11th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160075384 | VEHICLE TRACK ASSEMBLY - A vehicle track assembly includes a track framework including a frame structure, a drive drum, and a plurality of idler wheels supported by the frame structure. A drive track is arranged about and cooperatively engages the plurality of idler wheels and the drive drum. An adjustable ski is connected to the framework. The ski may extend forward of the track. An adjustable rearward extending ski may extend rearward of a track assembly. An indicator pole is coupled to the assembly to provide an indication of the angle of rotation of the assembly. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075385 | DEBRIS GUARD FOR A FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A guard assembly associated with a final drive assembly is provided. The guard assembly includes a skirt member coupled to the final drive assembly such that the skirt member partially encloses the spindle housing. The skirt member includes a first end portion having a mounting surface and a second end portion having an axial projection radially spaced from the outer surface and extending towards the first end portion such that the axial projection defines a circumferential groove adjacent to an outer surface. The guard assembly also includes a segmented seal having an axial member provided in an inner surface and extending inward towards an inner surface and defining a circumferential groove positioned outward from a first diameter such that the circumferential groove is configured to cooperate with and be spaced from the circumferential groove of the second end portion of the skirt member. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075386 | TRACK ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING TRACTION TO AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE SUCH AS AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE (ATV) OR A SNOWMOBILE - A track assembly for traction of an off-road vehicle, such as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or a snowmobile, is disclosed. The track assembly comprises a plurality of track-contacting wheels, which comprises: a drive wheel; and a plurality of idler wheels spaced apart in a longitudinal direction of the track assembly. The track assembly also comprises an endless track disposed around the track-contacting wheels. A frame of the track assembly may comprise a hollow frame structure. The hollow frame structure may be dimensioned to impede accumulation of snow, mud, rocks, debris, etc. in the track assembly. The track assembly may comprise interwheel guides between longitudinally adjacent ones of the idler wheels to contact a bottom run of the endless track, and/or fenders adjacent to given ones of the idler wheels. The frame's hollowness, the interwheel guides, and/or the fenders may be realized during molding of a portion of the frame using a blow molding or other fluid-based molding process. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075387 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A TURBINE TRAILER MECHANICAL DOCKING AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A system includes a docking guide comprising a first alignment guide configured to couple with a first mobile unit that supports a turbine engine and a second alignment guide configured to couple with a second mobile unit that supports a generator. The first and second alignment guides are configured to guide a coupling between the first and second mobile units to help align the turbine engine with the generator. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075388 | PASSENGER VAN - The van can be produced by a van modification wherein a portion of the bed in front of the rear doors and behind the rear wheels is removed. A pan is installed; the pan floor lies below the space occupied by the portion removed. A shelf is installed above the pan floor to define a suitcase rack. Seats are installed upon the shelf. An oversized windshield is installed. A seat grouping is arranged behind the driver and below the shelf. A seating row is arranged in front of the shelf row and immediately behind the grouping and disposed above the grouping and below the shelf. A seating row is arranged immediately in front of the shelf row and immediately behind the row of seats arranged immediately behind the grouping. The row arranged immediately in front of the shelf is below the shelf and above the seats immediately behind the grouping. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075389 | Multiple Position Bicycle Seat Post - A bicycle seat position changer is provided which allows the rider to quickly change the effective seat tube angle of the bicycle without requiring the use of tools. The seat position changer allows the rider to move the seat between a forward position and a rearward position, allowing a rider to select a more aerodynamic position or a traditional road position while riding, as required for comfort or by riding conditions. The seat position changer allows the rider to adjust the seat position between the forward and rearward positions while maintaining a consistent difference in seat-to-bottom-bracket length. In one embodiment the consistent difference in seat-to-bottom-bracket length is close to zero and imperceptible to the rider. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075390 | A Bicycle Child Seat - A bicycle child seat adapted to be mounted to a bicycle. The bicycle child seat includes a seat module which is pivotally arranged to an attachment module so that the seat module can pivot between a rest position and an upraised position with respect to the attachment module. The seat module is configured to pivot along an arc portion with respect to the attachment module ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160075391 | Control circuit and method for an led external lighting unit of a vehicle - The invention describes a control circuit for an LED external lighting unit of a vehicle, said lighting unit comprising at least an LED source and a passive heatsink. The control circuit comprises: a temperature sensor adapted to provide a first output signal carrying information about the operating temperature of the LED source and/or of the passive heatsink; a first output node operatively connectable to an optical and/or acoustic warning device and adapted to provide thereto a first control signal, depending upon the first output signal, adapted to produce an alarm warning through said warning device when said temperature is higher than a first threshold value; a driver unit being adapted to output an LED source driving signal, said driving signal being a relatively high-power signal or a relatively low-power signal. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075392 | HEAT-SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR PERIPHERY OF IGNITION SWITCH - The heat shielding structure includes a cowling for covering an outer side of at least a front portion of a combustion engine of a motorcycle and an ignition switch is disposed above a combustion engine and in the vicinity of the rear of a head pipe. A first heat shielding member covers at least rear and opposite side faces of the ignition switch to shield the heat raising from the combustion engine. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075393 | SLIP FIT NECK ADAPTER - A replacement neck assembly for a motorcycle modifies the motorcycle frame to accept a larger front wheel diameter than the factory original, the replacement neck assembly providing the replacement neck, an optional fairing mount, the replacement neck accepting a factory or modified triple tree, whereby the motorcycle frame can accept the large front wheel without affecting the operating height of the motorcycle. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075394 | Motorcycle Handlebar Riser Accessory Device - A motorcycle handlebar riser assembly and novelty accessory is provided. The assembly comprises a pair of riser members that support a handlebar therebetween and connect the handlebar to the upper triple tree of a motorcycle. Along the length of each riser member is a spring perch member and a faux suspension spring. The spring is disposed between at least one perch and the lower end of the riser member, which affixes to the triple tree. In this way, the risers support the handlebar and display a faux suspension spring thereover. The risers include a length with an aperture and removable cap at one end, and a lower end that is configured to be received by a triple tree and be secured thereto. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075395 | STEERING SHAFT MODIFIER - There is provided a steering shaft modifier, capable of fundamentally preventing distortion generated in a new steering shaft, being easing aligned, and being simply assembled, including: a frame having a steering shaft penetrating portion formed in a front surface thereof and having a contact surface covering a portion of the steering head and disposed to be in contact with an upper bearing installation portion of a steering shaft installation portion; a shaft including a head portion caught by a lower bearing installation portion of the steering shaft installation portion of the steering head, a body portion passing through the steering shaft installation portion, and a connection portion connected to the frame; and a frame block including a lower contact surface tightly attached to a lower surface of the steering head in the rear of the lower bearing installation portion and coupled to the frame when installed. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075396 | Motorcycle Handlebar Riser Accessory Device - A motorcycle handlebar riser assembly and novelty accessory is provided. The assembly comprises a pair of riser members that support a handlebar therebetween and connect the handlebar to the upper triple tree of a motorcycle. Along the length of each riser member is a spring perch member and a faux suspension spring. The spring is disposed between at least one perch and the lower end of the riser member, which affixes to the triple tree. In this way, the risers support the handlebar and display a faux suspension spring thereover. The risers include a length with an aperture and removable cap at one end, and a lower end that is configured to be received by a triple tree and be secured thereto. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075397 | MULTI-LINK VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A multi-link suspension includes a frame member, a first member pivotably coupled at a first end to the frame member, and a second member pivotably coupled at a first end to a second end of the first member. A dampener physically couples between the first member and the second member. The dampener limits the rotation of the second member about the second end of the first member to a defined arc. The first member includes a horizontal upper surface to which an electric traction motor providing a shaft output attaches. A power transmission system, such as a flexible belt, couples the shaft output provided by the electric traction motor to a drive hub rotatably attached to a second end of the second member. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075398 | Mini standing hand powered tricyle - A mini standing hand powered tricycle for sidewalks, indoor large surfaces, etc. conceived for users, with weak legs and strong arms that get tired walking. The tricycle is propulse by a conventional bicycle hand pedal sprocket wheel and chain to allow driving, steering, and braking by the user in a standing position. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075399 | Scooter Having A Gearing System - The invention is directed towards a scooter comprising a frame, a front wheel carried by the frame, a rear wheel carried by the frame, a pair of reciprocating pedals attached to the frame, a drive assembly for transferring force from the reciprocating pedals to the rear wheel comprising: a pedal cam having a plurality of openings at various distances from the rotational center of the pedal cam; a drive pin extending from one of the reciprocating pedals and is received on one of the openings; and, a gear shifting cable attached to the drive pin causing the drive pin to engage with one of the openings so that the pedal cam is rotated by the movement of the pedal so that based upon the opening engaged, the rotational power output that the pedal cam ultimately exerts on the rear wheel is varied. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075400 | CONVERTIBLE MOTORIZED RUNNING CYCLE - A convertible running bike capable of selectively converting from a non-motorized configuration to a motorized configuration may include a front fork rotatably engaged with a front wheel, a handle bar rotatably engaged with the front fork for steering the bike, a frame and a seat connected to the frame. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075401 | BICYCLE DERAILLEUR - A bicycle derailleur includes abuse member, a movable member and a linkage assembly. The base member is mounted to a bicycle frame. The movable member moves between a retracted position and an extended position at which the movable member is farther from the base member than the retracted position. The linkage assembly operatively couples the base member and the movable member. The linkage assembly includes a first link, a second link, an extension link and a sliding link. The first and second links are pivotally coupled between the base member and the movable member. The extension link extends from one of the first and second links toward the other of the first and second links. The sliding link includes a sliding portion slidably coupled to the extension link to slide along the extension link and a pivoting portion pivotally coupled to the other of the first and second links. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075402 | Gear Reduction Tricycle Wheel - The Gear Reduction Tricycle Wheel invention provides two methods of operation of a tricycle with the use of a simple locking pin. When the pin is inserted into the wheel, it operates as a standard wheel would. Without the pin in place, the wheel requires about four times less effort to move with a similar reduction in speed. This gives the option to move with superior control up, down, and over difficult terrain and within limited space (indoor, home, daycare). One can get the sensation of a good ride without the required distance. This new design in the wheel includes gears within the wheel where spokes usually are. In the absence of spokes, side disc plates support the tire rim and the gear axles. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075403 | HUB-EMBEDDED MULTI-STAGE TRANSMISSION - A compact hub-embedded multi-stage transmission is provided which is implemented to achieve multi-stage shifting by using a multi-stage planetary gear set having a one stage or two or more stages and a double one-way clutch in order to impart an overrunning function during inertial travel, and at the same time, to allow rapid shifting to be made even with a small force for manipulating a shift lever by means of use of a forced shift function even in a driven travel state. Accordingly, product marketability can be maximized, and rapid shifting can be made even with a small force for manipulating a shift lever by means of use of a forced shift function even in a driven travel state, thereby considerably improving shifting accuracy. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075404 | METHOD FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF A SNOWMOBILE - A method for operating a snowmobile, measured values of measured variables of the snowmobile being determined in the continuous operation of the snowmobile, specific measured values of different combinations of individual measured variables of the snowmobile being evaluated on the basis of evaluation criteria to determine whether the snowmobile is being operated in an unstable driving state and a stabilizing countermeasure being taken if it is determined that the snowmobile is being operated in an unstable driving state. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075405 | STRADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE - A snowmobile includes a transmission unit that transmits a driving force generated by an engine to the ground surface, in which ground touching portions of the transmission unit that are spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction receive reaction forces mutually different in magnitude from the ground surface; a suspension that supports the transmission unit so as to swing in the up-down direction; and a vehicle body vibration control damper extending between a first portion and a second portion that are spaced apart from each other of the vehicle body frame and a member fixed to the vehicle body frame, the vehicle body vibration control damper generating a damping force against variations that change the distance between the first portion and the second portion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075406 | AIR LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A system for providing an air lubricating layer between a substantially flat bottom ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160075407 | FLOATING UNIT - A floating unit comprising: a hull having a recess in which a deployable wall is mounted, the wall being movable between a first and a second position; wherein in the first position the wall is enclosed within the hull in the recess; and in the second position the wall at least partly protrudes from the hull, thereby defining a partly enclosed space; and wherein the floating unit further comprises means for supplying air bubbles to the partly enclosed space, the partly enclosed space being configured to constitute an underwater air pocket filled with air bubbles upon supplying the air bubbles from the means for supplying the air bubbles when the floating unit floats in the water with the wall in the second position. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075408 | METHOD FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A RETRACTABLE THRUSTER - A method for the maintenance of a ship or platform propulsion assembly includes providing a hull insert forming a watertight housing located within a hull of a ship except for an opening. A motor is in the hull external to the housing and a thruster is external to the hull. A telescopic driving shaft sealingly passes through one of the walls of the housing to operatively connect the motor and the thruster to transmit movement to the thruster. Moving the thruster includes retracting the thruster into the housing through the opening. A separable submersible movable hatch is lowered by removable hanging cables. The submersible movable hatch externally engages the housing and sealingly closes the opening to close the housing and form a watertight closed chamber. Fluids within the closed chamber are evacuated even when the hull is floating and partially submersed, with the thruster at least partially in air. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075409 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MOORING AN ARRAY OF WAVE ENERGY CONVERTERS - Contemplated mooring systems have one or more primary tethers that extend laterally and to which respective pluralities of independent secondary tethers are coupled that in turn are coupled to floating marine devices, and especially wave energy converters. The primary tethers are coupled to preferably static seabed anchors and will so provide a simple and dynamic mooring system that provides multiple operational advantages while allowing for simple deployment and maintenance. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075410 | Tension-Leg Platform Anchoring System - A tension-leg platform anchoring system is used to tether the columns of a floating platform to the seabed and restrict movement of the entire platform. The tension-leg platform anchoring system includes a topside and a plurality of anchored floating supports. The topside provides a deck for supporting workers and equipment. The anchored floating supports are used to keep the topside afloat and limit movement. The anchored floating support includes a column, at least one mooring assembly, and an anchor. The column is connected to the topside and is used to keep the tension-leg platform afloat. The mooring assembly includes a column coupler, a first tendon, and an anchor coupler, which are used together to tether the column to the anchor. The column coupler is tethered to the anchor coupler through the first tendon, which is connected to the column by the column coupler. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075411 | Mount For Removable Support Pedestal - A base member attached to a supporting surface has an open top cavity in the general shape of a shoe and a base assembly housing, which is attached to the lower end of a rigid pedestal which supports an apparatus at its upper end, is foot shaped in part to nestle in the base member shoe area. A manually operable securing device releasably secures the housing snugly in the base member so that the pedestal is readily attached and removed as necessary. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075412 | DOUBLE-SHELL SHIP TANK STRUCTURE AND LIQUEFIED GAS CARRIER - A structure of a horizontal type cylindrical double-shell tank mounted on a ship includes: an inner shell storing liquefied gas; and an outer shell forming a vacuum space between the inner shell and the outer shell. A pair of support units supporting the inner shell is disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell. Each support unit includes: a plurality of cylindrical elements arranged in a circumferential direction of the tank such that an axial direction of each of the cylindrical elements coincides with a radial direction of the tank; a plurality of inner members each holding an end portion of a corresponding one of the cylindrical elements at the inner shell side; and a plurality of outer members each holding an end portion of a corresponding one of the cylindrical elements at the outer shell side. Each of the cylindrical elements is made of glass fiber reinforced plastic. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075413 | SUBMERSIBLE ACTIVE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR TURBINE TOWERS AND SUBSTATIONS OR SIMILAR ELEMENTS, IN OFFSHORE FACILITIES - A submersible active support structure for turbine towers and substations or similar elements, in offshore facilities, which is made up of hollow concrete bodies joined together by means of segments or beams, through which water passes from one body to another, with a pumping system that regulates the inclination of the structure based on the overturning moment, equipped with means for regulating immersion, which regulate the amount of water in the hollow bodies such that, in its working position, the center of gravity of the structure is below the center of buoyancy thereof, and the area of the cross-section of the structure at the waterline is smaller than the sum of the submerged cross-sections of said hollow bodies. In addition, the assembly may operate with a traditional mooring system, or with a single-point mooring system that enables the assembly to position itself facing the wind. Lastly, to install it in shallow areas, a special design may be used which enables the assembly to sit upon the sea bed, thus reducing and evening out the loads upon the same. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075414 | SUBSEA WELLBORE OPERATIONS VESSEL | 2016-03-17 |
20160075415 | CABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM - A cable support system for supporting a cable over water includes a base constructed to float on the surface of the water. A cable support is connected to and disposed at least in part above the base. A coupling mechanism couples the cable to the support such that the cable is held by the support above the base. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075416 | Wake-Modifying Device for a Boat - A recreational sport boat includes a hull, having starboard and port sides and a transom, and a pair of wake-modifying devices positioned aft of the transom. One of the wake-modifying devices is positioned on a port side of the boat's centerline and another of the wake-modifying devices is positioned on a starboard side of the boat's centerline. Each wake-modifying device includes a plate-like member and at least one downturned surface at a trailing portion of the plate-like member. Each wake-modifying device is pivotable between a non-deployed position and a deployed position about a pivot axis that is horizontal or inclined no more than about 35° from horizontal. When a wake-modifying device is in the deployed position, the downturned surface is lower than it is in the non-deployed position so as to be able to modify the boat's wake. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075417 | FLOTATION DEVICE - A flotation device is arranged to receive a compressed air cylinder. The flotation device includes an expansion part arranged to be expanded by compressed air and a guide for supplying compressed air from the compressed air cylinder to the expansion part. The expansion part is a silicone tube. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075418 | WEAPON CLEARANCE APPLIANCE FOR CLEARING WEAPONS, SUCH AS UNDERWATER MINES, UNDER WATER, UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLE HAVING A WEAPON CLEARANCE APPLIANCE OF THIS KIND, AND METHOD FOR THIS PURPOSE - The present disclosure provides a method for clearing weapons that have been sunk in waterways using a weapon clearance appliance. The weapon clearance appliance comprises means for detachable connection to an unmanned underwater vehicle, so that the underwater vehicle is a safe distance away when the weapon is detonated. The volume of the weapon clearance appliance is chosen such that the buoyancy force which acts on the weapon clearance appliance under water compensates for the force of gravity acting on the weapon clearance appliance. Therefore, the weapon clearance appliance has neutral buoyancy, as a result of which, after the weapon clearance appliance has been released from the underwater vehicle, there is no need to retrim the underwater vehicle. Therefore, there is no need for trimming devices on the underwater vehicle. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075419 | Trimmable Pod Drive - Disclosed herein is a trimmable pod drive assembly that includes a pod drive unit having a transmission assembly secured to a steering unit, a gear case assembly coupled to and rotatable by the steering unit about a steering axis, and a propeller rotatable about a propeller driveshaft axis extending through the gear case assembly so as to generate thrust along a thrust vector. The trimmable pod drive assembly further includes a trim assembly secured to the pod drive unit in a manner allowing for rotation of the pod drive unit about a trim axis that is substantially perpendicular to the steering axis, wherein actuation of at least one component of the trim assembly causes movement of the pod drive unit and the thrust vector about the trim axis. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075420 | PEDAL PROPELLED WATERCRAFT WITH ACCESSORY MOUNT - A watercraft having a propulsion device accessible from within its cockpit. The propulsion device includes a pedaling assembly with seals to prevent ingress of water to the interior of the device's housing. The propulsion device may also include an accessory mount for a person to easily see and access electronic equipment and thereby keep the hands free for other tasks. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075421 | THROTTLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT - A throttle device for personal watercraft includes a body portion having an arch shape with a central axis extending perpendicular to a top of the arch shape. A first arm extends from the body portion away from the central axis, where the first arm has a first arm end portion for engaging a throttle lever of the watercraft. A second arm extends from the body portion away from the central axis in a spaced-apart relation to the first arm, where the second arm has a second arm end portion for engaging a handgrip of the watercraft. The throttle device is resilient, thereby allowing the arms to be spread apart during installation and biased to return towards a resting position with a resiliency sufficient to maintain a hand-operable throttle lever of the personal watercraft in a desired throttle position. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075422 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAS AND, OPTIONALLY, LIQUID CARGO TRANSPORTATION BY AIR - A system and a method for gas transportation by air, in which the transported gas also creates at least some of the lift for the airship, transporting it. In the same time, a fluid cargo, which also serves as ballast, is loaded. One of the options is that some of the transported gas is carried in a compressed form within a strong vessel on the airship. Among other options for the fluid cargo is the same gas in liquefied form, sea water, fresh or brackish water, LPG and oil. Yet another option is carrying easily liquefied gas, which is evaporated and fills in the airship envelope on its way back. Other embodiments are disclosed, such as cooling the transported gas or using heated air or steam when the transported gas is unloaded. A network of airships, terminals and control stations for natural gas transportation by air and more can be used with multiple airships of this kind. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075423 | Multi-Role Aircraft With Interchangeable Mission Modules - A flight-operable, truly modular aircraft has an aircraft core to which one or more of outer wings members, fuselage, cockpit, leading and trailing edge couplings, and empennage and tail sections can be removably coupled and/or replaced during the operating life span of the aircraft. In preferred embodiments the aircraft core houses the propulsive engines, avionics, at least 80% of the fuel, and all of the landing gear. The aircraft core is preferably constructed with curved forward and aft composite spars, that transfer loads across the center section, while accommodating a mid-wing configuration. The aircraft core preferably has a large central cavity dimensioned to interchangeably carry an ordnance launcher, a surveillance payload, electronic countermeasures, and other types of cargo. Contemplated aircraft can be quite large, for example having a wing span of at least 80 ft. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075424 | CEILING OF A VEHICLE, A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD OF USING SAID CEILING - A ceiling provided with a plurality of rigid panels. Presser means tending to press each panel longitudinally against at least one adjacent panel. At least one panel is a “sliding panel” carried by a guide device so as to slide in a sliding plane. One panel is a “retractable panel” movable from an open position towards a closed position, the sliding panels being free to move in longitudinal translation along the guide device when the retractable panel is in the open position and being locked while being arranged longitudinally one after another when the retractable panel is in the closed position. The ceiling comprises movement means for moving the retractable panel in reversible manner from the closed position to the open position. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075425 | BRAIDED COMPOSITE SPAR - A braided composite spar or preform for a braided composite spar, comprising a plurality of tubular plies of braided fibres, wherein the spar or preform has a centre line which extends lengthwise from a root to a tip, and at least part of the centre line follows a curved path which does not lie in a single plane. The spar or preform can be used to provide a tubular main spar for a winglet. The winglet also has a front spar with a front spar web, an upper front spar cap, and a lower front spar cap. An upper skin of the winglet is joined to the braided spar and the upper front spar cap. A lower skin of the winglet is joined to the braided spar and the lower front spar cap. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075426 | BRAIDED COMPOSITE SPAR - A braided composite spar or preform for a braided composite spar, comprising a plurality of tubular plies of braided fibres, wherein the spar or preform extends lengthwise from a root to a tip, and the spar or preform has a tapered portion in which each ply has a height which reduces and a width which increases as it extends toward the tip. The spar or preform can be used to provide a tubular main spar for a winglet. The winglet also has a front spar with a front spar web, an upper front spar cap, and a lower front spar cap. An upper skin of the winglet is joined to the braided spar and the upper front spar cap. A lower skin of the winglet is joined to the braided spar and the lower front spar cap. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075427 | BRAIDED COMPOSITE SPAR - A braided composite spar or preform for a braided composite spar with a plurality of tubular plies of braided fibres. Each ply has a first set of fibres which wind in a clockwise direction in a first series of turns with a pitch between each adjacent pair of turns, and a second set of fibres which wind in an anti-clockwise direction in a second series of turns with a pitch between each adjacent pair of turns. The first and second sets of fibres in each ply are intertwined to form a braided structure. The spar or preform extends lengthwise from a root to a tip and has a tapered portion which tapers inwardly towards the tip. Each ply has a circumference in the tapered portion which reduces as it tapers inwardly. For at least one of the plies the pitches of the first and second sets of fibres increase continuously as the ply tapers inwardly in the tapered portion. The spar or preform can be used to provide a tubular main spar for a winglet. The winglet also has a front spar with a front spar web, an upper front spar cap, and a lower front spar cap. An upper skin of the winglet is joined to the braided spar and the upper front spar cap. A lower skin of the winglet is joined to the braided spar and the lower front spar cap. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075428 | THRUST VECTORING APPARATUS AND FLYING OBJECT HAVING THRUST VECTORING APPARATUS - The thrust vectoring apparatus has a nozzle, a jet tab arranged behind the nozzle, a rotation shaft | 2016-03-17 |
20160075429 | WINGLET - A winglet comprising a tubular main spar with forward and aft main spar webs joined by upper and lower main spar caps; a front spar with a front spar web, an upper front spar cap, and a lower front spar cap; an upper skin joined to the upper main spar cap and the upper front spar cap; and a lower skin joined to the lower main spar cap and the lower front spar cap. The winglet is manufactured by co-curing the upper skin to the upper main spar cap and the upper front spar cap; and co-curing the lower skin to the lower main spar cap and the lower front spar cap. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075430 | VARIABLE ANHEDRAL TIP ROTOR BLADE - A rotor blade system includes a rotor blade having an outboard section and an inboard section, a hinge joint rigidly attached to the outboard section, and an adhedral tip engaged with the hinge joint. A method includes pivotally attaching an adhedral tip to the rotor blade and pivoting the adhedral tip during flight to change the flight performance characteristics of the blade during flight. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075431 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND OPERATIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075432 | LOWER DECK MOBILE CREW REST WITH LOWERED FLOOR - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to lower deck mobile crew rests and improvements to the user experience and use of space therein. There is provided a lower floor with a second floor surface that can be extended and retracted with respect to the lower floor. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075433 | STOWAGE BIN WITH CLOSING FORCE ASSISTANCE - A method and apparatus for providing a closing force. The apparatus comprises a stowage bin, a number of sensors that measure a number of forces on the stowage bin, an assist mechanism that provides a closing force, a controller that compares data from the number of sensors, and an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the closing force based on the data from the number of sensors. The assist mechanism has a mechanical advantage that changes to provide the closing force. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075434 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING SEATS WITHIN A VEHICLE CABIN - A system for securing seats within a cabin of a vehicle may include at least one seat fitting assembly including at least one seat-mounting member having at least one seat-connecting hole configured to receive at least one fastener that secures a portion of a vehicle seat to the at least one seat-mounting member. The seat-connecting hole(s) is configured to be variably adjusted between a plurality of mounting positions. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075435 | AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM AIR DUCT ARRANGEMENT - An air duct arrangement ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160075436 | Commercial Aviation Deicing System - An apparatus for monitoring and controlling operations for deicing aircraft at an airport facility includes a display device configured to display a visual data presentation of deicing operations data. The visual data presentation including at least one map depicting: a visual representation of at least one aircraft participating in a deicing process, wherein the visual representation of the aircraft includes attributes identifying the aircraft and indicating a stage of the deicing process the aircraft is undergoing; and a visual representation of a deicing facility with a plurality of deicing bays for deicing aircraft, wherein the visual representation of the deicing facility presents each of the deicing bays as a distinct geofenced area with display attributes indicating an operating status of each of the deicing bays. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075437 | AERIAL DELIVERY PLATFORMS - An aerial delivery platform comprises first and second modules ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160075438 | SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL POWER FOR JET AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEMS - An aircraft jet propulsion system is disclosed. The aircraft jet propulsion system may comprise a thermoelectric generator array (“TEG” array) coupled to a portion of the aircraft jet propulsion system, wherein the TEG array converts heat energy to electrical energy, and supplies power to the aircraft jet propulsion system, wherein the electrical energy is supplied to a power supply. The aircraft jet propulsion system may comprise an alternator that generates less energy than is required to power the aircraft jet propulsion system. The TEG array may supplement the energy generated by the alternator. The energy generated by the TEG array and the energy generated by the alternator may be sufficient to power the aircraft jet propulsion system and/or the electrical energy generated by the TEG array may be sufficient to power to aircraft jet propulsion system. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075439 | AIRCRAFT WITH AN AIR INTAKE FOR AN AIR BREATHING PROPULSION ENGINE - An aircraft with a fuselage that accommodates at least one air breathing propulsion engine, the fuselage having a maximum fuselage width determined in the region of the at least one air breathing propulsion engine and comprising at least one front fuselage cowling and at least one rear fuselage cowling that are each covering the at least one air breathing propulsion engine at least partly, the at least one front and rear fuselage cowlings being spaced apart from each other in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the at least one air breathing propulsion engine by a predetermined cowling offset to define a dynamic air intake through which an intake air stream is supplied to the at least one air breathing propulsion engine in operation. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075440 | EXTERNAL-BLADDER FUEL SYSTEM - Provided is a bladder external to a fuel tank of a vehicle and allows an operational range of the vehicle to be increased. Preferably the bladder is external to rest of the vehicle and the vehicle is an aircraft. The external bladder allows fuel in the fuel tank to expand and contract without requiring additional space within the vehicle, thus allowing more fuel mass to be held by the vehicle and a smaller vehicle profile that is more aerodynamically efficient. More preferably, the bladder is disconnectable from the rest of the vehicle to allow increasing of aerodynamic efficiency and weight reduction during use. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075441 | AERIAL REFUELING NAVIGABLE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device, system, and method for facilitating aerial refueling. The device is a navigable flying unit for more precise positioning to establish a fuel-transmitting connection with a fuel inlet of a fuel-receiving plane (including a fuel inlet located on the wing of a commercial aircraft). The device comprises controllable aerodynamic surfaces for mid-air maneuvering while attached to a fuel-transmitting medium being trailed by a fuel-giving plane. The navigable unit may also comprise a means for, if necessary, moving along a surface of the fuel-receiving plane for more precise positioning, and a means for attaching to the surface of the fuel-receiving plane and/or a fuel port thereof, as well as a means for coupling with the fuel inlet in order to establish a fuel-transmitting connection. The in-air maneuvering of the device and fuel-transmitting medium may be facilitated in one embodiment, by the fuel-transmitting medium comprising aerodynamic surfaces configured for reducing drag. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075442 | AUXILLIARY POWER AND THRUST UNIT DRIVE SYSTEM - An aircraft auxiliary power and thrust unit includes at least one blade mounted to a fan shaft which are mounted to a tail cone of the aircraft and rotatable relative to the tail cone. Also included is an air intake assembly which includes an opening defined by the tail cone and a channel in fluid communication with the opening and the at least one blade. A first drive shaft positioned to extend in a direction transverse to the fan shaft and engageable to rotate with the fan shaft and first drive shaft engaged and the first drive shaft engageable to a second drive shaft positioned transverse to the first drive shaft such that the second drive shaft rotates with the first drive shaft with the first and second drive shafts engaged. The second drive shaft is positioned outside of the channel of the air intake. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075443 | FAIL SAFE AIRCRAFT MONITORING AND TRACKING - Flight data recorder receives from an aircraft a data stream specifying values for flight data parameters while an aircraft is in flight. The flight data recorder stores the values in a crash survivable non-volatile memory unit of the flight data recorder. The flight data recorder determines an occurrence during flight of an exception condition based on an evaluation of at least one exception parameter. Responsive to determining the occurrence of the exception condition, the flight data recorder wirelessly communicates selected aircraft data to a remote location external of the aircraft using a wireless transmitter under the exclusive control of the flight data recorder. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075444 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRIGGERING AN EMERGENCY MEASURE - A method for triggering a plurality of emergency measures associated with an aircraft emergency is disclosed. The method includes determining a risk level for an aircraft emergency by evaluating a plurality of flight parameters and/or aircraft parameters using a predefined logic. For each emergency measure of the plurality of emergency measures a threshold is defined and each emergency measure of the plurality of emergency measures is only triggered if the determined risk level exceeds the threshold defined for the emergency measure. Further, a system for use onboard an aircraft for triggering a plurality of emergency measures associated with an aircraft emergency and an aircraft comprising such a system are disclosed. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075445 | AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE EMERGENCY BEACON, AND SUCH AN EMERGENCY BEACON - An aircraft including a fuselage having an outer face on which is fixed a second interface, at least one emergency beacon including a base having a first interface to cooperate with the second interface for fixing of the base onto the outer face, and a casing housing a control unit, a radio transmitter for transmitting a distress radio signal and detector to detect abnormal aircraft behavior, and fixing structure to take up a fixation position to ensure fixing of the casing onto the base or a separation position, in which it does not ensure fixing of the casing onto the base, the transition from the fixation position to the separation position being ordered by the control unit when the detector detect an abnormal behavior. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075446 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRIGGERING AN EMERGENCY MEASURE - A method for triggering a first emergency measure associated with an aircraft emergency comprising the steps of determining a risk level for an aircraft emergency and triggering the first emergency measure if the risk level exceeds a first threshold for the first emergency measure is described and claimed. The risk level is determined by evaluating a plurality of flight parameters and/or aircraft parameters using a predefined logic. The first threshold is adjusted according to a position of the aircraft over ground. Furthermore, a system for use onboard an aircraft for triggering a first emergency measure and an aircraft comprising such a system are disclosed. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075447 | IMPACT PROTECTION APPARATUS - An impact protection apparatus is provided, comprising a gas container configured to hold a compressed gas and an inflatable member configured to be inflated by the gas and function as an airbag of a movable object, such as an aerial vehicle. A valve controls flow of gas from the container to the inflatable member in response to a signal from a valve controller. The valve and valve controller are powered by an independent power source than one or more other systems of the movable object. A safety mechanism may also be provided that, unless deactivated, prevents inflation of the inflatable member. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075448 | Apparatus for the management of an airship's two types of cables - This apparatus automatically brings a physical control cable and an utility control cable together during the launching. It will separate the physical control cable from the utility control cable during mooring. The physical control cable is connected to an electric winch which is powered and controlled through an electric cable, the utility control cable is free to move around. The above apparatus can be operated by one person at a control panel with video screens inside a housing. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075449 | BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR AN AIRPORT - An airport baggage handling system includes a sorting conveyor system transporting baggage pieces to sorting targets on conveyor routes with switch points, being settable in conveying directions and having a superordinate control system and control units for switch points. A departure processing system registers a baggage piece, accepts baggage piece attributes and provides identification data of the baggage piece. A baggage notification system forms a baggage piece notification from the identification data and attributes and transmits it to the control system. The control system produces a notification list from notifications and a sorting plan with identification data-sorting target assignments and determines route tables with sorting target-conveying direction assignments for switch points. An auxiliary handling system accepts entered attributes and identification data from the departure processing system, forms the notification and transmits it to the control system, permitting sorting conveyor system operation upon baggage notification system failure. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075450 | Cradle System for Shaping Fuselage Sections - A method and apparatus for shaping fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a holding structure in a cradle in a cradle system. Force are applied to the first fuselage section with an actuator system to a portion of the first fuselage section such that a first current shape of the first fuselage section changes towards a first desired shape for the first fuselage section to join the first the fuselage section to a second fuselage section. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075451 | Fuselage Manufacturing System - A method and apparatus for processing fuselage sections. A first fuselage section is held in a cradle system. A current shape of the first fuselage section in the cradle system is measured. Forces to change the current shape of the first fuselage section to a desired shape for connecting the first fuselage section to a second fuselage section are identified. The forces identified are applied using a system to change the current shape of the first fuselage section towards the desired shape. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075452 | Space Structure Deployment System - A method and apparatus for deploying a space structure. The space structure is secured to a base with release mechanisms that engage features of the space structure when the base is in a first position. The base is moved from the first position to a second position to deploy the space structure. The release mechanisms are moved at substantially a same time to disengage from the features and release the space structure from the base without imparting a transverse load to the space structure when the base moves from the first position towards the second position to deploy the space structure. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075453 | SATELLITE SYSTEM COMPRISING TWO SATELLITES ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING THEM INTO ORBIT - A satellite system includes a so-called carrier satellite and a so-called piggyback satellite, each one having an Earth face. The piggyback satellite is attached to the carrier satellite by fastening elements that can be released on command. The piggyback satellite includes propulsion elements suitable for maintaining same in orbit, and the carrier satellite includes propulsion elements for performing a change of orbit of the satellite system including the carrier satellite and the piggyback satellite. The piggyback satellite is attached to the Earth face of the carrier satellite in such a way that the Earth face of the piggyback satellite is essentially perpendicular to the Earth face of the carrier satellite. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075454 | Spherical Aerospace Fuselage - The invention relates to aerospace fuselages or space vehicles comprising a spherical shape used to hold at least one propulsion device. A method of providing a way to correctly move, stop, and change directions in space since multi-directional propulsion is now available at any instant in time without the need to rotate a fuselage. when using a plurality of propulsion devices distributed on or within the bulkhead of the spherical fuselage. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075455 | CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR CONTAINERS AND RELATED CONTAINER AND PROCESS FOR THE REALIZATION - The present invention relates to a a closure system for containers comprising a closing element ( | 2016-03-17 |
20160075456 | ROD-SHAPED BODY BINDING DEVICE, BOUND BODY OF ROD-SHAPED BODY, AND ROD-SHAPED BODY BINDING METHOD - A rod-shaped body binding device includes a binding unit configured to bind a rod-shaped body by wrapping one end section of a binding tape around the rod-shaped body, a stopper configured to stop supply of the binding tape when the rod-shaped body is bound using the binding tape, and a tension regulation unit configured to continuously apply a predetermined tension to the binding tape between the stopper and the binding unit during the period from the beginning to the end of binding of the rod-shaped body by the binding unit. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075457 | PACKAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING A MULTI-COMPONENT BASE STRUCTURE - A pallet base structure including a center deck defining a support surface extending between opposed sides and having at least two lugs extending from each of the opposed sides. A pair of base side members are positioned along respective sides of the center deck. Each base side member has first and second spaced apart base legs and a support member extending between the base legs with at least two corresponding lug receiving slots defined in the support member. The respective lugs are received in the respective lug receiving slots such that the center deck support surface is aligned with an upper surface of each support member to define a planar pallet surface. A packaging system incorporating the pallet base structure is also described. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075458 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGING SHEET MASK - An apparatus for automatically packaging a sheet mask, and more particularly, comprises: a housing having an aperture with a predetermined shape, at the upper part, for withdrawing a sheet mask; a sheet mask supply portion, provided to one side of the housing, for supplying a layered sheet mask by entering the lower part of the aperture; a sheet mask folding portion, provided at the upper part of the housing, for folding the sheet mask into a predetermined shape; a sheet mask attachment/detachment portion; a pouch supply portion; and a sheet mask insertion portion. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075459 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HANDLING ELONGATED ARTICLES - A method for handling elongated articles wherein the articles are removed from a hopper, combined to form a group of articles, and supplied as a group of articles to a packaging process, wherein the formation of the articles in the group corresponds to the formation of the articles in the packaging process. The articles are removed from the hopper and are transferred to a pocket of a first intermediate conveyor as part groups with layers of several articles, wherein the number of layers of articles in the pocket of the first intermediate conveyor is smaller than the number of layers of articles in the group, and the part groups are transferred from the first intermediate conveyor to a second intermediate conveyor, and several part groups are transferred together as a group from the second intermediate conveyor to a removal conveyor, which supplies the group to a packaging device. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075460 | SYSTEM FOR SORTING AND DISPENSING ORAL MEDICATIONS - A system for assisting patients in sorting and dispensing medication supplies comprises a storage tray having a number of storage compartments, and a communication system to identify a medication to be provided from a pill bottle and, based upon the identification and a known regime, automatically identify which compartments of the storage tray are to be filled with the identified medication from the pill bottle and perform the filling of the storage tray. In doing so, a patient can simply open and present any number of pill bottles to the system, and then allow the system to arrange the medication in the storage tray according to the known regimen. The regimen and regimen updates are communicated to the system by means of a wired or wireless transmission to the system from a remote location (e.g. pharmacy or doctor's office), by direct user input, or by reading such information from a barcode or similar information carrier affixed to the pill bottles. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075461 | Method for storage and/or transport of lactide particles - A method for storage and/or transport of solid lactide particles in a container, includes the steps of a) inserting the lactide particles into the container, b) storing and/or transporting the lactide particles for a period of time in the container, and c) removing the lactide particles from the container. The lactide particles are contained in a big-bag having at least one flexible layer of a plastic material. Storage and/or transport of lactide particles in such big-bag has the advantage that big-bags allow mechanical handling in case of chunks formed by the lactide particles. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075462 | TEST TUBE GRIPPER, TEST TUBE LABELING UNIT, AND TEST TUBE PREPARING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a test tube preparation device which is compact, light and more mobile and improve the spatial layout of an installing unit, a transfer unit and a label attaching unit and the constitution of the units. According to an aspect, the invention may comprise a frame in which right and left installing units where a plurality of test tubes are vertically installed are provided on the upper part and at least one guide hole which allows the test tube to move by passing through the hole; a gripper transfer unit transfers the test tubes installed in the right and left installing units to the guide hole; a gripper pinches or separates the test tubes; and a labelling unit attaches a label to the waist of the test tube transferred through the guide hole. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075463 | MULTIPLE PURPOSE CONTAINER AND DECORATIVE ITEM - A multiple purpose container and decorative item includes a container portion and a cap portion affixed to the container portion. The container portion is configurable in color, shape and size, and includes an interior cavity configured to contain a predetermined volume of a product of interest disposed therein. The cap portion is configured to seal and unseal the interior cavity and provide storage of and repeatable access to the product of interest. A selectively deployable fastener is coupled to the cap portion by a coupling means and deployable between a stored position and a deployed position. The container portion is configured of a desired color, shape, size or combination thereof to achieve multiple functions and provide an aesthetic, decorative or ornamental feature. The container portion, cap portion, deployable fastener and coupling means are selectively fabricated from a material capable of withstanding a minimum temperature of about 180° F. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075464 | Shipping Container - A shipping container for containing hydraulic loads, the container having a first pair of opposing walls having a convex inner surface and a second pair of opposing walls having a concave inner surface. The shipping container further has a rectangular base, the rectangular base having a first pair of opposing edge portions and second pair of opposing edge portions, wherein each of the first pair of opposing sidewalls arise from one of the first pair of opposing edge portions of the rectangular base and each of the second pair of opposing sidewalls arise from one of the second pair of opposing edge portions of the rectangular base. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075465 | REVERSE TUCK LOCK - A foldable container moveable between a flat configuration and a three-dimensional configuration is provided. The container includes a tab member coupled to a first panel and a tab slot defined by a second panel. The tab member is configured to extend through the tab slot into an interior area of the container. The tab member is moveable between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. The unlocked configuration, allows the panels to be easily separated from each other. The locked configuration secures the panels together, thereby securing the container in the three-dimensional configuration. The tab member is moved to the locked configuration and/or is secured in the locked configuration by items placed within the interior area of the container. In some embodiments, additional features secure the tab member in the locked configuration prior to items being placed in the container. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075466 | PALLET CONTAINER - A pallet container having eight side walls, a bottom piece, two leg flaps that are used to automatically deploy the container from a flat, collapsed position, and a series of inside folds and outside folds. The pallet container is constructed from one or more blanks made of cardboard. The blanks used to make the pallet container may have different configurations. The pallet container has an open and a closed position and can be converted from one position to the other by a single person without the need of special tools or equipment. A cardboard blank for making the pallet container is also disclosed. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075467 | BLANK CONFIGURED TO FORM A PACKAGE AND RELATED PACKAGE AND METHOD - A blank configured to form a package is provided. The blank may include a bottom panel, a top panel, and an overlapping panel having an edge region and an adjoining region positioned between the edge region and the top panel. The adjoining region of the overlapping panel overlaps and attaches to the bottom panel to form a compartment when formed into a package. The compartment may be employed to store a consumable product, such as cartridges for an aerosol delivery device. A related method for forming the blank into the package is also provided. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075468 | LAMINATED MATERIAL FOR PAPER CONTAINERS AND PAPER CONTAINERS USING IT - [Problem] To provide a paper container for foods capable of being fabricated by heat sealing which does not absorb flavors, such as limonene, and capable of storing a long period at ordinary temperature. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075469 | Eco-friendly Liquid Container - The present disclosure provides an environmentally friendly container for liquids that is designed to use few materials and, upon disassembly, may easily be separated into recyclable elements. The container includes a housing, a flexible storage bag within the housing, and a lid positioned over an end of the housing, wherein the flexible storage bag is held between the lid and the housing. Further, the container includes a shrink-wrap film surrounding at least a portion of the housing and lid, wherein the shrink-wrap film secures the lid to the housing. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075470 | SIZE ADJUSTABLE ASSEMBLABLE PALLET - A size adjustable assemblable pallet includes several base members, connecting bars, and loading plates. Each of the base members includes a base body, several grooves and positioning holes. The grooves are formed on the base body, the positioning holes are formed in the grooves, and the depth of each of the positioning holes is greater than the depth of the corresponding groove. Each of the connecting bars includes a main body and a plurality of bending portions extended from respective opposite ends of the main body, bent toward the same direction, and respectively inserted into the positioning holes of two of the base members. A portion of the main body is engaged in the grooves of two of the base members, so that the two base members are fixed to two ends of each of the connecting bars. The loading plates are fixed on the base members. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075471 | Temperature Controlled Pallet Shipper - A thermally insulated pallet shipper is provided for use in any industry where temperature sensitive products are shipped, including the pharmaceutical, hospital and food industries, particularly for shipping payloads by air. The pallet shipper is made from just four individual foam molded structures: a base, a first corner structure, a second corner structure and a lid. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075472 | PAPERBOARD PALLET - A paperboard pallet is provided that includes first and second cardboard stringers positioned substantially parallel to each other. A space is formed between the first and second stringers. At least a first deck board is attached to and positioned substantially perpendicular to the first and second stringers. Both the first and second stringers include a notch on their top sides. Each notch on the top side of the first and second stringer is sized to receive the first deck board, and is located so a first side of the first deck board in each notch in the top side of the first and second stringers is located substantially flush with the first end of the first and second stringers. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075473 | CONTAINER SYSTEM APPARATUS AND METHOD - A container system comprising a plurality of containers, each container comprising (a) a first end and a second end, each end defining an opening of the container and (b) a wall extending down from the first end to the second end so as to form a cavity within the container where least one of the plurality of containers can be removably mated with one or more containers to increase the internal volume of the container system. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075474 | ADJUSTABLE BASE DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - The invention herein relates to a container device and system with an adjustable base and a method of adjusting said base within said container. The device is comprised of a hollow container, a platform and a rotating key with slit opening. The key is nested between the container and the platform wherein the slit opening of the key is sleeved over protrusions extending from the platform. The protrusions interconnect with the container by matching threaded linings along their contacting surfaces. Rotation of the key causing the platform to move in the same direction along its threaded connection with the container, and therefore lateral movement along the length of the container by travel along said threaded lining. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075475 | CONTAINER WITH COLLAPSIBLE APPLICATOR - A container is provided that includes a base having a plurality of sides defining abase perimeter and a well configured to hold a product. The container also includes a lid assembly configured to be pivotably coupled to the base and a recess disposed on two or more of the plurality of sides. The recess has a height extending between a top and bottom of the base and a width extending between the base perimeter and the well. The container further includes a collapsible applicator configured to be: (i) held within the recess at two or more of the plurality of sides when the collapsible applicator is in a collapsed position; and (ii) removed from the recess at the two or more sides and extended from the collapsed position to an extended application position. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075476 | Collapsible Bottle With Flow Channels - A collapsible bottle with a channelway provided in a side wall which, in collapsed conditions of the bottle, the channelway becomes engaged with opposed portions of the side wall and define a flow passageway therethrough toward a discharge opening at one end of the bottle and a closed other end of the bottle. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075477 | Chilling and Infusion Insert for Beverage Container - A combined chilling and infusing insert for use with a beverage container includes a compartment and is insertable within, and may also be releasably attachable to, the beverage container for simultaneously chilling a beverage contained in the container while infusing a flavoring substance into the beverage. The compartment includes at least two sections which are isolated from each other by a shared partition. A first section is bounded around the outer periphery of the compartment by a wall that is substantially impervious to liquid, such as water, and a second section is similarly bounded by a wall containing at least one opening, and preferably a plurality of openings such as slits to allow the beverage to be infused with material contained in the second section. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075478 | SOLVENT-ACTIVATED FILM FOR CONTAINER - A container having a solvent-activated film, wherein the solvent reconstitutes a content material in the film. In one embodiment, the film is a concentrated mouthwash which reacts when water is added to the container, such as a disposable cup, to reconstitute the mouthwash at a desired strength. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075479 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER HAVING AN IDENTIFICATION CARRIER - A transport container having a receptacle for holding an electronic, wireless identification device in the form of a smart card. The transport container has a double-walled wall section formed by an inner wall and an outer all. The receptacle is defined by guides and ribs and an insertion slot is provided in the outer wall via which the card is inserted into the receptacle. The insertion slot is offset to the receptacle, so that the smart card or elements of the receptacle must be elastically deformable to insert the card into the receptacle. The ribs and guides ensure that the card is reliably held in the receptacle. The ribs also ensure that the card is held at least 1.5 mm away from the inner and outer walls, thereby preventing buildup of a moisture film on the smart card, to avoid impairment of the ability to read the card. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075480 | DETACHABLE HANDLE FOR A CONTAINER - A detachable handle for attaching to a container. In one embodiment, the handle includes a grip member for grasping by a person, an upper clip member that extends from the grip member and includes one or more grooves for coupling to a top rim of the container, and a base member that extends from the grip member. The base member has a bottom surface that is substantially flat for resting on a flat surface, and a top surface that includes a circular recess for holding a bottom of the container. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075481 | SIDE-GUSSET BAG AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A side-gusset bag has front and back face panels each having two longitudinally extending side edges. Two folded side panels are each joined to the face panels at the side edges and each having a center longitudinally extending crease between the respective side edges. A handle assembly consists of a pair of substantially identical handle halves each formed by two longitudinally spaced ends fixed to one of the side folds to a respective side of the crease thereof and a middle section extending between the respective ends and formed unitarily therewith of plastic film. The middle sections are transversely spaced and form an open longitudinally extending gap at least 2 mm wide and aligned with the respective crease. The middle sections extend transversely over less than 80% of a transverse width of the one side fold and have outer edges space at least 5 mm from the respective side edges. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075482 | EXTRUDER - An extruder includes a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate, a connecting plate rotatably interconnecting the first and second clamping plate, a latching member, and a positioning protrusion. The latching member is formed on an end of the first clamping plate. The positioning protrusion is formed on an end of the second clamping plate, matching with the latching member to latch the first and second clamping plate. | 2016-03-17 |
20160075483 | FOOD DISPENSING MOUTHPIECE - An apparatus comprising a fitment, a neck portion, and a mouthpiece. In various embodiments, the fitment may be configured to attach the apparatus substantially permanently with a flexible pouch containing edible material. In one embodiment, the fitment may include a first hole configured to provide an exit point for the edible material from the flexible pouch. In various embodiments, the neck portion may be configured to connect the fitment and a mouthpiece portion. In one embodiment, the neck portion may include a channel configured to transmit the edible material from the hole of the fitment to the mouthpiece. In various embodiments, the mouthpiece may be configured to facilitate eating of the edible material. In one embodiment, the mouthpiece may include a concave portion configured to hold the edible material, and a second hole configured to transmit the edible material from the neck portion to the concave portion. | 2016-03-17 |