US09367299B2
An application and system are provided that prevent an application repository from accepting a new installation package if the new application installation package would not be successfully installed on devices to which it is directed. The version number and constraints provided with the new application installation package may be compared to that of installation packages already existing or published within the repository to determine whether or not the new installation package will be unreachable by a device group to which it is directed. An indication may be provided if that new installation package is unreachable by at least one device group to which it is directed.
US09367297B2
An IT system includes at least one first processing unit and one second processing unit. The first and second processing units jointly execute an application program and are each associated with an installation routine designed to control updating of a first or second program part of the application program. A first actual state is associated with the first processing unit and a second actual state is associated with the second processing unit. After system reboot, or as soon as the first and second program part have been successfully stored, or an error is detected when storing the first and/or second program part, predefined processing steps are respectively carried out in a predefined order by the first processing unit aid the second processing unit depending on the actual state of the first processing unit and the actual state of the second processing unit.
US09367296B2
The present disclosure discloses a method for synchronizing application programs across devices. The method comprises the following steps: collecting and sending information of application programs installed in a first device to a server by a first client end; collecting and sending device information of a second device to the server by a second client end; sending download addresses of the application programs compatible with the second device to the second client end according to the device information received from the second client end and the information of the application programs received from the first client end by the server; downloading and installing the application programs in the second device according to the download addresses by the second client end. The present disclosure also provides a system for synchronizing the application programs across the devices.
US09367294B2
An embodiment generally relates to systems and methods for improving system performance by reducing fragility of computing systems. A processing module can identify separate ensemble files each comprising interpretations, by separate entities of a workflow, of a phrase in a file. The processing module can compare the interpretations to determine if the interpretations are the same or essentially the same. If the interpretations are neither the same nor essentially the same, a subsequent entity in the workflow can create a new file that replaces an associated interpretation of the phrase with a common interpretation. The subsequent entity can proceed with an intended operation.
US09367288B2
An anomalous effect detector responsive to an influence of mind comprises a source of non-deterministic random numbers, SNDRN, a phase-sensitive filter and a results interface. In some embodiments, the phase-sensitive filter comprises a complex filter. An artificial sensory neuron comprises a SNDRN. Preferably, several artificial sensory neurons are grouped in a small volume. An analog artificial sensory detector comprises a plurality of analog artificial sensory neurons, an abstracting processor and a control or feedback unit. Some embodiments include an artificial neural network. An artificial consciousness network contains a plurality of artificial neural networks. One of the artificial neural networks comprises an activation pattern meta-analyzer. An artificial consciousness device comprises a cluster of artificial consciousness networks, a sensory input device to provide sensory input signals to the input of one or more ANNs in ACD, and an output device.
US09367287B2
A circuit for calculating the fused sum of an addend and product of two multiplication operands, the addend and multiplication operands being binary floating-point numbers represented in a standardized format as a mantissa and an exponent is provided. The multiplication operands are in a lower precision format than the addend, with q>2p, where p and q are the mantissa size of the multiplication operand and addend precision formats. The circuit includes a p-bit multiplier receiving the mantissas of the multiplication operands; a shift circuit aligning the mantissa of the addend with the product output by the multiplier based on the exponent values of the addend and multiplication operands; and an adder processing q-bit mantissas, receiving the aligned mantissa of the addend and the product, the input lines of the adder corresponding to the product being completed to the right by lines at 0 to form a q-bit mantissa.
US09367286B2
An integrated circuit implements a multistage processing pipeline, where control is passed in the pipeline with data to be processed according to the control. At least some of the different pipeline stages can be implemented by different circuits, being clocked at different frequencies. These frequencies may change dynamically during operation of the integrated circuit. Control and data to be processed according to such control can be offset from each other in the pipeline; e.g., control can precede data by a pre-set number of clock events. To cross a clock domain, control and data can be temporarily stored in respective FIFOs. Reading of control by the destination domain is delayed by a delay amount determined so that reading of control and data can be offset from each other by a minimum number of clock events of the destination domain clock, and control is read before data is available for reading.
US09367285B2
Apparatuses for playing signals received from the internet or other information highway on one or more speakers are described. The apparatus has a receiver for receiving information from preselected addresses; a processor for interpreting the signals; and several speakers for playing the processed signals. The speakers each have an ornamental design on the outside which is related to the topic of the signals received from the address. The apparatus could include a smartphone as the receiver.
US09367280B2
Generally, this disclosure provides devices, systems and methods to provide dual screen visibility with virtual transparency. A device may include a dual-sided display element to display a first image on a first side of the display element and to display a second image on a second side of the display element; an activation detection module to detect a user request to initiate the dual screen visibility mode; an image processing module to generate a horizontally transposed version of the second image; and an image rendering module. The image rendering module may be capable of, in response to the initiation request, displaying the horizontally transposed version on the first side of the display element and adjusting a relative transparency between the first image and the displayed horizontally transposed version.
US09367275B2
A printing control server includes an administration section, an acquisition section, and a printing control section. The administration section is configured to associate a printing device with a user of the printing device and administer the printing device as being associated with the user. The acquisition section is configured to acquire posting data from a service offering server that provides a posting service. The printing control section is configured to control the printing device associated with the user of the acquired posting data to perform printing based on the posting data.
US09367240B2
A graphical user interface for improved text character entry is disclosed. In some embodiments, the graphical user interface may be displayed on a mobile communications device. The graphical user interface may display a message field, a soft keyboard, and at least one visual foveal echo field. The message field may display text characters of a message being authored by a user interacting with the soft keyboard. The visual foveal echo field may be placed adjacent to a soft keyboard row and contain a portion of the message being authored by the user.
US09367238B2
A terminal apparatus includes a touch panel, a controller to detect a contact position of a first contact on the touch panel, a pressure applied by the first contact, a contact position of a second contact on the touch panel and a pressure applied by the second contact, and a processor executing a process that causes the terminal apparatus to determine whether or not the contact position of the first contact meets a predetermined condition, determine a magnitude relationship between the pressure applied by the first contact and the pressure applied by the second contact, and invalidate the contact position of the first contact when the contact position of the first contact meets the predetermined condition and it is determined that the pressure applied by the first contact is equal to or higher than the pressure applied by the second contact.
US09367233B2
A display method of a display apparatus is provided. The display method includes displaying an image on a screen, detecting a touch manipulation with respect to the image, and if the touch manipulation is detected, changing a display status of the image according to a physical attribute of the touch manipulation.
US09367231B2
A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly communicate with at least one other terminal; a touch screen display configured to display contents; and a controller configured to receive a touch and drag action across the touch screen display, display a moveable partitioning graphic at a position corresponding to the touch and drag action and partition the displayed contents into first and second display regions, and independently control a function of the contents in the first display region and independently control a function of the contents in the second display region.
US09367230B2
One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for utilizing input data received from an indirect interaction device (e.g., mouse, touchpad, etc.) as if the data was received from a direct interaction device (e.g., touchscreen). Interaction models are described for handling input data received from an indirect interaction device. For example, the interaction models may provide for the presentation of two or more targets (e.g., cursors) on a display when two or more contacts (e.g., fingers) are detected by indirect interaction device. Moreover, based upon a number of contacts detected and/or a pressured applied by respective contacts, the presented target(s) may be respectively transitioned between a hover visualization and an engage visualization. Targets in an engage visualization may manipulate a size of an object presented in a user interface, pan the object, drag the object, rotate the object, and/or otherwise engage the object, for example.
US09367226B2
Techniques for self adjusting kiosk display information are provided. Presentation information is centered within a display of the kiosk. A center location for the presentation information is custom recalibrated within the display based on direction of a user. The layout, content, and presentation within the display of the kiosk is user-driven and customizable.
US09367215B2
A method for configuring a remote device in a mobile device is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a dialogical user interface, obtaining a first position of the remote device, displaying a question message including information of the first position via the dialogical user interface, receiving an answer message corresponding to the question message via the dialogical user interface, and determining whether to set the first position as a safe zone for the remote device in response to whether the answer message is a confirmation message or a rejection message, wherein when the answer message is the conformation message, setting the first position as the safe zone of the remote device and displaying the setting result via the dialogical user interface.
US09367214B2
A wireless communication device that has one or more applications resident on a computer platform, a wireless communication interface, a display, and a user interface that, at least, appears on the display. The one or more applications and/or an arbiter that is resident on the computer platform may determine which user interface of the one or more applications resident on the computer platform controls the display based upon a predetermined criteria when the user interfaces compete for control of the display. In another embodiment, an application that does not comply with the determination of which application controls the display may be terminated. A method may be performed to determine which application may control a display of a plurality of displays of the wireless communication device. A method may be performed to associate user input data with applications when there is a change of control of a display.
US09367212B2
Techniques are disclosed for navigating pages of paginated digital content (e.g., an eBook), referred to herein as a go-to mode. The go-to mode may include a page number input field and a keypad. The keypad, which may be presented in response to a reveal command (e.g., tapping on the input field), can be used to provide numerical input to the input field and allow a user to navigate to the input page number. The go-to mode may be configured to disable keys on the keypad when selection of one of the keys would result in an invalid input in the input field. The go-to mode may also be configured to update which keys are disabled and/or enabled when a cursor position in the input field is changed, contents in the input field are selected, or a number is input into or deleted from the input field.
US09367210B2
Optical storage media often contain data structures for a menu suitable for selection of a title, a chapter, a parameter or others. Such menus usually comprise a number of buttons to be displayed, with each button having a state. Possible states of buttons are “unselected”, “selected” or “activated”. According to the invention, the representation of a menu button may vary, depending on its state. An image or an image sequence, e.g. cartoon, may be associated to a buttons state, providing user animation. Further, a sound or sound sequence, e.g. melody or click, may be associated to a buttons state, and may be played back when the button enters this state. A data structure is disclosed which allows storage of such menu data e.g. on a Blu-ray disc.
US09367209B2
The display of a scrollable list of items is described. In one disclosed embodiment, a list of items may be displayed on a scrollable computing device display in such a manner that, upon receiving an input requesting movement of a select indicator to a different list item, the select indicator is moved on the display toward the different list item and the list is scrolled on the display in an opposing direction.
US09367206B2
A mobile terminal capable of performing a touch input and a control method therefor are provided. A mobile terminal includes a display unit, a sensing unit and a controller. The display unit outputs an objective related to an application. The sensing unit senses a touch input to the objective. The controller executes the application related to the objective, in response to that a first touch input to the objective is sensed, and executes an edition mode for changing the size of the objective displayed on the display unit, in response to that a second touch input different from the first touch input to the objective is sensed.
US09367205B2
Bezel gestures for touch displays are described. In at least some embodiments, the bezel of a device is used to extend functionality that is accessible through the use of so-called bezel gestures. In at least some embodiments, off-screen motion can be used, by virtue of the bezel, to create screen input through a bezel gesture. Bezel gestures can include single-finger bezel gestures, multiple-finger/same-hand bezel gestures, and/or multiple-finger, different-hand bezel gestures.
US09367200B2
A focus part of an object is displayed in an actual display area, which is a part of a display target area set within a window that is visible on a screen, without changing the size of the focus part and the layout of the display object. A control unit sets a reference point P based on the positions of a display element and the actual display area in a drawing target area (22), in which a Web page is drawn, so that the display element is displayed in the actual display area, which is an area not covered with another window (16a) within a Web page display target area (20). For example, the control unit (a) displays the display element without changing the size and (b) minimizes a blank area that is created when the reference point P is moved, or (c) preferentially displays, from among a plurality of display elements, display elements that are relatively high in priority order in the actual display area.
US09367197B1
A hierarchy of computer resources is represented on a display using frames. Each frame is constituted by a top banner, a left sidebar, a right edge, and a bottom edge. The banner includes text identifying the resource it represents. The banner and the left sidebar have sufficient width to bear the text; the edges have insufficient width to bear the text.
US09367194B2
A system for displaying images is provided. The system includes a capacitive touch sensor device includes a dielectric layer having a sensing area and covered by a transparent substrate. A plurality of series of first sense electrodes and a plurality of series of second sense electrodes are embedded in a first level of the dielectric layer and within the sensing area. Each series of first sense electrodes extends along a first direction and each series of second sense electrodes extends along a second direction substantially different from the first direction. A plurality of signal lines are embedded in a second level lower than the first level of the dielectric layer and extends along the second direction. Each signal line is correspondingly and electrically connected to one of the plurality of series of first sense electrodes.
US09367191B2
Devices and method are provided that facilitate improved input device performance. Specifically, the systems and methods are configured to identify a portion of an image of sensor values as corresponding to at least one sensed object in the sensing region, determine a polygon corresponding to the identified portion of the image, and determine a contact characterization of the at least one sensed object based on the polygon. The determination of a polygon corresponding to a sensed object facilitates improved contact characterization of the sensed object. For example, the determined polygon may be used to determine if the sensed object is actually more than one object. As a second example, the determined polygon may be used to determine the orientation of the sensed object. In addition, determined polygons may be used to more accurately track changes in the position of the sensed object.
US09367190B2
The present invention discloses a method and system for touch signal recognition adapted to be used in a capacitive touch panel or apparatus. In order to achieve an objection of enhancement of a touch signal for recognition and getting rid of noise impact simultaneously, the present invention discloses a touch recognition method that actually includes two different measurement cycles to acquire two different sample voltage values. Consequently, noise impact can be removed by calculation of a sample voltage value difference between two different sample voltage values, at the same time, and the sample voltage value difference can provide a double magnitude as disclosed in the prior art to enhance accuracy for recognizing a user touch input while preventing from influence of noise.
US09367184B2
This invention offers a signal processing circuit of an electrostatic capacity type touch panel which is capable of switching between a differential input mode and a single input mode and has an extended adjustable range of an offset in the single input mode. The signal processing circuit of this invention includes a first sensor circuit of a differential input type, a second sensor circuit of a single input type, a third and fourth electrostatic capacitors that are variable capacitors for calibration to adjust the offset in an output voltage of the first sensor circuit, and a switching control circuit to control so as to put in operation one of the first and second sensor circuits. The switching control circuit also controls so that the third and fourth electrostatic capacitors for calibration are connected in parallel to each other when the second sensor circuit is put in operation.
US09367176B2
An operation detection device includes: first and second illuminations that irradiate illumination light from different positions onto an operation surface on which a user performs an operation; a camera that captures the operation surface together with an operation part (finger) of the user; a shadow region extraction unit that extracts first and second shadows of the operation part of the user from a captured image obtained by the camera; a contour detection unit that detects contours of each of the first and second shadows extracted; and a touch point detection unit that detects a touch point of the operation part of the user on the operation surface from the distance between the contours.
US09367172B2
The present invention provides a method for detecting touch trace while preventing interruption of the touch traces in the presence of interfering noise, comprising: changing frequency of driving signals in response to a detection of noise; setting a plurality of lines of first sensing signal values obtained from a first sensing as a plurality of baselines; obtaining a plurality of difference values by comparing a plurality of lines of second sensing signal values obtained from a second sensing against said plurality of baselines; determining whether all said plurality of difference values are smaller than a threshold value; determining whether the flatness of said plurality of baselines is greater than a flatness threshold value if all said plurality of difference values are determined to be smaller than said threshold value; and reporting, in response to the flatness of said plurality of baselines is determined to be greater than said flatness threshold value, a first proximity or touch event, said first proximity or touch event being the last proximity or touch event taking place before frequency of said driving signals is changed.
US09367170B1
A touch panel includes a plurality of sensing lines disposed in a sensing area, a plurality of touch-controlling lines disposed in a touch-detecting area, and an extended sensing line. The plurality of sensing lines are used for generating sensing signals, and the plurality of touch-controlling lines are used for receiving touch-controlling signals. The plurality of touch-controlling lines are extended to the sensing area to form mutual capacitances. The sensing line stretches into the touch-detecting area as the extended sensing line, forming a mutual capacitance in the touch-detecting area. It decreases the dead areas effectively and makes the positioning of touches more accurate.
US09367161B2
Techniques are disclosed for grabbing and pasting content using a stylus in communication with an electronic device. The grab function can be used to copy/cut content from the device to stylus memory. The paste function can be used to delete content from the stylus memory, or paste that content to the same or different device. The user can grab content to the stylus with a stylus action, which may include manipulating a stylus control feature or performing a particular stylus gesture. The content may then be deleted from the stylus memory or pasted to a device by performing another stylus action, which may be the same or distinct from the grab stylus action. Pasting the content from the stylus memory to an electronic device may also include removing the content from the stylus memory. An animation can be displayed as content is sucked into stylus, or pasted to new locations.
US09367160B2
An information processing apparatus includes a display having a display screen that displays an image; an acquiring section that acquires information indicating a contact point which is a position where an operator is brought into contact with the display screen by a user; a display controller that makes the display screen display an image showing a designation point designated by the user; and a setting section that sets an operation mode by switching between a first operation mode in which a disposition of the designation point relative to the contact point is changeable and a second operation mode in which the designation point is moved in accordance with movement of the contact point so that the disposition changed in the first operation mode is maintained. The display controller controls display of the designation point in accordance with the operation mode set by the setting section.
US09367156B2
The purpose of the invention is to provide a touch-control method, apparatus and an electronic device. The touch-control method is applied to an electronic device which has a touch surface and a sensor. The touch-control method includes determining a first contact-area and a second contact-area based on the data acquired by the sensor, the first contact-area and the second contact-area being the area of the contact regions of the touch surface in contact with a pointing object at different time moments; based on the first contact-area and the second contact-area, determining a first instruction-determination-parameter associated with an area-variation amount; based on a pre-stored first correspondence-relationship between an instruction-determination-parameter interval and an instruction-sequence, determining and executing a first instruction-sequence which corresponds to the instruction-determination-parameter interval where the first instruction-determination-parameter locates.
US09367155B2
A touch panel assembly including a touch panel and a flexible printed circuit board is provided. The touch panel includes a sensing area, at least one input element, a bonding area, a plurality of first connecting traces and a plurality of second connecting traces. The sensing area has a sensing array. The input element is located at a side of the sensing area. The bonding area is located between the sensing area and the input element. The first connecting traces and the second connecting traces are connected with the sensing array and the input element respectively and extend into bonding area. The flexible printed circuit board has a bonding portion. The flexible printed circuit board is attached to the bonding area through the bonding portion, and is electrically connected to the first connecting traces and the second connecting traces. An electronic device is also provided.
US09367146B2
An input device includes a housing for supporting a user's hand and a displacement sensor, mounted in the housing, for providing a displacement signal. The input device also includes a first portion of the housing operable to receive a first digit of the user and a first solid-state touch sensor disposed in the first portion and operable to detect movement of the first digit along the first portion. The input device further includes a second portion on the housing operable to receive a second digit of the user and a second solid-state touch sensor disposed in the second portion and operable to detect movement of the second digit along the second portion.
US09367126B2
A method for providing a dynamic perspective-based presentation of content on a cellular phone is provided, comprising: presenting a first portion of a content space on a display screen of the cellular phone; tracking a location of a user's head in front of the display screen; detecting a lateral movement of the user's head relative to the display screen; progressively exposing an adjacent second portion of the content space, from an edge of the display screen opposite a direction of the lateral movement, in proportional response to the lateral movement of the user's head relative to the display screen.
US09367125B2
A terminal apparatus and a video-data distribution method thereof are described. The terminal apparatus includes a camera module, configured to shoot a video and generate raw data associated with the shot video in real time; an encoding-and-packaging unit configured to encode the raw data to produce encoded video data, and package the video data at a predefined time interval to produce a plurality of first-video clip data with a predetermined format, wherein the plurality of first-video clip data can all be played independently. The apparatus can include a first communication unit, configured to communicate with a remote server, wherein the server is a hypertext-transfer-protocol server and supports other terminal apparatuses to download the first-video clip data; and a first processing unit, configured to upload the produced plurality of first-video clip data to the server in real time via the first communication unit.
US09367124B2
Information from a position and/or gesture detection system can be embedded in a Web page, or other such presentation of content, and used to select or otherwise interact with content on the page. In some embodiments, video is captured and displayed showing a current view of the user. Position data corresponding to the video is provided and used to determine directions and extents of motion without having to do significant amounts of image processing. The position data is used to determine locations on the page where the user is attempting to provide input, such as to select an item of content. The content can be modified and/or rendered to appear to be associated with the user in the rendered view. Information from multiple gesture systems can be combined on a single page, and information from one or more gesture systems can be shared among multiple pages and devices.
US09367121B2
A USB 3.0 compatible host with low power consumption includes a super speed circuit, a non-super speed circuit, and a control module. The super speed circuit transmits data at a first transmission speed and the non-super speed circuit transmits data at a second transmission speed, a third transmission speed, or a fourth transmission speed wherein the first transmission speed is faster than the second transmission speed, the third transmission speed, and the fourth transmission speed. Further, the control module is coupled to the super speed circuit and the non-super speed circuit for determining to turn on or off the super speed circuit of the USB 3.0 compatible host, during the USB 3.0 compatible host being connected to a USB 3.0 compatible peripheral device, based on whether transmission data quantity between the USB 3.0 compatible host and the USB 3.0 compatible peripheral device is greater than a predetermined value.
US09367116B2
A system on a chip (SoC) is provided including processing cores and a root complex. The transaction requests are communicated between a root port of the root complex and a device, the root port including electrical idle (EI) exit detect circuitry and a reference clock source. The root port supports a first link state, in which the reference clock source and EI exit detect circuitry of the root port are disabled but a common mode voltage is maintained, and a second link state, in which the reference clock source and EI exit detect circuitry are disabled and the common mode voltage is not maintained. The root port transitions to the first link state based on a service latency requirement of the device being less than a threshold and to the second link state based on the service latency requirement being greater than or equal to the threshold.
US09367114B2
In an embodiment, a processor includes a core domain with a plurality of cores and a power controller having a first logic to receive a first request to increase an operating voltage of a first core of the core domain to a second voltage, to instruct a voltage regulator to increase the operating voltage to an interim voltage, and to thereafter instruct the voltage regulator to increase the operating voltage to the second voltage. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US09367113B2
Methods, systems, and devices are described for managing power consumption in a modem of a mobile device. A receive power associated with a receiver of the modem may be measured during a scheduled power-up of the modem associated with checking for paging messages. A power consumption metric associated with transmitting a pending wireless data transaction at a transmitter of the modem may then be estimated based on the measured receive power associated with the receiver. A determination of whether to transmit the pending wireless data transaction at a first time may then be made based at least in part on the estimated power consumption metric.
US09367111B2
A fault tolerant power supply system includes at least one load switch circuit configured to connect, using a main switch, an input voltage to an output node of the load switch circuit when the load switch circuit is turned on and at least one power channel coupled to the load switch circuit to receive the input voltage. The power channel is configured as a buck converter and includes at least a high-side power switch and a low-side power switch. The fault tolerant power supply system is configured to measure a current flowing through the main switch of the load switch circuit, to determine that the current flowing through the main switch of the load switch circuit has exceeded a current limit threshold, and to disable the main switch of the load switch circuit and the low-side power switch of the power channel in response to the determination that the current flowing in the main switch has exceeded the current limit threshold.
US09367110B2
A computer planar includes an enable signal line for providing an enable signal to an external power supply, wherein the external power supply will not turn on unless the enable signal is active high. During normal operation, an auxiliary power source maintains an active high enable signal on the enable signal line, which includes a fuse. However, a fault protection circuit coupled to the enable signal line can pull down the enable signal line in response to a fault, such that the fuse is permanently opened. Once the fuse is open, the external power supply cannot be enabled and further damage to the computer planar is prevented.
US09367107B2
A method and system are set forth for enabling software control of a power management unit (PMU) in a System-On-a-Chip (SoC) device to effect changes in power state without having to adjust external board level states. In one embodiment, once the SoC system controller has been booted, it communicates with the PMU over a communication bus and is able to request changes in power states without requiring external trigger events. Complete remote control of power states according to the method and system set forth herein provides flexibility when debugging and testing SoC devices because there is no need to alter external board states. Also, providing programmable changes in reset states as an alternative to full system reset preserves state data so that the system can be restarted efficiently and quickly from known conditions.
US09367104B2
An electronic device including a main body, a supporting layer and at least one press element is provided. The main body has an inner space. The supporting layer is disposed on the main body and covers the inner space, wherein the supporting layer has at least one first opening. The press element is disposed on the supporting layer and has a chamber and at least one second opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are connected to the chamber. When the press element is pressed and elastically deformed, air inside the chamber flows to the inner space through the first opening. When the press element is stopped being pressed and restored, air outside the chamber flows to inside the chamber through the second opening. In addition, a heat dissipation method adapted to the electronic device is also provided.
US09367101B2
Methods and systems may provide for a computing system including an electrical component, a heat exchanger coupled to the electrical component, and a fan having a rotor with a plurality of blades, one or more inlet sides and one or more outlet sides disposed adjacent to the heat exchanger. The computing system may also include an obstruction disposed adjacent to at least one of the one or more inlet sides of the fan, wherein a tone to be generated by the obstruction reduces a tonal noise associated with the fan during operation.
US09367092B2
A touch-sensitive input device includes a cover, a set of first conductors disposed between the cover and a substrate, the first conductors including at least two fingers connected at an end of the fingers, dummy conductors disposed between the first conductors and between the fingers of the first conductors, and a second set of conductors disposed on an opposite side of the substrate.
US09367091B2
An adjustable docking device includes a hinge mechanism, a holding base, a guiding member, and a fixing mechanism. The hinge mechanism is installed on a frame. The holding base is pivoted to the frame by the hinge mechanism. The holding base includes a main casing, a first holding casing and a second holding casing. The first holding casing and the second holding casing respectively extends from the main casing. The main casing, the first holding casing, and a second holding casing cooperatively define a clamping slot for holding an electronic device. The guiding member is disposed inside the clamping slot and for guiding the electronic device into the clamping slot. The fixing mechanism is disposed inside the holding base and capable of switching between a locking status and a releasing status, so as to lock or release the electronic device.
US09367085B2
A portable electronic device includes a processor and a detection mechanism operable to detect one or more characteristics relating to how a user handles the electronic device. The processor is operably coupled to the detection mechanism and operable in accordance with stored operating instructions to: determine, based on the detected characteristics, which limb of the user possesses the portable electronic device; and control at least one function of the portable electronic device taking into account which limb of the user possesses the electronic device (e.g., which limb of the user is holding or secured to the electronic device). According to one embodiment, the processor may further determine a reference position for the portable electronic device (e.g., a position of the device at rest) and compare one or more of the detected characteristics to the reference position to determine which limb of the user possesses the electronic device.
US09367082B2
A storage array module and a hard disk accommodating unit thereof are provided. The hard disk accommodating unit includes a fixing recess, a first tray and a second tray. The first tray is reciprocally and slidably disposed in the fixing recess. The second tray is reciprocally and slidably disposed on the first tray. When the second tray slides a distance in a sliding direction, the second tray pushes the first tray into the fixing recess, after the second tray reversely slides the distance in the sliding direction, the second tray pushes the first tray for protruding out of the fixing recess.
US09367080B2
Described herein are apparatus, system, and method for providing clock signal on demand. The method comprises determining an indication of clock signal usage in multiple hardware logic units; generating an enable signal according to the indication; and gating or un-gating the clock signal for clock islands of at least a hardware logic unit, of the multiple hardware logic units, in response to a logic level of the enable signal, wherein the clock islands are part of a global clock distribution network and are operable to be enabled or disabled independently.
US09367071B2
An automobile electronic regulator includes a timing circuit, a signal circuit, a phase shift driving circuit, a pulse oscillation outputting circuit, an electronic switching circuit, and an electronic filtering circuit. An input terminal of the electronic filtering circuit is connected to an output terminal of the electronic switching circuit, for supplying the timing circuit, the signal circuit and the phase shift driving circuit with an accurate and stable voltage. The output terminal of the signal circuit is connected to an input terminal of the phase shift driving circuit via a circuit for accelerating and limiting, for driving and amplifying a phase shift of a signal of a generated rectangular square wave. The phase shift driving circuit supplies the pulse oscillation outputting circuit with a phase shift amplification signal. The pulse oscillation outputting circuit uploads a pulse signal to an automobile-mounted inductive load system.
US09367069B2
A pneumatic switch is provided for the pneumatic control of process control components, such as valves and compressors. The pneumatic switch utilizes a slide bar operationally connected to a waggle arm to control valves, which control the introduction of compressed gas to the process control components.
US09367067B2
An aerial device automatically maintains a relative position with respect to a target. The aerial device can set a relative multi-dimensional position with respect to the target. The target can have an indicator (e.g., a visual marker for image capture tracking, or a radio indicator for tracking via signaling) that the aerial device reads. The aerial device can automatically adjust its flight path in response to movement of the target as indicated by the indicator. Thus, the aerial device can maintain a digital tether, moving with the target to maintain substantially the same relative position with respect to the target, tracking the target in multiple dimensions.
US09367040B2
A horological instrument intended to indicate the power reserve, includes a barrel (1) provided with a drum (2) arranged to turn in one direction during operation of the horological instrument, the drum (2) including around the periphery thereof at least one power reserve scale (4). At least one hand (13) is arranged to turn with the drum (2) and cooperates with a corresponding power reserve scale (4). Furthermore, a mechanism for displacing the hand or hands (13) is arranged to displace the hand or hands by one step with respect to the corresponding scale of the drum (2) with each revolution or with each fraction of revolution of the drum (2) and the hand (13) in order to progressively indicate the power reserve.
US09367032B2
An image forming apparatus includes a frame, a photosensitive drum, an endless belt disposed above the photosensitive drum, and a pressing member. The photosensitive drum includes a drum body and a flange portion that is provided on one end portion of the drum body. The flange portion has a contacted portion and a pressed portion. The pressing member presses the pressed portion upward to permit the photosensitive drum to be in contact with the endless belt. The frame has a positioning portion disposed above the pressing member and above the photosensitive drum. The positioning portion is configured to be in contact with the contacted portion and to position the photosensitive drum when the pressing member presses the pressed portion. The pressed portion is disposed farther from the drum body in an axial direction of the photosensitive drum than the contacted portion.
US09367029B1
A reusable and resettable separator for use with electrophotographic components of an imaging device. The separator is installed with the imaging device and includes a spring-biased lift rail and release linkage and is used to move either a developer unit or a photoconductive drum unit between an operative position where a developer roll and a photoconductive drum form a contact nip and a separated position where the two rolls are separated. The separator is initially set using the lift rail to place two rolls in the separated position with the release linkage engaging the lift rail to hold this position. Opening of an access door engages a one-way release arm actuating the release linkage allowing the lift rail to translate moving the two rolls to the operative position. When reshipment of the imaging device is needed, the separator can manually reset placing the two rolls back in the separated position.
US09367018B1
An image forming device includes a tripod type constant-velocity joint through which a rotary member shaft of a rotary member is connected to the drive shaft of a motor. The constant-velocity joint includes a pair of outer rings each having three axially extending track grooves in its inner periphery, and a tripod member having three protrusions formed on each of the axial ends thereof and axially slidably received in the corresponding track grooves. The outer rings and the tripod member are formed of synthetic resin. One of the outer rings and the tripod member are inseparably coupled to the drive shaft so that the other of the outer rings is always disconnected from the tripod member when the rotary member is pulled away from the motor.
US09367004B2
An abnormality detection device for an image forming apparatus detects an abnormality in the image forming apparatus which includes a heating belt looped around a heating roller and a fixing roller. The abnormality detection device for an image forming apparatus includes: thermistors for detecting temperatures of one widthwise end portion and the other widthwise end portion of the heating belt; a temperature difference detection section for determining whether or not a temperature difference between the temperature of the one end portion and the temperature of the other end portion which are detected by the thermistors is greater than a predetermined value; and a judgment section for judging that an abnormality has occurred in the image forming apparatus when it is determined in the temperature difference detection section that the temperature difference is greater than the predetermined value.
US09366998B2
A belt unit is provided with an endless belt, a pair of rollers around which the endless belt is wound, and a regulating member having a flange surface provided at one axial end of at least one of the pair of rollers. The flange surface extends on an outer side with respect to an outer surface of the endless belt wound around the pair of rollers, the flange surface is configured to contact an end, in a width direction, of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving obliquely, and the flange surface is formed with a conical surface which is configured such that a portion closer to a peripheral side of the conical surface is closer to an axial center of the at least one of the pair of rollers.
US09366988B2
A developing device configured to develop an electrostatic image includes a developing member and a carrier recovering member. An outer surface of the developing member includes a plurality of protrusion portions which extend in a direction intersecting a toner particle carrying direction and are aligned with a regular interval between adjacent protrusion portions. The regular interval is equal to or larger than a particle diameter of a toner particle having an average particle diameter from among the toner particles and smaller than a carrier particle diameter of a magnetic carrier particle having an average particle diameter from among the magnetic carrier particles. The protrusion portions protrude from the outer surface of the developing member with a height that is smaller than the average particle diameter of the toner particles, and the developing member contacts with the image bearing member at a developing portion.
US09366985B1
An electric charging-diselectrifying device includes an electric charging member that contacts an image bearer to form an electric charging nip between the electric charging member and the image bear. The electric charging member electrically charges multiple electric charge regions in the image bearer located both upstream and downstream of the electric charging nip in a direction of rotation of the image bearer. An electric charge removing device is provided to remove electric charge borne on the image bearer by irradiating the multiple electric charging regions of the image bearer with light. The electric charging member is made of a material that allows the light emitted from the electric charge removing device to penetrate the electric charging member.
US09366979B2
The disclosure provides robust phase inversion emulsification (PIE) processes, which produces polyester latex particles having particle size distributions with high centering capability indexes (Cpk), for the preparation of toners of good quality.
US09366975B2
A stage transferring device invention includes: a transferring stage upon which an object is mounted and which transfers the object in an x-y plane; and a stage position measuring device. The stage position measuring device includes a one-dimensional scale on the transferring stage; a one-dimensional scale reading head which is configured to overlap the one-dimensional scale, irradiate a measuring beam to the overlapped one-dimensional scale and measure a 1D y-axis coordinate of the transferring stage; a two-dimensional encoder on the transferring stage; and a two-dimensional encoder reading head which is configured to overlap the two-dimensional encoder, irradiate a measuring beam to the overlapped two-dimensional encoder and measure a 2D x-axis coordinate and a 2D y-axis coordinate of the transferring stage.
US09366967B2
A radiation source (60) suitable for providing a beam of radiation to an illuminator of a lithographic apparatus. The radiation source comprises a nozzle configured to direct a stream of fuel droplets (62) along a trajectory (64) towards a plasma formation location (66). The radiation source is configured to receive a first amount of radiation (68) such that the first amount of radiation is incident on a fuel droplet (62a) at the plasma formation location, and such that the first amount of radiation transfers energy into the fuel droplet to generate a modified fuel distribution (70), the modified fuel distribution having a surface. The radiation source is also configured to receive a second amount of radiation (72) such that the second amount of radiation is incident on a portion of the surface (70a) of the modified fuel distribution, the second amount of radiation having a p-polarized component with respect to the portion of the surface; and such that the second amount of radiation transfers energy to the modified fuel distribution to generate a radiation generating plasma, the radiation generating plasma emitting a third amount of radiation (74). The radiation source further comprises a collector (CO) configured to collect and direct at least a portion of the third amount of radiation. The radiation source is configured such that the second amount of radiation propagates in a first direction, the first direction being non-parallel to a normal to the portion of the surface of the modified fuel distribution.
US09366965B2
An electrically-conductive pattern is prepared using a reactive composition having: (1) a reactive polymer; (2) a compound that provides a cleaving acid upon exposure to radiation; and (3) a crosslinking agent that reacts in the presence of the cleaving acid, to provide crosslinking in the reactive polymer. A polymeric layer of the reactive composition is patternwise exposed to provide a polymeric layer comprising non-exposed regions and exposed regions comprising a polymer comprising sulfonic acid or sulfonate groups. The exposed regions are contacted with electroless seed metal ions to form a pattern of electroless seed metal ions, which pattern is reduced to provide a pattern of corresponding electroless seed metal particles. Electrolessly plating is then carried out in the exposed regions. The unique reactive comprises (a) recurring units represented Structure (A) as described in the disclosure, and can also include other recurring units that are crosslinkable or provide other properties.
US09366962B1
A negative-working, infrared radiation-sensitive lithographic printing plate precursor is exposed and processed on-press to provide a lithographic printing plate. This precursor has an infrared radiation-sensitive imageable layer comprises free radical imaging chemistry; an infrared radiation absorber; a particulate primary polymeric binder comprising polyalkylene oxide segments having an average particle size (D1) of at least 50 nm and up to and including 1000 nm; and a particulate secondary resin having an average particle size (D2) of at least 3 μm and up to and including 10 μm. The imageable layer has an average dry thickness (t) of at least 1 μm and up to and including 4 μm and satisfies Equation (1): D2/1.4>t>D1 (1) and the average dry thickness (t) is defined by Equation (2): t=w/r (2) wherein w is the dry coverage of the imageable layer in g/m2 and r is 1 g/cm3.
US09366958B2
An onium salt having an anion moiety of a specific bis-sulfonate structure is an effective photoacid generator. A resist composition comprising the PAG forms a pattern with a good balance of sensitivity and MEF, and minimal defects and offers a precise micropatterning resist material.
US09366956B2
Copolymers and compositions thereof useful for forming self-imageable films encompassing such copolymers are disclosed. Such copolymers encompass norbornene-type repeating units and maleic anhydride-type repeating units where at least some of such and maleic anhydride-type repeating units have been ring-opened. The films formed from such copolymer compositions provide self imageable, low-k, thermally stable layers for use in microelectronic and optoelectronic devices.
US09366955B2
The present invention disclose a exposure mask for fabricating a color filter, the exposure mask includes a plurality of exposure regions; and a light-shielding region for isolating the plurality of exposure regions, wherein, an edge of each exposure region is provided with multiple first light-shielding patterns spaced apart with each other. The present invention also discloses a fabrication method for a color filter, comprising steps of: (a) providing a lower glass substrate fabricating having an array of thin film transistor (TFT); (b) fabricating a first insulation protection layer on the array of thin film transistor (TFT); and (c) applying a photolithography process to respectively fabricate color filter units to obtain the color filter; wherein, using the above described exposure mask for exposing.
US09366954B2
A system and a method for evaluating a lithography mask, the system may include: (a) electron optics for directing primary electrons towards a pellicle that is positioned between the electron optics and the lithography mask; wherein the primary electrons exhibit an energy level that allows the primary electrons to pass through the pellicle and to impinge on the lithographic mask; (b) at least one detector for detecting detected emitted electrons and for generating detection signals; wherein detected emitted electrons are generated as a result of an impingement of the primary electrons on the lithographic mask; and (c) a processor for processing the detection signals to provide information about the lithography mask.
US09366932B2
The present invention teaches a TFT-LCD array substrate manufacturing method: a) forming a gate electrode, a gate electrode insulator layer, an active layer, a source electrode and a drain electrode, a passivation layer, and a passivation layer via on top of the drain electrode on a glass substrate; b) depositing an ITO film on the glass substrate processed by the step a), removing through exposure and development the photo resist in a TFT area outside the passivation layer via and a part of the photo resist in a pixel area where gaps are to be formed, and revealing the ITO film outside the passivation layer via in the TFT area; c) removing a remaining photo resist in the pixel area where gaps are to be formed using a fourth dry etch, so that the ITO film on the gaps to be formed is revealed; d) removing the revealed ITO film using a third wet etch; and e) peeling the photo resist not yet removed, and forming an ITO electrode that is connected to the passivation layer via. The present invention also teaches a LCD panel and a LCD device having a TFT-LCD array substrate manufactured by foregoing method.
US09366924B2
In an electro-optical device, a first transistor includes a first gate electrode electrically connected to a scanning line via a first contact hole in an insulating film. A second transistor includes a second gate electrode electrically connected to the scanning line via a second contact hold in the insulating film. A planar size of the first contact hole is different from a planar size of the second contact hole.
US09366912B2
A liquid crystal display device includes a substrate, a cover layer which defines a tunnel-shaped cavity on the substrate, a support part which extends from the cover layer and corresponds to an edge of the tunnel-shaped cavity, a liquid crystal layer in the tunnel-shaped cavity, first and second electrode which apply an electric field to the liquid crystal layer, and a sealant layer which seals the tunnel-shaped cavity.
US09366908B2
An optical alignment device and method are disclosed. The optical alignment device includes an aligned light source, a carrying mechanism, a masking mechanism, and a transporting mechanism. The carrying mechanism is spaced apart from the aligned light source. The transporting mechanism is for driving the masking mechanism such that when the aligned light source is applied to the substrate carried by the carrying mechanism, the masking mechanism is controlled by the transporting mechanism to block a first area such that the optical alignment process is switched from the first area to a second area.
US09366904B2
A liquid crystal display panel and manufacture method thereof and a liquid crystal display device are provided. The liquid crystal display panel comprises an array substrate (1); a color filter substrate (2); and a liquid crystal cell (3) formed by assembling the array substrate (1) and the color filter substrate (2). The liquid crystal cell (3) is filled with liquid crystal. A multi-domain horizontally aligned liquid crystal layer (4) including a the polymerable liquid crystal mixture is provided on the array substrate (1), and liquid crystal molecules of the multi-domain horizontally aligned liquid crystal layer are horizontally aligned in multi domains on a plane of the array substrate (1) according to domain directions of electrodes on the array substrate (1). Since the multi-domain alignment is achieved by a single alignment process, the process is simple and the display quality can be improved by using this mix alignment technique.
US09366902B2
A display device capable of emitting sufficient fluorescence is provided without an increase in the thickness of the liquid crystal layer. The device includes: a fluorescent emission layer (23) having fluorescent pigment molecules that absorb light to emit fluorescence; and a liquid crystal layer (4) capable of switching between a transparent state and a scattering state. The fluorescent pigment molecules are dichroic fluorescent pigment molecules (23a) with different emission intensities depending on the direction of emission. The dichroic fluorescent pigment molecules (23a) in the fluorescent emission layer (23) are oriented so as to have transition dipole moments with the same direction.
US09366897B2
The present invention provides a display device including a substrate including a plurality of pixel areas, a thin film transistor formed on the substrate, a common electrode and a pixel electrode formed on the thin film transistor, a liquid crystal layer filling a microcavity formed on the common electrode and the pixel electrode, a lower insulating layer formed to be spaced apart from the common electrode and the pixel electrode, a roof layer formed on the lower insulating layer, an intermediate insulating layer formed on the roof layer, a first touch sensing electrode formed on the intermediate insulating layer, an injection hole partially exposing the microcavity formed in the roof layer, the intermediate insulating layer, and the first touch sensing electrode, an overcoat formed on the first touch sensing electrode to cover the injection hole and sealing the microcavity, and a second touch sensing electrode formed on the overcoat.
US09366889B2
A method for withdrawing a liquid crystal from a liquid crystal panel includes the steps of: (a) providing a liquid crystal panel that includes a liquid crystal and two spaced-apart substrates cooperatively defining an accommodating space therebetween to accommodate the liquid crystal, and that is divided into a discard region and a reserve region; (b) forming a through hole that is located in the discard region in one of the substrates; and (c) liquefying the liquid crystal that is accommodated in the accommodating space, followed by withdrawing the liquid crystal from the accommodating space through the through hole. A method for recycling a liquid crystal panel is also disclosed.
US09366887B2
In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beam, via thermo-optic effects, before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece.
US09366885B2
A system includes a waveguide that guides a beam of radiation, a variable delay unit, and a polarization-dependent modulating unit. The variable delay unit modulates the refractive index in a region, and the waveguide makes a plurality of passes through the region. The polarization-dependent element compensates for birefringence associated with the beam of radiation and includes a polarization splitter and a plurality of modulating elements. The polarization splitter has a first arm and a second arm that each include modulation segments. The beam of radiation is split between the first arm and the second arm and recombined after traversing the modulation segments. The recombination of the beam generates a first polarized beam of radiation and a second polarized beam of radiation. The plurality of modulating elements apply a first and second modulation to the first polarized beam of radiation and the second polarized beam of radiation respectively.
US09366883B2
There is provided an apparatus, a method and computer program product for improving a night vision. A pair of eyeglasses comprises: a sensor that detects an intensity of a light near a user; a comparator device that compares the detected light intensity near the user against a dimness threshold; and an onboard projector in the pair of eyeglasses projecting a red light simultaneously into each eye of the user if the detected light intensity near the user becomes lower than the threshold.
US09366875B2
The present invention discloses a light directing film comprising a first structured major surface, a second major surface opposite to the first structured major surface and a reference plane between the first structured major surface and the second major surface, wherein the reference plane is substantially perpendicular to the thickness direction of the light directing film, wherein the first structured major surface comprises a first prism element and a second prism element extending substantially in a first direction, wherein a first ridge of the first prism element has a first height relative to the reference plane and a second ridge of the second prism element has a second height relative to the reference plane, wherein the first height of the first ridge of the first prism element varies along the first direction. Preferably, the maximum of the first height is larger than the maximum of the second height.
US09366874B2
A beam combining device includes a plurality of separate input beam paths and an output beam path for combining a plurality of input beams to an output beam. One or a plurality of Risley prism pairs are assigned to each input beam path of the beam combining device. The prism pairs deflect the input beam in an adjustable direction. A device for deflecting a light beam includes a Risley prism pair that includes two prisms arranged one behind the other in the light beam path. At least one of the two prisms is mounted in a rotatable manner. An electromotive drive brings about a rotary movement of the rotatable prism. The electromotive drive is a piezoelectric vibration drive having a mechanical resonator and a piezoelectric element coupled thereto. The resonator bears against a friction wheel connected to the rotatable prism.
US09366870B2
A display apparatus includes a planar waveguide optical element, a projection optical system, and a microdisplay device. By including free-form optics and waveguide technology, the volume and weight of the display apparatus can be reduced, and an optical system can be realized with improved image quality, structure, and performance parameters.
US09366868B2
Aspects of the present invention relate to providing see-through computer display optics.
US09366863B2
A system is presented in which a head mounted display is realized in two sections such that a section that comes in contact with the human face may be cleaned and sanitized independently of a section with sensitive electronic and optical components.
US09366859B2
A touch projection system includes a screen, an image-capturing device, a micromirror device, and a TIR prism disposed in front of the micromirror device. The TIR prism includes an optical path compensation structure or a hollowed channel, so that an image light from the screen, traveling through the TIR prism to be reflected by the micromirror device, can travel through the optical path compensation structure or the hollowed channel to avoid a probable optical path difference on the image light due to traveling through the TIR prism. Thereby, the invention can solve that a distortion may be induced in a touch image formed by the image-capturing device receiving the image light reflected by the micromirror device.
US09366858B2
Technologies are generally described for using different wavelengths and/or using different frequencies of light to encode each of information data and control data in a beam of light and to use the encoded control data to route the encoded information data through a network. Routing may be effected using optical switches configured with transmissive and reflective properties, which may allow transmission of certain encoded control data and may allow reflection of certain information data, depending upon the routing for the travel of the light through the network.
US09366854B2
A re-imaging optical system is an object side telecentric optical system and includes a front group having a positive refractive power, an aperture stop, and a rear group having a positive refractive power, in this order from the object side, wherein the rear group is composed of a positive lens disposed on the object side and a negative lens disposed on an image side, each of the positive lens and the negative lens is formed of a single lens or a cemented lens, and conditional expressions (1) and (2) are satisfied. Here, fR1 is the focal distance of the negative lens, f is the focal distance of an entire system, and L is a total length from an object surface to an image surface: −2.2
US09366848B2
A wafer-level lens system includes one or more wafer-level lenses, each of the one or more wafer-level lenses having a substrate with opposing first and second surfaces, a first lens element of a first material and disposed on the first surface, and a second lens element of a second material and disposed on the second surface, wherein, for at least one of the one or more wafer-level lenses, the first material is different from the second material. Another wafer-level lens system includes three wafer-level lenses optically coupled in series with each other, each of the three wafer-level lenses having a substrate with opposing first and second surfaces, a first lens element disposed on the first surface and having an aspheric surface facing away from the first surface, and a second lens element disposed on the second surface and having an aspheric surface facing away from the second surface.
US09366826B2
A terminus assembly is provided for terminating an optical cable that includes a plastic optical fiber (POF) having a tip segment that includes a tip surface. The terminus assembly includes a shell that includes a cable passage. The cable passage is configured to receive at least a portion of a length of the optical cable therein such that the tip segment of the POF extends within the cable passage. A POF stub is held by the shell. The POF stub extends a length from a mating end to a fiber end. The mating end of the POF stub is configured to optically couple with a mating POF of a mating connector. The fiber end of the POF stub includes a coupling surface. The POF stub is held by the shell such that the fiber end extends within the cable passage of the shell. The coupling surface of the fiber end is configured to be aligned with the tip surface of the POF within the cable passage of the shell such that the POF stub is optically coupled to the POF. The POF stub serves as a forward stop for the POF of the optical cable.
US09366825B2
An optical waveguide device module has an optical waveguide device including an optical waveguide formed in a substrate, and a control electrode for controlling light; and a connection substrate including an interconnection, provided to the outside of the waveguide device, electrically connected to the control electrode. The control electrode includes ground electrodes that sandwich a signal electrode. The connection substrate has ground lines that sandwich a signal line. A width of the signal electrode in an input or output end is smaller than a width of the signal line on the waveguide device side. A distance between inner edges of the ground electrodes closest to the signal electrode, measured at an input or output end of the control electrode, is larger than a distance between inner edges of the ground lines closest to the signal line on the waveguide device side of the connection substrate.
US09366818B1
A compact polarization beam splitter is formed by cascading two stages of directional couplers each containing two waveguides laid in parallel with a coupling gap. Each waveguide is made by silicon nitride material having a minimum length configured to be comparable with a coupling length for a TE polarization mode being set as twice of a coupling length for a TM polarization mode. A first-stage direction coupler is optimized by making the coupling gap smaller/greater than a nominal value to maximize TE/TM extinction ratio at least for a shorter/longer wavelength window of a designated wavelength band and each of two second-stage directional couplers is optimized by making the coupling gap greater/smaller than the nominal value to maximize TE/TM extinction ratio at least for a complementary longer/shorter wavelength window of the same designated wavelength band.
US09366814B2
The application relates to methods of manufacture of improved optical containment structures. The invention relates to arrays of zero-mode waveguide structures comprising nanoscale apertures having non-reflective coatings on their walls. The methods provide for selectively coating the walls of the zero mode waveguides, allowing for selective functionalization of the bases.
US09366802B2
A curved display device includes a display panel having a display area on which an image is displayed; a receiving member receiving the display panel; and a cover member covering a border of the display panel to combine with the receiving member. The display panel has a bent shape along a first direction and a second direction crossing the first direction and each of the receiving member and the cover member is bent to maintain the bent shape of the display panel.
US09366796B2
A side lighting optical fiber 1 having a core 2 containing a first light scattering agent 4, and a clad disposed generally concentric to the core and containing a second light scattering agent 5, such that light transmittance of the clad 3 at wavelength of 550 nm is in the range of 70-90%.
US09366794B2
A rod-shaped light guide operable to guide light entering a lateral end surface thereof to exit through a surface thereof is provided with: a recess in one lateral end thereof, having a predetermined depth in a longitudinal direction thereof, a bottom of the recess forming the lateral end surface; a positioning boss extending in the longitudinal direction from the one lateral end and inserted into a positioning hole in a substrate with a light source; and an engagement portion formed at the one lateral end to engage the substrate positioned by the positioning boss to the one lateral end so that a front surface of the substrate can abut on the one lateral end and the light source can be accommodated in the recess while being kept at a certain distance from the lateral end surface, the positioning boss and the engagement portion being formed integrally with the light guide.
US09366784B2
Embodiments of this disclosure pertain to articles that exhibit scratch-resistance and improved optical properties. In some examples, the article exhibits a color shift of about 2 or less, when viewed at an incident illumination angle in the range from about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees from normal under an illuminant. In one or more embodiments, the articles include a substrate, and an optical film disposed on the substrate. The optical film includes a scratch-resistant layer and an optical interference layer. The optical interference layer may include one or more sub-layers that exhibit different refractive indices. In one example, the optical interference layer includes a first low refractive index sub-layer and a second a second high refractive index sub-layer. In some instances, the optical interference layer may include a third sub-layer.
US09366783B2
A silicon thin film solar cell includes a substrate and an undercoating formed over the substrate. The undercoating includes first layer of tin oxide or titania and a second layer having a mixture of oxides of at least two of Sn, P, Si, Ti, Al, and Zr. A conductive coating is over the first coating. The conductive coating includes oxides of one or more of Zn, Fe, Mn, Al, Ce, Sn, Sb, Hf, Zr, Ni, Zn, Bi, Ti, Co, Cr, Si, or In or an alloy of two or more of these materials. A coated article has a substrate and an anti-iridescent layer formed over the substrate. The anti-iridescent layer has a metal oxide film and a homogeneous mixed oxide film. A functional film is over the anti-iridescent layer.
US09366781B2
A medical treatment system, such as peritoneal dialysis system, may include control and other features to enhance patient comfort and ease of use. For example, a peritoneal dialysis system may include patient line state detector for detecting whether a patient line is primed before it is to be connected to the patient. The patient line state detector can also the ability to detect whether a patient line has been properly mounted for priming. Both patient line presence/absence and fill state can be determined using an optical system, e.g., one that employs a single optical sensor.
US09366778B1
A pulse induction metal detector with a quasi-resonant transmitter and associated method is provided. The metal detector may be of the type such as is typically moved over the ground surface for the purpose of detecting buried metal objects. The quasi-resonant transmitter may include circuit apparatus to capture and recycle flyback energy and to transmit a pulsed magnetic field for energizing metal object to be detected.
US09366775B2
A system and method are disclosed for substantially eliminating the influence of internal multiples when seismic mapping under-water geographical areas of interest without a priori knowledge of subsurface information. The system and method iteratively locate multiple-generating horizons for predicting internal multiples and uses a lower-higher-lower relationship between the multiple generating horizons. The system and method provide an appropriate and cost-effective means for internal multiple attenuation without subsurface information.
US09366772B2
Method for segmenting a geophysical data volume such as a seismic data volume (10) for ranking, prioritization, visualization or other analysis of subsurface structure. The method takes any initial segmentation (11) of the data volume, and progressively reduces the number of segments by pair combination (13) so that an optimal stage of combination may be determined and used for analysis (15).
US09366768B2
A radiation detector system/method that simultaneously detects alpha/beta, beta/gamma, or alpha/beta/gamma radiation within an integrated detector is disclosed. The system incorporates a photomultiplier tube with radiation scintillation materials to detect alpha/beta/gamma radiation. The photomultiplier tube output is then shape amplified and fed through discriminators to detect the individual radiation types. The discriminator outputs are fed to an anti-coincidence and pulse width and timing analysis module that determines whether individual alpha/beta/gamma pulses are valid and should be counted by corresponding alpha/beta/gamma pulse radiation counters. The system may include a radiation detection method to affect alpha/beta/gamma radiation detection in a variety of contexts. The system/method may be implemented in a variety of applications, including but not limited to whole body radiation contamination detectors, laundry radiation scanners, tool/article radiation detectors, and the like.
US09366767B2
A radiation detecting apparatus includes a scintillator and a photoelectric conversion panel. The photoelectric conversion panel includes a frame member disposed on an outer side of a photoelectric conversion section along at least a portion of one side of the photoelectric conversion panel. The frame member includes an inclined surface having a downward slope toward the photoelectric conversion section. The scintillator includes a first scintillator formed continuously on the inclined surface of the frame member and a surface of the photoelectric conversion section, and a second scintillator formed on the first scintillator. The first scintillator has a non-columnar crystal structure, and the second scintillator has a columnar crystal structure.
US09366764B2
A method is provided for estimating position using an integrated Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)/dead reckoning (DR) (GNSS/DR) navigation system in a vehicle. The method includes: determining a current environment of the vehicle from a plurality of environments based on at least one parameter; calculating a Kalman filter-related parameter based on the determined current environment, wherein the Kalman filter-related parameter corresponds to a representation of weight given to GNSS navigation and DR navigation relative to one another; and estimating a position of the vehicle based on the calculated Kalman filter-related parameter utilizing a Kalman filter.
US09366752B2
A proximity sensor may be mounted below a display cover layer in an electronic device. The proximity sensor may have a light source that emits light and a detector configured to detect reflections of the emitted light from nearby external objects. Optical structures may be interposed between the proximity sensor and the window in the display cover layer. The optical structures may include a first portion such as a convex lens that is configured to collimate light from the light source so that the light propagates along a surface normal to the display cover layer. The optical structures may also include a second portion such as a prism structure for deflecting uncollimated light away from the propagation axis of the collimated light.
US09366736B2
A magic-angle-spinning (MAS) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) probe is described that includes double containment enclosures configured to seal and contain hazardous samples for analysis. The probe is of a modular design that ensures containment of hazardous samples during sample analysis while preserving spin speeds for superior NMR performance and convenience of operation.
US09366735B2
Stable magnetic field measurement is enabled without collapse of polarization or fluctuation of intensity of a laser beam incident on a glass cell of an optical pumping magnetic sensor. Excitation light generated with a light source, having optimized light intensity and polarized wave, through frequency stabilization, intensity control and polarized-wave control, is introduced via a polarized wave holding optical fiber to a magnetic sensor provided in a magnetic shield, and magnetic field measurement is performed by optical pumping using magneto-optical properties of spin-polarized alkali metal. The magnetic sensor has a structure where a lens, a polarization optical device, the glass cell and a photodetector, are integrally accommodated in a non-magnetic case.
US09366733B2
Some embodiments herein relate to a sensor package. The sensor package includes a printed circuit board with a laminar current conductor arranged on a first main surface of the printed circuit board. The sensor package also includes a sensor chip adapted to measure a current flowing through the laminar current conductor, wherein the sensor chip comprises a magnetic field sensor. The sensor chip is electrically insulated from the current conductor by the printed circuit board, and is arranged on a second main surface of the printed circuit board opposite to the first main surface. The sensor chip is hermetically sealed between the mold material and the printed circuit board, or is arranged in the printed circuit board and hermetically sealed by the printed circuit board.
US09366723B2
A method of locating faulty logic on a semiconductor chip is disclosed. The method may include determining failure rates for the semiconductor chip, which contain one or more logic elements. The method also may include determining a masking pattern using failure rates. The masking pattern may mask less than all of the logic elements using a determination method. The method may also include applying a test vector to a selected logic element, wherein the result from a test vector is compared to a reference.
US09366715B2
A method of determining a fault direction parameter of a fault on an AC transmission line of a power distribution system relative to a measurement location of the transmission line. The method includes measuring a time-dependent AC current of the transmission line at the measurement location to obtain time-domain current data indicative of the measured current, obtaining a time of the fault on the transmission line, identifying first and second times by identifying a periodically re-occurring feature of the current data, such that the fault time is between the first and second times, extracting, from the current data, an offset indicative parameter indicative of a time offset of the current at the fault time and between the first and second times, calculating an offset direction parameter by comparing the offset indicative parameter to a non-offset indicative parameter, and establishing the fault direction parameter based on the offset direction parameter.
US09366711B2
In order to test a power engineering test object (14), a test signal is generated by a first test device (2), which is supplied by the first test device (2) to a second test device (3) to be amplified by the same and to be output to the power engineering test object (14). Further, the test signal may be applied by the first test device (2) to the power engineering test object (14), the test signal preferably being time-synchronously output by the first test device (2) and the second test device (3) to the power engineering test object (14).
US09366705B2
A method of monitoring an output signal of a switching-mode power supply for the presence and magnitude of the switching frequency comprises sampling the output signal at a sampling frequency above the minimum Nyquist limit to provide a succession of samples; cross-correlating a reference signal and the samples to provide cross-correlation values; and monitoring the cross-correlation values to ascertain the magnitude of a component of the output signal at or near the frequency of the reference signal.
US09366697B2
A micromachining process to fabricate a single chip that simple drops into a supporting structure. The micromachining process provides the ability to create a probe that will interface with integrated circuits, for example, operating at frequencies in the range of about 100 GHz to about 3,000 GHz (3 THz). This approach creates a silicon structure (or other applicable choice of material) that provides mechanical force for probing while supporting the transfer of the high frequency energy between a measurement system and the integrated circuit, individual device or material.
US09366696B2
An apparatus for testing of a plurality of electronic devices on a flexible substrate is described. The apparatus includes at least two rollers configured for guiding the flexible substrate into a testing area along transport direction, at least one prober configured for electrically contacting one or more of the electronic devices, at least one probing support configured for supporting a portion of the flexible substrate during electrical contact with the at least one prober, and a test device for functional testing of one or more of the electronic devices.
US09366692B2
In a mechanical test system, a method of compensating for acceleration induced load error in a load sensor in a mechanical communication with a component comprises measuring an acceleration of the component to obtain an acceleration measurement. A load sensor measures a force applied by the mechanical test system to a test sample in substantially a same direction of the acceleration to obtain a force measurement. The force measurement is modified with a transfer function that includes at least one of a gain correction and a phase correction to compensate for an error value in the force measurement attributed to movement of at least the load sensor when the force is applied to the test sample.
US09366691B2
A sensing system includes plurality of sensors along the lengths of input and output optical fibers. Each sensor receives broadband pulses from the input fiber, dynamically senses a plurality of physical parameters in a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of predefined wavelength bands, and forms signal pulses from the broadband pulses by transmitting only a single wavelength within each wavelength band. Each single wavelength has a dynamically-varying peak wavelength value indicative of the corresponding sensed physical parameter. The signal pulses from the output optical fiber are directed into one or more interferometers, which produce a phase deviation corresponding to each dynamically-varying peak wavelength value.
US09366687B2
A high-performance angular rate detecting device is provided. A driving part including a drive frame and a Coriolis frame is leviated by at least two fixing beams which share a fixed end and are extending in a direction orthogonal to a driving direction, thereby vibrating the driving part. Even when a substrate is deformed by mounting or heat fluctuation, internal stress generated to the fixed beam and a supporting beam is small, thereby maintaining a vibrating state such as resonance frequency and vibration amplitude constant. Therefore, a high-performance angular rate detecting device which is robust to changes in mounting environment can be obtained.
US09366664B2
Described is a personal device and methods for measuring the concentration of an analyte in a sample of gas. The device and method may utilize a chemically selective sensor element with low power consumption integrated with circuitry that enables wireless communication between the sensor and any suitable electronic readout such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer. In preferred form, the sensor circuitry relies upon the quantum capacitance effect of graphene as a transduction mechanism. Also in preferred form, the device and method employ the functionalization of the graphene-based sensor to determine the concentration of nitric oxide in exhaled breath.
US09366660B2
The present invention relates to a device for analyzing the internal atmosphere of the casing of an electric rotating machine comprising a housing with an atmosphere inlet opening, a suction pump for drawing the atmosphere within the casing of the electric machine, a pump inlet conduit for placing the atmosphere inlet opening in fluid communication with the suction pump, an atmosphere inlet conduit adapted to place the interior of the casing in fluid communication with the atmosphere inlet opening, transducer means adapted to measure the percentage volume of at least one explosive compound present in the atmosphere drawn by the pump and adapted to generate an electric signal proportional to the percentage volume of the explosive compound. The device also comprises comparison means adapted to compare the percentage volume of at least one explosive compound with a predetermined threshold value of percentage volume. The comparison means are also adapted to generate an electric alarm signal when the predetermined threshold value is exceeded.
US09366659B2
A system for detecting a gas released during production of methamphetamine in a residential building includes a sensor. The sensor is attached to a part of the residential building. The sensor outputs a signal in response to detection of a concentration of the gas up to a lower explosive limit of the gas. The system includes a communication link. The communication link receives a signal from the sensor and is configured to produce an output in response to the signal.
US09366657B2
The purpose of the present invention is to grasp the state in which hydrophilic groups of an electrolyte are distributed in a reaction layer for fuel cells. Nitric acid groups are bonded to hydrophilic groups (sulfonic acid groups) contained in a reaction layer for fuel cells, and metal ions capable of forming a nitrosyl complex with the nitric acid groups, e.g., ruthenium ions, are introduced into the reaction layer to dye the nitric acid groups bonded to the hydrophilic groups contained in the reaction layer. When the hydrophilic groups have agglomerated, the nitric acid groups bonded thereto also agglomerate. When said nitric acid groups are dyed with ruthenium, the ruthenium also agglomerates to make it possible to examine said nitric acid groups with an electron microscope.
US09366656B2
An analysis device comprising a discharge ionization current detector, a plasma gas supply section, a sample gas supply section, a flow rate setting condition holding section and a gas flow rate setting means controller. The flow rate setting condition holding section holds, as a flow rate setting condition, a relationship between a sample gas supply flow rate from the sample gas supply section and a supply flow rate of plasma gas to be set with respect to the sample gas supply flow rate and the gas flow rate controller is configured to set a plasma gas supply flow rate from the plasma gas supply section to a flow rate according to the sample gas supply flow rate, based on the flow rate setting condition held in the flow rate setting condition holding section.
US09366651B2
Surface modifications to sensors in an array give the sensors different functionalities for adsorbing or binding molecules. A first sensor in the array includes a first resonating member having a first surface comprising a receptor material coated over a first underlying material. A second sensor includes a second resonating member having a second surface comprising the receptor material coated over a second underlying material that is different than the first underlying material. The first underlying material, the second underlying material, and the receptor material are selected such that the first resonating member, having a combination of the receptor material and the first underlying material, has a different ability to adsorb or bind a mass of one or more analytes than does the second resonating member having a combination of the receptor material with the second underlying material. Methods for fabricating sensors with surface modifications are also provided.
US09366640B2
A computed-tomography apparatus that includes a CT scanner including an X-ray source and a detector covering respective angle ranges in the axial and transaxial planes of the CT scanner. The CT detector includes first detector elements disposed on a first surface to capture incident X-ray photons emitted from the X-ray source, and second detector elements sparsely disposed on a second surface different from the first surface, the second surface being farther away from the scanner than the first surface, the second detector elements being smaller in number than the first detector elements. Each of the second detector elements is reachable only by X-ray photons originating in a small angle range around a line connecting the X-ray source and a center of the surface of the detector element, the small angle range being determined by the predetermined distance separating the first and second surfaces and a size of the detector element.
US09366639B2
A method and a device for the optical testing of objects during the production and/or packaging of cigarettes, in particular of cigarette packs and/or blanks for cigarette packs and/or overprints and/or print substrates on or for cigarette packs, with the aid of a suitable testing device. For at least one feature characterizing the test object, in particular in a visual respect, a set of feature-value alternatives for the corresponding feature that are stored in a memory is displayed on a display means. By means of an input device, one of the displayed feature values of the set of feature-value alternatives is selected. The testing device is automatically set up or preset for the subsequent testing operations, in particular an evaluating device and/or an illuminating device and/or a suitable light detector of the testing device, the selection of the feature value influencing the setting up of the testing device.
US09366635B2
An optical biosensor may include a biosensing unit, detection unit, and signal processing unit. The biosensing unit may be configured for receiving first and second optical signals (which are generated from a phase-modulated optical signal), outputting a sensing signal by transmitting the first optical signal via a first optical path that includes a sensing resonator, and outputting a reference signal by transmitting the second optical signal via a second optical path that includes a reference resonator. The detection unit may be configured for receiving the sensing signal and the reference signal, detecting a phase element of each of the sensing signal and the reference signal through a signal demodulation operation, and detecting a phase difference between the sensing signal and the reference signal according to the detected phase elements. The signal processing unit may be configured for calculating the concentration of a bio-material based on the detected phase difference.
US09366633B2
Multiple functional systems are integrated to configure a portable handheld decision-aid device for first responder medics. Fuzzy membership functions of “life” and “death” are used to determine the status of fallen people using remote measurements. EO/IR cameras can be used to detect and identify casualties in a mass injury situation, while also estimating body temperature. Using the temperature, along with the remote estimation of a second vital sign, the life membership proportion can be estimated from the ground truth by using a 2D projection of stable vital signs. The other fuzzy membership function, death, can be estimated by the presence or absence of peri-mortem and post-mortem molecules. These molecules are only released after death and provide a certain indication of death. Solid state UV laser resonance Raman backscattering from these molecules allows the device to analyze the molecules present in a plume around the casualty.
US09366631B2
The present disclosure provides fully integrated microfluidic systems to perform nucleic acid analysis. These processes include sample collection, nucleic acid extraction and purification, amplification, sequencing, and separation and detection. The present disclosure also provides optical detection systems and methods for separation and detection of biological molecules. In particular, the various aspects of the invention enable the simultaneous separation and detection of a plurality of biological molecules, typically fluorescent dye-labeled nucleic acids, within one or a plurality of microfluidic chambers or channels. The nucleic acids can be labeled with at least 6 dyes, each having a unique peak emission wavelength. The present systems and methods are particularly useful for DNA fragment sizing applications such as human identification by genetic fingerprinting and DNA sequencing applications such as clinical diagnostics.
US09366625B2
In conventional technologies in surface measurement and defect inspection, considerations are not made for the following points: (1) coarseness of resolution of spatial frequency; (2) variation of detection signal resulting from anisotropy of microroughness; and (3) variation of background signal resulting from anisotropy of microroughness. The present invention is characterized by acquiring a feature quantity about the anisotropy of the microroughness of the substrate surface. Further, the present invention is characterized by acquiring a surface state in consideration of the anisotropy of the microroughness of the substrate surface. Further the present invention is characterized by detecting a defect over the substrate in consideration of the anisotropy of the microroughness of the substrate surface.
US09366622B2
An active heterodyne detection system comprises a continuously tuneable laser source (1) emitting infra-red radiation, means (8) to split the infra-red radiation into a first part and a second part, means (4) to provide a frequency shift between the first part and the second part, means (8, 9) to direct the first part of the infra-red radiation to a target (2), means (4) to provide the second part of the infra-red radiation as a local oscillator, means (8, 9) to collect a scattered component of the first part of the infra-red light from the target (2), and means (5) to mix the scattered component and the local oscillator and route them to a detector (3) for heterodyne detection over a continuous spectral range. A method of active heterodyne detection over a continuous spectral range is also disclosed.
US09366612B2
An apparatus for obtaining suspended particle information includes an optical array to divide light to a first path and a second path, a platform to orient a first and second container with either the first or second path, and a first and second photodetector to receive at least a direct illuminating component of the light of the first and second path after said light penetrates through the first and second container. A detector interface receives transmission signals from the first and second photodetectors of the direct illuminating component of the light after penetrating through the first and second container and a calculation engine computes the particle information based on a ratio of the received transmission signals.
US09366610B2
The invention relates to a material hardness testing instrument, specifically to a portable digital display hardness tester, comprising a magnetic chuck, a support, a force measuring device, an indenter, an electronic circuit board, a digital display, and a force applying and indentation depth measuring device consisting of a hand wheel, a rotary encoder and a micrometric screw pair. The support is equipped with the rotary encoder. The micrometric nut is installed in a hole. The digital display is located in the front. The support is fixed on the magnetic chuck. The micrometric nut is internally provided with the micrometric screw. The rotating shaft of the rotary encoder is connected with the micrometric screw and rotates along with the micrometric screw. The upper end of the micrometric screw is connected with the hand wheel, while the lower end is connected with the force measuring device. The lower end of the force measuring device is connected with the indenter. The hand wheel, the micrometric screw, the force measuring device and the indenter are connected and coaxial, capable of moving axially along with the rotation of the hand wheel. The invention is simply structured, convenient in reading, easy to operate, high in accuracy, capable of being applied to the onsite, quick hardness testing of large parts, and capable of testing the Brinell hardness and Vickers hardness through depth measurement.
US09366605B2
Method and apparatus for processing tissue specimens against decomposition, putrefaction and autolysis which use a simple three step procedure in a single vessel or container. First, the specimens are saturated with a solvent mixture of a ketone and a hydrocarbon, e.g., an Acetone/Hexane or an Acetone/Xylene mixture, to dissolve lipids and other cellular solutes. The container is then flooded with melted Paraffin. In a last step, the solvent mixture is vaporized and evacuated from the container, allowing the melted Paraffin to replace the vaporized solvent and impregnate the specimens. Raw, i.e., non-processed and non-burred specimens up to 5 mm thick can be processed in about 60 minutes. A solvent regenerator distills the evacuated solvent; and converts vent waste gases into carbon dioxide and water through a thermocatalytic oxidizer.
US09366602B2
A particulate material sample divider includes a separation cone extending downwardly and radially outwardly from a central apex to an annular bottom edge with separator baffles supported on an outer surface of the separation cone at circumferentially spaced apart positions so as to define alternate first and second channels extends downwardly and radially outwardly between respective adjacent pairs of the baffles. A hopper supported above the separation cone discharges the sample over the cone for separation into the first and second channels. Each second channel only communicates with a second collection area to an outer side of a divider wall between the bottom edge of the cone. Each first channel includes an aperture in the separation cone such that each first channel only communicates through the aperture to a first collection area at an inner side of the divider wall.
US09366599B2
A method for measuring the deformation of a turbo-machine blade including: a step of positioning at least one accelerometer onto a local point of the turbo-machine blade; a first step of measuring the centrifugal force, by the accelerometer, at the local point of the turbo-machine blade along the given measurement direction at a first predetermined speed; a second step of measuring the centrifugal, at a second predetermined speed; a step of determining the angular displacement of the measurement direction of the accelerometer relative to the centrifugal direction as a function of the first acceleration measurement and the second acceleration measurement, said angular displacement corresponding to an angular deformation of the local point of the turbo-machine blade.
US09366597B2
A leak-detecting sensor device (120) for a hose section (105) comprises a sensor (145a, b). The sensor (145a, b) comprises an optical fiber arranged to react to the presence of a fluid. The sensor (145a, b) is housed in a protective sleeve that is arranged for expansion and contraction when the hose section (105) expands and contracts, respectively. A tension mechanism connects a first end of the sensor to the protective sleeve and is arranged to tension the sensor within the sleeve.
US09366594B2
A combustion pressure sensor (1) includes a housing (2) having an axial hole (23), a flexible member (8) fixed at one end to the housing (2) and being displaceable along the direction of axis (CL1), a pressure transmission body (3) whose outer circumferential surface is fixed to the other end of the flexible member (8), and a sensor element (42) fixed to the housing (2) and outputting a signal on the basis of a pressure applied thereto from the pressure transmission body (3). The housing (2) includes a main body portion (21) having a screw portion (24), and a cap member (22) having a press contact portion (26) which is pressed against the internal combustion engine when the screw portion (24) is screwed into the mounting hole of an internal combustion engine. The one end of the flexible member (8) is fixed to the main body portion (21).
US09366590B2
A torque sensor is provided and includes a rotor and stator. The rotor includes a plurality of magnet, while the stator includes a plurality of teeth respectively corresponding to the plurality of magnets. A magnetic flux is provided by the plurality of teeth and the plurality of magnets and flows in one direction.
US09366589B2
The invention relates to a sensor for measuring mechanical stress which can be adapted to cables with different gauges, made up of a body with a machined area for a strain gauge and three pivots—an upper, a lower and a central pivot—which are distributed on the front surface, the upper pivot being stationary and the lower pivot being retractable, which has a central pivot attached to the body via a movable attachment which, in a mechanical manner, enables horizontal movement thereof towards either side of the body, adapting to the gauge of the cable. The movable attachment is an attachment plate to which the central pivot is connected by a thread inserted on a screw, provided at the center of the body, in a recess having front and rear openings. The screw passes through the body from side to side in the recess and is attached by a nut.
US09366586B2
An optical probe includes a first end, a second end, an outer housing, an inner housing concentric with the outer housing, flow holes within the inner housing at the first end, and an optics holder within the inner housing between the flow holes and the second end. The optical probe further includes high temperature optical lenses inside the optics holder between the flow holes and the second end, fiber holders inside the optics holder between the high temperature optical lenses and the second end, optical fibers coated in a high temperature material extending from inside fiber holders towards the second end, and a high temperature adhesive for securing the optical fibers, the fiber holders, and the high temperature optical lenses.
US09366585B2
A device for measuring force components formed from a single crystal material, wherein the device comprises at least one cantilever beam inclined to a wafer plane normal and formed in one piece with a mass body, which mass body provides a mass of inertia. The mass body has a first and a second major surface which are substantially parallel with a wafer plane. A mass body cross section presents a portion which is substantially symmetrical along a centrally (in the thickness direction) located plane parallel with the wafer plane. Disclosed is also a method for its production and an accelerometer comprising at least one such device. The device allow for a more compact 3-axis accelerometer.
US09366584B2
In a portable electronic device components (2) consuming electrical power during operation may generate heat. A temperature sensor (1) for sensing an ambient temperature (TS) of the portable electronic device may as a consequence not supply the correct temperature value. It is suggested to provide a compensator (4) for determining a compensated ambient temperature (TA) dependent on at least the sensed ambient temperature (TS) and information (Pi) related to the electrical power consumed by at least one of the components (2). After a power down and a reactivation of the portable electronic device, actual internal states (x(b)) of the compensation model are estimated dependent on last internal states (x(a)) stored at the power down, dependent on an estimated course of the sensed temperature (T*S) between the interruption and the reactivation, and dependent on an estimated course of the information (P*i) related to the electrical power consumed by the at least one heat source (2) between the interruption and the reactivation.
US09366577B2
A coupling device for an optical waveguide includes an optical waveguide connection for a first optical waveguide. The coupling device includes an optical filter arranged in a beam path between a laser light source and the optical waveguide connection which reflects light of a first wavelength range or a first polarization direction and transmits light of a second wavelength range or a second polarization direction.
US09366570B1
A body-mountable device equipped with a light sensor is disclosed. The light sensor includes a photodiode that operates in either a photoconductive mode or a photovoltaic mode depending on whether the photodiode is reverse biased. A group of switches are arranged to selectively couple the photodiode to first and second voltage sources to configure the photodiode to operate in either mode. A controller selects a mode of operation of the photodiode and controls the switches to cause the photodiode to respond to incident light while operating in the selected mode. The controller then obtains a measurement from the photodiode indicative of the intensity of light received during an exposure interval. The light sensor can thus include a single photodiode and yet be used to alternately obtain measurements based on the photoconductive response of the photodiode or based on the photovoltaic response of the photodiode.
US09366559B2
A Coriolis flow meter for measuring a liquid volume fraction of a multiphase flow. The Coriolis meter includes a vibrating measurement conduit through which the multiphase flow, a wet gas flow or the like, is flowed and measured and/or analyzed. Operation of the Coriolis flow meter includes obtaining a measure of the input energy required to vibrate the conduit and a measure of the vibrational energy of the conduit, and determining the liquid volume fraction of the wet gas flow from the input energy and the vibrational energy. The liquid volume fraction may be used to correct other measurements made by the Coriolis flow meter such as density or mass flow rate.
US09366554B2
A number of variations may include a method that may include providing a first part that may include a snap ring, a second part, and a retention check tool that may include an accelerometer. The method may further include assembling the first part and the second part such that the snap ring abuts the second part thereby producing vibration. The method may further include detecting the vibration of the snap ring and generating a corresponding first signal representing the vibration of the snap ring. The method may further include measuring a difference between the first signal and a predetermined baseline signal via the controller to determine a pass or fail status of the first signal. The method may further include generating a second signal representing the pass or fail status of the first signal and indicating the pass or fail status of the first signal.
US09366553B2
A metallurgical probe has a probe longitudinal axis and an open end face. The probe is fitted within a bearing point in such a manner that the open end face faces a predetermined insertion direction. The bearing point has probe centering elements to hold the probe in a predetermined probe position as seen transversely with respect to the probe longitudinal axis. A device inserts an end of the contact rod into a contact rod centering device, in an insertion direction running transversely with respect to the probe longitudinal axis, until the end of the contact rod is positioned, on account of the insertion into the contact rod centering device, in a predetermined contact rod position, in which the end of the contact rod is opposite the open end face. The contact rod is then moved in a direction of the probe longitudinal axis and is inserted into the probe.
US09366551B2
An optical sensor has a light source, a characteristic light-guiding member, a characteristic changing part, a detecting unit, and an optical connecting unit. The optical connecting unit has a light branching unit configured to branch the light emitted from the light source to the characteristic light-guiding member, and branches the light guided by the characteristic light-guiding member to the detecting unit.
US09366550B2
An optical encoder includes a light projecting portion, a light receiving portion, and a scale arranged between the light projecting portion and the light receiving portion. The scale includes a light guiding portion which allows light to transmit therethrough and has a light guiding function of guiding at least a part of the light projected by the light projecting portion in a direction perpendicular to a thickness direction thereof through the light guiding portion. The light receiving portion receives the light guided by the scale and relatively moves with respect to the scale.
US09366549B2
Sensor systems comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a coil, a magnet, at least one of a ferromagnetic armature plate and a conductive armature plate, wherein the at least one of the ferromagnetic armature plate and the conductive armature plate is configured to move axially in response to at least one of the magnet and the coil, and a controller configured to apply a known first voltage across the coil and monitor a current through the coil are provided. Methods are also provided.
US09366546B2
Projected synthetic vision methods, systems and computer readable media are disclosed. For example, a system can include one or more sensors, a terrain database, and a projected synthetic vision controller coupled to the one or more sensors and the terrain database, the projected synthetic vision controller configured to generate and project synthetic vision images based on aircraft position, terrain information and aviator boresight information. The system can also include one or more projectors coupled to the projected synthetic vision controller.
US09366543B1
A method includes obtaining a current location and a destination at a user navigation system, obtaining prior route information corresponding to routes taken by the user, generating directions for communication to the user to aid in navigation from the current location to the destination, wherein the directions are modified based on the prior route information to reduce a granularity of the directions, receiving additional information regarding a route between the current location and the destination, and further modifying the modified generated directions based on the received additional information.
US09366527B2
A method for measuring and optionally correcting the angular offset of two shafts which are connected to one another by way of two universal joints and a third shaft calls for the measurement heads of an optoelectronic alignment device to be adjustably arranged on the shafts by means of at least one pivot joint on one of the clamping devices, with an adjustment capacity involves matching of the orientation of the measurement heads of the optoelectronic alignment device on the shafts in at least two measurement positions by adjusting the pivot joint.
US09366526B2
A plurality of optical fibers is helically embedded in tubular installation layers on the outer circumferential surface of a shaped body having a circular cross section. A three-dimensional position of the shaped body after deformed produced by bend, torsion, or stretch due to external force is measured by utilizing frequency change or phase change of pulse laser light emitted into the optical fibers caused by Brillouin scattering and/or Rayleigh scattering occurring in the optical fiber deformed in accordance with the shaped body deformation.
US09366520B2
The invention relates to a device for measuring surface dimensions of an object, comprising an elongate flexible material piece, which is supported on a roller in such a way that the material piece can be unwound and on the end of which a probe is provided, wherein the roller is connected to a base of the device in such a way that the roller can be rotated about a vertical axis, and wherein two sensors are provided, by means of which the unwound length of the material piece and the angle of the roller with respect to the base can be detected, wherein the base consists of a planar bottom plate and the roller is arranged on the side facing away from the contact surface of the bottom plate.
US09366506B2
A durable ceramic and metallic coating has been applied to ceramic tiles to protect the tiles while undergoing a molten metal casting operation. The plasma sprayed coating consists of a ceramic top coat layer of aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, or other oxides with or without a metallic bond coat layer and with or without a functionally gradient coating. This coating protects the underlying ceramic tile, which is composed of boron carbide, silicon carbide, alumina (Al2O3) or other type of hard ceramic, from reacting chemically with the molten metal. The molten metal is cast around the ceramic tiles to create a lattice of ceramic tiles that are used for protection from projectiles and shrapnel.
US09366503B2
A mobile, remotely controlled robot comprising a robot drive subsystem for maneuvering the robot, a turret on the robot, a turret drive for moving the turret, a noise detection subsystem for detecting the probable origin of a noise, a robot position and movement sensor subsystem, a turret position sensor subsystem, and one or more processors, responsive to the noise detection subsystem, the robot position and movement sensor subsystem. The turret position sensor subsystem is configured to control the turret drive to orient the turret to aim a device mounted thereto at the origin of the noise and to maintain said aim as the robot moves.
US09366502B2
A turret system for use with a firearm scope is provided, wherein the turret system comprises a plurality of turrets connected in an interlocked and telescoping orientation. The system may include a first turret having a hollow body and a second turret that may be at least partially received within the hollow body of the first turret. The first turret can be selectively axially movable relative to the second turret such that the second turret may be at least partially exposed when the first turret is in a raised position and the second turret may be substantially covered when the first turret is in a lowered position. The first turret may include a first set of calibration data thereon tailored to a first set of shooting conditions and the second turret may include a second set of calibration data thereon tailored to a second set of shooting conditions.
US09366501B2
Disclosed is a safety device that maintains a weapon inside a holster in a locked state without requiring the gun to be removed from the holster beforehand. In the embodiments, a single safety device can be used on a variety of holsters to lock the gun inside the holster, without requiring removal of the gun from the holster, therefore preventing children or other unauthorized individuals from accessing the gun and the gun's trigger.
US09366492B2
An ammunition magazine base pad retaining plate is provided with a protrusion including a shaft portion, a flange portion having a lager cross sectional diameter than the shaft portion, and a longitudinal slot to allow lateral compression. When attached to a magazine base pad in a magazine assembly, the configuration of the base pad retaining plate eliminates the possibility that the base pad retaining plate will disengage from the base pad resulting in catastrophic disassembly of the ammunition magazine.
US09366491B1
This device will catch and capture expended brass casings as they are ejected out of a weapon during shooting practice at a target range. This will save money in terms of allowing the individual to repack their casings and also prevent a littering problem from a multitude of brass casings, which have been ejected from weapons that are found on shooting ranges.
US09366490B2
In the field of feeding ammunition to a firearm there is disclosed a flexible chute including successive sections (2) linked by portions of walls (111, 112, 131) at the transverse faces thereof and including at least one tubular section (2) of axis G with a first portion of wall (111, 112) integral with one of the two transverse faces thereof and a second portion (131) of wall integral with the other transverse face, characterized in that the projections of these portions of wall, perpendicular to a transverse plane of the section, are at least partially separate.
US09366487B2
The invention relates to a heat exchanger including at least one elongate tube (3) adapted for the flow of a coolant, and at least one collection box (5) for such a coolant and into which one end of said tube leads, wherein the collection box includes a collector (9) having an element for receiving the end of said tube, the receiving element including a portion (19) projecting inwardly and shaped into an area for supporting said tube. According to the invention, the receiving element further includes a connection portion (21) for the inwardly projecting portion opposite the collector, and said connection portion protrudes on the side of the collector opposite the collection box such that said inwardly projecting portion (19) and said connection portion (21) have mutually opposite projecting directions.
US09366486B2
Heat exchanger having a housing, having a fluid inlet and having a fluid outlet, wherein the heat exchanger is in fluid communication via the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet with a fluid circuit, having a flow-guiding element in the interior of the housing, wherein the housing is formed from a substantially planar housing upper part and a substantially trough-like housing lower part, wherein the housing lower part has a base region and an encircling side wall, wherein the housing lower part is formed by a supporting structure and an encasement and the supporting structure is at least partially surrounded by the encasement, wherein the supporting structure is formed from a metallic material, and the encasement is formed substantially from a plastic, wherein the housing upper part is formed from a plastic and the housing lower part is connected to the housing upper part substantially by means of plastic-on-plastic contact.
US09366471B2
A handle assembly for mounting to a door of an appliance includes a tubular main body and an insert received within the tubular main body. A pin is disposed within a passage of the insert. A distal end of the pin engages a projection. The insert, pin and bracket can assist with mounting the tubular main body to the appliance.
US09366459B2
A cryogenic refrigerator includes a compressor having a return end and a suction end that selectively connects to an expansion space, a housing having an assist space that communicates to the return end, a cylinder having one end connected to the housing and another end connected to the expansion space, a displacer that undergoes a reciprocating motion inside the cylinder, and tolerates flow of a working gas to and from the expansion space, and a drive shaft that is accommodated within the housing and drives the displacer. The drive shaft includes first and second parts having different cross sectional areas, sealed and supported by first and second seals, respectively. An end of the first part opposes the housing to form the assist space, and an end of the second part connects to the displacer.
US09366456B2
A concentrated solar tower assembly includes a hollow tower structure defining lower and upper portions. The lower portion includes a closable opening region for configuring a closable opening, and the upper portion includes a top gird having inner and outer top grids. The assembly further includes a solar receiver steam generator entirely installed at the ground level G on the inner top grid simultaneous to erection of the tower. The generator on the inner top grid is slidingly directed within the tower from the closable opening to be entirely accommodated therewithin. Thereafter, the generator on the inner top grid is lifted for being placed along the upper portion of the tower.
US09366452B2
An air-conditioning apparatus capable of achieving enhancement of the system COP while suppressing product cost. The air-conditioning apparatus controls the difference between the temperatures of brine at a position before and at a position after an indoor heat exchanger or at a position before and at a position after an intermediate heat exchanger to be a preset target value and to be larger at the time of a heating operation than at the time of a cooling operation.
US09366445B2
A system for supporting fuel nozzles inside a combustor includes a ring that circumferentially surrounds the fuel nozzles inside the combustor, a support plate that extends radially inside at least a portion of the ring, and a first connection between the support plate and at least one of the fuel nozzles inside the combustor. A second connection is between the support plate and the ring. A method for supporting fuel nozzles in a combustor includes surrounding the fuel nozzles with a ring, connecting a support plate to the ring, and connecting the support plate to at least one fuel nozzle.
US09366444B2
A sealing component (61) for a turbine (15) positionable at an interface between a transition section (21) for carrying exhaust gas and a turbine inlet section (32). A U-shaped section (45) includes first and second legs (67, 69). When the sealing component is positioned at the interface, the legs extend about the turbine axis. A seal flange (75) connects to the U-shaped section. The positioned sealing component extends about the axis and in a direction away from the first leg. The seal flange faces the inner surface (76) of the flange. A flexible strip (79), positioned radially outward with respect to the seal flange, extends about the axis and extends along the axis between the U-shaped section and the flange. The flexible strip acts as a spring member pressing against the outer surface (96) of the flange.
US09366442B2
A fuel injector includes: a pilot injector configured to spray fuel so as to form a first combustion region in a combustion chamber; and a main injector provided coaxially with the pilot injector so as to surround the pilot injector and configured to supply a fuel-air mixture that is a mixture of the fuel and air to form a second combustion region in the combustion chamber, wherein the pilot injector includes: a center nozzle configured to eject air jet flowing straight in an axial direction on a central axis of the pilot injector; an inside swirler provided on a radially outer side of the center nozzle and configured to cause inflow air to swirl around the central axis; and a pilot fuel injecting portion configured to inject the fuel from between the center nozzle and the inside swirler to air flow in the center nozzle.
US09366437B2
A system for reducing flame holding within a combustor includes a high pressure plenum and a head end plenum defined within the combustor. A cap assembly defines an inner plenum within the combustor and a fuel nozzle passage that extends through the cap assembly. A primary fuel nozzle has an annular burner tube that at least partially defines a premix flow passage through the cap assembly. The primary fuel nozzle and the burner tube at least partially define an inlet to the premix flow passage. A high pressure flow passage and a cooling flow passage are defined within the combustor. The high pressure flow passage defines a flow path between the high pressure plenum and the inner plenum, and the cooling flow passage defines a flow path between the high pressure plenum and the head end plenum.
US09366431B2
Techniques convey, cool and energy recuperate hot material from a combustion boiler of a combustion plant. Such techniques involve: a) issue of the hot material from a material issue orifice of a combustion boiler into a capture region of a housing, a conveyor belt being arranged in the housing, b) conveyance of the hot material through a cooling region in the housing, c) cooling of the hot material in the cooling region by means of a cooling-air stream moving in the opposite direction to the material, d) removal of at least part of the heated cooling-air stream out of at least one region adjacent to the capture region of the housing, and e) delivery of the removed cooling-air stream to at least one region, carrying combustion exhaust gases, of the combustion plant.
US09366426B2
The invention relates to a lance for removing deposits adhering to the tube sheet of a steam generator, comprising a flexible strip which is introducing into intermediate tube areas of the steam generator, which has a cleaning head at the free end of the strip, and which comprises at least one water hose that is used to supply a flow of water to the cleaning head. In a use situation, the cleaning head comprises a working face which faces the tube sheet or deposits present thereon, an outlet opening which is fluidically connected to the water hose and opens into the working face, and a mechanical tool which acts on the deposits and removes material.
US09366424B2
A light source device includes: a substrate having a front surface on which a light-emitting diode is mounted; and a case having a bottom plate that holds the substrate, wherein a driver circuit for driving the light-emitting diode is mounted on a rear surface of the substrate that is opposite to the front surface thereof, wherein an opening corresponding to a size of the light-emitting diode is formed in the bottom plate of the case, wherein the front surface of the substrate is fixed to a rear surface of the bottom plate of the case from outside of the case with the light-emitting diode fitted in the opening, and wherein a coating material with an emissivity of equal to or higher than 0.9 and equal to or lower than 1.0 is applied to an outer surface of four side walls of the case.
US09366416B2
Various embodiments may relate to a lens for a lighting assembly. The lens includes a bottom surface, a top surface and a side surface joining the bottom surface and the top surface. The bottom surface includes an incident surface, and the top surface includes an emergent surface, wherein the side surface includes a first side surface part and a second side surface part arranged in sequence in a direction from the top surface to the bottom surface, and the first side surface part and the second side surface part are defined by different curved surfaces and both are configured as reflection surfaces.
US09366414B2
Provided is an illumination device capable of reducing coherence of laser light emitted from a laser irradiation device to ensure safety to the eye at low cost. In the illumination device for exciting a fluorescent substance by irradiating the fluorescent substance with the laser light from the laser irradiation device to emit visible light for use as illumination light, a light scattering material is placed on and around an optical axis of the laser light.
US09366406B2
A lighting device that is designed for vehicles and that comprises a first light emitting unit for generating a first light function and a second light emitting unit for generating a second light function. The second light emitting unit has a flat light guide having a narrow side at the light input face for coupling light into the flat light guide, as well as opposing flat sides. The flat light guide has a rear flat side, which is arranged rearwards seen in the main direction of emission, and a front flat side, which is arranged forwards seen in the main direction of emission. Output elements and/or a reflecting face are associated with the rear flat side of the flat light guide in a light output section of said flat light guide. The flat light guide comprises a light passage section, in which no output elements and no reflecting face are associated with the rear flat side. The reflecting face in the light output section of the flat light guide is integrally molded on the rear flat side of said flat light guide.
US09366405B2
A projector headlamp includes light sources, a cooling system and reflector comprising an upper part with a first focal point and second focal point and a lower part with a first focal point and second focal point. The headlamp also includes an aperture with a cutoff edge proximate an optical axis of the headlamp and a convergent lens. The convergent lens includes at least two segments with their own first focal points, the first segment in a lower part of the convergent lens has a greater optical power than a second segment in an upper part, the first focal points of the segments located near the optical axis of the headlamp between the light sources and the lens. The light sources comprise at least two light sources, a first adjoins the first focal point of the upper part and a second adjoins the first focal point of the bottom part.
US09366403B2
A daylighting sheet is provided which efficiently performs daylighting and in which, when the daylighting sheet is applied to an opening portion, such as a window of a building, it is possible to see an outdoor side from an indoor side.The daylighting sheet is formed by stacking a plurality of layers, the layers include: a translucent base material layer; and a light deflection layer that is formed on the base material layer, and the light deflection layer includes: light transmission portions that are aligned along one surface of the base material layer so as to be able to transmit light; and light deflection portions that are formed between the light transmission portions and deflect the light reaching the light deflection portions.
US09366399B2
An illumination device 1 which is a light emitting device capable of emitting white light, includes: a laser element 2 for emitting a blue laser beam; a light emitting section 4 for generating fluorescence by be being irradiated with the blue laser beam emitted from the laser element 2; and a parabolic mirror 5 for reflecting the fluorescence generated from the light emitting section 4, the parabolic mirror 5 being disposed on an irradiated surface side which irradiated surface is a surface of the light emitting section 4 which surface is irradiated with the blue laser beam. This allows the illumination device 1 to efficiently project the white illumination light.
US09366398B2
A backlight unit (BLU) and a liquid crystal display apparatus having the BLU are provided. The BLU includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to emit blue light, a fluorescent member configured to convert the blue light emitted from the plurality of LEDs into tricolor light and emit the tricolor light, and a filter disposed between the fluorescent member and the plurality of LEDs, and configured to selectively filter a first wavelength area of the tricolor light emitted from the fluorescent member toward the plurality of LEDs, and reflect a second wavelength area of the tricolor light emitted from the fluorescent member toward an output direction.
US09366396B2
An optical waveguide includes a body of optically transmissive material defined by outer edges and having a width substantially greater than an overall thickness thereof. The body of optically transmissive material includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. An interior coupling cavity is defined by a surface intersecting the second side and extends from the second side toward the first side. The interior coupling cavity is disposed remote from edges of the body and is configured to receive an LED element. The body of optically transmissive material further includes a first array of light mixing cavities surrounding the interior coupling cavity and an extraction feature disposed on one of the first and second sides. The light extraction feature at least partially surrounds the interior coupling cavity.
US09366386B2
A vertically-oriented cryogenic fluid cylinder includes an inner vessel for holding cryogenic fluid, an outer vessel surrounding the inner vessel, and a liquid level gauge for indicating a liquid level within the inner vessel. The liquid level gage includes a level indicator located outside of the outer vessel, a support arm extending down into the inner vessel, a swing arm pivotably secured to the support arm and connected to the level indicator so that angular position of the swing arm provides an indication of liquid level within the inner vessel on the level indicator, and a float on the swing arm that pivots the swing arm as the liquid level rises and lowers. The support arm forms an acute angle with the central longitudinal axis of the inner vessel so that the swing arm can be longer to move over a larger portion of the length of the inner vessel.
US09366375B2
A liner tube is provided for repairing either a single pipe line or a main pipe line having a lateral pipe line connected thereto. The liner tube assembly includes a liner tube impregnated with a liquid material capable of curing and hardening. The liner tube includes a gasket or band positioned about the juncture of the pipe lines. The gasket or bands form a tight seal between the liner tube and the pipe line.
US09366374B2
A closure element serves for closing off bores which are subjected to internal pressure, preferably bores in engine or valve blocks or tanks. Said closure element has a sleeve-shaped main body which can be inserted into the bore and the outer circumference of which, in the installed state, bears sealingly against the inner surface (2) of the bore (3). Provided are the main body and an expanding body (4) which is connected to said main body by a bent-over transition region (8). The closure element is firstly inserted into the bore (3) and subsequently pressed into the latter by the application of pressure to the expanding body (4). As the closure element is pressed into the bore (3), the expanding body (4) is pushed into the main body (1) by deformation, so as to push the main body (1) in the radial direction against the inner surface (2) of the bore (3). In this way, said closure element can withstand even relatively high internal pressures and can be produced in a simple manner.
US09366372B2
In an electrostatic coating apparatus, an electrically conductive coating material is supplied through a coating material supplying path to a coating gun to which a high voltage is applied. The electrostatic coating apparatus is provided with an insulating and separating valve capable of electrically insulating and separating the coating material supplying path into an application side in which the high voltage is applied and a non-application side. The insulating and separating valve is provided with a female coupling member having a first connecting portion and a male coupling member having a second connecting portion. A supplying hole for supplying a cleaning fluid to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion and a discharging hole for discharging the cleaning fluid supplied to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are provided on one of the female coupling member disposed on the non-application side and the male coupling member.
US09366358B2
The pilot valve (14) comprises a body (7, 7a) in which there is defined a control chamber (11) which is intended to communicate with the inlet (3) of the hydraulic valve (1) and which, through a restricted outlet passage (12) associated with a valve seat (13), is able to be selectively brought into communication with the outlet (4) of the hydraulic valve (1); at least one core (23) mounted movably within a portion (7a) of said body (7, 7a) and inside the control chamber (11) and carrying a closing member (24) cooperating with the valve seat (13); and an actuator (16-21) including a solenoid or coil (15) of copper wire, mounted around said portion (7a) of the body (7, 7a), for selectively controlling the position of the core (23) and the closing member (24) with respect to the valve seat (13) and the communication between the control chamber (11) and the restricted outlet passage (12); and wherein the ratio of the diameter (d) of the restricted outlet passage (12) to the weight (m) of the solenoid (16) is between 0.06 and 0.10 mm/g.
US09366355B2
An injector having a tube attached to an armature. The injector includes a solenoid portion and a valve portion controlled by the solenoid portion. The armature includes a small diameter portion. Also included is a tube having a cavity, a first end of the tube is connected to the small diameter portion, and a ball is connected to a second end of the tube, such that the ball is selectively in contact with a valve seat. A hermetic weld connects the ball to the second end, and at least one heat affected zone is located in proximity to the hermetic weld. A coating substantially surrounds the heat affected zone and at least a portion of the ball, such that the coating prevents the heat affected zone from being exposed to diesel exhaust fluid and thus subsequent corrosion.
US09366354B2
A normally closed solenoid valve includes a valve element arranged to be seatable on and unseatable from a valve seat. A movable core is movable with the valve element. A first spring biases the valve element and the movable core toward the valve seat. A coil and a stator core generate an electromagnetic force resistive to a load of the first spring for the movable core. A second spring applies a load smaller than and resistive to the load of the first spring to the valve element and the movable core. The valve further includes a load adjusting mechanism for adjusting the load of the first spring, and a stroke adjusting mechanism for adjusting an unseating stroke of the valve element from the valve seat.
US09366353B2
A control valve according to an embodiment includes: a body having an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve hole that communicates the inlet port and the outlet port together; a valve element configured to open and close a valve section; a drive mechanism configured to drive the valve element; a stepping motor having both a rotor for operating the drive mechanism and a stator for rotationally driving the rotor; and a can that is a cylindrical member covering a space where the valve element and the drive mechanism are arranged and involving the rotor and that defines a pressure space and a non-pressure space. The can is fixed to the body with a ring screw, and the stator is arranged at an outer circumference of the can and fixed to the body with a screw member.
US09366351B2
A water tight valve with sealed flying leads is presented. The sealing is provided by an adhesive heat shrink collar that is affixed to the insulation of the flying leads. An overmolding is used to provide further protection of the terminal/wire contact interface and to seal against the exterior surface of the collar. The profile of the collar also provides a tortuous path that further prevents the ingress of any conductive fluid to the wire/terminal contact area.
US09366348B2
A pressure relief valve (10) includes a housing (12) that has a side wall (18) that defines an air flow passage (24). A valve element (14) has a closed condition that prevents air flow through the air flow passage (24) and an open condition that permits air flow through the air flow passage (24). A first insert (120) is connected to the valve element (14). A second insert (130) is connected to the side wall (18). The first insert (120) and the second insert (130) cooperate using magnetic forces to urge the valve element (14) to the closed condition. At least one of the first insert (120) and the second insert (130) is positioned within the air flow passage (24).
US09366341B2
A seal and pivot assembly for a displacement level assembly includes a pivot base, an annular seal and a pivot body. The pivot base includes a cylindrical base member with an axial end surface defining first and second V-shaped grooves. The pivot body includes a cylindrical body member with first and second pivot body arms extending radially outward from opposite sides of the cylindrical body member. The first and second pivot body arms include first and second knife edges, respectively, that are in line contact with the first and second grooves, respectively, of the pivot base such that the pivot body can pivot relative to the pivot base, as well as uniformly distribute unbalanced forces applied to the pivot body across the entirety of the knife edges.
US09366337B2
A hydraulic pressure supply system supplies hydraulic pressure generated at a hydraulic pump provided with first and second pump chambers formed therein to a high pressure portion and a low pressure portion of the automatic transmission through a high-pressure regulator valve, first and second switch valves, and a low-pressure regulator valve.
US09366335B2
A shift by wire system for a motor vehicle, having a transmission control device and an actuation assembly, operationally connected thereto via an electrical connection. The actuation assembly is designed to generate a signal relating to an intention of the driver, corresponding to a position of the gearshift lever, by means of a gearshift lever and at least one sensor. The actuation assembly also has a controller unit, by means of which data based on the signal is communicated to the transmission control device via the electrical connection. The transmission control device monitors, in a remote manner, the controller unit in the actuation assembly via the electrical connection. The electrical connection is both a communication line for the data based on the signal and for the remote monitoring.
US09366328B2
A power transmission unit for a vehicle is provided. In the power transmission unit, a continuously variable transmission to alter a speed ratio continuously is disposed between an input shaft to which a torque of a prime mover is inputted and an output shaft rotated by the torque transmitted from the input shaft. A first gear train that transmits the torque to propel the vehicle in the forward direction is arranged parallel to a second gear train that transmits the torque to propelling the vehicle backwardly. The power transmission unit is comprised of: a first clutch device that selectively allows a torque transmitting route from the input shaft to the output shaft via the first gear train to transmit the torque therethrough; a dog clutch that switches the torque transmitting route from the input shaft to the output shaft between a continuously variable speed change route in which the torque is transmitted through the continuously variable transmission and a reverse route in which the torque is transmitted through the second gear train; and a second clutch device that connects and disconnects both of the continuously variable speed change route and the reverse route to/from at least any one of the input shaft and the output shaft.
US09366320B2
Multi-stage transmission comprising four gear sets, eight rotatable shafts and six shift elements. Eighth shaft is connected to suns of first and second sets and is connectable, via third clutch, to drive shaft. Drive shaft is connectable, via first clutch, to fourth shaft connected to ring gear of first set and couplable, via second brake, to housing. Drive shaft is connectable, via second clutch, to seventh shaft connected to carrier of second set and ring gear of third set. Sixth shaft is connected to ring gear of second set and carrier of fourth set and third shaft is connected to sun of third set and is couplable, via first brake, to housing. Fifth shaft is connected to carrier of first set and sun of fourth set and is couplable, via third brake, to housing. Output shaft is connected to carrier of third set and ring gear of fourth set.
US09366311B2
Device for damping vibrations of a vibration surface (21) of the frequency tuned resonance damping kind consisting of one or several elastic damping elements (1-4) and a vibration body (5) supported by the damping elements which together are tuned to damp the vibrations of said surface within a selected frequency range. First mutually co-operating form grip organs give a form grip between said damping elements (1-4) and the vibration surface (21), and second mutually co-operating form grip organs give a form grip between the damping elements and the vibration body. The form grip organs in addition have a recess with gripping surfaces (25-30, 33-35) for transferring vibrations.
US09366310B2
A planar component (1), in particular a sheet metal element, which is provided with at least one piezoelectric actuator (7-9) for its active vibration damping, wherein the piezoelectric actuator (7-9) is applied to the inside or the outside (15) of a bead (3-5) formed in the component.
US09366306B2
A double-rod type shock absorber includes a rod, first and second pistons held by the rod, first and second piston chambers disposed on an outer side of the first and second pistons, a liquid storage chamber between the first piston and the second piston, a flow path gap formed between an outer peripheral surface of the first and second pistons and an inner peripheral surface of the liquid chamber, and first and second unidirectional flow paths which connect the first and second piston chambers with the liquid storage chamber, wherein, during reciprocating motion of the rod, the unidirectional flow path located on a front side in a movement direction of the rod is closed, and the unidirectional flow path located on a back side in the movement direction of the rod is opened.
US09366291B2
A method for combining a sleeve and bearings, comprising the steps of: providing a base having a sleeve; disposing at least one bearing in the sleeve; and providing a laser beam to illuminate and melt a contact place between the perimeter of the bearing and the sleeve such that the bearing and the sleeve is combined firmly. Therefore, the effects of securing the bearings, reinforcing the structure thereof, and increasing the lifetimes of the bearings and the sleeve can be achieved.
US09366284B2
The invention relates to a locking washer which is to be inserted between a bearing element (38) and a screwable element (42) and which includes two washer crowns (12, 14), each of which has an engagement face (22, 24). Said washer crowns (12, 14) which engage with one another and are maintained compressed under axial pressure between said screwable element (42) and said bearing element (38) are capable, when said screwable element is unscrewed, of rotatably engaging with said screwable element (42), and said bearing element (38), respectively, so as to rotate said washer crowns (12, 14) relative to one another, in order to rotatably lock said screwable element (42). According to the invention, said locking washer presents a shape of a truncated cone, and said locking washer (10) is elastically deformable in order to be able to be flattened, forming a spring, such that said axial pressure is maintained substantially constant.
US09366281B2
A housing with a self-mounting feature is provided. The housing includes a base that is configured to define a hook that cooperates with a back side of a panel and a first edge of an opening of the panel to secure the housing to a front side of the panel. The housing further includes a retainer that is operable to an un-engaged position and an engaged position. The retainer is configured to define a blocker portion that cooperates with a second edge of the opening to keep the hook adjacent to the first edge when the retainer is in the engaged position.
US09366276B1
A restraint system for securing a drilling rig to an off-shore platform. The system having uplift and lateral restraints. The uplift restraints including upper and lower jaws connected by a common pin component. The restraint system may include transverse jaws connected to the upper and lower jaws via the common pin. The number of various jaws can be varied depending upon loading in order to minimize pin size.
US09366273B2
An improvement in a vapor recovery line in the form of a vortex shedding flow meter installable within such vapor recovery line to monitor the flow rate of vapor being returned through the vapor recovery line, such flow meter including a housing having an inlet flange with an associated inlet connectable to the upstream portion of the vapor recovery line, an outlet flange with an outlet connectable to the downstream portion of the vapor recovery line, a housing for a passageway extending between the inlet and outlet, with a vortex strut extending into the passageway nearer the outlet to generate shed flow vortices and a transmitter-receiver transducer pair positioned nearer the outlet to subject the shed vortices to a sonic beam to effect modulation thereof, and an electronics package within an electronic housing portion for determining from such modulation the flow rate of the vapor passing through the vapor recovery line.
US09366270B2
A damping valve arrangement is provided for controlling a pilot pressure that exerts influence on a control chamber of a damping device of a vibration damper through a control fluid, with an armature that is displaceable by the activity of an electrically energizable coil and provided in a housing, which armature includes a guide pin on which a first spring washer is provided and braces the guide pin. The first spring washer is designed for changing the area of a flow-through opening of the damping valve arrangement through which a control fluid is able to flow.
US09366269B2
A system to diagnose a health of a hydraulic accumulator is provided. The hydraulic accumulator includes a first fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber, and a separator. The hydraulic accumulator has an associated pre-charge pressure. The system further includes a pressure sensor, a fluid source, a data processor, and a comparator. The pressure sensor and the fluid source are connected to the first fluid chamber. The data processor is configured to determine a first and second rate of pressure changes, and a transition pressure between the first and second rates. The approximate pre-charge pressure is determined based on the transition pressure. The comparator is configured to compare at least one of the determined pre charge pressure and the frictional forces with a pre-determined threshold range of pre-charge pressure and the frictional forces associated with the hydraulic accumulator to diagnose the health of the hydraulic accumulator.
US09366261B2
This centrifugal blood pump device comprises an impeller which is provided within a blood chamber, a permanent magnet which is provided to one surface of the impeller, a permanent magnet which is provided to the inner wall of the blood chamber, permanent magnets which are provided to the other surface of the impeller, and multiple sets of magnetic bodies and coils, which are disposed within a motor chamber and which rotationally drive the impeller with a partition wall located between the impeller and the sets of magnetic bodies and coils. The magnetic bodies are formed in a solid cylindrical shape. The configuration enables the impeller to be smoothly activated for rotation by controlling a coil current.
US09366244B2
A drive system for driving a diaphragm pressure wave generator comprising opposed first and second diaphragms (11,13) that are each coupled at or toward opposite ends of a reciprocally moveable drive piston (19). The drive system comprises an operable actuator (27) that generates a reciprocating motion output having a low force and long stroke. The drive system also comprises a hydraulic amplifier that is operatively coupled between the actuator and the drive piston, the hydraulic amplifier being arranged to convert the reciprocating motion output from the actuator into an amplified output having a higher force and shorter stroke, and apply the amplified output to the drive piston (19) to cause the drive piston and opposed diaphragms (11,13) to reciprocate and generate waves.
US09366242B2
The present invention relates to a bidirectional output mixed hydraulic power system, which includes a hydraulic fluid that stores and contains therein a fluid tank; at least one electrical hydraulic pump connected to the fluid tank to draw in, pressurize, and output the hydraulic fluid; at least one mechanical hydraulic pump connected to the fluid tank to draw in, pressurize, and output the hydraulic fluid; at least two sequence check valves each connected to the electrical hydraulic pump and the mechanical hydraulic pump, each of the sequence check valves being set normally open in a first direction and preventing fluid returning in a second direction; and a dual pressure valve that is connected to the fluid tank and each of the sequence check valves for switching output direction of the hydraulic fluid.
US09366241B2
An automated high-precision plunger pump for volumes of less than 1 microliter, which is used in the microscope-assisted micromanipulation of biological material, comprises a housing (1) and a pump head (8) that defines a working chamber (9) with a common or separate inlet and outlet opening (10), wherein the volume of the working chamber (9) can be altered by an axially movable plunger (7) that can be introduced into it. The plunger (7) is axially movable via a threaded spindle (5) or a spindle nut (6) arranged in threaded engagement on the threaded spindle (5), and the threaded spindle (5) and/or the spindle nut (6) can be rotationally driven and the respective other component is designed to be rotationally lockable.
US09366240B2
A surface mounted pump assembly includes a centrifugal pump having a plurality of impellers and an electric motor adapted to drive the pump such that a thrust load from the pump is transmitted to the motor.
US09366237B2
A segmented jacket construction is proposed. The segmented jacket construction is for a foundation for a wind turbine installation. The segmented jacket construction has at least two grid segments, which are connected to each other by joints. The joint has two tubular jacket modules, which are bonded by a grouting material.
US09366235B2
The risk of an extreme gust of wind hitting a wind turbine is estimated by gathering data from one or more sensors for use as training data. This data is acquired over a period of time and is converted in to a feature vector for a given time period by a statistical measure. A number of feature zones are formed, each zone relating to a different estimate of risk with each feature vector being assigned to a risk category. The risk category is defined with reference to the value of one or more chosen turbine parameters at the time the data was acquired. The feature zones are formed from from a measure of distance such as the mean and co-variance of feature vectors from within a given category. Live data is processed by measuring the mahalonobis distance from the feature vector of the live data to the centre of each zone and the risk of an extreme gust is assessed as that of the feature zone to which the mahalonobis distance is lowest.
US09366230B2
A method for reducing loads acting on a wind turbine in response to transient wind conditions may generally include determining an actual value for a blade parameter of a rotor blade of the wind turbine using a first sensor associated with the rotor blade, monitoring a secondary operating parameter of the wind turbine using a second sensor, determining a predicted value for the blade parameter based on the secondary operating parameter, comparing the actual value to the predicted value and performing a corrective action to reduce the loads acting on the wind turbine if the actual value differs from the predicted value by at least a differential threshold.
US09366229B2
A wind power plant, including a generator driven by a rotor in order to generate electrical power and a controller that includes a pitch module for adjusting a pitch angle of blades of the rotor. The controller has an input for a required power reserve and determines a target pitch angle depending on an operating point of the wind power plant. A secondary pitch controller is also provided, which includes a detector for available power and a dynamic offset module. Input signals for the available reserve power determined by the detector, the required reserve power and the generated electrical power are applied to the dynamic offset module, which is designed to determine a value for a pitch angle offset. An activation element varies the target pitch angle by the pitch angle offset.
US09366223B2
A wind turbine blade comprising a profiled hollow contour, at least one reinforcing beam (15) placed between two shell body parts (13, 14), the beam comprising a first beam flange (16a) and an opposing second beam flange (16b), a beam body (17) connected to the first beam flange (16a) by a first transition area (32a) and connected to the second beam flange (16b) by a second transition area (32b). The beam body comprises a beam core (22). The beam core (22) comprises a first outer core surface (24a) and an opposite second outer core surface (24b). The beam body further comprises a web (50) arranged on the outer core surfaces. The flanges (16a, 16b) and the web (50) are made from a fiber-reinforced polymer. The transition areas (32a, 32b) comprise notch-reducing mean formed of rounded corners of the beam core (22).
US09366221B2
The invention relates to a corona ignition device for igniting fuel in a combustion chamber of an engine by means of a corona discharge, said corona ignition device comprising an insulator, a center electrode, which is held in the insulator, a housing, in which the insulator is held, and coil turns, which are disposed in a cylindrical main part of the housing and are connected to the center electrode. According to an aspect of this disclosure, the housing widens on the side of the main part remote from the insulator and further coil turns are disposed there, in a wider housing part.
US09366220B2
In a power tool, an internal combustion engine is coupled by a clutch to a tool member. An ignition control device is provided that for each engine speed of the internal combustion engine specifies at least one ignition timing. For each engine speed of a first engine speed range a correlated first ignition timing is specified, wherein each first ignition timing is an ignition timing of a first ignition timing range. For each engine speed of a second engine speed range, adjoining the first engine speed range, a correlated second ignition timing is specified, wherein each second ignition timing is an ignition timing of a second ignition timing range. The first ignition timing is retarded by at least 5° crank angle relative to the second ignition timing. The first engine speed range extends at least from the coupling engine speed range to the limit engine speed of approximately 7,000 RPM.
US09366215B2
Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable mediums for predicting a driving intention of a driver of a vehicle. A sequence comprising a plurality of indicators is detected, where each indicator suggests intent to drive a vehicle. A separation time between each of the indicators of the sequence is determined. The sequence and determined separation times are compared to historical data, where the historical data comprises data related to previously stored separation times of the sequence. Based on the comparison, a confidence level that an engine of the vehicle will be started is determined. Based on the confidence level, a feature of the vehicle is activated.
US09366211B2
An orifice plate for liquid injection made of plate-shaped stainless steel, wherein an orifice is formed by shearing, is characterized in that the average crystal grain size of the stainless steel is 3 μm or less. The thickness of the plate-shaped stainless steel is 1.2 mm or less, and preferably 0.1 mm or less. The aspect ratio of the orifices is 0.8 or lower. The orifices are formed orthogonal to the plate surface, or slanted by 50° or at smaller angles. The plate-shaped stainless steel has a composition containing C, Mn, and Si.
US09366210B2
A connecting device for fuel injection systems is used for connecting a fuel injection valve to a fuel-carrying component. A wire-shaped connecting element is provided in this context, which is fastened, on the one hand, to the fuel-carrying component and, on the other hand, to the fuel injection valve. The wire-shaped connecting element is embodied closed in an annular manner, and, on the one hand, is guided about a shoulder of the fuel-carrying component and, on the other hand, about a shoulder of the fuel injection valve. A fuel injection system having such a connecting device is also provided.
US09366207B2
A fuel injector for fuel-injection systems of internal combustion engines. The valve includes an electromagnetic actuating element having a solenoid coil, a fixed core, an outer magnetic-circuit component and a movable armature to actuate a valve-closure member which cooperates with a valve-seat surface provided on a valve-seat member. The valve is characterized by its extremely small outside dimensions. The entire axially movable valve needle, including armature and valve-closure member, has a mass of only m<=0.8 g. The valve is suitable as a fuel injector, especially for use in fuel-injection systems of mixture-compressing internal combustion engines with externally supplied ignition.
US09366205B2
A pipe system for a fluid, in particular a gas of an intake system (10) or a turbocharger of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method and an apparatus for connecting at least one duct part (12) of a pipe system (10). The pipe system (10) has at least one blow-molded duct part (12) made of plastic and at least one fitting (18) for connecting the at least one blow-molded duct part (12) with another part (20) of the pipe system (10). The fitting (18) is inserted tight in the at least one blow-molded duct part (12). The at least one blow-molded duct part (12) is shrinked onto the at least one fitting (18).
US09366201B2
A thrust reverser for a nacelle of a turbojet engine includes deflecting cascades and an external cowl which translates from a closure position to an opening position by a set of control cylinders being attached by their ends to the external cowl. The deflecting cascades are supported by a front frame and a rear frame respectively and are enclosed in an envelope formed by a fan carter and by a fan cowl. The thrust reverser further includes a lock which is able to connect or disconnect the deflecting cascades to the external cowl. When the lock is unlocked, the set of control cylinders translate the external cowl alone in downstream direction while in the lock position, the control cylinders translates the external cowl and the deflecting cascades together in downstream direction.
US09366198B2
In a malfunction judging method for a fuel feeding apparatus in an internal-combustion engine, a feedback correction value is calculated based on an air-fuel ratio parameter and a predetermined feedback control algorithm. In which region a load parameter exists among a first region in which only a first fuel feeding apparatus is used, a second region in which only a second fuel feeding apparatus is used, and a third region other than the first region and the second region is determined. The feedback correction value calculated in a case where the load parameter exists in the first region is determined as a first learned value using a predetermined first learning method. The feedback correction value calculated in a case where the load parameter exists in the second region is determined as a second learned value using a predetermined second learning method.
US09366195B2
A fuel injection valve injects a fuel into the combustion chamber or into the injection port of an internal combustion engine, the valve being actuated by an actuator assembly that includes a small displacement actuator and a large displacement actuator. The method includes commanding the small displacement actuator to move the valve member to a first open position corresponding to a first flow area and commanding the large displacement actuator to move the valve member to a second open position corresponding to a second flow area that is larger than the first flow area such that the ratio between the second flow area and the first flow area is at least 15:1. The fuel injection valve can also be operated to alternatively inject two different fuels, one of the fuels being a gaseous fuel and the other one being a liquid fuel.
US09366193B2
An example power management arrangement includes a motor controller configured to communicate power to a motor drive bridge to drive a motor. The motor controller is configurable to selectively receive power from each of a first power supply and a second power supply. The voltage of the power from the first power supply is different than a voltage of the power from the second power supply. An example power adjusting method includes receiving power at a motor controller, adjusting a voltage of the received power using the motor controller, communicating the power with the adjusted voltage from the motor controller to a motor drive bridge to drive a motor.
US09366191B2
A flexible shield for fluid connectors of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The flexible shield may comprise a flexible sleeve adapted to surround the fluid connector, and a coupling configured to secure the flexible sleeve onto a fluid tube proximate the fluid connector. A gas turbine engine employing such a flexible shield is also disclosed, as is a method of enclosing a fluid connector in a gas turbine engine using such a flexible shield.
US09366183B2
A rotor of a turbomachine including a spinner which is attached removably to the upstream end of the rotor by an attachment system is provided. The attachment includes a dog clutch and a rotation-proofing system preventing the spinner from rotating with respect to the rotor.
US09366171B2
A method for estimating the amount of soot accumulated in a particulate filter of a vehicle exhaust gas system is provided. The system may include an engine, an exhaust gas system, having a particulate filter, and a controller configured to execute the present method. The controller may be configured to evaluate an instantaneous volumetric flow rate of an exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust gas system; monitor an exhaust gas pressure drop across the particulate filter; determine a drive state of the vehicle based on the instantaneous volumetric flow rate of exhaust gas and the exhaust gas pressure drop; and execute one of a first control action when the drive state is a steady-state drive state and a second control action when the drive state is a transient-state drive state.
US09366169B2
A dosing module (1) for introducing a reducing agent into an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine for exhaust aftertreatment. The dosing module (1) comprises a flange (20). The flange (20) is secured to a connecting flange (11) on an exhaust pipe. A sealing element (22) located between the flange (20) and the connecting flange (11) is designed as a single layer and separates an interior (26) of the exhaust pipe from an exterior (27) of the exhaust pipe. The sealing element (22) is disposed in the area of the center of gravity (42) of the dosing module (1).
US09366166B2
A catalyzed filter for filtering particulate matter from exhaust gas emitted from a positive ignition internal combustion engine comprises a ceramic porous wall-flow filter substrate having a total substrate length and having inlet channels defined in part by ceramic inlet wall surfaces and outlet channels defined in part by ceramic outlet wall surfaces, wherein the inlet surfaces are separated from the outlet surfaces by a first porous structure containing pores of a first mean pore size, wherein the porous substrate is coated in part with a catalyst washcoat composition, wherein a second porous structure of a washcoated part of the porous substrate contains pores of a second mean pore size, wherein the second mean pore size is less than the first mean pore size, which catalyst washcoat composition being disposed in a first zone comprising the inlet surfaces of a first substrate length less than the total substrate length, wherein a second zone comprising the outlet surfaces of a second substrate length contains no washcoat and wherein the sum of the substrate length in the first zone and the substrate length in the second zone is >100%.
US09366162B1
A camshaft phaser includes an input member; an output member defining an advance chamber and a retard chamber with the input member; a valve spool coaxially disposed within the output member such that the valve spool is rotatable relative to the output member and the input member, the valve spool defining a supply chamber and a vent chamber with the output member; an actuator which rotates the valve spool in order to change the position of the output member relative to the input member by supplying pressurized oil from the supply chamber to one of the advance chamber and the retard chamber and venting oil to the vent chamber from the other of the supply chamber and the advance chamber; and a check valve which allows oil to flow from the vent chamber to the supply chamber and prevents oil from flowing from the supply chamber to the vent chamber.
US09366158B1
A unitary cam follower and valve preload spring for a desmodromic valve mechanism having opening and closing cams mounted in parallel on an overhead camshaft so as to facilitate positive bidirectional drive of a valve. The device comprises a generally tubular spring member of oblong transverse cross-section, a shaped extension spring, preferably a band or basket. The spring member is configured to be nonrotatably mounted on the camshaft with its longitudinal axis parallel to the camshaft axis and its major axis aligned with the valve stem axis, substantially surrounding the opening and closing cams circumferentially and engaging the valve stem and closing cam so as to pull the valve stem in response to an upward force applied to the upper portion of the spring member by the closing cam. The spring member is further configured to elongate along its major axis in response to tension applied thereto during assembly so as to preload the valve stem, and it has an effective spring rate which varies depending on conditions.
US09366156B2
A lubrication system for a fan drive gear system includes a lubricant supply and a collection conduit for drawing lubricant from within the lubricant supply. The collection conduit includes a first opening and a second opening for withdrawing lubricant and supplying lubricant to a pump. During normal operation lubricant may be drawn through both first and second openings. During negative G operating conditions a fitting at the second opening blocks the second opening to prevent air from being drawn into the lubricant system and communicated to the pump.
US09366153B2
A method or system for steam purity monitoring in a steam powered turbine includes providing a chloride-sensing device in a steam flow path; generating a signal from the chloride-sensing device indicative of a concentration level of chloride ions in a steam flow; and indicating a concentration level of chloride ions in a steam flow. The steam turbine includes a rotor, a rotating shaft and a plurality of axially spaced rotor wheels. A plurality of rotating blades is mechanically coupled to each rotor wheel. A chloride-sensing device is disposed in a steam flow path. A controller is arranged to generate a signal from the chloride-sensing device indicative of a concentration level of chloride ions in a steam flow and indicate a concentration level of chloride ions in a steam flow.
US09366146B2
A closure bucket for a turbo-machine. In one embodiment, the turbine closure bucket includes a blade section, and a base section positioned adjacent the blade section. The base section of the turbine closure bucket can engage a dovetail slot of a rotor. The base section includes a body having a first end and a second end. The base section also includes an aperture extending through the body of the base section. Additionally, the base section includes an annularly open threaded opening extending along an outer surface of the body. The annularly open threaded opening of the base section is configured to engage a threaded fastener for securing the turbine closure bucket within the dovetail slot of the rotor.
US09366143B2
A cooling arrangement in a gas turbine system (120). The arrangement includes a plurality of flow network units (208) to transfer heat to cooling fluid, at least one unit including first (218), second (220), and third (222) flow sections between openings (64a) in a first wall (66) and an opening in a second wall (68) to pass cooling fluid through the walls. The first section includes first flow paths, between the openings in the first wall and the second section, extending to the second section. The third section includes third flow paths, between the second section and the opening in the second wall, to effect flow of cooling fluid. The second section includes one or more cooling fluid flow paths between the first section and the third section. The number of flow paths in the second section is fewer than the number of first flow paths and fewer than the number of third flow paths.
US09366138B2
In one aspect, described is a rotor of a rotary internal combustion engine, including a phasing gear with an annular meshing section including a plurality of radially inwardly oriented teeth and an annular attachment section connected to the meshing section and coaxial therewith, the attachment section being offset axially inwardly from the teeth and having at least a portion thereof located radially inwardly of the teeth, and a fastener apparatus connecting the phasing gear to the rotor body, the fastener apparatus engaging the rotor body radially inwardly of the teeth.
US09366132B2
A control line space out tool for use in identifying the length of control line required to extend between proximal and distal locations in a wellbore is described, the control line space out tool comprises a body having a locator for locating the tool at a proximal location within a wellbore and a passage though which a control line may pass to extend to a distal location, a grip for locking onto a control line, and an actuator for operating the grip to lock onto the control line to thereby indicate the length of control line required to extend between said locations. A method of determining a length of control line required to extend between proximal and distal locations within a wellbore is also described.
US09366107B2
The present invention relates to an annular barrier (1) to be expanded in an annulus (2) between a well tubular structure and an inside wall (4) of a borehole (5) downhole, comprising a tubular part for mounting as part of the well tubular structure, said tubular part (6) having a longitudinal axis; an expandable sleeve (7) surrounding the tubular part and having an outer face (8), each end (9, 10) of the expandable sleeve being fastened to the tubular part by means of a connection part (12), where one of the connection parts is a sliding connection part sliding in relation to the tubular part when the expandable sleeve is expanded; an annular barrier space (13) between the tubular part and the expandable sleeve; an aperture (11) in the tubular part for letting fluid into the annular barrier space to expand the sleeve; and an activatable shut-off valve (14) having an open and a closed position and arranged in the aperture, wherein the annular barrier further comprises a detection device (20) for detecting when the expandable sleeve has been expanded into a contact position, and wherein the detection device is adapted to provide a signal to activate the shut-off valve to bring the shut-off valve from the open to the closed position when detecting that the expandable sleeve is in the contact position. Furthermore, the invention relates to a downhole system comprising a plurality of annular barriers according to the invention and to a method for expanding an annular barrier.
US09366106B2
A method of making a composite downhole article is disclosed. The method include forming at least one removable core member comprising a first metallic material that is removable in a wellbore fluid at a first removal rate; and disposing at least one outer member on the core member, the outer member comprising a second material that is removable in the wellbore fluid at a second removal rate, wherein the removable core member has a composition gradient or a density gradient, or a combination thereof, and wherein the first removal rate is substantially greater than the second removal rate. A method of using a composite downhole article is also disclosed. The method includes forming a composite downhole article as described above; using the article to perform a first wellbore operation; exposing the article to the wellbore fluid; and selectively removing the second removable member.
US09366105B2
The lockdown mechanism (10) and running tool (50) are provided for securing the casing hanger (12, 13) within the wellhead (14) and sealing the annulus between the casing and the wellhead. The lockdown ring (20) fixes the lockdown sleeve (40) to a wellhead in response to a lockdown piston (22). A first seal (24) energized by the running tool seals between the lockdown sleeve and the wellhead. Ball seat (30) is axially movable within the running tool, and a second seal also energized by the running tool (32) seals between the lockdown sleeve and the casing hanger.
US09366103B1
An isolation tool and related methods for protecting a wellhead to which a casing string is operably coupled. In an exemplary embodiment, the isolation tool includes an anchor assembly adapted to be connected to the wellhead; a mandrel adapted to sealingly engage an interior portion of at least one of the wellhead and the casing string; and a lock assembly including a mandrel head connected to the mandrel and adapted to be displaced, relative to the anchor assembly and the wellhead, to sealingly engage the mandrel with the interior portion; a landing sleeve connected to the mandrel head and adapted to be displaced, relative to the mandrel head, the mandrel, the anchor assembly, and the wellhead, to engage the anchor assembly; and a connector adapted to secure the landing sleeve to the anchor assembly when the mandrel sealingly engages the interior portion and the landing sleeve engages the anchor assembly.
US09366095B2
A displacement assistance device can include at least two flow paths in fluid communication with a flow passage, and a blocking member that blocks flow through each flow path in response to the flow through that flow path. A method of assisting displacement of a tubular string can include installing the tubular string, then discharging a blocking member into the tubular string, and flowing a fluid through a flow passage extending longitudinally through a displacement assistance device connected in the tubular string, thereby causing the member to repeatedly block flow through at least two flow paths in succession. A system can include a displacement assistance device connected in a tubular string, the device including at least two flow paths in communication with a flow passage extending through the tubular string, and a blocking member that alternately blocks flow through the flow paths in response to flow through the flow passage.
US09366093B2
A two part coupling connector for pipe having male and female components that sealably engage with an extendable multi-link spring member that is locked into a recessed slot in the female component by a rotational key. The male and female components are aligned with a mating extension and receiving groove. The parts are disengaged by insertion of a tool into circumferential apertures about the female component that apply pressure inward to move the extendable spring away from the recessed slot. The connector may also have ports for communication and control lines that are engaged to and about the coupling connector to facilitate transmission of electrical signals and flanges to support such lines.
US09366077B2
A window body positioning mechanism of a non pull cord window blind includes two first transmission wheels, two transmission cords respectively connected with one ends thereof to the first transmission wheels, two second transmission wheels meshed together and respectively meshed with the first transmission wheels, a coil spring connecting the two second transmission wheels and selectively wound round one second transmission wheel, and two resistance units each including a one-way pawl and a resistance wheel wound by one respective transmission cord and meshed with the one-way pawl. Thus, when extending out or receiving the blind body, the friction resistance between the resistance wheels and the transmission cords and the engagement relationship between the resistance wheels and the respective one-way pawls help achieve excellent blind body positioning effects.
US09366074B2
A security gate includes a first panel and a second panel arranged to move relative to the first panel to close a doorway. The gate also includes a lock for locking the second panel to the first panel to establish the width of the gate.
US09366073B1
Systems, devices, apparatus, kits and methods of attaching rigid panels over door and window openings of structures such as buildings and houses, with connecting adapters attached to the panels by fasteners, and a security rod slid into holes on the adapters with ends that abut against portions of the adjacent frames and casings about the openings. The fasteners can fasten the adapters to the outside of the rigid panels which cover the outer opening.
US09366062B2
A vehicle door opening prevention apparatus includes a thin cross-section spacer or flange coupled to a plate attached to a door handle frame in a vehicle door's door handle assembly. One end of the flange is positioned relative to a door lock assembly mounted within the vehicle door to limit the maximum amount of lateral inward movement of the door handle assembly toward the door lock assembly during lateral forces exerted on the vehicle door to prevent movement of an actuator pin to a door lock assembly unlatch position via movement of a fork coupled to a handle and engaged with the actuator pin.
US09366060B2
A security device may include a housing, a security element disposed within the housing and configured to wirelessly interface with an alarming gate, a flexible strap with an affixed pin, and a pin lock mechanism. The flexible strap may be rotatably attached to the housing via a strap holding assembly that permits the flexible strap to rotate relative to the housing. The pin lock mechanism may be disposed within the housing to enable the pin to be locked to the housing to attach the security device to an object. The flexible strap may be removable from the housing and may be replaceable without tools.
US09366055B1
Various embodiments of an invention regarding universal fence sections are described including a specially shaped fence section connector that may act as an elbow and/or a T-member, a universal fence section kit with parts for assembling a universal fence section including a specially shaped fence section connector, and a universal fence section assembled using a specially shaped fence section connector.
US09366047B2
A pool skimmer basket is provided and includes a top member having an opening for receiving and capturing debris into the pool skimmer basket and a base member having a plurality of apertures. It also includes a collapsible basket portion couples between the top member and the base member and an emptying device operatively coupled between the base member and the top member. The pool skimmer basket is moveable between an extended and collapsed position in response to operation of the emptying device. It also includes a handle coupled to the emptying device and a locking device operatively coupled to the handle, wherein the locking device is moveable between and locked and an unlocked position. The pool skimmer basket is moveable into the collapsed position when the locking device is in the unlocked position and retained in the extended position when the locking device is moved into the locked position.
US09366041B2
A tool and method for marking dimensions for cutting a tile include a platform with a front wall defining an x axis, a side wall defining a y axis perpendicular to the x axis, and a front guideline defining an x′ axis parallel to the x axis. A finger attached to the platform is manually extendable to a retained protracted position. A conformable member is disposed at the distal end of the finger and is configured to conformably match the contour of an obstruction. The platform is configured for superposed alignment with an installed tile adjacent to an area with the obstruction, and also for alignment with a loose tile to be cut. The conformable member provides a guide for marking the surface of the loose tile to accommodate the obstruction.
US09366037B2
A floor covering made of floor elements which have at least at two opposite sides a male coupling part and a female coupling part. The floor elements comprise a substrate substantially consisting of a filled synthetic material composite, a top layer having a thickness from 1 to 15 millimeters.
US09366032B2
The present invention discloses a thread rolling fixed length, spiral rib steel wire used in prestressed concrete sleepers and track plates, including a 2.5 m long spiral rib prestressed steel wire, where both ends of said steel wire have continuous external thread section whose length is 30±2 mm, wherein, the surface of said steel wire has four parallel winding spiral ribs whose cross section is trapezoidal and lead is 41˜55 mm, the nominal diameter of said steel wire is 9.5 mm, 10.0 mm, or 10.5 mm, and the elastic-limit of said steel wire is larger than 1200 N/mm2.
US09366030B2
A wall panel system includes a base track and a plurality of interlocking wall panels. Each wall panel includes a continuous and unitarily formed first panel member and a continuous and unitarily formed second panel member. Each panel member includes a first face portion, an edge portion, and a plurality of connection members. The first and second panel members are interconnected by the plurality of connection member on the first panel member engaging the plurality of connection members on the second panel member.
US09366028B1
A masonry unit comprising a block, a first insulation member, and a second insulation member. The block comprises a web transversely formed and connected to an anterior face shell and a posterior face shell. The web has formed on each of oppositely situated abutment side walls thereof a groove. The first insulation member comprises a pair of thumb grips formed on a forward wall thereof, and a pair of plugs formed on an oppositely situated rearward wall thereof. A channel extends from each of the thumb grips to a terminal end of the forward wall. The second insulation member comprises a rearward wall comprising a pair of grooves formed therein, wherein each groove formed in the rearward wall receives one of the plugs. The second insulation member further comprises a pair of flanges, wherein one of the flanges is received within one of the grooves formed on the web.
US09366027B2
Roof truss system comprising tie rods, struts, knee rafters, and innovative connection joints to cover buildings, especially suitable for being implemented by plastic materials.
US09366025B2
A noise barrier is described having noise barrier panels capable of being moved by the force of wind from a dosed to an open position to allow passage of wind, so that the noise barrier has limited wind load. The noise barrier can be light weight because wind load on the noise barrier is limited. This provides that the noise barrier is easy to erect, possibly without requiring heavy machinery. The noise barrier panel is mounted on a mounting pole to be slide-able on the mounting pole, so that the noise barrier panel can be pushed from ground up.
US09366023B2
The invention comprises a product. The product comprises a composite panel comprising a foam insulating panel having a first primary surface and an opposite second primary surface, and a first layer of a polymeric elastomeric material on the first primary surface such that at least a portion of a first layer of reinforcing material is at least partially embedded in the polymeric elastomeric material. The composite panel also comprises a fastener for attaching the composite panel to a framing structure, wherein the fastener comprises a washer and wherein at least a portion of the first layer of a polymeric elastomeric material and the first layer of reinforcing material are disposed between the washer and the first primary surface. A method of making and using the composite panel is also disclosed.
US09366021B2
An article of manufacture is disclosed for incorporating into a civil engineering structure, for example a concrete structure, such as a floor. The article comprises a substantially fully cured thermosetting polymer resin and a particulate aggregate material having a Mohs hardness of from 3 to 9, preferably from 5 to 8. The article optionally comprises a reinforcing fiber.The hardness of the article can be closely matched to that of the surrounding structure. The article can be ground with a diamond tool to form a smooth transition with the surrounding structure.The article is particularly suitable for incorporation into an exposed surface of the structure.
US09366020B2
A modular unit connection system for joining together a plurality of box-shaped modular units to form a single or multistory building. The modular building units have elongated hollow structural framing members at their vertical corners and four substantially perpendicular vertical side walls extending between their vertical corner members. The side walls are topped with horizontal framing members extending between the vertical corner members. The vertical corner members lie within the planes formed by the side walls of the modular units, and their vertical corner members and their adjacent side walls abut with no significant space between them. The modular units may be connected at their vertical corner members with generally flat connection plates. Threaded tension rods may extend through the hollow vertical corner members and may be coupled to tension rods running through the hollow vertical corner members of vertically aligned modular units.
US09366017B2
A compression drain for use with a preformed floor in which the height of the drain grate can be adjusted relative to said floor, and which positively locates the drain housing relative to the subfloor/waste water drain pipe. The arrangement provides a unitary, water tight, assembly that uses very little material to be manufactured, has very few moving parts, and is very easy to install.
US09366015B2
A method of controlling at least one of the flow rate or temperature of outlet water from a mixing valve having a first control valve configured to receive water at a first temperature and a second control valve configured to receive water at a second temperature higher than the first temperature includes moving at least one of the first or second flow control valves to output a flow of water from the mixing valve having at least one of a desired flow rate or temperature, wherein the force required to actuate the flow control valves is substantially independent of water flow.
US09366002B2
The present invention discloses a connection structure for use in a building for blocking settlement of ground from being transmitted to either a pile foundation or a wall of the building. The connection structure comprises a weight-bearing column, a concrete pile foundation, and an engineering pile connected from top to bottom for bearing weight; the connection structure further comprises a reinforced concrete plate for use as the building's floor, a wall for the building and a ground beam beneath the wall.
US09366001B2
A sealed mat system discharge of a fluid or a solid material comprises interconnected channels, seals, and a composite panel structure.
US09365999B1
A method of installing an inground vehicle lift includes the steps of excavating an area to create a pit, lowering a housing which encloses the mechanical components of the lift into the pit via a support structure, coupling the housing with a lower rebar system and an upper rebar system via a plurality of anchors and a plurality of angled support members before or after lowering the housing into the pit, leveling the housing, pouring concrete into the pit to a level such that the lower rebar system is sufficiently embedded within the concrete, allowing the concrete to partially cure, detaching the housing from the support structure, backfilling the pit with backfill material, installing insulation within the pit above the backfill material, and pouring concrete into the pit to a level such that the upper rebar system is sufficiently embedded within the concrete.
US09365994B2
A filter boom for removing surface and submerged oils and for filtering water is described. The filter boom may include multiple panels that may be connected to form a structure. Each of the panels may have a top interface attachable to a deployment mechanism, a bottom interface attachable to a load, a side interface attachable to another panel, and a body for filtering the water. The body may use carbon nanotubes sized to allow the water filtering and the oil retention.
US09365985B2
The present invention relates to a self-propelled ground milling machine for treatment of ground surfaces by means of a milling device, a transportation means and a drive device for driving the transportation means and the milling device. The milling device is mounted on a ground milling machine frame and can be switched between a working position, in which the milling device is in operative contact with the ground surface and a maneuvering position, in which the milling device is not in operative contact with the ground surface. The drive device comprises a drive control unit, which controls the driving power of the drive device. The ground milling machine further comprises a ground milling machine control unit. The ground milling machine control unit controls the interaction of the drive device, the transportation means, and the milling device such that the driving power of the drive device in the maneuvering position of the milling device is automatically caused to be lower than the driving power of the drive device in the working position of the milling device while at least sufficient driving power for the transportation means is maintained.
US09365973B2
Provided is a method which is capable of producing a cellulose nanofiber dispersion liquid that has a low viscosity and excellent fluidity even at a high concentration, while exhibiting excellent transparency. In a method for producing cellulose nanofibers, wherein a cellulosic starting material is oxidized in water using an oxidant in the presence of an N-oxyl compound and a compound that is selected from the group consisting of a bromide, an iodide and a mixture thereof and the thus obtained oxidized cellulose is defibrated and dispersed, pulp which is obtained by carrying out kraft cooking after a hydrolysis process is used as the cellulosic starting material.
US09365967B2
A household appliance includes an operating display unit having at least one visual and/or acoustic display to at least display and/or signal a completed treatment cycle, and an actuatable switching unit configured to activate and deactivate the household appliance. An on switch is provided to generate an activation signal for actuating the switching unit to thereby activate the household appliance, and a control device is provided to generate a deactivation signal for actuating the switching unit when a treatment cycle is completed and to thereby deactivate at least the display unit.
US09365966B2
A suspension for an automatic washing machine is provided. The suspension includes a main body, a tub having a drum therein coupled to the main body, a snubber bar having one end connected to a cabinet of the washing machine and another end in the main body, a seal at to a lower end of the snubber bar and configured to slide and/or move in the main body, and one or more springs in the main body, configured to apply an elastic force to the seal when the seal slides and/or in the main body, and including at least two sections having different spring constants.
US09365961B2
A double-cylinder circular hosiery knitting machine with device for tensioning the manufacture during its production, comprising a supporting structure which is provided with a footing and supports, so as to allow rotation about its own vertically oriented axis, a lower needle cylinder and an upper needle cylinder, a device for tensioning the manufacture during its production is accommodated inside the needle cylinders and comprises elements for retaining the manufacture, the retention elements comprising a suction tube, which is accommodated internally and coaxially to the lower needle cylinder, and an element for locking the manufacture, which faces the upper end of the suction tube and is supported by the upper needle cylinder, the locking element being movable on command along the axis of the upper needle cylinder to engage or disengage the upper end of the suction tube.
US09365954B2
The present invention provides: a polyphenylene sulfide fiber that has excellent tensile strength; and a polyphenylene sulfide fiber that decreases in toughness to a small extent even when subjected to a long-term heat treatment and has excellent tensile strength. The polyphenylene sulfide fiber according to the present invention is characterized by comprising a polyphenylene sulfide resin having a weight average molecular weight of 50000 to 80000 inclusive, having a rigid amorphous content of 50% or more, and having a crystal size of 5 nm or more in the direction of a (111) crystal plane.
US09365948B2
A group III nitride crystal containing therein an alkali metal element comprises a base body, a first group III nitride crystal formed such that at least a part thereof makes a contact with the base body, the first group III nitride crystal deflecting threading dislocations in a direction different from a direction of crystal growth from the base body and a second nitride crystal formed adjacent to the first group III nitride crystal, the second nitride crystal having a crystal growth surface generally perpendicular to the direction of the crystal growth.
US09365946B2
Damascene templates have two-dimensionally patterned raised metal features disposed on an underlying conductive layer extending across a substrate. The templates are topographically flat overall, and the patterned conductive features establish micron-scale and nanometer-scale patterns for the assembly of nanoelements into nanoscale circuits and sensors. The templates are made using microfabrication techniques together with chemical mechanical polishing. These templates are compatible with various directed assembly techniques, including electrophoresis, and offer essentially 100% efficient assembly and transfer of nanoelements in a continuous operation cycle. The templates can be repeatedly used for transfer of patterned nanoelements thousands of times with minimal or no damage, and the transfer process involves no intermediate processes between cycles. The assembly and transfer processes employed are carried out at room temperature and pressure and are thus amenable to low cost, high-rate device production.
US09365943B2
Electroplating methods provide substantially uniform deposits of copper on the edges and walls of through-holes of printed circuit boards. The electroplating methods provide copper deposits which have high throwing power.
US09365935B2
The present invention provides an etching solution for silver or silver alloy comprising one at least ammonium compound represented by the formula (1), (2) or (3) below and an oxidant: wherein each of the variables is as defined herein.
US09365930B1
A method of forming a gun barrel from a gun liner is disclosed that includes applying one or more coatings to the gun barrel liner such as just a top coating or a bond coating and then a top coating. The method may also include (before applying one or more coatings): threading an outer surface of the gun barrel liner proximate a first end of the gun barrel liner; threadedly coupling the first end of the gun barrel liner to a gun chamber; fixedly coupling the gun barrel liner to the gun chamber. The method may also include heat treating the coating layer(s), contouring the outer coating layer, applying a ceramic top coating to the contoured outer coating layer of the gun barrel liner, and/or sealing the gun barrel with a liquid metal sealer.
US09365927B2
Techniques for producing an organic electroluminescent element while collecting a vapor deposition material that is vapor-deposited on a vapor deposition device, collecting a vapor-deposited film by use of a collection device, and producing an organic electroluminescent element by use of a collection device. In one example, a film is provided on at least a part of a surface of each of a vapor deposition preventing plate and a shutter of a vacuum chamber on which surface vapor deposition particles are vapor-deposited, the film being provided so as to be peeled off from the each of the vapor deposition preventing plate and the shutter, and the film being made of a material differing in at least one of a melting point, a sublimation point, solubility in a given solvent, microbial biodegradability, and photodegradability from a material of which a vapor-deposited film that is formed on the film is made.
US09365925B2
In one aspect, cutting tools are described having coatings adhered thereto which, in some embodiments, can demonstrate desirable wear resistance and increased cutting lifetimes. A coated cutting tool described herein comprises a substrate and a coating adhered to the substrate, the coating having a multilayer structure including a plurality of structural units each comprising a bonding layer and an adjacent alumina layer, the alumina layer having a thickness of less than 0.5 μm and the bonding layer having a thickness less than 1 μm, the bonding layer comprising TiCN and TiAlOC.
US09365920B2
The method for depositing a film of the present invention comprises the first irradiation step of irradiating particles having energy on a surface of a substrate 101, the first film deposition step of depositing a first film 103 on the surface of the substrate 101 subjected to the first irradiation step by using a dry process, and the second film deposition step of depositing a second film 105 having oil repellency on a surface of the first film 103. According to the present invention, a method for depositing a film enabling production of an oil-repellent substrate comprising an oil-repellent film having abrasion resistance of a practically sufficient level can be provided.
US09365919B2
The present invention provides a process for reduction of time in gas-carburizing process and cooling apparatus to perform carburization by step heating of a part during carburizing heating from 800° C., 850° C., 900° C. onwards to a carburization temperature of 930° C. with the part being held at each mentioned temperature for 10 minutes by adding LPG or propane along with methanol in the furnace for activation/diffusion, the holding time is thereby reduced for carburization, thereafter the carburized parts are quenched in the invented apparatus to discharge high severity of quenching. A quenching oil flow rate of about 1.6 meters per second is critical to the process.
US09365918B2
An apparatus and methods for cold spraying with a spraying unit, a particle supply, a gas supply, and at least one heating unit. The heating unit contains a graphite felt that can be heated with an electric heater current, through which a gas stream can flow, wherein the at least one heating unit is arranged separately and/or in a pressure tank through which the gas stream can flow.
US09365917B1
A method is provided for heat treating aluminum-lithium alloys to improve their formability. The alloy is heated to a first temperature, maintained at the first temperature for a first time period, heated at the conclusion of the first time period to a second temperature, maintained at the second temperature for a second time period, actively cooled at the conclusion of the second time period to a third temperature, maintained at the third temperature for a third time period, and then passively cooled at the conclusion of the third time period to room temperature.
US09365912B2
A method for producing high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate from a low-grade composition includes acquiring a primary leached manganese solution by adding sulfuric acid and a reductant to a low-grade manganese-containing composition and leaching manganese therefrom; acquiring a secondary leached manganese solution from which primary impurities have been eliminated by adding calcium hydroxide to the primary leached manganese solution; acquiring a tertiary leached manganese solution from which secondary impurities have been eliminated by adding sulfides to the secondary leached manganese solution; acquiring manganese oxide from precipitating manganese by using sodium hydroxide in the tertiary leached manganese solution so as to control the pH thereof; adding sulfuric acid to the manganese oxide and redissolving; and drying the redissolved manganese oxide and acquiring high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate. Thus the present invention allows production of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate from a low-grade manganese-containing composition, for use as material for a secondary battery.
US09365908B2
Systems and methods to generate beneficial residual stresses in a material, clean, strip coatings from, or roughen surfaces by generating cavitation shock waves without damaging the surface of the material. Shock waves emanate through the target material from collapsing cavitation voids in and around a liquid jet to generate residual stresses without impinging the jet against the material, or by impinging the material at shallow angles, and without significantly damaging or deforming the surface of the target material.
US09365906B2
A process and a device for charging a primary product for pig iron into a smelting unit are provided. According to the process and device, some of the primary product that has been formed by reducing oxidic iron carriers is stored in the hot state in a reservoir tank before being supplied into the storage device or charging device that is directly connected to the smelting unit.
US09365896B2
This disclosure provides a method for adding an adaptor to a genomic sequence by invasive cleavage, as well as a kit for performing the method. In some embodiments, the method comprises: a) hybridizing genomic DNA to an adaptor comprising a double stranded region and a single stranded region comprising a 5′ overhang to produce a substrate for a flap endonuclease; b) cleaving the substrate using the flap endonuclease; c) ligating the recessed end of the double stranded region to the fragment to produce an adaptor-ligated DNA; d) intramolecularly ligating the ends of the adaptor-ligated DNA to produce a circular DNA molecule; and e) enzymatically processing the circular DNA molecule using an oligonucleotide that hybridizes to the adaptor and an enzyme. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
US09365892B2
A method for screening for a trinucleotide repeat sequence in a biological sample is provided. The method comprises the step of contacting a nucleic acid sequence obtained or derived from the biological sample under amplification conditions with i) a first primer having a target sequence in a region 3′ or 5′ of a trinucleotide repeat sequence; ii) a second primer having a target sequence within the trinucleotide repeat sequence and a unique 5′ tail sequence; and iii) a third primer, having a target within the unique 5′ tail sequence of the second primer to generate an amplified product comprising a trinucleotide repeat sequence. Primers, kits of primers together with the use of the primers in methods of screening are also provided.
US09365890B2
This invention relates to flat solid media for the storage of samples of biological materials and methods of analyzing biomolecules contained within the samples following storage. In particular, the invention relates to the storage and further analysis of biomolecules present in the biological materials, such as proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids. The invention finds particular utility in the dry, room temperature storage of biological materials.
US09365884B2
An environmental evaluation installation including an evaluation chamber 1 isolated from outer space by isolation walls 2, minute substance supply means 3 configured to supply a microorganism into the evaluation chamber 1, a minute substance removing means 4 configured to supply removal particles for removing the microorganism into the evaluation chamber 1, and a minute substance collecting means 5 configured to collect the microorganism in the evaluation chamber 1, and which is characterized in that many air supply holes 21 are provided for almost the whole surfaces of the isolation walls 2 except at least the floor surface of the isolation walls 2 and that air is made to flow into the evaluation chamber 1 from the air supply holes 21.
US09365882B2
An immobilization carrier containing an electron acceptor compound is used in addition to glutaraldehyde and poly-L-lysine to immobilize an enzyme and an electron acceptor compound simultaneously to an electrode. For example, here are used diaphorase as the enzyme and 2-amino-3-carboxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (ACNQ) as the electron acceptor compound.
US09365874B2
The invention provides a method of producing acrylic acid. The method includes contacting fumaric acid with a sufficient amount of ethylene in the presence of a cross-metathesis transformation catalyst to produce about two moles of acrylic acid per mole of fumaric acid. Also provided is an acrylate ester. The method includes contacting fumarate diester with a sufficient amount of ethylene in the presence of a cross-metathesis transformation catalyst to produce about two moles of acrylate ester per mole of fumarate diester. An integrated process for process for producing acrylic acid or acrylate ester is provided which couples bioproduction of fumaric acid with metathesis transformation. An acrylic acid and an acrylate ester production also is provided.
US09365873B2
The invention provides genetically engineered microorganisms with altered carbon monoxide dehydrogenase (CODH) activity and methods related thereto. In particular, the invention provides a genetically engineered carboxydotrophic acetogenic bacterium having decreased or eliminated activity of CODH1 and/or CODH2. In certain embodiments, the bacterium may also have increased activity of CODH/ACS. The invention further provides a method for producing a product by culturing the bacterium in the presence of a gaseous substrate comprising one or more of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen.
US09365870B2
Integrated processes are disclosed for reducing the carbon foot print related to the use of non-renewable hydrocarbon gas streams for producing alcohols by anaerobic bioconversion of reformed gas. These processes combine renewable and non-renewable gas sources of hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide to produce alcohol. Thus the invention found a highly a practical way to make use of non-renewable carbon oxide sources while still lowering the carbon footprint of such alcohols produced thereby, especially when combined with corn ethanol production. In the case of motor fuel use, the renewable portion of the alcohol produced in this manner provides a reduction in greenhouse gases by 50% or more when compared to gasoline.
US09365865B2
Disclosed is a viral vector comprising (a) a cDNA of a recombinant viral RNA having at least the N gene, the X gene, the P gene, and the L gene of a Borna disease virus genome in the same order as that in the Borna disease virus genome, and having a sequence in which a foreign gene is inserted into the untranslated region connected to the downstream of the open reading frame of the P gene, (b) a DNA encoding a ribozyme, and (c) a promoter sequence, each being disposed in a position in which (b) is placed upstream and downstream of (a), and (a) and (b) are placed downstream of (c).
US09365863B2
Methods and compositions for deploying refuge seeds with transgenic crop seeds comprising event MON 87411 are provided. The refuge seeds can be non-transgenic seeds of a similar variety to that of the transgenic crop seeds, or the refuge seeds can be a transgenic variety, but lack event MON 87411 found in the transgenic crop seeds and serve as a refuge thereto.
US09365859B2
The invention relates to methods for Rhizobia-mediated genetic transformation of plant cells, including soybean, canola, corn, and cotton cells. These include both VirD2-dependent and VirD2-independent methods. Bacterial species utilized include strains of Rhizobium sp., Sinorhizobium sp., and Mesorhizobium sp. Vectors for use in such transformation are also disclosed.
US09365858B2
Use of an isolated Ensifer adhaerens strain OV14 deposited under NCIMB Accession Number 4177, or an isolated variant thereof characterized by a 16S rRNA gene having at least 98.6% sequence homology with SEQUENCE ID NO: 1, as a gene delivery system in the genetic transformation of a plant cell or plant material is described.
US09365845B2
The present disclosure relates to methods of controlling the sulfide (S2˜) content in systems, such as oil and gas reservoirs and pipelines, by the use of chlorine oxyanions and microorganisms with (per)chlorate-reducing activity.
US09365843B2
The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.
US09365840B2
The present invention relates to polypeptides having phytase activity. These polypeptides have an amino acid sequence which has at least 70% identity to either of three phytases derived from the bacterium Buttiauxella, and which comprises at least one of the following amino acids at the position indicated: 119N, 120L, and/or 121E. These phytases have an improved specific activity. Additional specific amino acid substitutions are also disclosed which characterize and distinguish additional phytases of the invention having improved properties such as temperature and/or pH stability, pH activity profile, temperature activity profile, substrate profile, improved performance in animal feed in vitro or in vivo. The invention also relates to isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.
US09365836B2
Provided is a polynucleotide encoding a protein having an activity to transfer a sugar to the hydroxy groups at the 4′- and 7-positions of a flavone. The polynucleotide is selected from the group consisting of: (a) a polynucleotide which comprises a base sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1, 3, or 12; (b) a polynucleotide which hybridizes to a polynucleotide comprising a base sequence complementary to a base sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1, 3, or 12 under high stringency conditions, and encodes a protein having an activity to transfer a sugar to the hydroxy groups at the 4′- and 7-positions of a flavone; (c) a polynucleotide which encodes a protein comprising an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, or 13; (d) a polynucleotide which encodes a protein comprising an amino acid sequence in which one or more amino acids have been deleted, substituted, inserted, and/or added in an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, or 13 and having an activity to transfer a sugar to the hydroxy groups at the 4′- and 7-positions of a flavone; etc.
US09365834B2
The technology provided herein relates to novel variants of microbial glucose oxidase with improved properties, more specifically to polypeptides having glucose oxidase activity as their major enzymatic activity; to nucleic acid molecules encoding the glucose oxidases; vectors and host cells containing the nucleic acids and methods for producing the glucose oxidase; compositions comprising the glucose oxidase; methods for the preparation and production of such enzymes; and to methods for using such enzymes for food and feed processing, for the measurement of free glucose in clinical samples and bioreactors, and the development of miniature biofuel cells.
US09365827B2
Methods and composition for the production of cardiomyocytes from differentiation of pluripotent stem cells are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods including differentiating pluripotent stem cells in a large volume of suspension culture in the presence of ROCK inhibitors are described. In further aspects, methods for differentiation of stem cells into cardiomyocytes that overcome variability between different stem cell clones and different batch of culture medium are provided.
US09365819B2
This invention relates to an improved process for culturing bacteria of the family Streptococcaceae (such as of the genus lactococcus), a medium for culturing the bacteria, and the obtained bacteria cells.
US09365818B2
This invention relates to a culture medium, a kit containing the culture medium and to a method for detection of a parasite such as Dientamoeba fragilis and/or another parasite. The culture medium of the invention is bi-phasic and includes a solid phase containing an egg slope or agar slope and a liquid phase containing a serum and a peptone.
US09365804B2
The present invention relates to a vehicle-glass cleaning fluid composition comprising an alcohol, an anionic surfactant, and tartaric acid as a corrosion inhibitor. The present invention provides a cleaning fluid composition entailing improved metal corrosion prevention, durability for rubbers and plastics, and performance in preventing the noise and wear which occur when there is friction between a wiper blade and glass surface. The cleaning fluid composition of the present invention has outstanding corrosion-preventing properties while also substantially improving test-piece weight-change reduction and abnormal appearance changes, and has a highly outstanding performance in preventing noise and wear due to friction.
US09365802B2
The invention relates to a cleaning liquid for semiconductor device substrates comprising the following components (A) to (D) and a method of cleaning semiconductor device substrates: (A) at least either one of a polycarboxylic acid and a hydroxycarboxylic acid; (B) a sulfonic acid type anionic surfactant; (C) a carboxylic acid type anionic surfactant; and (D) water.
US09365798B2
The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricant composition comprising a water-miscible silicone material having a silicone emulsion wherein the silicone emulsion contains less than 500 ppm of a triethanolamine salts of alkyl benzene sulfonic acid compounds.
US09365795B2
A lubricant composition comprising a major amount of a base oil having a kinematic viscosity between 2 and 8 cSt at 100° C. and a minor amount of an additive composition represented by formula IV: wherein x and y can be the same or different and (x+y) equals between 50 and 1,500 and m and n can be the same or different and Q is hydrogen or a monovalent organic group selected from the group consisting of C1-C8 alkyl, acetyl and isocyanato group of the formula —NCO.
US09365793B2
Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorous content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a dispersed, hydrated, alkali metal borate and at least one phosphorous-containing compound wherein the total phosphorous employed in the composition is no more than about 0.08 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.
US09365792B2
Aluminum alloy-made piston 1 is provided having, on external circumferential surfaces of both skirt portions 8, 9 of base member 1a, a multilayer solid lubricant coating film including inner coating film 21 and outer coating film 22. Both of the inner and outer coating films contain at least one of polyimide-imide resins, polyimide resins and epoxy resins as a binder resin. The inner coating film is formed of a material containing graphite etc. as a solid lubricant, and applied to the external surfaces of the skirt portions and then irradiated with laser beams by a laser heating apparatus at a temperature rise rate of 11.3-23.9° C./sec. for 10 seconds to be dried. Then, the outer coating film is applied to the top surface thereof, followed by baking treatment. With this, the multilayer solid lubricant coating film is formed in a possibly short total treatment time in a coating film-forming step.
US09365790B2
Provided herein are processes of producing estolide base oils, including the process comprising providing at least one fatty acid ester, and contacting the at least one fatty acid ester with at least one fatty acid to form an estolide base oil. Exemplary processes include the use of transesterification to form the at least one fatty acid ester and/or estolide base oil.
US09365788B2
This invention is directed to a two-step process for the preparation of improved poly alpha olefins wherein the first step involves oligomerizing low molecular weight linear alpha olefins in the presence of a single site catalyst and the second step involves oligomerization of at least a portion of the product from the first step in the presence of an oligomerization catalyst. The dimer product from the first oligomerization is characterized by a tri-substituted vinylene olefin content of at least 25 wt %.
US09365786B2
Air-stable coated particles which include an oxidizable core having an organic ligand coating substantially encompassing the oxidizable core, are disclosed and described. The coated particles can also be substantially free of an oxide layer, especially oxide layers around the oxidizable core. As such, the organic ligand coating acts as a protective or passivating coating. The air-stable coated particles can be formed via a particle size-reduction process. An oxidizable particulate can be crushed and contacted with an organic ligand. The process conditions are maintained such that an oxide layer is preempted from forming on the oxidizable core. Such materials can be effective as high energy density additives for various fuels, pyrotechnic, ionic liquids, and rocket propellant applications and for biomedical applications.
US09365785B2
The invention described herein proposes steam reforming processes in two stages, the first stage being passing a synthesis gas stream through a first catalyst bed comprising an alkali metal and/or iron titanate based catalyst, and a second stage comprising at least a second catalyst bed containing a refractory supported metal catalyst, preferably having NiO as the metal phase supported with barium hexa-aluminate.
US09365784B2
A coal gasifier is retrofitted to achieve multiple advantages such as reduced oxygen consumption, reduced CO2 and NOx emissions, better H:C ratio, better carbon conversion etc. This is achieved by dividing the coal into at least two zones and modifying the gasifier and operating it as described. The coal is injected into a first zone, configured to devolatilize a substantial portion of the injected coal to produce coal char and volatiles. The operation is tuned to substantially consume the oxidant injected in the first zone. A low-calorific-value, high oxidant feedstock is injected in second zone of the gasifier. The devolatilization of the low-calorific-value, high oxidant content feedstock provides the oxygen containing compounds which gasify at least a portion of the coal char generated in the first zone.
US09365782B2
A process for the hydroprocessing of a low-value light cycle oil (LCO) hydrocarbon feed to provide a high-value diesel-range product. The process comprises a hydrotreatment stage followed by a hydrocracking stage, each of which is conducted under liquid-full reaction conditions wherein substantially all the hydrogen supplied to the hydrotreating and hydrocracking reactions is dissolved in the liquid-phase hydrocarbon feed. Ammonia and optionally other gases formed during hydrotreatment are removed in a separation step prior to hydrocracking. The LCO feed is advantageously converted to diesel in high yield with little loss of hydrocarbon to naphtha.
US09365777B2
A method of reducing residual hydrocarbon accumulation during processing can comprise forming a permeable body (608) of a comminuted hydrocarbonaceous material within an enclosure (602). A primary liquid collection system (610) is located in a lower portion of the permeable body. The primary liquid collection system (610) has an upper surface for collecting and removing liquids. Comminuted hydrocarbonaceous material below the primary liquid collection system (610) forms a non-production zone (616). At least a portion of the permeable body (608) is heated to a bulk temperature above a production temperature sufficient to remove hydrocarbons therefrom within a production zone (614), where conditions in the non-production zone (616) are maintained below the production temperature.
US09365769B2
A phosphor and a light emitting device including the phosphor may be provided that emits light having a peak wavelength between a green wavelength band and a yellow wavelength band, has a crystal structure of which the chemical formula is MSi2N2O2, M=CaxSryEuz (x+y+z=1), and has a triclinic system crystal structure in which, when molar ratios of Ca, Sr and Eu are x, y and z respectively, x+y+z=1 and when the x, y and z are represented by a triangular projection, the x, y and z are distributed on the lines and at the inside of an area formed by connecting five points of (0.45, 0.55, 0), (0.75, 0.25, 0), (0.75, 0, 0.25), (0.5, 0, 0.5) and (0.45, 0.05, 0.5) by a solid line on a triangular diagram.
US09365767B2
A composition for an organic electroluminescent device is a composition for forming an organic light emitting layer of an organic electroluminescent device by wet coating process. The composition contains a phosphorescent material, a charge transport material, and a solvent, in which the phosphorescent material and the charge transport material are each an unpolymerized organic compound, and the first oxidation potential of the phosphorescent material ED+, the first reduction potential of the phosphorescent material ED−, the first oxidation potential of the charge transporting material ET+, and the first reduction potential of the charge transporting material ET− satisfy the following condition: ET−+0.1≦ED−
US09365763B2
A method of treating a subterranean formation using low-viscosity subterranean treatment fluids with proppants suspended in gel fragments, including providing a fracturing fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid, a proppant, and swellable micro-gel fragments, wherein the fracturing fluid has a low-viscosity in the range of about 0 to about 800 centipoise; allowing the micro-gel fragments to swell to form a matrix, wherein the proppant is suspended in the fracturing fluid; placing the fracturing fluid in a fracture within the subterranean formation; and allowing the matrix to at least partially degrade in the subterranean formation.
US09365754B2
The present invention provides a heat-curing resin composition which is curable without UV irradiation or the like and in which exudation of unreacted epoxy resin and the like at the time of pressure thermoforming is satisfactory. The heat-curing resin composition comprises: an acrylic copolymer containing an epoxy group-containing (meth)acrylic ester monomer; an epoxy resin; and a curing agent for the epoxy resin, wherein the curing agent contains organic acid dihydrazide, and part of epoxy groups of the acrylic copolymer are cross-linked by liquid polyamine or liquid polyamidoamine, each having at least one of a primary amino group and a secondary amino group.
US09365753B2
The present invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising (1) at least one polyol tri(meth)acrylate monomer selected from the group consisting of ditrimethylolpropane triacrylate (DiTMPTTA), tris-(2-hydroxyethyl)-isocyanurate triacrylate (THEICTA), dipentaerythritol triacrylate (DiPETA), ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPEOTA), propoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPPOTA), ethoxylated pentaerythritol triacrylate (PETEOIA), propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate (GPTA), pentaerythritol triacrylate (PETA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) and modified pentaerythritol triacrylate, triethyleneglycol trimethacrylate (TIEGTMA), tetraethyleneglycol trimethacrylate (TTEGTMA), polyethyleneglycol trimethacrylate hexane trimethacrylate (HTTMA) ethoxylated bisphenol A trimethacrylate, and trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA), (2) at least one polyalkylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate monomer selected from the group consisting of polypropylene glycol monomethacrylate, polyethylene glycol monomethacrylate, polyethylene glycol-polypropylene glycol monomethacrylate, polypropylene glycol-monoacrylate, polyethylene glycol monoacrylate, polypropylene glycol-polytrimethylene monoacrylate, polyethylene glycol-polytetramethylene glycol monomethacrylate, methoxypolyethylene glycol monomethacrylate, yerfluoroalkylethyl-polyoxyalkylene monomethacrylate, and combinations thereof, and (3) at least one radical initiator selected from the group of initiators sensitive to UV and/or blue radiation (photoinitiator) and thermal initiators (thermoinitiator). The adhesive composition is used for assembling elements made of plastic materials, like PMMA or SAN, or inorganic materials, like glass or metals, employed for manufacturing of devices for the distribution of containment of biological substances.
US09365745B2
A description is given of a pressure-sensitive adhesive dispersion comprising a water-dispersed polymer P1 formed by emulsion polymerization. The polymer P1 is formed from a monomer mixture comprising (a) at least 40% by weight of C4 to C20 alkyl (meth)acrylates which when polymerized as homopolymers have a glass transition temperature of −30° C. or less, (b) at least 0.05% by weight of (meth)acrylate monomers having a substituent of the formula where X is CH2, O, NH or NR and R is a C1 to C4 alkyl group, (c) at least 0.1% by weight of acid monomers. The polymer P1 is prepared by polymerization in at least 2 stages, the glass transition temperature of a polymer from monomers of the first stage being lower by at least 20° C. than the glass transition temperature of a polymer from monomers of a later, second stage.
US09365741B2
The present invention relates to sheets. The sheets include a base layer, a foamed layer formed on the base layer, a printed layer formed on the foamed layer, and a partially foamed layer formed on the printed layer. At least one layer of the foamed layer and the partially foamed layer includes a polylactic acid (PLA) resin. The sheets are biodegradable.
US09365737B2
Provided are a coating agent giving a coating film which has superior adhesion even to polyolefin resin base materials that have not been subjected to preliminary surface treatment and which has satisfactory adhesion even to high-polarity base materials; a decorative film having at least one layer formed from said coating agent; an article decorated with said decorative film. The coating agent includes an olefin polymer having a heat of fusion in the range of 0 to 50 J/g and having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by GPC of 1×104 to 1000×104, and a hydrocarbon-based synthetic oil having a 40° C. kinematic viscosity of 30 to 500,000 cSt.
US09365730B2
The disclosed radiation-curable acrylate-based ink-jet ink comprises a pigment, a bifunctional acrylate and, optionally, a trifunctional or multifunctional acrylate, a compound that has an ethylenic double bond and a molecular weight of 90 to 205, and a photoinitiator in the form of an acyl phosphine oxide, and furthermore contains 0.05 to 3.0 wt. % of stabilizer and 0.05 to 1.5 wt. % of surfactant.
US09365729B2
To provide a treatment liquid for treating a recording medium, which contains a water-soluble organic solvent, a surfactant, water, and an amphoteric emulsion resin having a core-shell structure.
US09365725B2
An article for use in aggressive environments is presented. In one embodiment, the article comprises a substrate and a self-sealing and substantially hermetic sealing layer comprising an alkaline-earth aluminosilicate disposed over the bondcoat. The substrate may be any high-temperature material, including, for instance, silicon-bearing ceramics and ceramic matrix composites. A method for making such articles is also presented. The method comprises providing a substrate; disposing a self-sealing alkaline-earth aluminosilicate layer over the substrate; and heating the sealing layer to a sealing temperature at which at least a portion of the sealing layer will flow.
US09365722B2
Bacteriochlorin of Formula I: wherein R is H or silyl are described, along with compositions containing the same and methods of making and using the same.
US09365720B2
A railway component comprises a polycarbonate composition comprising: a first polycarbonate selected from a linear polycarbonate homopolymer, a branched polycarbonate, a poly(carbonate-bisphenol arylate ester), a poly(aliphatic ester-carbonate), or a combination thereof; a second polymer different from the first polycarbonate, the second polymer comprising a poly(carbonate-siloxane) copolymer, a polydialkylsiloxane, a silicone graft copolymer, or a combination thereof, wherein siloxane units in the second polymer are present in an amount of 0.3 to 3 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition; and 10 to 40 wt. % of glass fiber, based on the total weight of the polycarbonate composition.
US09365718B2
Melt processed polyarylene sulfide compositions are described as are methods of forming the melt processed polyarylene sulfide compositions. The melt processed polyarylene sulfide compositions are formed according to a melt processing method that includes melt processing a mixture that includes a starting polyarylene sulfide, a disulfide compound and a filler. The melt processed polyarylene sulfide compositions may provide low chlorine content products having excellent strength characteristics.
US09365711B2
The invention provides a composition comprising at least the following: A) an ethylene/a-olefin interpolymer with a density ≦0.90 g/cc, and an I2 greater than 10; B) a functionalized olefin-based polymer; and C) an olefin-based polymer with a density greater than 0.90 g/cc, and selected from the group consisting of the following: a) an ethylene homopolymer, b) an ethylene/α-olefin interpolymer, c) a propylene/ethylene interpolymer, and d) a propylene/α-olefin interpolymer; and wherein the [density (C)−density (A)] is greater than, or equal to, 0.017; and wherein the weight ratio of [(A+C)/B] is greater than, or equal to, 3.0.
US09365707B2
A non-carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer, preparation method and use thereof are provided. The non-carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer is prepared by hot polymerization in the absence of acid monomers and is used in asphalt-based systems such as asphalt emulsions.
US09365703B2
Rubber composition for treads, providing pneumatic tires (particularly for passenger vehicles and sport utility vehicles) having both excellent abrasion resistance and good wet grip performance. The rubber composition also provides the tires with good fuel economy and elongation at break. The rubber composition includes, per 100% by mass of a rubber component, 40-75% by mass of BR and 25-55% by mass of SBR, and includes, per 100 parts by mass of the rubber component, 40-120 parts by mass of a silica having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 160-270 m2/g and 15-50 parts by mass of a carbon black having a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 100-250 m2/g. A ratio of a total content of silica to a total content of SBR in the rubber composition is 0.70-2.50, and a ratio of a total content of carbon black to a total content of BR therein is 0.25-0.75.
US09365691B2
Porous materials are fabricated using interpenetrating inorganic-organic composite gels. A mixture or precursor solution including an inorganic gel precursor, an organic polymer gel precursor, and a solvent is treated to form an inorganic wet gel including the organic polymer gel precursor and the solvent. The inorganic wet gel is then treated to form a composite wet gel including an organic polymer network in the body of the inorganic wet gel, producing an interpenetrating inorganic-organic composite gel. The composite wet gel is dried to form a composite material including the organic polymer network and an inorganic network component. The composite material can be treated further to form a porous composite material, a porous polymer or polymer composite, a porous metal oxide, and other porous materials.
US09365684B2
(Purpose) A cellulose liquid dispersion is provided wherein a particle diameter peak of obtained fine cellulose can be controlled if mechanical treatment of oxidized cellulose is performed; and a molded body is also provided wherein the molded body is generated from the dispersion, has sufficient flexibility and gas bather characteristics. (Solution) A cellulose liquid dispersion is provided, wherein the cellulose liquid dispersion at least includes fine oxidized cellulose, wherein a volume-based particle size distribution of the fine oxidized cellulose exists in the range of 0.01 μm or more and 100 μm or less of volume-based particle diameter, and the two or more particle diameter peaks. Furthermore, a molded body is formed using the cellulose liquid dispersion.
US09365683B2
Provided is a polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer, including a specific polycarbonate block unit (A) and a specific polyorganosiloxane block unit (B), in which in a differential molecular weight distribution curve obtained from measurement of the polyorganosiloxane block unit (B) by gel permeation chromatography using the polystyrene calibration curve, the curve having an axis of abscissa indicating a logarithmic value log(M) of a molecular weight M and an axis of ordinate indicating dw/d log(M) obtained by differentiating a concentration fraction w with respect to the logarithmic value log(M) of the molecular weight, (1) a dw/d log(M) value becomes maximum in a range of 3.4≦log(M)≦4.0, and (2) in the differential molecular weight distribution curve, a ratio of a value obtained by integrating the dw/d log(M) value over a range of 4.0≦Log(M)≦4.5 to a value obtained by integrating the dw/d log(M) value over the entire range of the log(M) is 6% or more and 40% or less.
US09365679B2
The present invention relates to a benzodithiophene based copolymer containing thieno[3,4-b]thiophene units and a preparing method and applications thereof. The polymer has a structural formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are respectively selected from H, and alkyl groups of C1 to C16; R3 and R4 are respectively selected from H, alkyl groups of C1 to C16, alkoxy groups of C1 to C16, or thiophene groups substituted by alkyl groups of C1 to C16; R5 is selected from alkyl groups of C1 to C16; n is a natural number from 7 to 80. Applications of the benzodithiophene based copolymer containing thieno[3,4-b]thiophene units in polymer solar cells, polymer organic light-emission, polymer organic field effect transistors, polymer organic optical storage, polymer organic nonlinear materials or polymer organic laser are also provided.
US09365676B2
Monomer embodiments that can be used to make polymers, such as homopolymers, heteropolymers, and that can be used in particular embodiments to make sequence-defined polymers are described. Also described are methods of making polymers using such monomer embodiments. Methods of using the polymers also are described.
US09365674B2
Isotactic polyethers, methods of making polyethers, and uses of polyethers. The polyethers have a chain transfer group formed from a chain transfer agent. The methods of making the polyethers use monoalcohol chain transfer agents or multifunctional chain transfer agents. The polyethers can be used in materials, such as polyurethanes, elastomers, thermoset plastics, and thermoplastics, and as non-ionic surfactants.
US09365669B2
A slump retaining polycarboxylic acid superplasticizer. A weight average molecular weight of the superplasticizer is 20,000-80,000. The slump retaining polycarboxylic acid superplasticizer is prepared by performing polymerization reaction on a monomer A, a monomer B, a monomer C and a monomer D in an aqueous solution in the presence of a redox initiator, wherein a molar ratio of (the monomer A+the monomer B):the monomer C:the monomer D is 1:(3-8):(4-12), and a molar ratio of the monomer A to the monomer B is 1:(1-4).
US09365668B2
The invention concerns the water-soluble linear heterochain dipolymer having the general formula: (—CH2—CR1R2)n—(R4—NHCO—R5—CONH—R4)m where R1—can be atom of hydrogen or alkyl CH3, R2—can be COOH, CONH2, COOCH3 depending on the kind of vinyl monomer, R3—is atom of hydrogen or OH group, depending on the kind of divinyl monomer, R4—can be (CH2-CHR3) or (CH2-CHR3-CH2), R5—can be (CH2) or (CH(OH))2, depending on the kind of divinyl monomer. m and n-interrelationships between the vinyl and divinyl monomers, herewith the correlation m/n is within 10 to 100, herewith the sections of the chain in which amide groups —CO—NH— are present, are connected with the similar sections through the H-linkages between the amide and carboxyl groups. Such a substance belongs to polymers of a new structure with different physical-chemical properties. The amide portion of the molecule is unique according to its structural properties and according to peculiar intermolecular interactions. Due to the hybridization of nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen atoms in the amine group, this section is almost flat. What is also important is that the hydrogen, connected with the nitrogen atom and oxygen atom in carbon groups are all able to create a strong hydrogen linkage.Besides in the mentioned substance, the cross-cross-linked net of polymer is not possible to create. Therefore the macromolecule of the substance is a hydrophilic 3D atrix which arises on the account of H-linkages between the amide and carboxyl groups of polyamide, which keeps the water environment.
US09365662B2
Sulfonated block copolymer composition formed by dissolving in an aprotic polar solvent at least one sulfonated block copolymer having at least one end block A and at least one interior block B wherein each A block contains essentially no sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups and each B block is a polymer block containing from about 10 to about 100 mol % sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups based on the number of sulfonation susceptible monomer units of the B block.
US09365656B2
A polymer having a carbon-carbon double bond in a main chain is decomposed by subjecting the carbon-carbon double bond to oxidative cleavage using an oxidizing agent such as periodic acid to decrease the molecular weight, polymer chains of the decomposed polymer are combined by changing acido-basic properties such that a system containing the decomposed polymer becomes basic when acidic and becomes acidic when basic, and a modified polymer in which the structure has been changed is obtained. By this, a functional group can be incorporated in the main chain structure of a polymer. A rubber composition comprising a rubber component containing the modified polymer, and a filler compounded therewith, and a pneumatic tire comprising the rubber composition are provided.
US09365655B2
The present invention provides a high affinity, antigen-specific, soluble heavy chain-only antibody which: lacks hallmark camelid-related amino acid substitutions and has FR2 substitutions which are not found in antibodies which comprise heavy and light chain; shows increased net hydrophobicity within CDR1 and an increased number of charged amino acids present in CDR3; and comprises one or more amino acid substitutions within the framework β-pleated sheet leading to increased net hydrophobicity within FR1 and increased number of charged amino acids present in FR3. Also provided are VH domains having the same properties, gene segments for their production, methods for their production, transgenic animals and uses of the antibody of the VH domains in therapy.
US09365649B2
The present invention provides a monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof binding to the extracellular I-domain of integrin alpha10beta1 and a hybridoma cell line deposited at the Deutsche Sammlung von Microorganismen and Zellkulturen GmbH under the accession number DSM ACC2583. Furthermore, the present invention also provides a monoclonal antibody or a fragment thereof binding to the extracellular I-domain of integrin alpha10beta1 produced by the hybridoma cell line deposited. Methods and uses of said antibody or a fragment thereof in identifying and selecting cells of a chondrogenic nature for treatment purposes, in particular for the identification and isolation of chondrocytes, mesenchymal progenitor cells and embryonic stem cells for tissue engineering of cartilage, or for identifying diagnostic and therapeutic tools in studying the biological role and the structural/functional relationships of the integrin alpha10beta1 with its various extracellular matrix ligands are also included.
US09365647B2
The invention relates to a method of modulating concentration of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) relevant proteins amyloid precursor protein (APP), beta (β) and gamma (γ) secretases and amyloid beta peptide (Aβ), and also relates to a method of reducing Aβ shedding. Furthermore, this invention extends to a compound for use in the treatment of AD, and also to a method of treating AD.
US09365643B2
Provided herein are antibodies that bind to Repulsive Guidance Molecule a (RGMa) and methods of using the antibodies to treat and diagnose neurite degenerative diseases and disorders.
US09365635B2
A concentrated, immunoglobulin composition for treating subjects vaccinated against or infected with a pathogenic microorganism, is made by (a) selecting a population of individuals previously vaccinated against antigens associated with the pathogenic microorganism; (b) identifying very high titer individuals by determining the level of specific antibodies immunoreactive with the pathogenic microorganism in the blood of the individuals; (c) combining blood from the very high titer individuals; and (d) purifying and/or concentrating the product of step (c). A concentrated immunoglobulin composition can include specific antibodies immunoreactive with a pathogenic microorganism, wherein the titer of specific antibodies is at least 5 times higher than the average titer of specific antibodies of a population of individuals previously vaccinated against antigens associated with the pathogenic microorganism. The composition has a relatively high protein concentration and a low percentage of protein aggregates. The pathogenic microorganism is preferably smallpox virus or vaccinia virus.
US09365633B2
The subject of the present invention are peptide preparations obtained via the enzymatic digestion of hair, wool, bristles, animal fur and individual peptides with sequences corresponding to individual components of a peptide preparation with antitumor activity, for use in the treatment of tumors or oncological prophylaxis as basal components or components of compositions of substances for treating tumors or components of substances used in oncological prophylaxis.
US09365622B2
Disclosed are compositions and methods for cyclization of polymers such as peptides.
US09365618B2
This invention provides a TNFR2 expression-inducing composition including as an active ingredient a peptide having TNFR2 expression-inducing activity, and a method for producing cells that express TNFR2 selectively by use of the composition. The cell production method provided by this invention includes: culturing at least one species of cells capable of expressing TNF receptor 2, and supplying the cells with a synthetic peptide consisting of a nuclear localization signal sequence (NLS) or a nucleolar localization signal sequence (NoLS) to enhance TNFR2 expression in the cells.
US09365617B2
Provided are activated collagen scaffold materials as well as their special fused active restoration factors useful for promoting tissue repair, such as bone damage repair or nerve injury repair. The special fused active restoration factors are fusion proteins comprising a collagen-binding domain (CBD) at N-/C-terminus of cytokines, wherein the collagen-binding domain is a polypeptide consisting of 7-27 amino acid residues with a conservative sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4 at N-terminus.
US09365615B2
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cross-linked peptide containing a novel non-peptide cross-linked structure, and a method for synthesizing the same. A cross-linked peptide having a novel non-peptide cross-linked structure, a useful intermediate for synthesizing the cross-linked peptide, and a method for synthesizing the novel cross-linked peptide and the intermediate are provided. The cross-linked peptide is characterized by having an —NR— bond in the cross-linked structure. By using the method for synthesizing the cross-linked peptide, a cross-link can be freely designed and an change can be freely made to a cross-link.
US09365602B2
Sulfanyl-tetrahydropyran-based compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and methods of their use for the treatment of diseases and disorders such as diabetes and obesity are disclosed.
US09365596B2
A two-step pathway for preparing high pure quaternary phosphonium salts is disclosed. In the first step, hydrogen phosphide (PH3) or a higher phosphine reacts with a protonic compound to produce a phosphonium salt, which then reacts with a carbonic acid diester to produce a quaternary phosphonium salt in the second step. On one hand, hydrogen phosphide (PH3) and higher phosphines, including primary phosphines, secondary phosphines, and tertiary phosphines, after neutralization with protonic compound, become sufficiently reactive and can be alkylated by carbonic acid diester to form quaternary phosphonium cations. On the other hand, as an anion-exchange procedure is completely avoided, the process not only gives quaternary phosphonium salts of high purity, but also gives people freedom to design the cation and the anion of a quaternary phosphonium salt synchronously by choosing a preferred phosphine and a protonic compound that can supply a desired anion.
US09365588B2
The invention relates to benzoxazines useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
US09365587B2
The invention is a process for the preparation of a compound of the following formula (I): wherein R is —CHO, —CH(OH)2 or —CH(OH)(OR4); P1 is H or a hydroxyl protecting group; P3 is H or a carboxy protecting group; R3 is H, halogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, etc.; Rx is H, halogen or R2—X—NR1—C(O)—; etc. as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful as intermediates in synthesizing compounds having HIV integrase inhibitory activity.
US09365577B2
Pyrimidinone compounds defined herein exhibit human neutrophil elastase inhibitory properties and are useful for treating diseases and conditions in which HINE is implicated.
US09365573B2
Disclosed is a method for synthesizing sapropterin dihydrochloride. The present disclosure reduces a synthesis route of the sapropterin dihydrochloride, introduces a chiral center in an asymmetric synthesis manner, in which a tetrahydrofuran solution containing a samarium catalyst is adopted as a catalyst, and obtains a target compound having a high antimer isomerism value by means of selective catalysis. The yield is improved, raw materials are cheap and readily available, and the cost is significantly reduced, hence providing an effective scheme for mass industrial production of the sapropterin dihydrochloride.
US09365570B2
The present invention relates to azole bicyclic heteroaryl compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating cancer by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for research or other non-therapeutic purposes.
US09365569B2
Compounds, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and their use in treating therapeutic conditions, in particular conditions mediated by the action of ligands on the FP, DP, EP1, EP4, IP, DP1, FP and TP prostaglandin (PG) receptors thereby providing a general anti-inflammatory response.
US09365564B2
The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain 3,3-disubstituted-(8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, 3,3-disubstituted-(6-aza-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-6-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, and 4,4-disubstituted piperidin-1-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds of the following formula that, inter alia, inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc.
US09365552B2
The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
US09365543B2
N-Thio-anthranilamid compounds of formula (I) wherein A is A1 wherein the variables and the indices are as defined per the description, processes for preparing the compounds I, pesticidal compositions comprising compounds I, use of compounds I for the control of insects, acarids or nematodes, and methods for treating, controlling, preventing or protecting animals against infestation or infection by parasites by use of compounds of formula I.
US09365538B2
Polymorphic forms of 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3 dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione are disclosed. Compositions comprising the polymorphic forms, methods of making the polymorphic forms and methods of their use are also disclosed.
US09365509B2
Methods and systems for on-site, continuous generation of peracid chemistry, namely peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions, are disclosed. In particular, an adjustable biocide formulator or generator system is designed for on-site generation of peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions from sugar esters. Methods of using the in situ generated peroxycarboxylic acids and peroxycarboxylic acid forming compositions are also disclosed.
US09365506B2
The invention provides a novel class of compounds, immunogenic compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with Toll-Like Receptors 2. In one aspect, the compounds are useful as adjuvants for enhancing the effectiveness of a vaccine.
US09365500B2
The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel 9-substituted minocycline compounds. These minocycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and minocycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
US09365499B2
The present invention relates to 9-aminomethyl substituted tetracycline compounds represented by formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, solvate or isomer thereof, as well as a method for preparing these compounds and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The present invention relates also to a use of these compounds in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of tetracycline drug-sensitive disease. wherein, R2a, R2b, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, R6a, R6b, R7, R8, R9a, R9b, R10, R11, R12, R13a and R13b are each independently as defined in the description.
US09365492B2
The present invention relates to a production method for 2-(ethylamino)ethanol, including subjecting N-ethyldiethanolamine to a disproportionation reaction in the presence of at least one kind of catalyst selected from the group consisting of a manganese oxide catalyst and an alkali metal hydroxide-supporting zirconium oxide catalyst. According to the present invention, 2-(ethylamino)ethanol can be obtained by subjecting N-ethyldiethanolamine to the disproportionation reaction. 2-(Ethylamino)ethanol is a useful compound to be used in various applications such as a drug, an agricultural chemical, and a functional chemical.
US09365486B2
Disclosed is a simple, economical, industrially scalable green synthetic process for Calebin-A and its biologically active analogs.
US09365481B2
Provided herein are processes of preparing cyclohexenone compounds useful for cancer treatments and/or diseases.
US09365472B2
A method for producing 1234Z from 1234E while generation of 245fa as a byproduct is suppressed. The method for producing cis-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene includes putting trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene into contact with a catalyst. The trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene is put into contact with the catalyst at a reaction temperature of higher than or equal to 200° C. and lower than or equal to 550° C. for a contact time of longer than or equal to 0.01 seconds and shorter than or equal to 500 seconds.
US09365467B2
In a process for producing cyclohexylbenzene, benzene is contacted with hydrogen under hydroalkylation conditions effective to form a first effluent stream comprising cyclohexylbenzene, cyclohexane, methylcyclopentane, and unreacted benzene. At least a portion of the first effluent stream is contacted with a dehydrogenation catalyst under dehydrogenation conditions to convert at least a portion of the cyclohexane to benzene thereby forming a second effluent stream. The amount of methylcyclopentane in the second effluent stream is different by no more than 65% of the total amount of the portion of the first effluent stream, said amounts being on a weight basis. A methylcyclopentane-containing stream is removed from either the first or the second effluent stream and at least a portion of the second effluent stream containing benzene is recycled to the hydroalkylation step.
US09365462B2
A fertilizer product for delivering starter fertilizer to crops in soils as an alternative to traditional phosphorus applications to enhance rapid early plant development. Specifically, the fertilizer product comprises a synergistic mixture of: from about 0.5 to about 1 part Mg: from about 2.4 to about 2.8 parts P2O5: from about 1.4 to about 2.8 parts Zn.
US09365442B2
Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams.
US09365441B2
Exemplary products and methods are described for in situ treatment of groundwater or aquifer material that is or may become contaminated with pollutants that can be anaerobically bioremediated. Easily biodegradable organic material and humic material may be injected into the soil in a manner such that portions thereof are carried below the water table to create anaerobic conditions. Thereafter water is injected in an amount sufficient that, with natural groundwater flow, the organic and humic materials are distributed throughout a zone to be treated.
US09365433B2
A method for the production of a nanocrystalline molybdenum mixed oxide, the use of the molybdenum mixed oxide as catalyst for chemical conversions, in particular for a conversion of acrolein to acrylic acid as well as a catalyst that contains the molybdenum mixed oxide.
US09365431B2
Methods are provided for synthesizing ZSM-58 crystals with an improved morphology and/or an improved size distribution. By controlling the conditions during synthesis of the ZSM-58 crystals, crystals of a useful size with a narrow size distribution can be generated. Additionally, by controlling the ratio of water content to silica content in the synthesis mixture, it has unexpectedly been found that ZSM-58 crystals can be formed with an improved morphology. The improved morphology can result in ZSM-58 crystals with a more uniform size across the various dimensions of the crystal, which allows for more uniform diffusion within the crystal. This is in contrast to conventionally synthesized crystals, where the size of the crystal can vary along different axes of the crystals.
US09365427B2
A method for purifying carbon nanotubes (CNTs) includes heating the CNTs including metallic impurities and metallic oxide impurities; reducing the metallic oxide impurities by passing a reducing gas through the CNTs; removing the metallic impurities and the reduced metallic oxide impurities by passing a liquid halide through the CNTs using a carrier gas; and cooling the CNTs. Therefore, by simply passing liquid chloroform through CNTs using a carrier gas, a method for purifying CNTs can be provided so as to simply, economically, and effectively remove metallic impurities from the CNTs in a short time through one step. In addition, the purification effect can be further improved by removing the metallic oxide impurities as well as the metallic impurities through the reducing step. In addition, it is possible to improve the purification effect by further performing a step of removing a halogen or an acid-treatment purification step.
US09365419B2
The present invention provides a system and method for diagnosing, monitoring or prognosing Alzheimer's disease using at least one sensor comprising carbon nanotubes coated with cyclodextrin or derivatives thereof and/or at least one sensor comprising metal nanoparticles coated with various organic coatings in conjunction with a learning and pattern recognition algorithm.
US09365417B2
A method for manufacturing a micromechanical component includes the following sequential steps: a first material layer including a first joining partner being applied to a first wafer; a second material layer including a second joining partner being applied to a second wafer; a micromechanical structure being created in the first wafer by gas phase etching with the aid of a gaseous etching medium which is applied to the first joining partner; the first and second wafers being joined in such a way that they are in contact at least in some areas; and the first and second joining partners being heated to be integrally joined to form a connecting layer, a eutectic joining material being formed in the connecting layer from the first joining partner and the second joining partner.
US09365414B2
A small area semiconductor device package containing two or more MEMS sensor device die and a controller die for the sensor devices is provided. The controller die is mounted on top of the largest MEMS sensor device die (e.g., a gyroscope) and over a second MEMS sensor device die (e.g., an accelerometer). In one embodiment, the controller die is also mounted on the top of the second MEMS sensor device die. In another embodiment, the controller die overhangs the second MEMS sensor device die, which is of a lesser thickness than the first MEMS sensor device die.
US09365412B2
A monolithically integrated CMOS and MEMS device. The device includes a first semiconductor substrate having a first surface region and one or more CMOS IC devices on a CMOS IC device region overlying the first surface region. The CMOS IC device region can also have a CMOS surface region. A bonding material can be provided overlying the CMOS surface region to form an interface by which a second semiconductor substrate can be joined to the CMOS surface region. The second semiconductor substrate has a second surface region coupled to the CMOS surface region by bonding the second surface region to the bonding material. The second semiconductor substrate includes one or more first air dielectric regions. One or more free standing MEMS structures can be formed within one or more portions of the processed first substrate.
US09365406B2
A refrigerator includes a cabinet, a first compartment, a second compartment, a first door providing access to the first compartment, a second door providing access to the second compartment, and a beverage dispensing system operatively connected the cabinet. The refrigerator further includes a user interface operatively connected to the cabinet, the user interface having a display and being configured to identify a user of the beverage dispensing system and customize beverage settings and preferences associated with the user.
US09365404B2
A universal refueling funnel for a capless refueling system is provided. In one example approach the refueling funnel comprises a funnel body with a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end opposing the first end, the first opening larger than the second opening, and cross-sections of the funnel body decreasing from the first end towards the second end; and at least two opposing tabs at the second end, the opposing tabs deformable from a first position to a second position, a distance between outer surfaces of the opposing tabs at the second end being a first amount in the first position, the distance being a second, smaller amount, in the second position. Such a universal funnel may be used for both petrol and diesel size capless inserts, for example.
US09365403B2
A method for open jet filling of containers with liquid content using a machine having a rotor that rotates around a machine axis. The rotor carries filling stations, each having a filling element, each having an opening and a container carrier. The carrier holds a container such that its opening is at a selected distance from the dispensing opening. Contents dispensed in a controlled manner by the filling element flow in an open filling jet directed toward the container opening. The method includes compensating for deflection of the filling jet due to centrifugal force acting on it when the rotor rotates by causing controlled relative movement between the filling element and the container. As a result of this movement, the open jet cleanly enters the container through the container opening.
US09365398B2
An outrigger pad monitoring system for determining crane stability includes a plurality of outriggers having sensors for measuring a load placed on the outriggers. A crane control system utilizes the measured load on the outriggers to determine the stability of the crane. A crane control system utilizes the measured load on the outriggers with positional information for the crane boom to determine if the crane boom is in a side-load condition. The outrigger pad monitoring system may be used during the setup of the crane and to verify the proper operation of a rated capacity limiter.
US09365397B2
Provided is a quay crane which includes a seismic isolation device formed from laminated rubber, and which is capable of withstanding a large-scale earthquake. Particularly, provided is a quay crane including a seismic isolation device with a slide length of 1000 mm or over. In a quay crane including a seismic isolation device, the seismic isolation device includes: laminated rubber formed by laminating a steel plate and a rubber material; and an auxiliary support mechanism. The auxiliary support mechanism includes: a supporting body fixed to one of a top plate side and a bottom plate side of the seismic isolation device; and a contacting plate fixed to the other thereof. The supporting body and the contacting plate constituting the auxiliary support mechanism come into contact with each other at least in the event of an earthquake, and the auxiliary support mechanism supports a weight of the quay crane.
US09365386B2
A sheet processing apparatus capable of determining whether or not a press operation is to be performed on a folded part of a sheet bundle according to the number of sheets of the sheet bundle. If a folding priority mode is not set on a selection screen displayed on a display unit of the sheet processing apparatus, a controller of the sheet processing apparatus determines whether or not the number of sheets of the sheet bundle indicated in sheet bundle information is equal to or larger than a threshold value. The controller sets a press mode in the sheet bundle information to “press,” if the number of sheets of the sheet bundle is equal to or larger than the threshold value, and sets the press mode to “pressless,” if the number of sheets of the sheet bundle is less than the threshold value.
US09365381B2
A compact printer having improved operational features. The printer includes an articulating print frame assembly coupled to a top cover that is adapted to rotate out of the top cover to an open position and to rotate into the top cover to a closed position. When the print frame is in an open position, the top cover is prevented from rotating toward the bottom housing to a closed position. The print frame includes a ribbon guide bar that facilitates loading of ribbon and media. The disclosed printer also includes a fixed or adjustable media sensor, and is configurable to accommodate an internal supply of web (roll) media or an external supply of fanfold media, a bottom housing having a top cover coupled thereto.
US09365376B2
Coreless tissue rolls can be produced without having to use an adhesive to form a hollow center. Instead, moisture can be used to promote light hydrogen bonding between the layers of the tissue web that line the hollow center. The hydrogen bonding provides sufficient structure to maintain the shape of the hollow center without rendering the tissue web surrounding the passageway unusable. Passageways can also be formed in accordance with the present disclosure that are substantially circular so that the rolls will easily spin on a spindle. In an alternative embodiment, moisture is not used in constructing the wound tissue roll.
US09365371B2
A sheet width aligning device includes an elevator tray, a pair of guides, and a pinion. The pinion is rotatably supported by inserting a shaft portion into a shaft hole formed in the pinion. The shaft portion projects from the elevator tray. The sheet width aligning device is configured to move the pair of guides so as to increase or decrease the distance between the guides in operative association with the pair of racks meshed with the pinion. The sheet width aligning device includes a pressing mechanism. The pressing mechanism is provided on the back face side of the elevator tray and includes an abutment member that abuts against the pinion. The pressing mechanism separates the abutment member away from the pinion at the lower position, while abutting the abutment member against the pinion to press the pinion at the upper position.
US09365362B2
A conveyer device, including a body; a first path member forming a part of conveyer path with a curve; and a second path member arranged on an inner side of the curve of the conveyer path and forming a part of the conveyer path, is provided. The first path member is movable between a first position forming the conveyer path in conjunction with the second path member and a second position separated farther from second path member than the first position. The body includes a first supporting part supporting the first path member at a widthwise end of the first path member and the second supporting part supporting the first path member at a widthwise inner-side position along the widthwise direction with respect to the first supporting part. The second supporting part supports the first path member from a side opposite from the conveyer path.
US09365358B2
A product selection and grouping system for the metering, selection, grouping and accumulation of varying size and/or configuration products into packs for packing in a substantially continuous motion operation is provided. The product selection and grouping system includes a metering station that receives the products in a substantially continuous line of flow from a product infeed, and meters the line of products to selectively form a series of spaces therebetween. The metered products are formed and fed to a product grouping conveyor in groups of sets a selected number of products, and are engaged by laning flights of a laning unit, which transfer the product groups to selected ones of a series of lanes defined along the product grouping conveyor. The groups of products are accumulated for transfer to a downstream packing machine.
US09365355B2
The invention relates to a conveyor including a frame having a supporting grille mounted therein, and a clamping mechanism which can move longitudinally with respect to the supporting grille and which includes longitudinal clamps where the clamps have a pair of delivery clamps; the push device is a push carriage connected to the actuation means by means of a linear push system including at least one linear push element having a driving element connected to the actuation means and arranged in an area upstream of the inlet area of the mold conveyor and a longitudinal push bar extending linearly below the supporting grille; and the push carriage is guided horizontally to perform a horizontal forward and backward movement.
US09365349B1
An inventory management method is also provided. This method includes removing and replacing the gas product from a first salt cavern as supply and demand dictate, analyzing the impurities in the gas product that is removed, predicting the duration until a maximum acceptable impurity limit is present, removing all the working gas from the first salt cavern when the maximum acceptable impurity limit is reached, then replacing the working gas in the first salt cavern, while concurrently, removing and replacing the gas product from a second salt cavern as supply and demand dictate, analyzing the impurities in the gas product that is removed, predicting the duration until a maximum acceptable impurity limit is present, removing all the working gas from the second salt cavern when the maximum acceptable impurity limit is reached, then replacing the working gas in the second salt cavern, while concurrently repeating steps a)-g).
US09365340B2
A device arrangement for receiving an electronic device may include a casing enclosing at least partially a casing interior. A resilient partition wall may be disposed in the casing and divide the casing interior into a first sub-chamber and a second sub-chamber fluidically separated from the first sub-chamber. The first sub-chamber may be configured to receive the electronic device. The first sub-chamber may include a first gas at a pre-determined gas pressure and the second sub-chamber may include a second gas having a second gas pressure. A pressurizing device may be disposed in the casing interior and be configured to increase the pre-determined gas pressure of the first sub-chamber by a pre-determined amount in relation to the second gas pressure in the second sub-chamber. The second sub-chamber may communicate fluidically with a surrounding environment of the casing.
US09365335B2
A closure cap for a container, said closure cap having a cap housing including a substantially cylindrical recess which has a top opening and a bottom opening, wherein the bottom opening is closed by means of a piercable membrane, a plunger comprising a cover and a substantially cylindrical lateral surface extending downward from an underside of the cover, wherein the lateral surface engages in the top opening of the recess and has an outside diameter corresponding substantially to the inside diameter of the recess, and a chamber defined by the cylindrical recess and the plunger which engages in the recess by way of its lateral surface, the plunger and the cap housing being movable relative to one another between a first, non-active position, and a second, activated position.
US09365329B1
A container seal includes a positioning unit and a sealing unit. The positioning unit has a positioning member, a support member, and a passage extending along an axis. The support member includes a surrounding wall defining a top opening that communicates with the passage, a fixing part and an abutting part. The sealing unit includes an elastic cover member, and a connecting member connected to the fixing part. The cover member has front and rear ends, and a pressing portion pressable to convert the cover member from a covering position, where the cover member is tilted relative to the axis, abuts against the abutting part, and covers the top opening, to an opening position, where the cover member uncovers the support member.
US09365327B2
A packaging for a bouquet of flowers is disclosed. The packaging includes a packaging foil impermeable to water, designed to constitute a water reservoir, onto which is glued a reinforcing element designed to shape said packaging, said reinforcing element including a base around which are distributed, at an angle, arms directed in directions, specifically radial, around the base and articulated at said base. The arms are provided with loops in their upper part, said packaging including two independent drawstrings, called the first and second drawstring. In one embodiment, the two drawstrings pass successively through a number of the loops, and each drawstring exhibits an area for grasping. The two drawstrings pass respectively through two orifices of two diametrically opposed arms, such that the grasping areas are diametrically opposed.
US09365326B2
The present invention concerns a bag comprising a closing assembly (100) comprising two complementary elements (110, 120) supported by respective webs (112, 122) at least one of which is integral with a film (10) at a zone (114) located not superimposed on the corresponding closing element (110) in order to allow articulation of said web (112) on the film (10), characterized by the fact that the articulated web (112) extends beyond the closing element (110) such that upon engagement of the closing elements (110, 120), the end (115) of the articulated web (112) bears on a structure (20) opposite it.
US09365309B2
Preformed bag feeder for packaging machines which comprises buckets containing the preformed bags and first means for picking up successive bags from the buckets and for supplying the bags, one by one, to fastening clamps located at a point of the trajectory of the transporter, the clamps allowing pick-up of the successive bags, in a vertical orientation, by the transporter. The transporter comprises, following the fastening clamps, a positioner that carries out the horizontal and vertical alignment of the successive bags with respect to horizontal and vertical reference lines; arranging the bags in a fixed position wherein the lower extremity of the successive bags matches the horizontal reference line and the aforementioned bags are centered with respect to the vertical reference line.
US09365294B2
A mount system for supporting a transmission in an aircraft can include a first link coupled between a structure of the aircraft and the transmission, the first link having a first axis; a second link coupled between the structure of the aircraft and the transmission, the second link having second axis; a third link coupled between the structure of the aircraft and the transmission, the third link having a third axis; and a fourth link coupled between the structure of the aircraft and the transmission, the fourth link having fourth axis. A forward focal point of the first axis and the second axis has a different waterline component compared to an aft focal point of the third axis and the fourth axis.
US09365293B2
The invention relates to an air-conditioning system with a redundant feed of supply air comprising at least one pack which is supplied with air, with at least one valve being arranged in the feed for the air flow control. In accordance with the invention, an electrical flow control valve and a pneumatic flow control valve are arranged in parallel connection in front of the pack for the air flow control.
US09365285B2
The invention relates to a propeller blade which comprises a hollow casing (1) forming an extrados (5) and an intrados (4) which extend from a blade shank to a free end in the direction of the span, and a framework which is arranged in the hollow casing (1) and comprises a box spar (8), having a plurality of soles (9a, 9b, 10a, 10b) in surface contact with the hollow casing (1) so as to provide structural support for the hollow casing (1), and at least two cavities (15, 16) which are spaced apart in the direction of the chord (25), wherein the propeller blade further comprises at least two reinforcing spars (6, 7) which extend between the framework and the hollow casing.
US09365283B2
A foldable seal comprising an elastomeric seal substrate and at least one molded-in stiffener plate embedded within the seal substrate. Also, a method of manufacturing the seal.
US09365280B2
A gutter profile for draining liquids on an aircraft, comprising a connecting section for connecting the gutter profile to an outer skin of the aircraft and comprising a drain section for forming a drain cross-section of the gutter profile. The drain section is pre-tensioned into a ground position which opens the drain cross-section and has a flow guiding device for transferring the drain section into a flight position which closes the drain cross-section. An aircraft having such a gutter profile is also disclosed.
US09365275B1
An outboard marine propulsion device comprises an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head and a cylinder block; and an exhaust manifold that discharges exhaust gases from the engine towards a vertically extending catalyst housing. The exhaust manifold has a plurality of horizontally extending inlet runners upwardly that receive the exhaust gases from the engine, and a vertically extending collecting passage that conveys the exhaust gases from the plurality of horizontally extending inlet runners to a bend that redirects the exhaust gases downwardly towards the catalyst housing.
US09365266B2
A method and apparatus for transporting LNG are provided. A storage container is disclosed including a support frame fixedly attached to at least one top panel, at least one bottom assembly, and a plurality of corrugated side panels, wherein the support frame is externally disposed around the storage container; wherein the support frame is configured to operably engage at least a portion of a hull of a marine vessel; and wherein the storage container is an enclosed, liquid-tight, self-supporting storage container. A method of manufacturing the storage container is also provided.
US09365264B2
A hinge having securing features includes a first hinge body portion including a first frame association end and a nesting cavity, the first frame association end and the nesting cavity being disposed at opposite ends of the first hinge body portion, a second hinge body portion defining a second frame association end and a nesting body configured for nesting in the nesting cavity of the first hinge body portion, the second frame association end and the nesting body being disposed at opposite ends of the second hinge body portion, wherein the first hinge body portion and the second hinge body portion are rotatably associated via a pivot point, and at least one securing feature configured for securing the nesting body within the nesting cavity in a manner that prevents rotation of the first body portion relative to the second body portion about the pivot point.
US09365263B1
An apparatus that attaches to the exterior hull of a watercraft is designed to prevent the sound of waves slapping against the side or bottom of the watercraft while fishing. The apparatus comprises a baffling panel arranged along the hull at water line. A plurality of elastic cords, each having hooks, are each affixed to perimeter edges of the baffle panel which connect the apparatus to the watercraft being connected to the upper side of the watercraft. The apparatus can be placed at the front or along any side or rear surface of the watercraft. During use, the watercraft is positioned so that the apparatus faces oncoming waves. Thus, as the waves break against the hull of the watercraft, the wave action is absorbed by the apparatus rather than the large surface of the watercraft, and any resultant sound is suppressed.
US09365256B2
A vehicle for infants includes a footboard, a chassis with front and rear chassis supports, two front wheels, at least one rear wheel, a bar extending vertically from the front chassis support, a handle extending from the bar to be gripped by the vehicle's user, and optionally a removable seat. The vehicle is steered by the user's particular application of weight applied to the footboard in which the application of more weight to one side of the footboard (or the shifting of weight) causes the front wheels of the vehicle to steer the vehicle in the direction of that side.
US09365253B2
A technology is provided which can enhance the appearance of a vehicle in terms of a rear portion structure of the vehicle wherein a saddle bag is provided removably. A motorcycle includes a rear fender which covers a rear wheel, a rear cowl which covers a rear portion of the vehicle, and a saddle bag removably attached to the rear cowl and the rear fender. In the motorcycle, saddle bag attachment holes are provided on the rear cowl and the rear fender. When the saddle bag is not mounted on the vehicle, the saddle bag attachment holes are covered with movable members. The movable members are a passenger step and a passenger grip.
US09365252B2
An adjustable seat support (100, 200, 300) for a vehicle (10) having a frame (12), comprising a support member (102) adapted to support a seat (110), at least one support bracket (104a, 104b, 204a, 204b, 304a, 304b) pivotally connecting the support member (102) to a first position of the frame (12) of the vehicle (10) and an actuator (109) pivotally connecting the at least one support bracket (104a, 104b, 204a, 204b, 304a, 304b) to a second position of the frame (12) of the vehicle (10), wherein movement of the actuator (109) raises and lowers the support member (102).
US09365238B2
There is provided an electric power steering device capable of detecting steering torque with high accuracy without use of a torque sensor, and capable of performing appropriate steering assistance control. An alternative torque correction value (Tc) is operated by comparing alternative torque (T0) operated based on an angle signal at normal time of the torque sensor (3) with a torque detection value (Ti) detected by the torque sensor (3), and is then stored. Then, at normal time of the torque sensor (3), the steering assistance control is performed based on the torque detection value (Ti) detected by the torque sensor (3), whereas when an abnormality happens in the torque sensor (3), the steering assistance control is performed based on corrected alternative torque (T1) obtained by correcting the alternative torque (T0) by the alternative torque correction value (Tc).
US09365235B2
A steering column assembly comprises a shroud which supports a steering column shaft, a support bracket assembly comprising at least a first support bracket which is arranged to be fixed to the shroud through a releasable clamp assembly and to be fixed to a fixed part of the vehicle through at least one frangible capsule, and at least one energy absorbing device that acts between the first support bracket and a fixed portion of the vehicle or the capsule and which in the event of a collapse of the steering column assembly that causes the capsule to break deforms so as to absorb energy and thereby at least partially control the collapse of the steering column assembly, the energy absorbing device comprising an elongate strip having two opposed ends and a central portion that is wound into a coil, the two free ends of the strip projecting away from the coil, a first end being secured to the first support bracket part and a second end being secured to the fixed part of the vehicle or the capsule, whereby in the event of a collapse of the steering column assembly following breaking of the capsule the two ends of the strip are pulled away from one another causing the coiled portion of the strip to at least partially become unwound.
US09365230B2
A baby stroller for transporting a child is disclosed. This baby stroller has a folding mechanism to facilitate folding for easier stowing and transporting. The folding mechanism, a unique feature of the design is directed toward compactness, ease of use, reliability, and reduction in manufacturing costs.
US09365227B2
A recycle bin is described having multiple enclosures to separate small waste from large waste. The enclosures may be configured with variable sized subdivisions and shelved on a track to allow complete detachment of the enclosure. Door panels may be secured with securing mechanisms and handles may be provided to facilitate moving. The recycle bin may include casters with locking mechanisms to prevent movement of the recycling bin. The casters may be attached on the bottom portion of the recycling bin. One or more pockets may be disposed on the recycling bin. The one or more pockets may be configured to accommodate lifting of the recycling bin. The recycling bin may be configured for recycling e-waste.
US09365225B2
A transformative hand cart with a cart body, a first and second handle member translatably coupled to a first and second respective ends of the cart body, a left and right support rail translatably coupled to a left and right respective sides of the cart body, a first and second end support member translatably coupled to a first and second respective ends of the cart body, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the cart body, wherein the first and second handle members, the left and right support rails, and the first and second end support members are at least partially recessed into the upper surface of the cart body in a storing position and are operable to independently open in various positions.
US09365220B2
An air hose hanger for supporting flexible air hoses of a trainline braking system of a rail car includes a head including a mounting plate for mounting the hanger to a coupler of a rail car, the mounting plate including first and second apertures for receiving first and second bolts for attaching the mounting plate to the coupler, and an arm removably attached to the head. The arm includes a first arm removably attached to the head extending in a substantially vertical direction away from the head, and a second arm integral with the first arm and extending in a horizontal direction substantially parallel to an axis of the coupler. The head is attached to the coupler at three preformed holes formed in the coupler, the three preformed holes including two lightener holes preformed in the coupler, and an aperture preformed in a tab on an underside of the coupler.
US09365209B2
A method for controlling restart of an engine in a hybrid electric powertrain, includes engaging a gear of a transmission, releasing a brake pedal, maintaining fluid pressure at an adaptively determined magnitude in a wheel brake, initiating a restart the engine, and reducing fluid pressure in the wheel brake when the engine restarts.
US09365204B2
A method for operating a multi-mode powertrain system includes monitoring an operator request for tractive power, and arbitrating the operator request for tractive power with axle torque constraints and crankshaft torque constraints. An immediate tractive torque request and a predicted tractive torque request are determined based upon the arbitrated operator request for tractive power. The predicted tractive torque request is shaped based upon driveability torque constraints. Operation of torque-generative devices of the multi-mode powertrain system are controlled based upon the predicted tractive torque request and the driveability-shaped predicted tractive torque request.
US09365203B2
Methods of controlling a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) are described. The CVT has a group of spherical power adjusters. Each power adjuster has a tiltable axis of rotation. The methods may include optimizing a vehicle having a drive motor and a continuously variable transmission. The CVT has a plurality of spherical power adjusters, each power adjuster having a tiltable axis of rotation. The methods may include optimizing a drive system having a prime mover and a continuously variable transmission.
US09365200B2
The safety apparatus for a brake of a vehicle includes a first line and a second line. The first line includes an exhaust manifold, an engine, an intake manifold, a check valve, a vacuum hose, a vacuum switch, a booster, a check valve, a vacuum hose, a negative connection portion, a vacuum switch and a brake booster, and the second line includes a vacuum hose, a check valve, a booster, a check value, a vacuum hose and a vacuum pump, which are connected to the negative connection portion. The apparatus can isolate a supply of electric power to a fuel motor to stop starting of the engine when the brake booster lacks a vacuum because of a deterioration of a performance of an auxiliary vacuum pump, and enable the brake to normally operate so as to prevent an accident even though a sudden acceleration occurs or the engine suddenly stops.
US09365198B2
A braking device for a vehicle includes an operating characteristics setting portion for setting an operating characteristic which is a relationship between the input electric power to the electro-magnetic valve and a pressure difference between a master cylinder side and a wheel cylinder side with respect to the electro-magnetic valve, based on the input electric power at the time when the accumulator pressure detected by the accumulator pressure detecting portion first falls to a value equal to or less than a threshold value accumulator pressure by changing the input electric power towards an opening side of the electro-magnetic valve in response to a time lapsed after a predetermined value of the pilot pressure has been generated by the pilot pressure generating portion by first closing the electro-magnetic valve thereby to suppress the manufacturing cost.
US09365197B2
A launch control system and method for vehicles equipped with manual transmissions includes a throttle position sensor, a clutch position sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, a system activation switch and a control which receives data from the sensors and controls braking of the non-driven wheels. The control module contains a control algorithm which interrogates the system activation switch, interrogates the clutch position sensor, determines the vehicle speed, interrogates the throttle position sensor and under certain conditions applies the brakes to the non-driving wheels through the vehicle ABS system when the throttle is depressed beyond a predetermined threshold and until the clutch is released beyond a predetermined threshold.
US09365192B2
A braking system for supplemental or emergency use in conjunction with traditional braking methods increases resistance of the rotation of a wheel of a moving vehicle. The braking system for supplemental or emergency use slows the vehicle down more quickly and safely than traditional braking means through the use of a speed limiting module which is connected to a wheel braking interface, such as a brake rotor or disc. The speed limiting module includes a control system that controls the rotation of the wheel braking interface using a variable rotational resistance (VRR) mechanism. The VRR mechanism applies a counter rotational force onto a gear shaft which is attached to a pinion disposed on the opposite end of the gear shaft. The pinion meshes with a plurality of internal cogs positioned on the wheel braking interface. The counter rotational force from the pinion assists in slowing the rotation of the wheel.
US09365184B2
Disclosed is a vehicle structure comprising a seatbelt device, in which diffusion of a hot gas produced in a pretensioner is easily minimized by a simple configuration. In the vehicle structure comprising a seatbelt device, the pretensioner is provided on a rear inner side panel, and an interior material covering the pretensioner is provided on the side facing the vehicle interior. The interior material has a dividing wall provided on the rear surface, the dividing wall protruding toward the rear inner side panel. The dividing wall encloses the pretensioner and partitions the gap between the rear inner side panel and the interior material.
US09365180B2
A vehicle occupant protection system comprises an airbag (20) which in the folded state is accommodated in a backrest (14) of a vehicle seat (12) and in the deployed state extends between two seats (12, 52) of the vehicle. The airbag (20) includes a thorax zone (36) for laterally covering the thorax of a vehicle occupant (40) and a head zone (38) for laterally covering the head (42) of the vehicle occupant (40). The head zone (38) extends against the longitudinal vehicle direction (R) up to behind a headrest (18) of the vehicle seat (12) and completely covers the headrest (18) on the side.
US09365179B2
A lower limb protecting air bag, folded stored in front of an occupant seated in a seat and inflatable to cover the front of the lower limbs of the occupant by inflation gas supplied therein, includes: a main body inflation part configured to cover the front of the lower limbs of the occupant when inflation is completed; and a shin protection part arranged at least on one end side of the main body inflation part in the horizontal direction and projectable backward from the main body inflation part for covering the lateral side of the shins of the occupant in the inflation completed time, wherein the shin protection part completes inflation with an internal pressure higher than that of the main body inflation part.
US09365178B2
Present invention relates to a device for protecting a passenger of a vehicle which includes curtain air bag (CAB) modules disposed at left and right sides of a roof panel inside the vehicle, a driver air bag (DAB) module disposed at a steering wheel inside the vehicle, and an eccentric impact preventing air bag module disposed to be unfolded toward an A-pillar disposed so as to divide a windshield glass disposed at a front side of the vehicle and side doors disposed at lateral sides of the vehicle, thereby effectively protects a driver seat passenger even when an unexpected front collision accident of a vehicle occurs.
US09365171B2
A grommet includes a wire harness insertion portion, and an annular projecting portion that is made of an elastic material and projects outward from the wire harness insertion portion, the annular projecting portion being provided with an annular locking recess arranged at an outer circumferential portion of the annular projecting portion, a receiving-side annular portion arranged on one side of the annular locking recess, with respect to an axial direction of the wire harness insertion portion, and an insertion-side annular portion arranged on the other side of the annular locking recess, with respect to the axial direction of the wire harness insertion portion. The outer circumferential portion of the insertion-side annular portion on the annular locking recess side is provided with projections that are formed at portions in the circumferential direction of the insertion-side annular portion. The projections are each provided with a slant surface and a panel facing surface.
US09365163B2
A device for visually confirming a forward direction that allows a crew member to visually confirm a desired range on the forward side of a vehicle includes a first reflecting mirror that reflects the desired range and a second reflecting mirror that reflects a reflected image reflected on the first reflecting mirror toward the crew member, the first reflecting mirror is arranged on a dashboard that is located inside the vehicle, and the second reflecting mirror is arranged on a lower side of the dashboard, and a first light transmitting part and a second light transmitting part are disposed in an area that connects the first reflecting mirror and the second reflecting mirror and an area that connects the second reflecting mirror and an eye-point of the crew member.
US09365160B2
A camera module for a vehicle vision system includes a circuit element including an imaging sensor, associated circuitry and a circuitry connector. A cable has a cable portion and a cable connector for connecting to the circuitry connector. A housing portion includes a lens receiving portion and a cable receiving portion that mate together to substantially house the circuit element. The lens receiving portion includes a lens assembly. The cable receiving portion includes a connector receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable connector therein and a wire receiving portion configured to receive and retain the cable portion therein. The tube has an appropriate form for a given cable shape and the tube encompasses at least a portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion. The tube substantially seals around the portion of the wire receiving portion and the cable portion.
US09365151B2
Vehicle instrument gauges and an instrument cluster with warning telltales each having a gauge surface area with two or more indicia on a viewing surface area. At least one of the indicia is a warning indicia with an illuminated marker positionable between the indicia. The illuminated marker has a nominal luminescence mode when positioned in an area of the viewing surface area to indicate optimal vehicle operating conditions, a range of increased luminescence mode when indicating changing vehicle operating conditions and the illuminated marker will begin to brighten as the position of the illuminated marker moves toward the warning indicia, a maximum luminescence mode when in a caution zone area and used to indicate that the vehicle operating conditions need attention soon, and flashing mode indicating that the vehicle operating conditions need immediate attention.
US09365145B2
A foot rest device for a child installed in a child car seat fixed to a seat or bench of a vehicle passenger compartment, includes an upright to be installed in a vertical median plane of the child car seat, a rotation-proof bar and a foot rest bar each transverse to the upright, elements for securing the device to the child car seat, and the upright having at its bottom end a foot for resting on the floor of the passenger compartment, the rotation-proof and foot rest bars being fixed in their middles substantially at right angles to the upright so that each forms two lateral parts symmetrical about the median plane, and the rotation-proof and foot rest bars being in vertical planes offset from one another, the rotation-proof bar being set back from the foot rest bar when the device is installed, with reference to a forward travel direction.
US09365142B1
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base. A seatback is operably coupled to a rear of the seat base. First and second independently moveable thigh supports include a top side, a bottom side, an exterior side, and an interior side. A slide assembly is operably coupled to each of the thigh supports. Each of the thigh supports are independently laterally translatable forward relative to the seat base. A button assembly operably secures each of the thigh supports at any of a multitude of lateral positions. The button assembly is disposed on the exterior side of each thigh support. A spring assembly urges each thigh support to a fully forward lateral position. A pivot member operably couples each of the thigh supports to the seat base. Each of the thigh supports are rotatable relative to the seat base.
US09365139B2
A method for protecting and restraining a passenger on a passenger seat of a vehicle in case of an accident, with the aid of at least one restraint element of a protection and restraint device, an evaluation and control unit for a protection and restraint device for carrying out the method, a protection and restraint device for protecting a passenger having such an evaluation and control unit, as well as a corresponding computer program and computer program product for carrying out the method are described. A positioning applied force is generated as a function of an ascertained current driving situation, the applied force accelerating the passenger away from a vehicle side structure in the direction of the middle of the vehicle if a predefined precrash situation is detected.
US09365135B2
An infant car seat base has a body, a belt path on the body configured to accept a base anchoring strap there along, and a lock-off arm coupled to the body. The lock-off arm is movable between a blocking position and a lock-off position. The lock-off arm, when in the lock-off position, permits a child seat to be attached to the body. The lock-off arm, when in the blocking position, blocks, inhibits, or prevents attachment of the child seat to the body. A base anchoring strap is captured between the lock-off arm and the body of the base when the base is mounted and secured to a vehicle seat.
US09365127B2
A charge transfer apparatus having an input and an output includes: an AC/DC converter coupled to the input of the charge transfer apparatus and configured to receive AC power at a first power level; and a charge storage device coupled to the AC/DC converter, where the charge storage device is configured to receive charge at the first power level and to transfer charge to the output of the charge transfer apparatus at a second power level, and the second power level is greater than the first power level.
US09365125B2
The invention relates to a plug connector for electrically connecting an electric vehicle to a charging device, comprising a pug or a socket (1) and an electromechanically driven locking device (3), wherein the plug or the socket (1) is configured for establishing an electrical connection to a second socket or a second plug of a second plug connector associated with the electric vehicle or the charging device, the locking device (3) is movable axially to the plug-in direction (7) of the plug or socket (1) to mechanically lock and/or unlock an interconnected plug/socket pair (1), and the locking device (3) and/or the plug or the socket (1) has a centering device (11) configured in such a way that the locking device (3) can be detachably fastened in a form-fitting manner to the plug or to the socket (1) in a position predetermined by the centering device (11). A significantly simplified assembly is thus made possible, even where space is restricted.
US09365120B2
A method includes detecting that a battery pack requires charging and is currently operable for recharging. The method can identify a specific cell having a highest voltage in response to the detecting. The method can then recharge each cell of the battery pack to a predetermined voltage that is a sum of (i) a maximum open circuit voltage of the specific cell and (ii) a voltage based on a resistance of and a first current supplied to the specific cell. When a temperature of the specific cell is less than a predetermined temperature or an age of the specific cell is greater than a predetermined age, the method includes recharging each cell to the predetermined voltage at less than the first current when (i) a predetermined period has elapsed or (ii) a voltage of the specific cell is less than a voltage threshold.
US09365117B2
A mobile working machine includes an energy source, a storage circuit for storing electrical energy, a first electronic power converter stage between the storage circuit and the energy source, an electrical machine for driving actuators, a second electronic power converter stage between the storage circuit and the electrical machine, and a control system for controlling the first electronic power converter stage responsive to the power taken by the second electronic power converter stage from the storage circuit, the control system providing a control signal path from the storage circuit to the first electronic power converter stage. The signal processing properties of the control signal path are dependent on the electrical energy stored by the storage circuit in order to allow the electrical energy to vary, but within desired limits, so as to reduce the peak power taken from the energy source.
US09365105B2
A multi-speed hub drive wheel (MDW) is provided. The MDW includes first and second gears; a clutch shaft having a clutch collar disposed thereon, wherein the clutch shaft drives the clutch collar between a first position in which the clutch collar engages the first gear, a second position in which the clutch collar engages the second gear, and a third position in which the clutch collar maintains the MDW in neutral; a drive shaft having a first spline disposed thereon; a clutch disk equipped with a yoke, wherein the yoke and the clutch disk slidingly engage the first spline; and a clutch motor which drives the clutch shaft.
US09365104B2
A first guidance control unit constituted of a parking assist ECU and a steering ECU guides a vehicle to a power transfer unit of a power feeding apparatus by controlling steering of the vehicle based on an image taken by a camera. When the vehicle is guided by the first guidance control unit to a predetermined position with respect to the power transfer unit, a second guidance control unit constituted of a vehicle ECU, a motor control ECU and a charging ECU performs alignment between the power transfer unit and a power reception unit by controlling speed of the vehicle based on a power receiving situation of the power reception unit.
US09365098B2
An elongate core metal insert for reinforcing a resilient weatherseal includes a main body portion extending along a longitudinal axis, opposed first and second edges, and opposed first and second face surfaces extending between the first and second edges. A plurality of flutes are formed into the first and second face surfaces of the core metal insert in an undulating pattern, and extend between the first and second edges such the core metal insert is corrugated. The corrugation of the core metal insert separates the first and second face surfaces by a distance greater than the original thickness of the core metal insert. A method of providing such a core metal insert also is provided.
US09365097B1
A cover for a truck bed that can be horizontally traversed between expanded and collapsed positions is shown. Since the cover is horizontally traversed, the person manipulating the cover need not lift the cover vertically in order to reconfigure the cover between the expanded and collapsed positions. Women and elderly people who are generally not as strong as men can manipulate the cover.
US09365094B2
A storable windshield system for a utility vehicle is provided, wherein the utility vehicle includes a frame to which a support structure is attached. The support structure includes front pillars and rear pillars extending from the frame. The system is operatively connected to the support system, and the system allows an operator to store a windshield onboard the utility vehicle when not needed as well as install the windshield over the front viewport during inclement weather without the need for tools. The windshield is slidable and rotatable relative to the roof member for storing and installing the windshield.
US09365089B2
A suspension assembly between a sprung element and an unsprung element includes an active suspension system having a controllable load-carrying spring element arranged with a negative stiffness element between the sprung element and the unsprung element. The negative stiffness element has a negative stiffness constant that opposes a positive spring rate of the active suspension system to achieve a zero total spring stiffness of the suspension assembly under static conditions.
US09365088B2
In one possible embodiment, an amphibious unmanned aerial vehicle is provided, which includes a fuselage comprised of a buoyant material. Separators within the fuselage form separate compartments within the fuselage. Mounts associated with the compartments for securing waterproof aircraft components within the fuselage. The compartments each have drainage openings in the fuselage extending from the interior of the fuselage to the exterior of the fuselage.
US09365085B2
A bumper reinforcement includes a tubular body including a front wall that serves as an impact surface and a rear wall on a vehicle body side, the tubular body extending in a vehicle width direction and having a hollow cross section; and a tow hook attachment structure for allowing a tow hook to be removably attached thereto. The tow hook attachment structure includes a pair of cylindrical protrusions respectively integrally formed with the front and rear walls of the tubular body by shaping parts of the walls, the cylindrical protrusions being disposed at predetermined positions on the front and rear walls in the vehicle width direction so as to face each other and so as to protrude inward into the hollow cross section, and at least one of the pair of protrusions includes a threaded portion for allowing a threaded portion of the tow hook to be screwed thereinto.
US09365082B2
This attachment structure (200) is provided with a pedestal (210) having: a pedestal bottom surface (211) adhered to the inner surface of a tire (100); and a pedestal upper surface (212) provided to the reverse side from the pedestal bottom surface (211). In the peripheral direction of the tire, the adhesion length of the pedestal bottom surface (211) adhered to the inner surface of the tire (100) is no greater than 45 mm.
US09365080B2
A pneumatic tire is provided with a decoration portion at a tire side portion. The decoration portion includes decoration elements, which include ridges, and gullies, which are inclined with respect to the tire circumferential direction and divide the decoration elements into at least two regions. Thus, the gullies make the ridges non- continuous in the tire circumferential direction. The ridges include first ridges and second ridges that are smaller than the first ridges in one or both of height and width. At least some of the first ridges are inclined with respect to the tire circumferential direction and are adjacent to one another. Thus, the gullies are formed between the adjacent first ridges.
US09365067B2
This invention relates to a conductive thermal image receiver element that has an aqueous-based coatable dye-receiving layer comprising a water-dispersible acrylic polymer, a water-dispersible polyester, a water-dispersible conductive polymeric material and a surfactant. This invention also relates to a method for making this thermal image receiver element as well as method for using it to provide a dye image by thermal transfer from a donor element.
US09365059B2
A motor control method performed by a controller includes monitoring a motor load of at least one of a plurality of motors including a first motor and a second motor driven by one common power source having a protection circuit, wherein the protection circuit is operated to shut down the power source in a case where a current value of the power source continues to exceed a threshold during a period Tg, and stopping motor drive in a case where the monitored motor load continues to exceed the threshold during a period Tn, which is shorter than the period Tg. In addition, monitoring of the motor load is skipped during acceleration operations of the first motor and the second motor when both the first motor and the second motor are driven, and then monitoring of the motor load is restarted.
US09365058B2
A printer paper tray comprising a paper tray bezel, and a paper tray cassette coupled to the paper tray bezel, in which the paper tray bezel moves in the x and y direction independent of the paper tray cassette. A printer comprising a paper tray comprising a bezel coupled to a cassette in which the bezel moves independent of the cassette and is biased towards the cassette in the x direction. A bezel mounting system comprising a number of biasing members to bias a printer tray bezel towards a printer tray cassette in the x-direction, and a number of biasing pads to bias the bezel in a substantially centered position with respect to the cassette.
US09365050B2
A light-emitting element array module includes a control driver configured to receive print data and operate, and light-emitting element array chips configured to receive a signal from the control driver, respectively, and operate, wherein the light-emitting element array chips are connected to the control driver through respective data lines, and the control driver controls an operation point in time of each of the light-emitting element array chips by adjusting input points in time of a start signal and a data signal according to a registration error of each of the light-emitting element array chips.
US09365045B2
An inkjet recording device includes: a head; an ink tank which is connected with the head through a supply channel and a collection channel; a deaeration module which is provided on a side of the supply channel; a main tank; and a supply control unit which controls supply and collection of the ink, where: a supplement flow rate from the main tank to the ink tank is assumed as L1 (ml/sec), a consumption flow rate of ejection from the head is assumed as L2 (ml/sec), and, in the case of L1
US09365043B2
Provided is a liquid ejection head, including: a connector unit; and a case in which the connector unit is movably placed. The connector unit includes: an electric contact member; and a housing configured to fix a portion between one end and another end of the electric contact member. The electric contact member includes a conductive member, the conductive member including an elastically deformable first electric contact portion formed on the one end side thereof, and an elastically deformable second electric contact portion formed on the another end side thereof.
US09365041B2
A liquid ejecting head comprises a unit head bonded to a communication substrate. Liquid chamber forming portions are formed in the unit case, along a first direction at positions that are separated by a partition wall. Empty liquid chamber portions and supply-side communication paths are formed in the communication substrate. The supply-side communication paths include a common communication path formed in an opposite side with a thin thickness portion left in the surface side of the communication substrate, and individual communication paths. With a surface of the partition wall and a surface of the thin thickness portion bonded together, the empty liquid chamber forming portions and the empty liquid chamber portions communicate with each other so as to define common liquid chambers.
US09365040B2
A liquid ejection head includes a nozzle plate having a plurality of nozzles formed therein from which droplets are ejectable. The nozzle plate includes a nozzle substrate in which a plurality of nozzle holes each constituting a nozzle is formed, and a liquid-repellent film formed on a surface of the nozzle substrate on a droplet ejection side of the nozzle plate. A circumferential portion is formed around each nozzle on the droplet ejection side of the nozzle plate and is smoothly recessed toward an edge portion of the nozzle. The edge portion of the nozzle is smoothly continuous with an inner wall of the nozzle, and the liquid-repellent film having a uniform thickness is formed across the nozzle plate on the droplet ejection side of the nozzle plate to at least the edge portion of the nozzle.
US09365037B2
To reduce a liquid discharge amount by vibrating meniscuses at high acceleration with displacement of partitions, a plurality of partitions, each formed of a piezoelectric material, are provided to thereby form a plurality of pressure chambers. Each of electrode pairs for shear-deforming each partition is arranged on both sides of a corresponding one of the partitions. A nozzle plate having nozzles each connected to one of the pressure chambers is arranged on the side of a first end of the pressure chambers. Each pressure chamber is formed such that the width of the pressure chamber becomes long as it approaches, from the first end, a second end on the opposite side.
US09365034B2
An apparatus and method support a plurality of print head dies (24, 324, 524) on a print bar (22, 322, 522). The plurality of print head dies (24, 324, 524) comprise a print head die (24, 324, 524) having a circuit (26, 526) forming a series (28, 328) of information bits (30), wherein bit locations in the series (28, 328) are mapped to information type definitions based on a location of the print head die (24, 324, 524) on the print bar (22, 322, 522) relative to other print head dies (24, 324, 524) on the print bar (22, 322, 522).
US09365030B2
A method for setting up printing presses includes providing cylinders, a drive for at least one cylinder, a register adjustment device for at least one cylinder and at least one control unit. During set-up operations on the printing press, the control unit actuates the register adjustment device while the printing press is being accelerated or decelerated or while washing operations in the printing press are being carried out and while a production run is switched off and cylinders are rotating. A printing press carrying out the method is also provided.
US09365024B2
Apparatus for manufacturing a multi-axial laminate of webs produced from cables stretch broken into strips includes a conveyor table, a transfer device, at the entry thereof, arranging a first layer of pre-wound pre-cut strips along the longitudinal axis of the table, the strips being partially superimposed; at least two cross lappers arranged along the table transferring and depositing in an oblique and/or divergent position at predetermined angles a stretch broken strip, and arranging the strips in successive superimpositions on the first layer of pre-cut strips in different planes, to form a multi-axial web of stretch broken strips. The web then being treated by a fixing device. Movement of the support belt of the table taking place in steps to ensure the superimposition of the different layers of pre-broken strips deposited by the cross lappers. Implementation taking place without any prior cohesion treatment of each strip.
US09365020B2
A method for the dry production of a membrane-electrode unit includes assembling a layered configuration including a centrally positioned membrane produced by extrusion and pre-dried at a temperature between 80° C. and 100° C. for 15 min to 30 min, a substrate-electrode unit on each side of the membrane having an electrode layer applied to a substrate, an optional frame around each substrate-electrode unit for fixing the substrate-electrode unit, and two separating films on outer sides. The configuration is pressed together between two laminating rollers so that a pressure connection is produced at least between the membrane and the electrode layers. A short production time is achieved because it is not necessary to keep the membrane moist at high temperatures under pressure. A membrane electrode unit and a roller configuration are also provided.
US09365019B2
An apparatus for distributing a hydrophobic material in a hydrophilic substrate includes a first plate, a second plate, a heater operatively connected to the first plate and configured to heat the first plate to a first temperature that is greater than a second temperature of the second plate, and an actuator configured to move the first plate and second plate together with a hydrophilic substrate between the plates. The first plate and second plate form a temperature gradient to enable a hydrophobic material on one side of a hydrophilic substrate that faces the second plate to penetrate into the hydrophilic substrate towards the first plate.
US09365010B2
A method for digitally printing on containers by producing a printed multi-colored image on a print layer disposed on a middle layer, the middle layer being one of an intermediate layer and a base layer. The method includes applying the middle layer on an outer surface of a substrate formed by a container wall. An adhesion characteristic between the middle layer and the print layer differs from an adhesion characteristic between the middle layer and the substrate, wherein the adhesion characteristic is selected from the group consisting of adhesion strength and adhesion rate, and wherein the different adhesion characteristics are set by at least one of choice of materials used for the layers and crosslinking of the intermediate layer and the print layer.
US09365007B2
The present application provides a four-bar press that includes a plurality of linkages and at least one element for maintaining at least one of the plurality of linkages in the four bar press in compression during at least a portion of a press cycle. This beneficially reduces undesirable characteristics of the press, such as jerk, which enables use of smaller and lighter components.
US09364999B2
A method is described for producing a blank (1) from a fiber layup (5) having an edge (3) forming a chamfer (2), wherein the fiber layup (5), which is suctioned onto a cutting support (6) of a cutting table (7), is cut through using a contour cut (17), which extends into the cutting support (6), along the intended contour (4) of the blank (1) and is provided with the chamfer (2) using a chamfer cut (16) running at a flat chamfer angle (α) along the intended contour (4). To provide advantageous production conditions, it is proposed that the fiber layup (5) is firstly precut by two cuts, which end above the cutting support (6) and run outside the intended cross section of the edge (3), namely a preliminary cut (10) running transversely to the fiber layup (5) along the contour region and a relief cut (11), which determines a processing allowance (15) to the chamfer (2), and then the chamfer (2) is cut using the chamfer cut (16), which ends outside the intended contour (4) in the fiber layup (5), before the intended contour (4) of the blank (1) is produced by the contour cut (17).
US09364961B2
Razor blade unit for shaving a skin comprising a stretcher, a rear support and at least one blade (11) allocated in between the stretcher (9) and the rear support (10). The blade (11) is movable with respect to an exposure plane (14) from a rest position to a working position. The exposure plane (14) is defined as a tangential plane from the stretch surface to the support surface. An adjusting mechanism (15) is provided to adjust the movable blade from the rest position to the working position during a sliding movement of the razor blade unit over the skin in the shaving direction.
US09364953B2
A kinematic holding system for a placement head of a placement apparatus comprises a placement head alignment device which comprises at least one length-variable holding member arranged at a distance from a joint between a placement head support and the placement head. This holding member determines the pivoting position of the placement head relative to the placement head support. The length of the holding member is changeable during the placement operation depending on a deformation of the placement head guide device caused by the pressing force of the placement head against the substrate in such a way that an axis error (tilt) of the placement head caused by the deformation of the placement head guide device is compensated.
US09364950B2
Apparatus and methods for a modular robotic device with artificial intelligence that is receptive to training controls. In one implementation, modular robotic device architecture may be used to provide all or most high cost components in an autonomy module that is separate from the robotic body. The autonomy module may comprise controller, power, actuators that may be connected to controllable elements of the robotic body. The controller may position limbs of the toy in a target position. A user may utilize haptic training approach in order to enable the robotic toy to perform target action(s). Modular configuration of the disclosure enables users to replace one toy body (e.g., the bear) with another (e.g., a giraffe) while using hardware provided by the autonomy module. Modular architecture may enable users to purchase a single AM for use with multiple robotic bodies, thereby reducing the overall cost of ownership.
US09364946B2
A lifting and transporting device for lifting a load and transporting the same transversely to the lifting direction includes a frame (2) which for picking up and lifting a load (15) extends around a load space (13) of specified size and a holder (3) for holding the load (15). The holder (3) is movable in lifting direction (9) relative to the frame (2), and includes a hoist (4) which is attached to the frame (2) transversely to the lifting direction (9) beside the load space (13), and includes a portion (25) extending on the load space side thereof, to which the holder (3) is attached, and which is equipped for lifting and lowering the holder (3) with the load (15) attached thereto. The frame (2) is mounted on a first and a second support bearing (5, 6) whose support directions (5a, 6a) each extend perpendicular to the transport direction (10) and at a specified angle to each other, and which both in lifting direction (9) and perpendicular to the transport direction (10) and to the lifting direction (9) have a distance to each other. The support bearings (5, 6) include sliding members or rollers (32, 38) which can be shifted or rolled off in transport direction (10).
US09364942B2
An impact wrench, includes a housing including a handle. A rotating anvil is supported by the housing and includes a polygonal head adapted for receiving a socket thereon. A socket retention device is mounted to the polygonal head of the rotating anvil for securing a socket to the polygonal head. A socket release mechanism includes an actuator mounted to the housing and operable to disengage the socket retention device from the socket to allow the socket to be removed from the anvil.
US09364941B2
The present invention relates to tools or devices which are commonly used for extracting or removing damaged or broken male threaded pipe fittings from their female threaded fitting counterparts. Said damaged male pipe fittings are often removed or extracted as a cost savings measure, in order to salvage the female fitting portion. This avoids the necessity and cost of discarding and replacing both the damaged or broken male fitting, as well as the undamaged female fitting or fittings. This salvage process is especially cost effective in cases where the broken or damaged male pipe fitting in question, is part of a larger, more expensive plumbing assembly or system.
US09364939B2
A device for the temporary position fixing of adjacently arranged aircraft structures to be interconnected includes a support frame with at least one vacuum suction cup for temporary surface attachment and with clamping means for the position fixing of the aircraft structures to be interconnected. The support frame with the at least one vacuum suction cup in the region of a transverse gap is attached on the side of one aircraft structure. The support frame includes mechanical contact pressure means for the gap-bridging position fixing of the adjacent other aircraft structure. On the support frame there is a counter support to pressure elements of the contact pressure means.
US09364935B2
An aero-contouring apparatus is provided. The aero-contouring apparatus has a housing assembly and a motor assembly disposed therein. The motor assembly has a motor unit and a drive unit. The aero-contouring apparatus further has an engagement force/tilt limiting member coupled to the housing assembly, which has a central opening and a bottom end configured to contact a surface to be aero-contoured of an aerodynamically functional coating applied to a structure. The aero-contouring apparatus further has an abrading unit coupled to the drive unit and inserted through the central opening in non-contact communication with the engagement force/tilt limiting member. The abrading unit is driven by the drive unit in a random orbit motion on the surface. The engagement force/tilt limiting member mechanically limits both an engagement force and any tilting motion of the abrading unit with respect to the surface.
US09364922B2
A visually seamless method of joining a first piece of metal and a second piece of metal is described. The first piece of metal is placed in contact with an edge of the second piece of metal. In some embodiments, the edge includes a sacrificial lip. The first piece of metal forming a junction area with the edge of the second piece of metal, applying a forging force to the first piece of metal, the forging force having an effect of creating an extremely tight fit up between the first and the second pieces of metal, welding the first and the second pieces to form an assembly and forming a cosmetically enhancing protective layer on the surface of the assembly, the protective layer obscuring any visible artifacts on the surface of the assembly, the obscured visible artifacts including any discoloration or discontinuity created by the laser welding.
US09364921B2
A method of manufacturing a laser welded steel pipe by forming a steel strip into a cylindrical open pipe and performing laser welding on edges that includes: emitting two laser beams along the edges from an upper surface side of the open pipe, the two laser beams being transmitted through different optical fibers with in-focus spot diameters exceeding 0.3 mm; emitting leading and trailing laser beams each inclined toward a direction in which welding proceeds at an incident angle with respect to a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the open pipe; setting the incident angle of the leading laser beam to be larger than the incident angle of the trailing laser beam; and setting a gap between a center point of the leading laser beam and a center point of the trailing laser beam on a back surface of the open pipe to 1 mm or larger.
US09364918B2
An aluminum alloy propeller shaft including a tube made of an aluminum alloy, and a pair of yoke members made of an aluminum alloy, the yoke members including cylindrical base portions friction-welded to opposite end portions of the tube, each of the yoke members including a tip end portion having a pair of bearing retaining holes aligned with each other in a radial direction of the base portion. Variation in length between a central axis of the bearing retaining holes in one of the yoke members and a central axis of the bearing retaining holes in the other yoke member with respect to a reference length is set within a range of from +2.0 mm to −2.0 mm. A friction welding process of producing an aluminum alloy propeller shaft, including a friction step, a position displacement detection step, a rotation stop step and an upset step.
US09364908B2
Disclosed, herein is a deburring device for removing burrs generated on a joint between window frames. The deburring device includes: first and second scrapers (111) and (112) provided on an end of a scraper rod that is moved back and forth toward the joint; first scraper-guide bars (111) and second scraper-guide bars (112) assembled with left and right side surfaces of the first and second scrapers supports (131) and (132) respectively assembled with corresponding left and right outer surfaces of the scraper-guide bars; and push bar (141) and (142) provide to vary a distance between the first and second scrapers. Each push bar includes: on a front end thereof a contact member making contact with corresponding-upper and lower contact rollers provided on the first and second scraper-guide bars; and a guide member moving back and forth along a guide depression formed in the corresponding support.
US09364900B2
A chuck including a body with a nose section defining an axial bore formed therein, a plurality of jaws movably disposed with respect to the body, and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the body so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws relative to the axial bore. A bearing has a first race, a second race, and at least one bearing element disposed therebetween, one of the first race and the second race defining a ratchet and the other defining a pawl biased toward the ratchet. A biasing element is disposed between the pawl and the sleeve. The biasing element exerts a biasing force on the pawl toward the ratchet and the ratchet and the pawl prevent the second race from rotating in the opening direction with respect to the first race when engaged.
US09364895B2
A system for making a material having domains with insulated boundaries is provided. The system includes a droplet spray subsystem configured to create molten alloy droplets and direct the molten alloy droplets to a surface, a spray subsystem configured to direct a spray of an agent at deposited droplets on the surface. The agent creates insulation layers on the deposited droplets such that the droplets form a material having domains with insulated boundaries on the surface.
US09364877B2
Simple flow path with minimum turns for the vapor extraction flow paths can provide maximum air flow with minimal head loss, leading to higher efficiency in a thermal desorption process. Hot air vapor extraction arrangement can include large diameter vertical or horizontal trunk line or curved plate with continuous wire wrap well screens. The vapor extraction trunk can draw all vapors to the center of the soil box, which can reduce the treatment time by substantially removing condensation zone. The interior of the vapor extraction well screen and trunk can include porous material, which can reduce dust within the vapor stream, eliminate potential short circuiting in the event of a screen rupture and reduce potential explosion hazards.
