US08513801B2
An integrated circuit package system includes: mounting a first integrated circuit over a carrier; mounting an interposer, having an opening, over the first integrated circuit and the carrier with the interposer having an overhang over the carrier; connecting an internal interconnect, through the opening, between the carrier and the interposer; and forming an encapsulation over the first integrated circuit, the internal interconnect, and the carrier.
US08513796B2
A package structure, a method of fabricating the package structure, and a package-on-package device are provided, where the package structure includes a metal sheet having perforations and a semiconductor chip including an active surface having electrode pads thereon, where the semiconductor chip is combined with the metal sheet via an inactive surface thereof. Also, a protective buffer layer is formed on the active surface to cover the conductive bumps, and the perforations are arranged around a periphery of the inactive surface of the semiconductor chip. Further, an encapsulant is formed on the metal sheet and in the perforations, for encapsulating the semiconductor chip and exposing the protective buffer layer; and a circuit fan-out layer is formed on the encapsulant and the protective buffer layer and having conductive vias penetrating the protective buffer layer and electrically connecting to the conductive bumps.
US08513795B2
A package comprises a die stack having at least two stacked dies coupled for contactless communications with each other. At least one of the stacked dies has a substrate joined to its major face. The substrate has a plurality of conductive traces in or on the substrate for conducting power to the dies and for conducting heat from the dies. At least one conductive pillar is joined to at least one of the conductive traces on at least a first edge of the substrate, for conducting power to the at least one die and for conducting heat from the at least one die.
US08513794B2
A method is provided for fabricating a stacked microelectronic assembly by steps including stacking and joining first and second like microelectronic substrates, each including a plurality of like microelectronic elements attached together at dicing lanes. Each microelectronic element has boundaries defined by edges including a first edge and a second edge. The first and second microelectronic substrates can be joined in different orientations, such that first edges of microelectronic elements of the first microelectronic substrate are aligned with second edges of microelectronic elements of the second microelectronic substrate. After exposing traces at the first and second edges of the microelectronic elements of the stacked microelectronic substrates, first and second leads can be formed which are connected to the exposed traces of the first and second microelectronic substrates, respectively. The second leads can be electrically isolated from the first leads.
US08513790B2
A package-base structure of a luminescent diode and its fabricating process. The package-base structure includes a substrate having thereon a holding space; an insulating layer extending from a bottom surface of the holding space to the bottom of the substrate; an through hole defined in the insulating layer; and a conductive layer disposed over the insulating layer. The insulating layer decouples the current flow and heat flow to increase the lifetime of the package-base structure together with the luminescent diode. In the fabricating process, the insulating layer is formed by anodic etching to allow the insulating layer have a porous structure.
US08513789B2
A method of making a stacked microelectronic package by forming a microelectronic assembly by stacking a first subassembly including a plurality of microelectronic elements onto a second subassembly including a plurality of microelectronic elements, at least some of the plurality of microelectronic elements of said first subassembly and said second subassembly having traces that extend to respective edges of the microelectronic elements, then forming notches in the microelectronic assembly so as to expose the traces of at least some of the plurality of microelectronic elements, then forming leads at the side walls of the notches, the leads being in electrical communication with at least some of the traces and dicing the assembly into packages. Additional embodiments include methods for creating stacked packages using substrates and having additional traces that extend to both the top and bottom of the package.
US08513780B2
The present invention discloses an inter-level dielectric layer for a semiconductor device, a method for manufacturing the same and a semiconductor device having said inter-level dielectric layer. The method lies in forming non-interconnected holes within a dielectric layer, and these holes may be filled with porous low-k dielectric material with a much lower dielectric constant, or forming holes within the dielectric layer by filling the upper parts of the holes. The inter-level dielectric layer in such a structure has a much lower dielectric constant, reduces RC delay between devices of integrated circuits and also is easy to integrate; besides, since the holes within the dielectric layer are non-interconnected, they shall not cause change to the dielectric constant of the dielectric material or a short circuit between wires, thus the device shall have better stability and reliability which then improve performance of the circuit.
US08513777B2
A method for generating reticle data for forming a reticle. The method includes recognizing a non-layout region free from main chips in a process pattern, dividing the non-layout region into a plurality of rectangular non-layout regions, generating scribe data using the plurality of divided rectangular non-layout region as a plurality of dummy chips, and generating a dummy pattern for each of the dummy chips.
US08513767B2
A method for forming a device is disclosed. A support substrate having first and second major surfaces is provided. An interconnect is formed through the first and second major surfaces in the support substrate. The interconnect has first and second portions. The first portion extends from one of the first or second major surfaces and the second portion extends from the other of the first and second major surfaces. The interconnect includes a partial via plug having a conductive material in a first portion of the interconnect. The via plug has a bottom at about an interface of the first and second portions. The second portion of the interconnect is heavily doped with dopants of a first polarity type.
US08513759B2
A photodiode array for near infrared rays that includes photodiodes having a uniform size and a uniform shape, has high selectivity for the wavelength of received light between the photodiodes, and has high sensitivity with the aid of a high-quality semiconducting crystal containing a large amount of nitrogen, a method for manufacturing the photodiode array, and an optical measurement system are provided. The steps of forming a mask layer 2 having a plurality of openings on a first-conductive-type or semi-insulating semiconductor substrate 1, the openings being arranged in one dimension or two dimensions, and selectively growing a plurality of semiconductor layers 3a, 3b, and 3c including an absorption layer 3b in the openings are included.
US08513755B2
Avalanche photodiodes and methods for forming them are disclosed. The breakdown voltage of an avalanche photodiode is controlled through the inclusion of a diffusion sink that is formed at the same time as the device region of the photodiode. The device region and diffusion sink are formed by diffusing a dopant into a semiconductor to form a p-n junction in the device region. The dopant is diffused through a first diffusion window to form the device region and a second diffusion window to form the diffusion sink. The depth of the p-n junction is based on an attribute of the second diffusion window.
US08513743B2
Disclosed are embodiments of field effect transistors (FETs) having suppressed sub-threshold corner leakage, as a function of channel material band-edge modulation. Specifically, the FET channel region is formed with different materials at the edges as compared to the center. Different materials with different band structures and specific locations of those materials are selected in order to effectively raise the threshold voltage (Vt) at the edges of the channel region relative to the Vt at the center of the channel region and, thereby to suppress of sub-threshold corner leakage. Also disclosed are design structures for such FETs and method embodiments for forming such FETs.
US08513742B2
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a contact and a semiconductor device having said contact. The present invention proposes to form first a trench contract of relatively large size, then to form one or more dielectric layer(s) within the trench contact, and then to remove the upper part of the dielectric layer(s) and to fill the same with a conductive material. The use of such a method makes it easy to form a trench contact of relatively large size which is easy for manufacturing; besides, since dielectric layer(s) is/are formed in the trench contact, thence capacitance between a source/drain trench contact and a gate electrode is reduced accordingly.
US08513739B2
Disclosed are embodiments of an integrated circuit structure that incorporates at least two field effect transistors (FETs) that have the same conductivity type and essentially identical semiconductor bodies (i.e., the same semiconductor material and, thereby the same conduction and valence band energies, the same source, drain, and channel dopant profiles, the same channel widths and lengths, etc.). However, due to different gate structures with different effective work functions, at least one of which is between the conduction and valence band energies of the semiconductor bodies, these FETs have selectively different threshold voltages, which are independent of process variables. Furthermore, through the use of different high-k dielectric materials and/or metal gate conductor materials, the embodiments allow threshold voltage differences of less than 700 mV to be achieved so that the integrated circuit structure can function at power supply voltages below 1.0V. Also disclosed are method embodiments for forming the integrated circuit structure.
US08513733B2
An isolation region (14) is formed between an edge termination region (2) having deep trenches (20,34) and the central region (4). The isolation region includes gate fingers (18) extending from the edge gate trench regions (28) to the gate trenches (6) in the central region (4) to electrically connect the edge gate trench regions to the gate trenches (6) in the central region. The isolation region also includes isolation fingers (22,24) extending from the edge termination region (2) towards the central region (4) and gate between the gate fingers (18) for reducing the breakdown voltage with a RESURF effect.
US08513728B2
An array of non-volatile memory cells with spaced apart first regions extending in a row direction and second regions extending in a column direction, with a channel region defined between each second region and its associated first region. A plurality of spaced apart word line gates each extending in the row direction and positioned over a first portion of a channel region. A plurality of spaced apart floating gates are positioned over second portions of the channel regions. A plurality of spaced apart coupling gates each extending in the row direction and over the floating gates. A plurality of spaced apart metal strapping lines each extending in the row direction and overlying a coupling gate. A plurality of spaced apart erase gates each extending in the row direction and positioned over a first region and adjacent to a floating gate and coupling gate.
US08513726B2
In an EEPROM consisting of a NAND cell in which a plurality of memory cells are connected in series, the control gate voltage Vread of the memory cell in a block selected by the data read operation is made different from the each of the voltages Vsg1, Vsg2 of the select gate of the select transistor in the selected block so as to make it possible to achieve a high speed reading without bringing about the breakdown of the insulating film interposed between the select gate and the channel of the select transistor. The high speed reading can also be made possible in the DINOR cell, the AND cell, NOR cell and the NAND cell having a single memory cell connected thereto, if the control gate voltage of the memory cell is made different from the voltage of the select gate of the select transistor.
US08513716B2
A MOS transistor includes a gate electrode formed in a grid pattern, source regions and drain regions each surrounded by the gate electrode, and a source metal wiring connected to the source regions via source contacts and a drain metal wiring connected to the drain regions via drain contacts. The source metal wiring and the drain metal wiring are disposed along one direction of the grid of the gate electrode. Each of the source regions and the drain regions is a rectangular form having its long side along the length direction of each metal wiring. The source metal wiring and the drain metal wiring are each formed in a zigzag manner in the length direction and are respectively connected to the source contacts and the drain contacts.
US08513710B2
In realizing an entire-screen simultaneous shutter function using a solid-state imaging device having a device structure as a CMOS solid-state imaging device, the restriction undergone by exposure time is relieved to secure a sufficient exposure time with swift operation. Separately from a transfer Tr for transferring a signal charge of a buried-type PD to an FD, a drain Tr is provided to exclude a signal charge of the buried PD. Both a channel potential on the drain transistor when turned on and a channel potential on the transfer transistor when turned on are set higher than a depleting potential for the PD. This makes it possible to completely transfer the signal charge of the PD by both the transfer Tr and the drain Tr. In the operation to sequentially read out a signal charge from the FD on a pixel-row basis, PD exposure operation is started in a course of reading out the same.
US08513709B2
A unit pixel of a photo detecting apparatus includes a photogate, a transfer gate and a floating diffusion region. The photogate includes a junction gate extending in a first direction and a plurality of finger gates extending from the junction gate in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The transfer gate is formed adjacent to the junction gate. The floating diffusion region is formed adjacent to the first transfer gate.
US08513698B2
An LED package includes a substrate, an LED chip and an encapsulation. The substrate includes a main plate, and a first soldering pad and a second soldering pad attached to the main plate. The first soldering pad and the second soldering pad are separated from each other. The LED chip includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The LED chip is mounted on the substrate with the second electrode electrically connected to the second soldering pad of the substrate. The encapsulation includes a main body enclosing the LED chip and an electric connecting unit electrically connecting the first electrode of the LED chip and the first soldering pad.
US08513696B2
A lateral thermal dissipation LED and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The lateral thermal dissipation LED utilizes a patterned metal layer and a lateral heat spreading layer to transfer heat out of the LED. The thermal dissipation efficiency of the LED is increased, and the lighting emitting efficiency is accordingly improved.
US08513691B2
The present invention relates to a light emitting device (100) comprising at least one light emitter (101), a substrate (102) and a reflective optic housing (103,108), the space between the reflective optic housing (103,108) and the one or more light emitters (101) being filled at least partly by a suspension of a reflective material (104), in order to increase the light output from the light emitter(s) (101).
US08513690B2
A light emitting diode structure includes an electrically conductive substrate, a first lighting structure having a first n-type semiconductor layer, a first active layer and a first p-type semiconductor layer and a second lighting structure having a second n-type semiconductor layer, a second active layer and a second p-type semiconductor layer. The first n-type semiconductor layer is electrically connected with the second p-type semiconductor layer and the first p-type semiconductor layer is electrically connected with the second n-type semiconductor layer. A first transparent, conductive layer is formed on the first lighting structure and a second transparent, conductive layer is formed on the second lighting structure. The first transparent, conductive layer and the second transparent, conductive layer are connected together to combine the first lighting structure with the second lighting structure.
US08513686B2
A light emitting diode is disclosed with advantageous output on a per unit area basis. The diode includes an area of less than 100,000 square microns, operates at a forward voltage of less than 4.0 volts, produces a radiant flux of at least 24 milliwatts at 20 milliamps drive current, and emits at a dominant wavelength between about 395 and 540 nanometers.
US08513661B2
A first gate electrode (2) is formed on a substrate (1); a first gate insulating layer (3) is formed so as to cover the first gate electrode (2); a semiconductor layer (4) including an oxide semiconductor is formed on the first gate insulating layer (3); a second gate insulating layer (7) is formed on the semiconductor layer (4); a second gate electrode (8) having a thickness equal to or larger than a thickness of the first gate electrode (2) is formed on the second gate insulating layer (7); and a drain electrode (6) and a source electrode (5) are formed so as to be connected to the semiconductor layer (4).
US08513658B2
A device is provided. The device includes an anode, a cathode and a double emissive layer disposed between the anode and the cathode. The double emissive layer includes a first organic emissive layer and a second organic emissive layer. The second organic emissive layer is disposed between the anode and the cathode, and is adjacent to the first organic emissive layer. The device also includes a blocking layer disposed adjacent to the second organic emissive layer and between the second organic emissive layer and the anode. The device also includes a hole transport layer disposed between the blocking layer and the anode. At least one of the anode and the cathode is transmissive.
US08513654B2
A compound for an organic thin film transistor having a structure shown by the following formula (1): X1-L-Ar-L-X2 (1) wherein L is —C≡C—, or —CH═CH— in a trans configuration, X1 and X2 are independently an alkyl group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms or a haloalkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon group having 14 to 60 ring carbon atoms which is a condensed ring of three or more rings, or a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic heterocyclic group having 11 to 60 ring atoms which is a condensed ring of three or more rings.
US08513652B2
An organic light emitting display apparatus and a method of manufacturing the same wherein in the organic light emitting device, each of the first to third sub pixels includes: a thin film transistor; a pixel electrode electrically connected to the thin film transistor; and an organic light emitting layer electrically connected to the pixel electrode; and an opposite electrode formed on each of the organic light emitting layers. A pad part is disposed on the non-display region, the pad part including at least one side exposed. The first sub pixel includes a first transmissive conductive layer and a second transmissive conductive layer sequentially stacked between the pixel electrode of the first sub pixel and the organic light emitting layer. The second sub pixel includes the first transmissive conductive layer between the pixel electrode of the first sub pixel and the organic light emitting layer.
US08513649B2
Disclosed herein is a vinyl-based polymer with silicon and/or tin for an organic layer of an OLED. The polymer is soluble in an organic solvent and can emit fluorescent and phosphorescent light from red to blue wavelengths so as to be used for a host material of an organic light emitting layer in the OLED.
US08513643B2
An optical semiconductor device such as a light emitting diode is formed on a transparent substrate having formed thereon a template layer, such as AlN, which is transparent to the wavelength of emission of the optical device. A mixed alloy defect redirection region is provided over the template layer such that the composition of the defect redirection region approaches or matches the composition of the regions contiguous thereto. For example, the Al content of the defect redirection region may be tailored to provide a stepped or gradual Aluminum content from template to active layer. Strain-induced cracking and defect density are reduced or eliminated.
US08513639B2
The present invention discloses a resistive-switching memory and the fabrication method thereof. The resistive-switching memory comprises a substrate, a top electrode, a bottom electrode, and a resistive-switching material interposed between the top and bottom electrodes, wherein the central portion of the bottom electrode protrudes upwards to form a peak shape, and the top electrode is in a plate shape. The peak structure of the bottom electrode reduces power consumption of the device. The fabrication method thereof comprises forming peak structures on the surface of the substrate by means of corrosion, and then growing bottom electrodes thereon to form bottom electrodes having peak shapes, and depositing resistive-switching material and top electrodes. The entire fabrication process is simple, and high integration degree of the device can be achieved.
US08513632B2
In one characterization, the present invention relates to a radiation-shielding assembly for holding a container having a radioactive material disposed therein. The assembly may, at least in one regard, be referred to as an elution shield and/or a dispensing shield. The assembly includes a body at least partially defining a cavity. There is at least one opening through the body into the cavity. The assembly may include a cap that at least generally hinders escape of radiation from the assembly through the opening. The cap may be releasably attached to the body in one orientation and may establish non-attached engagement with the body in another orientation. The assembly may include an adjustable spacer system for adapting the assembly for use with containers having different heights.
US08513628B2
The disclosure relates to an EUV (extreme ultraviolet) illumination system. The system can include at least one EUV light source, and an aperture stop and sensor arrangement for the measurement of intensity fluctuations and/or position changes of the EUV light source, in particular in the range of the effectively utilized wavelengths, or of one of the intermediate images of the EUV light source. The aperture stop and sensor arrangement can include an aperture stop and an EUV position sensor. The aperture stop and sensor arrangement can be arranged in such a way that the aperture stop allows a certain solid angle range of the radiation originating from the EUV light source or from one of its intermediate images to fall on the EUV position sensor.
US08513624B2
Systems and methods of detecting force on the nanoscale including methods for detecting force using a tetrapod nanocrystal by exposing the tetrapod nanocrystal to light, which produces a luminescent response by the tetrapod nanocrystal. The method continues with detecting a difference in the luminescent response by the tetrapod nanocrystal relative to a base luminescent response that indicates a force between a first and second medium or stresses or strains experienced within a material. Such systems and methods find use with biological systems to measure forces in biological events or interactions.
US08513614B2
A method is disclosed for determining the intensity of ionizing radiation using a detector with a multiplicity of direct-conversion detector elements, in particular for use in a CT system. In at least one embodiment, the method includes supplying the signal pulses to a preamplifier/signal conditioner, supplying the amplified and conditioned signal pulses to two pulse-height discriminators connected in parallel or in series, registering by a combination logic, and transmitting the registered signal pulses to a counter. In at least one embodiment, provision is made for feedback, by which, firstly, the pulse shape of the signal pulses and, secondly, the clock rate of the clocked pulse-height discriminator are set as a function of the signal frequency. Furthermore, at least one embodiment of the invention relates to a circuit arrangement for measuring signals of a direct-conversion detector, in particular for use in a CT system, by which the method according to at least one embodiment of the invention can be carried out.
US08513607B2
A method for determining the position of a target is provided. Several emitted pulses of terahertz radiations are emitted from a phased array (which has several transceivers) in consecutive cycles (typically). These emitted pulses are generally configured to be reflected by a target so as to be received by the phased array within a scan range (which includes a digitization window with several sampling periods). Output signals from each of the transceivers are then combined to generate a combined signal for each cycle. The combined signal in each sampling period within the digitization window for emitted pulses is averaged to generate an averaged signal for each sampling period within the digitization window. These averaged signals are then digitized.
US08513605B2
A thermal absorption structure of a radiation thermal detector element may include an optically transitioning material configured such that optical conductivity of the thermal absorption structure is temperature sensitive and such that the detector element absorbs radiation less efficiently as its temperature increases, thus reducing its ultimate maximum temperature.
US08513604B2
A detection device and a particle beam device having a detection device ensure a good efficiency in detecting interaction particles and electromagnetic radiation. The detection device has a detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation and/or interaction particles and a filter element through which the electromagnetic radiation is transmitted. The filter element prevents the interaction particles from striking the detector such that the filter element is situated to move between a first position and a second position, the filter element in the first position being situated in relation to the detector in such a way that the filter element prevents the interaction particles from striking the detector. The filter element in the second position is situated in relation to the detector in such a way that the filter element allows the interaction particles to strike the detector. As an alternative, the filter element may be an object holder.
US08513602B2
The crystal structure of the emitter can be accurately grasped from a FIM image without being influenced by disturbances, such as contamination, and even if the rearrangement of atoms has been performed, whether or not the crystal structure of the emitter has returned to the original state can also be accurately determined. There is a provided a focused ion beam apparatus including an emitter 10, a gas source 11 which supplies gas G2, a cooling unit 12 which cools the emitter, a heating unit 13 which heats the tip of the emitter, an extraction power source unit 15 which applies an extraction voltage to ionize the gas into gas ions at the tip of the emitter, and then extract the gas ions, a beam optical system 16 which makes the extracted gas ions into a focused ion beam (FIB), and then radiates the focused ion beam onto a sample S, an image acquiring mechanism 17 which acquires a FIM image of the tip of the emitter, and a control unit 7 having a display unit and a storage unit 7b. A guide which displays an ideal crystal structure of the tip of the emitter is stored in advance in the storage unit. The control unit is enabled to display the guide in the state of overlapping the acquired FIM image on the display unit.
US08513601B2
Techniques, apparatus and systems for detecting particles such as muons. In one implementation, a monitoring system has a cosmic ray-produced charged particle tracker with a plurality of drift cells. The drift cells, which can be for example aluminum drift tubes, can be arranged at least above and below a volume to be scanned to thereby track incoming and outgoing charged particles, such as cosmic ray-produced muons, while also detecting gamma rays. The system can selectively detect devices or materials, such as iron, lead, gold and/or tungsten, occupying the volume from multiple scattering of the charged particles passing through the volume and can also detect any radioactive sources occupying the volume from gamma rays emitted therefrom. If necessary, the drift tubes can be sealed to eliminate the need for a gas handling system. The system can be employed to inspect occupied vehicles at border crossings for nuclear threat objects.
US08513600B2
A mass spectrometer system and method of operating same are provided. The system comprises an ion conduit for receiving ions; a boundary member defining a curtain gas chamber containing the ion conduit; a curtain gas supply for providing a curtain gas to an inlet of the ion conduit to provide a gas flow into the conduit, and a curtain gas outflow out of a curtain gas chamber inlet; a mass spectrometer at least partially sealed to, and in fluid communication with, the conduit for receiving the ions from the conduit; a vacuum chamber surrounding the mass spectrometer operable to draw the gas flow including the ions through the conduit and into the vacuum chamber; and, a gas outlet for drawing a gas outflow from the gas flow located between the conduit and the mass spectrometer to increase the gas flow rate through the conduit.
US08513593B2
In a mass spectrometer or gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer system, a conditioning gas such as, for example, hydrogen is added to condition or clean one or more components or regions of the mass spectrometer such as the ion source. The conditioning gas may be added upstream of the mass spectrometer such as, for example, into a sample inlet or a chromatographic column, or may be added directly into the mass spectrometer. The conditioning gas may be added off-line, when the mass spectrometer is not analyzing a sample, or on-line during sample analysis. When added on-line, the conditioning gas may be mixed with a carrier gas such as, for example, helium. In another embodiment, the conditioning gas also serves as the carrier gas through the column; another gas such as, for example, helium may be added to the carrier gas stream.
US08513590B2
An accessory system for a vehicle includes a windshield of a vehicle and a receiving structure attached at an in-cabin surface of the windshield. A structure is attached at the receiving structure. With the structure attached at the receiving structure, a cluster of individual sensors resides on or near the in-cabin surface of the vehicle windshield, and the cluster of individual sensors includes a forwardly-viewing camera. At least one of the individual sensors may (a) receive an input via a bus communication and/or (b) deliver an output via a bus communication. With the structure attached at the receiving structure, at least one of the individual sensors may be removable from the structure for service. At least one of the sensors may view through the windshield via a light transmitting aperture established in a light absorbing hiding layer at the windshield.
US08513588B2
An electronic camera comprises two or more image sensor arrays. At least one of the image sensor arrays has a high dynamic range. The camera also comprises a shutter for selectively allowing light to reach the two or more image sensor arrays, readout circuitry for selectively reading out pixel data from the image sensor arrays, and, a controller configured to control the shutter and the readout circuitry. The controller comprises a processor and a memory having computer-readable code embodied therein which, when executed by the processor, causes the controller to open the shutter for an image capture period to allow the two or more image sensor arrays to capture pixel data, and, read out pixel data from the two or more image sensor arrays.
US08513586B2
A semiconductor device includes: a photoelectric conversion layer; a continuous or discontinuous cylindrical metal microstructure embedded in the photoelectric conversion layer; and a dielectric film with which an inner side surface and an outer side surface of the metal microstructure are coated.
US08513582B2
A method for stepping a first member relative to a second member associated with a projectile. The method including: providing one of the first and second members with one of a plurality of pockets and movable pins offset from each other with a first spacing; providing the other of the first and second members with the other of the plurality of pockets and movable pins offset from each other with a second spacing, where the first spacing is different from the second spacing; and engaging at least one of the movable pins into a corresponding pocket to step one of the first and second members a predetermined linear and/or rotary displacement.
US08513576B2
A dual resistance heater for a phase change material region is formed by depositing a resistive material. The heater material is then exposed to an implantation or plasma which increases the resistance of the surface of the heater material relative to the remainder of the heater material. As a result, the portion of the heater material approximate to the phase change material region is a highly effective heater because of its high resistance, but the bulk of the heater material is not as resistive and, thus, does not increase the voltage drop and the current usage of the device.
US08513575B2
A method induces augmented levels of heat dissipation by exploiting quiescent IC leakage currents to control the temperature in high power devices. A heat control and temperature monitoring system (HCTMS) utilizes a thermal sensor to sense the junction temperature of a component, which becomes self-heated due to the quiescent leakage current inherent to the component upon the application of power to the component. By increasing the voltage level of the power source, this quiescent self-heating property is augmented, which serves to accelerate the preheating of the device, until the temperature rises above the minimum specified operating temperature of the component. The method further includes reliably initializing the system by applying full system power and triggering a defined initialization sequence/procedure. Once the component is operational, the method includes maintaining the component's temperature above the minimum operating threshold via continued self-heating, continued augmentation of the applied DC voltage, or both, where required.
US08513573B2
An oven comprising a box housing with an internal cavity bounded by walls, and provided on one side with an opening closable by a movable door, at least one of the walls there being provided a browning or grilling member comprising an electrical resistance element, and presenting a first side facing the wall and a second side, opposite the first side, facing the interior of the oven cavity in which at least one food item is positioned to be subjected to cooking and/or grilling, this latter function being obtained by activating the member. In a position corresponding with first side of the grilling member a flat element is provided presenting two opposing flat faces, a first face presenting high emissivity and the second face presenting high reflectivity or reflective power, the element being able to be moved relative to the member such that this latter can be faced by the first face or the second face, depending on the type of cooking required for the food item positioned within the oven cavity.
US08513569B2
A drawn arc welding process that includes the steps of providing a work piece, providing a welding tool holding a metal object onto the work piece, providing a power supply outputting a preset current, providing an arc voltage sensing device, lifting the metal object and drawing a pilot arc current, energizing a welding current locally melting the metal object and forming a weld pool in the work piece, measuring an arc voltage, predicting the arc voltage for a remaining time of the welding process, regulating the time of the welding process wherein the measured arc voltage and predicted arc voltage are utilized to control a desired energy input set point, and plunging the fastener into the locally melted work piece forming a weld between the metal object and the work piece.
US08513565B2
A consumable for a plasma arc torch, such as a nozzle, having a body and a head defining a shoulder portion having a frusto-conical portion and a flared portion. The flared portion increases the cross-sectional thickness to provide a greater heat-conduction path for removal of heat generated by a plasma arc, thereby extending consumable life. The frusto-conical portion provides a sharper, pointier nozzle head to simultaneously increase the operator's visibility of the workpiece. Methods of making and using the consumables are also included.
US08513563B2
In a plasma processing apparatus, a first electrode is attached to a grounded evacuable processing chamber via an insulating material or a space and a second electrode disposed in parallel with the first electrode spaced apart therefrom in the processing chamber, the second electrode supporting a target substrate to face the first electrode. A first radio frequency power supply unit applies a first radio frequency power of a first frequency to the second electrode, and a second radio frequency power supply unit applies a second radio frequency power of a second frequency lower than the first frequency to the second electrode. Further, a processing gas supply unit supplies a processing gas to a processing space formed by the first and the second electrode and a sidewall of the processing chamber. Moreover, an inductor electrically is connected between the first electrode and a ground potential.
US08513562B2
A method for hybrid direct manufacturing is provided. The method involves depositing a foundation of material onto a substrate platform or base plate. The foundation serves as a foundation for a block of material (a monolith) to be welded thereon. Once the foundation is created, the monolith or block of material may be placed against the foundation. The foundation may be created such that its boundary matches with the boundary of the monolith that will be welded on top of the foundation. Next, the monolith is welded to the foundation using a high energy beam such as an electron beam. The method may also involve depositing a layer of material on or adjacent to the monolith.
US08513561B2
A weld gun system for detecting the orientation of a weld nut relative to the metallic component to which it is to be welded prior to welding is disclosed. The system includes a lower electrode having a weld location pin, an upper electrode having a central circular recess formed therein, a fluid supply fluidly connected to the central circular recess of the upper electrode, and a pressure switch also fluidly connected to the central circular recess of the upper electrode. Once the weld nut is captured between the electrodes the fluid flows from the fluid supply into the central circular recess of the upper electrode. If the weld nut is in proper orientation the fluid continues to flow to the pressure switch and the weld occurs. If the weld nut is not in proper orientation the fluid does not flow to the pressure switch but is instead vented from the central circular recess and the weld does not occur.
US08513554B2
A waterproof switch structure includes a circuit control device and a waterproof casing. The circuit control device includes a clip member, a power cord, a controller, and a circuit breaker. The waterproof casing is used to cover the controller and the circuit breaker. The waterproof casing includes an upper lid and a lower lid. The screw is screwed to the upper and lower posts to lock the upper and lower lids. The upper and lower notches of the upper and lower lids clip the power cord. The engaging grooves and the engaging ribs engage with each other. The engaging recess of the resilient cap engages with the engaging ring. The resilient cap is pressed to control operation of the press switch.
US08513547B2
An image reading apparatus includes: a pointer having an axis extending along an axis line, that indicates a position on a medium; N (N≧3) irradiating units that respectively irradiate light toward an area that includes the position; and a signal generator that generates, from the irradiated light reflected by the medium, a signal representing an image on the medium.
US08513532B2
A flexible circuit structure with stretchability comprises a flexible substrate, a metal layer, and a plurality of flexible bumps. The metal layer is formed on the flexible substrate. These flexible bumps are formed on the metal layer and the flexible substrate.
US08513531B2
An electrodynamic array of conductive nanomaterial electrodes and a method of making such an electrodynamic array. In one embodiment, a liquid solution containing nanomaterials is deposited as an array of conductive electrodes on a substrate, including rigid or flexible substrates such as fabrics, and opaque or transparent substrates. The nanomaterial electrodes may also be grown in situ. The nanomaterials may include carbon nanomaterials, other organic or inorganic nanomaterials or mixtures.
US08513530B2
A manufacturing method of a package carrier is provided. A substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and an opening communicating the first and second surfaces opposite to each other is provided. A first adhesive layer is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The first adhesive layer and the substrate define a notch. A thermal-conductive element is configured in the notch and fixed into the notch via the first adhesive layer. A second adhesive layer and a metal layer located on the second adhesive layer are formed on the second surface of the substrate. The metal layer is connected to a bottom surface of the thermal-conductive element. The thermal-conductive element is located between the metal layer and the first adhesive layer. The first adhesive layer is removed to expose the first surface of the substrate.
US08513513B2
During reproduction of drum-part performance tones with a predetermined performance pattern, comprising a combination of a plurality of drum tone colors, based on automatic performance style data including at least performance pattern data associated with a drum kit defining a combination of the plurality of drum tone colors, a drum kit editing section replaces any one or more of the drum tone colors, defined in the drum kit, with one or more other drum tone colors. Thus, even during an automatic accompaniment, a user can readily replace any one or more of the drum tone colors, defined in the drum kit allocated to the drum part, with one or more other drum tone colors while promptly checking an automatic accompaniment having the other drum tone colors reflected therein.
US08513512B2
A personal music mixing system with an embodiment providing beats and vocals configured using a web browser and musical compositions generated from said beats and vocals. Said embodiment provides a plurality of beats and vocals that a user may suitably mix to create a new musical composition and make such composition available for future playback by the user or by others. In some embodiments, the user advantageously may hear a sample musical composition having beats and vocals with particular user-configured parameter settings and may adjust said settings until the user deems the musical composition complete.
US08513508B2
An upright piano, wherein: a) within the overall lever-hammer, the total weight of the hammer butt plus balance hammer exceeds the weight of the hammer by at least 60%; b) the arm of the lever-hammer has a measurement of less than 65 millimeters; c) the center of gravity of the lever-hammer is shifted rearwards from the vertical passing through the pin in the opposite direction to the string by a distance exceeding one centimeter such that, at the moment of striking, the segment which joins the center of gravity to the pin of the lever-hammer forms with the vertical a positive angle of at least 7°; d) a spoon is added, symmetrical to and opposite the spoon fixed to the wippen on the other side of the rod of the damper, this spoon being hinged, by a lever provided with a counterweight, to a fixed structure.
US08513503B2
A wheat cultivar, designated WB-112, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants, and hybrids of wheat cultivar WB-112, and to methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing plants from wheat cultivar WB-112 with themselves or with plants from another wheat variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a wheat plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic wheat plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to wheat varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from wheat cultivar WB-112, to methods for producing other wheat varieties, lines or plant parts derived from wheat cultivar WB-112, and to the wheat plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing wheat cultivar WB-112 with another wheat cultivar.
US08513502B2
A wheat variety designated W000350I1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W000350I1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W000350I1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W000350I1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W000350I1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W000350I1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.
US08513499B2
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the sorghum line designated Tx3361. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the line Tx3361, and to methods for producing a plant produced by crossing a sorghum plant of line Tx3361 with itself or with another plant, such as a plant of another line, species or genus. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of line Tx3361 with plants of another line, species or genus. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of line Tx3361.
US08513498B2
A soybean cultivar designated 00354818 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 00354818, to the plants of soybean cultivar 00354818, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 00354818, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 00354818. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 00354818. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 00354818, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 00354818 with another soybean cultivar.
US08513497B2
A novel soybean variety, designated XB26E11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB26E11, cells from soybean variety XB26E11, plants of soybean XB26E11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB26E11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB26E11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB26E11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB26E11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB26E11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB26E11 are further provided.
US08513492B2
Disclosed are nucleic acid segments comprising synthetically-modified genes encoding Coleopteran-toxic B. thuringiensis δ-endotoxins. Also disclosed are methods of using these genes for the recombinant expression of polypeptides, the preparation of vectors containing the genes, and methods for transforming suitable host cells.
US08513490B2
The present invention relates to Constitutive Triple Response-like (CTR1-like) nucleic acid sequences and the sugar and lipid metabolism regulator proteins encoded by the said nucleic acid sequences. Further, the present invention relates to the use of the aforementioned nucleic acid sequences and proteins in transgenic plants. In particular, the invention is directed to methods for manipulating sugar-related compounds and for increasing oil level and altering the fatty acid composition in plants and seeds. The invention further relates to methods of using these novel plant polypeptides to stimulate plant growth and/or to increase yield and/or composition of seed storage compounds.
US08513480B2
A reaction-rectification process is performed in an integrated reaction-rectification system which combines catalytic isomerization and hydroisomerization reactors and distillations zones in an integral column.
US08513476B2
The process combines hydroconversion and catalytic cracking starting from a feed containing triglycerides, at concentrations of fatty acids above 85%, which maximizes the yields of light olefins, chiefly ethylene and propylene, while reducing the yield of gasoline, with conversion greater than 80 wt. %.
US08513472B2
There is provided a process for preparing 1,6-hexanediol by esterifying a carboxylic acid mixture resulted from oxidation of cyclohexane with oxygen, and then hydrogenating the esters, which substantially does not contain a compound leading to a high ester value.A process for preparing 1,6-hexanediol from a carboxylic acid mixture containing adipic acid and 6-hydroxycaproic acid, the carboxylic acid mixture is obtained as a by-product in oxidization of cyclohexane to cyclohexanone/cyclohexanol using oxygen or an oxygen-containing gas, the process comprises esterifying the acids with an alcohol, followed by hydrogenation, and the process is characterized by comprising the following steps of: a) separating a component having a boiling point lower than that of water and the alcohol used in the esterification from a mixture obtained by the hydrogenation in a first distillation step; b) separating an EV component having a boiling point higher than that of 1,6-hexanediol further in a second distillation step; c) separating an EV component having a boiling point lower than that of 1,6-hexanediol further in a third distillation step; and then d) obtaining 1,6-hexanediol in a fourth distillation step, in this order.
US08513468B2
A process for removing degradation acids from a catalyst solution comprising a phosphorus-containing hydroformylation ligand used in a hydroformylation reaction is described. The process involves using a supported epoxy compound. Also described is a hydroformylation process that includes the degradation acids removal process.
US08513464B2
A solvent that reversibly converts from a nonionic liquid mixture to an ionic liquid upon contact with a selected trigger, e.g., contact with CO2, is described. In preferred embodiments, the ionic solvent is readily converted back to the nonionic liquid mixture. The nonionic liquid mixture includes an amidine or guanidine or both, and water, alcohol, or a combination thereof. Single component amine solvents that reversibly convert between ionic and non-ionic states are also described. Some embodiments require increased pressure to convert; others convert at 1 atmosphere.
US08513463B2
A process is described for the production of one or more of linear nitriles, amides and formamides which includes reacting a nitrogen containing compound, such as ammonia or NOx, and a synthesis gas over a catalyst at a temperature of between 160° C. and 400° C. and a pressure of between 1 bar and 50 bar. A further process for the production of one or more of linear phosphorous containing compounds is also described, which includes reacting a phosphorous containing compound, such as a phosphine, and a synthesis gas over a catalyst at a temperature of between 160° C. and 400° C. and a pressure of between 1 bar and 50 bar. A supported cobalt, iron, ruthenium or rhodium catalyst or an unsupported (bulk) promoted iron catalyst, modified with a promoter is used. The synthesis gas is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, in a ratio from 0.5:1 to 5:1; or a mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide; or a mixture of water and carbon monoxide. The suppression of the formation of oxygenates in the process is a feature of the invention and oxygenates may even be included in the feed to become converted to corresponding nitrogen containing compounds in the process.
US08513446B2
The invention relates to stable crystal modifications of (R,S)-, (R)- and (S)-DOPC, to a process for the preparation of these modifications, and to the use thereof as constituent for the preparation of medicaments.
US08513444B2
A method of producing an alkylene oxide includes passing a reaction mixture comprising alkylene, oxygen and a gaseous chlorine-containing promoter species over a supported catalyst containing silver and a promoting amount of rhenium to undergo an epoxidation reaction at a first operating condition. The method further includes subsequently performing the epoxidation reaction at a preferred operating condition. The preferred operating condition is characterized by an efficiency of the epoxidation reaction toward the alkylene oxide where the efficiency is lower than that of a maximum efficiency achievable at an operating temperature corresponding to the preferred operating condition.
US08513443B2
The present invention relates to the preparation of (R)—N-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide and (S)—N-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide.
US08513430B2
The present invention is directed to substituted thiazol-2-ylamine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that inhibit 11βHSD1 and that may be useful in the treatment of diseases in which modulation or inhibition of 11βHSD1 is beneficial or where a reduction in intracellular glucorticoid levels is desirable. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases, disorders, or conditions in which modulation or inhibition of 11βHSD1 is beneficial or where a reduction in intracellular glucorticoid levels is desirable.
US08513424B2
Novel compounds are provided which are GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulators. GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulators are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulator therapy. These novel compounds have the structure Formula I or Formula IA.
US08513420B2
The present invention relates to new compounds having an amino-naphthyridine group. In particular, the present invention relates to new compounds, its stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof having a first unit (moiety) selected from the group of a phenyl derivative, a biphenyl derivative or a diphenyl alkane derivative and at least one amino-naphthyridine group linked with the first unit via a linking group. In specific embodiments, the present invention relates to compounds having a phenyl derivative unit and three amino-naphthyridine groups bound to the phenyl derivative unit via a linking group as well as salts or solvates thereof, in particular, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Further, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The compounds are particularly useful for treating or preventing infections, like viral infections.
US08513410B2
Process for the synthesis of ivabradine of formula (I): addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and hydrates thereof.
US08513392B2
Three conjugation methods for use with the capsular saccharide of Streptococcus agalactiae. In the first method, reductive animation of oxidized sialic acid residue side chains is used, but the aldehyde groups are first aminated, and then the amine is coupled to a carrier via a linker. In the second method, sialic acid residues and/or N-acetyl-glucosamine residues are de-N-acetylated to give amine groups, and the amine groups are coupled to a carrier protein via a linker. In the third method, linkage is via galactose residues in the capsular saccharide rather than sialic acid residues, which can conveniently be achieved using galactose oxidase.
US08513378B2
The present invention provides a method for producing a water-absorbing resin powder. The method includes a polymerization step, a drying step, a pulverization step, a classification step, and a surface cross-linking step. It further includes an additional step, performed before the surface cross-linking step, in which at least part of the classified polymer is supplied again to the same or a different pulverization step. The circulation pulverization ratio in the pulverization step is higher than 1.50.
US08513375B2
The invention is directed to maleimide thermosets incorporating imide-extended mono-, bis-, or polymaleimide compounds. These imide-extended maleimide compounds are prepared by the condensation of appropriate anhydrides with appropriate diamines to give amine terminated compounds. These compounds are then condensed with excess maleic anhydride to yield imide-extended maleimide compounds.
US08513371B2
An amino alkoxy-modified silsesquioxane (AMS) comprising one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of an amino AMS, an amino/mercaptan co-AMS, an amino/blocked mercaptan co-AMS, mixtures thereof, and a weak acid-neutralized solid or aqueous solution thereof, and a method of making the amino AMS, are presented. The compounds are useful in compounding, processing, cure and storage of silica-reinforced rubbers because they contain low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
US08513358B2
The present invention relates to a transparent resin composition which comprises (a) a (meth)acrylate based resin comprising one or more (meth)acrylate based derivatives; and (b) an aromatic based resin having a chain having the hydroxy group containing portion and an aromatic moiety.
US08513355B2
Disclosed is a graft copolymer highly improving the adhesion resistance and impact strength, a method of preparing the same, and PVC composition containing the same, wherein the graft copolymer comprises i) 55 to 85 wt % of a conjugated diene-based rubber core; and ii) 15 to 45 wt % of a graft shell surrounding the rubber core, and formed by comprising a (meth)acrylate-based monomer, and at least one selected from the group consisting of a vinyl-based monomer having a polyalkylene oxide group represented by the following Formula 1; in which the graft copolymer includes 0.1 to 5 wt % of the vinyl-based monomer having the polyalkylene oxide group represented by the following Formula 1: wherein R is independently hydrogen, or C1 to C4 alkyl group, and n is independently 3 to 14.
US08513353B2
A copolymer defines interconnected pores and comprises polymerized monomers. The monomers comprise a first monomer more hydrophilic than 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), and a second monomer as hydrophilic as, or less hydrophilic than, HEMA. In a method of forming a polymer, a bicontinuous microemulsion comprising water, a surfactant, and a combination of monomers copolymerizable for forming a porous copolymer is provided. The combination of monomers comprises the first and second monomers. The monomers in the bicontinuous microemulsion are polymerized to form the porous copolymer. The first monomer may comprise N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP) or methacrylic acid (MAA). The second monomer may comprise HEMA or methyl methacrylate (MMA).
US08513350B2
A positive type photosensitive resin composition for forming patterned resin film is provided. The patterned resin film has high transparency, low dielectric constant, high solvent resistance, high water resistance, high acid resistance, high alkali resistance, high heat resistance, and excellent adhesive properties with the substrate, which is obtained by developing with an alkali solution. The positive type photosensitive resin composition contains copolymer of compound of formula (I) and 1,2-quinonediazido compound, or further mixes with other alkali-soluble polymers, in formula (I), R1 is hydrogen or alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms in which any hydrogen may be replaced by fluorine; and R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydroxyl group, alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, alkoxyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms or —O(Si(ClH2l+1)2O)mSi(CpH2p+1)3, 1 is an integer of 1-5, m is 0 or an integer of 1-10, n is an integer of 1-5, and p is an integer of 1-5.
US08513333B2
The invention relates to particles which have been functionalised by means of an inertised reactive group, i.e. by means of specific reversibly blocked isocyanate groups, and whose inertization can be reversed by means of an external influence.
US08513312B2
This invention relates to a Fischer Tropsch process using a catalyst activated in accordance with the invention. More particularly the invention relates to a three phase Low Temperature Fischer Tropsch process wherein CO and H2 are converted to hydrocarbons and possibly oxygenates thereof by contacting syngas including CO and H2 in the presence of an iron based Fischer Tropsch catalyst, wherein the ratio of H2:CO in the feed is between 2.5 and 1, and wherein the iron based Fischer Tropsch catalyst is activated according to the steps of: (a) providing an iron catalyst including iron in a positive oxidation state; and (b) contacting the iron catalyst in a reactor with a reducing gas selected from CO and a combination of H2 and CO; at a temperature of at least 245° C. and below 280° C.; at a reducing gas pressure of above 0.5 MPa and not more than 2.2 MPa; and at a GHSV of total gas fed to the reactor of at least 6000 ml(N)/g cat/h, thereby reducing the iron that is in a positive oxidation step in the catalyst.
US08513305B2
One aspect of the present invention is directed to a composition. The composition includes a dispersion inducer comprising: H3C—(CH2)n—CHmCHmR, where is a single or double carbon-carbon bond, m is 1 or 2, n is 2 to 15, and R is a carboxylic acid, a salt, an ester, or an amide, where the ester or amide is an isostere or biostere of the carboxylic acid. The composition additionally contains an additive component selected from one or more of the group consisting of biocides, surfactants, antibiotics, antiseptics, detergents, chelating agents, virulence factor inhibitors, gels, polymers, pastes, edible products, and chewable products. The composition is formulated so that when it is contacted with a biofilm produced by a microorganism, where the biofilm comprises a matrix and microorganism on a surface, the dispersion inducer selectively acts on the microorganism and has a suitable biological response without a required direct effect on the matrix to disperse the biofilm. The present invention is also directed to methods of using this compound.
US08513302B2
The invention provides uses and methods for reducing nephropathy in persons with diabetes mellitus (particularly Type 2 diabetes), in persons with metabolic syndrome, in persons with triglyceride levels over 215 mg/dL, and in persons with a cholesterol level over 200 mg/dL, by administering an inhibitor of soluble epoxide hydrolase (“sEH”). Optionally, a cis-epoxyeicosantrienoic acid (“EET”) can be administered with the sEH inhibitor. The invention further provides for using EETs in conjunction with one or more sEH inhibitors to reduce hypertension, and for compositions of EETs coated with a material insoluble in an acid of pH 3 but soluble in a solution with a pH of 7.4 or higher.
US08513296B2
Disclosed is an antifungal agent for external use, which is characterized by containing a compound represented by the general formula (1) below, 50-95% by mass of an alcohol, and 0.1-35% by mass of water and/or an anionic surfactant.
US08513292B2
The present invention relates to pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compounds, and methods of preparation of these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compounds. The present invention provides methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound or pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compound of the present invention. (Ia) (Ib) (IIa) (IIIb) Where U is independently selected from: (I) or (II) where U is independently selected from:
US08513286B2
Compounds of the formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are suitable for use as microbiocides.
US08513284B2
A series of amino-substituted fused pyridine and pyrazine derivatives, in particular amino-substituted quinoline and quinoxaline derivatives, being selective inhibitors of PI3 kinase enzymes, are accordingly of benefit in medicine, for example in the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, oncological, nociceptive or ophthalmic conditions.
US08513280B2
The present invention is about the use of at least one epothilone or derivative thereof as an active ingredient for manufacturing a medicament for use in the treatment of disease(s) involving a neuronal connectivity defect.
US08513265B2
Novel compounds are provided which are GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulators. GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulators are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring GPR119 G protein-coupled receptor modulator therapy. These novel compounds have the structure: or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n1, n2, n3, n4, A, B, D, E, G, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are defined herein.
US08513263B2
Compounds of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y and n have the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of Trk kinases and are useful in the treatment of diseases which can be treated with a Trk kinase inhibitor.
US08513258B2
The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): wherein: R1 represents: halogen, CN or NO2; R2 represents: hydrogen or halogen; n represents: 1 or 2; R3 represents: phenyl substituted by one or more halogens or C1-C6 alkyls; or a cyclohexyl; as well as the therapeutically-acceptable salts or solvates thereof. These compounds are useful as protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) antagonists, particularly in the treatment of thrombosis.
US08513256B2
The present invention relates to acid addition salts of 4-[(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)methyl]-N-[4-methyl-3-[[4-(3-pyridinyl)-2-pyrimidinyl]amino]phenyl]-benzamide, which are selected from the group consisting of a tartrate salt, such as a (D)(−) tartrate salt or a (L)(+) tartrate salt, a hydrochloride salt, a citrate salt, a malate salt, a fumarate salt, a succinate salt, a benzoate salt, a benzenesulfonate salt, a pamoate salt, a formate salt, a malonate salt, a 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonate salt, a salicylate salt, a cyclohexanesulfamate salt, a lactate salt, a mandelate salt, aq glutarate salt, an adipate salt, a squarate salt, a vanillate salt, an oxaloacetate salt, an ascorbate salt and a sulfate salt.
US08513251B2
The present invention provides a compound which has the effect of PDE inhibition, and which is useful as a medicament for preventing or treating schizophrenia or so on. A compound of formula (I0), wherein R1 represents a substituent; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, or a substituent; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, or a substituent; Ring A represents an aromatic ring which can be substituted, and Ring B represents a 5-membered heteroaromatic ring which can be substituted, or a salt thereof.
US08513249B2
Improved methods and compositions for safe and effective treatment of erythema or a symptom associated with erythema in a subject are described. The methods involve topically applying to an affected skin area a topical composition comprising about 0.4% to about 0.6% by weight of brimonidine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
US08513248B2
The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein A is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkoxy C1-4alkyl, C1-2fluoroalkyl, halogen, NR6R7, optionally substituted heteroaryl (Het), or optionally substituted phenyl, and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the description. The compounds or salts are thought to modulate P2X7 receptor function and to be capable of antagonizing the effects of ATP at the P2X7 receptor. The invention also provides the use of the compound or salt in the treatment or prophylaxis of, for example, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, visceral pain, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis or neurodegenerative disorders.
US08513246B2
The invention relates to use of compositions in therapeutics containing a compound having general formula (I): Wherein R, R1, R2, X and n are as described herein.
US08513240B2
The present invention provides compositions, desirably pharmaceutical compositions, containing micronized tanaproget. The compositions can also contain microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, anhydrous lactose, and magnesium stearate; or can contain microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, and magnesium stearate. The compositions are useful in contraception and hormone replacement therapy and in the treatment and/or prevention of uterine myometrial fibroids, benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign and malignant neoplastic disease, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and carcinomas and adenocarcinomas of the pituitary, endometrium, kidney, ovary, breast, colon, and prostate and other hormone-dependent tumors, and in the preparation of medicaments useful therefor. Additional uses include stimulation of food intake.
US08513231B2
The present invention relates to the use of compounds, in which the pharmacophores of quinolone and oxazolidinone are chemically linked together through a linker that is stable under physiological conditions, for the treatment of anthrax and other infections.
US08513225B2
Disclosed herein is a composition containing a high concentration of PG is unexpectedly capable of quickly killing other bacteria, fungi, and/or virus in vitro that is indicative of its potential high efficacy in treating various skin infection. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a composition and method for effective topical treatment of inflammatory skin lesions in mammals, comprising of a high concentration of propylene glycol alone, or in combination with an astringent. The PG at high concentrations can be regarded as an extremely effective, safe, topical, universal, microbicide.
US08513221B2
2-Morpholin-4-yl-9H-purine and 5-Morpholin-4-yl-3H-[1,2,3]triazolo[4,5-d]pyrimidine derivatives, especially those substituted by 6-heteroaryl, are unexpected PI3 kinase isoform selective inhibitors with good drug properties and are useful in treating disorders related to abnormal PI3K activities such as cancer, immune disorders, cardiovascular disease, viral infection, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine disorders and neurological disorders.
US08513220B2
Novel aromatic compounds which are useful as sphingosine-1-phosphate modulators and useful for treating a wide variety of disorders associated with modulation of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors.
US08513219B2
The invention relates to novel and known substituted phosphonates for use in ameliorating amyloid aggregates, particularly for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
US08513212B2
Receptor protein tyrosine kinases (RPTKs) transmit extracellular signals across the plasma membrane to cytosolic proteins, stimulating formation of complexes that regulate key cellular functions. Over half of the known tyrosine kinases are implicated in human cancers and are therefore highly promising drug targets. A large-scale loss-of-function analysis of the tyrosine kinases using RNA interference in the clinically relevant Erb-B2 positive, BT474 breast cancer cell line showed that Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK), a cytosolic, non-receptor tyrosine kinase that has been extensively studied for its role in B cell development, is required, in altered form, for BT474 breast cancer cell survival. This alternative form contains an amino-terminal extension that is also present in tumorigenic breast cells at significantly higher levels than in normal breast cells.
US08513203B2
The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising Trigoneoside Ib and Vicenin-1 for treatment and management of Goodpasture's disease, Glomerulonephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura. The present disclosure also relates to a method of obtaining the said composition from Trigonella foenum-graecum.
US08513199B2
Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
US08513198B2
The present invention is directed to a method of producing analgesia in a mammalian subject. The method includes administering to the subject an omega conopeptide, preferably ziconotide, in combination with an analgesic selected from the group consisting of morphine, bupivacaine, clonidine, hydromorphone, baclofen, fentanyl, buprenorphine, and sufentanil, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the ω-conopeptide retains its potency and is physically and chemically compatible with the analgesic compound. A preferred route of administration is intrathecal administration, particularly continuous intrathecal infusion. The present invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an omega conopeptide, preferably ziconotide, an antioxidant, in combination with an analgesic selected from the group consisting of morphine, bupivacaine, clonidine, hydromorphone, baclofen, fentanyl, buprenorphine, and sufentanil.
US08513194B2
A method of selecting a semaphorin for treating cancer in a subject is disclosed. The method comprises determining an expression of a semaphorin receptor on tumor cells of a tumor sample of the subject wherein an amount of the semaphorin receptor is indicative of the semaphorin suitable for treating the cancer in the subject. Methods of treating angiogenesis, kits for treating cancer and pharmaceutical compositions comprising semaphorins are also disclosed.
US08513179B2
A detergent resistant car polish composition includes an alkoxy aminofunctional dialkylpolysiloxane, a long chain silicone quaternary blend, a silicone fatty amino quaternary polydimethylsiloxane, a carboxylic acid, a surfactant, a cosurfactant, and water.
US08513177B2
A bleach catalyst includes a complex of Fe—, Mo—, Mn— and/or W with a ligand having a skeleton of formula (I).
US08513169B2
A lubricating oil composition, more specifically a lubricating oil composition for heavy duty diesel (HDD) engines having a sulfated ash content of no greater than 1.0 mass %, such as from about 0.7 to 1.0 mass %, a sulfur content of no greater than 0.4 mass %, and a phosphorus content of no greater than 0.12 mass % (1200 ppm), such as from about 0.08 to 0.12 mass %; and a TBN of from about 7 to about 15, which lubricating oil composition includes a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, at least about 0.5 mass % of an ashless antioxidant selected from sulfur-free phenolic antioxidants, aminic antioxidants, and mixtures thereof, and a minor amount of overbased metal detergent, wherein at least about 60% of the TBN contributed to the lubricating oil composition by overbased detergent is contributed by overbased magnesium detergent.
US08513162B2
There is provided a halogen-containing organosulfur compound having a controlling effect on arthropod pests represented by the formula (I): wherein m represents 0, 1 or 2; n represents 0, 1 or 2; A represents an optionally substituted 3- to 8-membered saturated heterocyclic group; Q represents a fluorine atom or a C1-C5 haloalkyl group having at least one fluorine atom; R1, R1a and R3 independently represent an optionally halogenated C1-C4 chain hydrocarbon group, etc.; R2, R2a and R4 independently represent an optionally halogenated C1-C4 chain hydrocarbon group, etc.
US08513161B2
Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling.
US08513159B2
A process of manufacturing powdered coffee carbons from spent coffee grounds includes: washing spent coffee grounds, dehydrating same, and conveying same to a pre-carbonation oven for drying and pre-carbonization; removing the pre-carbonized spent coffee grounds, soaking same in a solution mixed with a predetermined quantity of sodium carbonate for a predetermined period of time for grease removal, and washing the grease free spent coffee grounds; pouring the pre-carbonized spent coffee grounds into a post-carbonization oven and heating same to the range of 600 to 650° C. to carbonize the pre-carbonized spent coffee grounds so that the carbonized spent coffee grounds have a porous structure; supplying saturated steam between 850 and 950° C. to the carbonized spent coffee carbons for activation; and operating a wet grinder to grind the activated spent coffee carbons until powdered coffee carbons having a size between 0.1 and 20 μm are obtained.
US08513153B2
Described are catalyst compositions and methods for their preparation and use. Certain catalyst compositions can include at least one reduction catalyst and at least one oxidation catalyst. A catalyst composition as described herein is useful in providing certain benefits to a combustible fuel, such as, for example, reducing harmful emissions and/or improving overall fuel economy.
US08513149B2
An apparatus and process are presented for drying a catalyst in a reactor-regenerator system. The process includes a continuous operating system with catalyst circulating between a reactor and regenerator, and the catalyst is dried before returning the catalyst to the reactor. The process uses air that is split between the drying stage and the combustion stage without adding equipment outside of the regenerator, minimizing energy, capital cost, and space requirements.
US08513148B2
A thermally adhesive laminated nonwoven fabric that is a laminated nonwoven fabric in which nonwoven fabrics of the following (a) layer, (b) layer and (c) layer are integrated by heat contact bonding: (a) layer having at least one filament yarn nonwoven fabric layer composed of a thermoplastic resin; (b) layer having at least one extremely fine yarn nonwoven fabric layer composed of the same type of thermoplastic resin as that of the (a) layer; and (c) layer having at least one composite filament yarn nonwoven fabric layer composed of a thermoplastic resin, and that satisfies the following (1) and (2): (1) a difference between the melting point of the yarn forming the nonwoven fabric of the (a) layer and that of a yarn forming the nonwoven fabric of the (b) layer is 30° C. or less; and (2) the composite filament yarn composed of a thermoplastic resin and forming the nonwoven fabric of the (c) layer contains a low melting point component, and the melting point of the low melting point component is lower than that of the yarn forming the nonwoven fabric of the (a) layer by 40 to 150° C.
US08513142B2
A method of manufacturing non-photosensitive polyimide passivation layer is disclosed. The method includes: spin-coating a non-photosensitive polyimide layer over a wafer and baking it; depositing a silicon dioxide thin film thereon; spin-coating a photoresist layer over the silicon dioxide thin film and baking it; exposing and developing the photoresist layer to form a photoresist pattern; etching the silicon dioxide thin film by using the photoresist pattern as a mask; removing the patterned photoresist layer; dry etching the non-photosensitive polyimide layer by using the patterned silicon dioxide thin film as a mask; removing the patterned silicon dioxide thin film; and curing to form a imidized polyimide passivation layer. The method addresses issues of the traditional non-photosensitive polyimide process, including aluminum corrosion by developer, tapered profile of non-photosensitive polyimide layer and generation of photoresist residues.
US08513132B2
A method for fabricating a metal pattern in a semiconductor device includes forming a metal layer over a substrate, forming a hard mask layer over the metal layer, forming a sacrifice pattern over the hard mask layer, forming a spacer pattern on sidewalks of the sacrifice pattern, removing the sacrifice pattern, forming a hard mask pattern by etching the hard mask layer using the spacer pattern as an etch barrier, forming an etching protection layer over the hard mask pattern and on sidewalks of the hard mask pattern, and forming the metal pattern by performing primary and secondary etching processes on the metal layer using the etching protection layer as an etch barrier.
US08513129B2
Methods for manufacturing a semiconductor device are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a base material having a first film stack deposited thereon, wherein the base material is formed over the substrate and has a first set of interconnect features. The first film stack comprises a first amorphous carbon layer deposited on a surface of the base material, a first anti-reflective coating layer deposited on the first amorphous carbon layer, and a first photoresist layer deposited on the first anti-reflective coating layer. The first photoresist layer is patterned by shifting laterally a projection of a mask on the first photoresist layer relative to the substrate a desired distance, thereby introducing into the first photoresist layer a first feature pattern to be transferred to the underlying base material, wherein the first feature pattern is not aligned with the first set of interconnect features.
US08513128B2
A poly opening polish process includes the following steps. A semi-finished semiconductor component is provided. The semi-finished semiconductor component includes a substrate, a gate disposed on the substrate, and a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate and covering the gate. A first polishing process is applied onto the dielectric layer. A second polishing process is applied to the gate. The second polishing process utilizes a wetting solution including a water soluble polymer surfactant, an alkaline compound and water. The poly opening polish process can effectively remove an oxide residue formed in the chemical mechanical polish, thereby improving the performance of the integrated circuit and reducing the production cost of the integrated circuit.
US08513126B2
A chemical mechanical polishing slurry composition is provided, having, as initial components: water; an abrasive, wherein the abrasive is colloidal silica abrasive; a halogenated quaternary ammonium compound according to formula (I); optionally, a diquaternary substance according to formula (II); and, optionally, a pH adjusting agent selected from phosphoric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, ammonium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; wherein the chemical mechanical polishing slurry composition has a pH of 2 to <7. Also, provided are methods for making the chemical mechanical polishing slurry composition and for using the chemical mechanical polishing composition to polish a substrate.
US08513117B2
The invention discloses a method for cleaning residues from a semiconductor substrate during a nickel platinum silicidation process. Embodiments of the invention provide a multi-step cleaning process, comprising exposing the substrate to a nitric acid solution after a first anneal, followed by an aqua regia solution after a second anneal. The substrate can be optionally exposed to a hydrochloric acid solution afterward to completely remove any remaining platinum residues.
US08513107B2
A structure and method for replacement metal gate technology is provided for use in conjunction with semiconductor fins or other devices. An opening is formed in a dielectric by removing a sacrificial gate material such as polysilicon. The surfaces of the semiconductor fin within which a transistor channel is formed, are exposed in the opening. A replacement metal gate is formed by forming a diffusion barrier layer within the opening and over a gate dielectric material, the diffusion barrier layer formation advantageously followed by an in-situ plasma treatment operation. The treatment operation utilizes at least one of argon and hydrogen and cures surface defects in the diffusion barrier layer enabling the diffusion barrier layer to be formed to a lesser thickness. The treatment operation decreases resistivity, densifies and alters the atomic ratio of the diffusion barrier layer, and is followed by metal deposition.
US08513103B2
A buried junction is formed in a vertical transistor of a semiconductor device. Wall bodies are formed from a semiconductor substrate, the wall bodies protruding while having a first side surface and a second side surface in the opposite side of the first side surface; forming a one side contact mask having an opening which selectively opens a portion of the first side surface of the wall body; and forming a first impurity layer and a second impurity layer surrounding the first impurity layer by diffusing impurities having different diffusivities into the portion of the first side surface exposed to the opening.
US08513093B2
According to a method for transferring a functional region, at least part of functional regions on separation layers arranged on a first substrate is transferred onto a second substrate, the separation layers being capable of being brought into a separable state by treatment. In a first bonding step, the first substrate is bonded to the second substrate with a dry film resist arranged between the second substrate and the at least part of the functional regions above the first substrate. In an exposure step, at least part of the dry film resist is exposed. In a patterning step, the exposed dry film resist is patterned.
US08513085B2
Threshold voltage controlled semiconductor structures are provided in which a conformal nitride-containing liner is located on at least exposed sidewalls of a patterned gate dielectric material having a dielectric constant of greater than silicon oxide. The conformal nitride-containing liner is a thin layer that is formed using a low temperature (less than 500° C.) nitridation process.
US08513080B2
In sophisticated approaches for forming high-k metal gate electrode structures in an early manufacturing stage, a threshold adjusting semiconductor alloy may be deposited on the basis of a selective epitaxial growth process without affecting the back side of the substrates. Consequently, any negative effects, such as contamination of substrates and process tools, reduced surface quality of the back side and the like, may be suppressed or reduced by providing a mask material and preserving the material at least during the selective epitaxial growth process.
US08513079B2
A device having thin-film transistor (TFT) silicon-aluminum oxide-silicon (SAS) memory cell structures is provided. The device includes a substrate, a dielectric layer on the substrate, and one or more source or drain regions being embedded in the dielectric layer. the dielectric layer being associated with a first surface. Each of the one or more source or drain regions includes an N+ polysilicon layer on a diffusion barrier layer which is on a conductive layer. The N+ polysilicon layer has a second surface substantially co-planar with the first surface. Additionally, the device includes a P− polysilicon layer overlying the co-planar surface, an aluminum oxide layer overlying the P− polysilicon layer; and at least one control gate overlying the aluminum oxide layer. In a specific embodiment, the control gate is made of highly doped P+ polysilicon. A method for making the TFT SAS memory cell structure is provided and can be repeated to integrate the structure three-dimensionally.
US08513077B2
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a silicon nitride film directly on a surface of a semiconductor substrate, forming a first silicon dioxide film on the silicon nitride film, and forming a trench from the surface of the substrate at an opening provided in the silicon nitride and first silicon dioxide films. The first silicon dioxide film is then removed, and a second silicon dioxide film as a gate oxide film is formed on a side surface of the trench. Thereafter, a gate electrode material is deposited directly on a surface of the silicon nitride film to fill the trench and the gate electrode material is removed from the surface of the silicon nitride film to form a gate electrode inside the trench. The method further includes removal of the nitride film and the formation of a source region at a periphery of the trench.
US08513065B2
A method of manufacturing a display device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: i) forming a semiconductor layer where a plurality of crystallized areas and a plurality of noncrystallized areas are alternately arranged on a substrate, ii) aligning the substrate based on a difference in contrast ratio between the crystallized and noncrystallized areas and iii) performing a photo process or a photolithography process.
US08513063B2
According to an embodiment disclosed herein, a microelectronic device to be encapsulated is built on, or alternatively in, a substrate. The device is then coated with a sacrificial layer. A lid layer is deposited over the sacrificial layer, and then appropriately perforated to optimize the removal of the sacrificial layer. The sacrificial layer is then removed using one of several etching or other processes. The perforations in the lid layer are then sealed using a viscous sealing material, thereby fixing the environment that encapsulates the device. The sealing material is then cured or hardened. An optional moisture barrier may be deposited over the cured sealing layer to provide further protection for the encapsulation if needed.
US08513057B2
A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a routable layer having a column; mounting an integrated circuit structure in direct contact with the column; and forming a gamma connector to electrically connect the column to the integrated circuit structure.
US08513056B2
Provided is a semiconductor device and method of fabricating the semiconductor memory device. The semiconductor device may be formed by forming a first welding groove along outside edges of one case of a pair of upper and lower cases, forming a first welding protrusion along outside edges of the other case, the first welding protrusion being formed to correspond to the first welding groove and having a volume larger than a volume of the first welding groove. The method may further include inserting the first welding protrusion into the first welding groove to enclose a memory module in an inner accommodating space of the upper and lower cases, melting the first welding protrusion so that a first portion of the first welding protrusion fills the first welding groove and a second portion of the first welding protrusion fills a space between welding portions of the upper case and the lower case, and solidifying the first and second portions of the first welding protrusion.
US08513052B2
A method for preparing a Group 1a-1b-3a-6a material using a selenium ink comprising a chemical compound having a formula RZ—Sex—Z′R′ stably dispersed in a liquid carrier is provided, wherein the selenium ink is hydrazine free and hydrazinium free.
US08513051B2
Phase-changeable memory devices include a lower electrode electrically connected to an impurity region of a transistor in a substrate and a programming layer pattern including a first phase-changeable material on the lower electrode. An adiabatic layer pattern including a material having a lower thermal conductivity than the first phase-changeable material is on the programming layer pattern and an upper electrode is on the adiabatic layer pattern.
US08513050B1
A Bi—Se doped with Cu, p-type semiconductor, preferably used as an absorber material in a photovoltaic device. Preferably the semiconductor has at least 20 molar percent Cu. In a preferred embodiment, the semiconductor comprises at least 28 molar percent of Cu. In one embodiment, the semiconductor comprises a molar percentage of Cu and Bi whereby the molar percentage of Cu divided by the molar percentage of Bi is greater than 1.2. In a preferred embodiment, the semiconductor is manufactured as a thin film having a thickness less than 600 nm.
US08513047B2
In accordance with the present invention, the dividing grooves 8 are formed so as not to be parallel to cleavage planes of the semiconductor substrate 1, and the semiconductor substrate 1 is bent along the dividing grooves 8, whereby the semiconductor substrate 1 is fractured along the dividing grooves 8.
US08513046B2
A photoelectric conversion device including a single crystal silicon substrate; a first amorphous silicon layer in contact with a surface (a light-receiving surface) of the single crystal silicon substrate; a first polarity (p-type) impurity diffusion layer in contact with the first amorphous silicon layer; a second amorphous silicon layer in contact with a back surface of the single crystal silicon substrate; and a second polarity (n-type) impurity diffusion layer in contact with the second amorphous silicon layer, in which the first and second polarity impurity diffusion layers are microcrystalline silicon layers formed under a deposition condition where a pressure in a reaction chamber is adjusted to be greater than or equal to 450 Pa and less than or equal to 10000 Pa is provided.
US08513044B2
So as to improve efficiency of a thin-film photovoltaic converter device, during manufacturing of which an intermediate product module is manufactured, which comprises deposition of at least one positively doped, at least one intrinsic and at least one negatively doped silicon-based layer, the addressed intermediate product module is subjected to an annealing step during which the module is subjected to a temperature of between 100° C. to 200° C. during a time span of half an hour to four hours.
US08513028B2
The present invention relates to novel uses of the MLN 51 gene or protein. The MLN 51 gene and protein is closely related to the development of rheumatoid arthritis and serve as biomarker and therapeutic target for rheumatoid arthritis, particularly chronic synovitis.
US08513018B2
This invention relates to immortalized avian cells, including those deposited under accession numbers 09070701, 09070702, and 09070703 at the ECACC, and to the use of these cells for the production of viruses. The cells according to the invention are particularly useful for the production of recombinant viral vectors which can be used for the preparation of therapeutic and/or prophylactic compositions for the treatment of animals and more particularly humans.
US08513017B2
Methods are described that bias cells, such as potent and multipotent stem cells, by transfection with a nucleic acid sequence, to differentiate to a desired end-stage cell or a cell having characteristics of a desired end-stage cell. In particular embodiments, human neural stem cells are transfected with vectors comprising genes in the homeobox family of transcription factor developmental control genes, and this results in a greater percentage of resultant transformed cells, or their progeny, differentiating into a desired end-stage cell or a cell having characteristics of a desired end-stage cell.
US08513015B2
A cell culture system including: a substrate, a substrate coating, one or more live cells, and an overlay source. The substrate coating and overlay can be laminin, and laminin•entactin complex, respectively. Alternatively, the substrate coating and overlay can be laminin•entactin complex, and laminin, respectively. The cell culture system can further include liquid media and a protective cover. A method for making and using the system in cell culture articles and culture methods, as defined herein, is also disclosed.
US08512998B2
Conditioning and concentration of microalgae are accomplished by the process steps of grinding a dilute aqueous dispersion of microalgae in the presence of grinding media and then applying adsorptive bubble separation. This process is amenable to the use of dilute feed microalgal dispersions such as are encountered in the production of algal biomass for biofuel applications.
US08512995B2
The nucleotide sequence of a DNA involved in the biosynthesis of herboxidiene was determined. Utilizing this DNA, herboxidiene and analogues thereof can be efficiently produced.
US08512993B2
The present invention provides nucleic acid, vectors, viruses, and recombinant cells comprising triple-stranded structures, such as those resulting from central initiation and termination of HIV-1 reverse transcription at the center of HIV-1 linear DNA genomes. These triplex structures can act as a cis-determinant of HIV-1 DNA nuclear import, allowing infection of non-dividing target cells. In one aspect, the presence of the DNA triplex sequence in an HIV vector strongly stimulates gene transfer in hematopoietic stem cells. The invention also provides methods of using these triplex structures for making recombinant cells, as well as methods of using the recombinant cells to express proteins of interest both in vitro and in vivo.
US08512991B2
The invention relates generally to beta (1,4)-galactosyltransferase I mutants having altered donor and acceptor specificities, and methods of use thereof. In addition, the invention relates to methods for synthesizing oligosaccharides using the beta (1,4)-galactosyltransferase I mutants and to using the beta (1,4)-galactosyltransferase I mutants to conjugate agents, such as therapeutic agents or diagnostic agents, to acceptor molecules.
US08512989B2
The present disclosure relates to β-class carbonic anhydrase polypeptides having improved properties including increased thermostability and/or stability in the presence of amine compounds, ammonia, or carbonate ion. The present disclosure also provides formulations and uses of the polypeptides for accelerating the absorption of carbon dioxide from a gas stream into a solution as well as for the release of the absorbed carbon dioxide for further treatment and/or sequestering. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the carbonic anhydrase polypeptides and host cells capable of expressing them.
US08512987B2
An L-amino acid is produced by culturing a microorganism belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae having an L-amino acid-producing ability and modified so that glycerol dehydrogenase and dihydroxyacetone kinase activities are increased, in a medium containing glycerol as a carbon source to produce and accumulate an L-amino acid in the medium or cells, and collecting the L-amino acid from the medium or the cells.
US08512985B2
The present invention relates to a method for producing a polypeptide comprising using a signal peptide, to nucleic acid constructs comprising a first nucleotide sequence encoding the signal peptide and a second nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide which is foreign to the first nucleotide sequence. Furthermore, it also relates to expression vectors and host cells comprising the nuclei acid construct.
US08512984B2
The present invention is directed to non-cytotoxic protein conjugates for inhibition or reduction of exocytic fusion in a nociceptive sensory afferent cell. The protein conjugates comprise: (i) a dynorphin Targeting Moiety (TM), wherein the TM is an agonist of a receptor present on a nociceptive sensory afferent cell, and wherein the receptor undergoes endocytosis to be incorporated into an endosome within the nociceptive sensory afferent cell; (ii) a non-cytotoxic protease or a fragment thereof, wherein the protease or protease fragment is capable of cleaving a protein of the exocytic fusion apparatus of the nociceptive sensory afferent cell; and (iii) a Translocation Domain, wherein the Translocation Domain translocates the protease or protease fragment from within the endosome, across the endosomal membrane, and into the cytosol of the nociceptive sensory afferent cell. Nucleic acid sequences encoding the protein conjugates, methods of preparing same and uses thereof are also described.
US08512981B2
Vectors with modified initiation codon for the translation of AAV-Rep78 useful for production of AAV
The present invention relates nucleic acid constructs for the production of recombinant parvoviral (e.g. adeno-associated viral) vectors in insect cells, to insect cells comprising such constructs and to methods wherein the cells are used to produce recombinant parvoviral virions. The insect cells preferably comprise a first nucleotide sequence encoding the parvoviral rep proteins whereby the initiation codon for translation of the parvoviral Rep78 protein is a suboptimal initiation codon that effects partial exon skipping upon expression in insect cells. The insect cell further comprises a second nucleotide sequence comprising at least one parvoviral (AAV) inverted terminal repeat (ITR) nucleotide sequence and a third nucleotide sequence comprising a sequences coding for the parvoviral capsid proteins.
US08512978B2
The invention is directed to methods and compositions for deparaffinizing paraffin-embedded biological samples for subsequent tissue staining. The compositions are microemulsions that may include water/oil/surfactant microemulsions, and optionally a cosurfactant. The microemulsions enable deparaffinization without the use of xylene or toluene, and also enable solvent exchange without the use of intermediary alcohol dehydration or alcohol rehydration compositions.
US08512973B2
The present disclosure provides engineered ketoreductase enzymes having improved properties as compared to a naturally occurring wild-type ketoreductase enzyme. Also provided are polynucleotides encoding the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, host cells capable of expressing the engineered ketoreductase enzymes, and methods of using the engineered ketoreductase enzymes to synthesize a variety of chiral compounds.
US08512972B2
The crystal structure of ligand-bound EGLN1 catalytic domain of prolyl hydroxylase is disclosed. These coordinates are useful in computer aided drug design for identifying compounds that regulate EGLN1 prolyl hydroxylase and thereby regulate HIF-regulated disorders.
US08512970B2
An assay is provided for detecting the activity of a reporter kinase comprising (i) adding said reporter kinase to an assay mixture wherein said reporter kinase is contacted with bioluminescent reagent no more than minutes after being contacted with ADP, and wherein, prior to contacting the reporter kinase with ADP, the assay mixture is substantially free from kinase other than reporter kinase; and (ii) detecting light output from the assay mixture. Methods for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample and methods for validating a treatment process using the above assay are also provided. Further provided are devices for conducting these assays and methods.
US08512961B2
An extract of Scutellaria Barbata D. Don is effective in the arrest of cancer cell growth. The extract of Scutellaria Barbata D. Don may be used as a therapeutic treatment for patients who have been identified as having cancer. In some situations, a patient is identified as having a type of cancer by detecting the presence of a biomarker for that cancer in the patient's system and by further determining the level of that biomarker in the patient's system. If the level of the biomarker is above a predetermined threshold level for that biomarker, the patient may be diagnosed with cancer. Subsquently, treatment using an extract of Scutellaria Barbata D. Don may begin. Biomarkers of interest in the detection of the presence of metastitic breast cancer include 8-oxoguanine and lactate dehydrogenase.
US08512957B2
This invention provides methods and systems for identifying and typing toxicity of chemical compositions, as well as for screening new compositions for toxicity. The invention involves detecting alterations in gene or protein expression and hence establishing molecular profiles in isolated mammalian LSCs contacted with various chemical compositions of known and unknown toxicities, and correlating the molecular profiles with toxicities of the chemical compositions.
US08512943B2
A method based is provided for determining the toxicity of engineered nanomaterials (NM). The method comprises in vitro assays for oxidative stress associated with exposure to engineered NM, which comprise assays for: reactive oxygen species production; phase II and glutathione antioxidant molecule expression; activation of MAP and NF-kappa B kinase signaling cascades; production of cytokines, chemokines and adhesion molecules; mitochondrial perturbation and apoptosis; and cellular uptake and subcellular localization of the NM. The method further comprises in vivo assays for oxidative stress in subjects exposed to NM.
US08512934B2
Compounds of the formula (I), wherein X is a single bond, CRaRb O, S, NRC, NCORC, CO, SO or SO2; L, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7 and L8 are for example hydrogen, R1 or COT; T denotes T1 or O-T2; T1 and T2 for example are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C5-C12cycloalkenyl, C6-C14aryl, C3-C12heteroaryl, C1-C20alkyl substituted by one or more D, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by one or more E, C2-C20alkyl substituted by one or more D and interrupted by one or more E or Q; R1, R2, R3, R4, Ra, Rb and Rc are T1; D is for example R5, OR5, SR5 or Q1; E is for example O, S, COO or Q2; R5 and R6 for example are hydrogen, C1-C12alkyl or phenyl; Q is for example C6-C12bicycloalkyl, C6-C12bicycloalkenyl or C6-C12tricycloalkyl; Q1 is for example, C6-C14aryl or C3-C12heteroaryl; Q2 is for example C6-C14arylene or C3-C12heteroarylene; Y is an anion; and M is a cation; provided that at least one of L, L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7 and L8 is other than hydrogen; and provided that (i) at least one of T1 or T2 is a group Q; or (ii) at least one D is a group Q1; or (iii) at least one E is a group Q2; are suitable as photolatent catalysts.
US08512932B2
Methods are provided for drying a particle. Specifically, there is provided a spray-dried diketopiperazine-insulin particle formulation having improved aerodynamic performance and in which the active agent is more stabile and efficiently delivered as compared to that of the lyophilized diketopiperazine-insulin formulation. The dry powders have utility as pharmaceutical formulations for pulmonary delivery.
US08512928B2
A carrier comprising a magnetic core particle having a shape factor SF-2 of 130 to 160 and a resin layer covering a surface of the magnetic core particle. The resin layer comprises a conductive particle and a resin obtained by heating a copolymer comprising a silicon-containing A unit and another silicon-containing B unit.
US08512925B2
Provided is a magnetic toner capable of preventing electrostatic offset while attaining a high image quality by a high speed machine. The magnetic toner comprises magnetic toner particles, each of which contains a binder resin and a magnetic material, and a fine inorganic powder, in which the binder resin contains a polyester unit, and the magnetic toner has a dielectric loss factor at 40° C. and 100 kHz of 0.40 pF/m or more but 1.00 pF/m or less and a dielectric loss factor at 150° C. and 100 kHz of 0.50 pF/m or more but 4.00 pF/m or less.
US08512916B2
A photomask blank for producing a photomask to which an ArF excimer laser light is applied. The blank includes a light transmissive substrate on which a thin film having a multilayer structure is provided. The thin film has a light-shielding film in which a back-surface antireflection layer, a light-shielding layer and a front-surface antireflection layer are laminated in this order. The light-shielding layer comprises chromium and nitrogen, and the chromium content is more than 50 atomic %. The front-surface antireflection layer and the back-surface antireflection layer each has an amorphous structure made of a material comprising chromium, nitrogen, oxygen and carbon. The chromium content ratio of the front-surface antireflection layer and the back-surface antireflection layer is 40 atomic % or less. A first sum of nitrogen content and oxygen content of the back-surface antireflection layer is less than a second sum of nitrogen content and oxygen content of the front-surface antireflection layer.
US08512914B2
A phosphorus containing monomer, a polymer thereof, an electrode for a fuel cell including the polymer, an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell including the polymer, and a fuel cell including the electrode. The phosphorus containing monomer is represented by Formula 1: Group A is represented by:
US08512912B2
The invention relates to a membrane electrode unit (MEU) for electrochemical apparatuses, in particular for direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). The membrane electrode unit contains backings (i.e. gas diffusion layers) on the anode side and cathode side, which have a different water tightness (WT). The anode backing must have a lower water tightness (i.e. a higher water permeability) than the cathode backing, where WTAnode
US08512910B2
A solid oxide electrolyte including an oxygen ion conducting solid solution, wherein the solid solution is represented by Formula 1 below: Zr1-x-y-zMaxMbyMczO2-δ Formula 1 wherein x is greater than 0 and less than about 0.3, y is greater than 0 and less than about 0.1, z is greater than 0 and less than about 0.1, δ is selected to make the solid solution ionically neutral, Ma, Mb, and Mc are each independently a metal selected from the group consisting of elements of Groups 3, Groups 5 through 13, and Group 14, and an ionic radius of each of Ma+3, Mb+3, and Mc+3 are different from each other.
US08512909B2
A laminated electrolyte membrane, a membrane electrode assembly including the laminated electrolyte membrane, and a method of preparing the laminated electrolyte membrane, the laminate electrolyte membrane comprising at least two polymer membranes that are laminated together, and an electrolytic polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer having a polymerizable functional group and a proton dissociable functional group.
US08512898B2
To obtain a separator for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery that has an excellent nonaqueous electrolyte permeability into an electrode and an excellent electrolyte retentivity of the electrode and achieves a large capacity, a high energy density and a good high-temperature charge characteristic. A separator 3 used for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery is formed by disposing a porous layer 2 made of inorganic fine particles and a resin binder on a porous separator substrate 1, the resin binder is made of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of polyimide resins, polyamide resins and polyamideimide resins and the molecular chain of the resin has a halogen atom content of 10% to 30% by weight, and the content of the resin binder in the porous layer is 5% by weight or more.
US08512897B2
Provided are (1) a novel phenyl sulfonate compound, (2) a nonaqueous electrolytic solution comprising an electrolyte salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent and containing a phenyl sulfonate compound of the following general formula (II) in an amount of from 0.01 to 10% by mass of the nonaqueous electrolytic solution, and (3) a lithium battery containing the nonaqueous electrolytic solution and excellent in low-temperature cycle property. (wherein X1 to X5 each independently represents a fluorine atom or a hydrogen atom, and from one to four of these are fluorine atoms; R2 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a linear or branched alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms in which at least one hydrogen atom is substituted with a halogen atom, or an aryl group having from 6 to 9 carbon atoms).
US08512893B2
The invention described herein includes a method and apparatus comprising a plurality of battery cells electrically coupled to produce at least one voltage at a terminal, wherein the plurality of battery cells includes a plurality of junction areas. Each junction area comprises two battery cells longitudinally arranged such that an end of one battery cell faces an end of another battery cell. In a majority of the junction areas, the venting end of one battery cell does not face the non-venting end of the other battery cell.
US08512891B2
An apparatus and method for pressure casting a battery part wherein an extendible piston includes sidewalls for shutting off the supply of molten lead and an impact surface that extends in a side-to-side condition to form an end surface of a battery part cavity so that when the extendible piston is brought into an intensifying condition the extendible piston shuts off further supply of molten metal while a heat source maintains the lead in a molten state as the impact surface of the piston forms a side-to-side mold cavity surface to complete the mold cavity surface thereby eliminating unevenness in the surface of the finished battery part by generating a force with the extendible piston which is sufficient to form a battery part so that upon removal from the mold the batter part is substantially free of tears and cracks as well as surface irregularities.
US08512889B1
A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells, a support plate adjacent to sides of the plurality of battery cells and the support plate includes an opening, and a first end plate that is adjacent to the support plate. The first end plate includes a projection that engages with the opening to couple together the first end plate and the support plate.
US08512875B2
Provided are a novel anthracene derivative of a specific structure in which benzofuran or benzothiophene is bonded to anthracene through an arylene group, a material for an organic electroluminescence device and a light emitting material for an organic electroluminescence device each containing the anthracene derivative, and an organic electroluminescence device including an organic thin film layer formed of one or plural layers including at least a light emitting layer, the organic thin film layer being interposed between a cathode and an anode, in which at least one layer of the organic thin film layer contains the anthracene derivative alone or as a component of a mixture. The organic electroluminescence device has high luminous efficiency and is capable of emitting light with a long lifetime, and the device can be realized by the anthracene derivative.
US08512874B2
A coating and process for depositing the coating on a substrate. The coating is a nickel aluminide overlay coating of predominantly the beta (NiAl) and gamma-prime (Ni3Al) intermetallic phases, and is suitable for use as an environmental coating and as a bond coat for a thermal barrier coating (TBC). The coating can be formed by depositing nickel and aluminum in appropriate amounts to yield the desired beta+gamma prime phase content. Alternatively, nickel and aluminum can be deposited so that the aluminum content of the coating exceeds the appropriate amount to yield the desired beta+gamma prime phase content, after which the coating is heat treated to diffuse the excess aluminum from the coating into the substrate to yield the desired beta+gamma prime phase content.
US08512871B2
A workpiece, such as a turbine engine component, comprises a substrate, a thermal barrier coating on the substrate, and a hard erosion barrier deposited over the thermal barrier coating. The erosion barrier preferably has a Vickers hardness in the range of from 1300 to 2750 kg/mm2. The erosion barrier may be formed from aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, or molybdenum disilicide. The erosion barrier may be formed using either an electrophoretic deposition process or a slurry process.
US08512859B2
A housing is provided which includes an aluminum or aluminum alloys substrate, an aluminum layer and a corrosion resistant layer formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloys substrate in that order. The corrosion resistant layer is an Al—O—N layer. Then, Gd ions is implanted in the Al—O—N layer by ion implantation process. The atomic percentages of N and O in the Al—O—N gradient layer gradually increase from the bottom of the layer near the aluminum or aluminum alloys substrate to the top of the layer away from aluminum or aluminum alloys substrate by physical vapor deposition. The housing has a higher corrosion resistance. A method for making the housing is also provided.
US08512857B2
This invention relates to a security label for the detection of counterfeiting and tampering. The invention comprises a combination of an iridescent laminated or multilayered material with a lenticular layer. The iridescent layer exhibits an angular dependence in its coloration in reflection and/or transmission and the lenticular layer acts as a filter to light of a given angle of incidence.
US08512848B2
A decorative floor tile including at least one decorative layer and a backing layer having an array of resilient annular projections. Each annular projection includes a concave top surface, an outside wall surface, and an inside wall surface. The inside wall surface defines a central, blind passageway area. When the decorative floor tile is installed over an underlying surface, and pressure is applied to the decorative floor tile, a vacuum is created within the blind passageway and the underlying surface. The vacuum increases the amount of frictional drag between the surface covering and the underlying surface, and thus allows the surface covering to remain in place without the need for an adhesive.
US08512842B2
A human body support comprises a composite material base frame (2) having a top surface (11) and a bottom surface (10) and a cover element ′(3) formed from a first polymer material (3) associated to the base frame (2). The support further comprises at least one film of a second thermoplastic polymer material (8) which is fixedly attached to the base frame (2). The second thermoplastic material (8) has an affinity with the first polymer material (3) so that the cover element may be fixedly attached to the base frame, thereby forming an integral support. A polymethane gel (4) may be disposed in a recess of the base frame (2). The first polymer material (3) has a thickness of 0.1 to 0.3 mm, and the second material (8) has a thickness of 0.01 to 0.025 mm, both may be optically transparent.
US08512834B2
A polyurethane that is a reaction product of reaction components, the reaction components comprising (a) a polyol; (b) a polyisocyanate selected from an aromatic, alicyclic or aliphatic polyisocyanate or combinations thereof; (c) a mixture of chain extenders that includes (i) a chain extender having a sulfur bridge in an amount of between 1 and 30 weight percent of the total mixture of claim extenders and (ii) a main chain extender, wherein the chain extender having a sulfur bridge. The chain extender having a sulfur bridge may be characterized as R1-A-Sx—B—R2 wherein R1 and R2 are selected from an OH, an NH2 or combinations thereof, A and B are selected from a divalent aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic organic group or combinations thereof, A and B may be the same or different and x is an integer of between 2 and 10.
US08512825B2
The present invention relates to an optical film that comprises an aromatic based resin comprising a chain having the hydroxy group containing portion and aromatic moiety and a polarizing plate and an information electronic device that include the same. The in-plane retardation Rin is in the range of 30 to 600 nm and the thickness retardation Rth is in the range of 30 to 400 nm.
US08512811B2
A process by which an electrophotographic belt having a protective layer more containing a filler on its surface side can be produced at a lower cost. The process is a process for producing an electrophotographic belt having a base layer and a surface layer, and has the steps of (1) forming on the base layer a wet coating of a surface layer forming coating liquid in which a filler has been dispersed and a binder resin stands dissolved; (2) making water adhere to the surface of the wet coating; and (3) drying the wet coating to form the surface layer. The filler is a filler the affinity of which for the water is higher than the affinity the filler has for a dispersion medium of the filler in the coating-liquid.
US08512810B2
Methods and apparatuses for forming linear nanoparticle arrays, and the nanoparticle formulations formed therewith, are described. The nanoparticle arrays may be incorporated into coating materials, and in one example may be provided at or near the surface of two-component polyurethane coatings for use in automotive refinish clear coats. Coatings incorporating such nanoparticles may be applied to a substrate under shear to cause the nanoparticles to arrange linearly.
US08512797B2
Imprint lithography may comprise generating a fluid map, generating a fluid drop pattern, and applying a fluid to a substrate according to the fluid drop pattern. The fluid drop pattern may be generated using edge weighting through one or more modified Lloyd's method iterations to result in surface features being substantially filled with the fluid during imprint.
US08512791B2
The present invention discloses a composition for use in bakery products characterized in that it consists of: starch n-octenyl succinate and whey protein, the use of such a composition to replace whole egg in bakery products and bakery products comprising the composition.
US08512790B2
The invention provides methods of purifying Rebaudioside D from the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant extract along with Rebaudioside A. The methods are useful for producing high purity Rebaudioside D and Rebaudioside A. The invention further provides a low-calorie chocolate containing the purified Rebaudioside D and a process for making the low-calorie chocolate containing the purified Rebaudioside D.
US08512789B2
The present invention relates generally to functional sweetener compositions comprising non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweeteners and methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention relates to different functional sweetener compositions comprising at least one non-caloric or low-caloric natural and/or synthetic, high-potency sweetener, at least one sweet taste improving composition, and at least one functional ingredient, such as a dietary fiber source. The present invention also relates to functional sweetener compositions and methods that can improve the tastes of non-caloric or low-caloric high-potency sweeteners by imparting a more sugar-like taste or characteristic. In particular, the functional sweetener compositions and methods provide a more sugar-like temporal profile, including sweetness onset and sweetness linger, and/or a more sugar-like flavor profile.
US08512787B2
A palatable, edible soft chewable medication vehicle for delivery of a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient, such as a drug, to an animal or human subject. The edible soft chews contain only food grade or better inactive ingredients, and preferably do not contain ingredients of animal origin. Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture.
US08512784B2
The present invention relates to a beverage production device for preparing a liquid comestible from a portioned food substance contained in a sealed capsule. The device includes a centrifugal unit for receiving the sealed capsule, a driving mechanism connected to the centrifugal unit for enabling a rotational motion of the centrifugal unit, a liquid supply connected to the centrifugal unit, a flow rate or pressure measuring mechanism for the supplied liquid and a controller for controlling the rotational speed of the driving mechanism dependent on the measured flow rate or the measured pressure of the liquid.
US08512782B2
A food piece with a first dough sheet having a first inner surface, a first outer surface, and a first peripheral edge. The food piece also includes a second dough sheet having a second inner surface, a second outer surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first peripheral edge of the first dough sheet is joined together with the second peripheral edge of the second dough sheet to define a perimeter. The food piece also includes an embossment positioned within the perimeter. The embossment extends upon at least one of the first outer surface and the second outer surface and includes at least one line along which the first and second dough sheets are joined.
US08512778B2
High protein and high fiber food products, additives for preparing high protein and high fiber food products, and methods of making high protein and high fiber food products are disclosed. More particularly, the additives and methods disclosed are useful for preparing high protein and high fiber bread products. The additives comprise protein and/or fiber, at least one hydrocolloid, oil, and water and may optionally comprise minerals and emulsifiers.
US08512771B2
Disclosed herein is a method of producing a muscadine pomace extract. The method can include combining a bronze muscadine pomace extract with a purple muscadine pomace extract to produce a muscadine pomace extract, wherein the ratio of bronze muscadine pomace extract to purple muscadine pomace extract ranges from 0.1 to 10 (weight to weight), such as from 0.3 to 3 (weight to weight), and the muscadine pomace extract has a polyphenol content of at least 2%. Also disclosed herein is a muscadine pomace extract for use as an antioxidant, such as for use as an anti-aging supplement. The composition can include a muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) pomace extract having a polyphenol content of at least 2% and other active ingredients.
US08512768B2
A pain relieving composition that includes an anesthetic in the range of 0.5%-7.0% by weight (“w/w”), an anti-inflammatory agent in the range of 1.0%-11.0% w/w, a moisturizing agent in the range of 0.5%-12.0% w/w, a humectant in the range of 0.5%-13.0% w/w, a penetration enhancing agent in the range of 0.5%-7.0%, and a carrier solvent in the range of 40.0%-97.0% w/w to be used before and/or after procedures which cause damage to human skin.
US08512764B2
The object of the invention is the use in a cosmetic composition of an effective amount of at least one cutaneous cell autophagy activator as a cosmetic active ingredient. The invention also relates to cosmetic compositions that include at least one cutaneous cell autophagy activator as a cosmetic active ingredient 5 and a cosmetic process for detoxifying skin and/or for preventing or combating cutaneous aging.
US08512743B2
An apparatus for promoting the clotting of blood and controlling bleeding comprises a receptacle for retaining molecular sieve material in particulate form therein. A pad for controlling bleeding comprises a mesh structure and a rigid or semi-rigid support attached to the mesh structure to facilitate the application of pressure to the pad and the wound. A bandage applicable to a bleeding wound comprises a mesh structure and a flexible substrate attached to the mesh structure, the substrate being a cloth or plastic member that may be adhesively attached to cover a wound. In any embodiment, at least a portion of the receptacle or mesh structure is defined by a mesh having openings therein, and at least a portion of the particulate molecular sieve material is in direct contact with blood.
US08512741B2
Calcium-phosphate nanofiber matrices comprising randomly dispersed crystalline calcium-phosphate nanofibers are provided. The nanofibers are synthesized using sol-gel methods combined with electrospinning. The nanofibers may be hollow, solid or may comprise a calcium-phosphate shell surrounding a polymer containing inner core to which biologically functional additives may be added. The nanofiber matrices may be used to culture bone and dental cells, and as implants to treat bone, dental or periodontal diseases and defects.
US08512739B2
There is described a process for preparing a food or beverage composition having sweetness and a low glycemic index that entails incorporating in the composition a low glycemic index product comprising sucrose and an acceptor selected from the group consisting of a sugar and a sugar alcohol having free hydroxyl groups at one or more of carbon positions numbers 2, 3 and 6 that can accept a glucose unit from sucrose, the blend having been reacted with a glucansucrase enzyme. Also disclosed is a process for reducing glycemic index of a food or beverage composition that entails introducing into the food or beverage composition a low glycemic index product comprising a blend of sucrose and a syrup or syrup solids comprising an acceptor selected from the group consisting of a sugar and a sugar alcohol having a free hydroxyl groups at one or more of carbon positions numbers 2, 3 and 6 that can accept a glucose unit from sucrose, the blend having been reacted with a glucansucrase enzyme.
US08512735B2
Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices, such as stents are disclosed. A suspension solution is formed including a fluid, a biodegradable polymer, and bioceramic particles. The biodegradable polymer and particles are precipitated from the suspension to form a mixture. A composite is formed by combining the mixture with another polymer and a scaffolding is formed from the composite.
US08512729B2
Cross-linked hydrogels comprise a variety of biologic and non-biologic polymers, such as proteins, polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers. Such hydrogels preferably have no free aqueous phase and may be applied to target sites in a patient's body by extruding the hydrogel through an orifice at the target site. Alternatively, the hydrogels may be mechanically disrupted and used in implantable articles, such as breast implants. When used in vivo, the compositions are useful for controlled release drug delivery, for inhibiting post-surgical spinal and other tissue adhesions, for filling tissue divots, tissue tracts, body cavities, surgical defects, and the like.
US08512724B2
The present invention provides antiseptic compositions that contain DMSO or DMA, an alcohol (e.g., isopropanol), and/or an additional antiseptic agent such as iodine. In certain embodiments, the antiseptic compositions may be used for skin disinfection and/or skin antisepsis (e.g., as applied via a swab).
US08512720B2
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for massage, and more particularly, to a cosmetic composition for massage that provides a smooth rolling sensation even with a low oil content by controlling the ratio and content of polar and nonpolar oils and properly penetrates into the skin according to the control of the absorption rate by using a gum, which solves the problems with the existing massage compositions such as greasiness caused by a high content of oily ingredients and inconvenience associated with a need for cleansing the skin after use.
US08512718B2
A pharmaceutical or cosmetic carrier or composition for topical application characterized by rheological properties which render the carrier or composition semi-solid at rest and a liquid upon application of shear forces thereto. The composition or carrier are prepared by mixing 1-25 percent of a solidifying agent and 75-99 percent of a hydrophobic solvent, by weight, wherein at least one of them has therapeutic or cosmetic benefits, in the presence or absence of a biologically active substance.
US08512708B2
Provided is a gp96-derived peptides or homologs or derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical composition including them, a use thereof for therapy and for the manufacture of a medicament, a method of treating a wide range of conditions, disorders and diseases therewith, nucleotide sequences encoding them, antibodies directed to epitopes thereof and fusion proteins including them.
US08512707B2
Methods of treating a refractory or drug resistant cancer, cell proliferative disorder and tumor cells are provided.
US08512704B2
The present invention relates to an antibody directed to a beta cell marker protein, in particular to an antibody directed to the protein TMEM27.
US08512703B2
The invention concerns the use of recombinant clonotypic immunoglobulins (Ig) as a vaccine in the treatment of HCV-related and non HCV-related lymphoproliferations, in particular the use of recombinant proteins with immunogenic properties derived from protein segments VK3-20 and VK3-15 of Ig light chains derived from patients with lymphoproliferations.
US08512700B2
The invention provides an effective and environmentally friendly antibody protective agent and the methods of using it in immunological detection. The antibody protective agent helps antibody to maintain relatively high immunological activity at room temperature. Working electrodes coated with antibodies and the antibody protective agent are installed in immunological detection devices to enhance stability and accuracy of immunological detection. The antibody protective agent is effectively used in the detection of a variety of toxins, for example, aflatoxin, staphylococcal enterotoxin, algae toxin, and vomitoxin.
US08512697B2
The invention is directed to platelets containing micron or nanometer size particles wherein the micron or nanometer sized particles comprises an active agent. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and the above platelets. The invention is further directed to methods of delivering the micron or nanometer size particles containing an active agent to a site of interest in a patient.
US08512696B2
The invention describes the isolation and methods of use of a non-senescent pool of adult cardiac stem cells. In particular, a subset of adult cardiac stem cells with superior regenerative capacity is disclosed. Such cells were found to have immortal DNA. Compositions comprising the non-senescent stem cells are also described. In addition, the present invention provides methods for repairing aged myocardium or damaged myocardium using the isolated non-senescent adult cardiac stem cells.
US08512694B2
The present invention relates to a method of producing rough strains of a bacterium, such as Mycobacterium obuense, said method comprising exposing said bacterium to a sulfone and/or sulfonamide (such as 4,4′-Diaminodiphenyl sulfone or an analogue thereof). A rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense producible by said method and uses thereof. In particular, uses of a rough strain of Mycobacterium obuense deposited under the Budapest Treaty at the NCTC with the accession number NCTC 13365.
US08512686B2
Provided are a rinse-off, non-dyeing type hair cosmetic composition containing (a) a polycarboxylic acid or salt thereof, (b) a hydroxymonocarboxylic acid or salt thereof, and (c) an organic solvent selected from aromatic alcohols, alkylene carbonates and polyols at a weight ratio satisfying 0.33≦[(a)+(b)]/(c)≦2.5, in which, the weight of each of (a) and (b) is that as an acid, and the composition has a pH at 25° C. of from 2.5 to 5 when diluted to 20 times the weight with water; and a method of treating hair, which contains using two hair cosmetic compositions A and B and treating the hair in the order of A→B or B→A; and a hair quality improving cosmetic set which contains the hair cosmetic compositions A and B: A: Composition containing Components (a) and (c) at a weight ratio of (a)/(c)=0.6 or greater B: Composition containing Components (b) and (c) at a weight ratio of (b)/(c)=0.25 or greater. The hair cosmetic composition and method of treating hair according to the invention have excellent effects for improving the elasticity and suppleness of the hair and give good feeling upon use during the treatment.
US08512685B2
Aqueous hair care compositions which provide hair styling, hair lightening and hair conditioning benefits are disclosed. The compositions provide hair lightening effects greater than that which would typically be achieved using hydrogen peroxide solutions alone. The compositions comprise a stabilized oxidative compound, a film-forming hair care polymer, a cationic hair care polymer, and water. The method of conditioning, styling and coloring hair utilizing the disclosed compositions is also disclosed.
US08512684B2
Process for the preparation of a composition including an oil phase, an aqueous phase, at least one emulsifying system of water-in-oil (W/O) type, optionally at least one emulsifying system of oil-in-water (O/W) type, in the form of an inverse latex including from 20% to 70% by weight and preferably from 25% to 50% by weight of a branched or crosslinked polyelectrolyte, characterized in that the polyelectrolyte is a copolymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid partially or totally salified with acrylamide and optionally one or more monomers chosen from monomers containing a partially or totally salified weak acid function and/or from neutral monomers other than acrylamide, the production process being characterized in that the preparation of the aqueous phase includes the dissolution in the aqueous medium of solid 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propanesulfonic acid before neutralization. Cosmetic, dermopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical composition including the inverse latex directly obtained by the process.
US08512680B2
The placing of a drug that is suitable for parenteral administration on bubbles formed with sterile gases produces an exponential increase in its active surface area with a decrease in the diameter of the bubble, modifies the kinetics of its distribution and, thanks to its micronization, increases its therapeutic effect. Furthermore, the echogenicity of the bubbles allows us to follow them on ultrasound after their injection, so that we can visualise the medicament and, thanks to its steerability, can direct it to the selected site or prevent it from reaching undesired areas. This pharmaceutical form is of interest in the treatment of diseases that require a greater local action of the injected drugs than can be achieved with the pharmaceutical forms in current use.
US08512678B2
A method is disclosed involving detecting the expression of a fluorescent protein of interest in an animal, wherein the animal is a transgenic animal having in its genome nucleic acid encoding said fluorescent protein operably linked to promoter nucleic acid from a protein that is normally expressed in the nervous system of the animal, the method comprising the step of non-invasively detecting fluorescence from said protein when expressed in said animal.
US08512673B2
Magnesium oxide powders having a large diameter of crystallite, and having a favorable crystallinity are provided. Magnesium oxide powders: having peak widths at half-height of the peaks on a (111) plane, a (200) plane and a (220) plane of each no greater than 0.20 degrees as determined with a powder X-ray diffraction method carried out using a Cu—Kα ray; and having a crystallite diameter of no less than 700 Å.
US08512657B2
A filter for filtering particulate matter (PM) from exhaust gas emitted from a positive ignition engine or a compression ignition engine, which filter comprising a porous substrate having inlet surfaces and outlet surfaces, wherein the inlet surfaces are separated from the outlet surfaces by a porous structure containing pores of a first mean pore size, wherein the porous substrate is coated with a washcoat comprising a plurality of solid particles wherein the porous structure of the washcoated porous substrate contains pores of a second mean pore size, and wherein the second mean pore size is less than the first mean pore size.
US08512643B2
A method for controlling volatiles in recycled carbon black, such as from pyrolysis of tires, includes deagglomerating the recycled carbon black to substantially reduce the carbon black particle size and impinging an air current on the carbon black particles, preferably in a countercurrent direction, to increase the processing temperature and thereby enhance the release of volatiles. Associated apparatus is disclosed.
US08512638B2
A microchip having an inlet (14) for collecting a liquid sample; at least one capillary cavity (4) capable of collecting a specific amount of the liquid sample through the inlet (14) by using capillary force; and a holding chamber (5) communicating with the capillary cavity (4) and receiving the sample liquid in the capillary cavity (4) transferred by centrifugal force generated by rotation about an axis. The capillary cavity (4) interconnecting the inlet (14) and the holding chamber (5) has, in one side face of the capillary cavity (4), cavities (15, 16) not generating capillary force and communicating with the atmosphere, and this prevents mixing of air bubbles into the capillary cavity (4).
US08512615B1
A method of making custom glove formers for making custom-fit disposable gloves using a three dimensional camera or laser for taking the dimensions of a user's hand and making a mold therefrom for use in making the custom glove former. Alternatively, the method includes using an impression material for taking an impression of a user's hand to make a mold for use in making the custom glove former. In further embodiments, the method includes using a combination of a three dimensional camera or laser and impression material to make a mold for use in making the custom glove former. The custom glove formers are then used for making the custom-fit disposable gloves.
US08512614B2
A molding system including a component formed in a generally closed loop shape and having a plurality of radially extending teeth. The component includes a plurality of discrete segments coupled together.
US08512611B2
Provided is a tapered filament for a power toothbrush made of a synthetic resin and formed with tapers at two ends thereof and a non-tapered area for tufting part of which middle is tufted into a power toothbrush, wherein an overall length is 16 to 22 mm, a length of the non-tapered area for tufting part is 4 to 12 mm, and the rest parts except for the non-tapered area for tufting part form tapers at two ends.
US08512608B2
An injection molding device comprises a mold-clamping device that operates in both of a mold-closing state in which a mold is closed under predetermined pressure and a micro mold-open state in which the mold is held in a state in which the mold is open from the mold-closing state by a predetermined amount, an injection device that molds a molded product by injecting a molding material into the mold set to the mold-closing state or the micro mold-open state and a controller that changes a stop position of the mold in the micro mold-open state in accordance with a change of a mold-closing position when the mold-closing position of the mold in the mold-closing state is changed.
US08512596B2
A composition, including a liquid crystal polymer or oligomer having a terminal hydroxyl group, and a cross-linking agent including a bismaleimide compound, an epoxy resin or a combination thereof, wherein the liquid crystal polymer or oligomer is represented by Formula 1: Z1—(R1)m—(R2)n—Z2 (1), wherein R1 is represented by Formula 2: —X1—Ar1—Y1— (2), wherein X1 and Y1 are each independently selected from the group consisting of O, CO and NR″, in which R″ is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C20 alkyl group, and a substituted or unsubstituted C6-C30 aryl group, and Ar1 includes at least one divalent aromatic or alicyclic organic group selected from the group consisting of Formula 3:
US08512589B2
Disclosed is a MnZn ferrite core comprising basic components, subcomponents and unavoidable impurities. To the basic components comprising: iron oxide (as Fe2O3): 51.0-54.5 mol %, zinc oxide (as ZnO): 8.0-12.0 mol % and manganese oxide (as MnO): remainder, are added silicon oxide (as SiO2): 50-400 mass ppm and calcium oxide (as CaO): 50-4000 ppm as subcomponents and in the unavoidable impurities, phosphorous, boron, sulfur and chlorine are respectively kept to: less than 3 mass ppm, less than 3 mass ppm, less than 5 mass ppm, and less than 10 mass ppm. The ratio of the measure specific surface area to the ideal specific surface area of the MnZn ferrite core satisfies the formula: Measured specific surface area/ideal specific surface area<1500.
US08512588B2
A method of fabricating a nanoporous membrane filter having a uniform array of nanopores etch-formed in a thin film structure (e.g. (100)-oriented single crystal silicon) having a predetermined thickness, by (a) using interferometric lithography to create an etch pattern comprising a plurality array of unit patterns having a predetermined width/diameter, (b) using the etch pattern to etch frustum-shaped cavities or pits in the thin film structure such that the dimension of the frustum floors of the cavities are substantially equal to a desired pore size based on the predetermined thickness of the thin film structure and the predetermined width/diameter of the unit patterns, and (c) removing the frustum floors at a boundary plane of the thin film structure to expose, open, and thereby create the nanopores substantially having the desired pore size.
US08512563B2
A housing pot for accommodating a filter element in a filter device includes a recess into which a bushing having a form-fit element is inserted. The form-fit element engages with the edge delimiting the recess in the bottom of the housing pot in a form-fit manner.
US08512562B2
A drain mechanism includes: a cap that is attached detachably to a case of a fluid filter and formed with a drain hole, and includes an engaging projecting portion to which an engaging portion of a drain pipe inserted into the drain hole is engaged; and a valve member that is provided in the interior of the cap so as to close the drain hole and displaced in a direction for releasing closure of the drain hole upon contact with a tip end portion of the pipe inserted into the drain hole. The valve member is provided with a holding recess portion for holding the tip end portion of the pipe. A contact portion contacted by the tip end portion of the pipe is provided inside the holding recess portion of the valve member. When a tip end side of the engaging portion of the pipe inserted into the drain hole is in contact with a rear end side of the engaging projecting portion of the cap, an interval between a contact tip end of the engaging portion and the engaging projecting portion and an open end of the holding recess portion of the valve member closing the drain hole is longer than an interval between the contact tip end of the engaging portion and the engaging projecting portion and a tip end of the pipe.
US08512559B2
Embodiments of the invention relate to device, method, and system for separation and/or detection of biological cells and biomolecules using micro-channels, magnetic interactions, and magnetic tunnel junctions. The micro-channels can be integrated into a microfluidic device that may be part of an integrated circuit. Magnetic interactions used for the separation are created, in part, by magnetic stripes associated with the micro-channels. Detection of biological cells and biomolecules is effectuated by a magnetic tunnel junction sensor that comprises two ferromagnetic layers separated by a thin insulating layer. The magnetic tunnel junction sensor can be integrated into a silicon based device, such a microfluidic device, an integrated circuit, or a microarray to achieve rapid and specific separation and/or detection of biomolecules and cells.
US08512558B2
A magnetic separation plate for use in methods employing magnetic particles, said magnetic separation plate comprising a support plate and magnetic pins in a predetermined geometrical arrangement, said magnetic pins having a fastening portion, an intermediate portion and a separation portion and being fastened to said support plate at their fastening portion, wherein said magnetic pins are individually displaceable at their separation portion. The invention further provides a method for the separation of magnetic particles using the separation plate.
US08512556B2
A hood that mounts around an outlet of a catch basin with a cover having a proximal end and distal end; the proximal end being pivotally attached to the hood. The cover pivots between a closed sealed position that substantially prevents water born contaminants from passing through the access opening and an open position that allows access to the access opening. The cover is made from a flexible material to allow the cover to be lifted from the closed sealed position in a substantially vertical path that allows access to the outlet of a catch basin.
US08512553B2
A dialysis system includes: (i) a dialysate pump; (ii) a patient line having a connector configured to be attached to a peritoneal patient part; (iii) an extracorporeal circuit; (iv) a blood pump in fluid communication with the extracorporeal circuit; (v) a blood filter in fluid communication with the extracorporeal circuit; and (vi) a control unit configured and arranged to selectively perform a therapy which (a) the blood pump is deactivated and the dialysate pump is caused to pump dialysate through the patient line or (b) the blood pump is activated to pump blood to the blood filter and the dialysate pump is caused to pump dialysate to the filter/extracorporeal circuit and/or remove fluid from the filter.
US08512552B1
A mat for cleaning a liquid spill on a surface has a flexible, liquid-permeable outer shell having a top side, a bottom side, and a peripheral edge. The top and bottom sides are mutually fastened at a fastening area so that an interior space is segregated into a plurality of compartments, each compartment retaining an absorbent material therein. The absorbent material is preferably a powdered polyurethane foam material. In one embodiment, the absorbent material within each compartment is contained within a rectangular substantially flat inner section having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge, such that the mat is foldable between such inner sections but not easily folded across each inner section.
US08512546B2
The presence of a select analyte such as glucose in the sample is evaluated in an electrochemical system using a conduction cell-type apparatus. A potential or current is generated between the two electrodes of the cell sufficient to bring about oxidation or reduction of the analyte or of a mediator in an analyte-detection redox system, thereby forming a chemical potential gradient of the analyte or mediator between the two electrodes after the gradient is established, the applied potential or current is discontinued and an analyte-independent signal is obtained from the relaxation of the chemical potential gradient. The analyte-independent signal is used to correct the analyte-dependent signal obtained during application of the potential or current.
US08512535B2
A measurement cell provides electrochemical characterization of a sample. The cell includes a container in which a sample is located, the container having walls and a base defining an interior region for containing a conductive media. A base electrode is located adjacent a base of the container, a counter electrode is spaced from the base electrode and a reference electrode is located between the base and counter electrodes. Samples that may be characterized include the conductive media, an element forming the base electrode or a surface of the base electrode, an element in contact with the conductive media, or any two or more of these. The reference electrode contacts the conductive media between the base electrode and the counter electrode such that electrical paths are is established through the sample between the base electrode and the counter electrode and between the base electrode and the reference electrode.
US08512521B2
The present invention relates to a paper sizing agent and emulsion comprising a maleated vegetable oil size wherein at least 50% by weight of the total fatty acids of the triglycerides are monounsaturated. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of such maleated vegetable oil size.
US08512519B2
Sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins provide advantages in papermaking processes and in paper products including paperboard. Improvements in wet strength and dry strength of paper products are achieved by addition of sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins and cationic strength additives during the paper making process. The use of sulfopolyester thermoplastic resins in paper products also significantly enhances the repulpability of the paper.
US08512513B2
A method of and an apparatus for controlling the height of a material column in a vessel upstream of a pump, in which method material is conveyed into an upper portion of the vessel, electrical signals are provided on the basis of the presence of material at predetermined measuring levels of the vessel by using a first sensor set disposed at a first measuring level at the upper portion of the vessel and a second sensor set disposed at a second measuring level at the lower portion of the vessel, and material is extracted at a controlled flow speed from a lower portion of the vessel by the pump, wherein the provided electrical signals are used to infer weighting factors of measuring level presence functions, and the flow speed is controlled on the basis of the weighting factors of the measuring level presence functions.
US08512511B2
A mounting table for use in a plasma processing apparatus, on which a substrate is mounted, includes: a conductive member connected to a high frequency power supply and a high frequency power supply; a dielectric layer embedded in a central portion on an upper surface of the conductive member; and an electrostatic chuck mounted on the dielectric layer. Further, the electrostatic chuck is connected to a high voltage DC power supply and includes an electrode film satisfying following conditions: δ/z≧85 (where δ=(ρv/(μπf))1/2) and, a surface resistivity of the substrate>a surface resistivity of a central portion of the electrode film.
US08512502B2
Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps.
US08512500B2
In a method of manufacturing an optical waveguide using a flat die having a groove therein, the method includes: (a) forming a first cladding sheet on a base substrate; (b) placing the first cladding sheet and the base substrate on the flat die such that the first cladding sheet faces the groove of the flat die; (c) filling the groove with a liquid resin and then curing the liquid resin, thereby forming a mirror support on the first cladding sheet; (d) removing the flat die from the first cladding sheet; (e) forming a metal reflection film on the mirror support; (f) forming a core sheet on the first cladding sheet such that the core sheet covers the mirror support that is formed with the metal reflection film; (g) forming a second cladding sheet on the core sheet; and (h) removing the base substrate from the first cladding sheet.
US08512494B2
Method for manufacturing a green tire using a building drum and a transfer device. In the method tire components are arranged on a building drum. In one step of the method the transfer device is placed around the building drum. The method further comprises a step during which a last manufacturing process for a green tire is carried out on the building drum, and a removal step during which a removal device removes the green tire from the building drum, wherein the removal device is provided with projecting elements that can be placed up to a distance from and around the outer circumference of the green tire and which projecting elements can be placed such so as to engage the outer side of the green tire. The removal step further comprises during the step in which the transfer device is placed around the building drum, placing the projecting elements up to a distance from and around the outer circumference of the building drum.
US08512492B2
Optical filter, analytical instrument, optical apparatus, and method of manufacturing optical filter
An optical filter according to the invention includes: first and second substrates opposed to each other; first and second reflecting films provided to the first and second substrates; first and second bonding films provided to the first and second substrates; and first and second barrier films disposed on surfaces of the first and second reflecting films, wherein the first barrier film has a transmittance of ozone lower than a transmittance of ozone the first reflecting film has, and the second barrier film has a transmittance of ozone lower than a transmittance of ozone the second reflecting film has. Accordingly, the reflecting films are protected from ozone or ultraviolet radiation during the manufacturing process of the optical filter and thereby the optical filter characteristics is prevented from being deteriorated.
US08512490B2
The invention provides methods for making homogeneous metal oxide nanoenergetic composites. A method of the invention forms a metal oxide nanostructure via a sol-gel process with surfactant templating. Metal nanoparticles are introduced into the metal oxide nanostructure via wet impregnation.
US08512489B2
Apparatus for storing and dispensing flowable explosive, the apparatus including an explosive pump for pumping flowable explosive into an explosive tank having a fluid pressure-actuated piston movable therein for expelling flowable explosive out of the explosive tank through a delivery hose fitted with an injector through which one or more additives from one or more additive tanks can he pumped by an additive pump.
US08512488B2
An Ni—Fe based superalloy forging material including 30 to 40 wt % of Fe, 14 to 16 wt % of Cr, 1.2 to 1.7 wt % of Ti, 1.1 to 1.5 wt % of Al, 1.9 to 2.2 wt % of Nb, 0.05 wt % or less of C and the remainder of Ni and inevitable impurities is solution-treated and aged, and thereby γ′ phase (Ni3Al) having an initial mean particle size of about 50 to about 100 nm is precipitated. This superalloy is excellent in high-temperature strength and high-temperature ductility and can produce a large forged product of 10 ton or more. Therefore, this material is suitable for use as the material of a steam turbine rotor having a main steam temperature of 650° C. or more.
US08512483B2
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an implant, in particular an intraluminal endoprosthesis, having a body containing metallic material, preferably iron. For controlling the degradation of the implant the method includes the following steps: (a) providing a first part of the implant body; and (b) performing heat treatment which alters the carbon content and/or the boron content and/or the nitrogen content in the structure of a near-surface boundary layer in the first part of the implant body in such a way that strain on the lattice or a lattice transformation, optionally following a subsequent mechanical load, is achieved in the near-surface boundary layer. Such an implant is also described.
US08512476B2
The frequency and power of ultrasonic waves is adjusted to materialize the relation 0.04f−20.0≦P≦0.09f−7.5, wherein f (kHz) is the frequency of the ultrasonic waves and P (W/L) is the power per unit fluid volume obtained by dividing the power (W) of the ultrasonic waves by the volume (L) of a cleaning fluid. The discharge condition of the cleaning fluid by a pump is adjusted such that the proportion (C5) of the brightness of the fluid when 5 seconds has passed since the state wherein both an ultrasonic wave irradiation means and a bubble supply means are concurrently operating to the brightness of the fluid when no bubbles exist in the fluid is 0.75 or less. The coalition and crush of bubbles due to the irradiation of ultrasonic waves are suppressed, and the both actions can be utilized for a long period.
US08512461B2
A decolorizable inkjet ink includes a first particle that contains a color-forming compound, a color-developing agent, and a polar group-containing crystalline binder; and a second particle that contains a decoloring agent and a polar group-containing crystalline binder.
US08512458B2
A carbon nanotube filter, a use for a carbon nanotube filter and a method of forming a carbon nanotube filter. The method including (a) providing a carbon source and a carbon nanotube catalyst; (b) growing carbon nanotubes by reacting the carbon source with the nanotube catalyst; (c) forming chemically active carbon nanotubes by forming a chemically active layer on the carbon nanotubes or forming chemically reactive groups on sidewalls of the carbon nanotubes; and (d) placing the chemically active nanotubes in a filter housing.
US08512455B2
Disclosed herein is an electric precipitator including at least one high voltage electrode including a pair of film members made of a non-conductive material and attached to each other and an electrode layer disposed between the pair of film members, and at least one low voltage electrode disposed alternately with the at least one high voltage electrode such that that the at least one high voltage electrode and the at least one low voltage electrode are separated from each other. Support members made of an insulating member to maintain separation of the at least one high voltage electrode and the at least one low voltage electrode from each other are mounted on one of the at least one high voltage electrode and the at least one low voltage electrode.
US08512442B2
A composite membrane for separating a gas from a mixed gas stream includes a fibrous non-woven substrate including consolidated synthetic thermoplastic fibers, and coextensively disposed on a surface of the fibrous non-woven substrate a continuous polysulfide rubber film adhered thereto. A method of separating a gas component from a mixed gas stream includes 1) contacting a surface of the above-described composite membrane with the mixed gas stream under conditions such that a product gas enriched in the gas component diffuses through the composite membrane; and 2) collecting the product gas.
US08512436B2
There is provided a method for efficiently manufacturing metal nano particles without condensing laser beams by using a lens etc. In this method, first, metallic foil pieces, which are a starting material, are dispersed in a dispersion liquid. Next, laser beams are irradiated directly to the metallic foil pieces without providing a condensing means, by which many metal fine particles are yielded. The particle diameters of the metal fine particles obtained can be controlled to sizes from nano particles to submicron particles by utilizing the relationship between the shape (especially thickness) of the metallic foil piece which is a starting material and the absorbed energy of the laser beam.
US08512429B2
The lubricant coalescing filter element is provided that includes a cylindrical outer screen member, at least one filter element disposed inside the cylindrical outer screen member and being coaxial with the outer screen member, and a drainage arrangement disposed between the cylindrical outer screen member and the at least one filter element to drain accumulated lubricant out of the at least one filter element.
US08512426B2
The disclosure provides an independent support of outlet system in a steam reformer furnace. The thermal expansion of the firebox and/or header box that occurs during operation of a reformer is decoupled from the manifold. The manifold is supported independently on a separate saddle support that supports and allows the manifold to move, while the manifold is still substantially enclosed in the header box. The header box is allowed to expand thermally into different configurations without forcing a substantial change in the manifold configuration. Further, the present invention allows the transfer lines coupled to the manifold through connection tees to laterally move the manifold and reduce lateral stress on the manifold. Thus, the invention provides for independent support of the manifold that allows vertical, lateral, and longitudinal thermal expansion of associated components without overstressing the manifold and causing failures.
US08512425B2
The object of the present invention is to neutralize acidity of bio-oil so as to allow practical use of bio-oil as fuel. Neat liquid of acidic bio-oil is flow in the treatment bath 1. Magnesium powder is added to the liquid from the input chute 3 and the mixture is stirred in the stirrer 7 until the magnesium powder is completely dissolved. The treated oil is taken from the outlet tube 4. The hydrogen gas generated is collected by the suction duct 5, and the reaction heat generated is collected by the heat exchanger 6.
US08512424B2
A fuel gel including an alcohol, a nontoxic denaturant, a thickening agent, and at least one neutralizing agent is disclosed. An exemplary formulation includes corn-based ethanol, denatonium benzoate, acrylic acid homopolymers, diisopropanolamine, corn-based glycerin, and distilled water.
US08512414B2
An airway stent with an integral suture anchor is used to prevent migration of the stent within the airway. The suture anchor is incorporated by percutaneous placement of a suture through the neck and into the stent. The distal end of the suture includes an anchor element to secure the suture to the stent. The opposite end of the suture is tensioned and held in place by a suture clamp and a pledget routed over the stent and placed against the neck. Airway stents such as tracheal stents are effective at maintaining airway patency however; a common complication is stent migration. The integral suture anchor provides a reliable, economical, and non-intrusive solution to stent migration.
US08512411B2
A method of synthetic grafting of bone-tendon-bone autograft harvest sites using preformed synthetic trapezoidal implants. The implants are formed of tricalcium phosphate, an osteoconductive bone graft substitute and filler, which allows for simultaneous controlled absorption and promotion of osteogenesis. The implants are preferably pretreated or presoaked intraoperatively in autologous blood, or autologous conditioned plasma, or bone marrow aspirate products to enhance healing ability. The implants are trimmed to match the patellar pole shape, pressed into place in the bone voids, and oversewn to complete the procedure.
US08512410B2
A humerus implant for a reverse shoulder prosthesis has a cup shaped body and a thread at the outside of the body. The thread has a plurality of fins with cut-outs between the fins. At least one fin has an inclined leading surface which helps in incising into the bone by rotating the body in an inward direction. Furthermore, at least one fin has a forward oriented undercut trailing surface blocking rotation in the outward direction.
US08512404B2
A method of inserting an ocular implant into a patient's eye, the ocular implant being mounted on a carrier, the method comprising: inserting a cannula into an anterior chamber of the eye; moving a distal exit port of the cannula into communication with Schlemm's canal; and advancing the ocular implant and carrier through an exit port of the cannula into Schlemm's canal. The invention also provides an ocular implant and delivery system comprising: a cannula comprising a distal exit port adapted to be inserted into a Schlemm's canal portion of an eye; an ocular implant; a carrier disposed within the implant and movable with the implant within the cannula; and a proximal control adapted to be operated from exterior to an eye to move at least one of the carrier and the implant when the distal exit port of the cannula is within the eye.
US08512400B2
A device for percutaneously repairing a heart valve of a patient including a self-expanding, stented prosthetic heart valve and a delivery system. The delivery system includes delivery sheath slidably receiving an inner shaft forming a coupling structure. A capsule of the delivery sheath includes a distal segment and a proximal segment. An outer diameter of the distal segment is greater than that of the proximal segment. An area moment of inertia of the distal segment can be greater than an area moment of inertia of the proximal segment. Regardless, an axial length of the distal segment is less than the axial length of the prosthesis. In a loaded state, the prosthesis engages the coupling structure and is compressively retained within the capsule. The capsule is unlikely to kink when traversing the patient's vasculature, such as when tracking around the aortic arch, promoting recapturing of the prosthesis.
US08512399B2
A cardiac valve with a first anchor frame and a cover on the first anchor frame for unidirectional flow of a liquid through the valve.
US08512395B2
In at least one embodiment, a stent includes an unexpanded configuration, a nominally expanded configuration, and a fully expanded configuration. The stent further includes a plurality of circumferential bands and a plurality of connectors connecting adjacent circumferential bands to one another. Each circumferential band has a plurality of struts interconnected by bridges. Adjacent struts form strut pairs and are connected to one another at a first end or a second end but not both. Each strut pair defines an opening between the struts of the strut pair; the bridges extend into the openings. In the unexpanded configuration, the struts are straight along their length. Also in the unexpanded configuration, the bridges include two adjacent straight segments that are connected by a u-shaped segment, and the straight segments are parallel to one another and to the longitudinal axis of the stent.
US08512381B2
The disclosure relates to systems and methods of spinal stabilization. Embodiments include minimally invasive methods of delivering a rod having a non-circular cross-sectional profile using a wire having an accommodating non-circular cross-sectional profile to inhibit movement of the rod relative to the wire. A rod or a segment of the rod having a non-circular cross-sectional profile may be aligned with the wire and advanced and coupled to bone fastener assemblies which are anchored in vertebrae. The rod is then securely seated in collars of the bone fastener assemblies to stabilize the spine.
US08512367B2
A housing and an internal mechanism including a blade, a dual-link drive mechanism, and a trigger. The blade is driven by the drive mechanism through a rotating and translating slicing motion that defines a sampling sequence, from a first retracted position to an extended position to a second retracted position. The dual-link drive mechanism includes a blade link arm coupled to the blade, a rotary drive link arm that drives the blade arm, a drive spring that drives the a rotary drive arm, and a cam-and-follower mechanism that guides the blade arm as it is driven by the rotary drive arm. The trigger is operable to release the dual-link drive mechanism to propel the blade through the sampling sequence. And a sterility cap protects the blade and prevents operation of the device prior to removal.
US08512362B2
A ligature delivery device includes a control member, an elongated shaft, and an end effector attached to the distal end of the elongated shaft. An activation mechanism provides an user-operable connection between the control member and the end effector. In several embodiments, the end effector includes a reverse grasping mechanism. Several embodiments of ligature devices are adapted to be deployed endoscopically and/or translumenally using the reverse-grasping delivery device.
US08512357B2
Jaw blades for use in surgical clip appliers are disclosed. The jaw blades include a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a jaw integrally connected thereto and at least one inter-leg engaging member that extends from one of the first and second legs and is engageable with the other of the first and second legs. When the at least one inter-leg engaging member is engaged with the other of the first and second legs, a displacement in a first direction of one of the first and second legs causes a first corresponding displacement in the first direction of the other of the first and second legs, and such that a displacement in a second direction, opposite the first direction, of the one of the first and second legs causes a second corresponding displacement in the second direction of the other of the first and second legs.
US08512352B2
The devices and methods described herein relate to jointless construction of complex structures. Such devices have applicability in through-out the body, including clearing of blockages within body lumens, such as the vasculature, by addressing the frictional resistance on the obstruction prior to attempting to translate and/or mobilize the obstruction within the body lumen.
US08512350B2
The invention is directed to improved handles for medical devices. Embodiments of the invention include handles that allow for the device's introduction, positioning, and actuation with a single hand of an operator, handles that allow an operator to simultaneously position and manipulate two devices relative to each other as well as relative to an additional medical device, such as an endoscope, and handles that allow an operator to simultaneously manipulate an endoscope and an additional medical device without the help of an assistant.
US08512348B2
A surgical instrument and/or method of using a surgical instrument during spinal surgery. The surgical instrument may find particular applicability to spinal implants for the intervertebral disc space that require relative rotation between parts in order to change the height of the implant. The instrument includes a knob that rotatable and selectively longitudinally moveable relative to a handle section. In a forward position, turning the knob turns a drive shaft that is coupled to the rotatable actuator of the implant, and causes the implant to expand or retract depending on the direction of rotation. In the rearward position, the drive shaft is retracted, and turning the knob turns a coupling shaft, distinct from the drive shaft, for decoupling the implant from the instrument.
US08512346B2
A method and system (10) for the installation of a cutting guide (60) on a bone element (33) in orthopedic computer assisted surgery is provided. The method includes positioning a drill guide (30) against a distal end of the bone element (33), determining at least two pin locations on one of a medial (31) and a lateral side of the bone element (33), fastening locating pins (42) to the bone element (33) at the determined pin locations, removing the drill guide (30) and installing a CAS bone reference (20) in its place on the same locating pins (42), and subsequently mounting the cutting guide (60) to the same locating pins (42).
US08512342B2
A bone grinder utilizing a removable cutter head unit for maintaining the processing of bone and for substantially precluding the main body of the bone grinder from being exposed to bone tissue.
US08512325B2
An ultrasonic surgical dissection system and method that employs an ultrasonic waveform that provides improved dissection of tissue while simultaneously providing improved hemostasis is disclosed. The disclosed system provides an ultrasonic waveform that includes a carrier frequency that may be pulse modulated at a predetermined rate and/or duty cycle. Embodiments are presented wherein the disclosed system provides an ultrasonic waveform having a frequency modulated carrier frequency. Additionally or alternatively, the disclosed waveform may be amplitude modulated. In yet another embodiment, an amplitude modulation of the ultrasonic signal may be synchronized, at least in part, with a frequency modulation of the ultrasonic signal. The frequency modulation and/or amplitude modulation may include continuously variable modulations and/or substantially instantaneous transitions between a first frequency and a second frequency and/or a first amplitude and a second amplitude.
US08512322B1
Light-source treatment devices such as dermatological or cosmetic devices include a skin contacting surface layer that is antimicrobial. The antimicrobial skin contacting surface layer enhances the cleanliness of the device and helps reduce infection and contamination risks associated with use of the devices, particularly where the treatment of multiple individuals occurs. The antimicrobial layer may be titanium dioxide.
US08512316B2
A manipulator has a treating portion, a driving portion which are connected by a connecting portion, a first pulley on which a first wire which passes through inside of the connecting portion and is driven by the driving portion is hung for rotation, and a main shaft portion which rotatably supports the treating portion around a main shaft along a direction different from a first rotor axis that the first pulley rotates, one end portion of which is fixed to the first pulley.
US08512315B2
An in-line laparoscopic surgical instrument is provided, including a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism includes a single actuating means that may be used to engage, release, or defeat a ratchet engagement between portions of the handle.
US08512311B2
Method of preparing a clogged animal vessel, e.g. chronic total occlusion of an artery so as to be capable of crossing by a guidewire of an intraluminal device, e.g., angioplasty balloon. The method includes delivering an angiogenic agent to the occlusion site to promote angiogenesis within the occlusion to increases susceptibility to crossing.
US08512307B2
In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor for removing liquid contents from a vial includes a piercing member and a bag. The bag can be contained within the piercing member such that the bag is introduced to the vial when the vial adaptor is coupled with the vial. In some embodiments, the bag expands within the vial as liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, thereby regulating pressure within the vial. In other embodiments, a vial includes a bag for regulating pressure within the vial as liquid is removed therefrom. In some embodiments, a vial adaptor is coupled with the vial in order to remove the liquid. In some embodiments, as the liquid is removed from the vial via the adaptor, the bag expands within the vial, and in other embodiments, the bag contracts within the vial.
US08512303B2
An ostomy body side member with a sealing member is provided. The sealing member has a fixed base member defining an opening having a first diameter and a resilient sealing element comprising a stoma receiving orifice defining an inner boundary. The inner boundary of the stoma receiving orifice has a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter of the frame. The sealing member is also provided with at least one adjustment member coupled between the fixed base member and the resilient sealing element. Furthermore, an alignment member for adjusting the tension of the at least one adjustment member is provided thereby allowing the diametrical dimension of the stoma sealing orifice to be adjusted from a first diameter to a second diameter.
US08512301B2
An apparatus includes a vacuum container for maintaining a built-in vacuum pressure, and a vacuum device for connecting the vacuum container with a surface. A method to treat patients using a disposable vacuum source is also provided, including applying the disposable vacuum apparatus to the patient's skin, equalizing the pressure in the vacuum apparatus and the pressure on the skin to apply a vacuum suction force, and releasing the vacuum suction force by equalizing the pressure on the skin with the ambient atmospheric pressure.
US08512298B2
An I.V. flush syringe assembly includes a barrel having an inside surface defining a chamber for retaining fluid, an open proximal end and a distal end with a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber. An elongate plunger having a proximal end, a distal end and a stopper is slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement with the inside surface of the barrel for drawing fluid into and out of the chamber by movement of the stopper relative to the barrel. The plunger includes anti-reflux structure for minimizing stopper deflection when fluid has been delivered from the chamber and the stopper is being forced against the distal end of the chamber.
US08512297B2
The present invention relates to injectors, such as pen-type injectors, that provide for administration of medicinal products from a multidose-cartridge and permit a user to set the delivery dose. The injector may include a housing, a piston rod adapted to operate through the housing, a dose dial sleeve located between the housing and the piston rod, and a drive sleeve located between the dose dial sleeve and the piston rod. The dose dial sleeve may have a helical thread of first lead and the drive sleeve may have a helical groove of second lead. The first lead of the helical thread and the second lead of the helical groove may be the same.
US08512296B2
An injection device (30) features a housing (42, 52) for reception of a container (34) having a fluid (32) to be injected, a first element (94) for ejecting injection fluid (32) from such a container (34), and said first element (94) has an external thread (92). A metering element (66, 88) has an internal thread (90) that is in engagement with the external thread (92) of the first element (94), and said metering element (66) is rotatable, together with the first element (94), for preselection of a desired injection dose. A coupling arrangement (K1) serves, during an injection operation, to create a nonrotatable connection between the first element (94) and the housing (42, 52) and thereby to block, during an injection operation, a rotation of the first element (94) relative to the housing (42, 52) but to enable a rotation of the metering element (66, 88) relative to the housing (42, 52).
US08512294B2
A medical device includes an antimicrobial layer. A method of depositing an antimicrobial agent on or in the body of a medical device includes inserting a high temperature resistant tube having multiple holes through its surface into a vascular access device and coating, or delivering an antimicrobial agent to, and interior surface of the device.
US08512293B2
A hub for a sheath, catheter, or other tubular device includes a tubular hub body including first and second ends, and a lumen extending therebetween and surrounding a central longitudinal axis, the lumen having a first cross-sectional area sized for receiving a medical device therethrough. A valve is secured within the lumen that includes an elastomeric valve body including a passage extending therethrough between front and rear surfaces thereof and offset from the central axis. The valve body defines a second cross-sectional area larger than the first cross-sectional area in a relaxed state in which the passage defines an oval shape, and is secured within the lumen in a compressed state in which the passage is compressed to a closed configuration for sealing the passage from fluid flow. The passage is resiliently expandable to accommodate receiving an instrument therethrough while providing a seal around the instrument.
US08512291B2
An anti-clogging catheter includes a tubular cannula defining a fluid passageway and shaped and tipped to removably insert within and be removed from a human body, where the cannula has a proximal end with a first interior surface defining a first interior diameter and a distal end with a second interior surface defining a second interior diameter that is smaller than the first interior diameter. A stylet is movable within the fluid passageway between the proximal end and the distal end and has an outer diameter substantially equal to the second interior diameter.
US08512273B2
A method, a system, and a computer program for calibration of sensitivity of a subject to a drug. The subject is delivered with the drug at a delivery rate and a signal responsive to the drug is measured from the subject. When determining the sensitivity of the subject to the drug in question, a change in the delivery rate of the drug is initiated. The change in the delivery rate causes a small change in the signal responsive to the drug. The change in the measured signal caused by the drug delivery rate change is detected, and the sensitivity of the patient is determined.
US08512267B2
A fitted hinge brace for supporting a joint that employs a flexible over-molding over hinge arms. The over-molded hinge brace dynamically conforms to the shape of the wearer in real-time, working with the wearer's body to provide comfortable support. The hinge brace includes first and second cuffs with flexible over-molding formed over medial and lateral hinges. The medial and lateral hinges each include a hinge arm and a hinge plate with geared portion. The geared portions of the medial hinge plate of the first cuff fit between the geared portions of the medial hinge plate of the second cuff, and the geared portions of the lateral hinge plate of the first cuff fit between the geared portions of the lateral hinge plate of the second cuff.
US08512266B2
An exemplary orthopedic adjustment device includes an orthopedic appliance, an adjustment unit module and a pressure control module. The appliance is configured for supporting a human spine. The adjustment unit module includes adjustment units. Each of the adjustment units includes a chamber, a pressure sensor and a pump. The pressure sensor and the pump are arranged in the chamber. Each of the pressure sensors is configured for detecting a pressure of each chamber corresponding thereto. Each of the pumps is configured for adjusting the pressure of each chamber corresponding thereto. The pressure control module is configured for receiving pressure signals from the pressure sensors of the chambers and providing pressure adjusting signals to the pumps to adjust the pressures of the chambers.
US08512259B2
A hand held instrument for evaluation of cutaneous sensory perception includes a body member, a rotatable head, and a testing element such as a monofilament projecting from the head member wherein the head member and the body are rotatably engaged for positioning the head member with its projecting testing element at a substantially right angle from the body and for alternatively positioning the head member with its projecting testing element in a non-testing position with the testing element extending in a protected position within an elongate channel of the body. The instrument further includes a guard member or sleeve in cooperative engagement with the body and head member to cover the elongate channel in a first non-testing position and to uncover the elongate channel in a second testing position.
US08512249B2
An input image includes a plurality of input values (i.e., pixel or voxel values), each input value indicative of a response to an interrogation signal of a corresponding location of a body-part, which possibly includes a contrast agent. At least one filtered image is generated from a plurality of selected input images and includes a filtered value for each of a plurality of selected ones of the locations. Each filtered value is indicative of the contrast agent leaving the selected location and is obtained by reducing a contribution of the contrast agent that is substantially stationary at the selected location along the selected input images for a period of time equal to or shorter than a first threshold and by reducing a contribution of the contrast agent that is substantially stationary for a period of time equal to or longer than a second higher threshold.
US08512248B2
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes: a transmitting section for driving an ultrasonic probe that sends out an ultrasonic transmitted wave toward a vital tissue; a receiving section for amplifying an ultrasonic reflected wave, produced by getting the ultrasonic transmitted wave reflected by the vital tissue and then received at the ultrasonic probe, to generate a received signal; a reference point shift measuring section for measuring the magnitude of shift of a reference point that has been set on the received signal; a received signal adjusting section for adjusting the position of the received signal in a distance direction according to the magnitude of shift of the reference point; and a shape variation calculating section for determining the magnitudes of positional displacements at multiple measuring points that have been set in the vital tissue by the received signal adjusted.
US08512243B2
Method and apparatus for inserting at least a portion of a sensor into a patient is provided.
US08512239B2
A glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities. The meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components, such as the display. The user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network. Feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety.
US08512227B2
An apparatus is provided which assists operations required for a medical instrument. A tubular portion and a therapeutic member of the instrument are inserted through a channel of an insertion tube of an endoscope. In the apparatus, a first drive unit enables the therapeutic member to perform the desired therapeutic operations responsively to a first command signal and a second drive unit enables the tubular portion inserted in the channel to convey responsively to a second command signal. An input device is provided at which two kinds of commands are allowed to be inputted command by command. The two kinds of commands allow the therapeutic member and the tubular portion to be driven in parallel with each other. A controller provides the first and second drive units with the first and second command signals, respectively, in accordance with the two kinds of commands.
US08512224B2
A reduced dose inseminate and method for producing and using such reduced dose inseminate to fertilize the eggs of a female animal by artificial insemination with fewer sperm cells than compared with conventional dose inseminates.
US08512223B2
A surgical implant for supporting pelvic anatomy includes a first suspending member, a second suspending member, a first anchor, a second anchor, and a suburethral sling. The first and second suspending members have proximal and distal portions. The first anchor is connected to the distal portion of the first suspending member and the second anchor is connected to the distal portion of the second suspending member. The suburethral sling is configured to support a urethra of a patient and includes a first coupling mechanism configured to receive the proximal portion of the first suspending member and to releasably secure the proximal portion of the first suspending member to the suburethral sling.
US08512216B2
A method for filling a container with hazardous waste includes moving the container to a first location where a filling head adds the hazardous waste to the container, vents air from the container, and mixes the hazardous waste in the container. A lid is coupled to the container while it is at the first location.
US08512211B2
Systems and methods for generating a quick start workout template and calibrating an electronic device using the workout template are provided. The electronic device may create and store a workout template to be used in conjunction with a workout. The workout template may be selected in a quick start fashion to restart the same workout. The workout template may be defined at least in part by a selection of any suitable workout goal and/or any suitable associated media. If the media associated with the workout goal is changed or is removed, a new workout template may be created. The electronic device may be calibrated or recalibrated using the workout template. If the electronic device is calibrated or re-calibrated with respect to a particular sensor, the electronic device may use the calibration in conjunction with any suitable workout template and the sensor to more accurately monitor the user's workout.
US08512209B2
A device for analyzing and monitoring exercise done by a user comprises at least a portable support (2), electric power supply means, sensor means (3) for measuring the exercise done by the user during at least one predetermined period of time, expressed at least in the form of at least one non-dimensional parameter, at least one memory (4) designed to archive data relating to the measurement of exercise done by the user, display means (5) for displaying the measurement of the exercise done by the user and the data archived in the memory, data communication means (6a), (6b) and at least one processing unit (7a), (7b).
US08512204B2
A powertrain system includes an engine coupled via an input member to a transmission to transfer torque to an output member. The engine is configured to execute an autostop event and an autostart event during ongoing powertrain operation. The transmission includes a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of torque transfer clutches. The plurality of torque transfer clutches includes hydraulically-activated clutches and mechanical clutch devices, including an electromechanically-activated selectable one-way clutch. The transmission is configured to provide hydraulic pressure to activate the hydraulically-activated clutches using only a mechanically driven hydraulic pump. The transmission is configured to effect torque transfer among the input member, the plurality of planetary gear sets and the output member in one of a plurality of fixed gear states by selectively activating at least one of the plurality of torque transfer clutches.
US08512199B2
Certain embodiments of a system for reducing backlash include a mechanical input, a mechanical output, and first and second mechanical couplers each connected to the mechanical input and the mechanical output. An exemplary system includes an elastic element connected in series between the first mechanical coupler and the mechanical output to bias the first mechanical coupler in a first direction and an elastic element connected in series between the second mechanical coupler and the mechanical output to bias the second mechanical coupler in a second direction, where the second direction is opposite from the first direction.
US08512197B2
A transmission of the present invention has an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes. The torque transmitting devices are each selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish a plurality forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.
US08512196B2
A transmission includes an input and output member, four planetary gear sets each having first, second and third members, five interconnecting members continuously interconnecting members of the four planetary gear sets and six torque transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable to interconnect one of the first members, second members, and third members with at least one of another of the first members, second members, third members, and a stationary member. The torque transmitting mechanisms are selectively engageable in combinations of at least three to establish at least eight forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio between the input member and the output member.
US08512195B2
Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed.
US08512181B2
A power unit including an internal combustion engine with a crankshaft and a power transmission system. The power transmission system being equipped with a belt-type continuously variable transmission having a drive shaft and a driven shaft. The belt-type continuously variable transmission being disposed below the axis of the crankshaft wherein the torque from the crankshaft is transmitted to the drive shaft for rotating the crankshaft and the drive shaft rotate in opposite directions. An output shaft, linked and interlocked with the driven shaft via a gear transmission system, is disposed above the continuously variable transmission. A gear transmission mechanism includes a single idle shaft, which has an axis parallel to the crankshaft, and being arranged between the driven shaft and the output shaft for rotating the driven shaft and the output shaft in the same direction.
US08512180B2
Balls for team and individual sports include a motion graphic that provides enhanced perception of ball rotation. The motion graphic is typically defined with a visual characteristic that contrast with a ball casing. The motion graphic includes first and second termination portions that are coupled by a connection region. The first and second termination portions are symmetrically situated with respect to a longitudinal axis and are asymmetric with respect to axes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The motion graphic and the ball casing can be provided with substantially opposite colors selected to exhibit similar or substantially the same reflectivities.
US08512174B2
A ball bat extending about a longitudinal axis. A bat includes a tubular bat frame. The bat frame includes first and second frame pieces. The first frame piece has a gripping portion integrally formed to a transition portion, and the transition portion has a distal end region. The second frame piece has a proximal end region. The distal end region of the first piece is coupled to the proximal end region of the second piece. One of the distal and proximal end regions overlaps the other of the distal and proximal end regions. The bat has a center of percussion, and the mid-length of the overlap of the distal and proximal end regions is positioned within plus or minus three inches of the center of percussion of the bat.
US08512166B2
Golf ball with a novel combination of spin rate, lift coefficient, drag coefficients, and optionally moment of intertia: a golf ball with a low spin rate, a high lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a high moment of inertia; and a golf ball with a high spin rate, a low lift coefficient, a low drag coefficient, and optionally a low moment of inertia.
US08512161B2
A golf glove training device comprised of a plurality of corresponding block portions that engage/disengage during a golfer's swing for aiding a golfer to develop muscle memory for keeping his or her wrist hinged during a golf swing. The golf glove training device of the present invention also provides audible cues to the golfer with respect to whether proper form has been achieved and maintained during the golf swing.
US08512153B2
A torsional vibration damper with a damper component and a damper flange part limitedly rotatable within a circumferential clearance with respect to the damper component contrary to the effect of energy accumulator elements. The damper component is formed as a guide shell radially outside and surrounds the radial outmost circumferential section of the energy accumulator elements. The damper flange part comprises circumferentially disposed compression elements. The energy accumulator elements are circumferentially arranged in-between the compression elements. Cutouts formed in the guide shell and the compression elements engage radially into the cutouts whilst facilitating circumferential clearance.
US08512143B2
A method and system provides arrangements creating a relationship between a real-world entity and a virtual world environment. A participant or player can participate in various virtual world experiences including activities, settings, events, purchases, sales and diverse transactions to acquire virtual products, virtual services, and/or virtual items of value. Feedback may be provided and records kept regarding the virtual world participation. In some circumstances, multiple persons can participate as a group or participate as individuals in the virtual world environment. Some embodiments provide an oversight procedure that enables a supervisory entity to exercise direct or indirect control over certain virtual world aspects of a participant or player. In some implementations the oversight procedure is at least partially based on an attribute related to the participant or player.
US08512142B2
A game controller includes a plurality of load sensors for detecting a load applied on an exercise support board having at least one stepping exercise platform and attached thereto a sliding platform having concave sides on which player's legs are ridden The game controller transmits a load value detected as manipulation data by the load sensors to a game machine. The game machine determines a necessary quantity of load values, and the game machine computes the necessary quantity of load values based on the detected load value from the game controller. Subsequently, game processing is performed based on the necessary quantity of computed load values on either the stepping exercise portion or the sliding exercise portion.
US08512140B1
A system, a computer readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for updating a performance of a presentation of a virtual game environment. A presentation of a virtual game environment is generated based on a visual attribute. The visual attribute may identify a visual quality of the presentation of the virtual game environment. A visual performance metric associated with the presentation of the virtual game environment is then monitored. The visual attribute then updated based on the visual performance metric. After the visual attribute is updated, an updated presentation of the virtual game environment is generated based on the updated visual attribute.
US08512125B2
A gaming system which utilizes a random number generator where the process of selecting one or more seeds for the random number generator includes participation of a player. In one embodiment, the player picks one of a plurality of displayed selections at a gaming device. Each selection is associated with a different external seeding source of data not controlled by the gaming system. A gaming system gathers the data from the external seeding sources associated with the different seeds. The gaming system uses the data gathered from the seeding source associated with the player's picked selection to determine one or more seeds. The determined seeds are used to initialize a random number generator, which generates one or more numbers and at least in part determine the outcome of the game.
US08512124B2
A gaming machine for providing a game in which a plurality of symbols are selected and displayed in an array of symbol positions on a display, each symbol position associated with one or more of a plurality of regions and each region of the plurality of regions associated with a region specific award. The gaming machine comprises a user interface in communication with a game controller. If a winning combination of symbols occurs such that at least one of the symbols of the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a symbol position associated with a first region of said plurality of regions, the region specific award associated with the first region is awarded. If the same winning combination of symbols occurs such that at least one of the symbols of the winning combination of symbols is displayed in a symbol position associated with a second region of said plurality of regions, the region specific award associated with the second region is awarded.
US08512120B2
A gaming system, gaming device, and method providing multiple simultaneously playable wagering games with individual credit balances. The gaming system: simultaneously displays a plurality of wagering games, each having a separate credit meter; simultaneously displays the credit meters of the wagering games; and enables a player to transfer credits from the credit meter of one wagering game to the credit meter of another wagering game. For each wagering game, the gaming system displays a total number of credits in the credit meter of that wagering game. The total number of credits includes a first sum of: any credits deposited into that credit meter, any credits won during play of that wagering game, and any credits transferred into that credit meter less a second sum of: any credits wagered during play of that wagering game, any credits transferred from that credit meter, and any credits cashed out of that credit meter.
US08512116B2
Poker card game deals four cards to a player, four cards to a dealer, and three community cards. Player discards one card and bets 1×-4× ante wager. After a first community card is exposed, player bets 1×-3× ante wager. After a second community card is exposed, player bets 1×-2× ante wager. A final community card is exposed. Dealer reveals dealer's best five-card poker hand formed from any of dealer's four cards and three community cards, and player reveals player's best five-card poker hand formed from any of player's three cards and three community cards. Highest ranking hand wins. Pays ante wagers according to a paytable. Pays even money on play wagers. Allows side wager that pays according to a paytable. Played with one deck of cards. Includes card game method, device-readable storage medium containing device-executable code, and device-executable code stored on a device-readable storage medium.
US08512115B2
In a baseball game when a base that cannot be displayed on a field display image exists, an icon corresponding to the base is displayed on a straight line, within the field display image, linking a fielder character to the base.
US08512111B2
A vehicle cowl box structure is provided basically with an air inlet, an air outlet, an air passageway and a flow restriction device. The air inlet is arranged to receive outside air. The air outlet is arranged to convey the outside air to a vehicle HVAC system. The air passageway extends between the air inlet and the air outlet to convey the outside air from the air inlet to the air outlet. The flow restriction device is disposed in the air passageway at a point between the air inlet and the air outlet. The flow restriction device is configured and arranged to automatically decrease airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet as the airflow through the air inlet increases.
US08512106B2
Methods and systems for processing fish are provided which enable cutting of the fish and removal of the viscera without damage to either the viscera or the remaining fish product. The systems may include an adjustable cutting device to cut the belly in a particularly unobtrusive manner and/or an adjustable gutting device to severe a gullet of the fish from the fish body and to gather and remove the viscera without significant damage to the viscera or the remaining fish product. Extractors for severing the connection between the gullet and the fish are also provided to assist in removal of the viscera, including the gonads. Vacuum head assemblies for cleaning a cavity of the fish after the viscera is removed are also provided.
US08512105B2
A pocket abrasive sharpener having a housing formed with a pair of upper slots and a lower open compartment. A pair of abrasive ceramic stones is mounted in one of the slots to form a V-shaped sharpening edge. Each ceramic stone has at least one flat face to abut an adjacent reversed stone to form the V-shaped sharpening slot. The stone has an abrasive cutting edge formed with a radius for sharpening serrated edges and having abrasives surfaces on both sides of the radius. A pair of abrasive blades having V-shaped carbide cutting edges is mounted in the other of the slots to also form a V-shaped sharpening slot. A tapered abrasive of is pivotally mounted on the housing and is moveable from the compartment to an extended position for sharpening knives and removing pins in certain military and civilian rifles.
US08512101B2
Apparatus for removing a burr from an aperture in a workpiece, using a rotating deburring tool having a flexible of partly flexible shaft, an abrasive mechanism that rotates on the shaft and a collar that protects the workpiece from abrasion when the abrasive mechanism is being positioned for deburring. Optionally, the shaft and abrasive mechanism move laterally as they rotate. Optionally, a shaft holder includes a protective surrounding sleeve to catch or deflect any fragment of the shaft holder that might fly off. Optionally, the shaft and the workpiece rotate independently of each other. Two or more different abrasive mechanisms can be simultaneously attached to the shaft. The cross-sectional shape of the abrasive mechanism may be curvilinear and/or polygonal, depending upon shape of the workpiece surface. Optionally, a shaft restrictor receives the shaft and limits lateral motion of the rotating shaft. The shaft optionally includes a rotatable mass that provides additional rotational inertia after the shaft is initially spun up.
US08512100B2
There are provided an abrasive tape capable of suppressing contamination of a magnetic disk due to shattered abrasive particles and smoothing the surface of the magnetic disk; a method for producing an abrasive tape; and a varnishing process. An abrasive tape 1 produced according to the method for producing an abrasive tape of the invention is used in a process for varnishing a magnetic disk and produced according to a process for preparing a slurry by kneading and dispersing abrasive particles 5 and a binding agent 6; a process for forming a coating film by applying the slurry on a support 2; a process for forming an abrasive particle layer 3 by hardening the coating film; and a process for forming a coating layer 4 on the surface of the abrasive particle layer 3.
US08512085B1
A tie bar apparatus is for a marine vessel having at least first and second marine drives. The tie bar apparatus comprises a linkage that is geometrically configured to connect the first and second marine drives together so that during turning movements of the marine vessel, the first and second marine drives steer about respective first and second vertical steering axes at different angles, respectively.
US08512079B2
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first port and second ports on a main body for accepting a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs on the main body positioned to interface with a first and second ports on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector.
US08512078B2
A case is provided for holding an ultraviolet detecting device in a state wherein an electrode-side terminal portion of the ultraviolet detecting device is inserted into one end portion. A conducting portion is provided connected on one end to an electrode terminal portion of the ultraviolet detecting device with the other end led out from the other end portion of the case. A sealing member is provided attached removably to the case. The sealing member seals airtight between the inside and the outside of the case in a state wherein a cable of the conducting portion passes therethrough.
US08512068B2
Conductor insertion plug (1) having a grip section (2) and at least one conductive plug section (3) for insertion into a conductor insertion opening (25) in a spring force terminal (20) which has an insulating material housing (21) with at least one busbar (22) inserted therein and at least one clamping spring (23), with the clamping spring (23) having a clamping edge (24) which is oriented at an acute angle in relation to an electrical conductor which is inserted into the conductor insertion opening (25) and, together with an opposite section of the busbar (22), forms a clamping point for the electrical conductor, with the plug section (3) which is located outside the grip section (2) being formed, at least in a contact region which is intended to make contact with the clamping spring (23), with at least two layers comprising a first layer (4) which faces the clamping spring (23) and is composed of a first metal material and a second layer (5) which faces the busbar (22) and is composed of a second metal material.
US08512066B2
An electric wire connector includes an insulative lower connector formed in a shape extending in a first direction, the lower connector being open at a top thereof, the lower connector being provided at sides thereof with a plurality of fixing protrusions and shaft openings, an insulative upper connector formed in a shape extending in the first direction, the upper connector being open at a bottom thereof, the upper connector being provided at sides thereof with fixing holes into which the fixing protrusions of the lower connector are inserted and a fixing shaft inserted through the shaft openings of the lower connector, and a conductive member disposed in the lower connector, the conductive member having a plurality of cutting blades for peeling off sheaths of electric wires, the cutting blades being electrically connected to cores of the electric wires.
US08512061B2
A block-out cover is installed in a jack module to prevent entry of undesirable objects. The block-out cover includes at least one window and at least one locking arm. The locking arm secures the cover to the jack module. The window receives a removal tool designed to remove the cover from the jack module. The removal tool includes a body, a lever secured to the body to engage the cover and a prong with a cam surface. The cam surface of the prong deflects the cover from locking engagement with the jack module allowing the removal tool to remove the block-out cover.
US08512059B2
The present embodiments relate to off-focal X-ray radiation attenuation within a connector. In one embodiment, a connector X-ray shielding capabilities is provided. The connector includes a housing with openings for an electrical cable as well as an electrical connection. The connector further includes an X-ray shielding liner made of moldable synthetic material doped with an X-ray attenuating material. The X-ray shielding liner is disposed within the housing, and also includes openings for the electrical cable and electrical connection.
US08512056B2
An electronic device includes a plug and a main body. The plug includes a casing and a base. The casing has an opening. An extension part is formed on an inner surface of the casing. The base includes at least two conducting pieces. The main body includes a coupling member. The coupling member has a fixing structure and two pins. After the fixing structure is penetrated through the opening, the fixing structure is rotated to be moved along the extension part to a fixed location, so that plug and the main body are combined together and the two pins are respectively contacted with the conducting pieces.
US08512051B2
A connector converting device includes a mounting member, a circuit board, and a cover member. A receiving space, a front opening, and a rear opening are defined in the mounting member. The circuit board includes a board body, a first socket extending from the board body, and a first connecting end. The board body is received in the receiving space. The first connecting end extends out of the mounting member via the front opening to electrically connect to a second socket. The first socket electrically connects to a cable via the rear opening. The cover member engages with the mounting member to secure board body to the mounting member.
US08512048B2
A portable computer 1 has a first metallic portion 6 and a second metallic portion 7, and an expansion device 10 has a first magnet 16 and a second magnet 17, whereby the expansion device 10 can be attached to a predetermined position of the portable computer 1 using attractive forces generated by the magnets. Therefore, when the portable computer 1 to which the expansion device 10 is attached is dropped mistakenly on a floor, etc., and the impact is applied on the expansion device 10, the expansion device 10 is separated from the portable computer 1 easily. Thus, even if the expansion device 10 is damaged, the impact to be transmitted to the portable computer 1 can be reduced by separating the expansion device 10 from the portable computer 1, which reduces damage to the portable computer 1.
US08512047B2
A rotatable coaxial adaptor for linking high frequency coaxial cables has a first mounting block, a first bearing, a first rotary part, a connecting sleeve, a second bearing and a second mounting block. The first bearing and the first rotary part are mounted in the first mounting block and the first rotary part has a first joining tube connected to a coaxial cable. The connecting sleeve is secured to the first mounting block. The second bearing is mounted around the connecting sleeve. The second mounting block with a second joining tube connected to another coaxial cable is mounted around the second bearing and the connecting sleeve. With the structure mentioned above, the coaxial cables will not be driven to bend when devices connected to the coaxial cables are moved. Therefore, the coaxial cables can be protected from damage.
US08512043B2
The system allows training and qualification of a user performing a skill-related training exercise involving body motion in a workspace. A training environment is selected through a computer apparatus, and variables, parameters and controls of the training environment and the training exercise are adjusted. Use of an input device by the user is monitored. The 3D angles and spatial coordinates of reference points related to the input device are monitored through a detection device. A simulated 3D dynamic environment reflecting effects caused by actions performed by the user on objects is computed in real time as a function of the training environment selected. Images of the simulated 3D dynamic environment in real time are generated on a display device viewable by the user as a function of a computed organ of vision-object relation. Data indicative of the actions performed by the user and the effects of the actions are recorded and user qualification is set as a function of the recorded data.
US08512034B2
A pilot burner assembly for easy removal of a thermo-electric or other device is disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, a burner tube, thermo-electric device, and/or spark source are retained in a desired position via a bracket and resilient clip. The bracket may include retention features built into the bracket to help aid in the positioning of the burner tube, thermo-electric device, and/or spark source. The burner tube, thermo-electric device and/or spark source may include retention features that are configured to engage corresponding retention features in the bracket, when desired. The resilient clip may bias the retention features of the burner tube, thermo-electric device and/or spark source against corresponding the retention features of the bracket. One or more of the burner tube, thermo-electric device and/or spark source may be removed from the bracket by overcoming the bias force provided by the resilient clip to disengage the retention features of the burner tube, thermo-electric device and/or spark source from the corresponding retention features of the bracket, and sliding the component out of the bracket.
US08512025B1
A corrugating roller pair support frame includes four supporting posts, in between two of which one rectangular supporting plate of a corrugating roller pair is mounted while another rectangular supporting plate is mounted in between the other two supporting posts, and the four supporting posts having a plurality of locating blocks movably embedded therein for releasably engaging with locating slots formed on the rectangular supporting plates to thereby releasably hold the corrugating roller pair to the support frame; and a supporting elevator for supporting and regulating the corrugating roller pair to a desired height on the support frame. With these arrangements, the corrugating roller pair can be conveniently mounted to or released from the support frame and be easily exchanged with another one, so that the time needed for handling the corrugating roller pair is shortened and the efficiency of manufacturing corrugated boards is upgraded.
US08512021B2
A solid face die plate for an underwater pelletizer includes a carrier or holding plate having a circular slot for holding a hard anti-wear element of highly wear-resistant material through which the extrusion orifices open for extruding polymer. The solid face die plate eliminates the need for insulation or plugging material in the center of the die plate and, by embedding the hard anti-wear element within the carrier, protects the edges of the hard anti-wear element for longer wear life.
US08512020B2
The invention concerns a lining element intended to be applied to a support block of a segment of a segmented mold for tires, the lining element being intended to form tread patterns on part of a tire tread, characterized in that it comprises an outer shell (30) delimiting an inner volume and a core (34) inside the shell.
US08512014B2
A cassette for use with an ophthalmic surgical pump for collecting aspirant fluid and tissue from a patient's eye includes a rigid walled container having an interior volume. At least one tapered alignment slot is formed in a side wall of the container and extends from a back wall towards a front wall. An irrigation and aspiration manifold base is removeably attached to the container. An aspiration path is formed within the container for receiving the aspiration fluid and the tissue from the eye and directing the flow of fluid towards a front half of the container before the fluid and tissue collects within a majority of the interior volume of the container. A fluid level indicator is formed on a wall of the container, such that an associated photo-detector of the pump may determine a level of fluid in the container.
US08512013B2
A rotary blood pump includes a casing defining a pumping chamber. The pumping chamber has a blood inlet and a tangential blood outlet. One or more motor stators are provided outside of the pumping chamber. A rotatable impeller is within the pumping chamber and is adapted to cause blood entering the pumping chamber to move to the blood outlet. The impeller has one or more magnetic regions. The impeller is radially constrained in rotation by magnetic coupling to one or more motor stators and is axially constrained in rotation by one or more hydrodynamic thrust bearing surfaces on the impeller.
US08512011B2
A fluid pump for a fuel dispensing unit comprises a pump housing with a first chamber and a second chamber, each chamber having a fluid inlet valve and a fluid outlet valve, respectively. The chambers are separated by a movable piston arranged to repeatedly decrease and increase the volumes of the chambers. The piston comprises a magnetic device, and an electromagnetic control configured to move the piston by altering a magnetic field, for repeatedly decreasing and increasing the volume of the chambers. A controllable fluid flow passage connected to first chamber and to the second chamber that allows fluid to pass from the first chamber to the second chamber without passing through the any of the fluid inlet valves or the fluid outlet valves so that when there is a flow of fuel from the first chamber to the second chamber via the fluid flow passage and when the piston moves towards the first side the first outlet valve and the second inlet valve remain closed during operation.
US08512008B2
An oil supply system of an automatic transmission includes a first oil pump pumping up oil from the oil reservoir and supplying the oil to the low-pressure part, a low-pressure regulating valve connected to a low-pressure part channel connecting the first oil pump with the low-pressure part, and controlling the pressure of the oil discharged from the first oil pump at pressure required by the low-pressure part, a second oil pump receiving the oil of which the pressure is controlled through the low-pressure regulating valve and supplying the oil to the high-pressure part, and a high-pressure regulating valve connected to a high-pressure part channel connecting the second oil pump with the high-pressure part and controlling the pressure of the oil discharged from the second oil pump at pressure required by the high-pressure part.
US08512004B2
A propeller fan has a gap between a bellmouth and each blade tip. A leakage flow is thus produced from a positive pressure surface of a blade toward a negative pressure surface of the blade via the gap. The leakage flow develops while flowing from the leading edge of each blade toward the trailing edge, thus forming a blade tip vortex. This increases blowing noise and raises the input of the fan motor. In order to suppress the blade tip vortex caused by the leakage flow, the present invention includes recessed portions and projected portions, which are alternately formed in a portion of a blade surface of each blade corresponding to the blade tip.
US08512000B2
A turbocharger for or in a motor vehicle has a rotor with an intermediate blade disposed between two primary blades. The intermediate blade, at least in some regions, has an angular progression that differs from the primary blades.
US08511989B2
A wind turbine generator is provided in which the efficiency of heating the interior of a nacelle can be improved at a low outside air temperature in a cold region. The wind turbine generator includes a nacelle that accommodates a driving and generating mechanism connected to a rotor head fitted with turbine blades, wherein the nacelle is equipped with a lubricant-oil cooling fan and a generator cooling fan that ventilate the interior of the nacelle to prevent an increase in the temperature of the interior and a heating device that raises the temperature of the interior of the nacelle at a low outside air temperature, wherein the cooling fans can be operated with the rotating directions and the rotational speeds thereof being controlled, and during the operation of the heating device, the rotating directions and the rotational speeds of the cooling fans are controlled so as to make the wind velocity at the ventilation ports thereof about zero.
US08511985B2
A turbomachine housing having a parting line is provided. The turbomachine housing has a first housing part with a first parting line bead, which is implemented on the parting line, a second housing part with a second parting line bead which is implemented on the parting line, and a plurality of parting line clamps. The first parting line bead is enclosed together with the second parting line bead by the parting line clamps, so that the first housing part and the second housing part are held together by the parting line clamps using a positive connection on the parting line beads.
US08511982B2
A compressor diaphragm for a gas turbine engine having improved wear capability, manufacturability, and assembly techniques is disclosed. The diaphragm includes a shiplap-type joint at an outer vane platform for connecting to adjacent vane assemblies and a clamshell-like assembly of a seal box secures and seals regions around the inner vane platform of the compressor diaphragm so as to reduce wear between the seal box and the vane assemblies. The inner platform of the diaphragm segments are fastened to each other through circumferentially-oriented fasteners at the inner diameter platform.
US08511981B2
A system, in certain embodiments, includes a centrifugal compressor diffuser that includes an elliptical plate including multiple vane receptacles disposed about an axis of the plate and multiple detachable vanes attached to the plate. Each vane receptacle includes a first two dimensional (2D) projection along a plane of the elliptical plate and each detachable vane includes a second two dimensional (2D) projection along a base portion of the vane, where each detachable vane is disposed in a respective vane receptacle with the first and second 2D projections blocking movement of the detachable vane in at least a first axial direction relative to the elliptical plate. In certain embodiments, the first and second 2D projections may include a first tab to fit in a recess between a pair of second tabs, respectively, or vice versa. However, in other embodiments, the first and second 2D projections may include alternative mating surfaces.
US08511977B2
This invention relates to heat transfer passage (102) within a component (100) and a component having such a heat transfer passage. The passage (102) comprises opposing side walls (112), a base (110) extending between said side walls and one or more upstanding formations (122) depending from said base between said side walls. The passage is arranged to receive a heat transfer fluid flow during use and the upstanding formation (122) is arranged to induce separation of a boundary layer portion of said heat transfer fluid flow from the base in use. The upstanding formation (122) comprises a projection portion (126) which is spaced from said opposing side walls (112). Such upstanding formations are typically referred to as turbulators.
US08511971B2
A compressor shroud for containing fragments of a compressor impeller and a turbine wheel within a gas turbine engine. The compressor shroud includes a compressor containment section, a turbine containment section, and a containment continuity section. The containment continuity section connects the compressor containment section and the turbine containment section to form a one-piece part.
US08511969B2
A gas turbine engine has a mid turbine frame disposed between turbine rotor assemblies. The mid turbine frame includes hollow airfoils radially extending through an annular gas path duct. The airfoils each include a double-walled leading edge structure to define a front chamber separated from a rear chamber defined in the remaining space within the airfoil.
US08511962B2
A connecting member for two parts includes a first half (2) and a second half (3) meeting at a center (M) of the connecting member (1). The first half (2) includes a first number of ramp portions (41-45) widening toward center (M) in an axial direction (X) thereof. The second half (3) includes a second number of ramp portions (51-55) widening toward center (M) in an axial direction (X) thereof so that the first half (2) and the second half (3) have opposite toothing.
US08511956B2
An exemplary fastener used for connecting at least two components together includes a bolt, a shell, and an elastic member. The bolt has a head, a shaft, an engaging portion, and a threaded portion in series. A diameter of the engaging portion is larger than a diameter of the shaft and a diameter of the threaded portion. The shell has a side wall and a collar extending inwardly from a bottom of the side wall. The collar defines a through hole therein. A diameter of the through hole is slightly smaller than the diameter of the engaging portion of the bolt. The elastic member is sandwiched between the head of the bolt and the collar of the shell. The bolt with the elastic member is received in the shell, and a top of the engaging portion of the bolt abuts against a bottom of the collar of the shell.
US08511949B2
In cutting processes of a tree-shaped groove, in a rough cutting process, by using a rough cutting tool (20), as well as cutting a tapered groove (2), cutting is performed in a first narrow portion (11), a second narrow portion (12), and a third narrow portion (13) of a planned groove shape 10 such that a specified cutting allowance is left. In the following semi-finishing process, by using a semi-finishing tool, cutting is performed for portions other than the three narrow portions (11 to 13) that have already been cut. Because a work material 1 does not come in contact with three reduced diameter portions, of the semi-finishing tool formed in an upside-down Christmas tree shape, corresponding to the three narrow portions (11 to 13), a load is not imposed on the three reduced diameter portions, which are weak against shock among all portions of the semi-finishing tool, and the cutting feed can therefore be faster. Further, by performing a finishing process, the tree-shaped groove can be efficiently cut.
US08511948B2
A tool clamping mechanism connects a first member to a second member. The first member has a cylindrical stem with a coupling tooth projecting from the stem. The second member has a clamping cavity formed by the union of a gripping bore and an access hole. The access hole has an access bore and a tooth access hole formed to accommodate the stem and the coupling tooth respectively. The stem diameter of the stem is larger than the gripping bore diameter of the gripping bore. The clamping cavity further has a coupling recess for accommodating the coupling tooth. The coupling recess has a drive surface for engaging a driven surface located on the coupling tooth to create a force which pushes the stem from the access bore into the gripping bore and helps prevent separation of the two members.
US08511945B2
A drill assembly and method for reducing plunge of a drill bit upon breaking through a workpiece. The drill assembly contains a motor to advance and retract the drill bit, the motor is controlled by a control unit in a feedback loop to achieve a desired stiffness. The control unit determines when the drill bit breaks through the workpiece and stops or retracts the movement of the drill bit.
US08511943B2
A milling insert (1) for chip removing machining, has a positive basic geometry, including at least three main cutting edges (H1-H3) and three associated minor cutting edges (B1-B3), the milling insert (1) on the underside (L1) thereof being provided with at least two, mutually intersecting, sets of rectilinear grooves/notches, the sets of grooves/notches defining essentially pyramidal projecting parts (P), the sets of grooves/notches intersecting opposite side surfaces (S1-S6) of the milling insert (1). A face milling cutter equipped with such milling inserts is described. Characteristic of the milling insert (1) is that when the milling insert is seen in a planar view, the rectilinear direction (R1-R3) defined by each set of grooves/notches forms a right angle with the tangent of a minor cutting edge (B1-B3).
US08511942B2
A rotating machine tool has a base with a rotating axis, at least one pocket formed in the base and at least one blade support holding a cutting plate. Two side surfaces of the blade support sit against a side support surface, respectively, the blade support side surfaces making an angle between them, and the base of the blade support sits against a base support surface of the pocket, the blade support being clamped in the pocket removably by way of a clamp element. The cutting plate protrudes over the blade support with an effective blade and over the base outward.
US08511941B2
A device (1) for drilling and tamping grounds is constituted by a tamping tip (1A) rigidly connected to a shaft (3) which constitutes the connection to the end part of a battery of rods moved by a drilling machine, which gives it movement in a vertical direction and a rotation around its longitudinal axis. The battery of rods is inserted into a covering tube (14). Between the tamping tip (1A) and the tube (14) a substantially cylindrical tamping element (9, 9a) is interposed, adapted to define a tamping diameter of the ground which forms the walls of the hole obtained by the device (1) at least equal to the diameter of the tube (14).
US08511931B2
A junction between successive flat pre-fabricated elements which comprises an elastic transverse insert (9), an approaching mechanism (10) in the form of tie beams (23) and tensioning mechanisms (19). The flat pre-fabricated elements (2) to be assembled each have a transverse channel (3) adapted so as to receive the insert along the end transverse edges (4, 5) thereof, which must face each other after assembly on the ground, and conduits (7) of the tie beams. Each pre-fabricated element is successively arranged, one after the other, and the transverse insert is introduced into the transverse housing (6) formed by transverse channels facing each other. The tie beams are introduced into the conduits, the ends thereof projecting outside the pre-fabricated elements. The tie beams are then tensioned by a tensioning mechanism, at each of the ends thereof, in order to immobilize the flat pre-fabricated elements and thereby connected by the tie beams.
US08511927B2
A fluid-powered bath brush that uses the kinetic energy of moving water to operate skin-cleaning attachments. In one embodiment, the bath brush comprises a brush head member having at least one brush head housing, a water wheel, a first drive gear, a second drive gear and a brush element rotatably mounted thereon, an adaptor with an outlet side adapted to be connected to a showerhead and an inlet side adapted to be connected to a first fluid-dispensing means that carries water to the showerhead and contains a diverter which diverts the flow of water from the first fluid-dispensing means to the showerhead to the flow of water from the first fluid-dispensing means to the brush head member and a flexible second fluid-dispensing means containing at least two tubes for carrying water connecting the brush head member and the adaptor.
US08511921B2
A system for arranging wind turbine blades includes first and second root cradles and a first tip cradle proximate to the second root cradle, wherein the first tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to a horizontal line. The system also includes a second tip cradle proximate to the first root cradle, wherein the second tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal line. A method for arranging wind turbine blades includes transferring a first wind turbine blade to a first root cradle and transferring a second wind turbine blade to a second root cradle. The method further includes rotating at least a portion of the first wind turbine blade about at least a portion of the second wind turbine blade.
US08511916B2
A blade driving device includes: a board including an opening; a blade movable between a position receding from the opening and a position overlapping at least a part of the opening; and a buffering member having a loop shape, having an elasticity, abutting the blade at an end of a movable range of the blade, and being deformable such that the loop shape is warped when abutting against the blade.
US08511914B2
A method for connecting optical fibers and a connection structure of optical fibers capable of suppressing axial misalignment between cores in end-to-end connection of optical fibers at least one of which has a clad for a non-circular shape.The method includes: a preparing step of preparing a pair of optical fibers 30, 50 including a first optical fiber 30 having a clad 32 of a non-circular shape and a second optical fiber 50 having a clad 52 of a circular shape; a forming step of forming the clad 32 of the first optical fiber 30 at and near one end 35 thereof to have a more circular shape from the non-circular shape; an aligning step of observing in side view the first and second optical fibers 30, 50 and aligning a core 31 of the first optical fiber 30 at and near the one end 35 thereof and a core 51 of the second optical fiber 50 at and near one end 55 thereof in a straight line; and a fusing step of butting the one end 35 of the first optical fiber 30 and the one end 55 of the second optical fiber 50 against each other and fusing the ends together.
US08511910B2
It is an object to obtain an optical connector capable of implementing a more reduction in a cost of a work for carrying out an assembly into a site optical fiber, and a method of assembling the optical connector.An almost sheet-like protecting member 17 for transmitting a light in a predetermined refractive index is stuck to a tip surface of a ferrule 3 having a fiber inserting hole 15 penetrating therethrough with the fiber inserting hole 15 covered, and an optical fiber 14 positioned by a positioning mechanism 5 to be coupled to a rear part of the ferrule 3 has a tip surface inserted through the fiber inserting hole 15 of the ferrule 3 to abut on the protecting member 17 with an elastic force.
US08511897B2
A linear motion transmission apparatus with a chain comprises at least one flexible link and a plurality of spacers, the spacers are equidistantly spaced apart and connected by the link, each two neighboring spacers define a holding space for holding rolling elements, each of the spacers has two separated arcuate retaining portions used to contact and hold the rolling elements. A lubricating-oil passage is formed between each of the spacers and the rolling elements to guide the lubricating oil from the non-load area of the outer surface of the rolling element to the load area, allowing the load area to be lubricated sufficiently.
US08511888B2
The present invention is to present a reagent preparing apparatus for preparing a reagent for processing a sample, by using a first liquid and a second liquid, comprising: a storage unit for storing liquid; and a constant amount liquid quantifying unit comprising a constant amount holding instrument which is used in common to hold a constant amount of the first liquid and to hold a constant amount of the second liquid, the constant amount liquid quantifying unit performing an operation of transferring the constant amount of the first liquid to the storage unit and performing an operation of transferring the constant amount of the second liquid to the storing unit.
US08511886B2
An apparatus (1) and a method for ad-mixing an additive for a drilling fluid for use in the drilling of a petroleum well are described. The apparatus (1) includes: a mixing chamber (3) which is connected, in terms of fluid, to an inlet line (5) for drilling fluid, an outlet line (7) for drilling fluid and at least one dosing device (9, 9′) for an additive, the dosing device (9, 9′) being arranged to supply the additive from a container (11, 11′) to the mixing chamber (3) and to form a pressure-tight barrier between the mixing chamber (3) and the container (11, 11′); and a pumping device (13) arranged downstream of the mixing chamber (3), which is arranged to suck drilling fluid through the mixing chamber (3).
US08511881B2
A light guide plate includes a light emitting surface, a bottom surface, a light incident surface and many optical units. Each of the optical units includes a first optical microstructure and a second optical microstructure. The second optical microstructure has a first surface and a second surface. A first cross-sectional line obtained by cutting the first surface along a direction perpendicular to the light incident surface and the light emitting surface is an inclined straight line. A first end of a second cross-sectional line obtained by cutting the second surface along the direction perpendicular to the light incident surface and the light emitting surface and a second end of the second cross-sectional line are connected to form a reference straight line. An acute angle included by the reference straight line and a normal line of the light emitting surface is α. The acute angle α satisfies an equation: [ 90 ° + sin - 1 ( sin ψ n ) ] 2 - 15 ° ≤ α ≤ [ 90 ° + sin - 1 ( sin ψ n ) ] 2 + 15 °
US08511880B2
An edge type light source module has at least one middle light emitting region and edge light emitting region and includes a first edge type light emitting device and a second edge type light emitting device. If the middle light emitting region is a lighting region having a brightness value L1, the edge light emitting region adjacent to the lighting region is a light leakage region. The light leakage region has a predetermined brightness value L2, and a compensation brightness value L2′ of the light leakage region satisfies L2′=L2−(L1*k1*R1), 0≦k1≦1, and 20%≦R1≦60%. If the edge light emitting region is a lighting region having a brightness value L3, the middle light emitting region adjacent to the lighting region is a light leakage region. The light leakage region has a predetermined brightness value L4, and a compensation brightness value L4′ of the light leakage region satisfies L4′=L4−(L3*k2*R2), 0≦k2≦1, and 10%≦R2≦50%.
US08511876B2
The instant invention teaches a compact collection lens with finite conjugates for use in coupling the collected energy from a broadband source into a multi-mode fiber. The lens is reflective in nature and provides finite conjugate imaging in one piece. The entrance and exit surfaces are made concentric with the object and image so that on-axis imaging is completely free of chromatic aberrations. The primary is nominally elliptical and is the only surface with optical power in the lens. The secondary is planar and serves to fold the progressing rays back in the original direction. In summary, the invention comprises a monolithic lens composed of four optical surfaces (two reflective and two transmissive) such that the primary and secondary mirrors are annular and the entrance and exit surfaces are predominantly spherical with their centers located at the front and back focal points.
US08511866B1
A backup lighting system for providing lighting when power is out featuring a base divided into a front half and a back half, which can be separated. A dimmer is disposed on a front surface of the base. Wiring is disposed on the base. The wiring is adapted to engage electrical circuitry. A base cover is removably attached to the front surface of the base. A display is disposed in a center of the base cover. The dimmer is operatively connected to the display and the dimmer provides light to the display. Dimmer icons are disposed on the display and function to brighten or dim the dimmer. A battery is disposed in the front half of the base. The battery is operatively connected to the dimmer, the wiring, and the display. The dimmer provides light via the battery whether or not power is provided via the wiring.
US08511862B2
According to one embodiment, an optical unit includes a light emitting module having a light emitting element, a supporting substrate supporting the light emitting module, a reflector controlling distribution of light from the light emitting module, and a heat sink thermally connected to the supporting substrate.
US08511855B2
A configuration of multiple LED modules having a plurality of LED modules that each contain a carrier that has a first main area, a second main area and at least one semiconductor layer. The first main area has a planar configuration. The LED modules also include a plurality of LED semiconductor bodies that applied on the first main area of the carrier. In addition, the multiple LED modules include a common heat sink, where the carrier of the LED modules in each case are connected to the common heat sink on the second main area.
US08511852B1
Systems, methods, and devices of the invention are directed to a light fixture that includes a housing with a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, two side walls, and an aperture, a reflector connected to the housing, and one or more bracket-based LED light sources segments connected to at least one of the front wall, the back wall, or the two side walls of the housing. In some embodiments of the invention, the housing is a wall mount housing. In some embodiments of the invention the bracket-based LED light source includes a bracket shaped to position the LED light source to emit a particular optical distribution from the aperture of the housing, and/or the bracket is shaped to thermally disburse heat radiating from the LED light source. In other embodiments of the invention, a portion of a bracket of at least one bracket-based LED light source is flexible.
US08511849B2
A method for bending a perimeter light and a perimeter light for illuminating curved surfaces. One embodiment of a bending method according to the present invention comprises heating a perimeter light to make it pliable. A radius tool is then provided having a curved surface with a shape and radius for the desired bend in the perimeter light. The heated perimeter light is mounted to the radius tool curved surface. The perimeter light is then cooled and removed from the radius tool. One embodiment of a bent elongated perimeter light according to the present invention comprises an array of light sources and an elongated tube bent to match a curve or shape. The array of light sources is disposed within the tube and the tube transmits and disperses the light from the array to give the appearance that said array of light sources is a continuous light source. The array of light sources is cuttable at intervals to shorten the array while allowing the remaining light sources in the array to emit light. The tube is also cuttable to match the length of the array. A system for mounting perimeter lights to body has straight and curved surfaces comprises a plurality of straight and bent elongated perimeter lights that are mountable in a daisy-chain to the straight and curved surfaces.
US08511848B2
A luminaire including a plurality of light-emitting light sources is provided. The luminaire can be produced with little manufacturing out-lay and, consequently, economically, which is suited for street and path lighting and reduces the glare for an observer. The luminaire comprises at least one reflector profile extending in the longitudinal direction and comprising a plurality of apertures and at least one reflector surface provided on the front of the reflector profile, the light sources being arranged in the area of the apertures at the back of the reflector profile. A reflector profile for a luminaire is also provided.
US08511847B2
A portable light may comprise: a generally rectangular light body having a pair of opposing extensions or projections thereon, the light body having a generally rectangular cavity for receiving a source of electrical power therein; a generally cylindrical light head rotatably supported between the extensions of the light body adjacent the light body, the light head including a light source for producing light; and a switch for selectively actuating the light source. The light may include interchangeably a generally rectangular battery or a plural cylindrical batteries, and the battery or batteries may be rechargeable.
US08511844B2
The embodiment relates to a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a light emitting unit that lights a storage room; a power supply unit that supplies power for operating the light emitting unit; a door opening sensor including a switch that senses an opening of a door and a first transistor whose base receives an on/off signals of the switch; and a driving unit that drives the light emitting unit according to current output from the door opening sensor.
US08511843B2
This disclosure relates to an organic illumination device that has a light source, a connective device, and a plug device. The light source has a flat illuminating surface containing one or more light-emitting diodes. The connecting device applies electrical power to electrodes and couples one or more organic light-emitting diodes. The plug device, which is electrically connected with the connecting device, is configured for a rotatable mount in such a way that the flat illuminating surface can be swiveled around a rotary axis in a plugged-in position of the plug device.
US08511839B2
A retroreflective article having excellent retroreflective efficiency, entrance angle characteristic, observation angle characteristic, and rotation angle characteristic is provided. In a retroreflective article including a number of cube corner retroreflective elements formed in a closely packed manner on a common plane (plane Sc), each of the cube corner retroreflective elements having three reflective lateral surfaces (surface a, surface b and surface c) that have three edge lines (HD, HE and HF) and one apex (H) in common and an optical axis that passes through the apex (H) and is at equal distance from the three reflective lateral surfaces (surface a, surface b and surface c), the retroreflective article includes at least two or more types of cube corner retroreflective elements having optical axes tilted with respect to each other within a plane (plane Sv) that is perpendicular to a reflective lateral surface (surface c) and includes a common edge line (HF) of the other reflective lateral surfaces (surface a and surface b) and a perpendicular line from the apex (H) to the common plane (plane Sc).
US08511836B2
When a rotation member is rotated clockwise by a stepping motor, one main operation member is rotated counterclockwise through a link member and the other main operation member is rotated clockwise by said main operation member through the link member. Also, one sub operation member is rotated counterclockwise by said main operation member through the link member, and the other sub operation member is rotated clockwise by the other main operation member through the link member. This causes the amount of overlap between a main split blade mounted to said main operation member and a sub split blade mounted to said sub operation member to be increased and also causes the amount of overlap between a main split blade mounted to the other main operation member and a sub split blade mounted to the other sub operation member to be also increased. As a result, the aperture opening formed between the two main split blades is increased.
US08511828B2
A multimedia presentation system a projector to project images toward an audience. A plurality of nozzles are partially submerged in a body of water at locations between the projector and the audience. The plurality of nozzles are located at different distances from the projector. Each of the plurality of nozzles is arranged to produce a fan like water mist onto which the projector projects images. A controller is coupled to the projector and the plurality of nozzles. The controller causes the projector to project images and at least one of the plurality of nozzles to produce a water mist in a synchronized sequence such that the images appear at different distances from the projector at different times. The controller may further control the orientation of each nozzle to vary the distance by inclining the plane of the water mist relative to the surface of the body of water.
US08511823B2
According to certain embodiments, foveal array elements of a foveal region of a focal plane array are sampled at a faster sampling rate to yield foveal array data. Peripheral array elements of a peripheral region of the focal plane array are sampled at a slower sampling rate or sparser sampling density to yield peripheral array data. The foveal array data is processed to yield foveal image data for a foveal region of a display. The peripheral array data is processed to yield peripheral image data for a peripheral region of the display.
US08511821B2
An artificial eye model for use in ophthalmological measurements exhibits a simulation of at least one eye structure, for instance of a cornea or of a crystalline lens. In accordance with the invention the simulation possesses fluorescent properties. In this way, a beam expansion as a result of multiple scattering in the case of scattered-light-based photographic recordings can be avoided. Instead of this, a sharp-contour imaging of the simulated eye structures is made possible.
US08511818B2
A multifunctional peripheral includes a main body, an upper unit arranged on the main body, and an opening and closing mechanism connected to the upper unit and the main body. The multifunctional peripheral further includes a damping unit including an engaging member configured to move in a predetermined direction and a spring configured to resiliently urge the engaging member in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction. During sliding of a slider from the first position to the second position, the slider engages the engaging member at an engaging position on a sliding path, moves the engaging member in the predetermined direction as the slider slides toward the second position, and disengages the engaging member at a disengaging position between the engaging position and the second position such that the slider is released from receiving the force of the spring via the engaging member when in the second position.
US08511816B2
An apparatus and method that operates a flattener in an ink-based printing apparatus. The printing apparatus can include a media path configured to transport media sheets. The printing apparatus can include a marking module configured to jet ink drops to generate images on the media sheets. The printing apparatus can include a flattener configured to flatten the ink jet drops of the images on the media sheets in a flattener nip. The printing apparatus can include a release agent distributer configured to distribute release agent on a first rotational flattener member. The printing apparatus can include a controller configured to control the printing apparatus to reduce an inter-copy gap distance between a first media sheet and a second media sheet to prevent a first rotational flattener member from contacting a second rotational flattener member between the first media sheet and the second media sheet.
US08511809B2
A damping device includes an elastic membrane that serves as a wall of a part of a supply channel between a reservoir unit that contains liquid and a droplet discharging unit that discharges the liquid in the form of a droplet; a wall portion provided outside of the supply channel such that a gas chamber is provided between the wall portion and the elastic membrane; and a resistance unit provided on the wall portion, the resistance unit providing ventilation and generating a resistance force against a movement of the elastic membrane.
US08511806B2
A phase change ink imaging device includes an ink loader operatively connected within a housing of the imaging device. At least a portion of the ink loader is configured to be withdrawn from the housing to enable ink stick insertion.
US08511802B2
Systems and methods for detection of the directivity of trajectories of charged drops issuing from a jet are disclosed. According to one aspect, an electrostatic sensor is disclosed which includes a flat functional surface. The electrostatic sensor is configured to function in a non-differential manner and has a geometric shape and arrangement that are substantially aligned relative to a nominal trajectory of drops. A trajectory of drops can be followed at the same time in a plane parallel to the flat surface of the sensor and in a plane perpendicular to the flat surface of the sensor. As a result, it can be verified whether a drop is present or remains in a predefined monitoring zone. According to another aspect, a method of controlling trajectories of drops in a print head having a continuous deflected jet, and a method of monitoring the effective recovery by the gutter of drops not intended for printing are disclosed.
US08511795B2
A three-dimensional printer includes an inkjet head and a nozzle plate. The inkjet head includes a top wall and two sidewalls connecting with the top wall. The top wall of the inkjet head includes a top nozzle. Each sidewall includes a side nozzle. The nozzle plate is positioned on an inner surface of the inkjet head. The nozzle plate includes a top area and two opposite side areas connecting with the top area. The top area of the nozzle plate includes a plurality of holes corresponding to the top nozzle of the inkjet head. Each side area of the nozzle plate includes a plurality of holes corresponding to the side nozzle of the inkjet head.
US08511789B2
A printer 240 calculates the amount of ink used only for printing as a number of discharged ink shots, and sends this shot count with the printer serial number and ink cartridge ID to a server 220. The server 220 saves the shot count, printer serial number, ink cartridge ID, and an error correction code as status information. The server 220 or server upstream from the server 220 can reliably determine the number of ink shots used by the printer 240 only for printing from this status information.
US08511784B2
Provided is a liquid ejecting head, a liquid ejecting head unit, and a liquid ejecting apparatus are provided that can secure sufficient compliance in a manifold and prevent degradation in liquid dispensing characteristic. In the liquid ejecting head, a flow path plate including pressure chambers arranged in a row, a manifold plate including a manifold communicating with the pressure chambers, thus constituting a common liquid chamber, a compliance plate that seals the manifold, and a nozzle plate including a nozzle orifice communicating with the pressure chamber so as to eject a liquid, are stacked in this order. The compliance plate includes a flexible compliance portion formed in a region opposing the manifold, and the nozzle plate includes a through hole formed in a region opposing the compliance portion.
US08511783B2
A disclosed image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit configured to discharge ink for forming an image on a recording medium or for idle-discharging the ink; a carrying unit configured to carry the recording medium and include an idle discharge region for receiving the ink which is idle-discharged; a determining part configured to determine whether the recording medium is positioned at the idle discharge region; and a changing part configured to change, if the determining part determines that the recording medium is positioned at the idle discharge region, a direction of the recording medium so that the recording medium is not positioned at the idle discharge region.
US08511780B2
An image forming apparatus comprises: an image forming mechanism including a motor, and an image forming unit which operates by the motor to form an image on a recording sheet; a registration unit which registers a job; a control unit which controls the image forming mechanism to form an image corresponding to the job registered through the registration unit on a recording sheet; a number obtaining unit which obtains the number of recording sheets required for the job registered through the registration unit; and a setting unit which sets a rotation speed of the motor according to the number of recording sheets obtained by the number obtaining unit. The control unit controls the image forming mechanism to form the image corresponding to the job registered through the registration unit on the recording sheet by rotating the motor at the rotation speed set by the setting unit.
US08511773B2
A liquid ejection apparatus including: a flushing-operation-data producing section which produces flushing-operation data for flashing of ink; a second-liquid-ejection-data producing section which produces data about ejection of treatment liquid such that (i) the treatment liquid is to be landed on a dot area on which the ink is to be landed upon forming an image dot among dot areas and (ii) the second liquid is not to be landed on at least one dot area on which the first liquid is to be landed on the basis of the control of the flushing-operation controlling section by referring the flushing-operation data produced by the flushing-operation-data producing section.
US08511768B2
A housing for a cabinet-like household appliance has a body and at least one door, which is connected to the body in a manner that enables it to swivel due to the provision of at least one first and one second multiple-articulation hinge. The door is supported on an upper supporting surface of the first multiple-articulation hinge and on a lower supporting surface of the second multiple-articulation hinge by means of at least one shim inserted between the door and at least one of the supporting surfaces.
US08511765B1
A two way three section slide drawer slide assembly for permitting a drawer to be selectively pulled out from opposite open ends of a compartment is provided with an elongated outer section secured to the compartment; an elongated intermediate section in the outer section; two elongated sliding members; an elongated inner section including a two-end open flat track, an intermediate opening, two positioning members at both ends of the intermediate opening respectively, and two tabs; an elongated bearing member; two stop units; and a flexible limit member including an intermediate flat portion and on either end of the flat portion, a latching member including an inclined surface at one end and an inclined extension at an intermediate portion, a ramp on the latching member, a slot abutted on the ramp, and a rectangular cut at the other end of the latching member.
US08511763B2
Disclosed is a self-closing device for a drawer or for a moveable part of a piece of furniture that includes a support body for a slider moveable within a guide between a rear and a front position and vice versa by the action of a first elastic element. The slider is actuated by a drawing element integral with an extractable part affixed to the drawer or the like, the guide, at the area corresponding to the rear position of the slider, includes an element for moving the slider, suitable for engaging with an element for guiding the slider during its engagement with a drawing part present on the drawing element. There is further provided a stop element against which the slider lies directly or indirectly before engaging with a first guide element.
US08511762B2
A kick panel for a household appliance, wherein the household appliance includes a housing body and a front panel defining a front of the housing body, the front panel including a front wall and a first side wall adjacent to a first end of the front wall of the front panel, the first side wall of the front panel including a cut-out. The kick panel includes a front wall and a first side wall adjacent to a first end of the front wall of the kick panel, wherein an inner concealed surface of the first side wall of the kick panel includes a catch device extending therefrom for engaging the cut-out of the front panel and securing the kick panel to the front panel, and wherein the kick panel conceals the catch device from view when viewed from a front of the household appliance.
US08511753B2
A dismountable chair assembly includes a chair frame, back cushion, and seat cushion. The chair frame includes an H-shaped chair frame, two inverse L-shaped front chair feet, and a front transverse shaft. The back cushion is arranged to two upper shafts of the H-shaped chair frame. The lower sides of the two upper shafts are rear chair feet. A middle shaft serves to link the two inverse L-shaped chair feet and support the seat cushion. A bottom side of the seat cushion has a round skirt. Two columns are formed to a front side of the skirt. Two open holes are formed to a rear side of the skirt for being penetrated by the two inverse L-shaped front chair feet. Two rear sides of two inverse L-shaped front chair feet penetrating through the two open holes can be fixed to the middle shaft of the H-shaped chair frame by bolts.
US08511752B2
A chair assembly including a seat, a back and at least one arm that are detachably connected together without requiring the use of tools or special skill. The chair assembly can be advantageously shipped disassembled in a compact, space-efficient package to reduce shipping costs. An arm connection bracket affixed to the arm is slidably and removably received by an arm bracket receiver affixed to the seat, whereby the arm is detachably connected to the seat. A back connection bracket affixed to the back is slidably and removably received by a back bracket receiver affixed to the arm, whereby the back is detachably connected to the arm. The back bracket receiver includes a rotatable lock release lever that is adapted to rotate into and out of locking engagement with the back connection bracket after the back connection bracket slides into removable receipt by the back bracket receiver.
US08511751B2
A pivoting headrest including a pair of upwardly projecting supports associated with a vehicle seatback and terminating in a pair of spaced apart sectors. A headrest bun supporting frame is pivotally secured to the sectors and includes a pair of elongated and side extending structural supports and a lower interconnecting housing. A widthwise extending bar is disposed relative to the housing, opposite extending ends of which engage the sectors at a first upright position and seat within channels in the side supports. The bar is biased in a first engaging direction against the sectors and, upon being displaced in a reverse direction, causes its ends to unseat from the sectors and the bun to rotate about the sectors to a dump position.
US08511750B2
A vehicle seat device includes a first arm connected to a first frame forming a framework of a seat cushion, a second arm fixed to a second frame forming a framework of the seatback, a recliner sandwiched therebetween, a drive source providing a rotation in opposing directions therebetween, the first arm rotationally connected to the first frame, a locking mechanism equipped on the first arm and the first frame restricting rotation therebetween when the first arm is rotated to a first rotational end with respect to the first frame, and a control unit driving and controlling the drive source to adjust the inclination angle of the seatback relative to the seat cushion to a predetermined angle range when the locking mechanism is disengaged and the first arm is rotated to a second rotational end with respect to the first frame.
US08511748B2
A molded plastic seat back assembly for a vehicle including at least two polymeric vertical support members including a top portion, a center portion, and a lower portion, wherein at least a portion of the polymeric vertical support members have a alternating wall section portion including a front wall section, a connective middle wall section and a back wall section; at least one cross-seat member connectively disposed between the polymeric vertical support members; at least one recliner bracket connectively disposed to the lower portion of the polymeric vertical support members for anchoring the molded plastic seat back assembly to a seat back recliner assembly; and at least one strap reinforcement member.
US08511746B2
A frame for a vehicle which is formed to have a closed cross section and constitutes part of a vehicle body, comprising a first face portion on which a compressive force acts when a load acts from an outside, a second face portion on which a tensional force acts when the load acts from the outside, a pair of third face portions which are located between the first face portion and the second face portion and form ridgelines together with the first face portion, and a lateral reinforcement potion which is provided at least one of the third face portions and extending in a line shape from the first face portion toward the second face portion. Accordingly, the frame for a vehicle which can increase the bending strength of the frame is provided.
US08511735B2
A panoramic roof apparatus for a vehicle may include a front roll blind and a rear roll blind that may be slidably mounted to a rail, a worm wheel gear coupled to a motor, first cables connected to both sides of the front roll blind respectively and disposed in parallel each other across the worm wheel gear, and second cables connected to both sides of the rear roll blind respectively and disposed in parallel each other across the worm wheel gear, wherein the first and second cables may be spaced in a predetermined distance along an axial direction of the worm wheel gear, and wherein the worm wheel gear selectively moves along the axial direction thereof and may be selectively engaged with and actuates the first cables or the second cables so as to individually open and close the front roll blind or the rear roll blind.
US08511734B2
A ramp or staircase that may be stowed within a hollow interior of a tailgate. The ramp may be deployed from the tailgate in a telescoping or folding manner. Alternatively, the ramp may be deployed from the tailgate in the form of a staircase.
US08511731B2
A partition side member structure includes a partition panel, partition side panels joined to both right and left sides of the partition panel, and a partition reinforcement joined to backsides of the partition panel and the partition side panels. The partition side panels are divided in a vehicle front-rear direction into two partition side panels, which are front and rear partition side panels, by a dividing line extending in a vehicle width direction on a substantially horizontal plane formed of joining portions of the front and rear partition side panels. An upper part of the partition reinforcement is joined to a front portion of the rear partition side panel bent downward and a lower part of the partition reinforcement is joined to a lower portion of the front partition side panel bent downward.
US08511725B1
The door security device provides a trim and a track, the trim further having a plurality of spaced apart male tabs, each male tab having a horizontal connected to a downwardly disposed vertical, the track further having a plurality spaced apart female tabs, each female tab having a horizontal connected to an upwardly disposed vertical, the track fastened to an existing stud/jamb of an existing door, whereby the trim is engaged with the track via the tabs by moving the trim laterally with the trim remaining engaged with the track, the trim thereby blocking the opening of a door.
US08511721B1
Disclosed is an improved knot tying implement consisting of an elongated rigid body containing a silicon rubber insert, bottom and side notches, bottom cavity, a concave grip, and a hook holder which enables an angler to tie a variety of fishing knots such as the modified Hangman's knot, modified Snell knot, modified Nail knot, and modified Blood knot using either monofilament fishing lines, braided or super braided fishing lines, or fluorocarbon fishing lines in an array of fishing line strengths and diameters. This knot tying implement, by the use of an aperture in the silicon rubber insert, allows for an angler's “third hand” as the fishing line, fishing lines, or fish hook are held, in place and without damage, while the angler forms their choice of the desired fishing knot.
US08511717B2
A hydraulic manifold assembly having a block including a plurality of fluid ports provided on a common surface of the block, and a set of hydraulic fittings. Each fitting is assigned to a prescribed one of the ports. Each fitting includes a hollow bolt insertable into the prescribed fluid port, and a banjo block having a first aperture for receiving the hollow bolt and a second aperture intersecting the first aperture. The second aperture provides an external fluid port for fluidly coupling a remote device. The plurality of banjo blocks includes at least one adjacent pair of banjo blocks that are unique from each other and have exterior shapes complementary to each other to control the relative orientation therebetween when coupled to the prescribed fluid ports. The exterior shapes of the adjacent banjo blocks cooperate to prevent misassembly.
US08511714B2
A connector assembly for a flow restricting apparatus is disclosed. The flow restricting apparatus comprises an outlet configured to be in fluid communication with an outlet conduit. The connector assembly comprises a first member configured to be engaged with the flow restricting apparatus at least partially about the outlet. The first member comprises a first face, a second face, and a bore defined through the first member. The connector assembly comprises a second member comprising a first side, a second side, a bore defined through the second member, at least one projection extending outwardly from the first side of the second member, and sealing means for sealing positioned intermediate the first member and the second member. The at least one projection forms a receiving portion configured to receive a portion of the first member.
US08511713B2
A fluid connection device (1), comprising a tubular shaft (2), the interior of which is divided by a partition (8) into two partial spaces (6,9) separated from each other. A respective side opening (11,12) opens into each of the two partial spaces. The side openings are covered by an elastomeric sleeve (3) so that the side openings are sealed shut as long as no other external forces act on the sleeve. By means of a union nut (4), which is intended to connect the tubular shaft to a container and is screwed onto the fitting thereof, the sleeve is compressed in the axial direction and produces an annular gap that extends across the side openings, by means of which the side openings are flow-connected from then on.
US08511711B2
A utility vehicle (1) comprising a carrier frame (3) mounted above a transaxle (2) is provided. The carrier frame (3) comprises a first carrier frame section (30) and a second carrier frame section (40). A height level of the first carrier frame section (30) differs from a height level of the second carrier frame section (40).
US08511706B2
An improved air bag deployment system that protects welds or other bonds that are made between the underside of an instrument panel substrate and the outer flange of an air bag deployment chute. A deflector element is located in the gap between the chute flange and the substrate to prevent the deploying air bag from expanding into the gap and potentially damaging the bond.
US08511703B2
Examples of sliding hitch assemblies, and locking mechanisms therefor are disclosed. Sliding hitch assemblies include a pair of slide rails slidably supporting a fifth wheel. Each of the slide rails in turn includes a driving position locking pin that selectively locks the fifth wheel in a driving position, and a maneuvering position locking pin that selectively locks the fifth wheel in a maneuvering position. A cam member is slidably mounted inside each slide rail, and includes a first cam surface that unlocks the driving position locking pin when the cam member is in a first position, and a second cam surface that unlocks the maneuvering position locking pin when the cam member is in a second position. The fifth wheel is mounted on a pair of downwardly facing U-shaped members slidably supported on the slide rails, and a wear block is interposed each slide rail and a corresponding one of the U-shaped members. An adjustable element may be moved relative to the corresponding one of the U-shaped members to stay adjacent the one of slide rails as the wear block wears during use.
US08511685B2
A stellated icosahedron puzzle has a plurality of assembled together parts forming in an assembled condition a stellated icosahedron, the assemblies including six mated together hollow octahedron assemblies and twelve hollow pyramid assemblies located on the hollow octahedron assemblies rotatable around each of the octahedron assembly via pivot shafts of the octahedron assemblies and stoppable every 180° of rotation, and the pyramid assemblies being independently attachable to and detachable from each of the pivot shafts.
US08511684B2
Methods and apparatus for identifying unexpected cards in a card-handling device are disclosed. The method comprises providing a card-handling device, wherein the card-handling device comprises a card storage area, an output end for the manual removal of cards, a processor with associated memory, and a card recognition system capable of reading at least a rank of a card, wherein the associated memory has a data file of a set of expected card values, reading a value of a card, comparing the read card value to the set of expected card values, and when the card value is not an expected card value, generating an error signal indicative of a card not belonging to the set.
US08511683B2
A set of playing tokens (2, 8, 13, 14, 16) includes a numeric sub-set of playing tokens (2, 8). Each numeric token (2, 8) indicates a first numeric value, wherein a second numeric value is derived from the digit or digits which represent that first numeric value.
US08511680B2
An image forming device includes a main body having a metal main frame, first and second resin frames attached to the main frame, a conveying section attached to the first resin frame and made of third resin, an input section provided to the conveying section, and an output section supported to the second resin frame and liked to the input section. The conveying section conveys a recording medium upon receiving driving force through the input section and the output section. Both the first and second resin frames have a higher liner expansion coefficient than the main frame, and a linear expansion coefficient of the third resin is higher than that of the main frame and lower than that of the first and second resin frames.
US08511678B2
A sheet processing apparatus includes a fixed tray and a movable tray. The fixed tray is fixed at its downstream portion in a sheet transport direction and includes a sheet loading surface. A downstream portion of the sheet loading surface of the fixed tray is positioned at a higher level than an upstream portion thereof. The movable tray is pivotally supported, at its upstream portion, by a pivot support provided on the fixed tray. An angle between a sheet loading surface of the movable tray and a horizontal direction is more gentle than an angle between the sheet loading surface of the fixed tray and the horizontal direction.
US08511673B2
A mailpiece selector device comprising a guide co-operating with at least one opposing selector roller to separate mailpieces one-by-one from a stack of mailpieces and to transport them downstream, said guide having at least two adjacent selector fingers having different lengths, it being possible for each of said selector fingers to pivot independently from the other(s) about a common pivot axis and against respective associated resilient return means.
US08511669B2
In a sheet feeding apparatus and image forming apparatus of the present invention having stable performance without occurrence of double-feeding and non-feeding regardless of a type of sheet, a sheet holding portion which distorts a sheet as restricting sheet movement in a sheet drawing direction by pressing the upper face of sheets stacked on a bottom plate of a sheet cassette is disposed to the downstream in the sheet drawing direction of a feeding roller which is capable of performing forward and reverse rotation and a sheet holding position by the sheet holding portion is set to be closer to the feeding roller with decrease of sheet stiffness.
US08511659B2
A holding jig including, a tilt angle with respect to a plane of a holding surface of a holding target defined as a holding tilt angle: a first holding portion having a holding tilt face with the holding tilt angle; a second holding portion connected to the first holding portion so as to slide toward the holding tilt face along a plane substantially parallel to the holding surface; and an elastic holding portion provided at a position of the second holding portion facing the holding tilt face that is elastically deformed towards the holding surface by the holding tilt face while being abutted to the holding tilt face, when the second holding portion slides toward the holding tilt face, to press and hold the holding target.
US08511658B2
A hand-held power tool includes an antivibration element (1) for vibrationally decoupling a handle sub-assembly (6) from another sub-assembly (5) that vibrates along a vibration axis (A), and having a coil spring (7) oriented along the vibration axis (A), and a threaded plug (3) provided with an outer thread (4) longitudinally extending therealong, with the coil spring (7) having a plurality of windings (2) extending along a preload region (V) and screwed on the outer thread (4) under an axial compressive preload, and with the outer thread (4) having a between-flight width (Z) greater than a diameter (D) of the spring wire of which the coil spring (7) is formed.
US08511657B2
The invention relates to the torsion springs for micromechanical applications. They can be used if elements are to be pivoted about an axis in an oscillating fashion. According to the object which is set, the torsion springs are to have an improved linear spring characteristic. The torsion springs according to the invention have a square, rectangular or trapezoidal cross section. A slot which is oriented orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the torsion spring and another slot which is formed in the torsion spring along its longitudinal axis and which opens into the first slot are formed at a clamping end point.
US08511654B2
A drop-in grid base for coil units is provided. A plurality of extruded plastic tubes, plastic-covered wire profiles, and cross wires are arranged in substantially the same plane to form a grid foundation. The cross wires intersect the extruded plastic tubes and wire profiles. Base wires having a series of shallow, v-shaped notches are interwoven in substantially the same plane as the grid foundation. The ends of the base wires are looped for attachment inside the seating cavity of a framed furniture product. A coil unit may be attached directly to the drop-in grid base. Alternatively, the drop-in grid base may be separately installed into a seating cavity frame, for later installation of a coil unit on top of the drop-in grid base.
US08511633B2
A low profile accessory attachment mechanism suitable for attaching an accessory to an electronic device is disclosed. A straight hook and a curved hook are configured to mechanically engage slots in an electronic device, joining the accessory to the electronic device. By moving one of the hooks or altering the configuration of a slot, the accessory and electronic device may be separated. Additionally, the hooks may carry electrical current.
US08511630B2
A mounting bracket for attaching an plurality of alarm notification devices to an electrical box. The mounting bracket includes a first mounting section to receive a first alarm notification device and a second mounting section to receive a second alarm notification device. The second mounting section defines an enclosure which houses the electrical wires connected between the alarm notification devices.
US08511626B1
A GPS device comprises a GPS unit, a visor, and an optional attachment means to attach the visor to the GPS unit to improve the viewing of the visual display screen under bright light and/or to eliminate the reflection of the lighted display screen of the GPS unit from a vehicle's windshield during nighttime driving; a visor set comprising said visor and said attachment means; said visor or visor set optionally comprising a GPS antenna for stronger reception and/or a faster acquisition of satellite GPS signals; a method for improving the viewing of the display screen under bright light, for eliminating reflection of the display screen from the vehicle's windshield, and for providing improved satellite GPS signals by using the GPS device or the visor set hereinabove; and an article of manufacture comprising the GPS device or the visor set hereinabove, in association with instructions for use.
US08511624B2
A height-adjustable display device for a display includes a base defining a chamber, a supporting member and a latching member. The supporting member is received and vertically movable in the chamber. The supporting member is connected to the display. The supporting member defines a plurality of grooves arranged a vertical direction. The latching member is pivotedly mounted to the base. The latching member includes a hook able to be received in one of the grooves, thereby retaining the supporting member in a desired vertical position.
US08511622B2
A vehicle that is guided by a guiding system is monitored for derailment. The guiding system has a guiding member interacting with a railhead of a rail that guides the vehicle. The device includes a clamp with a bottom jaw tightly surrounding the railhead in a contactless manner in the closed position thereof, capable of opening the jaw when interaction is lost between the guiding member and the rail. The opening results when the railhead at least partially exits the jaw. A top rod of the clamp enables mechanical transmission of the opening of the jaw to a switch. The switch has a nominal configuration corresponding to the closed position of the clamp during correct re-railing and an alarm configuration generated by mechanical transmission of the opening of the jaw to the switch. The alarm configuration actuates a safety system of the guided vehicle.
US08511617B2
A method for implementing a satellite fleet includes launching a group of satellites within a launch vehicle. In an embodiment, the satellites are structurally connected together through satellite outer load paths. After separation from the launch vehicle, nodal separation between the satellites is established by allowing one or more of the satellites to drift at one or more orbits having apogee altitudes below an operational orbit apogee altitude. A satellite is maintained in an ecliptic normal attitude during its operational life, in an embodiment. The satellite's orbit is efficiently maintained by a combination of axial, radial, and canted thrusters, in an embodiment. Satellite embodiments include a payload subsystem, a bus subsystem, an outer load path support structure, antenna assembly orientation mechanisms, an attitude control subsystem adapted to maintain the satellite in the ecliptic normal attitude, and an orbit maintenance/propulsion subsystem adapted to maintain the satellite's orbit.
US08511616B2
The chassis of a spacecraft has one side exposed to ultraviolet photons and another side shielded from the ultraviolet photons. An electrically conductive surface is disposed on the exposed side of the chassis and is electrically isolated from the chassis. A field-emission array device has a gate, an emitter array, a first terminal electrically connected to the gate, and a second terminal electrically connected to the emitter array. The first terminal electrically couples the gate to the electrically conductive surface on the exposed side of the chassis, and the second terminal electrically couples the emitter array to a surface on the shielded side of the chassis. The emitter array discharges electrons from the surface on the shielded side when a voltage difference in excess of a threshold voltage develops between the gate and the emitter array because of differential charging of the exposed and shielded sides of the chassis.
US08511615B2
A deployable structure with panels forming an antenna equipped with a solar generator includes: a set of antenna panels each having a substantially rectangular useful surface, the antenna panels abutting each other on first sides parallel to each other, at least one photovoltaic solar panel, each photovoltaic solar panel abutting an antenna panel on a second side of said antenna panel perpendicular to the first sides, first articulation systems, each of said articulation systems enabling an antenna panel to be caused to pivot relative to an adjacent antenna panel about an axis substantially parallel to the first sides of said antenna panels, a second articulation system for each photovoltaic solar panel, each of said articulation systems enabling a photovoltaic solar panel to be caused to pivot relative to the antenna panel that it abuts about an axis substantially parallel to the second side of said antenna panel.
US08511605B2
A gas turbine engine includes a spool along an engine centerline axis which drives a gear train, said spool includes a low stage count low pressure turbine.
US08511603B2
A roadable aircraft may be registered and driven as a motorcycle on the roadways, does not require that any parts be “left behind” at the airport when configuring to roadable use and does not require removing portions of the aircraft and towing them behind. A foldable and collapsible wing comprises a number of wing ribs, which are hinged to a main forward spar. To fold for road usage, the wing ribs fold about a hinge fitting to collapse against the wing spar. To maintain tension on the wing skin (to prevent flutter) tensioning bladder(s) may be used to keep the fabric taut. Once retracted and folded, the wings align with tail booms to form a compact and aerodynamic package. The ductless fan may be provided with a center-mounted extraction fan ducted to inlets along the fuselage to draw low energy air in toward the fuselage and thus prevent boundary layer separation.
US08511601B2
An apparatus and method for attenuating noise and vibration in a propeller aircraft comprises a tuned vibration absorber adapted to be mounted to the skin of a fuselage of a propeller aircraft. The tuned vibration absorber may be tuned to the second harmonic of a blade passage frequency of a propeller of the aircraft. The tuned vibration absorber may be connectable to a separately formed mount, which can be mounted to the fuselage skin independently of the tuned vibration absorber. The apparatus may include a cover to prevent interference between the tuned vibration absorber and other components in the aircraft. The apparatus may be used in combination with other attenuation systems to attenuate noise and vibration over a broad range of frequencies.
US08511594B2
Load cells are placed in the pre-compression systems of spring suspended rollers in coal/ore crusher/classifiers to produce electrical signals representing actual forces generated in the suspension system during crusher operation. This permits forces to be closely monitored during operation and/or automatically adjusted. Alternatively or in addition, alarm signals can be generated when pressures go out of tolerance.
US08511592B2
Described and claimed is a method, in which the state of a mill, which consists of a stator and a rotor and is driven by an alternating current motor, is derived from the rotational speed of the mill work. The rotational speed is measured with the aid of a rotating component connected to the mill work in a torque-proof way, especially with a Hall sensor, which co-operates with a permanent magnet fastened to said component. The determined speeds—normal for a normal operation of the mill and zero or very low in the event a blockage of the mill work—are put in relation to the idling rotational speed, which is also determined and is put in relation to the mains frequency. The determined rotational speeds are stored, and can be displayed. When there is a blockage, an alarm can be sounded.
US08511591B1
A system and method for extracting an inner layer (e.g., an inner gypsum layer) from a multi-layered construction panel (e.g., gypsum board, plaster board, drywall, etc.) and utilizing the extracted layer to construct a recycled construction panel is presented. In particular, the present invention comprises an extraction assembly structured to cut or otherwise remove the outer, paper layers from the construction panel, leaving the inner, gypsum layer. The inner layer is then fed into a crashing assembly structured to break the layer into a plurality of pieces. The plurality of pieces are transported or fed into a milling assembly where a smaller or powdery substance is obtained. From that substance, a new construction panel (or inner, gypsum layer) can be constructed.
US08511588B1
A ground-driven spreader device featuring a frame with two wheels each enaged in a portion of a split axle; a hopper disposed atop the frame; a belt drive disposed on the frame with a cleated belt, the belt drive is operatively connected to the first axle of the first wheel wherein the belt drive causes the cleated belt to rotate causing material having fallen from the hopper to be propelled forwardly; a pair of spinner heads disposed in the frame; and a spinner head drive disposed on the frame, the spinner head drive is operatively connected to the second axle of the second wheel, the spinner head drive functions to cause the pair of spinner heads to propel material from the device.
US08511586B2
A drip irrigation emitter includes a disc shaped body having a pressure reducing labyrinth between a water inlet area and an outlet hole, and a pressure regulating diaphragm changing flow through the outlet hole in response to water pressure fluctuations in the water conduit where the emitter is mounted. The water filtering inlet of the emitter is located entirely at the sides of the disc shaped body.
US08511563B2
A system includes, but is not limited to one or more conformation sensor modules configured to direct acquisition of first information associated with one or more changes in one or more conformations of one or more portions of one or more regions of a flexible interface containing electronic device and one or more display control modules configured to direct control of display of one or more portions of the flexible interface containing electronic device regarding display of second information having one or more classifications in response to the first information associated with the one or more changes in the one or more conformations of the one or more portions of the one or more regions of the flexible interface containing electronic device. In addition to the foregoing, other related method/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.
US08511541B2
In order to improve a handling efficiency of a deposit operation and a dispense operation as a whole, a money handling system of the present invention includes: a reception unit configured to receive moneys; a recognition unit configured to recognize denominations of the moneys and to count the number of the moneys for each denomination; a storing and feeding unit configured to store and feed the moneys; a dispense unit configured to dispense the moneys such that the moneys can be taken out from outside; a transport unit configured to transport the moneys to the storing and feeding unit or the dispense unit; a storage unit configured to store change information showing the number of the change funds for each denomination; and a control unit configured to control the transport unit such that, based on the change information stored in the storage unit and a recognition result of the recognition unit, the transport unit transports the moneys received by the reception unit to the storing and feeding unit or the dispense unit, and that the transport unit transports the moneys fed by the storing and feeding unit to the dispense unit.
US08511527B2
A dual safety combustion powered tool device includes a push member disposed to be pressed against a targeted surface to bring a lever to turn to be closer to an actuating unit. A trigger body is pulled to move the actuating unit so as to permit an actuating region to abut against the lever and to turn the actuating unit to an orientation where an actuating region is engageable with an ignition switch. Subsequently, a further movement of the trigger body to a final-stage position permits the actuating region to switch on the ignition switch so as to ignite combustion for initiation of a stroke movement of a driver blade. With such construction, undesired firing of the combustion powered tool device can be avoided.
US08511526B2
A mounting platform attached to a vehicle through an existing opening. A base portion having a clamp is placed through a brake light assembly opening, after the brake light assembly has been removed, and is securely held to the roof of a vehicle. A platform portion is attached to the base portion. The mounting platform is used to mount accessories such as light bars, emergency lights, antennas, or any other accessory desired to be mounted to the vehicle. The mounting platform may be easily installed and removed from the vehicle without any damage or modification to the vehicle and without drilling any additional holes in the vehicle.
US08511524B2
In one embodiment, a golfer's aid includes a bracket configured to be attached to a score card holder on the steering wheel of a golf cart. The bracket includes a main body and a leg extending from the main body. A recess near the distal end of the leg is sized to be received over an edge portion of the score card holder, and a fastener associated with the recess can be adjusted to clamp the bracket to the score card holder. The golfer's aid further includes a magnifying viewer coupled to the main body of the bracket whereby the user can view a score card on the score card holder through the magnifying viewer.
US08511520B2
A fluent material dispensing system comprising: a bottle, a plunger engaged inside the bottle, and a dispensing mechanism having a lever for operation of the plunger for fluid expulsion. The plunger may frictionally engage the bottle to a degree sufficient for holding the plunger in place against a force applied due to return motion of the lever. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a cap for attachment to an end of the bottle opposite a fluid outlet and a handle attached to the cap, the lever pivotally coupled to the cap, the lever and the handle aligned with the bottle. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a portioning mechanism configured to limit distance travelled by the lever from the rest position to the engaged position to a defined amount, thereby limiting expulsion of the fluid to a corresponding defined portion.
US08511514B2
The present invention relates to a pumping device of a fluid vessel that discharges a predetermined amount of contents, and more particularly, to a push button of a pumping device of a fluid vessel including a push panel having a push part capable of being pushed by applying force on an upper front surface; and a connection rod formed at a lower end of the push panel and including a pump pressing part pushed as the push part is pushed and a rotation part serving as a central axis of an operation of the pump pressing part as the push part is pushed, a distance between the push part and the rotation part being longer than that between the pump pressing part and the rotation part, and a pumping device of a fluid vessel using the same.
US08511505B2
A safe and environmental protection type underground oil tank can comprise a tank body of two-layer structure comprising an inner tank wall and an outer tank wall, an interlayer space formed between the inner tank wall and the outer tank wall, characterized in thai high porous explosion-proof materials in a plurality of units are respectively filled in a cavity of tank body and the interlayer space formed between the two-layer tank walls. The underground oil tank can also comprise an oil leak detection device being provided in the interiayer space between the two-layer tank walls, and an oil spill pool being established on a manhole cover of the tank body, and the bottom of this oil spill pool being in communication with the interiayer space between the two-layer tank walls.
US08511503B2
A liquid container (1) for holding a liquid (2) of a motor vehicle, having a front wall (4) arranged in the direction of travel of the vehicle and a rear wall (6) opposed thereto and an upper wall (8). To reduce sloshing noises generated by having a wave forming in the liquid container (1) due to acceleration, at least one compensating tube (24) is provided, having a first opening (27), a connecting portion (26) and a second opening (28). The first opening (27) arranged proximate the front wall (4), and the second opening (28) arranged proximate the rear wall (6). The connecting portion (26) fluidly couples the first and second openings (27 and 28).
US08511501B2
The theft proof lid according to the invention provides a lockable lid for a container, in particular, a standard 200-300 gallon grease bin used by most rendering and bio-fuel companies. The theft proof lid keeps thieves from stealing the bin contents. The lid is permanently installed onto the bin. A dual locking feature of the lid allows for easy pumping or dumping of the bin. First, locking pins for locking and unlocking the front corners of the lid are provided. A front half of the lid is foldable relative to a rear half of the lid, so that the front half may be unlocked and opened for pumping out the contents of the bin. A center locking bar is provided to lock the rear half of the lid from being opened. The locking bar is removed when the bin is to be lifted and dumped, allowing the lid to swing open on a back lid hinge, particularly when the lid is in a folded position.
US08511492B2
Described is a bottle having a container which includes a threaded neck and a handle. The threaded neck includes a dispensing opening and a handle opening. The bottle also includes a dispensing closure configured to engage the container. The bottle also includes a child-resistant closure cap which includes a pair of tabs that lock into the latches on the closure base member.
US08511490B2
A slewing stop control apparatus and method, capable of executing, while performing the control of determining the target slewing velocity based on a remaining slewing angle from the actual slewing motion position up to the slewing stop angular position, an automatic control of re-slewing the slewing structure having been stopped before the slewing stop angular position. The apparatus executes slewing angular velocity control for deciding the slewing braking start timing to stop the stewing structure at a slewing stop angular position in accordance with a predetermined slewing deceleration and the subsequent target slewing angular velocity, based on the remaining slewing angle of the slewing structure. When the slewing structure stops before the slewing stop angular position due to disturbance despite the foregoing control, the target slewing angular velocity is corrected to be increased for generating slewing torque to restart the slewing.
US08511487B2
A shelf assembly for products to be placed in a limited space, which at least is limited in depth by a rear boundary surface and laterally by lateral surfaces. The shelf assembly consists of a shelving section with a front and a rear, which shelving section comprises a plurality of gravity-feeding shelves and a base plate. The shelving section is placed on a shelving section support and arranged on the same to be rotatable about an axis, which is arranged by a first engaging means, which is placed on the base plate and rotatably engaged with a second engaging means, which is placed on the shelving section support. The rear of the shelving section is in the refill position located further away from the rear boundary surface than is the front of the shelving section in the display position. Moreover, the shelving section is rotatable substantially within the limited space.
US08511483B2
A method of making a porous membrane is disclosed. One such method optionally includes: forming a plurality of pillars in an array form over a substrate; and forming a layer with a mixture of a porous material precursor and a surfactant over the substrate. The method optionally includes removing the pillars to leave cavities in the layer; filling the cavities in the layer with a cavity filler; and removing the surfactant from the layer. The porous membrane can be used as, for example, a sieve for separating molecules from a chemical reaction.
US08511482B2
A method of producing a porous membrane, the method comprising: casting a polymer solution, in which a polymer is dissolved in a mixture of a good solvent, a poor solvent and a non-solvent, over a support, so as to form a casted polymer solution; drying the casted polymer solution, so as to form a cast film; and subjecting the cast film to a phase separation, wherein the porous membrane is produced under a condition where a temperature of a casted surface is lower than a temperature of the polymer solution, and each of a temperature change of the polymer solution and a temperature change of the casted surface is kept within ±3.0° C.
US08511481B2
A liquid filter with a filter housing (9) with a filter element (8, 108, 208) arranged within. Within the filter element (8, 108, 208) a standpipe (3, 103, 203) is arranged. This standpipe is sealing connected with the filter element, whereby in the connecting range between standpipe and filter element a sealing element (15, 115) is arranged for sealably closing a discharge hole (11) in the housing (9). The sealing element (15, 115) seals the discharge hole and also sealably separates a clean side from a contaminated fluid side by sealing between the standpipe and the filter housing.
US08511480B2
A device for separating and isolating components of a biological fluid comprising a container for containing the fluid to be processed, a tube cap assembly for closing the container while providing filling and extraction communication therewith, a float assembly disposed within the container for funneling and controlling biological fluid flow into an inverted domed shaped isolation chamber within the float and controlling the biological fluid flow out of the isolation chamber for effecting an encapsulation or a sealed isolation of at least one component or fraction of the biological fluid flow within the isolation chamber during a centrifugation process. The device further comprising a flexible tube for connecting an extraction passageway disposed within the float assembly and an extraction valve of the tube cap assembly for allowing extraction of at least the one component or fraction encapsulated or isolated within the chamber.
US08511472B2
A container having a container body that can have a circumference/perimeter variation along a vertical axis, a bottom surface, and a container opening having a top surface; an axially oriented shrink wrap sleeve covering a portion of the body of the container having a circumference variation and the container opening; the shrink wrap sleeve having a pair of generally vertical perforations descending from the shrink wrap top edge towards a circumferential perforation ring oriented below the container opening. The axially oriented shrink wrap sleeve covering a portion of the container body circumference variation has a greater or lesser circumference at at least one point between the perforation ring and the bottom edge of the shrink wrap.
US08511470B2
An element dispensing package suitable for dispensing adhesive strips or bandages. Each element is contained within an envelope formed by opposed upper and lower sheets. The lower sheet has a release liner secured thereto to protect the element while it is within the dispenser. The element is releasably secured to a pull cover and is separated from the lower sheet and release liner when the envelope is opened. The pull cover has one or more gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package. Additionally, the lower sheet and upper sheet have optional gripping means to facilitate dispensing of the element contained within the package.
US08511459B2
A cigarette bundle feeder has a discharge duct which forms a lower part of a hopper and delivers filter cigarettes towards a bottom plate located under the hopper to produce a cigarette bundle, the discharge duct having a plurality of discharge passages arranged adjacent to each other in a width direction of the hopper to make the filter cigarettes flow downwards separately, the discharge passages opening in one direction; a front plate disposed at one side of and adjacent to the discharge duct, and extending in the width direction to cover the discharged passages of the discharge duct; and a plurality of suction holes formed in the front plate and having open ends that open towards the discharge duct, for sucking, through the open ends, tobacco shreds that spill from the cigarette ends of the filter cigarettes and drop into a gap between the front plate and the discharge duct.
US08511457B1
A permanent magnet air heater has a housing with an internal chamber accommodating an electric motor rotating a fan to move air through the housing. A non-ferrous member having bores for cylindrical magnets and a steel member with a copper plate secured to the steel member are rotated relative to each other by the motor whereby the magnetic field between the magnets and copper plate generates heat which is transferred to air in the housing moving through the housing by the fan.
US08511456B1
A permanent magnet air heater has a housing with an internal chamber accommodating an electric motor rotating a fan to move air through the housing. A non-ferrous member having bores for cylindrical magnets and a steel member with a copper plate secured to the steel member are rotated relative to each other by the motor whereby the magnetic field between the magnets and copper plate generates heat which is transferred to air in the housing moving through the housing by the fan.
US08511448B2
A bicycle air shock absorber assembly that includes a hollow piston rod that is telescopically associated with a hollow compression rod. The piston rod and compression rod are positioned within the casing of the shock assembly. A piston is supported by the piston rod and divides the volume of the compression rod to form a negative air spring chamber and a positive air spring chamber that includes the volume of the piston rod. An optional coil spring is positioned within the casing and contributes in parallel with the positive air spring chamber to resist compression of the shock assembly.
US08511447B2
A triple tube shock absorber includes a pressure tube, a reserve tube and an intermediate tube. The intermediate tube is disposed between the pressure tube and the intermediate tube. A tube ring is disposed between the pressure tube and the intermediate tube to isolate an intermediate chamber from a reserve chamber. The intermediate tube ends at a position spaced from a base valve assembly to allow for the reduction of diameter of the reserve tube without adversely affecting fluid flow.
US08511441B2
Disclosed is a cone brake no-back for use with an actuation system. The actuation system may be an aircraft actuation system, for example. The no-back may include cone brakes capable of preventing undesired displacement of an aircraft surface (such as a flap, a leading edge, or a trailing edge of a wing) in the event that an actuator input becomes disconnected or is otherwise insufficient to oppose the load created by the aircraft surface.
US08511432B2
A support extension for a scaffolding system to provide additional work area for storage of tools, brackets, trim, lumber, siding or other building materials and particularly to a set of staging insertions configured to match transom support tubing and extend laterally through a transom support and be secured to a staging member.
US08511431B2
A retrofit handrail extension system or kit enables a large mining truck to be retrofitted in the field. The handrail extension system includes a first handrail extension member for connecting a first upper portion of a first ladder to a railing mounted to a catwalk around the cabin of the truck and a second handrail extension member for connecting a second upper portion of the first ladder to a forward-facing handrail mounted to an outer surface of the cabin of the truck. The system may include a third handrail extension member for connecting a first upper portion of a second ladder to a first platform railing mounted to a platform beside the cabin of the truck and a fourth handrail extension member for connecting a second upper portion of the second ladder to a second platform railing mounted to the platform beside the cabin of the truck.
US08511425B2
A suppressor mechanism has an elongate tubular housing containing baffles and into which is assembled a suppressor mount body having spaced thread sections and spaced tapered gas seal surfaces. An adapter/muzzle brake member defines an internally threaded section that establishes threaded connection with the reduced diameter externally threaded section of a typical firearm barrel that is prepared for attachment of a suppressor thereto. The suppressor mount body and the muzzle brake/adapter member each define spaced threaded sections that establish threaded connection and promote enhanced structural integrity. The spaced internal tapered surfaces of the suppressor mount body and the spaced external tapered surfaces of the muzzle brake/adapter member establish spaced internal cartridge gas seals that prevent high pressure hot cartridge gas and gunpowder residue from coming into contact with and potentially fouling the thread connections of the suppressor mount body and the muzzle brake/adapter member.
US08511415B1
A vehicle propulsion system particularly adaptable for use in connection with golf carts which are driven over a charge station having a pair of elongated slots such that electrical pickups are lowered from the golf cart into engagement with electrically charged contact bars disposed within the slots thereby causing activation of a flywheel assembly to power the golf cart wheels.
US08511400B2
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments and methods to make downhole measurements. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments and methods to measure the movement generated by a coring tool. The methods and embodiments include disposing a coring tool in a wellbore, coupling a first wave detector to the coring tool, anchoring the coring tool to a formation surrounding the wellbore, operating the coring tool, measuring movement generated by the coring tool with the first wave detector, and outputting a signal based upon the measured movement measured with the first wave detector.
US08511399B2
A hammer drill, in particular a chipper comprises: a body having at least one support handle; an electric motor mounted within the body; an electric switch, capable of being switched on and off by a trigger button connected to it, to activate or deactivate respectively the electric motor, wherein the trigger button is moveable between two positions, a first position where the electric switch is off and a second position where the electric switch is on; a locking arm moveably mounted on the electric switch which, when the trigger button is located in its second position, is moveable between two positions, a first position where it is disengaged from the trigger button and a second position where it engages with the trigger button and holds the trigger button in its second position. When the locking arm is in its second position it causes the hammer to remain switch on even if the operator removes their fingers from the trigger button.
US08511398B2
A vertical tilling implement to be pulled behind and agricultural vehicle having a number of gangs of fluted-concave disc blades, rolling baskets, and wheels connected to a main frame. As the vertical tilling implement is pulled, the fluted-concave disc blades move the soil in a direction lateral to the side of the blades as well as up. Meanwhile, the rolling bars aid in leveling the seedbed and crushing the remaining large pieces of soil. The vertical tilling implement reduces the amount of subsoil compaction and cuts through heavy residue making it ideal for use in the fall or in the spring.
US08511397B2
A fire extinguishing system includes a first data bus having respectively first power and command leads. The system has multiple zones, each of which may include one or more detectors, and/or one or more suppressors and activation devices. The first data bus is directly connected and common to the detectors, suppressors and activation devices. A controller is connected to the multiple zones via the first data bus. A fire activation module includes the actuation device. First and second power leads are connected to the actuation device. A capacitor is connected to the actuation device and the power leads. The capacitor is configured to store electricity from the power leads and discharge the electricity to the actuation device during a suppression event. A wiring harness provides a zone identification element in communication with a connector and configured to provide a zone location assignment to the connector.
US08511395B2
Embodiments of the invention provide a redundant stationary fire fighting system and method for use in a structure coupled to a water supply and a main water pump(s) that generates a water stream. The system includes one or more water flow meters to measure the water stream and generate a water flow signal. The system includes a primary foam proportioning system and a redundant secondary foam proportioning system, each including a foam pump, a motor, a foam flow meter, and a controller. The controller is configured to automatically operate the foam pump based on the water flow signal in order to inject liquid foam concentrate directly into the water stream. The redundant secondary foam proportioning system can be automatically started in case of component failure in the primary foam proportioning system.
US08511393B2
A slip hanger assembly for installation of casing in a wellhead, the assembly including a slip ring capable of restraining the casing in the wellhead. The assembly including a seal assembly with an inner and outer seal. The assembly also includes a hanger assembly actuator including a load ring flange, a BOP adapter including a horizontal torque provider and the BOP adapter being connectable to the wellhead, and a seal assembly actuator. The hanger assembly actuator can set the inner and outer seals independently of each other.
US08511388B2
Methods and systems for a backup emergency disconnect signal (EDS) transmission in an offshore oil and gas installation are provided. A backup EDS transmission system includes a pressure pulse generator located close to a water surface and configured to generate a predetermined pressure variation pattern including at least one of positive and negative pressure pulses and corresponding to an emergency disconnect signal, the signal being propagated downwards in a mud column. The pressure pulse generator is located at a surface end of the mud column. The backup EDS transmission system also includes a pressure pulse receptor connected to a controller of blowout preventers and configured to measure a pressure in the mud column, at a subsea location.
US08511383B2
A bottom hole assembly is provided. The bottom hole assembly comprises an upper component, a lower component and a telescoping assembly disposed between the upper component and the lower component.
US08511377B2
A non-rotating downhole sleeve adapted for open hole drilling and/or casing centralization. The sleeve includes a tubular body made of hard plastic with integrally formed helical blades positioned around its outer surface and an inner surface configuration which allows drilling fluid circulation to form a non-rotating fluid bearing between the sleeve and the drill pipe or casing. The helical blades reduce sliding and rotating torque while drilling, with minimal obstruction to drilling fluid passing through the borehole between the blades.
US08511370B2
A heat exchange system including a heat exchanger having a housing and a cooling core disposed within in the housing. The cooling core is adapted to receive a flow of a liquid cooling media. The heat exchanger includes at least one iron anode projecting into a flow path of the liquid cooling media. The heat exchange system also includes an electronic control module operatively connected to the iron anode. The electronic control module is adapted to control the selective delivery of electrical current or grounding to the iron anode in response to predetermined conditions indicating the presence of sulfide constituents in the cooling medium.
US08511368B2
A pipe for use in a geothermal heat exchange system is disclosed that is insertable into a bore hole having a proximal end and a distal end. The pipe has a proximal end, a distal end and an outer wall member. The outer wall member includes an external surface, and an interior surface defining an interior passageway through which a heat exchange fluid can flow. The pipe also includes a divider extending between opposed points of the interior surface for dividing the interior passageway into an inflow passageway for conducting water from the proximal end to the distal end of the pipe, and an outflow passageway for conducting water from the distal end to the proximal end of the pipe. The divider segregates the water in the outflow passageway from the water in the inflow passageway.
