US09390498B2
Systems and methods for visualizing pulmonary fissures including a processor and software instructions for creating a 3 dimensional model of the fissures. Creating the 3 dimensional model includes accessing volumetric imaging data of the patient's lungs, analyzing the volumetric imaging data to segment the lungs into lobes, using the segmented lobes to identify locations at which pulmonary fissures should be present where the lobes abut each other, analyzing the volumetric images to identify locations at which pulmonary fissures actually are present as existing fissure, comparing the locations at which pulmonary fissures should be present to the locations at which pulmonary fissures are present to identify locations of missing fissure, and creating a visual display comprising a 3 dimensional model of the pulmonary fissures including existing fissure portions and missing fissure portions, with the existing fissure portion visually distinct from the missing fissure portions.
US09390495B2
A method of displaying an ultrasound image, the method including: transmitting an ultrasonic signal to an object and obtaining vector Doppler data of a tissue included in the object based on a response signal that is reflected from the object; extracting a velocity magnitude of the tissue from the vector Doppler data of the tissue; and mapping the velocity magnitude of the tissue to a color scale and displaying a mapping result.
US09390494B2
With an optical inspection tool, images of a plurality of patches of a plurality of dies of a reticle are obtained. The patch images are obtained so that each patch image is positioned relative to a same reference position within its respective die as another die-equivalent one of the patch images in each the other ones of the dies. For each patch image, an integrated value is determined for an image characteristic of sub-portions of such patch image. For each patch image, a reference value is determined based on the integrated values of the patch image's corresponding die-equivalent patch images. For each patch image, a difference between that patch image's integrated value and an average or median value of its die-equivalent patch images is determined whereby a significant difference indicates a variance in a pattern characteristic of a patch and an average or median pattern characteristic of its die-equivalent patches.
US09390491B2
A system and method is disclosed for a quality control and/or inspection procedure for assembly line processes. The disclosed system and method enable automatic optical inspection of a device during different stages of manufacture as well as in its finished form. The disclosed system and method enable the automatic quality control process to be self-learning, dynamic, and to identify and classify defects in real time.
US09390469B2
A digital video rescaling system is provided. The system includes an image data input configured to receive input support pixels y1 to yn and a sharpness control module configured to generate a sharpness control parameter Kshp. The system further includes an interpolated pixel generator configured to use an adaptive interpolation kernel to generate an interpolated pixel ys based on the input support pixels, and adjust a sharpness of the interpolated pixel ys based at least partly upon the sharpness control parameter Kshp. The system also includes a de-ringing control unit to adjust the ringing effect of the interpolated pixel based on a local image feature Kfreq, and an output module configured to output the adjusted interpolated pixel for display.
US09390458B2
A system comprises a database configured to be coupled to a public wide area network. One or more non-invasive physiological test machines are also configured to be coupled to the public wide area network and are registered at the database for performing one or more non-invasive physiological tests for authorized users. A plurality of electronic readers and/or scanners are each associated with at least one of the physiological test machines for controlling use thereof and for reading machine readable codes presented to the electronic reader/scanner. The machine readable code has associated therewith a number of remaining authorized uses, an authorized time period, and an identification code associated with an authorized user. Records of the non-invasive physiological test results are stored in the database according to the identification code, wherein the machine readable code, the identification code, and the data representative of the non-invasive physiological test results do not carry information representative of the identity of the authorized user.
US09390456B2
Systems and methods for providing a summary view in a profile are provided. In some aspects, a first set of content items is received. The first set of content items is associated with a profile of a subject member. An interest score is determined for at least a portion of content items in the first set of content items. The interest score for a specific content item is not based on a time when the specific content item was posted. A subset of the first set of content items is determined. The subset includes content items having the interest score within an interest score range. Indicia of the subset are provided for display.
US09390453B2
Embodiments of the invention comprise systems, computer program products, and methods for a financial and social management system that provides improved tracking and management related to how, where, when, and with whom a user enters into activities. The financial and social management system captures activity information and images from various sources of information, including but not limited to social networking accounts, e-receipts, contact lists, calendars, and the like, and associates the activity information and images with the activities. The financial and social management system may determine locations, social relationships, entities, categories, or the like from the various sources of information and tag the activities with location tags, social relationship tags, entity tags, category tags, or the like. The tags allow the user to easily filter the activities based on the location, social relationship, entity, category, or other activity information and display the activities and activity information in customized interfaces.
US09390443B2
The present invention provides, for example, a terminal device which allows users who do shopping utilizing a network to simulate a sense of doing shopping actually getting around in a store and enjoy shopping.Product information of a plurality of products arranged based on genres to which products belong are displayed on a product list screen to be continuously browsed even if the products belong to different genres.
US09390433B2
Systems and methods are provided to transmit advertisements to users of mobile communications networks based, at least in part, on such users' real-time geospatial location and known interests. Advertisers transmit advertisements, such as directory listings, coupons, offers and promotions to a mobile advertising service. Each advertisement is associated with at least one geospatial location and at least one category. Users of mobile communication networks submit queries, via their mobile devices, to the mobile adverting service for advertisements relevant to the users' current geospatial location and interests. Advertisements meeting query criteria are selected and transmitted to the users' mobile devices.
US09390431B2
This invention provides for tracking and rewarding commuters according to their contribution to unclogging roads by opting for alternative transport forms and improving their health and the health of the environment. In particular, the invention relates to commuters who travel under human power to and from their place of work and who sign up as subscribers to a managed system that tracks their travel events, compares data gathered about the event with other events and determines whether or not the event qualifies as a commute, in which case an account of the user is credited. When the accumulated credit in the account reaches a threshold amount, the user qualifies for receiving a reward such as by means of a value token.
US09390428B2
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for rendering scored opportunities using a predictive query interface including means for receiving input from a user device specifying a dataset of sales data for a customer organization, in which the sales data specifies a plurality of sales opportunities; generating indices from rows and columns of the dataset, the indices representing probabilistic relationships between the rows and the columns of the dataset; storing the indices in a queryable database within the host organization; selecting one or more of the plurality of sales opportunities specified within the sales data; querying the indices for a win or lose predictive result for each of the selected one or more sales opportunities; and displaying the win or lose predictive result for each of the selected one or more sales opportunities to the user device as output. Other related embodiments are further disclosed.
US09390424B2
A system and method including an Internet preordering system accessible online or onsite at a free-standing kiosk located in or near client properties in which customers may create profiles for the requested services and provide such information to the service provider in advance of the customer's arrival for the requested services. When the customer arrives, the customer identifies himself/herself and the preorder is accessed, verified and/or modified. The preorder is then forwarded to the service provider and the delivery of the service is optimally timed to the readiness of the customer. The customer's profile and preorder information are maintained in a database and used for in-house precision marketing campaigns and cross-promotional opportunities. For example, in a restaurant embodiment, a registered customer is given access to menus and may create menu preferences for a participating restaurant. The registered customer may also make a reservation at a participating restaurant for a party of any size in advance (for example, up to 24 hours) of the reservation time. The food and/or drink preorder for each guest in the party may be completed in advance and maintained on the server, with the reservation time, for access when the party arrives at the designated reservation time. After a verification process, the customer may retrieve the party's preorder, make any desired changes, and then verify the preorder at the kiosk. Once the preorder is verified, the customer may finalize the preorder and proceed to the hostess kiosk where the preorder is accessed by the restaurant staff. Either when the party is seated or at an appropriate time prior to seating (based on a comparison of the seating wait queue to the kitchen wait queue), the preorder is forwarded for preparation so that the ordered food and/or drink arrives shortly after the customer's party is seated.
US09390417B2
A computer system enables users to conduct financial transactions in a secured manner without using traditional financial instruments. The computer system enables sending a pass code to a first personal communication device of a first user. The pass code has a predefined lifetime. The computer system also enables approving the financial transaction between the first user and a second user in response to receiving the pass code from a second personal communication device of the second user before the pass code expires.
US09390414B2
Contactless payment transactions are initiated through single input activation of a mobile device's secure element and contactless communication system. Activation of the secure element and the contactless communication system is coupled to the activation status of the mobile device's screen. Activation of the secure element may be further coupled to the activation status of an electronic wallet application. Where activation of the electronic wallet application is required, one-click activation of the electronic wallet application and secure element is provided.
US09390410B2
Disclosed is a mobile platform that enables unique tap-and-connect transaction processing and settlement, which allows consumers, merchants, financial institutions and other third parties to strengthen their relationships through a local transaction network that offers more efficient transaction processing and settlement for reduced per-transaction cost and risk management costs and increased security.
US09390406B2
A portable consumer device may have money stored therein, which can be calculated using an accumulator record and an exception record. The accumulator record can be incremented by the amount of any initiated transaction using the portable consumer device. The exception record can be incremented by the amount of any completed transaction using the portable consumer device. The portable consumer device may also have a limit amount, to record the amount of money added. The records allow for a later reconstruction of the device history, and can account for any errors or problems during transactions.
US09390405B2
A system and method of enhancing a profile of a portable device. The system and method includes defining an event type in a scheduling tool and scheduling a time to initiate the event type. The system and method further includes associating a notification profile of a device with the defined event type and changing a setting of the device to the notification profile in response to the scheduling time and the defined event type.
US09390387B2
The disclosed method includes: generating, from model expressions, each representing a relationship between input parameters and output evaluation indicators and a range of residuals for each model expression, at least one of a first problem to calculate a region that can be feasible with the model expressions, value ranges of the input parameters and the range of the residuals for each model expression and a second problem to calculate a region that is always feasible with the model expressions, the value ranges of the input parameters and the influence of the aforementioned range; calculating a feasible region(s) for a generated problem(s) to obtain data of the feasible region(s); and generating visualization data of the feasible region(s) to output the visualization data.
US09390385B2
An apparatus for detecting the information about a guideway-guided vehicle having a masking component, the guideway-guided vehicle configured to follow a path of a guideway, comprising a radio frequency identification (RFID) system, method of making, and use thereof are disclosed. The RFID system comprises a first RFID transponder for transmitting, across the path, first RFID transponder specific information. An RFID reader comprises a first antenna for receiving the first RFID transponder specific information. The first RFID transponder and the first antenna are fixed relative to the path and on opposite sides of the path. The RFID reader is configured to substantially continuously monitor the first transponder specific information. The presence of the masking component of the guideway-guided vehicle between the first RFID transponder and the first antenna masks the substantially continuous monitoring of the first RFID transponder specific information.
US09390382B2
Systems and techniques are disclosed for training a machine learning model based on one or more regularization penalties associated with one or more features. A template having a lower regularization penalty may be given preference over a template having a higher regularization penalty. A regularization penalty may be determined based on domain knowledge. A restrictive regularization penalty may be assigned to a template based on determining that a template occurrence is below a stability threshold and may be modified if the template occurrence meets or exceeds the stability threshold.
US09390378B2
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for classifying records, such as product records, using a machine learning algorithm. After training a classification model according to a machine learning algorithm using an initial training set, records are classified and high confidence classifications identified. Remaining classifications are submitted to a crowdsourcing forum that validates or invalidates the classifications or marks them as to unclear to evaluate. Invalidated classifications are automatically analyzed to identify one or both of classification values and categories having a high proportion of invalidated classifications. Requests are transmitted to analysts to generate training data that is added to the training set. The process of classifying records and obtaining crowdsourced validation thereof may then repeat.
US09390369B1
Apparatus and methods for developing parallel networks. In some implementations, a network may be partitioned into multiple partitions, wherein individual portions are being executed by respective threads executed in parallel. Individual portions may comprise multiple neurons and synapses. In order to reduce cross-thread traffic and/or reduce number of synchronization locks, network may be partitioned such that for given network portion, the neurons and the input synapses into neurons within the portion are executed within the same thread. Synapse update rules may be configured to allow memory access for postsynaptic neurons and forbid memory access to presynaptic neurons. Individual threads may be afforded pairs of memory buffers configured to effectuate asynchronous data input/output to/from thread. During an even iteration of network operation, even buffer may be utilized to store data generated by the thread during even iteration. Odd buffer may be utilized to read data, generated by other threads during the preceding odd iteration.
US09390367B2
A RFID tag (500) includes an antenna (100) that includes a first dipole (110), a first feeder portion (130), a second dipole (120) and a second feeder portion (140). The first feeder portion is coupled to the first dipole at two locations a feeder length distance apart. The second feeder portion is coupled to the second dipole at two locations the feeder length distance apart. The feeder portions are also coupled to an antenna terminal (150). Impedance at the antenna terminal is determined, at least in part, by the feeder length distance. Each of two end portions of the first dipole distal from the first feeder portion is connected to a respective corresponding end portion of the second dipole distal from the second feeder portion, the first and second dipoles thereby forming a rectangle. The antenna is symmetrical about both a major and a minor axis of the rectangle.
US09390356B2
A method of tagging an article is disclosed. Data that identifies the article is encoded into at least one stress value. A stress region having a stress that corresponds to the at least one stress value is created in a surface of the article to the tag the article. The at least one stress value is read by a measurement device to read the data and identify the article.
US09390355B2
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming section, a content fraction calculating section, and an information storage section. The content fraction calculating section calculates a content fraction of each of a plurality of toners contained in the image forming section that have been supplied from different toner cartridges to one another. The information storage section stores therein, for each of the toners, a control value that is used to control a component of the image forming section. The image forming section forms an image based on respective content fractions of the toners and respective control values for the toners.
US09390349B2
A display control apparatus includes a display and a controller. The display displays a screen on which a target image and a processing image are arranged, the target image representing processing-target data, the processing image being an image for which a process to be performed on the processing-target data has been determined. The controller performs, in a case where an operation for moving the target image toward a position where the processing image is displayed has been received as a touch operation through the screen, control such that the processing image is moved toward a position where the target image is displayed.
US09390343B2
Image analysis methods for quantifying cracks in a road surface from a road surface image recorded as a digital image, and quantify the degree of deterioration of the road surface. An object image is prepared, in which its region is divided into a plurality of pixels and the grayscale value of each of the pixels is inverted. An image analysis technique may include, on the basis of an image obtained by applying a Gabor filter to a multiple resolution image, containing images with multiple scales obtained by scaling, cracks in a road surface can be detected and distinguished from white lines and characters on the road surface. It is possible to solve various problems, in which visually detected cracks do not appear as edges and edges of white lines and characters on the road surface are detected as line segment vectors.
US09390326B2
A system mounted within eyewear or headwear to unobtrusively produce and track reference locations on the surface of one or both eyes of an observer is provided to improve the accuracy of gaze tracking. The system utilizes multiple illumination sources and/or multiple cameras to generate and observe glints from multiple directions. The use of multiple illumination sources and cameras can compensate for the complex, three-dimensional geometry of the head and the significant anatomical variations of the head and eye region that occurs among individuals. The system continuously tracks the initial placement and any slippage of eyewear or headwear. In addition, the use of multiple illumination sources and cameras can maintain high-precision, dynamic eye tracking as an eye moves through its full physiological range. Furthermore, illumination sources placed in the normal line-of-sight of the device wearer increase the accuracy of gaze tracking by producing reference vectors that are close to the visual axis of the device wearer.
US09390317B2
Provided is a method of detecting lip activity. The method determines magnitude of optical flow in lip region and at least one non-lip region of a detected face. The ratio of magnitude of optical flow in lip region and at least one non-lip region is compared against a threshold. If the ratio is found to be greater than the threshold, lip activity of the detected face is recognized.
US09390309B2
This document relates to systems and method for latent fingerprint detection using specular reflection (glare). An exemplary system may include a light source alignment portion configured to align a light source at an illumination angle relative to a sample surface such that the light source illuminates a sample surface so that the surface produces specular reflection. The system may also include a specular reflection discriminator that directs the produced specular refection to an optical detector aligned relative to said sample surface at an alignment angle that is substantially equal to an angle of reflection of the produced specular reflection. Preferably, the directed specular reflection does not saturate the optical detector, and the optical detector captures the specular reflection from the sample surface and generates image data using essentially only the specular reflection.
US09390302B2
A method for determining a location of a group of wireless tags, the method may include receiving first information indicative of distances between each wireless tag of the group and between at least three other wireless tags of the group; tracking a first movement of a certain tag of the group of wireless tag in relation to other wireless tags of the group to provide first movement information; receiving, after the performing of the first movement, second information indicative of distances between each wireless tag of the group and between at least three other wireless tags of the group; and determining locations of the wireless tags of the group in response to the first information, second information and the first movement information.
US09390291B2
A processor of an aspect includes root key generation logic to generate a root key. The root key generation logic includes a source of static and entropic bits. The processor also includes key derivation logic coupled with the root key generation logic. The key derivation logic is to derive one or more keys from the root key. The processor also includes cryptographic primitive logic coupled with the root key generation logic. The cryptographic primitive logic is to perform cryptographic operations. The processor also includes a security boundary containing the root key generation logic, the key derivation logic, and the cryptographic primitive logic. Other processors, methods, and systems are also disclosed.
US09390290B1
Information corresponding to a set of signatures is maintained, and for each signature in the set, an associated group policy of a network is maintained. A message from a device on the network is intercepted, and the message includes a header. At least a portion of the header matches a signature in the set of signatures. Responsive to determining that the portion of the header matches the signature, the matched signature's associated group policy of the network is applied to the device on the network.
US09390285B1
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for identifying inconsistent security policies. One of the methods includes identifying running software components on a cluster of computers, a first subset of the components managing datasets, a second subset of the components managing other components; identifying entity pairs, each being either: (1) (i) a component paired with (ii) a dataset, or (2) two components paired with each other; determining, for each entity pair, a directed relationship from a first to a second entity, where the first entity is a component, and where the directed relationship represents the first entity executing a type of interaction with the second entity; identifying security policies affecting each entity that each limit user access to a type of interaction; and analyzing, for each entity, entity pairs including the entity and one or more security policies affecting the entity to identify inconsistent security policies.
US09390254B2
A security module is provided in a data recording medium, data to be written to the data recording medium is encrypted with an content key different from one data to another, and the content key is safely stored in the security module. Also, the security module makes a mutual authentication using the public-key encryption technology with a drive unit to check that the counterpart is an authorized (licensed) unit, and then gives the content key to the counterpart, thereby preventing data from being leaked to any illegal (unlicensed) unit. Thus, it is possible to prevent copyrighted data such as movie, music, etc. from being copied illegally (against the wish of the copyrighter of the data).
US09390253B2
Disclosed are audio accessory devices and systems for being connected to one or more user devices and related methods. The system comprises an audio accessory device having at least one speaker and being configured to connect to at least one user device for providing audio from the user device to the audio accessory device and a computer program application accessible from the at least one user device. A verification ID is provided external of the audio accessory device and comprises audio accessory device identification information identifying a specific audio accessory device. The system furthermore comprises a user interface facilitating interaction between a user of the audio accessory device and the user device, and allows for user facilitated entering of the verification ID. A verification server may be configured to receive the verification ID from the user device and to verify the user device for use with the computer program application, if the verification ID is valid.
US09390248B2
Certain embodiments herein relate to authenticating access to an operating system by a user before the operating system is booted. Such authentication may be performed by processing information received from a wireless communication token via Near Field Communication (NFC), in one embodiment. The received information may be processed to determine credentials for accessing the operating system, which if validated, may be sent to a Basic Input Output System (BIOS) which may boot the operating system in response. The BIOS may also perform various other functions if authentication is successful, such as decrypting a hard disk on which an operating system is installed before booting the operating system. According to this configuration, a decryption key may be received from the wireless communication token and subsequently sent to the BIOS to enable the decryption and subsequent booting of the operating system.
US09390247B2
An information processing apparatus receives user information and a request, generates authentication information in response to the request, stores the authentication information associated with the user information, receives the authentication information from a terminal apparatus and device identification information identifying the terminal apparatus, stores the device identification information and the user information stored associated with the authentication information in a manner of associating them with one another when information coincident with the received authentication information is stored, determines, when receiving the user information, the device identification information and a service request from the terminal apparatus, whether information coincident with the user information and information coincident with the device identification information are stored, and provides a service concerning the service request when determining that information coincident with same the user information and information coincident with the same device identification information are stored.
US09390246B2
A processing device implementing creation of secure Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) identifiers (IDs) in a processing device is disclosed. A processing device of the disclosure includes a one-time programmable storage device and an execution unit. The execution unit can implement a one-way cryptographic hash function that is to receive a secret OEM key from an OEM system, generate an OEM public ID from the secret OEM key, and send the OEM public ID to the one-time programmable storage device for storage.
US09390238B2
In a first location of a mass spectrometer, a plurality of ionized molecules of an ion source are selected that have mass-to-charge ratios within a mass-to-charge ratio window width. The plurality of selected ionized molecules are transmitted from a first to a second location. Reagent ions are transmitted to the second location to reduce a charge state of one or more of the plurality of selected ionized molecules. A mass analyzer is used to analyze the plurality of reduced ionized molecules and produce a mass spectrum. A compound is identified from a peak of the spectrum that has a mass-to-charge ratio less than or equal to the highest mass-to-charge ratio in the window width if the noise is multiply charged and greater than the highest mass-to-charge ratio in the window width if the noise is singly charged.
US09390222B2
Systems and techniques for determining a set of timing paths for creating a circuit abstraction are described. During operation, an embodiment can receive a set of circuit elements in the circuit design that are candidates for optimization. Next, the embodiment can determine a set of timing paths by identifying critical timing paths in the circuit design whose delay is affected by a change in an input capacitance of a circuit element in the set of circuit elements. The embodiment can then identify a set of side loads based on the set of timing paths, and can create the circuit abstraction by retaining circuit elements and nets on each timing path in the set of timing paths, and retaining an identifier for each side load in the set of side loads. The circuit abstraction can then be used to update timing information during optimization of the circuit element.
US09390218B2
A method comprises generating a schematic of an integrated circuit (IC), the IC having a circuit component. The method also comprises searching a database having one or more configurations of the circuit component, each of the one or more configurations of the circuit component having a corresponding estimated resistance capacitance (RC) value and an assigned color scheme based on the estimated RC value. The method further comprises displaying the circuit component in the schematic as a symbol representing the circuit component, the symbol representing the circuit component being displayed having the assigned color scheme of a selected circuit component configuration. The method additionally comprises displaying a layout of the IC based on a determination that the schematic passed a design rule check, the displayed layout of the IC including the selected configuration of the circuit component, the selected configuration being displayed in the layout having the assigned color scheme.
US09390212B2
Multi-port memory circuits are often required within modern digital integrated circuits to store data. Multi-port memory circuits allow multiple memory users to access the same memory cell simultaneously. Multi-port memory circuits are generally custom-designed in order to obtain the best performance or synthesized with logic synthesis tools for quick design. However, these two options for creating multi-port memory give integrated circuit designers a stark choice: invest a large amount of time and money to custom design an efficient multi-port memory system or allow logic synthesis tools to inefficiently create multi-port memory. An intermediate solution is disclosed that allows an efficient multi-port memory array to be created largely using standard circuit cell components and register transfer level hardware design language code.
US09390208B2
A certain subset of temporal properties defined using local variables can be formally verified with complexity of PSPACE or less. A subset with this characteristic, referred to as a practical subset, is therefore feasible to formally verify. For example, it can be shown that temporal properties that possess an alternating automaton with no conflicts fall within a practical subset. Temporal properties are analyzed to determine whether they are a member of the practical subset. Members of the practical subset can then be feasibly formally verified.
US09390200B2
The present disclosure relates to a local caching device, system and method for providing a content caching service. The local caching device receives, from a content provider, at least one part of content requested by a user terminal and then, based on the received part of the requested content, determines whether the requested content is stored in a storage unit. If the requested content is stored, the local caching device registers flow information of the requested content in the storage unit. When content having the same flow information as the registered flow information is requested, the local caching device determines based on content address information whether the requested content is stored.
US09390197B2
A social graph is built which includes interactions, sharing activity, and connections between the users of the open Web and can be used to improve ad targeting and content personalization. Personally identifiable information is not collected. Sharing activity between two users will affect ads or content that both users will be presented while surfing the Web. This sharing activity includes sending of links, sending of videos, sending of files, cutting and pasting of content, sending text messages, and sending of e-mails. For example, the sharing activity can include receiving first activity information for a sender of a message to a recipient by a collection resource at a Web site, the collection resource adding a link to the message, and receiving second activity information when the recipient accesses the link. Building of the social graph can include creating or updating an edge in the social graph that is representative of a particular category type.
US09390183B1
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for creating a mapping between topics and navigational resources are disclosed. The mapping is created based on hybrid queries having both characteristics of informational queries and navigational queries. The mapping between topics and resources can be used in scoring search results for ranking, for example. Other mappings created based on other types of hybrid queries and their applications are also disclosed.
US09390182B2
A method performed by one or more computing devices. The method uses data identifying a plurality of users and a plurality of achievements. The data identifies which of the plurality of achievements each of the plurality of users has earned and when any such achievements were earned. The method includes ordering the plurality of achievements to define an ordered achievement list, and for each of the plurality of users, removing from the ordered achievement list any of the plurality of achievements identified in the data as having been earned by the user to define a recommended achievement list for the user. The method also includes identifying a selected achievement, and identifying as a set of similar users any of the plurality of users whose recommended achievement list includes the selected achievement.
US09390174B2
Methods and systems are provided for ranking search results and generating a presentation. In some implementations, a search system generates a presentation based on a search query. In some implementations, a search system ranks search results based on data stored in a knowledge graph. In some implementations, a search system identifies a modifying concept such as a superlative in a received search query, and determines ranking properties based on the modifying concept.
US09390159B2
In various embodiments, a system for ingesting, organizing, and storing data is disclosed. The system comprises a processor and a memory unit. A document database is stored by the memory unit. The document database is configured to store data without any foreknowledge of a structure of the data. The data comprises an ontology comprising a plurality of terms describing the data within the document database. A graph database is stored by the memory unit. The graph database comprises a materialized view of the document database. The graph database provides connections between the ontology. The document database and the graph database share common entity profile UUIDs.
US09390153B1
A user-configurable radiological data transformation, routing and archiving engine includes a plurality of sub-engines representing algorithms programmed to be processed by a processor, the sub-engines including a user-configurable transformation sub-engine, a user-configurable routing sub-engine, a user-configurable archiving sub-engine and a user-configurable priors puller sub-engine.
US09390142B2
A technique is described that simplifies the process for applying predictive analysis to a dataset. The technique can recommend multiple templates to a user. Each recommend template contains algorithms which can be applied to the dataset. When a template is selected, the technique can rank the available algorithms of the selected template based on factors such as values in the dataset, characteristics of the dataset, and the usage history of the dataset or the algorithms in prior instances. The technique can automatically select the highest ranked algorithm and apply it to the dataset. In some examples, input parameters used to configure the algorithm can also be automatically selected.
US09390117B2
The present invention provides a method of extracting a transformation pattern as an approximate pattern expression. In the process of transforming the sets of input strings to at least one pattern expression, the transformation pattern transforming the sets of input strings to the pattern expression. The method includes: 1) preparing one structure including multiple nodes each representing a state and multiple edges each representing a transition; 2) generating a first reduced structure by removing at least one state in one structure from one structure and by merging at least two edges including an edge associated with the removed state in the one structure; 3) generating a first approximate pattern expression based on the first reduced structure; and 4) presenting the first approximate pattern expression.
US09390112B1
In general, embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and computer readable media for automated dynamic data quality assessment. One aspect of the subject matter described in this specification includes the actions of receiving a data quality job including a new data sample; and, if the new data sample is determined to be added to a reservoir of data samples, sending a quality verification request to an oracle; receiving a new data sample quality estimate from the oracle; and adding the new data sample and estimate to the reservoir. A second aspect of the subject matter includes the actions of receiving, from a predictive model, a judgment associated with a new data sample; analyzing the new data sample based in part on the judgment to determine whether to send a new data sample quality verification request to an oracle; and, if a new data sample quality estimate is received from the oracle, determining whether to add the new data sample and the judgment to the reservoir.
US09390106B2
A user can search for photographs or videos and deep linking rules may be applied to images to discern images that might be desired by the user that otherwise would not be returned using conventional photo categorization and metadata searching.
US09390104B2
Geo-referenced and oriented media items may be used to determine a location of one or more points of interest depicted by the media items. A difference between an actual capture location and orientation and a reported location and orientation may be modeled according to one or more distributions, which distribution(s) may be used to assign one or more weights to each location in the world where such weight(s) may be considered to be a likelihood that a point of interest might have been seen by a capturing device. A density map may be acquired by superimposing the derived likelihoods, and a maximum, e.g., local maximum, may be determined to represent a location of a point of interest.
US09390098B2
A “fast approximation” of compression of current data involves using information obtained from an earlier compression of similar data. It overcomes the iterative process of discovering a unique set of optimal symbols. Representatively, a dictionary of symbols corresponding to original data from an earlier compressed file is extracted. Original bits are then obtained from the symbols. Sequences of the original bits are identified in the current data of a current file under consideration. A new bit stream for the current file is created from the original bits and according to the symbols they represent. Every occurrence of the symbols is counted in the new bit stream and a path-weighted Huffman tree is created from the counted occurrences. A coding from the Huffman tree ensues, along with an end-of-file marker. The latter is stored in a new compression file, including the dictionary earlier extracted from the earlier compressed file.
US09390085B2
Method(s) and system(s) for speech processing of second language speech are described. According to the present subject matter, the system(s) implement the described method(s) for speech processing of Oriya English. The method for speech processing include receiving a plurality of speech samples of Oriya English to form a speech corpora where the plurality of speech samples comprise sounds of both vowels and consonants and, a plurality of speech parameters are associated with each of the plurality of speech samples. Method also includes determining values of the plurality of speech parameters for each of the plurality of speech samples and identifying difference between the values of each of the plurality of speech parameters and a corresponding value of accent neutral English. Further, the method includes articulating governing language rules based on the identifying to assess phonetic variation and mother tongue influence in sounds of vowels and consonants of Oriya English.
US09390082B1
Some embodiments provide a cube viewer for rendering multiple cube views. The cube viewer receives cube data in response to a query to a multidimensional data storage (MDDS) that stores a MDDS cube. The cube viewer generates first and second cube views for first and second subsets of the received cube data. The cube viewer displays the first cube view related to the first subset of cube data. In response to interactions with the first cube view, the cube viewer identifies the second subset of the cube data. The cube viewer displays the previously generated second cube view related to the second subset of cube data.
US09390072B2
A method for a device to enlarge a displayed font, includes: receiving an instruction for enlarging a currently displayed font; acquiring a size of the currently displayed font; when the size of the currently displayed font is smaller than a preset maximum threshold, enlarging the currently displayed font based on a curve enlargement rule with a first enlargement coefficient configured by an operating system of the device and a second enlargement coefficient configured by a current application; when the size of the currently displayed font is larger than or equal to the preset maximum threshold, enlarging the currently displayed font based on a linear enlargement rule with a third enlargement coefficient configured by the operating system; and displaying the enlarged font.
US09390062B1
A system includes a computing device for receiving information representative of activities of an operating first vehicle that includes a propulsion system. The computing device is configured to produce one or more control parameters from the received information in combination with information received from other vehicles, and, provide the one or more control parameters to control operations of a second vehicle.
US09390057B2
An array processor includes processing elements arranged in clusters to form a rectangular array. Inter-cluster communication paths are mutually exclusive. Due to the mutual exclusivity of the data paths, communications between the processing elements of each cluster may be combined in a single inter-cluster path, thus eliminating half the wiring required for the path. The length of the longest communication path is not directly determined by the overall dimension of the array, as in conventional torus arrays. Rather, the longest communications path is limited by the inter-cluster spacing. Transpose elements of an N×N torus may be combined in clusters and communicate with one another through intra-cluster communications paths. Transpose operation latency is eliminated in this approach. Each PE may have a single transmit port and a single receive port. Thus, the individual PEs are decoupled from the array topology.
US09390056B1
Packet switching is facilitated between a source and a destination through a network interface card. In accordance with an aspect, a NIC is configured to switch ingress packets—coming from the network—selectively to one or multiple destinations (in a NIC which is capable of replicating packets) on the host computer, and alternatively or additionally (in a NIC which is capable of replicating packets) back to one or multiple destinations on the network. In multi-port NICs, this capability effectively allows a NIC to perform the basic functions of a standalone network switch as well as additional useful functions.
US09390041B2
The embodiments of the present invention provide a method for processing device connection, a combination device and a host device. A method for processing device connection, includes: after being plugged into a host device, receiving a device descriptor modification instruction sent by the host device, modifying a device descriptor according to the device descriptor modification instruction and performing device reconnection processing, sending the modified device descriptor to the host device so that the host device establishes a new network connection according to the modified device descriptor. In the embodiments of the present invention, a user does not need to restart the host device to access the network using a RNDIS device in the combination device, which makes it convenient for the user to operate.
US09390040B2
In a method for making an on-chip interconnect for conveying between a set of initiators and a set of targets in which traffic is organized in classes of service, priority values representing the classes of service are associated with the traffic. The method further includes propagating the priority values towards the points of the network where an arbitration is performed between two classes of service of the traffic, and providing arbitration as a function of the priority values.
US09390037B2
A method includes assigning a plurality of pads of an integrated circuit (IC) to a direct memory access (DMA) channel of the IC; and storing DMA requests associated with the pads in a queue such that at a given time, the queue stores data indicative of DMA requests that are associated with more than one pad.
US09390031B2
Apparatuses and methods for page coloring to associate memory pages with programs are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a paging unit and an interface to access a memory. The paging unit includes translation logic and comparison logic. The translation logic is to translate a first address to a second address. The first address is to be provided by an instruction stored in a first page in the memory. The translation is based on an entry in a data structure, and the entry is to include a base address of a second page in the memory including the second address. The comparison logic is to compare the color of the first page to the color of the second page. The color of the first page is to indicate association of the first page with a first program including the first instruction. The data structure entry is also to include the color of the second page to indicate association of the second page with the first program or a second program.
US09390026B2
In some embodiments, in response to execution of a load-reserve instruction that binds to a load target address held in a store-through upper level cache, a processor core sets a core reservation flag, transmits a load-reserve operation to a store-in lower level cache, and tracks, during a core reservation tracking interval, the reservation requested by the load-reserve operation until the store-in lower level cache signals that the store-in lower level cache has assumed responsibility for tracking the reservation. In response to receipt during the core reservation tracking interval of an invalidation signal indicating presence of a conflicting snooped operation, the processor core cancels the reservation by resetting the core reservation flag and fails a subsequent store-conditional operation. Responsive to not canceling the reservation during the core reservation tracking interval, the processor core determines whether a store-conditional operation succeeds by reference to a pass/fail indication provided by the store-in lower level cache.
US09390025B2
Embodiments are disclosed for replacing one or more pages of a memory to level wear on the memory. In one embodiment, a system includes a page fault handling function and a memory address mapping function. Upon receipt of a page fault, the page fault handling function maps an evicted virtual memory address to a stressed page and maps a stressed virtual memory address to a free page using the memory address mapping function.
US09390023B2
According to at least one example embodiment, a method and corresponding apparatus for conditionally storing data include initiating an atomic sequence by executing, by a core processor, an instruction/operation designed to initiate an atomic sequence. Executing the instruction designed to initiate the atomic sequence includes loading content associated with a memory location into a first cache memory, and maintaining an indication of the memory location and a copy of the corresponding content loaded. A conditional storing operation is then performed, the conditional storing operation includes a compare-and-swap operation, executed by a controller associated with a second cache memory, based on the maintained copy of the content and the indication of the memory location.
US09390022B2
An apparatus includes a semiconductor fuse array, a cache memory, and a plurality of cores. The semiconductor fuse array is disposed on a die, into which is programmed the configuration data. The semiconductor fuse array has a first plurality of semiconductor fuses that is configured to store compressed cache correction data. The a cache memory is disposed on the die. The plurality of cores is disposed on the die, where each of the plurality of cores is coupled to the semiconductor fuse array and the cache memory, and is configured to access the semiconductor fuse array upon power-up/reset, to decompress the compressed cache correction data, and to distribute decompressed cached correction data to initialize the cache memory.
US09390020B2
A hybrid memory system includes a primary memory comprising a host memory space arranged as memory sectors corresponding to host logical block addresses (host LBAs). A secondary memory is implemented as a cache for the primary host memory. A hybrid controller is configured map the clusters of host LBAs to clusters of solid state drive (SSD) LBAs. The SSD LBAs correspond to a memory space of the cache. Mapping of the host LBA clusters to the SSD LBA clusters is fully associative such that any host LBA cluster can be mapped to any SSD LBA cluster.
US09390018B2
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for using prefetch hints. One embodiment of the method includes bypassing, at a first prefetcher associated with a first cache, issuing requests to prefetch data from a number of memory addresses in a sequence of memory addresses determined by the first prefetcher. The number is indicated in a request received from a second prefetcher associated with a second cache. This embodiment of the method also includes issuing, from the first prefetcher, a request to prefetch data from a memory address subsequent to the bypassed memory addresses.
US09389995B2
A shuffler receives information associated with partition segments of map task outputs and a pipeline policy for a job running on a computing device. The shuffler transmits to an operating system of the computing device a request to lock partition segments of the map task outputs and transmits an advisement to keep or load partition segments of map task outputs in the memory of the computing device. The shuffler creates a pipeline based on the pipeline policy, wherein the pipeline includes partition segments locked in the memory and partition segments advised to keep or load in the memory, of the computing device for the job, and the shuffler selects the partition segments locked in the memory, followed by partition segments advised to keep or load in the memory, as a preferential order of partition segments to shuffle.
US09389991B1
Methods, systems, and computer readable mediums for generating instruction data to update components in a converged infrastructure system are disclosed. According to one example, a method includes identifying components in a converged infrastructure system that require remediation in order to comply with a defined converged infrastructure configuration and identifying remediation content to enable each of the identified components to be compliant with the defined converged infrastructure configuration. The method further includes determining a remediation process based on the identified remediation content associated with the components of the converged infrastructure system, wherein the determined remediation process includes an order of steps used to update the identified components in the converged infrastructure system. The method also includes generating instruction data indicating the determined remediation process to be applied to the identified components in the converged infrastructure system.
US09389986B2
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for identifying impacted tests from statically collected data. In general, static dependency data, possibly augmented with some dynamic data, is used to find an appropriate set of impacted tests for code changes. In some embodiments, static dependency analysis is used to identify tests impacted by a code change. Heuristics can be used to assist with identifying an appropriate set of impacted tests to run for a code change. Dynamic data can be used to augment static dependency data to identify more optimal sets of impacted tests to run for a code change.
US09389982B2
An in-memory computing system for conducting on-line transaction processing and on-line analytical processing includes system tables in main memory to store runtime information. A statistics services can access the runtime information using script procedures stored in the main memory to collect monitoring data and generate historical data and other system performance metrics while maintaining the runtime data and generated data in the main memory.
US09389976B2
Technologies for distributed durable data replication include a computing device having persistent memory that stores a memory state and an update log. The computing device isolates a host partition from a closure partition. The computing device may sequester one or more processor cores for use by the closure partition. The host partition writes transaction records to the update log prior to writing state changes to persistent memory. A replication service asynchronously transmits log records to a remote computing device, which establishes a replica update log in persistent memory. If the host partition fails, the closure partition transmits remaining log records from the update log to the remote computing device. The update log may be quickly replayed when recovering the computing device from failure. The remote computing device may also replay the replica update log to update a remote copy of the state data. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US09389975B2
A method of utilizing storage in a storage system comprises prioritizing a plurality of storage areas in the storage system for data recovery with different priorities; and performing data recovery of the storage system at an occurrence of a failure involving one or more of the storage areas in the storage system based on the priorities. Data recovery for one storage area having a higher priority is to occur before data recovery for another storage area having a lower priority in the storage system. In various embodiments, the prioritization is achieved by monitoring the access characteristics, or the priority is specified by the host or management computer based on the usage and/or importance of data stored in the storage system, or the priority is determined by the storage system based on the area assignment/release (i.e., usage) of thin provisioned volumes.
US09389973B2
A method for managing a corrupted memory block. The method includes detecting the corrupted memory block, and removing, after detecting the corrupted memory block, references to the corrupted memory block. The method further includes identifying, after detecting the corrupted memory block, an uncorrupted memory block and analyzing each cache line. The method further includes determining, while analyzing each cache line, that a first cache line includes an uncorrectable error and creating, based on determining the first cache line includes the uncorrectable error, a second cache line including an artificial error, and migrating the second cache line to the uncorrupted memory block, where a layout of the corrupted memory block is maintained.
US09389968B2
Methods, systems, and computer program products for preventing non-detectable data loss during site switchover are disclosed. A computer-implemented method may include receiving a request to perform a switchover from a first node to a second node, determining whether to place a storage volume involved in the switchover in a suspended state, setting the storage volume in the suspended state based on determining that the storage volume is to be placed in the suspended state, and maintaining the storage volume in the suspended state after completing the switchover. In an example, the storage volume may be placed in a suspended state based on examining a volume-specific attribute indicating whether the storage volume is to be suspended when involved in a switchover. In one example, each storage volume involved in a switchover may be placed in a suspended state when indicated as part of a switchover request.
US09389967B2
A method and apparatus that allow a user to easily operate a self-service device despite the presence of damage is provided. Anticipated damage includes extreme environmental conditions such as earthquakes, flooding, strong winds, tsunamis, etc. These conditions may cause a failure in a portion of the self-service device. Improved ruggedness and redundant components are coordinated by suitable software to provide service despite damage to the self-service device. Additionally, access to some user accounts despite the loss of connectivity to a server maintaining user accounts is provided.
US09389960B2
Methods, apparatus and computer program products implement embodiments of the present invention that include detecting, by a first computer having a first memory, a software stack in a second memory of a second computer coupled to the first computer via a network. The software stack is copied from the second memory to the first memory, and the copied software stack is executed by the first computer. Prior to copying the software stack an error is detected in a boot image stored on a boot device for the first computer by identifying an invalid signature for the boot image.
US09389959B1
A system and method thereof for performing loss-less migration of an application group. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a high-availability services module structured for execution in conjunction with an operating system, and one or more computer nodes of a distributed system upon which at least one independent application can be executed upon. The high-availability services module may be structured to be executable on the one or more computer nodes for loss-less migration of the one or more independent applications, and is operable to perform checkpointing of all state in a transport connection.
US09389958B2
In one embodiment, a file system driven RAID rebuild technique is provided. A layered file system may organize storage of data as segments spanning one or more sets of storage devices, such as solid state drives (SSDs), of a storage array, wherein each set of SSDs may form a RAID group configured to provide data redundancy for a segment. The file system may then drive (i.e., initiate) rebuild of a RAID configuration of the SSDs on a segment-by-segment basis in response to cleaning of the segment (i.e., segment cleaning). Each segment may include one or more RAID stripes that provide a level of data redundancy (e.g., single parity RAID 5 or double parity RAID 6) as well as RAID organization (i.e., distribution of data and parity) for the segment. Notably, the level of data redundancy and RAID organization may differ among the segments of the array.
US09389947B2
A portable executable file is analyzed by parsing a binary image of the portable executable file to generate a parsed field. An attribute of the parsed field is determined. The attribute of the parsed field is compared to a valid characteristic of a valid corresponding field based upon, at least in part, a portable executable file format specification. It is determined if the attribute of the parsed field matches the valid characteristic of the valid corresponding field.
US09389944B1
Aspects of the invention relate to test access architecture for stacked dies. The disclosed test access interface for a die can function as a stand-alone test access interface, allowing both pre-bond testing and post-bond testing of the die. In a stack of dies, the test access interface of a die may be enabled/disabled by the test access interface of an adjacent die.
US09389929B1
Software that performs the following steps: (i) receiving first bundle information relating to the content of a bundle at a first time, wherein the bundle relates to one or more resources in an application of a distributed computing environment; (ii) monitoring the bundle for a bundle event, wherein the bundle event is generated from a change in a lifecycle state of the bundle; (iii) determining that the bundle event has occurred; (iv) responsive to determining that the bundle event has occurred, receiving second bundle information relating to the content of the bundle at a second time; and (v) responsive to receiving the second bundle information, identifying a granular event associated with the bundle event, wherein the granular event relates to a difference between the first bundle information and the second bundle information.
US09389927B2
A method for directing messages between a composite user interface and at least one source application. A message is to be directed to a predetermined set of services, each service executes a command specified by the message and the message comprises details of the predetermined set of services. Each service in the predetermined set of services uses said details to determine whether the message should be sent to another service, and if it is determined that the message should be sent to another service transmits the message to an appropriate service.
US09389925B2
A technique for achieving low grace-period latencies in an energy efficient environment in which processors with Read-Copy Update (RCU) callbacks are allowed to enter low power states. In an example embodiment, for each processor that has RCU callbacks, different grace period numbers are assigned to different groups of the processor's RCU callbacks. New grace periods are periodically started and old grace periods are periodically ended. As old grace periods end, groups of RCU callbacks having corresponding assigned grace period numbers are invoked.
US09389914B2
Each of a plurality of circuit blocks includes a plurality of arithmetic elements. A power supply controller individually controls power supply to each circuit block. A resource management unit acquires first information, regarding an arithmetic element necessary for an arithmetic process, and second information, regarding an arithmetic element included in a circuit block which is currently being supplied with power. Based on the first information and the second information, the resource management unit preferentially assigns, to an arithmetic element included in a circuit block which is being supplied with power, a process for implementing the arithmetic process.
US09389906B2
According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a transaction data storage to store transaction data to be transmitted over an interconnect of a data processing system, a transaction buffer coupled to the transaction data storage to buffer at least a portion of the transaction data, and a transaction logic coupled to the transaction data storage and the transaction buffer to transmit a request (REQ) signal to an arbiter associated with the interconnect in response to first transaction data that becomes available in the transaction data storage, in response to a grant (GNT) signal received from the arbiter, retrieve second transaction data from the transaction buffer and transmit the second transaction data onto the interconnect, and refill the transaction buffer with third transaction data retrieved from the transaction data storage after the second transaction data has been transmitted onto the interconnect.
US09389901B2
A method, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and a computer system for managing the placement of virtual machines in a virtual machine network are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method involves determining if at least one virtual machine in a set of virtual machines supporting a process and running on a first host computer needs to be separated from other virtual machines in the set. If at least one virtual machine needs to be separated, then at least one virtual machine is selected to be separated based on the number of memory pages changed. The selected VM is then separated from the other virtual machines in the set.
US09389900B2
A method for supporting a change in state within a cluster of host computers that run virtual machines is disclosed. The method involves identifying a change in state within a cluster of host computers that run virtual machines, determining if predefined criteria for available resources within the cluster of host computers can be met by resources available in the cluster of host computers, and determining if predefined criteria for available resources within the cluster of host computers can be maintained after at least one different predefined change in state. In an embodiment, the steps of this method may be implemented in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having instructions that, when executed in a computing device, causes the computing device to carry out the steps.
US09389895B2
A virtual machine storage service can be use a unique network identifier and a SR-IOV compliant device can be used to transport I/O between a virtual machine and the virtual machine storage service. The virtual machine storage service can be offloaded to a child partition or migrated to another physical machine along with the unique network identifier.
US09389888B2
A remote proxy in a virtualization layer domain establishes a plurality of logical channels via a network connection. The virtualization layer domain is part of a host system in which a set of virtual machines of a virtual machine domain run on a virtualization layer of the virtualization layer domain. The remote proxy receives first information from a first logical channel in plurality of logical channels and second information from a second logical channel in plurality of logical channels through the network connection. Then, the remote proxy determines that the virtual machine domain should process the first information and forwards the first information from the virtualization layer domain to a virtual machine in the set of virtual machines in the virtual machine domain. Also, the remote proxy determines that the virtualization layer domain should process the second information and forwards the second information to the virtualization layer for processing.
US09389883B2
Managing settings of applications is provided. A request from an application to store runtime settings, currently being used by the application, is identified by a processor executing program instructions for managing settings of applications. In response to identifying the request, the runtime settings are then stored on in a repository of runtime settings. In one or more examples, the application is running on an operating system on a computer system, and the request is communicated through a common system service of the operating system.
US09389882B2
Responsive to a detected user access by a user to help content of an application, at least one subsequent detected user interaction with the application is recorded that documents the user's actual use of the application in response to instructions within the accessed help content. The help content includes tracking metrics that include at least one configured expected user interaction with the application to perform the instructions within the accessed help content. The effectiveness of the instructions within the accessed help content at improving the user's proficiency in using the application is determined by comparison of the recorded at least one subsequent detected user interaction with the application after the help content was accessed with the at least one configured expected user interaction with the application to perform the instructions within the accessed help content.
US09389863B2
A processor includes a decoder that decodes an instruction that instructs the processor to perform subsequent computations in an approximate manner and a functional unit that performs the subsequent computations in the approximate manner in response to the instruction. An instruction instructs the processor to clear an error amount associated with a value stored in a general purpose register of the processor. The error amount indicates an amount of error associated with a result of a computation performed by the processor in an approximate manner. The processor also clears the error amount in response to the instruction. Another instruction specifies a computation to be performed and includes a prefix that indicates the processor is to perform the computation in an approximate manner. The functional unit performs the computation specified by the instruction in the approximate manner specified by the prefix.
US09389860B2
A method of predicting a backward conditional branch instruction used in a vector partitioning loop includes detecting the first conditional branch instruction that occurs after consumption of a dependency index vector by a predicate generating instruction. The dependency index vector includes information indicative of a number of iterations of the vector partitioning loop, and the conditional branch instruction may branch backwards when taken. The conditional branch instruction may then be predicted to be taken a number of times that is determined by the dependency index vector.
US09389858B2
An apparatus includes an instruction decoder, first and second source registers and a circuit coupled to the decoder to receive packed data from the source registers and to unpack the packed data responsive to an unpack instruction received by the decoder. A first packed data element and a third packed data element are received from the first source register. A second packed data element and a fourth packed data element are received from the second source register. The circuit copies the packed data elements into a destination register resulting with the second packed data element adjacent to the first packed data element, the third packed data element adjacent to the second packed data element, and the fourth packed data element adjacent to the third packed data element.
US09389838B2
This invention is related to a cross-client-server software compiler for defining a client server programming paradigm which removes boundary between client side programming and server side programming. By adopting the said programming paradigm a programmer does not explicitly distinguish client side programming and server side programming, and does not explicitly implement client server interactions. From human programming the said compiler identifies client side operations and server side operations, identifies client server communication requirements, identifies data upload and download requirements, identifies server states maintenance requirements, generates client code and server code, generates client server communications code for client server interactions to fulfill human programming.
US09389835B2
A finite field inverter is disclosed, wherein the finite field inverter includes an input port, an output port and a search tree inverse circuit configured to perform an inverse operation of the operand a(x) in the finite field GF(2n) based on a search tree structure. The search tree inverse circuit is provided with a left search tree and a right search tree. The left search tree and the right search tree each includes tree nodes for processing inverse operations over the finite field GF(2n) and connecting wires connected between the tree nodes. The tree nodes include a root node, internal nodes and leaf nodes. Each path from the root node to a leaf node represents an element in the finite field GF(2n). The connecting wires between the tree nodes connect the path representing the operand a(x) with the path representing the inversion result b(x) . The present invention uses a search tree inverse circuit to achieve an inverse operation of an element in a finite field, and compared with the existing finite field inverter, the present invention is more efficient in processing inverse operations over the finite field GF(2n).
US09389833B2
A device includes a pattern-recognition processor. The pattern recognition processor includes blocks, such that each of the blocks include a plurality of feature cells configured to analyze at least a portion of data to be analyzed and to selectively provide a result of the analysis. The pattern recognition processor also includes block deactivation logic configured to dynamically power-down the block.
US09389829B2
A system, apparatus, and method for generating a spatial user interface for an application, system or device. The user interface includes a means of representing user interface functions or commands as audio signals, with the audio signals being perceived by the user in a spatially different location depending on the function or command. A user input device is provided to enable a user to select a function or command, or to navigate through the spatial representations of the audio signals.
US09389822B2
Mobile information apparatus, such as smart phones or information Pads, that are configured for accessing video digital content services or stores over the Internet are herein disclosed and enabled. The mobile information apparatus include a touch sensitive screen and a wireless communication unit supporting, at least part of IEEE 802.11 standard of wireless protocols. A client application or browsing application may be included in the mobile information apparatus or is installable by a user for accessing video digital content from a subscribed video digital content service or store. Subsequent to receiving the video digital content by the mobile information apparatus from the subscribed video service or store, the mobile information apparatus is further configured for wireless display or for wireless play over air of at least part of the received video content onto one or more wireless televisions, television controllers, display devices, monitors, or projection devices.
US09389821B2
A printing system includes a printing apparatus and a printing control apparatus. The printing apparatus obtains first attribute information about a sheet stored in a sheet holding unit of the printing apparatus and sends the first attribute information to the printing control apparatus. The printing control apparatus stores a combination of the first attribute information and second attribute information about a sheet, obtains the second attribute information based on received first attribute information, and sends the second attribute information to the printing apparatus. The printing apparatus and sets received second attribute information as attribute information about the sheet stored in the sheet holding unit. Where setting of the second attribute information is designated, the printing apparatus causes the setting unit to set the second attribute information. Where setting of the second attribute information is not designated, the printing apparatus restricts the setting unit from setting the second attribute information.
US09389818B2
An information processing system which executes a job is disclosed, including a user specifying unit; a user information obtaining unit; an applied rule determining unit which refers to rule information in which is recorded a rule to be applied for executing the job in accordance with a relationship between an upper limit value and a consumed amount to determine the rule to be applied to the user; an applying unit which applies the rule determined by the applied rule determining unit to setting information of the job to be executed; and a log recording unit which records, with respect to the job to be executed, log information which includes at least one of the setting information before application of the rule and the setting information after application of the rule; and information indicating the rule applied.
US09389816B2
An information processing apparatus without bothering a user, even when it is necessary to disconnect and restart the image forming apparatus which has been connected to the information processing apparatus so as to transmit and receive maintenance work data for performing the maintenance work on the image forming apparatus. When the image forming apparatus is required to be disconnected and reconnected after restarting the image forming apparatus during connection with the information processing apparatus, identification information for identifying an information processing apparatus to be reconnected is stored in a storage section. The image forming apparatus is reconnected to the information processing apparatus identified by the identification information stored in the storage section after the image forming apparatus is restarted.
US09389810B2
A computer determines an intrinsic read speed and an intrinsic write speed associated with a first disk and a second disk. The computer receives a request to read a portion of data, wherein the portion of data is stored redundantly on both the first and second disk. The computer identifies a first latency associated with reading the portion of data from the first disk, where the first latency is based on at least the intrinsic read speed and the intrinsic write speed associated with the first disk. The computer identifies a second latency associated with reading the portion of data form the second disk, wherein the second latency is based on at least the intrinsic read speed and the intrinsic write speed associated with the second disk. The computer determines that the first latency exceeds the second latency. The computer selects the second disk to read the portion of data.
US09389809B2
Apparatus and method for controlling the storage of data in a multi-device storage system. In some embodiments, a storage system includes an expander coupled to a controller via multiple parallel data channel pathways, and a plurality of data storage devices coupled to the expander. The expander includes a control circuit adapted to selectively disable at least one but less than all of the multiple parallel data channel pathways.
US09389792B1
Following a relocation write in which data is relocated without update from an old physical location to a new physical location within the non-volatile memory array, a controller defers an update of a logical-to-physical translation (LPT) entry to associate a logical address of the data with a new physical address of the new physical location, for example, for a time-out period. During deferment of the update to the LPT entry, the controller services a read request targeting the logical address from data at the old physical location. In response to no update to the data being made during deferment of the update to the LPT entry, the controller performs the deferred update to the LPT entry. In response to an update to the data being made during the deferment of the update to the LPT entry, the controller refrains from performing the deferred update to the LPT entry.
US09389790B2
According to the method for determining a redundant array of independent disks provided in the present invention, for an actual physical disk including n disk groups in which each disk group includes m disks, the n disk groups include m2*(m*n) logical blocks, and a logical block matrix corresponding to m distributed RAIDs can be generated. Therefore, a correspondence between the actual physical disk and the distributed RAIDs can be obtained. In a scenario of data storage or the like, a mapping relationship table of the physical disk and the RAIDs does not need to be stored.
US09389781B2
A method for controlling an information processing apparatus configured to perform processing according to a type of an input operation, includes determining that the same type of operation as an operation input immediately before is likely to be repeated, based on input information of interest and information about the operation input immediately before, identifying by an identification unit an input operation based on the information of interest according to that the information of interest satisfies a predetermined condition set in advance, and setting, if the determination unit has determined that a same type of operation as the operation input immediately before is likely to be repeated, a condition for the identification unit to identify the operation input based on the information of interest as the same type of operation as the operation input immediately before so that the condition is easier to be satisfied than the predetermined condition.
US09389775B2
A list of a plurality of objects to be displayed, which corresponds to page images to be operated, respectively, is displayed; it is determined which object is selected as an object to be moved among the plurality of displayed objects to be displayed; it is determined which object is selected as a movement destination object among the plurality of displayed objects to be displayed; and allocation page images are displayed in a state where a page image corresponding to the object determined as the object to be moved and a page image corresponding to the object determined as the movement destination object are allocated to a single page.
US09389774B2
An image processing apparatus that displays an image at a touch panel display, detects whether a face image is included in the displayed image, sets a point of the displayed image as a center point for a magnification ratio change based on the detected face image, and controls the touch panel display to change a magnification ratio of the displayed image centered at the center point based on a touch input received at the touch panel display.
US09389766B2
An image display device includes an acquisition unit that, when an operation of enclosing an arbitrary region on a display screen is performed in response to sequential instruction inputs by a user, acquires position information indicating positions indicated by those instruction inputs, a recognition unit that specifies an enclosed region by a trajectory of the acquired position information and recognizes the enclosed region as a selected region, a determination unit that determines to zoom in an image displayed in an image display area with a zoom-in ratio determined based on the range of the selected region and the range of the image display area, and a display control unit that displays a zoomed-in transformed image with the determined zoom-in ratio in the display area with the center of the transformed image and the center of the image display area aligned.
US09389762B2
A method for unlocking touch screen, electronic device thereof, and recording medium thereof are disclosed. A graph with a boundary is displayed on a touch screen. Then two fingers touch the outside, the inside or the boundary of the graph and move outward or inward separately. Whether the touch screen of the electronic device is unlocked is determined based on whether the distance between the moved two fingers is larger or smaller than a default value, or whether the distance difference between the two fingers before and after moving is larger than a default value.
US09389759B2
Embodiments of the present invention provide tools and methods for the development and specification of a responsive graphical design. A graphical user interface allows a user to specify a design. The graphical user interface has a area for displaying a rendering of the design according to a first dimension specification. The system also has a dimension specification interface that allows the user to set a second dimension specification. The system also has a widget interface that allows the user to (i) add a widget to said design, (ii) specify a first state for the widget when the design is rendered according to the first dimension specification, and (iii) specify a second state for the widget when the design is rendered according to the second dimension specification.
US09389758B2
According to an aspect of the present invention, setting change of a parameter can be performed while checking the content of all parameters on the list screen without screen transition of the list screen. Parameters of a desired page can be set at the same time even if a use condition or the like of the device is changed, or only part of the parameters can be corrected and set. Therefore, a plurality of parameters can be quickly and appropriately set by minimum operation.
US09389757B1
Techniques for previewing portions of the content item using an electronic device include displaying a first portion of the content item, receiving input from a user indicative of a desire to browse a second portion of the content item different than the first portion, and displaying a preview window illustrating the second portion of the content item in response to the input. The preview window may enable the user to simultaneously view the second portion illustrated therein as well as at least part of the first portion. In addition, a viewing position of the user may be maintained at a location of the first portion in the content item while the second portion is illustrated in the preview window. Accordingly, the user may not lose context of the first portion of the content item while the viewing the second portion.
US09389753B2
A method of providing a UI and a display apparatus applying the same include the operations of selecting a main thumbnail, searching thumbnails related to the main thumbnail on a basis of the main thumbnail, and displaying the selected main thumbnail and the searched thumbnails on radial axes according to a preset arrangement criterion.
US09389752B2
An instruction acquisition unit acquires a menu display instruction in a menu screen display device. When the menu display instruction is acquired while a game program is running, a menu-screen generating unit displays, by a function of a system, on a television set a second system menu screen in which an end icon for terminating the running game program is inserted in between a plurality of content icons that are arranged in a line in a first system menu screen and displayed. The instruction acquisition unit acquires the selection of the displayed end icon from a user. When the selection of the end icon is acquired, a menu screen constituting unit terminates the running game program and displays on the television set a first system menu screen by deleting the end icon from the second system menu screen.
US09389740B2
Disclosed herein is a touch sensing apparatus capable of supporting hover sensing, including: a plurality of capacitance-voltage converters (C-V converters) outputting different voltage values depending on a change in capacitance of each of the sensing electrodes; a plurality of integrators integrating output voltages of each of the C-V converters; a first multiplexer multiplexing outputs of the plurality of integrators; a second multiplexer multiplexing the outputs of the plurality of integrators; a first differential amplification unit for touch sensing receiving an output of the first multiplexer and an output of the second multiplexer; a second differential amplification unit for hover sensing receiving the output of the first multiplexer and the output of the second multiplexer; and a control unit sensing a touch event or a hover event, thereby removing a common noise to accurately sense both the touch event and the hover event.
US09389736B2
A touch screen panel is disclosed. In one aspect, the touch screen panel includes a substrate divided into a display area and a non-display area positioned outside the display area, sensing lines in the display area and wiring lines in the non-display area. Each wiring line is connected to two or more sensing lines. The switching units are connected to the sensing lines and the wiring lines so as to selectively connect one of each of the sensing lines to each of the wiring lines.
US09389730B2
A touch screen including a housing, a display mounted in the housing, a plurality of collimating lenses mounted in the housing and arranged along a first edge of the display, a plurality of light pulse emitters mounted in the housing that are spaced apart from and serially transmit light pulses through the collimating lenses over the display, a light guide mounted in the housing along the edge of the display opposite the first edge, for receiving the light pulses, the light guide including a reflective strip that reflects light pulses to one end of the light guide, a light pulse receiver mounted in the housing near the one end of the light guide, for receiving the reflected light pulses, and a calculating unit, mounted in the housing and connected to the receiver, for determining a location of a pointer on the display that partially blocks light pulses transmitted by the emitters, based on outputs of the receiver.
US09389725B2
An apparatus for detecting a touch event using a first touch interface and a second touch interface includes one or more touch-sensitive sensors, a first touch interface, and a second touch interface. The first touch interface includes an optical touch interface. The second touch interface is of a different type than the first touch interface. The apparatus also includes a storage device storing machine-readable code and a processor executing the machine-readable code. The machine-readable code includes a first interface module determining a touch position on the one or more touch-sensitive sensors using the first touch interface. The machine-readable code further includes a second interface module detecting a touch contact on the one or more touch-sensitive sensors using the second touch interface.
US09389721B2
A protection mechanism for force-based touch sensitive input panels or displays comprising a “snap dome”, e.g., a semi-rigid pliable dome positioned over each sensor for increased overload protection. The snap dome is unidirectionally-resilient to a known point of collapse. It therefore imparts a predetermined resistance to compression over a known range of travel along the z-axis, but is unyielding along the x- and y-axis. As the touch panel is depressed toward the standoff, the snap dome resists compression until it collapses, allowing the touch panel to encounter the standoff. The standoff then imparts dead-stop overload force protection to the sensors. This allows for the placement of mechanical stops (such as stop screws) with a less exacting tolerance. Moreover, the snap domes introduce no x- or y-axis force losses/increases, and do not cause tilting of the touch panel. The touch force remains perfectly perpendicular and accuracy is preserved.
US09389714B2
A method of filtering a touch screen input is disclosed that includes the steps of detecting a position of a first touch on a touch screen, determining a validation area that includes the position of the first touch, detecting a position for each of one or more second touches on the touch screen, and providing a touch event signal if the positions of all of the second touches are within the validation area.
US09389709B2
This invention relates to the field of remotely controlling the mobile computing device. It further relates to an apparatus and method of at least replicating in a portable pen-like device the ability to control a portable computing device to the same extent as the level of control attainable by a standard PC keyboard when attached to a standard PC; and relates to various embodiments of the apparatus and method.
US09389702B2
A plurality of substantially simultaneous inputs are associated with one or more applications, wherein it is determined if the plurality of inputs includes unacceptable inputs and wherein unacceptable inputs are ignored.
US09389699B2
In embodiments of portable device pairing with a tracking system, a pairing system includes a portable device that generates device acceleration gesture data responsive to a series of motion gestures of the portable device. The pairing system also includes a tracking system that is configured for pairing with the portable device. The tracking system recognizes the series of motion gestures of the portable device and generates tracked object position gesture data. A pairing service can then determine that the series of motion gestures of the portable device corresponds to the series of motion gestures recognized by the tracking system, and communicate a pairing match notification to both the tracking system and the portable device to establish the pairing.
US09389697B2
An image capturing apparatus on which a predetermined optical member is mountable, the apparatus comprises an image capturing unit which captures an object image incident on a lens unit, a detection unit which detects inclinations of the image capturing apparatus relative to a plurality of detection axes and a display control unit which performs control to display information indicating the inclinations of the image capturing apparatus on a display unit based on a detection result from the detection unit, wherein the display control unit performs control to display information indicating an inclination of the image capturing apparatus based on inclinations of different axes of the plurality of detection axes depending on a case in which the optical member is not mounted and a case in which the optical member is mounted.
US09389692B2
A computer system comprising that has a display screen that displays information from a computing device. An auxiliary device such as a cover or a keyboard is pivotally attached to the display screen. When the angle between the display screen and the auxiliary device is a first angle that makes it likely that the device is being used normally, the device is then locked against orientation rotation. The angle between the auxiliary device and the display needs to be brought into an unnatural angle in order to allow automatic orientation rotation.
US09389690B2
A method includes receiving a first output from a first sensor of an electronic device and receiving a second output from a second sensor of the electronic device. The first sensor has a first sensor type and the second sensor has a second sensor type that is different from the first sensor type. The method also includes detecting a gesture based on the first output and the second output according to a complementary voting scheme that is at least partially based on gesture complexity.
US09389688B2
An apparatus comprising; a first part configured to form at least part of the case of the apparatus; a second part configured to form at least part of the display for the apparatus; at least one actuator coupled to the second part and configured to apply a force to the second part to generate a displacement of the second part; drive circuitry coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to drive the actuator to produce both audio and haptic outputs; and a suspender configured to couple the first part and the second part.
US09389681B2
The subject disclosure is directed towards a sensor fusion interface that enables interaction between one or more entities of a physical environment and a computerized device component. A plurality of sensor modules generate multiple sensor input data associated with one or more entities in an environment and store such data in a shared library in accordance with a uniform and common schema. The multiple sensor input data is refined until a certain level of accuracy is achieved. Using the sensor fusion interface, entity state data is extracted from the shared library and exposed to the computerized device component.
US09389680B2
Methods and apparatus are provided for evoking perceptions of affordances in a user/virtual environment interface. The method involves recognizing the absence or inadequacy of certain sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface, and then creating sensory stimuli in the virtual environment to substitute for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli. The substitute sensory stimuli are typically communicated to the user (e.g., visually and/or audibly) as properties and behavior of objects in the virtual environment. Appropriately designed substitute sensory stimuli can evoke perceptions of affordances for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface.
US09389678B2
The disclosure provides a digital camera. The digital camera includes an image sensor configured to produce image sensor data. The digital camera further includes (i) an image signal processor configured to receive and perform a plurality of on-camera processing operations on the image sensor data, where such processing operations yield a plurality of intermediate processed versions of the image sensor data, and (ii) a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit, to an off-camera image signal processor, image source data which includes at least one of: (a) the image sensor data and (b) one of the intermediate processed versions of the image sensor data, where such transmission is performed automatically in response to the producing the image sensor data.
US09389667B2
A computer implemented method resumes a computer from a power-saving state in a short time. Prior to shifting to a power-saving state, a drive sets a status flag indicating a loading state of a disk at a flash memory. For resumption from the power-saving state, the BIOS requests a ready notification from the drive. When it is determined that the status flag indicates not-loading of a disk, the drive skips the detection processing of the disk including initialization of a read/write circuit and a servo mechanism such as a spindle motor and sends a ready notification indicating not-loading of the disk to the BIOS. Receiving the ready notification, the BIOS can continue the resume processing.
US09389666B2
In accordance with the present disclosure, a battery back-up unit (BBU) element for providing uninterruptable direct current (DC) power in a rack-level power infrastructure is describe. The BBU element may include a rack-mountable chassis with a battery drawer. A battery may be disposed within the battery drawer, and at least one power module may be coupled to the battery. The BBU element may also include a power module controller that causes the battery to charge from or discharge to a busbar coupled to the BBU element. The power module controller may also communicate power management information to a power infrastructure controller.
US09389659B2
A power supply system for an information handling system is provided. The information processing system is electrically coupled to an AC power source and includes at least one computer unit. The power supply system includes: at least one AC power supply unit electrically coupled to the at least one computer unit and the AC power source; at least one DC power supply unit electrically coupled to the at least one computer unit; and a backup power unit electrically coupled to the at least one DC power supply unit. In response to the at least one AC power supply unit not supplying power, the at least one DC power supply unit supplies power to the at least one computer unit. A data center having the power supply system is further provided.
US09389658B2
A method of powering on a plurality of devices includes identifying a plurality of power distribution units disposed in a rack, wherein each power distribution units is connected to receive power from a main power source, and wherein each power distribution unit includes a circuit breaker. The method further includes identifying a plurality of devices disposed in the rack, wherein each device is connected to receive power from one of the power distribution units, and wherein the plurality of devices are selected from server nodes, network switches and external data storage devices. For each of the power distribution units, the plurality of devices that are connected to the power distribution unit are powered on in a sequence to prevent an inrush current from tripping the circuit breaker within the power distribution unit. The sequence powers on the devices identified as network switches and external data storage devices prior to powering on the devices identified as server nodes.
US09389657B2
An initialization core may include reset logic that may detect a global reset signal (GRS). The initialization core may generate one or more packets that enable communication with the cores. The initialization core may send reset packets to each of the cores that instruct the cores to perform a reset. In some embodiments, the reset command may power-off the cores. The initialization core may then transmit unreset packets to each of the cores that instruct the cores to perform an unreset and power-on the cores. In some embodiments, the cores may resume operation automatically without receipt of the unreset packet. The transmission of the packets may be staggered (staged) to control the power-on of the processor and enable the processor unit to more slowly increase its power state.
US09389654B2
Various embodiments provide a circuit board module include a primary cover, a secondary cover and a circuit board sandwiched between the primary cover and the secondary cover. A first set of fins or channels may be provided on a surface of the primary cover. The first set of fins or channels guide cooling air flowing on the surface of the primary cover. A second set of fins or channels may be provided on a surface of the second cover. The second set of fins or channels guide the cooling air flowing on the surface of the secondary cover. The second set of fins or channels intermates with the first set of fins or channels to form a sealed casing enclosing the circuit board. The sealed casing forms a Faraday cage to protect the circuit board from electromagnetic interference.
US09389653B2
A mounting apparatus for selectively mounting a first storage device or a second storage device in a storage rack includes a supporting frame made of a resilient material. The supporting frame includes two side brackets. Each side bracket includes a sidewall, an upper wall, a lower wall opposite to the upper wall, and a deformable abutting member formed at the upper wall. The lower walls and the upper walls of the side brackets are capable of sandwiching two opposite portions of the first storage device. When the abutting members are bent below the corresponding upper walls, the lower walls and the abutting members of the side brackets are capable of sandwiching two opposite portions of the second storage device.
US09389651B2
An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, a first ejection actuator coupled to the door and configured to move simultaneously with the door, a second ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the second ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the second ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the second ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.
US09389638B2
A device for detecting a carrying case, and methods there for, are provided. The device includes: an orientation sensor; a near field communication (NFC) reader; and, a processor configured to place the device in a carrying case mode when an orientation of the device is within a given angular range as determined using the orientation sensor, and the NFC reader detects an NFC tag.
US09389636B2
A clock generating device measures a frequency ratio between a clock signal (32.768 kHz+α) and a reference frequency value based on a clock signal (25 MHz); generates a clock signal obtained by masking a portion of clocks of the clock signal based on a measurement result of the frequency ratio; and updates a compensation value of a frequency temperature characteristic of the clock signal when a difference between the measurement result of the frequency ratio and an average value of N (N is a natural number) measurement results is greater than a reference value of the frequency ratio.
US09389635B2
Embodiments of a jitter detection circuit are disclosed that may allow for detecting both cycle and phase jitter in a clock distribution network. The jitter detection circuit may include a phase selector, a data generator, a delay chain, a logic circuit, and clocked storage elements. The phase selector may be operable to select a clock phase to be used for the launch clock, and the data generator may be operable to generate a data signal responsive to the launch clock. The delay chain may generate a plurality of outputs dependent upon the data signal, and the clocked storage elements may be operable to capture the plurality of outputs from the delay chain, which may be compared to expected data by the logic circuit.
US09389625B2
DC-DC converter PWM controllers and dual counter digital integrators are presented for integrating an error between a reference voltage signal and a feedback voltage signal, in which a comparator, dual counters, and a DAC are used to provide a compensated reference to a modulator loop comparator which generates a PWM switching signal for controlling a power converter output voltage, with the second counter being selectively incremented or decremented when the first counter output indicates a predetermined value after the first counter output transitions in one direction through a predetermined count range to enhance loop stability, and a startup mode control allows fast integrator operation during initialization, with the ability to freeze integrator operation during overcurrent conditions.
US09389623B2
A voltage converting device with a self-reference feature for an electronic system includes a differential current generating module, implemented in a Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processing for generating a differential current pair according to a converting voltage; and a voltage converting module, coupled to the differential current generating module, a first supply voltage and a second supply voltage of the electronic system for generating the converting voltage according to the differential current pair, the first supply voltage and the second supply voltage.
US09389620B2
An apparatus and method for a linear voltage regulator with improved voltage regulation is disclosed. A linear voltage regulator device with improved voltage regulation that combines good resiliency to noisy ground reference, high Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR), good current load regulation with changes in the current load and good feedback loop stability. The linear voltage regulator comprises of an amplifier, a current source, a pass gate, a current load, a first feedback loop, a second feedback loop, a second amplifier and second pass gate. A second feedback loop is formed to control the bias of the first feedback loop.
US09389612B2
A self-controlled device maintains a frame of reference about an x-, y- and z-axis. The self-controlled device processes an input to control the self-propelled device, the input being based on the x- and y-axis. The self-propelled device is controlled in its movement, including about each of the x-, y- and z-axis, based on the input.
US09389609B1
An inventory system includes inventory holders, container holders, containers carried by the container holders, mobile drive units, stations, and a management module. The management module instructs the mobile drive units to move the inventory holders and container holders to stations. Container holders are loaded with containers of inbound inventory items at a first station. Inbound inventory items are transferred from containers to inventory holders at a second station. Outbound inventory items are transferred from inventory holders to containers at a third station. Containers of outbound inventory items are removed from container holders at a fourth station.
US09389606B2
A control and monitoring system is provided that includes an automation controller. The system includes a distributed model stored on the automation controller. Changes to the distributed model are provided via delta scripts that define only the changes to the model. Further, the control and monitoring system 24 includes distributed execution engines that execute commands based upon trigger events determined in the system. a plurality of automation control components networked together and with the automation controller, wherein the plurality of automation control components are capable of load balancing among the plurality of automation control components in response to performance demands of the control and monitoring system. These features of the control and monitoring system enable load balancing, data and processing redundancy, and collaborative design within the control and monitoring system.
US09389605B2
In a method of generating a numerical control program in which, based on sectional shape data of a product to which a relief processing is to be performed, a numerical control program for turning-processing the product is generated in order to recognize a groove shape data existing in the vicinity of a corner as a relief sectional shape, wherein groove shape data is extracted from the sectional shape data, an intersection of a line segment parallel to a turning axis and a line segment that is not parallel to the line segment is calculated as a corner of the sectional shape data, and the groove shape data is recognized as a relief sectional shape in a case where dimensions of a frame which includes from the corner to the groove shape data are within predetermined dimensions.
US09389602B2
An automation interface is provided for interacting with industrial controllers. The automation interface provides for programming, editing, monitoring and maintenance of industrial controllers programmatically from a local or remote location. The automation interface component is adapted to communicate with industrial controllers by integrating a computer process interface library into the automation interface component. The computer process interface library exposes the automation interface component to client application processes, so that the client application processes can communicate with the at least one industrial controller programmatically. The automation interface is provided with functionality for downloading, uploading and programming of control programs to the processors of the industrial controllers.
US09389593B2
A mobile terminal may comprise an executing unit being configured to activate an alarm clock when the mobile terminal is off. The mobile terminal may be configured to receive a target alarm clock activation time; determine a time difference between a current time and the target alarm clock activation time; and compare the time difference with a first reference time period. Upon determining that time difference is less than the first reference time period, the mobile terminal may start up. Upon determining that the time that the mobile terminal completes the startup is less than a second reference time period, the mobile terminal may activate the alarm clock.
US09389584B2
An image forming apparatus includes a main assembly, and a supporting member capable of supporting a plurality of developing rollers and a plurality of photosensitive drums, with the supporting member being movable substantially linearly between an inside position inside of the main assembly and an outside position outside of the main assembly while supporting the developing rollers and the photosensitive drums. In addition, a plurality of developing cartridges each have the developing roller and are mountable to and dismountable from the supporting member which supports the plurality of photosensitive drums when the supporting member is in the outside position. The developing cartridges each include an upper surface facing upward when mounted to the supporting member and a projection projecting upwardly from the upper surface and having a shape providing a space through a middle portion thereof.
US09389554B2
An image forming apparatus includes: an image forming device; a first image heating device; a second image heating device; a first feeding path configured to discharge the recording material introduced into the first image heating device without introducing the recording material into the second image heating device; a second feeding path configured to discharge a recording material introduced into the first image heating device and then introduced into the second image heating device; a discriminating portion configured to discriminate whether or not the first image heating device is an image heating device for an envelope; and a controller configured to effect control so as not to execute a heating operation of the second image heating device, upon discrimination of the first image heating device being the image heating device for the envelope by the discriminating portion.
US09389553B2
A fixing device includes: a plurality of heating units which individually heat a plurality of areas of a fixing member; an acquisition unit which acquires information on an image forming range and a non-image forming range of the recording sheet for each of the plurality of divided heating areas; and a control unit which performs first control for controlling the corresponding heating unit such that a contact portion of the image forming range of the recording sheet has a target fixing temperature when the image forming range contacts the fixing member at the contact portion of the image forming range, and second control for controlling the corresponding heating unit such that a contact portion of the non-image forming range of the recording sheet has a temperature lower than the fixing temperature when the non-image forming range contacts the fixing member at the contact portion of the non-image forming range.
US09389547B1
A transfer-and-transport device includes a substantially annular belt stretchable in a direction of rotation thereof, a transfer roller by which an outer peripheral surface of the belt is pressed against a photoconductor, supporting rollers supporting the belt in a tensed state, and a cleaning member cleaning the outer peripheral surface of the belt. One supporting roller is a driving roller provided, in the direction of rotation of the belt, on an upstream side of the transfer roller. Another supporting roller is a releasing-side roller provided, in the direction of rotation of the belt, on a downstream side of the transfer roller. The cleaning member is in contact with the belt in an area from, in the direction of rotation of the belt, a midpoint of a portion wrapped around the driving roller toward the upstream side to a midpoint of a portion wrapped around the releasing-side roller.
US09389544B2
A controller measures a stop duration time when an intermediate transfer belt and a secondary transfer belt are stopped, and based on a measurement result, rotates and stops the intermediate transfer belt such that the stretched position by stretch rollers of the intermediate transfer belt is changed. At the same time, the controller rotates and stops the secondary transfer belt such that a stretched position by stretch rollers of the secondary transfer belt is changed. A time from starting to stopping the rotation of the intermediate transfer belt and a time from starting to stopping the rotation of the secondary transfer belt are overlapped.
US09389538B2
A toner supply system including a toner receiving apparatus and a toner supply container detachably mountable to the toner receiving apparatus. The toner supply container includes a container body containing toner, a discharge port permitting discharging of the toner in the container body, and a feeding portion feeding the toner in the container body. The toner receiving apparatus includes a toner receiving portion receiving the toner from the toner supply container, a driving mechanism engageable with the container body to rotationally drive the container body, and a regulating mechanism movable between a regulating position where rotation of the container body, which is in a set position and engaged with the driving mechanism, is regulated, and a releasing position, where regulation of rotation of the container body, which is in a set position and engaged with the driving mechanism, is released.
US09389536B2
A control portion of this image forming apparatus can selectively execute first and second modes. The first mode is a mode of forming a controlling toner image in an inter-image period until when a succeeding electrostatic latent image is developed after when a preceding electrostatic latent image is developed. The second mode is executed with priority over the first mode in a case when the integrated value of the values related to the toner replenishing amount is greater than a predetermined threshold value.
US09389530B2
A liquid developer includes an insulating liquid and toner particles which are dispersed in the insulating liquid and contain a resin and a coloring agent. The resin contains a first resin which is a crystalline urethane-modified polyester resin resulting from increase in chain length of a component derived from a polyester resin by a compound containing an isocyanate group. The toner particles have a peak in a DSC curve in temperature increase at 55° C. or higher, have a peak in the DSC curve in temperature decrease at 30° C. or higher, and have a storage elastic modulus at 80° C., not lower than 1×105 Pa and not higher than 1×107 Pa.
US09389529B2
A brilliant toner includes a brilliant pigment, an azo yellow pigment, and a magenta pigment, wherein when a solid image in which a toner applied amount is 4.0 g/m2 is formed, color saturation of the image is 25 to 55, a hue angle is 65° to 95°, and lightness is 50 to 80.
US09389524B2
A polycarbonate copolymer includes a repeating unit A represented by a formula (1) below and a repeating unit B represented by a formula (2) below, in which an abundance ratio represented by Ar1/(Ar1+Ar2) is in a range of 35 mol % to 75 mol % and an abundance ratio represented by Ar2/(Ar1+Ar2) is in a range of 25 mol % to 65 mol %,
US09389511B2
A method for forming patterns of organic polymer materials. The method can be used to form a layer with two patterned organic polymer materials. The photoresist and solvents used in the photoresist deposition and removal steps do not substantially affect the organic polymer materials.
US09389504B2
The present invention relates to a photo-curable and thermo-curable resin composition that can provide a dry film solder resist having a higher glass transition temperature and improved heat resistance reliability, and the dry film solder resist. Said resin composition may include an acid-modified oligomer including an iminocarbonate-based compound having a carboxy group (—COOH) and a photo-curable unsaturated functional group, a photo-polymerizable monomer having two or more photo-curable unsaturated functional groups, a thermo-curable binder having a thermo-curable functional group, and a photo-initiator.
US09389503B2
A manufacturing method of a conductive sheet includes: a step A of forming a silver halide-containing photosensitive layer, which contains silver halide, gelatin, and a polymer different from the gelatin and in which a mass ratio (Y/X) of a mass Y of the polymer to a mass X of the gelatin is equal to or greater than 0.1, on a support; a step B of forming conductive portions containing metal silver by performing exposure and then development treatment on the silver halide-containing photosensitive layer; and a step C of treating the support having the conductive portions with an oxidant which has a standard electrode potential of equal to or greater than +1.5 V and decomposes the gelatin.
US09389497B2
An example micro-projection-display device includes: a projection lens, an elastic projection screen, a stretchable projection framework and a sliding block. At least one point of the stretchable projection framework is connected with the elastic projection screen, so that the stretchable projection framework is configured to control the elastic projection screen to stretch or retract. The sliding block is connected with the stretchable projection framework. The sliding block is configured to cause the stretchable projection framework to stretch or retract, so as to cause the elastic projection screen to stretch or retract. The projection lens is configured to project light onto the stretched elastic projection screen.
US09389494B2
The present invention relates to a projection apparatus capable of projecting high quality video in a convenient mobile casing. Specifically, the present invention relates to a projector, which is disposed within a casing in alignment with the casing having a handle in a first configuration. More, specifically, the projector may be rotatably positioned within the casing into a second configuration to focus a video image against a background.
US09389489B2
A photographing apparatus is provided that includes: a connector including a first terminal that is electrically connected to an external device; a first resistor that is electrically connected to the first terminal via a first node; and an external device recognizing unit that recognizes a type of the external device according to a voltage level of the first node, wherein a voltage level of the first node is determined according to a voltage distribution of the first resistor and a second resistor included in the external device.
US09389485B2
A device includes a camera and an upper strobe which irradiates a user with light from an upper front. The upper strobe is provided such that a light-emitting surface is positioned at an upper rear of the camera as viewed from an object. The present technology can be applied to a photo sticker creating device.
US09389480B2
A method for manufacturing an electrochromic display device can include a step of applying and attaching a fine particle with a predetermined particle diameter to a display substrate, a step of film-forming a transparent electrically conductive film after the fine particle is applied thereto, a step of removing the fine particle to remove a transparent electrically conductive film attached to a surface of the fine particle and to form a display electrode having a fine through-hole at a position at which the fine particle has been attached thereto, and a step of forming an electrochromic layer on the display electrode.
US09389479B2
Disclosed herein is an electrochromic device having a structure in which atoms of an electrolytic layer and an ion storage layer are mixed with each other. The electrochromic device includes an active layer configured to provide a transparent state by a protonation and a reflective state by a deprotonation, an ion storage layer which stores a proton, an electrolytic layer which is provided between the active layer and the ion storage layer and used a medium through which the proton is moved, and a mixed layer having constituent elements of the ion storage layer and the electrolytic layer.
US09389475B2
The present invention discloses a matrix substrate and a liquid crystal display device. When the scan line set comprises at least three scan lines, a part of data lines is bended from one side of the pixels corresponding to a same column to another side between two adjacent pixels such that the thin film transistor of each of the pixels can be connected to a nearest data line. This prevents the data lines from interfering with the pixel electrode, and raises the charging time by turning on at least three scan lines simultaneously.
US09389473B2
According to one embodiment, a liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate including an insulative substrate, a first electrically conductive layer, a second electrically conductive layer, a third electrically conductive layer, a fourth electrically conductive layer. The first electrically conductive layer includes a gate line located on the insulative substrate, a common potential line and a first pad portion. The second electrically conductive layer includes a common electrode which is located on the insulative substrate and is put in contact with the common potential line, and a second pad portion stacked on the first pad portion. The fourth electrically conductive layer includes a pixel electrode in which a slit facing the common electrode is formed, and a third pad portion which is put in contact with the second pad portion.
US09389470B1
A pixel structure includes a plurality of sub-pixels arranged in an array. Each of the sub-pixels includes an active device and a pixel electrode electrically connected to the active device. A disclination area and a plurality of domains separated by the disclination area are defined in each of the pixel electrodes, respectively. Here, only a portion of the sub-pixels further includes a light-shielding pattern arranged corresponding to the disclination area.
US09389463B2
Provided is a liquid crystal display, including: a first substrate; a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on the first substrate and overlapping with each other with a first insulating layer therebetween; a second insulating layer disposed on the first substrate and having an opening; a second substrate facing the first substrate; a first alignment layer disposed on the first substrate; a second alignment layer disposed on the second substrate; and a spacer disposed between the first alignment layer and the second alignment layer, in which the spacer is positioned in the opening.
US09389460B2
A display device includes a backlight unit which generates light, a display panel which receives the light to display an image, a containing member in which the display panel is accommodated, and a supporting member coupled to the containing member and configured to support an edge portion of the display panel. The supporting member includes first and second supporting part and a coupling part. The first and second supporting parts extend in first and second directions, respectively, along the edge portion of the display panel. The coupling part is coupled to the first and second supporting parts and is configured to connect the first supporting parts to the second supporting parts. The coupling part includes a reflection surface facing a direction different from the first and second directions in a plan view.
US09389446B2
There are disclosed a frame assembly and liquid crystal display device for reducing leakage of light around a liquid crystal panel and improving display quality of the liquid crystal display device. The frame assembly includes a backboard in which a receiving portion is formed, a front frame mounted on the backboard around an periphery of the backboard and a buffer frame provided between the backboard and the front frame, wherein the backboard is provided with a first support portion, which is folded from a periphery of the backboard towards inside of the receiving portion so as to support the buffer frame. With the backboard of the above configuration, the support stability for the glue frame can be increased, and the deformation of the glue frame under a reaction force from the liquid crystal panel can be reduced, thereby reducing leakage of light around the liquid crystal panel and improving a display quality of the liquid crystal display device.
US09389443B2
A device according to an embodiment includes: a simulated skin portion being located near a photoelectric pulse wave sensor to simulate a blood flow of the skin; a reflectance changing unit located on an opposite side of the simulated skin portion to the photoelectric pulse wave sensor, the reflectance changing unit changing, in time series, reflectance of light emitted from the light-emitting unit of the photoelectric pulse wave sensor and passing through the simulated skin portion; a reflectance change control unit that transmits a reflectance control signal to the reflectance changing unit to control changes in reflectance of the reflectance changing unit; and a synchronization signal output unit that outputs a signal in sync with the reflectance control signal to an external device.
US09389435B2
An ophthalmic lens having a front and back face, at least one including a filter, which provides the main face/filter with the following properties: an average blue reflectance factor within a wavelength ranging from 420-450 nm, which ≧5%, for an angle of incidence θ ranging from 0°-15°, a spectral reflectivity curve for θ, having: a maximum reflectivity at a wavelength <435 nm, and a full width at half maximum ≧80 nm, and for θ ranging from 0°-15° and for θ′ ranging from 30°-45°, a parameter Δ(θ,θ′)=1−[Rθ′(435 nm)/Rθ(435 nm)], such that Δ(θ,θ′)≧0.6, where Rθ(435 nm) represents the reflectivity value of the main face/filter at a wavelength of 435 nm for θ, and Rθ′(435 nm) represents the reflectivity value of the main face/filter at a wavelength of 435 nm for θ′.
US09389427B2
An optical system is configured to introduce light modulated by a reflective light modulator to a projection lens configured to project the light onto a target plane. The optical system includes a polarization beam splitter configured to introduce each of first colored light as p-polarized light and second colored light as s-polarized light to a corresponding one of reflective optical modulators that are different from each other, and to synthesize light fluxes modulated by the reflective optical modulators with each other, a beam splitter arranged between the polarization beam splitter and the projection lens and configured to split the first colored light in accordance with a polarization direction of the first colored light and to transmit or reflect the second colored light irrespective of a polarization direction of the second colored light, and a half-wave plate arranged between the polarization beam splitter and the beam splitter.
US09389424B1
The tiled array of fiber scanners includes multiple fiber scanners arranged in a polygonal pattern determined based on analysis results. Multiple fiber scanners generate multiple component images tiled to form a seamless overall image. A fiber scanner is devised through analysis and includes projector optics, a single-core or multi-core scan fiber disposed within an actuator tube coupled with the projector optics within a housing tube according to analysis results and one or more compensators.
US09389423B2
An apparatus for providing adjustable transparency to an optical element of a head wearable display includes an electro-chromic film disposed across the optical element to adjust a transparency of the optical element to ambient light and a transparency controller coupled to control the electro-chromic film with a drive signal to decrease the transparency of the optical element as the brightness of the ambient light increases. The transparency controller includes a scaling circuit coupled to receive a power signal from a power source and coupled to output the driving signal to the electro-chromic film to control the transparency of the optical element. The scaling circuit scales the power signal to generate the driving signal. The transparency controller further includes a control circuit coupled to the scaling circuit to control the scaling applied by the scaling circuit.
US09389420B2
Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward enabling a user to quickly interact with a graphical user interface (GUI) displayed by the HMD. Utilizing techniques provided herein, a hand or other object can be used to select visual elements displayed by the HMD. The visual elements can be located within larger active regions, allowing the user to more easily select a visual element by selecting the active region in which the visual element is disposed.
US09389419B2
A near-to-eye (NTE) display system and method are provided for reducing artifact display in a NTE display that is worn, at least partially, on a viewer's head. The movement of the NTE display is sensed while displaying an image that comprises individual content frames on the NTE display. A characteristic of the individual content frames of the displayed image is varied based on the sensed movement.
US09389416B1
An optical resonance scanner has a spring-elastic bending element (10) excitable to effect rotational oscillations about a longitudinal axis (A-A) using a stationary magnet (9) and a stationary drive coil (5) that is wound around a pole shoe (20). The pole shoe (20) is magnetically coupled to the magnet (9) and has two mutually opposite free ends (21, 22) between which the bending element (10) is arranged symmetrically so that a magnetic flux can be transferred substantially perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (A-A). In superimposition of the magnet- and coil-induced magnetic fluxes the magnet (9) and a first half (23) of the pole shoe (20) form a first magnetic circuit (30), and the magnet (9) and a second half (24) of the pole shoe (20) form a second magnetic circuit (31), which run in opposite senses with respect to one another in a plane perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (A-A) through a magnetizable section (6) of the bending element (10).
US09389413B2
A synchronizable optomechanical oscillator (OMO) network including at least two dissimilar silicon nitride (Si3N4) optomechanical resonators that can be excited to evolve into self-sustaining optomechanical oscillators (OMOs) coupled only through an optical radiation field. The tunability of the optical coupling between the oscillators enables one to externally control the dynamics and switch between coupled and individual oscillation states.
US09389404B2
A sequence of individual images is acquired by imaging the sample through imaging optics onto an image sensor. For the acquisition of each individual image, the sample is provided with a marker pattern, in which individual markers can be imaged in the form of spatially separable light distributions through the imaging onto the image sensor. The centroid positions of the light distributions are determined and superimposed to form a complete image of the sample. According to the present invention, an image-drift-inducing temperature value (ΔT1, ΔT2, . . . , ΔTn) is measured during the acquisition of the sequence of individual images. A temperature-dependent drift value (ΔX1, ΔX2, . . . , ΔXn; ΔY1, ΔY2, . . . , ΔYn) is correlated to the image-drift-inducing temperature value (ΔT1, ΔT2, . . . , ΔTn) based on predetermined correlation data. The determined centroid positions are corrected based on the drift value (ΔX1, ΔX2, . . . , ΔXn; ΔY1, ΔY2, . . . , ΔYn).
US09389391B2
A lens driving apparatus includes a spring suspension system and an electromagnetic force generator. The spring suspension system may include a pair of leaf springs, a stationary rigid body sandwiched between the pair of springs, and a lens holder suspended by the pair of springs within a central bore of the rigid body. The electromagnetic force generator may include a coil holder holding a coil and a magnet holder holding at least one magnet. The spring suspension system and the electromagnetic force generator are connected to and spatially separated from each other by a spacer. A method for manufacturing a lens driving apparatus is also disclosed.
US09389389B2
Provided is a lens apparatus, including: a lens barrel; a movable optical member arranged in the lens barrel; and an operation ring arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the lens barrel and configured to be rotated about an optical axis when the movable optical member is to be driven in an optical axis direction, the operation ring including a plurality of gears formed about the optical axis, the plurality of gears being mutually rotated at the same cycle when the operation ring is rotated, at least one of the plurality of gears being arranged apart from an electric operation member in the optical axis direction when the operation ring is rotated by the electric operation member.
US09389382B2
A fiber optic ribbon cable includes a jacket having a cavity and a stack of fiber optic ribbons in the cavity. Each of the fiber optic ribbons includes optical fibers arranged side-by-side with one another and bound to one another with a common matrix in bound sections of the respective fiber optic ribbon. Each fiber optic ribbon additionally has loose sections thereof where the optical fibers of the respective fiber optic ribbon are loose and unbound. The bound sections are spaced apart from one another and separated from one another by the loose sections, while matrix of each of the bound sections contiguously extends across each of the optical fibers of the fiber optic ribbon. Bound sections of adjoining fiber optic ribbons of the stack are at least partially non-overlapping one another as arranged in the stack, which facilitates flexibility and compactness of the stack.
US09389381B2
A fiber optic ribbon cable includes a stack of fiber optic ribbons, strength members surrounding the stack, and a jacket defining an exterior of the cable. The jacket forms a cavity through which the stack and the strength members extend. The stack has a bend preference, but the strength members are positioned around the stack or are flexible in bending such that the strength members do not have a bend preference. Furthermore, the jacket is structured such that the jacket does not have a bend preference. The cavity is sized relative to the stack in order to allow the stack to bend and twist within the cavity with respect to the jacket as the cable bends, facilitating movement of the optical fibers of the fiber optic ribbons to low-stress positions within the cavity and decoupling the bend preference of the stack from transfer to the jacket.
US09389372B2
A fiber optic connector assembly includes a connector and a carrier. The connector, defining a longitudinal bore extending through the connector and having a first end region and a second end region, includes a ferrule assembly, having an optical fiber extending through the connector, at least partially disposed in the longitudinal bore at the first end region, a tube, defining a passage and having a first end portion disposed in the longitudinal bore at the second end region and a second end region, and a spring disposed in the bore between the ferrule assembly and the tube. The carrier includes a cable end and a connector end engaged with the connector, a termination region disposed between the connector end and the cable end, a fiber support region disposed between the connector end and the termination region, and a take-up region disposed between the connector end and the fiber support region.
US09389369B2
Disclosed are optical ports and devices having a minimalist footprint. Specifically, the optical ports and devices have a footprint where the optical elements are exposed at a frame of the device. Additionally, a frame of the device provides a portion of the mating surface for engaging a complimentary optical plug during mating with the optical port on the device. This minimalist footprint advantageously allows for a smaller portion of the optical port to be exposed to the environment and subject to damage and/or wear. Further, the optical port provides a clean and sleek optical port on the device with a relatively small surface that may be cleaned or wiped by the user as necessary.
US09389360B2
The present disclosure relates to a backlight module and a liquid crystal display comprising the same. The backlight module comprises a light guide plate, a glue frame, a bent heat dissipating plate, a locating block matching with the heat dissipating plate to fix the glue frame, and a light source lamp arranged on the sidewall at the light-incoming side of the light guide plate of the heat dissipating plate, which faces the light guide plate. The locating block is of a groove-shaped structure comprising a first wall and a second wall. In the assembly process, the locating block is arranged on the top of the sidewall of the heat dissipating plate, on which the light source lamp is provided. The first wall joints the glue frame, and the second wall abuts against the light guide plate. The backlight module according to the present disclosure is able to narrow the frame of the liquid crystal display without leading to other problems.
US09389345B2
An optical element includes: an incident surface irradiated with irradiation light; an emission surface of which at least a part faces a direction opposite to the incident surface; and a metal film having a hole to connect the incident surface and emission surface. The incident surface includes a first surface, disposed around an end of the hole on the incident surface side and having an inner edge connected to an inner surface of the hole, and a second surface disposed around the first surface forming a discontinuous portion between the second surface and an outer edge of the first surface. The distance between the inner and outer edges is determined by a wavelength of surface plasmons such that an intensity of light is increased due to interference between surface plasmons, excited at the inner edge by the irradiation light, and surface plasmons traveling from the discontinuous portion.
US09389343B2
A tunable acoustic gradient index of refraction (TAG) lens and system are provided that permit, in one aspect, dynamic selection of the lens output, including dynamic focusing and imaging. The system may include a TAG lens and at least one of a source and a detector of electromagnetic radiation. A controller may be provided in electrical communication with the lens and at least one of the source and detector and may be configured to provide a driving signal to control the index of refraction and to provide a synchronizing signal to time at least one of the source and the detector relative to the driving signal. Thus, the controller is able to specify that the source irradiates the lens (or detector detects the lens output) when a desired refractive index distribution is present within the lens, e.g. when a desired lens output is present.
US09389342B2
A variable-focus lens system that includes a lens assembly having an electrowetting liquid lens that can be wrapped onto a curved surface such as a lens without distorting a chamber holding the electrowetting liquid lens is provided. The lens assembly includes a container body having a cup, in which the chamber is defined, and supports that extend in different directions from the cup. A flexible base substrate is arranged under the container body. Both the container body and flexible base substrate may be made from a soft polymer material and made using low-temperature fabrication processes. The flexible base substrate may be thinner than the container body and provide a relatively large surface area that engages the curved surface such that the stresses associated with wrapping a micro lens assembly onto the curved surface may be primarily absorbed by the flexible base substrate.
US09389341B2
A method of manufacturing a lens array plate includes: forming a light shielding film on a flat surface of a dielectric substrate; forming a plurality of convex lenses on the flat surface of the dielectric substrate by press molding the dielectric substrate with the light shielding film; and forming a stack of two lens array plates manufactured by press molding. The light shielding film is not formed in a lens formation area in which the convex lens is formed.
US09389340B2
Disclosed are: an optical film which has a moth eye structure; a method for producing the optical film; and a method for controlling the optical characteristics of the optical film. An embodiment discloses an optical film having a moth eye structure that includes a plurality of projections, wherein the plurality of projections include a plurality of slanted projections that are inclined to a film surface and the plurality of slanted projections are inclined in a generally same direction when the film surface is viewed in plan. Also disclosed is a method for producing an optical film having a moth eye structure, including applying a physical force to the moth eye structure. Further specifically disclosed is a method for controlling the optical characteristics of an optical film having a moth eye structure that includes a plurality of projections, the method including applying a physical force to the moth eye structure.
US09389334B2
A radiation generator includes an ion source region, and an acceleration column downstream of the extractor electrode and in fluid communication with the ion source region. The ion source region and the acceleration column contain an ionizable gas. A vacuum pump pumps the ionizable gas from the acceleration column to the ion source region such that a gas pressure in the acceleration column is less than a gas pressure in the ion source region.
US09389332B2
A directional antenna, system and method are provided. The methods include acquiring a plurality of data pairs, each data pair comprising an induced signal at a receiver and a corresponding toolface angle using a tool including at least one antenna assembly, as described herein. It further discloses a method to generate a measurement containing information about the directionality of the formation by calculating areas of an induced signal function approximated by the plurality of data pairs.
US09389331B2
An acoustic navigation system includes a vessel and an interrogation unit towed behind the vessel below the surface of the water, a tail acoustic transponder trailing behind the interrogation unit, and a pair of surface acoustic transponders towed behind the vessel on the surface of the body of water. The interrogation unit generates an acoustic interrogation signal and receives responses from each of the tail acoustic transponder and the surface acoustic transponders from which it triangulates its position. The surface acoustic transponders may further include GPS receivers for receiving positioning information from GPS satellites. Additional acoustic transponders on instruments located on the floor of the body of water respond to the interrogation signal to allow triangulation of the location of the instruments.
US09389330B2
An embodiment of a method of estimating a property of an earth formation includes: disposing an acoustic tool in a borehole in an earth formation, the acoustic tool including an acoustic source and an acoustic receiver, the borehole having an axial direction; transmitting an acoustic signal into the borehole by the acoustic source, the acoustic signal having a selected frequency and transmitted at a propagation angle relative to the axial direction, the propagation angle selected to excite a desired guided flexural wave mode that propagates along a surface of the borehole; detecting an received acoustic signal by the acoustic receiver; calculating, by a processor, an incident angle of the received acoustic signal, the incident angle relative to the axial direction; measuring a shift of the propagation angle based on the incident angle; and estimating a property of the formation based on the shift of the propagation angle.
US09389329B2
An acoustic energy source that amplifies the stroke of electrically reactive elements having a body with an elastomer filled first cavity, a highly incompressible fluid filling a second cavity, and bores intersecting the second cavity that extend radially outward from second cavity. Quill assemblies in the bores each include an electrically reactive element and a tip projecting radially into the second cavity. A dynamic yoke having a lower portion projecting into the second cavity, and a pressure disk projects into the first cavity. A diaphragm on the body and on a side of the dynamic yoke opposite its lower portion. A fluid forms a film between the dynamic yoke, static yoke and quill tips. Applying alternating electricity reciprocates the tips into and out of the second cavity; reciprocates the dynamic yoke and diaphragm to generate the acoustic energy.
US09389324B2
A seismic sensor detects a characteristic of a medium during a seismic survey. The seismic sensor includes a casing; a magnet located inside the casing; a coil assembly located inside the casing, wherein the coil assembly moves relative to the magnet; and a temperature-sensitive device connected to terminals of the coil assembly and configured to improve the damping. The magnet and the coil assembly produce some intrinsic damping and the additional damping introduced by the temperature-sensitive device is selected to counterbalance the temperature-dependent intrinsic damping so that a phase of a recorded seismic signal is compensated for temperature induced magnetic field changes.
US09389316B2
In some implementations, a tightly-coupled elevation-assisted location estimate can be calculated based on digital elevation model (DEM) elevation measurements and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data. The DEM elevation measurements and GNSS data can be provided as input to an estimator (e.g., a Kalman filter) to calculate an estimated geographic location of a mobile device. In some implementations, DEM elevation data can be filtered before being provided to the Kalman filter for estimating the geographic location of the mobile device. The DEM elevation data can be filtered in response to detecting bridge and/or tunnel events that indicate that the DEM elevation data does not accurately represent the actual elevation of the mobile device.
US09389315B2
A detector (110) for determining a position of at least one object (112) is proposed. The detector (110) comprises: at least one transversal optical sensor (130), the transversal optical sensor (130) being adapted to determine a transversal position of at least one light beam (138) traveling from the object (112) to the detector (110), the transversal position being a position in at least one dimension perpendicular to an optical axis (116) of the detector (110), the transversal optical sensor (130) being adapted to generate at least one transversal sensor signal; at least one longitudinal optical sensor (132), wherein the longitudinal optical sensor (132) has at least one sensor region (136), wherein the longitudinal optical sensor (132) is designed to generate at least one longitudinal sensor signal in a manner dependent on an illumination of the sensor region (136) by the light beam (138), wherein the longitudinal sensor signal, given the same total power of the illumination, is dependent on a beam cross-section of the light beam (138) in the sensor region (136); at least one evaluation device (142), wherein the evaluation device (142) is designed to generate at least one item of information on a transversal position of the object (112) by evaluating the transversal sensor signal and to generate at least one item of information on a longitudinal position of the object (112) by evaluating the longitudinal sensor signal.
US09389306B2
A radar apparatus for obtaining a higher range resolution than conventional radar apparatus without increasing the bandwidth comprises a transmitter antenna that transmits a frequency modulated transmit signal having a transmit bandwidth and a receiver antenna that receives a receive signal reflected from said scene in response to the transmission of said transmit signal. A mixer mixes said receive signal with said transmit signal to obtain a mixed receive signal, a sampling unit samples said mixed receive signal to obtain receive signal samples from a period of said receive signal, and a processor processes said receive signal samples by defining a measurement matrix and determines the positions of one or more targets of the scene by applying compressive sensing using said measurement matrix and said receive signal samples. A post-processor groups together receive signal samples having a depth within the same depth bin and belonging to the same target.
US09389305B2
Signals received by an array of sensing elements are processed by first positioning the sensing elements in a uniform grid of L locations, wherein each location to include or not to include a sensing element is selected during a design phase. The sensing elements are selected and grouped into subsets, wherein each subset contains one or more sensing elements, and each sensing element is a member of one or more subsets. The signals in each subset are linearly combined to produce a combined signal, which is then sampled to form an output channel, which can detect objects.
US09389303B2
A method and a system are provided which are able to utilize indirect paths of signals of UWB type to locate a wireless communication node possessed by a body. The present method and system can notably apply to cooperative body networks implementing several wireless nodes able to communicate with one another.
US09389300B2
A mechanism is described for facilitating dynamic client-side triangulation to determine global position of computing devices according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes detecting, at a computing device, first location information associated with static wireless access points. The method may further include detecting, at the computing device, second location information associated with roaming computing devices broadcasting the second location information relating to their current locations, and dynamically determining a current location of the computing device based on the first and second location information.
US09389294B2
A method for 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with slice-direction distortion correction is provided. One or more selective cross-sections with a thickness along a first axis are excited using a RF pulse with a bandwidth, wherein a selective cross-section is either a selective slice or selective slab. A refocusing pulse is applied to form a spin echo. One or more 2D encoded image signals are acquired with readout along a second axis and phase encoding along a third axis, wherein the data long the phase encoded first and third axes is acquired with an under sampling scheme. Slice-direction distortion is corrected by resolving the position by using phase encoding.
US09389291B2
A method for designing a coil pattern, whereby the production of an error magnetic field and further an eddy current can be suppressed to improve the quality of a cross-sectional image irrespective of cylindrical cross-sectional shape of the main coil and the shield coil. The difference between the initial values of the target magnetic field and the magnetic field vector is set as a difference target magnetic field. An approximate value of the current potential vector that produces the difference target magnetic field is represented by a polynomial of an eigenvector group of the current potential. The coefficient of each of the terms of the polynomial is determined on the basis of the singular value and the eigenvector group of the magnetic field distribution.
US09389289B2
Images of two or more kinds of substances showing different chemical shifts, such as water image and metabolite image, are obtained without extending measurement time. For example, images of two or more kinds of desired substances showing different chemical shifts, such as water image and metabolite image, are obtained by one time of execution of an imaging sequence. In this execution, a pre-pulse is applied so that signals of the substances to be separated shift on the image, and magnetic resonance signals are received with receiver RF coils in a number not smaller than the number of types of the substances to be separated. An image reconstructed from the magnetic resonance signals is separated into images of the individual substances using sensitivity maps of the receiver RF coils. Then, correction is performed for returning the shifted image to the original position. Further, residual signals induced by errors generated in the measurement and the separation processing are eliminated by using spectroscopic images obtained after the separation.
US09389281B2
A solution for compensating a magnetic field sensor to permit detection of a small magnetic field in the presence of a large magnetic field is disclosed. A magnetic field sensor detects the magnetic field which produces an analog signal then encoded by an analog to digital converter (ADC) into a digital stream. A controller operating on the digital stream incorporates additional sensor data to create a compensation signal which is sent to a digital to analog (DAC) converter. This compensation signal then modifies the output of the magnetic field sensor before entering the ADC. Compensation is software controlled, and is thus adaptable to numerous conditions requiring compensation. Apart from being easily tunable, the compensation may respond dynamically to changing conditions. The invention has particular application to airborne electromagnetic surveying where small fields scattered from the Earth are measured in the presence of a large transmitted field.
US09389279B2
A battery cell assembly having a battery cell and a thin profile sensor is provided. The battery cell has a housing and first and second electrical terminals. The thin profile sensor has a flexible plastic sheet, and a microprocessor, a sensing circuit, and a heat generating circuit coupled to the flexible plastic sheet. The flexible plastic sheet is coupled to the battery cell. The microprocessor determines a first voltage value representing an open circuit voltage, and a second voltage value of the battery cell when the battery cell is supplying electrical current through the heat generating circuit. The microprocessor determines a current value when the battery cell is supplying the electrical current through the heat generating circuit, and determines an internal resistance value based on the first voltage value, the second voltage value, and the current value.
US09389278B2
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for estimating a power of a secondary battery comprising a blended cathode material. The apparatus according to the present invention estimates a power of a secondary battery comprising a blended cathode material in which at least a first cathode material and a second cathode material are blended, the apparatus comprising a discharging means for discharging the secondary battery under conditions of a plurality of discharge rates (c-rate) different from each other, a sensor means for measuring a plurality of discharge termination voltages (Vf) corresponding to the conditions of the plurality of discharge rates, and a control means for approximating a correlation between the plurality of discharge rates and the plurality of discharge termination voltages by a two-dimensional linear equation, calculating a maximum discharge rate (Cmax) of the secondary battery corresponding to a minimum discharge voltage (Vmin) using the linear equation, and estimating a maximum power (Pmax) of the secondary battery from the calculated maximum discharge rate.
US09389272B2
Method for detecting an electric are in a photovoltaic device by ultrasound, comprising measuring at least one parameter among the amplitude, the duration and the central frequency, of an electrical signal received by an ultrasound sensor; and comparing the measurement of this at least one parameter of the electrical signal with predefined values in order to determine whether the measurement corresponds to that of an electric arc.
US09389271B2
In a method for detecting disruptions proximate to an underground conduit, at least one signal carrying cable is positioned along a length of the conduit and between the conduit and a ground surface. At least one cable engaging member is connected to spaced apart locations on the at least one signal carrying cable to extend laterally outward of the at least one signal carrying cable. Each of the at least one cable engaging members is configured to transmit a force to the at least one signal carrying cable when impacted by an external force. A monitoring signal is provided to the at least one signal carrying cable, and a reflected monitoring signal is received in response to the supplied monitoring signal. One or more properties of the reflected monitoring signal are compared to one or more corresponding properties of a predicted reflected monitoring signal. An alert is initiated when the one or more properties of the reflected monitoring signal differ from the one or more properties of the predicted reflected monitoring signal by a predetermined amount.
US09389270B1
The present invention provides a method to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resource comprises a controllable voltage source converter.
US09389269B1
The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject a direct current (DC) signal from the controllable voltage source converter of at least one DC voltage distributed resource into the distribution system and modulating an alternating current (AC) signal on top of the direct current (DC) signal.
US09389267B1
The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resources is a wind turbine.
US09389266B1
The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resources is a microturbine.
US09389264B2
An apparatus and method for preventing erroneous detection of a jack is provided. The apparatus includes a detection terminal configured to detect whether a jack plug of an earphone is inserted into the jack, a comparator configured to compare a voltage input from the detection terminal with a predetermined reference voltage and provide a comparison result signal to a baseband module, a resistor with a certain resistance value, being interposed between the detection terminal and the comparator to keep a voltage of a high signal not to be lowered than the predetermined reference voltage when the jack is conducted due to conductive particles flowed into the jack.
US09389252B2
A sampling circuitry for a plurality of electrodes the circuitry comprising a plurality of charge amplifiers and a plurality of modulators, wherein each charge amplifier and each modulator, comprised in the plurality of charge amplifiers and the plurality of modulators, respectively, corresponds to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes, wherein each modulator is capable of generating a residue signal and a rough code corresponding to each sampled electrode of the plurality of electrodes, a multiplexer capable of receiving a plurality of residue signals generated by the plurality of modulators, a residue analog to digital converter capable of receiving a multiplexed residue signal from the multiplexer and outputting a digitized multiplexed residue signal, and a digital summation circuitry capable of receiving the digitized multiplexed residue signal and a plurality of rough codes, comprising each rough code corresponding to each sample electrode, and outputting a plurality of output codes.
US09389247B2
Embodiments relate to magnetic field current sensors having sensor elements for sensing at least two magnetic field components, for example Bx and By. The current in a conductor is estimated by Bx and Bx/By, wherein Bx is the primary measurement and Bx/By is a corrective term used to account for position tolerances between the sensor and the conductor. In other embodiments, the corrective term can be dBx/By, where dBx is a difference in between components sensed at different sensor elements. The particular field components can vary in embodiments; for example, the current can be estimated by By and By/Bx, or dBy/Bx or some other arrangement.
US09389244B2
A scanning probe assembly having a nanometer sensor element defined at a tip apex and its method of fabrication using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) processing techniques. The assembly comprises a probe body, a cantilever extending outward, and a hollow tip at the end of the cantilever. A first conductive material is disposed on the hollow tip, followed by a dielectric layer thus embedding the conductive layer. A nanometer hole is milled through the tip, first conductor and dielectric materials. A metal sensor element is deposited by means of electrochemical deposition in the through-hole. A second conductor is deposited on a lower layer. The first and second conductors form electrical connections to the sensor element in the tip. The intra-tip metal, in combination with other layers, may form a thermocouple, thermistor, Schottky diode, ultramicroelectrode, or Hall Effect sensor, and used as a precursor to grow spikes such a nanotubes.
US09389240B2
An automatic analyzer adapted to enhance sample/reagent dispensing accuracy, regardless of a difference in sample/reagent dispensing height of a dispensing probe. When the amount of sample in a sample container is small, tip height “h1” of a sample dispensing probe positioned immediately after it has aspirated the sample decreases below tip height “h′” of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately before it discharges the sample. The sample in this state takes a concave shape at the tip of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately before it discharges the sample. When the amount of sample in a sample container is large, tip height “h2” of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately after it has aspirated the sample increases above the tip height “h′” and the sample takes a convex shape at the tip of the sample dispensing probe positioned immediately before it discharges the sample.
US09389237B2
This invention relates to Huntington's disease and more specifically to methods for inhibiting the development of or treating Huntington's disease by administering estrogen, testosterone, precursors thereof or combinations thereof.
US09389231B2
The present invention, in part, relates to an apparatus having a single-use, normally-closed fluidic valve that is initially maintained in the closed position by a valve element bonded to an adhesive coating. The valve is opened using a magnetic force. The valve element includes a magnetic material or metal. In some examples, the valve is opened by bringing a magnet in proximity to the valve element to provide a magnetic force that delaminates the valve element from the adhesive coating. In particular, the apparatus can be useful for on-chip amplification and/or detection of various targets, including biological targets and any amplifiable targets. Such apparatuses and methods are useful for in-field or real-time detection of targets, especially in limited resource settings.
US09389230B2
Secreted proteins as detection markers for insect vector and graft transmitted citrus disease are described. Method and kits for detecting the secreted proteins are provided.
US09389223B2
The invention provides methods for quickly and easily screening mixed cell samples for a pharmacodynamic effect to a drug or test agent.
US09389221B2
The present disclosure provides an automated bioprocessing device, which may comprises a processing machine, one or more removable washing cartridges. The removable washing cartridge may comprise a shell, a sample holder, a washing basin, a waste container, a reagent container, a rotation mechanism, and a poking mechanism. The processing machine may comprise a motor, which may provide power to the inserted removable washing cartridge.
US09389219B2
The disclosure relates to the fields of protein aggregation diseases including cancer. More specifically, it concerns a screening method for identifying compounds that inhibit or disrupt co-aggregation of one or more member proteins of a disease-related protein aggregome, in particular, a tumor-associated protein aggregome. Further, disclosed are agents and compounds identified by the screening method that can be applied to prevent or to treat protein aggregation diseases, such as cancer.
US09389204B2
A method for characterizing ultrasound scatterers in a medium comprising providing ultrasound data representing a region of interest comprising a plurality of scatterers in a medium, the plurality of scatterers including clusters of scatterer sub-units, the scatterers having a physical property value to be estimated and the scatterer sub-units having at least one known physical parameter value; modelling the ultrasound data using an at least second order function of a spatial organization parameter defining the spatial organization of the scatterers; and estimating the physical property value of the scatterers from the modelled ultrasound data and the at least one known physical parameter of the sub-units by a regression of the spatial organization parameter as a function of frequency. A system for characterizing ultrasound scatterers is also included.
US09389202B2
A damage detecting device according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a first speed generator, a second speed generator, a first waveform shaping section, a second waveform shaping section, and a determining section. The determining section compares a second rectangular wave shaped by the second waveform shaping section and a first rectangular wave shaped by the first waveform shaping section and, if the first rectangular wave is not output while the second rectangular wave is output, determines that a supporting device for an armature shaft is damaged or worn.
US09389200B2
A sensor device according to an embodiment includes a semiconductor substrate including a plurality of channels, the channels connecting a cavity and a measurement electrode, and a counter electrode arranged to be in contact with the cavity, wherein the cavity, the measurement electrode and the counter electrode are arranged to accommodate a drop of a liquid and to allow a voltage to be applied to the drop of liquid.
US09389191B2
A system is provided. The system includes a conveyor apparatus configured for conveying a material and a water content measurement system positioned about the conveyor apparatus for determining water content in the material. A dimension characteristic measurement system for detecting one or more dimension characteristics of the material is provided and a computer device is configured to manipulate data received from the water content measurement system and the dimension characteristic measurement system to determine a water content of the material.
US09389183B2
The present disclosure is directed to fluorogenic schiff base-forming dyes capable of detecting analytes containing aldehyde and ketone groups. The dyes contain nucleophilic hydrazinyl appendages and are capable of binding and detecting analytes in situ.
US09389177B2
A device for analyzing a fluid by evanescence field spectroscopy. The device includes a waveguide, a source of electromagnetic radiation coupled to the waveguide on the entry side, and a detector coupled to the waveguide on the exit side for detecting electromagnetic radiation, wherein the waveguide is arranged in contact with the fluid in at least certain sections between its entry side and its exit side. An electrode arrangement is also provided, which is designed to generate an inhomogeneous electric field in the direct environment of the waveguide, said field exerting a dielectrophoretic force on polarisable particles in the fluid, which moves these particles towards or away from the waveguide. A corresponding method is presented.
US09389176B2
The present invention is directed to a device for predicting amount of coarse flakes, such as metallic aluminum flakes present in a coating composition, such as automotive OEM or refinish paint. The device includes measuring flop of a layer of the coating composition applied over a test substrate by using flop prediction device of the present invention. The process is repeated with varying amounts of one or more different types of coarse flakes added to the composition and the flop vs. amount of coarse flakes present in the coating composition is plotted on a graph and then by using a curve fitting equation, a flake amount prediction curve is obtained. By measuring the flop of a wet layer of a target coating composition, the amount of coarse flakes present in the target coating composition can then be predicted by using the flake amount prediction curve. The device is most useful during the manufacture of coating compositions, such as automotive OEM and refinishes paints.
US09389172B2
Non-invasive THz spectroscopic apparatus and methods are provided for measuring the average diffusion coefficients for a structure such as cork. The methods may be used to image the localized presence of water in the structure to produce time-dependent images of liquid propagation in the structure.
US09389167B2
An analytical instrument may have multiple distinct channels. Such may include one or more illumination sources and sensors. Illumination may be delivered to specific locations of a specimen holder, and returned illumination may be delivered to specific locations of a sensor array. Illumination may first pass a specimen, and a mirror or reflector may then return the illumination past the specimen. Optical splitters may be employed to couple pairs of fiber optics proximate a specimen holder. Such channels may further include a plurality of illumination sources positioned on one side of a specimen holder and a plurality of sensors on the other side. The plurality of sensor may capture image of a specimen and a spectrophotometer may concurrently scan the specimen. A plurality of specimens may be imaged and scanned in a single pass of a plurality of passes. Spherical or ball lenses may be placed in an optical path of the illumination to achieve a desired illumination pattern.
US09389162B2
A device and a method for detecting an analyte in a liquid sample. In an aspect, a mixing portion is configured to receive and mix a first liquid solution of unknown composition with a second liquid solution that includes a suspended particle resulting in a mixed liquid solution, wherein a surface of the suspended particle is functionalized to target an analyte. Furthermore, in an aspect, a surface of a solid substrate is configured to receive and evaporate a drop of the mixed liquid solution, wherein evaporation of the drop in connection with a capillary flow of the mixed liquid solution disperses the suspended particle in a ring pattern. The presence or absence of an analyte in the first liquid solution can be determined by visual inspection of the ring pattern.
US09389151B2
A sample can be collected from an enclosed container by opening a sample collection valve and drawing the sample from the enclosed container. After delivery of the sample out of a fluid flow path, a sanitizing fluid can be directed along the fluid flow path to sanitize the fluid flow path.
US09389150B2
A pipe outer surface inspection apparatus. The apparatus may include a carriage adapted for turning on a pipe to be inspected and includes a pipe inspection head. The apparatus may include at least one of a surface profile gauge, coating thickness gauge, and coating holiday detector. The apparatus may include a pendulum encoder, a cable guard, and/or a magnetic fastener. Associated methods are also disclosed.
US09389148B2
Provided is a power steering sensor assembly which is capable of maintaining a stable coupling between a sensing device and a housing without using a separate auxiliary member, and is mounted in an electric power steering system. The power steering sensor assembly includes a sensing device including a plurality of coupling projections formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof; and a first housing having the sensing device housed therein and including a plurality of coupling grooves formed on an inner circumferential surface thereof, the coupling grooves each having an upper end which is opened. When the sensing device is housed in the first housing, the coupling projections of the sensing device are inserted into the coupling grooves of the first housing, respectively, such that the sensing device is coupled to the first housing without being moved in a radial direction and an axial direction.
US09389137B2
A pipe (50) that makes it possible to channel pressurized air into an aircraft, includes an inner tube (52), an outer tube (54) that is essentially coaxial to the inner tube (52), an insulating material (56) that is inserted between the two tubes (52, 54) and that is made of a heat-insulating and gas-porous material, and a leak detection device (70), characterized in that the leak detection device (70) is arranged at least in part between the inner tube (52) and the outer tube (54) and in that at least at one end (60), the detection device follows a concentric trajectory (84) to the inner tube (52).
US09389124B2
A terahertz electromagnetic wave generator according to the present disclosure includes: a substrate; a thermoelectric material layer which is supported by the substrate and which has a surface; and a pulsed laser light source system which locally heats the thermoelectric material layer with an edge of the surface of the thermoelectric material layer irradiated with pulsed light, thereby generating a terahertz electromagnetic wave from the thermoelectric material layer.
US09389115B2
A two-wire system for monitoring fluid level and temperature including a pair of electrical interconnect wires bridged by a fluid level switch and a thermal sensing element. One of the fluid level switch or the thermal sensing element bypasses the other during a trigger event.
US09389105B2
The present disclosure provides distributed sensor grid, surface, and skin systems and methods that utilize compressive sampling systems and methods for reading and processing the outputs of sensor arrays (serial and/or parallel) such that increased speed can be achieved. These sensor arrays can be functionalized or sensitized in any desired manner and functions are derived from the outputs, as opposed to individual data points. The sensor arrays can be made in the form of a textile, a fiber optic network, a MEMS network, or a CMOS camera, for example. In general, in accordance with the systems and methods of the present disclosure, a Code is applied to a distributed sensor as part of the compressive sampling technique and derives the functions.
US09389097B2
A display system for a vehicle includes a processing unit configured to receive data representative of flight path information and terrain and to supply display commands associated with the flight path information and the terrain; and a display device coupled the processing unit and configured to receive the display commands and operable to render a three-dimensional view, including symbology representing the flight path information on the terrain.
US09389094B2
Systems and methods are presented for sequencing locations and events and determining routing and itineraries for the sequence. In some embodiments the system may receive a starting location, a first location, and a second location in a default order. The system may determine a sequence from the starting location for the first location and the second location. The system may generate a route for the sequence with the route having transportation directions between the starting location, the second location, and the first location indicative of the sequence. The system may display the route in a graphical user interface of an application.
US09389084B1
The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for identifying changes to a target site based on aerial images of the target site. For example, systems and methods described herein generate representations of the target site based on aerial photographs provided by an unmanned aerial vehicle. In one or more embodiments, systems and method described herein identify differences between the generated representations in order to detect changes that have occurred at the target site.
US09389083B1
A method and apparatus are provided that aid law enforcement agencies in intercepting a suspect before he or she can go into hiding. The method and apparatus provide for law enforcement agencies to track a person of interest (POI) and to predict an intercept point and/or a destination where the POI may be found, based on situational data and social media content. Further, the method and apparatus provide for determining and adjusting a geofence based on a predicted route and/or destination of a POI and for dispatching public safety officers to the geofence, predicted intercept point, and/or predicted destination to aid in the apprehension of the POI.
US09389080B2
A ring laser gyroscope comprises a laser block that defines an optical closed loop pathway configured to contain a lasing gas. A plurality of mirror structures are respectively mounted on the laser block, with each of the mirror structures having a respective reflective surface that is in optical communication with the optical closed loop pathway. A plurality of electrodes are coupled to the laser block, with the electrodes configured to generate a pair of counter-propagating laser beams from the lasing gas in the optical closed loop pathway. At least one optical sensor is coupled to one of the mirror structures, with the optical sensor in optical communication with the closed loop pathway. A polarizer is in optical communication with the optical sensor. The polarizer is configured to pass laser light having substantially one polarization mode to the optical sensor.
US09389069B2
Compact 3D depth capture systems are based on a 3D system driver/interface, a 3D system camera, and a 3D system projector. The systems are compatible with integration in to mobile electronic devices such as smart phones and tablet computers.
US09389062B2
An anti-entrapment system for preventing an object from being entrapped by a translating device such as a vehicle window includes a capacitance sensor and a controller. The sensor has a jacket with a cavity, a dielectric element within the cavity, and first and second electrical conductors. The conductors are within the cavity on opposite sides of the dielectric element such that the conductors are separated from one another by a separation distance. The capacitance of the sensor changes in response to an electrically conductive object moving in proximity to at least one of the conductors. The controller is configured to control a translating device as a function of the capacitance of the sensor. The jacket is attachable to a seal configured to receive the translating device.
US09389057B2
Apparatuses, methods, and systems in which video segments of an athletic activity session of a user may be captured by a plurality of video sources and a processing system may determine that each of the video segments correspond to the athletic activity session of the user. The processing system may accordingly generate a video replay of the athletic activity session of the user by piecing together the video segments captured by the video sources. The first portion of the video replay includes a first video segment captured by a first video source and a second portion of the video replay includes a second video segment captured by a second video source different than the first video source.
US09389049B2
A shooting target apparatus which can be used for mounting air-pressurized containers as targets in shooting ranges. When the pressurized container is hit by a projectile, the sound of a small explosion provides an added excitement in the shooting experience. The container can also be partially filled with a fluid or granular material to create an added visual effect of an explosion.
US09389040B2
In at least one embodiment, an archery bow comprises a riser supporting a first limb and a second limb. The first limb supports a first rotatable member that defines a first axis of rotation. The second limb supports a second rotatable member that defines a second axis of rotation. The first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation move with respect to one another as the bow is drawn from a brace condition to a drawn condition. The bow defines a reference plane that includes the first axis of rotation and the second axis of rotation, wherein a distance between a predetermined location on the riser and the reference plane is greater in the brace condition than in the drawn condition.
US09389039B2
Systems, apparatus, and methods for adjusting limb placement in an archery bow are provided. The limb may be adjusted laterally and may be rotated around its length to manipulate the position of the distal end of the limb with respect to the riser. The limb may be rotated by posts extending from the limb or limb bolt. The limb may also be rotated by posts or shims positioned in an adjustable dowel installed in the riser or by shims installed in the limb between the limb and the riser.
US09389037B2
There is disclosed a two-stage trigger with a large trigger/sear bearing area and an optimized sear loading angle that provides a lightweight trigger-pull. There is further disclosed a safety that blocks rotation of the trigger.
US09389035B2
A retrofit apparatus is disclosed for a gas-operated reloading firearm having a pressure control unit to operate the firearm in either manual or semi-automatic operation. The pressure control unit is coupled to the reloading unit to reduce a gas flow to the reloading unit in a first configuration and allow the gas flow to the reloading unit in a second configuration. A controller is coupled to the pressure control unit to operate the firearm in the first or second configuration. The firearm operates in a first configuration requiring manual operation until it receives continuous manual actuation to enable the reloading unit in a second configuration.
US09389034B2
A gas regulator for a rifle is provided, the gas regulator having: an elongated member having a first end and a second end; a head portion located at the first end; a pair of openings passing through the elongated member, wherein one of the pair of openings is larger than the other one of the pair of openings; and a recessed area located at the second end.
US09389033B1
A strengthened firearm includes at least one metal/composite material formed into at least one firearm component, and a polymer/composite material combined with the at least one firearm component. The metal/composite material replaces the polymer/composite material in a specific area or component of the firearm that may be weak or tend to fail earlier than other areas or components of a polymer/composite firearm. The method of combining the multiple materials allows for additional strength in the firearm.
US09389018B2
Example dryers and washer-dryers having a closed process air circuit having a drum, a condenser downstream from the drum for dehumidifying warm moist air, and a thermoelectric device having a cold side arranged in the process air circuit downstream from the drum are disclosed. Example thermoelectric devices have a warm side cooled by a fluid which is circulated in a liquid/air heat exchanger arranged in the process air circuit downstream from the condenser. Using the disclosed architectures, appliance design can be simplified without decreasing overall system performance.
US09389016B2
Methods for drying seeds comprising: a) contacting seeds with zeolite particles and allowing said zeolite particles to take up moisture from said seeds; or b) passing an airflow over zeolite particles, thereby allowing said zeolite particles to dry the air in said airflow and passing said dried airflow over the seeds; or c) placing said seeds and zeolite particles in an air-tight container and allowing said zeolite particles to take up the moisture evaporated by said seed.
US09389015B2
Described herein is a method for separating C2+-hydrocarbons or C3+-hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-rich fraction is described, whereby the separation is carried out in a rectification fractionation. The rectification fractionation is provided with at least three heating circuits via which intermediate fractions are drawn off from rectification fractionation, partially evaporated and fed back again to rectification fractionation. In the method, removal of the intermediate fraction circulating in the heating circuit located at the highest temperature level is at least temporarily interrupted. During this interruption, a partial stream of a bottom fraction from the rectification fractionation is partially evaporated against an external medium and is fed as a bottom heating to the rectification fractionation. Also during this interruption, the two additional intermediate fractions, in each case at the temperature level at which the intermediate fraction circulating in the heating circuit located at the next-higher temperature level was partially evaporated, are partially evaporated.
US09389008B2
The invention utilizes concentrated solar energy in a novel air conditioning system which includes storage capabilities. The refrigerant circuit “high” pressure side is comprised of multiple solar concentrators placed between two positive rotary valves. The “low” pressure side is compromised of the evaporator coil with expansion valve. The refrigerant is confined between the two rotary valves. As solar energy is absorbed into the refrigerant, the pressure and temperature rise. The two rotary valves are then caused to rotate. With rotation, the refrigerant is moved through the circuit. The circuit also includes a condenser to give up heat and an evaporator/expansion valve in which temperature drops with the expanding gas. In addition, this system places the evaporator in a water tank. The water is made cold by conduction with the evaporator and serves as a storage medium. All energy absorbed is converted to cold and stored and utilized as required.
US09389001B2
A boiler includes a flue gas duct and heat exchanger pipes in the flue gas duct. The boiler includes a planar silencer plate, which silencer plate includes sound absorbing material, and said first silencer plate being placed downstream of one of said heat exchanger pipes in the flow direction of flue gases in said flue gas duct. Furthermore, a silencer for a flue gas duct with a rectangular cross-section in a boiler, the silencer including at least a first and a second planar silencer plate substantially parallel to the flow direction of flue gases, the silencer plates including sound absorbing material. The first silencer plate is placed at an angle to the second silencer plate, wherein the width of the resonating area of the flue gas duct becomes narrower in two directions transverse to the flow direction of the flue gases.
US09389000B2
Water heater apparatus includes a tank for storing water; a heat exchanger associated with the tank and being operative to receive refrigerant and transfer heat therefrom to the tank, the heat exchanger representatively being a heat conductive tube externally wrapped around the tank in heat conductive contact therewith; air conditioning apparatus operative to utilize refrigerant flowing through a refrigerant circuit portion of the air conditioning apparatus, the refrigerant circuit portion being in fluid communication with the heat exchanger; and a control system operative to selectively cause a portion of the flowing refrigerant to pass through the heat exchanger, or cause essentially the entire flow of the refrigerant to bypass the heat exchanger.
US09388999B2
A window security assembly includes a cage structured to have a rectangular parallelepiped shape. The cage is further structured to have first section slidably coupled to a second section so the cage has an adjustable width. The cage is further structured to have an open side. The cage is positioned in a window such that the open side receives an air conditioner mounted in the window to surround the air conditioner. Each of a plurality of fasteners extends through the cage and engages the window such that the cage prevents an individual from tampering with the air conditioner or entering through the window.
US09388988B2
A gas turbine combustor cap assembly (24) including a pre-mix tube (42, 44) with an upstream flange (60, 62) that aligns and seats the tube against a primary feed plate (66) attached to an upstream end of a support ring (48). The pre-mix tube may have an intermediate flange (64) at an intermediate position on the length of the tube that aligns and seats the tube against an intermediate structural frame (68) attached to the support ring at an intermediate position on the length of the support ring. The combustor cap assembly (24) may have multiple pre-mix tubes, including a central pre-mix tube (44) with upstream (62) and intermediate (64) flanges and a circular array of outer pre-mix tubes (44) with at least an upstream flange (64).
US09388976B2
A combustor including a housing, an injector body, insulation, an air/fuel premix injector, a hot surface igniter, a fuel injector and a burner. The housing forms a main combustion chamber. The injector body is coupled within the housing and the injector body includes an initial combustion chamber. The insulation lines the initial combustion chamber. The air/fuel premix injector is configured and arranged to dispense a flow of air/fuel mixture into the initial combustion chamber. The hot surface igniter is configured and arranged to heat up and ignite the air/fuel mixture in the initial combustion chamber. The fuel injector dispenses a flow of fuel and the burner dispenses a flow of air. The flow of fuel from the fuel injector and the flow of air from the burner are ignited in the main combustion chamber by the ignition of the air/fuel mixture in the initial combustion chamber.
US09388967B2
A light source may comprise a housing, a window mounted in a front plane of the housing, a window length spanning a front plane length, and a linear array of light-emitting elements within the housing. The linear array may be aligned with and emit light through the window, and the linear array may span the window length, wherein first and last light-emitting elements of the linear array are positioned adjacent to widthwise edges of the window, and wherein window sidewalls at the widthwise edges are aligned flush with housing sidewalls.
US09388965B2
A light source device includes an excitation light source that generates excitation light, a phosphor wheel including a phosphor segment that generates fluorescent light by excitation of the excitation light, and a mirror that guides the excitation light from the excitation light source to the phosphor wheel and emits the fluorescent light from the phosphor wheel as illumination light. The phosphor wheel further includes an anisotropic diffusion and reflection unit that diffuses and reflects incident excitation light such that an optical path for the incident excitation light and an optical path for the diffused excitation light after incidence of the excitation light are not overlapped. The mirror includes a first region that reflects the excitation light and transmits the fluorescent light and a second region that transmits the fluorescent light and the diffused excitation light which the anisotropic diffusion and reflection unit has diffused and reflected.
US09388964B2
Provided is an illumination device capable of preventing a reflection sheet in the periphery of a light-emitting element from being raised while minimizing the instability in the fixture of a diffusion lens. The illumination device comprises a light-emitting element, a mounting substrate, a diffusion lens, and a reflection sheet having a through-hole. The diffusing lens includes a lens portion for diffusing light, and a fixed portion to be fixed to the mounting substrate. An engaging portion that sandwiches the reflection sheet between the engaging portion and the mounting substrate is formed in the fixed portion.
US09388956B2
According to one embodiment, a lighting device includes a light source, and at least one light distribution control member configured to control distribution of light from the light source. The light distribution control member includes a base member higher in refractive index than air, and two optical control layers located opposite each other with a predetermined space therebetween on either side of the base member. The two optical control layers each includes a first region and a second region formed in correlative patterns. The light distribution control member is configured to control the light distribution based on a change of an overlap between the first and second regions depending on a direction of transmitted light.
US09388946B1
Embodiments relate to a lighting device that includes a power connector base that includes a threaded electrical contact for connection to an Edison style socket and a pole that is attached to the power connector base that includes or retains a plurality of solid-state light emitters.
US09388945B2
System, including apparatus and methods, for aspirating at least a portion of an emulsion from a well using a tip. In some embodiments, the tip may have a flat end and an inlet surrounded by the flat end. The well may have a floor with one or more surface features that prevent uninterrupted circumferential contact of the flat end of the tip with any region of the floor. In some embodiments, the tip may not have a flat end. In some embodiments, the well may have a port that guides the tip to the floor with the tip slanted with respect to the floor. Methods of making a device that includes the well are also disclosed.
US09388943B2
An ullage tank in a vertical cryogenic storage vessel that can store a liquefied gas is described. The ullage tank includes a hollow member. The ullage tank has at least one opening that allows communication between the ullage tank and an inner vessel of the vertical cryogenic vessel. The hollow member has a first open end and a second open end. The hollow member forms a vertically disposed passage through the ullage tank. The first open end and the second open end are in communication with the inner vessel. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
US09388939B2
A multi-media tablet holder is provided and includes a first retention member, a second retention member, a pair of slide pins, at least one extension spring and a handle. The first retention member includes a first retention plate and a first retention rail. The second retention member includes a second retention plate and a second retention rail. The first and second retention rails are sized to receive a thickness of a multi-media tablet. There is also provided a multi-media tablet holder including a retention member, a handle assembly and an articulating mechanism for pivoting and rotating the retention member relative to the handle assembly.
US09388936B2
A device for aiding in storing implements comprising a retractable support adapted to engage a hook. The support being held to an implement via a monolithically formed, or attached, base portion. The device being capable of use with a wide variety of implements and having various forms adaptable for use to aid in hanging implements or for assisting them to stand alone. The support being retractable and capable of being held in various positions via an interference fit.
US09388917B2
Apparatus and methods related to pipeline freespan support are described. For example, some embodiments may contain an upper structure, which contains at least four legs connected to one another by a number of bracing members, and a number of attachment points through which the upper structure can be lifted, and a lower structure, which contains at least four posts that can be connected to, and disconnected from as needed, the four legs of the upper structure, two spaced mud mats on which the posts stand, and at least two horizontal arms that can be attached to the posts, rotate about the posts, connect to and be locked with the posts on the other mud mat, and be lifted to an appropriate height to provide suitable support at the pipeline freespan location.
US09388908B2
A multi-position rotary shear valve assembly having a substantially metallic or ceramic stator device and a substantially metallic or ceramic rotor device. The stator device defines a substantially planar stator face and at least two or more stator channels in fluid communication with the stator face at corresponding stator ports, while the rotor device includes a substantially planar rotor face defining one or more rotor channels. A tribological coating is disposed atop at least one of the rotor face and the stator face, which enables a substantially fluid-tight, selective relative rotation between the rotor face and the stator face, at a rotor-stator interface, between two or more rotor positions.
US09388906B2
A seal assembly for sealing between a first member and a second member of a joint, the first member being able to pivot about an axis of the joint relative to the second member, is disclosed. The seal assembly includes a first ring, a load ring, a first seal ring, and a resilient second seal ring. The first ring is for a first seal cavity of the first member. The load ring is for a second seal cavity of the second member. The first seal ring may have a sealing surface extending in a radial direction. The resilient second seal ring may have an annular seal lip. The first seal ring is held stationary by the first ring in the first seal cavity of the first member, and the second seal ring is forced axially by the load ring into axial sealing engagement with the first seal ring.
US09388900B2
A sliding element, in particular a piston ring or a cylinder liner, comprising at least one a-C:H:Me layer, where Me is germanium and silicon, having a layer thickness of 10-40 μm, is provided.
US09388891B2
A multi-shaft drive device is provided that is capable of obtaining an appropriate backlash in an enmeshed state of an output side bevel gear and an input side bevel gear. An output side bevel gear (35) that is biased in the direction of an input side bevel gear by a coil spring contacts a shaft support bush attached to a wall portion (17) in an enmeshed state with the input side bevel gear. A bias direction stroke end of the output side bevel gear (35) is accordingly restricted. Moreover, the wall portion (17) is provided to a gear holder (15) fixed to a device case (10) that supports the input side bevel gear, thereby enabling the axial direction position of the output side bevel gear (35) to always be positioned at a uniform position to enmesh appropriately with the input side bevel gear.
US09388889B2
A motion guide device includes a ball nut attached onto a shaft and having helical grooves and a returning channel for forming an endless ball guiding passage and for receiving a number of ball bearing elements, two deflecting devices are engaged with the ball nut and each include a deflecting pathway communicative with the helical groove and the returning channel of the ball nut and each include a protrusion engaged with a recess of the ball nut for anchoring the deflecting devices to the ball nut, and the deflecting devices each include a connecting surface directed toward the helical groove of the ball nut for guiding the ball bearing elements to smoothly move between the helical groove of the ball nut and the deflecting pathways of the deflecting devices.
US09388885B2
An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a drive mechanism for translating rotational output from a moveable member of a rotary tool to an interchangeable attachment having a movable member. The drive mechanism includes a rotatable drive shaft sized and shaped for insertion into the rotary member of the rotary tool, a connector adapted to selectively secure the drive mechanism to the interchangeable attachment, a reciprocating drive member adapted to contact the movable member of the interchangeable attachment and to cause the movable member to move, when the interchangeable attachment is secured to the drive mechanism, and a transmission configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into reciprocating motion of the drive member.
US09388877B2
A pressure shock absorbing apparatus includes: a first cylinder; a second cylinder that is placed outside the first cylinder to form a liquid storage unit; a partitioning member that is disposed in such a manner as to be movable in an axial direction inside the first cylinder to partition a space inside the first cylinder; a throttle mechanism that is disposed in a side portion of the second cylinder, and includes a throttle unit that throttles a flow path cross section of a liquid to discharge the liquid taken in from the first cylinder toward the liquid storage unit while passing the liquid through the throttle unit; and a suppression unit that is held by the throttle mechanism at a liquid discharge point between the throttle mechanism and the liquid storage unit to suppress air bubbles in the liquid in the liquid storage unit.
US09388876B2
The present invention discloses an air spring comprising a piston, a top plate, a clamp ring, a snap ring, and a flexible member which is affixed to the piston and the top plate, wherein the piston, the top plate and the flexible member define a pressurizable chamber, wherein the snap ring is affixed to the clamp ring, wherein the clamp ring affixes an upper portion of the flexible member to the top plate, wherein the clamp ring affixes the snap ring to the top plate, and wherein the top plate is affixed between the snap ring and the flexible member.
US09388868B2
A disc brake whose carrier (11) includes two opposite arms (14F, 14B) each including a C-shaped axial housing (16F, 16B) accommodating a brake pad (12) including two opposite lateral lugs (26F, 26B), each lug (26) accepting a pad spring (40F, 40B) including at least one lower, sliding, branch (42F, 42B) and in which a lamellar element (22F, 22B) is interposed between the lug (26F, 26B) and the C-shaped housing (16F, 16B), this element (22F, 22B) including a lower first sliding flange (24F, 22B) accepting the sliding branch (42F, 22B) of the pad spring (40F, 40B) and an upper second flange (25F, 25B) for bearing vertically in the housing (16), at least one tangential preload spring (60B) for tangentially preloading the pad (12) interposed between an arm (14B) and the pad (12) and constantly urging the pad (12B) in a direction (DF) that is horizontal overall from the back forward.
US09388861B2
A universal joint of the present disclosure includes a first joint yoke and a second joint yoke. A first joint axis is formed at a first angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of a first shaft connected to the first joint yoke and a second joint axis is formed at a second angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of a second shaft connected to the second joint yoke. At least one of the first and second angles of the first and second joint yokes may be an obtuse angle or an acute angle. A connection element is configured to couple the first joint yoke to the second joint yoke via the first and second joint axes.
US09388859B2
An inner ring has a plurality of grooves which are formed on its inner peripheral face and extended from an end thereof in an axial direction. The grooves are extended from both ends in the axial direction of the inner ring inwardly in the axial direction, and closed in a middle part in the axial direction of the inner peripheral face of the inner ring. The grooves are formed in plurality at an equal interval in a circumferential direction.
US09388855B2
A gyratory cone crusher includes a first and a second crushing shell defining a crushing gap. The first crushing shell is arranged to gyrate around a vertical axis, in order to crush material entering the crushing gap, and is vertically supported by a thrust bearing including first and second bearing plates defining a spherical sliding interface. One of the bearing plates has one or more cooling and/or lubricating grooves at the sliding interface, each groove defining a channel, extending from the center of the sliding interface to the periphery thereof. In order to obtain a uniform distribution of grooves, the cooling/lubricating grooves are in the form of one or more spirals extending from the center of the sliding interface to the periphery thereof. The disclosure further relates to a bearing plate and a kit of bearing plates involving such a bearing plate.
US09388847B1
A bottom bracket assembly for bicycle frames aligns crankshaft bearings. The assembly is press fitted into the bottom bracket shell to journal the crankshaft. An elongated, rigid, unibody sleeve comprises a terminal end and a spaced apart leading end which both receive and support a radial contact bearing that is press fitted into a machined bore. Each bore comprises an interference fit zone for bearing retention and a larger, pressure relief zone comprising a channel and an adjacent, buffering slope that compensates for stresses. Dust shields coaxially abut the bearing exteriors. An inner, tubular buttress bushing coaxially occupies the sleeve interior and extends between the spaced apart bearings to brace them. Externally the sleeve has a pair of integral, friction retention contact interfaces separated by a reduced diameter optimization zone. The sleeve terminal end has an integral stop flange that abuts the frame bottom bracket shell contacting the crank arm.
US09388842B2
A screw comprising a drive part, a threaded part, and a retaining ring is disclosed herein. Each of the drive part and the threaded part comprises a plurality of interface surfaces that transmit torque from the drive part to the threaded part and prevent the parts from disengaging from one another during use. Each plurality of interface surfaces forms one or more geometric shapes that create additional friction between the drive and threaded parts, and may further include mating pins and holes to prevent the parts from detaching from one another. The retaining ring, which removably connects the screw to a wrench during assembly of the screw with a receptacle, is disposed within a cavity formed when the drive part is assembled with the threaded part.
US09388834B2
The present teachings relate to an improved rotating connector portion and clip portion for attachment to a secondary item. More specifically, the present teachings relate to a connector portion and clip portion that can be attached to a secondary item, such that the clip portion may be rotated about the secondary item.
US09388833B2
A linear actuator has a housing with a bore extending therethrough. A first portion of the bore extends into the housing from a first end, and a second portion of the bore extends into the housing from a second end of the housing. The second portion of the bore has a rectangular geometry with substantially rounded corners when viewed from the second end. A shaft is in sliding engagement with the first portion of the housing. A piston member is coupled to the shaft and has a rectangular geometry with substantially rounded corners. The piston member is in sliding engagement with a first interior surface of the second portion of the bore via one or more o-rings. An anti-rotation apparatus is associated with one or more of the piston member and the shaft, wherein the anti-rotation member generally prevents a rotation of the shaft with respect to the housing.
US09388830B2
An accumulator includes a bellows housed to freely expand and contract in a shell, a port part having a pressure fluid inflow port formed therein, and a self-sealing member arranged on a tip portion of the bellows to face the port part, in which when a pressure in the fluid chamber is lower than a predetermined pressure relative to an air chamber, the self-sealing member is allowed to abut onto a seal area of the port part to block the pressure fluid inflow port. The self-sealing member includes a resilient member arranged on a surface of a base material part, and an overhanging portion formed on the resilient member and allowed to abut onto the seal area for sealing. The port part includes a seal face having the seal area formed thereon, and a projecting portion arranged on a region other than the seal area on the seal face.
US09388826B2
An exemplary heat dissipating fan includes a frame and an impeller rotatably received in the frame. The frame includes a base and a top cover disposed on the base, the base includes a bottom plate a peripheral sidewall. The sidewall extends between the bottom plate and the top cover, and the base and the top cover cooperatively defines a receiving space. The impeller is rotatably received in the receiving space. The top cover, the bottom cover and the sidewall cooperatively define an air inlet therebetween. The top cover, the bottom plate and the sidewall cooperatively define an outlet therebetween. The air outlet is generally adjacent to and substantially perpendicular to the air inlet.
US09388822B2
A guide ring for a heated impeller pump for dish washers may include a base body in the type of a circumferential ring having a central longitudinal axis and which is configured for arrangement in a pump chamber of the impeller pump. At least one blade may be arranged on a radial outer surface of the base body, which protrudes outwards and which extends longitudinally along the base body over at least a part of the periphery thereof and which has a pitch in relation to the central longitudinal axis. At least on one side of the blade, a protrusion or a thickening may be provided on the outer edge thereof. The latter can form a channel configured to remove air bubbles from the pump chamber.
US09388821B2
A compressor housing is provided with a shroud member, which surrounds a compressor impeller, and a sealing member. The shroud member has a facing surface that is located at a position on a radially outside of the compressor impeller on an inner circumferential surface of the shroud member. The sealing member is provided on the facing surface. The sealing member is formed from a cylindrical material that has free-cutting property to the compressor impeller. The sealing member is press-fitted into the facing surface of the shroud member.
US09388816B2
An object of the present invention is to enhance the capacity of a turbomolecular pump.A turbomolecular pump is a composite-type vacuum pump that combines a blade portion and a thread groove portion. Openings are formed at a joint portion between a rotor blade holding portion that holds rotor blades and a stepped portion that holds a rotor cylinder portion, such that the openings span both the rotor blade holding portion and the stepped portion.Part of the gas that is evacuated by the blade portions is evacuated by a thread groove portion that is formed of the rotor cylinder portion and a stator thread groove, and the rest of the gas is led into the rotor cylinder portion via the openings, and is evacuated by a thread groove portion that is formed of the rotor cylinder portion and another stator thread groove. Stress derived from rotation of a rotor can be withstood when the openings are formed at the joint portion between the rotor blade holding portion and the stepped portion. Moreover, a groove in which a balancer weight is disposed is provided at a clearance portion that lies further on the inlet port side of the other stator thread groove, thereby eliminating the necessity of shortening the length of the other stator thread groove.
US09388807B2
A vane compressor includes a cylinder, a rotor portion, vanes, and a first discharge port allowing a refrigerant in a compression chamber to be discharged therethrough. The vanes are disposed inside the rotor portion and held rotatably about the center of a cylinder inner circumferential surface, partition a space between the cylinder inner circumferential surface and the rotor portion, and form the compression chamber. A second discharge port is disposed at a location having a phase angle smaller than that at the first discharge port, being open to the cylinder inner circumferential surface, and communicating with the compression chamber. The second discharge port includes an opening portion to the compression chamber, the opening portion having a width in the circumferential direction, the width being equal to or smaller than the width of the tip of each of the vanes.
US09388798B2
A heat exchanger module for thermally coupling a first fluid and second fluid is disclosed. The heat exchanger module comprises a plurality of heat exchangers, each of which is fluidically coupled to a common seawater inlet and a common seawater outlet. The heat exchanger module is dimensioned and arranged for integrating with an OTEC system located on an offshore platform that is deployed in a body of water. The heat exchanger module physically and fluidically couples with ports included in pontoons attached to the offshore platform. The ports are individually controllable so that the module can be added or removed from the OTEC system without interrupting operation of other heat exchanger modules integrated with the OTEC system.
US09388788B2
A conveying device for producing energy, including a circulating conveying member of containers, which have a load strand and a return strand, the conveying device being equipped in such a way that the conveying device slides or rolls downward by means of the load strand on a inclined plane having an angle (alpha), wherein the load strand moves the return strand, and a device for drawing power arranged on the conveying member and being moved by the circulating conveying member, the device including a means for removing energy from the device. The method for operating the device is characterized in that, while the conveying member is circulating, the first container running into the load strand (in the area of arrow A) is loaded with a burdening good and the good is discharged shortly before exiting the load strand (at arrow B).
US09388776B2
A control system for a vehicle having a fixed gear transmission and an engine that outputs an actual RPM signal is provided. The control system includes a vehicle bus, a shifting module, a simulated RPM module, and an engine sound enhancement (“ESE”) module. The vehicle bus transmits a signal indicating a plurality of operating conditions of the vehicle. The shifting module receives the signal from the vehicle bus to determine if the operating parameters of the vehicle indicate that a gear shift by the fixed gear transmission is imminent within a predetermined amount of time. The simulated RPM module is in communication with the shifting module for generating a simulated RPM signal if the gear shift is imminent. The simulated RPM signal has a greater increase in engine RPM with respect to time prior to the gear shift compared to the actual RPM signal.
US09388763B2
In an internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle, having a cylinder housing in the form of a light metal alloy casting with working cylinder sections including cylinder liners which consist of rough-surface iron castings and which are integrally cast into the working cylinder sections with housing webs formed between adjacent liners, the cylinder housing has cooling channels formed in the housing webs between adjacent cylinder liners and the working cylinder sections of the cylinder housing for directly cooling the cylinder liners.
US09388761B2
A method of operating an internal combustion engine with gaseous fuel includes providing fuel to a plurality of cylinders with both central point injection and multipoint injection. Central point injection, which provides good air/fuel mixing, may provide a majority of steady-state fueling, and multipoint injection is used for supplementing the central point injection during steady-state and for providing rapid transient response to load changes.
US09388753B2
A system is provided for controlling power generation. For example, the system may include a drive, an electrical generator coupled to the drive, and a controller coupled to the drive. The controller may include a stabilizing mode responsive to a utility signal representative of a grid destabilizing event.
US09388744B2
In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine control system includes an engine controller configured to control multiple parameters associated with operation of a gas turbine engine system. The gas turbine engine control system also includes multiple remote interface units communicatively coupled to the engine controller. The remote interface unit is configured to receive an input signal from the engine controller indicative of respective target values of at least one parameter, and the remote interface unit is configured to provide closed-loop control of the at least one parameter based on the input signal and feedback signals indicative of respective measured values of the at least one parameter.
US09388743B2
A sealing system is provided for a flanged joint. The sealing system includes a split seal and a spring. The split seal includes a radial outer surface, an axial outer surface, and a chamfered surface inclined with respect to the radial outer surface and the axial outer surface. The spring is disposed in urging contact with the chamfered surface and configured to apply an axial force, and a radial force on the axial outer surface, and the radial outer surface respectively.
US09388738B2
A casing for a can annular gas turbine engine, including: a compressed air section (40) spanning between a last row of compressor blades (26) and a first row of turbine blades (28), the compressed air section (40) having a plurality of openings (50) there through, wherein a single combustor/advanced duct assembly (64) extends through each opening (50); and one top hat (68) associated with each opening (50) configured to enclose the associated combustor/advanced duct assembly (64) and seal the opening (50). A volume enclosed by the compressed air section (40) is not greater than a volume of a frustum (54) defined at an upstream end (56) by an inner diameter of the casing at the last row of compressor blades (26) and at a downstream end (60) by an inner diameter of the casing at the first row of turbine blades (28).
US09388735B2
This invention relates to a ceramic composite that comprises of a mixture of infrared-emitting metal oxides having specific spectral luminance in 3-20 μm (micrometers) wavelength range and an effective amount of pyroelectric material that helps enhance infrared emissions of said oxides in said wavelength range. Said ceramic composite can be deviced to provide an effective means of improving hydrocarbon fuel efficiency in internal combustion engines for better engine performance with increased torque and power, improved fuel economy, and reduced exhaust emissions. Such ceramic composites can also be used in other applications that utilize infrared emissions in said wavelength range.
US09388733B2
Embodiments for controlling boost pressure in a turbocharged engine are provided. In one embodiment, a method for an engine having a throttle comprises, if an inferred throttle inlet pressure (TIP) value is different than a measured TIP value, adjusting a wastegate of a turbocharger based on the inferred TIP value and not based on the measured TIP value, the inferred TIP value based on air flow through the throttle, throttle angle, and manifold absolute pressure (MAP). In this way, boost pressure control may be provided by the inferred TIP value under some conditions.
US09388727B2
The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling regeneration of diesel particulate filter in construction machinery. The regeneration controlling method for the diesel particulate filter of construction machinery according to the present disclosure includes: a first active generation operation of actively regenerating a diesel particulate filter (DPF) according to a predetermined first active regeneration schedule when a quantity of soot inside the DPF within is a predetermined allowance section; and a second active regeneration operation of actively regenerating the diesel particulate filter according to a second active regeneration schedule, which is different from the first active regeneration schedule, according to the quantity of soot when the quantity of soot exceeds the allowance section.
US09388722B2
An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine is provided. The exhaust gas treatment system includes an electrically heated catalyst (“EHC”) device in fluid communication with an exhaust gas conduit, a generator, a selective catalytic reduction (“SCR”) device, and a control module. The EHC device includes an electric heater and an EHC catalyst that is heated to an EHC light-off temperature. The generator is selectively operable in a target voltage mode to supply a target voltage to the electric heater. The target voltage represents a voltage required by the electric heater in order to maintain the EHC catalyst at a catalyst temperature. The SCR device is in fluid communication with the exhaust gas conduit. The SCR device is located downstream of the EHC device and includes an SCR catalyst that is selectively heated by the EHC device to a SCR light-off temperature.
US09388716B2
A system, for use in accounting for an effect of a long-trip cycle on remaining life of engine oil, being used in a vehicle, using a long-trip rebate value. The system includes a computer processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium that is in operative communication with the processor and has instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform various operations. The operations include determining a long-trip time indicating an amount of time that the vehicle was operated recently in the long-trip cycle. The operations further include determining the long-trip rebate according to a rebate function using the determined long-trip time.
US09388715B2
An assembling apparatus of this invention includes a main pallet and a sub pallet detachable from the main pallet, and can convey a cylinder head and parts thereof. The apparatus includes a mechanism disconnecting, from the main pallet, the cylinder head placed on the main pallet and lifting/lowering the cylinder head, a mechanism detaching the sub pallet from the main pallet and lifting/lowering the sub pallet, a mechanism holding the cylinder head lifted to a work operation region, an operation unit extracting a valve retainer from the sub pallet lifted to a part preparation region and assemble it to a cylinder head, and a device arranged between the work operation region and the part preparation region and detaching a pair of cotter pieces.
US09388703B2
Gas turbine engine having a gap between an outlet guide vane and an inner wall surface of a diffuser
A gas turbine engine is provided, which comprises an outlet guide vane provided downstream of a compressor; an outer casing supporting a radially outward part of the outlet guide vane; and an inner diffuser supporting a radially inward part. The outlet guide vane includes a radially inward inner flange; a projecting part projecting radially inward from the inner flange; and an engagement part protruding to one side in an axial direction of the projecting part. The inner diffuser includes a smaller-diameter part having a smaller outer diameter than the other part located upstream. The inner diffuser is provided with an engagement groove extending to one side in the axial direction from an outer peripheral surface of the smaller-diameter part or a region in the vicinity thereof. The engagement part is inserted into the engagement groove with a gap between the engagement part and groove.
US09388690B2
This tunnel excavation method includes a step of excavating three first tunnels that are substantially parallel to each other in a first excavation step. Second tunnels are excavated that intersect the first tunnels in a second excavation step. A boring machine is used that performs excavation in a state in which a gripper pushes against the side wall of the tunnel.
US09388678B2
A method of producing hydrocarbons and a selected metal in situ from a fixed-bed hydrocarbon formation disposed below a ground surface and having a higher permeability zone substantially parallel to, and between a top lower permeability zone and a bottom lower permeability zone. The steps include providing at least one injection well and first and second production wells in the higher permeability zone, injecting a heated thermal-energy carrier fluid (TECF) into the injection well, circulating the carrier fluid through the zone and creating a substantially horizontal situ heating element (ISHE) between the injection well and the production wells for mobilizing the hydrocarbons and the selected metal.
US09388674B2
A system and method for forming a cavern in a formation beyond a cased wellbore utilizes a locator to position a perforating gun in the wellbore for forming axially aligned, spaced-apart perforations through the casing. The locator has a stationary portion, run in and anchored in the wellbore below a zone of interest. The perforating guns have a moveable portion of the locator at a downhole end and are run in and coupled with the stationary portion. Where two or more guns are used to form the perforations, the guns are indexed relative to one another for forming the offset perforations. The guns are tripped from the wellbore and a wash tool having a moveable portion of the locator at a downhole end is run in and coupled in the wellbore. The locator acts to delimit a reciprocation of the wash tool along the space-apart perforations for delivering a non-abrasive fluid therethrough for forming the cavern.
US09388673B2
A technique facilitates a perforation operation. A perforating gun carrier is combined with a pressure enhancement mechanism. The pressure enhancement mechanism provides a controlled increase in pressure within the perforating gun carrier as the perforating gun carrier is delivered into a higher pressure environment. The increase in internal pressure counters the buildup of a pressure differential to the degree desired for a given perforating gun carrier.
US09388672B2
This invention relates to wellbore equipment utilized in conjunction with operations performed in subterranean wells and, in particular, sand control screen assemblies providing secondary flow capabilities. Once sand control screen assembly includes a base pipe having an exterior surface and defining one or more perforations therein, a screen jacket disposed about the exterior surface of the base pipe and having a primary screen axially adjacent a secondary screen, and at least one relief valve configured to open upon experiencing a predetermined fluid pressure, wherein, once opened, the at least one relief valve diverts fluid flow from the primary screen and provides the fluid flow to the secondary screen.
US09388665B2
An actuation method according to one or more embodiments includes axially translating an operator in a first direction in response to applying a tubing pressure to a first side in excess of an annulus pressure acting on a second side, axially translating the operator in a second direction to an actuation position in response to applying an underbalance pressure level to the operator and operating a tool element from a first position to a second position in response to translating the operator to the actuation position.
US09388660B2
A packer can include a mandrel having a longitudinal section, the packer being releasable in response to the section being severed, a slip support and a load transfer device that extends longitudinally across the section, the device being secured to the mandrel on one side of the section, and the device being secured to the member on an opposite side of the section. A method of constructing a releasable packer can include assembling a mandrel, at least one slip, a slip support and a load transfer device, the mandrel having a longitudinal section, and the packer being releasable in response to the section being severed. The assembling can include preventing relative longitudinal displacement between the device and the mandrel on one side of the section while preventing relative longitudinal displacement between the device and the member on an opposite side of the section.
US09388656B2
The present invention provides monitoring means for monitoring the space and volume within a lower annulus. In particular, the monitoring means monitors the space and volume within the lower annulus 52 located between the inner surface of the 22 intermediate casing string 22 and the outer surface of the inner casing string 32. Furthermore, the monitoring means provides the capability to retrieve and/or introduce fluid(s) into the annular space 52. The monitoring means provides a port, specifically a passageway 100, which extends upwardly from the annular space 52 to an outlet located above the hanger 36 for the intermediate casing string 22. The passageway 100 is provided in a sleeve 102. The monitoring means includes a sensor located above the hanger 36 which means that the fluid in the annular space 52 can be monitored without the need for penetrating a casing in the wellhead.
US09388647B2
A pipe handler trailer assists with the handling of very large and heavy pipes that are regularly raised to and lowered from an elevated surfaces. A height adjustment assembly sets the maximum height that a skidway will reach when a lift cylinder is fully extended and lift arms are thereby rotated. Located within lift arms are toothed racks. An adjustment block couples the skidway to lift arms through the racks and also supports locking blocks that have teeth complementary to the teeth on the racks. A lock will vary from firm contact with the inner wall of lift arms to having a gap there between. When the lock engages the inner wall of the lift arm this drives the complementary teeth into secure engagement with the rack teeth, which can then rigidly support heavy load without motion.
US09388646B2
A double curved face gripping die for engaging tubular pipe of varying diameters is comprised of opposing mirror imaged curved die surfaces forming a modified V-shape. Each curve die surface has a double curved contact surface of a desired varying radius, the distal ends of the contact surfaces extending outward limn the pipe to avoid pipe contact. The die incorporates the contact strength and flexibility of a V-shaped gripping d with minimal scratching or gouging of the pipe.
US09388636B2
A method for forming a controllable bend angle in a drill string in a wellbore comprises attaching an upper housing to a drill string. At least, one drive motor is anchored in the upper housing. A middle housing is operably coupled to the at least one drive motor. A lower housing is operably coupled to the at least one drive motor. The at least one drive motor is controllably operated to rotate the middle housing by a first rotation angle with respect to the upper housing, and to rotate the lower housing by a second rotation angle with respect to the upper housing, to generate a desired bend angle between the middle housing and the lower housing at a target toolface orientation between the bend angle and the upper housing.
US09388633B2
The invention refers to a quick-opening door comprising: a flexible canvas secured to a motor-driven drum and provided with vertically aligned arrangements of abutment elements that are guided in vertical uprights of the door; an electric duct secured to one of the sides of the canvas and provided with cables connected to a wireless signal transmitter; a plurality of guiding abutment elements distributed along the sides of the canvas with different spaces there between, disposed either singly or in groups; sensors which are disposed in an abutment passage zone and which capture different sequences of pulses during the passage of the abutment elements, thereby determining the position of the canvas at all times; and a contact-detecting band connected to the transmitter via the electric duct and housed in a bag by means of which the canvas is fitted against the ground.
US09388632B2
A cord lock assembly for a shade assembly is provided. The cord lock assembly may include a spool rotatably attached to a housing, with the housing defining a pull cord channel. A pull cord may be provided that extends through the pull cord channel and wraps at least partially around the spool. The pull cord channel may include a roller configured to interact with the pull cord and a rear wall of the pull cord channel such that it may move between a locked and an unlocked position based at least in part by the angle at which the pull cord is held relative to a plane defined the shade assembly.
US09388631B2
A pet door connects to the door and to the door frame in both a closed and open position with an opening therein to allow the pet to leave and enter the residence at any time. The pet door also prevents the air-conditioned air from leaving the residence and insects and pests from entering while the door is in the open position.
US09388628B2
Vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit configurations with getter structures are provided, as are methods for making the same. Techniques are provided for optimizing (e.g., increasing) the surface area of active getter material, before and/or after activation/flashing, within the constraints of a VIG window unit.
US09388621B2
Disclosed are alternate embodiments of various components of a barrier operator system. and methods of operation, including of the mechanical drive subsystem with segmented and self-locking rail unit, rail mounting supports, belt and chain drive tensioning, and drive assembly carriage and interface; the electronics and software routines for controlled operation of the various barrier operator functions; wall console communications with the barrier operator; encryption and decryption of access codes; establishment and monitoring of travel limits and barrier speed and force profiles; thermal protection of barrier operator drive motors; and establishment and control of communications from the barrier operator to accessories by way of a wireless adapter.
US09388614B2
A parallelism fixing device applied to dual-shaft system for fixing the parallelism of the rotary shafts and facilitating the assembling process. The parallelism fixing device includes a first rotary shaft, a second rotary shaft and a fixing unit, which are assembled with each other. Each of the first and second rotary shafts has a fixed section mounted on an electronic apparatus, a pivoted section assembled with a torque module and a middle section positioned between the fixed section and the pivoted section. The fixing unit is assembled with the middle sections. The fixing unit has a substantially 8-shaped cross section and includes a first chamber, a second chamber and a belly section in connection with the first and second chambers. The middle sections of the first and second rotary shafts are respectively fixedly assembled in the first and second chambers.
US09388597B2
A protective shelter including an enclosure having at least a floor, at least one sidewall coupled to the floor, a door, and a roof coupled to the at least one sidewall. The protective shelter further includes one or more members coupled to the enclosure that support the protective shelter on a substrate and a resilient grouser attached to at least one of the one or more members and in contact with the substrate.
US09388591B2
A port anchor system and method for anchoring and cementing adjacent and often separated leaves (layered structures) of masonry. The method and various embodiments have the capability of being used for anchoring, cleaning and flushing of old mortar, and injecting grout into internal masonry voids, thereby tying and re-cementing or cementing the masonry mass back together. Various embodiments of anchor systems are provided for performing the various methods, more particularly, some of the embodiments describe port anchors which are used to clean and flush the old mortar and then grout fill the void between adjacent masonry leaves while other embodiments are used to grout fill the void.
US09388583B2
A building board for mounting on a support structure including a set of studs. The building board comprising a framing element essentially shaped as a rectangular cuboid including two opposite main sides having relatively large delimitation surfaces and four edge sides having relatively small delimitation surfaces. A first type of snap-in means are arranged along a first edge side and a second type of snap-in means are arranged along a second edge sides opposite to said first edge side. The snap-in means of the first type is, after mounting of the building board against the support structure, configured to receive a snap-in means of the second type of another building board so that this building board is connected to the mounted building board. Either the snap-in means of said first or second type includes a groove for receiving at least one clamping element for fixing and holding the first and the second building boards against a stud of the support structure.
US09388582B1
A re-moistenable adhesive-coated drywall corner trim piece having an elongated semi-rigid core piece with a right and left flange, where the semi-rigid core piece has a centerline along which the flanges meet forming a hinge that can be bent and re-bent to any angle any number of times. The piece can also include a step running longitudinally along each of the flanges that can be located between the centerline and the flange edges so that the flanges change from a thicker portion toward the centerline to a thinner portion toward the edges making the piece boxable (capable of being wet mudded simultaneously on both sides without an intermediate drying step). Flanges can be curved slightly inward for perfect bonding.
US09388580B2
A roof ventilation system for asphalt shingle or composition roofs which include a vent slot located through the roof structure along a roof ridge is provided. An unrollable vent assembly that is installable in one piece is formed from an upper water barrier having first and second vent arrangements connected thereto, and each of the first and second vent arrangements include at least two continuous longitudinal strips of a vent material with a continuous longitudinally extending space therebetween separating the strips. The strips and the longitudinally extending space are positionable on the roof parallel to the ridge so that the first and second vent arrangements are located on each side of the ridge vent slot, respectively. The vent system prevent ingress of moisture and debris, and the upper water barrier extends between the first and second vent arrangements and over the vent slot in the installed position.
US09388568B2
A material for use in building construction (partition, wall, ceiling, floor or door) that exhibits improved acoustical sound proofing and fracture characteristics optimized for efficient installation. The material comprises a laminated structure having as an integral part thereof one or more layers of viscoelastic material which also functions both as a glue and as an energy dissipating layer; and one or more constraining layers, such as gypsum or cement-based panel products modified for easy fracture. In one embodiment, standard paper-faced wallboard, typically gypsum, comprises the external surfaces of the laminated structure with the inner surface of said wallboard being bare with no paper or other material being placed thereon. The resulting structure improves the attenuation of sound transmitted through the structure while also allowing installation of the sound proofing material as efficiently as the installation of standard material when the sound proofing material is used alone or incorporated into a partition assembly.
US09388567B2
An outer wall structure according to the invention includes first to fourth linear water-stopping members, and first to fourth corner water-stopping members. These members include plate portions and seal portions and the like. The plate portions are fixed to a vertical furring strip member, a horizontal furring strip member, and a frame member by means of a first mounting screw. Consequently, the seal portions prevent entry of water between a sash body and the plate portion. With the outer wall structure, the plate portions are fixed to the vertical furring strip member, the horizontal furring strip member, and the frame member at a position spaced apart from the outer face farther than a first width of the flange.
US09388560B2
The present invention is directed to a debris catching and removing apparatus and method. For example, bar screens or grids for collecting and removing trash or debris from storm, waste water, or sewage systems, and mounting systems and methods therefore are provided. These apparatus and method may provide a long-lasting, light-weight, and low-cost debris screen screening solutions for removing trash or debris from, for example, storm, waste water, or sewage systems. The invention may be particularly applicable to small lift stations that use submersible pumps or surface mounted pumps that suction waste water from a wet well.
US09388554B2
Devices, systems and methods for visually indicating the presence of a fire hydrant and the range of gallons per minute water flow associated with the hydrant by using a single-piece fire hydrant cover.
US09388553B2
Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a lock for a ground engaging tool. In one exemplary embodiment, the lock may include an upper portion having a tool interface configured to receive a tool for applying torque about a lock rotation axis, a lower portion including a base located opposite the tool interface along the lock rotation axis, and an insert layer positioned between the upper portion and lower portion. The insert layer may be configured to allow the upper portion to move relative to the lower portion without shearing when torque is applied to the tool interface of the upper portion.
US09388551B2
A control system for a machine equipped with a ripping tool. The control system includes a first operator input for generating a ripping control signal that initiates an auto-ripping mode. A second operator input is provided for generating a speed select signal for changing the transmission output speed of the machine to a selected transmission output speed. The system further includes a controller with a memory. The controller is linked to the first and second operator inputs. The controller is programmed to receive a ripping control signal from the first operator input and to activate the auto-ripping mode or auto-ripping mode and deactivate the auto-shift mode. The controller is also programmed to receive a speed select signal from the second operator input and to deactivate the auto-ripping mode and adjust the power source to the selected transmission output speed.
US09388548B2
A pipe assembly may have one or more pipe segments that are coupled together or coupled to a drive socket by a coupler. The coupler may have a body with a generally tubular shape with an interior surface and an exterior surface. First and second flanges may extend outward from the exterior surface to engage the drive socket, thereby providing enhanced stability and coaxiality. The interior surface may have an upper receiving feature that can receive the bottom end of an overhead pipe segment, and a lower receiving feature that can receive the top end of a subtending pipe segment. The upper receiving feature may have an upper threaded bore with a lead-in portion that facilitates alignment of the overhead pipe segment with the upper threaded bore. The interior surface may also have a stop feature that prevents over-insertion of the top end and/or the bottom end into the coupler.
US09388545B1
A device for raising and lowering a structure comprises a support, an adjustment mechanism, and a sensor mechanism. The support includes a first portion and a second portion configured and arranged to receive at least a portion of the first portion. The structure is operatively connected to the second portion. The adjustment mechanism interconnects the first portion and the second portion and is configured and arranged to move the second portion relative to the first portion thereby moving the structure relative to the first portion. The sensor mechanism is operatively connected to the adjustment mechanism and is configured and arranged to activate the adjustment mechanism under predetermined conditions. The sensor mechanism activates the adjustment mechanism to raise the second portion under a first predetermined condition and lower the second portion under a second predetermined condition.
US09388536B2
The invention relates to a method for forming an artificial grass layer on a substrate, comprising the steps of supplying a pack of flat and deformable artificial grass strips, in which the strips are arranged with their flat faces side-by-side and are connected to each other at mutually offset locations, placing the pack of artificial grass strips on or partially in the substrate, pulling apart the artificial grass strips, thus forming a grid, and at least partially filling at least some of the openings in the grid with a stabilizing material. The invention further relates to a method for forming such a pack of flat and deformable artificial grass strips. And finally, the invention relates to an artificial grass product, comprising a pack of flat and deformable artificial grass strips, each strip comprising a substantially straight lower edge and an upper edge having artificial grass blades protruding therefrom, wherein the strips are arranged with their flat faces in side-by-side relationship and their straight lower edges in substantially the same plane, and are connected to each other at mutually offset locations.
US09388515B2
A heat curable, circular knitted fabric includes reinforcing and meltable resin fibers that can be cured to form a more rigid material form. In one embodiment, the fabric includes a core spun yarn, wherein the core may be made from glass, carbon, basalt, aramid or metal. The wrap surrounding the core may include resin type fibers such as Poly(p-phenylene sulfide) PPS, Polyetherimide (PEI), Polyether ether ketone (PEEK), Polysulfone (PES), Polyphthalamide (PPA), nylon, polyester, or polypropylene.
US09388508B2
A manufacturing apparatus of a SiC single crystal which can suppress the generation of a polycrystal is provided. A jig (41) and a crucible (6) are accommodated in a chamber (1). A SiC solution (8) is housed in the crucible (6). The jig (41) includes a seed shaft (411) and a cover member (412). The seed shaft (411) can move up and down, and a SiC seed crystal (9) is attached to the lower surface thereof. The cover member (412) is attached to the lower end portion of the seed shaft (411). The cover member (412) is a housing which has an opening at its lower end, wherein the lower end portion of the seed shaft (411) is disposed in the cover member (412).
US09388501B2
An electrolytic cathode assembly includes a hollow hanger bar, and a deposition plate including an upper edge attached to the hanger bar. The hanger bar can be formed substantially of copper. At least one supporting element can be configured to support the hanger bar. The supporting element(s) can be internally disposed within the hanger bar, and can extend partially between bar ends of the hanger bar. The supporting element(s) can include first and second supporting elements, with each disposed adjacent to a respective one of the bar ends. The hanger bar can include an overhanging portion, and the supporting element(s) can be at least partially disposed within the overhanging portion. The supporting element(s) can include an inward end that is offset inwardly relative to the plate edges of the deposition plate.
US09388495B2
A method of forming an etching mask structure on an insulating film containing silicon and oxygen includes forming a first silicon film on the insulating film formed on a substrate, forming a reaction blocking layer on a surface layer of the first silicon film, forming a second silicon film on the reaction blocking layer; and forming a tungsten film by replacing silicon of the second silicon film with tungsten by supplying a process gas containing a tungsten compound onto the second silicon film.
US09388490B2
An apparatus for coating a substrate is provided that includes a racetrack-shaped plasma source having two straight portions and at least one terminal turnaround portion connecting said straight portions. A tubular target formed of a target material that forms a component of the coating has an end. The target is in proximity to the plasma source for sputtering of the target material. The target is secured to a tubular backing cathode, with both being rotatable about a central axis. A set of magnets are arranged inside the cathode to move an erosion zone aligned with the terminal turnaround toward the end of the target as the target is utilized to deposit the coating on the substrate. Target utilization of up to 87 weight percent the initial target weight is achieved.
US09388486B2
The present invention refers to a piston ring for internal combustion engine, having an outer surface of a coating of Chromium Nitride (CrN and Cr2N) and Niobium Nitride (NbN and Nb4N3), capable of offering greater resistance to peeling of the coating, also maintaining an excellent level of resistance to wear and tear and scratches to the layer of Chromium Nitride deposited.
US09388480B2
Methods for producing silver nanostructures with improved dimensional control, yield, purity, monodispersity, and scale of synthesis.
US09388478B1
Disclosed are methods for recovering technetium from a highly alkaline solution. The highly alkaline solution can be a liquid waste solution from a nuclear waste processing system. Methods can include combining the solution with a reductant capable of reducing technetium at the high pH of the solution and adding to or forming in the solution an adsorbent capable of adsorbing the precipitated technetium at the high pH of the solution.
US09388469B2
The present invention provides a binding moiety which selectively binds to Sox11 protein and/or mRNA for imaging, diagnosis or prognosis of lymphomas, such as mantle cell lymphomas (MCL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Optionally, the moiety is an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof. Advantageously, moiety comprises a further, readily detectable moiety. The invention also provides methods of imaging lymphomas cells as well as methods of diagnosing or prognosing lymphomas in an individual. A further aspect of the present invention provides a method of identifying cells associated with lymphomas, the method comprising analyzing the pattern of gene expression in a sample of cells to be tested and comparing it to the pattern of gene expression in a sample of known lymphomas cells. Preferably, the cells to be tested are identified as lymphoma cells if the expression of Sox11 is upregulated compared to normal B-cells.
US09388459B2
The present invention provides for methods for discriminating between alleles at polymorphic positions in a genome. In general the methods employ allele specific extension of oligonucleotides that are complementary to one of the alleles at the 3′ end of the oligonucleotide. The allele specific oligonucleotides are resistant to proof reading activity from a polymerase and may be extended in an allele specific manner by a DNA polymerase with a functional 3′ to 5′ exonuclease activity. The allele specific oligonucleotides may be attached to a solid support such as a chip or a bead.
US09388457B2
Methods are provided for multiplexed amplification of selected targets and analysis of the amplified targets. In preferred aspects the amplification and analysis take place on the same solid support and preferably in a localized area such as a bead or a feature of an array. In preferred aspects the analysis is a determination of sequence at one or more locations in the amplified target. The methods may be used for genotyping, sequencing and analysis of copy number.
US09388455B2
A double-stranded nucleic acid hybridization probe and methods of using the same are described. The probe described is particularly suited for real-time RT-PCR reactions and has high tolerance to mismatches.
US09388449B2
Methods and materials are disclosed for use in an enzyme fragment complementation assay using complementary fragments of β-galactosidase to study the trafficking of proteins in a cell. Compounds that bind to a target peptide have been found to affect protein folding and therefore trafficking. β-Galactosidase fragments, an enzyme donor (ED) and an enzyme acceptor (EA), are fused to a target peptide and to an intracellular compartment protein, wherein the compartment is involved in intracellular trafficking. Contacting the cell with a compound that binds to the target peptide results in enhanced movement of the protein through the cellular trafficking pathway comprised of the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, the plasma membrane, endosomes, etc. Using this approach, compounds that bind to a target peptide and alter its ability to traffic through the normal cellular pathway can be readily detected.
US09388440B2
The present invention provides an enzymatic process for the preparation of (S)-5-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-5-hydroxy-1morpholin-4-yl-pentan-1-one by the reduction of 1-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-5-morpholin-4-yl-pentane-1,5-dione by using a suitable enzyme or by the resolution of (R,S)-5-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-5-hydroxy-1morpholin-4-yl-pentan-1-one by using an enzyme. The present invention also provides process for the preparation of Ezetimibe comprising the steps of a) protecting the compound (S)-5-(4-Fluoro-phenyl)-5-hydroxy-1morpholin-4-yl-pentan-1-one with hydroxy protecting group b) hydrolyzing the obtained compound c) condensing with a chiral auxiliary d) reacting with an protected imine compound e) converting to alkyl ester f) cyclizing and g) deprotecting to obtain Ezetimibe.
US09388435B2
Methods and compositions for the production of dielectric fluids from lipids produced by microorganisms are provided, including oil-bearing microorganisms and methods of low cost cultivation of such microorganisms. Microalgal cells containing exogenous genes encoding, for example, a sucrose transporter, a sucrose invertase, a fructokinase, a polysaccharide-degrading enzyme, a lipid pathway modification enzyme, a fatty acyl-ACP thioesterase, a desaturase, a fatty acyl-CoA/aldehyde reductase, and/or an acyl carrier protein are useful in manufacturing dielectric fluids.
US09388434B2
The present invention relates to an engineered bacteria for producing short chain fatty acid with the overexpression of a long chain (>C12) acyl-ACP thioesterases (long-TE) and a short chain (≦C12) acyl-ACP thioesterases (short-TE).
US09388425B2
The present invention relates generally the field of genetics, in particular methods, compositions and systems for controlling the inducible expression of transgenes, while eliminating background expression of transgene expression. The present invention relates to methods of use of the compositions and systems as disclosed herein for controlling the inducible expression of transgenes while eliminating background expression of transgene expression, such as use in, for example, the in generation of transgenic animals, use in therapeutic application and use in assays. In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a system of controlled expression of RNAi molecules which target binding sites in the untranslated regions of transgene, thereby the expression of the transgene is modulated and leakiness is reduced. The compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to for therapy, prophylaxis, research and diagnostics in diseases and disorders which afflict mammalian species, generation of transgenic animals, in the study of biological processes as well as for enhance performance of agricultural crops.
US09388424B2
The soybean variety DLL1335 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety DLL1335 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of DLL1335 and to plants of DLL1335 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from DLL1335.
US09388423B2
The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and concerns a method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding an importin or a yield-related polypeptide. The present invention also concerns plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding an importin or a yield-related polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits relative to corresponding wild type plants or other control plants. The invention also provides constructs useful in the methods of the invention.
US09388421B2
The present invention concerns a method of producing a desired heterologous gene product wherein said heterologous gene product is expressed from a strong promoter, said method comprising expressing said gene using a mutant mRNA leader which comprises one or more mutations which enhance transcription of the gene. The invention also provides a mutant Pm mRNA leader sequence, and a vector and a library comprising the leader sequence. Methods of obtaining an mRNA mutant leader and identifying an mRNA mutant leader are encompassed, along with a vector for selection or identification of an mRNA leader mutant and a use thereof for screening.
US09388419B2
This invention relates to metabolically engineered microorganism strains, such as bacterial strains, in which there is an increased utilization of malonyl-CoA for production of a chemical product, which includes 3-hydroxypropionic acid.
US09388417B2
The present invention relates to a novel customized sRNA that reduces gene expression in prokaryotic cells, a preparation method thereof, and the use thereof, and more particularly to a synthetic sRNA comprising an Hfq binding site, derived from the sRNA of any one of MicC, SgrS and MicF, and a region that base-pairs with the target gene mRNA, and to a preparation method thereof and the use thereof. The synthetic sRNA according to the invention has an advantage in that the degree of inhibition of the target gene can be controlled by regulating the ability of the synthetic sRNA to bind to the mRNA of the target gene. The use of the synthetic sRNA that regulates the expression of the target gene makes it possible to effectively construct a recombinant microorganism without using a conventional gene deletion method and to reduce the expression of the target gene, and thus the synthetic sRNA is useful for the production of recombinant microorganisms. Also, the synthetic sRNA can be quickly applied to various strains, and thus is very suitable for the measurement of metabolic capabilities of strains and the selection of the most suitable strain. In addition, recombinant microorganisms, which are obtained by metabolic flux manipulation using the synthetic sRNA and produce tyrosine or cadaverine with high efficiency, are useful in the drug and industrial fields. In other words, the use of the sRNA according to the present invention can make it easy to select target genes whose expression is to be inhibited for the highly efficient production of metabolites. Accordingly, the synthetic sRNA can be used to construct recombinant strains for efficient production of various metabolites and to establish efficient methods for production of various metabolites, and thus is highly useful.
US09388412B2
The present invention relates to methods, kits and compositions to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases in a subject, in particular, a method of treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease in a subject comprising administering to a subject at least one anti-miR agent to miRNA-425. In some embodiments, an anti-miR agent is a small molecule or an oligonucleotide complementary to at least part of the miR-425 of SEQ ID NO: 1, or an anti-miR complementary to at least part of the miRNA seed sequence AUGACA (SEQ ID NO: 2). Another aspect of the present invention relates to methods, kits and compositions to treat low blood pressure in a subject comprising administering a composition comprising a miR-425 agent to decrease ANP levels in the subject. Other aspects of the present invention relates to assays, methods and systems to identify a subject at risk of hypertension, or identifying a subject suitable to administration of an anti-miR-425 agent for treatment of hypertension, the assay comprising assessing if a subject is homozygous or heterozygous for the major (A) allele of rs5068 SNP, and/or assaying for levels of miR-425 and/or assaying for levels of NT-proANP and/or levels of ANP in the plasma of a subject.
US09388411B2
The present invention refers to inhibitors of microRNAs, particularly of microRNAs miR-212 and/or miR-132 for use in medicine, particularly in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of cardiac disorders, e.g. cardiac hypertrophy-associated or autophagic disorders, and further refers to isolated nucleic acid molecules, particularly microRNAs miR-212 and/or miR-132 and related sequences, for use in medicine, particularly human medicine, more particularly in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disorders involving cardiac atrophy and/or dysfunctional autophagy, e.g. cardiac cachexia.
US09388408B2
The present invention relates to chemical modification motifs for oligonucleotides. The oligonucleotides of the present invention, such as chemically modified antisense oligonucleotides, can have increased in vivo efficacy. The chemically modified oligonucleotides provide advantages in one or more of potency, efficiency of delivery, target specificity, toxicity, and/or stability. The chemically modified oligonucleotides have a specific chemical modification motif or pattern of locked nucleic acids (LNAs). The oligonucleotide (e.g. antisense oligonucleotide) can target RNA, such as miRNA or mRNA. Also provided herein are compositions comprising the chemically modified oligonucleotides and methods of using the chemically modified oligonucleotides as therapeutics for various disorders, including cardiovascular disorders.
US09388404B2
A method for the in vitro diagnosis of colorectal cancer that comprises determining the presence of the protein disulfide isomerase tumor marker in a biological sample taken from a patient suspected of having colorectal cancer using at least one anti-PDI monoclonal antibody directed against a PDI epitope chosen from the epitopes of sequence SEQ ID No.1, SEQ ID No.2, with an aromatic amino acid which is close in the three-dimensional structure of PDI and SEQ ID No.3.
US09388400B2
The present invention relates to a composition having the activity of degrading the cell wall of a Mycobacterium species comprising: (a) a first fusion protein including (i) a domain with a first enzymatic activity, the enzymatic activity being at least one or more of the following: N-acetyl-b-D-muramidase (lysozyme, lytic transglycosylase), N-acetyl-b-D-glucosaminidase, N-acetylmuramoyl-L-alanine amidase, L-alanoyl-D-glutamate (LD) endopeptidase, c-D-glutamyl-meso-diaminopimelic acid (DL) peptidase, D-Ala-m-DAP (DD) endopeptidase, or m-DAP-m-DAP (LD) endopeptidase, (ii) at least one peptide stretch fused to the N- or C-terminus of the domain with the first enzymatic activity; and (iii) a protein transduction domain (PTD) being at the N- or C-terminus of the first fusion protein; and (b) a second fusion protein including (i) a domain with a second enzymatic activity, the enzymatic activity being at least one or more of the following: lipolytic activity, cutinase, mycolarabinogalactanesterase, or alpha/beta hydrolase; (ii) at least one peptide stretch fused to the N- or C-terminus of the domain of the second enzymatic activity; and (iii) a protein transduction domain (PTD) being at the N- or C-terminus of the second fusion protein for use as a diagnostic agent. Moreover, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding said fusion protein. In addition, the present invention relates to methods for the detection of a Mycobacterium species in a sample and a kit comprising the fusion proteins for conduction the methods for the detection.
US09388396B2
The present invention provides, among other things, chimeric DNA polymerases containing heterologous domains having sequences derived from at least two DNA polymerases that have at least one distinct functional characteristics (e.g., elongation rate, processivity, error rate or fidelity, salt tolerance or resistance) and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, the present invention can combine desired functional characteristics (e.g., high processivity; high elongation rate; thermostability; resistance to salt, PCR additives (e.g., PCR enhancers) and other impurities; and high fidelity) of different DNA polymerases in a chimeric polymerase.
US09388389B2
The present inventors developed hepatitis C virus recombinants expressing NS5A from genotype 1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a or 7a in the context of a genotype 2a backbone. Additional recombinants express NS5A and the structural proteins (Core, E1 and E2), p7 and NS2 from genotype 1a, 1b, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a or 7a in the genotype 2a backbone. Sequence analysis of the recombinants recovered after viral passage in Huh7.5 cells revealed adaptive mutations in NS5A and/or NS3. The importance of these mutations for improved growth kinetics was shown in reverse genetic studies.
US09388387B2
The present invention provides methods to promote the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells. In particular, the present invention provides a method to increase the expression of markers associated with the pancreatic endocrine lineage.
US09388386B2
The present invention provides methods to promote the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells. In particular, the present invention provides methods to produce a population of cells, wherein greater than 10% of the cells in the population express markers characteristic of single hormonal pancreatic beta cells.
US09388384B2
Provided is a method for producing mesenchymal stem cells from human pluripotent stem cells, the method including: a) forming embryonic bodies from human pluripotent stem cells; b) attaching the embryonic bodies to a culture dish to induce natural differentiation of the embryonic bodies into mesenchymal stem cells; and c) performing continuous proliferative culturing of the mesenchymal stem cells while still maintaining the identity of the mesenchymal stem cells. Also, provided is a standardized method for inducing differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells, which can be broadly applied to all human pluripotent stem cells regardless of a difference in the genetic background thereof. Ultimately, the present invention can continuously mass-produces the mesenchymal stem cells necessary for regenerative medicine and cell therapy by using human pluripotent stem cells, thereby realizing practical uses of cell therapy products, and further the present invention is expected to highly contribute to treatments of incurable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders.
US09388382B2
The present invention is related generally to embryonic-like stem cells isolated from human umbilical cord blood, designated herein as cord blood-stem cells (CB-SC's), which display the characteristics of embryonic stem cells and hematopoietic cells. These cells have the capability of proliferation and are able to differentiate to multiple types of cells. In addition, the CB-SC display low immunogenicity and immune regulation. These cells are, therefore, suitable for use in stem cell-based therapies for the treatment of diseases such as Parkinson's disease, diabetes, spinal cord damage, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular disease, stroke and birth defects, and for preventing, treating and/or reducing an autoimmune disease in a mammalian subject.
US09388379B2
A dynamically alterable cell support may be altered at a large scale to induce mechanical removal of adherent cells in culture without the use of a removal solution. For example, adherent cells may be cultured on an elastic support with one or more textured surface regions and removed by expansion/contraction of the support. Mechanical removal of adherent cells may reduce or minimize damage to cell surface markers, cellular morphology, and/or cellular physiology associated with the detachment and resuspension of cultured adherent cells.
US09388378B2
A strain of Candida sake, CAT H430, is provided. The methods of using CAT H430 for producing dicarboxylic acids are also provided.
US09388368B2
The present invention relates generally to cleaning compositions and, more specifically, to cleaning compositions containing a polyetheramine that is suitable for removal of stains from soiled materials.
US09388362B2
A lubricating oil additive composition comprising the reaction product of an (a) an alkylated aromatic ether alcohol, (b) a source of boron, and (c) a hydrocarbyl polyol, having at least two hydroxyl groups.
US09388356B2
High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and CHN content of at least 98 wt %, less than 2 wt % of oxygen content, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa is provided.
US09388354B2
Use of a tertiary hydrocarbyl amine with C1- to C20-hydrocarbyl residues, the overall number of carbon atoms not exceeding 30, as an additive in gasoline for reducing injector nozzle fouling and modifying friction in direct injection spark ignition engines. A fuel additive composition essentially comprising nitrogen-containing dispersants, carrier oils, the above tertiary hydrocarbyl amines and optionally further friction modifiers. A fuel composition comprising a major amount of gasoline and a minor amount of the above fuel additive composition.
US09388353B2
Gasoline blends and methods for producing gasoline blends containing high concentrations of a butanol isomer and having good cold start and warm-up driveability characteristics are disclosed.
US09388349B2
The present invention includes: a char feeding hopper body that feeds separated char toward a coal gasifier; a char communicating tube that communicates with a bottom portion of the char feeding hopper body and extends in a vertical axis direction; fluid gas feeding means that is provided at a bottom portion side of the char feeding hopper body and feeds fluid gas to an inside thereof; a radiation source section that emits γ-rays toward an inside of the char communicating tube in which a level of the char reaches a level H2 which is the same level as a level H1 of the char in the char feeding hopper as a result of feeding of the fluid gas; and a γ-ray detector that is provided along a vertical axis direction of the char communicating tube and detects the emitted γ-rays.
US09388346B2
The present invention relates to methods of removing heteroaromatic sulfides from hydrocarbons (e.g. petroleum products such as gasoline and fuel oils), using polyoxometalate catalysts such as H5PV2Mo10O40 or solvates thereof.
US09388342B2
An electric actuator is provided for operating an unheading valve of a coke drum. The electric actuator includes a driving element comprising a planetary roller screw for actuating the unheading valve. By using a planetary roller screw, rather than hydraulics for the driving element, the electric actuator of the present invention can be used in place of hydraulic actuators while still providing sufficient power and reliability for use with an unheading valves of a coke drum.
US09388338B2
Liquid crystal mixture comprising one or several compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, M1, M2, X, A, and m are defined herein.
US09388335B2
A well treatment fluid comprising a Pickering particle emulsion comprising particles of a first liquid phase dispersed in a continuous second liquid phase, and comprising a plurality of colloidal particles adsorbed to a liquid-liquid interface between the first liquid phase and the second liquid phase. Methods, equipment and/or systems for treating a subterranean formation utilizing such treatment fluids are also disclosed.
US09388329B2
Reinforced articles particularly adapted for use in combination with an adhesive to form reinforced adhesive tape articles that are stretchable as well as hand-tearable along with being highly conformable and cinchable.
US09388325B2
This disclosure deals with novel formulations to create highly durable hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces that can be nearly transparent. The formulations of this invention can be applied by -dip, spray and painting processes.
US09388322B2
The invention provides an ink for use in an ink jet recording process in which an ink is ejected from a recording head by the action of thermal energy, the ink comprising a pigment, a water-soluble polyurethane polymer, a compound represented by a general formula (1) having a weight-average molecular weight of 1,000 or more and 8,500 or less, and a polyethylene oxide alkyl ether, the alkyl group of which has 12 or more carbon atoms, wherein, based on the total mass of the ink, the content (mass %) of the compound represented by the general formula (1) is 0.4 times or more and 10.0 times or less in terms of mass ratio with respect to the content (mass %) of the polyethylene oxide alkyl ether.
US09388320B2
A water dispersible phase change ink composition for printing on ophthalmic lenses including a hydrophilic wax having at least one ethoxyl moiety; a low viscosity wax having at least one hydroxyl group, wherein the low viscosity wax is miscible with the hydrophilic wax; an optional stabilizer; and a colorant. A ink jet printer stick or pellet comprising the water dispersible phase change ink composition.
US09388318B2
The invention provides a single liquid oil and method for fabricating the same, and method for forming a thin film. The single liquid oil includes: 60-80 parts by weight of an waterborne acrylic resin; 3-10 parts by weight of a metal pigment; 0.5-3 parts by weight of an auxiliary agent; 5-12 parts by weight of an organic solvent; and 15-25 parts by weight of water.
US09388311B2
Curable compositions, cured compositions, and methods of forming the same, including an epoxy resin, a curing agent, an amphiphilic toughening agent, and an inorganic nanofiller, wherein the toughening agent forms a second phase having at least one dimension being on the nanometer scale.
US09388310B2
A composition that contains from 30 to 95 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of a thermoplastic component and an effective amount of a flow-enhancing component. The effective amount of the flow-enhancing component reduces the viscosity of the composition by at least 10% compared to the viscosity of a composition comprising the thermoplastic component, but not an effective amount of the flow-enhancing component. The thermoplastic component is selected from the group consisting of polycarbonates, polyesters, and combinations thereof. The flow-enhancing component comprises b1) a component selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metalloid oxides, metal alkoxides, metalloid alkoxides, and combinations thereof and b2) a mineral filler component. The weight ratio of component b1) to component b2) ranges from 1:25 to 25:1. A method for enhancing the flow of compositions comprising thermoplastic components is also disclosed.
US09388306B2
In one aspect is a film comprising: (a) within the range of from 50 to 99 wt % linear low density polyethylene based on the weight of the core composition; and (b) within the range of from 1 to 50 wt % propylene-α-olefin copolymer based on the weight of the core composition, wherein the propylene-α-olefin copolymer possesses: (i) a melting temperature (Tm) of less than 105° C., and (ii) a heat of fusion (Hf) of less than 75 J/g; wherein the film is a cast or blown film. The films have excellent strength and elasticity and are ideal for such applications as stretch wrap.
US09388305B2
The thermoplastic elastomer composition includes (A) a polypropylene resin, (B) a non-conjugated diene copolymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4, 125° C.) of 40 to 85 and a molecular weight distribution of 1.5 to 3.0 and whose eluted amount at −15° C. measured by cross-fractionation chromatography is 50% to 99.9% of the overall eluted amount, and (C) an ethylene copolymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML1+4, 125° C.) of 20 to 30 and a density of 0.850 g/cm3 to 0.890 g/cm3. The content of (A) is 40% by weight to 70% by weight. The combined content of (B) and (C) is 30% by weight to 60% by weight. The ratio of the content of (B) to the content of (C) is 1.1 to 20. The composition exhibits good dimension stability during its molding process. A molded article superior in tensile strength, low temperature impact resistance, and rigidity can be obtained from the composition.
US09388297B2
A process for making a phosphorus-containing compound is disclosed. The process comprises contacting a compound of formula (A) wherein RA and RB are selected from optionally substituted aryl, aryloxy, alkyl and alkoxy groups or can be combined to form cyclic structures; and RC is methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, i-butyl, t-butyl, phenyl or benzyl; and a compound of formula (B) wherein R1-R4 are selected from optionally substituted aryl, aryloxy, alkyl and alkoxy groups. The phosphorus-containing compound can then be used as a flame retardants for polymers, especially for epoxy, polyurethane, thermosetting resins and thermoplastic polymers. Such flame retardant-containing polymers can be used to make protective coating formulations and ignition-resistant fabricated articles, such as electrical laminates, polyurethane foams, and various molded and/or foamed thermoplastic products.
US09388295B2
The invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a filled polymeric material comprising a polymeric matrix and filler modified with functional particles in a high energy dry-blending process through collisions of sufficient energy to bound, adhere, or otherwise associate the pigment particles to the filler.
US09388294B2
Provided is an epoxy-amine adduct that offers high reactivity, contributes to better adhesion between a resin and a reinforcing fiber in a fiber-reinforced composite material, and can be easily blended with another component such as a resin. The epoxy-amine adduct has two or more amino groups per molecule and is obtained by a reaction of an epoxy compound (A) having two or more alicyclic epoxy groups per molecule with an amine compound (B) having two or more amino groups per molecule. The epoxy compound (A) is preferably a compound represented by Formula (a):
US09388287B2
The present invention provides a polyimide film having a good transparency and also an excellent thermal resistance so that it is useful in a transparent conductive film, TFT substrate, a flexible printing circuit substrate, and the like.
US09388277B2
In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO2 and epoxides comprising 1) a catalyst including a metal coordination compound having a permanent ligand set and at least one ligand that is a polymerization initiator, and 2) a chain transfer agent having one or more sites capable of initiating copolymerization of epoxides and CO2, wherein the chain transfer agent contains one or more masked hydroxyl groups. In a second aspect, the present disclosure encompasses methods for the synthesis of polycarbonate polyols using the inventive polymerization systems. In a third aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polycarbonate polyol compositions characterized in that the polymer chains have a high percentage of —OH end groups, a high percentage of carbonate linkages, and substantially all polycarbonate chains having hydroxyl end groups have no embedded chain transfer agent.
US09388273B2
The invention provides a novel platform for minimal- or non-flammable polymers, which is based purely on hydrocarbon systems and does not need additives of any kind A key feature is that the hydrocarbons disclosed herein are characterized by degradation mechanisms that produce few flammable volatiles. For example, 2,4,4′,6-tetrahydroxydeoxybenzoin is employed as a multifunctional cross-linker in conjunction with bis-epoxydeoxybenzoin, affording new resins that combine excellent physical and mechanical properties with low flammability.
US09388270B2
The present invention provides sizing compositions and methods of using the same for glass fibers used in reinforced polymeric composites produced by reactive processing techniques.
US09388267B2
A photocurable elastomer composition comprising: (A) a liquid polymer having a number average molecular weight of 5,000 or more, and mainly containing —[CH2C(CH3)2]— units; (B) a (meth)acrylate monomer; and (C) a photo polymerization initiator, the mass ratio ((A):(B)) between the component (A) and the component (B) being 10:90 to 39:61.
US09388266B2
The invention provides a fluoro-containing ether monomer for fabricating contact lenses represented by following formula (I): In formula (I), R10 is fluoroalkyl group (CxFyHz, wherein x is an integer of 2-20, y is an integer of 5-30, and y+z=2x−1), R11 is oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur; R12 is C1-C3 alkylene; n is an integer of 3-40.
US09388263B2
Provided is a copolymer having excellent calcium ion trapping ability, calcium carbonate dispersing capacity, and gel resistance. A (meth)acrylic acid-based copolymer contains, as essential structural units, a structural unit (a) derived from a monomer represented by the following formula (1) in an amount of 2% by mole or more and 9% by mole or less, and a structural unit (b) derived from a (meth)acrylic acid (salt) in an amount of 91% by mole or more and 98% by mole or less, relative to 100% by mole of structural units derived from all monomers, wherein the copolymer contains a sulfonic acid (salt) group at least one end of the main chain and has a weight average molecular weight of 7000 to 100000, wherein R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and X and Y each independently represent a hydroxyl group or a sulfonic acid (salt) group (at least one of X and Y represents a sulfonic acid (salt) group).
US09388254B2
The invention provides a polymerization process comprising polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising one or more monomer types, at least one catalyst, and at least one solvent, to form a polymer dispersion, and wherein the at least one catalyst is soluble in the at least one solvent, and wherein the polymer forms a dispersed phase in the solvent, and wherein the at least one solvent is a hydrocarbon. The invention provides a composition comprising an ethylene-based polymer comprising at least the following properties: a) a weight average molecular weight (Mw(abs)) greater than, or equal to, 60,000 g/mole; and b) a molecular weight distribution (Mw(abs)/Mn(abs)) greater than, or equal to, 2.3.
US09388253B2
Catalyst compounds for water-based two-component coating compositions include: I) an organo-metal catalyst for a curing reaction between isocyanate groups and functional groups reactive towards isocyanate groups and II) an oligomeric or polymeric binder compound having a glass transition temperature Tg of ≧20° C., measured by DSC (differential scanning calorimetry) at a heating rate of 10 K/min. The glass transition temperature Tg of binder compound II) is above the temperature at which a water-based two-component coating composition comprising the catalyst compound is applied, preferably is at least 10° C., more preferred at least 20° C., above the temperature at which the two-component coating composition is applied.
US09388251B2
A biorefining method of processing a lignocellulosic biomass to separate lignin and hemicellulose from cellulose includes the steps of (a) reacting the biomass in an aqueous slurry having a pH less than 7, comprising a transition metal catalyst, hydrogen peroxide; and (b) separating a solid cellulose fraction from dissolved lignin and hemicellulose fractions. The method may also be used to treat cellulose and produce microcrystalline or nanocrystalline cellulose. The transition metal catalyst may be a nanoparticulate catalyst including multivalent iron, iron oxides and iron hydroxides. The nanoparticulate catalyst may be formed by oxidizing a highly reduced solution of iron, such as groundwater that has not been exposed to oxygen.
US09388250B2
Soluble adenylyl cyclase (sAC) is implicated in proliferation of keratinocytes. Inhibitors of sAC are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of psoriasis and other hyperproliferative skin disorders. Assays to identify such compounds are also described.
US09388249B2
The present invention relates to an isolated antibody against HER1, an isolated antibody against CD147, an isolated antibody against CD73, and an isolated antibody against EpCAM; reagents and compositions including said antibodies; and uses of said reagents, compositions, and antibodies. The present invention also relates to nucleic acids and vectors expressing said antibodies. The invention further relates to transformants comprising said nucleic acids or vectors.
US09388236B2
Compositions suitable for reducing symptoms of an allergic response to environmental allergens comprising molecules that specifically inhibit the ability of the allergen to bind to mast cells in an animal predisposed to having an allergic response to the allergen and methods for reducing such symptoms comprising contacting a source of the environmental allergen with such compositions. Kits, packages, medicaments, and means of communicating about the compositions and methods are also provided.
US09388234B2
The present invention provides a new class of peptides related to rapid replication and high human mortality, and their use in diagnosing, preventing and treating disease including vaccines and therapeutics for emerging viral diseases and methods of identifying the new class of peptides and related structures.
US09388233B2
The invention relates to transgenic animals lacking endogenous Ig and capable of producing transgenic antibodies, as well as methods of making the same. The invention further relates to methods for producing transgenic antibodies in such animals, and transgenic antibodies so produced.
US09388232B2
Provided are peptides, compositions thereof, and methods for treating or preventing dyslipidemia, a cardiovascular disease, endothelial dysfunction, a macrovascular disorder, or a microvascular disorder.
US09388231B2
Provided herein are multifunctional heteromultimer proteins. In specific embodiments is a heteromultimer comprising: at least two polypeptide constructs, each polypeptide construct comprising at least one cargo polypeptide attached to a transporter polypeptide, said transporter polypeptides derived from a monomeric native protein such that said monomeric constructs associate to form the heteromultimer and said transporter polypeptides associate to form a quasi-native structure of the monomeric native protein or analog thereof. These therapeutically novel molecules encompass heteromultimers comprising constructs that function as scaffolds for the conjugation or fusion of therapeutic molecular entities (cargo polypeptides) resulting in the creation of bispecific or multivalent molecular species. Provided herein is a method for creation of bispecific or multivalent molecular species.
US09388228B2
An insulin analogue comprises a B-chain polypeptide incorporating a halogenated phenylalanine at position B24, B25 or B26. The halogenated phenylalanine may be ortho-monofluoro-phenylalanine, ortho-monobromo-phenylalanine, ortho-monochloro-phenylalanine, or para-monochloro-phenylalanine. The analogue may be of a mammalian insulin, such as human insulin. A nucleic acid encodes such an insulin analogue. The halogenated insulin analogues retain significant activity. A method of treating a patient comprises administering a physiologically effective amount of the insulin analogue or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof to a patient. Halogen substitution-based stabilization of insulin may enhance the treatment of diabetes mellitus in regions of the developing world lacking refrigeration.
US09388222B2
The invention provides a Pseudomonas exotoxin A (PE) comprising an amino acid sequence having a substitution of one or more B-cell and/or T-cell epitopes. The invention further provides related chimeric molecules, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal, methods of inhibiting the growth of a target cell, methods of producing the PE, and methods of producing the chimeric molecule are further provided by the invention.
US09388220B2
The invention is directed to immunogenic compositions and methods for their use in the formulation and administration of therapeutic and prophylactic pharmaceutical agents. In particular, the invention provides immunogenic compositions and methods for preventing, treating, and/or ameliorating the symptoms of one or more microbial infections, including, for example, influenza.
US09388210B2
The present disclosure is generally directed to neuroactive 17(20)-Z-vinylcyano-substituted compound of Formula (I) and (II), as referenced herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use as, for example, an anesthetic, and/or in the treatment of disorders relating to GABA function and activity. The present disclosure is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.
US09388205B2
The present invention relates to a novel nickel complex and its derivatives, which mimic the active site of Ni-containing superoxide dismutase (NiSOD). The five-coordinate Ni(II) and Ni(III) complexes or their derivatives, and six-coordinate derivatives have the following structures of formula (I) and (II): The nickel complexes and their derivatives of the invention act as anti-oxidants or free radical scavengers. The invented nickel complexes can be used in the preparation of medicines, health foods or cosmetics for human, animals and plants, or can be used in environmental or soil protection.
US09388203B2
The present disclosure provides for processes and intermediates in the large-scale manufacture of the compound of formula (I) or hydrates thereof.
US09388195B2
Provided is a compound useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer.The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): wherein each symbol in the formula is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, which is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of cancer.
US09388189B2
New pyrrolotriazinone derivatives having the chemical structure of Formula (I) are disclosed; as well as process for theft preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and their use in therapy as inhibitors of Phosphoinositide 3-Kinases (PI3Ks).
US09388181B2
The present invention relates to organic molecules capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation.
US09388170B2
The present invention is directed to novel quinazolines, their derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. The compounds and compositions of the present invention have protein kinases inhibitory activities and are expected to be useful for the treatment of protein kinases mediated diseases and conditions.
US09388167B2
The present invention provides a process for preparing a compound of formula: (Formula XI and XII) (XI) (XII) wherein X, Y, Z, A, B and E are as defined herein, by reacting a compound of formula: (Formula XIII) (XIII) with a compound of formula: (Formula XIV and XV) (XIV) (XV) respectively, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, a ligand suitable for use with 15 the catalyst and a reducing agent. The invention also provides novel intermediates.
US09388163B2
The present disclosure provides methods for identifying therapeutic agents that are multifunctional radical quenchers. It also provides compounds of formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications, such as treatment or suppression of diseases associated with decreased mitochondrial function resulting in diminished ATP production and/or oxidative stress and/or lipid peroxidation.
US09388152B2
A method for synthesizing 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from furan-2,5-dialdehyde (DFF). The method is industrially applicable due to the simplicity and availability of the reagents used, and due to the experimental conditions on which the method is based: the method requires low temperatures and enables a reaction under atmospheric pressure, the reaction times being relatively short. Furthermore, the method does not lead to the formation of salts that need to be treated downstream from the method, and the catalytic ratio relative to the initial product is particularly low.
US09388150B2
The present invention relates to a method for preparing 5-acetoxymethylfurfural, comprising a step of synthesizing 5-acetoxymethylfurfural by reacting 5-halomethyl furfural with alkylammonium acetate. The present invention can provide a method for preparing 5-acetoxymethylfurfural which is economic and has high reaction efficiency even without using an additional base.
US09388143B2
Provided herein are various polymorph forms of N-(3-{[(2Z)-3-[(2-chloro-5-methoxyphenyl)amino]quinoxalin-2(1H)-ylidene]sulfamoyl}phenyl)-2-methylalaninamide.
US09388134B2
A method for treatment of a cardiovascular or renal condition or disease with a specific combination, linked pro-drug or a compound of an angiotensin receptor antagonist and a NEPi.
US09388118B2
A continuous process for preparing (meth)acrylates of C10-alcohol mixtures by reaction of glacial (meth)acrylic acid with an isomer mixture of C10-alcohols composed of 2-propylheptanol as the main isomer and at least one of the C10-alcohols 2-propyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-propyl-5-methylhexanol, 2-isopropylheptanol, 2-isopropyl-4-methylhexanol, 2-isopropyl-5-methylhexanol and/or 2-propyl-4,4-dimethylpentanol, and the use of a diester of dicarboxylic acids which have been esterified with N-oxyl-containing compounds as polymerization inhibitors in such a process.
US09388117B2
The object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing α-fluoroacrylic acid ester at a high starting material conversion, high selectivity, and high yield. The present invention provides a process for producing the compound represented by the formula (1) wherein R represents alkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms, the process comprising step A of reacting a compound represented by the formula (2) wherein X represents a bromine atom or a chlorine atom with an alcohol represented by the formula (3) wherein the symbol is as defined above, and carbon monoxide in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and a base to thereby obtain the compound represented by the formula (1).
US09388114B2
Compositions comprising an alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and one or more additional components are provided. The compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate having at least 3 and not more than 5 carbon atoms, along with one or more additional components including, for example, alkyl butyrates, alkyl acetates, alkyl alcohols, and dimers and/or trimers of the alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate. Such compositions may be products of, for example, the hydrogenation of an acetoacetate-containing composition.
US09388113B2
The present invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of sitagliptin, in particular anti-oxidant acid addition salts of sitagliptin and a process for its preparation. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition using the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts of sitagliptin.
US09388112B2
This invention provides bisphenol derivatives having a structure of formula 1. Said compounds are modulators of the androgen receptor activity and are useful in the treatment of various diseases, including prostate cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, acne, ovarian cysts, polycystic ovarian disease, age-related macular degeneration, precocious puberty, hirsutism and hair loss.
US09388110B2
Systems and methods for liquid-phase oxidation of an aromatic feedstock containing at least one oxidizable aromatic compound may incorporate an oxidation reactor, a separation apparatus in fluidic communication with the oxidation reactor, a solids treatment unit, and a product recovery unit in fluidic communication with the separation apparatus. The oxidation reactor may conduct liquid-phase oxidation of the oxidizable aromatic compound in the aromatic feedstock in the presence of a manganate salt to form a slurry containing liquid product and solid manganese dioxide. The separation apparatus may accept the slurry from the oxidation reactor and separate the liquid component from the solid component. The solids treatment unit accepts the solid component from the separation apparatus, treats the solid component with a basic liquid to oxidize the manganese dioxide in the solid component and form a regenerated manganate salt, which may be recycled back to the oxidation reactor.
US09388104B2
Provided are methods of preparing a monodisperse oligo (ethylene glycol) reagent composition.
US09388102B2
In a process for producing phenol, cyclohexylbenzene is contacted with an oxygen-containing compound in the presence of an oxidation catalyst comprising a cyclic imide under oxidation conditions effective to produce a product comprising cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide and unreacted cyclic imide catalyst. Without removing all the unreacted cyclic imide catalyst, at least a portion of the product is contacted with an acidic molecular sieve under conditions effective to adsorb at least a portion of the unreacted cyclic imide and to convert at least part of the cyclohexylbenzene hydroperoxide in the product portion into phenol and cyclohexanone.
US09388099B2
This invention provides a process for producing 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, the process comprising: (1) a first reaction step of reacting hydrogen fluoride with at least one chlorine-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a chloropropane represented by Formula (1): CClX2CHClCH2Cl, wherein each X is the same or different and is CI or F, a chloropropene represented by Formula (2): CClY2CCl═CH2, wherein each Y is the same or different and is CI or F, and a chloropropene represented by Formula (3): CZ2═CClCH2Cl, wherein each Z is the same or different and is CI or F in a gas phase in the absence of a catalyst while heating; and (2) a second reaction step of reacting hydrogen fluoride with a reaction product obtained in the first reaction step in a gas phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst while heating. According to the process of this invention, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf) can be obtained with high selectivity, and catalyst deterioration can be suppressed.
US09388097B2
A method for treating a substrate prior to a metathesis reaction includes treating the substrate with a first agent configured to mitigate potentially adverse effects of one or more contaminants in the substrate on a catalyst used to catalyze the metathesis reaction. The treating reduces a level of the one or more contaminants by an amount sufficient to enable the metathesis reaction to proceed at a substrate-to-catalyst molar ratio of at least about 7,500 to 1. Methods for metathesizing substrates are described.
US09388096B2
A producing method of monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in which reaction products including monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are produced by bringing an oil feedstock and an aromatic production catalyst into contact with each other, the oil feedstock having a 10 volume % distillation temperature of more than or equal to 140° C. and a 90 volume % distillation temperature of less than or equal to 380° C., the method including the steps of: introducing the oil feedstock into a fluidized-bed reaction apparatus housing the aromatic production catalyst; bringing the oil feedstock and the aromatic production catalyst into contact with each other in the fluidized-bed reaction apparatus; and introducing steam into the fluidized-bed reaction apparatus based on the introducing amount of the oil feedstock per hour.
US09388086B2
In accordance with the present embodiment, a method for making an optical ceramic comprises depositing a plurality of thin layers of powder. The powder comprises a first optical material powder having a first dopant level, and a second optical material powder. The first and second optical material powders are deposited for each layer based on the first dopant level and according to data associated with a three-dimensional (3D) compositional profile design of an optical ceramic. The method further comprises binding the first and second optical material powders of each thin layer to each other and each thin layer with an adjacent layer such that a green state optical ceramic is produced based on the 3D compositional profile design. The method further comprises densifying the green state optical ceramic to obtain the optical ceramic.
US09388078B2
Powder compositions that can be used with traditional 3D printing technology and methods for producing 3D printed building materials that have comparable compressive strength to standard concrete and tensile strength up to 70% greater than standard concrete.
US09388077B2
The invention concerns a process for the preparation of a hardening accelerator composition by reaction of a water-soluble calcium compound with a water-soluble silicate compound, said reaction being carried out in the presence of an aqueous solution which contains a water-soluble comb polymer suitable as a plasticizer for hydraulic binders, wherein the water-soluble comb polymer is present as a copolymer which is produced by free radical polymerization in the presence of a phosphorylated monomer and a (meth)acrylic acid ester based polyether macromonomer.
US09388076B2
Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced cement composite materials incorporating a 3-mode fiber blend that includes cellulose pulp and synthetic fibers in a ratio selected to provide the composite material with improved water absorption characteristics and the same or improved mechanical properties as compared to equivalent composite materials reinforced with predominantly or all cellulose fibers. Also disclosed herein are fiber blends comprised of a combination of cellulose fibers and polypropylene fibers adapted to reinforce cementitious composite articles manufactured by the Hatschek process and autoclave cured.
US09388064B2
A tempered glass of the present invention having a compression stress layer is characterized in that a β-OH value is 0.01 to 0.5/mm. Here, the “β-OH value” is a value obtained from the following equation by measuring the transmittance of glass by FT-IR. β-OH value=(1/X)log 10(T1/T2) X: thickness of glass (mm) T1: transmittance (%) at a reference wavelength of 3,846 cm−1 T2: minimum transmittance (%) at a hydroxyl group absorption wavelength of around 3,600 cm−1.
US09388063B2
This invention provides a manufacturing method of a molded glass object in which generation of defects such as dents and wrinkles due to catching of ambient gas between a molten glass drop and an upper mold is restrained in the case of manufacturing a molded glass object by press-molding of a dropped molten glass drop, and a manufacturing method of an upper mold for the manufacturing method of a molded grass object. A molten glass drop is press-molded by use of an upper mold having been subjected to a roughening treatment to roughen the surface on the molding surface to compress the molten glass drop.
US09388057B2
A ultra-violet liquid processing device comprises a liquid processor, a lamp holder, a latching mechanism provided within the lamp holder, and a lamp holder fixed cover provided with a lock hole therein. The latching mechanism comprises a locking dog able to extend from or retract into the lamp holder and a water nozzle blocker. When the lamp holder is pressed on the liquid processor and connected with the liquid processor by lamp holder fixed cover, the locking dog projects from the lamp holder and enter into the lock hole of the lamp holder fixed cover, so that the lamp holder fixed cover is locked and cannot move. By means of the lamp holder fixed cover being locked by the latching mechanism and not able to be moved, the ultra-violet liquid processing device is sealed reliably by means of the substantial structure.
US09388056B2
Apparatus for sewage treatment, comprising: at least one tank (13), at least one inlet branch (14) to the tank (13), at least one outlet branch (15) from the tank (13), at least one microwave generator (9a) able to subject the sewage present internally of the tank (13) to at least one temperature raising treatment, at least a cooling circuit (19) of the microwave generator (9a), at least one blowing device (9b) connected to the tank (13). Blowing device (9b) is connected to an outlet (26) of the cooling circuit (19) and sending the heated gases arriving therefrom into the tank (13).
US09388046B2
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
US09388044B2
A method of producing stable disinfectant for use as a biocidal composition. The method comprises: providing reagents, asynchronously feeding the reagents into a wide space, and allowing all the reagents to come into contact and mix with each other. The reagents comprise: a) an amine source in concentrated form, b) an oxidizing halogen compound in concentrated form, and c) a diluent. The use of asynchronous feeding and a wide space results in a dynamic biocide regimen. This regimen results in a changing environment that infestations have difficulty adapting to. This method also imparts superior results due to the avoidance of channeling effects which would otherwise weaken the effects of the biocide.
US09388036B2
A container retaining system for a filler having an upstand portion, a container retaining assembly and a suspension assembly. The retaining assembly including a plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface. At least one opening extends through the plate member which is spaced apart from an outer portion extending outwardly sufficient so as to be capable of interfacing with a filler valve of a filler. The suspension assembly includes at least one strut tower. The strut tower extends through the at least one opening of the plate member. A biasing member biasing the plate member relative to the strut tower and the upstand portion in a first resting orientation. Overcoming the biasing member rotates the plate member relative to the upstand portion and the at least one strut tower. The plate member is configured to pivot relative to the strut tower into a deflected orientation.
US09388032B2
An apparatus for sealing containers with one of a sealing cap and a screw cap includes an ejector having a function element that returns an ejecting element from an ejection position to an initial position. The function element is formed as a magnetic element.
US09388031B2
A closing tool for a closing machine for placing a closure on a container, where a holding force is applied to the closure by means of a gripping device. In order to obtain a universal embodiment for the closing tool the gripping device is provided with a magnetic actuator, such as with permanent magnets, for applying the holding force.
US09388021B2
Disclosed embodiments relate to an attachment and an apparatus for lifting heavy loads by a lifting device in the form of a sling or strap. The attachment can be produced inexpensively and has a sufficient load bearing capacity with a low material requirement. The attachment comprises a contact part, which has a contact section with a length, measured in the longitudinal direction of the attachment, which corresponds to at least the width of the lifting device, the contact section having a contact surface on which, during practical use, the lifting device rests, and two attachment sections of which in each case one is integrally formed on one of the ends of the contact section and which are provided for attaching a hoist for coupling the attachment to a lifting apparatus.
US09388018B2
The invention concerns an arrangement in the supply of rope to the speed limiter of an elevator. The arrangement comprises at least a braking device for braking the rope being supplied to the speed limiter. As new rope is being fed to the speed limiter, the new rope has been fitted to run via the braking device and under a diverting pulley in the lower part of the elevator shaft and passed further from the diverting pulley over an upper speed limiter pulley to act on the safety gear of the elevator.
US09388010B2
A printing apparatus comprises a feeding roller, a conveyance roller, a printing unit configured to print the printing sheet, a conveyance control unit configured to control conveyance of printing sheets so that a trailing edge of a preceding sheet and a leading edge of a succeeding sheet overlap each other, and a determination unit configured to determine whether to convey the succeeding sheet to a position facing the printing unit while keeping an overlap state between the preceding sheet and the succeeding sheet, wherein if a non-printing area of the succeeding sheet cannot be detected before a printing operation of a last row of the preceding sheet, the conveyance control unit controls to convey the preceding sheet while feeding of the succeeding sheet stops, and to convey only the succeeding sheet to the position facing the printing unit.
US09388008B2
The present invention relates to a process for producing a base material for obtaining therefrom ring-shaped disks for use in a disk roll including a rotating shaft and the ring-shaped disks fitted thereon by insertion, whereby the peripheral surface of the disks serves as a conveying surface, the process including molding a raw slurry material into a platy shape and drying the plate, the raw slurry material containing inorganic fibers which have a wet volume of 300 mL/5 g or larger and which are amorphous or have a degree of crystallinity of 50% or lower.
US09387994B2
A machine for cutting flat glass sheets has a fixed frame for supporting a worktable, which can be lifted, with rotation device, for loading and unloading sheets or sheet portions, and a movable bridge capable of performing a translational motion with respect to the worktable which supports a cutting head capable of moving on the bridge. The movable bridge slides on rails associated with a fixed frame and the rotation device for the liftable worktable has at least one lifting arm, which is fixed to the movable worktable and pivoted to the fixed frame, the lifting arm being contoured so as to extend around and not affect, during its rotation, the rails for the movable bridge, a portion of the rails extending so as to affect the region of rotation of the lifting arm.
US09387992B2
A gripping head (1) comprises a supporting element (11), e.g. a horizontal plate, adapted to rotate about a first rotation axis (&alpha,-) with which two or more grippers (12) are pivotally associated, so that each gripper is adapted to rotate about a symmetry axis (β) thereof, said rotation axes being parallel to each other, and being the rotation motion of each gripper independent from the others. Therefore, each gripper is adapted to rotate about a symmetry axis (β) thereof and revolve about the rotation axis (α) of the supporting element with which they are pivotally associated. A preferred plant, comprising said gripping head (1), comprises a belt conveyor and a mechanical limb (2) with which said gripping head (1) is pivotally associated.
US09387988B2
The present disclosure provides systems, methods and assemblies comprising one or more tapered feed rolls. Tapered feed rolls may be used to change the rate and direction of workpiece travel along a processing line while retaining the workpieces in sequential order. Routing workpiece flow with tapered feed rolls may allow the workpieces to be tracked along one or more processing lines, and may reduce the operational space required for workpiece processing.
US09387981B2
A collapsible transport container 302 comprising: a base 304; a roof 310; a side wall 306 rotatable relative to the base 304; and a linkage 311 operably connecting the wall 306 to the roof 310, the connecting linkage 311 comprising a first rigid link 316 rotatably connected at one end to the wall 306 and a second rigid link 318 rotatably connected to the other end of the first rigid link 316 and rotatably connected to the roof 310.
US09387971B2
A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position.
US09387968B2
A carrier for holding a plurality of articles. The carrier includes a plurality of panels including at least a bottom panel. A retention tab can be for engaging at least a portion of an article of the plurality of articles and can be foldably connected to at least the bottom panel adjacent an opening in at least the bottom panel. The retention tab can include a distal portion foldably connected to a first proximal portion along a first fold line and to a second proximal portion along a second fold line. The first fold line can be spaced apart from the second fold line. The distal portion can be generally spaced apart from the bottom panel for engaging at least a bottom portion of the at least one article, and each of the first and second proximal portions can extend from the bottom panel to the distal portion.
US09387962B2
The present disclosure relates to a container for holding a granular product or powdered material, such as infant formula. More specifically the disclosure is directed to a container including a closure having a collar and lid for resealably securing the open end of the container. The container may include a tub having a continuous groove located in the upper portion of the tub and a collar having a continuous tub mating surface extending about the entire perimeter of the collar for engaging the continuous groove of the tub, thereby securing the collar to the tub. The collar may also include a lid.
US09387961B2
A lid for a drinking cup enables drinking while inhibiting splashing and spilling. The lid features a dispensing well formed in a drinking spout. The dispensing well includes a plurality of openings in a sidewall proximate a spout front wall. All direct liquid paths out of the cup are substantially blocked. A plurality of baffles around the openings direct beverage flow in a plurality of channels before the beverage reaches the dispensing well. Beverage splashes larger than the channels are deflected or broken up, before passing through. The placement of the openings directs splashed liquid away from the user. A plurality of vent holes is provided to allow air to enter the cup as beverage is consumed. Vent holes located near the dispensing well can be blocked during drinking when the cup is full and the beverage is hot, but unblocked as the beverage cools and is consumed.
US09387954B2
A shelving base bracket is an apparatus that is used to support and transport shelving units. The apparatus includes a crossbar which is used as a structural link between a first L-shaped brace and a second L-shaped brace. The first L-shaped brace and the second L-shaped brace act as legs which support the weight of shelves mounted onto the shelving base bracket. The first L-shaped brace and the second L-shaped brace are both made of a proximal panel and a distal panel. The proximal panel and the distal panel meet at an angle allowing the shelving base bracket to be free-standing. The apparatus also includes a first support-receiving socket and a second support-receiving socket, which connect to the first L-shaped brace and the second L-shaped brace, respectively. The first support-receiving socket and the second support-receiving socket allow for vertical shelving supports to be mounted onto the shelving base bracket.
US09387947B2
A carriage for conveyance of a coil of ferromagnetic metal includes a base portion having a carrier supporting, a suspension mechanism, and a cradle portion, supported relative to the base portion by the suspension mechanism, the cradle portion having a magnetic saddle for engaging the coil of ferromagnetic metal.
US09387942B2
A propulsion system for the orbital control of a satellite with terrestrial orbit travelling with a speed of displacement along an axis V tangential to the orbit comprises two propulsion assemblies, fixed to the satellite facing one another with respect to the plane of the orbit, each of the propulsion assemblies comprising two propulsion modules; each of the propulsion modules successively comprising: a motorized link for rotation about an axis parallel to the axis V, an offset arm, and a platen supporting a propulsion unit able to deliver a thrust oriented along an axis perpendicular to the axis V; the two propulsion modules of each propulsion assembly being linked to the satellite on either side and substantially at equal distances from a plane perpendicular to the axis V passing through a centre of mass of the satellite.
US09387929B2
The invention is to an optionally piloted aircraft that can takeoff and land conventionally or vertically, and can convert between the two. The aircraft is immune to one or more engine failures during vertical flight through multiple engines and the use of a virtual nozzle. Aerodynamic controls are similarly redundant. Hovering flight is enabled with a novel stabilization system. Long range efficient cruise is achieved by turning off some engines in flight and sealing them into an aerodynamic fairing to achieve low drag. The resulting aircraft is capable of CTOL and VTOL, and is capable of converting between the two modes while in the air or on the ground. The aircraft can also be easily taxied on the ground in the conventional manner. Automatic controls considerably reduce the amount of training a pilot needs to fly and land the aircraft in either VTOL or CTOL mode.
US09387924B2
A method of servicing a shock strut of a landing gear includes partially filling the shock strut with fresh oil and pressurizing the chamber with gas. The pressurizing is to a pressure level that compensates for expected gas pressure loss due to gas entrainment in the oil during operation of the shock strut. The method can be performed without weight on wheels, with weight on wheels and a constant strut stroke, or weight on wheels and a constant pressure.
US09387922B2
An aircraft lifting surface with a main supporting structure comprising upper and lower faces defining its aerodynamic profile, front and rear faces oriented towards, respectively, the leading and trailing edges, a first set of transverse ribs extended from the front face to the rear face and a second set of transverse ribs crossing the front face and/or the rear face. The integration of leading and trailing edge ribs in the main supporting structure allows a weight and cost reduction of aircraft lifting surfaces. A manufacturing method of said main supporting structure is also disclosed.
US09387921B1
The self closing aircraft door includes two overlapping door panels and is attached to an outer skin of the aircraft by a plurality of suction cups. Each of the door panels comprises a net material at least partially surrounded by a flexible frame. Each of the panels also includes essentially parallel connecting rods comprising a plurality of magnetic and non-magnetic segments. The door is structured so that in the closed position, the magnetic segments in the connecting rods of the two panels join and thereby create a physical barrier to insects which might otherwise enter the aircraft cabin.
US09387897B2
A smart horn in the form of a combination dual tone, high decibel bicycle horn and beacon light is disclosed. In one embodiment, the smart horn includes a horn for producing sound, a light source for producing light and a housing in which the horn and light source are included. The housing includes light ports and sound ports. The sound ports surround the light ports.
US09387896B1
An example method may include i) determining, by a robot having at least one foot, a representation of a coefficient of friction between the foot and a ground surface; ii) determining, by the robot, a representation of a gradient of the ground surface; iii) based on the determined representations of the coefficient of friction and the gradient, determining a threshold orientation for a target ground reaction force on the foot of the robot during a step; iv) determining the target ground reaction force, where the target ground reaction force comprises a magnitude and an orientation; v) determining an adjusted ground reaction force by adjusting the orientation of the target ground reaction force to be within the determined threshold orientation; and vi) causing the foot of the robot to apply a force on the ground surface equal to and opposing the adjusted ground reaction force during the step.
US09387891B2
A device for a slidable assembly may include a support channel, defined by first, second, and third support sides and including a primary support bearing and a tertiary support bearing, and a slide channel, defined by first, second, and third slide sides and including a primary slide bearing and a tertiary slide bearing. In an assembled state, the slide channel may fit around the support channel such that the primary support bearing contacts the first slide side and the primary slide bearing contacts the first support side such that the first slide channel is configured to slide longitudinally with respect to the first support channel, and the tertiary support bearing contacts the first slide channel and the tertiary slide bearing contacts the first support channel to restrict lateral transition of the first slide channel with respect to the first support channel.
US09387884B2
A method for forming a vehicle body, comprising: forming a rigid tub; mating the rigid tub to a first mold for a superstructure of the vehicle body; and subsequently rigidifying material in the first mold while part of that material is in contact with the tub to thereby form the superstructure of the vehicle body integral with the tub.
US09387882B2
The present description relates to an apparatus and method for fault tolerant trajectory generation of a left-right independent active front steering vehicle that calculates a driving optimal route of a vehicle considering turning radius increase of a vehicle that is generated due to fault management because of a fault generated on any one of steering device between a left or right steering device of a vehicle and turning possible level of a surrounding road.
