44th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150307130 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A driving assistance apparatus causes a vehicle to follow a target track by assisting steering of the vehicle. The apparatus includes a followed target recognition section, a steering assistance control section, and an information providing section. The target recognition section recognizes the target track ahead in the advancing direction of the vehicle. The steering assistance control section controls a steering apparatus to perform steering assistance, thereby causing the vehicle to follow the target track. In a case where there is a branch point ahead in the advancing direction of the vehicle, the information providing section provides the driver with information related to a first branch road corresponding to the target track in a plurality of branch roads branching from the branch point. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307131 | Autonomous Driving in a Hazard Situation - What is described is a motor vehicle having a sensor unit and a control device that is set up to steer the motor vehicle along an intended trajectory on the basis of data captured by the sensor unit. The control device has an evaluation device that is set up to take captured and/or received data as a basis for identifying a vehicle with a special task and/or a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction of travel and to take account of captured and/or received data that can be associated with the identified vehicle for ascertaining and/or steering along the intended trajectory. In addition, a method for autonomously controlling a motor vehicle is described. The method involves captured and/or received data being taken as a basis for identifying a vehicle with a special task and/or a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction of travel, and captured and/or received data that can be associated with the identified vehicle are taken into account for ascertaining and steering along an intended trajectory. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307132 | CAMBER ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A camber adjustment apparatus is provided for alignment of a vehicle wheel. The camber adjustment apparatus includes: a plate member configured to be bolted to the vehicle wheel; an adjuster plate member coupled to a bottom surface of the plate member and comprising a first end and a second end; an adjuster bolt coupled to the first end and the second end of the adjuster plate member; and an adjusting body movably coupled to the adjuster bolt and at least partially disposed between the first end and the second end of the adjuster plate member. The adjusting body is configured so that rotation of the adjuster bolt moves the adjusting body between the first end and the second end of the adjuster plate member such that the plate member is adjusted to a predetermined camber. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307133 | Wheel Carrier of a Vehicle Having a Clamping Seat Connection to a Suspension Strut - A wheel carrier of a vehicle includes a clamping seat connection to a suspension strut or the like, which connection is clamped by a bolt-type connection. A lever structure is attached by this bolt-type connection to the clamping seat connection of the wheel carrier, from which lever structure an impact section projects from the bolt-type connection such that an obstacle striking this impact section or other object striking this impact section causes, in a vehicle crash, an at least partial release of the suspension strut in or from the clamping seat connection as a result of the impact. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307134 | VEHICLE FRONT PORTION STRUCTURE - There is provided a vehicle front portion structure including: a front side member including a linear portion that extends along the vehicle front and rear direction on the vehicle width direction outside of the vehicle front portion and is disposed on the vehicle front side of a dash panel, and a slanted portion that extends obliquely downward along an undersurface of the dash panel from a rear end portion of the linear portion; and a side portion weak portion disposed in a vehicle width direction outside surface or a vehicle width direction inside surface of the linear portion along a joint between the linear portion and the slanted portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307135 | INNER PANEL FOR A VEHICLE BONNET - The present disclosure relates to an inner panel for a vehicle bonnet. The inner panel comprises a peripheral portion, extending along at least a portion of a periphery of the inner panel, and a central portion, located within the peripheral portion. The central portion has a longitudinal extension and a transverse extension. The central portion comprises a reinforcing framework, a portion of which forms an arch-shaped member. A longitudinal extension of the arch-shaped member is equal to or greater than 30% of the longitudinal extension of the inner panel. A transverse extension of the arch-shaped member is equal to or greater than 40% of the transverse extension of the inner panel. The disclosure further relates to a bonnet comprising such an inner panel and an outer panel. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307136 | INSTRUMENT PANEL FRAME TO BE FIXED TO THE BODY-IN-WHITE OF A CAB, CAB INCLUDING SUCH AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FRAME AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A CAB - An instrument panel frame includes two supporting members and a linking member. Each supporting member is suitable for supporting at least one subset of an industrial vehicle. Each supporting member is attached to the linking member. Each supporting member has a fixing interface designed to cooperate with a respective fixing area of the firewall structure These respective fixing areas surround some major openings of the firewall structure. The supporting members and the linking merle are arranged so that each fixing interface cooperates with a respective fixing area, so as to enable the fixing of the instrument panel frame to the firewall structure. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307137 | VEHICULAR MUD GUARD STRUCTURE - A mud guard portion is placed on a vehicle rear side relative to a rear tire. This makes it possible to restrain mud or the like splashed by the rear tire from hitting an underfloor. Further, an inside flow regulating portion is provided adjacently to an inner side of the mud guard portion in the vehicle width direction, and the inside flow regulating portion extends from its upper end toward a vehicle lower side and toward the vehicle rear side. Hereby, when a travel wind flowing on an inner side of the rear tire in the vehicle width direction in the wheel house hits the inside flow regulating portion, the travel wind flows toward the vehicle rear side along a deflection wall portion of the inside flow regulating portion. Accordingly, turbulence of the air on a vehicle rear side of the rear tire due to the travel wind is restrained. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307138 | CORNER RAIL EXTRUSION - A corner rail assembly ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307139 | WATERTIGHT APPRATUS OF EXTERIOR COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE - A watertight apparatus of exterior component for a vehicle may include a coupling member coupling an exterior component and a vehicle body panel, and having a coupling groove formed on an outer circumferential surface of a part of the coupling member which passes through a vehicle body panel, and a watertight pad which is arranged to be in close contact with a bottom of the exterior component, a first side of which is coupled to a part of the vehicle body panel through which the coupling member passes and a second side of which is inserted into the coupling groove. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307140 | Cab Suspension System for a Work Vehicle with Circumferentially Extending Bump Stops - A cab suspension system for coupling a cab frame to a chassis frame of a work vehicle is disclosed. The chassis frame may include a suspension platform. The suspension system may generally include a pad configured to be coupled to the cab frame and an outer tube extending from the pad in a direction of the suspension platform. The outer tube may define a circumference. Additionally, the suspension system may include a bump stop coupled to the outer tube. The bump stop may extend around a portion of the circumference of the outer tube, Moreover, at least a portion the bump stop may extend below the outer tube such that the bump stop is configured to contact the suspension platform prior to the outer tube when the outer tube is moved in the direction of the suspension platform. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307141 | Stand up sit down (SUSD) vehicle's - This improved tractor truck provides relief during driving for extended periods of time, it consists primarily of an adjustable seat, two sets of gas and brake pedals, a truck floor, an adjustable floor pan, double doors a plurality of guide pipes and air cylinders. The adjustable seat has a seat body, an adjustable seat cushion that allows the driver to sit, stand or squat, adjustable arm rests and headrest, the truck seat being adjustable horizontally and vertically. The truck floor houses the first set of pedals which can be used while the driver is in a sitting position. The adjustable floor pan houses the second set of pedals and allows the adjustable floor pan to be adjusted upward or downward. The double door assembly allows the driver to easily and conveniently open and close the door if the driver is in the sitting or standing position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307142 | DRAG REDUCTION FAIRING FOR A TRAILER CONVERTER DOLLY - A converter dolly is provided for use with a tractor-trailer wherein the converter dolly additionally comprises dolly fairings which are located in front of the wheels of the converter dolly. The dolly fairings are preferably made of fibreglass, and improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the converter dolly, and thus reduce fuel consumption. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307143 | SHIPPING CONTAINER TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A container transport system includes a gooseneck assembly for towing by a medium duty truck and a dolly for supporting the weight of an intermodal freight container. The gooseneck assembly includes a pair of platforms each configured to support a corner casting of the transported intermodal freight container and having a post matingly received through a bottom orifice of the supported corner casting. A hoist assembly is provided to lift an end of the intermodal freight container for placing the container on the dolly or removing the container from the dolly. A pair of barrel slide bolt assemblies is provided for securing the intermodal freight container in place atop the platforms. In order to facilitate placement of the dolly beneath the freight container, the dolly also includes a gin pole assembly, which is stowable in a recess so as to not interfere with placement of the container. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307144 | MULTI-AXIS REACTION ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A TRACKED TRACTOR - An apparatus is disclosed for connecting a drive wheel axle and a track roller frame in a tracked vehicle. The apparatus includes an arm portion for attachment to the track roller frame; a yoke comprising a pivotal connection to the arm portion about a first pivot axis; a bearing housing comprising a pivotal connection to the yoke about a second pivot axis; a bearing assembly disposed adjacent the bearing housing; and a collet separated from the bearing housing by the bearing assembly, wherein the collet is configured for affixation to the drive wheel axle. A method is disclosed for accommodating forces in a vehicle on a drive wheel axle transmitted through a track roller frame, the method including providing an apparatus connecting the drive wheel axle and the track roller frame. The method further includes pivoting portions of the apparatus relative to each other about first and second pivot axes. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307145 | Means and Methods of Subfloor Construction and Integrated Hold Down Systems - A trailer system to accommodate the construction and transport of a mobile home or RV comprises a tie down and flooring system to increase the useable vertical space of the attached structure. Two main deck frame members | 2015-10-29 |
20150307146 | FLEXIBLE HEADLINER ASSEMBLY TABLE - A headliner assembly apparatus includes an input delivery device attempting to deliver an input related to a predetermined headliner to a controller that is in communication with the input delivery device. An indexing assembly is in communication with the controller, wherein the indexing assembly positions at least one headliner detail in an installation position in response to the input related to the predetermined headliner. A headliner support is adapted to position the predetermined headliner, wherein the predetermined headliner is placed on the indexing assembly, and wherein the headliner is placed to engage the at least one headliner detail in the installation position. A detail installing assembly couples the at least one headliner detail in the installation position to the predetermined headliner. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307147 | Motorcycle Jack - A portable motorcycle jack is provided comprising a base arm and a lift arm hingedly joined for folding the two components together. The base arm has a foot that rests co-planar with the ground when in use. The lift arm is hingedly joined to the base arm at base end and has a cradle for engaging the motorcycle at an cradle end. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307148 | SIDE MIRROR FOR STRADDLE VEHICLE - A side mirror for a straddle vehicle includes: a mirror stay including a base end portion attached to a vehicle body of a motorcycle (straddle vehicle); and a mirror portion including a mirror and provided at a tip end portion of the mirror stay. The mirror stay includes a first stay portion and a second stay portion which branch from the base end portion to extend toward the tip end portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307149 | VEHICLE - A vehicle includes a body frame, a left front wheel and a right front wheel, a link mechanism configured to be deformed as a vehicle body leans, and vehicle components disposed directly forward of the link mechanism in relation to a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle. The vehicle components are supported on the body frame via penetrating portions that extend from the body frame toward the front of the vehicle and penetrate the link mechanism. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307150 | COLLAPSIBLE SKATEBOARD - A collapsible skateboard includes an upright handle having lower portion on which is fixedly mounted a bracket, a connector having a curved slot having a lower end formed with a horizontal recess, an upper end formed with a vertical recess, and a circular hole under the vertical recess, an adjust pin inserted into the vertical recess of the connector and the elongated hole of the bracket, a pivot pin fitted through the circular hole of the connector and the circular hole of the bracket, a spring having an upper end connected to the adjust pin and a lower end to the pivot pin, and a platform on which is fixedly mounted the connector, whereby the skateboard can be easily folded up as desired. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307151 | Adjustable bicycle frame for the change in the riding modes - An adjustable bicycle frame for change in the riding modes is provided with a bottom bracket secured to pedals; a seat tube extending upward out of the bottom bracket; a chain stay extending rearward out of the bottom bracket and the seat tube; a rear wheel rotatably secured to the chain stay and contacting the ground; a head tube with a stem pivotably secured thereto; a fork pivotably secured to the head tube and extending downward; a front wheel rotatably secured to the fork stay and contacting the ground; a rearward inclined telescopic tubing including first and second tubes. After changing length of the telescopic tubing, a length between the front wheel and the rear wheel is changed, an inclined angle of the seat tube is changed, and an inclined angle of the head tube is changed coherently, thereby implementing a racing mode or a slow, urban riding mode. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307152 | VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM - A vehicle including a body, a first and second swing arm assembly each pivotally mounted to the body, at least one wheel support arm pivotally mounted to the first swing arm assembly, an axle coupled to the wheel support arm, a wheel hub pivotally mounted to the axle, the wheel hub rotatably supporting at least one wheel in use, a support member pivotally mounted to the second swing arm assembly and either the wheel support arm or the first swing arm assembly. At least one steering arm pivotally connected to the support member and coupled to the wheel hub, wherein the steering arm, wheel support arm, and the support member are provided in a substantially triangular arrangement, a steering input pivotally mounted to the body and a steering coupling for connecting the steering arm to the steering input. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307153 | SUSPENSION AND STEERING ASSEMBLY - A suspension and steering assembly is provided for a vehicle. The assembly comprises a steering means mounted on a vehicle frame; a steering mechanism comprising an upper link connected to the steering means; and a steering stem having a top section connected to a lower link of the steering mechanism; a steering tube having an upper and a lower portion; an upper control arm having a first extremity connected to a middle section of the frame, and a second extremity connected to the upper portion of the steering tube; a lower control arm having a first extremity connected to a lower section of the frame, and a second extremity connected to the lower portion of the steering tube; the steering stem mounted inside the steering tube; and a wheel fork having a lower section for receiving a wheel of the vehicle and an upper section connected to the steering stem. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307154 | BICYCLE COMPONENT OPERATING APPARATUS - A bicycle component operating apparatus includes a first operating device and a second operating device. The first operating device includes a base member and an operating member movably arranged with respect to the base member, and the first operating device being configured to perform an operation of at least one of a bicycle transmission component and a bicycle brake component, the base member having an attachment area. The second operating device is detachably attached to the attachment area of the base member, the second operating device being configured to perform an operation of a bicycle height adjustable seat post. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307155 | REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION STRUCTURE OF MOTORCYCLE - In a rear wheel suspension structure of a motorcycle includes a body frame, a swing arm swingably supported by the body frame through a pivot shaft and a drive shaft for transmitting drive power to a rear wheel. A drive shaft insertion hole is formed in the swing arm with the drive shaft being inserted in the insertion hole. The pivot shaft is arranged so as to overlap with the drive shaft insertion hole in a side view. The pivot shaft is provided as a one-side supporting shaft. Another-side supporting shaft is provided independent from each other on the left and right. A thrust bearing and a radial bearing are arranged between the swing arm and the one-side supporting shaft as well as the another-side supporting shaft provided in the swing arm. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307156 | MAGNETIC BICYCLE CHAIN RETENTION MECHANISM - An apparatus for driving a drive chain, such as on a bicycle, may include a chainring having teeth arranged around a circumference of the chainring, and one or more magnetic portions disposed adjacent to the teeth of the chainring. The one or more magnetic portions may be disposed on the chainring and/or on a frame to which the chainring is rotatably coupled. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307157 | GEAR CHANGING CONTROL APPARATUS - A gear changing control apparatus is provided for controlling a plurality of operation modes of a drive unit of an electric transmission that assists a manual drive force of a bicycle. The control apparatus includes a controller. The controller selects a gear changing range that can be used according to a selected operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. The controller controls the electric transmission within the gear changing range that is selected. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307158 | MODULAR WATERCRAFT DEVICE - The invention herein pertains to a modular water craft device and system wherein a plurality of individual navigable watercraft devices interconnects at their hull and deck. Each individual watercraft unit comprises the following elements: a deck, a hull with three or more sides, a steering wheel, and rudder. Each individual watercraft device detachably interconnects with another at their deck and hull at a common side. The interconnection creates a greater unitary deck and stable hull connection. Each modularized watercraft is defined as two or more individual water craft devices detachably interconnected between their sides to form a greater stable modular platform and unitary hull and deck system. The modularized watercraft device may convert between navigational and non-navigational roles. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307159 | A System for Coupling Two Floating Structures - The present invention relates to a coupling system for coupling two floating structures together. The coupling system is able to accommodate the relative rotational and translation motions between the two floating structures without becoming disconnected. Furthermore, the coupling system has an engagement and disengagement mechanism that may be implemented remotely and efficiently. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307160 | MOORING STRUCTURE MOUNTED ON A VESSEL - A method and structure for mooring seaworthy craft against boat landings is disclosed. The structure comprises a fender ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307161 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING A TANKER AND A FLOATING TERMINAL - A device for connecting a floating vessel such as a tanker ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307162 | MOBILE FLOATING WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile floating water treatment system comprising a plurality of floating barges coupled together wherein one or more barges includes at least one baffle through which water passes for treatment purposes. The baffle may include includes a substrate material suitable for treating contaminated water. The baffle may be selectively raised from an interior tank of the barges in order to add or subtract substrate material. The substrate material may include at least one of calcium carbonate, silicon dioxide, cadmium and bismuth. The mobile floating water treatment system may also comprise a tugboat for mobilizing the barges and a dredge for collecting contaminated water and distributing the water to the barges. The water treatment system may include one or more vessel or railcar located adjacent said barges into which contaminants separated from said water may be diverted for storage, transportation and disposal. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307163 | Buoyant Element - A buoyant element includes an elongate buoyant body that defines: (i) a major side; (ii) a minor side that is parallel to the major side; (iii) axial ends connecting the major and minor sides at an angle of substantially 45° from the orthogonal spanning the major and minor sides; and (iv) means for connecting adjacent buoyant elements together. The length of the major side is twice the length of the minor side. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307164 | RECESSED BARGE DESIGN - An ocean-going single-hulled barge with an isolated sunken or recessed area that supports storage vessels and mixing equipment capable of processing, storing and transporting hazardous materials. The recessed area includes dedicated drains which collect all associated hazardous spills and fluids for appropriate disposal and processing. The barge can also be adapted to hold a complete liquid mud plant within the recessed area. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307165 | Folding Board System and Method - A folding board system comprising a plurality of board sections rotatably coupled via one or more hinge assemblies between respective board sections. In various embodiments, the folding board system is configured to assume a plurality of configurations including: a folded configuration wherein the plurality of board sections assume a stacked configuration and an assembled configuration wherein the plurality of board sections extend along a common axis. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307166 | Paddle Board With Internal Propulsion Drive - A stand-up paddle board having an elongated hull, an internal housing structure formed within the hull, and an electric motor positioned within the internal housing and configured to drive an impeller so as to pull water in through a water inlet and force the water out through an exhaust nozzle so as to propel the stand-up paddle board through the water. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307167 | VESSEL CONFIGURED FOR PITCH REDUCTION | 2015-10-29 |
20150307168 | KAYAK STABILIZER - A stabilizing ballast system for a kayak. A movable ballast weight is configured to be deployed below the kayak for maximal stability, and raised above the bottom of the hull in order to navigate in shallow water or when beaching the kayak. The ballast weight system is user-configurable over a wide range of weights. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307169 | A SUBMERGIBLE CLEANING SYSTEM - A submergible cleaning system ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307170 | FLOATING DOCK - A floating dock is provided. The floating dock has a buoyant core. The sidewalls of the buoyant core have grooves. A reinforcing truss is embedded in and extends through the grooves. The grooves may be filled with concrete. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307171 | LIFE JACKET HAVING ADDITIONAL LIFESAVING MEANS AND LIFESAVING MEANS FOR ARRANGEMENT IN BUOYANCY AIDS OR LIFE JACKETS - The invention addresses the basic problem of providing a lifesaving means | 2015-10-29 |
20150307172 | Robotic Drowning Rescue System - A system remotely monitors a potential drowning victim and remotely and passively detects one or more drowning indicia. Upon detecting one or more drowning indicia, the system acquires location coordinates of the victim and activates a self-propelled robotic submersible, which travels to the victim's location and uses one or more sensors to position itself directly below the victim in the body of water. When the sensors have confirmed the position of the submersible directly below the victim, the submersible initiates the rescue operation by lifting or floating the victim above the surface of the water. The submersible then transports the victim to an area where he/she can be resuscitated and receive medical attention. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307173 | REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A power management system comprises a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), a tether management system (TMS), and an umbilical operatively in communication with the TMS external electrical power interface and the TMS-to-ROV umbilical interface. The system can be configured to provide electrical power management that moves some or all of the electrical power required for ROV propulsion and tooling to the ROV and/or TMS, and maximizes available power and manages loads across all systems as necessary and by priority. Power management may also be required that features intelligent routing of power to subsystems and integration of variable frequency drives (VFDs). | 2015-10-29 |
20150307174 | HIGH POWER LASER ROV SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SUBSEA STRUCTURES - There is provided a high power laser system for powering a remotely located laser device, such as an ROV, using a high power laser fiber optic tether and a photo-conversion device, such as a laser photovoltaic assembly. Laser device systems, such as ROV systems that utilizes a high power laser cutting and/or cleaning tools are also provided. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307175 | Propulsion Device For Sailboat - A propulsion device for providing forward movement of a sailboat in the absence of wind takes the form of a flexible fin that is removably attached to a sailboat rudder. The fin member is connected to a strut configuration that extends over the tiller and the rudder, with the fin itself extending horizontally from the submerged end termination of the rudder. The fin is made of a flexible material that produces a good forward thrust when the tiller is moved back and forth, thus moving the sailboat forward at a sufficient speed. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307176 | WATERCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM AND PROPULSION MACHINE CONTROLLING METHOD - A watercraft propulsion system includes a normal watercraft operating unit, a joy stick watercraft operating unit, a control unit, a control mode switching unit, and a detection unit. The normal watercraft operating unit includes throttle levers and a steering wheel. The throttle levers are used to adjust outputs of at least two propulsion machines mounted to a hull. The steering wheel is used to adjust rudder turning angles of the at least two propulsion machines. The joy stick watercraft operating unit includes a joy stick. The joy stick is used to move the hull in at least each of front, rear, left, and right directions. The control unit is configured and programmed to control the outputs and the rudder turning angles of the at least two propulsion machines in a normal mode in accordance with an operation of the normal watercraft operating unit or a joy stick mode in accordance with an operation of the joy stick watercraft operating unit. The control mode switching unit is configured to output a control mode switching instruction to the control unit when the control mode switching unit has received a switching operation of the control mode. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307177 | BOAT WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE - The invention relates to a boat with an electric drive and a main voltage source, which provides power for the electric drive, and with an auxiliary voltage source, which provides power for at least one additional component. According to the invention, a charging device for charging the auxiliary voltage source is provided, wherein the charging device is connected to the main voltage source. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307178 | FUSELAGE AIRFRAME - A fuel tank and a differential frame in a fuselage airframe of a helicopter, the fuel tank being installed between the fuselage lower cover shell and the floor panel. The differential frame separates the fuel tank into two individual compartments, the differential frame having a web below the floor panel with a variable-height with a minimum height at the symmetry axis of the fuselage cross-section and a maximum height at lateral frame roots regions. A transversal beam is attached at each of its both ends to the differential frame bridging the entire variable-height of the differential frame and the fuel tank with two front and rear fuel bladders covering both individual tank compartments with a middle bladder installed between the transversal beam and the variable-height web of the differential frame. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307179 | DEPLOYABLE FLOOR PANEL ARRANGEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN AREA - A deployable floor panel arrangement for an aircraft cabin area comprising a substantially planar floor panel with at least one foldable seat arrangement mounted thereto. The seat arrangement comprises at least one backrest which is configured to be moveable between a stowed position in which it extends at an angle of approximately 0° to 40° to the plane of the floor panel and a deployed position in which it extends at an angle of approximately 80° to 180° to the plane of the floor panel. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307180 | HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES - A heat transfer system for use within an avionics bay of an aircraft is provided by the present disclosure that includes, in one form, an aircraft panel comprising an upper skin, a lower skin, and a foam core disposed between the upper skin and the lower skin. At least one heat conducting array extends through the foam core and between the upper skin and the lower skin, the heat conducting array defining at least one upper cap, at least one lower cap, and a wall portion extending between the upper cap and the lower cap, the upper cap being disposed proximate avionics within the avionics bay. A heat conducting spreader is disposed between the lower cap of the heat conducting array and the lower skin of the aircraft panel. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307181 | PANEL MEMBER, AIRCRAFT MAIN WING, AND METHOD FOR FORMING PANEL MEMBER - There is provided a panel member capable of restraining an increase in weight of a wing panel while restraining wasteful work in the manufacturing process, an aircraft main wing, and a method for forming the panel member. A wing panel | 2015-10-29 |
20150307182 | ADVANCED PITCH STABILIZER - A pitch stabilizer with box configuration suitable for providing stability to a rotorcraft comprising a vertical mid-plane and a fuselage; the pitch stabilizer comprising one or two pitch stabilizing assemblies, with no more than one pitch stabilizing assembly on each side of the vertical mid-plane, wherein each pitch stabilizing assembly comprises upper pitch stabilizing means, lower pitch stabilizing means and a wing tip element. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307183 | AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM SELECTIVELY POWERED BY THREE BLEED REPORTS - An engine compressor bleed system of an engine for an aircraft is provided including a plurality of compressor pressure ports configured to supply bleed air to satisfy a cooling load for at least a first stage of a flight profile of an aircraft. A first pressure port of the plurality of compressor pressure ports is configured to provide bleed air having a pressure at least equal to a cabin pressure of an aircraft and a temperature that does not exceed a predetermined threshold. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307184 | Laser-Based Flow Modification to Remotely Control Air Vehicle Flight Path - Systems, equipment, and methods to deposit energy to modify and control air flow, lift, and drag, in relation to air vehicles, and methods for seeding flow instabilities at the leading edges of control surfaces, primarily through shockwave generation through deposition of laser energy at a distance. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307185 | AIRCRAFT COMPRISING TWO LANDING GEAR DOORS AND A MANEUVERING SYSTEM INTENDED TO MANEUVER SAID DOORS - An aircraft comprising a first door and a second door, each being mobile between an open position and a closed position, and a maneuvering system. The maneuvering system includes an actuation mechanism, a first transmission chain configured to transmit the movements of the actuation mechanism to the first door, a second transmission chain configured to transmit the movements of the actuation mechanism to the second door. Such a maneuvering system uses a single actuation mechanism, which results in a simplification of the mechanism and a weight saving. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307186 | ACTIVE VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLES - Active vibration control systems ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307187 | ELASTOMERIC BEARING HAVING TAPERED LAYERS - A rotor hub for an aircraft that includes a yoke, a rotor mast; and a hub spring assembly. The hub spring assembly includes an upper outer member; an upper inner member; and an upper spring member having a plurality of elastomeric layers and shim layers sandwiched between the upper outer member and the upper inner member, the shim layers being tapered such that a thickness of each shim layer is smaller at a side portion as compared to the thickness of the shim at a center portion. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307188 | ROTOR INCLUDING A LEAD/LAG ABUTMENT MECHANISM, AND AN AIRCRAFT - A rotor having a hub and a plurality of lift assemblies, the rotor having one lead/lag abutment mechanism per lift assembly. Each abutment mechanism includes an elastomer spacer strip and two C-shaped metal clips engaged respectively on a first base and on a second base of the strip. Two fastener pins each pass through a clip and the longitudinal projections of a base and through an orifice in the hub. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307189 | SET OF SWASHPLATES FOR CONTROLLING THE PITCH OF ROTOR BLADES, A ROTOR AND AN AIRCRAFT HAVING SUCH A SET - A set of swashplates having a non-rotary swashplate and a rotary swashplate. The set includes drive means constraining the rotary swashplate and the rotor mast in rotation about the axis of rotation. The drive means are provided with a drive arm driving the rotary swashplate in rotation about the axis of rotation by plane connection means including a fork, the drive arm extending in elevation from a first end to a second end that is fastened to the rotor mast, the first portion being held captive laterally between two lateral branches of the fork, the fork being hinged to the rotary swashplate by movement means giving the rotary swashplate a degree of freedom to move in rotation about a radial direction of the rotary swashplate relative to the fork. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307190 | SHROUDED ROTARY ASSEMBLY FROM SEGMENTED COMPOSITE FOR AIRCRAFT - A shrouded rotor assembly for an aircraft. The shrouded rotor assembly comprises a stator hollow structure comprises formed from a plurality of composite angular segments. Each composite angular segment includes: a core arched section of a central hub casing, a peripheral rim section of an external hollow duct and a pair of angularly opposed sliced portions, respectively for one of a pair of guide vanes. The resulting stator hollow structure is a unitary one-piece, integrating together continuously the composite angular segments. The invention typically applies e.g. to aircrafts such as rotary wing aircrafts. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307191 | FLAPPING WING AERIAL VEHICLES - An autonomous flapping wing aerial vehicle can have a vehicle body, a pair of flapping wings, tunable wing hinges, and elastic drive mechanisms. The tunable wing hinges can be coupled to the flapping wings. Each wing hinge can be constructed to deliver a force to a respective one of the flapping wings to alter end points of a stroke thereof. The elastic drive mechanisms can rotate the flapping wings about pivot points to produce the strokes of the flapping wings. The elastic drive mechanism can be driven at or near a resonance thereof. Alterations to the strokes of the flapping wings produced by the combined effect of the tunable wing hinges and the elastic drive mechanisms, operating in parallel, can provide steering control of the aerial vehicle. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307192 | PIVOT BIN ASSEMBLY - An aircraft storage bin that includes an upper housing, and a bucket pivotally connected to the upper housing that cooperates with the upper housing to define a bin interior. The bucket includes a bottom, a front edge and first and second opposing side walls extending upwardly from the bottom and pivots about a pivot axis with respect to the upper housing between an open position and a closed position. When the storage bin is installed in an aircraft, a first horizontal distance is defined between a first vertical line that extends through the pivot axis and the front edge of the bucket when the bucket is in the closed position, and a second horizontal distance is defined between the first vertical line and the front edge of the bucket when the bucket is in the open position. The first horizontal distance is greater than the second horizontal distance. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307193 | MODULAR LAVATORY WITH ALCOVE - A modular lavatory monument assembly configured to be positioned in the interior of an aircraft. The modular lavatory monument assembly includes first, second, third and fourth walls that cooperate to form an outer shell that defines a lavatory interior. The fourth wall includes an alcove extending outwardly therefrom. The assembly also includes a sink module positioned in the alcove, a mirror module positioned above the sink module in the alcove, and a door positioned on one of the second or third walls. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307194 | AIRCRAFT SEAT WITH OCCUPANT WEIGHT SENSING MECHANISM TO ADJUST TILT-RECLINE FORCE - A weight sensing mechanism for an aircraft seat pan configured to adjust seat pan recline force and including a gas spring arranged between a fixed seat frame member and a movable seat pan member, the gas spring arranged to compress as the seat pan reclines in response to a load on the seat pan, and unloads upon removal of the load on the seat pan to assist in returning the seat pan to upright, and a helper spring positioned forward of and coaxially with the gas spring arranged to deflect under any load on the seat pan. A recline-capable seat pan assembly including a passenger body weight sensing mechanism. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307195 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING SHOESTRING CYCLE TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY - An environmental control system comprising that utilizes recirculation air. The environmental control system includes an inlet configured to supply bleed air at a first energy from a source to the environmental control system, where the environmental control system supplies the bleed air at a second energy to a chamber. The environmental control system also includes an air cycle machine comprising a compressor and a turbine, where the air cycle machine receives the recirculation air from the chamber and the recirculation air is bleed air at a third energy flowing from the chamber to the air cycle machine. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307196 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM UTILIZING SHOESTRING CYCLE TO MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY - A method for providing recirculation air to an environmental control system is provided. The method includes supplying via an inlet a flow of bleed air to the environmental control system at a first energy, providing the bleed air from the environmental control system at a second energy into a chamber, and providing the recirculation air to the environmental control system by recirculating the bleed air at a third energy from the chamber to an air cycle machine. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307197 | Multi-Use Emergency Descent Device - A multi-use emergency descent device for descent of a payload from an aircraft has a tape assembly in operative communication with a braking assembly and return assembly. The tape assembly has a tape wound about an axis. The braking assembly causes deceleration of the tape during unwinding and the return assembly when activated initiates retraction of the tape. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307198 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING A MOVEABLE ACCESS PANEL - An assembly for an aircraft with an engine includes an attachment device intended to support the engine, a pod intended to surround the engine and including a cover, joints intended to allow articulation of the cover and allow movement of the cover relative to the attachment device between a closed position and an open position, and at least one access panel mounted moveably on the cover between a closed position, in which the access panel extends continuously between the cover and the attachment device when the cover is in the closed position, and an open position in which the access panel is remote from its closed position. The assembly includes a handle which can be operated from the outside of the cover between a first position and a second position, and a transmission system provided to move said or each access panel from its closed position to its open position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307199 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT COMPRISING AN ATTACHMENT PYLON PRIMARY STRUCTURE FORMED WITH THREE INDEPENDENT ELEMENTS - In order to optimize the bulkiness of a primary structure of an aircraft engine attachment pylon and thus make it easier to install under the wing and as close as possible to the pressure face thereof, the disclosure herein provides an assembly in which the engine comprises a rear part arranged under a wing element equipped with a wing box, the primary structure being made up of the following independent elements: a first and a second side beam arranged one on each side of a vertical mid-plane of the engine; and an intermediate structure through which the vertical mid-plane of the engine passes and which is situated some distance from each of the first and second side beams. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307200 | TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY AIRCRAFT FUEL GAUGE - An aircraft fuel tank system comprising an aircraft fuel tank and a time domain reflectometry (TDR) fuel gauge for measuring a filling level of fuel in the aircraft fuel tank. The TDR fuel gauge comprises an electromagnetic signal generator and a cable, the cable comprising a first cable part and a second cable part which are coupled in series to the signal generator. The first cable part extends downwardly within the fuel tank and the second cable part extends upwardly within the fuel tank. The first and second cable parts are arranged such that for at least one filling level the first cable part extends down into the fuel from an ullage space at a first location and the second cable part extends up out of the fuel into an ullage space at a second location which is spaced apart from the first location. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307201 | ENERGY RECOVERY OF AN AIRCRAFT - An apparatus for energy recovery of an aircraft, an aircraft comprising the apparatus and a method of energy recovery are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a turbine having a body and rotor blades. The turbine is adapted to be mounted to the exterior of an aircraft, such that the body receives an air stream flowing at the exterior of the aircraft. The rotor blades are selectively movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein at the deployed position the rotor blades are rotated by the air stream so as to generate electricity. The blades may be deployed during descent of the aircraft to recover energy normally irretrievably dissipated as the aircraft descends and slows. The blades are stowed when not in use, such as during take-off and cruise. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307202 | Boundary Layer Flow Sensor - Apparatus and methods described herein provide for boundary layer flow sensor and corresponding determination of the flow characteristics of an ambient airflow over an aerodynamic surface. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, the boundary layer flow sensor includes a body configured for mounting within or below the aerodynamic surface, a pressure port configurable between an open state for taking pressure measurements within the boundary layer of the ambient airflow and a closed state that protects the pressure port from contaminants when not in use. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307203 | VERTICAL AXIS SOFT LANDING CONTROL - Embodiments are directed to obtaining data pertaining to at least: a rate of descent of an aircraft and a measured distance of the aircraft from at least one of an obstacle and the ground, processing, by a processing device, the data to obtain a flight envelope, generating a tactile cue corresponding to the flight envelope, and applying the tactile cue to an inceptor. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307204 | LOW-G ALERT - A warning system alerts a helicopter pilot that a low-G condition is imminent or occurring. The low-G alert employs an accelerometer to detect a vertical acceleration of the aircraft. Higher frequency vibrations in the output of the accelerometer are removed by a filter to provide a clean signal representing vertical acceleration of the aircraft. This signal is processed by a central processing unit (CPU) to perform a threshold detector function. The CPU is configured to detect the possibility of the onset or occurrence of a low-G event. Upon detection, the CPU triggers an audible alert to announce “Low-G. Pull aft.” or the like until the low-G event has been corrected or avoided. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307205 | Indication Bolt for Monitoring Adhesive Bonds in Structural Elements - A structural element includes a first component and a second component; a bonded joint, by which the first component and the second component are interconnected; and an indication bolt, which is fixed to the first component and the second component. The indication bolt is designed to indicate when the first component and the second component have moved relative one another. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307206 | LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION FOR COMPOSITE COMPONENTS - Systems and methods for lightning strike materials are disclosed. The material may include a carbon fiber tow. Carbon nanotubes may be grown on carbon fibers within the carbon fiber tow. The carbon nanotubes may cause the carbon fibers to separate, decreasing a carbon tow fiber volume fraction of the tow. The growth of the carbon nanotubes may be controlled to select a tow fiber volume fraction of the tow. The lightning strike material may transmit electricity to decrease damage to the composite structure in case of a lightning strike. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307207 | Device for monitoring the stabilisation of the approach phase of an aircraft to a landing runway, associated method and computer program - This monitoring device for monitoring the stabilisation of the final approach phase of an aircraft to a landing runway includes:
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20150307208 | OPTICAL VIEWING APPARATUS FOR AIRCRAFT DOORWAY - A viewing device for an aircraft includes an image receiver adapted to receive an image of a predetermined spatial area of an exterior of an aircraft, an image projector adapted to display the image of the predetermined spatial area, and an image conduit connecting the image receiver to the image projector. The image receiver is adapted to be positioned on an exterior side of the aircraft below a lateral width of a fuselage of the aircraft while the image projector is adapted to be positioned on an interior side of the aircraft above the lateral width of the fuselage of the aircraft. The image projector is adapted to be positioned at a first predetermined height above a floor on the interior side of the aircraft, consistent with a person's eye level. The image projector is separated from the image receiver by a first predetermined distance. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307209 | LINE CAPTURE DEVICES FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Line capture devices for unmanned aircraft, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a line capture device body having a line slot with an open end and a closed end. A retainer is positioned proximate to the line slot and has a rotor with a plurality of rotor arms positioned to extend at least partially across the line slot as the rotor rotates relative to the body. A joint rotatably couples the rotor to the body, and a ratchet device is operably coupled to the rotor to allow the rotor to rotate in a first direction and at least restrict the rotor arm from rotating in a second direction opposite the first. In other embodiments, the retainer can include other arrangements, for example, one or more wire-shaped elements. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307210 | STABILIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR COMPONENT ASSEMBLY, ESPECIALLY AIRCRAFT COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - Devices and methods for stabilizing a structural component are provided. The devices may include a main body component, a pair of opposed stabilization feet engageable with opposed regions of the structural component, a pair of coaxially disposed and reciprocal rectilinearly movable support shafts coupling the stabilization feet to the main body component, and an actuator assembly for rectilinearly moving the support shafts opposite to one another which in turn moves the stabilization feet between retracted and extended positions relative to the main body component. In use, the device may be positioned between opposed flanges of a structural component so as to stabilize the component and facilitate automated assembly processes. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307211 | AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY OF PANELIZED AIRCRAFT FUSELAGES - A facility for assembling aircraft fuselages comprises a plurality of movable cradles. Each cradle is configured to support a fuselage keel structure and assemble a panelized fuselage from the keel structure to obtain a full fuselage contour in a single upright build position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307212 | Washing System - A washing system includes one or more fluid cannons and a data processing device. The cannons are arranged about a rinsing area for rinsing an object. The data processing device is in communication with the one or more fluid cannons and executes a rinsing routine for rinsing the object within the rinsing area. The rinsing routine causes the data processing devise to issue one or more commands based on an object type that causes the one or more fluid cannons to aim toward the object spray and spray a fluid for a threshold period of time. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307213 | GAS GUN LAUNCHER - A gas gun launcher has a pump tube and a launch tube with a first end of the launch tube slidably inserted into a second end of the pump tube. The pump tube may hold a heat exchanger to heat a light gas used to launch a vehicle. A sliding seal can be employed to manage recoil and to retain the gas within the launch tube and the pump tube. A fast-closing muffler at the second end of the launch tube can conserve the light gas utilized for launching a vehicle, enabling the light gas to be recycled. A launch tube alignment system is preferably automatic, ensuring the survival of the launch vehicle. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307214 | THRUST NOZZLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE ORBIT AND ATTITUDE CONTROL OF A GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE - A thrust nozzle system is provided for a satellite designed to be stabilized in autorotation over a geostationary orbit, the satellite comprising three reference axes X, Y and Z, the Y axis representing the North/South axis and the Z axis corresponding to an Earth pointing direction. The thrust nozzle system comprises a first set of thrust nozzles configured for maintaining the satellite in station, the first set comprising an even number of thrust nozzles using electrical propulsion, with a pre-adjusted orientation, the even number being equal to at least 4, the thrust nozzles being oriented along three spatial components, and having, taken in pairs, different signs of X and Y components. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307215 | MATERIAL SORTING AND FILLING DEVICE AND METHODOLOGY FOR USE WITH PLASTIC BAGS INCORPORATING INTERLOCKING STRIP FASTENERS - An extensible device supporting a multidimensional sorting method for the concurrent sorting and filling of lightweight materials into plastic bags, with interlocking strip fasteners. The device comprising a planar array of at least one ribbed tubular insert, integrated vertically onto a thin plate, and supported above a work surface. Each ribbed tubular insert having an exterior surface comprising a plurality of ridges and grooves circumscribing the perimeter of the insert about its elongated axis, and containing a smooth-wall hollow core, with a top opening for loading, and a bottom opening for discharging at a distal end. The tongue and groove of the bag strip fastener securely engages with the insert ridges and grooves, thereby allowing the bags and associated fill material to be vertically suspended above the work surface. The array of inserts and bags are labeled similarly to associate the selected sorting criteria with the applicable bag contents. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307216 | Binding Apparatus - Provided is a binding apparatus with which the quality of an object to be bound can be ensured and the burden on an operator can be reduced. A binding apparatus includes a pressure bonding mechanism in which pressure is applied by a pair of pressure bonding plates | 2015-10-29 |
20150307217 | FOOD PRESERVATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to using a food preservation gas to flush ambient air from a food retaining space in a container, and replacing the ambient air with the food preservation gas without having to utilize a vacuum to remove ambient air like previous systems. This allows a simple home device to be utilized where previous systems were larger and more expensive. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307218 | PACKAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NAPPIES OR OTHER SOFT, FLAT, FOLDED SANITARY ARTICLES - A packaging apparatus ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307219 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING A LARGE AMOUNT OF BAG - An apparatus for supplying a large amount of bags includes: a bag stocking mechanism that stocks a large amount of raised bags and guides the stocked bags to the front end thereof; and a bag transport mechanism that transports the bags of the bag stocking mechanism to a packaging machine. The apparatus further includes, a bag pickup mechanism and a bag delivery mechanism that pick up the bag from the bag stocking mechanism; a detection unit that detects the orientation of the picked up bag; and a bag turning mechanism that turns the bag in the predetermined transport direction of the bag transport mechanism according to the orientation of the bag detected by the detection unit. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307220 | LINERLESS PACKING AND SHIPPING LABEL SYSTEM WITH FOLDED UNDER PACKING LIST - A shipping label is operable to be applied to a package and includes a single label ply. The single label ply presents longitudinally spaced ends, opposite top and bottom faces extending between the ends, and a generally transverse fold line of weakness spaced between the ends. The label ply is foldable about the fold line to define upper and lower label sections, with the upper label section overlying the lower label section when the label ply is folded, and the top face of the upper label section being operable to receive package address indicia thereon. The upper label section includes a separation line of weakness defining a border portion and a separable central portion. The upper label section includes adhesive applied to the bottom face along at least part of the border portion. The lower label section includes a dividing line of weakness defining a connecting portion and an end portion, with the connecting portion extending between the fold line and dividing line. The end portion is at least in part positioned underneath the central portion of the upper label section when the label ply is folded, with separation of the central portion from the border portion providing access to the end portion thereunder. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307221 | Label Sticking Device and Apparatus - A label sticking device has a shaft, a cable holder, a drive, a press, and an actuator. The shaft has a rotational axis, and a cable receiving passageway extending along a longitudinal axis aligned with the rotational axis. The cable holder is positioned along the longitudinal axis and the rotational axis. The drive rotates the shaft about the rotational axis. The press has a body rotatably connected to the shaft, and a foot positioned on the body. The foot is movable between a pressing position proximate to the rotational axis, and a non-pressing position distal to the rotational axis. The actuator moves the press between the pressing position and the non-pressing position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307222 | EXTRUSION BLOW MOLDED BOTTLES - Extrusion blow molded bottle comprising a propylene copolymer having a melt flow rate MFR | 2015-10-29 |
20150307223 | PRIMARY PACKAGING FOR A STERILE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention concerns a packaging for an item of medical equipment made by folding a sheet so as to form a cradle for receiving the contents, formed from two flaps hinged together in the shape of a clamp, a cover element hinged on one of the flaps of the cradle and closing means themselves hinged transversely on at least one of the flaps of the cradle and/or the cover element, characterised by the fact that the closing means are designed to be fixed together by simple mechanical engagement and in that, when urged to open, the cover element exerts a force on said closing means mechanically engaged with each other, making them automatically separate, and thus opening the packaging. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307224 | POLYGONAL CONTAINER AND BLANK FOR MAKING THE SAME - A blank of sheet material for forming a container is provided. The blank includes a series of four generally rectangular panels connected along a plurality of substantially parallel fold lines. The panels include a first spaced-apart pair of panels and a second spaced-apart pair of panels. Each of the second spaced-apart pair of panels is connected to at least one panel of the first spaced-apart pair of panels. The blank also includes a corner panel extending from each side edge of each panel of the first pair of panels, and a lateral flap extending from each side edge of each panel of the second pair of panels, wherein each lateral flap has free side edges. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307225 | LOCKING ARRANGEMENT, CARTON, BLANK AND METHOD - A locking arrangement secures together first and second panels. The arrangement includes locking tabs ( | 2015-10-29 |
20150307226 | PACKAGE FOR STORING A PRODUCT - A package unitarily formed from a cardboard blank for storing a product has a back wall, a first hinged lid section and a second hinged lid section to set the package in an open or a closed position. The first and the second hinged lid sections are opposite the back wall when the package is set in the closed position. Further, the package has a first pair of side walls which are arranged opposite each other and extend from the back wall. The first hinged lid section extends from one of the side walls of the first pair and the second hinged lid section extends from the other side wall of the first pair. Further, the package has a second pair of side walls which are arranged opposite each other and extend from the back wall. Each of the side walls of the second pair comprises an extension that forms a stiffening member. The stiffening members are U-shaped and have a base, a first leg and a second leg. The first and the second leg are arranged opposite each other and extend substantially perpendicular from the base. The first leg is attached to the back wall, and the second leg supports the first hinged lid section and the second hinged lid section when the package is set in the closed position. The back wall has at least one crease extending between the U-shaped stiffening members, and at each end of the crease an intersection is provided which extends from the crease to one of the hinged lid sections to provide an indentation when the package is set in the closed position. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307227 | PACKAGING BOX - A packaging box where a body part has a bottom plate, first side plates erecting from one opposed edges of the bottom plate and second side plates erecting from other opposed edges and is provided with an opened upper surface. A pair of inner flaps are connected to upper edges of the first side plates through fold lines and folded inside. A pair of outer flaps are connected to upper edges of the second side plates through fold lines, and folded inside and overlapped with the pair of inner flaps to close the opened upper surface. Each of the pair of inner flaps is provided with a first engaging part. Each of the first side plates is provided with a first engaged part, which may engage with the corresponding first engaging part when the pair of inner flaps are folded and overlapped with the outsides of the first side plates. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307228 | ACCESSIBLE CAN TOP - A can top may include a top section having a surface. The surface may have an extruded portion surrounding a hole. A break away section may removably cover the hole in the surface of the top section. A shaft may attach to the surface of the top section. A spring may have a first arm and a second arm. The first arm of the spring may attach to the surface of the top section. A tab may be attached to the second arm of the spring. The tab may have a lip extending upward away from the can along the first end and a flat surface on a second end of the tab. | 2015-10-29 |
20150307229 | CORNER FITTING FOR BOX-LIKE STRUCTURES ON TRANSPORT PALLETS - A corner fitting for box-like structures on transport pallets, which fitting connects two respective side wall elements of stackable side wall frames for the box-like structure using an articulated connection along an articulation axis and has an aligning element for aligning the side wall frame relative to the transport pallet or to another adjacent side wall frame. The aligning element is embodied in the form of a locking element, which can be moved perpendicular to the articulation axis between a locking position and a release position and is situated in a first end region of the articulated connection, and a receiving pocket with a locking opening for the locking element of another corner fitting is provided in the opposite, second end region of the articulated connection. With the aid of the invention, a corner fitting is implemented which allows an easy reciprocal alignment of side wall frames and transport pallets and facilitates repeated assembly of box-like structures on transport pallets, as well as the loading thereof. | 2015-10-29 |