32nd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150217807 | DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A driver assistance system for a motor vehicle includes: a longitudinal guide controller; a transverse guide controller; at least one operating element via which the transverse guide controller is able to be activated only in common with, or in addition to, the longitudinal guide controller; a steering sensor which detects an operation of the steering wheel by the driver, the transverse guide controller being able to be deactivated by a signal of the steering sensor without the longitudinal guide controller being deactivated; and a brake pedal sensor which detects an operation of the brake pedal of the vehicle, the transverse guide controller and the longitudinal guide controller being able to be deactivated by a signal of the brake pedal sensor. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217808 | Subframe For a Motor Vehicle, In Particular a Front Axle Subframe, and Bodywork Comprising such a Subframe - The invention relates to a subframe for a motor vehicle, in particular a front axle subframe, including a first shell element and a second shell element which is rigidly connected to the first shell element and defines a cavity therewith, and at least one bodywork connection sleeve for inserting a screw therethrough. The bodywork connection sleeve is attached at one of its ends to a through-hole in the first shell element and extends within the cavity towards a through-hole in the second shell element. So that such a subframe can be easily mounted and can provide a high level of security against slipping relative to the bodywork, the invention provides that an annular disc is allocated to the attached end of the bodywork connection sleeve, which disc projects radially relative to the outer surface of the sleeve, is arranged on the outside of the first shell element and is integrally bonded thereto, and that a toothed disc produced separately from the bodywork connection sleeve is arranged on the outside on the through-hole in the second shell element, which the other end of the bodywork connection sleeve faces, which toothed disc has an external diameter which is greater than the internal diameter of the through-hole in the second shell element, and is integrally bonded to the second shell element. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217809 | VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE - A vehicle body structure is provided with: a floor for forming the floor surface of a vehicle body rear section; a rear panel raised from the rear end of the floor; left and right roof side rails extending in the front-rear direction on the upper left and right sides of the vehicle body; and left and right rear pillars extending downward toward the rear of the vehicle body from the left and right roof side rails. The lower end of the left rear pillar is joined to the outer left side section of an intersection section in the widthwise direction of the vehicle body, the intersection section being that at which the floor and the rear panel intersect. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217810 | VEHICLE UNDERBODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A rear frame includes: a first inclined part having a rearward rising incline, a trailing arm attachment part extending horizontally at the rear side of the first inclined part, and a second inclined part having a rearward rising incline at the rear side of the trailing arm attachment part. An upward-convex first protrusion, in which at least a portion of the front end section of a trailing arm is accommodated, is formed in the trailing arm attachment part, a downward-convex second protrusion is formed in the front section of the first inclined part, and the first protrusion and the second protrusion are disposed so as to mutually overlap in the vehicle width direction. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217811 | SIDE RAIL OF A FLATBED TRAILER FOR USE WITH CARGO RESTRAINT DEVICES - A side rail of a floor assembly of a trailer, such as a flatbed trailer, including a channel formed in a top wall of the side rail and an aperture formed in the top wall of the side rail at a location spaced-apart from the channel. The channel extends along a length of the side rail and is configured to receive a first cargo restraint device therein. The aperture is configured to receive a second cargo restraint device therein. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217812 | VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE - A vehicle assembly includes a roof structure having a roof panel formed of aluminum or an aluminum-based alloy and a vehicle body formed of steel or a steel alloy supporting the roof structure. The vehicle body includes a pair of laterally spaced side panels, a front roof rail and a rear roof rail. A bracket formed of steel or a steel alloy secures the roof structure to the vehicle body. The bracket has a first portion fastened to the roof panel and a second portion extending away from the roof structure and welded to the vehicle body. An adhesive located inward of the connection of the vehicle body and second portion of the bracket bonds the second portion to the vehicle body. The adhesive seals the connection of the roof panel and bracket first portion and reduces thermal distortion of the attached roof panel relative to the vehicle body. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217813 | PRODUCTION OF FORMED AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURAL PARTS FROM AA7XXX-SERIES ALUMINIUM ALLOYS - A method of manufacturing a formed aluminium alloy automotive structural part or a body-in-white (BIW) part of a motor vehicle, including the steps of: providing a rolled aluminium alloy bare or composite sheet product having a gauge of about 0.5 mm to 4 mm, wherein the sheet product includes at least one layer an AA7xxx-series aluminium alloy, the sheet product having been subjected to solution heat treatment and quenching followed by at least 1 day of natural ageing; subjecting the naturally aged sheet product to reversion annealing treatment, namely a heat treatment at a temperature between 100° C. and 350° C. during 0.1 to 60 seconds; optionally subjecting the heated sheet product to forced cooling operation; within 2 hours, preferably within 30 minutes, from the reversion annealing treatment, forming the sheet product to obtain a three-dimensionally formed automotive structural part or body-in-white (BIW) part. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217814 | MULTICOMPONENT IMPROVED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY SYSTEM - A semitrailer comprising a main frame having a hitch, an axle assembly connected to the main frame, the axle assembly including at least two wheels for rotation relative to the main frame, a fairing connected to an underside of the semitrailer intermediate the hitch and the axle assembly, the fairing including a pair of lateral surfaces, a bottom surface spaced from the underside of the semitrailer, and a leading surface, wherein the leading surface includes an intake opening, and wherein at least one of the bottom surface or the lateral surfaces includes an exit opening, and a flow path fluidly connects the intake opening and the exit opening. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217815 | COMPACT DRIVE UNIT INCLUDING JUXTAPOSED TRACKS - The drive unit includes a watertight elongated housing extending along a longitudinal axis and defining an inner chamber, two juxtaposed tracks disposed around the housing along its longitudinal axis and enabling the drive unit to move when the tracks are rotatably driven around the housing, and at least one track-driving motor. The motor is located within the inner chamber of the housing and includes an output shaft mechanically connected to the corresponding track. The unit can also include a ventilation circuit for the interior of the inner chamber of the housing, and a generator for producing electricity. The drive unit can be manufactured from a single housing or with the housings of two apparatuses that are juxtaposed and rigidly paired. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217816 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A TRACKED WORK VEHICLE - A suspension system for a tracked work vehicle is provided that includes an undercarriage beam and a roller wheel beam assembly having a plurality of roller wheels and a roller wheel beam having a front clevis and a rear clevis. The suspension system also includes a front bushing mount coupled to the front clevis and a rear bushing mount coupled to the rear clevis. Moreover, the front bushing mount and the rear bushing mount are rigidly coupled to the undercarriage beam and configured to damp roll of the roller wheel beam relative to the undercarriage beam. Additionally, the suspension system includes at least one vertical mount disposed between the roller wheel beam and the undercarriage beam. Each of the at least one vertical mount is configured to provide vertical support for the roller wheel beam and to damp vertical movement of the roller wheel beam relative to the undercarriage beam. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217817 | Endless Track for Propelling a Vehicle, With Lug Replacement Capability - An endless track for a track assembly providing traction to a work vehicle (e.g., an agricultural vehicle, a construction vehicle, etc.). The endless track comprises an elastomeric carcass having an inner side for facing wheels of the work vehicle and a ground-engaging outer side for engaging the ground. The endless track has a lug replacement capability to facilitate replacement of one or more drive/guide lugs on the inner side and/or one or more traction lugs on the ground-engaging outer side or portions of these lugs. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217818 | UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM FOR A TRACKED WORK VEHICLE - An undercarriage system for a tracked work vehicle is provided that includes a tensioning system configured to provide tension to a continuous track. Additionally, the undercarriage system includes an undercarriage beam having a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is located on an upper face of the undercarriage beam and is configured to enable insertion of the tensioning system inside a cavity of the undercarriage beam. The second opening is located at one longitudinal end of the undercarriage beam and is configured to enable a portion of the tensioning system to extend through the second opening. Furthermore, the tensioning system pivotably couples to an idler wheel via a pivot assembly, and the idler wheel is configured to engage the continuous track. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217819 | MODULAR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE - A modular industrial vehicle having one or more modules that communicate with a managing controller to provide an operating mode for the modular industrial vehicle based configuration and technical specifications of the one or more modules. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217820 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING THE ROBUSTNESS OF COMPONENTS WITHIN A VEHICULAR MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO CALCULATE OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION ROBUSTNESS - A method for increasing the robustness of a mechanism for a vehicle including the steps of determining a primary function of the mechanism, identifying components of the mechanism used during the primary function, analyzing each component under in-specification conditions, analyzing each component under decreasing out-of-specification conditions during performance of the primary function to determine a lower failure value for each component, analyzing each component during performance of the primary function under increasing out-of-specification conditions to determine an upper failure value for each component, determining a modified robustness value for each component, wherein the modified robustness value is between the lower and upper failure values and modifying each component in the vehicular mechanism to have a robustness that is approximately the modified robustness value of the respective component. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217821 | Method of Setting Vehicle Geometry and Structural Joining - A method of manufacturing an aluminum-intensive vehicle body by geometry setting major sub-assemblies together and spot welding aluminum panels to set the geometry of the vehicle body. Adjacent sub-assemblies are then joined together with cold-formed joints, such as self-piercing rivets and clinch joints. Resistance spot welds are used to geometry set component parts in the sub-assemblies that are subsequently joined with cold-formed joints to provide structural integrity within the sub-assemblies. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217822 | Vehicle Support Stand - An extendable and retractable support stand for holding a parked vehicle such as a motorcycle, bicycle or similar vehicle which is otherwise unstable in an upright position. The support stand has the ability to be locked into place without the need for fixed locking positions by means of a tilted plate locking mechanism that can be operated by the operator using only one foot irrespective of the orientation of the support stand. The support members may include an outer telescoping member pivotally attach to the vehicle frame, an inner support member, a support pad, a running clutch mechanism that automatically locks the telescoping members, and a refraction spring to automatically return the stand to the minimum length when the clutch mechanism is disengaged. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217823 | BICYCLE STORAGE DEVICE - The present invention provides a bicycle storage device for use with a bicycle having a removable front wheel that is rotatably mounted to a pair of front fork legs. The storage device comprises a mounting bar that extends between the front fork legs, and the mounting bar includes a mounting bracket having an opening for receiving and temporarily retaining an end of the front wheel's axle. The opening has an axis that is oriented at an angle with respect to the mounting bar. Preferably, the axis of the opening and the mounting bar are oriented substantially perpendicular to each other. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217824 | SEAT STRUCTURE WITH FUNCTION OF SUSPENSION - A seat structure with function of suspension includes a seat tube and a cushion body installed on the seat tube. The seat tube and cushion body are made of carbon-fiber materials. The cushion body includes an integrated seat and a bracket. The bracket is installed on the seat tube. The bracket is an arc piece. The front end of the bracket and the front end of the seat are integrally molded and connected to form a first angle. The rear end of the bracket and the rear end of the seat are integrally molded and connected to form a second angle. The first angle and the second angle are less than 90°, thereby enabling the seat being good elasticity relative to the bracket, which can effectively reduce the vibration transferred from the seat tube. The seat structure has larger elasticity coefficient and better effect of damping. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217825 | VEHICLE-USE INFORMATION PROVIDING DEVICE - Provided is a vehicle-use information providing device which has an improved human-machine interface and, by having a configuration for carrying out provision of information taking into account the level of available attention of a user while driving, is capable of providing suitable amounts of information when various types of information from an external device are to be provided to the user of the vehicle via a vehicle mounted device. The vehicle-use information providing device is provided with: a vehicle mounted device comprising a first notification means for notifying a user of various states of the vehicle, and a first control means for activating the first notification means; and an external device that is connected to the vehicle mounted device via a connection means and comprises a second control means for outputting information from outside the vehicle to the first control means. The first control means has a function which determines whether the user is to be notified of information from outside the vehicle according to the level of available attention of the user while driving, and upon determining that the level of available attention of the user while driving is low, activates the first notification means only after the level of available attention of the user while driving becomes high. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217826 | MOTORCYCLE FOOTREST MOUNT - A motorcycle footrest mount includes a support arm that is length adjustable and pivotally adjustable. The mount attaches to a motorcycle structure and includes a helical ramp. One end of the support arm is pivotably mounted to the helical ramp and is spring biased against the mount in a first, home position. The other end of the support arm is mounted to a footrest. The support arm is able to pivotally move downward along the helical ramp upon application of force by a motorcycle operator's legs and feet on the footrest, and to return to the home position when the operator removes his or her feet from the footrest by virtue of the spring biasing. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217827 | Straddle-Type Vehicle - A motorcycle of the present invention comprises a main frame, a fuel tank, and a bracket for fastening a front end portion of the fuel tank to a front portion of the main frame. The bracket includes a bracket body of a flat plate shape, and frame joining portions which partially swell from the bracket body toward the main frame on a reverse surface of the bracket body, wherein the reverse surface is configured to contact the main frame. The frame joining portions are configured to contact the main frame such that a gap through which a throttle cable extends is formed between the bracket body and the main frame. This makes it possible to place the cable such that the cable does not extend around an outer periphery of the bracket provided to fasten the fuel tank to the vehicle body frame. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217828 | REHABILITATION DEVICE - A rehabilitation device includes a wheeled platform with first and second pedals, the first and second pedals engaging drive mechanisms for first and second rear wheels of the device, respectively. First and second braking mechanisms provide independent braking of the first and second rear wheels of the device. The independent braking mechanisms of the rehabilitation device provide a method of steering the device. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217829 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ADJUSTABLE DAMPER - A vehicle suspension damper is described. The vehicle suspension damper includes: a pilot valve assembly; a primary valve; and an adjuster, wherein the pilot valve assembly meters fluid to the primary valve, and the adjuster moves the primary valve. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217830 | BICYCLE BRAKE ARM - A bicycle brake arm includes a sleeve, a brake arm body, first and second abutments and first and second bearing members. The brake arm body has a mounting portion and is rotatably arranged with respect to the sleeve. The first and second abutments are axially arranged with respect to each other on the sleeve. At least a part of the brake arm body is disposed between the first and second abutments. The first bearing member is disposed axially on a first outside of the mounting portion of the brake arm body. The second bearing member is disposed axially on a second outside of the mounting portion of the brake arm body. The first bearing member is axially disposed between the first and second abutments. One of the first and second bearing members includes a roller bearing and the other of the first and second bearing members includes a dry bearing. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217831 | DEVICE FOR DRIVING A COMMON SHAFT BY PUSHING AND PULLING - Device for driving a common shaft by pushing and pulling hand movements, that comprises respective driving bars for the left and right hands, and a mechanical unit that converts both the forward and backward movements of the pushed, respectively pulled driving bars to rotate a driven shaft, wherein respective biased rope drums ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217832 | BICYCLE - A bicycle includes: a frame that supports a front wheel and a rear wheel; a pair of up-and-down links that are respectively provided on a right side and a left side of the frame in a front view; a pair of pedals that are respectively supported by the pair of up-and-down links; and a drive unit that drives the rear wheel. A front end of each of the pair of up-and-down links is pivotally attached to the frame, and a rear end of each of the pair of up-and-down links is respectively connected to each of the pair of pedals. The drive unit includes a pair of crank arms that are arranged point-symmetrically at an angle of 180° in a front view, and a force that depresses each of the pair of pedals so that the pair of pedals alternately swing is transmitted to the pair of crank arms through the pair of up-and-down links. The bicycle further includes a horizontally-holding mechanism that holds each of the pair of pedals approximately horizontally while rotating of each of the pair of up-and-down links. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217833 | BICYCLE WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSIST - A bicycle comprising a front wheel and a rear wheel supporting a frame. A bottom bracket of the frame defines a first axis, a second axis and a third axis. A pedal crank assembly is supported for rotation about the first axis and includes a first driven gear and a first drive gear. A second gear is supported for rotation about the second axis. A third driven gear and a third drive gear are supported for rotation about the third axis. An electric motor drives the first driven gear and the first drive gear rotates in response to rotation of the first driven gear. The first drive gear engages and rotates the second gear, which drives the third driven gear. The third drive gear rotates in response to rotation of the third driven gear. The third drive gear is rotationally coupled to the rear wheel. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217834 | BICYCLE SPROCKET - A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket member and an attachment member. The sprocket member comprises a first annular portion, sprocket teeth and a first engaging portion. The first engaging portion is provided on an inner peripheral part of the first annular portion. The attachment member is configured to be bonded to the sprocket member and comprises a second annular portion and a second engaging portion. The second annular portion is provided radially inwardly of the first annular portion. The second engaging portion is configured to engage with the first engaging portion. One of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion includes a protrusion. The other of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion includes a groove extending in the circumferential direction. The protrusion is configured to be fitted in the groove. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217835 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING WATERCRAFT PLANING - A watercraft can include a foil configured for movement between an undeployed position and a first deployed position in which the foil raises the relative position of the watercraft relative to the water line as the watercraft moves forward through the water, thereby facilitating planing of the watercraft. The foil can be configured for movement to a second deployed position in which the foil lowers the relative position of the stern end of the watercraft as the watercraft moves forward through the water, thereby modifying the wake produced by the watercraft. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217836 | METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A MODULAR FLOATING PRODUCTION STORAGE AND OFFLOADING VESSEL - Embodiments described generally relate to methods for assembling a modular floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. A cargo module section, a forward module, and a rear module can be positioned and aligned with each other such that the cargo module section can be disposed between the forward module and the rear module. A plurality of connectors can be coupled together to secure the forward module and the cargo module section together and another plurality of connectors can be coupled together to secure the rear module and the cargo module section together. A first topside module can be installed onto or over an upper surface of the forward module and can include a flare tower, a turret, hydrocarbon production equipment, or any combination thereof. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217837 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A TOWED VESSEL SUITABLE FOR TRANSPORTING LIQUIDS - A towed vessel suitable for containing and transporting various liquids is disclosed. The vessel further comprises various features useful in the transportation, navigation, and storage of the towable vessel, both when in use for transporting fluids and when transported in an emptied state. Such features include navigational and positioning devices and methods, power supply devices and methods, and means for filling, inflating, emptying, and deflating a non-rigid, towed vessel. Aspects of embodiments of the present invention further include features useful for purifying or preserving the purity of the fluid to be transported. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217838 | Method for lowering and hoisting of a load to or from an ocean floor - A method is described for the lowering, of a load ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217839 | SURFBOARD WITH A CAMERA MOUNT - A surfboard with a forward curved fin that extends forwardly of the nose of the surfboard. The curved fin supports a platform for an action camera usually pointed at a board user. At least one adjustable strut between the platform and curved fin can provide a desired elevation or angle to the platform and camera for action filming of a user of the surfboard. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217840 | Light Altering Rub Rail and Rub Rail Insert - A light altering rub rail comprising (1) an elastic, semi-rigid translucent polymer base having at least a body portion with proximal and distal ends, top and bottom ends and front and rear faces; (2) an access flap forming the majority of the base front face creating a gap in the base; (3) a light source embedded within the gap in the base; (4) a plurality of mounting lobes at the proximal and distal end portions; and (5) a plurality of linear light refractors embedded within the base wherein the gap in the base may be sealed to create a fully enclosed water-proof housing. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217841 | Method Of Cleaning A Rotating Object - A method of cleaning a rotatable object including obtaining a flexible line having a plurality of cleaning elements disposed along the central portion and further including engaging the cleaning elements disposed along the central portion with a rotatable object and affixing a first line end to a first support having a fixed location proximate a first end of the rotatable object and affixing a second line end to a second support having a fixed location proximate a second end of said rotatable object; and rotating the rotatable object to clean the rotatable object with the plurality of cleaning elements. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217842 | EMERGENCY EVACUATION APPARATUS - The present invention provides an emergency evacuation apparatus comprises: an annular floating body ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217843 | Method and apparatus for providing user access and protection to touch sensitive device underwater - An apparatus for protecting and providing user access to a touch sensitive device underwater, comprising a waterproof casing comprising an inner cavity configured to receive the touch sensitive device, the casing comprising: a first area of the casing for providing user access to the touch sensitive device; a transparent first membrane arranged to cover at least part of the first area of the casing, the inner cavity configured to receive the touch sensitive device so that user interface of the touch sensitive device being arranged adjacent to the membrane of the first area; a pressurized non-conductive fluid arranged to the inner cavity to provide a gap between the user interface of the touch sensitive device and the membrane; a pressure control membrane arranged to cover at least part of a second area of the casing; and a pressure control element operationally connected to the pressure control membrane, configured to flexibly bend the pressure control membrane to change pressure of the pressurized non-conductive fluid. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217844 | HULL CONFIGURATION FOR SUBMARINES AND VESSEL OF THE DISPLACEMENT TYPE WITH MULTIHULL STRUCTURE - This invention relates to a design of a ship hull, and more particularly, to cargo ship or submarine configurations featuring flow channels on the hull surfaces, and multihull structure, and improved diving and surfacing properties, and reduced hydrodynamic resistance, and improved hull damage resistance, and further comprising underwater hub cargo loading and unloading, and relates to manned or unmanned or semi-autonomous sea vessels. A hull design consists of a curvative hull form transversally and symmetrical about its center line CL and design water line, and consists of ballast and storage tanks and cargo compartment within the hull portions and operable to adjust the draft and the depth of the vessel according to the loaded weight, and provides detachable installation options. The invention relates to a ship hull design with reduced block coefficient (Cb) values. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217845 | Propeller Incorporating a Secondary Propulsion System - THIS invention relates to a propeller and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a propeller for use with inboard and outboard boat engines. The propeller includes a hollow hub and a plurality of primary blades extending substantially radially outwardly from the hub, with each primary blade including a blade face, a blade back and a root section. The propeller is characterized in that a set of secondary blades are provided inside the hub, and that an inner volume of the hub is in flow communication with a volume radially outwardly of the propeller hub. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217846 | Propeller Including a Blade Back Flow Guide - THIS invention relates to a propeller and more particularly but not exclusively, to a propeller for use with inboard and outboard boat engines. The propeller includes a hub, and a plurality of blades, each blade having a blade face, a blade back and a blade peripheral zone comprising a leading edge, a trialing edge and a blade tip zone extending between the leading edge and the trialing edge. The propeller is characterized in that a flow guide is provided on the blade back of each blade. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217847 | PROPULSION APPARATUS FOR UNDERWATER DRIVING - A propulsion apparatus for underwater driving comprising a driving unit housing having a motor embedded therein. A propulsion unit housing connected to the driving unit housing, having a plurality of inlet holes formed therein in a radius direction, and having a driving shaft for rotating a propeller using power received from the propeller and the motor. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217848 | AIRSHIP POWERED AEROSPACE VEHICLE - An aerospace vehicle comprising an airplane or spacecraft, operatively coupled to an airship balloon containing lighter than air gas adapted to elevate the vehicle. A control system adapted to deflate the balloon upon reaching a specific altitude by directing the gas to a propulsion system and high pressure gas chambers for powering the vehicle at a greater speed or to a greater altitude. The balloon can be retracted into the vehicle to achieve a better aerodynamic shape and further re-inflated for decreasing the speed of the vehicle upon reaching a destination. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217849 | PANEL FOR CONTROLLING THE AERODYNAMIC PHENOMENA ON A BODY | 2015-08-06 |
20150217850 | LAMINATED I-BLADE STRINGER - A blade stringer for a composite panel having an inside surface includes a proximal section, comprising a web attached to and extending approximately perpendicularly from the inside surface of the panel, and a free distal end. The web has a thickness and a height, and includes a plurality of continuous composite plies. The free distal end has a plurality of local plies interleaved and co-cured with the continuous plies, the distal end defining a bulb having a thickness that is greater than the web thickness and less than about a third of the web height. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217851 | WING CONFIGURATION - This invention relates to a wing comprising a generally aerofoil (or airfoil) shaped body having a leading edge, a trailing edge, a span, and first and second major surfaces extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge, where at least one of said first or second major surfaces comprises cyclic spanwise variations at or near the leading edge thereof, but not the trailing edge thereof. In preference, the cyclic spanwise variations extend substantially chordwise from at or near the leading edge, progressively diminishing as they extend chordwise so as to disappear at or before reaching the trailing edge of the wing. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217852 | AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE - The present invention provides an aircraft structure comprising a first sub-structure, having a first box cross-section, a second sub-structure, having a second box cross-section, and a joint joining a first end region of the first sub-structure to second end region of the second sub-structure, wherein the joint comprises an overlap region where the end regions of the first and the second sub-structures overlap such that the first sub-structure is inside the second sub-structure. The present invention also provides an aircraft comprising such an aircraft structure and a method of manufacturing an aircraft structure. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217853 | PARAMOTOR WITH DYNAMIC TORQUE COMPENSATION - Paramotor with dynamic torque compensation includes a frame ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217854 | TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A PAIR OF PROPELLERS FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The turbine engine includes respective systems for changing the pitch of the propeller blades, the system ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217855 | CONTROL SURFACE ACTUATION ASSEMBLY - An aircraft control surface actuation assembly comprises a first electromechanical actuator assembly ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217856 | MANAGEMENT INTERFACES FOR AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS - Methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for managing an aircraft's systems through a dedicated interface. One aspect of a method for implementing the subject matter described herein includes at least one global visualization interface for managing aircraft systems and including a hardware processor. The method also includes displaying at least one or more graphic object representing at least one or more aircraft system, displaying at least one or more energy flow icon representing the direction of circulation of an energy flow, and accessing a system management interface of at least one or more aircraft system through performing an user interaction with the graphic object. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217857 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR MANAGING AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS - Methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for managing an aircraft's systems through a dedicated interface. One aspect of a method for implementing the subject matter described herein includes at least one interactive interface configured for managing an aircraft system, displaying at least one or more graphic object representing at least one or more system component, displaying at least one or more energy flow icon representing the direction of circulation of an energy flow, and interacting with the at least one or more system component through a user action on the at least one or more graphic object. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217858 | Split Blended Winglet - A split winglet is disclosed having a first generally upward projecting wing end, and a second generally downward projecting wing end. The second generally downward projecting wing end may be integrally formed with the first generally upward projecting wing end to form a winglet assembly or may be separately attached onto an existing upwardly curved winglet. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217859 | AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY - An aircraft assembly including a first part having a pin and a second part having a hook that is movable in an engagement plane to engage the pin to hold the first part in a condition relative to the second part. The pin has a prominent central portion and one or more axially spaced outer portions, the prominent portion is prominent with respect to the outer portions in the engagement plane to cause contact to be made between the hook and the pin within the central portion of the pin, rather than the outer portions of the pin. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217860 | AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF TAKEOFF/LANDING VIA THE FUSELAGE THEREOF, AND TAKEOFF/LANDING SYSTEM FOR THE AIRCRAFT - The aircraft capable of takeoff/landing via the fuselage thereof and the takeoff/landing system of the aircraft according to the present invention are configured such that multiple takeoff/landing rollers are arranged in a sliding direction such that the aircraft fuselage having a landing surface formed at the bottom thereof can safely land and slide in a sliding direction, thus enabling the aircraft fuselage to contact a running surface and takeoff/land without separate landing gear. Thus, not only can the weight of the aircraft be reduced, but the fuel consumption of the aircraft can be reduced as well, the useful space in the aircraft can be broadened, the length of the runway can be shortened due to the frictional force generated by the takeoff/landing device, and the safety during the takeoff/landing of the aircraft can be improved. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217861 | AIRCRAFT DRIVE WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM WITH TORQUE COUPLING CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - An aircraft drive wheel drive system is provided with a torque coupling clutch assembly that transfers torque to a roller traction drive system actuating a non-engine drive means to drive an aircraft landing gear wheel and move the aircraft autonomously in a desired ground direction and at a desired ground speed. The wheel drive system and clutch assembly are mounted completely within the wheel where the clutch assembly is selectively engaged to control torque transmission to the drive system, which selectively transfers actuating torque to the non-engine drive means. A preferred selectable one way clutch is adapted to controllably transfer torque to the wheel drive system and has both failsafe overrunning and selective engagement capability in one or both rotational directions so that torque required to drive the aircraft wheel and move the aircraft at a desired ground speed and direction is transferred only when required by aircraft operating conditions. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217862 | BUOYANCY SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A buoyancy system for an aircraft, the buoyancy system being provided with at least two floats, said buoyancy system including a connection device for each float, each connection device attaching each float to a structure of an aircraft. Each connection device includes at least one stretchable connection and at least one non-stretch connection that are fastened to the float and that are suitable for being fastened to said structure, each non-stretch connection being folded while the float is against the fuselage so as to enable it to be lengthened, each non-stretch connection limiting the amplitude of the movement of the float under the effect of buoyancy thrust, and each stretchable connection exerting a return force on the float. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217863 | VARIABLE HUB-TO-HUB PHASING ROTOR SYSTEM - An aircraft includes a first rotor assembly, a second rotor assembly, and a rotor phase angle control system. The system includes a phase adjustor operably associated with the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly. The method includes sensing vibrations exerted on the aircraft and offsetting a phase angle of the first rotor assembly and the second rotor assembly to minimize the vibrations. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217864 | ROTORCRAFT ROTOR HAVING A FLAPPING ABUTMENT MECHANISM, AND A ROTORCRAFT - A rotor carrying a plurality of lift assemblies, each having a retention and mobility member. An abutment mechanism of a lift assembly includes an abutment track arranged on the retention and mobility member and a single cylindrical abutment that is movable in pivoting about a movement axis, said abutment extending over a height in elevation and also over a length and over a width. The length is greater than said width, and said height is greater than said length. A fly-weight is secured to pivot with said abutment, and a return spring exerts a force on said fly-weight. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217865 | Magnetorheological Rotorcraft Actuation System - In some embodiments, an actuation system includes a plurality of threaded member portions, a plurality of roller nuts, a driving member configured to receive mechanical energy from a power source, a plurality of driven members, and a magnetorheological (MR) fluid disposed between the plurality of driven members and at least one braking surface. An output member may be coupled between the rotor system and either the plurality of threaded member portions or the plurality of roller nuts and configured to translate linearly in response to the threaded member portions advancing or receding within the roller nuts. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217866 | Magnetorheological Rotorcraft Actuator - In some embodiments, a rotorcraft flight control actuator includes a driving member configured to receive mechanical energy from a power source, a driven member, a magnetorheological (MR) fluid disposed between the driving member and the driven member and configured to transmit a variable amount of mechanical energy from the driving member to the driven member, an output member configured to be coupled between the driven member and a flight control device of a rotor system, and a magnetic circuit configured to deliver a magnetic field towards the MR fluid, the magnetic circuit configured to vary the strength of the magnetic field in response to inputs. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217867 | AIRCRAFT PAYLOAD APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method of providing apparatus comprising: providing a first store and a first payload on or in the first store, the first store being for mounting to the outside of an aircraft; acquiring aerodynamic properties, moments of inertia, and the mass distribution of the first store and first payload; providing a second store and a second payload, the second payload being on or in the second store, the second store being for mounting to the outside of the aircraft, the second payload being different to the first, the second payload comprising a sensor and/or a projecting means; and configuring the second store and the second payload such that the aerodynamic properties, moments of inertia, and mass distribution of the second store and the second payload are substantially the same as those of the first store and first payload. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217868 | PASSENGER SEAT FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A passenger seat for an aircraft includes a seat pan for providing a seat surface for a passenger, a backrest with a lean-against surface for leaning against, and a rear surface situated opposite the lean-against surface. In this design the rear surface comprises two indentations, with each of them designed to at least partially accommodate a knee of a further passenger seated behind the passenger. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217869 | REMOVABLE STORAGE FOR HYDROGEN ON-BOARD PASSENGER TRANSPORT VEHICLES SUCH AS AIRCRAFT - Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to removable storage for hydrogen networks on-board an aircraft, aerospace vehicles, or other passenger transport vehicles. They are particularly related to such vehicles that use a hydrogen network in order to support a fuel cell system, more scecifically it discloses an interchangeable hydrogen storage mounted in a trolley or in a cradle for a plane for onboard applications. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217870 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING VOICE COMMANDS ONBOARD AN AIRCRAFT - A system and method are provided for programming a flight management system in response to a voice input. The voice input is validated (the pilot spoken vocabulary is thereby filtered (e.g., adapted) to improve recognition accuracy and reduce false positives) by comparing the current operational state of the aircraft (for example, climb, level flight, descent, speed, altitude, and heading), operation validities and availabilities (for example, operations allowed and not allowed) based on the flight management system planned and predicted lateral and vertical trajectory of the flight route (flight plan) from origin/present position to destination, and the requested action being taken. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217871 | ANCHORING HARPOON AND ASSOCIATED ANCHORING METHOD - The harpoon comprises a bistable actuator ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217872 | METHOD FOR SLOT CREATION AT AN AIRPORT - A method is provided for creating additional takeoff and landing slots at airports that are constrained from operation by curfews that limit the hours when aircraft can operate. Aircraft may be moved on the ground to and from takeoff and landing runways without operation of the aircraft's engines entirely by tow vehicles, aircraft transfer apparatus, or non-engine drive means so that aircraft are ready to take off at the expiration of an airport's morning curfew. Aircraft may also land just prior to start of an airport's evening curfew and be moved to parking destinations entirely by tow vehicles, aircraft transfer apparatus, or non-engine drive means without operating engines. Airport capacity may be increased without requiring infrastructure expansion. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217873 | AIRPORT TERMINAL TRAFFIC AND PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An airport terminal traffic and parking management system, which can be automated, is provided wherein one or more and preferably a plurality of the aircraft at an airport are moved on the ground between landing and takeoff without operation of aircraft engines or risks from jet blast and engine ingestion. Aircraft can be moved in a forward direction by tow vehicles, aircraft-moving transfer apparatus, or the like after landing to park in an efficient orientation relative to an airport terminal. Passengers deplaning and boarding and aircraft servicing can use all accessible aircraft doors to minimize time at a gate. Aircraft cleared for departure can be turned and moved in a forward direction to a takeoff runway, where the aircraft-moving apparatus is detached. Airport terminal aircraft traffic and parking are most effectively managed when a significant number of aircraft at an airport are moved by external vehicles as described. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217874 | METHOD, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AN AIRCRAFT SYSTEM DURING SYSTEM FAILURE - Methods, systems, and computer readable media are disclosed for troubleshooting and repairing an aircraft system failure during abnormal situations of an aircraft's operation. One aspect of a method for implementing the subject matter described herein includes at least one interactive interface configured for troubleshooting and repairing an aircraft system failure. The method also includes displaying at least one or more graphic object representing at least one or more aircraft system and configured for receiving interaction from a user, displaying at least one or more energy flow icon representing the direction of circulation of an energy flow, and displaying at least one or more macro action icon configured for performing an automated action sequence configured for troubleshooting and repairing the system failure. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217875 | MICROSATELLITE COMPRISING A PROPULSION MODULE AND AN IMAGING DEVICE - A microsatellite comprising a propulsion module for moving and/or pointing said microsatellite and an imaging device ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217876 | LOW VOLUME MICRO SATELLITE WITH FLEXIBLE WINDED PANELS EXPANDABLE AFTER LAUNCH - Micro satellite is disclosed with foldable solar panels that may be winded around the body of the micro satellite so that the growth in outer dimensions of the satellite is no more than 10-20 mm along each one of the length, width and height of the microsatellite so that the micro satellite may be launched in an auxiliary payload volume of a launcher. The foldable solar panels may be deployed to employ area that exceeds 9 times the product of the length by the width of the satellite and 6 times the product of the height by the length. The solar power produced by the solar panel and their light weight enable carrying of cargo that is at least 0.6 of the of the total mass of the satellites. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217877 | YARN PACKAGING AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - Included are apparatus and methods for preparing a yarn package for a small portion of yarn that provides substantially uniform tension on removal. The method includes providing an amount of yarn up to two pounds which is introduced to a small package with vacuum applied at the bottom of the container and vibration to assist yarn uniform packing of the yarn. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217878 | DEVICE FOR METERING BULK MATERIAL, IN PARTICULAR PLASTICS GRANULATE - The invention relates to a device for metering bulk material, in particular plastics granulate, for machines processing plastics granulate, in particular for injection molding machines, wherein at least one material funnel ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217879 | METERING DEVICE FOR POWDER AND METHOD FOR METERING POWDER - A metering device for the volumetric metering of powder, including pharmaceutical powder, and the simultaneous metering and filling of target cavities with metered powder, as well as a metering system and an associated method are shown. One embodiment of the metering device includes a metering station with a powder storage container, a filling station, and a movable metering member. The metering member has a flat transfer surface that includes metering cavities, which correspond in number and geometry to target cavities arranged in the filling station, and also to metering openings in the metering station. The metering cavities each have an open end and a base, wherein an air-permeable filter element forms at least a part of the base of each. The metering member includes a central pressure channel connected to the metering cavities through the filter elements for applying a negative or positive pressure to the metering cavities. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217880 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS - The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217881 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING CONTAINERS - The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217882 | Device For The Transfer Of A Medium - The device for the transfer of a medium comprises a magazine ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217883 | MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PACKING CAPSULES IN MULTI-CAPSULE PACKS - A machine for making and packing capsules ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217884 | Method for Arranging a Foil in a Tray - Method for arranging a foil in a tray, comprising: providing a tray ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217885 | CLUSTER PACK AND METHOD FOR FORMING CLUSTER PACKS - A method for making cluster packs includes receiving one or more container streams, grouping containers into a container cluster, before applying a shrink film, arranging a band around the container cluster, and applying adhesive material to end faces of the container cluster. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217886 | PRODUCT STACKING DEVICE - The invention relates to a product stacking device for forming product stacks ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217887 | PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING INTELLIGENT CONVEYOR SYSTEMS - A packaging system and method for receiving articles from a first location, such as a product delivery system, transporting the articles to a second location for unloading the articles such that they are placed in a desired orientation and number of columns, rows, and stacks. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217888 | Bag Transfer Device - A rotary-type bag transfer device including a plurality of pairs of left and right grippers ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217889 | Bag Transfer Device - A rotary bag transfer device used in a bag filling and packaging apparatus and provided with a plurality of pairs of grippers installed around an intermittently rotating table. The bag transfer device includes an arm support mechanism ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217890 | HAND-HELD HANDLE DISPENSER - A hand-held handle dispenser comprising: a main frame ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217891 | CUSTOMIZABLE SHRINK WRAP - Shrink wrap films that are customized to have a shape matching a shape of a particular part or parts are disclosed. The shrink wrap films can be formed using unique manufacturing techniques that involve heating the part or parts prior to applying the shrink wrap film. The resultant part or parts will have substantially wrinkle-free and defect-free shrink wrap film applied thereon. In some embodiments, additional functional and cosmetic features are formed in the shrink wrap film. In some embodiments, a laser cutting procedure is used to form the features in the shrink wrap film. Methods can be used to provide visually and tactilely smooth and aesthetically appealing shrink wrapped consumer products. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217892 | PACKAGING MACHINE HAVING A CUTTING STATION - The present invention relates to a packaging machine having a cutting station ( | 2015-08-06 |
20150217893 | Label Processor - A deformable label processor and related methods are described. The processor is heated and urged against a label, such as a heat transfer label, to apply one or more designs from the label and/or the label itself onto a container or other surface. The processor and methods are well suited for application of labels onto compound curved surfaces. The label processors include particular exhaust assemblies and air diffuser assemblies. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217894 | PLASTIC CONTAINER PRODUCED IN AN EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDING METHOD, IN PARTICULAR PLASTIC BOTTLE - An extrusion blow-molded plastic container, for example, a plastic bottle, is described which has a container body having a longitudinal axis, a longitudinal end sealed by a container bottom, another longitudinal end adjoining a container neck provided with a pour opening, and a container shoulder. The container body has at least one deformable section which is made flat and which extends over a large part of an axial length of the container body and in the peripheral direction. The deformable section which has been made flat has two longitudinal sides which run essentially in the axial direction and which border regions of the container body which have a greater stiffness than the deformable section. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217895 | DISPENSING CLOSURE FOR POWDERED PRODUCTS - A dispensing closure for a powdered product that uniquely meters powdered product from a container is disclosed. The dispensing closure includes an upper deck having a dispensing aperture. An inner skirt depends from the upper deck. The inner skirt is adapted to secure to a neck of a container. A tube depends from the upper deck and is sized and dimensioned to reach near the bottom of a container. The tube has a side surface and closed end. A dispensing port is located on the side surface of the tube, near the dispensing aperture. The tube may optionally have an air intake port located on the side surface of the tube near the closed end. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217896 | PACKAGING MATERIALS DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES AND INCLUDING A CYCLODEXTRIN INCLUSION COMPLEX - Disclosed are composite polymeric materials in which one or more polymers of the composite are incorporated into a cyclodextrin inclusion complex. Disclosed composite polymeric materials can exhibit improvements in thermal stability as compared to similar materials that do not utilize an inclusion complex in the formulation. In one embodiment, disclosed materials can be quickly composted and biodegraded to form environmentally innocuous components. Additionally, one or more polymers of a material can be derived from renewable resources. Disclosed materials can include additional additives such as nanoclays, inhibitory agents, natural fibers, and so forth and may be formed for use in any of a variety of packaging applications, e.g., injection blow molded packaging materials. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217897 | Carton With Opening Feature - A package for holding an article, the package includes a liner and a construct attached to the liner. The liner includes an interior space for holding an article. The construct includes a plurality of panels that at least partially reinforce at a portion of the liner. The plurality of panels includes a top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a bottom panel. The construct further includes a dispenser comprising dispensing features in at least one of the top panel and the bottom panel for allowing removal of the article from the package. The dispensing features include a dispenser panel at least partially defined by a tear line in the construct and for being at least partially removed to form a dispenser opening. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217898 | INTERMODAL CONTAINER - An open, intermodal transport platform is disclosed. The invention comprises a standard ISO-length loading platform supported by main beams and crossmembers. The platform has ISO lifting and stacking fitments at its four corners for truck hauling, and also at positions 20-feet from centerline to align with rail well cars. The platform features two yokes, each comprising a post on either side of the platform, connected by a top beam. The posts are connected to, and translate along the main beam between positions required for rail hauling and intermodal stacking, and positions at the ends of the platform. From the ends of the platform, the yokes can be lowered to the platform, and will provide a stacking block to support other platforms. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217899 | Modular Architectural Cistern - A Modular Architectural Cistern (MAC) may be provided. The cistern may be embodied as slim, vertically ribbed structure. The interior of the structure may be configured to receive, store, and output rainwater. The cistern may comprise slip-fit connection joints configured to allow a plurality of connections to other MACs. Connections with other MACs may increase the rainwater storage volume available to the MAC. Moreover, the MAC may be aesthetically designed so as to accompany various architectural structures without taking away from the aesthetic appeal of the structure. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217900 | Extendable and collapsible container - An improved extendable and collapsible container has a plurality of telescoping sleeves adapted to interlock with one another to form a desired volume. A base member attached to a bottom most sleeve and adapted to house the sleeves when the container is collapsed, and adapted to form a base of the container when the container is extended. A removable cap member attached to a top most sleeve and adapted to enclose the volume when the container is extended, the cap member includes a closable opening therethrough adapted to allow a substance to pass from the volume inside the container outward therefrom when desired. A sleeve locking mechanism adapted to lock the sleeves in respective positions when a desired volume is formed and unlock the sleeves from their respective positions when it is desired to collapse the container. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217901 | COLLAPSIBLE PRODUCE KEEPER - A collapsible produce keeper is selectively positionable between an expanded position and a collapsed position, in which the produce keeper may be used to contain produce in both positions. In one version, an upper container portion is telescopically connected to a lower container portion, with a lid removably attached to the upper container and a base removably attached to the lower container. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217902 | LARGE LOAD CARRIER - A large load carrier having a rectangular, pallet-like floor part and lengthwise and crosswise side walls that rise from the floor part. Either the lengthwise side walls or the crosswise side walls have contact points for several frames disposed one above the other, in the region against the other side walls, as carriers for the inserts (layers) that carry the goods to be transported. The side walls can be folded on top of one another towards the inside, and the frames are releasably mounted in the contact points. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217903 | Container - A container is disclosed with a container modification in the form of slanted sides terminating respectively at a bottom residing within a lower horizontal plane and at a top residing within a least one higher horizontal plane. The container is further disclosed to provide containerization, ease of transportation, and accessibility to its use in working on a slanted roofing surface wherein the container, by the resultant relocation of its center of gravity, remains stable on a slanted roofing surface. Further, the container is disclosed to facilitate use as a receptacle in a toss game where articles are tossed, from a distance, into such receptacle. The facilitation results from providing a receptacle target with a lowered facing rim and a stabilizing effect from the slanted sides that limits mis-hits from toppling over the container/receptacle. Other uses are envisioned as well (such as the typical uses of a bucket) within the realm of the instant disclosure. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217904 | Packaging of Air Treatment Devices - Systems and methods for the packaging of air treatment devices are shown and described. In some embodiments, a package may be configured to store an air treatment device. For example, the air treatment device may be an air filter, cleaner, purifier, or the like. The package may include a first lateral surface configured to accommodate a proximal end of the air treatment device and a second lateral surface configured to accommodate a distal end of the air treatment device. The package may further comprise a middle surface coupled between the first and second lateral surfaces. In some cases, at least a portion of the first or second lateral surfaces may include an opaque area. Moreover, at least a portion of the middle surface may include a transparent or translucent area configured to reveal at least a portion of the air treatment device. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217905 | Bag Nap - A bag that can be torn apart and used as napkin or wiping application - A bag that can be torn apart and used as napkin or wiping application is disclosed. This idea will save fast food chains and eatery's alike millions of dollars. It will have a global impact. | 2015-08-06 |
20150217906 | SPOUTED BAG BODY - Provided is a spouted bag body capable of having the same function as that of a check valve and allowing contents to easily come out by tilting a spout downward without applying excessive pressure to a bag body. A spouted bag body includes: a spout having a body portion formed in a cylindrical shape, and a valve portion disposed inside a cylindrical hole of the body portion; and a bag body attached to the body portion to seal an opening of the cylindrical hole on one side, in which the body portion is provided with a narrowed portion which protrudes from an inner surface of the cylindrical hole over an entire circumference thereof, and the valve portion includes a support portion attached to the body portion, and a movable portion which is formed of a material having elasticity, is connected to the support portion, and covers an opening of the narrowed portion on the other side by coming into contact with an edge portion of the opening of the narrowed portion on the other side. | 2015-08-06 |