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19,300 | 19,300 | 17,658,218 | 3,747 | Systems and methods for determining which of an intake valve and an exhaust valve is to be deactivated first when an engine is operated in a variable displacement mode. In one example, an exhaust valve of the cylinder is deactivated before an intake valve of the cylinder when the engine is operated in a static variable... | 1. An engine control method, comprising:
deactivating an exhaust valve of a cylinder of an engine during a cylinder cycle before deactivating an intake valve of the cylinder during the cylinder cycle during a first condition; and deactivating the intake valve of the cylinder during the cylinder cycle before deactivatin... | Systems and methods for determining which of an intake valve and an exhaust valve is to be deactivated first when an engine is operated in a variable displacement mode. In one example, an exhaust valve of the cylinder is deactivated before an intake valve of the cylinder when the engine is operated in a static variable... | 3,700 |
19,301 | 19,301 | 17,658,253 | 3,747 | An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to acquire schedule information, upon acquiring information regarding a need to transport a product of a first shop to a second shop, for at least one user who is staying near the first shop or is scheduled to pass near the first shop, select, based o... | 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller configured to:
acquire schedule information, upon acquiring information regarding a need to transport a product of a first shop to a second shop, for at least one user who is staying near the first shop or is scheduled to pass near the first shop; select, b... | An information processing apparatus includes a controller configured to acquire schedule information, upon acquiring information regarding a need to transport a product of a first shop to a second shop, for at least one user who is staying near the first shop or is scheduled to pass near the first shop, select, based o... | 3,700 |
19,302 | 19,302 | 17,714,214 | 3,747 | A fuel rail for a fuel injection system of a vehicle comprises a distributor pipe extending along a longitudinal axis, having at least one inlet connection for connection to a fuel pump and a plurality of outlet connections for connection to one injector each, which injectors are arranged along the longitudinal axis at... | 1. A fuel rail (100) for a fuel injection system (200) of a vehicle, the fuel rail comprising:
a distributor pipe (1) extending along a longitudinal axis (L1), the distributor pipe comprising at least one inlet connection (11) for connection to a fuel pump (210) and a plurality of outlet connections (12) for connection... | A fuel rail for a fuel injection system of a vehicle comprises a distributor pipe extending along a longitudinal axis, having at least one inlet connection for connection to a fuel pump and a plurality of outlet connections for connection to one injector each, which injectors are arranged along the longitudinal axis at... | 3,700 |
19,303 | 19,303 | 17,714,816 | 3,747 | Disclosed herein is an integrated reservoir tank assembly for a vehicle. The integrated reservoir tank assembly for a vehicle includes an integrated reservoir tank in which an inner space is partitioned into a first chamber configured to store cooling water of a first cooling circuit and a second chamber configured to ... | 1. An integrated reservoir tank assembly for a vehicle, comprising:
an integrated reservoir tank in which an inner space is partitioned into a first chamber configured to store cooling water of a first cooling circuit and a second chamber configured to store cooling water of a second cooling circuit by a partition wall... | Disclosed herein is an integrated reservoir tank assembly for a vehicle. The integrated reservoir tank assembly for a vehicle includes an integrated reservoir tank in which an inner space is partitioned into a first chamber configured to store cooling water of a first cooling circuit and a second chamber configured to ... | 3,700 |
19,304 | 19,304 | 17,714,838 | 3,747 | A filter assembly includes a manifold having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a filter housing having a filter medium provided therein, the filter medium defining an inner filter chamber and defining an outer filter chamber between the filter medium and the filter housing, the filter housing being removably attached t... | 1. A filter assembly comprising:
a manifold having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a filter housing having a filter medium provided therein, the filter medium defining an inner filter chamber and defining an outer filter chamber between the filter medium and the filter housing, the filter housing being removably atta... | A filter assembly includes a manifold having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a filter housing having a filter medium provided therein, the filter medium defining an inner filter chamber and defining an outer filter chamber between the filter medium and the filter housing, the filter housing being removably attached t... | 3,700 |
19,305 | 19,305 | 17,714,880 | 3,747 | A system and method for transitioning a firing fraction of a variable displacement internal combustion engine when generating a desired torque output. During and following the transition to the second firing fraction, a combustion recipe is ascertained and used operating the cylinders of the variable displacement inter... | 1. A method of operating an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) to generate an output torque, the method comprising:
operating the ICE at a first firing fraction and a first combustion recipe during a first-time interval and operating the ICE at a second firing fraction and a second combustion recipe during a second time ... | A system and method for transitioning a firing fraction of a variable displacement internal combustion engine when generating a desired torque output. During and following the transition to the second firing fraction, a combustion recipe is ascertained and used operating the cylinders of the variable displacement inter... | 3,700 |
19,306 | 19,306 | 17,715,408 | 3,747 | The valve timing control unit includes a valve timing control mechanism that includes a driving rotary body, a driven rotary body, an electric motor and a deceleration gear each for setting the relative rotational phase of the driving rotary body and the driven rotary body, and a phase sensor unit that detects the actu... | 1. A valve timing control unit comprising:
at least one valve timing control mechanism including:
a driving rotary body configured to rotate in synchronization with a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine;
a driven rotary body that is configured to rotate integrally with a camshaft that opens and closes a valve o... | The valve timing control unit includes a valve timing control mechanism that includes a driving rotary body, a driven rotary body, an electric motor and a deceleration gear each for setting the relative rotational phase of the driving rotary body and the driven rotary body, and a phase sensor unit that detects the actu... | 3,700 |
19,307 | 19,307 | 17,658,478 | 3,747 | The disclosed invention includes systems and methods to improve the efficiency of combustion engines through the use of air separator technology. In some embodiments, a system for improving engine efficiency includes a compressor configured to take in a flow of ambient air and output a supply of pressurized air to one ... | 1. A system, comprising:
a compressor configured to take in a flow of ambient air and output a supply of pressurized air to the inlet(s) of one or more air separators, wherein each of the one or more air separators includes an inlet, and outlet, and an exhaust port; wherein the one or more air separator(s) is configure... | The disclosed invention includes systems and methods to improve the efficiency of combustion engines through the use of air separator technology. In some embodiments, a system for improving engine efficiency includes a compressor configured to take in a flow of ambient air and output a supply of pressurized air to one ... | 3,700 |
19,308 | 19,308 | 17,716,321 | 3,747 | A coolant pump module for an internal combustion engine is provided. The coolant pump module includes an inlet thermostat and a pump integrated into a single unit. The coolant pump module provides inlet and outlet of coolant to various cooling circuits. | 1. A coolant pump module for an engine, comprising:
a module housing having a set of integrated passages, the set of integrated passages include at least:
a first passage for fluid flow from a radiator;
a second passage for fluid flow from the engine;
a third passage for fluid flow to the engine; and
a fourth passage f... | A coolant pump module for an internal combustion engine is provided. The coolant pump module includes an inlet thermostat and a pump integrated into a single unit. The coolant pump module provides inlet and outlet of coolant to various cooling circuits.1. A coolant pump module for an engine, comprising:
a module housin... | 3,700 |
19,309 | 19,309 | 17,716,561 | 3,747 | A canister, mounted in a vehicle with an engine and including one or more chambers, includes adsorbents, an inflow port, an atmosphere port, an outflow port, two or more adjusting portions, and one or more coupling portions. The two or more adjusting portions are elongated members placed in at least one target chamber ... | 1. A canister mounted in a vehicle with an engine and including one or more chambers, the canister comprising:
an inflow port flowing a fuel vapor into the one or more chambers from a fuel tank of the vehicle; adsorbents adsorbing the fuel vapor, each adsorbent of the adsorbents being placed in a corresponding chamber ... | A canister, mounted in a vehicle with an engine and including one or more chambers, includes adsorbents, an inflow port, an atmosphere port, an outflow port, two or more adjusting portions, and one or more coupling portions. The two or more adjusting portions are elongated members placed in at least one target chamber ... | 3,700 |
19,310 | 19,310 | 17,717,050 | 3,747 | In certain embodiments, Lube Oil Controlled Ignition (LOCI) Engine Combustion overcomes the drawbacks of known combustion technologies. First, lubricating oil is already part of any combustion engine; hence, there is no need to carry a secondary fuel and to have to depend on an additional fuel system as in the case of ... | 1. An internal combustion engine comprising:
a combustion chamber comprising:
a cylinder comprising a liner and a cylinder head;
a piston top movably disposed within the cylinder to form a combustion volume;
a pre-mixed air-fuel mixture in the combustion volume; and
a mist of lubricating oil present in the combustion v... | In certain embodiments, Lube Oil Controlled Ignition (LOCI) Engine Combustion overcomes the drawbacks of known combustion technologies. First, lubricating oil is already part of any combustion engine; hence, there is no need to carry a secondary fuel and to have to depend on an additional fuel system as in the case of ... | 3,700 |
19,311 | 19,311 | 17,658,773 | 3,747 | A system configured to compress air to be used by a power generation system includes a first compressor stage configured to be driven by exhaust air from the power generation system and a second compressor stage configured to be driven by electrical power generated by the power generation system. | 1. A system comprising:
a first compressor stage configured to be driven by exhaust air from a power generation system; and a second compressor stage configured to be driven by electrical power generated by the power generation system, wherein an outlet of the first compressor stage is coupled to an inlet of the second... | A system configured to compress air to be used by a power generation system includes a first compressor stage configured to be driven by exhaust air from the power generation system and a second compressor stage configured to be driven by electrical power generated by the power generation system.1. A system comprising:... | 3,700 |
19,312 | 19,312 | 17,717,918 | 3,747 | A fuel injector interface device and associated method include an interface device having a plurality of input leads and a plurality of output leads. The input leads are communicatively linked to the fuel pressure sensor on the common rail of a vehicle fuel injection system. The output leads are communicatively linked ... | 1. A fuel injector interface device, comprising:
a controller; a pair of input leads each having a first end that is configured to engage a pressure sensor outputting a digital signal, and a second end that is communicatively linked to the controller; a pair of output leads each having a first end that is configured to... | A fuel injector interface device and associated method include an interface device having a plurality of input leads and a plurality of output leads. The input leads are communicatively linked to the fuel pressure sensor on the common rail of a vehicle fuel injection system. The output leads are communicatively linked ... | 3,700 |
19,313 | 19,313 | 17,719,046 | 3,747 | A standby generator includes a standby housing defining a cavity and an internal combustion engine. The engine includes an engine block including a cylinder comprising a piston, an engine housing at least partially covering the engine block, and a crankshaft configured to rotate about a vertical crankshaft axis in resp... | 1. A standby generator comprising:
a standby housing defining a cavity; an internal combustion engine comprising:
an engine block including a cylinder comprising a piston;
an engine housing at least partially covering the engine block; and
a crankshaft configured to rotate about a vertical crankshaft axis in response t... | A standby generator includes a standby housing defining a cavity and an internal combustion engine. The engine includes an engine block including a cylinder comprising a piston, an engine housing at least partially covering the engine block, and a crankshaft configured to rotate about a vertical crankshaft axis in resp... | 3,700 |
19,314 | 19,314 | 17,720,350 | 3,747 | Engine systems which are safer and have reduced risk of fire are desirable in a wide range of equipment markets. The present engine systems utilize sensors and control systems which reduce the probability of fire or spark exiting the exhaust system. The sensors may monitor a wide range of conditions within the exhaust ... | 1. An engine system comprising:
an internal combustion engine comprising:
an intake comprising a fuel/air mixer;
a first combustion chamber fluidly coupled to the intake;
a first ignition source operably coupled to the first combustion chamber; and
an exhaust system fluidly coupled to the first combustion chamber and e... | Engine systems which are safer and have reduced risk of fire are desirable in a wide range of equipment markets. The present engine systems utilize sensors and control systems which reduce the probability of fire or spark exiting the exhaust system. The sensors may monitor a wide range of conditions within the exhaust ... | 3,700 |
19,315 | 19,315 | 17,720,456 | 3,747 | Embodiments of the present invention provide a pre-combustion chamber assembly, comprising (a) a body, having a cylindrical end portion having a step-wise increase in diameter forming a sealing surface for sealing to an engine; (b) a tip, with a hollow shaft in fluid communication with a combustion region of the tip, w... | 1. A pre-combustion chamber assembly, comprising:
(a) a body, having a cylindrical end portion having a step-wise increase in diameter forming a sealing surface for sealing to an engine; (b) a tip, with a hollow shaft in fluid communication with a combustion region of the tip, where the shaft has a first shaft diameter... | Embodiments of the present invention provide a pre-combustion chamber assembly, comprising (a) a body, having a cylindrical end portion having a step-wise increase in diameter forming a sealing surface for sealing to an engine; (b) a tip, with a hollow shaft in fluid communication with a combustion region of the tip, w... | 3,700 |
19,316 | 19,316 | 17,720,569 | 3,747 | An engine system is provided, including an engine, a circulation system that circulates coolant through a water jacket, and a controller. The circulation system includes a radiator passage including a heat exchanger, a bypass passage, a flow rate control device, and a thermally-actuated valve. The engine has a spark pl... | 1. An engine system, comprising:
an engine having a water jacket formed around a combustion chamber; a circulation system that is attached to the engine and circulates coolant through the water jacket; and a controller configured to control the circulation system according to an operating state of the engine, wherein t... | An engine system is provided, including an engine, a circulation system that circulates coolant through a water jacket, and a controller. The circulation system includes a radiator passage including a heat exchanger, a bypass passage, a flow rate control device, and a thermally-actuated valve. The engine has a spark pl... | 3,700 |
19,317 | 19,317 | 17,720,757 | 3,747 | An internal combustion engine may include a first piston reciprocatingly disposed in a first cylinder, and a second piston reciprocatingly disposed in a second cylinder. A crankshaft may be coupled with the first piston and the second piston for rotational motion associated with reciprocating movement of at least one o... | 1. An internal combustion engine comprising:
a first piston reciprocatingly disposed in a first cylinder; a second piston reciprocatingly disposed in a second cylinder; a crankshaft coupled with the first piston and the second piston for rotational motion associated with reciprocating movement of at least one of the fi... | An internal combustion engine may include a first piston reciprocatingly disposed in a first cylinder, and a second piston reciprocatingly disposed in a second cylinder. A crankshaft may be coupled with the first piston and the second piston for rotational motion associated with reciprocating movement of at least one o... | 3,700 |
19,318 | 19,318 | 17,721,172 | 3,747 | An apparatus and a method are provided for an air box with an integrated air filter to communicate air flow from an exterior of the air filter to an air intake of an automobile engine. The air filter comprises a filter material that surrounds at least a portion of an interior cavity of the air filter. An end cap is aff... | 1. An apparatus for an air box with an integrated air filter, the apparatus comprising:
the air filter comprising a filter material circumferentially extending such that the filter material surrounds at least a portion of an interior cavity of the air filter, a distal end cap affixed to a distal end of the filter mater... | An apparatus and a method are provided for an air box with an integrated air filter to communicate air flow from an exterior of the air filter to an air intake of an automobile engine. The air filter comprises a filter material that surrounds at least a portion of an interior cavity of the air filter. An end cap is aff... | 3,700 |
19,319 | 19,319 | 17,722,160 | 3,747 | A system includes a generator and an engine coupled to the generator. The engine is configured to provide mechanical power to the generator. The system further includes a controller coupled to the engine and the generator. The controller is configured to: receive information regarding an engine operating parameter thre... | 1. A system, comprising:
a generator; an engine coupled to the generator, the engine configured to provide mechanical power to the generator; and a controller coupled to the engine and the generator, the controller configured to:
receive information regarding an engine operating parameter threshold value at which an en... | A system includes a generator and an engine coupled to the generator. The engine is configured to provide mechanical power to the generator. The system further includes a controller coupled to the engine and the generator. The controller is configured to: receive information regarding an engine operating parameter thre... | 3,700 |
19,320 | 19,320 | 17,722,255 | 3,747 | A lift-valve assembly, comprising a lift valve within a housing that includes a pressure segment, a mounting segment, a port segment, and a seat segment. The lift-valve assembly may receive a lift valve, and the housing including a valve seat and a biasing spring in a selectively replaceable configuration suitable for ... | 1. A valve assembly for controlling fluid communication into a periodically pressurized chamber, comprising:
a pressure segment, a mounting segment, a port segment, and a seat segment; the pressure segment including a spring and a tension retainer; the mounting segment including a mounting interface; the port segment i... | A lift-valve assembly, comprising a lift valve within a housing that includes a pressure segment, a mounting segment, a port segment, and a seat segment. The lift-valve assembly may receive a lift valve, and the housing including a valve seat and a biasing spring in a selectively replaceable configuration suitable for ... | 3,700 |
19,321 | 19,321 | 17,722,433 | 3,747 | This invention provides a device for increasing fuel economy which allows manual or automatic shutoff of an automobile engine under a first set of circumstances and restarting the engine under a second set of circumstances as well as control of the gear ratio selected by an automatic transmission and the rate of fuel d... | 1-50. (canceled) 51. A system for controlling motor vehicle components comprising:
a device/communicator operably connected to the vehicle's computer port that gathers information from a motor vehicle data bus and that runs a computer program to determine when the conditions are such that issuing a command is permitted... | This invention provides a device for increasing fuel economy which allows manual or automatic shutoff of an automobile engine under a first set of circumstances and restarting the engine under a second set of circumstances as well as control of the gear ratio selected by an automatic transmission and the rate of fuel d... | 3,700 |
19,322 | 19,322 | 17,723,224 | 3,747 | A docking station for a fluid cell is disclosed. The docking station includes at least one first connection for fluid exchange with the fluid cell and at least one second connection for fluid exchange with a fluid reservoir. A pump is provided for conveying a fluid. A control device is provided for controlling at least... | 1. A docking station for a fluid cell, comprising:
at least one first connection for fluid exchange with the fluid cell, least one second connection for fluid exchange with a first fluid reservoir, a pump for conveying a fluid, a control device for controlling at least one of the pump and a valve device on at least one... | A docking station for a fluid cell is disclosed. The docking station includes at least one first connection for fluid exchange with the fluid cell and at least one second connection for fluid exchange with a fluid reservoir. A pump is provided for conveying a fluid. A control device is provided for controlling at least... | 3,700 |
19,323 | 19,323 | 17,723,581 | 3,747 | A variety of methods and arrangements are described for determining a pilot injection mass during skip fire operation of an internal combustion engine. | 1. A method of operation of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising:
determining a mass of a pilot injection based at least partially on operating conditions of the cylinder; injecting the pilot injection into the cylinder; and injecting a main injection into the cylinder after injecting the ... | A variety of methods and arrangements are described for determining a pilot injection mass during skip fire operation of an internal combustion engine.1. A method of operation of a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising:
determining a mass of a pilot injection based at least partially on opera... | 3,700 |
19,324 | 19,324 | 17,725,125 | 3,747 | A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine involving (1) cylinder trapping strategies where one of several pneumatic spring types are dynamically selected for cylinders based at least partially on a predicted number of upcoming skips for each of the cylinders respectively and/or (2) staggering va... | 1. An engine controller configured to control operation of a variable displacement internal combustion engine (ICE) having a plurality of cylinders, the engine controller configured to:
predict a number of upcoming successive skipped working cycles for a select cylinder of the ICE; operate the select cylinder as an Air... | A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine involving (1) cylinder trapping strategies where one of several pneumatic spring types are dynamically selected for cylinders based at least partially on a predicted number of upcoming skips for each of the cylinders respectively and/or (2) staggering va... | 3,700 |
19,325 | 19,325 | 17,728,242 | 3,747 | Optimized alcohol and plasma enhanced prechambers for engines powered by gasoline and other fuels are used to increase the range of prechamber operation and to reduce soot. The increased prechamber capability is employed to extend the limit of lean operation of the engines. It can also be used to extend the limit of he... | 1. An engine that uses a prechamber to ignite a fuel air mixture in at least one cylinder wherein the prechamber is fueled with alcohol or with an alcohol-gasoline mixture;
wherein the alcohol or alcohol-gasoline mixture is directly injected into the prechamber; wherein an equivalence ratio in the prechamber is adjuste... | Optimized alcohol and plasma enhanced prechambers for engines powered by gasoline and other fuels are used to increase the range of prechamber operation and to reduce soot. The increased prechamber capability is employed to extend the limit of lean operation of the engines. It can also be used to extend the limit of he... | 3,700 |
19,326 | 19,326 | 17,728,888 | 3,747 | Systems, devices and methods for diagnosing malfunctioning in a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system are provided. A controller includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that cause the processor to: receive a plurality of pressure values including (i) a first pressure value indicative of a pressure of fluid ... | 1. A controller for diagnosing malfunctioning in a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system, the controller comprising:
a processor; and a memory storing executable instructions, the executable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
receive a plurality of pressure values including (i) a first p... | Systems, devices and methods for diagnosing malfunctioning in a crankcase ventilation (CCV) system are provided. A controller includes a processor and a memory storing instructions that cause the processor to: receive a plurality of pressure values including (i) a first pressure value indicative of a pressure of fluid ... | 3,700 |
19,327 | 19,327 | 17,661,058 | 3,747 | Zoned diesel oxidation catalysts containing a higher precious metal loading in the inlet zone that the outlet zone and an equal or shorter length inlet zone are described. Emission treatment systems and methods of remediating nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons using zoned diesel oxidati... | 1-20. (canceled) 21. A method of making a diesel oxidation catalyst, comprising:
preparing a first slurry comprising platinum and palladium; preparing a second slurry comprising palladium; washcoating an inlet zone of a substrate with the first slurry to a first loading, the inlet zone having an axial length; and washc... | Zoned diesel oxidation catalysts containing a higher precious metal loading in the inlet zone that the outlet zone and an equal or shorter length inlet zone are described. Emission treatment systems and methods of remediating nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter, and gaseous hydrocarbons using zoned diesel oxidati... | 3,700 |
19,328 | 19,328 | 17,735,923 | 3,747 | A method of operating a two-stroke cycle, opposed-piston engine comprising a pumping device coupled to pump air to cylinders of the engine through a charge air cooler and an aftertreatment system of thermally-activated devices coupled to receive exhaust from the cylinders by which a thermal state of the exhaust suffici... | 1. A method of operating a two-stroke cycle, opposed-piston engine comprising a supercharger coupled to pump air to cylinders of the engine through a charge air cooler and an aftertreatment system of thermally-activated devices coupled to receive exhaust from the cylinders, the method comprising:
injecting fuel into th... | A method of operating a two-stroke cycle, opposed-piston engine comprising a pumping device coupled to pump air to cylinders of the engine through a charge air cooler and an aftertreatment system of thermally-activated devices coupled to receive exhaust from the cylinders by which a thermal state of the exhaust suffici... | 3,700 |
19,329 | 19,329 | 17,661,937 | 3,747 | An internal combustion engine may include an engine block, a cylinder defining at least one combustion chamber, and a piston in the cylinder. The piston may travel in a first stroke from one end to an opposite end of the cylinder, and may be sized relative to the cylinder to enable an expansion stroke portion of the fi... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A linear reciprocating engine, comprising:
a cylinder having a first combustion chamber at a first end and a second combustion chamber at an opposing second end; a first cylinder head located at an end of the first combustion chamber; a second cylinder head located at an end of the second combusti... | An internal combustion engine may include an engine block, a cylinder defining at least one combustion chamber, and a piston in the cylinder. The piston may travel in a first stroke from one end to an opposite end of the cylinder, and may be sized relative to the cylinder to enable an expansion stroke portion of the fi... | 3,700 |
19,330 | 19,330 | 17,736,593 | 3,747 | The inhibition device includes a micro-controller configured with a triggering condition including a number of intervals and, for each interval, a corresponding duration and a corresponding threshold. Each interval is a range specifying how much the vehicle's acceleration pedal has changed its position in terms of perc... | 1. An inhibition device for preventing unintended acceleration of a vehicle, where the vehicle comprises a power source, an acceleration pedal that is movable in a complete stroke from a fully released state to a flooring state, an acceleration pedal detector, and an engine control unit, the inhibition device comprisin... | The inhibition device includes a micro-controller configured with a triggering condition including a number of intervals and, for each interval, a corresponding duration and a corresponding threshold. Each interval is a range specifying how much the vehicle's acceleration pedal has changed its position in terms of perc... | 3,700 |
19,331 | 19,331 | 17,738,073 | 3,747 | An apparatus that improves the gas mileage of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle is disclosed that is comprised of an air inlet, a condensation chamber, and an air outlet that is connected to the vehicle's oil system through an oil filler port in the engine of the vehicle. | 1. An apparatus for improving the efficiency of an engine, comprising:
a tubular chamber comprised of
a first end and a second end, said first and second ends being at opposite ends of the tubular chamber,
a plurality of tubular angular sections connecting the first end and the second end,
a plurality of baffles connec... | An apparatus that improves the gas mileage of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle is disclosed that is comprised of an air inlet, a condensation chamber, and an air outlet that is connected to the vehicle's oil system through an oil filler port in the engine of the vehicle.1. An apparatus for improving the effic... | 3,700 |
19,332 | 19,332 | 17,738,466 | 3,747 | Disclosed here are systems for detachable airframe components including detachable nose cones, propeller assemblies and motors. In some example embodiments, the assemblies include a nose cone with a connection receiver, a motor assembly with a rotatable section, where the rotatable section includes torque arms configur... | 1. An assembly, comprising:
a nose cone with a connection receiver, a motor assembly with a rotatable section, the rotatable section including torque arms configured to secure with the nose cone connection receiver; and a propeller assembly, configured to connect to the nose cone. 2. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the... | Disclosed here are systems for detachable airframe components including detachable nose cones, propeller assemblies and motors. In some example embodiments, the assemblies include a nose cone with a connection receiver, a motor assembly with a rotatable section, where the rotatable section includes torque arms configur... | 3,700 |
19,333 | 19,333 | 17,740,937 | 3,747 | A cylinder head includes: an exhaust port configured to lead out exhaust gas from combustion chamber; an intake port configured to introduce fresh air into the combustion chamber; and an EGR gas passage in which EGR gas flows, wherein exhaust outlets of the exhaust port and an EGR gas inlet of the second EGR pipe are l... | 1. A cylinder head of an engine, comprising:
an exhaust port configured to lead out exhaust gas from combustion chamber; an intake port configured to introduce fresh air into the combustion chamber; and an EGR gas passage in which EGR gas flows, wherein exhaust outlets of the exhaust port and an EGR gas inlet of the EG... | A cylinder head includes: an exhaust port configured to lead out exhaust gas from combustion chamber; an intake port configured to introduce fresh air into the combustion chamber; and an EGR gas passage in which EGR gas flows, wherein exhaust outlets of the exhaust port and an EGR gas inlet of the second EGR pipe are l... | 3,700 |
19,334 | 19,334 | 17,742,070 | 3,747 | A variety of methods and arrangements are described for managing transitions between operational states of an internal combustion engine during skip fire operation of the engine. | 1. A method of managing transitions between operational states of an internal combustion engine having a plurality of working chambers, the method comprising:
operating the engine in a skip fire manner during a transition comprising:
generating a firing sequence that includes one or more firing and skip commands for op... | A variety of methods and arrangements are described for managing transitions between operational states of an internal combustion engine during skip fire operation of the engine.1. A method of managing transitions between operational states of an internal combustion engine having a plurality of working chambers, the me... | 3,700 |
19,335 | 19,335 | 17,663,294 | 3,747 | Systems and methods for supplying primary fuel and secondary fuel to an internal combustion engine may include supplying a first amount of the primary fuel and a second amount of the secondary fuel to the internal combustion engine. The system may include a first manifold to provide primary fuel to the internal combust... | 1. A system to supply primary fuel and secondary fuel to operate one or more engines, the one or more engines including one or more of a compression ignition engine or a turbine engine, the system comprising:
a first manifold positioned to provide fluid flow from a primary fuel source of primary fuel to the one or more... | Systems and methods for supplying primary fuel and secondary fuel to an internal combustion engine may include supplying a first amount of the primary fuel and a second amount of the secondary fuel to the internal combustion engine. The system may include a first manifold to provide primary fuel to the internal combust... | 3,700 |
19,336 | 19,336 | 17,663,342 | 3,747 | A fuel filter monitoring method includes receiving pressure signals that are indicative of a pressure drop across at least one fuel filter of a fuel supply system configured to supply fuel to at least one fuel injector of an internal combustion engine and receiving a condition signal indicative of a condition of a fuel... | 1.-20. (canceled) 21. A fuel filter monitoring system, comprising:
a sensor system including:
at least one pressure sensor configured to output a pressure signal that indicates a pressure associated with at least one fuel filter for an internal combustion engine that receives fuel injected by a plurality of fuel inject... | A fuel filter monitoring method includes receiving pressure signals that are indicative of a pressure drop across at least one fuel filter of a fuel supply system configured to supply fuel to at least one fuel injector of an internal combustion engine and receiving a condition signal indicative of a condition of a fuel... | 3,700 |
19,337 | 19,337 | 17,747,024 | 3,747 | An ignition coil for an internal combustion engine includes a primary bobbin including a winding cylinder part and a connection part between the winding cylinder part and a connector part, a primary coil including a primary main coil and a primary sub coil, and a secondary coil. When one of the primary main coil and th... | 1. An ignition coil for an internal combustion engine, comprising:
a primary bobbin made of an insulating material and including a winding cylinder part and a connection part connected to the winding cylinder part and positioned between the winding cylinder part and a connector part; a primary coil including a primary ... | An ignition coil for an internal combustion engine includes a primary bobbin including a winding cylinder part and a connection part between the winding cylinder part and a connector part, a primary coil including a primary main coil and a primary sub coil, and a secondary coil. When one of the primary main coil and th... | 3,700 |
19,338 | 19,338 | 17,748,549 | 3,747 | There is provided a blade angle feedback system for an aircraft-bladed rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis and having an adjustable blade pitch angle. A feedback device is coupled to rotate with the rotor and to move along the axis with adjustment of the blade pitch angle. The feedback device comprises a body hav... | 1. A blade angle feedback system for a bladed rotor of an aircraft, the bladed rotor rotatable about an axis and having blades rotatable about respective spanwise axes to adjust a blade pitch angle, the blade angle feedback system comprising:
a feedback device comprising an annular-shaped body and a plurality of positi... | There is provided a blade angle feedback system for an aircraft-bladed rotor rotatable about a longitudinal axis and having an adjustable blade pitch angle. A feedback device is coupled to rotate with the rotor and to move along the axis with adjustment of the blade pitch angle. The feedback device comprises a body hav... | 3,700 |
19,339 | 19,339 | 17,748,689 | 3,747 | An air-cooled internal combustion engine including a crankshaft rotating about a crankshaft axis, a first cylinder having a first cylinder head, a second cylinder having a second cylinder head, and a blower assembly. The blower assembly includes a blower housing, a first fan, and a second fan. The first fan is position... | 1. An air-cooled internal combustion engine, comprising:
a crankshaft rotating about a crankshaft axis; a first cylinder having a first cylinder head; a second cylinder having a second cylinder head; and a blower assembly including a blower housing, a first fan, and a second fan; wherein the first fan is positioned pro... | An air-cooled internal combustion engine including a crankshaft rotating about a crankshaft axis, a first cylinder having a first cylinder head, a second cylinder having a second cylinder head, and a blower assembly. The blower assembly includes a blower housing, a first fan, and a second fan. The first fan is position... | 3,700 |
19,340 | 19,340 | 17,752,266 | 3,747 | The present invention describes a fuel-management system for minimizing particulate emissions in turbocharged direct injection gasoline engines. The system optimizes the use of port fuel injection (PFI) in combination with direct injection (DI), particularly in cold start and other transient conditions. In the present ... | 1. A spark ignition engine having port fuel injectors and direct fuel injectors;
wherein the port fuel injectors and direct fuel injectors introduce a same fuel into the spark ignition engine; wherein the same fuel that is introduced into the spark ignition engine comprises gasoline; wherein at an earliest time in cold... | The present invention describes a fuel-management system for minimizing particulate emissions in turbocharged direct injection gasoline engines. The system optimizes the use of port fuel injection (PFI) in combination with direct injection (DI), particularly in cold start and other transient conditions. In the present ... | 3,700 |
19,341 | 19,341 | 17,824,048 | 3,747 | There is provided a nozzle for a fan assembly. The nozzle comprises an air inlet, a first air outlet for emitting an air flow and a second air outlet for emitting an air flow, the first and second air outlets together defining an aggregate air outlet of the nozzle, a single internal air passageway extending between the... | 1. A nozzle for a fan assembly, the nozzle comprising:
an air inlet; a first air outlet for emitting an air flow and a second air outlet for emitting an air flow, the first and second air outlets together defining an aggregate air outlet of the nozzle; and a valve for controlling an air flow from the air inlet to the f... | There is provided a nozzle for a fan assembly. The nozzle comprises an air inlet, a first air outlet for emitting an air flow and a second air outlet for emitting an air flow, the first and second air outlets together defining an aggregate air outlet of the nozzle, a single internal air passageway extending between the... | 3,700 |
19,342 | 19,342 | 17,825,924 | 3,747 | An autonomous vehicle having a user interface and a computing system that is in communication with the user interface. The computing system may have at least one processor and at least one memory that stores computer-executable instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions may cause the at... | 1. A system comprising:
one or more processors; and a computer-readable medium comprising instructions stored therein, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:
receiving information associated with one or more physical traits of a passenger of... | An autonomous vehicle having a user interface and a computing system that is in communication with the user interface. The computing system may have at least one processor and at least one memory that stores computer-executable instructions. When executed by the at least one processor, the instructions may cause the at... | 3,700 |
19,343 | 19,343 | 17,825,928 | 3,747 | An internal combustion may include a cylinder having a first combustion chamber at one end and a second combustion chamber at an opposing end, first and second cylinder heads located at an end of the first and second combustion chambers, respectively, and a double-faced piston slidably mounted therein. The piston may b... | 1. An internal combustion engine, comprising:
a cylinder having a first combustion chamber at a first end and a second combustion chamber at a second end; an exhaust port provided in a wall of the cylinder; a first cylinder head located at an end of the first combustion chamber; a second cylinder head located at an end... | An internal combustion may include a cylinder having a first combustion chamber at one end and a second combustion chamber at an opposing end, first and second cylinder heads located at an end of the first and second combustion chambers, respectively, and a double-faced piston slidably mounted therein. The piston may b... | 3,700 |
19,344 | 19,344 | 17,827,517 | 3,747 | An apparatus and a method are provided for an aircharger air intake system for filtering and conducting an airstream to an air intake of an engine. The aircharger air intake system includes an air filter comprising a filter medium configured to entrap particulates flowing within the airstream. An air box comprising one... | 1. An aircharger air intake system for filtering and conducting an airstream to an air intake of an engine, comprising:
an air filter configured to entrap particulates flowing within the airstream; an intake tube coupled with the air filter and configured to conduct the airstream to the air intake; and a breather plate... | An apparatus and a method are provided for an aircharger air intake system for filtering and conducting an airstream to an air intake of an engine. The aircharger air intake system includes an air filter comprising a filter medium configured to entrap particulates flowing within the airstream. An air box comprising one... | 3,700 |
19,345 | 19,345 | 17,830,055 | 3,747 | At least some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for controlling a cylinder deactivation (CDA) operation for an electrified powertrain, the electrified powertrain comprising an engine and an additional power source, the engine having a plurality of cylinders. The method includes t... | 1. A method of controlling a cylinder deactivation (CDA) operation for an electrified powertrain, the electrified powertrain comprising an engine and an additional power source, the engine having a plurality of cylinders, the method comprising:
operating, by a controller comprising one or more processors, the electrifi... | At least some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to systems and methods for controlling a cylinder deactivation (CDA) operation for an electrified powertrain, the electrified powertrain comprising an engine and an additional power source, the engine having a plurality of cylinders. The method includes t... | 3,700 |
19,346 | 19,346 | 17,831,668 | 3,747 | A dual fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes a first fuel supply of a liquid pilot fuel, a primary fuel supply of a liquid primary fuel, and a dual fuel injector. The dual fuel injector includes a spill valve fluidly connected with a plunger cavity and movable to control a start of injection and an end... | 1. A method of operating an engine comprising:
admitting a liquid pilot fuel into a pilot fuel passage in a fuel injector; displacing a liquid primary fuel in a primary fuel passage in the fuel injector with liquid pilot fuel from the pilot fuel passage to form a segmented fuel charge of leading pilot fuel and trailing... | A dual fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes a first fuel supply of a liquid pilot fuel, a primary fuel supply of a liquid primary fuel, and a dual fuel injector. The dual fuel injector includes a spill valve fluidly connected with a plunger cavity and movable to control a start of injection and an end... | 3,700 |
19,347 | 19,347 | 17,832,144 | 3,747 | An apparatus and a method are provided for a crankcase breather vent assembly to direct blow-by gases out of an engine crankcase. A vent base comprising a generally cylindrical vessel communicates received blow-by gases into an interior cavity of a breather vent that comprises a filter medium. Baffles disposed within a... | 1. A crankcase breather vent assembly that is configured to be coupled with a crankcase of an internal combustion engine, the assembly comprising:
a breather vent comprised of a filter medium, retained between a base and a cap, and a fitting receiver providing an opening into an interior cavity of the breather vent; a ... | An apparatus and a method are provided for a crankcase breather vent assembly to direct blow-by gases out of an engine crankcase. A vent base comprising a generally cylindrical vessel communicates received blow-by gases into an interior cavity of a breather vent that comprises a filter medium. Baffles disposed within a... | 3,700 |
19,348 | 19,348 | 17,832,878 | 3,747 | An internal combustion engine includes an engine block including a cylinder a piston positioned within the cylinder and configured to reciprocate in the cylinder, an electronic throttle control system comprising a motor and a throttle plate, a fuel system for supplying a controlled amount of fuel to the cylinder includ... | 1. An internal combustion engine comprising:
an engine block including a cylinder; a piston positioned within the cylinder, wherein the piston is configured to reciprocate in the cylinder; an electronic throttle control system comprising a motor and a throttle plate; a fuel system for supplying a controlled amount of f... | An internal combustion engine includes an engine block including a cylinder a piston positioned within the cylinder and configured to reciprocate in the cylinder, an electronic throttle control system comprising a motor and a throttle plate, a fuel system for supplying a controlled amount of fuel to the cylinder includ... | 3,700 |
19,349 | 19,349 | 17,834,352 | 3,747 | Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the ... | 1. A plasma generator comprising a first and a second dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) electrode disposed at least partially proximal to a fluid stream, wherein the first DBD electrode generates a nonthermal plasma. 2. The plasma generator of claim 1, wherein the first DBD electrode is a plasma actuator. 3. The plasm... | Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the ... | 3,700 |
19,350 | 19,350 | 17,839,569 | 3,747 | A heat exchange system includes a first thermal circuit, a second thermal circuit, and a controller. A first thermal circuit includes a first device, a first pump, and a first flow path and a second flow path configured to cool the first device. A second thermal circuit includes a second device, a second pump, and a th... | 1. A heat exchange system, comprising:
a thermal circuit including
a device,
a pump,
a first flow path configured to circulate coolant pumped by the pump to cool the device, and
a second flow path configured to circulate the coolant to cool the device, wherein the first flow path and the second flow path have different... | A heat exchange system includes a first thermal circuit, a second thermal circuit, and a controller. A first thermal circuit includes a first device, a first pump, and a first flow path and a second flow path configured to cool the first device. A second thermal circuit includes a second device, a second pump, and a th... | 3,700 |
19,351 | 19,351 | 17,840,637 | 3,747 | An engine operable in a premixed combustion system and a diffusion combustion system. The engine includes a main fuel injection valve, a pilot fuel injection valve, a liquid fuel tank, a main fuel supply path, a pilot fuel supply path, a pilot fuel filter, a pilot fuel high-pressure pump, a pilot fuel tank, and a pilot... | 1-7. (canceled) 8: An engine operable in a premixed combustion system in which gaseous fuel is mixed with air is caused to flow into a combustion chamber
the engine comprising:
a pilot fuel injection valve that supplies liquid fuel as pilot fuel to the combustion chamber in order to ignite gaseous fuel during combustio... | An engine operable in a premixed combustion system and a diffusion combustion system. The engine includes a main fuel injection valve, a pilot fuel injection valve, a liquid fuel tank, a main fuel supply path, a pilot fuel supply path, a pilot fuel filter, a pilot fuel high-pressure pump, a pilot fuel tank, and a pilot... | 3,700 |
19,352 | 19,352 | 17,807,156 | 3,747 | Female quick couplings have a housing defining an axial bore therethrough that has a frustum-shaped bore portion that defines a restriction orifice, a first slot transverse to the axial bore, an a first shoulder between the first slot and the restriction orifice, and a locking member slidingly received in the first slo... | 1. A female quick coupling comprising:
a housing defining an axial bore therethrough that has a frustum-shaped bore portion that defines a restriction orifice, a first slot transverse to the axial bore, an a first shoulder between the first slot and the restriction orifice; a spacer seated against the first shoulder wi... | Female quick couplings have a housing defining an axial bore therethrough that has a frustum-shaped bore portion that defines a restriction orifice, a first slot transverse to the axial bore, an a first shoulder between the first slot and the restriction orifice, and a locking member slidingly received in the first slo... | 3,700 |
19,353 | 19,353 | 17,843,271 | 3,747 | A split cycle internal combustion engine includes a combustion cylinder accommodating a combustion piston and a compression cylinder accommodating a compression piston. The engine also includes a controller arranged to receive an indication of a parameter associated with the combustion cylinder and/or a fluid associate... | 1. A split cycle internal combustion engine, comprising:
a combustion cylinder accommodating a combustion piston; a compression cylinder accommodating a compression piston and being arranged to provide compressed fluid to the combustion cylinder, wherein the compression cylinder is arranged to receive a liquid which ha... | A split cycle internal combustion engine includes a combustion cylinder accommodating a combustion piston and a compression cylinder accommodating a compression piston. The engine also includes a controller arranged to receive an indication of a parameter associated with the combustion cylinder and/or a fluid associate... | 3,700 |
19,354 | 19,354 | 17,848,198 | 3,747 | A reciprocating exhaust valve for a two-stroke internal combustion engine has a shaft for connection to a valve actuator, the shaft defining a reciprocation axis of the valve, the reciprocation axis defining a longitudinal direction of the valve; and a blade having: a first end having an arcuate edge, a second end conn... | 1. A reciprocating exhaust valve for a two-stroke internal combustion engine comprising:
a shaft for connection to a valve actuator, the shaft defining a reciprocation axis of the valve, the reciprocation axis defining a longitudinal direction of the valve; and a blade having a first end and a second end opposite the f... | A reciprocating exhaust valve for a two-stroke internal combustion engine has a shaft for connection to a valve actuator, the shaft defining a reciprocation axis of the valve, the reciprocation axis defining a longitudinal direction of the valve; and a blade having: a first end having an arcuate edge, a second end conn... | 3,700 |
19,355 | 19,355 | 17,848,201 | 3,747 | An exhaust valve system for a two-stroke internal combustion engine having: at least one exhaust valve movable between open and closed positions; an actuator for moving the at least one exhaust valve; a valve position sensor; a controller communicating with the actuator and the valve position sensor. The controller bei... | 1. An exhaust valve system for a two-stroke internal combustion engine comprising:
at least one exhaust valve movable between an open position and a closed position; an actuator operatively connected to the at least one exhaust valve for moving the at least one exhaust valve between the open position and the closed pos... | An exhaust valve system for a two-stroke internal combustion engine having: at least one exhaust valve movable between open and closed positions; an actuator for moving the at least one exhaust valve; a valve position sensor; a controller communicating with the actuator and the valve position sensor. The controller bei... | 3,700 |
19,356 | 19,356 | 17,848,204 | 3,747 | An exhaust valve assembly for a two-stroke internal combustion engine has a housing adapted for connection to an engine block of the two-stroke internal combustion engine; an electric actuator having an electric motor, the electric motor being disposed in the housing; and at least one reciprocating exhaust valve operat... | 1. An exhaust valve assembly for a two-stroke internal combustion engine comprising:
a housing adapted for connection to an engine block of the two-stroke internal combustion engine; an electric actuator comprising an electric motor, the electric motor being disposed in the housing; and at least one reciprocating exhau... | An exhaust valve assembly for a two-stroke internal combustion engine has a housing adapted for connection to an engine block of the two-stroke internal combustion engine; an electric actuator having an electric motor, the electric motor being disposed in the housing; and at least one reciprocating exhaust valve operat... | 3,700 |
19,357 | 19,357 | 17,848,375 | 3,747 | An engine includes: an exhaust manifold 7 close to one of left and right side surfaces of an engine; a turbocharger 60 having an exhaust-side inlet connected to the exhaust manifold 7 ; and a rocker-arm-chamber-integrated intake manifold 8 being disposed on an upper surface of a cylinder head 5 and integrally ... | 1.-9. (canceled) 10. An engine device, comprising:
a turbocharger installed on an exhaust side of an engine; and an intake pipe connected to the turbocharger, having a bent portion, and provided with an inclined portion on an intake upstream side of the bent portion. 11. The engine device according to claim 10, wherein... | An engine includes: an exhaust manifold 7 close to one of left and right side surfaces of an engine; a turbocharger 60 having an exhaust-side inlet connected to the exhaust manifold 7 ; and a rocker-arm-chamber-integrated intake manifold 8 being disposed on an upper surface of a cylinder head 5 and integrally ... | 3,700 |
19,358 | 19,358 | 17,850,055 | 3,747 | A one-piece cast piston (10) for an internal combustion engine includes a cooling channel (12) and at least one rib (18) on the inner side of the piston opposite the recess base of a combustion bowl (14). | 1. A one-piece cast piston for an internal combustion engine, comprising a piston body fabricated of a one-piece casting of iron-based material and including, as part of the one-piece casting, a cooling channel, a pair of pin bosses, and at least one rib on the inner side of the piston opposite a recess base of a combu... | A one-piece cast piston (10) for an internal combustion engine includes a cooling channel (12) and at least one rib (18) on the inner side of the piston opposite the recess base of a combustion bowl (14).1. A one-piece cast piston for an internal combustion engine, comprising a piston body fabricated of a one-piece cas... | 3,700 |
19,359 | 19,359 | 17,857,913 | 3,747 | A system for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine includes an electronic controller generating an RF signal and an electrolysis reactor electrically connected to the electronic controller. The electrolysis reactor includes a plurality of substantially parallel plates arranged in a stack. The plurality ... | 1. A system for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine, comprising:
an electronic controller generating an alternating-current (AC) signal having a frequency in a range between 10 MHz and 50 MHz and comprising a positive output and a negative output; an electrolysis reactor electrically connected to the ... | A system for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine includes an electronic controller generating an RF signal and an electrolysis reactor electrically connected to the electronic controller. The electrolysis reactor includes a plurality of substantially parallel plates arranged in a stack. The plurality ... | 3,700 |
19,360 | 19,360 | 17,567,656 | 3,736 | Systems, methods, and apparatuses for sealing bottles with a Roll-on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) closure and a childproof overcap are provided. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an overcap that can be placed onto or formed onto the ROPP closure. The overcap has a retainer that secures the overcap to the ROPP... | 1. A method of filling and assembling a container, a roll-on pilfer proof (ROPP) closure, and a safety overcap, comprising:
filling the container with a content, wherein the container has a sidewall and a neck extending upwardly therefrom, the sidewall and the neck oriented along a longitudinal axis, and a radial direc... | Systems, methods, and apparatuses for sealing bottles with a Roll-on Pilfer Proof (ROPP) closure and a childproof overcap are provided. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an overcap that can be placed onto or formed onto the ROPP closure. The overcap has a retainer that secures the overcap to the ROPP... | 3,700 |
19,361 | 19,361 | 17,567,691 | 3,736 | A container closure and methods are disclosed for providing visible evidence of removal of the closure from a container after installation by a manufacturer. The closure includes tamper evidence bridges comprising small tabs of material that extend from a bottom-most edge of the closure to a tamper evidence ledge of th... | 1-21. (canceled) 22. A tamper evidence assembly comprising:
a finish including
a cylindrical body having an opening,
one or more threads extending at least partially around a circumference of the cylindrical body, and
a tamper evidence ledge; and
a closure including a generally cylindrical wall with interior threads c... | A container closure and methods are disclosed for providing visible evidence of removal of the closure from a container after installation by a manufacturer. The closure includes tamper evidence bridges comprising small tabs of material that extend from a bottom-most edge of the closure to a tamper evidence ledge of th... | 3,700 |
19,362 | 19,362 | 17,567,807 | 3,736 | A device for organizing and tracking medication. The device includes compartments to contain medication, and each compartment includes an access door. A sensor element can detect if the device is moved, if the access door is opened and/or closed, and/or if medications have been placed into or removed from a compartment... | 1. An apparatus for organizing and tracking medication:
a plurality of compartments, each of the plurality of compartments being configured to house one or more pills and including an access door; a sensor element configured to detect motion; a memory element; a processor communicatively coupled to the sensor element a... | A device for organizing and tracking medication. The device includes compartments to contain medication, and each compartment includes an access door. A sensor element can detect if the device is moved, if the access door is opened and/or closed, and/or if medications have been placed into or removed from a compartment... | 3,700 |
19,363 | 19,363 | 17,568,468 | 3,736 | Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a multisensory examination jar for botanical specimens. Embodiments of the disclosed jar may have a body portion with an integrated LED array for illuminating the contents of the jar. The jar may have a removable lid with an integrated magnifying lens, and an opening or... | 1. A multisensory examination jar apparatus comprising:
a lid comprising: side walls defining a circumference of the lid, a top portion having a planar surface extending from the side walls and having the circumference of the lid as defined by the side walls, a circular aperture disposed in the planar surface of the to... | Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a multisensory examination jar for botanical specimens. Embodiments of the disclosed jar may have a body portion with an integrated LED array for illuminating the contents of the jar. The jar may have a removable lid with an integrated magnifying lens, and an opening or... | 3,700 |
19,364 | 19,364 | 17,625,760 | 3,736 | Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carrier (90) for packaging one or more articles B, a blank (10) for forming the carrier and a method of forming the carrier. In one aspect a top-engaging article carrier is provided for packaging at least one article. The article carrier comprises a main panel (12) including at lea... | 1. A top-engaging article carrier for packaging at least one article, the article carrier comprising a main panel including at least one a top engaging device having at least one top-receiving opening, the main panel comprising a laminated structure formed from two or more layers of a substrate uniformly bonded togethe... | Aspects of the disclosure relate to a carrier (90) for packaging one or more articles B, a blank (10) for forming the carrier and a method of forming the carrier. In one aspect a top-engaging article carrier is provided for packaging at least one article. The article carrier comprises a main panel (12) including at lea... | 3,700 |
19,365 | 19,365 | 17,573,911 | 3,736 | A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a plurality of panels that includes a top panel, at least one central panel, and at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, the at least one central panel is for being posit... | 1. A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier comprising:
a plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a front attachment panel, a back attachment panel, a front central panel foldably connected to the front attachment panel, and a back central panel foldably connected to the back attachment panel, t... | A carrier for holding a plurality of containers, the carrier includes a plurality of panels that includes a top panel, at least one central panel, and at least one attachment panel configured to receive a portion of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, the at least one central panel is for being posit... | 3,700 |
19,366 | 19,366 | 17,574,253 | 3,736 | A foldable food carton including a lid portion; a bottom portion; and a viewable tab attached to the lid portion, wherein the tab comprises one or more of alphabetic text, numeric text, QR code, bar code, graphic, design, or combination thereof printed on the tab. A method of assembling a carton with a viewable tab, in... | 1. A carton comprising:
a bottom portion; a lid portion hingeably attached to the bottom portion such that the lid portion is configured to be movable between a closed position and an opened position; a window formed by a window cutout line disposed within the lid portion; and a viewable tab attached to the lid portion... | A foldable food carton including a lid portion; a bottom portion; and a viewable tab attached to the lid portion, wherein the tab comprises one or more of alphabetic text, numeric text, QR code, bar code, graphic, design, or combination thereof printed on the tab. A method of assembling a carton with a viewable tab, in... | 3,700 |
19,367 | 19,367 | 17,575,353 | 3,736 | Disclosed herein are child-resistant packages for a regulated product, the packages comprising: a housing having an open end, a plurality of release tabs formed in a wall thereof, and a locking edge defined on an inside surface thereof; and an insert for containing the regulated product slidably received through the op... | 1. A child-resistant package for a regulated product, the package comprising:
a housing having an open end, a plurality of release tabs formed in a wall thereof, and a locking edge defined on an inside surface thereof; and an insert for containing the regulated product slidably received through the open end of the hous... | Disclosed herein are child-resistant packages for a regulated product, the packages comprising: a housing having an open end, a plurality of release tabs formed in a wall thereof, and a locking edge defined on an inside surface thereof; and an insert for containing the regulated product slidably received through the op... | 3,700 |
19,368 | 19,368 | 17,575,569 | 3,736 | Disclosed herein is a food container having a durable storage compartment that is fixed to the lid by a hinge and a plurality of connectors. The food container may be formed from borosilicate glass or another durable material that may be reused and will not deteriorate in the microwave or when exposed to extreme hot an... | 1. A food container comprising:
a storage compartment including a base portion and one or more side portions that extend from the base portion to a rim that runs along a perimeter of a top side of the storage compartment; a lid that fits over the top side of the storage area, the lid including a plurality of locking el... | Disclosed herein is a food container having a durable storage compartment that is fixed to the lid by a hinge and a plurality of connectors. The food container may be formed from borosilicate glass or another durable material that may be reused and will not deteriorate in the microwave or when exposed to extreme hot an... | 3,700 |
19,369 | 19,369 | 17,575,728 | 3,736 | A packaged filtration mask can include a filtration mask packaged in a container in a vacuum or a partial vacuum. The container can be a tearable container, at least a portion of which can include a laminate of a first part and a second part. A resistance to tearing of the second part can be different than a resistance... | 1. A tearable container, wherein:
at least a portion of the tearable container comprises a laminate of a first part and a second part; a resistance to tearing of the second part is greater than a resistance to tearing of the first part; and the second part includes a channel portion for directing a tear along the lamin... | A packaged filtration mask can include a filtration mask packaged in a container in a vacuum or a partial vacuum. The container can be a tearable container, at least a portion of which can include a laminate of a first part and a second part. A resistance to tearing of the second part can be different than a resistance... | 3,700 |
19,370 | 19,370 | 17,576,996 | 3,736 | A plug body includes (a) a spout part, (b) a plug including a fitting part and removably fitted to an inner side of the spout part, and (c) a sealing member in a ring shape attached to a lower side of the fitting part of the plug. When the plug is inserted, the sealing member is in contact with a portion on a lower sid... | 1. A plug body comprising:
a spout part; a plug comprising a fitting part and removably fitted to an inner side of the spout part; and a sealing member in a ring shape attached to a lower side of the fitting part of the plug, wherein when the plug is inserted, the sealing member is in contact with a portion on a lower ... | A plug body includes (a) a spout part, (b) a plug including a fitting part and removably fitted to an inner side of the spout part, and (c) a sealing member in a ring shape attached to a lower side of the fitting part of the plug. When the plug is inserted, the sealing member is in contact with a portion on a lower sid... | 3,700 |
19,371 | 19,371 | 17,577,100 | 3,736 | A closing element (28) for restricting communication of a substance through an access passage (34) of a body (24) includes a first portion (68) for being removably affixed to the body (24), the first portion (68) having an inner wall (80), an outer wall (96) surrounding the inner wall (80), and at least one bridge (100... | 1. A closing element (28, 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D) for restricting communication of a substance through an access passage (34) of a body (24), said closing element (28, 28A, 28B, 28C, 28D) comprising:
A) a first portion (68) for being removably affixed to the body (24), said first portion (68) having
i) an inner wall (80) h... | A closing element (28) for restricting communication of a substance through an access passage (34) of a body (24) includes a first portion (68) for being removably affixed to the body (24), the first portion (68) having an inner wall (80), an outer wall (96) surrounding the inner wall (80), and at least one bridge (100... | 3,700 |
19,372 | 19,372 | 17,628,081 | 3,736 | The closure adapted to cover a container aperture defines a retention projection dimensioned to be received in a retention aperture in a wall of the container. An insertion surface on the projection avoids the closure being impeded by an edge of the wall. The projection defines a disengagement surface to remove the pro... | 1. A container comprising a wall and a closure, wherein the wall is formed of a sheet of material and defines a contained region and also defines a container aperture to receive items into the contained region, the container comprising a closure adapted to cover the container aperture to close the container,
wherein th... | The closure adapted to cover a container aperture defines a retention projection dimensioned to be received in a retention aperture in a wall of the container. An insertion surface on the projection avoids the closure being impeded by an edge of the wall. The projection defines a disengagement surface to remove the pro... | 3,700 |
19,373 | 19,373 | 17,578,909 | 3,736 | A foldably constructed pallet includes a top member forming a top surface of the foldably constructed pallet and a bottom member forming a bottom surface of the foldably constructed pallet. The bottom member includes, extending from the bottom surface, a plurality of outer sidewalls, and a plurality of internal sidewal... | 1. A foldably constructed pallet comprising
a top member forming a top surface of the foldably constructed pallet; and a bottom member forming a bottom surface of the foldably constructed pallet, the bottom member comprising, extending from the bottom surface:
a plurality of outer sidewalls, and
a plurality of internal... | A foldably constructed pallet includes a top member forming a top surface of the foldably constructed pallet and a bottom member forming a bottom surface of the foldably constructed pallet. The bottom member includes, extending from the bottom surface, a plurality of outer sidewalls, and a plurality of internal sidewal... | 3,700 |
19,374 | 19,374 | 17,579,621 | 3,736 | A blister package for a contact lens is provided. A deformable slider supporting a lens is movable via pull-tab or hinge to lift the contact lens out of a lens well. The deformable slider can include a hinge connected to a flexible peel-away top of the blister package or connected to a pull tab that can be pulled to pu... | 1. A blister package for a contact lens, the blister package comprising:
a body, the body comprising a handle, a well connected to the handle, and a body top surface, the well having a perimeter and an inner sidewall defining a bottom surface; a flexible top contacting the body top surface around the perimeter of, and ... | A blister package for a contact lens is provided. A deformable slider supporting a lens is movable via pull-tab or hinge to lift the contact lens out of a lens well. The deformable slider can include a hinge connected to a flexible peel-away top of the blister package or connected to a pull tab that can be pulled to pu... | 3,700 |
19,375 | 19,375 | 17,579,622 | 3,736 | A blister package for a contact lens is provided. A deformable slider supporting a lens is movable via pull-tab or hinge to lift the contact lens out of a lens well. The deformable slider can include a hinge connected to a flexible peel-away top of the blister package or connected to a pull tab that can be pulled to pu... | 1-27. (canceled) 28. A blister package for a contact lens, the blister package comprising:
a body, the body comprising a handle, a well connected to the handle, and a body top surface, the well having a perimeter and an inner sidewall defining a bottom surface; a flexible top contacting the body top surface around the ... | A blister package for a contact lens is provided. A deformable slider supporting a lens is movable via pull-tab or hinge to lift the contact lens out of a lens well. The deformable slider can include a hinge connected to a flexible peel-away top of the blister package or connected to a pull tab that can be pulled to pu... | 3,700 |
19,376 | 19,376 | 17,628,831 | 3,736 | A tank having a sealing plate and a tank body and lifting mechanism for separating the sealing plate from the tank body of a tank are provided. The lifting mechanism includes a pin inserted into a flange of the tank body extending through the sealing plate, and a threaded device coupled to the sealing plate and selecti... | 1. A lifting mechanism for separating a sealing plate from a tank body of a tank, the lifting mechanism comprising:
a pin inserted into a flange of the tank body extending through the sealing plate; a threaded device coupled to the sealing plate and selectively contacting the pin to apply a pushing force in response to... | A tank having a sealing plate and a tank body and lifting mechanism for separating the sealing plate from the tank body of a tank are provided. The lifting mechanism includes a pin inserted into a flange of the tank body extending through the sealing plate, and a threaded device coupled to the sealing plate and selecti... | 3,700 |
19,377 | 19,377 | 17,581,913 | 3,736 | A packaging device, which has a cavity with an opening, an outer side and an inner side, is provided. A clamping mechanism, which is configured such that an article can be releasably fastened in the cavity with the clamping mechanism, is formed on the inner side, wherein the clamping mechanism can be set from a first o... | 1. A packaging device, comprising:
a cavity with an opening, an outer side having at least one fixed pressure point, and an inner side; and a clamping mechanism formed on the inner side and configured such that an article can be releasably fastened in the cavity with the clamping mechanism, wherein the clamping mechani... | A packaging device, which has a cavity with an opening, an outer side and an inner side, is provided. A clamping mechanism, which is configured such that an article can be releasably fastened in the cavity with the clamping mechanism, is formed on the inner side, wherein the clamping mechanism can be set from a first o... | 3,700 |
19,378 | 19,378 | 17,583,390 | 3,736 | A storage container includes a base having an interior storage volume, a lid, and a latch configured to move between an unsecured position in which the lid is movable from the closed position and a secured position in which the lid is retained in the closed position. The latch is configured to extend through an apertur... | 1. A storage container comprising:
a base having an interior storage volume; a lid configured to close the interior storage volume of the base when the lid is placed in a closed position on the base; and a floating latch configured to move between an unsecured position in which the lid is movable from the closed positi... | A storage container includes a base having an interior storage volume, a lid, and a latch configured to move between an unsecured position in which the lid is movable from the closed position and a secured position in which the lid is retained in the closed position. The latch is configured to extend through an apertur... | 3,700 |
19,379 | 19,379 | 17,584,026 | 3,736 | A container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a front panel, a first side panel, a back panel and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps are included, each end flap foldably connected to a respective one... | 1-20 (canceled) 21. A container comprising:
a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a front panel, a side panel, and a back panel; a plurality of end flaps, each end flap foldably connected to a respective one of the panels, ... | A container includes a plurality of panels connected together at fold lines configured for extending at least partially around an interior space, including a front panel, a first side panel, a back panel and a second side panel. A plurality of end flaps are included, each end flap foldably connected to a respective one... | 3,700 |
19,380 | 19,380 | 17,584,199 | 3,736 | A clam shell cover cap device is a lockable closure which fits over existing medication vials used in the pharmacy and medical industries. It comes preset, with a random combination. The combination is marked with an indicator sticker. The clam Shell Cover Cap may be used to lock a vial a medical bottle and the like. | 1. A locking device, comprising:
a housing having first and second portions connected to each other by a hinge at a first side of the first and second portions, the housing configured to fit entirely around a cap of a container and a circumference of a top portion of the container and capable of being separated from ea... | A clam shell cover cap device is a lockable closure which fits over existing medication vials used in the pharmacy and medical industries. It comes preset, with a random combination. The combination is marked with an indicator sticker. The clam Shell Cover Cap may be used to lock a vial a medical bottle and the like.1.... | 3,700 |
19,381 | 19,381 | 17,584,759 | 3,736 | A packing box for packaging of playing cards has, in an assembled state, a shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with six faces including front and rear faces, right and left side faces, and top and bottom faces. The packing box includes cut lines in two locations at a predetermined interval in parallel with a longitud... | 1. A package of playing cards, the package having, in an assembled state, a shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with six faces including front and rear faces, right and left side faces, and top and bottom faces, the package comprising:
at least one cut-off line, each of which is formed by parallel cut lines in a long... | A packing box for packaging of playing cards has, in an assembled state, a shape of a rectangular parallelepiped with six faces including front and rear faces, right and left side faces, and top and bottom faces. The packing box includes cut lines in two locations at a predetermined interval in parallel with a longitud... | 3,700 |
19,382 | 19,382 | 17,586,091 | 3,736 | A storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits... | 1. A storage container system for storing one or more items, the storage container system comprising:
a tote having an internal cavity configured for storing the one or more items, wherein the internal cavity is at least partially bounded by a bottom and a plurality of walls; an insulated shell configured for receiving... | A storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits... | 3,700 |
19,383 | 19,383 | 17,587,583 | 3,736 | A go-bag is disclosed. The bag is designed to contain valuables and important documents, and protect these contents during an emergency evacuation situation. The bag can waterproof and float in water. The bag can also be made of a flame resistant material. The bag can include a self-orienting feature where the bag can ... | 1. A bag having an outer perimeter comprising:
a first side wall and a second side wall; the outer perimeter having a first edge and a remaining perimeter comprising a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge; a releasable closing system disposed on the first edge of the outer perimeter of the bag; the releasable c... | A go-bag is disclosed. The bag is designed to contain valuables and important documents, and protect these contents during an emergency evacuation situation. The bag can waterproof and float in water. The bag can also be made of a flame resistant material. The bag can include a self-orienting feature where the bag can ... | 3,700 |
19,384 | 19,384 | 17,588,157 | 3,736 | An insulin storage and dispensing system for housing a standard insulin bottle and securely keeping the bottle in place when using a syringe to access the port on the top of the bottle to fill the syringe while providing accessibility in the form of a convenient mounting assembly for mounting on a refrigerator, an inte... | 1. An Insulin Bottle Storage and Dispensing system to assist in the storage and dispensing of insulin, the system comprising in combination:
a rectangular housing having a closed back, an open front, two parallel sides, a top and a bottom, the top and the bottom being parallel, a first distance between the closed back ... | An insulin storage and dispensing system for housing a standard insulin bottle and securely keeping the bottle in place when using a syringe to access the port on the top of the bottle to fill the syringe while providing accessibility in the form of a convenient mounting assembly for mounting on a refrigerator, an inte... | 3,700 |
19,385 | 19,385 | 17,590,258 | 3,736 | A carrier for holding at least one article includes a plurality of panels and a handle. The plurality of panels extends at least partially around an interior of the carrier, and the plurality of panels includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side panel. The handle includes at least one handle feature in ... | 1. A blank for forming a carrier for holding at least one article, the blank comprising:
a plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side panel; and at least one handle feature in the top panel for forming a handle of the carrier formed from the blank, the at least one handle feature ... | A carrier for holding at least one article includes a plurality of panels and a handle. The plurality of panels extends at least partially around an interior of the carrier, and the plurality of panels includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side panel. The handle includes at least one handle feature in ... | 3,700 |
19,386 | 19,386 | 17,590,452 | 3,736 | A 2-piece closure includes a cap having a first skirt perpendicular to, and extending downwardly from, a first circular top wall. The first skirt includes a groove and a first anti-rotation formation. A tamper band attaches to the first skirt by frangible members. A cap cover includes a second skirt extending downwardl... | 1. A 2-piece closure configured to close a container having a container neck defining an opening to the container, the closure comprising:
a cap having a first circular top wall and a first skirt extending downwardly from a periphery of the first circular top wall to a lower edge of the first skirt, the first skirt inc... | A 2-piece closure includes a cap having a first skirt perpendicular to, and extending downwardly from, a first circular top wall. The first skirt includes a groove and a first anti-rotation formation. A tamper band attaches to the first skirt by frangible members. A cap cover includes a second skirt extending downwardl... | 3,700 |
19,387 | 19,387 | 17,649,679 | 3,736 | A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the protective case has two layers, which may include a flexible inner sleeve for conformingly surrounding the mobile device and a rigid shell for engaging the flexible inner sleeve. In some alternate emb... | 1. A protective case for a mobile device configured to be in contact with all sides of a mobile device, wherein the mobile device has a flat front surface, a flat back surface, and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, the protective case comprising:
a flexible inner sleeve configured to engage a... | A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the protective case has two layers, which may include a flexible inner sleeve for conformingly surrounding the mobile device and a rigid shell for engaging the flexible inner sleeve. In some alternate emb... | 3,700 |
19,388 | 19,388 | 17,668,100 | 3,736 | A connector is used to securely attach two nested, stacked buckets together so they may be easily transported using the handle on the upper bucket but also maintains an air gap between the sidewalls of the buckets when in a nested, stacked configuration enabling the buckets to be easily separated. Each bucket connector... | 1. A connector used to attach an upper bucket to a lower bucket aligned in a stacked orientation, each said bucket being cylindrical with converging sidewalls, a center storage space, a top opening, an upper lip formed on said sidewall near said top opening, and one apron extending outward from said sidewall and below ... | A connector is used to securely attach two nested, stacked buckets together so they may be easily transported using the handle on the upper bucket but also maintains an air gap between the sidewalls of the buckets when in a nested, stacked configuration enabling the buckets to be easily separated. Each bucket connector... | 3,700 |
19,389 | 19,389 | 17,668,412 | 3,736 | Provided is an article of cookware and a method of making the same. The cookware has at least one stainless steel layer and at least one copper layer metallurgically bonded directly to the at least one stainless steel layer via solid state bonding. The at least one stainless steel layer may be a ferritic stainless stee... | 1-31. (canceled) 32. A method of making multi-layer, bonded cookware, the method comprising:
providing at least one stainless steel layer and at least one copper layer in a stacked blank assembly; and applying heat and pressure to the stacked blank assembly for a predetermined period of time such that at least one stai... | Provided is an article of cookware and a method of making the same. The cookware has at least one stainless steel layer and at least one copper layer metallurgically bonded directly to the at least one stainless steel layer via solid state bonding. The at least one stainless steel layer may be a ferritic stainless stee... | 3,700 |
19,390 | 19,390 | 17,669,414 | 3,736 | Aspects of the present disclosure relate to cargo assemblages that may include containers of rolled products stacked on pallets secured thereto with film and methods of producing such cargo assemblages. The load may include containers of absorbent paper product arranged in stacked layers from a bottom layer of containe... | 1. A cargo assemblage comprising:
a pallet comprising a first perimeter; a load comprising a bottom surface and a top surface, the bottom surface comprising a second perimeter, the load comprising containers of absorbent paper product, the containers arranged in stacked layers from a bottom layer of containers to a top... | Aspects of the present disclosure relate to cargo assemblages that may include containers of rolled products stacked on pallets secured thereto with film and methods of producing such cargo assemblages. The load may include containers of absorbent paper product arranged in stacked layers from a bottom layer of containe... | 3,700 |
19,391 | 19,391 | 17,670,808 | 3,736 | A medication adherence system and corresponding medication box for improving medication adherence. The system includes the medication box, which is transparent and has a machine-readable marker, such as a QR code, on or beneath the floor thereof. The marker is capable of being scanned and read through the transparent b... | 1-15. (canceled) 16. A medication box, comprising:
an array of sequentially-ordered, transparent chambers; one or more lids for covering top sides of the array of chambers; an array of machine-readable markers disposed within the array of chambers and configured to be scanned by an image-capturing device, wherein one m... | A medication adherence system and corresponding medication box for improving medication adherence. The system includes the medication box, which is transparent and has a machine-readable marker, such as a QR code, on or beneath the floor thereof. The marker is capable of being scanned and read through the transparent b... | 3,700 |
19,392 | 19,392 | 17,673,454 | 3,736 | An expandable and collapsible pouch for accommodating an orthodontic appliance while not is use. The pouch may be selectively and repeatedly coupled to a variety of objects. After selectively coupling the pouch to a desired object, the user opens the pouch by expanding at least one collapsible wall or side. The user th... | 1. A method for storing an orthodontic appliance when not in use, the method comprising:
coupling a pouch to a surface of an object; actuating the pouch into an expanded configuration; accommodating the orthodontic appliance within the pouch; actuating the pouch into a contracted configuration; and removing the pouch f... | An expandable and collapsible pouch for accommodating an orthodontic appliance while not is use. The pouch may be selectively and repeatedly coupled to a variety of objects. After selectively coupling the pouch to a desired object, the user opens the pouch by expanding at least one collapsible wall or side. The user th... | 3,700 |
19,393 | 19,393 | 17,674,223 | 3,736 | A housing element for food applications having a casing made of metallic material and a cover made of composite material and having a bottom surface which is closed or provided with a through-hole. The housing element is provided with a system for securing the cover on the casing, comprising at least two steps which ar... | 1-16. (canceled) 17. A housing element for food applications comprising:
a casing made of metallic material; and a cover made of composite material and having a bottom surface closed or provided with a through-hole, wherein said housing element comprises a system for securing the cover on the casing comprising at least... | A housing element for food applications having a casing made of metallic material and a cover made of composite material and having a bottom surface which is closed or provided with a through-hole. The housing element is provided with a system for securing the cover on the casing, comprising at least two steps which ar... | 3,700 |
19,394 | 19,394 | 17,674,441 | 3,736 | There is disclosed a bag having a tubular body with a top open end and a bottom closed end. The tubular body has a larger open diameter at the top open end. The tubular body narrows into a narrower open diameter adjacent to a bottom closed end. The tubular body in a flattened two-fold condition has a pair of side edges... | 1. A method for manipulating a deployed bag hanging from a disposal unit, comprising:
unhooking a hooking section of the deployed bag from a bag support keeping the deployed bag open, the bag support forming a throat section; pulling the deployed bag upward such that a filled bottom of the deployed bag is tautened and ... | There is disclosed a bag having a tubular body with a top open end and a bottom closed end. The tubular body has a larger open diameter at the top open end. The tubular body narrows into a narrower open diameter adjacent to a bottom closed end. The tubular body in a flattened two-fold condition has a pair of side edges... | 3,700 |
19,395 | 19,395 | 17,674,659 | 3,736 | A system for a greeting card. The greeting card has a planar greeting card portion and a greeting card cover moveably coupled to the planar greeting card portion. The greeting card cover can move from an open position whereby the planar greeting card portion is readable to a closed position adjacent to said planar gree... | 1. A greeting card system, said system comprising:
a greeting card; a greeting card container for receiving said greeting card; wherein said greeting card comprises a planar greeting card portion coupled to a gift storage compartment, wherein said gift storage compartment comprises a volume and depth for storing an ite... | A system for a greeting card. The greeting card has a planar greeting card portion and a greeting card cover moveably coupled to the planar greeting card portion. The greeting card cover can move from an open position whereby the planar greeting card portion is readable to a closed position adjacent to said planar gree... | 3,700 |
19,396 | 19,396 | 17,676,345 | 3,736 | A drinking vessel having a cup with a removable lid having an inlet-outlet opening which receives an elastic straw-vent assembly having a flexible tubular straw and an air passageway forming a vent opening. A cover movably mounted on top of the lid, shiftable between a closed and an open position, with an inward surfac... | 1. A drinking vessel, comprising:
a cup having an open mouth and an internal cavity; a removable lid attachable to the cup mouth, the lid having an inlet-outlet opening; an elastic straw-vent assembly having an elastic body sealingly engaging the inlet-outlet opening, a flexible tubular straw having a fluid passageway ... | A drinking vessel having a cup with a removable lid having an inlet-outlet opening which receives an elastic straw-vent assembly having a flexible tubular straw and an air passageway forming a vent opening. A cover movably mounted on top of the lid, shiftable between a closed and an open position, with an inward surfac... | 3,700 |
19,397 | 19,397 | 17,678,452 | 3,736 | An insert for holding a cylindrical container, where the cylindrical container having a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter. The insert including: a folded body formed of paper board and having a main surface with an aperture for accommodating and retaining the cylindrical container. The aperture having a shape de... | 1. An insert for holding a cylindrical container, the cylindrical container having a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter extended along a longitudinal length, the insert comprising:
a folded body formed of paper board, the folded body having a main surface having an aperture for accommodating and retaining the cyl... | An insert for holding a cylindrical container, where the cylindrical container having a cylindrical shape with an outer diameter. The insert including: a folded body formed of paper board and having a main surface with an aperture for accommodating and retaining the cylindrical container. The aperture having a shape de... | 3,700 |
19,398 | 19,398 | 17,679,519 | 3,736 | An artists' brush storage and protection device includes a storage unit having a plurality of storage compartments, each of the storage compartments including a cover with a paint well below the cover, the paint well defined in part by upstanding walls, an exterior one of the upstanding walls defining a recess with a r... | 1. An artists' brush storage and protection device comprising:
a storage unit having a plurality of storage compartments defining paint wells, said paint wells defined by upstanding walls and an associated cover, one of said upstanding walls including a recess with a sealing member disposed in said recess; wherein, eac... | An artists' brush storage and protection device includes a storage unit having a plurality of storage compartments, each of the storage compartments including a cover with a paint well below the cover, the paint well defined in part by upstanding walls, an exterior one of the upstanding walls defining a recess with a r... | 3,700 |
19,399 | 19,399 | 17,638,503 | 3,736 | The self-folding pizza packaging box with the compartments and carry handle belongs to the area of transport packaging. The box (1) is made of the folded blank (A), formed by folding and gluing into a flat form of the box (1), and is formed from the upright surfaces in a vertical position. The box (1) is made in the fo... | 1. A self-folding box for packing pizzas with compartments and a carry handle, which are made of folded blanks (A, A1), formed by folding and gluing into a flat form of the box (1) which is formed from upright surfaces into a vertical position comprises a box (1) of a prism shape with rhomboid bases (2, 3) and two para... | The self-folding pizza packaging box with the compartments and carry handle belongs to the area of transport packaging. The box (1) is made of the folded blank (A), formed by folding and gluing into a flat form of the box (1), and is formed from the upright surfaces in a vertical position. The box (1) is made in the fo... | 3,700 |
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