35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 18 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150239494 | Physical Quantity Detecting Device and Electric Power Steering Apparatus Using Same - A physical quantity detecting device that can determine abnormality of a signal transmission system between a physical quantity detector and a controller and an electric power steering apparatus using the physical quantity detecting device are provided. The physical quantity detecting device includes a physical quantity detector configured to detect a physical quantity and to output a physical quantity detection signal and a controller configured to receive the physical quantity outputted from the physical quantity detector via a transmission line and to perform a control operation on the basis of the physical quantity. The physical quantity detector outputs a diagnostic signal for detecting abnormality of a transmission system between the controller and the physical quantity detector and the controller includes an abnormality determining unit configured to determine abnormality of the transmission system on the basis of the diagnostic signal when receiving the diagnostic signal. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239495 | STEERING CONTROL DEVICE - A steering control device includes: an assist controller configured to carry out, by an assist torque, an assist control of alleviating an operation force of a steering wheel; an assist torque computer configured to compute a target assist torque in which an attenuation torque for suppressing a steering angle speed of the steering wheel is superimposed on a reference torque; and an active-passive determination processor configured to compute a steering mode determination value representing a steering mode by a driver with respect to the steering wheel in accordance with a product of the steering angle speed and a steering torque at a time of a steering operation of the steering wheel by the driver as well as a product of the steering angle and a time differential value of the steering torque at the time of the steering operation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239496 | ROTATIONAL ANGLE DETECTING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A rotational angle detecting device has a detecting element that detects a rotating magnetic field of a magnet that is variable according to a rotation of a motor. A rotational angle calculator calculates a rotational angle and a rotation number. A power supply failure determining circuit has a volatile memory that stores power supply failure information indicating that power supply failure occurs in which electric power is not supplied to the rotational angle detecting device from a battery. A communication portion outputs the rotational information and output information corresponding to the power supply failure information to the controller. The communication portion receives a notifying signal after the controller receives the output information indicating that the power supply failure occurs. The volatile memory stores the power supply failure information indicating that the power supply failure occurs after the power supply failure occurs until the communication portion receives the notifying signal. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239497 | FLUID CONTAINER IN PARTICULAR HYDRAULIC TANK FOR A MOTOR PUMP UNIT - A fluid container, in particular a hydraulic tank for a motor pump unit, has an equalizing chamber that is adapted to contain a supply of fluid and air, and at least one return chamber into which a return flow of the fluid can flow, a fluid communication being provided between the return chamber and the equalizing chamber. The return chamber is provided with a suction port for a pump, in particular of the motor pump unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239498 | FOLLOW-UP STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MULTI-AXLE AUTOMOBILE CRANE, AND MULTI-AXLE AUTOMOBILE CRANE - Disclosed are a follow-up steering control system for a multi-axle automobile crane and the multi-axle automobile crane. In a steering state of the multi-axle automobile crane, an output oil pressure of a first oil pressure output port is greater or less than that of a second oil pressure output port; a piston rod of a left-turning hydraulic cylinder is lengthened and a piston rod of a right-turning hydraulic cylinder is shortened, or the piston rod of the left-turning hydraulic cylinder is shortened and the piston rod of the right-turning hydraulic cylinder is lengthened; and a first knuckle arm and a second knuckle arm are driven to make a rear left steering wheel and a rear right steering wheel turn left or right. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239499 | ONLINE LOAD DETECTION DEVICE FOR SELF-BALANCING TWO-WHEEL VEHICLE - An online load detection device for a self-balancing two-wheel vehicle, comprising a support platform load detection device: the support platform load detection device comprises at least a group of magnetic detection devices; each group of magnetic detection devices comprise a permanent magnet and a magnetic sensor; the permanent magnet is supported on a support platform via an elastic member; the magnetic sensor is disposed in the easing of the support platform, and is used to detect the magnetic field change caused by the relative displacement between the permanent magnet and the magnetic sensor and output a detection signal. The detection device further comprises a seat pressure sensor disposed on a seat. The detection device detects the load pressure of the support platform in a non-contact manner, and can avoid wear, judge and warn the driving attitude of a driver. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239500 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED DRIVING - Methods and systems for controlling a driving feature for an automated driving system are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a first sensor signal from a first sensor; receiving a second sensor signal from a second sensor; selectively determining a driver intent based on at least one of the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal; and controlling the driving feature based on the driver intent. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239501 | ROTATIONAL ANGLE DETECTING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A rotational angle detecting device continues a portion of operation by electric power from a battery when an electric switch is off. The rotational angle detecting device includes a sensor, a first calculator, a second calculator and a communication portion. The sensor detects a detection value that is variable according to a rotation of a detection object. The first calculator starts calculating first rotational information associated with the rotation of the detection object based on the detection value when the electric switch is turned on. The first calculator stops calculating the first rotational information when the electric switch is turned off. The second calculator calculates second rotational information associated with the rotation of the detection object regardless of an on/off state of the electric switch, based on the detection value. The communication portion outputs the first rotational information and the second rotational information to a controller. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239502 | FRAME RAIL FOR A VEHICLE - A frame rail for a vehicle has a pair of elongated structural members, each one of the pair of elongated structural members having flanges protruding from lateral edges thereof. The flanges of one of the pair of elongated structural members extend in a direction toward the flanges of the other one of the pair of elongated structural members. The frame rail also has first and second metallic web panels interconnecting the pair of elongated structural members. Overall, the frame rail has a box beam structure, wherein at least a major portion of each one of the first and second metallic web panels has a material thickness that is less than a material thickness of at least a major portion of each one of the pair of elongated structural members. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239503 | VEHICLE BODY FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE - A suspension member is coupled to a front side attachment portion and a rear side attachment portion of a front side member. A stabilizer bracket is secured to the section of the front side member between a front end portion of the front side member and the front side attachment portion. A reinforcement member that projects outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the front end portion is bonded to a vehicle width direction outside side wall portion of the front end portion. The reinforcement member makes the vehicle front and rear direction yield strength of the front side member higher at the front end portion than at the section between the front side attachment portion and the rear side attachment portion. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239504 | BODY STRUCTURE, IN PARTICULAR FLOOR STRUCTURE, FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a body structure, in particular a floor structure, for a motor vehicle, comprising support components that form defined load paths for crash situations. According to the invention, at least some of the support components located in the region of at least one defined load path, in particular a head-on collision load path and/or a side collision load path and/or a rear collision load path, are formed by high-strength support components, preferably by fully through-hardened or at least partially through-hardened high-strength support components which are made of a hot-formed or shape-hardened sheet steel and which are directly or indirectly, preferably directly, connected to each other, in particular connected to one another non-positively and/or positively and/or by bonding. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239505 | CHASSIS MOUNT STRUCTURE - A mounting assembly is configured to join a vehicle body to a vehicle chassis with a bolt. The mounting assembly includes an outer tube and an inner sleeve. The outer tube defines a sleeve channel, and is configured to be fixed to one of the vehicle chassis and the vehicle body. The inner sleeve is disposed within the sleeve channel of the outer tube, and defines a bolt hole configured to receive the bolt. The outer tube, the inner sleeve, and the bolt cooperate to join the vehicle body to the vehicle chassis. An initiation slot is defined in the outer tube, such that the sleeve channel is an incomplete cylindrical shell. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239506 | VEHICLE FENDER GUARD - Systems and methods for a fender guard are described. The fender guard comprises a first end and a second end, and at least one radius of curvature between the first end and the second end. The at least one radius of curvature is configured to conform with a contour of a fender. The system includes at least one attachment device that is configured to secure the fender guard to a region of the fender. The fender guard is configured to support and/or protect the region when secured to the region. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239507 | COMPOSITE REINFORCED HYBRID WOOD FLOOR WITH WOOD STRIPS ARRANGED IN A PATTERN FOR VEHICULAR TRAILERS - A composite reinforced hybrid wood floor for cargo-carrying truck trailers, truck bodies, and containers is provided. Two or more different types of woods are mixed in a controlled manner, arranged in a pattern and glued together to form hybrid wood board and a fiber/polymer composite layer is bonded to the underside of the hybrid wood board to form the composite reinforced hybrid wood floor boards provided herein. The composite reinforced hybrid wood floor provides weight reduction and/or cost savings as compared with a conventional composite wood floor made of a single type of wood, such as oak or hard maple. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239508 | HYBRID LAMINATED WOOD FLOOR WITH WOOD STRIPS ARRANGED IN A PATTERN FOR VEHICULAR TRAILERS - A hybrid laminated wood floor for cargo-carrying truck trailers, truck bodies and containers is provided. The hybrid laminated wood floor is formed from two or more different types of hardwood strips that are mixed in a controlled manner and arranged in a pattern. The hardwoods are selected to provide a difference in the average density of the wood types. The hybrid wood floor provides weight reduction and cost savings as compared with a conventional laminated wood floor made of a single type of wood, such as oak or hard maple. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239509 | TRUCK BED DOOR WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSION AND ACCESSORIES - A pickup truck having an access door in a side panel of the truck bed is provided. The access door pivots between a closed positioned and an open position. The access door defines an opening in the side wall, the opening being created by the access door being moved from the closed position to the open position. The pickup truck has a cap member, the cap member releasably coupling to the side walls of the pickup bed and having a gap in one side portion thereof, the gap being positioned above the opening, such that the gap and the opening communicate with one another. The pickup truck has an extension body that releasably couples to the access door and pivots with the access door. The extension body is configured to functionally engage the gap in the cap member under the condition that the access door is in the closed position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239510 | VEHICLE CAB TILT APPARATUS - A vehicle comprises a frame, a cab, a viscous mount, and a pin. The frame comprises a first pin receptor. The cab comprises a second pin receptor. The viscous mount comprises a third pin receptor and a frame mount. The frame mount is connected to the frame. The third pin receptor is movable within a limited range relative to the frame mount. The pin is received by the first pin receptor, the second pin receptor, and the third pin receptor and defines a tilt axis about which the cab may rotate relative to the frame. A clearance between the pin and the first pin receptor is greater than a clearance between the pin and the second pin receptor and a clearance between the pin and the third pin receptor. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239511 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A MOLDED ARTICLE OF A RUBBER POLYMER TO WHICH ANOTHER ARTICLE IS DETACHABLY CONNECTED - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a molded article ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239512 | REAR-MOUNTED AERODYNAMIC STRUCTURES FOR CARGO BODIES - A rear-mounted aerodynamic structure for securing to a cargo body includes a three- or four-sided structure having a deployed position for assisting in improving aerodynamic efficiency of the cargo body. The cargo body can be the body of a trailer of a tractor-trailer vehicle or trailer towed behind a vehicle such as a truck. It can comprise a trailer body or other cargo body well-known in the art. A spoiler “flow keeper” mounted to a top surface of the rear of the cargo body, as additional aerodynamic structures or as a standalone spoiler for cargo bodies. The three- or four-sided rear-mounted aerodynamic structure can comprise any of a variety of illustrative embodiments shown and described herein. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239513 | Aerodynamic Semi-Trailer Fairing - A fairing includes a prow portion having a pointed leading end adjacent an undercarriage and an aft trailing end. The trailing end extends across the undercarriage and vertically spans the space from the height of the undercarriage to the ride height of a vehicle. A support under the fairing resiliently maintains the prow portion in the shape of a boat hull prow, The fairing may present a curved boat hull shaped transition from the leading end to the trailing end, it may have chine spanning the prow portion from the leading end along a midpoint, or may be made of multiple panels and chines. The prow portion has vertical sides toward the trailing end, which terminate in vertical edges near the vehicle's tires. The fairing may include enlarged areas to increase aerodynamics near the tires, and may include scoops and a spoiler to help laminate turbulent air. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239514 | GOOSENECK TOWING MODULE AND METHOD OF USE - A gooseneck and towing module are used in conjunction with a turntable, pedestal, apron and lower lugs to tow a disabled haul truck. The towing module is designed to fit and connect to the disabled haul truck at the more substantial section of the frame by means of cables and shackles and/or pinned connections. With the end of the towing module locked in place, the main lift cylinders on the gooseneck can then be extended to cause the front portion of the towing module to seat against the bumper of the disabled haul truck. With continued extension of the main lift cylinders, the disabled haul truck will be lifted into the towing position, lifting the front tires off the ground. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239515 | Bicycle Seat - A split-nose bicycle seat, comprising: a rigid plastic base provided with attachment points for mounting the seat to the bicycle frame, a total length of the seat of about 260-280 mm, a split nose section formed by two elongated protrusions of substantially constant width extending forward from a medial section to a front surface, said elongated protrusions angle inwardly, a cushioned pubis bone support surface with a substantially flat side profile, and a drooped nose, said split nose section transitioning aft to a medial section having a width of about 110 mm at the widest point of the seat, said medial section transitioning aft to a rearend section. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239516 | SEAT POST ASSEMBLY WITH TILT MECHANISM - A bicycle seat post assembly includes a seat post that has a barrel, a cradle assembly, and a tilt mechanism. The cradle assembly is received in the barrel to secure a saddle to the seat post. The tilt mechanism is received in the barrel for setting saddle tilt. The tilt mechanism has at least one expander configured to at least expand. The expander is positioned in the barrel to exert a torque on the cradle assembly during expansion that causes the cradle assembly to rotate. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239517 | BICYCLE SEATPOST ASSEMBLY - A bicycle seatpost assembly comprises a first cylinder, a second cylinder, a positioning structure, and a an adjusting structure. The second cylinder is configured to be telescopically received in the first cylinder. The positioning structure is configured to relatively position the first cylinder and the second cylinder and configured to switch a state of the bicycle seatpost assembly among a first adjustable state and a second adjustable state. In the first adjustable state, a positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is adjustable within a first adjustable position range. In the second adjustable state in which the positional relationship between the first cylinder and the second cylinder is adjustable within a second adjustable position range different from the first adjustable position range. The adjusting structure is configured to adjust at least one of the first adjustable position range and the second adjustable position range. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239518 | BIKE LIGHT MOUNTING SYSTEM - A bicycle and light assembly has wheels, a frame support by the wheels, a bike light supported by the frame, and a mounting system coupling the bike light to the frame. The mounting system includes a socket secured to one of the frame and the bike light, a post secured to the other of the frame and the bike light, and a releasable securing mechanism that secures the post in the socket. The mounting system can further include a mounting bracket coupling the post to the frame, wherein the mounting bracket facilitates rotational adjustment of the post about the post axis. The releasable securing mechanism can include a detent member positioned in a side opening of the socket and in engagement with a recess in the socket to secure the rotational orientation of the post in the socket. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239519 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE COMPONENT PARTS - Lateral sides of an engine and a fuel tank are covered with a tank cowling formed by connecting a front cowling and a rear cowling. The front cowling is provided with a flange in which a through hole is formed. The long sides of the through hole are formed in parallel with a cylinder axis of a cylinder section. A gate provided on a lower connecting edge portion of the rear cowling with which the flange overlaps is inserted into the through hole and connected by the clip. The front cowling and the rear cowling are fastened through a bolt on a vehicle body side above and below the connecting section by the clip. With this structure, the force applied to the connecting section is reduced and the connecting section is decreased in size. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239520 | STEP STRUCTURE FOR SADDLE-RIDE TYPE VEHICLE - A step structure for a saddle-ride vehicle includes a step that is turned in a freely derricking manner between a usage state raised in a vehicle width direction and a storage state falling along a lateral side of a vehicle. In the step structure for the saddle-ride vehicle, the step is turnably arranged with a shaft provided at an end of the step as the center. The step is also stored in such a manner wherein the shaft is positioned at the rear of the step in the storage state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239521 | STEERING DRIVING DEVICE FOR SELF-BALANCING TWO WHEELED VEHICLE - Disclosed is a steering driving device for a self-balancing two-wheeled vehicle, the device comprising a first driving mechanism for providing a driving force for a steering system of the self-balancing two-wheeled, vehicle by utilizing a first driving manner, a second driving mechanism for providing a driving force for the steering system of the self-balancing two-wheeled vehicle by utilizing a second driving manner, an actuating mechanism fixedly connected to a steering shaft of the steering system, and a transforming mechanism for canceling the coupling of the second driving mechanism and the actuating mechanism when the first driving mechanism is coupled to the actuating mechanism. The steering driving device for the self-balancing two-wheeled vehicle is able to conveniently and reliably switch between the two driving manners, and at the same time, to ensure the small and compact volume of the two-wheeled vehicle, so that the entertainment of the self-balancing two-wheeled vehicle is enhanced, and an operator would have a good driving experience. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239522 | VEHICLE - A transformation restricting mechanism is configured to change a resisting force between a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a caliper that are configured to be displaced relative to each other. The first connecting member includes a turn supporting portion supported by a first shock absorbing device. The second connecting member includes a turn supporting portion supported by a second shock absorbing device. The turn supporting portion is supported by the first shock absorbing device closer to a first center axis than an intermediate axis which is coincident with a turning axis of a steering shaft when the vehicle body frame is in an upright state. The turn supporting portion is supported by the second shock absorbing device closer to a second center axis than the intermediate axis when the vehicle body frame is in an upright state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239523 | VARIABLE RIDE HEIGHT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Actuator assemblies and methods and systems for using the same. One actuator assembly includes an actuator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a command signal from a vehicle electronic control unit, receive a data signal from a sensor, determine a control signal for the actuator based on the command signal from the vehicle electronic control unit and the data signal from the sensor, transmit the control signal to the actuator, determine a status signal based on the control signal, and transmit the status signal to the vehicle electronic control unit. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239524 | DEVICE FOR SHORTENING THE SPRING PATH OF A SUSPENSION FORK - A device for shortening the spring path of a suspension fork for bicycles includes a cable; a fixing device for fixing the cable to the suspension fork tubes, which can be moved relative to the bicycle frame; and a cable clamping device, which can be secured in the region of the handlebar, preferably on the front-end section, for detachably fixing the cable, wherein the spring path is shortened in an infinitely variable manner. Thus, an infinitely variable lowering device is produced which is independent of a suspension fork. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239525 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE STIFFNESS OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION - A suspension assembly including a core member; and a skin member bonded on said core member. The skin member having a higher strength than the core member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239526 | VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A vehicle height adjustment apparatus includes a rear wheel suspension spring that is disposed between a vehicle body and a tire wheel of a vehicle; a rear wheel damper that undergoes an extensional and contractional operation so as to move working oil to dampen vibration of the spring; a support member that supports one end portion of the spring, and moves relative to the damper to change the length of the spring; a jack chamber into which the working oil causing the support member to move relative to the damper flows by the extensional and contractional operation of the damper; a rear wheel electromagnetic valve that adjusts the amount of the working oil flowing into the jack chamber by the degree of opening of the electromagnetic valve; and control device that controls the degree of opening of the electromagnetic valve based on a weight exerted on the vehicle. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239527 | HUB MOTOR ARRANGEMENT OR VEHICLE WITH HUB MOTOR ARRANGEMENT - A ride-on vehicle, such as for a child, includes a vehicle body and one or more wheels that support the vehicle body relative to a surface. At least one of the wheels includes a hub motor arrangement that provides a drive torque for propelling the vehicle. The hub motor arrangement includes a housing defining an interior space. An axle or other mounting element(s) define an axis of rotation of the housing. Preferably, the axle or other mounting element(s) do not pass completely through the housing. A motor drives the housing through a transmission. Preferably, the motor is a standard, compact motor that is positioned on the axis of rotation and can be laterally offset from a central plane of the housing. In some embodiments, a traction element is carried directly by the housing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239528 | ALTERNATING TOOTH CHAIN RING - The present disclosure relates to a chain ring having teeth positioned in one of three lateral positions. At least one tooth may be placed in each lateral position. At least half the teeth may be positioned in a middle lateral position. The teeth in the first and third lateral positions may apply opposing lateral forces to a bicycle drive chain. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239529 | DOCK ANCHOR - An anchor for a floating body including a generally cylindrical outer surface, a hollow interior portion having a closed bottom surface, a top surface having an opening into the hollow interior portion, and a tubular portion extending through the cylindrical outer surface and forming; the tubular portion forming an enclosed space within the hollow interior portion; whereby in use the interior portion is receives pourable concrete through the opening in the top surface and the tubular portion receives a chain or a rope for attaching the anchor to the floating body. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239530 | DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING AND RECOVERING A TOWED SONAR - A device for launching and recovering a sonar, comprises a linear receiving antenna and a volume transmitting antenna incorporated in a volume body called fish, the sonar being towed by a surface vessel by a towing line comprising a towing cable from which the fish is suspended, the linear antenna being secured behind the cable relative to the vessel. The device ccomprises a towing winch comprising a frame secured to the surface vessel and making it possible to wind and unwind the towing line around a reel. The reel comprises two parts that are rotationally mobile about an axis of rotation, the two parts being coupled, the first part having a cylindrical form on which the towing line is intended to be wound, the second part forming a first abutment intended to accommodate the fish. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239531 | SUPPORT FOR MOUNTING AND FOR THERMAL INSULATION OF LIQUID TANKS - A support for mounting and for thermal insulation of liquid tanks in ships with a support body which can be fixed to a structure of the ship and a method for the production of a support. The support body has a plastic material matrix for reducing the thermal conductivity, fillers which are embedded in the plastic material matrix for weight reduction and/or for reducing the thermal conductivity, and reinforcing fibres which are embedded in the plastic material matrix for increasing the pressure resistance. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239532 | SURFBOARD FIN AND FIN BOX ADAPTER - The present invention is directed, in part, to an apparatus and methods related to an adapter for surfing or other water sports equipment that employ use of fins and fin boxes during their operation. Specifically, the present invention relates to an adapter that allows a surfer to fit a FCS® fin and engage it tightly and securely. The adapter, with the fin engaged, is fitted into the fin box of a surfboard that employs use of a Future® fin box. The user is able to quickly change a broken fin. The present invention is further directed to a system for attaching fins to surfboards that employs elements that allows a surfer to quickly replace broken or inoperable fins on the surfer's surfboard allowing replacement of such fins with new a new fin, even in the instance in which the fin and fin box originate from two different manufacturers. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239533 | Structural Blank - A structural blank suitable for a watercraft is described. At least part of the structural blank comprises a plurality of structural elements connected to adjacent structural elements so that the plurality of structural elements are arranged in a matrix of structural elements forming at least a portion of the structural blank. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239534 | METHOD FOR ACTIVELY DAMPING A SHIP'S MOTION AS WELL AS SUCH AN ACTIVE ROLL STABILISATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for actively damping a ship's motion while the ship is sailing by driving at least one first rotatable damping element that extends from the ship's hull, below the water line, on a side of the ship. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239535 | Watercraft Floating Port Lift System - A watercraft floating port lift system is disclosed. In some embodiments, the lift system may include a platform frame, one or more floating ports coupled to the platform frame, and a lift mechanism. The lift system may be operatively coupled to and capable of lifting the one or more floating ports, platform frame, and any watercraft that may be positioned thereon out of a body of water and maintain the watercraft, ports, and platform frame above the water for an extended storage period. The lift system may also be capable of subsequently lowering the watercraft, one or more floating ports, and platform frame back to the body of water in a controlled manner, thereby enabling a user to launch and subsequently recover a watercraft from the body of water. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239536 | Combination Diving Reel and Safety Buoy Holding Device - Disclosed is a combination diving reel and safety buoy holding device. The device includes a housing having a semi-circular shape with an open bottom portion for providing access to the interior volume therein. The interior volume of the housing is adapted to hold a reel assembly therein. The reel assembly is connected to a cover disposed on the exterior of the housing. The cover includes a handle and an axle, wherein the handle can be actuated to rotate the cover and the reel assembly concurrently about the axle. The exterior of the housing includes an inflatable safety buoy secured thereto. In one embodiment, the safety buoy is secured in place via an adjustable strap. The present invention may be removably attached to a diver's gear or accessories via a hook disposed on the top portion of the housing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239537 | Snorkel Apparatus - A snorkeling device that permits the user to expeditiously initiate and continue freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and crawl swimming strokes while listening to audio and without having to repeatedly tilt the body, or turn the head and without having water enter the top inlet of the device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239538 | CAPTURE AND DOCKING APPARATUS, METHOD, AND APPLICATIONS - Apparatus and methods to operationally link (couple/decouple) a plurality of relatively massive, complimentary payload platforms (i.e., suspended machinery and ROV) at relatively deep working depths in an unstable marine environment (water column) while the payload platforms are in-transit. An apparatus includes a suspended machinery, an ROV, a capture collar, an extendable/retractable harpoon, and actuating machinery to controllably effect extension and retraction thereof. A method includes providing an in-transit suspended machinery having a capture collar, providing an in-transit ROV having an extendable/retractable harpoon, approaching the in-transit suspended machinery with the ROV, maneuvering the ROV so as to bring an end of the partially extended harpoon into aligned proximity with the capture collar, and further extending the harpoon so that it securely engages the capture collar. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239539 | Actively Controlled Curvature Robotic Pectoral Fin - A robotic mechanical fin, having a motor housing containing a plurality of rib rotation motors, rib spars, and a plurality of ribs, mechanically movable and communicatively coupled to the plurality of rib rotation motors and shafts, where the plurality of ribs are rotationally coupled to and actuated by the plurality of rib rotation motors and shafts. The mechanical fin further includes a flexible fin casing, within which the ribs reside, forming the complete actively controlled curvature robotic propulsion and steering apparatus. The mechanical fin is connected to a plurality of control electronics circuits and a computer processor programmed with actuation code that when executed by the computer processor causes automated actuation of simultaneous propulsion and steering maneuverability of the actively controlled curvature, robotic, mechanical fin. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239540 | SHIP OF CONTRAROTATING PROPELLER PROPULSION TYPE - A ship includes a main propeller; a pod propulsion unit; and a rudder plate. The main propeller, the pod propulsion unit and the rudder plate are arranged on a hull centerline in this order. The pod propulsion unit includes a pod propeller; and a strut. The main propeller and the pod propeller configure a contrarotating propeller. When rudder angles of the pod propulsion unit and the rudder plate are zero, at least a part of a front end of the rudder plate is in front of a rear end of the casing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239541 | JET PROPULSION BOAT - A jet propulsion boat includes a boat body, a jet propelling apparatus configured to propel the boat body, an engine configured to drive the jet propelling apparatus, and an ECU. The ECU is configured or programmed to determine that a deceleration operation is performed when an amount of operation of a first accelerator operation section is greater than an amount of operation of a second accelerator operation section. The ECU sets an upper limit value for the number of revolutions of the engine to a first predetermined value if the boat body is in a high speed traveling state and the boat body is in a turning state, whereas the ECU sets the upper limit value for the number of revolutions of the engine to a second predetermined value which is greater than the first predetermined value if the boat body is in a high speed traveling state but the boat body is not in the turning state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239542 | VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE FOR AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE - Provided is a vehicle control device for an amphibious vehicle that can travel with a stable orientation even when the edge of the water consists of uneven terrain or terrain having an inclined surface along a different direction than the direction of travel. A vehicle control device for an amphibious vehicle capable of traveling on land, navigating on the water, and traveling on the edge of the water comprises a jet direction adjuster ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239543 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes an engine, a drive shaft, a drive gear, a propeller shaft, a forward gear, a reverse gear, a dog clutch, and a friction clutch. The drive shaft extends downward from the engine. The drive gear is fixed to the drive shaft. The propeller shaft extends in a direction to intersect the drive shaft. The forward gear is meshed with the drive gear. The reverse gear is meshed with the drive gear. The dog clutch is disposed on the propeller shaft, and changes between connecting the forward gear to the propeller shaft, and connecting the reverse gear to the propeller shaft. The friction clutch is disposed in sequence with the dog clutch along the axial direction of the propeller shaft, and transmits rotation of the drive shaft to the propeller shaft by frictional force. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239544 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - A dog clutch selectively meshes with a forward gear and a reverse gear according to an operation of a shift operating member such that connection of the forward gear or the reverse gear to a propeller shaft is changed. A friction clutch transmits the rotation of a drive shaft to the propeller shaft by a first friction surface and a second friction surface contacting together. Before a shifting stage in which the dog clutch meshes with the forward gear or with the reverse gear, a control unit is configured or programmed to control an actuator so as to execute synchronization control by making the first friction surface and the second friction surface of the friction clutch contact one another. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239545 | WATER JET PROPULSION WATERCRAFT - A water jet propulsion watercraft includes an exhaust passage, a catalyst member, a water lock, a first oxygen sensor, and a second oxygen sensor. The exhaust passage guides exhaust gas from an engine to an exterior of a hull of the watercraft. The catalyst member is arranged inside the exhaust passage. The water lock is arranged in the exhaust passage downstream of the catalyst member. The first oxygen sensor is arranged in the exhaust passage upstream of the catalyst member. The second oxygen sensor is arranged in the exhaust passage at a position downstream of the catalyst member and upstream of the water lock. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239546 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING AND PROVIDING POWER TO AT LEAST ONE ELECTRIC MOTOR IN A VESSEL - A system for controlling and providing power to at least one electric motor in a vessel, such as a motor in a thruster or a winch. The system includes an electric energy storage, a power controller device connected to the electric energy storage, at least one motor controller device, a first combined power and communication line interconnecting the power controller device and the at least one motor controller device, an electric motor connected to the motor controller device, and at least one operating device connected to the power controller device. The system may further include a second combined power and communication line that interconnects the power controller device and the at least one operating device. The first combined power and communication line operates with a DC voltage level which is at least twice the operational DC voltage level of the second power and communication line. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239547 | STRAPPED WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY FOR ROTORCRAFT - This description relates to a strapped windshield assembly for a rotorcraft. In some implementations, the rotorcraft includes an airframe, a windshield, and a plurality of independent straps connected to the airframe and the windshield, the straps operative to move independently with respect to one another. The independent movement of the straps allow relative movement of portions of the windshield in response to a strike. In some implementations, the straps are spaced every 4-6 inches along an edge of the windshield. In some implementations, the straps are over an edge of the windshield. The straps can have a modulus of elasticity of 8-12 millions of pounds per square inch (MSI). The windshield can include polycarbonate material. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239548 | Window Assembly Installation - A system and method for installing a window panel assembly into an aircraft is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system has a retaining device having an outside edge that is sealed against an inboard surface of the aircraft skin. A biasing member is mounted to an inboard edge of the retaining device, and a plurality of protrusions (which are secured onto the biasing member) press against the window panel. This pushes the window panel outward, maintaining a seal around the edge of the window. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239549 | Wing Tip Device - A wing tip device for fixing to the outboard end of a wing, the wing defining a wing plane, the wing tip device comprising: an upper wing-like element projecting upwardly with respect to the wing plane and having a trailing edge; and a lower wing-like element fixed with respect to the upper wing-like element and having a root chord and a trailing edge, the lower wing-like element root chord intersecting with the upper wing-like element, and the lower wing-like element projecting downwardly from the intersection, wherein the upper wing-like element is larger than the lower wing-like element and the trailing edge of the lower wing-like element is adjacent the trailing edge of the upper wing-like element at the intersection, and wherein an included angle between the upper and lower wing-like elements at he intersection is less than, or equal to 160 degrees. Also, a wing with the wing tip device; an aircraft with the wing; a method of fitting, or retro-fitting, the wing tip device to a wing; a method of modifying an existing wing tip device; and a method of operating a wing with the wing tip device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239550 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT HIGH LIFT DEVICES AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE CONFIGURATION OF AIRCRAFT HIGH LIFT DEVICES - A control system for an aircraft high lift device includes a threshold setting unit configured to output one of a plurality of configuration change thresholds as an active output threshold, a threshold deactivation unit coupled to the threshold setting unit and configured to temporarily increase the active output threshold to a deactivation value, a configuration setting unit coupled to the threshold deactivation unit and configured to set the aircraft high lift device from a first configuration to a second configuration, if a measured value of an angle-of-attack of the aircraft exceeds the active output threshold, and a threshold control unit configured to control the threshold deactivation unit to temporarily increase the active output threshold to the deactivation value while the aircraft high lift device is mechanically moving from a first configuration to a second configuration. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239551 | Stability and Control Augmentation System - A Stability and Command Augmentation System (SCAS) for an aircraft, the SCAS including, a first input shaft providing a first rotational input; a second input shaft providing a second rotational input; and a device for summing the first and second rotational inputs to give a rotational output for controlling an actuator. A method of operating a SCAS on an aircraft, the method including providing a pilot input order in the form of a rotating first shaft, providing an augmentation input order in the form of a rotating second shaft, summing the rotation of the pilot input order and the augmentation input order to give an output order; and using the output order to control an actuator. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239552 | PLASMA-ASSISTED SYNTHETIC JETS FOR ACTIVE AIR FLOW CONTROL - A plasma-assisted synthetic jet device, an aircraft including a plasma-assisted synthetic jet device, and a method of improving aerodynamic properties are disclosed for providing air flow control at an aerodynamic structure by ionizing one or more gases exiting through an aperture of the synthetic jet device disposed in the aerodynamic structure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239553 | FIBER REINFORCEMENT FOR MAKING AN ELONGATE MECHANICAL PART OUT OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL - The invention relates to fiber reinforcement for making an elongate mechanical part ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239554 | ACTIVE LANDING GEAR DAMPER - An active landing gear damping system and method for decelerating a vehicle during a terrain impact event, such as an aircraft landing or crash. The system monitors aircraft state data and terrain information to predict an impact of the vehicle with the terrain. The system can then determine a target damper force for each landing gear of the vehicle and a predicted damper velocity at the time of impact. Each landing gear can include an adjustable damper valve, wherein adjustment of the damper valves varies the damping coefficient of the respective dampers. The system can adjust valves of the respective dampers to provide the target force based on the predicted damper velocity. After an impact begins, the system can continuously monitor and adjust the valve to maintain the target force. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239555 | ROTORCRAFT ELASTOMERIC BEARING ASSEMBLY - In some embodiments, a rotorcraft may include a yoke, a blade, a spindle associated with the yoke, and an elastomeric bearing assembly. The center length of the spindle may define a center axis that passes through a center of the elastomeric bearing assembly. The elastomeric bearing assembly may contain a housing coupled to the blade and disposed around the center axis that is configured to rotate in relation to the center axis. The elastomeric bearing assembly may contain an elastomeric shear bearing that has an interior portion coupled to the spindle and an exterior portion coupled to the housing. The elastomeric bearing assembly may contain an elastomeric centrifugal force bearing pressed against the housing. The shear bearing may be configured to counteract a torsional force, and the centrifugal force bearing may be configured to counteract a compression force. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239556 | ROTORCRAFT ROTOR INCLUDING A FLAPPING ABUTMENT MECHANISM, AND A ROTORCRAFT - A rotor for a rotorcraft, the rotor having a plurality of lift assemblies, together with a flapping abutment mechanism for each lift assembly. Each abutment mechanism has a projection secured to a lift assembly with an abutment end provided with an inner face and an outer face, and at least one pivotally-mounted lever extending longitudinally from a flyweight to a hook. The hook is provided with two walls in elevation and a bottom wall forming a periphery that defines the groove, a first wall in elevation having an upper bearing zone for blocking the inner face and a second wall in elevation including a lower bearing zone for blocking the outer face. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239557 | Self balancing airborne observational apparatus - An airborne observational apparatus is disclosed which is capable of staying in the air for an unlimited period of time. The apparatus includes a ground located, continuous electric power source and an aerial device which is connected permanently to the said power source by a tether cable. The aerial device has a conical shape body. At least one propeller is mounted on the top of the body including at least two rotating blades. The propeller is operated by an electric motor located at the lower part of the said body. The center of gravity of the aerial device will be in its lower part. The tether cable is connected to the aerial device by a preferably U-shaped member on the upper side of the conical body in a pivotal manner. The aerial device has self balancing capability even in strong gusting wind keeping the aerial device in vertical or slightly inclined direction. Photographic or other types of information collecting or broadcasting equipment can be mounted on the aerial device with the capability transferring data to a ground station through the tether cable or radio communication. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239558 | DELIVERING FLUIDS OR GRANULAR SUBSTANCES BY PROJECTING SHELLED PORTIONS THEREOF - A method of delivering over the air, shelled portions of fluids or granular substances containing effective ingredients, to a target, is provided herein. The method includes the following stages: selecting a type and a size of the shelled portions containing the required effective ingredients, based on mission parameters and physical data of a scene containing the target; conveying the shelled portions to a delivery point, based on the mission parameters and the physical data; and ballistically delivering the shelled portions towards the target, wherein the shelled portions comprise fluids or granular substances covered by shells that provide the shelled portions a ballistic coefficient that is significantly higher than a ballistic coefficient of similar portions without the shells. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239559 | Apparatus and Method of Attachment of a Payload - A method and apparatus for attachment of a payload/store to the external surface of an aerial vehicle is disclosed. The method and apparatus comprises a single point release feature that simplifies the installation and removal of the payload. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239560 | LIGHTWEIGHT CONVEYOR ROLLER - A roller made lighter through the use of lightening elements. The inventive roller, with its lightening element(s), is lighter yet maintains its overall dimensions, is strong and durable enough to withstand the rigors of the transportation industry and/or is cost effective to produce and maintain. The lightweight roller may be part of a system having at least one operable roller unit, each roller unit having a roller, cylindrical in shape having a length and a diameter, and a center aperture extending through the length of the roller, an axel/shaft having a diameter sized to rotatably fit within the central aperture of the roller, the shaft further having a retention mechanism located upon the shaft ends and an elongate “U” shaped roller rack, the roller rack sized to extend the length of the roller and having a pair of upwardly extending arms located adjacent the ends of the roller, each arm end having an aperture sized to receive the respective shaft end and locate the shaft with the roller in a fixed location. The roller system has at least one roller, preferably more or all of the rollers, having internal and/or external lightening elements. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239561 | DISPLAY OF PASSENGER INFORMATION FOR AN AIRPLANE FLIGHT - In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, systems, and program products for generating a display of information regarding passengers of an airplane flight. The method includes displaying a graphical depiction of passenger seats for a particular airplane flight. The method includes identifying that multiple passengers booked to the particular airplane flight have a particular status. The method includes identifying that the multiple passengers that have been identified as having the particular status have been assigned to respective multiple passenger seats. The method includes displaying a graphical indication in association with each of the multiple passenger seats, concurrently with the display of the graphical depiction of the passenger seats. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239562 | MONITOR DEVICE - To provide a monitor device of which a monitor having at least a certain width can be attached under conditions in which the width of the attachment portion is limited, a monitor device is one that rotatably supports a monitor, said monitor device comprising a support component, a rotation component, and a rotation selector. The support component supports the monitor. The rotation component allows the monitor to rotate with respect to the support component. The rotation selector allows the monitor to rotate only when the monitor device is not in a powered state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239563 | AIRCRAFT INTERIOR LAVATORY - A lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft cabin structure, such as a passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane. The forward wall portion includes a forward projection over an aft portion of the adjacent passenger seat. The forward wall portion can define a secondary space in the interior lavatory space, which can provide an amenity stowage space, and can include design elements providing visual space. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239564 | AIRCRAFT INTERIOR LAVATORY - A lavatory for an aircraft cabin includes a wall having a forward wall portion disposed immediately aft of and substantially conforming to an exterior aft surface of an aircraft cabin structure, such as a passenger seat, that is substantially not flat in a vertical plane. The forward wall portion includes a forward projection over an aft portion of the adjacent passenger seat. The forward wall portion can define a secondary space in the interior lavatory space, which can provide an amenity stowage space, and can include design elements providing visual space. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239565 | Premium Class Aircraft Passenger Suite - A premium class passenger suite that includes a main seat positioned in the suite together with separate bed. The bed has a flexible mattress of predetermined dimensions and is movable between a stowed position to one side of the main seat and a deployed position above and separate from the main seat. A drive apparatus is provided for driving the bed between the stowed and deployed positions. The main seat is configured to be movable between a seating position when the bed is stowed, and a stowed position with a lowered seat back when the bed is deployed for use. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239566 | Variable Thermal Resistance Device for Vehicular Seats - A seating assembly comprising: a frame having an opening; a support surface spanning the opening in the frame; a variable thermal resistance device that opposes the support surface when the variable thermal resistance device is in a closed state in which airflow is obstructed, the variable thermal resistance device being movable from the closed state to an open state in which airflow is not obstructed and from the open state to the closed state; and an actuator coupled to the variable thermal resistance device. The actuator is operable to actuate movement of the variable thermal resistance device between the open and closed states. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239567 | HEAD REST MECHANISMS AND ASSEMBLIES - Detailed are head rest mechanisms and assemblies containing a flexible collar. Portions of the collar may be moved independently from other portions and may pivot or otherwise move both forward of the seat back and vertically under passenger control. Also described are slide assemblies containing deformable projections for use with vertically-adjustable head rests. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239568 | PYLON SHAPE WITH GEARED TURBOFAN FOR STRUCTURAL STIFFNESS - A gas turbine includes a mounting structure for mounting the engine to a pylon. A propulsor section includes a fan having a fan diameter. A geared architecture drives the fan. A generator section includes a fan drive turbine that drives the geared architecture. A turbine to fan diameter ratio is substantially less than 45%. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239569 | PYLON FOR MOUNTING AN ENGINE ON THE STRUCTURE OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system for pylon attachment for mounting an engine on a structure of an aircraft, or to wings of the aircraft, including a first attachment mechanism that can be secured to the pylon and a second attachment mechanism that can be secured to the structure of the aircraft. A connection mechanism connects the first and second attachment mechanism, the connection mechanism configured to allow movement of the first attachment mechanism in relation to the second attachment mechanism between first and second positions. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239570 | Fluid Dynamic Vent Dam - The disclosure provides in one embodiment for a vent dam for use in a vent stringer in a fuel vent system. The vent dam is configured to mount to and within the vent stringer The vent dam has a contoured guiding surface for guiding fuel flow into and out of an interior of the vent stringer, wherein the vent dam, the vent stringer, and a tube attached to the vent stringer are in fluid communication with one or more fuel tanks. The vent dam further has one or more side flanges extending from the contoured guiding surface for providing attachment of the vent dam to one or more interior portions of the vent stringer, wherein the contoured guiding surface and the one or more side flanges are formed as one piece. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239571 | EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND AIRCRAFT PROVIDED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - An emergency power supply device for aircraft, including at least one air intake duct configured to receive a relative airflow during a flight of the aircraft, a turbine arranged in the duct, to be driven by the relative airflow, and at least one device for generating power for the aircraft, the turbine being connected to the power-generating device to produce power for the aircraft at least under flight conditions thereof. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239572 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FRONT SURFACE MOUNTING FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS - Apparatus and methods are provided for mounting a flat panel display to an outer surface of a control panel, e.g., over a panel opening therein. In one embodiment, the method includes attaching a flange to the control panel by inserting fasteners through the flange into respective holes in the control panel; electrically connecting the FPD through openings in the flange and the control panel to electronics behind the control panel; inserting the FPD into a recess in the flange; and attaching a bezel to the flange to cover the FPD, the bezel including a view port allowing observation of an active image area of the display | 2015-08-27 |
20150239573 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MONITOR THE OCCUPANCY OF SEATING - Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring the occupancy of seating. Sensors provide measurements to a control circuit that determines an occupancy state for each seat. Information regarding the occupancy of the seats can be presented on a display. In some instances, additional inputs can be used to adjust the occupancy determinations to account for environmental factors. Also, the occupancy states of the seats can be cross-checked with a passenger manifest to facilitate the boarding of a vehicle containing the seating. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239574 | PILOT CENTERED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECLUTTERING AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS - A system and method are provided for decluttering an aircraft display. Chart data, flight data and user input data are obtained. User input data reflects pilot preferences. A modified combination of chart data and flight data is generated in response to user input data. Symbology that is graphically representative of the modified combination is displayed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239575 | AIRCRAFT DATA PROCESSING AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - An aircraft data processing system includes a main transceiver, a data distributor, a plurality of data processors, and a display page maker. The main transceiver selectively receives aircraft data transmitted from a plurality of client aircraft and selectively transmits cockpit data to one or more client aircraft. The data distributor selectively receives the aircraft data received by the main transceiver and parses and distributes the aircraft data. The data processors receive a portion of the parsed aircraft data, process the aircraft data, and supply processed aircraft data. The display page maker receives the processed aircraft data from the plurality of processors and generates the cockpit data for selective transmission by the main transceiver to the one or more client aircraft. The cockpit data, when processed in a client aircraft, will render one or more images representative of at least portions of the processed aircraft data. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239576 | AIRCRAFT LIGHT - An aircraft light comprises a housing, at least one light source to be cooled, the at least one light source being arranged in the housing, a heat sink element thermally coupled to the at least one light source and defining a cooling surface exposable to a cooling airstream for the cooling airstream to flow along the cooling surface in a flow direction. The cooling surface extends between upstream and downstream end portions spaced apart in the flow direction and means for generating a pressure difference between the upstream and downstream end portions of the cooling surface. Due to the pressure difference, a cooling airstream flowing along the cooling surface is created. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239577 | RUNWAY ARRANGEMENT - An airport runway arrangement for commercial aircraft is provided. The arrangement comprises a first runway section, a second runway section extending substantially in prolongation of the first runway section and an intermediate section between the first and second runway sections. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239578 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAUNCH AND RETRIEVAL OF A HOVERING AIRCRAFT - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus and method for launch and retrieval of a hovering aircraft. Generally, the apparatus of the present disclosure is configured to capture a hovering aircraft between two or more fingers of an aircraft capturer, guide the captured aircraft into a docking station for servicing and/or storage, and launch the aircraft from the docking station. The apparatus of the present disclosure is thus configured to bring the aircraft from an imprecise, irregular hover into a secure and well-controlled rest state. The tolerance of imprecision provided by the apparatus makes it particularly suited for use under a practical conditions such as aboard a small boat in a rough sea. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239579 | Lighting and Collision Alerting System - A collision avoidance system includes a sensor adapted to detect at least one vehicle in the vicinity of a predetermined area and generate target data relating to the at least one vehicle. An awareness engine receives the target data and evaluates the target data for a threat of a collision. An alerting system is adapted to alert the at least one vehicle in the event of a threat of a collision, the alerting system being activated by the awareness engine. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239580 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOVEMENT OF OBJECTS - Systems and methods for movement of objects are provided. One system includes a plurality of vehicles configured to support the object, wherein each of the vehicles includes omni-directional wheels and a height adjusting device. The system also includes a control system in communication with the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control system is configured to transmit a signal to the plurality of vehicles instructing the plurality of vehicles to move the object in a predetermined direction along the floor. Each of the plurality of vehicles is configured to adjust at least one of a direction of movement using the omni-directional wheels or a height at which the object is supported while moving the part in the predetermined direction using the height adjusting device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239581 | AIRCRAFT, ENGINE PYLON OF AIRCRAFT, AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING ENGINE TO AIRFRAME OF AIRCRAFT - An aircraft includes an accessory member that constitutes an engine accessory, the accessory member being arranged between an aircraft engine pylon and an engine, in an attached state to an attachment base member that is at least one of the pylon and the engine. The accessory member includes: a surrounding portion that surrounds at least an end portion of a tubular body connected to the accessory member; and a projecting portion that projects from the end portion of the tubular body. The entire accessory member including the surrounding portion and the projecting portion is divided so as to be separable to a left side and a right side of the pylon, and the accessory member is attachable to and detachable from the attachment base member by accessing an outer periphery of the tubular body from the left side and the right side of the pylon without removing another member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239582 | Health-Adaptive Reaction Control System - Methods and apparatuses are provided for managing a state of a platform. The methods and apparatuses comprise receiving a desired state for the platform. The methods and apparatuses comprise receiving the state of the platform. The methods and apparatuses comprise selecting a combination of thrusters from a plurality of thrusters to operate. The combination of thrusters is selected to adjust the state of the platform to the desired state. The methods and apparatuses operate the combination of thrusters to adjust the state of the platform to the desired state. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239583 | SEMI-RIGID COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A semi-rigid collapsible container has a side-wall with an upper portion, a central portion, a lower portion and a base. The central portion includes a vacuum panel portion having a control portion and an initiator portion. The control portion is inclined more steeply in a vertical direction, i.e. has a more acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the container, than the initiator portion. On low vacuum force being present within the container panel following the cooling of a hot liquid in the container the initiator portion will flex inwardly to cause the control portion to invert and flex further inwardly into the container and the central portion to collapse. Raised ribs made an additional support for the container in its collapsed state. In another embodiment the telescoping of the container back to its original position occurs when the vacuum force is released following removal of the container cap. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239584 | Aerosol Package With Fermentation Propulsion - A method is provided for filling a container system for a cosmetic product that has a hollow pressure containment vessel defining a chamber that encloses a sealed, collapsible, air-less pouch container containing product to be dispensed. A fermentation propulsion system is provided between the inner wall of the chamber and the air-less pouch container. The fermentation propulsion system comprises a quantity of yeast able to generate fermentation gas within the chamber, a quantity of sugar for the yeast to consume to fuel the fermentation process, and a yeast extract to boost fermentation activity. The fermentation gas serves as propellant for dispensing the product by applying pressure to the pouch container. A valve is secured in the opening of the vessel such that the chamber is hermetically sealed, and so that product can be selectively dispensed from the vessel. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239585 | METERING DEVICE FOR TABLETS AND METHOD FOR METERING TABLETS - The application relates to a metering device for tablets, in particular for micro tablets, as well as to an associated metering method. The metering device includes a fixed device part and a metering element which rotates in a plane of rotation having several tablet receiving elements. The plane of rotation lies at an angle of inclination of no more than 30° with respect to the weight force direction. The tablet receiving elements are open in at least one lateral direction with reference to the rotating plane. The fixed device part includes a feeder surface for the tablets which, with reference to the weight force direction, is arranged in the bottom region of metering element and at the side next to metering element, wherein the feeder surface borders on the metering element by way of a lead-in edge at the level of the tablet receiving elements. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239586 | Methods for Packaging Fibrous Materials - Disclosed are methods for packaging fibrous materials such as cellulose acetate tow bales. The method may comprise placed a fibrous material between an upper sheet and a lower sheet, folding the upper and lower sheets around the fibrous material, and connecting the upper sheet and lower sheet with a tape, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive tape. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239587 | SHEET PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A staple-less binding unit is provided with upper and lower die portions having pluralities of concave and convex teeth engaging with each other. A control portion causes the staple-less binding unit to carry out a binding process of binding a sheet bundle by biting the sheet bundle by the upper and lower die portions and to carry out a cleaning process of engaging the upper and lower die portions in a non-binding process in which no binding process is carried out. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239588 | MANUAL BUNDLING TOOL - A manual binding tool in which, without transferring the fingers, tightening and cutting can be performed simply by gripping a pair of levers. The manual binding tool includes a tightening mechanism that pulls a projection tie portion that is passed through a head portion, a cutting mechanism that cuts the projection tie portion in the vicinity of the head portion, first and second levers, a tightening linkage mechanism that links the levers with the tightening mechanism in a state where the projection tie portion is pulled by gripping of the levers in a range within a predetermined angle, and a cutting linkage mechanism that links the levers with the cutting mechanism in a state where the projection tie portion is cut by gripping the levers beyond the predetermined angle. A switching mechanism alternatively allows one of the tightening or cutting linkage mechanism to operate based upon tightening force. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239589 | COMPACT AND PORTABLE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED DIAPERS - A method of individually packaging a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid includes compressing a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid from a first condition to a second, compressed condition, and retaining the single-use disposable diaper in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material to maintain the single-use disposable diaper in the compressed condition. The pressure differential is created by locating the single-use disposable diaper in an interior space of a substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the single-use disposable diaper at the negative pressure within the flexible material. The single-use disposable diaper is the only single-use disposable diaper contained within the hermetically sealed substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239590 | MACHINE FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS ARRANGED IN ORDERED GROUPS - The machine includes a packaging station and a feeding line configured and controlled for feeding ordered groups of products to the packaging station. The feeding line is movable with respect to the packaging station to form an access space between the packaging station and the feeding line. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239591 | Conveyor Device for Conveying Food Products - The invention relates to a conveyor device ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239592 | Inflation and Sealing Device and Methods - The present disclosure is related to an inflation and sealing device that can include a material support at an angle to a guide for an inflation and sealing mechanism. The device can have a material support with a discontinuous surface. The device may also have low- or non-stick surfaces and bump-off elements to prevent sticking to a cooling region or exit from the device. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239593 | Apparatus and Process for Preventing Printed Film Distortion during Heat Shrinking - This invention is directed preventing or reducing the print distortion in a heat shrink tunnel. This problem was be solved by isolating the printed area on the film from the hot air in a heat tunnel. The isolation reduces the shrinkage of the printed area so that the print distortion is minimized | 2015-08-27 |