19th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160129967 | VEHICLE - A vehicle prevents interference of a right lamp and a left lamp with a link mechanism without increasing the size of the vehicle in its width direction. A right link side portion of a right lamp is located on the right of a locus along which a link mechanism extends when an upper cross portion turns when looking at the vehicle from the front of an upper middle axis. At least portion of the right link side portion is located on the left of a right end portion of a body cover, above the upper middle axis and below an upper end portion of the link mechanism that results when the upper cross portion turns clockwise to a maximum extent relative to a body frame, when looking at the vehicle from the front of the upper middle axis. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129968 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE CONTROL DEVICE FOR A HANDLEBAR OF BICYCLE - The present invention provides an integrated control device of hydraulic brake for a handlebar of bicycle. The integrated control device includes a brake actuator of hydraulic type mounted on a housing body. The housing body comprises a handgrip portion and an attachment portion to the bicycle handlebar. The brake actuator includes a brake lever hinged on the housing body through a pin. A hydraulic cylinder is provided wherein a slidable piston is slidable that is kinematically connected to the brake lever through kinematic connection elements. A tank for hydraulic fluid is in fluid communication with the hydraulic cylinder. The control device includes an autonomous cartridge that comprises the hydraulic cylinder and the tank, and is removably inserted into a corresponding seat of the housing body. The seat is formed in a head portion of the housing body that is substantially opposite the attachment portion. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129969 | SPEED CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BICYCLE - A speed control apparatus for a bicycle includes a power-assisted unit, a control unit, and at least one of a gravity sensor (G-sensor) and an electromotive force generating unit. The power-assisted unit provides extra power to the bicycle. The G-sensor senses a slope of a road. The electromotive force generating unit produces electromotive force in response to riding of the bicycle. The control unit activates or deactivates the power-assisted unit according to the electromotive force or the slope of the road or both. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129970 | A WATERCRAFT VESSEL WITH A PLANING HULL - A watercraft vessel with at least one planing hull, in the form of a single unitary hull or with two or more interconnected hulls, each hull having at its bottom portion a deadrise angle in the interval 5°-70° and provided with at least one water-deflecting surface which extends rearwardly and outwardly in relation to a keel region and which is oriented and configured so as to create a lifting force, and also a forward thrust on the hull. The forward thrust is caused by a lateral spray water stream, which is redirected rearwardly by the water-deflecting surface. The latter should be located laterally outwardly of but adjacent to an approximately triangular bottom part which is submerged at the planing speed. The hull will also provide a smoother ride than conventional, planing hulls, especially in heavy sea. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129971 | DECKING - Decking comprises: a support selected from the group consisting of: polymeric materials; marine engineering polymers, fibre reinforced polymers, polymer metal composites, metal or wood sheets or marine superstructure; an array of strips of polymer treated wood secured to the support by means of an adhesive; the adhesive being selected from the group consisting of: polyurethane adhesives, modified silyl polymer adhesives and epoxy resin adhesives; wherein the polymer treated wood comprises a wood species selected from the group consisting of: maple species impregnated with a wood compatible polymerisable monomer, preferably selected from furfuryl alcohol, bis hydroxymethyl furan and mixtures thereof and subsequently dried and cured. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129972 | Open Bow Boat With Removable Frame - Disclosed herein is a vessel having an open region at the bow and optionally at the stern of the vessel. A removable covering such as a tarp is provided at the bow region to allow access through the open region when the tarp is removed. The hull tarp covers the bow region to improve stability and operation of the vessel when moving through water at significant speeds. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129973 | VESSEL HULL CONFIGURATION | 2016-05-12 |
20160129974 | ARTICULATED TOP - A frame for a top of a boat in accordance with the present invention can be moved into an deployed position with the aid of a biasing member such that the manual effort required is minimized. When the frame is in the deployed position a locking member may be engaged to hold the frame and top in the deployed position. When the locking member is disengaged, the frame may be manually collapsed into a stowed position in a controlled and safe manner. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129975 | Modular Boat Lift Cover - The modular boat lift cover for a watercraft comprises a gable assembly and an adjustable support structure. All of the straight components are packaged into the main box frame channels for simplicity in packaging as well as quality control, ensuring no components are missing during packaging and shipping. The box frame channels have sufficient bulk to store the gable components during transport. The modular boat lift cover system has a robust, lightweight design that is compatible and adjustable for width, height and length as the boat owner modifies his existing boat or purchases a new boat, and that will protect the watercraft from the elements and will withstand even the severest of storms, undamaged as well as having the ability to be cantilevered. The modular boat lift cover is easy for the user to assemble and adjust on square lake style boat lifts, and the typically non-square tidal lifts. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129976 | LIQUEFIED GAS TRANSFER DEVICE FOR REDUCING BOIL-OFF GAS - Provided is a liquefied gas transfer device for reducing boil-off gas. The liquefied gas transfer device for reducing boil-off gas comprises: at least one transfer pipe formed in a vertical direction inside a quay for storing liquefied gas so as to transfer the liquefied gas; a branch pipe which is branched from a lower part of the transfer pipe to one side of the transfer pipe, and which has an end part opened toward a bottom surface of the quay; a valve which is connected to the branch pipe and/or the transfer pipe, and which opens and closes the branch pipe or the transfer pipe so as to move the liquefied gas from the transfer pipe to the branch pipe; and a resistance member disposed inside the branch pipe so as to interrupt the flow of the liquefied gas. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129977 | LIFE-SAVING BRACELET - A life-saving bracelet includes a ring body being able to be tightened to a user's arm, a casing connected to the ring body, an air bag folded inside the casing, an air cylinder disposed inside the casing, a control valve connected between the air bag and the air cylinder, and a protective cover pivotally disposed on the casing. When the protective cover pivotally rotates to an open position, the control button of the control valve exposes to the outside. After the control button is pressed, the control valve communicates the air bag and the air cylinder, and the air in the air cylinder immediately inflates the air bag. The air bag expands to break the casing and extends to outside. Thus, the life-saving bracelet is convenient to carry, easy to use, and not affecting the agility of the user when doing water activities. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129978 | Emergency Flotation Device - An emergency flotation device particularly suited for use in emergency situations. The flotation device includes a buoyant body having a flexible ring-shaped member on a first end thereof, wherein the ring-shaped member can be positioned around a user's neck so as to secure the flotation device to the user. A first side of the body includes a hook thereon and a second side of the body includes an extendable cable having a fastener thereon, wherein the fastener can be engaged with the hook of a second flotation device. The body also includes one or more LEDs thereon for drawing attention to the user and further includes a whistle secured thereto. One or more handles are positioned on the body to allow the user to easily grasp the flotation device while in use. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129979 | TRANSFORMER IN-SITU INSPECTION VEHICLE WITH A CAGE HULL - An inspection device for use in a fluid container includes at least one thrust device, at least one ballast device and a cage which carries the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device. The cage includes at least two bars. Each bar provides an opening, the openings forming a cage cavity to carry the at least one thrust device and the at least one ballast device. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129980 | OUTBOARD MOTOR AND VESSEL - An outboard motor includes a catalyst housing passage disposed inside the V-shaped line, a cooling water passage including at least a portion disposed at a periphery of a catalyst and that guides cooling water that cools an exhaust passage and a vent hole disposed higher than the catalyst and that connects the interior of the cooling water passage to the exterior of the cooling water passage. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129981 | LARGE OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR MARINE VESSEL APPLICATION AND RELATED METHODS OF MAKING AND OPERATING SAME - An outboard motor for a marine vessel application, and related methods of making and operating same, are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the outboard motor includes a horizontal-crankshaft engine in an upper portion of the outboard motor, positioned substantially positioned above a trimming axis of the outboard motor. In at least another embodiment, first, second and third transmission devices are employed to transmit rotational power from the engine to one or more propellers at a lower portion of the outboard motor. In at least a further embodiment, the outboard motor is made to include a rigid interior assembly formed by the engine, multiple transmission devices, and a further structural component. In further embodiments, the outboard motor includes numerous cooling, exhaust, and/or oil system components, as well as other transmission features. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129982 | BOAT DRIVE - A boat drive including combustion engine located within the hull and a drive unit located outside the hull. The drive has a propeller shaft and an exhaust system with an exhaust duct and an outlet. The exhaust duct connects the engine to the exhaust outlet for carrying away exhaust gases from the engine and cooling water introduced into the exhaust duct. The exhaust outlet is arranged in the propeller shaft. A first exhaust release opening is arranged in the exhaust duct, between the engine and the exhaust outlet, so that during operation, a first fraction of the exhaust gases and cooling water is discharged through the first exhaust release opening, while a second fraction of the exhaust gases and the cooling water is discharged through the exhaust outlet. A device is provided for adjusting the first fraction that can be discharged through the first exhaust release opening. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129983 | MULTI-SERVICE PEDESTAL - A multi-service pedestal ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129984 | STRUCTURAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT - A structural component for reinforcing the fuselage of an aircraft or spacecraft is integrally formed and segmented into surface-like stiffening sections, whereby at least one stiffening section is formed as a rigid mesh section, and at least one stiffening section is formed as a solid section. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129985 | AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE HAVING CABLES LOCATED IN STRINGERS - An aircraft structure having cables located in stringers is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the aircraft structure includes a stringer having a hollow channel. Further, one or more cables are located within the hollow channel. In one example, the one or more cables are capable of carrying a number of signals. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129986 | FUSELAGE WITH STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUCTURAL STANCHIONS - A fuselage portion of a vehicle (e.g., an aircraft) is disclosed. The fuselage portion comprises a frame; a floor beam attached to the frame and comprising ends; a structural stanchion comprising a first end and a second end; a first structural coupling joining the first end of the structural stanchion and the floor beam; a second structural coupling joining the second end of the structural stanchion and the frame; a non-structural stanchion comprising a third end and a fourth end; a first non-structural coupling joining the third end of the non-structural stanchion and the floor beam; and a second non-structural coupling joining the fourth end of the non-structural stanchion and the frame. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129987 | INJECTION MOLDING METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A PRIMARY-STRUCTURE CONNECTION ELEMENT - An aircraft including a primary-structure connection element for attaching the aircraft skin to the primary structure of the aircraft is provided. The primary-structure connection element is designed as a shearweb, a clip and/or as a frame stabilization element or as a rib stabilization element and is manufactured from a fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material with the use of injection molding. Likewise, an injection molding method for the manufacture of such a primary-structure connection element is provided, in which method the fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material is injected in its melted state into an injection molding device. The manufactured shearweb etc. is removed from the injection molding device. In this method, in particular, chopped carbon fibers and/or glass fibers in combination with polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) and/or polyetherether ketone (PEEK) are used, for example also in pellet form. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129988 | AIRCRAFT - The invention relates to an aircraft with a thrust propeller ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160129989 | Mandrel Forming for Discrete Wing Skin Stiffeners - In one embodiment, a stiffener may be formed by inserting a plurality of flexible mandrels into a channel of a tool having a three-dimensional contour, placing a vacuum bag over the flexible mandrels and the tool, with the mandrels disposed between the vacuum bag and the tool, and applying vacuum pressure between the vacuum bag and the tool. A hardening substance may be inserted into each of the plurality of flexible mandrels and then may be hardened while the plurality of mandrels are inserted in the one or more channels of the tool. Finally, the mandrels may be wrapped with a stiffener material with stiffeners being formed from the stiffener material. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129990 | ROTARY ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING A FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE - A rotary actuator for controlling a flight control surface and a flight control surface actuation assembly including the rotary actuator. The actuator comprises a rotary output shaft for driving a flight control surface, a locking mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the rotary output shaft and a torque limiter for allowing the locking mechanism to be bypassed upon the locking mechanism experiencing a torque above a predetermined limit. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129991 | CONNECTING ROD FOR A FLIGHT CONTROL SURFACE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A connecting rod assembly for a flight control surface actuation system, the assembly comprising a connecting rod for connecting a flight control surface to a rotary actuator and a position sensor mounted to the connecting rod for sensing the position of the connecting rod relative to a rotary actuator. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129992 | ENERGY PROTECTION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT - An energy protection device comprising an activation unit for, in a low energy situation, automatically activating an energy protection function comprising automatically engaging an autothrust and automatically controlling the engines of the aircraft for the engines to supply a maximum thrust, an auxiliary monitoring unit configured to perform a monitoring to detect an absence of activation of a protection mode by at least one of the engines of the aircraft although an activation command has been transmitted, and a disconnection unit to automatically disconnect the autothrust in case of the detection of such a situation, a disconnection of the autothrust resulting in the triggering of the protection function being stopped. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129993 | AIRCRAFT WING FOR RECEIVING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT WING TIP DEVICES - An aircraft wing, the wing having a connection interface at the tip of the wing, and the wing being configurable between a first configuration in which a first wing tip device is connected to the connection interface, and a second configuration in which a second wing tip device is connected to the connection interface to replace the first wing tip device. The design of the wing is such that it is designed for performance in both the first and the second configurations. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129994 | LANDING GEAR WITH STRUCTURAL LOAD PATH DIVERTER BRACKET - A landing gear support arrangement may comprise a cylinder, a pin pivotally coupled to the cylinder, a head attached to the pin having a portion extending radially from the pin, and a bracket coupled to the portion of the head configured to axially support the pin. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129995 | LINKAGE MECHANISM FOR DRIVING AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR BAY DOOR - A linkage mechanism for controlling an aircraft landing gear hatch door includes a primary torsion tube having a first portion located inside a landing gear hatch and a second portion outside the landing gear hatch. A first drive apparatus transfer the driving force of a landing gear support column to the primary torsion tube. A secondary torsion tube has an inner end portion located inside the hatch and an outer end portion located outside the hatch. A second drive apparatus is located outside the landing gear hatch and connects the primary torsion tube and the secondary torsion tube outside the hatch. Two third drive apparatuses are connected between the inner end portion of the secondary torsion tube and one of the hatch doors. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129996 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LANDING GEAR - A landing gear system includes landing gear, an uplock that is releasably engageable with the landing gear, an uplock hydraulic actuator operably connected to the uplock, a landing gear hydraulic actuator operatively connected to the landing gear, and a controller operatively connected to the uplock hydraulic actuator and the landing gear hydraulic actuator. In response to receipt of a command to deploy the landing gear, the controller actuates the uplock hydraulic actuator and the landing gear hydraulic actuator to the UP condition and then actuates the uplock hydraulic actuator and the landing gear actuator to the DOWN condition. An alternative embodiment incorporates a piloted check valve upstream of the landing gear hydraulic actuator. The piloted check valve delays operation of the landing gear hydraulic actuator until release of the landing gear by the uplock. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129997 | SURFACE TRAVEL SYSTEM FOR MILITARY AIRCRAFT - A surface travel system for military aircraft is provided that enables efficient, quiet, and safe ground operations of one or more aircraft in a wide range of military missions and operations. The surface travel system includes controllable onboard drive means that effectively drives one or more of the aircraft's wheels to move the aircraft autonomously, efficiently, quietly, and safely on any travel surface required for a military mission. The present invention allows the rapid safe deployment of multiple aircraft from tight spaces and enhances the readiness and availability of aircraft for a wide range of military operations. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129998 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT - This disclosure describes a configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that will facilitate extended flight duration. The UAV may have any number of lifting motors. For example, the UAV may include four lifting motors (also known as a quad-copter), eight lifting motors (octo-copter), etc. Likewise, to improve the efficiency of horizontal flight, the UAV also includes a pushing motor and propeller assembly that is oriented at approximately ninety degrees to one or more of the lifting motors. When the UAV is moving horizontally, the pushing motor may be engaged and the pushing propeller will aid in the horizontal propulsion of the UAV. | 2016-05-12 |
20160129999 | DRONE SYSTEMS FOR PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND ASSISTED BACKING - Embodiments relate to using a UAV for assisting drivers of large wheeled vehicles when backing up in reverse and for conducting pre-trip inspections of the wheeled vehicle prior to driving. The UAV can be a multirotor copter using simultaneous localization and mapping technology to maneuver autonomously. Alternatively, the driver of the wheeled vehicle may use remote control to maneuver the UAV. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130000 | UNMANNED AIR-GROUND VEHICLE - An unmanned air-ground vehicle is provided. The unmanned air-ground vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart track supports. Tracks that generally form loops are disposed about the track supports. Track drive motors are connected to the frame and configured to propel the tracks about the track supports. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and disposed within the loops formed by the tracks. The tracks are configured to propel the vehicle in a ground mode while the propellers are configured to propel the vehicle in a flying mode. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130001 | AERIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An aerial delivery box for release from an aircraft comprises a hold for a payload; and an impact absorbing zone for protecting the payload of the hold. The hold and the impact absorbing zone are formed of biodegradable materials. The impact absorbing zone comprises at least one layer having a honeycomb structure, the honeycomb structure defining a cellular network extending in the plane of the layer. Also disclosed is an aerial delivery assembly comprising: the aerial delivery box; a parachute; and a plurality of shroud lines connecting the parachute to the aerial delivery box. Also disclosed is a method of delivering goods by aerial delivery, comprising releasing the aerial delivery assembly from an aircraft. The aerial delivery assembly may be released from a cargo pod of an aircraft, in particular a cargo pod comprising: a first casing attached to the aircraft; and a second casing attached to the first casing rearwardly of the first casing. The first and second casings define an opening to receive the assembly. The second casing is adapted to be releasable from the first casing so as to expose the parachute and thereby allow the parachute to inflate and extract the aerial delivery box from the first casing. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130002 | SELF-DAMPENING TIE-ROD - A tie rod assembly which includes a first rod member and an enclosure which defines an opening and contains a fluid with the first rod member affixed to the enclosure. A second rod member extends through the opening with a seal member positioned between the second rod member and the enclosure. The assembly also includes a head member affixed to the second rod member wherein the head member is positioned within the enclosure and the head member and the second rod member are moveable relative to the enclosure. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130003 | Seat Headrest - A seat headrest having a side cushion and a mounting mechanism for use in conjunction with existing, standard airplane seat headrests. The seat headrest has an adjustable side cushion to provide head and neck support by serving as headrests on the side of a user's head. The user may be any individual in a passenger airplane. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130004 | SEAT RAIL FOR SUPPORTING SEATS IN AN AIRCRAFT AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEAT RAIL - A seat rail for supporting seats in an aircraft comprises a support portion for connection with the cabin floor and a seat receiving portion having a groove for receiving the end portions of connector elements coupled with the support frame of a seat. The support portion comprises a profile arrangement of a fiber-reinforced polymer, preferably carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, having a central main portion and flanges which extend outwardly from and perpendicular with respect so the main portion to form a support surface for the seat rail. The main portion comprises a slot open at least at its end remote from the flanges. At least one metal element comprising the groove for receiving the end portions of the connector elements has a leg which is inserted into the slot of the main portion and is secured therein. The seat rail may be manufactured in a continuous process. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130005 | AIRCRAFT PROVIDED WITH AN IMPROVED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An aircraft comprising an air conditioning system for a cabin of the aircraft. The system comprises a mixer unit capable of mixing air that has already circulated in the cabin and fresh air from the engines of the aircraft. The air mixed in this way is then channeled towards the cabin to ventilate it. The aircraft has an airtight bulkhead allowing the cabin to be separated from a rear compartment, in such a manner as to prevent any direct exchange of air between said cabin and said compartment. This airtight bulkhead constitutes a wall delimiting the mixer unit, at least in part. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130006 | Systems for Multiple Zone Heaters for Rotor Craft and Methods of Operation - Within examples, systems for multiple zone heaters for rotor craft are provided and methods for operation. An example system for a rotor craft comprises multiple blades coupled to a rotor and areas of the multiple blades divided into sections. A given blade includes an inboard section extending from the rotor outward and an outboard section extending from the inboard section to a tip of the given blade. The system also includes a plurality of first spanwise heater systems included on respective outboard sections of the multiple blades, a plurality of second spanwise heater systems included on respective inboard sections of the multiple blades, and a control unit coupled to the plurality of first spanwise heater systems and the plurality of second spanwise heater systems. Respective heater systems of the sections of multiple blades are energized in a sequence based on outside air temperature. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130007 | WINDOW MOUNTED RAFT SYSTEM - An inflatable life raft system for an aircraft includes a window coupled to a fuselage portion of the aircraft. A mechanism is used to selectively detach the window from the fuselage. An inflatable life raft is deployable to the exterior of the aircraft upon detachment of the window from the aircraft. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130008 | HELICOPTER ENGINE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHODS - In an embodiment the invention includes a method of mounting an engine in a rotary wing aircraft. The method includes providing a rotary wing aircraft having an aircraft body supported in flight through an exterior air space by a rotary wing system rotating with an operational rotating frequency (P) with a plurality of (N) rotary wings, the rotary wing aircraft body having a persistent in flight operational rotating frequency vibration. The method includes providing a first engine, the first engine for providing power to rotate the rotary wing system at the rotary wing system operational rotating frequency (P). | 2016-05-12 |
20160130009 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AN ATTACHMENT PYLON PRIMARY STRUCTURE FORMED WITH THREE INDEPENDENT ELEMENTS - In order to optimize the bulkiness of a primary structure of an aircraft engine attachment pylon and thus make it easier to install under the wing and as close as possible to the pressure face thereof, the disclosure herein provides an assembly in which the engine comprises a rear part arranged under a wing element equipped with a wing box, the primary structure being made up of the following independent elements: a first and a second side beam arranged one on each side of a vertical mid-plane of the engine; and an intermediate structure through which the vertical mid-plane of the engine passes and which is situated some distance from each of the first and second side beams. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130010 | INVERTIBLE AIRCRAFT - A rotorcraft including a fuselage, one or more motor-driven rotors for vertical flight, and a control system. The motors drive the one or more rotors in either of two directions of rotation to provide for flight in either an upright or an inverted orientation. An orientation sensor is used to control the primary direction of thrust, and operational instructions and gathered information are automatically adapted based on the orientation of the fuselage with respect to gravity. The rotors are configured with blades that invert to conform to the direction of rotation. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130011 | Jet Noise Suppressor - A jet noise suppressor including a nozzle having a front end and an opposed rear end, spokes extending radially inward from the nozzle, the spokes defining vents, and a center-body connected to the spokes and in fluid communication with the vents, the center-body being positioned centrally within the nozzle and including a closed front end and an open rear end, wherein the front end of the nozzle entrains a first ambient airflow passing through the nozzle and exiting the rear end of the nozzle proximate a periphery of the nozzle, and wherein the vents entrain a second ambient airflow passing through the center-body and exiting the rear end of the nozzle proximate a center of the nozzle. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130012 | AIRCRAFT WITH A WING TIP COMPRISING A FUEL POD - An aircraft comprising a wing, the wing having a connection interface at the tip of the wing, and the wing being interchangeable between a first configuration in which a first wing tip is connected to the connection interface, and a second configuration in which a second wing tip is connected to the connection interface to replace the first wing tip. The second wing tip comprises a fuel pod for carrying additional fuel, and a wing tip device for improving aerodynamic efficiency. The wing may be designed for performance in both configurations. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130013 | RISK ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving data related to a first flight risk factor and a second flight risk factor where the first and second risk factors include one of: a proficiency risk factor, an equipment risk factor, an environmental risk factor, or a performance risk factor. Applying a first weighting to the first flight risk factor to generate a first weighted flight risk factor, and applying a second weighting to the second flight risk factor to generate a second weighted flight risk factor. Assessing a flight risk level for a flight based on the first weighted flight risk factor and the second weighted flight risk factor. Providing data indicating the assessed flight risk level for the flight for display to a user. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130014 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PANEL MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL INCORPORATING A LIGHTNING PROTECTION MEANS, AND PANEL MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL MANUFACTURED BY WAY OF SAID METHOD - A method for manufacturing a panel made of composite material incorporating a lightning protection arrangement which comprises strips with a conductive layer. The method comprises a step of laying the strips in an automated manner, the strips having a width of less than 20 mm and being distributed in a first set of mutually parallel strips that are laid in a first laying direction and a second set of mutually parallel strips that are laid in a second laying direction that intersects the first laying direction. A panel made of composite material manufactured by way of this method is also disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130015 | UNIVERSAL MOUNTING PANEL FOR A ROTARY-WING DRONE - The drone body ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160130016 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ATTACHING AN AIRCRAFT OR SPACECRAFT COMPONENT TO A FUSELAGE SECTION - This relate to a method for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft or spacecraft. In a step of the method, a rail is arranged within a fuselage section of an aircraft, which rail extends in a longitudinal direction of the fuselage section. In another step, a support structure is movably mounted to the rail such that the support structure can be moved along the rail in the longitudinal direction of the fuselage section. The support structure comprises a positioning unit for positioning a tool for attaching the component to the fuselage section at a location where the component is to be attached to the fuselage section. The embodiments also relate to a device for attaching a component to a fuselage section of an aircraft. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130017 | Performing Surface Treatments Using an Automated Guided Vehicle - A low-profile, automated guided vehicle (AGV) performs surface treatments over large areas of a structure having limited access, such as an aircraft underbelly. The AGV includes a movable gantry provided with automated robot. The robot has interchangeable end effectors for carrying out the surface treatments. Travel of the AGV relative to structure is controlled by a ground guidance system. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130018 | CONTEXT BASED CONTENT DISPLAY IN A WEARABLE DEVICE - Methods and systems are provided for managing content displayed by a wearable device. In one embodiment, a method includes: determining a current context of the wearable device; determining a step of a process based on the context; determining an interface based on the step of the process; and generating display data to display the interface by the wearable device. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130019 | METHOD OF COOLING SATLET ELECTRONICS - A method of cooling spacecraft electronics by transferring fuel between two or more satlets is provided. Each satlet's electronics is thermally coupled to the satlet's fuel tank. A controller connected to a temperature sensor determines that a temperature of a first satlet's electronics is reaching, has reached, or exceeds a predetermined threshold. The controller connected to a second temperature sensor determines that a temperature of a second satlet's propellant is lower than the temperature of the first satlet's electronics. The controller then directs the flow of propellant from the second satlet's fuel tank to the first satlet's fuel tank to cool the first satlet's electronics. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130020 | DEVICE FOR SENSING A SPACE OBJECT, INCLUDING A PRESSURE ELEMENT AND AT LEAST TWO RESEALABLE ELEMENTS ON THE SPACE OBJECT - A device for capturing a space object, the device comprising a pressure element configured to come into direct mechanical contact with the space object to be captured. The device comprises at least two reclosable elements movable between an open position for capturing the space object and a closed position for retaining the space object. The device also comprises an apparatus to mechanically transmit movement from the pressure element to each reclosable element, the mechanical transmission apparatus being configured to entrain each reclosable element in displacement between the open position and the closed position by pressure of the space object on the pressure element. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130021 | Personal Care Compositions and Hangers - A method of selecting a hanger to be packaged with a personal care composition with perfume and/or water, can include selecting a hanger with a modulus at 100% strain of 30 to 700 gf/mm2 when measured in accordance with the Modulus Test. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130022 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING CONTAINERS FOR STORING SUBSTANCES FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS - A process and apparatus are provided for treating or processing containers that are used for storing substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications or contain the same. During the process, cylindrical containers open at least at one end are automatically led past or pass through processing stations for treatment or processing by means of a conveying device, while the containers are jointly held by a carrier in a regular two-dimensional arrangement. The carrier includes a plurality of openings or receptacles that determine the regular arrangement. The treatment or processing of the containers is performed on or in at least one of the processing stations while the containers are supported by the carrier. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130023 | PROCESS TO PACK OBJECTS USING A SEMI-FINISHED FOLDING CARTON - A method for packaging an object in a folded packaging is provided. The method may comprise the steps of providing a blank sheet, placing an object to be packaged on the blank sheet, folding the blank sheet around a first folding line such that outer surfaces of two wall sections located on the same side of the blank face toward the object, folding the blank sheet around a second folding line such that outer surfaces of three wall sections located on the same side of the blank face toward the object and outer surfaces of second and third wall sections face toward one another, arranging a first joining section which is adjacent the second wall section directly opposite a second joining section which is adjacent the third wall section, and joining the first and second joining sections. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130024 | PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING A SEALING MEANS - The present invention relates to a packaging machine comprising a sealing station which uses a sealing means to join an upper film web to a lower film web by sealing, said sealing means having at least one opening which is connected to a vacuum source and/or a source of substitute gas. The present invention also relates to a sealing frame. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130025 | Optimization of Print Layout, Estimation of Paperboard Requirements and Vendor Selection Based on Box Orders and Printing Machine Availability - Product packaging technique including the conversion of paperboard into boxes and packages in a process that includes layout optimization of printing plates and takes into account vendor specifications, box order types, and printing machine constraints. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130026 | COLLAPSIBLE BEVERAGE CONTAINMENT DEVICE - A collapsible beverage containment assembly includes a bottle. The bottle has an outer wall extending between a top end and a bottom end of the bottle to contain a carbonated fluid. The outer wall is structured such that the bottle is collapsible. A sleeve is coupled to the bottom end. The sleeve is positioned within an interior of the bottle. A lid is movably coupled to the top end so the lid may be rotated. A screw is coupled to the lid such that the screw extends downwardly into the bottle. The screw engages the sleeve. Thus, the outer wall is collapsed when the lid is rotated to reduce a volume of the bottle, preserving the carbonation in the carbonated beverage. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130027 | Tray For Holding A Food Product - A tray for holding a food product. The tray includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the tray. The plurality of panels includes a bottom panel, a side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and an end panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. The tray includes a reinforcing structure having a first reinforcement panel foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels, and a second reinforcement panel foldably connected to the first reinforcement panel. The tray further includes a gusset panel foldably connected to the side panel. The gusset panel and the end panel at least partially overlapping one another. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130028 | Tray For Holding A Food Product - A tray for holding a food product. The tray includes a plurality of panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the tray. The plurality of panels includes a bottom panel, a side panel foldably connected to the bottom panel, and an end panel foldably connected to the bottom panel. The tray includes a rim structure having a rim panel foldably connected to at least one panel of the plurality of panels and a support panel foldably connected to the rim panel. The tray further includes a gusset panel foldably connected to the side panel. The gusset panel and the end panel are at least partially overlapping one another. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130029 | Snack Food Container - A snack food container having a square base, side walls substantially consisting of four right triangular panels and two isosceles triangular panels, and a flat, two dimensional end seal. The container is opened by use of a tear feature just below the end seal. The container is of paperboard construction and is resealable by virtue of a score line on each side of the container located below the end seal in combination with a horizontal cut through the container located below one score line. After opening, the container can be resealed by folding the container over the score lines towards the horizontal cut. An edge of the container is then secured in the horizontal cut. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130030 | FOLDING BOX AS A DECORATIVE OBJECT - A folding box and a flat material strip for producing same are provided. The flat material strip has four wall elements, each of which is connected to one another via mutually opposite lines of weakness and a fastening tab on one of the two outer wall elements. At a lateral edge of the wall elements, four first stiffening elements adhere to the wall elements via a respective line of weakness. At the edges of the first stiffening elements, which are opposite the wall elements, four base elements adhere to the first stiffening elements via a respective line of weakness. Two of the base elements are designed as dust tabs. The two other base elements have a fastening region and adhere to the base tabs via a line of weakness. The dust tabs can be fastened such that the four base elements can be put together to form a glued base. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130031 | CAN LID AND BEVERAGE CAN - A first score line ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160130032 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS - A member formed of a set of elongated corrugated cardboard plies secured together with a biodegradable adhesive along the lengths thereof and coated with a biodegradable coating which may be stacked to form a support for a portion of an elongated weighty member. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130033 | PALLETIZING MOBILE DRIVE UNITS - An inventory system includes a pallet and a base for palletizing or unpalletizing a mobile drive unit. The pallet has a set of openings corresponding with features of the mobile drive unit. The mobile drive unit features may extend into the pallet openings. The base includes protrusions corresponding to the pallet openings. Engaging the pallet and base can position the base protrusions in the pallet openings. Positioning the base protrusions in the pallet openings can displace the mobile drive unit features from the pallet openings and/or provide a surface upon which the mobile drive unit can navigate. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130034 | Container Assembly - A container assembly includes at least one container that can be stacked, which has a base unit having a main accommodating body and having a carrying handle and which also has two auxiliary accommodating bodies, which sit on the main accommodating body and cover a main accommodating chamber formed therein in a basic position. Each auxiliary accommodating body has an auxiliary accommodating chamber that can be closed by means of a pivotable closing cover. The auxiliary accommodating bodies can be moved into an access position, in which the auxiliary accommodating bodies make the main accommodating chamber accessible. In addition, couplers are arranged on the base unit wherein the couplers enable vertical coupling of a plurality of stacked containers. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130035 | MULTI-CHAMBERED DRINKING VESSEL - A dual-chambered drinking vessel includes a vessel body having at least one sidewall, a bottom and an open top defining an interior space, a flapper, and an actuator mechanism. The flapper is disposed within the interior space and is pivotally connected to an inner wall of the vessel body. The flapper is movable between a closed position in which the flapper divides the interior space into an upper chamber and a lower chamber and substantially prevents fluid communication between the upper chamber and the lower chamber, and an open position in which the upper chamber is in fluid communication with the lower chamber. The actuator mechanism is selectively actuatable to move the flapper from the closed position to the open position. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130036 | Expansion Tank Removal Device - An expansion tank recovery apparatus for use in extracting a thermal expansion tank includes a container body having a closed bottom wall and an upstanding side wall that together define an interior area configured to selectively receive the expansion tank. A pair of support strap assemblies is coupled to sides of the side wall and extend upwardly. Upper ends include hook portions that are selectively coupled to an overhead fluid pipe to which a thermal expansion tank is coupled. The support assemblies are length adjustable such that the container body is selectively lowered from the hook portions when respective position adjustment mechanisms are actuated and the support assemblies are operatively lengthened. In one embodiment, the position adjustment mechanism is a ratchet strap. In use, the container body may be positioned beneath the expansion tank, the tank disconnected from the pipe, received into the container body, and lowered to the floor. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130037 | TOOLBOX HANDLE - A toolbox handle is provided, including a connecting portion and a grip portion. The connecting portion is provided for being connected to a tool box. The grip portion is connected to the connecting portion, and the grip portion has a circumferential side for gripping. The circumferential side has at least one through hole. An inner circumferential face of each through hole is formed with at least one rib portion, and each through hole is at least partly stepped. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130038 | TEAR RESISTANT FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - Disclosed herein is a tear resistant flexible packaging for containing material comprising a container formed of a film and having a tear resistant zone disposed adjacent to a seal. A film zone is disposed between the top edge and bottom edge of the container. The tear resistant zone is formed substantially radially around the container. The tear resistant zone has at least one detectable tear resistance that is different from the detectable tear resistance of the film zone. The tear resistant zone directs fears horizontally across the container rather than vertically, eliminating a nuisance tear. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130039 | BAG, METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BAG AND MACHINE SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A BAG - The invention relates to a bag ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160130040 | WATERPROOF BAG - A waterproof bag includes a bag body, a sealing clip structure and a fastener. The bag body has an opening facing upward at a top edge thereof The top edge of the bag body is to be folded over to turn the opening upside-down. The sealing clip structure is disposed at the top edge of the bag body and includes first and second strip members that are respectively disposed at opposite sides of the bag body for sealing the opening of the bag body. The fastener is disposed on the bag body for fastening the sealing clip structure once the top edge of the bag body with the sealing clip structure thereon is folded over and turn the opening of the bag body upside-down. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130041 | PACKAGE INTEGRITY FEATURE FOR PACKAGING - A reclosable package is described that includes a package integrity feature defined by an inner film layer of the package. The package integrity feature includes a first die cut portion and a second die cut portion that both extend from a main die cut portion at least partially defining the opening of the package. The first and second die cut portions are continuous with each other and with the main die cut portion, such that they are defined by a single cut line. In some cases, the package integrity feature includes a neck region that tears when the package is opened and an anchor region that resists delamination. Because the first and second die cut portions are continuously formed with each other, the anchor region may have a circular or elliptical shape and is, thus, easier and more consistently manufactured, allowing for better performance. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130042 | CONTAINER FOR STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF POWDERED SUBSTANCES - A container includes a receptacle having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening and a through passage extending between the first and second openings, the first opening being larger than the second opening. The container also includes a first cap shaped to seal the first opening, and a second cap shaped to seal the second opening. An inner surface of the receptacle includes a pair of textured portions on opposing sides of the through passage, the textured portions being separated by smooth portions. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130043 | Cap with a safety device - A cap with a safety device; the cap is rotatably and removably mounted on a tubular opening of a packaging container; the cap comprises a cap body and a grip ring connected via first fixation wings; the cap also comprises a safety outer ring and safety pawls; the safety outer ring is fixed at outer periphery of a bottom end of the cap body; the safety pawls are multiple in terms of quantity, and are circularly distributed at inner side of the safety outer ring; gaps corresponding to the safety pawls are provided on the safety outer ring; each safety pawl comprises a fixation end and an engagement end; when the cap is rotated to open, the engagement end engages and antagonizes with a corresponding ratchet tooth to perform irreversible rotation around its corresponding fixation end. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130044 | CAP FOR DRINKS BOTTLE WITH POSSIBILITY FOR FEEDING A GASEOUS MEDIUM - Container cap for liquid containers, comprising a receiving region for receiving a mouth section of the container, a fastening means for arresting the container cap on the container, and a covering means for completely covering a mouth of the container, wherein a first opening can be provided in this covering means when the container cap is arrested on the container, via which opening a first fluid can be removed from or fed to the liquid container, wherein this opening is located at least partially within the mouth cross-section of the mouth of the liquid container. The container cap has a predetermined opening section which is located outside of the mouth of the container and by means of which a flow connection to the internal volume of a liquid container on which the container cap is arrested can be established. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130045 | CAP AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES - A cap and container assembly includes a container having a base and a side wall extending upward from the base. The base and the side wall define an interior, and the side wall defines an opening leading to the interior. A cap moves with respect to the container between an opened position in which the opening is exposed, and a closed position in which the cap covers the opening. A tab projects outward from the cap and has a bottom surface. A spacer projects from the container side wall at a location beneath the tab when the assembly is in the closed position. The spacer bends inward towards the container in response to application of a sufficient force, to move from a locked position that blocks the bottom surface of the tab, to an unlocked position to expose at least a portion of the bottom surface of the tab. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130046 | Manual Container Sealer and Methods - A self-aligning, pivotally engaging container sealing device is provided. The device comprises a base, a sealing head including an upper die member pivotally mounted relative to the base, and a lower die member supported by the base for free pivotal and vertical movement relative thereto. The lower die member is biased generally upwardly by a spring or other biasing mechanism, while permitted to tilt substantially freely about a generally horizontal axis. The device may be manually actuated by pivotally lowering the sealing head to operatively engage the die members. Initial contact by the descending upper die member on a part of the lower die member impels the lower die member to tilt into parallel alignment with the upper die member, before any significant force from the biasing member is transmitted through the lower die member to the upper die member to clamp and form a seal between a container flange and container cover located between the upper and lower die members. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130047 | Dispensing Closure - The present invention related to a dispensing closure comprising a base and a cover, being attached to said base by a hinge and being movable between an opened and a closed position, said cover comprising an outer side-wall, wherein said outer side-wall of said cover comprises a push-button region, wherein said push-button region has, in a first position, a flat or convex outer surface and is adapted such that it can be pushed by a user at least partly in an inward direction from said first position into a second position, wherein said push-button region has, in said second position, at least partly a concave outer surface. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130048 | PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR CONTAINER AND BOTTLE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A PROTECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a protection system ( | 2016-05-12 |
20160130049 | Closure with Sequenced Double Release - A child-resistant closure for a container. The closure has a first groove and a second groove formed into a base. A cap covers an opening in the base. The cap can rotate between a closed position, a primed position and an open position. The cap has a nub that engages the first groove on the base, when in its closed position, engages the second groove on the base when in its primed position, and is free of any groove when in its open position. A mechanical activator is coupled to the base with a teeter connection. The mechanical activator displaces the cap from the closed position to the primed position when a first section of the mechanical activator is depressed. The mechanical activator displaces the cap from the primed position to the open position when a second section of the mechanical activator is depressed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130050 | Child Resistant Tube - A container for small objects, including medical and pharmaceutical products. The container has a body that is closable in a secure fashion by a cap. The cap includes a movable locking tab for engaging with an opening in the body and protrusion for engaging a slot or channel formed in the body. Removal of the cap from the body requires pushing the tab as well as twisting the cap before pulling the cap from the body. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130051 | Quadruple Sealing Structure for Can Cover - A can cover having an inner cover comprising a circular groove in which an upper sealing portion of said can is inserted. An inner O-ring is tightly attached to said upper sealing portion of said can. Said inner O-ring is inserted into said circular groove of said inner cover. Also included is an outer coupling ring having a plurality of coupling protrusions inserted into a plurality of coupling grooves formed in an outer circumferential portion of said inner cover. A clearance is formed between said coupling grooves such that when said outer coupling ring is separated from said inner cover, said clearance spreads and separates said inner cover from said upper sealing portion of said can. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130052 | COMBINED MEASURING CUP FOR MIXING CONTAINERS - A closure element for a mixing container of a blender, which comprises a pouring area for ingredients, the pouring area having an outlet opening into the underlying container of the blender, and comprises a measuring area which is disposed next to or under the pouring area and is separated from the pouring area. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130053 | Cup lid with a condiment carrier - A beverage lid to be placed over a beverage cup may include a lid cup engaging wall to engage the beverage cup and a lid pivoting wall to pivot with respect to the lid cup engaging wall. The lid pivoting wall may include a dome wall to define a dome cavity for holding a condiment, and the dome wall may pivot from a first position where the user places the condiment in the dome cavity to a second position where the condiment is placed in the beverage cup. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130054 | ANTIMICROBIAL CABLE TIE - Cable ties including an antimicrobial component and optionally a detectable component are disclosed. More particularly, cable ties including a composition having a base plastic, an antimicrobial additive and optionally a detectable additive selected from a detectable metal additive, an X-ray detectable additive and combinations thereof as well as methods of making the same are disclosed. Also, cable ties including an antimicrobial metallic barb and a composition having a base plastic and optionally an antimicrobial additive and/or a detectable additive selected from a detectable metal additive, an X-ray detectable additive and combinations thereof are disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130055 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISTINGUISHING CONTAINERS - A system for marking a container includes a wrap comprising an adhesive backend. The wrap is configured to wrap around a container. The system also includes a tab configured to adhere to the container and protrude away from the container. The wrap and the tab comprise indicia for identifying the container or the contents of the container. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130056 | SHEET MATERIAL AND BARRIER PACKAGING CONTAINER USING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SHEET MATERIAL - A gas barrier sheet material which make effective use of natural resources and which has improved gas barrier properties including oxygen barrier properties, water vapor barrier properties and smell barrier properties, and improved flexibility; a barrier container using the same; and a method for fabricating a sheet material. A sheet material is characterized in that a fine fiber layer and a moisture-retaining layer are stacked on at least one surface of a substrate in such a way that the fine fiber layer and the moisture-retaining layer are in direct contact with each other. The invention is more advantageous when using a substrate, e.g. paper, a nonwoven fabric, or a porous membrane, of which surface profile is not flat and which is inherently susceptible to causing troubles in fabrication processes, such as of soaking, wetting and drying during coating of a coating agent. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130057 | Beverage Crate - A beverage crate having a bottom portion and an upper band connected to the bottom portion by a plurality of columns. The upper band includes a plurality of inwardly facing flat surfaces positioned about a perimeter of the bottom portion, and a plurality of inwardly facing concave portions. The upper band does not extend into the interior of the crate as defined by the bottom portion. A portion of each column extends into the interior of the crate. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130058 | Labels for Containers and Methods of Making Labels - Articles, such as containers, having labels affixed thereon and methods for application of labels to articles, such as containers, are disclosed. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130059 | Package Assembly with Tear Away Film and Manufacturing System - A package assembly includes a number of containers, a heat-shrink wrapping disposed around the containers and tear strip; the tear strip aids in opening the heat-shrink wrapping. The tear strip can be defined by perforations disposed through the heat-shrink wrapping and arranged in pathways. The perforations are cut in the heat-shrink wrapping with a packaging apparatus having a cutting member. The cutting member is used in combination with a die to leave a chad attached to heat-shrink wrapping. Thereafter, the heat-shrink wrapping is shrunk with a heating source in order to bundle containers together within the package assembly. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130060 | CARTON AND CARTON BLANK | 2016-05-12 |
20160130061 | Propane bottle lock - The invention is a device for propane bottles. The device comprises a base, two wings, and a cylinder. The cylinder fits over a mounting bracket for propane bottles. The wings receive the shackle of a padlock and allow the entire configuration to be secured. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130062 | DUNNAGE BAG ARRANGEMENT - The invention discloses a dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, includes an inflatable dunnage bag having a gastight inflatable bladder; and a hanger member connected to the dunnage bag and adapted to being supported on top of loads and adapted to support the dunnage bag in a void between loads. The dunnage bag includes a reinforcing sleeve made of at least one material ply, the sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, and the sleeve being folded and sealed and/or stitched to close off at least one of the openings. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130063 | Disposable Portable Food Container Device - A disposable portable food container device holds food in a container which can be sealed for transport, reheated, and disposed after use. The device includes a container which is cylindrical having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall integrally coupled to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define an interior space configured for holding food. The container is constructed of a formable metal and an upper edge of the perimeter wall defines an opening into the interior space. A lid has a central portion and a peripheral skirt conformable to extend over and around the upper edge of the perimeter wall wherein the lid sealingly engages the container enclosing the interior space. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130064 | EASY-OPEN SELF-VENTING MICROWAVABLE TRAY AND OVERWRAP - The present invention relates to improved manually openable self-venting ovenable packages which include a rigid or semi-rigid tray having a single thermoplastic overwrap comprising a polymeric laminate surrounding the tray and having a front panel and an opposing back panel. The inventive packages also include a continuous seal circumscribing a recessed cavity of the tray which comprises a heat seal formed by heat sealing a portion of the front panel to the peripheral flange of the tray. The packages of the present invention are self-venting whereby a venting region comprising a release coating applied between the inner surface of the front panel and the inner surface of the back panel permits the overwrap to rupture and release steam in response to heat and/or overpressure generated during heating of a food item in a microwave oven. The inventive packages also includes a manual tear opening feature provided by at least one line of weakness in the front panel positioned between the peelable seal and the first side edge of the front panel. The tear opening feature is configured to permit partial or complete removal of the overwrap from the tray. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130065 | Package with Enlarged Base - A microwave heating construct may include a widened base. The construct may be erected by folding end panels of the construct towards one another and optionally securing the panels in the folded position. The construct may be formed from a blank. The construct and/or blank may include a removable portion at least partially defined by a line of disruption. | 2016-05-12 |
20160130066 | Thermally Insulated VIP Sandwich Shipper - A thermally insulated VIP sandwich shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The shipper comprises an outer shell, an inner shell and vacuum insulated panels sandwiched therebetween. The outer shell and the inner shell may be unitary rigid structures made of an expanded foam material and comprising a bottom having a perimeter and sides extending from the bottom perimeter and terminating in a rim. The inner shell rim may be spaced from the outer shell rim to define a gap, the gap being sealed to create an enclosed space within which the vacuum insulated panels are located. Each vacuum insulated panel may be oriented substantially orthogonally to at least one adjacent vacuum insulated panel and have an edge that abuts the adjacent vacuum insulated panels. | 2016-05-12 |