03rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 20 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220017184 | Boat Seat Mounting Stand - A boat seat mounting stand includes a sleeve member, an accessory member, an angular brace, and a horizontal brace for attaching an umbrella or other accessory to a typical pedestal mount boat seat. The sleeve member and the accessory member include adjustment handle configurations for securing to the pedestal mount and for securing an umbrella. The boat seat mounting stand provides for support and rotation of the attached umbrella around the boat seat. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017185 | SURFBOARD WITH LOW-PROFILE PROPULSION SYSTEM - Conventional surfboards enable a rider to catch a wave and ride towards the shoreline while utilizing the power of the ocean to enjoy the ocean waves uniquely. A low-profile motorized surfboard has been developed to assist riders who may have a disability or struggle to get into the position necessary to begin riding the waves. The surfboard may comprise at least one propeller and electromechanical motor, which may provide propulsion for the rider. The surfboard may have an internal power system and supporting circuitry for safe and reliable propulsion. The motorized surfboard may have a low-profile system that is collapsible and allows for the rider to enjoy the surf as if the surfboard were a conventional system. The system may also function to return the rider to the shoreline. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017186 | MOLDED-IN BOAT GRIP - In one example, a method includes positioning, within a mold, a device with a movable element that defines a portion of a volume, and the volume is contained within the mold, as part of a molding process, at least partly defining a molded watercraft by introducing plastic into the mold, disposing the plastic about the movable element, and with the movable element, excluding the plastic from the portion of the volume that is defined by the movable element so as to define a recess and an undercut that are integral with the watercraft and extend lengthwise with respect to a centerline of the watercraft, and the recess and undercut are integral, and communicate, with each other. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017187 | MARINE RETROFITTED ILLUMINATED DASH PANEL COVER - Embodiments of the invention relate to marine retrofitted illuminated dash panel cover having a light controller and one or more light sources that is installed and retrofitted onto an existing boat dash panel, where the light source and light cover panel are aftermarket retrofitted components to the existing boat dash panel. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017188 | DEMAGNETIZATION AND SIGNATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM | 2022-01-20 |
20220017189 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR WAVE SLAM MONITORING OF WATER VESSELS - A method of monitoring accelerations on a vessel includes measuring acceleration on the vessel using one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are communicatively coupled to a computing unit. Real-time acceleration information representative of an acceleration on the vessel based at least in part on the measured acceleration from the one or more sensors is generated. Acceleration prediction information representative of predicted wave slam using the computing unit is generated. Using the acceleration prediction information, automatic control of trim, steering, or throttle controls of the vessel is performed in a fashion computed to reduce the effects of the predicted wave slam. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017190 | DIVING MASK WITH ANTI-FOG CHARACTERISTICS - A diving mask ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017191 | SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING PRESSURE LIMITS BASED ON DEPTH OF THE DIVER(S) - A depth selector or current depth provider for use by a variable speed air system. As a depth selector it is preferably in the form of a rotary switch on the user interface for the air system. The rotary switch can have 3 positions for maximum depth selections, such as, without limitation 15, 25, and 65 feet. Other depth values and number of depth selections provided can be used and all are considered within the scope of the disclosure. A microcontroller of the system reads the voltage from the voltage divider created by the rotary switch selection to determine which position the rotary switch is in. The microcontroller uses this information to set the upper and lower pressure limits for the dive. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017192 | BUOYANT CAMERA DEVICE AND METHOD - A buoyant camera device that is mechanically connectable to existing equipment to image underwater objects and underwater processes, and method of using the device to image the underwater objects and the underwater processes. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017193 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVEYING, DEPLOYING AND OPERATING SUBSEA ROBOTIC SYSTEMS - A submersible system is provided having a submersible launch vessel that sends instructions from a mission controller to deploy one or more deployable systems for one or more underwater operations. The submersible launch vessel is submerged within a waterbody. A submersible power supply powers the submersible launch vessel and the one or more deployable systems. One or more communication devices is in communication with the mission controller, and the mission controller is located in one of a remote or a local location relative to the submersible launch vessel. The one or more deployable systems, via the one or more communication devices coupled to the submersible launch vessel, are remote controlled by the mission controller to execute the one or more underwater operations. Also, information associated with the one or more underwater operations including telemetry data is transmitted to the mission controller from the submersible launch vessel. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017194 | SYSTEMS, MODULES, AND SUBMERSIBLE VEHICLES FOR COLLECTING MATERIAL FROM A SEAFLOOR - A submersible vehicle for collecting material from a seafloor includes a chassis. A module may be supported on the chassis, the module including an electric power supply. A drive system may be supported on the chassis, the drive system including a battery, and a propulsion assembly, the battery in electrical communication with the electric power supply and the propulsion assembly, and the propulsion assembly operable to locate the chassis relative to a seafloor. A power tool may be coupled to the chassis, the power tool operable to collect material from the seafloor. A reactor may be supported on the chassis, the reactor defining a reaction chamber. A valve assembly may be actuatable to move a hydrogen-containing gas from the reaction chamber and direct the hydrogen-containing gas to one or more of the electric power supply or the power tool. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017195 | UNDERWATER WATERCRAFT - An underwater watercraft including a passenger compartment and an ingress/egress port in which the watercraft has buoyancy and center of gravity adjusted to maintain a generally level or other desired attitude when submerged, and an optionally angled attitude at a water surface for ingress/egress. The attitude is also adjustable via the placement of ballast and optionally including a movable ballast that adjusts the location of the center of gravity as desired. The ingress-egress port optionally includes an entry elevated from a main passenger compartment and including a riser and optionally removable or concealable handrails. The ingress-egress port has an angled orientation in a submerged mode, and an optional orientation generally parallel to the water surface or angled but above the surface in a surface mode. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017196 | CAPSULAR-TYPE UNDERWATER RELEASE LIFEBOAT - Disclosed is a capsular-type underwater release lifeboat that can be operated in davit mode, freefall mode and underwater mode. The lifeboat comprised of an outer shell, and fitted inside with engines that aid in forced and normal propulsions of the lifeboat. Two air pockets are arranged in both the ends of the outer shell to sustain underwater pressure and to aid increased buoyancy of the lifeboat. A fixed Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is provided inside the lifeboat for rescuers to easily locate the survivors and a double water tight entrance door is formed on the top portion to resist the underwater pressure. The present invention also provides a method for releasing the lifeboat underwater. The reinforced lifeboat discussed herein shall be deployed on the sea and also underwater in order to rescue the people during a disaster in the sea vessel. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017197 | Drive Arrangement For A Cycloidal Marine Propulsion Unit, A Cycloidal Marine Propulsion Unit And A Method Of Operating Such A Drive Arrangement - A drive arrangement for a cycloidal marine propulsion unit including at least two electrical blade motors each associated to a respective blade for pivoting thereof, each blade motor being operationally coupled to a respective blade drive for actuating the corresponding blade motor. The at least two blade drives each include a respective blade drive power converter operationally coupled to a first common intermediate DC-link, wherein the at least two blade drives being configured to feed power from the first common intermediate DC-link to their respective blade motors, and to feed regenerative power from their respective blade motors to the first common intermediate DC-link. The disclosure also concerns a marine propulsion unit having such a drive arrangement, and a method of operating such a drive arrangement. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017198 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes a duct, a propeller, a central shaft, and a plurality of fins. The duct includes a circular hole. The propeller is located in the circular hole. The propeller includes a boss and a plurality of blades radially extending from the boss. The central shaft rotatably supports the propeller. The plurality of fins radially extend from the central shaft and connect the central shaft and the duct. The plurality of fins define an airfoil profile. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017199 | Harness Spreader Bar For Wind Sports - A spreader bar for a wind sport harness, with a front member having at least one release latch on one end. A structural side member is releasably securable to the release latch. A bracket for receiving the side member is configured to releasably secure the side member. The length of the side member extending through the bracket is adjustable. Closing the at least one release latch can create a unitary mechanical connection around a user. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017200 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes an outboard motor body that, when located in a full trim-in position, an upper connecting pin is located in a lower limit position below a tilt shaft. When the outboard motor body is in a full tilt-up position, the upper connecting pin is located in the upper limit position above the tilt shaft. The upper connecting pin rotates around the tilt shaft at a first rotation angle from the lower limit position to a horizontal position at the same height as the tilt shaft. The upper connecting pin rotates at a second rotation angle around the tilt shaft from the horizontal position to the upper limit position. The second rotation angle is larger than the first rotation angle. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017201 | OUTBOARD MOTOR - An outboard motor includes a bracket, an outboard motor body, a harness, and a seal. The bracket is attached to a transom of a boat. The outboard motor body is supported by the bracket. The harness extends from the outboard motor body through an opening of the transom into the boat. The seal is detachably attached to the opening to hold the harness. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017202 | BRACKET FOR MOUNTING A THRUSTER TO A BOAT - A bracket for mounting a thruster to a boat includes a horizontal neck portion, an upper mounting support portion, a support plate portion that extends downward from the upper mounting support portion, and an enclosure portion. The support plate portion and the rear of the upper mounting support portion form a transom-facing surface in a plane that is generally at a right angle relative to a horizontal plane, within a small range of angles. The transom-facing surface can angled to match the angle of the transom of a boat to which the thruster bracket is mounted. A thruster can be mounted to the thruster bracket at a level where the thruster will be out of the water when the boat is moving fast and up on plane, and will be in the water when the boat is moving very slow. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017203 | DYNAMIC POSITIONING CONTROL - A drive-off prevention controller for a dynamic positioning system, the drive off prevention controller being configured to communicate with the dynamic positioning system, wherein the dynamic positioning system is configured to determine a position of a vessel relative to a target position and to control a propulsion system of the vessel based on the determined position of the vessel relative to the target position; and the drive-off prevention controller is configured to, based on one or more indicative conditions, selectively adjust the control of the propulsion system determined by the dynamic positioning system or that would otherwise have been determined by the dynamic positioning system; and at least one of the indicative conditions comprises the demand, or rate of increase in demand, of the propulsion system being greater than a first conditional threshold whilst weather or environmental data received by the drive-off prevention controller indicates that there has been no corresponding change in weather or environmental conditions. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017204 | MODULAR CARGO SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An aircraft for carrying a cargo assembly. The aircraft comprises a spine structure including a first end, a second end, and mounts. The mounts structurally engage the cargo assembly in juxtaposition with the spine structure between the first and second ends. The aircraft further comprises a pre-load system. The pre-load system comprises a first load transfer structure coupled to the first end, a second load transfer structure coupled to the second end, a linking structure coupled to the first and second load transfer structures, and a tensioning mechanism coupled to the linking structure. The tensioning mechanism is configured to apply varying levels of tension to the linking structure when coupled to the load transfer structures. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017205 | Method and System for Coupling a Vertical Stabilizer to an Aircraft Fuselage - A method and system for attaching a vertical stabilizer to an aircraft fuselage using a clevis system is disclosed. A composite skin is installed over the aircraft fuselage. The composite skin has apertures for receiving a plurality of clevises in a clevis system. The plurality of clevises is inserted through the apertures in the composite skin. Each of the plurality of clevises is secured to a frame member in the aircraft fuselage. The vertical stabilizer has a multi-spar box connected with a base rib assembly having a plurality of lugs. The base rib assembly of the vertical stabilizer is engaged with the clevis system. The plurality of lugs in the base rib assembly is secured to the plurality of clevises in the clevis system. Attachment of the vertical stabilizer to the aircraft fuselage, as well as subsequent inspection, may be performed from outside the aircraft. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017206 | FAIRING FOR FOLDING WING TIP - An aircraft with wing tip devices, for example, folding wing tips, is disclosed. The folding wing tip may have a flight configuration for use during flight, and a ground configuration for use in ground-based operations. The ground configuration creates a shorter wing span than when the aircraft is in the flight configuration. A hinge arrangement protrudes beyond an outer surface of the fixed wing and wing tip device. In order to reduce the aerodynamic effect of the protruding hinge a fairing may be provided. In the flight configuration the fairing comprises a rear portion with a concave surface, such that the fairing acts as a lift-generating surface when the aircraft is in flight. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017207 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATING AN AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE BOUNDARY LAYER VIA A FAN POWERED BY AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT OF THE AIRCRAFT - Methods and apparatus for accelerating an aircraft fuselage boundary layer via a fan powered by an APU of the aircraft are disclosed. An example aircraft includes a fuselage, an APU, and a fan. The fuselage includes an outer skin. The APU is located within the fuselage. The fan includes a plurality of fan blades arranged circumferentially about the APU and projecting radially outward from the outer skin. The fan further includes a fan drive operatively coupled to the APU. The fan drive is configured to rotate the fan blades in response to a supply of electrical energy provided to the fan drive from the APU. The rotation of the fan blades accelerates a fuselage boundary layer traveling rearward along the outer skin from a first velocity to a second velocity greater than the first velocity. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017208 | A HOVER AND THRUST CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR DUAL-MODE AIRCRAFT - A three-dimensional directional control assembly for a dual-mode aircraft, wherein the aircraft is capable of vertical and forward thrust. The assembly comprising a support structure, wherein the support structure is coupled to a dual-mode aircraft. The assembly further comprises a control stick coupled to support structure, wherein the control stick having a length and radius is configured to be manipulated along a plurality of axes, wherein the manipulation of the control stick produces an electronic signal. The assembly further comprises a first interface device disposed on the control stick configured to receive an interaction and enable a thrust element to spin as a function of the interaction. The assembly further comprises a second interface device, wherein the second interface is configured to receive an interaction and disable the thrust element as a function of the interaction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017209 | FLAP PRESSURE SHAPE BIASING - Flap pressure shape biasing is disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes a flight monitor to determine a movement parameter of an aircraft, the movement parameter corresponding to at least one of a Mach number of the aircraft, an airspeed of the aircraft, or a vertical acceleration of the aircraft, and a spoiler controller to adjust a position of a spoiler of the aircraft to reduce pressure on a flap based on the movement parameter by moving a pressure transition away from the flap. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017210 | WIRELESS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM - A wireless autopilot system includes a mounting plate for securement onto a flight control surface of an aircraft, an airfoil, and a flight control device. The flight control device is connected to the mounting plate, and an elongated bracket functions as an anti-flutter counterbalance. A servomotor is connected to the airfoil by the elongated bracket, and a controller having a wireless transceiver for communicating with an application on an externally located processor enabled device is located within the main body. Changes in the position of the servomotor during flight are instructed by the application, and result in a change to the orientation of the aircraft. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017211 | WING FOR AN AIRCRAFT - A wing for an aircraft, including a main wing, a slat, and a connection assembly movably connecting the slat to the main wing, such that the slat is movable between a retracted position and at least one extended position. The connection assembly includes a first connection station and a second connection station spaced apart from the first connection station in a wing span direction. The object, to prevent the slat from skewing, is achieved in that the connection assembly includes a sync shaft coupling the first connection station to the second connection station for sync movement of the first and second connection stations. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017212 | LANDING GEAR PERCOLATION - A shock strut is disclosed. The shock strut may include a shock strut cylinder, a shock strut piston that is slidably disposed within the shock strut cylinder, a metering pin, and a percolation seal configured to restrict a flow of liquid between the shock strut cylinder and the shock strut piston. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017213 | ROTOR BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR BEARINGLESS ROTOR - A structural member for use in a rotor system which rotates about a rotational axis includes a pin which extends substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis, a filler component positioned adjacent the pin, and a plurality of layers of composite material having fibers oriented lengthwise along a central axis which is perpendicular to the rotational axis. The plurality of fibers in the layers of composite material is wrapped about the pin and the filler component such that the fibers extend along the central axis and the plurality of layers form an opening filled by the filler component and which decreases as a function of distance from the pin along the central axis. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017214 | MULTI-PURPOSE PROP-ROTOR SPINNER ARRANGEMENT - A propeller system for a tail section of an aircraft includes a propeller hub located at the tail section of the aircraft, a plurality of propeller blades mounted to and extending outwardly from the propeller hub, a propeller shaft coupled to the propeller hub and operable to rotate the propeller hub about an axis of rotation, and a propeller gearbox connected to the propeller shaft. The propeller gearbox is fluidly cooled by an airflow within the tail section. A spinner assembly surrounds the propeller hub. The spinner assembly includes at least one outlet opening formed therein downstream from the propeller hub relative to the airflow. The spinner assembly is rotatable to draw the airflow into at least one cooling flow inlet formed in the tail section and across the propeller gearbox to cool the propeller gearbox and out the at least one outlet opening. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017215 | COLLAPSIBLE SPAR MANDREL - According to an aspect, a method of assembling a mandrel includes assembling a plurality of members via interlocking features arranged at opposing edges of each member of the plurality of members to form a compartment, the assembled members having a collective outer surface that conforms to an inner surface of the spar. A support member is inserted into the compartment formed radially inward from the assembled members, the support member making contact with a portion of each member of the plurality of members. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017216 | MAIN ROTOR BLADE USING INTEGRAL METALLIC CENTER BLOCK STRAP ASSEMBLY - A rotor blade assembly of an aircraft having a rotor hub including a structural member having an inboard end and an outboard end, the structural member being connectable with the rotor hub. A spar surrounds the structural member and extends at least partially along a rotor blade axis. A pitch bearing assembly supports the spar relative to the structural member. The pitch bearing assembly includes an inboard pitch bearing mounted to the inboard end of the structural member and an outboard pitch bearing mounted to the outboard end of the structural member. The rotor blade assembly additionally includes a centrifugal assembly including a centrifugal bearing disposed between the inboard pitch bearing and the outboard pitch bearing relative to the rotor blade axis. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017217 | SCISSORLESS SWASHPLATE UNIBALL - A swashplate assembly of a rotary wing aircraft includes a first component, a second component arranged concentrically with the first component, and a bearing disposed between the first component and the second component. The bearing includes a spherical bearing and at least one bearing roller element and is operable to transmit torque between the first component and the second component. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017218 | HOVER AND THRUST CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR DUAL-MODE AIRCRAFT - A combined hover and forward thrust control assembly for a dual-mode aircraft includes a support structure attached to an aircraft frame of an aircraft having at least a vertical thrust propulsor and at least a forward thrust propulsor a throttle lever rotatably mounted to the support structure, wherein rotating the throttle lever in a first direction increases power to at least a vertical thrust propulsor and rotating the throttle lever in a second direction decreases power to at least a vertical thrust propulsor and a linear thrust control mounted on the throttle lever, wherein movement of the linear thrust control in a first direction increases forward thrust of at least a forward thrust propulsor, and movement of the linear thrust control in a second direction decreases forward thrust of the forward thrust propulsor. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017219 | FIXED WING AIRCRAFT WITH TRAILING ROTORS AND T-TAIL - An aircraft that includes a canard having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a forward swept and fixed wing having a trailing edge, and a plurality of tilt rotor submodules. The plurality of tilt rotor submodules includes a first tilt rotor submodule where the leading edge of the canard contacts the first tilt rotor submodule at position that is within a range of 40% to 60%, inclusive, of the length of the first tilt rotor submodule where 0% corresponds to a forward tip of the first tilt rotor submodule and 100% corresponds to an aft tip of the first tilt rotor submodule. The trailing edge of the canard contacts the first tilt rotor submodule at position that is within a range of 55% to 80%, inclusive, of the length of the first tilt rotor submodule. The plurality of tilt rotor submodules also includes a second tilt rotor submodule that is coupled to the trailing edge of the forward swept and fixed wing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017220 | MOVABLE DEVICE USABLE FOR CLEANING AND MOVABLE DEVICE CONTROL METHOD - A movable device includes: at least one lift generating unit for generating a pressure difference between opposite sides thereof to generate a lift force; a movable device body connected to the lift generating unit to be movable by means of the lift force generated by the lift generating unit; and at least one supply duct, the number of which corresponds to the number of the lift generating unit, wherein on end of the supply duct is disposed on one side of the lift generating unit and, when the lift generating unit operates, fluid is suctioned through the other end of the supply duct to be supplied into the lift generating unit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017221 | COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT DEVICE, COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - A communication management device provided in a flight vehicle that communicates with a base station management device that manages a plurality of base stations, includes: a first communication unit that transmits and receives control signals of an airframe of the flight vehicle or flight information of the flight vehicle to and from the base station management device; a second communication unit that provides communications among the plurality of wireless terminals as a base station; an acquisition unit that acquires anomaly information indicating that an anomaly of the first communication unit or an anomaly of a flight state of the flight vehicle has occurred, and an anomaly reporting unit that transmits the anomaly information to the base station management device via the second communication unit when the anomaly information is acquired by the acquisition unit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017222 | AUTOMATIC AERIAL SHIPPING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an automatic payload shipment system ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017223 | TOUCHLESS PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT - A passenger service unit for use in an aircraft cabin includes an output device configured to output information in the aircraft cabin. The passenger service unit further includes a touchless sensor configured to detect a presence of an object in a vicinity of the touchless sensor, and to output a signal for controlling the output device in response to detecting the presence of the object. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017224 | SEAT ARRANGEMENT, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates essentially to an arrangement of individual seats intended to be installed in an aircraft cabin and characterised in that the first seat faces inwards in the direction of the axis of the aircraft cabin and the second seat faces outwards away from the axis of the aircraft cabin and in that at least a portion of the first seat and of the corresponding first footwell are capable of defining at least a portion of a first bed surface which faces outwards away from the axis of the aircraft cabin and in that at least a portion of the second seat and of the corresponding second footwell are capable of defining at least a portion of a second bed surface which faces inwards in the direction of the axis of the aircraft cabin. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017225 | BENT TUBE SEAT STRUCTURE - A passenger seat includes a seat frame, a plurality of legs extending down from the seat frame where each of the plurality of legs includes an upper end attached to the seat frame and a lower end, and at least one tube attached to the lower end of at least one of the plurality of legs. The at least one tube includes at least two attachments to a floor structure. The at least one tube includes at least one bent portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017226 | METHOD OF FABRICATING ROTARY EQUIPMENT FOR A ROTARY WING, PROVIDED WITH A DEICER, SAID ROTARY EQUIPMENT, AND A DRONE PROVIDED WITH SAID ROTARY EQUIPMENT - A piece of rotary equipment for a drone, the rotary equipment having a rotary assembly including at least one blade. The rotary assembly includes at least one furrow that extends in a skin from a first end to a second end, the at least one furrow being at least arranged over the blade, the at least one furrow presenting at least one change of direction on the blade, the rotary assembly including at least one deicer having an electrically conductive track that extends in the at least one furrow, the electrically conductive track extending from a first terminal to a second terminal, the first terminal being present at the first end and the second terminal being present at the second end, the deicer including a protective layer covering the electrically conductive track. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017227 | CONTROL SCHEME FOR NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF RESISTIVITY HEATERS - A system for controlling a multi-zone resistive heater. The system includes a first zone of the multi-zone resistive heater formed from a material having a negative temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR) and configured to receive a first power to generate thermal energy. The system further includes a second zone of the multi-zone resistive heater formed from the material having the negative TCR, separated from the first zone by a gap, and configured to receive a second power to generate the thermal energy. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017228 | LOAD ADJUSTABLE AND REUSABLE MECHANICAL RESTRAINT FOR AIRCRAFT EVACUATION SLIDE/RAFT SYSTEMS - A releasable restraint for an evacuation system includes a plug body and a socket body. A ball, a plunger, a first spring member, and an adjustable fastener are disposed at least partially within the plug body. A spring force of the first spring member is adjustable in response to moving the adjustable fastener with respect to the plug body. The first spring member urges the plunger against the ball, and in response, the ball extends through a sidewall of the plug body and at least partially through a sidewall of the socket body to lock the plug body to the socket body. In response to a tensile force applied to the releasable restraint, the ball is configured to retract at least partially into the plug body, against the urging of the first spring member, to release the socket body from the plug body. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017229 | ASSEMBLY FOR AN AIRCRAFT HAVING A WING AND AN ENGINE PYLON FOR COUPLING A JET ENGINE TO SAID WING - An assembly for an aircraft that has a wing and an engine pylon having a primary structure with right-side and left-side panels, an upper and a lower spar and a rear rib, two sets of upper or lower shackles, one set fastening the right-side panel to the wing, and a second set fastening the left-side panel to the wing, a fastening element secured to the rear rib or to the lower spar, a rear rod connecting the fastening element to the wing, a transverse shackle connecting the upper spar to the wing, a line connecting two centers of the transverse shackle being oriented transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the engine pylon, and a reinforcing panel, at each joint between a right-side or left-side panel and an upper or lower shackle, which is fastened along a height against the panel and to which the shackle is also fastened. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017230 | Clutch with Synchronizer and Locking Mechanism - A clutch that has a synchronizer for matching a rotational velocity of a drive input with a rotational velocity of a driven output prior to engagement of a locking mechanism. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017231 | ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION CONTROLLER FOR USE IN AIRCRAFT AND ELECTRIC POWER GENERATING APPARATUS INCLUDING SAME - An electric power generation controller for use in an aircraft is a controller of an electric power generating apparatus including a manual transmission configured to change speed of rotational power of an aircraft engine, transmit the rotational power to an electric power generator, and switch a gear stage by a friction clutch pressed by an actuator. The electric power generation controller includes a manual transmission control section configured to control the manual transmission. The manual transmission control section includes: a shift command section configured to output a shift signal which switches the gear stage of the manual transmission; and a clutch control section configured to, when switching the gear stage of the manual transmission, control clutch pressure of the actuator such that the friction clutch becomes a half-engaged state. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017232 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRESENTING ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION ON A MISSION TIMELINE - Methods and systems for automating processes of receiving, prioritizing, and grouping weather data into a weather event, extent of weather event, and an associated duration for presentation on a displayed mission timeline in an aircraft having a flight plan (FP). The method includes: receiving, by a controller circuit, weather data, aircraft state data, and aircraft system status data; identifying a weather phenomenon that impacts the FP and creating an information structure for the weather phenomenon, the information structure including at least a type, a subtype, a severity, a start of impact and an end of impact. The method also includes presenting a weather event indicator overlaid on the mission timeline to indicate the weather phenomenon. The rendering of the weather event indicator on the mission timeline additionally depicts on the mission timeline: a start, an end, and duration of the weather event. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017233 | MODULAR INSTRUMENT PANEL - Disclosed is an instrument panel designed to be integrated into an aircraft cockpit, the instrument panel comprising a main structure, extending longitudinally and having a concave shape defining a cavity, this cavity being configured to receive a plurality of navigation command and/or control units, and at least one inner wall, configured to delimit at least two recesses each intended to receive at least one of the plurality of navigation command and/or control units, the instrument panel being characterized in that the main structure is made from a single piece made from a composite material. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017234 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE OF AN ELECTRONIC AVIATION CHECKLIST - Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for updating a graphic user interface (GUI) of a vehicle. For instance, the method may include generating and displaying a checklist GUI with a plurality of tasks on a display; determining whether information indicating that a task of the plurality of tasks has been completed has been received; in response to determining that the information indicating that the task has been completed has been received, determining whether a user or a system indicated that the task is complete; in response to determining that the user indicated that the task is complete, updating the checklist GUI to change a status indicator of the task to a first type of status indicator; and in response to determining that the system indicated that the task is complete, updating the checklist GUI to change the status indicator of the task to a second type of status indicator. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017235 | AUTONOMOUS LANDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERTICAL LANDING AIRCRAFT - An autonomous landing system for vertical landing aircraft includes a vertical landing aircraft including a powertrain and an onboard camera, a motion-stabilized visual cue including a visual indicator, wherein the visual cue is configured to maintain a fixed orientation of the visual indicator with respect to a horizon, and an autonomous control system configured to control a position of the aircraft with respect to the visual indicator of the visual cue based on image data captured by the onboard camera. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017236 | EXTERIOR AIRCRAFT LIGHT COVER, EXTERIOR AIRCRAFT LIGHT COMPRISING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF UPGRADING OR MAINTAINING AN EXTERIOR AIRCRAFT LIGHT - An exterior aircraft light cover with integrated illumination includes a mounting portion, configured to be mounted to an exterior aircraft light housing; a light transmissive pane, supported by the mounting portion. The mounting portion and the light transmissive pane are configured to jointly close the exterior aircraft light housing. The cover also includes at least one photovoltaic device, which is configured for generating electric energy when illuminated; at least one electric storage device, which is configured for storing the electric energy generated by the at least one photovoltaic device; and at least one ancillary light source, which is operable with electric energy supplied by at least one of the at least one photovoltaic device and the at least one electric storage device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017237 | CROSS-CONNECTION TEST FOR AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR - A method of testing an aircraft landing gear is disclosed including: a) generating a test signal with the first tachometer, wherein the first wheel is not rotating during the generation of the test signal; b) receiving the test signal via one of the tachometer output lines; c) issuing a braking command in response to the receipt of the test signal, wherein the braking command is issued via the braking command line which is associated with the one of the tachometer output lines; and d) monitoring a response of the first or second braking system to the braking command to test for a cross-connection between the first and second braking systems. The landing gear includes first and second wheels; a first braking system having a first tachometer mounted to the first wheel and configured to generate a first tachometer signal indicating rotation of the first wheel, and a first brake configured to brake the first wheel. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017238 | PROCESS FOR RAPID RE-CONFIGURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION OF SMALL SATELLITES - A process for rapid re-configuration and customization of small satellites using additively manufactured chassis customized to create a more conformal and integrated bus design adapted to a particular payload. The additional components or subsystems of the bus required are are integrated either on the sidewalls of the additively manufactured chassis, or as the sidewalls of such chassis, while the payload is also secured or integrated via custom features that are part of the additively manufactured chassis. Chassis can be rapidly reconfigured in the design stage to adapt to a preferred vendor's application, components and subsystems, or payload specifications, an engineering change to the bus and/or payload, responsive to test data, or the like, thereafter additively manufacturing a new chassis and rapidly producing the entire small satellite. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017239 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ORBIT ESTIMATION OF A SATELLITE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for estimating an orbit of a satellite using only images captured by an onboard camera of the satellite. One of the disclosed methods includes: capturing a plurality of images using an onboard camera of the satellite; determining the trajectory, loop closure metrics, and the relative geographic position of the satellite using the plurality of images captured by the onboard camera; and estimating the orbit of the satellite based at least on the determined trajectory, loop closure metrics, and the relative geographic position of the satellite. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017240 | EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS FOR A MAGNETIC FIELD PROPULSION DRIVE - A magnetic field propulsion unit includes a first magnetic field generating device (“FMFGD”) generating a magnetic field; a second magnetic field generating device (“SMFGD”) generating a magnetic field; an energy supply unit providing the FMFGD and the SMFGD with electrical energy; and a control unit controlling the energy supply unit in accordance with a predefined switching scheme. The SMFGD is a rod-like antenna that lies in a plane in which also the FMFGD lies. The control unit is: supplying the SMFGD with electrical energy so that a second magnetic field surrounding the SMFGD is generated; supplying the FMFGD with electrical energy so that a first magnetic field surrounding the FMFGD is generated. The FMFGD is supplied with electrical energy a predetermined period of time after the SMFGD is supplied with electrical energy. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017241 | Deployable Supporting Frame, and Housing Structure Provided with Such Supporting Frame, in Particular for Aerospace Applications - A supporting frame for aerospace applications comprises a plurality of rods, which are arranged along two bases substantially parallel and opposite each other, and along two sides, which are substantially parallel and opposite to each other and are coupled to each other via the two bases; the rods are coupled to each other in a mutually rotating manner by nodes so as to be able to configure the supporting frame between a deployed operating condition and a compacted operating condition; the nodes are spaced apart from one another in the deployed operating condition and are each hinged to at least two of the rods; in the compacted operating condition, each of the nodes is placed side by side with two adjacent nodes so as to form, together, two supporting members arranged at opposite longitudinal ends of the supporting frame and each being ring-shaped. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017242 | RETURN TO BASE SPACE LAUNCH VEHICLES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A stage for a space launch vehicle is provided. The space launch vehicle has a main body including a first end and a second end, and defines a central longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The stage comprises a stage rocket engine arranged at or near the first end of the stage to propel the launch vehicle vertically upwards at take-off. The stage furthermore comprises a plurality of fans for providing lift during a landing procedure of the stage, wherein the fans have a rotational axis arranged substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis. Also provided are space launch vehicles and methods for transporting a payload into space. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017243 | LAUNCH LOCK SYSTEM WITH INCREASED RELEASE CLEARANCE IN ALL DIRECTIONS - A launch lock system includes a first portion rigidly coupled to the second portion in a first state and the first portion movable in all directions relative to the second portion in a second state. The launch lock system includes a fastener subassembly coupled to the second portion, and the fastener subassembly is movable relative to the second portion from a first position to a second position. The launch lock system includes at least one pivot arm subassembly having a pivot arm movable between a first position and a second position. The pivot arm is coupled to the first portion in the first position. In the first state, the pivot arm is in the first position and cooperates with the fastener subassembly in the first position, and in the second state, the pivot arm is uncoupled from the first portion and the fastener subassembly. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PACKAGING A FOODSTUFF INGREDIENT INTO DISCRETE QUANTITIES - A system and a method of packaging a foodstuff ingredient into discrete quantities facilitate the preparation for baking and cooking. The system includes a bulk quantity of foodstuff ingredient, a plurality of single-use packages, and a recipe with a foodstuff-ingredient requirement. The method begins by filling each single-use package with a corresponding quantity of foodstuff ingredient through an open end of the single-use package. Moreover, a corresponding quantity of foodstuff ingredient is equal to the specific volumetric capacity of each single-use package. The open end of each single-use package is then closed. Each single-use package is labeled with a description of the corresponding quantity of foodstuff ingredient. The open end of a specific single-use package is then reopened, wherein the corresponding quantity of foodstuff for the specific single-use package meets the food-stuff ingredient requirement. The corresponding quantity of foodstuff ingredient is dispensed out of the open end. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017245 | A PRINTING SYSTEM - A printing system to be used in a filling machine ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017246 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING COOLING TO AN INTERIOR OF A CONTAINER - Described herein is a method of providing cooling to a storage container. The method including the steps of providing a feed of a liquid and at least one pack; cooling the feed to a slurry temperature to provide a slurry feed; dividing at least one slurry portion from the slurry feed to provide at least one refrigerant portion; housing at least one refrigerant portion in a corresponding pack to provide the at least one refrigeration pack; and, enclosing the at least one refrigeration pack within the storage container to cool an interior space of the storage container. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017247 | METHOD OF PACKAGING SHELLFISH - A method of packaging live shellfish, the method including placing live shellfish in a sealable receptacle, inserting an oxygen-enriched, aqueous-based liquid medium in the receptacle in an amount that permits a gaseous-phase headspace within the receptacle, inserting a gas in the receptacle, the gas including oxygen, wherein the gas is inserted in an amount to fill the receptacle headspace with the gas, and sealing the receptacle to thereby retain the contents of the receptacle in a sealed environment. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017248 | BAG SUPPLY APPARATUS AND BAG SUPPLY METHOD - A bag supply apparatus supplies a bag to a packaging machine for performing a packaging process to a bag containing a content. The bag supply apparatus includes a transfer apparatus, a detection apparatus, a takeout apparatus, and a delivery apparatus. The transfer apparatus transfers a bag containing the content, with its bag mouth being not yet sealed, in substantially a horizontal posture and along substantially a width direction of the bag, to a takeout area. The detection apparatus detects a bag on the transfer apparatus upstream of the takeout area. The takeout apparatus takes out a bag from the takeout area, with sandwiching both side edges of the bag positioned in the takeout area by a pair of sandwiching members. The delivery apparatus delivers a bag to the packaging machine. The takeout apparatus holds a bag based on a predicted position and an inclination of the bag, the predicted position being calculated from a transfer speed of the transfer apparatus and a difference between a current time and a time at which the bag was detected by the detection apparatus, and the inclination of the bag being calculated from a detection result of the detection apparatus. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017249 | Article Transport Facility - A transfer device and a control device for controlling the transfer device are provided. The control device is configured to execute setting control to set a storing position, in a container, of each of a plurality of articles to be stored in the container, storage control to control the transfer device so as to store each of the articles at the storing position, and replacement control to replace one of a first holding portion and a second holding portion attached to the attachment portion with the other one. The setting control is control to set the storing position in accordance with an order of transferring the plurality of articles so as to sequentially place the articles from a reference position that is set at a position adjacent to a side wall portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017250 | PACKAGING MACHINE FOR BEDDING PRODUCTS - A packaging machine for packaging a product. The machine has a frame for supporting the product and a source of packaging material for supplying packaging material into a position to be engaged by and at least partially surround the product. At least one upper sealing assembly is adapted to move between an actuated position and a non-actuated position. The upper sealing assembly comprises at least one sealing element for forming a seal along adjacent edges of the packaging material. At least one lower sealing assembly is adapted for cooperating engagement with the upper sealing assembly in its actuated position. The at least one upper and lower sealing assemblies are positioned for clamping engagement of the packaging material therebetween for forming the seal when the upper sealing assembly is moved to its actuated position in engagement with the lower sealing assembly. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017251 | Method and System for Automating Computer System Component Serialization - A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for automated component serialization. A group of components that are of the same component to be used in a computer system are identified. One of the components is separated and labeled with serialization information. The labeled serialized information is verified and entered into an enterprise resource planning system. The process continues until all the group of components are labeled and verified. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017252 | LABELLING MACHINE FOR LABELLING CONTAINERS - Labelling machine for labelling containers, having at least one docking station for a label-ling apparatus, and a machine control system, wherein the docking station comprises at least one network access for establishing a network connection between the machine control system and a docked labelling apparatus, wherein the network connection is de-signed to transmit security-relevant data and/or time-critical data, and wherein the net-work access is connected to a manageable Ethernet network switch of the machine control system with a DHCP server, wherein the DHCP server is adapted to assign a pre-set IP address determined by the DHCP server to a labelling apparatus connected to the network access. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017253 | Labelling machine and method for handling a web-like labelling material in an automated labelling process - The invention relates to a labelling machine for applying labels onto articles intended to contain a pourable product and comprising a conveyor and a transfer element. The labelling machine also comprises first detection means, arranged peripherally to the transfer element in a position downstream of an application station and upstream of a receiving station, relatively to an advancement direction. The first detection means is configured to detect the single labels still retained in use and to generate a presence signal correlated with the presence of the labels, by the lateral surface downstream of the application station. The labelling machine comprises second detection means arranged in a position downstream of the receiving station and upstream of the application station, relatively to the advancement direction, and configured to detect a positioning of each label onto the lateral surface and to generate a positioning signal correlated with the positioning of each label. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017254 | THIN WALL CONTAINER MADE WITH A RECYCLED MATERIAL - A thin wall container for being filled with a liquid reference volume, made with polyethylene terephtalate (PET), comprising a neck and a wall, wherein:
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20220017255 | CONTAINER COMPRISING A MICROCELLULAR STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a container ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017256 | CONTAINER SHOULDER RIB - A polymeric container including a finish defining an opening of the container. A shoulder of the container is between the finish and a body of the container. Abase of the container is at an end of the body opposite to the shoulder. The base is configured to support the container upright. A plurality of body ribs are at the body. A shoulder rib is between the shoulder and the body. The shoulder rib has a maximum height that is about 5 times greater than a maximum depth of the shoulder rib. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017257 | CAN BODY - A can body has a curl portion to which a skirt portion of a cap is mounted. In the curl portion, an outer periphery upper-side bent portion that forms an outer peripheral portion of a folded-back top portion, an outer periphery-side tubular portion that extends downward in a can axis direction, an outer periphery lower-side bent portion that is bent inward in a radial direction, and a curl end portion that extends from an inner peripheral edge of the outer periphery lower-side bent portion are continuously formed. When a radius of curvature of an outer surface of the outer periphery upper-side bent portion is R | 2022-01-20 |
20220017258 | PREFORM AND SYNTHETIC RESIN CONTAINER - Provided are a preform for manufacturing a synthetic resin container, in which a decorative layer ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017259 | A SHEET PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR PRODUCING A SEALED PACKAGE CONTAINING A POURABLE PRODUCT AND A PACKAGE OBTAINED THEREFROM - A sheet packaging material for producing a sealed package comprises two first boundary edges parallel to a longitudinal direction and two second boundary edges parallel to a transversal direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The sheet packaging material includes at least a bottom transversal crease line including a bottom central portion, a bottom end portion and a bottom side portion. The sheet packaging material includes a pair of slanted crease lines inclined relative to both the longitudinal and transverse directions. The slanted crease lines have first ends pointing to one of the second boundary edges and second ends pointing to a continuous line parallel to the transversal direction and including the bottom central portion and the bottom end portion. The slanted crease lines delimit, with the bottom side portion, a flap area of the sheet packaging material designed to form at least part of a lateral flap of the package. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017260 | INSULATED BOX ASSEMBLY WITH OVERLAPPING PANELS - A box assembly can include an exterior piece including a first middle portion, a second middle portion, a third middle portion, and a fourth middle portion; the first middle portion and the third middle portion positioned perpendicular to the second middle portion and the fourth middle portion; a plurality of insulator pads including a first side insulator pad, a second side insulator pad, and a third side insulator pad; the first side insulator pad contacting the first middle portion; the second side insulator pad contacting the first middle portion, the second middle portion, and the third middle portion; the third side insulator pad contacting the third middle portion; and an interior piece positioned within the exterior piece, the interior piece including a first side panel and a second side panel; the first side insulator pad positioned between the first side panel and the first middle portion. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017261 | PACKING COMPONENT - A packing component includes a first outer packing part and a second outer packing part that define a box-like side wall. The first outer packing part includes a first side part, a first bend part, and a first joining part. The first side part defines a portion of an outer surface of the side wall. The first bend part is disposed along one edge of the first side part, and has a first identification part presenting information related to the first outer packing part. The first joining part is connected to the first side part across the first bend part. The second outer packing part is joined to the first joining part such that the second outer packing part is contiguous to the first bend part and the first side part. The second outer packing part has a second side part defining another portion of the outer surface of the side wall. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017262 | CONTAINER FOR DRYING AND STORING POLISHING PADS - Disclosed herein are devices for drying and storing polishing pads. The polishing pads may be used, for example, to polish paint or apply various waxes, sealants, and other coatings on the exterior surface of a vehicle. The devices herein include a first container for drying polishing pads. The first container has one or more perforations configured to allow the passage of air into and out of the first container. The devices may also include a second container for storing polishing pads, such as the dry and clean polishing pads. The devices may also include a third container for holding other items, such as additional polishing pads, and bottles (e.g., containing polish). | 2022-01-20 |
20220017263 | Tamper-evident Container Lock - A locking arrangement for a container that has a lid pivotally attached with a base includes a flap that is pivotally attached at a first end thereof to the lid at a peripheral edge of the lid. The flap has a tab projecting laterally away from a second end of the flap. A frangible portion of the lid is defined by a perforation that terminates to encompass the first end of the flap. A slot is formed through an upwardly-projecting peripheral wall of a base of the container. As such, with the lid of the container moving towards a closed position, and with the tab in a folded position, the flap and tab are inserted through the slot of the peripheral wall of the base, thereafter as the tab clears the slot the resilient material urges the tab into an expanded position to lock the container. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017264 | Container - A container including a container body adapted for containing a liquid for storage and dispensing through an opening in the container body. An exterior recess is formed a wall of the container body and defines a location for a pour spout in a stowed position. The pour spout is attached to the container body and is movable between the stowed position within the recess and a deployed use position in liquid dispensing communication with the opening in the container body. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017265 | REMOVABLE WRAP FOR DECORATING BOTTLES AND OTHER OBJECTS - A bottle decorated with a removable wrap includes a bottle and a removable wrap. The wrap includes a thin resilient planar body that is curved such that the body forms a structure resembling a portion of a cylinder. A decorative treatment is applied to the body. In a first state, the wrap is separated from the bottle, and the cylindrical structure is in a natural/default state and has a first radius. In a second state, the wrap is separated from the bottle, and the cylindrical structure is in a spread state and has a second radius. In a third state, the wrap is mounted around the bottle, the cylindrical structure is in a partially-spread mounting state and has a third radius such that bias in the partially-spread body is applied to the bottle. The second radius is larger than the third radius which is larger than the first radius. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017266 | Hand-footholds for buckets, troughs, tubs, containers, redeptacles, and bins - A portable container containing internal pairs of foot-handholds located near the bottom of sloped or un-sloped container for the purpose of container stabilization by user/s feet and for bottom of container hand-grab capacity. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017267 | LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER - Disclosed is a liquid storage container which has an inspection window to check the completely filled state of the liquid storage container with a liquid injected thereinto and inhibit occurrence of a detection error of an optical concentration sensor due to light flowing into the liquid storage container through the inspection window. The liquid storage container includes a container main body configured to store the liquid, an inlet configured to inject the liquid into the container main body therethrough, the inspection window installed on the container main body and to confirm the completely filled state of the container main body with the liquid, a concentration sensor configured to detect the concentration of the liquid in the container main body, and a light blocking device installed in the container main body to block light entering through the inspection window. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017268 | CLOSURE FOR A PRODUCT-RETAINING CONTAINER - A closure for a container is disclosed. The closure comprises a core member comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, and at least one peripheral layer at least partially surrounding and intimately bonded to at least one surface of the core member, said peripheral layer comprising at least one styrene block co-polymer, wherein the core member has a density in the range of from about 100 kg/m | 2022-01-20 |
20220017269 | CLOSING CAP FOR CLOSING A CONTAINER - A closing cap for closing a container comprises a cylindrical threaded part having an open edge and an internal screw thread, which can interact with an external screw thread of the container neck. A tamper-proof strip is configured to be retained on an annular protrusion formed on the container neck. A retaining strip has a first and a second end and a first and a second edge. The first end is fixedly connected to the open edge of the threaded part, and the second end is fixedly connected to the tamper-proof strip. The first edge is detachably connected to the open edge of the threaded part by a predetermined breaking element, and the second edge is detachably connected to the tamper-proof strip by a second predetermined breaking element. The first predetermined breaking element and the second predetermined breaking element have different tensile strengths or tear strengths. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017270 | Tamper Evident Reclosable Container - A tamper-evident container has a lid with a rim with a bead mating with a groove in a base rim. The rim bead is interrupted by a tab wall which does not engage the base. The lid has a first flange portion which overlies a base flange. The base and lid first flange portions extend outwardly about the same amount. At the tab, a second portion of the lid flange extends substantially outwardly beyond the base flange. The flange second portion is connected to the first portion on both sides of the tab by weakened lines of material which extend cut lines through the tab front wall. The tab second flange portion is engageable to sever the weakened lines of material and pivot the tab upwardly to remove the lid, thus deforming it and evidencing tampering should the lid be replaced on the base. Base vents reduce ballooning when closed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017271 | CAP FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS FROM A CONTAINER - A cap for a container including a dispensing opening operable to be selectively sealed and a housing configured for sealing engagement with a container opening, said housing defining a passage along a longitudinal axis thereof, the passage having a plurality of ribs disposed in the passage defining a plurality of channels which, when the container is in a sufficiently tilted state, cause liquid in the container to exit through the dispensing opening, wherein at least one channel is a liquid-flow channel through which liquid flows out of the dispensing opening when unsealed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017272 | Device For Dispensing A Liquid In The Form Of Drops - The device makes it possible to dispense predetermined metered quantities of liquid. It includes a sealing member that can take up a liquid release position, allowing liquid to flow out of the device, and a non-return position preventing liquid from flowing back into the device. The sealing member is provided with metering means for metering out the liquid to be dispensed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017273 | CONTAINER AND CLOSURE WITH ANTI-MISSILING CHANNELS - A container for pressurised liquid has a closure (V) engaged on the neck (N), both formed of yieldable polymer. The closure (V) has an end wall ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017274 | MUSICAL LID ASSEMBLY - A lid assembly for a container is provided that comprises a base frame; a cover panel coupled to the base frame along a longitudinal side thereof, the cover panel movable between a closed position and an open position, the cover panel defining a housing. The lid assembly further comprises a sound device disposed in the housing, wherein the sound device is activated when the cover panel moves between the closed position and the open position. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017275 | Reusable cable buckle assembly - The invention discloses a reusable cable buckle assembly, comprising a detachable connection cable buckle and a base, a bundle space is provided between the cable buckle and the base for bundle the cables. The cable buckle is a fixed type cable buckle or a movable type cable buckle. And the base is a fixed type base or a movable type base. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017276 | DEGRADABLE MATERIALS AND PACKAGING MADE FROM SAME - A water-soluble film, comprising a first water-soluble film, wherein the first water soluble film disintegrates in water within less than about 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than about 48 hours as measured by the MSTM-205 at 20° C. The disclosure provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film that disintegrates in water within less than 24 hours and dissolves in water within less than 48 hours as measured by MSTM-205 at 20° C. The first water-soluble film optionally may be further characterized in that it does not disintegrate in water for at least about 1 hour and does not dissolve in water for at least about 1 hour as measured by MSTM-205 at 20° C. The disclosure further provides a water-soluble film comprising a first water-soluble film characterized in that the degradation and/or dissolution of the first water-soluble film is adapted to be activated by consumer handling. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017277 | Biodegradable Packaging for Food and Method of Obtainment - The present disclosure encompasses biodegradable packaging for food having a container body made from a sheet that closes on itself, creating an inner compartment and an opening in the manner of a bag, the sheet being made from natural plant fibre mesh, lined and coated with starch, from the group including cotton, linen, hemp and jute, or combinations thereof, and more preferably of jute, the mesh having orifices or holes of a size between 2 mm and 15 mm, and more preferably between 5 mm and 15 mm. The mesh may be dyed or coloured and may include various additional components: textile strap to include legends, trademarks or indications on the product contained therein, reinforcement bands on its sides, handle, etc. The invention also relates to the method for obtaining the packaging, which includes a starch impregnation step to reinforce the resistance of the mesh and additionally a dyeing phase. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017278 | CONTAINER CARRIER - A flexible container carrier and related method for unitizing a plurality of containers that includes a plurality of flexible bands forming an array of container receiving apertures, the array arranged in longitudinal rows and transverse ranks. A series of frangible lines of separation are provided between each container receiving opening so that removing a container from the package results in the separation of the frangible lines of separation defining the respective container receiving opening and thus the container and a respective band of the plurality of bands are removed from the package together. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017279 | GLASS CONTAINER - A container for containing cosmetic products comprises an external glass receptacle ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220017280 | SUPPLY OF CUSHIONING MATERIAL FOR WRAPPING AT LEAST ONE OBJECT - A supply of cushioning material for wrapping at least one object comprises a stack formed of a multitude of prefabricated sheets of three-dimensional cushioning material. The invention proposes that adjacent sheets are connected to each other by means of a releasable adhesive system, the adhesive system being designed such that the connection can be released without auxiliary means, i.e. without special heat exposure and without chemicals and without special tools simply by mechanical action, and non-destructively, i.e. without damaging the cushioning material. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017281 | PROTECTIVE BAG FOR SHIPPING - A protective shipping container that is configured to provide impact protection for items disposed in the interior volume thereof and further inhibit movement of the items during shipping. The protective shipping container of the present invention includes a body having a first side and a second side formed to create an interior volume. The body includes a separation wall having a first side and a second side. Adjacent to the first side of the separation wall are a plurality of outer air chambers. The plurality of outer air chambers are independently inflatable and extend the length of the body. An inner air chamber is adjacent to the second side of the separation wall. The inner air chamber is operable to substantially fill the interior volume of the body while surroundably conforming to the items placed therein so as to provide impact protection as well as inhibit movement thereof. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017282 | PACKAGE ACCOMMODATING HEAT DISSIPATION SUBSTRATE AND PACKING BOX - A plurality of heat dissipation substrates stacked on each other, intermediate sheets disposed under a lowermost heat dissipation substrate, on an uppermost heat dissipation substrate, and between heat dissipation substrates adjacent to each other, a drying agent disposed over or under the plurality of heat dissipation substrates, and a bag that seals the plurality of heat dissipation substrates, the plurality of intermediate sheets, and the drying agent. | 2022-01-20 |
20220017283 | CONTAINER WITH NESTED RESERVOIRS FOR SIMULTANEOUS CONTENT DELIVERY - A liquid storage and dispensing device having at least two internal reservoirs to store two discrete liquids and to dispense the two liquids through a single opening without mixing the liquids until exiting the single opening, the device including a container to store a first liquid and a first reservoir mounted under the lid of the container that stores a second liquid, and an opening mechanism on the top that creates a pour opening in the top and removes a seal from the first reservoir to enable simultaneous dispensing of the first and second liquids through the pour opening while maintaining separation of the first and second liquids until they exit the pour opening. | 2022-01-20 |