08th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120043328 | SPECIMEN CONTAINER - Apparatus is disclosed and comprises a cap, a body and a connector. The cap has an inner surface defining a hollow. The body includes a vial having a rim and an opening bounded by the rim. The connector couples the cap and body in a manner which permits cap movement between a fully-seated position on the vial, to form a sealed specimen container; and a position apart from the opening, to permit ingress to the vial. The connector can be adapted such that, in use, when the cap is disposed at the position apart from the opening, and in the absence of external forces, the connector holds the cap at the position apart from the opening. Snap-fit intermediate positions of the cap can be provided between the position apart from the opening and the fully-seated position and the cap can be adapted to reduce evaporative losses when intermediately positioned. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043329 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGING WITH A FILM AND A LID COMPRISING A PLUG SECTION - The invention relates to a reclosable packaging with a packaging body ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043330 | Laminate - A method is provided for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock in which a seal laminate including a foil layer and a top foam layer, a tabstock and a plastic film stock are fed to a laminating station. At the lamination station, a curtain of polymeric adhesive is extruded between the plastics film stock and the top face of the primary substrate, which is partly comprised of the top face of the tabstock and partly comprised of the top foam layer of the seal laminate. Use of primary laminates obtained by such a process to form seals for sealing a container, for food or drink stored at low temperatures, is also described. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043331 | WATER-PROOF STRUCTURE FOR OPENING OF CASE OF APPLIANCE - In a water-proof structure for an opening of a device case, which includes a packing installed in a peripheral groove around a cover and compressed between the inner periphery of the opening and the groove when the cover is inserted into the opening, the packing is configured to have a flat contact surface in contact with the bottom of the groove and have a cross section having a width larger than the height, and the cross section of the packing also has a flat bottom or an inner side to fit the groove bottom that is also flat in a cross section while the outer side has a convex shape so that the whole cross section has a D-shaped form, in order to prevent degraded sealing capability or improper installation due to twist of the packing in the groove. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043332 | Multipurpose Storage and Organizing Apparatus - A multipurpose storage and organizing apparatus includes a semi-rigid frame that is substantially thin and planar, and a holding strap. The multipurpose storage and organizing apparatus is mountable to a vertical substrate, such as, but not limited to, an airplane table tray, and is useful for holding items for use on trips, and/or for holding waste. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043333 | DISPENSER AND DISPOSAL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A dispenser and disposal system comprising: a cup, the cup comprising and interior volume, and an exterior surface; a lid removably attachable to the cup, the lid having a top side and an underside; a first pouch in communication with the lid, located in the interior volume, and in communication with the first slot, the first pouch comprising a first end that is generally adjacent to the lid, and a second end distal to the lid, and wherein the first end generally comprises an opening to the first pouch; and a second pouch in communication with the lid, located in the interior volume; and in communication with the second slot, the second pouch comprising a first end that is generally adjacent to the lid, and a second end distal to the lid, and wherein the first end generally comprises an opening to the second pouch. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043334 | Container with cap and item compartment - A product container having a removable cap for removably closing the container, and having: an item compartment integrally formed with the cap, an opening for the compartment, and, a closure integrally formed with the compartment for closing the compartment, the closure being releasable to remove the item | 2012-02-23 |
20120043335 | BARRIER LAYER ARRANGEMENT FOR TANK SYSTEMS - A barrier layer arrangement for tank systems includes at least one layer made of a material that has anisotropic properties. The anisotropic properties can be specifically adjusted by way of the design of the layer and/or the material parameters. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043336 | Container Assembly with Removable Lid - A container assembly comprised of a cooking receptacle, and a removable lid. The cooking receptacle has a base and a sidewall connected to the base. The sidewall terminates at a peripheral edge. A first handle ledge has a first opening and projects from the peripheral edge. A second handle ledge has a second opening and projects from the peripheral edge. The removable lid has a cover portion and a seal portion with a continuous inner sidewall and a discontinuous outer sidewall that protrude toward the base of the cooking receptacle. A portion of the peripheral edge is disposed between the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall of the removable lid. A first outer sidewall portion of the seal portion is disposed within the first opening of the first handle ledge. A second outer sidewall portion of the seal portion is disposed within the second opening of the second handle ledge. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043337 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CONTAINER OF PAPER MATERIAL, PARTICULARLY FOR FOODSTUFFS - A method of manufacturing containers of paper material for foodstuffs, in particular pastries, wherein the container comprises a single sheet portion of flexible paper material defining a flat bottom wall and a side wall emerging from the bottom wall. The container has a side wall comprising, in section, at least one curvilinear stretch ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043338 | Refrigerator - A refrigerator including a shelf having a step between shelf portions at different heights, light devices to illuminate the interior of a storage chamber, and support ribs to support the shelf and having grooves to receive the light devices. The inner space of the refrigerating chamber is partitioned using the shelves according to the tastes of a user. The interior of the refrigerating chamber is illuminated by light emitted from the support ribs and shelves, thereby providing the interior of the refrigerating chamber with an aesthetically pleasing appearance. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043339 | LINER WITH ELECTRICAL PATHWAYS - A liner for an appliance is formed by a plastic sheet formed into a three dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of a compartment of the appliance. A plurality of electrically conductive ink pathways are applied on a surface of the plastic sheet, and a sealer material is applied to the plastic sheet to cover said pathways | 2012-02-23 |
20120043340 | CONTAINER WITH SEAMED CLOSURE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to a container comprising a diaphragm ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043341 | STORAGE FRAME FOR TOOL RACK PACKAGES - A storage frame for tool rack packages has two side walls and a middle wall arranged between the side walls. Each side wall has two side bars and a side board connecting the side bars. Each side bar has multiple side mounts respectively corresponding to the side mounts of the other side bar. Each side mount has two side tabs and a side gap defined between the side tabs. The middle wall has two middle bars and a middle board connecting the middle bars. Each middle bar has multiple middle mounts respectively mounted on two side surfaces of the middle bar and respectively corresponding to the middle mounts of the other middle bar and respectively corresponding to the side mounts of the side bars. Each middle mount has two middle tabs and a middle gap defined between the middle tabs. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043342 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A CONTAINER - A handle assembly for a container includes a baseplate and a handle portion. A post extends from an arm of the handle portion and is configured to allow the baseplate to be snapped onto the post. In turn, the baseplate may be fastened or otherwise attached to the container. When lifting the container, the handle is rotated from a stored position and mechanically halted in a lifting position with interlocking complementary stops coupled to the handle portion and baseplate, respectively. In one embodiment, the stops include complementarily angled surfaces that are placed in interlocking bearing contact when the handle portion is in the lifting position. A biasing member coupled to the handle portion and engaged with the baseplate biases the handle portion toward the stored position. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043343 | CONTAINER FOR DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Container for dangerous environments, which comprises a base ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043344 | DISPENSING CANISTER FOR DELIVERY OF SOLID MEDICATIONS - The processes of the present invention provides for the automated, singulated dispensing of articles, particularly solid oral medication in predetermined quantities. The dispensing of an article is effected by at least activating a driver-coupling connected to a screw having a channel of a predetermined width and depth corresponding to the dimensions of said article; rotating said screw until detection of an article drop; removing a second article from said channel; and stopping the rotation of said screw upon detection of an article drop. The methods of the present invention further include embodiments in which the rotation of the screw is subsequently reversed. Furthermore, the present invention permits for the dispensing of articles to be stopped upon having a predetermined number of articles dispensed or a detection of increased torque applied to the screw. The present invention provides for accurate pill dispensing. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043345 | PASSENGER VEHICLE-FOR-HIRE VENDING MACHINE WITH REFRIGERATION - A refrigerated vending system for installation in a taxi cab is provided. The taxi cab has a driver area, a front passenger chair, a divider, and a rear passenger salon. The front passenger chair has a surface facing the rear passenger salon. The system of the invention adds a housing having an interior compartment configured to include at least a plurality of items therein and an exterior structurally adapted to seat against the surface of the front passenger chair that faces the rear passenger salon and proximal to the divider. A refrigerator is operative to cool the interior compartment of the housing. A vending control system is operative to respond to an actuation by dispensing one of the plurality of items from the interior compartment for access within the rear passenger salon. The housing so provided can be accommodated while optimally preserving the driver area and the rear passenger salon. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043346 | APPLICATOR TIP - An applicator tip for selectively dispensing a sterile surgical adhesive from a reservoir and a method for dispensing a sterile surgical adhesive includes a reservoir which contains the adhesive material, an applicator tip with a distal end and an opening offset a distance from the distal end whereby the opening opens to dispense adhesive material when pressure is applied to the applicator tip surface and the applicator tip is in a deformed configuration and whereby adhesive material is not dispensed when pressure is not applied to the applicator tip and the applicator tip is in an un-deformed configuration. A kit includes an applicator tip and a reservoir for dispensing a sterile surgical adhesive within a sealable package. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043347 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING A FIXED DOSE OF FLUID - The invention relates to a device for dispensing a fixed dose of fluid, the device comprising at least one barrel; at least one plunger at least partially enclosed within the barrel; a motion conversion mechanism for transferring actuated pressure force applied outside the barrel into movement of the at least one plunger in a dispensing direction, wherein the motion conversion mechanism comprises at least one rotating gear; and a releasing mechanism for disconnecting the plunger from the motion conversion mechanism, wherein at a released position the at least one plunger can move in a direction opposite to the dispensing direction, independent of a rotational movement of the at least one gear, and wherein the movement of the plunger in the opposite direction to the dispensing enables loading the fluid into the barrel. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043348 | No-Glue Construction for a Magnetically-Hanging Spice Dispenser - A magnetically-hanging spice dispenser comprises a plate assembly and a container assembly. The plate assembly comprises a non-magnetic planer plate and permanent magnets. The container assembly comprise a cylindrical spice container, a circular removable cap and a magnetic element. Magnetic attraction force between the magnetic element of the container assembly and the permanent magnet of the plate assembly is exerted when the container assembly is placed in proximity to the plate assembly. The container assembly and the plate assembly form self-seal in order to prevent dust, air, moisture and the like from entering into the spice container. The plate assembly further comprises ferromagnetic materials. Each ferromagnetic material has a greater dimension than each hole of the plate assembly so that the permanent magnet can securely attach to the planer plate by magnetic attraction force alone without use of glue. This invention relates to spice dispensers, and the principal use of the invention is for dispensing spices in a kitchen. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043349 | Aerosol Container and Dispenser Machine - Aerosol container for use in a dispenser machine. The aerosol container comprises a container body comprising an exhaust opening provided with a valve. The aerosol container further comprises a spout having a spout housing. The spout housing is fixed to the container body. The spout housing circumferences the valve. The spout comprises an inner actuating mechanism for actuating the valve to an open position. The mechanism comprises a drive member to be driven by a drive component of the dispenser machine and an actuator member to act the valve to said open position. The aerosol container has a simple and compact configuration. The provided aerosol container and dispenser machine provide a system in particular suitable for public and working environments, like factories. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043350 | Dispensing container - A dispensing container according to the invention includes a container body having a rod-like shape, The dispensing container is therefore compact and the user can hold the dispensing container as if the user holds a pen and use the thumb, the index finger, and any other finger to apply pressure to the dispensing container so as to dispense a drug solution. A heat insulating grip is attached to the outer circumferential surface of the container body, whereby heat originating from the body temperature of a finger of the user will not be transferred to the drug solution or volatilize it. No excessive dispensing that is not intended by the user will therefore occur. Since the container body is thin and hence unlikely crashed, the user can make adjustment of the pressure applied by the thumb, the index finger, and any other finger to readily extract a single droplet. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043351 | VISCOUS MATERIAL PROCESSING SYSTEM - A viscous material container evacuator comprises: a chamber to hold a container and a plunger axially and slidably accommodated within the chamber to express material from the container; at least one hinged enclosure that closes to define the chamber and to securely enclose the container; at least one hydraulically activated fastener that secures the enclosure around the container; a hydraulic motor operatively part of the fastener; and a relief cartridge controllably mounted with a hydraulic line to the motor to deliver a hydraulic drive pressure to the motor and comprising a bypass line around the motor and a pressure sensor to sense a pressure level of the hydraulic drive pressure and to divert the hydraulic drive pressure from the motor when the pressure level is sensed. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043352 | METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR PRESSURISING AND DISPENSING FLUID PRODUCTS STORED IN A BOTTLE, CAN, CONTAINER OR SIMILAR DEVICE - A self regulating and constant pressure maintaining product dispenser assembly comprises a dispensing device and a product container defining an inner space comprising a product space being filled with a fluid product constituting a carbonated beverage, and a pressure space being filled with a propellant gas having an initial pressure of preferably 0.5-1.8 bar above the atmospheric pressure when subjected to a specific temperature range of preferably 3° C.-50° C. The pressure space further comprises an amount of an adsorption material having adsorbed an amount of the propellant gas, which is sufficient for allowing the pressure space to increase in volume and to substitute the product space. The particular amount of adsorption material is inherently capable of substantially maintaining the initial pressure in the pressure space by releasing the propellant gas into the pressure space and adsorbing the propellant gas from the pressure space. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043353 | HIGH FLOW AEROSOL VALVE - The present invention is directed to a valve used in both conventional and bag-on-valve aerosol container applications that allows a high flow rate of especially viscous substances. Valves according to the present invention include a valve housing, a valve stem, and a spring or other biasing device that allows the valve stem to move relative to the valve housing. The valve stem is hollow to allow the flow of product to and from a bag attached to the valve housing. There are radial bores and a seal near the bottom of the valve stem that dictate the passage and flow rate of pressurized product between the product container and the environment. The bore shape and size can be selected to facilitate a high volume flow rate for highly viscous substances. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043354 | POURING NOZZLE - The pouring nozzle comprises an elongated, tubular part ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043355 | Scarf Tying System Accessory - A buckle type accessory attachment piece in conjunction with straps which may wrap around the neck and enable wearer to create a plurality of clothing or accessory pieces from a piece of fabric, scarf or sarong is disclosed. Scarf tying system accessory is comprised of the attachment piece which has openings to insert scarf, fabric or sarong and slit openings to insert strap and the set of straps sized to insert into the slit openings in the attachment piece. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043356 | HANGER APPARATUS AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A novel hanger apparatus and associated system for connecting multiple hangers together as a space saving technique is disclosed herein. Many additional features are provided to improve a garment hanger design such as a rib configured to a frame for added strength. Also, a lower cross bar is constructed with a slight bow so that additional weight can be placed on the hanger without the adverse affects of deflection. Also according to a preferred embodiment, a half elliptical shape is providing to the lower cross bar to prevent creasing to pants folded over the cross bar. A hanger system disclosed herein includes apertures configured correctly within the hanger frame so that multiple hangers can be coupled together. Additionally, apertures are configured so that when second and third hangers are coupled side by side to a first hanger, the respective apertures of the second and third hangers will line up so that a fourth and further subsequent hangers can be coupled thereto. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043357 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CARRYING A TURKEY - An apparatus and method for carrying a turkey. An embodiment may include an elongated body member that is attached to a clip that may engage a belt. Further, the body member may include a shoulder support as well as a plurality of turkey-leg-engagement loops suited to engage and support a pair of turkey legs. In this manner, the turkey carrier may provide the securing force with the engagement loops that were once provided by the person's clenched fists. Further, the gravitational force of the weight of the turkey is dispersed over wider shoulder support area and is fully transferred to the belt clip coupled to the person's belt | 2012-02-23 |
20120043358 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT FISHING BACKPACK - The invention is a fishing backpack with an external metal frame, lower back support, and storage compartments for fishing supplies and bulk drinking water. These storage compartments are used to carry tackle and/or tackle boxes, food, fishing rods and reels, fishing nets, and bulk liquid storage in several compartments. The invention allows the users to carry everything they need for a fishing expedition in a convenient all-in-one pack that is also easily transportable in a truck or cab of a car. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043359 | BABY CARRIER - A baby carrier adapted for carrying a child either face-to face or in forward-facing position, comprising chest straps ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043360 | CAMERA TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A camera carrying enclosure for use with a camera having an engagement member. The enclosure includes a shoulder strap and a camera attachment strap with one end thereof slidably attached to the shoulder strap and the other end attachable to the camera or similar device. The enclosure permits the user to transition the camera from a secured transport position to a secured operating position. The enclosure is configurable to provide several manners of transporting the camera. A wrist strap is selectively connectable to the enclosure or the camera. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043361 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING WEIGHT - A bridging device for securing a load carried by a user over a vest having interior side facing the user and exterior side facing away from the user that comprises a first axle capable of being coupled to the load in an area proximal to the exterior side, a second axle capable of being coupled to a support element worn by the user in an area proximal to the interior side; and at least one connecting element connecting the first axle to the second axle, wherein the connecting element is capable of maintaining a tension between the load and the support element. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043362 | Hands free archery bow support - Apparatus and methods are provided for holding an archery bow in a ready, near shooting position. A harness is worn around a hunter's chest. A sling also attaches to the hunter for holding a lower cam/pulley or lower limb of a compound archery bow. A bow string holder is carried by the harness. The bow string holder attaches to a string portion of the compound archery bow and allows the archery bow to hang therefrom to maintain tension on the bow string holder. The tension prevents the bow string holder from releasing the string until the tension is released upon the hunter's lifting of the archery bow from the sling for shooting an arrow. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043363 | PIVOTING HOOK RETENTION SYSTEM - A retaining system for an articulating support hook held in snap-in relation to a support surface underlying a vehicle headliner. The support hook assembly includes a hook member which is adapted to pivot between open and closed positions as desired. The hook assembly is stable in both the open and the closed positions and is not reliant upon internal springs for operation. The retaining system for the support hook assembly is not dependent upon screws or other attachment elements. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043364 | Pneumatic staple or nail gun with dual trigger mechanism - An improved apparatus for nailing or stapling flooring pneumatically, wherein a pneumatic stapler or nailer is provided with a dual trigger single sequential actuation system by which an operator can reach either trigger with his index finger. In one embodiment, the triggers being interconnected. In a second embodiment, each trigger actuates a valve that communicates with a pneumatic piston which drives the staple. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043365 | STITCHING HEAD - A stitching head is provided having a cam connected to the bender rail rail, the cam operates to redirect the staple driving force being applied by the driver rail to the driver and upon the staple during the staple driving step of stitching head operation; the force-redirecting position of the cam is automatically adjusted in response to the thickness of each workpiece as the cam is connected to the bender rail rail and the contacting of the workpiece by the bender rail repositions the cam at the desired distance above the workpiece to reestablish the set-point for the redirection of the staple driving force being applied to the driver rail upon as staple head contacts each variable thickness workpiece. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043366 | NAIL GUIDER AND NAILING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - The present invention provides a nail guider including a guiding board, at least an assisting member and a pushing means. The guiding board positioned in front of the nail track vertically has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface faces the nail track. The guiding board has at least a vertical penetrating slot thereon. The penetrating slot penetrates the first surface and the second surface of the guiding board. The assisting member, including an assisting end and a pushing end, slides forwardly and backwardly in the penetrating slot. The assisting end protrudes out of the first surface selectively, and the pushing end is located at the second surface. The assisting member used for straightening up nails further comprises at least an assisting surface parallel to the nailing track. The pushing means is used for pushing the pushing end elastically. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043367 | SURGICAL FASTENER - A surgical fastening system is disclosed, comprising a plurality of surgical fasteners, an energy source, and an indicating unit. Each surgical fastener includes a backspan, a pair of legs, and a contact pad. The backspan and pair of legs are at least partially formed from an electrically conductive material, and the contact pad has a portion formed from an electrically conductive material. The energy source is electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of surgical fasteners and generates a current, and the indicating unit is electrically connected to the contact pad of at least one of the plurality of surgical fasteners. Upon contact of at least one of the pair of legs with the portion of the contact pad that is formed from an electrically conductive material, the indicating unit generates a signal indicating the formation of at least one of the plurality of surgical fasteners. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043368 | Surgical Stapling Apparatus - A surgical stapling device particularly suited for endoscopic procedures is described. The device includes a handle assembly and an elongated body extending distally from the handle assembly. The distal end of the elongated body is adapted to engage a disposable loading unit. A control rod having a proximal end operatively connected to the handle assembly includes a distal end extending through the elongated body. A control rod locking member is provided to prevent movement of the control rod until the disposable loading unit is fully secured to the elongated body of the stapling device. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043369 | SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENTS INCLUDING A CARTRIDGE HAVING MULTIPLE STAPLES SIZES - A surgical stapling apparatus includes a staple cartridge and an anvil member. The staple cartridge includes a plurality of surgical fasteners disposed in rows of retention slots. The staple cartridge may have an annular or linear configuration of retention slots. The tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge may be tapered or stepped. The anvil member has a tissue contacting surface that includes a number of pockets arranged for substantially aligning with the retention slots. In addition, the tissue contacting surface of the anvil member may complement the tissue contacting surface of the staple cartridge. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043370 | Structure Containing Wound Treatment Material - According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an anvil assembly for a circular stapling apparatus, is disclosed. The anvil assembly includes an anvil head configured to support an anvil plate thereon; a shaft extending from the anvil head and configured to selectively engage a connection member of the circular stapling apparatus; an anvil plate operatively connected to the anvil head, the anvil plate defining a plurality of staple forming pockets therein; and a wound treatment material disposed in each staple forming pocket of the anvil plate. The wound treatment material is at least one of an adhesive, a sealant, a hemostat and a medicament. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043371 | WIRING SUBSTRATE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A wiring substrate includes a conductor layer and a resin insulating layer stacked alternately, solder resist layers formed on outermost surfaces on a first principal surface side and an opposing second principal surface side respectively, and outermost conductor layers exposed from opening portions formed in the respective solder resist layers. A method of manufacturing the wiring substrate includes: forming a first underlying layer and a second underlying layer on the respective outermost conductor layers; supplying a first solder onto the first underlying layer, and a second solder onto the second underlying layer; and connecting the first solder to the first underlying layer and the second solder to the second underlying layer respectively, by heating the first solder and the second solder simultaneously. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043372 | Cast-coated paper - The present invention aims to provide a cast-coated paper having good coated paper quality and printability combined with the property of decomposing hazardous substances upon exposure to light. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043373 | PAPERBOARD-BASED BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A container including at least one wall that defines an internal volume and an opening into the internal volume, the wall defining an internal surface and an external surface and being formed as a layered structure that includes a first layer, a second layer that includes paperboard and defines the external surface, and an adhesive layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, wherein at most 0.15 grams of surface condensation forms on the wall per 300 square centimeters of the external surface during a 20-minute interval, the 20-minute interval beginning upon filling 75 percent of the internal volume with a liquid maintained at a temperature of about 32° F. while the filled container is exposed to an ambient temperature of about 73° F. and about 50 percent relative humidity. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043374 | SIDEWALL BLANK FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ELIMINATING TWIST IN DEEP BOTTOM CONTAINERS - A cup forming sidewall blank includes a piece of flexible sheet material having an upper edge, a lower edge, and a pair of opposite side edges with an area at or adjacent the lower edge of the sidewall blank being provided with relief formations which extend generally upwardly and perpendicularly relative to the lower edge. The relief formations preferably take the form of score lines, slits, notches or other suitable constructions which are generally spaced from one another and are of equal length relative to the sidewall blank lower edge. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043375 | LABEL ISSUING DEVICE AND LABEL ISSUING METHOD - A label issuing device includes an imaging portion, an image output portion that outputs images captured by the imaging portion, an object recognition portion that recognizes a specific object by reading a feature amount of the output images, an information reading portion that reads information for the recognized object from a file storing information related to the object, and a label issuing portion that prints the read information for the object on a label and issues the label. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043376 | ENCODING METHOD FOR ENCODING MEDICAL ITEMS - A coding for a medical disposable item is proposed comprising at least one information component in encoded form. Associated encoding methods and devices, and associated decoding methods and devices, are also proposed. The coding generally comprises an optical information component comprising one or more fields filled with a gray-scale value up to a certain degree of filling. Each gray-scale value and degree of filling are associated as a value pair determined as part of a code generated to correlate to an information component desired to be applied to and conveyed from a medical disposable item to an associated device that utilizes such items. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043377 | MEDICAL SYSTEM COMPRISING A COMPACT BARCODE READER FOR CONSUMABLE ITEMS - A medical system is proposed comprising at least one medical device for carrying out at least one medical function, and at least one medical consumable item interacting with the medical device in order to carry out the medical function. The medical device has at least one code reader for reading out at least one information component of an optical code on the medical consumable item. The code reader has at least one image sensor having a plurality of sensors. Furthermore, the code reader comprises at least one light-optical fiber plate, which is arranged in order to guide an image of the optical code to the image sensor. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043378 | Automation Control System Components with Electronic Keying Features - Systems and methods are provided for utilizing electronic keying features stored within one of the components (e.g., I/O modules, terminal blocks, bases, and so forth) of I/O devices, and which may be read or detected by electronic key identification circuitry in one of the other components of the I/O devices. More specifically, the electronic keying features may include unique identification keys that may be read or detected by the electronic key identification circuitry to determine whether the components (e.g., a paired I/O module and terminal block) are associated with each other and intended to operate together. For example, in certain embodiments, the electronic key feature may be disposed within a terminal block and the electronic key identification circuitry may be disposed within an I/O module, or vice versa. In addition, in certain embodiments, the electronic key feature and/or the electronic key identification circuitry may be removable from their respective component of the I/O device. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043379 | Automated Banking Machine That Outputs Interference Signals That Jam ReadingAbility Of Unauthorized Card Readers - A cash dispensing automated banking machine includes a card reader associated with a card slot. An anti-fraud sensing device is able to sense ambient light or generated radiation that passes to the sensing device through the card reader slot. The installation of an unauthorized card reading device on the machine changes at least one property sensed by the sensing device. A controller in the machine receives signals from the sensing device, and determines if an unauthorized card reading device has been installed. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043380 | SELF SERVICE DEVICE - A self-service device ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043381 | Integrated Laser Range Finder and Sighting Assembly for Grenade Launcher and Method Therefor - An integrated laser range finder and sighting assembly includes a range finder for determining a distance to a target and an onboard ballistics computer for calculating a trajectory and automatically rotating a pointing laser to the proper angle for aligning with the target for lobbing of a grenade. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043382 | CARD READER HAVING IMPROVED ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE FUNCTIONALITY - A smart card reader including a smart card reading assembly including a plurality of smart card chip communication contacts and a static electricity discharge element assembled with the smart card reading assembly, the static electricity discharge element including a plurality of static electricity discharge contacts contacting multiple diverse surfaces of a smart card for discharge of static electricity thereon. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043383 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONICALLY SEALING AN ITEM AND VERIFYING THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE ITEM SEALED - A system includes an apparatus for identifying an item with inclusion of a contact smart card to store the authenticity information of the item, and a card reader to allow examination of the authenticity being conducted locally and/or remotely. The identifying apparatus further has a locking means and a disabling means. The locking means prevents normal use of the item in a locked position. The disabling means will disable the contact smart card when the locking means is unlocked. The identifying apparatus further has a releasing means to be engaged with the locking means and disabling means. The card reader includes a central operating unit, an interface to the contact smart card, an interface to an external device and an interface to users. The interface to the contact smart card includes an adaptor of contact smart card and a fastening means to secure the identifying apparatus. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043384 | Multi-Modal One-Dimensional Barcodes - Techniques for decoding a multi-modal barcode are provided. The techniques include scanning a multi-modal barcode into a grayscale image, applying a threshold to quantize the grayscale image into a monochrome image, passing the monochrome image to 1D barcode recovery to reconstruct a primary barcode, applying a horizontally-oriented edge detector to the grayscale image to quantize grayscale into monochrome, passing the monochrome image to a 1D barcode recovery process to reconstruct a secondary barcode to decode the multi-modal barcode. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043385 | IMAGE CAPTURE BASED ON WORKING DISTANCE RANGE RESTRICTION IN IMAGING READER - An arrangement for, and a method of, electro-optically reading a target by image capture, employ an aiming assembly for projecting an aiming light pattern on the target that is located within a range of working distances relative to a housing, an imaging assembly for capturing an image of the target and of the aiming light pattern over a field of view, and for generating an electrical signal indicative of the captured image, and a controller for determining a distance of the target relative to the housing based on a position of the aiming light pattern in the captured image, and for processing the electrical signal into information relating to the target when the target lies in a restricted zone within the range of working distances. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043386 | ANTENNA SHEET, DATA CARRIER WITH NON-CONTACT IC, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ANTENNA SHEET - A method for manufacturing an antenna sheet, includes: a pressing step in which an overlapped portion of an antenna coil and/or a connection pattern formed from a metal material and provided on one surface of a substrate formed from a thermoplastic resin, and a conductive member formed from a metal material and provided on the other surface of the substrate is pressed using a pressing unit at least from the surface of one side of the substrate; and a welding steps in which the overlapped portion of the antenna coil and/or the connection pattern and the conductive member is welded. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043387 | IDENTIFICATION TAG - An identification tag ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043388 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor device which can obtain the high potential necessary for writing data to a memory, using a small circuit area. In the present invention, by using as input voltage of a booster circuit not the conventionally used output VDD of a regulator circuit | 2012-02-23 |
20120043389 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING A CONSTANT FLOW BY CONSIDERING A HEATING LOAD THE SPECIFICATION OF WHICH - Provided is an apparatus for automatically controlling a constant flow by considering a heating load in which a necessary request heat amount necessary for optimum heating is calculated by considering a heating load per room to find a optimum flow in proportion to the heat amount and reduce a total constant flow of the household by the optimum flow corresponding to the heating-stopped room, and thereby to save fuel cost in proportion to the heating-stopped flow and decrease tube noise due to cavitation. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043390 | HEAT PUMP - A heat pump including a boiler is disclosed. The heat pump may include a quick-hot-water-supply tank and the boiler, which may be operated selectively based on a temperature of external air or an electric power rate per unit heat quantity. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043391 | SPRAY DEVICE - A spray device for connection to a reservoir of fluid for spraying, the spray device includes a dosing chamber for holding fluid; a connector for fluidly connecting the dosing chamber to the reservoir; a piston moveable from a first end of the dosing chamber to a second end of the dosing chamber so as to draw into the dosing chamber fluid from the reservoir; a spring biasing the piston towards said first end; a plunger, actuable by a user, to move the piston towards said second end against the bias of the spring; a nozzle for spraying fluid; and a user-actuable valve for selectively fluidly connecting the dosing chamber to the nozzle. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043392 | Injection Valve - An injection valve for injecting fluid has a housing with an injection valve cavity. The injection valve has a needle being axially moveable within the cavity. The needle has a needle body with a valve needle cavity and a separation element being fixedly arranged within the needle cavity and being adopted to divide the valve needle cavity into a first and second fluid volume. The separation element has at least one fluid passage with a predetermined passage opening to hydraulically connect the first fluid volume with the second fluid volume. The valve needle has a sealing element being arranged to predetermine the first fluid volume and preventing a fluid injection in a closing position and permitting the fluid injection in further positions. In addition, the valve needle has at least one spring element being preloaded and acting on the sealing element towards a maximum axial expansion of the valve needle. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043393 | Fuel Injector with Damper Volume and Method for Controlling Pressure Overshoot - A fuel injector configured to inject a predetermined volume of fuel, such as heavy fuel oil, is disclosed. The disclosed injector includes an injector body that defines a fuel inlet, a fuel passageway, and an orifice. The injector also includes a needle disclosed at least partially within the injector body. The needle is movable between a closed position where the needle blocks the orifice and an open position where the needle at least partially unblocks the orifice. At least the injector body and the needle define a nozzle chamber. The nozzle chamber is in communication with a high pressure fuel passageway and the orifice. The fuel passageway and nozzle chamber have a combined volume greater than the predetermined injection volume. The combined volume of the nozzle chamber and fuel passageway act as a damper to alleviate the effects of pressure overshoot, pressure oscillations and water hammer | 2012-02-23 |
20120043394 | Humidifier - This invention is a humidifier used to increase and maintain the humidity of a musical instrument, such as a guitar. The humidifier is a container made of a water vapor permeable material that contains a water absorbent material such as acrylate polymer. The container is held within the body of the instrument by being mounted onto the strings of the instrument. The container is filled with water by an opening that is sealed with a cap. The water absorbent material can hold water without dripping, but will allow the water to evaporate. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043395 | Sprinkler Sensing Device - The present invention is directed to an irrigation sprinkler sensor for sensing if a sprinkler riser has elevated, if water is flowing through the sprinkler riser, if the sprinkler is rotating, or if a sprinkler valve has properly closed. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043396 | Boom Mounting Assembly for an Agricultural Application Machine - A boom mounting assembly ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043397 | FLOW CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IRRIGATION SPRINKLERS - An irrigation sprinkler is provided having a nozzle and a flow control device for reducing fluid flow through the sprinkler when the nozzle is removed, such as might occur due to vandalism. The flow control device is coupled to the nozzle and is moveable between a first irrigating position and a second signaling position. In the first position, the sprinkler discharges fluid for irrigation. In the second position, the sprinkler discharges a reduced amount of fluid and signals that the nozzle has been removed and should be replaced. The flow control device also allows sufficient fluid flow for flushing debris out of the sprinkler when a flush cap is mounted to the sprinkler, instead of the nozzle. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043398 | Gear Driven Sprinkler with Top Turbine - A sprinkler comprises a nozzle, a turbine and a gear train reduction. The gear train reduction has an output stage that is coupled to the nozzle. The turbine is located between the nozzle and the gear train reduction and is coupled to an input stage of the gear train reduction. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043399 | Silicone Spray Tip - An applicator assembly for mixing at least a first and second component is provided. The applicator assembly includes a manifold configured for operable engagement with at least a first and second source of component, the manifold including at least a first and second component channel therethrough, an elongated shaft extending distally from the manifold, the elongated shaft including at least a first and second component lumen extending the length thereof, the at least first and second component channels in fluid communication with the at least first and second component channels, a tip assembly defining a first chamber, an intermediate chamber and a final chamber. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043400 | ATOMIZER FOR LIQUIDS, METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF - An atomizer is described for liquids, in particular for delivering water in a shower, having an outlet on a liquid supply line for spraying liquids at a low flow rate, the outlet having at least two nozzles for generating liquid jets and for atomizing. The present atomizer is based on the object of optimizing a washing device for delivering water, in particular in a shower, and providing a cost-effective embodiment of a shower head. The atomizer is characterized in that at least one atomizer attachment is provided, which includes at least one atomizer plate, which is convexly curved in the jet direction, and is inserted into the outlet, and at least one slot or multiple slots positioned in parallel directions to one another are introduced into the atomizer plate. The atomizer plate, which is convexly curved in the jet direction, is bent in a shell shape and/or channel shape. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043401 | SPRAYING DEVICE FOR A CONSTRUCTION MACHINE FOR PROCESSING THE GROUND, A CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH A SPRAYING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING A SPRAYING DEVICE - A spraying device for introducing a fluid into the working chamber of a construction machine for processing the ground or road surfaces, comprises two fluid delivery apparatuses, a line system and a control unit. The present invention further relates to a construction machine, especially a recycler, a stabilizer or a cold milling machine, comprising such a spraying device and a method for operating such a spraying device. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043402 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING GRAPHENE POWDER - An easy and effective method for purifying graphene powder by removing magnetic impurities, wherein magnetic impurities are incorporated during the process of fabricating the graphene powder, is provided. The method for purifying graphene powder, the method including: ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043403 | MATERIAL REDUCING MACHINE CONVERTIBLE BETWEEN A GRINDING CONFIGURATION AND A CHIPPING CONFIGURATION - The present disclosure relates to a material reducing machine convertible between a grinding configuration and a chipping configuration. The material reducing machine includes a rotary component that is rotatable about an axis of rotation, the rotary component defining a grinding configuration boundary that extends at least partially around the axis of rotation. The material reducing machine also includes a plurality of hammers secured to the rotary component, the hammers including end portions that project outwardly beyond the grinding configuration boundary of the rotary component. Furthermore, the material reducing machine includes a boundary enlarging structure that mounts over the rotary component, the boundary enlarging structure defining a chipping configuration boundary that extends at least partially around the axis of rotation when the boundary enlarging structure is mounted over the rotary component, the chipping configuration boundary being positioned outside the grinding configuration boundary. The boundary enlarging structure is not mounted over the rotary component when the material reducing machine is in the grinding configuration and the boundary enlarging structure is mounted over the rotary component when the material reducing machine is in the chipping configuration. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043404 | Safety and Control Device, System, and Method Thereof for a Waste Processing System - A waste processing system includes a cutting system and a feed system, wherein the improvement relates to a safety and control system which comprises a foot actuated actuator having at least two operable positions, wherein the actuator is in communication with the waste processing system and is adapted to selectively control the operation thereof. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043405 | Grinding system - A grinding system includes a mortar container having an open top portion and a bottom portion having a first interior grinding surface and a wall portion interconnecting the top and bottom portions for defining a hollow interior collection chamber, a modular pestle assembly including a universal pestle shaft having at its proximate end an actuator portion extending above the top portion and at its distal end a mounting portion for receiving one of a set of pairs of matching tips and pestle collars, the pestle tip having a second grinding surface for engaging the first grinding surface, and a closure device sealingly engageable with the pestle assembly and the open top portion for sealing the container and the collection chamber between the grinding surfaces and the top portion of the mortar container. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043406 | DRIVE DEVICE FOR DRIVING A WORK UNIT - The invention relates to a drive device ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043407 | SEATBELT RETRACTOR - A seatbelt retractor having a switching device with a gas generator and a switch housing having a gas generator housing portion for accommodating the gas generator and a gas flow path that communicates with the gas generator housing portion so that gas generated by the gas generator passes through the gas flow path. Further, the gas generator housing portion and the gas flow path are formed in the switch housing in a curved shape, and a die-cut hole extending in a direction of the gas flow path on an opposite side of the gas flow path to the gas generator housing portion is blocked from the gas flow path by the gas generator. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043408 | APPARATUS FOR CORRECTING BELT-MEANDERING FOR SECONDARY BATTERY - An apparatus of correcting belt-meandering for a secondary battery is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes i) upper and lower rollers configured to receive a base material therebetween, wherein the base material comprises positive and negative electrode materials and an insulating material interposed between the electrode materials and ii) a driver portion configured to rotate the upper and lower rollers such that the base material is transferred in a first direction during the rotation. The apparatus may also include i) a support portion configured to support shafts of the driver portion and the upper and lower rollers and ii) a transverse moving mechanism configured to move the support portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043409 | ROLL-LIKE MEDIUM FEEDING APPARATUS AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A roll-like medium feeding apparatus includes a support shaft supporting a roll-like medium to be mounted in a freely attached and detached manner, and includes a mounting portion to which a first shaft becoming the support shaft is mounted with the movement of a direction perpendicular to the first shaft in a freely attached and detached manner; a second gear wheel that can be meshed with a first gear wheel disposed in the first shaft and can be rotated around a second shaft which is disposed so as to be parallel to the first shaft that is in the state of being mounted to the mounting portion; and a displacement mechanism that is operated so as to displace the second gear wheel between a meshed position to be meshed with the first gear wheel that is in the state in which the first shaft is mounted to the mounting portion and a separated position separated from the first gear wheel. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043410 | MISSILE NAVIGATION METHOD - A missile has a pair of systems to provide acceleration information during flight. The primary system is a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) inertial measurement unit (IMU) that provides accurate rate sensor output, such as providing pitch and yaw rates, at low cost, over a wide range of conditions. However MEMS IMUs are susceptible to temporary incorrect responses when subjected to shocks, such as acoustic-range shocks, for instance in the range of 10-20 kHz. The missile includes a secondary system to temporarily provide acceleration data during the periods following shocks, when the MEMS IMU does not provide valid (reliable or usable) rate sensor output, for use in estimating pseudo pitch and yaw rates. The secondary system may be an accelerometer that does not provide navigation-quality acceleration data, but does provide a sufficiently accurate response in order to maintain stable flight during the post-shock period. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043411 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM - A UAV includes: a rocket body, having a rocket motor and a payload section; a parachute coupled with the payload section; an image capture device; a magnetometer to provide a compass reference for images taken from the image capture device; and a transmitter to communicate image and compass data to a remote receiver. Compass bearings are overlaid on image data from the image capture device. A handheld launch unit includes an ignition system, having an activation mechanism and an igniter to activate the rocket motor. A safety pin prevents electrical current from flowing to the igniter until the pin is removed. An accelerometer and/or magnetometer determines an angular orientation of the UAV. Software verifies that the angle is within a user-defined safety limit before activating the igniter. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043412 | Rotor Hub and Controls for Multi-Bladed Rotor System - A rotor system for a rotorcraft includes a rotor hub having a plurality of rotor blade pairs mechanically coupled to a rotor mast. A pitch link assembly is mechanically coupled to each rotor blade pair for controlling the pitch angle of each rotor blade pair in tandem. Each rotor blade pair has an upper rotor blade and a lower rotor blade. The plurality of rotor blade pairs rotor in a single direction and about a single axis of rotation. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043413 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AIRCRAFT - An aircraft may have a fuselage having a longitudinal axis, a left wing extending from the fuselage, a right wing extending from the fuselage, a tail section extending from a rear portion of the fuselage, a first ducted fan rotatably mounted to the left wing, a second ducted fan rotatably mounted to the right wing, and an engine disposed in the fuselage which is connected to the first and second ducted fans. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043414 | CONTROL OPTIMIZATION METHOD FOR HELICOPTERS CARRYING SUSPENDED LOADS - The control optimization method for helicopters carrying suspended loads during hover flight utilizes a controller based on time-delayed feedback of the load swing angles. The controller outputs include additional displacements, which are added to the helicopter trajectory in the longitudinal and lateral directions. This simple implementation requires only a small modification to the software of the helicopter position controller. Moreover, the implementation of this controller does not need rates of the swing angles. The parameters of the controllers are optimized using the method of particle swarms by minimizing an index that is a function of the history of the load swing. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the controller in suppressing the swing of the slung load while stabilizing the helicopter. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043415 | BOND LEAD - A bonding lead comprising a core; and a sheath bonded to the core. The core comprises a substrate of fibres coated with nano-objects with at least one dimension between 1 nm and 200 nm. The nano-objects form a continuous electrically conductive network from one end of the bonding lead to the other with some of the nano-objects coating the fibres and others forming bridges between adjacent fibres. The nano-objects may be carbon nanotubes and the core may be woven or knitted. A conductive connector is provided at each end of the bonding lead, for instance a tab formed from an electrically conductive polymer. The lead can be used to dissipate static charge and/or lightning current between components, typically within an aircraft fuel tank. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043416 | RETRACTING AIR CUSHIONED LANDING SYSTEM FOR AIR VEHICLES - An air vehicle includes a bag skirt extendable along a portion of a hull of the air vehicle. The bag skirt is inflatable to provide an air cushion during touchdown and deflatable during flight of the air vehicle. The air vehicle also includes a cover roller adjacent the bag skirt, and a cover portion coupled to the cover roller. The cover roller is operable between exposed position and unexposed positions to expose and hide the bag skirt with the cover portion. The cover roller includes an extensible shaft and a pad securely wrapped around the extensible shaft. The extensible shaft is capable of being rotated along a shaft axis. One end of the extensible shaft is pivotally coupled to the hull by an anchor. A circumference of the cover roller is configured as a function of a distance between the exposed and the unexposed positions. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043417 | CAPACITIVE SENSORS FOR MONITORING LOADS - A sensor for monitoring loads in a landing gear torque linkage includes a main pin having an axial interior bore defined therein. The main pin is configured and adapted to engage a torque link to a strut lug of a landing gear strut. A core pin is mounted axially within an interior bore of the main pin and is spaced radially inwardly from the interior bore for relative displacement with respect to the main pin. A capacitor is included having an inner capacitor plate mounted to the core pin. An outer capacitor plate is mounted to the main pin. Relative displacement of the core pin and the main pin due to loads acting on the torque link and strut lug results in relative displacement of the inner and outer capacitor plates. Signals can thereby be produced indicative of the loads acting on the torque link. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043418 | METHOD OF ATTENUATING NOISE IN AIRCRAFT, LANDING GEAR STRUCTURE OF AIRCRAFT, AND AIRCRAFT - If an engine undergoes high-load operations immediately after it is started up from its cold state, a thermostat is closed to inhibit passage of cooling water through the inside of the engine, and the cooling water stagnant in a cylinder head receives heat from a combustion chamber. Therefore, the cooling water will possibly boil. However, the thermostat is formed in such a manner that a valve body may be opened forcedly if the discharge flow rate of a water pump is greater than the flow rate in a normal use region. Therefore, in such a situation, the discharge flow rate of the water pump is increased greater than the flow rate in the normal use region to open the valve body with good response, thereby passing water into the engine quickly. This configuration prevents the cooling water stagnant in the cylinder head from boiling before the valve body is opened completely. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043419 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY - An aircraft landing gear assembly comprising an impact protection boot mounted to a landing gear component, the impact protection boot comprising: a resilient inner impact energy absorption layer which engages the component; and an outer protective layer which substantially covers the impact energy absorption layer, wherein the inner layer is more compressible than the outer layer. The boot has first and second ends which are tied to each other by a connector which exerts oppositely directed forces on the first and second ends respectively, the forces being directed around the circumference of the boot so as to tighten the boot against the landing gear component. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043420 | SKID UNDERCARRIAGE AND A METHOD OF PREVENTING A ROTORCRAFT PROVIDED WITH SUCH AN UNDERCARRIAGE FROM TILTING - An undercarriage ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043421 | Decompression assembly for an aircraft - A decompression assembly ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043422 | Multi-Spar Port Box Joint - A method for connecting a wing. A frame for a wing may be positioned relative to a fuselage of an aircraft. The frame may have bays and comprise a front spar, a rear spar, and a number of spars located between the front and rear spars. A first number of skin panels may be on a first side of the frame, and a second number of skin panels may be on a second side of the frame. The first side may be opposite to the second side. Openings may be in the first and second numbers of skin panels. The openings may be in locations such that each bay has an opening and such that the openings may alternate between the first side and the second side between adjacent bays in the bays. The frame may be attached to the fuselage using the openings to access an interior of the frame. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043423 | AERIAL REFUELING BOOM AND BOOM PIVOT - An aerial refueling boom may include a refueling boom assembly and a pivot assembly for attaching the aerial refueling boom to a tanker aircraft. The refueling boom assembly may include a main boom section and a hollow telescoping boom section. The hollow telescoping boom section is adapted to be moved between a retracted position within the main boom section and an extended position extending from the main boom section for in-flight refueling of an aircraft. The pivot assembly may include an aircraft attachment plate to attach the pivot assembly to the tanker aircraft and a refueling boom attachment plate to attach the refueling boom assembly to the pivot assembly. The pivot assembly may also include a plurality of actuators pivotably coupling the aircraft attachment plate to the refueling boom attachment plate. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043424 | DROGUE DEPLOYING/RETRIEVAL METHOD - An in-flight refueling method may include deploying a fueling hose from a refueling aircraft. The fueling hose may have a drogue. The deployment of the fueling hose may include extending the drogue using a telescoping arm having a ring. The deployment of the fueling hose may also include passing the fueling hose through the ring to deploy the fueling hose. The in-flight refueling method may further include retrieving the fueling hose by drawing the drogue into a wire pitch mounted on the ring and collapsing the drogue in response to drawing the drogue into the wire pitch. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043425 | Refueling Equipment, and Method for Refueling An Aircraft Using Said Equipment - The invention relates to equipment for refueling an aircraft, including a pipe ( | 2012-02-23 |
20120043426 | SUPPLY PACKS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANUFACTURING SUPPLY PACKS - A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack. | 2012-02-23 |
20120043427 | ABSORBENT DOME FOR A RADIATING COLLECTOR TUBE - The device for thermal monitoring for a piece of equipment, whereby said piece of equipment is integrated on a craft placed in a forced vacuum environment, an outside part ( | 2012-02-23 |