35th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 19 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150239594 | METHODS FOR ASEPTIC PACKAGING OF LOW-ACID FOODS - The present disclosure relates to methods of maintaining sterility of an aseptic work zone of a blow-fill seal operation so that low acid foods may be aseptically processed and packaged. The methods of the present disclosure further provide for maintain the sterility of the aseptic work zone such that the aseptic work zone does not have to be enclosed in a separate sterile environment during the blow fill seal process. The methods of the present disclosure further provide a sterilization procedure that is compliant with FDA regulations related to the aseptic packaging of low acid food products. Further disclosed, are methods for producing a hermetically sealed container containing a low acid food product. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239595 | Packing Machine Compensating for Errors in Film Printing - A packaging machine with a compensation device for film printing errors, having a film unwinder; a drive; a shaper; a number of welders; a number of cutters for separating the successive packages before they are moved to a number of filling and closing stations; a number of photocells for detecting a number of blemish spots printed onto the film; and a compensation device for film printing errors, comprising: two guide rollers and a drive roller fixed to a number of actuation means responsible for moving the same up to a number of positions in which the film defines, between said guide rollers and said drive roller, a loop of variable length to compensate potential film printing errors as it passes through the welders. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239596 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING SUBSTANCES FROM PRE-FILLED CONTAINERS | 2015-08-27 |
20150239597 | TUBULAR BAG FORMING MACHINE WITH LABELING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a tubular bagging machine with a labeling device and to a method of operating a tubular bagging machine. The labeling device includes a label dispenser that dispenses a label onto an intermediate belt. The intermediate belt then conveys the label to a transfer belt that attaches and carries away the label in a transverse direction to a labeling position. Once at the labeling position the label is applied to a film web traveling in a direction transverse to the movement of the transfer belt. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239598 | CAROUSEL LABELING MACHINE FOR PRE-GLUED LABELS ON A RIBBON - A carousel labeling machine for pre-glued labels on a ribbon is provided. The machine includes a label cutting and transfer drum fed by a roller for unwinding the label ribbon from a reel, and rotating in step with the carousel, in the sense that the unwinding roller provides the drum with the label intended for the container that rests on a specific receptacle of the carousel. A cutter of the drum is actuated so as to cut the label when a photocell sends a clearance signal as a consequence of the presence of the container. If at least one container is missing on the corresponding receptacle, the photocell sends a command to the unwinding roller to feed the label ribbon to the cutting and transfer drum at a speed reduced with respect to the normal speed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239599 | TRANSVERSELY DEFORMABLE BOTTLE - Bottle comprising:—a body ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239600 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT DRINK BOTTLE - A multi-compartment drink bottle comprising at least two nipples, at least two end caps and at least one union. Each nipple includes a substantially cylindrical hollow tube having two opposingly disposed ends, a diameter and an external mating surface disposed on each of the two opposingly disposed ends of the nipple. Each end cap includes an internal mating surface. Each union includes a substantially cylindrical hollow tube having two opposingly disposed ends, a diameter and a dividing wall disposed within the hollow tube, isolating material connection between the two opposingly disposed ends of the union. The diameter of the hollow tube of a union is substantially the same as the diameter of the hollow tube of a nipple. In use, each end of the union is mated with a nipple which is in turn mated with an end cap such that a plurality of cylindrical drink compartments is formed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239601 | BACKER CARD FOR PROVIDING CONTAINER SUPPORT - There is provided a backer card for use with a tray comprising rows of compartments, wherein adjacent compartments are separated by a corresponding recess, the backer card comprising: a central portion, at least one side portion and at least one locking tab extending from the central portion to the at least one side portion. The at least one locking tab is configured to be insertable into the recess. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239602 | PACKAGING CONVERTIBLE TO A CONE-SHAPED CONTAINER WITH REMOVABLE LAMINA - Packaging which has at least one lamina removable from the packaging and wherein said lamina is also convertible to a cone having retention means that ensure the maintenance of the adopted shape. The lamina is a deformable lamina, which may be of any material, but preferably plastics and the like, and furthermore, has a means of retention for ensuring the maintenance of the adopted shape as a cone. The means of retention may be a flap and a tab which fits into a grove or a slit for that purpose. The cone obtained from the removable lamina of the container allows either products from the container/packaging itself, or from another place to be held. This facilitates their consumption in a simple manner, because it allows one hand to hold the cone while the other hand takes the food contained therein. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239603 | CONTAINER FOR A HEALTH PRODUCT HOUSING INSIDE AN INFORMATION LEAFLET AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE CONTAINER - Container for a health product belonging to the category of drugs, cosmetics, food supplements or the like, which houses inside an information leaflet relative to the product contained therein. The information leaflet, folded on itself, is fixed to the container by a label made of plastic material, wherein the latter is permanently fixed to an outer face the information leaflet, folded on itself by first adhesive substance, and stably and removably fixed by a second adhesive substance to the inner face of the blank from which the container is obtained by folding and gluing. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239604 | COLLAPSIBLE METAL BOX - The invention relates to a collapsible metal box ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239605 | FASTENER FOR DISMOUNTABLY ASSEMBLING LAMINAR ELEMENTS | 2015-08-27 |
20150239606 | FOOD CONTAINER - A food container includes a glass container, a lid and a protective sleeve. The sleeve covers at least a portion of the side walls and bottom surface of the glass container. The lid has a perimeter that is absent of features directly securing the lid to the container. The lid has a receiving feature which is engaged by a latch on the protective sleeve when the latch is moved from an open position to a locked position. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239607 | BEVERAGE CAN ENDS SUITABLE FOR SMALL DIAMETERS - A beverage can end and container have a removable panel that is actuated by a tab. The tab is smaller than conventional full aperture ends but enables opening because of the lower pull force required smaller ends or scores formed in less malleable allows that conventional food can ends. A stay-on-tab is also provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239608 | PALLET CONTAINER - A pallet container for storing and transporting liquid filling materials includes an exchangeable thin-walled inner container of thermoplastic, and a tubular lattice frame closely enclosing the inner container and made of vertical and horizontal tubular bars. The tubular lattice frame is fastened to the upper outer rim of a bottom pallet having a flat pallet top deck which includes a sheet-metal plate for supporting the inner container and a pallet substructure having four corner feet, four middle feet arranged there between, and a steel-tube base ring that is horizontally peripheral on the bottom side. The pallet substructure has four individual tube sections which extend diagonally directly beneath the metal plate and are each fastened to two adjacent middle feet to form a diamond-shaped supporting frame beneath the bottom plate. The tube sections are connected to base ring in an electrically conductive manner via corresponding screw connections. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239609 | CORRUGATED PALLET - A corrugated paperboard pallet is produced from two flat blanks which comprise a pallet top and a pallet bottom. The two blanks are each folded to produce only two parallel vertically extending double thickness ribs, three horizontal panels, two vertical side walls and two horizontal flaps. The ribs of the pallet top and pallet bottom lock each other from opening in the center of the pallet by intersecting perpendicularly with notches in the ribs. The horizontal flaps lock the ribs from opening at the edges of the pallet by intersecting perpendicularly with notches, and the vertical sidewalls include vertical flaps that open inward defining fork passages whereby the vertical flaps lock said horizontal flaps from opening. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239610 | PALLET CONTAINER - A pallet container for storing and transporting in particular hazardous liquid filling materials, includes an exchangeable plastics inner container and a supporting casing which closely encloses the plastics inner container and is made of a tubular lattice frame which is fastened to the upper outer rim on the pallet top deck of a rectangular bottom pallet. A transportation securing eye made of metal is provided and fastened on the pallet top deck of the bottom pallet ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239611 | Uniform and Accessories Organizer Assembly - A uniform and accessories organizer assembly ensures that a user's uniform and related accessories are readily accessible when preparing to dress for the related event. The assembly includes a support panel having a front surface. A plurality of pockets is coupled to the front surface. The pockets include a plurality of primary pockets. A plurality of sheaths is provided. Each sheath is coupled to each of the primary pockets. An open upper end of each sheath defines an access opening extending into the associated sheath. Each sheath is configured to receive a labeling panel having indicia thereon through the access opening of the associated sheath for labeling of the associated primary pocket. Each sheath is translucent to permit viewing into the sheath. A hook is coupled to the support panel. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239612 | Multilayer Container Structure - The present invention is related to a multilayer container structure including a first container, at its first opening circumference having a first connecting part on which first and second securing slots are provided at upper and lower location respectively, a second container, at its second opening circumference having a second connecting part and a snap slot inside a storing room, and a lid, provided with a protrusion, a third connecting part at its periphery and a plurality of first protrusive snap latch besides the protrusion. Thereby the second connecting part of the second container can attach to the first securing slot of the first container for placing the former inside the later. The third connecting part of the lid can attach to either the second securing slot of the first container or the snap slot of the second container for placing it above the lid. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239613 | Containing Box Structure - A containing box structure includes a containing box and a lid body. The lid body includes top and front lids. Concave portions are concavely disposed at the edge of a top opening of the containing box. An engaging portion with an S-shaped cross section is disposed at the edge of the front of the containing box. The edge of the top lid extends by a length to form abutting portions which straddle at the upper edge of the containing box, such that hook portions of the top lid are inserted into the concave portions, thereby effectuating precise engagement between the top lid and the containing box. A protruding portion extends from the lower edge of the front lid to engage with the engaging portion of the containing box. Therefore, the containing box is covered, and thus is in precise positional engagement, with the top lid and the front lid. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239614 | SNAP-ON CONTAINER LABELING SYSTEM - The present invention comprises a container labeling system utilizing snap-on tabs containing labels, text, or other material used to identify the contents of various different containers which may be of various sizes, including bottles and cans. A substantially cylindrical elastic band is placed around each container which is to be labeled. Snap-on tabs are attached to the band by inserting the band into a semi-cylindrical groove extending across the back of each snap-on tab. The shape and width of the groove is configured to allow the band to be readily snapped into the groove, and to allow the band to be readily removed from the groove when required. The shape of the snap-on tabs are substantially rectangular in some embodiments, or substantially square in other embodiments. Labels identifying the contents of each container are attached to the front surfaces of the snap-on tabs. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239615 | Attachment Tags and Methods of Manufacture and Use Thereof - An attachment tag that includes a tag portion having a first surface and a second surface, and an adhesive layer disposed on the second surface of the tag portion and configured to adhere to a product. The attachment tag also includes an elastomer portion having an expandable portion configured to further secure the attachment tag to the product and/or to secure the attachment tag to a second product, and a layer portion that is co-extensive with the expandable portion, and includes a bond zone that is bonded to the tag portion. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239616 | CLIPPED CONDIMENT CONTAINER - A condiment container having a receptacle, a clip, a pivot to vary the angle between the receptacle and the clip and a stop member to fix the angle between the receptacle and the clip in a user determinable position. The condiment container can be clipped to a food container having virtually any shape and/or configuration while maintaining the receptacle in a vertical orientation. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239617 | Decoratable and Re-decoratable Bag - One embodiment of an improved flexible bag that easily displays decorations placed beneath its outer sheer layer ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239618 | POUCH WITH RIGID HANDLE AND SUPPORTS - Provided are pouches with rigid handles and/or internal supports and methods of making such pouches. In one aspect, a pouch with internal support includes a flexible pouch including a fitment coupled to a flexible pouch body and at least one inner support piece coupled to the fitment and extending into the inside of the pouch through the interior of the fitment. The fitment includes a fitment inner engagement feature and the at least one inner support piece includes an inner support engagement feature and at least one inner support extending from the inner support engagement feature. The fitment inner engagement feature and inner support engagement feature are interlocked to keep the at least one inner support piece from falling into or out of the flexible pouch body. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239619 | Resealable Laminate for Heat Sealed Packaging - A resealable package assembly is described. The package assembly includes a selectively positionable flap that covers an aperture or enables access through the aperture into the package. The flap and package include provisions for releasably engaging the flap to the package to seal the interior of the package. Provisions for grasping the tab and indicating whether tampering has occurred are also described. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239620 | BOTTLE CLOSURE HAVING A HOLLOW STRUCTURE - A bottle closure includes a closure element and a cap element. The closure element is configured to be received at least in part within a portion of a bottle. The closure element includes a first portion of a first material and a second portion of a second material. The second material has a lower durometer hardness than the first material. The second material is moldably bonded to the first material. The closure element defines a hollow interior. The cap element is coupled to the closure element. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239621 | BOTTLE CLOSURE - A closure for securely resealing an opened beverage container, including a threaded male clamp for clamping onto a cylindrical bottle neck; and a threaded cap having female threads on an interior side for matable installation over said threaded male clamp. The clamp is adapted for installation on a bare neck, preferably immediately below a bottle collar. The threaded cap fits over the collar to threadably engage the clamp and thereby secures the cap over the mouth of the container. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239622 | CONTAINER AND LID HANGING STRUCTURE THEREOF - A lid hanging structure of a container is disclosed in the present invention. The container includes a base, side plates and a lid. the hanging structure includes hanging members and hanging slots, wherein the hanging members are engaged or disengaged with the hanging slots respectively so as to hang the lid on the container or remove the lid from the container, and one of the anging members and the hanging slot is provided on the lid and the other is provided on the side plates. According to the lid hanging structure, it is convenient to remove the lid from the container when necessary. That is to say that, the lid can be removed directly when not in use or in the hanging state, and can be removed by simple operation in the hanging state, so as to reduce the amount of labor, and the structure is simple and the cost is low. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239623 | DEVICE WITH CO-MOLDED CLOSURE, ONE-WAY VALVE AND VARIABLE-VOLUME STORAGE CHAMBER, AND RELATED METHOD - A device includes a first part having a co-molded first support, valve cover and elastic actuator, and a second part having an injection molded second support, valve seat, and variable-volume storage chamber pre-form. The pre-form is blow molded into a flexible pouch defining the variable-volume storage chamber. The one-way valve includes a semi-annular, curvilinear, relatively rigid valve seat defining axially-extending, opposing first marginal portions, and an axially-extending first mid-portion angularly extending between the opposing first marginal portions. A flexible valve member is superimposed on the valve seat and defines axially-extending, opposing second marginal portions fixedly secured on or adjacent to respective first marginal portions of the valve seat, and an axially-extending second mid-portion angularly extending between the opposing first marginal portions and superimposed onto the first mid-portion of the valve seat. The flexible valve cover and valve seat form a normally closed axially and angularly extending valve seam therebetween. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239624 | NUTRITIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A system for dispensing a nutritive source is described. The system includes a collapsible pouch configured for holding a culinary mix and a push-pull cap comprising a flow chamber disposed between the collapsible pouch and an opening of the push-pull cap and configured for being coupled with the collapsible pouch, and when the collapsible pouch is squeezed, the flow chamber for receiving the culinary mix from the collapsible pouch and for dispensing the received culinary mix. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239625 | BEVERAGE CUP LID - A beverage cup lid ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239626 | TRAVEL BOTTLE SYSTEM - A travel bottle system comprising: a plurality of portable bottles, where each bottle includes a screw-on receptacle; a plurality of caps provided for placement onto the plurality of bottles; and embedded lettering on each cap for identifying the contents of each respective bottle. The embedded lettering may include a single identifying letter. In one particular embodiment, the single letter may be a S, C, L or B. Each bottle may hold a particular volume of liquid, where the volume may range from about 3 ounces to about 10 ounces. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239627 | Reusable Covers For Containers - The present disclosure is directed to reusable covers. Such reusable covers may be flexible so that they can create a seal with a container, such as bowls and other dishes, to preserve foods or extend the time that a stored item may be suitable and desirable for consumption. Each cover may include a base and a flexible wall, and may be applied on containers of varying diameters and shapes. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239628 | CARTON WITH RETENTION FEATURES - A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier comprises a plurality of panels comprising at least a bottom panel. A retention tab can be for engaging at least a portion of an article of the plurality of articles and can be foldably connected to at least the bottom panel adjacent an opening in at least the bottom panel. The retention tab can comprise a distal portion foldably connected to a first proximal portion along a first fold line and to a second proximal portion along a second fold line. The first fold line can be spaced apart from the second fold line. The distal portion can be generally spaced apart from the bottom panel for engaging at least a bottom portion of at least one article, and each of the first proximal portion and the second proximal portion can extend from the bottom panel to the distal portion. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239629 | PACKAGING - Packaging ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239630 | LAUNDRY PACKING MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR - The laundry packing material according to the present invention comprises a cover part and a support part. In the present invention, with the support part joined towards the top on the inside of the cover part, the outside surface towards the top of the cover part is selectively printed with a predetermined design by means of a separate additional process, and a plurality of tear-off holes are formed in the width direction of the cover part such that one portion from which the cover part is formed can be torn off the remaining portion, and the support part is subjected in advance to a lavender aroma or other such aromatization or an antimicrobial or an anti-wetting dipping process. According to the present invention, it is possible to respond individually to a plurality of laundry business customers without creating excess inventory and it is possible to pre-empt product quality complaints from not only laundry business operators but also a plurality of laundry using customers and at the same time it is possible to provide a bespoke service to laundry using customers. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239631 | WATERPROOF CONTAINER - A waterproof container is disclosed. The container can include first shell and a second shell; a first rim extending around the first shell; a second rim extending around the second shell; and a latch for securing the first shell to the second shell and defining an enclosed storage volume in a mated position. The first shell can include a grip projection adapted for opening the container from a mated position. The latch defines a latch recess adapted for receiving the grip projection when the latch secures the first shell to the second shell in the mated position. The second rim can include a continuous recess, having a pair of continuous sides and a seal ridge between, but spaced apart from, the continuous sides, while the first rim can include inner and outer continuous sealing ridges that fit over the seal ridge and between the continuous sides. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239632 | EXPLOSION PROOF BY CONTAINMENT ENCLOSURE FOR HOUSING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - A low profile explosion proof by containment enclosure includes a base wall having first and second edge sections that are joined with third and fourth edge sections to define a substantially planar surface. First and second side walls extend from the first and second edge sections, and third and fourth side walls extending from the third and fourth edge sections and are joined with the first and second side walls. The base wall, first and second, and third and fourth side walls define an interior zone. A cover is coupled to the first and second, and third and fourth side walls to enclose the interior zone and provide containment to any flammable events. At least one of the first and second side walls, third and fourth side walls, base wall, and cover includes one or more unobstructed openings that provide fluid drainage while also providing containment to any flammable events. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239633 | FILMS WITH STRESS RELIEF INTRA-CHAMBER SEALS - The present disclosure relates to an inflatable cushion including a first film ply and a second film ply that is sealed to the first ply. The first and second plies can define an inflation chamber therebetween that can be inflatable with a fluid and operable to contain the fluid. An interior seal can be disposed within the inflation chamber attaching the first and second plies together. The interior seal can include a perimeter seal that encloses an inner portion in which the first and second plies are unattached from one another. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239634 | PACKAGING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - Apparatus and related methods directed to packaging support structures having a material with first and second outer layers spaced apart from each other by a spacer layer defining a plurality of voids between the first and second outer layer. The material can include a plurality of through-slots extending through the material and along a first direction. The material can be foldable in the region of the slots to produce a central fold along a second direction, substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The packaging support structure can accommodate a plurality of respective products in the slots such that the products and slots cooperatively provide a stiff resultant structure that is resistant to compression forces along the second direction with the central fold enabling the material between the slots to extend into a space created between the products providing resistance to compression forces over a significant portion of the product area. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239635 | MULTI-LAYERED SUSPENSION PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A packaging device can include a retention member formed of two layers that are different from one another. In some embodiments, the two layers are made of different material, connected together such as by heat sealing. The layers can be made from different materials or the same materials having different thicknesses, modules of elasticity, melting index, or other different characteristics. In some embodiments, the two layers have different physical dimensions. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239636 | Shoe Packaging Assembly Having Transparent Mildew-Resistant Bag - A shoe packaging assembly includes at least one shoe, a shoe box, and a transparent mildew-resistant bag disposed in the shoe box. The mildew-resistant bag includes a bag body receiving the shoe and having a closable opening for insertion and removal of the shoe into and from the bag body, and a desiccant unit disposed in the bag body. The desiccant unit includes a light-transmissive desiccant pouch formed with a plurality of micropores, and a desiccant disposed in the light-transmissive desiccant pouch. The micropores are sized to permit passage of moisture therethrough but prevent passage of the desiccant therethrough. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239637 | PACKAGING FOR A PRODUCT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HYGROSCOPIC FLOWABLE SOLID - In packaging ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239638 | BOTTLE CAP IN WHICH TWO DIFFERENT MATERIALS ARE MIXED, COUPLED TO NECK OF CONTAINER - Disclosed is a bottle cap having two different materials, disposed on a container having a certain content, in the direction of discharge of the content, comprising: a main body coupled about the center of the mouth of a container; and an operation part coupled to the coupling main body mouth located at the top of the main body, and having a storage space and a receiving portion. The two different materials mix during the coupling of the bottle cap to the neck of the container in a process whereby the main body is made to contact the container mouth of the container, and the operation part, which further comprises a screw thread formed on an inner sidewall thereof, couples to the main body in a direction reverse to the direction the main body couples with the container As the main body couples about the central portion of the container mouth, the operation part screw thread winds open the operation part on the main body mouth and opens the bottom of the receiving part. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239639 | THERMAL STABILIZATION SHIPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A thermal stabilization shipping system comprises a pallet ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239640 | TRANSPORT CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A transport container assembly is provided for transporting temperature-sensitive material. The container includes a housing assembly that defines an interior cavity that provides a stable temperature environment therein. The housing includes a shell and a phase control material (PCM) within the shell. The shell defines an internal volume and the PCM is confined within the internal volume. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239641 | PLUNGER FOR DISPENSER, DISPENSER, AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING LIQUID MATERIAL - The present invention provides a plunger ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239642 | UNIVERSAL CARTRIDGE NOZZLE AND KIT - A universal cartridge nozzle and corresponding kit are provided. The nozzle has a longitudinal hollow conical body for dispensing sealant provided by a sealant cartridge. The body is sectionable along its length, and has a mounting end for mounting to the supply tube of a sealant cartridge. The body also has a circumferential groove extending inwardly into and about the body at the mounting end. The groove defines an outer groove wall and an inner groove wall, and is adapted to receive the mounting flange of a cartridge gun therein so as to secure the body to the cartridge. The body also has a circumferential sealing member extending into a hollow interior of the body from the inner groove wall at the mounting end. The sealing member sealingly engages the supply tube upon the supply tube being inserted into the body. The sealant is dispensed from the nozzle via a dispensing end. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239643 | DISPENSER CONTAINER COMPRISING SAFETY BUTTON STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a dispenser container comprising safety button structure. The dispenser container comprising safety button structure according to the present invention is designed such that a button member goes up and down, thereby allowing the contents to be discharged by pumping of a pumping member only when a rotating body is rotated, and thus it is possible to fundamentally prevent a button member from being pressed by children with poor cognition. Therefore, it is possible to prevent children from taking in harmful substances into the body and prevent unnecessary waste of contents. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239644 | VENTED NON-COLLAPSING CONTAINERS, DISPENSERS AND REFILL UNITS HAVING VENTED NON-COLLAPSING CONTAINERS - Exemplary embodiments of dispensers and refill units are disclosed herein. An exemplary refill unit for a soap, sanitizer or lotion includes a non-collapsing container. The non-collapsing container includes a neck. An annular projection is located at least partially on the neck. A one-way valve is located proximate the annular projection. The one-way valve allows air to flow into the non-collapsing container once the vacuum pressure in the container reaches the cracking pressure of the one-way valve and the one-way valve prevents liquid from flowing out of the annular projection. In addition, a pump for pumping the contents of the container out of the container is also included. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239645 | Apparatus and Method for Releasing a Unit Dose of Content from a Container - A apparatus for delivering a predetermined quantity of content from a pressurized container includes a dispensing assembly which sits on the container and connects with an upper portion of a valve stem of the valve assembly, wherein the dispensing assembly includes a) an actuator cap having a discharge passage, which is open or obstructed and wherein the actuator cap acts as a metering chamber in combination with b) an adaptor which fits inside the cap and also snuggly engages the valve stem. The cap fits snuggly over the adjuster to define a metering chamber which depending on its position can close off the metered chamber or open it to the dispensing conduit\nozzle. When the cap is depressed it pushes down on the adjuster which depresses the valve. The chamber fills, but nothing is released until the upstroke. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239646 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A FLUID PRODUCT - A fluid dispenser device comprising: a fluid dispenser orifice ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239647 | Aerosol Package With Fermentation Propulsion - A container system for a cosmetic product has a hollow pressure containment vessel defining a chamber that encloses a sealed, collapsible, air-less pouch container containing product to be dispensed. A fermentation propulsion system is provided between the inner wall of the chamber and the air-less pouch container. The fermentation propulsion system comprises a quantity of yeast able to generate fermentation gas within the chamber, a quantity of sugar for the yeast to consume to fuel the fermentation process, and yeast extract to boost fermentation activity. The fermentation gas serves as propellant for dispensing the product by applying pressure to the pouch container. A valve is secured in the opening of the vessel such that the chamber is hermetically sealed, and so that product can be selectively dispensed from the vessel. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239648 | Chip card holder - A card holder includes a projection formed on an outer surface; an elastic pull cord having a first end fastened in the projection; a protrusion secured to a second end of the pull cord; and at least one receptacle each configured to receive a card. In a first position, the protrusion is attached to the projection. In a second position, the protrusion is spaced from the projection. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239649 | PREFORMED METAL FOIL PACKAGING CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF CAVITIES - A product packaging ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239650 | WINEGLASS, A METHOD OF PACKAGING WINE, AND A WINE CONTAINER - The invention relates to a method of packaging wine in a container essentially consisting of a plastics material glass closed by a lid, wherein a lid is sealed to the rim of the glass and, while sealing the lid, the container is deformed to reduce the volume of the head space. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239651 | METHOD FOR CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE - The present invention introduces a novel system for consuming an alcoholic beverage. The alcoholic beverage is presented for the consumer in plastic sealed bags. The alcoholic beverage is prepared and packaged in a specific shape in order to be served without any preparation and without the need for any container. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239652 | SINGLE SERVE CAPSULE FOR IMPROVED EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY AND FAVOR RETENTION - Disclosed is a single-serve capsule for improved extraction efficiency and flavor retention. Extraction efficiency is improved by using ground roast coffee having an average particle size in the range of from 300 to 800 μm. Flavor retention is improved by using a filter medium made of a synthetic polymer. The capsule can be used in a process in which optimum extraction is obtained during relatively short brew times. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239653 | BEVERAGE CAPSULE WITH SAFETY FEATURE - The present invention concerns a capsule ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239654 | BEVERAGE CAPSULE WITH AN OPENING SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a beverage capsule ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239655 | Safety and Cleaning Device for Single Cup Coffee Maker - The present invention is a product and method for conveniently cleaning a single cup brewing machine's pod/cup canister. The present invention is also an improved pod/cup that reduces the chance for over pressurization and unwanted explosions during the brewing process. The pod/cup according to the invention is designed in the same general shape and configuration as a pod/cup intended to be used in the machine with a plurality of apertures in the side of the pod. This invention also includes an improved machine canister with a plurality of piercing pins. Still further, the invention includes a new cup puncture device with puncture pins or blades that can be used on the pod prior to insertion into the canister | 2015-08-27 |
20150239656 | Container Having Padded Dunnage Supports and L-Shaped Tracks - A container ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239657 | BOLTLESS CONTAINMENT - Containment systems and methods for assembling containment systems include a plurality of posts supporting panels, the posts having top and bottom connectors to connect posts to panels. The tank may be assembled without tools using tabs on the connectors and slots in the panels, with at least one connector having a tab that is bent down after insertion into a slot to secure a panel to a post. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239658 | MODULAR STORAGE STRUCTURES - The subject matter disclosed herein generally relates to modular storage structures. In one non-limiting embodiment, a modular structure includes a plurality of stackable, inter-engaging blocks. Two or more of the blocks include at least two openings, and the blocks are configured to be removably coupled to one another with an opening of a first block aligned with an opening of a second block. The modular structure also includes at least two elongate members positionable through aligned hinge openings of at least two of the plurality of blocks positioned adjacent to one another. The modular structure also includes at least one reinforcing member structured to extend between and engage the at least two elongate members between stacked layers of the blocks. Other embodiments, forms, aspects and features are disclosed herein. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239659 | Venting Device - A venting device for insertion into an opening ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239660 | Venting Device - A venting device for insertion into an opening ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239661 | Electrostatic Charge Dissipator for Storage Tanks - Provided is an electrostatic charge dissipator for removing electrostatic charge inside a storage tank or other enclosed volume. The dissipator comprises yarns of electrically conductive polymeric fibers, such as carbon fiber. The yarns have broken fiber tips or stray fibers projecting away from the yarns, thereby functioning to concentrate electric fields and facilitate charge collection. The yarns are attached to a bracket for mechanical attachment to the tank, and are electrically connected to a feedthrough for providing an electrical path to ground potential. The present dissipator can also comprise a support, such as a rope, chain, or the like, and a weight for limiting the movement of the dissipator. The present dissipator is highly corrosion resistant and does not threaten pumps or valves with damaging metal debris. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239662 | Biodegradable or recyclable small and jumbo trash can liners - A Trash Cans Liner that cannot be seen on the outside of the Trash Can. It is reusable allowing liquids and not soiling the inside of the Can. The sticky glue at the top portion of the Can holds the liner in place until it is ready to be discarded if necessary. These liners would come in a variety of sizes and colors to fit trash cans of varieties and colors and are completely biodegradable or recyclable. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239663 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A NOVEL WASTE BASKET - A waste basket system for convenient storage of waste basket trash bags close to a point of use features a waste basket with an inner ledge located on a waste basket side wall inner surface thereon offset from and parallel to a waste basket bottom. The system features a generally planar waste basket false floor having an aperture located therein. A raised aperture wall is located on a waste basket false floor top surface and surrounds the aperture. A raised lip surrounds a waste basket false floor outer periphery. The waste basket false floor is placed on the inner ledge. The system features a pliable waste basket trash bag located on an inside of the waste basket that wraps over a waste basket top terminating lip. The waste basket trash bag covers the waste basket side wall inner surface and the waste basket false floor top surface. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239664 | WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS - A waste disposal apparatus, such as a waste disposal container or unit that is configured to receive used personal care products in a discreet and sanitary manner Instances of incontinence, menstruation or uncontrollable bodily functions can be a personal situation that is otherwise unknown to others. However, current receptacles available to dispose of used personal care products fail to provide for a hygienic, easily accessible and discreet that is designed for small spaces, such as a home bathroom or public restroom stall. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239665 | MULTILEVEL VERTICAL CONVEYOR PLATFORM GUIDES - A multilevel vertical conveyor system for transporting uncontained case units to and from a multilevel storage structure having an array of vertically stacked storage levels is provided and includes a frame having platform guide members, a drive member connected to the frame, and support platforms coupled to the drive member. The drive member is configured to move the support platforms relative to the frame in a substantially continuous vertical loop, each of the support platforms being configured to support multiple uncontained case units where each of the multiple uncontained case units is disposed at a respective predetermined area of a respective support platform, the support platforms have support members that are guided by guide members substantially throughout a path of the substantially continuous vertical loop, where the support members are guided in three point contact by the guide members substantially throughout the path. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239666 | BOT POSITION SENSING - A storage and retrieval system including a storage structure having storage shelves, each storage shelf having slats for supporting stored items where the slats are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, an autonomous transport vehicle including at least one sensor configured to sense each of the slats and output a signal indicating when a slat is sensed, and a controller for verifying a location of the autonomous transport vehicle within the storage structure based on at least the output signal. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239667 | STORAGE, RETRIEVAL AND SORTATION SYSTEM - A material handling systems provides efficient storage, retrieval and sortation of articles, utilizing a plurality of carts capable of traveling under storage areas with a three dimensional warehouse system and on multiple levels. The carts may convey items from storage to a goods to operator user interface. The carts may function as decoupled sortation units capable of providing sortation at multiple mobile sortation locations, providing vertical sortation. Carts may include conveying surfaces, and sort articles from between carts. Carts may transport more than one article and a plurality of carts may transport a single article. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239668 | STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM CASE UNIT DETECTION - An automated storage and retrieval system including a storage structure with storage racks having a seating surface configured to support case units where a position of each case unit is non-deterministic for each storage location on the storage racks, each case unit has a predetermined storage position and a controller is configured to determine the predetermined storage position, a picking aisle configured to provide access to the case units within the storage structure, and a seismic disturbance restorative system including seismic disturbance motions sensors disposed on the storage racks, a seismic disturbance control module in communication with the seismic disturbance sensors and configured to identify a seismic disturbance, and an automated case mapper configured to traverse the picking aisle, the automated case mapper being in communication with and initialized by the seismic disturbance control module to identify a seated position of at least one case unit within the storage structure. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239669 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING ARTICLES AND AN APPARATUS FOR DOING THE SAME - A conveyor for transporting and elevating articles and a method and system for conveying articles up inclines is provided. The conveyor has a conveyor belt and a plurality of support elements extending outward from the article-conveying surface of the conveyor belt advancing upward along the incline. The support elements prevent conveyed articles from sliding down the conveyor belt on the incline. The article-conveying surface of the conveyor belt may provide a low-friction retention surface to articles leaning away from the conveyor belt on the incline. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239670 | BUCKET FOR A BUCKET ELEVATOR - A bucket is adapted to be spaced relatively close to adjacent buckets and has sides with a contoured upper edge to facilitate carrying material above the water level capacity of the bucket. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239671 | Transport system and method for transporting hanging goods - The invention relates to a transport system for transporting hanging goods, the transport system comprising a transport means defining a transport direction, several holding members transportable at the transport means in the transport direction for accommodating hanging goods, and at least one separating unit for separating the holding members. The separating unit has at least one separating means, wherein the holding members are movable, by means of the separating unit, in the transport direction from an undefined configuration into a separated configuration in which there is a predefined distance between the two adjacent holding members. The second distance is greater than the first distance. One separating means interacts with in each case at least one holding member for moving the same from an undefined configuration into the separated configuration. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239672 | GUIDE RAIL SYSTEM WITH COVER ELEMENT - A guide rail system for guiding containers moved by one or more conveyors, each container having an interior portion defined therein for receiving a product and an opening in fluid communication with the interior portion. The guide rail system includes a cover assembly including one or more cover elements, and one or more structural elements to which the cover element is secured. The structural element locates the cover element in a preselected location relative to the openings of the containers, for at least partially impeding ingress of foreign matter to the interior portions of the containers. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239673 | DRIVE ISOLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVEYORS - Systems, methods, and computer-readable medium containing instructions for operating a conveyor. One method includes receiving, by a controller, a signal from each of a plurality of substations. Each of the plurality of substations provides power to a motor drive unit driving a conveyor belt of the conveyor. The signal received by the controller indicates whether an isolation switch associated with each substation has been manually operated. The method also includes, when the signal received from one of the plurality of substations indicates that the isolation switch associated with the one of the plurality of substations has been manually operated, transmitting, by the controller, a signal to each of the plurality of substations, the signal instructing each of the plurality of substations to isolate the motor drive unit from a power source. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239674 | HIGH-SPEED LOADING / UNLOADING OF OBJECTS - Disclosed are methods and an apparatuses for loading and unloading objects into/from corresponding cavities in holders at a high count rate. For loading, a plurality of objects are present on an object path which mutually converges with a holder path. For unloading, the object path mutually diverges from the holder path. Integration of this method and apparatus respectively into a method of manufacturing unleaky containers and a corresponding apparatus for leak testing containers is also proposed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239675 | CONVEYOR ROLLER SYSTEM - An aircraft conveyor system comprising an aircraft including an aircraft cargo storage bay; and a roller mounted within the aircraft cargo storage bay, the roller including a one-piece integral body having a cylindrical shape, the entirety of the body being made solely out of a single piece of polymeric material, said body having a length extending from a first outermost end to a second outermost end and a diameter and a first and second exterior shoulders at the ends, said body including an aperture extending longitudinally along and through the center of said body from the first outermost end to the second outermost end, the aperture sized to rotatably receive an axle therethrough, the axle being for mounting the roller within the aircraft cargo storage bay, wherein the roller has a burn rate of less than 4.0 inches per minute. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239676 | SCREW SUPPLY APPARATUS - A screw supply apparatus includes a screw feeding unit, a screw transfer unit, and an escape unit. In the screw supply apparatus, the screw feeding unit includes a rotating drum having a horizontal rotating shaft. At a rear surface fixation bearing portion positioned on the rear surface side of the rotating drum, a screw input portion is provided for introducing screws into the rotating drum. Also, at a front surface fixation bearing portion positioned on the front surface side of the rotating drum, an opening is formed. The screw transfer unit includes a pair of transfer rails, which has a central groove and is inserted from the opening of the front surface fixation bearing portion into the rotating drum. In the vicinity of the outer circumference of the rotating drum, a drive cam is provided. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239677 | IN-LINE ADJUSTABLE GATE - A conveyor run for moving goods to two or more destinations can be used to move a first fraction of the goods to a first destination and a second fraction of the goods to another destination. A drive motor coupled to a conveyor portion is reversible to enable the conveyor run to move goods in either direction along the conveyor run. An adjustable gate includes a rotatable sleeve with an opening that is positionable relative to conveyor portions between which the adjustable gate is connected. The rotatable sleeve rotates relative to the adjacent conveyor portions to position the opening to set the fraction of the goods that pass from an upstream conveyor portion to the downstream conveyor portion and to set the fraction of the goods that drop from the conveyor run through the opening. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239678 | CONVEYING DEVICE WITH A MAGNETIC COUPLING - The invention relates to a conveying device having a first and a second conveyor belt and a moveable turnout which directs a flow of products onto the first and/or second conveyor belt. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239679 | SINGULATOR FOR ROUNDED ITEMS - Packing large rounded articles in smallish bags requires singulation. According to the invention, a full portion is released at the upstream end of a V-shaped structure created by conveyor belts. The V-shaped structure carries the rounded articles to the packing station. At the beginning of the operation, a section of one side of the V-shaped structure is prevented from contributing to the forward transport of the articles, and they are rotated by the other side of the V-shaped structure. As the operation proceeds while the portion is broken up, the inactive section of the conveyor belt is made active, and the articles are now carried singly at full speed to the packing station. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239680 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR LIFTING AND MOVING FORMABLE AND/OR COLLAPSIBLE PARTS - Device and process for picking up a formable and/or collapsible part ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239681 | EGG CHAIN GRIPPER ACTUATING DEVICE AND EGG TRANSFER DEVICE - An egg chain gripper actuating device for use with an egg transfer device. The device has an egg conveyor with parallel egg chains movable in a transport direction, each chain supporting egg grippers, which can be individually actuated. The device further comprises an egg receiving unit with a receiving area for receiving eggs released by the egg grippers, and one group of one or more actuators for each egg chain for selectively actuating passing egg grippers. Multiple support frames are provided, each supporting one or more groups of actuators. At least one frame is adjustable parallel to the transport direction and relative to another frame, such that the position of the actuators of the one or more groups supported by the frame can be adjusted relative to the position of the one of more actuators of the one or more groups supported by the other frame. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239682 | CONVEYANCE DEVICE - A conveyance device for levitating a subject body by a gas and conveying the subject body in a first direction is comprised of a levitation section emitting the gas to apply pressure on the subject body to levitate the subject body; a conveyance section comprising an endless belt elongated in the first direction and a plurality of projections projecting from the belt and capable of coming in contact with the subject body, and being configured to come in contact with and drive the subject body in the first direction; and a suction section elongated adjacent to and in parallel with the conveyance section or aligned with the conveyance section in a single straight line, the suction section applying negative pressure on the subject body to have the subject body in contact with the conveyance section. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239683 | METHOD FOR THE PARTIAL EMPTYING OF BUOYANT OBJECTS AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A method for the partial emptying of buoyant objects, which are stored in a loading aid having at least one opening is provided. A processing weight to be partially emptied is established. A fill weight is determined of the objects in the loading aid via a first weighing. The loading aid is at least partially immersed in a liquid bath. The loading aid is positioned or moved for a retention time predefined as a function of the fill weight and of the processing weight in the bath such that there is an on-average constant flow relative to the loading aid and such that the opening is disposed at least partially below a fill level surface of the bath, whereby the objects are taken along by the flow. The at least partially emptied loading aid is lifted out of the bath after the retention time has elapsed. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239684 | POWDER CONVEYANCE DEVICE AND CHAR RECOVERY APPARATUS - A powder conveyance device and a char recovery apparatus are each provided with: inclination part ( | 2015-08-27 |
20150239685 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED CONTAINER TERMINAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is a computer-implemented system for managing a container terminal. The system comprises a database listing the plurality of identified shipping containers stacked at various identified storage locations within the container terminal, an assignment module for ordering a shipping container to be moved from a staging location to a storage location within a container terminal, the shipping container represented by the identification code thereof, a jockey device for verifying whether or not the shipping container is moved to the ordered storage location, the verification device comprising a scanner for scanning the identification code on a shipping container moved to a storage location assigned thereto, the code scanned at the storage location, and a GPS Receiver for receiving the GPS coordinates thereof during the scanning, and an updation module for, upon successful verification, updating the database accordingly. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239686 | Monitoring Vehicle Restraints Over A Continuous Range of Positions - Example vehicle restraint apparatus and methods of operating the same are disclosed herein. An example vehicle restraint includes a main body proximate a dock, a vehicle restraint drive unit, and a barrier coupled to the vehicle restraint drive unit and the main body. The barrier is movable relative to the main body between an extended position, a retracted position, and a plurality of intermediate positions between the extended position and the retracted position. A sensor provides a plurality of position feedback signals corresponding to a plurality of sensed positions of the barrier when the barrier moves along the plurality of intermediate positions. A controller receives the plurality of position feedback signals, performs a plurality of comparisons of the plurality of position feedback signals with a stored reference, and generates an output signal based on the compared value. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239687 | SHEET LOADER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SHEET LOADER, AND IMAGE READER INCORPORATING THE SHEET LOADER - A sheet loader includes a sheet loading part and a sheet length detector. The sheet loading part has a loading face on which a sheet is loaded. The sheet length detector is provided to the sheet loading part to detect a length of the sheet by obtaining information whether the loading face either contacts or approaches a surface of the sheet disposed facing the loading face at a given position on the loading face in a sheet conveying direction of the sheet loading part. The sheet length detector includes multiple projections retreatably extending outward beyond the loading face of the sheet loading part, and a projection retreating detector detecting whether the multiple projections are retreated under the loading face. At least one of the multiple projections is disposed closer to an upstream end of the sheet loading part than the other. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239688 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a stacking member configured to be rotatably provided and to stack a sheet, a feeding member configured to feed the sheet by rotating in a state of coming in contact with the sheet stacked on the stacking member, an elastic member configured to generate a pressing force to make the sheet stacked on the stacking member come in contact with the feeding member, and a restricting unit configured to abut on an uppermost sheet stacked on the stacking member and to restrict a position of the uppermost sheet to a position separated from the feeding member. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239689 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a cover, a conveying unit, and a sheet feeding unit. The cover is provided to be able to open and close an opening of a housing. The conveying unit is disposed adjacent to an inner side of the cover. The sheet feeding unit is disposed in an inner side of the conveying unit. The cover is rotatably supported to a pair of first bearings between an opened position and a closed position of the opening. The conveying unit is rotatably supported to a pair of second bearings, which are provided inward from the first bearings, in the same direction as an opening and closing direction of the cover and is detachably provided with respect to the housing at a position at which the conveying unit has rotated in the opening direction of the cover by a predetermined angle. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239690 | MEDIA GUIDING SYSTEM USING BERNOULLI FORCE ROLLER - A media-guiding system includes a media-guiding roller having a roller axis and an exterior surface having one or more grooves formed around the exterior surface. A media travels along a transport path past the media-guiding roller with a first side of the media facing the exterior surface of the web-guiding roller. An air source provides an air flow into one or more of the grooves, the air flow being directed between the first side of the media and the exterior surface of the media-guiding roller thereby producing a Bernoulli force to draw the media toward the exterior surface of the media-guiding roller and providing an increased traction between the media and the media-guiding roller. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239691 | SHEET SEPARATING APPARATUS - A sheet separating apparatus includes a stacker having a sheet supporting surface, a separation roller rotating around a first shaft center parallel to a width direction of the sheet supporting surface, contacting a sheet fed from the stacker and conveying the sheet to a downstream side in a conveyance direction perpendicular to the width direction, a separation piece facing the separation roller and separating the sheet one at a time in cooperation with the separation roller, the separation roller and the separation piece nipping the sheet at a first nip position, and a pinch roller provided on an upstream side with respect to the first nip position and abutting on the separation roller to be rotatable around a second shaft center parallel to the width direction, the pinch roller having a portion overlapping the separation piece as seen from the width direction. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239692 | PAPER FEEDING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE INCLUDING PAPER FEEDING DEVICE - A paper feeding device of an image forming device includes a flotation air blowing unit and a separation air blowing unit. The flotation air blowing unit floats stacked uppermost paper through air blowing. The separation air blowing unit blows an end of other paper floated together with the floated uppermost paper to separate the other paper from the uppermost paper, the end being on the downstream side in the paper feeding direction. The flotation air blowing unit floats an end of the stacked uppermost paper, the end being on the downstream side in the paper feeding direction. The paper feeding device includes a resistance force applying mechanism which applies resistance force that gives a load against movement along the paper feeding direction to an end of stacked upper paper, the end being on the upstream side in the paper feeding direction. | 2015-08-27 |
20150239693 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS - A sheet conveying device includes a conveyor for conveying a sheet along a predetermined conveyance path and a feeder unit for supporting the sheet to be fed to the conveyor. The conveyor includes a first guide part for guiding the sheet toward a downstream side in the conveying direction in a direction inclined at a downward gradient, a second guide part for guiding the sheet from the first guide part toward a further downstream side in a direction inclined at an upward gradient, a suction roller arranged at the first guide part for conveying the sheet supported by the feeder unit toward the downstream side, and a first conveyance roller arranged at the second guide part and for conveying the sheet conveyed by the suction roller toward the downstream side one at a time. | 2015-08-27 |