25th week of 2017 patent applcation highlights part 24 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20170174355 | TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYSTEMS - A helicopter includes a tail rotor, a primary drive system operatively connected to the tail rotor, and a secondary drive system operative connected to the tail rotor. The secondary drive system is configured to supplement torque provided to the tail rotor by the primary drive system. Related tail rotor drive systems and methods of applying torque to tail rotors are also described. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174356 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT INLET DUCT ASSEMBLY FOR MITIGATING NOISE - An auxiliary power unit inlet assembly includes an inlet duct having a first end and a second end. The auxiliary power unit inlet assembly further includes a door associated with the second end of the inlet duct. The door moves between a first position and a second position. The door closes the second end of the inlet duct when in the first position and permits air to enter the second end of the inlet duct when in the second position. The auxiliary power unit inlet assembly further includes a sound absorbing component mounted to the door and disposed proximate the inlet duct. The sound absorbing component is positioned at a location on the door such that a noise generated by the auxiliary power unit will directly impinge on the sound absorbing component. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174357 | Aircraft With A Bleed Supply Hybrid Architecture - An aircraft includes a bleed supply architecture, a nose section, a central section, and a rear section, a pneumatic system for supplying compressed bleed air to the different aircraft systems, a bleed supply for providing bleed air to the pneumatic system, and an auxiliary power unit. The aircraft additionally includes an electric powered load compressor coupled to the pneumatic system for providing bleed air to said pneumatic system. The auxiliary power unit is adapted for feeding electric power to the load compressor. The load compressor and the pneumatic system are installed at the same central section of the aircraft to reduce pressure losses. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174358 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTILINGUAL AIRCRAFT TOWING COLLISION WARNING - Collision warning systems, collision warning devices, and methods of operating collision warning systems are disclosed herein. A collision warning system includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of proximity sensors and a computer device. The plurality of proximity sensors are configured to mount on an aircraft and to generate a proximity signal. The computer device is communicatively coupled with the plurality of proximity sensors and is configured to determine a location in which the collision warning system is located, where the location includes at least one of a country and a region. The computer device is further configured to select an active linguistic profile based on the location, where the active linguistic profile includes at least one of a language and a dialect. The computer device is yet further configured to alert ground crew of potential collisions using the active linguistic profile and based on the proximity signal. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174359 | CYLINDRICAL CASE AND JET ENGINE - A case body of a fan case in a jet engine is formed by use of a composite material of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Metal rings are respectively attached to a leading edge and a trailing edge of the case body. The metal rings are electrically connected together by a conductive cable. Both of the metal rings and the conductive cable constitute a path of a lightning current. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174360 | LIGHTING UNIT FOR AN AIRCRAFT INTERIOR - The disclosure relates to a lighting unit for an aircraft interior having a floor with a baseplate fastenable to structure of the aircraft, and having a receiving region that faces away from the structure in a fastened state. An OLED light source having one or more OLEDs is arranged in the receiving region. The lighting unit also has a lens arranged on a side of the OLED light source facing away from the baseplate, and a frame mechanically retained in the receiving region by plug contacts such that the OLED light source and the lens are fastened in the receiving region. The plug contacts include electrical and mechanical contacts, wherein the OLEDs are supplied with electricity by at least one controllable driver, and wherein the contacts supply electricity to the OLED light source. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174361 | Illumination System for a Kiteboarding Kite - An illumination system for a kiteboarding kite that senses the position and orientation of the kite with respect to a rider and directs a beam of light at the rider's path. The illumination system is battery powered and mounted to a kiteboarding kite with an inflated leading edge. A processor executed program analyzes data from several sensors, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers, in order to quickly adjust the direction of a spotlight and avoid shining light into the rider's eyes. In addition, the illumination system may also illuminate the rider directly or areas of the kite. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174362 | GIMBAL, IMAGING DEVICE AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE GIMBAL - A gimbal comprises a carrying plate, a quick release assembly detachably mounted on the carrying plate and configured to detachably mount the gimbal on an unmanned aerial vehicle, and an angle adjusting mechanism rotatably disposed on the carrying plate and configured to connect with a load and to drive the load to rotate. The quick release assembly and the angle adjusting mechanism are arranged side by side on the carrying plate. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174363 | AIRCRAFT COMPONENT REGIME RECOGNITION - According to one embodiment, a method of assessing health of two or more components includes receiving, from an aircraft, a plurality of flight measurements, the aircraft comprising a first component and a second component. At least two flight regimes that the aircraft operated in at the same time are identified. The at least two flight regimes comprise a first flight regime and a second flight regime. One of the first flight regime and the second flight regime is assigned to the first component based on where the first flight regime and the second regime are located within a prioritized list of flight regimes associated with the first component. One of the first flight regime and the second flight regime is assigned to the second component based on where the first flight regime and the second regime are located within a prioritized list of flight regimes associated with the second component. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174364 | AIRCRAFT AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY - A method of producing an assembly tool ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174365 | High-Speed Airplane Deicing Installation Systems and Methods - The present disclosure provides an airplane ground deicing installation that minimizes the impact of deicing operations on the airport during icing conditions. The installation does not require alteration of a normal taxi pattern and can be performed as quickly as the average separation time between take-offs. The installation allows modification of its shape to adapt to the contour of almost all types of commercial passengers airplanes operating from major airports, and simultaneously deices large surfaces of the airplane. Deicing and anti-icing fluids are applied to airplane surfaces from nozzles positioned in close proximity to the airplane's surface. Speed and adaptability to different types of airplanes, combined with a design that allows rapid relocation of the installation, are key features that make it possible to place the installation on the taxiway, close to the head of the runway it serves, such that the taxi pattern and the separation in between takeoffs are not altered as compared to the normal operations of the airport. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174366 | DEVICE FOR RETAINING AND RELEASING APPENDAGES - An active tie rod for retaining and releasing appendages without shock is provided. The device comprises: a fixed base, a tie rod extending along an axis between two ends, a mechanism fastened to the base and temporarily retaining a first end of the tie rod, operating the mechanism to release the tie rod from the base, an end piece fastened to a second end of the tie rod, at least one appendage temporarily retained between the base and the end piece, a component disposed between the mechanism and the end piece, and an actuator of the component to modify a characteristic dimension of the component along the axis between two values, the component producing a tension in the tie rod for the first of the two values and the tension in the tie rod being reduced for a second of the two values. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPARING SATELLITE ATTITUDE CONTROL PERFORMANCES - Provided is a method of comparing satellite attitude control performances, the method including generating, by a controller, a satellite task execution command, receiving, by an input and output (I/O) unit, a result of a simulation performed on a satellite attitude control by a satellite attitude control simulator based on the satellite task execution command, and transmitting, by the I/O unit, the satellite task execution command to a satellite based on the result of the simulation. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174368 | DOOR MECHANISM FOR SATELLITE DEPLOYER SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is an improved door system for a satellite deployer for storing, transporting, and deploying space payloads, as well as the method of its use. The satellite deployer's door system as described herein allows for increased efficiency due to the configuration of the mechanical structures used in the satellite deployment process. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174369 | DEVICE FOR THE HOLD-DOWN AND CONTROLLED RELEASE OF SPACE SATELLITES INSTALLED ON LAUNCHERS AND LOADS INSTALLED ON SPACE SATELLITES - A device for the hold-down and controlled release of space satellites installed on launchers and loads installed on space satellites, includes a blocking member made up of segments radially displaceable from a mutually approached retaining position to a mutually spaced-apart release position of a connecting screw. In order to control the radial displacement of the segments between the retaining position and the release position there are provided a rotatable element coaxial with the blocking member, an articulated mechanism which operatively connects the rotatable element with the segments of the blocking member, and linear motors for driving the controlled rotation of the rotatable element and, through the articulated mechanism, the simultaneous displacement of the segments of the blocking member. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174370 | PASTA DOSING MACHINE, PARTICULARLY FOR LONG-TYPE PASTA - A pasta dosing machine is described, comprising at least one channel for roughing the pasta, provided with first dosing means, a first basket for collecting the dosed pasta and a device adapted to weigh the pasta collected in said first basket, at least one channel for finishing the pasta, provided with second dosing means, and a further basket for collecting the pasta unloaded from said first basket and from said finishing channel, and a further device adapted to weigh the pasta collected in said further basket. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174371 | BAG FORMER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A former assembly for forming and fabricating bags from flexible sheet material is provided. The former assembly can include a base plate having an aperture that extends from a first surface to a second surface thereof. A bracing post can be attached to the base plate on the first surface proximate the aperture. An annular space can be formed between the tube and the base plate. The annular space can be sized for the passage of the flexible sheet material. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174372 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING COILED MATERIALS - The apparatus and method for packaging coiled materials uses vacuum to draw the free end of a packaging sleeve through the open coil core, which may have a single line. A trolley lifts the coil to align its open core with a hollow mandrel, and passes the coil over the mandrel. The trolley is lowered to expose the coil circumference for packaging. Suction is applied through the mandrel to draw the free end of the sleeve through the coil core. Another apparatus includes two parallel input lines and a mandrel workstation translating therebetween and pivoting to transfer coils to an orthogonal output line. Another apparatus includes a stationary suction source having a flexible suction hose and suction canister extending therefrom. The canister is applied to the coil core to draw the free end of the sleeve therethrough. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174373 | PALLET THREADING APPARATUS - A pallet threading apparatus comprising a directional handle; a flexible rod having a first end and a second end; a football shaped head member having a top portion and bottom portion, the top portion including a longitudinal slot; the directional handle is attached to the first end and the football shaped head member is attached to the second end; a cleat element positioned in the longitudinal slot, the cleat element comprising a pair of side walls having a plurality of oppositely opposed teeth for retaining a section of strapping material. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174374 | TOOL AND TOOL SETTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO PAIR WITH THE TOOL TO CHANGE HOW THE TOOL CAN FUNCTION - Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a tool and a tool setting management system and method. The tool setting management system of the present disclosure is configured to pair with the tool of the present disclosure to change how the tool can function. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174375 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PORTION PACKETS OF A SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT OR NON-TOBACCO SNUFF PRODUCT - The invention concerns a device ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174376 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COLLECTIONS OF PRINTED PRODUCTS, AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - In a method for producing a collection ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174377 | MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SEALING BAR ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING MACHINES - A sealing bar assembly for a packaging machine includes a mounting frame, first and second sealing bar carriages carried by the mounting frame, at least one of the first and second sealing bars being movable with respect to the mounting frame, first and second sealing bars mounted, respectively, to the first and second sealing bar carriages and movable therewith, the first and second bars including, respectively, first and second opposed sealing surfaces, at least a first electromagnet assembly arranged adjacent to the first sealing bar, and a controller configured to selectively energize the first electromagnet assembly to move the first and second opposed sealing surfaces into and out of engagement across a web of packaging material passing therebetween. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174378 | HEAT-SHRINKING FURNACE FOR THE FORMATION OF BUNDLES WITH IMPROVED FILM ADHESION - A heat-shrinking furnace for forming bundles of products wrapped in a heat-shrinkable film and defining at least one channel for advancement of the bundles along an advancement direction, and including: an inlet fed by the bundle of products in succession one after the other, the products being tunnel-wrapped in a loose manner by the heat-shrinkable film to identify two lateral openings orthogonal to the advancement direction; an outlet for release of the bundles of products wrapped in a compact manner by the heat-shrinked film; a heater operating between the inlet and outlet for making heat-shrinking of the film on the products; and wherein in an intermediate position between the inlet and the outlet the furnace includes a mechanism for temporarily holding the heat-shrinkable film spaced apart from the products at the lateral openings during heat shrinking. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174379 | SHRINKABLE FACE FILM AND A LABEL COMPRISING A SHRINKABLE FACE FILM - The invention relates to a shrink multilayer face film and a label produced thereof. According to an embodiment the multilayer face film comprises a core layer including: propylene random copolymer(s) or propylene terpolymer(s); and polyolefin elastomer(s), polyolefin plastomer(s), or olefin block copolymer(s); and a first skin layer and a second skin layer comprising at least 80 wt. % of cyclic polymer(s). The invention further relates to a method for providing a shrink multilayer face film and a method for labelling of an item. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174380 | Labeling of Polymeric Containers - Label constructions and labeled containers are described which exhibit reduced label defects. The label constructions can be applied relatively soon after manufacture of the container and thereby avoid a requirement of storing containers for pre-designated dwell times. Also described are related methods of eliminating or at least reducing the occurrence of label defects by use of the label constructions and techniques of selecting the label constructions. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174381 | HOLLOW CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW CONTAINER - A single-layer hollow container includes: a resin composition that is formed of 60 to 90% by mass of polyolefin, 2 to 35% by mass of meta-xylylene group-containing polyamides, and 5 to 30% by mass of modified polyolefin. The meta-xylylene group-containing polyamides are dispersed insularly in the polyolefin, and in a case where each of a vertical length and a horizontal length of the meta-xylylene group-containing polyamide in an initial state is 1, the vertical length of the meta-xylylene group-containing polyamide in the hollow container ranges from 3.3 to 15.8 and the horizontal length ranges from 0.5 to 2.0. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174382 | WIDE MOUTH OPENING MILITARY CANTEEN WITH NBC ADAPTER - A military canteen has a wide mouth dimensioned neck or spout for drinking or pouring liquid therefrom, the wide mouth nature allowing for relatively easy service access into the internal cavity of the canteen body. A first flat bottom cap is threadably to the neck for sealing the opening of the neck. A second cap is threadably attached to the neck in place of the first cap, the second cap has an NBC adapter located thereon. A lanyard has a first ring that encircles the neck and is pressed toward shoulders of the canteen body whenever either the first cap or the second cap is attached to the neck. The lanyard has a second ring that either frictionally attaches to a raised portion on a top of the first cap or encircles the NBC adapter of the second cap. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174383 | FOAMED AND STRETCHED PLASTIC BOTTLE - A foamed and stretched plastic bottle having, in the body portion thereof, a foamed region in which foamed cells are distributed, wherein, in at least a portion of the foamed region, the lengths of the foamed cells in the axial direction of the bottle are so distributed as to gradually decrease as the positions of the foamed cells shift from the outer surface side of the body portion toward the central portion thereof and then gradually increase as their positions shift from the central portion thereof toward the inner surface side thereof. The foamed and stretched plastic bottle of the invention exhibits excellent light-shielding property. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174384 | CONTAINER WITH SCUFF RESISTANT TEXTURE - Polymeric container includes a base defining a support surface and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall has at least a first contact portion extending about a perimeter of the sidewall. The sidewall includes a raised surface pattern at a select area proximate the first contact portion. The raised surface pattern includes a plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the sidewall and having an outer surface. Each protrusion is spaced apart from adjacent protrusions within the selected area, and a shortest distance between each protrusion and any of the adjacent protrusions is less than a greatest surface dimension of the outer surface of each protrusion. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174385 | CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER - A container of paper or paper-like material, having a sleeve and having a bottom and/or a cover, wherein the bottom and/or cover and the sleeve are connected in substantially liquid-tight fashion in the region of a bottom skirt and/or cover skirt. The sleeve is composed of a sheetlike blank, and wherein regions adjoining a first side edge and adjoining a second side edge, situated opposite the first side edge, of the blank are laid one on top of the other so as to form an overlapping side seam and connected to one another by material-bonding engagement, wherein at least the region adjoining the first side edge forms a step which is offset relative to the rest of the blank. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174386 | COLLAPSIBLE MEDICAL CONTAINERS - Containers that are capable of transitioning from a collapsed configuration to an uncollapsed configuration. The containers, when in a collapsed configuration, may have a relatively low profile. When in an uncollapsed configuration, the containers can function as receptacles for receiving solids or liquids. Some containers can be manufactured by folding a foldable sheet that includes a plurality of openings. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174387 | A METHOD FOR PROVIDING CREASE LINES - A method for providing crease lines to a packaging material having a bulk layer is provided. The method comprises arranging the material to be creased between an elastic anvil and a pressing tool having at least one protrusive ridge facing the anvil, and pressing the ridge towards the anvil such that the packaging material will be subject to an imprint, whereby the width of the imprint is continuously increasing as the ridge is pressed against the anvil. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174388 | CARTON AND CARTON BLANK - A handle structure (H) for a carton having a handle panel ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174389 | SHIPPING CONTAINER CONVERTIBLE INTO A DISPLAY CONFIGURATION - A shipping container convertible into a display configuration at a point of sale comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, side walls and end walls all of which are foldably joined to one another to form an interior space to receive product having a predetermined height. Each of the respective side walls includes a respective pair of spaced apart slots formed therein. Each of the end walls includes a respective minor top flap being foldably joined thereof. The respective minor top flaps include a pair of locking tabs each of which is engaged with the corresponding slots. A headspace is formed within the interior space of the container so as to compensate for the height of the products when the container is flipped on its side for displaybility at the point of sale and permits a user to remove product from various layers of containers stacked upon one another. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174390 | A BOX CAPABLE OF BEING ASSEMBLED AND DISASSEMBLED - A simplified lockable box which can be disassembled and assembled as required is described. The box ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174391 | Pallet - A pallet includes an integral single unitary body that may include first and second outer runners continuously extending along first and second outer sides of the pallet from a third side of the pallet to a fourth opposite side of the pallet. Each of the first and second outer runners may include an elongate upwardly facing channel, a bottom wall having an upper surface forming a floor of the channel, sidewalls upwardly extending from the bottom wall and diverging from one another, side wall lips outwardly extending from the sidewalls, end walls upwardly extending from the bottom wall and diverging from one another, end wall lips outwardly extending from the end walls and end wall skirts extending downwardly from and hanging from the end wall lips. At least one deck portion is between the first and second outer runners. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174392 | ORGANIZER AND STACKABLE ORGANIZER ASSEMBLY - An organizer including a base member, a continuous sidewall extending substantially upwardly from the base member and a lid member connectable to the continuous sidewall, the lid member including: an inner member, an outer member connected to the inner member, a plurality of notches arranged within the inner member and a first resilient connecting member releasably securable to and extending between the plurality of notches and a stackable organizer assembly including the organizer. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174393 | NOVEL CONFIGURABLE CONTAINER-SUPPORT FRAME - A configurable container-support frame is disclosed. The frame includes at least two sections, each section including at least three substantially parallel telescoping members, each connected to two other members by a cross member that is substantially perpendicular to the telescoping members. The telescoping members of one section telescopically engage with the telescoping members of at least one other section and the engaged sections define a configurable volume. The frame may be disposed within an existing container, such as a bag or a box, to improve the protective capabilities of that container. Or the frame may be integrated with a surface, such as a fabric, to create a configurable container with improved protective capabilities over the surface alone. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174394 | STORAGE CONTAINER WITH GROUND ANCHOR - A portable storage container with a ground anchor device includes a storage container having a main body that defines an internal cavity. The storage container transitions between an open and closed configuration, and further includes a locking mechanism. The ground anchor secures the storage container onto the surface of the ground, and includes an upper shaft that is interposed between a handle and an auger. The ground anchor components are removably secured together, and each can be stored within the internal cavity of the storage container when disassembled. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174395 | BEVERAGE CAN HANDLE - A beverage can handle includes a first arm having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a protrusion for supporting a first lip of a beverage can. The protrusion is shaped for inhibiting slippage of the first lip of the beverage can off of the protrusion. The beverage can handle also includes a second arm that is slideably coupled to the first arm and extendable from a storage position to an extended position relative to the first end of the first arm. The second arm has a first end and a second end. The first end includes a groove for releasably mating with a second lip of the beverage can when in the extended position. The groove is shaped for inhibiting slippage of the second lip of the beverage can out of the groove when the second arm is in the extended position. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174396 | CUSTOMIZABLE PACKAGING BAGS - A roll of heat sealable bags having markings on the bags to indicate the weight of a portion of bag material located between any two markings. A user can cut off any desired length of the roll to form a customized bag of a desired size. The user can then quickly determine the weight of the customized bag by visual inspection of the number of markings on the bag. After filling the bag with items to be packaged, the markings allow the user to determine an accurate weight of the contents of the bag by weighing the filled bag and subtracting the weight of the bag material from the overall weight of the bag plus contents. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174397 | APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER PERIPHERAL STORAGE - This invention allows one mobility while having modular components connected to a portable computer. In general it is an apparatus that attaches to the back of a monitor, in order to store and use peripheral components conveniently. In the preferred embodiment, it is comprised of three main pieces, a pouch, two or more corner pieces and two or more hanging supports. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174398 | CLOSURE COMBINATION - A closure combination ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174399 | SPILL-PREVENTING SNACK CONTAINER AND DISPENSER - A food dispensing container having a removable dispensing member that includes a hinged flow gate configured to cover, in a closed position, a corresponding aperture in a bottom of a dispensing compartment of the dispensing member. The dispensing member also includes a hinged lid configured to cover a top of the dispensing compartment, the hinged lid having a notch that allows a range of rotation of the hinged flow gate when the hinged lid is in a closed position covering the top of the dispensing compartment and the rotation of the hinged flow gate opening the corresponding aperture when the food dispensing container is tilted from an upright position. The hinged lid and the hinged flow gate interlock, limiting the hinged flow gate to the closed position, when the hinged lid is in an open position uncovering the top of the dispensing compartment. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174400 | VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR A DRINKING CUP AND A DRINKING CUP HAVING A VALVE ASSEMBLY - A lid assembly includes a closure member and a valve assembly. The closure member has a socket in fluid communication with a liquid passageway. The socket has a wall with a cutout therein. The valve assembly includes a plug adapted for insertion into the socket to form a seal between the socket and the plug. The plug has a base, a side wall, and an interior chamber cooperatively defined by the base and the side wall. A portion of the side wall of the plug with a minimum thickness is disposed adjacent the cutout when the plug is inserted into the socket. The seal formed between the plug and socket is selectively moveable from a sealed configuration to an unsealed configuration by vacuum pressure being applied to the interior chamber of the plug. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174401 | CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED LOCKING SYSTEM - A locking system for a storage container provides a reliable and durable way of locking the lid in the closed position with a limited number of moving parts while providing resistance to tampering and theft. The locking system includes a housing which receives a padlock having a shackle movable between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the latch arms of a latch mounted to the lid. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174402 | Beverage Access Restricting Drinking Assembly - A secure drinking assembly includes a container that may contain a beverage. A valve is coupled to the container and the valve selectively opens and closes the container. A security lock is coupled to the container. The security lock may be manipulated thereby facilitating the security lock to receive a security code. The security lock actuates the valve to selectively open the container when the security lock receives the security code. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174403 | MODULAR PACKAGING AND SHIPPING ASSEMBLY - A modular packaging and shipping assembly for a bundled channel product includes a plurality of mounting adapters, each of the plurality of mounting adapters having a flat surface configured to abut the bundled channel product, a plurality of straps designed to wrap both the bundled channel product and the plurality of mounting adapters, and a plurality of mounting platforms, each of the plurality of mounting platforms having a mounting platform recess, which is configured to insertedly accommodate the mounting adapter. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174404 | RECONSTITUTED PLANT MATERIAL AND ITS USE FOR PACKAGING, WRAPPING AND FOOD APPLIANCES - The present invention relates to a plant-based wrapping paper for wrapping food. The plants (raw materials) may be fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetables and/or spices. The invention further relates to a method for producing said wrapping paper, its use for wrapping food or its use as packaging material. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174405 | ANTI-SCALPING PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING FILM - A film for packaging a product that has a pharmaceutical active agent includes a product-contacting sealing layer. The product contacting layer includes at least 90 wt. % of an ethylene norbornene copolymer having a glass transition temperature in a range from 50° C. to 110° C. The pharmaceutical active agent comprises a Hansen Solubility Parameter for the product-contacting sealing layer of 0.5 or greater. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174406 | PRODUCT HANG CARD FOR RETAIL DISPLAY - A packaged mobile device accessory includes a mobile device accessory and a hang card. The mobile device accessory includes a back wall, a top wall, at least two opposing sidewalls, and first and second flanges. Each of the first and second flanges extends from one of the at least two opposing sidewalls to form one of a first side pocket and a second side pocket. The hang card includes a primary panel, two card sidewalls, and a hook panel. The card sidewalls each extend from the primary panel. Each of the card sidewalls is maintained within one of the first and second side pockets of the mobile device accessory. The hook panel extends upwardly from the primary panel and includes a cutout to receive a supporting structure above the top wall of the mobile device accessory such that the packaged mobile device is configured to hang from the supporting structure. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174407 | Packaging unit - A packaging unit, in particular a drilling-tool packaging unit, for an insert tool, in particular a drilling tool, includes a first means, in particular a fastening means, for fastening the packaging unit in or on a presentation device, in particular a presentation rack or a sales rack, and a receiving means for receiving in or on the packaging unit an insert tool that is connected in a form-fitting manner to the receiving means. The receiving means designed to hold the insert tool in a holding state of the packaging unit in which the receiving means is realized so as to be integral with the first means. In a separation state, in which the receiving means has been separated from the first means of the packaging unit, the receiving means remains on the insert tool. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174408 | EASY OPEN FLOW WRAPPERS - Easy open flow wrappers are provided that include a flexible wrapper body formed from a flexible wrapper body film, the flexible wrapper body having a front panel and a back panel sealed together along one longitudinal seam and two lateral end seams containing a product therein. At least one line of weakness ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174409 | PACKAGING FOR HIGH PURITY SOLVENTS - A container includes an external package and a sealed flexible bag, adapted to hold liquid contents, retained within the external package. The bag is made from a polymer film, which prior to being formed into a bag, was a two dimen-sional film to which was applied a PECVD SiOx coating. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174410 | Carton and blank for carton - The present invention provides a carton for a bag in box packaging. The carton has the overall configuration of a rectangular parallelepiped, with two pairs of opposing sidewalls and an upper end portion and a lower end portion, together defining a cavity for receiving a liquid holding bag. In the lower end portion there are a first pair of opposing flaps and a second pair of opposing flaps. The carton further has an opening extending through one sidewall in the lower end portion for dispensing liquid from a bag positioned inside the cavity. According to the invention the first pair of opposing flaps are foldable into an open position, in which the flaps extend outwards from the cavity to form a pair of legs. The legs are interlockable with a flap of said second pair of flaps so as firmly to fix the position of the legs with regard to the carton. The leg-forming flaps support the carton in an elevated position with respect to a surface thus facilitating dispension of liquid through the opening. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174411 | FRESHNESS PRESERVING FOOD CONTAINER - A container for preserving the freshness of a stored food product is disclosed. The container has a receptacle with a piston and seal arrangement that creates a variable volume for food storage. A vent and seal arrangement allows for the removal of air as the piston is moved within the receptacle to reduce the volume within. A removable engaging member pushes the piston upward in order to reduce the inner volume of the container as the food stored in the container is consumed. This reduction in space and associated removal of air inhibit the oxidation and spoilage of many popular foods such as guacamole. With the engaging member removed, the container is also useful for serving the stored food product. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174412 | BLADE DISPENSER - A blade dispenser is provided that includes a housing, a carrier, and a blade eject assembly. The housing defines a carrier cavity having an open end, and includes a blade loading mechanism. The carrier is operable to hold a plurality of blades. The carrier is selectively disposable within the carrier cavity of the housing. The blade eject assembly includes a button biased in a normal position relative to a base. The button is operable to be moved relative to the base and engage a blade disposed within the carrier, and to move the blade to a position where at least a part of the blade is disposed outside the housing. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174413 | PACKAGE TO DISPENSE A FOAMING COMPOSITION - Disclosed is a package to dispense a composition, wherein the package comprises: a flexible inner container made of gas-impermeable material and holding the composition wherein the composition comprises a blooming agent in an emulsified liquid form; a sealed rigid outer container which encloses the flexible inner container and which is filled with a driving gas compressing the inner container; and | 2017-06-22 |
20170174414 | CONTAINER FOR FOOD ITEMS - A combination of a container and a plurality of food items nested within the container may include base and a first cavity in the base. A first food item may be nested in the first cavity. The first food item may include a decorated section. The first food item may include a disposable wrapper having an exposed upper wrapper edge. The container may include a lid moveable between a closed position and an open position. A first retainer may be on the lid. When the lid is in the closed position the first retainer may overlie a first portion of the upper wrapper edge. When the container is inverted with the lid in the closed position relative axial movement between the first food item and the first cavity may be limited by contact between the first retainer and the upper wrapper edge. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174415 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING AN INVERTED, TRUNCATED PYRAMIDAL SHAPE OF STACKED GOLF BALLS WITHIN A TRAY AND FORMING ON TOP AN UPRIGHT, PYRAMIDAL SHAPE OF STACKED GOLF BALLS - A tray for stacking golf balls into a truncated, inverted pyramidal shape and upon which may be stacked on top a regular pyramidal stack of golf balls that self-supports to retain its shape. The tray includes a base, four diverging walls and a rim. The walls are between the rim and the base. The base has a plurality of curved rails that have convex surfaces within an inward facing side of the tray. The curved rails are separated from each other in succession by flattened regions. The rim has holes for securing rope handles. Golf balls may be poured into a hopper on the rim of the tray to stack the golf balls in the tray first in an inverted pyramid shape manner and then in a regular pyramid shape manner. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174416 | Easy Pouring Packaging Pouch - The present invention discloses a packaging pouch for a viscous content, the pouch comprising a flexible multilayer laminate, said laminate comprising an inner layer in contact, in use, with the content of said pouch, the pouch comprising a top region and a bottom region and one or more cross-seal(s), said pouch comprising a tearable venting means in the bottom region. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174417 | Capsule For Preparing A Beverage Such As Coffee And The Like - The invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage in a beverage preparation device. The capsule has a flange which is partially made of paper and partially made of polymer. The polymer is essentially arranged on the flange to cover at least partially the paper part and so to improve the inside tightness of the capsule, in particular, to prevent air enters inside the capsule via folds and creases. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174418 | A Beverage Cup for Coffee or the Like - A cup comprises a container having a flat bottom wall pierceable by a needle, a filter has a flat filter bottom supported on or sufficiently close to the flat bottom to allow the needle to push part of the flat filter bottom upwards to form a beverage collection chamber, a lid having an outer sidewall and a sloped inner sidewall to transform the brewing pressure in the cup into radial outward force acting on the outer sidewall to impart rigidity to the lid during brewing, and a pressure sensitive adhesive O-ring between the horizontal wall of the lid and the container rim. The cup may comprise a pressurization chamber enclosed by the outer sidewall, inner sidewall and a top film and adapted to become pressurized and expanded when hot water is injected into the cup, thereby imparting rigidity to the lid and improving the seal to the container. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174419 | OPTICAL READABLE CODE SUPPORT AND CAPSULE FOR PREPARING A BEVERAGE HAVING SUCH CODE SUPPORT PROVIDING AN ENHANCED READABLE OPTICAL SIGNAL - An optically readable code support to be associated with or be part of a capsule intended for delivering a beverage in a beverage producing device, the support including at least one sequence of symbols represented on the support so that each symbol is sequentially readable by a reading arrangement of an external reading device while the capsule is driven in rotation along an axis of rotation. The symbols are essentially formed of a succession of light reflective surface portions and light absorbing surface portions. The light absorbing surface portions provide a lower light-reflective intensity than the light-reflective surface portions, and the code support includes at least one base layer extending continuously at least along the sequence of symbols. The light-absorbing surface portions are roughened surface portions having a higher rugosity (Rz) than the light-reflective surface portions. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174420 | COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly is disclosed. The cover assembly may cover a gap between a first container and a second container. The cover assembly may have a first rigid element. The cover assembly may also have a second rigid element. Further, the cover assembly may have an elastic body. The elastic body may be positioned between the first rigid element and the second rigid element. The cover assembly may also have a bolt. The bolt may connect the first rigid element with the second rigid element. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174421 | Transport Device For A Milling Unit, Transport Vehicle With A Transport Device For A Milling Unit, And Method For Transporting A Milling Unit With A Transport Device - The present invention relates to a transport device for a milling unit of a road milling machine, the milling unit comprising a milling drum box and a milling drum. Essential elements of the transport device include a support frame, a rotating device and a transport vehicle connector. The present invention further relates to a transport vehicle with a carrier vehicle and a transport device, as well as a method. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174422 | Transport Device For A Milling Unit, Transport Vehicle, And Method For Transporting A Milling Unit - The present invention relates to a milling unit, in particular to a milling unit of a road milling machine, a transport vehicle with a transport device and a vehicle, as well as a method for transporting a milling unit, in particular using a transport vehicle according to the present invention. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174423 | Conveying systems - A conveying system for conveying a conveyable material from a hopper where the system includes a fluid port located below the hopper outlet and in a vertical flow path into hopper outlet that can be momentarily opened for an on the go release of a charge of compressed air directly upward into the hopper outlet and into the underside of the bridge in the hopper to either disintegrate or unlock the bridged particles from each other thereby causing the bridged material to fall into the hopper outlet and into the conveying system where the material can be transported to a remote location or to remove any material that may be adhering to the wall during an emptying phase. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174424 | Apparatus For Cleaning The Interior Of An Above Ground Storage Tank - An apparatus and method for cleaning the interior of an above ground storage tank includes a nozzle assembly mounted to a cover on the storage tank sidewall having a horizontally extending wash pipe fixedly and a suction pipe for recirculation of spent fluids. The wash pipe has an interior segment which can be extended to a tank floor and is configured with a bend to extend along the tank sides all to which is attached a submersible swivel joint fitted with a choked nozzle. A control assembly is provided to direct from the nozzle from the exterior of the storage tank. The nozzle vibrates in response to flow of wash fluid from the wash pipe. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174425 | FOLDAWAY BRACKET FLEXIBLE LIQUID STORAGE TANK - The present invention relates to a foldaway bracket flexible liquid storage tank, comprising a bracket, a flexible storage tank disposed in the middle of the bracket, wherein the bracket further comprising a pedestal, wherein the pedestal further comprising a upper substrate and a lower substrate, wherein a plurality of water pipes are disposed between the upper substrate and the lower substrate, wherein the said water pipes are connected with catch basin; and wherein butterfly valves are disposed in the inlet end and outlet end of the water pipes, wherein a foldaway apparatus is disposed on the said upper substrate. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174426 | LINED STORAGE BIN - Methods and apparatus for maintaining a sanitary disposal and storage bin for consumed medical products using a storage bin with a liner bag and an attached shielding grommet in the shape of a circle flattened on one end which, when soiled, may itself be placed in the liner bag within the container. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174427 | SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TUG APPARATUS - A trash bin tug carried on a pair of drive wheels driven by reversible motors and carrying a swivel support arm projecting upwardly and rearwardly towards a bin. The support arm carries a latch which cooperates with the support arm and tug to, upon being latched, support the front of the bin elevated from the support surface. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174428 | FOOT ACTUATED ANIMAL WASTE RECEPTACLE - A foot actuated animal waste receptacle enables sanitary and efficient disposal and storage of animal waste. A counterweighted outer housing forms a protective casing and an ornamental design. A weight integrates into the base end of the housing to prevent tipping over. A lid hingedly connects to a housing perimeter of the outer housing, pivotally moving between open and closed positions through a foot actuated hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism comprises a series of connected rods that pivotally articulate to move the lid. The lid is securely maintained in a closed position through a compression load stored in a compression spring, and a hook and catch that detachably couple. A rim inside the housing perimeter holds a replaceable bag inside the outer housing to directly receive animal waste. A plurality of fastening tabs are disposed around the perimeter of the rim to detachably fasten replaceable bag to the rim. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174429 | REFUSE COLLECTION SYSTEM - An intermediate container is provided for receiving refuse from a primary refuse container that is configured to be carried by a top-loading refuse collection vehicle lifter. The intermediate container comprises a front wall, a rear wall, opposed sidewalls, and a bottom wall defining a total refuse collection volume. An extension assembly is located substantially beneath the total refuse collection volume intermediate the front wall and the rear wall, with a portion of the extension assembly being movable between a first, retracted position for storage and for dumping a primary refuse collection container and a second, extended position for engaging and releasing the primary refuse collection container at a location laterally spaced from the intermediate container refuse collection vehicle. A mounting base is secured to the extension assembly that is configured for mounting a primary refuse collection container lifter thereon. Further, the intermediate container is free of fork receivers and includes at least one mounting member for non-destructive removable attachment to the collection vehicle lifter. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174430 | SELF-DUMPING DUMPSTER - The present invention relates to a self-dumping dumpster and trailer assembly particularly suitable for hauling refuse and yard waste. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174431 | ROBOTIC FRAME AND POWER TRANSFER DEVICE - A system for automated management of a high density storage facility which contains shelves having multiple containers containing products stored therein. The system uses an autonomous mobile robot and a lifting frame. The lifting frame includes several supports, members, and crossbars along with storage ledges. The lifting frame includes a gripping device and a lifting device, which provides motive power to the shelves. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174432 | Parcel Sorting System and Method - Provided are a parcel sorting system and method, solving the problem that parcel sorting efficiency needs to be improved in the prior art. The parcel sorting system comprises a parcel sorting device and a parcel collecting device. The parcel sorting device is provided thereon with a plurality of parcel inspection inlets and a plurality of parcel outlets. The parcel collecting device is located under the parcel sorting device. The parcel outlets on the parcel sorting device communicate with the parcel collecting device. The parcel outlets are respectively located at the middle or/and edges of the parcel sorting device. The parcel collecting device is provided thereon with storage devices at positions under respective parcel outlets; and diameter of the storing device is larger than that of the parcel outlet. When the method is used, the parcel sorting efficiency is obviously improved; the implementation is convenient; and popularization and application are facilitated. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174433 | HIGH-ANGLE CONVEYOR SYSTEM - A high-angle conveyor system is provided. The high-angle conveyor system includes a primary conventional conveyor, a lower high-angle conveyor and an upper high-angle conveyor. The lower high-angle conveyor is disposed within the primary conveyor. Therefore, a portion of the primary conveyor is sandwiched in between the lower high-angle conveyor and the upper high-angle conveyor. Both of the lower high-angle conveyor and the upper high-angle conveyor are disposed at a high angle. Material is transported along the primary conveyor and then transported at a high angle in between the lower high-angle conveyor, the primary conveyor, and the upper high-angle conveyor. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174434 | Panel Forming Assembly - A panel forming station has a frame, a pair of clamping devices and a pair of end forming devices. A panel is clamped between one clamping device and the frame. The first forming device forms a first trimless end on the panel. The first forming device has a cutter bending blade and a roller that forms the first trimless end. The second clamping device clamps a panel. The second forming device has a cutter, a bending blade and a roller to form the second trimless end. A controller couples with the first and second clamping device and first and second end forming devices to control the panel's passage through the frame. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174435 | ROLLER-GUIDED CONVEYING ELEMENT AND A CONVEYING FACILITY COMPRISING SUCH CONVEYING ELEMENTS - A roller-guided conveying element for a conveying facility, including a basis body, several rollers that are rotatably mounted on the basis body on two sides which are opposed to one another, as well as a holding member that is arranged on the basis body and is for holding an object to be conveyed. In each case, two rollers are arranged oppositely and equally offset in a crosswise manner at the two sides on the basis body. The conveying element with the rollers is designed such that a section of the conveying element, in each case with at least one roller of the two sides of the basis body, is rollingly movable in the guide channel of a longitudinal guidance body. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174436 | GRAVITY FEED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - Described are systems, methods, and apparatus for managing the movement of inventory items within a materials handling facility using rollable containers and a gravity feed conveyance system. Inventory items are placed in the rollable containers and are routed to different locations within the materials handling facility along the gravity feed conveyance system, through use of gravitational forces that cause the rollable containers to roll. By using gravity to route inventory items within the materials handling facility, the energy and power requirements for the materials handling facility are reduced, which reduces overhead costs and which is better for the environment. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174437 | RETURN BELT TRACKING IDLER FOR CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM - A concave conveyor belt idler system for use on the return run of a conveyor belt system, the idler being configured to maintain alignment of the belt and inherently adjust any misalignment thereof occurring during operation of the system. The concave conveyor belt idler system includes an elongated support member extending transversely of a conveyor belt return run and supporting a plurality of idler roller modules positioned such that the roller modules along the anterior side of the support member define a cave shape for supporting the conveyor belt, with the outer lateral edges at a lower elevation than the central portion of the conveyor belt. In a conveyor belt system the concave conveyor belt idler of the disclosed technology is positioned between two planate idler systems, on the return run, so that the center roller of the concave idler is in or near the plane of the belt as it traverses the planate idler systems, with the remaining rollers of the concave idler positioned below this plane. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174438 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTER AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEM - An electronic component mounter having a mounting head includes: a board transporter (transport mechanism) that transports a board with a transport belt supporting the board; a recognizer (a board recognition camera or a height sensor) that is provided in the mounting head and recognizes a state of a front surface of the transport belt; and a determiner (wear determiner) that determines a degradation state (wear degree) of the transport belt based on the state of the front surface of the transport belt recognized by the recognizer. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174439 | Household Hazardous Waste Recovery - In certain embodiments, a system includes at least one optical sensor configured to capture one or more optical data associated with packaging of a waste product and a processor coupled to the at least one optical sensor. The processor may be configured to determine information about the waste product based on the optical data and send a signal corresponding to the information to one of a destination device and a controller based on the determined information. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174440 | Household Hazardous Waste Recovery - In certain embodiments, a system may include at least one optical sensor configured to capture optical data associated with a waste product and a processor coupled to the at least one optical sensor. The processor may be configured to determine information about the waste product based on the optical data and to selectively direct the waste product to a selected destination in response to determining the information. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174441 | Conveyor Belt Scraping Device - A conveyor belt scraping device comprises a support shaft and at least one scraping segment arranged on the support shaft. The scraping segment has a holding end and a scraping end which is located opposite the holding end. The conveyor belt scraping device also comprises at least one holding support which is arranged on a stationary mounting and in which the support shaft is rotatably mounted, at least one drive element of a stationary drive motor, said drive element being coupled to the support shaft so as to transfer a torque, and a controller for the drive motor. The scraping end of the scraping segment can be made to contact the conveyor belt or can be released from the conveyor belt by means of a corresponding actuation of the drive motor and a movement of the drive element. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174442 | Tie Plate Separator and Method Thereof - Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174443 | FEEDER FOR FEEDING CUT PIECES OF WOOD - In a feeder ( | 2017-06-22 |
20170174444 | CONVEYOR GLIDE PLATE - Conveyor glide plates inserted between conveyor rollers provide support between the rollers. The glide plate main body includes forward and rear flexible flaps forming a leading edge and a trailing edge extending from the main body which includes an attachment member for cooperatively engaging a conveyor roller support member such as a clip or bracket used to affix the rollers to the conveyor. The front portion of the forward distal end of the glide plate includes a concave curve extending from the leading edge downward forming a turned-up lip extending from the main body of the glide plate following the adjacent roller. A rear flap having a distal end angled downward slightly at the trailing edge extends toward a following roller or following glide plate. The width of the glide plate is selected based on the width of the conveyor or length of the roller. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174445 | APPARATUS FOR MOVING PORTIONS - The invention relates to an apparatus for moving portions that comprise at least one slice cut off from a food product, in particular by means of a slicing apparatus, in particular by means of a high-sped slicer, having a plurality of individually movable transport movers or transport movers respectively movable as a combined unit for the transport of the portions, having a path system for the transport movers in which the transport movers are movable along at least one predefined path in a direction of transport; and having a control device for controlling the movements of the transport movers in the path system, wherein the transport movers each comprise at least one rotor cooperating with the path system and at least one carrier for portions attached to the rotor; and wherein the path system comprises a plurality of receiver tracks for a multi-track reception of portions in a portioning region and at least one placement track that is associated with a plurality of reception tracks for the placement of portions in a placement region. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174446 | PICK OR PUT STATION WITH CONTROLLABLE RECEPTACLE EXCHANGE - A receptacle exchange for a pick or put receptacle and method for exchanging a pick or put receptacle includes a process location at which an operator processes a receptacle by picking articles from or putting articles to a receptacle. A lift moves a receptacle from a supply location to the process location. An extractor retrieves a receptacle from the process location to an extracted location. A first drive elevates the lift between the supply location and process location and moves the extractor between the process location and extracted location. A second drive moves an inclination of the extractor. A control controls the first and second drives. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174447 | MECHANICALLY CONTROLLED VACUUM THROTTLE FOR A CONTINUOUS DENSE PHASE PARTICULATE MATERIAL CONVEYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mechanically-controlled vacuum throttle for a continuous dense phase pneumatic conveying system and related method is provided. The system includes a pneumatic conveyance line, a particulate material insertion assembly, a positive displacement blower, a transport fluid intake assembly, and a vacuum throttling assembly. The vacuum throttling assembly is configured to control the flow of air mass density into the blower and through the conveyance line. A portion of the vacuum throttling assembly is tied in to the conveyance line pressure downstream of the blower and adjusts the air mass density flow depending on the downstream pressure. Preferably, the vacuum throttling assembly includes an obstruction element and an opening collar, where the obstruction element is moveable relative to the opening collar and the air mass density flow is adjusted depending on the amount of movement of the obstruction element relative to the opening collar. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174448 | LABORATORY SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEM - A laboratory sample distribution system in which a sample container carrier can be centered at a specific position is presented. A laboratory automation system with such a laboratory sample distribution system is also presented. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174449 | APPARATUS FOR LOADING BOUND PRODUCTS - Disclosed is a device for loading a bound product, the device holding a product without the product sagging, which has been completed by punching various objects to be bound and then binding same by means of a coil spring, reversing the moving direction to a loading location and thereby enabling neat and stable stacking in a zigzag state without having the coil springs come in contact with one another. A device for loading a bound product, according to the present invention, comprises: a supporting frame unit for providing a distance for the movement of a bound product from a binding location to a loading location; a transfer unit having upper and lower gears, which are axially mounted on one side of the frame unit, a driven gear, which is axially mounted on the other end, a moving belt, for connecting the lower gear and the driven gear, a power belt, which is connected to the upper gear, and a first driving motor, for transmitting power to the power belt; an LM guide having a rail, which is mounted on the frame unit in the length direction, and a block; a reversing unit having a supporting plate, which is fixed on the block of the LM guide and the moving belt, a pinion, of which the upper end is rotatably and axially mounted on the supporting plate, a first cylinder, for operating a rack gear that interlocks with the pinion, and a rotating plate which is fixed on the lower end of the pinion; and a holding unit having a support and a second cylinder which is mounted on the rotating plate of the reversing unit and has a pressure member coupled to the front end thereof so as to hold a bound product. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174450 | CABLE-STRUT COMBINATION DRIVEN PARALLEL ROBOTIC PALLETIZER - A combined rope-rod-driven parallel palletizing robot, comprises a chassis, wherein, a base driving mechanism is arranged on the chassis, a torque transfer mechanism is mounted on the base driving mechanism, a top gearbox is mounted on the top of the torque transfer mechanism, a gib arm is movably connected to the top gearbox, and a mechanical arm end tool is arranged on the movable end of the gib arm to operate a work object; the robot further comprises three steel wire rope drivers and three corresponding steel wire ropes, the three steel wire rope drivers are located on the chassis and evenly distributed around the base driving mechanism. In the present invention, the top gearbox and the torque transfer mechanism are driven by a rope to execute two-freedom spatial movement, so as to do palletizing work in a bigger work space. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174451 | MATERIAL WASTE SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Exemplary embodiments include improved systems and methods for sorting and metering materials to be recycled at a material recovery facility. Systems and methods for the accurate and automated sorting and metering of recoverable materials may include a bunker with an integral conveyor adapted to meter presorted materials such that predetermined amounts of the materials may be delivered to a baler for baling and sale. Exemplary systems may include an auger screw type conveyor sized and shaped to deliver the materials to, for example, a baling system. The systems may also include a crusher for reducing the volume of the materials prior to metering from the bunker; by reducing the volume of the materials in the bunker, a baler may operate more efficiently, increasing output from the facility. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174452 | CONTAINER TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The container transport system and method provides for the transport of portable storage units. The system includes a powered hand truck, a specially configured vehicle, and a pair of dolly wheel sets for installation to one end of the portable storage unit. The method comprises removal of the hand truck from the vehicle, fitting the dolly wheels to one end of the portable storage unit as needed, lifting the opposite end of the portable storage unit using the powered hand truck, maneuvering the portable storage unit onto the vehicle using the powered hand truck while simultaneously lifting the end of the portable storage unit supported by the hand truck to keep the portable storage unit level, and parking the powered hand truck on the rearward portion of the vehicle. The hand truck may be remotely controlled, and the dolly sets are preferably height adjustable. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174453 | SHEET-MATERIAL SUPPLY DEVICE - A sheet-material supply device includes a lift, a sheet-material detector, and a sheet-material retaining conveyor. The lift elevates sheet materials in a stacked state. The sheet-material detector detects that an uppermost sheet material of the sheet materials in the stacked state has reached a predetermined height. The sheet-material retaining conveyor retains and conveys the uppermost sheet material that has reached the predetermined height. The sheet-material supply device stops elevation of the sheet materials in the stacked state when the sheet-material detector detects that the uppermost sheet material has reached the predetermined height. The sheet-material retaining conveyor is disposed to be movable in a direction in which the sheet materials in the stacked state elevate. | 2017-06-22 |
20170174454 | SHEET CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND SHEET CONVEYANCE METHOD - A sheet conveyance apparatus includes: a placement part configured such that stacked sheets are disposed on the placement part; a housing including an open/close part and accommodating the placement part, at least a portion of the open/close part being configured to be opened and closed; and a suction unit connected with the housing, and configured to draw gas from an interior of the housing. | 2017-06-22 |