHOD - Disclosed are a space object disposal device and a space object disposal method using a rotation motion. The device for disposing a space object includes: a disposal orbit calculation unit configured to calculate a disposal orbit of a space object; an escape velocity calculation unit configured to calculate an escape velocity at which the space object moves along the disposal orbit; and a rotation driving unit configured to be connected the space object, rotate the space object on a predetermined rotation orbit so as to reach the escape velocity, and separate the space object at a point of contact of the predetermined rotation orbit and the disposal orbit when the space object rotates at the escape velocity. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251778 | ROBOT SYSTEM, LIQUID TRANSFER CONTROLLER, LIQUID TRANSFER CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDICINE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A robot system includes a multi-jointed robot, a syringe actuator which pulls and pushes a plunger of a syringe having a needle; and a controller which controls the multi jointed robot to handle a vessel storing a liquid and the syringe and controls the syringe actuator. The controller includes a first control module which controls the multi-jointed robot such that the needle of the syringe punctures a cap of the vessel, a second control module which controls the syringe actuator such that the air in the syringe is sent into the vessel by pushing the plunger in a state where the vessel is positioned on an upper side of the syringe and a tip portion of the needle is positioned on an upper side of the liquid in the vessel after the first control module controls the multi-jointed robot, and a third control module which controls the syringe actuator such that the liquid in the vessel is absorbed through the needle by pulling the plunger in a state where the tip portion of the needle is positioned in the liquid in the vessel after the second control module controls the syringe actuator. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251779 | ROBOT SYSTEM, LIQUID TRANSFER CONTROLLER, LIQUID TRANSFER CONTROL METHOD, AND MEDICINE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A robot system includes a multi-jointed robot, a syringe actuator which pulls and pushes a plunger of a syringe having a needle, and the controller which controls the multi-jointed robot to handle a vial and the syringe and controls the syringe actuator. The controller includes a first control module which controls the multi-jointed robot such that the needle of the syringe punctures a cap of the vessel, a second control module which controls the syringe actuator such that a liquid in the vessel is absorbed through the needle by pulling the plunger after the first control module controls the multi-jointed robot, and a third control module which controls the multi-jointed robot such that the needle is inclined with respect to the cap of the vessel by changing an orientation of at least one of the vessel and the syringe after the first control module controls the multi-jointed robot. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251780 | FLUID TRANSFER APPARATUS, FLUID TRANSFER CONTROL METHOD, FLUID TRANSFER CONTROLLER, FLUID TRANSFER SYSTEM, AND MEDICINE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A fluid transfer system includes a multi-jointed robot which is capable of transferring a vial and a syringe, and a syringe driving apparatus. The syringe driving apparatus includes a cylinder body holder which holds a cylinder body of the syringe, an actuator which pulls and pushes a plunger of the syringe, and a rotation mechanism configured to make the cylinder body holder and the actuator freely rotatable about an axial line intersecting with a center axial line of the syringe. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251781 | LIQUID TRANSFER SYSTEM, LIQUID TRANSFER CONTROL METHOD, LIQUID TRANSFER CONTROLLER, AND MEDICINE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A fluid transfer system includes a multi-jointed robot, a syringe actuator configured to pull and push a plunger of a syringe, and a controller. The controller performs control of the multi-jointed robot so as to reverse a vertical relation between the vial and the syringe in a state where a vial containing a liquid is disposed on a lower side of the syringe and a needle of the syringe punctures the vial, and control of the syringe actuator so as to absorb a liquid in the vial into the syringe by pulling the plunger in a state where the vial is disposed on an upper side of the syringe. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251782 | Method and Apparatus for Sealing Two Moving Webs of Material Together, Which Webs Have Portions Which are Non-Planar - A method and apparatus for pleating or otherwise shaping a web are described herein. The method and apparatus may have numerous applications. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus are used in the formation, filling, and sealing of unit dose packages for consumer products. A method and apparatus for forming sealing two moving webs together, which webs have portions that are non-planar are also described herein. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251783 | Method and Apparatus for Shaping Webs in a Vertical Form, Fill, and Sealing System - A method and apparatus for pleating or otherwise shaping a web are described herein. The method and apparatus may have numerous applications. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus are used in the formation, filling, and sealing of unit dose packages for consumer products. A method and apparatus for forming sealing two moving webs together, which webs have portions that are non-planar are also described herein. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251784 | Method for Applying an Underlayment Layer to Trucking Cargo - A method for applying an underlayment layer to trucking cargo includes providing a roll of underlayment layer that is independent of the trucking cargo and a vehicle that transports the trucking cargo. The leading edge of the underlayment layer is secured and the underlayment layer is dispensed from the roll of underlayment layer such that the underlayment layer is applied to the trucking cargo in the longitudinal direction of the trucking cargo so as to cover the trucking cargo. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251785 | Packaging Machine For Packaging Rolls Wound Around Winding Cores - The packaging machine including an insertion station for inserting rolls in wrapping sheets, a feed path of the rolls; a conveyor to feed the rolls along the feed path. Along the feed path there is provided a folding station, to fold the wrapping sheets and wrap the rolls in the wrapping sheets. The folding station includes, on each side of the feed path, at least one punch provided with a movement of insertion and extraction with respect to the hole of the tubular winding core of the rolls to be packaged. The punch includes a shaft rotating about a rotation axis, which supports an end pin, idle and rotatable about an axis substantially parallel and eccentric with respect to the rotation axis of the rotating shaft. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251786 | PACKAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A packaging apparatus includes a wrapping material applicator for helically wrapping together a collation of articles, a first conveyor for transporting unwrapped collations of articles to the applicator, a second conveyor for transporting wrapped collations of articles away from the applicator, a base band applicator upstream of the wrapping material applicator for providing a base band of wrapping material underneath an unwrapped collation of articles so as to be wrapped together with the unwrapped collation of articles, such that the base band extends between wrapped collations of articles downstream of the applicator and unwrapped collations of articles upstream of the applicator, and a tensioning mechanism configured, in use, to place at least a portion of the base band under tension before an unwrapped collation of articles is placed onto that portion of the base band. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251787 | STRAPPING DEVICE USING MULTIPLE STRAP MATERIALS - In one embodiment, a strapping device for strapping a bale ejected from a baler is provided. The strapping device includes a first strapper unit that couples to the baler adjacent an outlet of the baler, the first strapper unit having a first track for distributing a first strap media about the bale, and a second strapper unit that couples to the baler adjacent the outlet of the baler, the second strapper unit having a second track for distributing a second strap media about the bale, the second track positioned coaxially about the first track. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251788 | Gripping Mechanism - A gripping mechanism for securing an end of a wire during tying with a wire tying system is provided. The gripping mechanism may secure a first end of a wire strap around a bale of recycled material during knotting of the wire strap. As such, the gripping mechanism includes a gripping lever having a contact region adjacent the first end of the wire strap. In embodiments, the contact region includes at least one surface feature configured to secure the first end of the wire based on pivoting of the gripping lever. In further embodiments, the contact region of the gripping lever disengages the wire based on rotation of the gripping lever in a first direction. Further, the contact region of the gripping lever may engage against the first end of the wire based on rotation of the griping lever in a second direction, during actuation of the gripping mechanism. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251789 | APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING DOSED QUANTITIES OF MEDICINES AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH APPARATUS - An apparatus for packaging dosed quantities of medicines and method for operating such apparatus. The apparatus includes multiple dosing stations for dispensing solid drug portions, and multiple collectors for collecting dosed quantities of solid drug portions and for forwarding the dosed quantities of solid drug portions to a packaging station. Each dosing station has an outlet and each collector has a unique collector identifier. A conveyor includes multiple mounting elements arranged in a chain, wherein each collector is detachably mounted to one of the mounting elements and moved by the conveyor along the dosing stations, so that the collector can receive the solid drug portions dispensed at the outlets of the dosing stations. A controller controls the operation of the dosing stations, the conveyor and the packaging station. Input means ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150251790 | BAG SUPPLY METHOD AND BAG SUPPLY DEVICE - A bag supply method and device transfers bags one at a time, starting with the bag at the very top, from a conveyor magazine ( | 2015-09-10 |
20150251791 | DEVICE FOR CONVERTING FLAT POUCH INTO TETRAHEDRAL POUCH IN ROTARY PACKAGING MACHINE - A device for converting a flat pouch into a tetrahedral pouch in a rotary packaging machine including: grippers having gripper jaws and gripper rollers; a rotary shaft; and a barrel cam combined with the rotary shaft and reciprocating for a duration as long as one process of the grippers, with a cam portion provided on an upper part of the barrel cam to control the space between the gripper jaws; the device including: an arm unit combined with the rotary shaft and performing repeated reciprocation for a duration as long as one process of the rotary packaging machine; a rotary unit mounted to the arm unit; and a pouch clamping unit combined with the rotary unit to be rotated by the rotary unit, the pouch clamping unit clamping opposite sides of the mouth of the pouch while opening the mouth of the pouch inside the pouch. | 2015-09-10 |
20150251792 | METHOD FOR CHANGING THE PRE-STRETCH LEVEL OF A STRETCH-FILM WRAPPING MACHINE, PRE-STRETCHING DEVICE FOR A STRETCH-FILM WRAPPING MACHINE, STRETCH-FILM WRAPPING MACHINE, AND GEARBOX FOR A PRE-STRETCHING DEVICE - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pre-stretching device for a stretch-film wrapping machine that enables quick and easy modification of the pre-stretch level. Specifically, in various embodiments, the two power transmission gears that control the rotation of the two pre-stretch rollers (and thus the pre-stretch level) are located outside of the housing of the pre-stretching device. This enables an operator to easily access those gears when the operator desires to swap those gears with a set having a different transmission ratio (and thus corresponding to a different pre-stretch level). | 2015-09-10 |
20150251793 | BOTTLE - A bottle comprising non-concentric body and neck portions is able to stack more closely and more stably than other bottles traditionally used to carry wine or spirits or other fluids. A bottle may include a sloping aperture that enhances pouring of fluids out of the bottle. A bottle may also include a lateral surface that extends substantially the height of the bottle, which may allow a label to be affixed along substantially the height of the bottle. | 2015-09-10 |