51st week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 17 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150360768 | Mounting assembly for fully automatic slat - A slat mounting assembly comprising brackets specifically positioned at opposing points, respectively on the main spar and the slat spar on a center line connecting the slat and main spar combined with design and structure of the brackets that maintains a parallel relationship between pairs of axles in a unit such that the slat deploys and retracts automatically, freely, without binding and is securely attached to the wing. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360769 | HIGH LIFT SYSTEM FOR AN AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT HAVING A WING AND A HIGH LIFT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOVING A HIGH LIFT SURFACE RELATIVE TO THE WING OF AN AIRCRAFT - A high lift system for an aircraft, comprises a drive unit, a high lift surface, at least one primary drive station, each primary drive station having a shaft connection couplable with the drive unit and a primary lever couplable with the high lift surface. The high lift system further comprises at least one secondary unit, each secondary unit having a secondary lever couplable with the high lift surface. Each one of the at least one primary drive station is adapted for moving the respective primary lever on driving the shaft connection, and each one of the at least one secondary unit comprises a selectively activatable brake, such that the secondary lever follows the motion of the one of the at least one high lift surface when the brake is deactivated. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360770 | LOCK ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT - Described herein is a system that includes an actuator with a movable input, a first summing mechanism with an input, a first output, and a second output. The input of the first summing mechanism is movably driven by the movable input of the actuator and the first output of the first summing mechanism is movably coupled to a first actuatable element. The system also includes an end mechanism with an input and a first output. The input of the end mechanism is movably driven by the second output and the first output of the end mechanism is movably coupled to a second actuatable element. The system further includes a sensor that senses a position of the rotational input of the actuator. A status of the first and second actuatable elements is based on a sensed position of the movable input of the actuator. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360771 | FLY BY WIRE SERVOS WITH INTERNAL LOOP CLOSURE - Embodiments are directed to obtaining a first analog signal corresponding to a position error between a commanded gang output of a plurality of electro-mechanical actuators configured to be run in parallel with one another and a measured gang output of the plurality of electro-mechanical actuators, obtaining a second analog signal corresponding to an output torque, and processing, by a circuit, the first analog signal and the second analog signal to generate and output a discrete that indicates a status of the torque in terms of direction and magnitude. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360772 | AIRCRAFT WHEEL EQUIPPED WITH MEANS FOR THE ROTATIONAL DRIVING THEREOF BY A DRIVE ACTUATOR - The invention relates to an aircraft wheel having a rim comprising brake discs driving keys ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360773 | HELICOPTER ROTOR WITH A MECHANICAL MEANS FOR CONFIGURING ROTOR TIPS TO CONTROL BROWN OUTS - A helicopter rotor device with a mechanical means for configuring rotor tips in order to control dust of brown outs or the method to accomplish the reduction or elimination of the brownout dust. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360774 | ROTARY PYLON CONVERSION ACTUATOR FOR TILTROTOR AIRCRAFT - A tiltrotor aircraft can include a pylon rotatable about a conversion axis. A first differential planetary assembly can include a first housing; a first ring gear; a first differential planetary gear having a first output portion; and a first differential sun gear. A second differential planetary assembly can include a second housing; a second ring gear; a second differential planetary gear having a second output portion; and a second differential sun gear. The first output portion is coupled to the second housing such that the second housing rotates at a first output speed. Further, the second output portion is coupled to the shaft, the shaft being coupled to the pylon such that rotation of the shaft rotates the pylon. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360775 | VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING FLIGHT VEHICLE - The invention provides, in vertical and oblique lift and descent, horizontal flight and hovering, for maintenance of attitude of an airframe, using a single wing, large blades and a single large rudder, under divergent airflow. To change attitude in hovering from horizontal to vertical, in case three wings are provided on the airframe, the output of an engine mounted on a wing at the front part of the airframe is increased, the lifting power is increased and the front part of the airframe rises from the horizontal. Then output of an engine of the rear part of the airframe is reduced, and the lifting power of the rear part of the airframe is diminished. When an angle of the airframe is increased, a second wing located in the central part of the airframe is moved to a 90 degrees vertical direction and an output occurs so that the altitude of the airframe does not drop. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360776 | VERTICAL TAKE-OFF AND LANDING AERIAL VEHICLE - A VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aerial flying vehicle comprising an inner frame, a gimbal system and an outer frame, the inner frame comprising a propulsion system and a control system. The propulsion system being able to generate a lift force. The control system being able to control the orientation of the inner frame. The gimbal system connecting the inner frame to the outer frame with at least two rotation axis allowing rotation freedom between the outer frame to rotate independently from the inner frame. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360777 | Multi-Task Frisbee-Umbrella - The present invention discloses an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of transforming its shape, comprising
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20150360778 | ROTORCRAFT WITH INTEGRATED LIGHT PIPE SUPPORT MEMBERS - A radio controlled model rotorcraft implemented with features improving ease of flight and flight performance by increasing structural stability, increasing rotorcraft visibility and orientation awareness through the use of multifunctioning, configurable, and aesthetically pleasing components, while also increasing resistance to damage from crashes through use of impact and vibration absorbing components. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360779 | EXTERNAL LOAD MASS ROPE OF A ROTORCRAFT - An external load mass rope for attachment to a cargo hook device of a rotorcraft that comprises at least one first cargo hook and at least one second cargo hook, the external load mass rope comprising at least one first rope leg and at least one second rope leg, wherein the at least one first rope leg is adapted for attachment to the at least one first cargo hook and the at least one second rope leg is adapted for attachment to the at least one second cargo hook, characterized in that at least one of the first and second rope legs comprises an associated length adjustment unit that is adapted to shorten or lengthen the at least one of the first and second rope legs in operation on the basis of associated operating parameters. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360780 | OVERHEAD LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FOR AIRCRAFT - An overhead luggage compartment for aircraft can be constructed as a fixed luggage compartment with a stationary housing and a pivotable flap, or as a lowerable luggage compartment with a lowerable tray, a stationary part having side walls and a movable part which is pivotable between a closed and an open position and has a closure element for retaining the movable part in the closed position. Those parts define a luggage-receiving space. Two fastening devices for fastening to a supporting structure of the aircraft on the side walls of the stationary part are disposed on the stationary part. At least one further fastening device is disposed in the region of the lower side of the rear side of the stationary part. The fastening devices are the same for the fixed luggage compartment and for the lowerable luggage compartment. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360781 | Wearable COTS user devices for aircraft cabin-eOperations - A wearable device for operating one or more aircraft related systems, a device system comprising a plurality of such wearable devices, a system comprising such a wearable device and one or more aircraft related systems, and an aircraft comprising such a device system. The wearable device comprises: a user interface configured to receive a user input and to output information corresponding to the received user input; a system interface to connect the wearable device to the aircraft related systems; and a control unit configured to communicate with the aircraft related systems via the system interface to operate at least one of the aircraft related systems and to receive information from at least one of the aircraft related systems. The user interface is further configured to output the information received from the at least one of the aircraft related systems. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360782 | AIRCRAFT - An aircraft has side walls, a floor between the side walls and having an exit area and an exit compartment, a plurality of seats on the floor, a galley on the floor, a plurality of carts movable on the floor inside and outside the galley, and a monument on the floor capable of temporarily containing at least one of the carts. The exit area is capable of temporarily containing another of the carts. The monument has a door through which a person can enter or leave the monument, a further wall section movable between a closed and open position such that in the open position one of the carts can be pushed into the monument, and a slide element for guiding a cart into the and out of the monument past the wall section in the open position thereof. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360783 | BED EXTENSION - Described are arrangements of at least one column of seats for passengers of a vehicle, the column including a next-front seat unit positioned in front of a next-back seat unit, wherein each seat unit includes a seat having a chair position and a bed position, and a bed extension coupled to the next-front seat unit. The bed extension has a stowed position within the next-front seat unit and a deployed position that is located within a space between the next-front seat unit and the next-back seat unit that is not occupied by the seat in the next-back seat unit when the seat in the next-back seat unit is positioned in the bed position. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360784 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE THERMOPLASTIC ARM REST ASSEMBLY - An arm rest assembly that includes a thermoplastic arm rest body that defines an internal cavity and a support structure disposed within the internal cavity. The support structure is chemically compatible with the thermoplastic arm rest body such that a homogeneous chemical bond is formed between the support structure and the thermoplastic arm rest body. An arm rest cover is coupled to the arm rest body such that the internal cavity is enclosed by the arm rest body and the arm rest cover | 2015-12-17 |
20150360785 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING AN AIRCRAFT SEAT AND AIRCRAFT SEAT COMPRISING SUCH A SYSTEM - A device for securing an aircraft seat includes a base linked to the seat. The base includes a mechanism for fastening the base to a rail of an aircraft. The mechanism can be moved between locked and unlocked positions by an operating lever. The operating lever includes a visual indicator for indication of the locked and unlocked positions of the mechanism. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360786 | DEVICE FOR PRECOOLING AND PURIFYING ENGINE BLEED AIR - A cooling device for the cooling of bleed air in an aircraft comprises an inlet opening for letting in bleed air, and an outlet opening for letting out bleed air. Furthermore, the cooling device comprises a heat exchanger with a first surface, along which the bleed air can be led from the inlet opening to the outlet opening, and with a second surface, along which a cooling medium can be led. The first surface comprises a catalytic element and is designed to carry out a catalytic reduction of bleed air impurities. The heat exchanger is a rib plate heat exchanger, and the first surface is at least in part formed by a first rib. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360787 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH DISTRIBUTED FANS DRIVEN ON ANGLED DRIVE SHAFT - A gas turbine engine includes a gas generator that has at least one compressor rotor, at least one gas generator turbine rotor and a combustion section. A fan drive turbine is positioned downstream of the at least one gas generator turbine rotor. The fan drive turbine drives a driveshaft and the driveshaft engages gears to drive at least three fan rotors. The driveshaft extends away from the gas generator such that at least one of the fan rotors that is positioned remotely from the fan drive turbine on the driveshaft is spaced to be either more forward or more rearward of the fan drive turbine relative to at least one of the fan rotors positioned closer to the fan drive turbine. An aircraft is also disclosed. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360788 | SUSPENSION STRUCTURE WITH VARIABLE GEOMETRY OF A TURBOPROP ENGINE ON A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF AN AIRCRAFT - A variable geometry suspension structure for suspending a turboprop from a structural element of an aircraft, the structure including a rear cradle for fastening to a structural element of an aircraft and a front cradle for supporting a front portion of the turboprop, the front cradle being connected to the rear cradle, firstly via a pivot connection configured to enable the front cradle to tilt vertically relative to the rear cradle, and secondly by a return spring configured to prevent the front cradle from tilting while thrust from the turboprop is below a predetermined threshold. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360789 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AT LEAST ONE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM OF AN AIRCRAFT, ASSOCIATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND AIRCRAFT - A method and device for controlling at least one actuator control system of an aircraft, an associated computer program product and aircraft are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes determining a variation in thrust of the aircraft for controlling a variable relating to the aircraft relative to a set point, calculating a first control command signal to be sent to an engine control system in order to obtain the variation in thrust, and transmitting the first control command signal to the engine control system. The controlled variable can be an acceleration along a direction taken by a speed vector among the air speed vector and the ground speed vector and the set point can be an acceleration set point along the direction. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360790 | AIRCRAFT NACELLE COMPRISING AN IMPROVED AIR INTAKE - An aircraft nacelle comprising an air intake configured to channel an air flow in the direction of an engine assembly which comprises a fan with an axis of rotation, said air intake comprising, according to a flow direction of the air flow, a lip with a leading edge and an internal conduit which extends said lip towards the fan, wherein the air intake comprises a plurality of protrusions distributed over the circumference of the air intake and following each protrusion, a concave form configured in order to achieve compression of the air flow. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360791 | TANK RETAINER IN AN AIRCRAFT - The invention concerns a tank retainer for retaining a tank in the fuselage of an aircraft which includes, between the tank and a frame rigidly connected to the fuselage of the aircraft, a hinged retaining means and a fastening rod on which said hinged retaining means is mounted. Advantageously, the hinged retaining means is intended to be connected to a rear end of the tank and the fastening rod is suitable for being mounted on the frame rigidly connected to the fuselage of the aircraft and, preferably, the hinged retaining means comprises a ball joint. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360792 | DEVICE FOR RETAINING A TANK IN AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to a device for mounting and supporting a generally cylindrical or tapered tank, having a main axis X, that includes a pair of first means for retaining the tank along a vertical axis Z on each of a first and second end of the tank, a second means for retaining the tank along a horizontal axis Y, perpendicular to the main axis, on the first end of the tank, and a third means for retaining in a ball-and-socket joint, the means being located around the vertical axis and connected to the second end of the tank. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360793 | DUAL FUEL AIRCRAFT - An aircraft comprises several elements. A throttle body is adapted to regulate a rate of air flow. An electronic control unit, in turn, is in signal communication with one or more sensors, and comprises a data processor in signal communication with a memory. A first fuel delivery system is operative to direct a first fuel from a first fuel tank to the plurality of cylinders at a rate determined at least in part by a condition of the throttle body. A second fuel delivery system is operative to direct a second fuel from a second fuel tank to the plurality of cylinders at a rate determined at least in part by the electronic control unit in response to signals from the one or more sensors. One or more fuel selection controls allow a pilot of the aircraft to select between powering the aircraft with the first fuel delivery system and the second fuel delivery system. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360794 | ROTORCRAFT HAVING AN AIRSPEED SENSOR LOCATED AT THE TOP OF A TAIL FIN OF THE ROTORCRAFT - A method of calculating and displaying the true airspeed of a rotorcraft. At least one omnidirectional airspeed sensor is installed at the top of a tail fin of the rotorcraft. The true airspeed of the rotorcraft flying at speeds that are lower than or equal to at least one airspeed threshold of the rotorcraft is calculated by correcting the measurements supplied by the airspeed sensor installed at the top of the tail fin as a function of the effects produced by the air stream generated by rotation of the main rotor of the rotorcraft on the characteristics of the speed of the air stream measured by the tail fin airspeed sensor. For this purpose, a correction rule calibrated in test flight is advantageously applied to correct the measurements supplied by the airspeed sensor installed at the top of the tail fin. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360795 | Fire Seal for an Aircraft - A seal including an acute bend having a first end portion and a second end portion, a first engagement extension extending from the first end portion of the acute bend, and a second engagement extension extending from the second end portion of the acute bend, wherein the second engagement extension is at an acute angle relative to the first engagement extension to define a partially enclosed volume between the first engagement extension and the second engagement extension. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360796 | Method of communicating information of an avionics system - A method of communicating information from an avionics system connected to an avionics network of an aircraft to a receiver system connected to a second network independent of the avionics network. The method comprises the steps of producing at least one image representative of said information; displaying this image on a viewing screen of a system connected to the avionics network; acquiring the image displayed on the viewing screen by means of a mobile terminal, transmitting by means of the mobile terminal, bound for the second network, data representative of said information; receiving these data representative of said information, via the receiver system connected to the second network; and utilizing said information via the receiver system. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360797 | UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to safe arrestment and recovery of an airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specific embodiments provide a 360 degree capture engagement cage that can recover a UAV approaching from any direction. The systems described herein may be used regardless of wind direction. The systems described herein may also be used as an air-only based system. Other embodiments may be used as including both an upper and lower tether for the engagement cage. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360798 | REAL-TIME AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TERMINAL - There is described a portable data transmission unit comprising a communications link for electrical connection to an aircraft engine to be maintained; an application coupled to a processor and configured for capturing in real time performance data indicative of a performance of the aircraft engine and making the performance data available for analysis upon landing of the aircraft, retrieving maintenance data related to the aircraft engine and performing maintenance operations on the aircraft engine; a user interface to display the maintenance data and receive input data, the maintenance operations performed on the aircraft engine directly through the data transmission unit using the input data and the maintenance data; a microphone to convert sound waves into an electric current; a speaker to convert analog audio signals into air vibrations to make audible sound; and a transceiver to transmit and receive in real time voice and data signals wirelessly across a network. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360799 | High-Speed Airplane Deicing Installation Systems and Methods - The present disclosure provides an airplane ground deicing installation that minimizes the impact of deicing operations on the airport during icing conditions. The installation does not require alteration of a normal taxi pattern and can be performed as quickly as the average separation time between take-offs. The installation allows modification of its shape to adapt to the contour of almost all types of commercial passengers airplanes operating from major airports, and simultaneously deices large surfaces of the airplane. Deicing and anti-icing fluids are applied to airplane surfaces from nozzles positioned in close proximity to the airplane's surface. Speed and adaptability to different types of airplanes, combined with a design that allows rapid relocation of the installation, are key features that make it possible to place the installation on the taxiway, close to the head of the runway it serves, such that the taxi pattern and the separation in between takeoffs are not altered as compared to the normal operations of the airport. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360800 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING FREE END OF WOUND CABLE - A system for securing a free end of a cable wound on a spool includes a spooling machine having at least one spooling head for winding a length of the cable onto the spool and a stretch wrap applicator for securing the free end of the cable on the spool with stretch wrap that is pinched between the free end of the cable and the outermost windings of the cable wound on the spool. A stretch wrap applicator for a spooling machine having at least one spooling head includes a housing, a roll of stretch wrap disposed within the housing and a pulling clamp for gripping and pulling a starting end of the stretch wrap so as to position the stretch wrap between a spool of wound cable having outermost windings and a free end of the cable wound on the spool. A method for securing the free end of a cable wound on a spool includes providing the spooling machine and the stretch wrap applicator, moving the pulling clamp from an initial position around a free end of the cable, gripping a starting end of the stretch wrap, moving the pulling clamp and the stretch wrap back to the initial position with the stretch wrap disposed between the free end and the outermost windings of the cable and moving the pulling clamp in a downward direction so as to pinch the stretch wrap within a nip defined between the outermost windings and the free end of the cable. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360801 | SYSTEM FOR PACKAGING ITEMS IN A CUSTOM SIZED BOX - A system for packaging items in a custom sized box comprises a blank forming apparatus for forming a custom sized blank and a box folding apparatus for folding a custom sized box from the custom sized blank. The box folding apparatus comprises a rectangular throat frame having an adjustable rectangular throat opening and a suction device with suction nozzles for sucking the bottom panel of the blank. A displacement device is provided for lowering the suction nozzles from a top position in which top surfaces of the suction nozzles lie in a plane supporting the blank towards a bottom position, thereby causing folding of the side and end panels of the blank with respect to the bottom panel as the blank is drawn through the throat opening. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360802 | Bottle with Insulative Body - A bottle includes at least one radially outwardly facing first surface, a radially outwardly facing second surface radially smaller than the first surface, a radially outwardly facing third surface radially larger than the second surface and established collectively by radially outwardly facing projection surfaces of a plurality of projections that project radially outwardly from the third surface. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360803 | Glass Container with Internally Threaded Neck - A glass container with a cylindrical neck including an internal thread allowing for reversible plugging and unplugging of the container by screwing and unscrewing said stopper, wherein the internal thread of the neck includes at least two independent thread turns allowing unplugging and plugging of the container by screwing and respectively unscrewing the stopper by rotating it over an angle of less than 180°. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360804 | DUAL COMPARTMENT BOTTLE WITH DUAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A dual compartment bottle with a dual delivery system comprising of at least two fluid retentive compartments. A top compartment and a bottom compartment, the top compartment is bind with the second compartment. On top of the dual-chambered bottle are sip holes and a valve configuration. One sip hole is in fluid communication with the top compartment and another sip hole is in fluid communication with the bottom compartment. The valve configuration provides a means of selectively dispensing fluid out of the two compartments. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360805 | SINGLE-SHEET TUBULAR FOOD CARRIER - A carrier, such as a food carrier, may include a single sheet of material having a base section, a first end flap connected to the base section at a first end, the first end flap including first and second slots, a second end flap connected to the base section at a second end, the second end flap including third and fourth slots, a first lower section connected to the base section along a first line and including first and second tabs, a second lower section connected to the base section along a second line and including third and fourth tabs, a first upper section connected to the first lower section along a third line, a second upper section connected to the second lower section along a fourth line, wherein the single sheet of material is configured for arrangement in a flat configuration in which the single sheet of material is a substantially flat layer, and an assembled configuration in which the first and second end flaps are substantially perpendicular to the base section, the first tab engages the first slot, the second tab engages the third slot, the third tab engages the second slot, and the fourth tab engages the fourth slot, and the base section, first and second lower sections, and first and second upper sections together form a substantially tubular cross-sectional shape. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360806 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CAN LID, CAN LID, AND CAN BODY - In the elongation processing shown in A, the height of the panel ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360807 | PROTECTIVE COVER - A protective cover is comprised of a flexible material, such as natural latex, and may be colored or may include a design. A hole may be included for inserting a straw or as a drinking spout, and the hole may be reinforced. The protective cover may be comprised of a central circular portion and a circumferential side portion and may be sized for fitting bar glasses. An edge on the side portion may be formed by folding the edge over itself and adhering the folded layers together, providing a resilient elastic band for retaining the protective cover on a glass. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360808 | DISMANTLABLE SELF-ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a self-assembly formed by a series of longitudinal members and cross members, all of the longitudinal members being identical to one other and all of the cross members being identical to one other, such that only two types of parts are required to construct the structure. Owing to the shape of the parts, they can be assembled to one another to create a solid structure without requiring any other connecting materials or elements. The longitudinal members comprise a series of slots into which narrowed segments of the cross members are inserted. Once the cross members have been inserted into the slots they are trapped therein by moving the longitudinal members and, in order to prevent this movement occurring in the opposite direction, other cross members are inserted into slots provided in the longitudinal members for this purpose. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360809 | PALLET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE - A pallet has a top deck coupled with a bottom deck through a plurality of spacer members. The bottom deck is provided as a sub-assembly comprising at least two lead bottom deck boards and at least one intermediate bottom deck board, each bottom deck board coupled with at least one other bottom deck board by a bottom deck joint, and wherein each board of the bottom deck sub-assembly is further coupled with at least one of the plurality of spacer members to couple the bottom deck sub-assembly with the top deck. At least one of the bottom deck lead boards are made from a fiber filled thermoplastic or oriented plastic composite material. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360810 | PALLET HAVING ADJUSTABLE POSTS - A pallet including a base and a plurality of adjustable posts, each adjustable post disposed on a corner of the base. Each post includes a base segment, a knuckle and a post extension. A knuckle is pivotably and slideably connected to each of the base segment and the post extension such that each portion of the post is capable of being disposed at right angle with respect to another in configurations for loading, unloading, storage and stacking. Prior to loading or unloading of contents onto and off from the pallet, each post may be disposed in a way that enhances access to the base or contents of the pallet. For storing and stacking the contents of the pallet, each post may be disposed in a way to form a periphery to protect the contents and to have sufficient strength to receive another pallet stacked on top of the pallet. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360811 | OFFSHORE CARGO RACK FOR USE IN TRANSFERRING LOADS BETWEEN A MARINE VESSEL AND AN OFFSHORE PLATFORM - A cargo rack for transferring loads between a marine vessel and an offshore marine platform (for example, oil and gas well drilling or production platform) provides a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end of the frame has a perimeter beam base, a raised floor and a pair of open-ended parallel fork tine tubes or sockets that communicate with the perimeter beam at the front and rear of the frame, preferably being structurally connected (e.g., welded) thereto. Openings in the perimeter beam base align with the forklift tine tubes or sockets. The frame includes a plurality of fixed side walls extending upwardly from the perimeter beam that include at least left and right side walls. A plurality of gates are movably mounted on the frame including a gate at least at the front and at least at the rear of the frame, each gate being movable between open and closed positions, the gates enabling a forklift to place loads on the floor by accessing either the front of the frame or the rear of the frame. Each gate can be pivotally attached to a fixed side wall. The frame has vertically extending positioning beams or lugs that segment the raised floor into a plurality of load-holding positions. Each load holding position has a plurality of positioning beams or lugs that laterally hold a load module (e.g., palletized load) in position once a load is placed on the raised floor. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360812 | STRAINER DISPENSER AND METHOD OF USE - A method of loading stacked strainers in a dispenser while minimizing strainer contamination is disclosed. The method includes providing a stack of strainers that is enclosed in a protective material to form a pod, placing the pod within a dispenser, and removing the protective material from the pod of strainers while the strainers are in the dispenser. The strainers dispensed from the thus loaded dispenser avoid being contamination during loading. The protective material may be perforated to facilitate removal from the stack, and include an extended portion to be grasped during removal from the dispenser. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360813 | Apparatus, System and Methods For a Fold Down Multiple Cavity Divider - An improved collapsible container configured with a base member and at least one multiple cavity or compartment divider either permanently or removably attached to the base member at a pivot point. The multiple cavity divider is configured to close into a relatively flat portion that can be rotated about the pivot point and positioned against the base portion in a storage state, and the multiple cavity divider is configured to be expanded into an open position about the pivot point to create a number of separate cavities. Further, the base member is configured to provide support for the bottom of each of the cavities when the multiple cavity divider is in the expanded position, and the base member is configured to provide support for the multiple cavity divider when it is in the fold down or storage position. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360814 | MIXING BOTTLE CAPABLE OF DISASSEMBLY - A mixing container is designed to be disassemblable so that its component parts can be thoroughly cleaned. The container has a removable base which includes a valve assembly through which fluid concentrates can be added from a replaceable pod, In some embodiments, a measuring cup is a part of the removable base. In other embodiments, a measuring receptacle is integrated with the container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360815 | PHASE-CHANGE ACCOMMODATING RIGID FLUID CONTAINER - The phase-change accommodating rigid fluid container disclosed herein includes a variety of features that protect the container from phase changes of a fluid stored therein. As a result, the container may be in direct contact with the fluid without any flexible membrane or bag there between. For example, the fluid container may include one or more of matched pairs of recesses for physical manipulation of the container, stiffening ribs extending between the recesses, and input/output assemblies acting as inputs for fluid into the container, outputs of fluid from the container, and vents for pressure equalization of the container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360816 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL MULTILAYER STRUCTURE FOR FOOD VESSEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A three-dimensional multilayer structure of a food vessel includes an inner container and an outer container. The inner container includes a first accommodation space, a wall layer encircling the first accommodation space, and a pattern formed on a surface of the wall layer outside the first accommodation space. The pattern is formed by a plurality of recessed surfaces that are formed at different depths. The outer container includes a second accommodation space for accommodating the inner container, and a light transmissive wall layer encircling the second accommodation space. The inner container and the outer container are formed by injection molding. Thus, the three-dimensional multilayer structure of the food vessel of the present invention may provide a visual effect such as an embossment, and may be fabricated with different patterns according to user's requirements. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360817 | PROTECTIVE BIB FOR CONTAINER - Technologies are generally described for protecting an edge of a container opening from material, such as container contents being moved into or out of the container, and for protecting container contents from contamination from the edge of the container opening, e.g., rust or debris at the edge. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360818 | UTILITY BUCKET - A bucket with one or more handles on the side or bottom of the bucket that may be gripped to stabilize the bucket when pouring the contents out of the bucket. The one or more handles in combination with the bail provide the user with a balanced design to controllably pour the contents from the bucket. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360819 | GRIPPING MEANS FOR CONTAINERS - A container blank ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360820 | POURING FITTING HAVING EXCELLENT SLIPPING PROPERTY FOR FLUID SUBSTANCES - A pouring fitting having a flow passage for flowing fluid substance | 2015-12-17 |
20150360821 | REUSABLE MAILER BAG - A reusable mailer bag includes a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a bottom panel. The panels together define a carrying volume including an opening opposite the bottom panel. A pair of handles are attached to an interior surface of the carrying volume and are configured for positioning entirely within the carrying volume during shipping. The pair of handles are configured to extend out of the opening to convert the reusable mailer bag for use as a carrying bag. A flap is attached to the rear panel at a first end and is configured to extend across the opening to close the opening. The flap is securable to the front panel at a second end by an adhesive strip. The flap is configured to be removed from the mailer bag after shipping. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360822 | Flexible Device for Attaching Cards to a Gift or Package - A decorative clip firmly holds a greeting card with ease of removal and replacement. The clip is attached to a ribbon or elongated band through a loop of the clip itself or by an optional connector that provides angular, vertical and lateral positioning of the top of the clip with respect to the package to adapt to the shape and size of the package. A kit includes components that can be sold as a unit which can include the clip as well as packaging for a particular gift. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360823 | CHILD PROOF CONTAINERS - Child proof containers are provided. In some embodiments, the child proof container comprise: a removal tool having a first end; a pouch with a first edge and a second edge that together form an opening to the pouch; a first handle portion that is attached to the first edge and that includes an opening sized to receive the first end of the removal tool; a second handle portion that is attached to the second edge, that is configured to fit into a cavity in the first handle portion, that interlocks with the first handle portion when in the cavity, and that can be pushed out of the first handle portion using the first end of the removal tool. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360824 | STAND-UP PLASTIC STORAGE BAG - A storage bag includes first and second sidewalls that are directly connected without a pleat between the sidewalls at a bottom of the bag. The bag includes a plurality of shift regions at bottom portions of the sidewalls. The bag can be moved about the shift regions such that the bag is shiftable between a flat configuration with the first and second sidewalls positioned adjacent to each other and a stand-up configuration with the first and second sidewalls separated from each other. In the stand-up configuration, the bag is shifted about the shift regions such that a substantially flat base is formed for the bag. The stand-up configuration is thereby achieved without a pleat being provided between the sidewalls at a bottom of the bag. The bag further includes a cuff region that is disposed below the top of the bag for cuffing of the top of the bag. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360825 | Container with a Detachable Funnel - A disposable container is formed as a unitary structure, and has a flexible body that defines reservoir to store a product, a funnel detachably connected to the flexible body to introduce the product into the reservoir, and a heat-sensitive neck section detachably connecting the funnel to the flexible body. The heat-sensitive neck section defines a channel through which the product passes from the funnel into the reservoir, and may be heat-sealed at multiple locations to seal and reseal the product within the reservoir. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360826 | FASTENING DEVICE FOR SEALING A FLUID PRODUCT RESERVOIR - A fastener device for closing a fluid reservoir ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360827 | Silicone Bottle Cap - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to a silicone bottle cap comprising a silicone cap whose lower end is open and expanded. Inside the cap there are more than two circular sealing ribs, which are screwed with the threads on the outside of the mouth of the bottle to be sealed. The whole cap is made of silicone, which is a material of flexibility and elasticity. The bottle cap is placed above the bottle mouth and pressed downward to seal the bottle. The circular sealing ribs inside the cap can be screwed with the thread on the outside of the bottle cap. Therefore, the bottle cap will not easily fall off, and the sealing effect is improved. To remove the bottle cap, the lower end of the cap is flapped and the cap is pulled upwards. The bottle cap is easy to use. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360828 | REINFORCED FOIL MEMBRANE - A lidding material and a container using such material, where the lidding material includes a sealant layer, a biaxially-oriented film, and a thin metallic foil layer having a thickness not greater than about 0.0005-0.0007 inches, where the thin metallic foil layer is adhered to one side of the biaxially-oriented film, and the sealant layer is applied to an opposite side of the biaxially-oriented film. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360829 | Closure with Hinged Lid - A closure for a container of the kind use to deliver milk and juice. The closure is a two-piece construction comprise of a lid and a base. The closure preferably has overall dimensions that approximate a standard unitary cap use with the same containers, so that the closure can easily be used with standard feeding equipment in a bottling facility. The closure has a hinge that is formed of a post connected by a tab to the lid, and hinge supports extending upwardly from the closure's base. The hinge supports include a hook and a bridge. The hook allows the tab to slide under the hook during assembly of the lid to the base. Once the tab is positioned between hook and the bridge, the hook bocks disassembly of the lid from the base. The post of the hinge assembly fits within tunnel sections formed by the hook and the bridge, and gripping forces applied by the hook and/or bridge hold the lid in an open position when contents are poured from the container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360830 | DUAL THREAD NOZZLE AND CAP ASSEMBLY FOR DISPENSING POUCH - A nozzle and cap assembly for a dispensing pouch includes a hollow unitary nozzle terminating in a rim. The nozzle including a first exterior threaded section and a second exterior threaded section having a different diameter than a diameter of the first exterior threaded section. A cap receives the nozzle and has an inner surface interfacing with the rim to seal the nozzle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360831 | CONTAINER WITH DRIP-PROOF CAP - A container providing improved features. The container prevents uncontrolled dripping of a liquid and directs a liquid drop present on a cap which closes the spout back into the container when the cap is open. The container includes a series of measuring indicators on the base for measuring a volume of material, such as a liquid. Also, the cover includes a further series of inverted measuring indicators for measuring a volume of material. The invention likewise includes a measuring device for measuring two or more liquids or dry ingredients such as by providing volume measuring indicators on a cover for a container as well as on the container. The measuring device may be a single measuring device which measures two or more liquids or dry materials, and may be configured for mixing the measured materials together in the same measuring device. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360832 | PERFECT SEAL CANNING LID DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A reusable canning lid device and system for a canning container includes a plastic lid, a seal, and a band. The lid or band includes a raised portion such that the seal is not circumferentially equal in compressed communication which allows relief of pressure built up in a typical pressure canning, water bath, or vacuum sealing application. This makes it safe to the risk of overpressure and scalding. It is an important advance in the technology of canning and other applications of pressure control in thermal situations. Safety is very important to a typical canner who has limited capability to prevent explosive pressures from building up due to steam pressure expansion and high forces causing container bursts. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360833 | RECEPTACLE TOP WITH REMOVABLE DUST PAN LID - A receptacle top with a brush and a lid, from which the lid may be removed in order to be utilized as a dust pan and then returned to the top to be utilized as an aesthetic lid. The brush may be stored on the exterior of the cover or it may be stored within the body of the lid, thereby allowing the tools required for cleaning to be in one convenient location. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360834 | Pill Bottle Lid Incorporating Audible Messaging Device, and Pairing Thereof with External Devices for Dosage Reminder and Conflict Checking Purposes - A pill bottle or like for medicinal products such as prescription drugs includes an audio device for emitting audible messages to the user of the product, thereby enabling easy identification of the product by the visually impaired. The audio device is incorporated into an internal chamber of a lid of the bottle. The audio device stores data thereon that is received from the computer terminal of a prescription dispensing station, and is configured to wirelessly transmit this data to a separate mobile electronic device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer, which uses the data to cross-check the user's medicinal products for potential interactions and allergen risks, and to create audible reminders for following a prescribed dosage schedule. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360835 | SEALING LIP FOR USE WITH A VIEWING WINDOW - An apparatus for permitting inspection of container processing includes a one-piece elastic peripheral lip seal that seals a transition between a window and a mounting frame. In its un-deformed state, the lip-seal, which has first and second strip-shaped lip-sections, has an at least partially sickle-shaped cross-section in its un-deformed state. Both lip sections extend outward toward respective first and second edges, the second edge being a sealing edge. A thickness of the second lip-section decreases towards the sealing edge. The lip sections curve around an axis oriented along a longitudinal direction of the lip seal. The first lip-section defines a concave curve along a first surface of the lip seal, and the second lip-section defines a convex curve along the first surface. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360836 | DIVIDABLE PACKAGING STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a dividable packaging structure, which includes: a plurality of first and second side frame members ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360837 | WATER SOLUBLE POUCH COMPRISING AN EMBOSSED AREA - The present relates to a water-soluble pouch comprising a water soluble film encapsulating a composition, wherein the film comprises at least one area of embossment | 2015-12-17 |
20150360838 | SECURITY PACKAGING - A security packaging ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360839 | FLEXIBLE POUCH WITH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A flexible pouch that includes a pressure relief valve and an associated barrier seal. The barrier seal separates and partially encloses a portion of the flexible pouch containing the pressure relief valve from a portion of the pouch containing product, such as a liquid. The barrier helps to ensure that only gases are released through the pressure relief valve, and further helps to prevent product from interfering with operation of the pressure relief valve. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360840 | PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT - A packaged food product may incorporate an angled back card to improve stability by providing an enlarged footprint when the package is standing upright, i.e., vertically oriented. The angled back card can provide a wider base of support between the front of the product and the back card to improve the ability of the package to be self-supporting in an upright position, i.e., to stand up reliably on a shelf without leaning on other structures for external support. The package may be generally dumbbell-shaped as viewed from the front and/or from other angles, and may comprise a center portion that is narrower and/or shallower than adjacent end portions. This may facilitate handling of the product by the consumer and also may help to provide the product with an impactful appearance and theme at retail when the product is viewed from the front and/or from other angles. The product may include high-protein food items, consistent with the theme established by the shape, and may include prominently-displayed information about the protein content of the food items. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360841 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING A CONTAINER, AND CONTAINER PROTECTED IN THIS WAY - The invention relates to a method of protecting a container ( | 2015-12-17 |
20150360842 | STORAGE CONTAINER - The present invention is intended to provide a storage container that includes a shelf member holding a heat storage material arranged optimally. In a storage container that preserves an object at predetermined temperature, the storage container includes a storage room in which the object is preserved, and a shelf member disposed within the storage room, the shelf member including a flat portion on which the object is placed, and a heat storage material arranged to the flat portion in a way distributed depending on a temperature distribution near the flat portion within the storage room during steady operation. The heat storage material is arranged to be localized to a region of the flat portion at a relatively low-temperature side depending on the temperature distribution within the storage room. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360843 | FILM COMPRISING A CONTACT LAYER FOR THE WALL OF A SINGLE-USE POUCH - A film for manufacturing a pouch includes a contact layer including (A) a copolymer of ethylene and α-olefin having a density in the range of 0.870 g/cm | 2015-12-17 |
20150360844 | CONTAINER INCLUDING A CAPSULE FOR DISPENSING CONTENTS INTO THE CONTAINER - A container is disclosed comprising a body for storing a substance, the body including an opening and a capsule disposed within the opening for dispensing contents into the body. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360845 | CUP AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CUP - The invention relates to a cup made of a paper material or a material which can be processed in a similar manner to paper and which has a fillable interior, wherein the cup has a casing and an outer casing between which an insulating space is formed. The insulating space contains an insulating material which is prevented from escaping from the insulating space by at least one lower seal. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360846 | INSULATED CONTAINER WITH WORK SURFACE - A soft sided insulated container assembly includes a first portion having an insulated, soft sided external wall structure, and a second portion that defined a lid co-operable with the first portion. The lid includes an auxiliary access opening and closure member that are smaller than the main opening, and that can be operated one-handed. A rigid work surface is provided, typically immediately adjacent to the secondary closure member, the work surface providing a place for holding or mixing a drink or for preparing a snack. In some embodiments the work surface may be movable relative to the container, whether slidable in a co-planar or parallel planar manner in translation, or folding as in a foldable shelf. The entire container assembly may be foldable or collapsible to a storage condition, and the rigid member, whether fixed or movable, does not impede that folding or collapsing. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360847 | TILE SPACER DISPENSERS - In one implementation, a handheld device for placing tile spacers includes a body that is sized and shaped for a user to hold; a cartridge enclosed within the body that stores a plurality of tile spacers; an input mechanism affixed to the body that is moveable based on application of force by the user; an opening in the body that is sized and shaped for tile spacers; and a dispensing mechanism contained within the body that, in response to an application of force to the input mechanism by the user, causes a particular tile spacer from the plurality of tile spacers to be moved from the cartridge and out of the opening. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360848 | PRESSURE-DRIVEN METERED MIXING DISPENSING PUMPS AND METHODS - An example pressure-driven metered mixing dispensing pump includes a housing, a fluid inlet, a piston disposed in the housing at least partially defining first, second and third chambers, the first and second chambers each in fluid communication with the third chamber, the piston to, in response to first fluid entering the first chamber via the fluid inlet, move in a first direction to decrease the volume of the second chamber thereby ejecting second fluid from the second chamber into the third chamber, a spring to move the piston in a second direction to decrease the volume of the first chamber thereby ejecting at least some of the first fluid from the first chamber into the third chamber thereby mixing the at least some of the first fluid and the second fluid to form a mixture, and an outlet to discharge the mixture from the third chamber. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360849 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING PRESSURIZED FLUIDS - A device for dispensing pressurized fluids has a body structure that includes a handle structure with a trigger, a device for securing a container to the body structure and a fluid connection from the device for securing the container to an outlet nozzle of the device. The device for securing the container is designed in such a way that the container main axis is essentially parallel to the axis of the body structure so that the general shape of the device resembles more to a gun or a pistol so as to provide an ergonomic device for dispensing pressurized fluids which can be used in any position and which allows access to any locations in which the pressurized fluid has to be applied. A longitudinally movable needle is provided inside the outlet nozzle which is connected to a device for blocking the movement of the needle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360850 | AMBIENT CURE PIGMENTED OR CLEAR TOP COAT NON-ISOCYANATE SYSTEM - A spray system for formulating an ambient curable clear coat product includes a first container containing a mixture of a polymer with primary hydroxyl functionality and an amino crosslinker with alkoxymethyl functionality and a propellant and a second container containing a catalyst formulated to initiate a polymerization reaction of the polymer and crosslinker when added to the first container. The system also includes a charging device configured to transfer the catalyst from the second container to the first container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360851 | Aerosol Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent with Trigger Sprayer - An Aerosol Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent with Trigger Sprayer that can be easily held in one hand. The Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent is in a bag inside a can and under pressure from air nitrogen, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, Difluoroethane, Petroleum Hydrocarbon, CO2, HFC1234ze, individually or mixture thereof and can only be initially opened and released by pulling the tab of the trigger sprayer. The Trigger Assembly cannot be sprayed until the tab is pulled. The Can is cylindrical canister housing and has a Dip Tube that goes to the bag of the can to the Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent. There is Propellant composed of air nitrogen, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, Difluoroethane, Petroleum Hydrocarbon, CO2, HFC1234ze, individually or mixture thereof in the can that pushes on the bag holding the Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent up through the Dip Tube to the Valve Operative and then to the Actuator Stem up through the Trigger Sprayer Initially pulling the tab of the Trigger Assembly allows the Trigger to be pressed and be moved. Once the Tab is pulled it does not ever need to be pulled again for future uses and allows the Trigger Pivoting Member of the Trigger Assembly to press down on the Actuator Stem which then exerts pressure on the Valve Operative which allows the Propellant in the Can to exert pressure on the bag and force the Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent in the bag through the Dip Tube up the Valve Operative through the Chamber Hole into the Direction Chamber with pressure up through the Nozzle out the Opening toward the area to be treated. The user then holds down the trigger and sprays the area to be treated with the Isopropyl Alcohol Mixture Agent which comes out as a mist in a spray cone. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360852 | Aerosol Sodium Chloride Mixture Agent with Trigger Sprayer - An Aerosol Sodium Chloride Mixture Agent with Trigger Sprayer that can be easily held in one hand. The Sodium Chloride Mixture Agent is in a bag inside a can and under pressure from air nitrogen, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, Difluoroethane, Petroleum Hydrocarbon, CO2, HFC1234ze, individually or mixture thereof and can only be initially opened and released by pulling the tab of the trigger sprayer. The Trigger Assembly cannot be sprayed until the tab is pulled. The Can is cylindrical canister housing and has a Dip Tube that goes to the bag of the can to the Sodium Chloride Mixture Agent. There is Propellant composed of air nitrogen, 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane, Difluoroethane, Petroleum Hydrocarbon, CO2, HFC1234ze, individually or mixture thereof in the can that pushes on the bag holding the Sodium Chloride Mixture Agent up through the Dip Tube to the Valve Operative and then to the Actuator Stem up through the Trigger Sprayer | 2015-12-17 |
20150360853 | FOAM DISPENSER - A dispenser for producing a foam without requiring the use of liquefied gas, from an outlet. The dispenser includes a receptacle for holding a surfactant solution, means for supplying a gas, means for conveying the surfactant solution in the receptacle and said gas along a flow path towards the outlet. The conveying means includes a conduit having a foaming section for generating the foam from the surfactant solution and said gas; and wherein the foaming section has internal dimensions adapted to provide a foam having a quality characterized by predefined limits. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360854 | CARTRIDGE FOR THE PREPARATION OF BEVERAGES - A cartridge for preparation of a beverage is provided which is sealed prior to use and contains one or more beverage ingredients. The cartridge comprises:
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20150360855 | PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM AND A CONTAINER FOR USE IN SUCH A PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM - A proppant discharge system has a container with an outlet positioned in a bottom thereof and a gate affixed adjacent the outlet so as to be movable between a first position covering the outlet to a second position opening the outlet, and a support structure having an actuator thereon. The container is removably positioned on the top surface of the support structure. The actuator is engageable with gate so as to move the gate from the first position to the second position. A conveyor underlies the container so as to receive proppant as discharged from the container through the outlet. The container can be a ten foot ISO container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360856 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO TRANSFER PROPPANT FOR FRACKING WITH REDUCED RISK OF PRODUCTION AND RELEASE OF SILICA DUST AT A WELL SITE - Embodiments of methods and systems of transferring proppant for fracking to reduce risk of production and release of silica dust at a well site are provided. An embodiment of a method can include positioning a plurality of containers each having proppant for fracking contained therein onto a conveyor at a well site, downwardly discharging proppant from each respective container of the plurality of containers, funneling proppant from the one or more outlets of each of the plurality of containers through a plurality of conveyor hoppers, receiving proppant onto the conveyor belt, conveying proppant on the conveyor to a chute, and depositing the proppant into the chute for use in a blender or other location at the well site. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360857 | PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM AND A CONTAINER FOR USE IN SUCH A PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM - A proppant discharge system has a container with an outlet positioned in a bottom thereof and a gate affixed adjacent the outlet so as to be movable between a first position covering the outlet to a second position opening the outlet, and a support structure having an actuator thereon. The container is removably positioned on the top surface of the support structure. The actuator is engageable with gate so as to move the gate from the first position to the second position. A conveyor underlies the container so as to receive proppant as discharged from the container through the outlet. The container can be a ten foot ISO container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360858 | TANK LOCKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A lock system secures a clamp to a tank port for sealing a tube connection on a tank. The lock system includes a plurality of lock components that detachably mate to engage with, and inhibit tampering of the clamp. The internal lock components are disposed in, and share a common longitudinal axis with an exterior case. The exterior case forms a protective barrier that restricts access to both the internal lock components and the clamp. A key lock serves to couple the exterior case to the internal lock components. The internal components consist of a female lock that couples to the key lock, serving as a bridge that secures the exterior case to the clamp. A nut serves to couple an opposite end of the female lock to the clamp. A wrench can rotate the nut for creating a tighter lock between the clamp and the internal lock components. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360859 | MULTI-FUNCTION CLOSURE FOR A LIQUID CONTAINMENT TANK - A multi-function closure is provided for a liquid containment tank. The tank has an upper wall with an inspection opening therein. The closure includes a ring attached to the upper wall and extending around the inspection opening. A pan is removably fastened to the ring, and has a bottom and side wall forming a reservoir for collection of spilled liquid. A lid is pivotally connected to the pan for movement between open and closed positions, and can be locked in the closed position. Multiple ports are formed in the bottom of the pan for filling the tank with liquid, and suctioning or pumping liquid from the tank for discharge. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360860 | CYLINDER VENTILATION DEVICE - A device for ventilating leaks from cylinders containing flammable gas when being transported in a closed vehicle, The device comprises an enclosure into which the gas cylinder may be placed, the enclosure including means to contain any leakage from the gas cylinder and then extract any leaked gas from the closed vehicle. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360861 | Lawn and Leaf Pocket Bag - A lawn and leaf bag that converts into a bag and pocket configuration or bin that allows user to rake or sweep leaves or yard debris directly into bag and pocket configuration without having to manually place leaves into bag by hand. The lawn and leaf bag is converted into a bag and pocket configuration by placing the bag on the ground on its side with the side opening facing upward or skyward and by then folding the left and right bag walls downward at an angle and pulling them outward to form sidewalls, back wall and floor of the bag and pocket configuration. After creating the bag and pocket configuration the user then sweeps or rakes leaves or debris into the configuration and once filled the configuration is then sealed and placed upright for disposal. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360862 | Trash Can Anchoring Device - A trash can anchoring device for holding a trash can therein and preventing the trash can from tipping over. The trash can anchoring device includes a container having a base, one or more sidewalls, and an open upper end, defining an interior volume. The trash can anchoring device further includes a horizontal dividing wall disposed on the interior of the container, wherein a lower and upper compartment are formed. The upper compartment can receive a trash can therein and the lower compartment houses a magnet disposed on the underside of the dividing wall, wherein the magnet can be positioned over a magnetic receiving plate affixed to the ground. The magnetic connection prevents the trash can anchoring device from tipping over. A secondary plate is disposed in the lower compartment and adjustably secured to the container, such that the plate can interrupt the magnetic connection. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360863 | CONTAINER WITH BUILT-IN COMPACTING DEVICE - The present invention provides improved container for storing and compacting trash and/or recyclables that includes a compartment for receiving trash and/or recyclables, a lid that covers the compartment when in the closed position, a compaction plate that is hingedly attached to the container at or near the opening for compacting trash or recyclables located in the compartment, and an attachment mechanism that detachably connects the compaction plate to the lid for storage when the user is not compacting the trash or recyclables. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360864 | Movable Trashcan - A movable trashcan of the present invention is equipped with a set of casters attached to its bottom and an adjustable stop that ensures its stability when motionless. The trashcan has an extendable, telescopic handle that allows it to be readily moved in substantially upright position. The container has a lid with hinges that ensure easy open and shut capability. A lid component is attached to the extendable handle so that the entire lid lifts up to clear top of the container for easy retrieval of the trash bag for disposal. The trashcan is intended to make garbage relocation and disposal easier for elderly and disabled persons in particular. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360865 | ROBOTIC MANIPULATOR FOR WAREHOUSES - A warehouse robotic system includes a picker robot, including a mobile base, an environment sensing system, a communications system and at least one manipulator. The picker robot can also include an object sensing system. The robotic system also includes a control system, including a communications system and a robot controller which communicates with the picker robot and is connected to an associated warehouse inventory system. The picker robot is adapted to maneuver to a first location, retrieve at least one associated object from the first location, transport the at least one associated object to a second location and place the at least one associated object at the second location. The system can also include a carrier robot and a storage container. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360866 | Building Block Carrier - An improved device for lifting and transporting hollow-core building blocks by hand using a pair of rigid, U-shaped aims arranged parallel with one another at the base to engage the interior web surface of the block and tilted inwardly to converge into a single ergonomic handle directly above the block's center of gravity. | 2015-12-17 |
20150360867 | Barbed Pick for Handling Firewood - An apparatus for handling firewood contains a head and a handle. The head includes a structural body, a pointed portion, and a barb. When the user swings the apparatus by grasping the handle, a tip of the pointed portion traverses into the piece of firewood. When the pointed potion is secure with the piece of firewood, the barb prevents the apparatus from coming loose from the piece of firewood. The handle contains multiple gripping positions which can be used to carry, drag or move the piece of firewood. In particular, a lifting grip portion is used for heavy firewood and a swinging grip portion is used for swinging the device. Additionally, a grip protrusion can also be used for handling purposes. | 2015-12-17 |