42nd week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170297726 | COLLAPSIBLE INFLATABLE ASPIRATOR SYSTEM - An aspirator system for inflating an inflatable evacuation device includes an aspirator body having a plurality of flapper doors configured to open to allow intake of atmospheric gas. The aspirator system also includes an aspirator barrel connecting the aspirator body to the inflatable evacuation device, having connected inflation chambers wrapping around a circumference of the aspirator barrel and arranged along a length of the aspirator barrel, and being configured to provide an aspirator barrel chamber for guiding the atmospheric gas to the inflatable evacuation device when the aspirator barrel is inflated. The aspirator system also includes a showerhead nozzle connected to the connected inflation chambers, configured to direct high-pressure gas to inflate the aspirator barrel and compel intake of atmospheric gas through the plurality of flapper doors, to inflate the inflatable evacuation device. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297727 | PROPULSION ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A propulsion system for an aircraft is provided having a propulsion engine configured to be mounted to the aircraft. The propulsion engine includes an electric machine defining an electric machine tip speed during operation. The propulsion system additionally includes a fan rotatable about a central axis of the electric propulsion engine with the electric machine. The fan defines a fan pressure ratio, R | 2017-10-19 |
20170297728 | PROPULSION ENGINE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A propulsion system for an aircraft is provided having a propulsion engine configured to be mounted to the aircraft. The propulsion engine includes an electric machine defining an electric machine tip speed during operation. The propulsion system additionally includes a fan rotatable about a central axis of the electric propulsion engine with the electric machine. The fan defines a fan pressure ratio, R | 2017-10-19 |
20170297729 | PANEL AND INSERT FOR CORNER RADII - Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a panel configured for use on an aircraft nacelle, comprising: a first skin, a second skin, a first core portion coupled to the first skin and the second skin, a second core portion coupled to the first skin and the second skin, and an insert coupled to the first skin, the second skin, the first core portion, and the second core portion, the insert forming a corner fitting between the first core portion and the second core portion. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297730 | BLOCKER DOOR LINK ARM AND FITTING - Systems for thrust reverser link arm connections are described herein. A linkage system for a nacelle may comprise a thrust reverser link arm and a fitting. The fitting may comprise a base plate configured to be fastened to a proximal surface of an inner fixed structure (IFS), a first wall extending orthogonally from the base plate, a second wall extending orthogonally from the base plate, and a pin extending orthogonally from the first wall and extending orthogonally from the second wall. A first end of the thrust reverser link arm may comprise a removable member, the removable member having an inner surface comprising a semi-circle, the inner surface configured to seat against the pin. The removable member may be removed from the linkage system from a radially outward side of the IFS. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297731 | System and method for controlling the thrust of the engines of an aircraft - A system for controlling the thrust of the engines of an aircraft comprises a processing unit configured to receive an aircraft speed setting, to determine a control setting for at least one engine of the aircraft as a function of the speed setting and to transmit a setting to a controller of the at least one engine of the aircraft as a function of the control setting. The processing unit is further configured to receive a current turbulence level measurement information item and to add an additional speed setting, as a function of the turbulence level, to the speed setting. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297732 | POWER LEVELING CONTROLLER - The disclosure herein relates to power leveling mechanisms comprising a high frequency controller. The power leveling mechanism receives a power demand signal indicating a power requirement of a vehicle and determines a high frequency component of the power demand signal. The power leveling mechanism also provides a signal to a primary propulsion system and provides, via the high frequency controller, a high bandwidth signal based on the high frequency component to an auxiliary propulsion system. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297733 | Unmanned Helicopter - The present invention discloses an unmanned helicopter, and belongs to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles. The unmanned helicopter includes an air inlet system, an exhaust system, a cooling system and a dynamic balance system. The air inlet system is fixed on a second side; the exhaust system is fixed on a third side; and the cooling system is fixed on a first side, and the dynamic balance system is fixed on a tail. The airflow at the outside of the unmanned helicopter flows into the air inlet system smoothly, quickly and efficiently under the action of its own flow velocity relative to the unmanned helicopter, therefore the technical problem in the prior art that the air entering the fuselage with a unit volume is burnt insufficiently, which generates adverse effects on the normal flight of the unmanned helicopter, is solved. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297734 | Fuel Manifold For An Aircraft Tank - A fuel manifold adapted to communicate with at least one fuel tank of an aircraft is presented. The manifold defines an enclosure adapted to be filled with fuel and to have an internal pressure P | 2017-10-19 |
20170297735 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR VEHICLES - A refueling device for use in in-flight refueling operation between a tanker aircraft and a receiver aircraft includes a selectively steerable body and a controller. The selectively steerable body configured for being towed by a tanker aircraft via a fuel hose at least during in-flight refueling, and includes a boom member having a boom axis and configured to enable fuel to be transferred from the fuel hose to a receiver aircraft along the boom axis during the in-flight refueling operation. The controller is configured for selectively steering the body to an engagement enabling position spaced with respect to the receiver aircraft and for aligning the boom axis in an engagement enabling orientation at the spaced position, and for subsequently moving the boom member along the boom axis towards the receiver aircraft for enabling fuel communication therebetween. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297736 | METHODS FOR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DURING FORMATION FLIGHT - Embodiments of methods and apparatus for close formation flight are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for establishing situational awareness during formation flight includes exchanging transponder signals between at least two aircraft, establishing two-way communication links between the at least two aircraft, exchanging telemetry data between the at least two aircraft, and assigning the roles of a leader and a follower to the aircraft. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297737 | USING RADAR DERIVED LOCATION DATA IN A GPS LANDING SYSTEM - In aspects herein, if GPS signals used as inputs into a GPS landing system become unreliable, an aircraft instead uses signals derived from radar data to operate the GPS landing system. Generally, GPS signals are unreliable if they cannot be received or if the signals are corrupted. Instead of using GPS signals, the landing system uses radar derived location data as inputs. In one example, the radar derived location data is generated using a radar system located at the intended landing site—e.g., an airport or aircraft carrier. The landing site transmits this data to the aircraft which processes the data using its GPS landing system that outputs control signals for landing the aircraft. Thus, even when GPS signals are unreliable, the aircraft can use the GPS landing system to land. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297738 | MULTICOPTER-ASSISTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING AND RETRIEVING A FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT - The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297739 | STABILIZED AGGREGATES AND OTHER MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES FOR ENERGY ABSORPTION - Materials and structures for absorbing energy. The materials and structures are well suited for arresting aircraft and other vehicles, although their purposes need not be so limited. Also detailed are packaging and other solutions for maintaining system integrity, especially (but not exclusively) when foam glass or other aggregate is employed and stabilizing the location of the aggregate is desired. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297740 | RAMP OF CATAPULT - The invention relates to a ramp of a catapult and to a catapult. The catapult comprises a carriage ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297741 | ARRANGEMENT IN CATAPULT - The invention relates to a launching cylinder of a catapult and to a catapult. The launching cylinder comprises a frame inside which are a pneumatic pressure space for launching purpose and a hydraulic pressure space for returning purpose. The pressure spaces are separated from each other by means of a piston assembly. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297742 | ENHANCED CANOPY FOR MOBILE GROUND POWER UNIT - A mobile ground power unit includes a housing in which an engine and an electric generator are disposed. The housing features a canopy having an outer wall facing outside. The outer wall has a single piece covering an upper side of the engine and extending downwards along at least two different vertical sides of the ground power unit. The canopy has an inner wall facing inside. The inner wall features a horizontal area covering the upper side of the engine and is extending from the horizontal area downwards along the at least two different vertical sides. The inner wall and the outer wall define a hollow space between each other. The canopy has an integrated ducting system with an inlet opening within the outer wall of the canopy, whereby the hollow space constitutes an air channel for exchanging fluid between the inside and the outside of the housing. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297743 | MOBILE GROUND POWER UNIT WITH ENHANCED HOUSING CONCEPT - A mobile ground power unit has a housing in which an engine and an electric generator are disposed. The housing features at least one rotor molded or rotor cast component the housing features at least one rotor molded or rotor cast component that serves as an outer shell or part of the outer shell of the housing, whereby the housing features as the at least one rotor molded or rotor cast component one of a canopy covering at least the upper side of the engine and/or the generator a cable tray arranged sideways in relation to the engine and/or the electric generator. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297744 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A NACELLE OF AN AIRCRAFT ENGINE - Apparatus for supporting a nacelle of an aircraft engine is provided by the present disclosure. In one form, the apparatus includes a frame, a supporting structure extending from the frame, and a structure for attaching a nacelle, which is rotatably mounted on the supporting structure and can be rotated about a substantially horizontal axis. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297745 | AIRCRAFT INSPECTION SYSTEM - In order to provide a simplified inspection of an aircraft for the pilot, an aircraft inspection system is provided which includes at least one movable inspection unit, a position detection arrangement, and at least one data transfer interface. The at least one moveable inspection unit is moveable relative to an aircraft to be inspected. The at least one movable inspection unit includes at least one sensor for detecting a characteristic value, for verifying a characteristic and/or for determining a defect of an aircraft. The movable inspection unit is configured to generate monitoring data. When a defect or a characteristic value is detected, the position detection arrangement detects position data of the movable inspection unit in relation to the aircraft to be inspected, and assigns the position data to the monitoring data. The data transfer interface provides the position data with the assigned monitoring data as inspection data. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297746 | ORBIT TRANSFER METHOD FOR A SPACECRAFT USING A CONTINUOUS OR QUASI-CONTINUOUS THRUST AND EMBEDDED DRIVING SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A METHOD - An orbit transfer method for a spacecraft using a continuous or quasi-continuous thrust propulsion, the method comprises: the acquisition, at least once in each half-revolution of the spacecraft, of measurements of its position and of its velocity; the computation of a thrust control function as a function of the measurements; and the driving of the thrust in accordance with the control law; wherein the control law is obtained from a Control-Lyapunov function using orbital parameters, preferably equinoctial, of the spacecraft, averaged over at least one half-revolution. An embedded driving system for a spacecraft for implementing such a method and a spacecraft equipped with the driving system are provided. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297747 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING PROPULSION OPERATIONS USING ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus to methods and apparatus for performing propulsion operations using electric propulsion system are disclosed. An apparatus includes a space vehicle including means for performing propulsion operations without using a chemical propulsion system. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297748 | VEHICLE ATTITUDE CONTROL USING MOVABLE MASS - Attitude of a vehicle may be controlled using movable mass. The movable mass may move inside a vehicle or its outline, outside of the vehicle or its outline, inside-to-outside and/or outside-to-inside of the vehicle or its outline, or any combination thereof. The movable mass may be a solid, liquid, and/or gas. When the center-of-mass of the vehicle is moved relative to the line-of-action of applied forces such as thrust, drag, or lift, a torque can be generated for attitude control or for other purposes as a matter of design choice. In the case of external movable masses that extend from the vehicle or its outline, when operating in endoatmospheric flight, or general travel through a fluid, aerodynamic forces from the atmosphere or general fluid forces may further be leveraged to control the attitude of the vehicle (e.g., aerodynamic flaps). | 2017-10-19 |
20170297749 | METHOD FOR RELEASING A DEPLOYABLE BOOM - The present disclosure describes a method of deploying an extensible boom from a housing. Sheets supporting respective arrays of photovoltaic devices are deployed substantially simultaneously so that a first sheet is deployed in a first direction from the housing and a second sheet is deployed in an opposite direction from the housing. Angular momentum imparted by deploying the first sheet is canceled by angular momentum imparted by deploying the second sheet. The housing can be part of a space satellite, such that the first and second sheets are deployed without causing the satellite to move out of its orbit. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297750 | Radiative Cooling Panels For Spacecraft - A self-adjusting passive radiative cooling panel for spacecraft including a dielectric (e.g., HfO | 2017-10-19 |
20170297751 | VISCOUS-MATERIAL FILLING METHOD - A method for transferring a viscous material from a container into a dispensing syringe having first and second ends, the second end being a discharge port smaller than the inner diameter of the main body portion, includes inserting into the syringe a plug configured to permit gas flow in only one direction to divide a chamber within the syringe into a first sub-chamber in communication with the discharge port and a second sub-chamber in communication with the first open end of the syringe. Then, a rod is inserted into the syringe from the first open end of the syringe to engage the plug, and the viscous material is extruded from the container and through the discharge port into the first sub-chamber of the syringe. While the first sub-chamber is being filled with the viscous material, the plug and the rod are moving away from the discharge port. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297752 | FILL PACKAGING MACHINE - A fill packaging machine includes a vertical sealing means for folding a packaging film at its central part and continuously forming a vertical sealed portion at its side edge part to shape into a cylinder, and a lateral sealing means for forming lateral sealed portions in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the packaging film. An easy separable sealed portion is continuously formed in the side edge part of the packaging film by the first vertical sealed portion forming section, and a vertical sealed portion having a partial non-sealed portion of a bottle mouth type is formed on the easy separable sealed portion by the second vertical sealed portion forming section. The first vertical sealed portion forming section is a pair of heat sealing rolls or heat sealing plates, a surface of at least one of which is made from an elastic material softer than a metal. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297753 | ELECTRICAL VACUUM-PUMPING DEVICE - An electrical vacuum-pumping device includes a primary structure body, an upper lid, an electrical vacuum pump, a power source, and a suction nozzle. The primary structure body includes an upper body board and a lower body board which are fastened with each other, and in which an accommodating space is provided. The lower body board is provided with a suction hole for communicating with ambient atmosphere. The electrical vacuum pump is provided with a vacuum-pumping mouth, and is arranged in the accommodating space, and is electrically connected with the electrical vacuum pump. The suction nozzle is fixedly arranged underneath to the lower body board. When in a state of use, the suction nozzle can engage directly with an impermeable cup or a joint at one's option; or engage an object to be vacuum-pumped and then attach the same to the object to be vacuum-pumped. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297754 | MODULAR ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR USE IN PACKAGE SEALING SYSTEMS - An ultrasonic module for use in package sealing systems that includes a moveable front jaw; an elognated sonotrode disposed within the front jaw, wherein the sonotrode includes an elongated sealing face, and wherein the width of the sealing face is at least 12 inches (30.48 cm); a moveable rear jaw; and an anvil mounted on the rear jaw opposite the sonotrode, wherein the anvil mechanically cooperates with the sonotrode to seal a package. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297755 | SONOTRODE - A sonotrode that includes a sealing face; a front quarter wavelength region adjacent to the sealing face, wherein the front quarter wavelength region has been modified to increase the gain of the sonotrode; and a rear quarter wavelength region adjacent to the front quarter wavelength region, wherein the rear quarter wavelength region has been modified to create a non-uniform amplitude profile across the length of the sealing face of the sonotrode. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297756 | APPARATUS FOR FORMING A SLEEVE ON A CONTAINER - An apparatus including: a conveyor having a machine direction and a cross-machine direction and a pair of edges spaced apart from one another in the cross-machine direction; a roller mounted to an arm and engaged with a continuous drive, wherein the arm is pivotably mounted to a frame, wherein the roller has a first position and a second position, wherein the roller in the first position is located at a predetermined location above the conveyor and laterally within the pair of edges, wherein the roller in the second position is remote from the predetermined location, and wherein the roller and the continuous drive are separated from one another by an obstruction; a driver operatively engaged with the arm to move the roller from the first position to the second position; and a vacuum port proximal to the roller when the roller is in the first position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297757 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR HANDLING NARROW ROLLS - The invention relates to a product marking in connection with a narrow roll. The narrow rolls are provided with a product marking in a first information adding step, the product marking comprising at least general information. In a second information adding step, the product marking in at least some of the narrow rolls is provided with customer information. After the second information adding step all the narrow rolls have a product marking comprising the customer information. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297758 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER CONTAINERS DURING LABELING OF BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER CONTAINERS WITH A LABEL, OR DURING PRINTING OF BEVERAGE BOTTLES AND OTHER CONTAINERS - Holding device for holding beverage bottles and other containers during labeling of beverage bottles and other containers with a label, or during printing of beverage bottles and other containers. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297759 | MULTI-FUNCTION CONTAINER BASE - A container includes a finish, a shoulder portion, a body, and a base portion. The finish defines an opening. The shoulder portion extends from the finish. The body extends from the shoulder portion and defines a chamber. The base portion extends at an end of the body opposite to the shoulder portion and is moveable from an as-blown position to an expanded position and from the expanded position to a retracted position. The base portion includes a standing ring, a pivot area, and a central area. The pivot area is disposed between the standing ring and the central area. The pivot area is configured to flex and move the central area along the longitudinal axis when the base portion moves from the as-blown position to the expanded position, and from the expanded position to a retracted position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297760 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MAGNETISING A PACKAGE MATERIAL, AND PACKAGING MATERIAL MAGNETISED WITH SAID METHOD - A magnetising device in a web processing machine for magnetising a magnetisable area of a web of packaging material is disclosed. The magnetising device comprises a first magnetic component having a north pole and a south pole, and a second magnetic component having a north pole and a south pole. Poles of a first and same polarity are arranged adjacent in an opposed relationship and poles of a second and the same polarity are arranged remote from each other. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297761 | COMESTIBLE PRODUCT DISPENSERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present invention provides an improved product holding and dispensing package and an improved method for manufacturing, holding, and storing products, especially comestible products. In an embodiment, a package for comestible products may be provided. The package includes a package blank having walls that define a package interior. The package also includes a sheet disposed inside the package interior. The sheet wraps around a stack of comestible products and maintains the products in a stacked formation. The sheet also retains the comestible products against lateral movement within the sheet. In an embodiment, the plurality of comestible products are releasably attached to the sheet to prevent the comestible products from sliding out of the sheet. In an embodiment, the sheet may be attached to the package interior. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297762 | Collapsible Storage Container Article With A Dedicated Writing Surface - A collapsible storage container article with a dedicated writing surface comprises: a flexible bottom panel, flexible side, front and rear panels, and a flexible top panel. An interior of the container farther comprises a plurality of rigid plastic panels expandable and/or integrated for proximate placement to at least one of each of the flexible bottom, side, front, rear and top panels. An exterior of at least one of the flexible bottom, side, front, rear and top panels comprises a dedicated writing surface capable of receiving writing by a writing instrument, and wherein the dedicated writing surface may erasable. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297763 | EASY-OPEN CAN END OPENED BY ROTATED BAR - An easy-open can end for making an opening therethrough suitable for pouring comprises an end plate, a score line in the end plate defining most of the periphery of a tear panel while leaving a hinge, and a protrusion formed on the tear panel. To open the easy-open can end, the protrusion is pressed down by a rotating bar horizontally rotated over the protrusion or by a body vertically hitting the protrusion to cause relative vertical movement between the tear panel and the remainder of the end plate, rupture of the score line, and swinging of the tear panel down about the hinge to an open position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297764 | BULK MATERIAL SHIPPING CONTAINER - A bulk material shipping container including a pallet, a compartment mounted on the pallet, a material unloading assembly, and a material loading assembly. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297765 | NESTABLE PALLET - A nestable pallet includes a deck having opposed side edges and opposed end edges. A plurality of feet extend downward from the deck. The feet are hollow and elongated in a direction parallel to the side edges of the deck. The deck includes openings therethrough that lead into the feet for receiving the feet of an identical nestable pallet nested thereon. A half pallet includes a half deck and a plurality of feet extending downward from the half deck. The feet of the half pallet extend into half of the plurality of feet of the nestable pallet. Optionally, the deck further includes a handle opening having at least one handle wall adjacent the handle opening. A plurality of ribs extend upward from the handle wall. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297766 | Container System And Apparatus - A container having a center portion and two side portions each situated at an angle to the center portion and extending in opposite directions such that the a left half of the container is substantially identical to a right half of the container but rotated 180 degrees to form a “Z” shaped profile of the container. This “Z” shaped profile allows containers to be stacked upon each other to provide space savings in storage and shipping of the container and the container when filled with liquid. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297767 | TRAY FOR TRANSPORTING AND STACKING LAYERS OF STRUCTURAL BOTTLES - A tray is provided for supporting and transporting layers of bottles. The tray includes a plurality of pockets for holding bottles separated by channels. A sleeve having a plurality of panels is placed in the channels. The sleeve and bottles support additional layers of trays. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297768 | Vertical and Horizontal Simultaneously and Selectively Expandable Structure - A box which is expandable vertically and horizontally is disclosed. The box can be expanded both vertically and horizontally simultaneously, or in only one of these directions. This is accomplished by pulling/pushing opposite sides further/closer to each other. Rails which at least partially extend between respective opposite sides allow such an expansion/or contraction, the rails, in embodiments, having a pin of one section of the box held within a slot of an adjacent section of the box. The box, in embodiments, is made up of four separate pieces, each being one quadrant (top & left, top & right, bottom & left, bottom & right) of the box. Such a box can be expanded/collapsed to fit within a window and hold an air conditioner there-in. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297769 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINERS - Multi-compartment containers including multi-compartment cans, canisters, boxes and bags and methods for using the same are disclosed. Multi-compartment containers that provide access to one portion of the contents until depleted while maintaining a seal and thus protecting the freshness or potency, of the contents on another portion allows products to be packaged and sold in a way that maintains freshness and potency longer. Each compartment of the multi-compartment containers can be configured to have either a single-use or re-sealable seal. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297770 | CONTAINER SYSTEMS HAVING INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Instructional systems related to providing a recommended dosage amount of a fabric care treatment composition to a fabric load. Container systems with such instructional systems. Automatic washing machines with such instructional systems. Methods related to such instructional systems. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297771 | DEBRIS PROTECTED TWIST ATTACHMENT - A detachable attachment assembly has a receptacle unit and a carrier unit. The receptacle unit includes a housing defining a receptacle slot and a piston having a profile substantially matching the receptacle slot. The piston is movable between an engaged position, proximal the receptacle slot, and a retracted position, distal to the receptacle slot. A biasing member biases the piston toward the engaged position. A flange of the carrier unit has a width greater than the length of the receptacle slot. A lock tab is offset from the flange and is configured to pass through the receptacle slot. A first angle of the carrier unit lets the lock tab move the piston from the engaged position to the retracted position. A second angle prevents passage of the lock tab through the receptacle slot. An accessory is attached to the carrier unit. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297772 | DISPLAY PACKAGE HAVING TWO MODES - A display package for a consumer product includes a base, a surround window positioned upon the base, and a top cover positioned upon the surround window. Each of the front, back, and two opposed side walls include a respective edge defining an upper perimeter of each of the walls and each of the front, back, and two opposed side walls include a respective edge defining a lower perimeter of each of the walls, wherein these upper and lower edges are constructed such that when the surround window is positioned upon the base and the top cover is positioned upon the surround window the front exposed surface area is greater than the back exposed surface area and wherein when the surround window is removed from between the base and top cover, the edges of the top cover are constructed to mate in a close fitting relationship with the edges of the base. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297773 | Mailing Assembly - A mailing assembly for mailing a solid object includes an envelope that may be mailed. A pocket is coupled within the envelope and the pocket may contain at least one object. Thus, the pocket inhibits the at least one object from impeding sorting equipment when the envelope is mailed. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297774 | Receptacle, and Method and Device for Producing Receptacles - The invention relates to a receptacle ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297775 | METHOD FOR MAKING TRI-FOLD SIDE SEAMED PLASTIC PRODUCE BAG - A trifold side seamed film produce bag includes a front wall and a back wall, first and second side edges sealed together and a seamless bag bottom. The bag is joined at the side edges to additional bags by a perforation. The bag is corona treated on at least one wall and promotional material is printed on the treated surface. The bags are folded to one third of their height to fit compact bag roll dispensers. The bags are folded in a Z-fold or C-fold configuration. The method includes manufacturing the bags and winding them onto cores or forming the bags into coreless rolls. An apparatus for forming the side seamed bags includes an extruder, a tubing flattener, a perforator, a sealer, a corona treater, a printer and a slitter. The treated, printed bags may be stored on rolls for later slitting into two bag streams and folding into thirds. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297776 | ATHLETIC BAG - An apparatus and method for supplying air to an interior of an athletic bag and/or to a piece of athletic equipment in the athletic bag (e.g., onto or into the piece of athletic equipment) is disclosed. The athletic bag includes a flow vent attached to a first wall of the bag and a hose attached (e.g., removably attachable) to the flow vent. The hose is configured to transfer air into an interior of the athletic bag and/or into or onto an interior of a piece of athletic equipment | 2017-10-19 |
20170297777 | RETENTION SYSTEM FOR GAS CYLINDER OF EVACUATION SYSTEM - A retention unit for securing a charged gas cylinder to a body of an aircraft includes a container having an opening and configured to cover the charged gas cylinder. The retention unit also includes a plurality of flaps coupled to the container and configured to be attached to the body of the aircraft using a contact adhesive. The retention unit also includes a drawstring disposed around the opening of the container and configured to provide a closure of the container around a neck of the charged gas cylinder inside the container. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297778 | BOTTLE CAP AND BOTTLE HAVING THE BOTTLE CAP - The present disclosure provides a bottle cap and a bottle having the bottle cap. The bottle cap includes a lower cover, a hollow ring body, a sleeve, an upper cover and a valve. The lower cover has a first via hole, and the hollow ring body can be detachably coupled with the lower cover. The sleeve is movably sleeved onto the hollow ring body. The upper cover is provided on the top portion of the sleeve. The valve is disposed between the lower cover and the hollow ring body. The bottle having the bottle cap includes a bottle body. Pulling the upper cover to move the sleeve for exhausting the air in the bottle allows the beverage to stay fresh. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297779 | CONTAINER LID HAVING MEASURING FUNCTION - According to an embodiment of the disclosed present invention, there is provided a container lid having a measuring function, including: a valve body configured to be mounted on the entrance of a container, and to have a through hole and a valve; and a cap configured to be screwed on the entrance, and to have a connection part; wherein the cap is placed in any one of a first position where the valve opens the through hole in the state where the connection part has been connected to the valve stem; a second position where the valve closes the through hole in the state where the connection part has been connected to the valve stem; and a third position where the connection part is removed from the valve stem and also the cap is separated from the container in the state where the valve has closed the through hole. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297780 | CLOSURE - An improved snap-on/twist off closure which is very durable. The invention is also directed to a package comprising the closure, e.g., a bottle in combination with the closure. The closure includes an upper wall defining an opening and a cylindrical snap on pipe depending from the upper wall. The pipe includes threads designed to mate with external threads on a neck of the bottle. The threads on the pipe and threads on the neck of the bottle pass over each other when the closure is snapped onto the bottle during manufacture. The pipe includes a resistance recess and a guidance recess. The resistance recess and the guidance recess accommodate a forcing element on a shoulder of the bottle and permit unscrewing of the closure | 2017-10-19 |
20170297781 | VIAL CAP - There is provided a vial cap with which, when there is a possibility that a cover which covers a stopper for a vial has come off and the stopper for the vial has been contaminated at a stage prior to use, the fact can easily be recognized. The vial cap is a resin vial cap ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297782 | SPOUT WITH LIQUID DISPENSING VALVE - A device for filling or discharging a liquid includes an elongated body, a coaxial closure sleeve mounted axially on the main sleeve, wherein the main sleeve is slidable relative to the closure sleeve and the body and comprises an outlet end on its side remote from the body and an inlet end on the side closer to the body, facing the liquid inlet, at the inlet side the main sleeve has lateral surface outflow openings, a push-button for actuating the liquid outflow located at the outflow end of the device, located on the main sleeve at its outlet end side, which said push-button is non-rotatably mounted thereon, and between the main sleeve and the closure sleeve a sealing diaphragm, as well as the helical spring of the push-button are arranged. The liquid flows by axially displacing the push-button member. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297783 | PERFORATING CAP, PARTICULARLY FOR A FLEXIBLE TUBE - The present invention relates to an assembly for closing a tube. The assembly includes a tube head including a neck and a closure liner sealing the neck. The assembly also includes a cap that includes a punch adapted to cut the closure liner. The neck and the cap are configured to allow the cap to be fixedly held on the neck in a first position—the standby position—in which the punch is held at a distance from the closure liner, and in a second position—the position of use—in which the punch perforates the closure liner. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297784 | NEW BOTTLE CAP - A new bottle cap comprising a cap body and at least one air-return valve having a drinking port and an air-return port which is correspondingly disposed to the air-return valve are disposed on the cap body; an anti-leakage valve is disposed in the drinking port; the place where the air-return port is located extends inwardly to form a convex portion in the cap body; one end of the air-return valve is connected to the convex portion in a matching way, and the other end of the air-return valve is a closed port structure; one end of the air-return valve is designed to be a closed port structure, which can effectively prevent the air in the cap body from outflowing through the air-return valve. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297785 | CAP UNIT FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A cap unit is provided which provides improved convenience. The cap unit is attached in a detachable manner to a neck portion of a container main body, an upper portion of which is open. The cap unit includes a cap main body that blocks an upper opening of the container main body and in which a liquid flow spout is provided in an upper portion, and a lid that opens and closes the liquid flow spout in a state of being attached to the cap main body in a rotating manner using a hinge portion, in which a maintaining member maintains an open state of the lid at a position at which the lid opens the liquid flow spout is provided in the hinge portion. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297786 | PUNCTURABLE SAFETY SEAL - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a puncturable cover for accessing the contents of a container, wherein the puncturable cover includes a plurality of segments separated by a plurality of score lines. In embodiments, the puncturable cover may be part of a storage device for holding dry goods, wherein the storage device includes a container configured to accommodate a volume of the dry goods, the container having a rim; the puncturable cover; and a lid configured to removably cover the puncturable cover, wherein before the puncturable cover is punctured, the score lines extend partially through a width of the puncturable cover. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297787 | PERFORATOR CAP IN PARTICULAR FOR FLEXIBLE TUBE - The present invention relates to an assembly for the closure of a tube. The assembly includes a cap that includes a punch adapted to cut a seal. The seal is adapted to seal a neck of a tube head. The cap is configured to be fixed to the neck in a first position, known as the standby position, and a second position, known as the use position. The assembly also includes a ring movably fixed to the cap. The assembly is configured to allow the passage from an extended position, with the aim of the punch being protected by the ring in the standby position of the cap, to a retracted position, with the aim of the seal being pierced by the punch in the use position of the cap, a passage of the assembly from the extended position to the retracted position being effected by a sliding of the cap through the ring. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297788 | PERFORATING CAP FOR A FLEXIBLE TUBE - The present invention relates to a tube closure assembly. The assembly includes a tube head that includes a neck and a closure liner sealing said neck, and a cap that includes a punch provided with at least one tooth. The one or more teeth are configured to peripherally cut said closure liner. The cap is configured to transition from an open flush position, in which the one or more teeth are flush with said closure liner, to a perforation position, in which the one or more teeth perforate the closure liner, then from the perforation position to an end-of-travel position allowing partial cutting of the closure liner, the transition from the perforation position to the end-of-travel position being carried out with an angular rotational range below 360°. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297789 | CONTAINER WITH ADAPTIVE STORAGE VOLUME - A container ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297790 | SAFEGUARDING DEVICE DESIGNED TO SECURE A CONTAINER - The bottle has a neck sealed by a stopper. The safeguarding device ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297791 | CONTAINER APPARATUS - A container apparatus including a container and a sleeve with pre-weakened areas to facilitate detaching the sleeve from the container. The container may include a body and a cap coupled thereto. The sleeve may include tamper evident features and may maintain the container in a closed and packaged state prior to purchase and use by a consumer. The sleeve may include different pre-weakened or perforated sections to permit the consumer to remove a first portion of the sleeve to permit the user to open the container and use the product therein without also removing a second portion of the sleeve which may contain product information. The sleeve may then include an additional pre-weakened or perforated section to permit the consumer to remove the second portion of the sleeve after the container is empty for sustainability purposes so that the container is more readily recyclable. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297792 | Knotting device - A knotting device includes a rectangular hollow member including holes, four knurled tunnels on a bottom, and four hooks at four corners respectively; four legs extending from four corners of the rectangular hollow member respectively, each leg being hingedly connected to the rectangular hollow member, and an end latch configured to secure to an adjacent one of the hooks; two first fastening members hingedly secured to two ends of one side of the hollow member respectively, each first fastening member including top projections configured to securely insert into the holes, a first knurled section on a top, and a second knurled section on a bottom; and two second fastening members hingedly secured to one first fastening member, each second fastening member including top projections configured to securely insert into the holes, a first knurled area on a top, and a second knurled area on a bottom. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297793 | LAMINATE FILM, OUTER PACKAGING BAG FOR TRANSFUSION BAG, AND TRANSFUSION BAG PACKAGING BODY - A laminate film includes a substrate layer; and a metal oxide layer which is provided on one surface or both surfaces of the substrate layer and contains a metal oxide. Further, the oxygen permeability measured under defined conditions is 20 ml/m | 2017-10-19 |
20170297794 | CABLE TIE - A cable tie ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297795 | BASKET STYLE CARRIER AND BLANK THEREFOR - A carrier for packaging one or more articles, includes outer walls ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297796 | CARTON AND CARTON BLANK AND A HANDLE STRUCTURE THEREFOR | 2017-10-19 |
20170297797 | CONTAINER APPARATUS - A container apparatus including a container and a sleeve with pre-weakened areas to facilitate detaching the sleeve from the container. The container may include a body and a cap coupled thereto. The sleeve may include tamper evident features and may maintain the container in a closed and packaged state prior to purchase and use by a consumer. The sleeve may include different pre-weakened or perforated sections to permit the consumer to remove a first portion of the sleeve to permit the user to open the container and use the product therein without also removing a second portion of the sleeve which may contain product information. The sleeve may then include an additional pre-weakened or perforated section to permit the consumer to remove the second portion of the sleeve after the container is empty for sustainability purposes so that the container is more readily recyclable. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297798 | DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR PRECIOUS GOODS - A disposable container for precious goods is manufactured by mutually joining a base with a preformed recess containing goods to be protected and a closing body. In the joint between the base and the body a transponder device is arranged. A process for checking the integrity and authenticity of a container includes steps of investing the container with a signal coming from an RF-ID reader; verifying the existence of a reply to said signal; transmitting said reply to an information system; comparing, within the information system, the reply with possible acceptable answers; issuing an acceptance or rejection signal, based on the result of the verifying and/or of the comparing, wherein the container consists of a disposable container for precious goods. The RFID reader verifies the integrity and authenticity of disposable containers containing jewels, processed or raw precious stones, coins, stamps, small bullions of precious metals, watches. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297799 | OPENING DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN OPENING DEVICE AND A PACKAGING CONTAINER HAVING SUCH OPENING DEVICE - The present invention relates to an opening device on a packaging container for liquid or semi-liquid food. The packaging container has a fold line and an opening line intersecting in an intersection point, thereby dividing the opening line into a first opening line portion and a second opening line portion. The opening device comprises a first opening device portion and a second opening device portion, wherein the first opening device portion has an opening edge that is at least partly aligned along the first opening line portion and arranged on a first side of the opening line. The second opening device portion has an opening edge that is at least partly aligned along the second opening line portion and arranged on a second side of the opening line. The invention also comprises a packaging container with an opening device and a method of manufacturing the packaging container. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297800 | PACKAGES CONTAINING A FOOD PRODUCT AND METHODS OF OPENING - A package ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297801 | Plastic Bags - Methods of sealing a woven laminated plastic bag are provided that result in no adhesive-to-adhesive contact. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297802 | CONSUMER PRODUCT PACKAGE - A consumer product package includes a package body that has a front wall, a back wall opposite the front wall, a first cavity having a display surface such that the display surface is disposed between the front and back walls to contain a first consumer product, and a closure slot disposed between the front wall and the display surface; and a lid pivotally connected to the package body opposite the front wall. The lid includes an opening tab positioned along an edge of the lid and an opening flap positioned along the edge of the lid. The lid is pivotable between at least an open position and a closed position, wherein when the lid is in the closed position, the opening flap is received within the closure slot, and when disposed within the closure slot, the package has an Average Lift Force from about 0.01 N to about 4.0 N. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297803 | LOCKING PACKAGING CONTAINER - The technology disclosed herein includes a packaging apparatus comprising an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and at least one locking mechanism configured to lock the inner sleeve inside the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which locks the inner sleeve in its entirety in the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism is an interior sliding mechanism, which permits the inner sleeve to move partially out of the outer sleeve. In some implementations, the locking mechanism includes a spring, a tab, a flap, a key, a magnet lock, or other locking component. In some implementations, the inner sleeve includes a pull tab for removal of the inner sleeve from inside the outer sleeve. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297804 | Hygienic Handling of Infant Formula Containers - A closure and dispensing system for a container storing granulated powder that includes a closure comprising a collar and a lid, and a measuring utensil. An anti-bacterial food-grade additive can be coated on these components of the dispensing system or incorporated into the material of manufacture. The anti-microbial additive can include silver ions incorporated in the plastic resin or incorporated into a lacquer. The lid can be formed with a utensil retainer that can include an anti-microbial agent incorporated into its material of manufacture or coated onto its surface. The measuring utensil can be stored inside the closure and used to dispense granulated powder from the container. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297805 | HEAT INSULATING CONTAINER - A heat insulating container is described which can keep a heat insulating state (including cold insulating state) of an inside container stored in an outside container for a long period of time, and improve safety and usability. The heat insulating container may include the outside container having a heat insulating structure; the inside container having a cold insulating structure or a heat insulating structure; and a cover member which is attached to the inside container in a state in which the inside container is stored in the cover member; in which the inside container is stored in the outside container in a non-contact state through the cover member. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297806 | Disposable Insulating Cup Sleeve - An apparatus used for preventing heat transfer from a cup holding a hot beverage to the hand of a user contains a perimetric sleeve and a plurality of insulation units. The plurality of insulation units is connected to the perimetric sleeve providing thicker holding area for the user. The plurality of insulation units, which can vary in shape and size, is positioned in between a first edge of the perimetric sleeve and a second edge of the perimetric sleeve. Different mechanisms, such as a plurality of vents, can be integrated into each of the plurality of insulation units in order to improve the heat transfer process from the cup to the atmosphere. Moreover, the plurality of insulation units can also be connected to the perimetric sleeve in different methods to improve the overall efficiency of the apparatus. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297807 | ADJUSTABLE TILTING PACKAGING BOX FOR LIQUID CRYSTAL MODULE - An adjustable tilting packaging box is provided for holding a liquid crystal module. A supporting rack is arranged in the box for carrying the liquid crystal module thereon and is connected to a support element for being mounted on a bottom of the box. The support element includes an adjustment mechanism connected to a side of the supporting rack and includes a support pillar having a lower end selectively positionable on a plurality of levels provided on an end of the pull rod having an opposite end extending outside the box, such that a movement of the pull rod allows different ones of the levels to support the support pillar thereon so as to change a position of the supporting rack to thus change an angular position of the liquid crystal module. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297808 | PACKAGED ENVELOPES - According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a block of packaged envelopes, comprising: a plurality of envelopes arranged in series, facing one another; a first paper-based rigid sheet at a first end of the series; a second paper-based rigid sheet at a second, opposite end of the series; the plurality of envelopes being located in-between the first and second paper-based rigid sheets; and a binder that extends around the paper-based rigid sheets and the plurality of envelopes located in-between the sheets, to bind the plurality of envelopes in series arrangement, and to form the block of packaged envelopes. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297809 | A PRODUCT ROLL PACKAGE - The invention relates to a package for a material roll, for example, an abrasive material roll. The material roll comprises a package body part and a lid part, wherein the package further comprises positioning openings at both end sides of the package for positioning the material roll inside the package. Positioning openings are arranged to be formed when lid part of the package is closed. The invention further relates to a material roll, a material dispenser and a use of a package with a material roll. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297810 | DECORATIVE SHAPED HARDWARE TRAY - A decorative shaped hardware tray in the form of a vehicle is provided and is designed to easily organize various hardware parts removed from a vehicle being worked on. The car-shaped hardware tray includes a base and a cover and the base includes a plurality of compartments for storing hardware. The location of each compartment within the tray matches the location of an actual vehicle from which the hardware is taken. In this way, when a user removes hardware from a vehicle being repaired, the user places the hardware in the compartment that corresponds to the part being repaired on the vehicle. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297811 | Beverage Capsule With Moldable Filter - A method for making a beverage capsule for use in a beverage preparing machine disposes a moldable non-woven fabric over an opening defined by a body having an interior space. The fabric includes multi-component fibers that are constructed and arranged to be drawn to a desired depth. A portion of the fabric is sealed to a sealing layer disposed on the body. A portion of the fabric disposed over the opening is molded to the desired depth in the interior space to form a filter defining an ingredients chamber. Ingredients are disposed in the ingredients chamber for preparing a desired beverage. A cover disposed over the opening. The cover is sealed to the body. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297812 | BEVERAGE PREPARATION DEVICE - A beverage preparation system for preparing beverages within a container by just adding water is provided. The beverage preparation system embodies an enclosure device forming a beverage admixture-filled enclosure with a permeable first membrane extending between first and second boundary elements. Attachment points may be disposed along the first and second membrane elements so as to enable formation of the beverage admixture-filled enclosure along the interior walls of the container by adhering the attachment points thereto. Alternatively, the enclosure device may provide a second membrane extending between the first and second boundary elements, forming a beverage admixture-filled reservoir so that the enclosure device may be received into and attached to any suitably sized pre-existing container. Whereby adding a suitable liquid to the container, the liquid permeates the first membrane so as to interact with the beverage admixture, resulting in a beverage mixture the user may drink from the container. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297813 | TRANSPORT OF POWDERS - A powder container ( | 2017-10-19 |
20170297814 | A TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED CONTAINER - A temperature controlled container comprises exterior wall structure, interior wall structure positioned within the exterior wall structure, the interior wall structure at least partially defining an interior space configured to hold one or more products for shipping, and a chamber defined between the interior and exterior wall structure, the chamber configured to retain thermal storage medium to provide a thermally insulative layer at least partially protecting the interior space. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297815 | Automatic Aeration Device for Oil Tank - An automatic aeration device includes a first floating roof, a second floating roof and a movable valve. The first floating roof has a through hole and a first enclosure. The second floating roof is disposed in the through hole and has a second enclosure. The movable valve is disposed above the first floating roof and the second floating roof and has a plate which has an outer wall and an inner wall. The outer wall is mounted in the first enclosure and has a plurality of first vent holes. The inner wall is mounted in the second enclosure and has a plurality of second vent holes. The automatic aeration device further includes a plurality of balls mounted between the first enclosure and the outer wall, and mounted between the second enclosure and the inner wall. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297816 | Trash Press Device - A trash press device to compress trash within a container may include a base portion having a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface to connect the bottom surface to the top surface; an upward extending arm portion to connect to the base portion; and a horizontal extending panel to connect to the upward extending arm portion having a panel top surface, an opposed panel bottom surface and a panel side surface to connect the panel top surface with the panel bottom surface. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297817 | CONTAINER WITH AUTOMATIC LATCH ASSEMBLY - A container comprises a hollow body portion, a hinged lid member pivotally attached to the body portion, an automatic latch assembly fixed to the body portion or the lid member, and a locking strap provided with an engagement member. The latch assembly comprises a casing and a lock bolt reciprocating between locked and unlocked positions. The lock bolt engages the engagement member of the locking strap in the locked position and is disengaged from the engagement member in the unlocked position. The latch assembly further comprises an actuator for moving the lock bolt out of engagement with the engagement member, a signal receiver for receiving a wireless signal or an accelerometer for monitoring acceleration of the container, and an electronic control module electrically connected to the signal receiver or the accelerometer for controlling the operation of the actuator in response to the wireless signal or data from the accelerometer. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297818 | ZERO RADIUS AUTOMATED ARM - A collection mechanism for a side loading refuse collection vehicle that can move both horizontally and vertically to service multiple compartments designed for specific types of refuse or recyclables. A grabber assembly can move horizontally on a rail in either a lowered position or in a raised dumping position. The grabber assembly can move vertically on a mast. Preferably a sprocket wheel and a track are utilized to move the grabber assembly vertically from a street position to a dumping position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297819 | Robotic Storage Assembly - A robotic storage assembly includes a safe that may a plurality of items. A drawer is slidably coupled to the safe. A control is coupled to the safe and the control may be manipulated. A storage unit is positioned within the safe to contain the plurality of items. The storage unit includes a plurality of trays. A spacing unit is positioned within the safe and the spacing unit engages the plurality of trays. The spacing unit selectively spaces the trays apart from each other. A retrieval unit is positioned within the safe. The retrieval unit is selectively positioned between the trays when the trays are spaced apart. Thus, the retrieval unit retrieves the items in the storage unit. The retrieval unit is selectively aligned with the drawer to deposit the items in the drawer. Thus, the items may be removed from the safe. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297820 | STORAGE MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM - An autonomous transport robot for transporting a payload the autonomous transport robot includes a payload bed having at least one reference datum surface and at least one payload justification device, the at least one payload justification device being configured to position a payload on the payload bed in substantial contact with the at least one reference datum surface to place the payload in a predetermined position on the payload bed. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297821 | CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a powered transport cargo system, and a method of retrofitting a powered transport cargo system that includes braking rollers. The method includes replacing a power drive unit (PDU) of the powered transport cargo system with a PDU including a permanent magnet motor (PMM), and removing a braking roller from the powered transport cargo system. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297822 | CARGO CONVEYOR FOR A VEHICLE - A cargo conveyor is provided for a vehicle having an interior including a cargo area having a floor, a wall, a reach zone, and a distant zone and configured to transport a cargo item. The cargo conveyor includes a conveyor belt, a motor, and a controller. The conveyor belt is connectable to the cargo area and has a top portion. The motor is connectable to the cargo area, operatively connected to the conveyor belt, and configured to move the top portion of the conveyor belt in a forward direction and in a rearward direction. The controller is in communication with the motor and is configured to control the motor. The cargo conveyor is configured to selectively move the cargo item from the reach zone to the distant zone and from the distant zone to the reach zone. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297823 | CONVEYOR BELT WITH DUAL COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION - A conveyor belt comprising a first longitudinal belt portion and a second longitudinal belt portion having respective transport surfaces with coefficients of friction different from each other. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297824 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A CONVEYOR LIFT ASSEMBLY - A conveyor lift assembly adapted for use on a conveyor assembly having a frame, and at least one main conveyor cylinder for moving the frame between a substantially horizontal position and an elevated position. The conveyor lift assembly includes a lower member disposed on the undercarriage of the conveyor assembly, an upper member adapted to be moved substantially vertically relative to the frame, and an actuator having a first end and a second end and being adapted to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The first end of the actuator is attached to the lower member and the second end is attached to the upper member, the actuator is adapted to move the upper member relative to the lower member, and the upper member is adapted contact the frame. A method for moving the frame between the substantially horizontal position and the elevated position. | 2017-10-19 |
20170297825 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TENSIONING A CONVEYOR IN A MINING SYSTEM - A method of tensioning a conveyor element of a conveyor. The method includes generating, with a proximity sensor, an output signal indicative of the conveyor element being under-tensioned, receiving the output signal from the proximity sensor, and activating a solenoid-controlled valve to an open state in response to receiving the output signal from the proximity sensor. The method also includes driving, with a pump, a piston of a cylinder while the solenoid-controlled valve is in the open state, pushing, with the cylinder, a take-up bar including a second portion of a ratcheting mechanism to engage with a first portion of the ratcheting mechanism of a locking plate, and imparting, via the locking plate, a locking force on the take-up bar. The method further includes overcoming the locking force and moving the shaft of the conveyor away from a centerline of the conveyor with the take-up bar when the locking force is overcome. | 2017-10-19 |