US09874673B2
Embodiments of the disclosure provide a backlight module and display device. The backlight module comprises: a light guide plate (1), a PCB substrate (2) disposed at a side of the light guide plate (1); wherein a side of the PCB substrate (2) facing the light guide plate (1) is provided with a plurality of groups of light source devices (3); a side of the light guide plate (1) facing the PCB substrate (2) is provided with a plurality of recesses for accommodating the light source devices; a plurality of projections (111) disposed on an inner surface of the recess (11).
US09874667B2
A waveguide for a display apparatus comprising a planar optical waveguide part (20) for guiding light to be displayed, an input diffraction grating (21) to diffract received light (7) along the optical waveguide part for guiding thereby, an intermediate diffraction grating (22) to receive diffracted light from the input diffraction grating and to expand the received light in a first dimension by diffraction (8), and an output diffraction grating (23) to receive the expanded light and to output the received expanded light (10) from the optical waveguide part by diffraction for display. The input diffraction grating is positioned so as to be located wholly within the geographical area of the intermediate grating, and the grating vectors of the input diffraction grating and the intermediate diffraction grating are oriented in different respective directions.
US09874664B2
An actuation mechanism for simultaneous actuation of first and second variable focal length lenses is disclosed. Each lens comprises a distensible membrane bounding a fluid-filled cavity, the focal length varying with the degree of curvature of the membrane as it distends. The actuation mechanism comprises a hydraulic master actuator in fluid communication with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the first lens and with a hydraulic slave actuator associated with the second lens. Each slave actuator is configured to vary the degree of distension of the membrane of its associated lens in response to operation of the master actuator, whereby the master actuator is operable to cause a variation of the degree of distension of the membranes of both the first and second lenses simultaneously.
US09874655B2
A technique facilitates formation evaluation with downhole devices which may include fluid analyzers having atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) systems. According to an embodiment, a fluid analyzer of a downhole tool may be positioned in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The downhole tool comprises a downhole flowline for receiving a sample fluid. Additionally, the fluid analyzer comprises a flowline positioned to receive the sample fluid for analysis by the atomic absorption spectroscopy system. The atomic absorption spectroscopy system has a light source to generate light and to excite atoms of a substance in the sample fluid. The atomic absorption spectroscopy system also comprises a detector to measure how much light has been absorbed by the substance, thus enabling the atomic absorption spectroscopy analysis.
US09874653B2
A radiation logging tool is provided that includes a scintillator detector for use on a wellbore tool string to characterize earth formations. The scintillator detector has a shutter to allow for the collection of data differentiating between incident radiation, such as backscatter signal, and system noise, such as dark current, vibration noise, electronics thermal noise, and electrostatic noise. The radiation logging tool provides for a method of calibrating and measuring incident radiation by the removal of system noise. The shutter is positioned between the photosensor and scintillation member of the scintillator detector, and is able to switch between open and closed states while the scintillation detector is deployed. Measurements of signal noise can be used to calibrate the sampling signal of incident radiation on the scintillator detector.
US09874651B2
A buoy for recording seismic signals while underwater. The buoy includes a body; a buoyancy system configured to control a buoyancy of the body to descend to a predetermined depth (H1); a propulsion system configured to actively adjust a position of the body at a given position (X, Y); a seismic sensor located on the body and configured to record the seismic signals; and a control device configured to control the buoyancy system to maintain the body substantially at the predetermined depth (H1) and to control the propulsion system to maintain the body substantially at the given position (X, Y) while the buoy records seismic data, and also to instruct the seismic sensor when to record seismic signals.
US09874644B2
A radiation detector includes an array of detector pixels each including an array of detector cells. Each detector cell includes a photodiode biased in a breakdown region and digital circuitry coupled with the photodiode and configured to output a first digital value in a quiescent state and a second digital value responsive to photon detection by the photodiode. Digital triggering circuitry is configured to output a trigger signal indicative of a start of an integration time period responsive to a selected number of one or more of the detector cells transitioning from the first digital value to the second digital value. Readout digital circuitry accumulates a count of a number of transitions of detector cells of the array of detector cells from the first digital state to the second digital state over the integration time period.
US09874640B2
An automated method is provided for suppressing spurious signals in a direct digital synthesized signal. To determine magnitudes of local oscillator (“LO”) feedthrough and image frequency signal components, a digitally synthesized RF signal is digitally analyzed. To reduce the magnitude of the LO feedthrough signal component, one or more first parameters of at least one digital-to-analog converter is automatically adjusted using a first search pattern. To reduce the magnitude of image frequency signal component, at least one second parameter of the at least one digital-to-analog converter is automatically adjusted and at least one third parameter of a phase compensation network is automatically adjusted using a second search pattern. The automatically adjusting for the LO feedthrough signal component and for the image frequency signal component can be iterated.
US09874638B2
A time of flight camera system resolves the direct path component or the multi-path component of modulated radiation reflected from a target. The camera system includes a time of flight transmitter arranged to transmit modulated radiation at a target, and at least one pattern application structure operating between the transmitter and the target, the pattern application structure operating to apply at least one structured light pattern to the modulated transmitter radiation, and an image sensor configured to measure radiation reflected from a target. The time of flight camber is arranged to resolve from the measurements received the contribution of direct source reflection radiation reflected from the target.
US09874636B2
Some demonstrative embodiments include devices, systems and/or methods of orientation estimation of a mobile device. For example, a mobile device may include an orientation estimator to detect a pattern in at least one image captured by the mobile device, and based on one or more geometric elements of the detected pattern, to determine one or more orientation parameters related to an orientation of the mobile device.
US09874632B2
Methods, systems, and products determine electromagnetic reflective characteristics of ambient environments. A wireless communications device sends a cellular impulse and receives reflections of the cellular impulse. The cellular impulse and the reflections of the cellular impulse may be compared to determine the electromagnetic reflective characteristics of an ambient environment.
US09874631B2
An ultrasound probe and an ultrasound imaging system include a 2D transducer array including a plurality of transducer elements organized to form a transmit aperture and a receive aperture, where the transmit aperture and the receive aperture do not overlap with each other. The probe and system include a plurality of distribution nodes and a plurality of sets of transmit switches. Each set of transmit switches includes a plurality of transmit switches and each set of transmit switches is associated with a different one of the plurality of transducer elements in the transmit aperture. Each set of transmit switches is configured to selectively connect the associated transducer element to any one of the plurality of distribution nodes when in a continuous-wave Doppler mode.
US09874623B2
Systems and methods for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using side information for improved reconstruction are disclosed. In one aspect, in accordance with one example embodiment, images obtained using heteronuclei, such as Fluorine-19 (19F), can be reconstructed using one or more methods to provide improved resolution and detail. The system can use anatomical proton MRI scans. The system can use multiple smoothing techniques to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The system can also use weighted smoothing using information from anatomical proton MRI scans to improve resolution.
US09874618B2
A control system for a superconducting magnet includes an electrically conductive lead having a first end electrically coupled to the superconducting magnet, at least one of a main power supply, a shimming power supply and a discharge module electrically coupled to a second end of the lead, and a controller in communication with the at least one of the main power supply, the shimming power supply and the discharge module. The controller is configured to monitor at least one magnet parameter value indicative of a state of the superconducting magnet and to automatically control operation of the at least one of the main power supply, the shimming power supply and the discharge module when the magnet parameter value crosses a predetermined threshold value prior to a quench.
US09874615B2
An apparatus can be provided that can include a plurality of electric dipole antenna arrangements, and a processing arrangement configured to receive a signal(s) from the electric dipole antenna arrangements, and generate a magnetic resonance image based on the signal(s). Each of the electric dipole antenna arrangements can have at least two poles extending in opposite directions from each other. One of the poles can have a curved shape, which can bifurcate and follow two mirror symmetric S-shapes.
US09874613B2
Test measurements on a utility power device by a switch matrix apparatus and a common voltage source as separate devices is performed. Through the switch matrix apparatus, the common voltage source selectively sends a first high voltage signal via a first lead to a first terminal of the utility power device, measures a first corresponding signal returned via a second lead of the switch matrix apparatus from a second terminal of the utility power device. While the first lead and the second lead of the switch matrix apparatus remain electrically coupled to the first and the second terminal of the utility power device, a second high voltage signal is selectively sent via the second lead to the second terminal of the utility power device, and a second corresponding signal returned from the first terminal of the utility power device via the first lead of the switch matrix apparatus is measured.
US09874608B2
A method for testing a system-on-a-chip (SoC) is described. The method includes parsing a file to determine functions to be performed by components of the SoC. The method further includes receiving a desired output of the SoC and generating a test scenario model based on the desired output of the SoC. The test scenario model includes a plurality of module representations of the functions and includes one or more connections between two of the module representations. The desired output acts as a performance constraint for the test scenario model. The test scenario model further includes an input of the SoC that is generated based on the desired output, the module representations, and the one or more connections. The test scenario model includes a path from the input via the module representations and the connections to the desired output.
US09874603B2
A system for measuring RFID strap characteristics by coupling through a dielectric. The system can include a meter, test pads, springs, and wiring. Test pads may contact a substrate opposite of the RFID strap, and the coupling capacitance through the dielectric substrate may be utilized to calculate the strap capacitance. Similarly, other electrical properties of an RFID strap or other RFID assembly may be measured by coupling through a dielectric.
US09874601B2
Systems for reliability testing include a picometer configured to measure a leakage current across a device under test (DUT); a camera configured to measure optical emissions from the DUT based on a timing of the measurement of the leakage current; and a test system configured to apply a stress voltage to the DUT and to correlate the leakage current with the optical emissions using a processor to determine a time and location of a defect occurrence within the DUT by locating instances of increased noise in the leakage current that correspond in time with instances of increased optical emissions.
US09874599B2
Embodiments of present invention provide a DC-DC device soldering detecting apparatus. The apparatus may include a power module adapted to input a preset voltage into the DC-DC device on a circuit board, a frequency generating module adapted to input a preset clock frequency signal into the DC-DC device, and a voltage detecting and determining module adapted to detect soldering quality of the DC-DC device on the circuit board based on an output voltage of the DC-DC device.
US09874598B2
A testing system for carrying out electrical testing of at least one first through via forms an insulated via structure extending only part way through a substrate of a first body of semiconductor material. The testing system has a first electrical test circuit integrated in the first body and electrically coupled to the insulated via structure. The first electrical test circuit enables detection of at least one electrical parameter of the insulated via structure.
US09874591B2
An apparatus includes a voltage source, voltage measurement means and a processing means, and connects to a line to apply and monitor a voltage between the line and earth. The processing means controls the voltage source to transmit and receive communications from the line, via the voltage measurement means. The apparatus also has a first and second current measurement means. The voltage source is connectable to a wire under test to inject a predetermined test voltage on the wire. The wire extends in a first and second direction from the test location. The first current measurement means measures the leakage current from the voltage source flowing along the wire in a first direction, and the second current measurement means determines the leakage current along the wire in a second direction, and the processing means uses the current flows measured by both current measurement means to determine wire insulation properties.
US09874589B2
An inrush current recording module is installed in a power supply unit. The power supply unit has a front-stage power circuit and a back-stage power circuit. The front-stage power circuit includes a first ground terminal, and the back-stage power circuit includes a second ground terminal. The inrush current recording module includes a series circuit and a detection recording unit. The series circuit is formed by a capacitor and a resistor, and includes two ends thereof respectively connected to the first ground terminal and the second ground terminal. The detection recording unit detects the resistor to generate a voltage signal, compares the voltage signal with a voltage determination level, starts timing an inspection period when the voltage signal is greater than the voltage determination level, and records whether a current inrush current is harmful or harmless according to whether a power output signal is obtained within the inspection period.
US09874584B2
The invention relates to a monitoring arrangement for monitoring an electrical line having at least one thermogenerator and/or a device for inductively producing energy, determination means for determining at least one electrical characteristic parameter of an electrical current flowing in the electrical line and/or the temperature of the electrical line and/or the area surrounding the electrical line. An electrical connection exists or can be established between the determination means and the thermogenerator or the device for inductively producing energy, which connection can be used to operate the determination means with electrical energy produced by the thermogenerator or provided by the device for inductively producing energy; and connection means for establishing a mechanical connection to the electrical line.
US09874581B2
In some examples, an accelerometer may self-calibrate while in use by setting a scale factor of the accelerometer to a first value; while the scale factor of the accelerometer is set to the first value, obtaining a first acceleration value; setting the scale factor of the accelerometer to a second value; while the scale factor of the accelerometer is set to the second value, obtaining a second acceleration value; based on the first acceleration value and the second acceleration value, determining a bias correction value; obtaining a third acceleration value; and correcting the third acceleration value based on the bias correction value.
US09874576B2
The present invention relates to novel lateral flow devices using two dimensional features, preferably, uniform two dimensional test and control features, and the methods for detecting an analyte using the lateral flow devices, and processes for making the lateral flow devices.
US09874572B2
Secretome profiling improves the pregnancy success rate of in vitro fertilization processes, while reducing the risk of multiple births.
US09874571B2
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for detecting two different epitopes in the same sample using immunohistochemical methods using primary antibodies from the same host species and secondary antibodies immunoreactive with antibodies of the host species of the primary antibodies. Methods to denature and block the first primary antibody contacted with the sample are provided.
US09874569B2
Methods are described for measuring the amount of a kisspeptin-54-derived peptides in a sample. More specifically, mass spectrometric methods are described for detecting and quantifying a kisspeptin-54 derived peptides in a sample utilizing on-line extraction methods coupled with tandem mass spectrometric techniques.
US09874568B2
The present invention pertains to a method of detection, by mass spectrometry, of at least one marker of at least one mechanism of resistance to at least one antimicrobial, resistance of at least one microorganism contained in a sample, characterized in that the antimicrobial is a carbapenem, and said resistance markers are proteins or peptides. Preferably, said proteins or peptides are proteins from said microorganism.
US09874567B2
Methods and kits for enzymes involved in post-translational modifications are provided. The methods employ elemental analysis, including ICP-MS. The methods allow for the convenient and accurate analysis of post-translation modifications of substrates by enzymes involved in post-translational modifications, including kinase and phosphatase enzymes. Kits may include an element tag for directly tagging an affinity product that recognizes phosphorylated substrates, as well as a non-phosphorylated substrate or an expression plasmid.
US09874564B2
A portable magnetic resonance system includes a permanent magnet, a nuclear magnetic resonance probe, and control electronics. The control electronics are configured to transmit to the probe a magnetic resonance excitation signal having an excitation frequency f, receive from the probe a magnetic resonance measurement signal, detect in the magnetic resonance measurement signal a magnetic resonance frequency f0, and automatically adjust the excitation frequency f until the difference between the excitation frequency and the magnetic resonance frequency is approximately equal to a target offset.
US09874545B2
A photoacoustic microscope includes an objective lens that irradiates a specimen with excitation light, a light scanning unit that deflects the excitation light to scan the specimen, an acoustic lens that converts a wavefront of a photoacoustic wave generated by the specimen due to irradiation with the excitation light, a photoacoustic wave detection unit that detects the photoacoustic wave from the acoustic lens, a drive unit that displaces at least one of the acoustic lens and the photoacoustic wave detection unit, and a control unit that controls the drive unit, in synchronization with scanning of the excitation light by the light scanning unit, so that the photoacoustic wave is incident on the photoacoustic wave detection unit perpendicularly.
US09874538B2
Device and methods for use in a biosensor comprising a multisite array of test sites, the device and methods being useful for modulating the binding interactions between a (biomolecular) probe or detection agent and an analyte of interest by modulating the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor. An electrochemically active agent that is suitable for use in biological buffers for changing the pH of the biological buffers. Method for changing the pH of biological buffers using the electrochemically active agents. The methods of modulating the binding interactions provided in a biosensor, analytic methods for more accurately controlling and measuring the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor, and analytic methods for more accurately measuring an analyte of interest in a biological sample.
US09874533B2
An apparatus for measuring an overall heat transfer coefficient may include an internal case provided using a heat insulation material and having an open upper portion, an external case configured to enclose outer sides excluding an upper portion of the internal case, and provided using a heat insulation material, a temperature adjusting portion configured to adjust an internal temperature of the external case and an internal temperature of the internal case, and a blocking portion disposed in an upper portion of the internal case to seal the internal case, in which the blocking portion may be configured to implement various covering conditions through a combination of a covering material and a thermal screen.
US09874531B2
Periodic spatial patterns of x-ray illumination are used to gather information about periodic objects. The structured illumination may be created using the interaction of a coherent or partially coherent x-ray source with a beam splitting grating to create a Talbot interference pattern with periodic structure. The object having periodic structures to be measured is then placed into the structured illumination, and the ensemble of signals from the multiple illumination spots is analyzed to determine various properties of the object and its structures. Applications to x-ray absorption/transmission, small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray fluorescence, x-ray reflectance, and x-ray diffraction are all possible using the method of the invention.
US09874525B2
Disclosed herein are methods of producing a test element for studying a body fluid sample. In the methods, a detection layer is covered with a polymeric spreading layer and applied to a support. The spreading layer can be produced by being sprayed onto the detection layer such that the spreading layer has a thickness of at most about 20 μm. Also disclosed are test elements produced by the methods, as well as tape cassettes incorporating such test elements.
US09874522B2
A small size, robust stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) spectrophotometer system for industrial, medical and field use, exhibiting high SNR, high resolution and very short acquisition times. The architecture of the system allowing for such features comprises three main elements: (1). Use of a narrow range tunable pump laser and an array of fixed wavelength lasers to produce the wavelength differences as required to generate the SRS (Raman) spectrum; (2). Application of analog signal processing, prior to the digital conversion, in order to obtain higher resolution and SNR; (3). Use of relatively inaccurate or unstable laser sources coupled to calibration samples, followed by various calibration methods to compensate for system instabilities, such as wavelength drift, laser inaccuracies, and variations in the optical components/elements of the system.
US09874520B1
An optical sensor effective for (i) exciting an analyte-sensitive fluorophore, exposed to an unknown concentration of the analyte for which the fluorophore is sensitive, with radiant energy from an excitation source, (ii) measuring the extent to which luminescence of the excited fluorophore is quenched by presence of the analyte, (iii) ascertaining the concentration of analyte to which the fluorophore is exposed from such measurement, and (iv) reporting the ascertained concentration. The sensor is preferably an epi-fluroescence confocal optical detector, and preferably performs step (ii) by employing a summing amplifier.
US09874519B2
A distributed Brillouin sensor system comprising a pump laser, a Brillouin sensor fiber, and a detector system is described. The pump laser is arranged so as to send a pump signal into a first end of the Brillouin sensor fiber, and the detector system is arranged to detect Brillouin backscattering from the Brillouin sensor fiber. The Brillouin sensor fiber is characterized by having a negative dispersion, and further by an effective area of the sensor fiber being less than or equal to 50 μm2.
US09874496B2
A system and method estimating a vehicle tire load includes a tire static load estimator estimating a static tire load using a tire attached TPMS sensor; a Kalman filter based tire deflection estimator estimating tire vertical deflection; a load variation estimator estimating the instantaneous load variation by using the tire vertical deflection information; and an output tire load estimator calculating an output load estimation mathematically by fusing the static tire load with the instantaneous load variation information. The tire deflection estimator includes a chassis accelerometer measuring a chassis vertical acceleration; and a hub accelerometer measuring a wheel hub vertical acceleration of the tire. A linear filter model receives as inputs the chassis vertical acceleration and the wheel hub vertical acceleration.
US09874485B2
A valve stem connector comprises a first half and a second half, each of which includes a top section adapted to receive a portion of an actuator and a bottom section adapted to receive a portion of a valve stem. A plurality of cut-away sections is disposed in each of the first and second halves, and a pair of shear web installation sites is disposed between the plurality of cut-away sections on each of the first and second halves. A force measurement device is disposed in each shear web installation site of the pair of shear web installation sites, the force measurement device for measuring the strain on the valve stem. Each shear web installation site has a shear strain measurable by the force measurement device, and the plurality of cut-away sections allows for a bending beam near each pocket to minimize deflection.
US09874480B2
A method and apparatus for determining contents of a conduit containing at least one fluid is described. The conduit may be at least partially defined by at least one wall portion. The wall portion may be cooled. After cooling said, the temperature at least one temperature sensor located adjacent to the wall portion may be measured. A characteristic of said contents is determined based on said measured temperature at the or each temperature sensor.
US09874473B2
To allow a simple cascading without any optical crosstalk at the connection points, an optoelectronic sensor is provided having at least one electronic card which has light transmitter elements and/or light reception elements and having at least two optical modules which can be fastened to the electronic card, wherein each optical module comprises a tube array, which has a plurality of tubes, an open end and a closed end, wherein the open end of the optical module comprises an open first connection element of a connection to the tube array and comprises wall connection elements and wherein the closed end of the optical module comprises a closed second connection element of the connection which has an outer wall which is formed with shape matching to the wall connection elements of the open end of the optical module such that, on a plugging together of an open end of an optical module and of a closed end of a further optical module, the two connection elements of the connection form a connection tube which is like the tubes of the tube array.
US09874463B2
In an optical encoder which includes a rotary plate formed with a plurality of slit arrays and a plurality of light receiving parts corresponding to the slit arrays, at least one of the outer edge of a light receiving part located on the outer side of the optical axis X of light emitted from a light emitting part and the inner edge of the light receiving part located on the inner side of the optical axis X is positioned at a greater distance from the optical axis than the edge of the slit array corresponding to the light receiving part.
US09874461B2
In an apparatus for controlling a rotary electric machine, a voltage applier applies a high-frequency voltage to one of the field winding and the armature winding. One of a field winding and an armature winding is defined as an input winding, and the other thereof is defined as an output winding. A current detector detects a high-frequency current flowing through the output winding based on the applied high-frequency voltage. The high-frequency current includes therein information associated with the rotational position of a target magnetic pole of the rotor as a predetermined one of the magnetic poles. An estimator estimates the rotational position of the target magnetic pole of the rotor according to the high-frequency current detected by the current detector.
US09874457B2
Systems and methods for estimating lifestyle metrics with a wearable electronic device are disclosed herein. One disclosed system may include the wearable electronic device comprising a processor and a sensor system providing inputs to the processor. The sensor system may include a high power sensor and a low power sensor. The processor may operate in a high power mode in which both sensors are operational and a low power mode in which the high power sensor is not operational. In the high power mode, the processor may compute a lifestyle metric about a user for a first time period based on first data from the high power sensor. In the low power mode, the processor may compute the lifestyle metric for a second time period based on second data from the low power sensor and the first data and/or a derivative of the first data.
US09874450B2
Embodiments includes systems and methods for referencing a dynamic closed geometry event to a map tile for a navigation application. The dynamic closed geometry event changes in geographic coverage area over time. In response to receipt of data indicative of the dynamic closed geometry event in map agnostic coordinates, a processor, identifies a map tile level for the navigation application and identifies at least one map tile identifier for the dynamic closed geometry event. Multiple map tile offsets are calculated based on the map tile level and the dynamic closed geometry event and sent to the navigation application.
US09874446B2
A physical unit of a chip-scale nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) gyroscope, the physical unit including: a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a silicon sheet including a recess, a glass sheet, an atomic vapor chamber, a first right angle prism, a quarter-wave plate, a polarizing beam splitter, and photodetectors. The recess includes sides including reflecting mirrors. The glass sheet is disposed on the silicon sheet. The recess of the silicon sheet is in a structure of an inverted square frustum, and the reflecting mirrors are disposed on sides of the recess. The atomic vapor chamber is an enclosed region formed between the recess and the glass sheet. The atomic vapor chamber is filled with alkali metal atoms, one or a plurality of inert gas atoms, and one or a plurality of buffer gases.
US09874445B2
The invention relates to a controller (200) for controlling a rotation rate sensor, having a first control circuit (202) and a second control circuit (204). The first control circuit has a first control unit (210) for controlling an oscillation of the rotation rate sensor along a first direction, a first digital-to-analog converter (240) for converting a first digital control signal (215) output by the first control unit (210) into a first analog signal (245) with which the oscillation of the rotation rate sensor along the first direction is controlled, and a first analog-to-digital converter (250) for converting a first analog measurement signal (235) which describes the oscillation of the rotation rate sensor along the first direction into a first digital read-out signal (255) which is supplied to the first control unit (210). The second control circuit (204) has a second control unit (220) for controlling an oscillation of the rotation rate sensor along a second direction which is different from the first direction and a second digital-to-analog converter (270) for converting a second digital control signal (225) output by the second control unit into a second analog signal (275) with which the oscillation of the rotation rate sensor along the second direction is controlled.
US09874440B2
The invention relates to a method for assessing the depth of a crack near the surface of a material, characterized in that said method includes the following steps: heating an area located near the crack using of a heat source (2) that is periodically modulatable into a heat flow at a controllable frequency, a so-called “modulation frequency”, varying the frequency so as to vary the heat diffusion length between an initial value, less than the distance between the heated area and the crack, and a final value that is greater than the distance between the heated area and the crack; determining the variation, depending on the heat diffusion length, in a function on the basis of at least one derivative, relative to a space variable, of the amplitude of the sinusoidal component of the temperature, on the surface of the material and at the modulation frequency, at each point of a set of points of the crack so as to cause a first area of variation in the function to appear, wherein said function increases at a first nonzero slope, followed by a second variation area, wherein said function increases at a second slope, different from the first slope; and assessing the depth of the crack on the basis of the value of the heat diffusion length at the intersection of the first variation area and the second variation area, the so-called “intersection length”.
US09874429B2
A three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine includes a base, a moving mechanism provided on the base, and a probe moved by the moving mechanism, the three-dimensional coordinate measuring machine measures coordinates of a surface position of an object to be measured by using the probe, the moving mechanism includes: a linear guide using a mechanical bearing; and an air bearing mechanism provided in parallel to the linear guide, one of ends of the moving part is attached to a linear moving unit that moves by the linear guide and the other is attached to the air moving part so that the other end can swing with respect to the air moving part, and the air bearing mechanism absorbs a difference in the height change between the linear guide and the air bearing mechanism by the air bearing.
US09874427B2
A container for packaging and storing ammunition units in tubes. A unit cargo includes such containers. A method for packaging and storing such containers. T-shaped detonation protections are introduced to separate adjacent tubes in order to prevent mass detonation.
US09874425B2
Body armor includes a panel having a front, an opposed back, left and right sides, and a top and opposed bottom. The panel is constructed from multiple layers, including a rigid sheet of metal and a spall lining. The spall lining envelopes the rigid sheet of metal in some embodiments. In other embodiments, an adhesive sheet is applied to the rigid sheet of metal, and an aramid fiber lining is applied to the adhesive sheet. The spall lining envelopes the rigid sheet of metal, the adhesive sheet, and the aramid fiber lining.
US09874421B2
An improved reticle piece for use in an optical sight, placed at either the first or second focal plane, and an associated method of manufacturing. The reticle piece includes a first portion having a front face, a second portion having a back face disposed opposite the front face, a housing, a reticle pattern on the second portion, and a moveable leveling indicator. The housing includes a spacing element that forms a cavity extending between the first and second portions, the cavity having a perimeter that defines a viewable area of the reticle piece. The moveable leveling indicator is within the cavity and capable of moving along at least a portion of the perimeter of the cavity, possibly moving along the entire perimeter of the cavity.
US09874419B1
Embodiments of the invention provide am integrated rifle butt mono-pod for precision marksmanship. In an embodiment of the invention, a projectile weapon accessory is adapted for precision marksmanship. The accessory includes a mono-pod assembly secured to a rifle at a distal end of a stock of the rifle with at least one screw passing from a butt cap of the stock through the assembly into the stock. The assembly itself includes a body portion having an exterior profile generally consistent with an exterior profile of the stock, and a leveling bolt fixed to a bolt fastener disposed at a bottom of the body portion.
US09874418B2
A gun barrel for guiding a bullet along a longitudinal axis, the bullet having a diameter, the gun barrel having a circumferential series of lands, each land among the circumferential series of lands being radially displaced from the longitudinal axis a distance at least as great as one-half of the bullet's diameter, each land extending helically about the longitudinal axis; a plurality of sound reflection chambers, each sound reflection chambers among the plurality of sound reflection chambers being positioned between an adjacent pair of lands among the circumferential series of lands, each sound reflection chamber having a muzzle end, and each sound reflection chamber opening radially inwardly; and a plurality of sound reflection walls, each wall among the plurality of sound reflection walls closing one of the sound reflection chambers' muzzle ends.
US09874414B1
A thermal control system includes a chassis, one or more temperature sensors, a chassis controller, and an air mover module. The one or more temperature sensors and the air mover module are disposed on the chassis. The chassis controller is in communication with the one or more temperature sensors. The air mover module includes an air mover and an air controller. The air controller is in communication with the air mover, the one or more temperature sensors, and the chassis controller. In addition, the air controller receives periodic heartbeat signals from the chassis controller while the chassis controller operates in a healthy state. The chassis controller controls the air mover based on temperature signals of the one or more temperature sensors while operating in its healthy state.
US09874404B2
An exhaust gas heat exchanger includes at least one diffuser for feeding and/or discharging an exhaust gas flow, an exchanging region including exchanging tubes which extend in an axial direction and which are connected to a base at one end, and a housing through which a cooling agent can flow and which is made of a material that is non-resistant to high temperatures. A connecting element is partly embedded in the housing in order to secure the connecting element to the housing. The connecting element is bonded to the base in a first bonding region and the base is bonded to the diffuser in a second bonding region.
US09874402B2
A heat exchanger includes a plurality of fins spaced apart from each other such that gas flows therebetween, and a plurality of heat transfer tubes extending through the plurality of fins and joined to the plurality of fins by tube expansion. The heat transfer tubes are arranged in five or more columns along a flow direction of the gas and staggered in a row direction intersecting the flow direction of the gas. Each of the plurality of fins is flat and plate-shaped and continuously extends between the heat transfer tubes in the flow direction of the gas. The plurality of heat transfer tubes satisfy relationships of 1.055D≦Da≦1.068D and 1.56Da≦L≦2.58Da, where D is an unexpanded outside diameter of the heat transfer tubes, Da is an expanded outside diameter thereof, and L is a distance between centers of adjacent two heat transfer tubes.
US09874400B2
A combustion tube mounting system releasably mounts a combustion tube to an aperture in the floor of a furnace housing. The combustion tube has a base assembly with a cam and can be manually or automatically unlocked by cam pins in the floor for selectively engaging the cam for lowering the combustion tube from the floor of the furnace. When a new combustion tube is placed on the lower seal assembly and raised, it automatically aligns and engages the upper furnace seal and engages cams on the floor of the furnace housing which lock the combustion tube in place as it is introduced into the furnace.
US09874389B2
A cooler cabinet comprises: a storage compartment (130) for food or beverage products (130); a dispensing mechanism (143) for dispensing the food or beverage products (144) from the storage compartment without opening the storage compartment to ambient air; a water-retaining material (120) outside the storage compartment but in contact with it; an air channel (111) in contact with the water-retaining material; and means (114) for moving air through the air channel such that the air increases the rate of evaporation of water from the water-retaining material. It thereby withdraws heat from the water-retaining material and causes cooling of the interior of the cabinet, including the food or beverage products.
US09874388B2
An apparatus includes a container having an interior configured to contain a beverage, and a base configured to support the container on a support surface. A first coupler is mounted to the container. A pod having a second coupler is configured to couple with the first coupler while the pod is located in the interior of the container. The pod physically contacts the beverage and can be configured to rotate within the container.
US09874385B2
A control arrangement for controlling a superheat of a vapour compression system includes a first sensor and a second sensor for measuring control parameters allowing a superheat value to be derived, a first controller arranged to receive a signal from the first sensor, a second controller arranged to receive a superheat value derived by a subtraction element, and to supply a control signal, based on the derived superheat value and a reference superheat value, and a summation element arranged to receive input from the the controllers, the summation element being arranged to supply a control signal for controlling opening degree of the expansion device. According to a first aspect the control arrangement includes a low pass filter arranged to receive a signal from the first sensor and to supply a signal to the subtraction element. According to a second aspect the first controller includes a PD element.
US09874379B2
A cooling system with a compression cooling cycle for a working fluid that passes an expendable fluid through a warm side heat exchanger for the cooling system to cause the expendable fluid to vaporize and thus absorb heat from the working fluid by way of latent heat or enthalpy of vaporization and then running the vaporized expendable through a turbine that drives a compressor for the cooling system.
US09874378B2
A system for cooling air for use with a liquid cooling fluid loop. The system includes a first refrigerant circuit with an air-cooled condenser, a second refrigerant circuit with a liquid-cooled condenser, and a free-cooling loop. A control device is provided for controlling the operation of the system between a first mode, a second mode, and a third mode. When operating in the first mode, only the free-cooling loop cooperates directly with liquid cooling fluid in the liquid cooling fluid loop to cool the liquid cooling fluid, when operating in the second mode, the second refrigerant circuit is not engaged, and when operating in the third mode, the free-cooling loop interacts with the second refrigerant circuit to reject heat of the second refrigerant circuit through the free-cooling loop.
US09874373B2
A water heater (10) is suitable for point-of-use applications. The water heater includes a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and a controller connected to the first and second temperature sensors. The controller is configured to receive the signals generated by the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor and to detect a flow condition of water within the heat without using mechanical flow detection means and without supplying stand-by heating by adding an absolute value of the sensed change in temperature of water at the first temperature sensor to the absolute value of the sensed change in temperature of water at the second temperature sensor to yield a sum and then comparing the sum to a reference temperature.
US09874371B2
A drive for adjusting the damper of a building air vent has a main body formed with a receiving aperture. A bearing ring is arranged in the receiving aperture and secured to the main body. The bearing ring has a circumferential direction, wherein the bearing ring has a first end and a second end in circumferential direction. The first end and the second end can be spaced apart in the circumferential direction such that there is a gap between the first end and the second end. A hub for actuating the drive shaft of the damper is fixed to the bearing ring such that the hub is rotatably mounted on the main body relative to the bearing ring.
US09874367B2
Systems and methods of controlling a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system are provided that operate according to signals returned from return air temperature sensors as well as the supply air temperature sensors. Using predetermined temperature setpoints, return temperature information, and supply temperature information, the HVAC system is configured to maintain the temperature of a room first, by the use of its cooling valve, and second and only when the capacity of the cooling valve has peaked, by use of the fan. The presently disclosed improved HVAC system operates more efficiently by avoiding unit loading hopping and minimizing power consumption.
US09874363B2
An air conditioning system having a supply fan for supplying air to a supply duct; a fan motor for driving the supply fan; and a controller for controlling a speed of the fan motor, the controller operating the fan motor at a first speed in a first mode, a second speed lower than the first speed in a second mode and a third speed lower than the second speed in a ventilation mode.
US09874359B2
Systems and methods for selectively producing steam from solar collectors and heaters are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes directing a flow of water to a solar collector, directing the flow of water to a gas-fired heater, and, as a result of heating the flow of water at the solar collector and the gas-fired heater, forming steam from the flow of water. The method further includes changing a sequence by which at least a portion of the flow passes through the solar collector and the gas-fired heater.
US09874358B2
A cooking oven comprising a housing, a cavity, an oven door, an air plenum, an infrared heating element, and a thermal insulating layer placed between the infrared heating element and the air plenum is disclosed. The infrared hearing element comprises a wire-like heating element shaped in a serpentine-pattern to form a plurality of fingers. The thermal insulating layer comprises a plurality of air channels interconnecting the air plenum and the cavity, and one or more temperature decoupling chambers for thermally insulating the air plenum from the infrared heating element. The air channels are positioned interleavingly between the plurality of fingers so that airstreams coming from the air plenum through each of the air channels into the cavity do not substantially contact and convectively cool the infrared heating element. The temperature decoupling chambers may use air as a thermal insulator.
US09874356B2
A ventilation system that allows air to be directly discharged to an outside of a ventilation apparatus, the ventilation system including a body and the ventilation apparatus provided at an edge of an upper surface of the body and configured to take in polluted air generated during cooking, wherein the ventilation apparatus includes a suction port configured to take in the polluted air, a suction fan provided at an inside of the body and configured to generate a suction force for the polluted air to be taken in through the suction port, a passage through which the air taken in through the suction port passes, at least one filter mounted at an inside the passage and configured to purify the air passing through the passage, and an exit port communicating with one end portion of the passage and configured to discharge the air purified by the at least one filter indoors.
US09874351B2
A fuel manifold apparatus includes an annular array of fuel nozzles interconnected by a plurality of manifold tubes, wherein each manifold tube includes at least two fuel passages integrally formed therein, the fuel passages being configured for conduction heat transfer therebetween.
US09874343B2
An electronic component includes a housing, a heat-generating component, and a heat sink that is insulated from the housing. The housing is made at least partly of a first metallic material. The heat-generating component is disposed in the housing. The heat sink, which is made at least partly of a second metallic material, is disposed adjacent the heat-generating component and configured to dissipate heat from the heat-generating component. An optional insulating element can be disposed between the housing and the heat sink and insulates the second metallic material from the first metallic material.
US09874342B1
The present invention discloses a gas warning head lamp, including a helmet and a head lamp, wherein the head lamp includes a lamp holder assembly, a power control compartment and a sheathed wire. The helmet is provided with a snapping seat, and the lamp holder assembly is snapped into the snapping seat on the helmet. The power control compartment includes an upper cover of the compartment, a main power supply housing, a battery pack and a control panel; wherein the upper cover and the main power supply housing are assembled together in a sealed explosion-proof configuration to form a housing of the power control compartment. The battery pack and the control panel are electrically connected to each other by a built-in line. An end of the sheathed wire is electrically connected to the control panel, and the other end of the sheathed wire is connected to the lamp holder assembly.
US09874340B2
An LED light device has at least one electric coil and at least one corresponding magnetic element built-in on a movable pendant to cause at least one part to have a moving, waving, or shaking function. The pendant can be arranged to move a lens and project a moving, waving, shaking, or vibrating LED light image on a non-moving surface or to cause moving, waving, or shaking of one or more parts of the body of the device.
US09874333B2
A modular fixture that is well-suited for use with solid state light sources, such as LEDs, to provide a surface ambient light (SAL). The fixture comprises two structural components: a housing subassembly and a lighting subassembly. These two subassemblies may be removably attached to operate as a singular fixture. Many different lighting subassemblies may be compatible with a single housing subassembly and vice versa. The housing subassembly comprises a frame that is mountable to an external structure. The lighting subassembly comprises the light sources and optical elements that tailor the light to achieve a particular profile. Electronics necessary to power and control the light sources may be disposed in the lighting subassembly. Various mount mechanisms may be used to attach the fixture to a surface such as a ceiling or a wall. Multiple fixtures can be connected serially to provide an extended linear fixture.
US09874326B1
A solar garden lamp includes a solar panel, a lamp body, and a bracket, the solar panel is installed on the bracket via a horizontally disposed solar panel support which is connected with the bracket via an erectly first rotating shaft with an electrical motor, the solar panel is rotatable around a front side of the solar panel support, the lamp body is connected with two sides of a fixing element via a horizontally disposed third rotating shaft, the fixing element is installed below the bracket and is connected with the bracket via an erect second rotating shaft, and the lamp body is capable of rotating around a perpendicular line where the third rotating shaft is connected. The solar panel can realize adjustment in two dimensions to meet absorption of solar light. The lamp body can realize the adjustment of each illuminating angle, and realize maximum illumination area.
US09874325B2
A configurable LED overhead light with a selection of lenses. The lenses are selected for the pattern of light, distance and shape of the desired illumination, of a particular installation. By varying the lens shapes and surface textures, asymmetric patterns can be achieved, and non-LED fixtures can be replaced with LED fixtures that optimize the light distribution to a particular installation site.
US09874324B2
A lighting system 1 for screened enclosures (2) wherein side edges (8) of an elongated housing strip (4) mount to a framework (3) of the screened enclosure using screen cable channels (21) located on a frame rail (5) of the framework.
US09874310B2
A grease gun cylinder walled cartridge adapted for direct attachment to any of a variety of grease gun head constructions and grease pumping systems, wherein the cartridge wall can be of any color or completely clear and see through, wherein the grease column within the cartridge is pressured toward and through an inlet port in the gun head, which port opens on the section stroke of a piston mounted in said cylinder into a loading portion of a cylinder of the grease pumping system, and wherein the grease column pressuring means is ambient air pressure.
US09874309B2
A support assembly and a method of assembling the support assembly that includes a structural member that is delimited by a first end and a second end with a first end cap configured to be arranged within the first end of the structural member and a second end configured to be arranged within the second end of the structural member to mount the structural member to a structure. The support assembly allows for forces to be applied in all directions without causing rotation or disengagement of the support assembly from a mounting structure.
US09874308B2
Disclosed is an electronic gimbal with camera and mounting configuration. The gimbal can include an inertial measurement unit which can sense the orientation of the camera and three electronic motors which can manipulate the orientation of the camera. The gimbal can be removably coupled to a variety of mount platforms, such as an aerial vehicle, a handheld grip, or a rotating platform. Moreover, a camera can be removably coupled to the gimbal and can be held in a removable camera frame. Also disclosed is a system for allowing the platform, to which the gimbal is mounted, to control settings of the camera or to trigger actions on the camera, such as taking a picture, or initiating the recording of a video. The gimbal can also provide a connection between the camera and the mount platform, such that the mount platform receives images and video content from the camera.
US09874306B2
A lightweight support structure includes a composite sandwich panel having a first face sheet and a lightweight core attached to the face sheet and an essentially rotationally symmetric cut-out extending through the first face sheet and into the lightweight core. The cut-out has an essentially rotationally symmetric inner cut-out and outer cut-out arranged essentially concentric with respect to each other, providing for a support there between. The support has a core support cut from the lightweight core and a support face sheet disc on top, cut from of the first face sheet. A rotationally symmetric insert is fitted into the cut-out for load application and/or anchorage of various components into and onto the sandwich panel.
US09874305B2
A multi-appendage device for holding, suspending, or gripping an object. The device includes: a body, and a plurality of flexible appendages attached to and extending from the body. Each appendage in turn includes an elongate integral piece of molded material, and an elongate integral piece of material that is located within an interior of the elongate integral piece of molded material, and that is generally flexible and inelastic. In accordance with this aspect, each appendage is bendable into various different shapes and is generally inelastic so as to remain in a shape into which it is bent. Preferably, the device further includes an add-on component that attaches to the body to extend from a top of the body and serve as a handle. Alternatively or additionally, the add-on component may include a light, a storage compartment, or both.
US09874298B2
The systems and methods described herein relate to an improved stretchable hose apparatus which enables the transmission of high-throughput signals along several conductors within a conductor cable. In particular, the stretchable hose enables consistent high speed communications and high power transmission between a buoyant object and an optional underwater device in all weather conditions by permitting compression of the conductor cable in a first range of hose extensions and limiting elastic elongation of the conductor cable in a second greater range up to full hose extension.
US09874297B2
Disclosed herein is an apparatus, system and method for hanging one or more pipes or conduits from a single threaded rod. The Pipe/Conduit Hanging Device comprises an unthreaded rod coupling, with one or more pipe clamps distending therefrom, which may be slidably adjusted along a threaded rod and held in place by a pair of nuts. The Pipe/Conduit Hanging Device may be used individually or in a system comprising multiple Pipe/Conduit Hanging Devices working in conjunction. The most preferred embodiment comprises a split-ring type clamp distending from an unthreaded rod coupling with a sliding cavity that is marginally larger in diameter than the diameter of a threaded rod, so that a threaded rod may easily slide through the sliding cavity while the device is being installed. Further, a method of using a “C” clamp to allow a Pipe/Conduit Hanging Device to span a gap between two threaded rods is disclosed.
US09874286B2
Disclosed is a differential pressure valve comprising: a valve body, the valve body having at least one flow inlet and one flow outlet: at least one shutter, the shutter being movable between an open position and a closed position under a differential pressure across the valve; at least one flow passage from the flow inlet to the flow outlet; at least one biasing member configured to bias the shutter towards a closed position so as to block the flow passage through the flow inlet. The biasing member is a non-linear biasing member.
US09874283B1
A valve device capable of fast switching and fine adjustment of flow includes a valve seat unit. The valve seat unit has a chamber therein. The chamber is provided with a switch unit and a fine adjustment unit. The switch unit is used to open or close the valve device. The fine adjustment unit is used to adjust the flow passing the valve device. The user may individually operate the switch unit to quickly open and close the valve device and to operate the fine adjustment unit to adjust the flow passing the valve device so as to enhance the convenience of use.
US09874279B1
A system for operating a work vehicle may include an engine and a transmission coupled to the engine. The transmission may include a planetary gear unit configured to be selectively coupled to the engine by engaging one of two directional clutches of the transmission. The transmission may also include a hydrostatic drive unit having an input configured to be rotationally coupled to the engine and an output configured to be rotationally coupled to the planetary gear unit. Moreover, the transmission may include a bypass shaft assembly having a bypass shaft configured to be selectively coupled between the output of the hydrostatic drive unit and a given range clutch of the transmission via a bypass clutch. In addition, the system may include a controller configured to operate the transmission in a hydrostatic bypass mode by disengaging the directional clutches and by engaging the bypass clutch and the given range clutch.
US09874268B2
An actuating assembly for an aircraft engine thrust reverser includes a drive shaft bearing a master pinion; a ball screw bearing a slave pinion engaging with the master pinion; a nut capable of translating over the ball screw as a result of the rotation of the ball screw; an extension tube rigidly secured to the nut and a lock assembly to block the rotation of the drive shaft in a so-called direct jet position of the reverser. The extension tube includes, at its free end, a member for connecting to a portion of the reverser prior to being actuated. In particular, the lock assembly includes an abutment secured to the drive shaft, and a cotter moveable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The reduction ratio (R) between the slave and master pinions is even.
US09874267B2
A tensioner (10) for an endless loop power transmission member can induce a piston (12) operably engageable with an endless loop power transmission member, and a cylinder (14) guiding include a piston (12) for sliding coaxial movement in a direction of the endless loop power transmission member. The piston (12) and cylinder (14) defining an oil reservoir or pressure chamber (26) for receiving hydraulic fluid. A bearing (28) has bearing balls (30) located in a counter bore (32) coaxial with cylinder bore (34). The counter bore (32) has a steep taper (36) on which the bearing balls (30) ride. As the cylinder (14) moves in an extending direction, the bearing balls (30) move out of the counter bore (32) allowing free extending movement of the cylinder (14). As the cylinder (14) moves in a retracting direction, the bearing balls (30) are driven down into the steep taper (36) preventing the cylinder (14) from retracting.
US09874263B2
To achieve the object described above, a shock absorber to solve the problem of the present invention includes a cover that covers an outer periphery of a cylinder which a reaction force air chamber forming member is slid ably in contact with, so that a slidable movement surface of the cylinder on which the reaction force air chamber forming member slidably moves is protected by the cover. Therefore, the slidable movement surface of the cylinder is not damaged by being hit by a flying stone or the like, an air tight property of the reaction force air chamber is maintained, and characteristics of an air spring included in the shock absorber do not change.
US09874261B2
Disclosed is an anti-impact force apparatus, including an object capable of performing a circular motion, a connecting rod, push rods, a protective plate, a spring, a bearing, a push rod bracket and a base. When the protective plate is subjected to impact, the plurality of groups of push rods can move simultaneously to firstly buffer an introduced linear impact force via extrusion of the spring, then the connecting rod pushes the object capable of performing a circular motion to rotate to convert the linear impact force into a circular motion force, instantly converting the impact force into an anti-impact force, and the push rods are pulled back to an original impact point to push away an impactor, offsetting or weakening damage caused by the impact force.
US09874259B2
An adjustment device is provided for adjusting the wear of brake pads and a brake disk of a disc brake, in particular of a pneumatically actuated disc brake. The disc brake includes a brake application device actuated by a rotary lever, which brake application device has an adjusting spindle into which the adjustment device is insertable. The adjustment device is attached to a brake caliper of the disc brake by way of a bearing disk. The adjustment device is provided with a spindle and at least one friction pairing, each friction pairing having two contact surfaces. The friction pairing has a curved cross-section of at least one of its two contact surfaces.
US09874249B2
A linear drive assembly having a linear drive motor having a shaft, the shaft defining a first bore therein extending from the first end of the shaft, the shaft defining a tapering within the first bore, and the shaft defining a second bore therein connected with the first bore and extending to the second end of the shaft; a screw including a tapered end at the first end of the screw, the tapered end configured to substantially mate with the tapering within the bore, and the screw defining a threaded bore extending from the tapered end at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the screw; and a retaining screw having a head portion and a threaded portion, the threaded portion configured to extend through the second bore and mate with a threaded bore of the screw when the screw is mounted within the shaft.
US09874246B2
A bearing assembly including an anti-rotation feature is provided. The bearing assembly includes a radially outer bearing ring including a radially outer race on a radially inner surface and a radially inner bearing ring and including a radially inner race on a radially outer surface and a radially inner bearing ring retention element. A plurality of rolling elements are supported to roll between the radially outer race and the radially inner race. The anti-rotation feature is provided by a washer including a first washer retention element configured to engage the radially inner bearing ring retention element, and a second washer retention element configured to engage a torque transmitting portion of a shaft.
US09874244B2
An oil delivery system is provided. The system may comprise a bearing housing comprising an oil delivery cavity. A bearing may be pressed against the bearing housing. The bearing may comprise an outer ring with a passage formed through the outer ring. A bearing is also provided. The bearing may include an outer ring, and a passage formed through the outer ring.
US09874239B2
A turbine thrust shaft providing a thrust disk having a surface P and a surface Q, and a shaft body formed through the thrust disk, the shaft body including a first plurality of holes, wherein the first plurality of holes are spaced apart and each hole of the first plurality of holes has a first diameter between 0.0600 inches to 0.0680 inches and has a first center disposed a first distance between 0.1400 inches to 0.1600 inches from surface P, and a second plurality of holes wherein the second plurality of holes are spaced apart and each hole of the second plurality of holes has a second diameter between 0.0960 inches to 0.1040 inches and has a second center disposed a second distance between 2.1350 inches to 2.1550 inches from surface Q.
US09874226B2
A centrifugal compressor includes a housing, an impeller, an annular diffuser passage, and an annular movable member. The diffuser passage is defined in the housing by a shroud-side wall surface and a hub-side wall surface, which face each other. The movable member is configured to be projected from one of the shroud-side wall surface and the hub-side wall surface into the diffuser passage and to be retracted from the diffuser passage. The movable member has a through hole with a passage cross-sectional area smaller than that of the diffuser passage. The other of the shroud-side wall surface and the hub-side wall surface has an abutting portion against which the movable member abuts. When the movable member abuts against the abutting portion, the upstream side and the downstream side of the movable member in the diffuser passage communicate with each other via the through hole.
US09874224B2
A diffuser includes a ring-shaped parallel part, and a ring-shaped throttling part formed continuously to the inside of the parallel part in a radial direction. A wall surface of the throttling part includes a flow passage area minimum portion which makes minimal a flow passage area of the diffuser, and a ring-shaped protruding portion located closer to the outlet side of the compressor wheel than the flow passage area minimum portion, and protruding toward the flow passage of the diffuser.
US09874222B2
The flow-through characteristics of twin exhaust gas scroll passages of a turbine are made equal to each other. A tongue which partitions the scroll portions into outer peripheral portions and inner peripheral portions includes a front-side tongue and a rear-side tongue that respectively close the two exhaust gas passages at the outer peripheral portion. The inner sides of the front-side tongue and the rear-side tongue, and the minimal outflow width portions of the front-side passage and the rear-side passage, respectively, are formed substantially parallel to each other at a downstream end of the outer peripheral portion.
US09874218B2
An impeller shroud for a mechanical system has a hyperboloid shape with a rim at the air-inlet end. The face of the inlet rim is perpendicular to the flow direction. A plurality of slots through which air is allowed to pass is disposed symmetrically about the rim. A plurality of solid areas extends along the circumference of the rim between the adjacent slots. The ratio of the sum of the plurality of slots in degrees and the sum of the solid areas in degrees disposed about the rim is between 3:1 and 11:1.
US09874216B2
A bearing assembly for a centrifugal pump is configured to accommodate both forward and reverse axial thrust, and to be lubricated by process fluid. A pump incorporating a dual acting bearing assembly that is lubricated by process fluid and that is located between the final two impeller stages of the pump. A desalination system comprises a pump with an inlet for receiving seawater at a first end, an outlet for discharging high pressure seawater at a second end, one or more impellers coupled to a rotatable shaft between the first end and the second end for increasing a pressure of the seawater, and a bearing assembly lubricated by the seawater for absorbing axial thrust in both directions along the shaft.
US09874214B2
Fans having fan blade mounting structures are disclosed herein. A fan configured in accordance with one embodiment of the present technology includes a fan having a central hub coupled to a plurality of fan blades by a plurality of blade mounting structures. Each blade mounting structure can include first and lower support members that each extend toward an inboard end portion of an individual fan blade. Each of the upper and lower support members can include a first end portion coupled to the inboard end portion of the fan blade. Each of the upper and lower support members can also include a second end portion coupled to opposite sides of the central hub.
US09874212B2
Housing for channelling the airflow of a radial fan of an air-cooled scroll compressor, where this housing is formed by a volute with an outlet and an outlet bend connecting thereto with an included angle. The included angle is an acute angle that extends from one side of the median plane defined by the axis of the inlet and the center of the output of the outlet bend to the other side of the median plane located on the side of the end point of the transverse wall and up to a distance from this median plane.
US09874211B2
A driven sprocket of a chain driving mechanism is fixed to a rotation shaft between a front pump cover and a converter housing, and the rotation shaft is supported by a first supporting hole of the front pump cover and a second supporting hole of a rear pump cover. The movement of the driven sprocket in such a direction that it approaches the converter housing is restricted by a case side projection formed on the converter housing, and the movement of the driven sprocket in such a direction that it separates from the converter housing is restricted by a cover side projection formed on a bottom surface of the second supporting hole.
US09874208B2
A bearing carrier has a bearing body including a first material. The bearing body has an exterior surface defining a bridge land with a finger cut and rotatably supports a first and second gear. The first and second gears intermesh with one another for pressurizing fluid traversing the gears between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet defined in a housing enveloping the bearing carrier. The bridge land is defined in a second material integral with the first material.
US09874206B2
A fluid pump includes a pump body enclosing a first cavity and a second cavity, a first flexible member disposed within the first cavity, a second flexible member disposed within the second cavity, and a drive shaft extending between and attached to each of the first flexible member and the second flexible member. The drive shaft is configured to slide back and forth within the pump body. The pump also includes a first shift valve and a second shift valve disposed between the first flexible member and the second flexible member, operatively coupled to deliver a drive fluid to drive fluid chambers in alternating sequence. Some fluid pumps disclosed herein include a housing defining a modular-receiving cavity and a modular insert secured within the modular-receiving cavity by an interference fit. Methods of manufacturing and using fluid pumps are also disclosed.
US09874197B2
Some embodiments of a turbine system described herein provide a turbine that rotates in response to fluid flow, and include a rampart device that remains relatively stationary compared to the turbine and is shaped to affect fluid flow for effective power generation. The rotation of the turbine can drive a generator to output electrical energy.
US09874192B2
The method according to the invention is implemented in an alternator-starter (1) comprising phase windings (u,v,w) connected to an inverter (3) linked to an onboard electrical network (2) powered by a battery for operation as a starter. The invention involves controlling the inverter in a chopped full-wave control mode when the rotational speed (Ω) of the alternator-starter is lower than at least a threshold speed and in a full-wave control mode when the rotational speed is higher than the threshold speed. According to a specific embodiment, the switching between the chopped full-wave control mode and the full-wave control mode takes place according to a hysteresis cycle using two predefined threshold speeds.
US09874184B2
An internally pressurized component is provided that includes a main body having at least one cavity; at least one branch having a bore which runs through the branch into the cavity of the main body; at least one separate insert element which is arranged in frictionally locking fashion at least partially in the bore of the branch. The component, at least in that region of the bore at which the separate insert element is arranged, is formed, by way of an autofrettage treatment, as a compacted wall region, and the separate insert element is arranged with an oversize in the bore.
US09874175B2
An external-heat engine device working on a Rankine cycle, and preferably an organic Rankine cycle. The external-heat engine, which is designed to give operational advantages, includes a cylinder block, a top cover and a bottom tray with sealing surfaces arranged to be joined together and to rest against complementarily fitting covers, each sealing surface resting sealingly against only one opposite sealing surface.
US09874174B2
An inside surface of an internal combustion engine liner is treated to have a surface roughness Ra smaller than 0.06 μm, and then receives a DLC coating. A method of producing the internal combustion engine liner includes: forming the liner from a metal material, polishing an inside surface of the liner to obtain a polished inside surface of roughness Ra smaller than 0.06 μm, and applying the DLC coating to the polished inside surface.
US09874170B2
A method for operating an internal combustion engine is described in which a combustion air ratio (λ) is determined and used to determine a deviation of this combustion air ratio from an in particular default or determined set point combustion air ratio. Spontaneous ignition of the internal combustion engine are detected based on the determined deviation (Δλ) and used to control the operation of the engine.
US09874165B2
An exhaust gas recirculation device capable of restraining generation of condensate water in an EGR path after engine stoppage is provided. When ignition is switched from ON to OFF, fuel injection is prohibited. As a result, a gas (fresh air) that flows into a cylinder after the switching is discharged into an exhaust passage without burning. In the present invention, a valve opening timing of an exhaust valve is changed so that a high peak portion of a pulsation of the gas arises at an EGR branch point, and the EGR valve is opened. Thereby, the fresh air flowing in the exhaust passage can be introduced into an EGR passage, and therefore an EGR gas in the EGR passage can be replaced with the fresh air.
US09874164B2
An apparatus for controlling an air system of a diesel engine in a steady state. The air system comprises a waste gas recycling system and a turbocharging system. The apparatus comprises: a working condition acquisition device, configured to acquire a parameter for indicating an practical working condition of a diesel engine; a decoupling calculation device (204), coupled to the working condition acquisition device, and configured to, according to the parameter from the working condition acquisition device and a transfer function characterizing the diesel engine, calculate a decoupling transfer function, the transfer function being calibrated based on working condition data of the diesel engine in a steady working zone thereof; an air system parameter processing device (206), coupled to the working condition acquisition device, and configured to process a parameter for indicating a state of the air system; and a signal generation device (208), coupled to the decoupling calculation device and the air system parameter processing device, and configured to, according to the decoupling transfer function from the decoupling computation device and a processing result from the air system parameter processing device, generate a first drive signal for the waste gas recycling system and a second drive signal used for the turbocharging system.
US09874159B2
In order to address turbo lag at altitude, a vehicle boosts output torque of an internal combustion engine with electric motor torque generated from a battery. The residual charge of the battery is increased at altitude to provide a sufficient reserve for the corresponding increase in turbo lag. The invention is typically applied to a parallel hybrid vehicle.
US09874156B2
The present invention is equipped with: a valve opening/closing timing control mechanism that sets the opening/closing timing of an exhaust valve; and a lock mechanism that holds the rotation phase of the valve opening/closing timing control mechanism in a first lock phase, in which the open state of the exhaust valve is maintained when the intake valve opens.
US09874155B2
A method of controlling an electric continuous variable valve timing apparatus improves starting performance of an engine by a simplified phase control for the camshaft. The method, in which intake and exhaust timing of an engine is changed in accordance with a phase of the camshaft, may include: determining whether starting off of the engine is required during driving; recognizing a target phase of the camshaft for next starting of the engine; controlling the phase of the camshaft so that the intake timing of the engine is advanced in accordance with the target phase; and ending the phase control of the camshaft in accordance with a state of the engine or the camshaft.
US09874153B2
The method for controlling valve timing of an engine includes: classifying control regions; applying a maximum duration to an intake valve and a long duration to an exhaust valve in a first control region; advancing Intake Valve Closing timing, applying the long duration to the exhaust valve, and maintaining a maximum valve overlap in a second control region; applying the long duration to the exhaust valve and advancing the IVC timing and Exhaust Valve Closing timing in a third control region; applying a short duration to the exhaust valve and controlling the EVC timing in a fourth control region; controlling a throttle valve, applying the short duration to the exhaust valve, and retarding Exhaust Valve Opening timing in a fifth control region; and controlling the throttle valve and the EVC timing, applying the long duration to the exhaust valve, advancing the EVO timing in a sixth control region.
US09874138B2
A twin scroll turbocharger device for an internal combustion engine includes a turbine and a compressor, wherein the turbine comprises a first turbine scroll and a second turbine scroll, and wherein at least the first turbine scroll is provided with a turbine scroll inlet valve such that the exhaust gas flow through the first turbine scroll is controllable. The twin scroll turbocharger device is further characterized in that a bypass conduit is provided between a compressor and at least the first turbine scroll. The bypass conduit is provided with a bypass conduit valve such that a flow through the bypass conduit is controllable.
US09874136B2
An exhaust outlet elbow includes: a body having an outer wall and an interior wall, the interior wall defining, at least in part, an interior chamber; a connecting surface located above the interior chamber; and an array of threaded holes located about the connecting surface, wherein the threaded holes terminate in the body. A method of manufacturing an exhaust outlet elbow includes the steps of: forming a body having an outer wall and an interior wall, the interior wall defining, at least in part an interior chamber; forming an connecting surface located between the interior and outer walls; and forming an array of threaded holes in the connecting surface.
US09874133B2
The invention relates to an internal combustion engine, in particular a large diesel engine, having at least a first and a second cooling circuit (31, 32), having at least one individual cylinder (1) with a cylinder housing (2) which accommodates a cylinder liner (3), and having at least one individual cylinder head (4), wherein the cylinder liner (3) is surrounded by at least one cooling jacket (5, 6) which is flow-connected to at least one cooling chamber (14) in the individual cylinder head (4), the cylinder liner (3) is surrounded by a first and a second cooling jacket (5, 6), wherein the first cooling jacket (5) is separated in flow terms from the second cooling jacket (6) within the cylinder housing (2). In order to make high degrees of efficiency and low exhaust-gas values possible, it is proposed that the first cooling jacket (5) is flow-connected to at least a first cooling chamber (14) and the second cooling jacket (6) is flow-connected to at least a second cooling chamber (24) in the individual cylinder head (4).
US09874129B2
Methods and systems are provided for an SCR device configured to store an amount of urea. In one example, a system may include rotating a plurality of plates in the SCR as exhaust gas flows through the SCR.
US09874126B2
A particular trap is regenerated without the use of heat. The regeneration is accomplished using a valving mechanism for periodically creating a reverse pressure throughout the entire trap, after the reverse pressure is created controls are operative to start a regeneration cycle by creating a substantially instantaneous reverse pressure drop across the porous walls of the entire trap to dislodge accumulated particulate cake and by causing the filtered exhaust gas to flow back through the porous walls to remove the dislodged particulate from the trap. A settling tank is connected to the exhaust pipe upstream of the trap to receive and store the dislodged particulate. The controls are operative to return the system to its filtering operation. Gaseous effluent from the tank is returned to the exhaust system upstream of the filter to provide a “closed system” in which only filter gas is discharged to atmosphere.
US09874118B2
The valve opening/closing timing control device includes: an advancing chamber and a retarding chamber that are formed by partitioning a fluid pressure chamber that is formed between a driving rotating body and a driven rotating body that is located on an inner circumference side of the driving rotating body so as to be relatively rotatable, with a partitioning portion that is provided on an outer circumference side of the driven rotating body; an advancing channel that is in communication with the advancing chamber; and a retarding channel that is in communication with the retarding chamber. The driven rotating body has a first member and a second member, and the advancing channel and the retarding channel are formed to penetrate through a boundary between the first member and the second member after the first member and the second member have been installed.
US09874112B2
Heat engine systems having selectively configurable working fluid circuits are provided. One heat engine system includes a pump that circulates a working fluid through a working fluid circuit and an expander that receives the working fluid from a high pressure side of the working fluid circuit and converts a pressure drop in the working fluid to mechanical energy. A plurality of waste heat exchangers are each selectively positioned in or isolated from the high pressure side. A plurality of recuperators are each selectively positioned in or isolated from the high pressure side and the low pressure side. A plurality of valves are actuated to enable selective control over which of the plurality of waste heat exchangers is positioned in the high pressure side, which of the plurality of recuperators is positioned in the high pressure side, and which of the plurality of recuperators is positioned in the low pressure side.
US09874111B2
A gas turbine engine includes a tangential on-board injector (TOBI) fluidly connected to a compressor section. A diffuser case structurally supports a combustor section and the tangential on-board injector via at least one low thermal mass joint.
US09874104B2
A shroud and hanger assembly for a gas turbine engine and a method of transferring load from a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) shroud to a CMC shroud hanger assembly are provided. The shroud and hanger assembly includes a shroud hanger assembly formed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, the shroud hanger assembly having a forward hanger portion and a separate aftward hanger portion and a shroud formed of a second material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion, the forward and aftward hanger portions configured to couple together to clamp across a forward radially extending wall of the shroud.
US09874100B2
A turbine rotor comprising: a turbine wheel 5 obtainable by precision casting of titanium aluminide, including a hub 50 extending along a rotational center of the turbine wheel, and a plurality of impellers 40 arranged along a circumferential direction around an outer circumference of the hub, and having a web-like scallop 30 formed by making a cutout between adjacent impellers among the plurality of the impellers; and a rotor shaft 7 extending along the rotational center line C-C of the turbine wheel on a back side of the hub of the turbine wheel; wherein the turbine wheel has a balance cut portion 11 arranged along the circumferential direction of the rotational turbine wheel on the back side of the hub of the turbine wheel, wherein an area of the balance correcting part arranged in the circumferential direction is placed so that a balance cut minimum diameter BCmin is larger than a maximum diameter of the rotor shaft on the wheel mounting side, and that a balance cut maximum diameter BCmax is smaller than a scallop diameter S of the turbine wheel, and that a thickness t from the back side of the turbine wheel to a surface of the hub satisfies 1.75t≧w, where w is a width in a radial direction of the area arranged in the circumferential direction (i.e. balance cut).
US09874076B2
The invention provides a multipurpose tool arrangement for riserless invention of a subsea well. The multipurpose tool (40) which is adapted to be connected at the lower end to a Christmas tree (50) which has a tubing hanger (52) and an annulus bore (60′) being defined through said tubing hanger (52). Said tool (40) comprises a tubular element (48) and a Christmas tree connector (41), said multipurpose tool (40) is adapted to receive a second tool (64), which is operated by a cable (49), said second tool (64) in turn being adapted to install a plug (70) in said tubing hanger annulus bore (60′), through said multipurpose tool (40), said arrangement also comprising a pressure control head (47) through which said cable (49) extend. The invention also provides a method for removal or installing of a Christmas tree.
US09874073B2
Apparatuses for engaging an actuator of a subsurface tool are disclosed, comprising: a valve closure device; a plurality of actuation assemblies, comprising: an actuation device; an actuation rod, wherein the actuation device is configured to axially translate the actuation rod; an actuation platform, wherein the actuation rod engages the actuation platform; a plurality of actuation heads, configured to engage the actuation platform; and wherein the plurality of actuation heads engage an actuation member and are configured to transfer mechanical force to the actuation member, thereby axially translating the actuation member; and wherein axial translation of the actuation member exerts a downward force on the valve closure device to move the valve closure device from a closed position to an open position.
US09874067B2
A tubing string assembly is disclosed for fluid treatment of a wellbore. The tubing string can be used for staged wellbore fluid treatment where a selected segment of the wellbore is treated, while other segments are sealed off. The tubing string can also be used where a ported tubing string is required to be run in in a pressure tight condition and later is needed to be in an open-port condition.
US09874061B2
Traction for a downhole tractor in a wellbore. A downhole propulsion system can provide a first traction module; a second traction module; and a controller configured to compare a first input parameter representing operation of the first traction module with a second input parameter representing operation of the second traction module. The controller can adjust a first output parameter of the first traction module and/or a second output parameter of the second traction module based on an input representing slip of the first traction module relative to the second traction module.
US09874060B2
Offshore drilling system for performing subsea wellbore related activities including a drilling vessel, with a floating hull subjected to heave motion. A main cable heave compensation sheave is provided for heave compensation of a travelling block. A connection cable heave compensation sheave is provided between a connection cable winch and a top sheave assembly supported on the hull of the vessel in or above the moonpool. The main cable heave compensation cable sheave and the connection cable heave compensation sheave are mechanically interconnected so as to allow for synchronous motion thereof.
US09874059B2
A method of centralizing a tubing in a wellbore includes providing one or more expandable elements between the tubing and a surrounding casing located in a wellbore and expanding the expandable elements against the casing so as to cause the tubing to become centered within the casing. Alternatively, one or more portions of a tubing are expanded against a surrounding casing located in a wellbore so as to cause the tubing to become centered within the casing.
US09874058B2
A threaded connector that includes a pin end having external threads and a box end having internal threads that are complementary to the external threads has a thread profile that defines at least a portion of either or both of the internal threads and the external threads. The thread profile may include a thread root connecting a first flank to a second flank and the thread root may be at least partially defined by a plurality of tangentially interconnected radii. The plurality of radii may include at least a medial radius, a first distal radius on one side of the medial radius, and a second distal radius on the another side of the medial radius. The medial radius may be larger than the first and the second distal radius. Alternatively, the thread profile includes a thread root connecting a first flank to a second flank that is at least partially defined by a plurality of radii, each radius having a different length and each defining a circular arc.
US09874053B2
An insulation system including a first retention member having a first channel, a second retention member having a second channel, and a thermal bridge. The thermal bridge includes a first finger and a second finger. The first finger is received into the first channel and the second finger is received into the second channel. The system further includes a first locking tab associated with the first channel for securing the first finger and a second locking tab associated with the second channel for securing the second finger. The thermal bridge substantially reduces conductive heat transfer between the first retention member and the second retention member.
US09874048B1
A bendable display apparatus includes two supporting devices, a carrying plate, and a soft display mounted on the carrying plate. Each supporting device includes a hinge module and two buffering modules respectively installed on two opposite sides of the hinge module. Each buffering module includes an external linking member fixed on the hinge module, an internal linking member fixed on the carrying plate and being movable with respect to the external linking member, and a gear driven by the hinge module to move the internal linking member. Each hinge module is bendable between an unfolded position and an inwardly folded position. When the hinge module is bent from the unfolded position toward the inwardly folded position, the gear is driven by the hinge module to move the corresponding internal linking member away from the pivots.
US09874047B2
A carrier for electrical traces of an actuator for a latch is provided. The carrier is configured to receive a plurality of electrical traces; and wherein the carrier has features for receiving and retaining at least one switch, wherein the carrier is configured for use in at least two distinct configurations each of which being different from the other.
US09874044B2
The present invention provides a locking mechanism for particular use in securing doors of a storage safe. The locking mechanism, generally, includes an elongated band, at least one plate rotatably connected to the elongated band, and at least one rod rotatably connected to the at least one plate. The locking mechanism further includes means for actuating for actuating the locking mechanism, the means for actuating being operable between a locking and an unlocking position for translating the elongated band. A stabilizing member ensures that the at least one rod maintains a substantially horizontal position and engages a receptor on an opposed door of the storage safe, thereby locking the doors when in a closed position.
US09874039B2
A fastener device and method for securing and releasing sheet material. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a fastener device useful for securing a sheet material to an object, item or the ground, without the need for perforations, holes, eyelets or grommets in the material. The fastener device is easily attached to and removed from sheet material without damaging the material. Additionally, the fastener device is adapted for receiving a coupling or anchoring member for further securing the sheet material to another object or even the ground creating a protective cover or temporary shelter.
US09874037B1
A pool skimmer including a skimmer housing and a venturi system is disclosed. The skimmer housing includes a pool throat opening, a deck throat opening, a basket opening within the skimmer housing, a skimmer rim, a skimmer bottom distal the deck throat opening, one or more pump suction ports on the skimmer bottom, and a pool return port. The venturi system includes a pump inlet port extending through the skimmer bottom and a first venturi nozzle in fluid communication with the pump inlet port and directed towards the pool return port. The venturi system may include at least a second nozzle in fluid communication with the pump inlet port and directed to a lower portion of the pool return port, with the first nozzle being directed to a center of the pool return port. The pump suction ports and the pump inlet port may be offset from one another.
US09874035B2
A flooring component comprising a main body portion defining a first major surface and a second major surface, a first extending portion that extends from the main body portion in a first direction, the first extending portion defining a third surface coplanar to at least a portion of the first major surface, and a second extending portion that extends from the main body portion in a second direction opposite the first direction, the second extending portion defining a fourth surface coplanar to at least a portion of the second major surface, wherein at least 60% of the main body portion, the first extending portion and the second extending portion is of a first material, the first extending portion comprises a female structure on a side of the first extending portion opposite the third surface, the second extending portion comprises a male structure on a side of the second extending portion opposite the fourth surface, the flooring component comprises, in a region of at least one of the female structure and the male structure, a resilient portion of a second material more pliable than the first material, and the female structure is of a shape that snappingly engages the male structure using a resilience of the resilient portion.
US09874031B2
A drywall texture dispensing system includes an air gun that may be fluidly coupled to an air source. A reservoir is provided and the reservoir may contain a fluid. The reservoir is removably coupled to the air gun such that the reservoir is in fluid communication with the air gun. The reservoir has a diameter that is less than approximately thirty cm. Thus, the reservoir facilitates the air gun to dispense the fluid in a restricted area. A lid is removably coupled to the reservoir.
US09874019B1
The gutter clearing device provides an adjustable barrier and attachment base with base aperture attachable to a base. The barrier opens to expose the base aperture and provide access into a gutter aperture of the gutter. The adjustable barrier closes to allow the water to flow across the gutter clearing device towards the downspout. A seal on the gutter clearing device between the barrier and the attachment base reduces the amount of water that leaks at the gutter clearing device. A seal located between the attachment base and gutter also reduces the amount of water that leaks at the gutter clearing device.
US09874017B2
A roll starter roofing product includes a starter sheet and a reinforcement component applied to the starter sheet. The starter sheet includes an adhesive portion which is operable to be adhesively applied to a roof deck surface and an overhanging portion operable to extend over an edge of the roof deck surface. The reinforcement component is operable to resist bending of the overhanging portion in a direction transverse to the edge of the roof deck surface upon installation.
US09874011B2
A modular panel system including a plurality of posts where each post includes a front face, a rear face, and opposed lateral faces. A central channel is formed in the front face where the central channel has a linking opening, a first ledge and a second ledge. Cutouts are formed in the ledges. The rear face includes a panel receiving channel that receives an edge of a panel. A linking element is configured to be secured in the linking opening. The head of the linking element is sized to fit within the first and the second cutouts and be secured by the first and second ledges to couple the first post to the second post. The lateral faces of the coupled posts together form a first side central channel and a first side central channel cutout that is configured to receive a second linking element to couple a third post to the coupled first and second posts.
US09874006B1
A mounting structure includes a mounting system configured to mount the mounting structure to an existing architectural feature. One or more legs are each connected to the mounting system. One or more wishbone structures, each including three flat sections connected at fixed angles with respect to one another, have end sections that are parallel to one another. Each wishbone structure is connected to one of the one or more legs.
US09874003B1
This method and apparatus relates to water supply demand challenges related to available water reserves caused by seasonal and diurnal peak water demand, emergency water demand such as firefighting efforts and service or supply interruptions for municipal or rural water systems, while also reducing incidence of stagnation in connected pressure tank(s); and more particularly to a water storage apparatus that uses one cycle valve, at least one pressure tank and at least one check valve connected to water service lines that are connected to water mainlines that are connected to municipal or rural water systems. This method and apparatus can reduce water system peak demand challenges and automatically cycle or draw down pressure tanks, while storing regularly refreshed water for use by the water user or customer during service or supply interruptions; commonly called emergency water storage.
US09873994B2
This invention relates to a method for determining a wear state of a chisel, a chisel holder, and/or a chisel holder replacement system equipped with a chisel and chisel holder. For this method to give the user qualitative and quantitative information about the wear, according to one embodiment of this invention, a position of at least one point of the chisel and/or the chisel holder is determined by a contactless measurement method and a corresponding measurement result is compared in a switching unit to a reference value stored in a memory device.
US09873991B2
A slipform paving machine includes a laser source for generating a laser reference plane. At least two laser receivers are mounted on the machine and intersect the laser reference plane. Inputs from the laser receivers are utilized to control distortion of the frame of the slipform paver machine.
US09873987B2
A decorative paper for a high-pressure, low-pressure or continuous-pressed laminate may include, distributed through a thickness of said paper, particles of a filler that have an oil absorption of 80% or higher, and that have a median diameter D50 ranging from 0.5 to 10 μm.
US09873979B2
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a hollow-braided rope having a new and improved rope termination formed therein and a new and improved rope termination system for forming the rope termination. Generally, the rope termination of the present disclosure is formed using a double-braided portion of hollow-braided rope in conjunction with a set of mechanical components of the rope termination forming system. The use of both the double-braided portion of the hollow-braided rope and the set of mechanical components causes any applied tensile forces to be distributed between the double-braided portion and the mechanical components. The distribution of part of any applied tensile forces away from the mechanical components and to the double-braided portion of the hollow-braided rope itself enables the mechanical components to be relatively small and lightweight and reduces the size and weight of the rope termination without compromising strength.
US09873967B2
Disclosed is a control method for synchronized fabric circulation in a conveyer drive fabric dyeing machine. During a dyeing process of fabric, the fabric is driven by a fabric guide to move in a circulating manner and the time period for a cycle of circulation is set in consistency with the time period that a conveyor moving from a rear end to a front end so as to achieve synchronization that makes the circulation smooth. The control method is performed with a computer or a PLC control unit that is supplied with fabric length data or fabric weight data and fabric unit weight data and, based on such data, performs an automatic operation of computation and supply of a signal to speed controllers of the fabric guide motor and the conveyor motor to set the speeds thereof at a predetermined ratio with respect to each other for synchronized operations.
US09873963B2
A mat includes a base portion having a spacer mesh fabric. The mat includes a cover, an optional filler material and a base. The cover may be any type of fabric and/or carpet material and the filler may be a foam or other cushioning material. The spacer mesh base includes a plurality of sets of lands and grooves.
US09873955B2
A method for producing a SiC single crystal substrate that can remove Cr impurity from the surface of a SiC single crystal that contains Cr as an impurity, is provided. This is achieved by a method for producing a SiC single crystal substrate, wherein the method includes a step of immersing a SiC single crystal substrate containing Cr as an impurity in hydrochloric acid at 50° C. to 80° C.
US09873951B2
The present disclosure the present disclosure is directed to an electrochemical cell including an exterior pressure vessel, the exterior pressure vessel including a cylindrical body, a first end removably fastened to the cylindrical body to cover a first opening of the cylindrical body and a second end removably fastened to the cylindrical body to cover a second opening of the cylindrical body. The electrochemical cell may further include high surface area electrodes which may be configured to operate at high pressures, such as in the range of 2 to 100 atmospheres or more.
US09873949B2
A method for producing a nanotip from a tip material provides a substrate which consists of the tip material or has the material in the form of a coating, produces a mask from a mask material selected so that, in a predefined reactive ion etching process, the mask material is removed at a lower etching rate than the tip material, and carries out the reactive ion etching process in an etching chamber. The mask material is additionally selected so that a gaseous component is released therefrom during the reactive ion etching process, the gaseous component not being released from the tip material. The method further comprises detecting the gaseous component while the ion etching process is being carried out, repeatedly determining whether an amount of the gaseous component in the etching chamber reaches a predefined lower threshold, and stopping the reactive ion etching process when the lower threshold is reached.
US09873945B2
An apparatus includes a substrate support having an outer surface for guiding the substrate through a first vacuum processing region and at least one second vacuum processing region. First and second deposition sources correspond to the first processing region and at least one second deposition source corresponds to the at least one second vacuum processing region, wherein at least the first deposition source includes an electrode having a surface that opposes the substrate support. A processing gas inlet and a processing gas outlet are arranged at opposing sides of the surface of the electrode. At least one separation gas inlet how one or more openings, wherein the one or more openings are at least provided at one of opposing sides of the electrode surface such that the processing gas inlet and/or the processing gas outlet are provided between the one or more openings and the surface of the electrode.
US09873943B2
The present disclosure provides a semiconductor fabrication apparatus in accordance with one embodiment. The apparatus includes a processing chamber; a wafer stage configured in the processing chamber, the wafer stage is operable to secure and rotate a plurality of wafers around an axis; a first chemical delivery mechanism configured in the processing chamber to provide a first chemical to a first reaction zone in the processing chamber; and a second chemical delivery mechanism configured in the processing chamber to provide a second chemical to a second reaction zone in the processing chamber. The second chemical delivery mechanism includes an edge chemical injector and a first radial chemical injector.
US09873939B2
A microfluidic device for use with a microfluidic delivery system, such as an organic vapor jet printing device, includes a glass layer that is directly bonded to a microfabricated die and a metal plate via a double anodic bond. The double anodic bond is formed by forming a first anodic bond at an interface of the microfabricated die and the glass layer, and forming a second anodic bond at an interface of the metal plate and the glass layer, where the second anodic bond is formed using a voltage that is lower than the voltage used to form the first anodic bond. The second anodic bond is formed with the polarity of the voltage reversed with respect to the glass layer and the formation of the first anodic bond. The metal plate includes attachment features that allow removal of the microfluidic device from a fixture.
US09873937B2
A thin film deposition apparatus used to produce large substrates on a mass scale and improve manufacturing yield. The thin film deposition apparatus includes a deposition source; a first nozzle disposed at a side of the deposition source and including a plurality of first slits arranged in a first direction; a second nozzle disposed opposite to the first nozzle and including a plurality of second slits arranged in the first direction; and a barrier wall assembly including a plurality of barrier walls arranged in the first direction so as to partition a space between the first nozzle and the second nozzle.
US09873927B2
A copper alloy according to the present invention includes 17 mass % to 34 mass % of Zn, 0.02 mass % to 2.0 mass % of Sn, 1.5 mass % to 5 mass % of Ni, and a balance consisting of Cu and unavoidable impurities, in which relationships of 12≦f1=[Zn]+5×[Sn]−2×[Ni]≦30, 10≦[Zn]−0.3×[Sn]−2×[Ni]≦28, 10≦f3={f1×(32−f1)×[Ni]}1/2≦33, 1.2≦0.7×[Ni]+[Sn]≦4, and 1.4≦[Ni]/[Sn]≦90 are satisfied, conductivity is 13% IACS to 25% IACS, a ratio of an α phase is 99.5% or more by area ratio or an area ratio of a γ phase (γ) % and an area ratio of a β phase (β) % in an α phase matrix satisfy a relationship of 0≦2×(γ)+(β)≦0.7.
US09873925B2
The present invention provides a method of recovering a heavy metal by which the variation in heavy metal recovery rate among samples can be suppressed. A mixture of a sample and a chelating agent capable of chelating with a heavy metal is prepared. A complex between a heavy metal being in the sample and the chelating agent is formed in the presence of a masking agent for a thiol group in the mixture. The heavy metal in the sample is recovered by recovering the complex. By this method, a heavy metal can be recovered with suppressing the variation in the recovery rate among samples. The chelating agent preferably is 1,5-diphenyl-3-thiocarbazone (dithizone). As the masking agent, N-ethylmaleimide, iodoacetamide, iodoacetic acid, or the like can be used.
US09873922B2
Methods and techniques to increase the reliability of detecting virus infections, particularly lymphotropism, to eliminate false negative reactions in testing blood for the presence of lymphotropic viruses during enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, and to better detect viruses with lymphotropism in biological materials having a concentration of virus particles lower than the sensitivity threshold of existing EIA and PCR methods, thereby making the techniques of the present invention more reliable.
US09873918B2
Methods are disclosed for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes using interleukin 1 receptor accessory protein and other targets.
US09873913B2
Improved methods of assessing status of a solid tumor cancer in a subject involving detection of tumor-associated mutations in the subject's blood.
US09873905B2
The present invention provides methods of synthesizing trehalose analogs; methods of detecting mycobacteria, and trehalose analogs.
US09873901B2
The present invention is directed to compositions and methods useful for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for the amplification of nucleic acid molecules in a simplified one- or two-step RT-PCR procedure using combinations of reverse transcriptase and thermostable DNA polymerase enzymes in conjunction with sulfur-containing molecules or acetate-containing molecules (or combinations of such sulfur-containing molecules and acetate-containing molecules), and optionally bovine serum albumin. The invention thus facilitates the rapid and efficient amplification of nucleic acid molecules and the detection and quantitation of RNA molecules. The invention also is useful in the rapid production and amplification of cDNAs which may be used for a variety of industrial, medical and forensic purposes.
US09873897B2
Biomass feedstocks (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems are described that can convert feedstock materials to a sugar solution, which can then be fermented to produce ethanol. Biomass feedstock is saccharified in a vessel by operation of a jet mixer, the vessel also containing a liquid medium and a saccharifying agent.
US09873896B2
Several mutated strains of Scheffersomyces stipitis are generated by repetitive culturing of the parent strain on two types of concentrated hydrolyzates and with ethanol-challenged xylose-fed continuous culture. Isolates collected from various enriched populations are screened and ranked based on relative xylose uptake rate and ethanol yield. Ranking on hydrolyzates with and without nutritional supplementation is used to identify those isolates with best performance across diverse conditions.
US09873890B2
The invention further relates to vectors, host cells, seeds, and plants comprising such a nucleic acid molecule. One aspect of the invention is an isolated antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to a polypeptide molecule of the present invention. One aspect of the invention is a plane or plant cell transfected by a vector of the present invention. One aspect of the invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules and fragments thereof encoding enzymes or proteins involved in disease resistance in jute.
US09873884B2
The present application discloses polynucleotide fragment(s) encoding a male reproductive tissue-specific promoter obtained from a family member of the SWEET gene family of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, as well as a polynucleotide sequence comprising the promoter fragment and an operably-linked heterologous polynucleotide, and a method of using the polynucleotide sequence to express a heterologous polynucleotide exclusively in male reproductive tissues of a plant.
US09873881B2
The present invention relates to methods for producing a biological substance, comprising: (a) cultivating a fungal host cell in a medium conducive for the production of the biological substance, wherein the fungal host cell comprises a first nucleic acid sequence encoding the biological substance operably linked to a second nucleic acid sequence comprising a promoter variant selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, SEQ ID NO: 10, SEQ ID NO: 11, and SEQ ID NO: 12; and a subsequence thereof; and hybrid and tandem promoters thereof; and (b) isolating the biological substance from the cultivation medium. The present invention also relates to the isolated promoter variants and to constructs, vectors, and fungal host cells comprising the promoter variants operably linked to nucleic acid sequences encoding biological substances.
US09873879B2
An object of the present invention is to develop and provide a method for efficiently producing a nucleic acid aptamer, particularly, a DNA aptamer, having higher specificity and binding activity against a target substance than those of nucleic acid aptamers obtained by conventional methods. The present invention provides a transcribable or replicable nucleic acid aptamer comprising a natural nucleotide and a non-natural nucleotide having an artificial base-pairable artificial base. The present invention also provides a method for sequencing a non-natural nucleotide-containing single-stranded nucleic acid molecule selected from a single-stranded nucleic acid library.
US09873878B2
A method for treating an inflammatory disease is provided. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a BLT1 inhibitor to a subject in need thereof. The BLT1 inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of a BLT1 receptor antagonist, a small molecule, a polypeptide, an siRNA, or a combination thereof.
US09873868B2
Provided are isolated nucleic acids for expressing lysosomal polypeptides such as lysosomal acid α-glucosidase (GAA) and vectors comprising the same. The invention provides an isolated nucleic acid encoding a chimeric polypeptide comprising a secretory signal sequence operably linked to a lysosomal polypeptide. The invention also provides an isolated nucleic acid comprising a coding region encoding a GAA and a GAA 3′ untranslated region (UTR), wherein the GAA 3′ UTR comprises a deletion therein. The invention further provides an isolated nucleic acid comprising a coding region encoding a GAA and a 3′ UTR wherein the 3′ UTR is less than about 200 nucleotides in length and comprises a segment that is heterologous to the GAA coding region. Also provided are methods of making and using delivery vectors encoding lysosomal polypeptides to produce the lysosomal polypeptide to treat subjects afflicted with a deficiency in the lysosomal polypeptide.
US09873858B2
The invention is directed to a homogenization device for cell suspensions, comprising a first rotating magnet; a shaft on which a propeller mixer is attached which rotates around the longitudinal axis of the shaft and is movable in lateral direction of the axis of the shaft; the propeller mixer being provided with at least two propeller blades of which at least one is provided with a second magnet; wherein the propeller mixer is rotated by magnetic interaction of the second magnet with the first rotating magnet.
US09873853B2
This disclosure relates to transfer plate lubricant compositions and methods of transporting open containers across stationary transfer plates.
US09873847B2
This invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting corrosion and deposit formation in fuel handling equipment, with reduced or eliminated incidence of fuel filter plugging and internal diesel injector deposits (IDID) in the equipment that eventually employs the final commercially blended form of the fuel. More specifically, the invention relates to inhibiting corrosion from the walls of fuel pipelines and storage equipment and preventing deposits in engines.
US09873846B2
A solid lignocellulosic fuel composition is produced from combining the syrup co-product of a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation process and an additional fuel component. The syrup is an excellent binder for a powdery fuel material that is not readily handled. The fuel composition is further processed to form briquettes, pellets and the like.
US09873844B2
A hydrocarbon composition that is produced through a solvent extraction of woody tree material is provided. The composition is suitable for use as a petroleum substitute. The woody tree material is sourced from hydrocarbon-bearing trees or shrubs containing relatively low molecular weight hydrocarbons. Suitable tree species include pine and eucalyptus trees. A raw woody tree biomass is processed into solvent-permeable particles and chips. Naturally occurring hydrocarbons found in the wood particles are extracted using an organic solvent extraction process. The organic solvent utilized is a mixture of organic solvents that includes a non-polar solvent and a polar solvent. The extracted hydrocarbons are separated from the solvent mixture and may be used as a petroleum substitute, while the solvent may be reused in the extraction operation.
US09873835B2
A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal polyester, comprising: a melt polycondensation step in which 0.001 to 1% by mass of a heterocyclic aromatic compound represented by the following formula (I) is added to a monomer mixture comprising at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of terephthalic acid, a terephthalic acid derivative, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and a 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid derivative, relative to 100% by mass of the monomer mixture, and then a melt polycondensation is conducted at a temperature of 240 to 300° C. so as to obtain a polymer. (wherein each of X1 and X2 independently represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, a butyl group or a pentyl group, provided that one or more hydrogen atoms on a heterocyclic aromatic ring may each independently be replaced by a halogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group).
US09873826B2
This chemical heat pump includes two reaction sections R1 and R2 containing a thermal storage medium; an evaporation-condensation section D containing water or steam; and two fluid channels individually disposed so as to correspond to the reaction sections. A “first state in which R1 is set to a heat-storing state and R2 is set to a heat-release state” and a “second state in which R1 is set to a heat-release state and R2 is set to a heat-storing state” are alternately applied every time after a first period elapses. For each reaction section, in the heat-release state, a fluid is caused to flow from a first side to a second side of the corresponding fluid channel over a first period; and, in the heat-storing state, a fluid is caused to flow from the second side to the first side of the corresponding fluid channel over a second period.
US09873825B2
A carbon nanotube sheet includes a carbon nanotube aggregate in which a plurality of carbon nanotubes are arrayed, a thermoplastic resin portion formed in a center area of the carbon nanotube aggregate, and an uncured thermosetting resin portion formed in an outer periphery area of the carbon nanotube aggregate so as to surround the thermoplastic resin portion.
US09873823B2
The invention provides protein adhesives, and methods of making and using such adhesives. The protein adhesives contain a protein-bonding agent and plant protein composition, such as an isolated water-soluble protein fraction or ground plant meal obtained from plant biomass. The protein-bonding agent can be an anhydride compound, carboxylic acid compound, carboxylate salt compound, or combinations thereof. The protein adhesives are useful in bonding together lignocellulosic materials and other types of materials.
US09873818B2
The invention relates to radiation-curable aqueous composition comprising an (meth)acrylated polyurethane pre-polymer obtained from the reaction of a polyisocyanate, optionally a polyol, at least one hydrophilic compound containing at least one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups and which is capable to render the polyurethane pre-polymer dispersible in aqueous medium either directly or after the reaction with a neutralizing agent to provide a salt, an (meth)acrylated compound containing at least two reactive groups capable to react with isocyanate groups and an (meth)acrylated compound containing essentially one reactive group capable to react with isocyanate groups, said composition comprising an amount of (meth)acrylated and polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated groups of at least 3 meq per g.
US09873799B2
Coating composition containing (A) an acrylate component and (B) zirconia, wherein a mass ratio (B)/(A) of (B) to (A) is from 0.1 to 2.0, (A) contains components (a-1), (a-2) and (a-3), and a content ratio X of component (a-1), a content ratio Y of component (a-2) and content ratio Z of component (a-3) satisfies conditions (1) and (2), and optical member having hard coat film obtained by using coating composition.
US09873795B2
Process for the preparation of a fiber-reinforced composite material comprising the step of contacting (i) a radically curable resin, (ii) fibers with a total water content of 0.5-20 wt %, based on the total weight of fibers, (iii) at least one transition metal compound selected from manganese, iron, and copper compounds, and (iv) a peroxide.
US09873793B2
A polyamide resin composition includes a specified amount of a compound and/or its condensate that includes a hydroxyl group and an epoxy group or a carbodiimide group and has a specific structure. Another polyamide resin composition includes specified amounts of an aliphatic compound having three or more amino groups or three or more hydroxyl groups per molecule and a compound having more than one functional group per molecule that is reactive with the amino group or the hydroxyl group, wherein, when an ASTM No. 1 dumbbell of 3.2 mm in thickness produced by injection molding of the polyamide resin composition is processed by heat treatment at 130° C. for 100 hours, an increase rate in concentration of a carboxyl group in the polyamide resin composition from a surface of the molded product to a depth of 0.2 mm after the heat treatment is lower than 70%.
US09873787B2
A copolymer for improving heat resistance of a methacrylic resin which can achieve preservation of excellent transparency of the methacrylic resin and improvement in heat resistance, and can provide a molded product having excellent appearance, by adding the copolymer to the methacrylic resin, is provided. According to the present invention, a copolymer for improving heat resistance of a methacrylic resin, including: 45 to 85 mass % of an aromatic vinyl monomer unit; 5 to 45 mass % of a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer unit; and 10 to 20 mass % of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride monomer unit; wherein the copolymer has a total light transmittance of 88% or more, the total light transmittance being measured in accordance with ASTM D1003 for a sample with 2 mm-thickness, is provided.
US09873782B2
The present disclosure is related to bimodal high-density polyethylene polymer compositions with increased high melt strength and good processability comprising a base resin which has a density of about 945 kg/m3 to about 955 kg/m3, and comprises an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least about 968 kg/m3, in an amount ranging from 45% to 55% by weight and an ethylene polymer (B) having a density lower than the density of polymer (A) wherein said composition has a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 0.01 rad/s ranging from about 200 to about 450 kPa·s and a complex viscosity at a shear rate of 100 rad/s ranging from about 1900 to about 2500 Pa·s. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making, and using the present compositions, and to articles made from there composition, and preferably to pipes and fittings.
US09873780B1
This invention relates to a tire with tread for promoting a combination of winter service at low temperatures and for promoting wet traction. The tread rubber contains a combination of a high or low Tg styrene/butadiene elastomer, cis 1,4-polybutadiene rubber, reinforcing filler comprised of precipitated silica, rubber processing oil and tris(2-ethyl hexyl) phosphate.
US09873778B2
Provide are a rubber composition for tire which is excellent in a wet grip performance and abrasion resistance and which has small rolling resistance and a low fuel consumption, and a tire prepared by using the above rubber composition. The rubber composition is prepared by compounding 100 parts by mass of a rubber component comprising a styrene-butadiene rubber or a styrene-butadiene rubber and a butadiene rubber with 2 to 200 parts by mass of carbon black as a reinforcing filler, wherein the carbon black has at least a hydrogen release rate of 0.2% by mass or more and/or a ratio N2SA/CTAB of 1.2 to 1.5 in which N2SA is a nitrogen adsorption specific surface area and CTAB is a cetyltributylammonium bromide adsorption specific surface area, and has a N2SA of 160 to 300 m2/g.
US09873775B2
Provided are a rubber composition that shows a balanced improvement in fuel economy and abrasion resistance while having good processability, and a pneumatic tire formed from the rubber composition. The present invention relates to a rubber composition containing: a rubber component including a copolymer containing a structural unit derived from a conjugated diene monomer, a structural unit derived from farnesene, and a structural unit derived from a compound represented by the formula (1) below; and carbon black and/or silica, wherein R11 and R12 are the same as or different from each other and each represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-C30 hydrocarbon group.
US09873774B1
Disclosed is a shape memory polymer (SMP) thermal interface material. The shape memory polymer may include a SMP matrix. The SMP matrix may include a liquid crystal elastomer. The SMP material may also include a thermally conductive filler embedded within the SMP matrix. The thermally conductive filler may include one or more substantially aligned subcomponents.
US09873772B2
Monomodal foamed polymeric compositions containing clay nucleating agents are described. The clays are preferably sepiolite, palygorskite/attapulgite, or combinations thereof. Also described are processes for forming the foamed compositions.
US09873769B2
A method of forming thiolated poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels including reacting, in the presence of an acid, compounds containing a thiol functional group and a hydroxyl reactive group with one or more hydroxyl groups of poly(vinyl alcohol) via said hydroxyl reactive group, thereby forming thiolated poly(vinyl alcohol). The method further including reacting the thiol functional group of said compounds with a thiol reactive group of a crosslinker, thereby forming a hydrogel.
US09873761B1
A thermosetting resin composition has particular applications in three dimensional (3-D) printing. The thermosetting resin composition exhibits high performance and is characterized by a high temperature two stage cure resin composition. The thermosetting resin composition comprises cyanate esters and other high temperature resins, photo curable monomers, photo initiator, metal catalyst or ionic liquid catalyst. The thermosetting resin composition cures at room temperature to form 3-D objects and upon further post cure these objects exhibit high temperature properties enabling use at temperatures exceeding 150 C.
US09873756B2
The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of a modified alkyd resin comprising water, an emulsifier S a copolymer P having moieties derived from one or more of esters M1 of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid M11 having at least one olefinic unsaturation and at least one acid group per molecule, with a linear, branched or cyclic aliphatic hydroxy-functional compound M12 having at least one hydroxyl group per molecule, esters M2 of an olefinically unsaturated hydroxy functional compound M22 having at least one olefinic unsaturation and at least one hydroxyl group per molecule, with linear, branched or cyclic aliphatic carboxylic acid M21 having no olefinic unsaturation and at least one acid group per molecule, an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid M11 having at least one olefinic unsaturation and at least one acid group per molecule, an olefinically unsaturated hydroxy functional compound M22 having at least one olefinic unsaturation and at least one hydroxyl group per molecule, an olefinically unsaturated compound M3 that has at least one olefinic unsaturation, selected from the group consisting of olefinically unsaturated alkylaromatic compounds M31, olefinically unsaturated aliphatic ethers M32, olefinically unsaturated aliphatic ketones M33, olefinically unsaturated aliphatic halogenides M34, and olefinically unsaturated aliphatic pseudohalogenides M35, an alkyd resin A based on aliphatic linear or branched monocarboxylic acids A1 having from six to forty carbon atoms, aliphatic linear or branched or cyclic hydroxy-functional compounds A2 having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule, aromatic or aliphatic linear, branched or cyclic acids A3 having at least two acid groups per molecule, wherein the alkyd resin A has an acid number of at least 3 mg/g, and wherein the ratio m(A)/m(P) of the mass m(A) of the alkyd resin A to the mass m(P) of the polymer P is at least 1 kg/0.5 kg, a method for their preparation, and a method of use thereof.
US09873755B2
With respect to water-absorbent resins, there are provided a method of manufacturing a water-absorbent resin having an appropriate BET specific surface and a water-absorption rate and a water-absorbing agent and an absorbent article that are formed by using the water-absorbent resin. In a first aspect of the present invention, when reverse phase suspension polymerization of two steps or more is performed on a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer in a hydrocarbon dispersion medium in the presence of at least an azo compound, a peroxide and an internal-crosslinking agent, the used amount of the internal-crosslinking agent at the time of the polymerization of a first step is adjusted to fall within a range of 0.015 to 0.150 mmol per mole of the water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer used at the time of the polymerization of the first step and he polymerization is performed such that, the BET specific surface area of secondary particles formed by agglomeration of primary particles obtained is controlled.
US09873753B2
A catalyst system including a procatalyst, a co-catalyst and an external electron donor of Formula I′: Si(L)n(OR11)4-n-m(R12)m Formula I′ wherein, Si has a valency 4+; O has a valency 2− and O is bonded to Si via a silicon-oxygen bond; n is 1-4; m is 0-3; n+m≦4; each R11 and R12 group is independently an alkyl or aromatic substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl; each L group is independently of Formula II: wherein, L is bonded to the silicon atom via the nitrogen-silicon bond; L has a single substituent on the nitrogen atom, where this single substituent is an imine carbon atom; and X and Y are independently a hydrogen atom; a heteroatom of Groups 13-17; an alkyl, optionally containing a heteroatom of Groups 13-17 or an aromatic substituted and unsubstituted hydrocarbyl, optionally containing a heteroatom of Groups 13-17.
US09873746B2
Methods are provided for the synthesis and secretion of recombinant proteins preferably large mammalian proteins or hetero-multimeric proteins at high levels and for prolonged time in polyploid, preferably diploid yeast. These methods use various mating competent yeast, including Pichia. In a preferred embodiment, a first expression vector is transformed into a first haploid cell; and a second expression vector is transformed into a second haploid cell. The transformed haploid cells, each individually synthesizing a non-identical polypeptide, are identified and then genetically crossed or fused. The resulting diploid strains are utilized to produce and secrete fully assembled and biologically functional hetero-multimeric protein.
US09873745B2
The present invention relates to a monoclonal antibody method directed against CD20 antigen including administration of an anti CD20 antibody wherein each of the light chains thereof has the murine-human chimeric amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO: 28, and each of the heavy chains thereof has the murine-human chimeric amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO: 20.
US09873737B2
The present invention relates to soluble and stable anti-VEGF imunobinders comprising CDRs from rabbit monoclonal antibodies. Said antibodies are designed for the diagnosis and/or treatment of VEGF-mediated disorders. The hybridomas, nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expression of the recombinant antibodies of the invention, methods for isolating them and the use of said antibodies in medicine are also disclosed.
US09873735B2
The invention relates to antibody molecules having specificity for antigenic determinants of human OX40, therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules and methods for producing said antibody molecules.
US09873730B2
The present invention provides for a method for improving properties of an antibody such as an expression level and stability. A method for obtaining an antibody with an improved expression level and/or stability by modifying a human antibody or a humanized antibody, characterized by that at least any one of the amino acid residues at position 8, 12, 15 or 18 (according to Kabat numbering) in a light chain variable region (hereinafter referred to as “VL chain”) of a human antibody or a humanized antibody is substituted with a different amino acid other than proline or cysteine, and a human antibody or a humanized antibody or a human antibody fragment or a humanized antibody fragment with an improved expression level and/or stability which are obtained by said method.
US09873727B2
The present invention relates, in general, to receptors and to platelet aggregation and, in particular, to a method of inhibiting platelet aggregation using an aptamer that binds to and inhibits the activity of a receptor, such as glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (gpIIb/IIIa), and to aptamers suitable for use in such a method. The invention also relates to antidotes to antiplatelet agents and to methods of using such antidotes to reverse aptamer-induced platelet inhibition. The invention further relates to von Willebrand Factor (VWF) inhibitors, and antidotes therefore, and to methods of using same.
US09873721B2
A fluorescent fusion protein is provided. The fluorescent fusion protein of the invention comprises a first fluorescent protein with first emission wavelength, a second fluorescent protein with second excitation wavelength and second emission wavelength, and a linker peptide linking the first fusion protein and the second fusion protein, wherein the first emission wavelength overlaps the second excitation wavelength so that the second fluorescent protein exhibits the second emission wavelength after receiving energy. The fluorescent fusion protein of the invention exhibits a stronger fluorescence in the absence of bilivirdin (BV).
US09873717B2
The invention relates to a novel thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) receptor subtype in human central nervous system (CNS) that is pharmacologically distinct from the TRH receptor subtype in human pituitary. The invention provides a means to understand how the central actions of TRH are mediated and to isolate and characterize the novel receptor, as well as methods applicable to research and development of diagnostic and therapeutic applications in human CNS disorders.
US09873716B2
Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
US09873702B2
The present disclosure relates to certain amine derivatives of fused bicyclic heterocycles that inhibit the amine reuptake function of the biogenic amine transporters, dopamine transporter (DAT), serotonin transporter (SERT) and norepinephrine transporter (NET). Compounds of the present disclosure are potent inhibitors of the reuptake of dopamine (DA), serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) with full or partial maximal efficacy. The compounds with partial maximal efficacy in inhibiting reuptake of all three biogenic amines are herein referred to as partial triple uptake inhibitors (PTRIs). Compounds of the present disclosure are useful for treating depression, pain and substance abuse and relapse to substance abuse and addiction to substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine and alcohol. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
US09873700B2
Compounds active on protein kinases and methods for regulating protein kinase pathways are described, as well as methods of using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of protein kinases.
US09873699B1
An anti-cancer agent having the formula: wherein Ph is a phenyl group and Ar is an aromatic group independently selected from the group consisting of phenyl, 2-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 2-chlorophenyl, 2,4, dichlorophenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 2-methylphenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 2 methoxyphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, and 3-nitrophenyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US09873698B2
The present invention relates to certain spirocyclic compounds that are inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD1), compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other diseases.
US09873688B2
The present application is directed to processes and intermediates for making 4-({2-[(aminosulfonyl)amino]ethyl}amino)-N-(3-bromo-4-fluorophenyl)-N′-hydroxy-1,2,5-oxadiazole-3-carboximidamide, which is an inhibitor of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, useful in the treatment of cancer and other disorders.
US09873687B2
A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound. The compound is an inhibitor of interactions between S100A9 and interaction partners such as RAGE, TLR4 and EMMPRIN and as such is useful in the treatment of disorders such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.
US09873685B2
In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where X, Ra, Rb, R2, and R7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are prodrugs of compounds having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds; methods of using these compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds.
US09873684B2
Described herein are compounds that are estrogen receptor modulators. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the compounds described herein, as well as methods of using such estrogen receptor modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that are mediated or dependent upon estrogen receptors.
US09873681B2
A crystalline form of a drug, ways to make it, compositions containing it and methods of treatment of diseases and inhibition of adverse physiological events using it are disclosed.
US09873671B2
Provided herein are compounds useful for the treatment of HBV infection in a subject in need thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of inhibiting, suppressing, or preventing HBV infection in the subject.
US09873663B2
The present invention relates to a novel β-oximester fluorene derivative compound, a photopolymerization initiator comprising the same, and a photoresist composition.
US09873662B2
Provided are a metal precursor containing an oxime group, which is represented by general formula 1, and a metal precursor ink containing same. The metal precursor ink according to the present invention enhance metal content, induce intramolecular and/or intermolecular complexation, thereby enabling low temperature sintering with excellent solubility and stability. The metal precursor ink according to the present invention can be used to form a metal wire with a desired shape. Therefore, the metal precursor ink can find applications in the field of printed electronics, particularly various electrodes, such as mesh type transparent electrodes.
US09873657B2
A compound of the general formula (I) A cosmetic composition including such a compound and its use as a deodorant.
US09873652B2
A process of purifying 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BDO) from a fermentation broth including separating solid materials, salts and water, and subjecting the resulting material to a two, three or four column distillation system, that can include a wiped film evaporator to produce a purified 1,4-butanediol product.
US09873651B2
Disclosed is a method for synthesizing a sitagliptin intermediate, the method comprising: in the presence of hydrogen and a transition metal catalyst having a chiral phosphine ligand, subjecting a compound of formula II to an asymmetric reductive amination with ammonia or ammonium salt in a proper organic solvent under the condition of adding an acidic additive to produce a compound of formula I, wherein, an R- or S-configuration of a stereocenter is represented by *; the compound of formula I of R configuration can be used to prepare sitagliptin, and a reaction formula is as follows: R1 and R2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl, C3-C12 cycloalkyl, C2-C12 alkenyl, C2-C12 alkynyl and C7-C12 arylalkyl. The method has a high yield and a high ee % value, a mild reaction condition and a low production cost, and is simple to operate, convenient to purify, environmental friendly and suitable for industrial production.
US09873640B2
Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a dry media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like.
US09873638B2
Embodiments of the invention are directed to pelletized synthetic gypsum and methods and systems for producing pelletized synthetic gypsum. Synthetic gypsum is combined with a binder composition and pelletized to a desired size. The binder composition may include lignosulfonate. Additives may be included in the pellets such as various plant nutrients and micro-nutrients. An additive may include elemental sulfur. The resulting pellets may have a mean pellet size guide number (SGN) from approximately 150 to approximately 300 and a crush strength from approximately 2 lbf to approximately 12 lbf
US09873633B2
A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, the coated article includes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating having a zinc stannate based layer provided over a silver-based infrared (IR) reflecting layer, where the zinc stannate based layer is preferably located between first and second silver based IR reflecting layers. The zinc stannate based layer may be provided between and contacting (i) an upper contact layer of or including Ni and/or Cr (or Ti, or TiOx), and (ii) a layer of or including silicon nitride.
US09873631B2
The invention relates to glass articles suitable for use as electronic device housing/cover glass which comprise a glass ceramic material. Particularly, a cover glass comprising an ion-exchanged glass ceramic exhibiting the following attributes (1) optical transparency, as defined by greater than 90% transmission at 400-750 nm; (2) a fracture toughness of greater than 0.6 MPa·m1/2; (3) a 4-point bend strength of greater than 350 MPa; (4) a Vickers hardness of at least 450 kgf/mm2 and a Vickers median/radial crack initiation threshold of at least 5 kgf; (5) a Young's Modulus ranging between about 50 to 100 GPa; (6) a thermal conductivity of less than 2.0 W/m° C., and (7) and at least one of the following attributes: (i) a compressive surface layer having a depth of layer (DOL) greater and a compressive stress greater than 400 MPa, or, (ii) a central tension of more than 20 MPa.
US09873630B2
A manufacturing method of an optical fiber includes drawing an optical fiber preform and forming a bare optical fiber, coating an outer circumference of the bare optical fiber with a coating layer including a resin, and holding the bare optical fiber using one or a plurality of non-contact holding portions at any position between a position where the bare optical fiber is formed and a position where the coating is performed. The non-contact holding portion includes a guide groove which guides the bare optical fiber, and an internal space portion into which a fluid is introduced from an outside, in the guide groove, and an outlet through which the fluid in the internal space portion is blown to float the bare optical fiber in the guide groove is formed.
US09873629B2
Methods for forming optical fiber preforms with low-index trenches are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method includes depositing silica-based glass soot on a bait rod to form a low-index trench region of the optical fiber preform. The silica-based glass soot is deposited such that the low-index trench region has a first density. Thereafter a barrier layer having a second density greater than the first density is formed around the low-index trench region. Therafter, an overclad region is deposited around the barrier layer. The bait rod is then removed from a central channel of the trench-overclad assembly. A separate core assembly is inserted into the central channel. A down-dopant gas is then directed through the central channel of the trench-overclad assembly as the trench-overclad assembly is heated to dope the low-index trench region. The barrier layer prevents diffusion of the down-dopant from the low-index trench region into the overclad region.
US09873628B1
In pulsed-laser apparatus for filamentary cutting a glass-sheet, a laser-beam is focused by a plano-convex focusing lens into the glass-sheet through a first surface of the sheet to a point close to a second surface of the sheet. Pulses from the laser are delivered in repeated bursts. The laser-beam fills the clear-aperture of the lens such that uncorrected spherical aberration in the focusing lens causes radial modulation of the beam between the lens and the focus point. This provides that each burst of pulses generates a filament extending between the first and second surfaces of the sheet.
US09873621B2
A grounding assembly for an ultraviolet water sanitizer with a power cable electrically connected to an ultraviolet lamp sanitizer within a metal chamber, a grounding wire portion of the power cable connected by ground connecting member within an interior chamber of a grounding assembly connected to the metal chamber so that the grounding wire is not exposed outside of the water sanitizer.
US09873619B2
According to one embodiment, an apparatus for measuring hydroxyl radicals that measures hydroxyl radicals produced by irradiating a liquid to be treated flowing through a channel in which an ultraviolet lamp is arranged with ultraviolet rays, the apparatus includes a diverting unit, a reagent adding unit, and a measuring unit. The diverting unit has a diverting channel that diverts the liquid to be treated before being irradiated with the ultraviolet rays from the channel and part of which is arranged at a position enabling the liquid to be treated within the channel to be irradiated with the ultraviolet rays. The reagent adding unit adds a hydroxyl radical measuring reagent to the diverted liquid to be treated. The measuring unit irradiates the diverted liquid to be treated with the ultraviolet rays and measures the amount of hydroxyl radicals produced based on a change in the hydroxyl radical measuring reagent between before and after the irradiation with the ultraviolet rays.
US09873617B2
A method for producing a sulphided copper sorbent includes the steps of: (i) contacting a sorbent precursor material containing one or more sulphidable copper compounds, with a sulphiding gas stream including hydrogen sulphide to form a sulphided sulphur-containing sorbent material, and (ii) subjecting the sulphided sulphur-containing sorbent material to a heating step in which it is heated to a temperature above that used in the sulphiding step and ≧110° C., under an inert gas selected from nitrogen, argon, helium, carbon dioxide, methane, and mixtures thereof, the inert gas optionally including hydrogen sulphide. The method provides sulphided copper sorbents that have reduced levels of elemental sulphur.
US09873614B2
Methods are provided for synthesis of substantially pure phase ZSM-48 crystals having a fiber or needle morphology based on synthesis mixtures containing non-sodium alkali metal ions, where the structure directing agent in the synthesis mixture can be a diquaternary alkylammonium salt with a 6-carbon atom chain between the ammonium ions (diquat-6). The methods described herein can be used to make ZSM-48 crystals having a fiber and/or needle crystal morphology from a synthesis mixture containing a diquat-6 structure directing agent. The desired morphology can be achieved in part by reducing, minimizing, and/or eliminating the presence of sodium ions in the synthesis mixture.
US09873608B2
A refuelling coupling having a shut off valve for a refuelling system has an annular member equipped with a connector for a pressure refuelling nozzle. A main sleeve extends down from the annular member within the skirt. The sleeve has an annular valve seat and a circular cylindrical distal end section. The seat has a conical face facing obliquely inwards and downwards. Below the valve seat, a plurality of peripherally arranged openings are provided in the end section. An end cap is screwed on across the very end of the lower portion, closing it with ports in the end cap. It also has an inner sleeve extending back up centrally to the level of the valve seat. The end cap is open inwards of the inner sleeve.
US09873603B2
Embodiments of the invention include apparatus for filling containers and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an apparatus for filling containers including a filler frame, a rotary turret assembly, a filler plenum assembly, piston assemblies, a cam track, and a fluid supply group. The cam track can include a first rising portion, a second rising portion, a first declining portion, a first flat portion, and a second declining portion. In some embodiments, the apparatus for filling containers can include a sensor and a lever actuator. The piston assemblies can move up and down within the plurality of hollow columns and can include a piston body, and a top hat assembly. The top hat assembly can include a cam contact member and a release lever. The top hat assembly can be configured to releasably engage the top of the piston body in some embodiments. The release lever can allow the piston body and the top hat assembly to release from one another when the release lever is engaged. In some embodiments, the apparatus for filling containers can include a container conveyor system including an infeed timing screw, a discharge timing screw, and a container elevation system. In an embodiments the apparatus can include a fluid supply group can include a liquid supply tank, a supply conduit, a reclaim trough, a reclaim conduit, a pump, a plenum return conduit, and a pumped return conduit. Other embodiments are included herein.
US09873601B2
A hybrid forklift truck includes a truck assembly having a lift section, a drive section and a power supply compartment. A power module is received in the power supply compartment. The power module includes an energy storage compartment, a generator compartment, a fuel tank compartment and an energy storage device received in the energy storage compartment. A DC electric generator and cooperating internal combustion engine are received in the generator compartment. Further, the control system is provided for operating a forklift truck including the lift section and the drive section.
US09873592B2
An elevator governor inertia carrier has a cartridge having a shaft opening for receiving a shaft. The cartridge is configured for fixed attachment to the shaft. At least one force-exerting element is associated with the cartridge and has a hollow body with an internal cavity extending between a first open end and a second end, an elastically-resilient element retained within the internal cavity, and a contact member at least partially disposed within the internal cavity and in contact with an end of the elastically-resilient element. The contact member is retractable into the internal cavity to compress the elastically-resilient element when a force greater than a restoring force of the elastically-resilient element is applied to the contact member.
US09873579B2
A sheet conveying device, which is included in an image forming apparatus and an optional device attachable to the image forming apparatus, includes a sheet container, a sheet feeder, a separator, a guide, and a projection. The sheet container loads multiple sheets. The sheet feeder feeds a sheet out of the multiple sheets in the sheet container. The separator separates the sheet from another sheet fed together with the sheet. The guide having a guide surface to guide the sheet passing the separator such that the sheet is fed in a predetermined sheet conveying direction. An upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface of the guide is located lower than a downstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the separator. The projection is disposed facing the separator at the upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface.
US09873571B2
Described are a device and a method for grouping, and in particular, for sorting out containers conveyed in a container flow. Provided for this purpose are an outlet star wheel and an immediately adjoining outlet conveyor. Because the latter comprises a plurality of separately driven vehicles with positioning elements to influence the conveying position of a container relative to the container flow, and because a conveyor section is provided for the containers along which the vehicles run during the grouping of the containers, the positioning elements can be selectively positioned in a flexible manner between individual containers in order to push the containers together into container groups.
US09873563B2
Utensil (1) for securing a roller (4a) track (4) to a frame structure of a goods conveyor installation, which comprises means (2,11a,11b,12a,12b) for fastening one end (3) of said track (4), and a base (5) for holding said fastening means (2,11a,11b,12a,12b), that is characterized in that it comprises a clamp (7) for securing said holding base (5) to the aforesaid structure, said clamp (7) being capable of surrounding said structure in order to secure said holding base (5) when said holding base (5) leans on the structure. The utensil presents the advantage of adapting to any size of the structure of the frame on which the track is supported.
US09873561B2
Disclosed are various embodiments that may facilitate retrieval of items from a storage location. A robotic drive unit transports a receptacle to be proximate to a target storage unit that comprises an item. The robotic drive unit moves an item mover to transfer the item from the target storage unit to the receptacle. The robotic drive unit transports the item in the receptacle to a destination.
US09873559B2
A dispensing system including a dispenser for dispensing a product and a waste receptacle for receiving a used product. A triggering connection is present between the dispenser and the waste receptacle. The triggering connection is suitable to trigger in response to a dispensing action an encouraging action of the waste receptacle to encourage use of the waste receptacle.
US09873556B1
A product package for displaying a bath product is provided and includes a package outer structure and a package inner structure, wherein the package outer structure is configured to define an inner cavity for containing product and wherein the package outer structure includes cutout portions to define a first display window and a second display window for displaying two views of the bath product. The package inner structure is configured to be contained within the inner cavity such that when contained within the inner cavity the package inner structure supports a first bath product such that at least a portion of the first bath product is displayed in the first display window, and wherein the package outer structure supports a second bath product such that at least a portion of the second bath product is displayed in the second display window.
US09873548B2
Aspects of the disclosure relate to a pallet assembly configured to provide access to goods stacked thereon. The pallet assembly includes a base frame and an extensible frame coupled with the base frame. The extensible frame is configured to translate between a retracted orientation with respect to the base frame and an extended orientation with respect to the base frame.
US09873546B2
An external packaging for safeguarding at least one package during transportation is provided. The external packaging includes at least one carrier element with an upper side and a lower side, wherein the carrier element includes at least one base part directed toward the lower side and at least one border directed toward the upper side, and wherein the carrier element is at least partially open toward the upper side and is configured to carry the package. The external packaging furthermore has at least one bag element which is configured to surround the package carried by the carrier element. The bag element is arranged relative to the carrier element in such a manner that the bag element, at least in a maximum filling state, extends on the upper side of the carrier element beyond the border of the carrier element.
US09873545B2
The present invention provides a pill tray that allows a user to efficiently and reliably verify the contents of a filled prescription. Design features that avoid the presence of sharp edges and allow visualization of the entire surface of the pill tray help reduce and/or eliminate the risk of commingling of pills between separate prescriptions.
US09873544B1
A beverage container to enable the manufacture and packaging of two flavors of juice or other liquid drinks. At present, the preference and favorite flavor of an individual consumer is not accommodated unless two or more products are purchased. This invention provides a cardboard or plastic divider panel that is incorporated into any existing cartons that overcomes these limitations by enabling a carton to be divided into two flavors. Each side of the beverage container has a spout for separate pouring the contents of that particular side.
US09873543B2
A storage container includes a bottom panel that has a parallel front edge and rear edge, and a parallel first and second side edge. A front panel is connected to the bottom panel along the front edge and is further connected with a front locking section. A first side panel is connected to the first side edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a first side locking section. A second side panel is connected to the second side edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a second side locking section. A rear panel is connected to the rear edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a rear locking section. The rear panel has four deltoidal sections. The container is configured for rapid assembly.
US09873541B2
A storage container includes a bottom panel that has a parallel front edge and rear edge, and a parallel first and second side edge. A front panel is connected to the bottom panel along the front edge and is further connected with a front locking section. A first side panel is connected to the first side edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a first side locking section. A second side panel is connected to the second side edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a second side locking section. A rear panel is connected to the rear edge of the bottom panel and is further connected to a rear locking section. The rear panel has four deltoidal sections. The container is configured for rapid assembly.
US09873540B2
A container (10) consists of a substantially planar blank having a plurality of regions, the regions including a base (18), side walls (14), end walls (16) and a lid (12). Each of the regions is connectable to at least one of the other regions by a hinge (20) formed within the blank. The blank is able to be converted into a first unassembled configuration in which regions of the blank are pivoted around the hinges (20) connecting the regions in relation to other regions, to form a rectangular slab in which compact mode blanks are able to be stacked, and a second configuration in which the blank is erected to form the container (10), which has a cuboidal structure of substantially uniform cross-section, for the storage of articles. The hinge (20) comprises a recess (32) the recess (32) defining a point (30) of minimum cross section, said point (30) forming the pivot point (30) about which pivotal movement of adjacent regions occurs, wherein opposing side walls (33, 35) of the recess (32) are configured to interengage when one of the regions is pivotally moved through a 90° arc relative to an adjacent region, said interengagement comprising meshing of at least one stepped region (34) of a side wall (35) with a surface of the opposing side wall (33). The base (58) of a container (50) may also include ledge portions (60) at each of the corners of the base (58), which ledge portions (60) provide support for hinges (70) when the container is in the cuboidal configuration.
US09873539B2
Provided is a resin-coated metal sheet for a container having a resin layer (A) having a multi-layer structure containing polyester as a main component on an inner-surface side of the container when the metal sheet is formed into the container. The resin layer (A) contains terephthalic acid in an amount of 85 mol % or more, the resin layer (A) has at least two layers including an uppermost resin layer (a1) which comes into contact with contents and contains wax compounds in an amount of 0.10 mass % or more and 2.0 mass % or less with respect to the uppermost resin layer (a1), with respect to a Raman band of 1615 cm−1 determined by performing Raman spectroscopy on the uppermost resin layer (a1), the maximum value of the peak intensity ratio (IMD/IND) of peak intensity in a longitudinal direction to peak intensity in a thickness direction is 1.0 or more and 4.0 or less, a thickness of the uppermost resin layer (a1) is 0.5 μm or more and 10 μm or less, and a thickness of the resin layer (A) excluding the thickness of the uppermost resin layer (a1) is 5 μm or more and 20 μm or less.
US09873536B2
A container handling machine having at least one operative unit is disclosed. The container handling machine includes a plunger configured to selectively move along a longitudinal axis and to deform a base of a container from a first swollen configuration to a second inwardly-retracted configuration, and an actuator configured to selectively move the plunger along the longitudinal axis between a first position, in which the plunger is detached from the base of the container, and a second position, in which the plunger deforms the base to the second configuration. The container handling machine further includes a control unit configured to selectively activate the actuator for producing a first stroke of the plunger along the longitudinal axis between the first position and the second position, in order to deform the base of the container.
US09873528B2
A rotation suppressing device 1 includes: a body 10; a shaft 20 extending outward from the body 10 and configured to rotate about a first rotation axis A1; a rotation part 30 configured to rotate about a second rotation axis A2 together with the shaft 20; a capture part 40 fixed to the rotation part 30 and configured to capture space debris D; a braking part 50 configured to suppress rotation of the shaft 20; and a body rotation suppressing part 60 configured to suppress rotation of the body 10 occurring when the braking part 50 operates.
US09873520B2
The invention provides an electrical power supply system for an aircraft, the system comprising: a first electrical power supply network (1) including a first alternator (10); a second electrical power supply network (2) including a second alternator (20); and secondary lines (40) united in at least a first group (41) such that they are connected via switches to a common first intermediate line (51), and in at least a second group (42) so as to be connected via switches to a common second intermediate line (52); the system including a control member (60) for controlling the electrical power supply networks, the control member being arranged to servo-control each of the alternators in current, the system being arranged in such a manner that the power supply outputs of the two electrical power supply networks are connected together prior to being connected to each intermediate line, each intermediate line thus being powered in parallel by the two electric power supply networks.
US09873515B2
A turbine nozzle for an air cycle machine includes a disk having a central axis and a plurality of airfoils extending from a surface of the disk. The plurality of airfoils is arranged radially about the disk section to direct a flow of a fluid passing thereby. A relief cut adjacent the airfoils, wherein the relief cut provides a channel in a least a portion of the surface of the disk.
US09873514B2
Disclosed herein is a hybrid mechanical/reactive pressure prevention system that includes a passive pressure control device operably coupled to a door that allows air within a pressurized vehicle to flow out of the pressurized vehicle. An event module detects a door event in the pressurized vehicle. The door event indicates that a door is not secure and air within the pressurized vehicle is being released through the passive pressure control device. An altitude module determines an altitude of the pressurized vehicle in response to detecting the door event. An electronic pressure control device one or more of reduces air inflow into the pressurized vehicle and increases air outflow out of an active pressure control device of the pressurized vehicle in response to the altitude of the pressurized vehicle being below a cutoff altitude.
US09873509B2
A signage display system for an aircraft includes a controller for receiving input and generating a command, a central controller connected to the controller, the central controller receiving the command and generating a display signal responsive to the command, at least one peripheral device connected to the central controller, the peripheral device receiving the display signal prompting the device to display safety information, an input associated with the peripheral device for receiving an acknowledgement of the safety information and generating an acknowledgement signal responsive to the acknowledgement, such that display of the safety information is discontinued in response to receipt of the acknowledgement. A method and set of instructions also are provided.
US09873505B2
The invention relates to a fly-by-wire system which comprises: three-stage piloting control, each stage including a control computer suitable for determining the positions of the stick, and a monitoring computer capable of verifying all the pre-determined positions of the stick; three-stage control-surface position calculation, each stage including a control computer suitable for calculating the control-surface positions from encoded positions of the stick, and a monitoring computer capable of verifying all the calculated control-surface positions; a single unidirectional communication link connecting the control computer of the first piloting control stage to the control computer of the first control-surface position calculation stage; a single unidirectional communication link connecting the control computer of the second piloting control stage to the control computer of the second control-surface position calculation stage; and a single unidirectional communication link connecting the control computer of the third piloting control stage to the control computer of the third control-surface position calculation stage.
US09873503B2
Tailplanes and empennages for aircraft are disclosed. An exemplary tailplane disclosed includes a stabilizer having a fixed shape and an elevator movably secured to the stabilizer. The elevator is movable from a neutral position relative to the stabilizer. The stabilizer and the elevator define an airfoil cross-sectional shape having a positive camber when the elevator is in the neutral position. The positive camber of the airfoil cross-sectional shape may facilitate movement of the elevator during some flight conditions. Also disclosed are tailplanes having camber distributions that vary along the spans of the tailplanes.
US09873502B2
Example apparatus and methods are disclosed herein for moving control surfaces on an aircraft wing to control airloads during a wing tip folding operation (from a folded position to an extended position or from an extended position to a folded position). An example method includes determining a position of a control surface on a wing of an aircraft. In the example method, the wing has a fixed wing portion and a wing tip moveably coupled to the fixed wing portion. The example method includes determining a change in the position of the control surface from a first position to second position for facilitating movement of the wing tip while the aircraft is not in flight. The example method also includes moving the control surface to the second position and moving the wing tip between an extended position and a folded position.
US09873499B2
An asymmetric propulsion mechanism capable of providing both axial thrust as well as lateral maneuverability from a single axis of rotation is described. The mechanism may be used on aquatic vehicles to minimize cost and maximize reliability and endurance. The mechanism comprises one or more propeller blades disposed asymmetrically around a rotating hub under the guidance of a control system including a motor capable of driving the propeller at various radial speeds throughout the course of a single revolution.
US09873481B2
A multi-sprocket arrangement for a rear wheel hub of a bicycle may have improved gearshift characteristics, reduced vibrations during skewed running, and improved wear characteristics. The multi-sprocket arrangement includes a multiplicity of sprockets of different diameters, wherein at least one of the sprockets has a multiplicity of teeth. Also on the circumference of said sprocket, as viewed in a circumferential direction, at least one sequence of teeth is provided in which, with regard to their material thickness, a thin tooth is followed by a thick tooth which is followed in turn by another thin tooth. The sprocket has an impression and/or a passage recess which form at least one gearshift path and permit a shift between two adjacent sprockets.
US09873480B2
A bicycle drive unit basically has a transmission, a motor and a resultant force member. The motor is configured to transmit rotation to the transmission, and a resultant force member to which rotation from the transmission and from the manual drive force is transmitted. The transmission has a first sun gear, a second sun gear, a first ring gear, a second ring gear, a first planetary gear, a second planetary gear and a third planetary gear. The first, second and third planetary gears are separate individual gears. The first planetary gear is engaged with the first sun gear and the first ring gear. The second planetary gear is engaged with the second sun gear and the third planetary gear. The third planetary gear is engaged with the second planetary gear and the second ring gear.
US09873471B2
A system having a kickstand bracket is described. The kickstand bracket has a leg stop groove and a mount position, the leg stop groove having a boundary and a recess between ends of the boundary. The recess is configured for accepting a leg stop when a kickstand is rotated from a first position to a second position. An alignment locator is configured to attach to the kickstand bracket over the leg stop. A spring is attached at one end on the kickstand and at the other end on the mount position of the kickstand bracket, the spring configured for urging the kickstand towards the second position.
US09873470B2
The present disclosure provides a support structure component for connecting a spring strut to a vehicle body. The support structure component includes a connection section for connecting to the vehicle body and at least one flange section having a spring strut mount configured to mount a spring strut. In this manner, the support structure component can be used for assembling the spring strut into the vehicle body without requiring significant access from above.
US09873469B2
In certain embodiments, a flooring apparatus provides improved traction, improved wear resistance and improved structural support. The flooring apparatus may include an elongated member that includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface may include a cutout portion that extends along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the elongated member. One or more inserts are positioned at least partially within the cutout portion. The insert may include a texturized top surface and may be constructed of a polymer material or other material with improved traction and, in certain embodiments, improved wear resistance.
US09873461B2
A plastic fender is provided for coping with thermal deformation. Additionally, an apparatus is provided which makes an effect of allowing the plastic fender to move to cope with thermal deformation, by integrally forming a bellows shape with a mounting portion of the plastic fender. The plastic fender includes a hood line portion, a bumper line portion, and a door line portion. Additionally, mounting portions are formed along an edge of each of the hood line portion, the bumper line portion, and the door line portion, respectively. The plastic fender includes a bellows-shaped portion that is formed on the mounting portions and is moveable to cope with the thermal deformation.
US09873460B2
A vehicle body structure includes a left tunnel frame extending along a floor tunnel to a dash lower panel, a left dash frame extending upward from a front end of the left tunnel frame to a dash upper panel, and a dash cross member extending in a vehicle-body width direction and across the left dash frame. The left dash frame is provided on a vehicle-cabin-side surface of the dash lower panel. The dash cross member is provided on an engine-room-side surface of the dash lower panel. The dash cross member bridges a left front pillar and a right front pillar.
US09873456B2
An onboard battery for a vehicle, the vehicle having a crushable area in which a functional component with a predetermined function is disposed, the crushable area being formed between a pair of rear side frames located apart from each other in a transversal direction, includes a housing case disposed in front of the crushable area, a holding frame that is fixed to a vehicle body and includes a frame-shaped part including a pair of first portions apart from each other in a longitudinal direction and a pair of second portions apart from each other in the transversal direction, and a battery module including a battery cell.
US09873452B2
A drive-by-wire steering system on a vehicle requiring counter-steering includes a driver input mechanism, for example, a steering wheel, joystick, voice command receiver, or keyboard, and a control system. A sensor receives driver input and sends that information to the control system. An engagement mechanism, for example, a clutch, separates the driver input mechanism from controlling the vehicle. The control system further includes at least one actuator, a wheel, and a mechanical linkage controllable via the engagement mechanism in order for the control system to articulate a steering mechanism, for example, the front wheel of the vehicle, as appropriate.
US09873451B2
A method of operating an electric motor of an electric power assisted steering system comprising performing the following steps when the motor is in a defined fault mode: A) monitoring the position of the motor rotor, B) identifying the presence of a condition in which the rotor is within a predefined angular range of a known angular position, the rotor moving towards that position by turning of the steering wheel, and a torque is demanded from the motor which tends to move the rotor closer to that angular position as the wheel continues to move in the identified direction of movement; C) if the condition is identified varying currents applied to the motor to cause the rotor to move away from the known angular position; and D) subsequently varying the torque demanded from the motor to cause the rotor to move back in a direction towards the known angular position.
US09873449B2
A computer program and method for controlling a drive system of a harvester or other agricultural vehicle. The computer program calculates an inner motor displacement reduction of an inner motor of the drive system and a pump displacement reduction of a variable displacement pump of the drive system. By reducing the pump displacement in addition to the inner motor displacement, a speed of the harvester is maintained while turning.
US09873447B2
A detachable steering mechanism, comprising a steering wheel (1), an upper steering column (2), a worm (10), and a drive system and control system (20); said steering wheel (1) being fixedly connected to said upper steering column (2); said upper steering column (2) being provided with a thread (11), and a first drive gear (3) being provided on said worm (10); the thread (11) of the upper steering column (2) meshing and rotating with said first drive gear (3); upon said control system (20) detecting the ejection of the steering wheel airbag, controlling said drive system to drive said worm (10), said first drive gear (3) is driven to move away from the thread (11) of the upper steering column (2), allowing said upper steering column (2) to move along its own axis. When the steering wheel airbag deploys, said detachable steering mechanism allows the steering wheel (1) to move in the axial direction, thereby increasing the buffer travel in a collision between the driver's head and the steering wheel airbag, reducing the impact of the airbag on the driver's head and improving safety performance of the vehicle.
US09873436B2
A vehicle control system for at least one vehicle subsystem of a vehicle; the vehicle control system comprising a subsystem controller for initiating control of the or each of the vehicle subsystems in a selected one of a plurality of different subsystem control modes, each of which corresponds to one or more different driving conditions for the vehicle. Evaluation means are provided for evaluating one or more driving condition indicators to determine the extent to which each of the subsystem control modes is appropriate and for providing an output to the subsystem controller that is indicative of the control mode which is most appropriate. This may be an evaluation means for calculating the probability that the or each of the subsystem control modes is appropriate. Automatic control means may be operable in an automatic response mode to select an appropriate one of the subsystem control modes in dependence on the output.
US09873433B2
A controller comprises a memory, including a maximum rated driveshaft torque for a driveshaft on a vehicle, and an electrical output transmitting an output signal for limiting a torque on the driveshaft of the vehicle during an event while the vehicle is attempting to at least one of maintain and increase velocity. The torque on the driveshaft is limited by controlling braking pressure to at least one brake associated with driven wheels and/or controlling motor torque delivered to the driveshaft.
US09873432B2
A control apparatus for a vehicle includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry calculates a target torque such that the greater the amount of brake operation is, the smaller the target torque becomes. The processing circuitry controls the drive motor such that the creep torque is smaller when brake operation is being performed by the driver than when the brake operation is not being performed by the driver. The control circuitry controls the brake device such that, when the brake operation is being performed by the driver, the brake torque approaches a target brake torque. The processing circuitry sets a decrease gradient of the creep torque to be smaller than a decrease gradient of the target torque when the brake operation amount is increased under a condition in which the creep torque is being output by the drive motor.
US09873424B2
When an engine is in a stopped state and a rotation speed of a first rotating electric machine is not within a range in which the engine can be started by a drag torque generated by three-phase-short-circuit control, an electronic control unit performs transmission control of an automatic transmission such that the rotation speed of the first rotating electric machine falls within the range.
US09873423B2
In a hybrid vehicle including an engine, a motor driven by a battery output, and a continuously variable transmission, when acceleration is requested, an ECU executes feeling-of-acceleration producing control for gradually increasing an engine rotation speed from an initial value NEini lower than an optimum rotation speed. With the battery output, the ECU makes up for a shortfall of engine output caused by the feeling-of-acceleration producing control. When starting the feeling-of-acceleration producing control, the ECU calculates a basic initial value NEini_base lower than the optimum rotation speed, and calculates, based on an atmospheric pressure, a lower limit value NEmin that allows the battery output to be maintained to be equal to or lower than prescribed electric power. The ECU selects a larger one of basic initial value NEini_base and lower limit value NEmin as initial value NEini.
US09873418B2
A non-detachable body connection with a connection ring which enables the non-detachable connection of the upper body located at the service part of the emergency brake cylinders used in the airbrake systems of heavy weight vehicles and the lower body parts located at the emergency section by using an additional piece during the coupling with adapter plate.
US09873417B2
A method for conveying a metered hydraulic volume in a vehicle braking system by an electrically driven motor pump assembly, wherein a mechanical pump of the motor pump assembly is driven by an electric motor of the motor pump assembly. A rising motor voltage ramp is applied to the electric motor, a motor current being detected, and a conveying mode of the motor pump assembly starting as soon as a motor torque generated by the motor current exceeds a total of drag torque, breakaway torque and friction torque of the motor pump assembly. The motor current reduces when the conveying mode starts. The method is characterized in that, when a reduction in the motor current is detected after a specified time interval has elapsed, a motor voltage is reduced to a value which ends the conveying mode. The invention further relates to a vehicle braking system.
US09873412B2
A vehicle speed control apparatus is configured to determine, based on an automatic brake duration time and a vehicle speed reduction amount, whether to suppress a brake force due to an automatic brake control, the automatic brake duration time being from an automatic brake control starting timing to a current time point, the vehicle speed reduction amount corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting a vehicle speed at the current time point from the vehicle speed at the automatic brake control starting timing.
US09873411B2
An actuator (1), especially for a motor vehicle parking brake has a telescopic device (2) that actuates a brake cable (6), and a drive unit which is equipped with an electromechanical drive for actuating the telescopic device (2). The actuator (1) further has a displacement sensor unit for detecting the actuating travel of the telescopic device (2) as well as a force sensor unit for detecting the force applied to the brake cable (6) by the drive unit. The displacement sensor unit and the force sensor unit are disposed next to each other in or on the housing (3) of the telescopic device (2) while being separated from the brake cable (6). The assembly has a particularly simple and compact design while reducing the constructive and mounting effort required during the production of the actuator.
US09873381B2
A holder assembly includes a vertically translatable article holder operatively associated with a substantially vertically-oriented washboard frame. The article holder includes at least one retainer for releasably engaging a plurality of vertically stacked steps of the frame. The at least one retainer further includes at least one tab for slidingly engaging at least one cooperating slot associated with the frame and at least one actuable latch for releasably engaging the plurality of vertically stacked steps. The article holder further includes a holder bar having a pivoting gate.
US09873374B2
A dial assembly is provided that includes a dial surface including a flat surface and a plurality of lines formed on the flat surface projected from a 3D object that generate a 3D appearance. One or more light sources illuminate each of the lines of the plurality of lines. A method of forming a dial assembly is also provided. The method includes dividing a subject 3D dial with a plurality of equidistant planes and projecting edges of the planes onto a flat dial surface to form a plurality of lines to generate a 3D appearance on the flat dial surface.
US09873370B2
A head lamp module for a vehicle is provided. The head lamp module includes a shield that is configured to be rotated by operations of first and second solenoids and first and second shield operation mechanisms and a beam pattern of a low beam mode, a beam pattern of a high beam mode, or a beam pattern of an ADB mode that is implemented based on a rotation angle of the shield. The beam pattern of the low beam mode is implemented when a fail safe function is performed based on a failure occurrence in the high beam mode or ADB mode state.
US09873363B2
A seat trim cover includes a flexible web and a plurality of molded clips spaced-apart at predetermined intervals along a distal edge of the web. Each of the clips includes a base attached to the web and an opposing pair of latch elements extending from the clip base. Each clip also defines a tool retention feature, such as an elongated slot. The clips are designed to be forced into engagement with a retainer of a seat cushion by engaging the tool retention feature of the clip with a tool, and applying force to the engaged tool to force the clip into engagement with the retainer.
US09873354B2
A stowable vehicle seat and seat arrangement are provided for a vehicle having a vehicle floor. The arrangement includes a first outboard seat with a seat base, a vehicle floor connection and a backrest connected to the seat base. A second outboard seat includes a seat base, a vehicle floor connection and a backrest and a lateral guide rail for lateral movement. The stowable seat includes a seat base, a backrest, a floor connection and a linkage between the seat base, the floor connection and the backrest for movement from a seating position blocking lateral movement of the second outboard seat to a stowage position in which the second outboard seat is moveable laterally along the lateral guideway to a position directly adjacent to the first outboard seat.
US09873352B2
A control system for a vehicle including a three-phase AC motor, a first switching device, a second switching device, and a power converter, is provided. The control system includes a short-circuit detector, and an ECU. The ECU is configured to: (a) control the power converter, when it is determined that the vehicle is stopped, so as to place, the power converter in a predetermined condition in which one of the first switching device and the second switching device for all of the three phases is in an OFF state, and (b) control the power converter when the short-circuit detector detects a short circuit in one of the first switching devices and the second switching devices, so that said one of the first and second switching devices in which the short circuit is detected provides the ON state in the predetermined condition.
US09873345B2
An apparatus for charging an electric vehicle includes a DC voltage source, and a charge dispenser connected to the DC voltage source. The charge dispenser is configured to receive first data from a remote clearinghouse and to control charging of the electric vehicle based at least in part on that received first data.
US09873341B2
An onboard charging module (OBCM), e.g., for a vehicle, is characterized by an absence of a transformer and includes an AC-to-DC voltage rectifier, DC-DC buck converter, DC-DC boost converter, DC link capacitor between the buck converter and boost converter, and solid-state devices. The devices include a diode and first and second switches having opposite open/closed switching states. The first and second switches are connected to a common rail of a DC bus, the first switch and diode are between the voltage rectifier and boost converter, and the second switch is between the link capacitor and buck converter. Third and fourth switches may be used on the opposite rail as the first and second switches. The OBCM is operable, via operation of the solid-state devices, to charge the HV-ESS via an AC power supply while maintaining current isolation. An electrical system includes the OBCM, DC bus, and HV-ESS.
US09873340B2
According to one embodiment, the inverter control device includes a signal generator. The signal generator outputs a signal to increase the resistance of the gate when the value of the DC voltage is equal to or greater than a first voltage threshold, and the value of the AC current is less than a first current threshold; and when the value of the DC voltage is equal to or greater than the first voltage threshold, and the value of the AC current is equal to or greater than a second current threshold, and outputs the signal to increase the resistance of the gate when the value of the DC voltage is equal to or greater than a second voltage threshold, and the value of the AC current is equal to or greater than the first current threshold and less than the second current threshold.
US09873337B2
In a method for starting a motor vehicle having a first vehicle electrical system, to which a battery of the motor vehicle is assigned, a second vehicle electrical system, to which an electric machine of the motor vehicle is assigned, and a DC/DC converter for connecting the two vehicle electrical systems, for starting, electrical energy from the second vehicle electrical system is converted via the DC/DC converter and transferred into the first vehicle electrical system if an actual value of at least one operating parameter of the battery falls below a setpoint value prior to a starting operation to be carried out.
US09873334B2
A method and system are provided for variably adjusted voltage of the LDC applied with an IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor). The LDC output voltage control mode is determined in each of three driving modes, and the high electric loads are separated into two or more groups. The LDC output voltage value and the order priority are differentiated based on the durability of the auxiliary battery. Additionally, an LDC output voltage order table is generated according to the driving mode and the SOC state based on the auxiliary battery SOC information obtained from an IBS. Thus, consumed energy of the LDC and an energy consumption amount of the auxiliary battery are minimized, thus improving fuel efficiency.
US09873331B2
A method for deactivating an electric high voltage system of a motor vehicle including requesting an interruption of the high voltage system in a first control system; requesting an interruption of the high voltage system in a second control system; and the automatic interruption of the high voltage system by at least one of the control systems.
US09873324B2
A fuel dispensing system is disclosed to be equipped to a vehicle and to dispense fuel from the vehicle. The system includes a fuel tank, a selectively activated dispensing pump, a retractable flexible fuel line connected to the pump enabling storage of the fuel line within a body of the vehicle, and a dispensing nozzle attached to the fuel line.
US09873322B2
A fuel tank apparatus is adapted to conduct fuel toward the fuel tank of a vehicle. The fuel tank fill apparatus includes a fuel-tank filler neck for conducting fuel to the fuel tank and a capless closure assembly the couples to the fuel-tank filler neck in such a way so as to be removed for serviceability.
US09873313B2
A top for a convertible vehicle having a linkage, which is displaceable between a closed and storage position and which, in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top on both sides, includes a link arrangement, having a first roof frame element being disposed in the front and a second roof frame element being arranged, in the closed position, toward the rear with respect to the front roof frame element, wherein the two roof frame elements are connected to each other via first and second control links of a four-arm hinge arrangement and can be displaced with respect to each other using a coupling rod, which is linked to a main link of a main four-arm hinge mechanism, the second roof frame element being linked to said mechanism.
US09873311B1
The vehicular sun shade is adapted for use with a windshield of a vehicle. The vehicular sun shade is adapted for use on the windshield of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle. The vehicular sun shade is mounted on the windshield of a vehicle. The vehicular sun shade is a tinted lens. The vehicular sun shade is mounted on the windshield of the vehicle such that the vehicular sun shade reduces the light from a point source that is directed towards a target point within the vehicle. Examples of such a point source include, but are not limited to, the sun. Examples of such a target point include, but are not limited to, the eyes of a driver. The vehicular sun shade comprises a tinted lens, an attachment apparatus, and a handle. The attachment apparatus and the handle are attached to the tinted lens.
US09873309B2
A radiant heater air-conditioning system includes: a heater main body having a heating portion energized to generate heat so as to radiate a radiant heat into a vehicle interior; an energization setting unit that sets an energization enable state for enabling energization of the heating portion and an energization disable state for disabling the energization of the heating portion; and an air-conditioning control apparatus that controls an air-conditioning output of a heating operation in the vehicle interior. The air-conditioning control apparatus reduces the air-conditioning output when the energization enable state is set, compared with when the energization disable state is set.
US09873306B2
A heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) module for a vehicle includes a base, a cover, and a clamp. The base is configured to define a post protruding from a wall of the base. The cover is configured to define a hole that cooperates with the post to couple the cover to the base to form a housing of the module. The base is further configured to define the clamp which is coupled to the wall by a hinge. The clamp is operable between an open position where the hole can be placed around the post and a closed position where the clamp retains the hole around the post.
US09873301B2
A hydraulic damper (3) includes a tube (4), a piston assembly (5) disposed slidably inside the tube (4), and an additional valve assembly (13). A compression chamber (9) is defined between the piston assembly (5) and the additional valve assembly (13). An additional compensation chamber (14) is defined between the additional valve assembly (13) and one side of a slideable partition (10). A gas chamber (11) is defined at the other side of the slidable partition (10). The damper includes an additional chamber assembly (15) to retain all the advantages of a twin-tube damper while providing the single construction offered by a mono-tube damper. One end of the additional chamber assembly (15) is attached to the slidable piston chamber (5) or to said piston rod (6) at the compression side thereof and the other end of said additional chamber assembly (15) is terminated with the additional valve assembly (13).
US09873299B2
A socket hitch apparatus comprises a socket member defining a socket. A swivel member is attached to the socket member about a horizontal swivel pivot axis located rearward of the socket, such that the swivel member can pivot from an open position to a closed position. The front ball engaging portion of the swivel member defines a ball recess between upper and lower recess ends, the recess configured such that as the hitch ball moves upward into the socket, same pushes the upper recess end upward and when the hitch ball reaches the top of the socket, the swivel member is locked in the closed position and the lower recess end is under a periphery of the hitch ball. A forward end of a lower surface of a ramp member is located below a rear edge of the socket and slopes downward and rearward from the forward end thereof.
US09873298B2
A debeading device for tire changing machines includes a swing arm having a hinging end hinged to a base of a tire changing machine and swinging in a swing plane between an active debeading position toward the base and an inactive position away from the base; a debeading tool supported at a free end of the arm, opposite to the hinging end; an actuator for reciprocatingly rotating the arm between the active and inactive positions, which includes an externally screw-threaded member supported by the base and rotatably actuated by a motor and screwingly/unscrewingly engaged in a matingly threaded hollow member associated with the arm.
US09873292B2
An aircraft tire has: plural ribs, (a wide rib, narrow ribs) that are provided at a tread portion, and that are demarcated by circumferential direction grooves that extend in a tire circumferential direction; and sipes that are formed in a tire transverse direction in the respective ribs, and that have tire circumferential direction positions that differ in ribs that are adjacent to one another in the tire transverse direction.
US09873290B2
A tire for a motor vehicle, in particular a high-performance, tire is provided with a tread having an overall width. The tread includes first and second circumferential grooves which separate a central region from first and second shoulder regions. The tread includes a circumferential cut in the first shoulder region at a distance from the first circumferential groove; and a plurality of circumferentially repeated transverse groove modules. A first shoulder portion of each transverse groove module includes at least one main transverse groove which includes a first substantially rectilinear portion inclined by a first angle with respect to a radial plane, a second substantially rectilinear portion inclined by a second angle with respect to the radial plane and arranged between the circumferential cut and the first circumferential groove, and a first curve portion connecting the first and the second substantially rectilinear portions.
US09873286B1
Systems have a frame, and a substrate base sheet held by the frame. Each system has a media sheet and a substantially transparent erasable sheet held by the frame, with the media sheet being between the substrate sheet and the erasable sheet. The media sheet and the substantially transparent erasable sheet have substantially the same peripheral shape. The erasable sheet is positioned directly over the media sheet and supported by the frame at locations substantially the same as where the frame supports the media sheet. The media sheet may be a durable, long-lasting sheet. One of the media sheet and erasable sheet may have a lifting tab extending away from a peripheral edge thereof, some embodiments having a through-hole.
US09873282B2
A security element, security device and method of forming a security device wherein the security element includes focusing elements, a first group of image elements, and a second group of image elements, each image element being located in an object plane to be viewable through a focusing element, and being located a distance from the focusing element such that the focal point width of the focusing element in the object plane is substantially equal to the size of the image element or differs from the size of the image element by a predetermined amount.
US09873272B2
An inkjet printer is provided, which is configured to acquire gap information related to a gap between an ink discharging surface and a recording sheet in each individual position of top-formed positions and bottom-formed positions within a predetermined wave-shape generating range, identify, when the predetermined wave-shape generating range includes a partial range in which the recording sheet is not placed, a top-formed position where the gap information has not been acquired and a bottom-formed position where the gap information has not been acquired, within the partial range, complement the unacquired gap information in the identified top-formed position with a value determined based on the respective pieces of gap information acquired in other top-formed positions, and complement the unacquired gap information in the identified bottom-formed position with a value determined based on the respective pieces of gap information acquired in other bottom-formed positions.
US09873269B2
A printer includes a print head configured to print on recording paper, a first roller, a cutter unit configured to cut the recording paper, and a presenter unit connected to the cutter unit and having a discharge slot from which the recording paper is discharged, wherein the recording paper on which the print head has printed enters the presenter unit through the cutter unit, and comes out from the discharge slot, and wherein the presenter unit includes a second roller configured to convey the recording paper, a flapper disposed along a transportation path of the recording paper between the second roller and the cutter unit and configured to be flipped open to outside the presenter unit to expose the transportation path, and a recording paper sensor disposed between the second roller and the discharge slot, wherein detection of the recording paper by the recording paper sensor causes the second roller to stop rotating, and causes the flapper to be flipped open to outside the presenter unit.
US09873267B2
A print curing apparatus comprising a housing (1) for receiving a radiation source; a controller for controlling the power supplied to the radiation source (7, 7′); a detector for detecting the type of radiation source (7, 7′) and for feeding a signal to the controller in order to alter the power supplied accordingly.
US09873265B2
An irradiation device includes: an irradiation unit that irradiates a target with light; at least one component that is arranged in an advancing direction of light reflected by the target; and a light blocking unit that is arranged between the target and the at least one component in the advancing direction and blocks the reflected light.
US09873262B2
Driving device of rotating polygonal mirror and image forming apparatus including the driving device
A driving device of a rotating polygonal mirror which stops supply of a driving current or reduces output of the driving current in a state where the driving current is supplied to a driving motor, and detects a period of an FG signal based on a detected waveform output from a detection element in the state where the driving current is stopped.
US09873243B2
A method for operating a web printing press is provided. The method includes unwinding a substrate from a roll to define a web; during makeready, printing the web using at least one print unit, the makeready ending when the web is being printed to a desired standard; stopping the web after the makeready; rewinding the web so that the substrate printed during the make ready pass back through the print unit; and unwinding again the rewound substrate to pass through the print unit. A press and printed product are also provided.
US09873235B2
A distribution unit (U) for distribution carbonaceous particulate material, in particular powdered rubber or equivalent material to be applied on the peripheral surfaces (F) of a tire (P), comprises nozzle diffuser (2) for spreading said particulate material and pneumatic supply (1,3,5,7) for feeding said particulate material to said nozzle diffuser (2).
US09873229B2
A computer implemented method and an object development system (ODS) for developing a three-dimensional (3D) object are provided. The ODS receives a 3D image in one or more image formats from one or more sources. The ODS determines object development requirements and a display type of the received 3D image. The ODS creates a support structure based on the object development requirements and the display type. The support structure includes one or more branching elements movably attached to each other and/or a support element for facilitating movement in the 3D object. The ODS fits the received 3D image on the support structure and constructs a multi-layered volumetric 3D image therefrom. The ODS segments the multi-layered volumetric 3D image into multiple 3D printable units. The ODS transmits the 3D printable units to one or more 3D printing devices for printing each 3D printable unit for assembling and developing the 3D object.
US09873227B2
A method for transferring objects onto a substrate, or running substrate, the objects to be transferred being placed in a transfer area containing a carrier liquid forming a conveyor, the objects being held by a compact film of particles floating on the carrier liquid of the transfer area, within which the objects are displaced with the film of particles to be transferred onto the substrate, making at least one connector on at least one of the objects, the connector being made by a substance comprising a polymerizable compound, put in contact with the object arranged within the transfer area, and then by polymerization of the substance.
US09873224B2
The present invention relates to a method for reshaping a workpiece, in which a reshaping force is exerted on the workpiece by means of a reshaping tool and the workpiece is heated during or before the reshaping of the workpiece, wherein the heating of the workpiece is performed by the at least partial absorption of an ultrasonic vibration in the workpiece. In order to provide a method and a device for reshaping a workpiece that avoids the aforementioned. disadvantages, in particular when reshaping materials with a highly temperature-dependent damping constant, it is proposed according to the invention that, before the reshaping force is applied to the workpiece, at least a first portion of the workpiece is brought to a temperature which differs from the temperature of a second portion of the workpiece that comes into contact with the reshaping tool.
US09873223B2
Example implementations may relate to shifting a curing location during a three-dimensional (3D) printing procedure. A system may control components of a 3D printer to form a first layer of the 3D structure from resin in a first area of a resin container. The components may include: (i) a base plate and (ii) light source(s) operable to emit radiation that cures resin. After formation of the first layer, the system may move the resin container with respect to the base plate such that a second layer of the 3D structure can be formed in a second area of the resin container. The second area and the first area may be at least partially non-overlapping. The system may then control the components of the 3D printer to form the second layer of the 3D structure from resin in the second area of the resin container.
US09873219B2
Apparatus and method for performing an injection molding cycle in an injection molding apparatus where the apparatus comprises: a manifold, an actuator associated with a respective gate, each gate having a downstream sensor generating a response signal upon sensing a selected condition of the injection fluid material, each gate having an upstream sensor generating a response signal upon sensing the selected condition of the injection fluid material, the upstream and downstream sensors sending response signals to a controller on performance of each successive injection cycle by the apparatus, the controller comparing a standard amount of elapsed time with a calculated amount of elapsed time and adjusting the velocity or position of each of the actuators such that the amount of time elapsed approaches or matches the standard amount of elapsed time.
US09873212B2
The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of technical textiles based on thermoplastic fibers and comprising a coating, such as, in particular, airbags, using the principle of centrifugal decanting to separate the fiber residues and the coating material. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of a thermoplastic composition, in particular for molding, obtained by use of the fiber residues as obtained and optionally of reinforcing fillers. The distinguishing feature of this invention is based on the preparation of the fabric devoid of coating, thus resulting in formulations with elevated mechanical performances.
US09873206B2
Improvements in an interchangeable shaver that accepts a variety of different disposable razors. To retain a disposable razor with a handle the interchangeable shaver has a cavity where the handle of the disposable razor slides into the holder to grip the handle and prevents the disposable razor from rotating as the shaver is drawn up, down and along the back, legs or other area of a person. The adapter angles the disposable razor to provide an optimal shaving angle for maximum hair removal and the closest shave to reduce the frequency of repeat shaving. A further improvement is an adapter that connects the interchangeable shaver to a disposable head. The adapter is configured to accommodate different disposable heads with a single adapter. The shaver has an extendable handle configured to prevent the razor from rotating on the shaft.
US09873203B2
A stationary blade for a blade set of an electrically operated hair cutting appliance includes first and second walls, where each wall has a first surface, a second surface facing away from the first surface, and a laterally extending leading edge having a plurality of laterally spaced apart longitudinally extending projections. The first surfaces of the first and second walls face each other, at least at their leading edges, while corresponding projections along the leading edges of the first and second walls are mutually connected at their tips to define a plurality of generally U-shaped teeth. The first surfaces of the first and second walls are separated to define a laterally extending guide slot for insertion of a movable blade of the blade set between them. The projections of the first wall have an average thickness that is less than an average thickness of the projections of the second wall.
US09873200B2
A personal robot including a first smart device, a robot main body, and a second smart device is implemented as a first type where the first smart device is wirelessly connected to the robot main body, as a second type where the first smart device is mounted on and connected to the robot main body in a wired manner, or as a third type where the second smart device is wirelessly connected to the robot main body where the first smart device is mounted on and connected to the robot main body in a wired manner. In the third type, the robot main body is connected to the first smart device in a wired manner and wirelessly connected to the second smart device, and a robot main body control unit controls the robot main body according to simultaneously processed data from the first and second smart devices.
US09873190B2
Provided is, among other things, an apparatus for holding a fastener, which includes: a main body structure; and a fastener holding member rotatably attached to the main body structure, such that the fastener holding member is capable of rotating relative to the main body structure around a rotation axis. The fastener holding member also includes a pair of notches on opposite sides of the rotation axis, which are sized and shaped to accommodate a fastener, such as a nail or a screw.
US09873189B2
The invention relates to a method for operating a hand-held working device (1), which comprises a data acquisition unit (24) in which actuations of the trigger switch and accelerations of the working device (1) are captured. In order to further simplify and/or improve the operation of the hand-held working device, it is monitored within a limited period of time after actuation of the trigger switch whether an acceleration of the working device (1) exceeds an acceleration threshold in order to detect trouble-free ignitions and/or ignition problems during the operation of the working device (1).
US09873184B2
A cutting wheel includes a body having a bond material. The bond material comprises at least about 31 vol % of a total volume of the body. Additionally, the body includes abrasive particles contained within the bond material. The abrasive particles include a first type of abrasive particle including black alumina with at least about 10 vol % of a total volume of the abrasive particles including black alumina. In some instances the cutting wheel can include a chop saw, while in other situations, the cutting wheel can include a cut-off wheel.
US09873180B2
Embodiments of the disclosure generally provide polishing pads includes a composite pad body and methods for forming the polishing pads. One embodiment provides a polishing pad including a composite pad body. The composite pad body includes one or more first features formed from a first material or a first composition of materials, and one or more second features formed from a second material or a second composition of materials, wherein the one or more first features and the one or more second features are formed by depositing a plurality of layers comprising the first material or first composition of materials and second material or second composition of materials.
US09873167B1
A laser system comprising a laser that produces a pulsed laser beam is configured to form a laser-induced channel in a multi-layer substrate including first and second material layers. The material layers may have different refractive indices. The laser-induced channel includes a uniform distribution of self-focus damage volumes through at least a portion of the thickness of one or both of the material layers. One of the material layers may be partially transparent or non-transparent. An optical assembly of the laser system can be configured to produce uniformly distributed self-focus damage volumes at an effective focal region corresponding to the substrate thickness. The distribution of damage volumes can be tailored to include areas or peaks of high damage volume density where it is desired to ablate material.
US09873166B2
The invention relates to a method for dividing a composite into a plurality of semiconductor chips along a dividing pattern. A composite, which comprises a substrate, a semiconductor layer sequence, and a functional layer, is provided. Separating trenches are formed in the substrate along the dividing pattern. The functional layer is cut through along the dividing pattern by means of coherent radiation. Each divided semiconductor chip has part of the semiconductor layer sequence, part of the substrate, and part of the functional layer. The invention further relates to a semiconductor chip.
US09873165B2
A piston rod manufacturing method of manufacturing a piston rod by joining a solid rod main body and a solid rod head includes a first step of joining respective end surfaces of the rod main body and the rod head by friction welding; and a second step of performing boring process on an axial center portion from the rod head side so as to penetrate through a joining face between the rod main body and the rod head.
US09873163B2
A welding wire conveyor device (1) and a method for locking a pivotable roll receiver off the welding wire conveyor device (1). The device includes a drive roll receiver (11) and a pivotable pressure roll receiver (10). The pressure roll receiver (10) is coupled to a pivotable actuation mechanism (20) enabling movement to a pivoted position. The pressure roll receiver (10) may be locked in the pivoted position by a locking device (200).
US09873162B2
A straightening device for welding wire is provided with two sets of roll groups, having a plurality of straightening rolls with which bends in a welding wire are straightened by passing the welding wire through the two sets of roll groups. The plurality of straightening rolls configuring the roll groups, are arranged at a predetermined arrangement interval along a passing direction of the welding wire in such a way as to face with each other across a straightening path along which the welding wire passes, and the two sets of roll groups, are arranged so that the directions in which they face across the straightening path are different from each other. By configuring the straightening rolls by small-diameter rollers, adverse effects on the welding wire are suppressed, and the welding wire is straightened finely.
US09873159B2
A method for designing a diamond coated wire for use in a wafer slicing system includes adjusting an initial diamond size distribution until an intermediate diamond size distribution is generated, wherein the intermediate diamond size distribution has a corresponding simulated penetration thickness value less than or equal a predetermined penetration thickness value, and wherein penetration thickness is a parameter proportional to a depth of subsurface damage that would occur when slicing an ingot using a diamond coated wire having an associated diamond size distribution. The method may include adjusting the intermediate diamond size distribution until a final diamond size distribution is generated, wherein the final diamond size distribution has a maximum diamond grit size that is substantially equal to a predetermined maximum diamond grit size, and manufacturing the diamond coated wire such that the diamond coated wire has a plurality of diamond grits that fit the final diamond size distribution.
US09873150B2
A method for continuous thin strip casting comprises: introducing molten steel through a long nozzle into a tundish from a ladle, the tundish is one strand tundish, and the molten steel flows below a weir, then passes a first dam and enters a channel with an induction heating device, and the heated molten steel then flows out from an outlet at the other side of the tundish to a nozzle also with an induction heating device for casting. The distances between the weirs of the tundish and the channel have optimal distance ranges. The present invention can improve the casting stability and the quality of the casting strip.
US09873146B2
A forging machine with one or more hammers, comprising, for each hammer, an eccentric shaft (1) adapted to rotate about a first axis; a connecting rod (2), adapted to be actuated by the eccentric shaft operating as crank; a guiding frame (10); wherein the hammer is adapted to perform an alternating working movement within said guiding frame along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; wherein the hammer comprises a hydraulic cylinder (8) provided with a hollow body (5), to which a forging member (15) is externally fixed, and with a piston (3) at least partially inserted within said hollow body and removably coupled to the connecting rod; wherein a first hydraulic chamber (6), arranged between piston and hollow body, allows to move the hollow body away from and/or towards said piston; wherein uncoupling means are provided for uncoupling the piston from the connecting rod.
US09873133B2
An extrusion device includes a container, a pump, a plurality of pipes, and an adjustment device. The container has a chamber, and a first inlet/outlet and a second inlet/outlet connected to the chamber, wherein the chamber is adapted to contain a fluid inside. The pipes are connected between the pump and the first and second inlet/outlets of the container, so as to form a fluid loop. The pump is adapted to drive the fluid to flow inside the fluid loop. The adjustment device is coupled to the container for adjusting a volume of the chamber. Further, a coating system is also provided.
US09873130B2
A separator device for removing particles from suspension in a fluid includes a housing having first and second apertures for ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing. A first separator chamber is disposed at one end of the housing. A second separator chamber is disposed at the other end of the housing. A central chamber is disposed between the first and second separator chambers. The first and second separator chambers are apertured for ingress and egress of fluid from the central chamber, and each contains obstruction means to slow the flow of fluid within the chamber.
US09873119B2
Provided herein are systems and methods for performing complex chemical, physical and biological assays. In particular, provided herein are systems and methods for performing microfluidic assays.
US09873116B2
An ion exchange membrane of the present invention contains a resin having an amino group and a constitutional unit represented by Formula 1, in which the number of amino groups per dry mass is 0.15 to 2.4 mmol/g. In Formula 1, L1 represents an alkylene group or an alkenylene group, Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd each independently represent an alkyl group or an aryl group, Ra and Rb and/or Rc and Rd may form a ring by being bonded to each other, n1 and n2 each independently represent an integer of 1 to 10, and X1− and X2− each independently represent an organic or inorganic anion.
US09873115B2
Photocatalysts for reduction of carbon dioxide and water are provided that can be tuned to produce certain reaction products, including hydrogen, alcohol, aldehyde, and/or hydrocarbon products. These photocatalysts can form artificial photosystems and can be incorporated into devices that reduce carbon dioxide and water for production of various fuels. Doped wide-bandgap semiconductor nanotubes are provided along with synthesis methods. A variety of optical, electronic and magnetic dopants (substitutional and interstitial, energetically shallow and deep) are incorporated into hollow nanotubes, ranging from a few dopants to heavily-doped semiconductors. The resulting wide-bandgap nanotubes, with desired electronic (p- or n-doped), optical (ultraviolet bandgap to infrared absorption in co-doped nanotubes), and magnetic (from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic) properties, can be used in photovoltaics, display technologies, photocatalysis, and spintronic applications.
US09873100B2
An integrated circuit includes a plurality of sensing pixels. Each sensing pixel of the plurality of sensing pixels includes a sensing film portion, a potential-sensing device configured to generate a first signal responsive to an electrical characteristic of the sensing film portion, a temperature-sensing device configured to generate a second signal responsive to a temperature of the sensing film portion, and one or more heating elements configured to adjust the temperature of the sensing film portion.
US09873093B2
The invention concerns polyimide membranes, preferably composed of P84 type 70 or P84 HT, having improved chemical and physical properties, a method of producing same and also their use.
US09873084B2
A reducing agent pyrolysis system for a selective catalytic reduction apparatus includes an elbow duct that is installed on an exhaust duct at a front end of a reactor, allows exhaust gas to flow into the elbow duct, and allows the inflow exhaust gas to be discharged toward the reactor. An inner pipe unit is disposed in the elbow duct, and allows a part of the exhaust gas to flow into and be discharged from the inner pipe unit. A heating device is installed in the inner pipe unit, and heats the exhaust gas flowing into the inner pipe unit. A nozzle is installed in the inner pipe unit, is disposed at a rear end of the heating device based on a flow of the exhaust gas, and injects a reducing agent into the inner pipe unit.
US09873062B2
A modular system has two or more modules, wherein each module is delimited by one or more side surfaces and has at least one magnet chamber with a magnet body provided in the magnet chamber, wherein the magnet body is provided rotatably in the magnet chamber, and wherein the magnet body has a shell surface in the shape of a rotary body or cylinder, wherein the magnet body has a greater dimension along the rotary body axis than perpendicular to the rotary body axis, such that the magnet body has an elongate form, and in that the magnet body has two poles of different magnetic polarity, said poles extending adjacent to one another along the rotary body axis.
US09873059B1
A toy includes a first head of a rigid material and a second head of a rigid material coupled to the first head and facing in an opposite direction to the first head. A flexible flap intervenes between the first and second heads and is movable from a first position, in which the flap covers the second head with the first head exposed to view, to a second position, in which the flap covers the first head with the second head exposed to view.
US09873057B1
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a rotatable play device that comprises a central support post, a hub rotatably mounted to an upper end of the central support post, and a plurality of arms attached to the hub, wherein a seat is suspended from the distal end of each of the plurality of arms. Rotation of the hub about the central support post causes the plurality of seats to rotate around the central support post in a substantially circular rotation path. In addition, each of the seats may be configured to swing in substantial alignment with the circular rotation path. Each of the seats may also be configured to have at least a partially restricted range of motion toward the central support post, away from the central support post, or both.
US09873047B2
A social game capable of informing a player of the attractiveness of a group fighting event is disclosed herein. A server device comprises: an information storage unit that stores information on the game; and a control unit that executes an arithmetic operation relating to the game and performs processing to display an image of the game at the terminal devices. The information storage unit stores, as a part of the information on the game, information on a fighting event, and the control unit performs processing to, in accordance with an instruction from a player, display the information on the fighting event at a terminal device operated by the player.
US09873043B2
Mechanisms for enhancing multiplayer games are provided. In some implementations, the method comprises: detecting presence of a display device on a communications network; causing joining instructions to connect to a multiplayer game session to be displayed on the display device, wherein the joining instructions include server information for handling communications relating to the multiplayer game session over the communications network; receiving, from user devices over other communications networks, a request to join the multiplayer game session in response to displaying the joining instructions on the display device, wherein each of the user devices has a user display device; connecting each of the user devices over one of the other communications network to the display device presenting the multiplayer game session; initiating the multiplayer game session; determining, for the multiplayer game session, a first portion of game information to be presented on the display device and a second portion of game information to be presented on the user display device; and causing the first portion of game information to be displayed on the display device and the second portion of game information to be displayed on the user displayed device based on the determination.
US09873040B1
A system and method for facilitating a cross-game competitive event are disclosed. The cross-game competitive event may measure user performance in multiple online games during an event time period. For such measurement, the cross-game competitive event may be associated with an event metric. The event metric may correspond to gameplay metrics for users of the multiple online games. The value of the event metric may be determined for a given user based on aggregation of changes in the values of gameplay metrics in the multiple online games within the event time period. An award may be distributed to the given user based on the event metric value determined for the given user upon conclusion of the cross-game competitive event.
US09873038B2
An interactive game in which one or more game characters are controlled by chewing, or other mouth-related movements of one or more players. The game may be used in conjunction with marketing of a chewable product, and the game may include a feature in which data associated with a particular product may be detected by a device associated with the game to affect play of the game. The data may be in the form of graphics such as a QR code, bar code or other code on the package interior or exterior that may be read by a camera, or may be in other forms, e.g., a code provided on a website, in an e-mail or text message, or in another way, to be entered manually by the player. The game may be played on a mobile electronic device. The game play may comprise one or more actions of the character(s) that are caused by one or more different mouth movements of the player(s). The actions of the characters caused by the mouth movements of the users may comprise actions that are different from and normally unrelated to mouth movements, e.g., walking, running, jumping, swinging, spinning, falling, flying, climbing, or other movements involving travel of the character.
US09873035B2
Embodiments of various games are described. One example embodiment includes a plurality of wheels on which players may place a bet. A different number of wheels may be used from game to game.
US09873027B2
A putting alignment apparatus comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion that may exist separately as an alignment device, or integrated within the putter itself. The vertical portion of the alignment apparatus is configured to be attached to the club head and sized to extend vertically above the height of a golf ball. The horizontal portion is coupled to an upper end of the vertical portion and sized to extend forwardly of the striking face when the putting alignment apparatus is attached to the club head. An alignment structure or aperture such as a linear edge or slot is formed in the horizontal portion forwardly of the striking face, wherein a mark placed on the golf ball may be aligned with the structure or within the aperture to facilitate alignment of the golf club with the golf ball in a direction of intended movement. A golf club including such an alignment structure has the shaft coupled directly to the alignment device.
US09873026B2
A golf ball includes an inner core layer including a thermoplastic highly-neutralized ionomer formed from a copolymer of ethylene and an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, an organic acid or salt thereof, and sufficient cation source to neutralize the acid groups of the copolymer by 80% or greater. The inner core has a geometric center hardness and a surface hardness to define a first positive hardness gradient having a first slope, S1. An outer core layer is disposed about the inner core and is formed from a second thermoplastic highly-neutralized ionomer. The outer core layer has an interior hardness and an outer surface hardness greater than the interior hardness to define a second positive hardness gradient having a second slope, S2. The golf ball also includes a cover layer.
US09873022B2
An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having a low spin rate on driver shots. The present invention provides a golf ball comprising a spherical core and at least one cover layer covering the spherical core, wherein the spherical core is formed from a rubber composition containing (a) base rubber, (b) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, (c) a crosslinking initiator and (d) a carboxylic acid having a benzene ring and/or a salt thereof, provided that the rubber composition further contains (e) a metal compound in case of containing only (b) the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms as the co-crosslinking agent.
US09873021B2
The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines.
US09873020B2
The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines.
US09873018B2
A method implementing an accelerometer for analyzing biomechanical parameters of a runner's stride. The method includes fastening a device (1) on the runner that has a triaxial accelerometer (17), a chronograph (16), a digital processor (19) and a display (11). The method measures a sequence of acceleration data in at least the vertical direction using the accelerometer, while the runner runs a certain distance (D) along a running course. During or at the end the running course, the processor calculates the biomechanical parameters of the stride, including lowering the center of gravity and/or the elevation (E) of the center of gravity and/or the sum of the lowering and of the elevation (E) and/or the vertical mechanical work of the center of gravity, based on the acceleration data, of the distance (D) and a period of time measured by the chronograph (16); and displays the parameters.
US09873010B2
An end range of motion improving device is disclosed including, first and second link members to independently rotate an upper leg and a lower leg of a patient, having a controller to selectively rotate the link members, and a networked computing system to facilitate communication between the controller and other networked devices.
US09873008B2
A device for transferring adverse event information from a plurality of remote hydrants to a municipal monitoring server comprises detecting an adverse event in a hydrant that relates to an adverse hydrant condition; transferring data representative of the adverse condition to a host server by routing the data along a predefined hopping path; and transferring the data from the host monitor to the municipal monitoring server. A system for detecting adverse events at a hydrant and event information to a municipal monitoring sever is also disclosed.
US09873003B2
An X-ray positioning apparatus according to the present invention is provided with an X-ray video device that generates second X-ray image data in which a respiratory signal of a patient and first X-ray image data are related to each other, a positioning computer that generates patient platform control data for controlling a patient platform, and a photographing trigger generation apparatus that outputs a photographing trigger signal to an X-ray tube; the X-ray positioning apparatus is characterized in that the photographing trigger generation apparatus generates the photographing trigger signal, in accordance with a first frame rate and a second frame rate that is higher than the first frame rate, and in that the positioning computer generates the patient platform control data, based on a reference image and one X-ray image selected from consecutively photographed images that are photographed at the second frame rate.
US09873002B2
A method is provided for evaluating a procedure for determining an aggregate radiotherapy dose received in the course of a radiotherapy treatment. The method includes: defining a deformable model of at least one organ to be treated and of at least one neighboring organ, generating a series of simulated images, interpretable by the procedure to be evaluated, with aid of the model; comparing the aggregate dose calculated by the procedure to be evaluated, applied to at least one of the simulated images, with a reference aggregate dose, so as to deliver at least one item of information representative of the quality of the procedure, the reference aggregate dose being obtained by taking into account anatomical deformations applied to the organs, so as to determine a reference dose actually received at each treatment session by the organs, as a function of their actual shape and/or actual position during this session.
US09873001B2
Methods and devices for minimally-invasive delivery of radiation to the eye (such as the posterior portion of the eye) including cannula systems with multiple treatment positions and/or multiple channels in the distal tip of the cannula systems. The channels can accommodate emanating sources and exposing a target at various treatment positions. The emanating sources may be annulus-shaped.
US09872998B2
A defibrillator system optimizes the timing and manner of applying a defibrillator charge to a patient based upon data provided to the defibrillator from a utility module or one or more external devices. A parameter module on the utility module provides the defibrillator with patient parameter information. Devices external to the utility module may provide the utility module with coaching data that the utility module may pass through to the defibrillator as a proxy to the external devices. The utility module may also provide external devices with patient data that the utility module may pass through to the external devices as a proxy to the defibrillator on a scheduled or other basis. The utility module may additionally provide a reserve of power to enable defibrillators to be used where power is unavailable and to enable defibrillators to deliver multiple charges more readily anywhere, anytime.
US09872993B2
A magnetic arrangement is described for an implantable system for a recipient patient. An implantable coil housing contains a signal coil for transcutaneous communication of an implant communication signal. Freely rotatable within the coil housing is a cylindrical implant magnet for transcutaneous magnetic interaction with a corresponding external attachment magnet. The implant magnet has a central cylinder axis of symmetry, and a magnetization direction along a magnetic axis angled away from the axis of symmetry at a non-zero angle less than 45 degrees.
US09872989B2
Adaptive systems and methods for automatically determining and continuously updating stimulation parameters for adjusting ventilation to accommodate a patient's specific physiology, metabolic needs, and muscle state are disclosed herein. Having a closed loop implementation, the system may comprise a controller including a neuromorphic controlled adaptive feed-forward Pattern Generator/Pattern Shaper (PG/PS) assembly, which controls respiratory muscle movement using electrical stimulation. This PG/PS assembly comprises a biomimetic design where the pattern generator includes a neural network mimicking the simplified connectivity pattern of respiratory related neurons in the brain stem to produce a rhythmic breathing pattern frequency and the pattern shaper includes a neural network mimicking the simplified connectivity pattern of neurons to produce a stimulus control signal. This biomimetic design for the controller automatically customizes and continually updates stimulation parameters to achieve a desired breathing pattern and, thereby, slow the development of muscle fatigue.
US09872985B2
An example method for causing a perturbation of blood glucose level in a subject is described herein. The method can include selectively inhibiting neural activity of at least one of a hepatic branch of the subject's vagus nerve or the subject's greater splanchnic nerve using electrical stimulation having a frequency greater than about 5 kHz. The selective inhibition of neural activity causes the subject's blood glucose level to increase or decrease as compared to a baseline level.
US09872983B2
Systems and methods for producing cervical ripening in a pregnant patient. The method includes generating an electrical stimulation current between about 0.01 milliamperes and about 6 milliamperes using a current unit, coupling an electrode probe to the current unit, and inserting the electrode probe transvaginally so that at least one electrode of the electrode probe is in contact with the patient's cervix. The method also includes applying the electrical stimulation current from the current unit through the electrode probe and the at least one electrode to the patient's cervix to produce ripening of the patient's cervix.
US09872982B2
Apparatuses and methods for electrokinetic transport of fluids to patients. Drug-containing solutions may be placed in vial-like reservoir, which is connected to an apparatus such as a traditional catheter or other device capable of holding a drug-containing solution. Instead of a vial-like reservoir, a doped infusion pad or a gel may be used as a source of the drug-containing solution. The reservoir and apparatus may thus be the same component. The methods and apparatuses disclosed herein may also be used to transport fluid alone to achieve a clinical effect. The apparatus is placed at the point of drug delivery. The counter-electrode may be placed in or on a patient. Current is passed from the reservoir to the counter-electrode. Through electrokinetic transport, drug-containing solution is delivered along a current path from the drug source to the counter-electrode. A hollow fiber catheter for use in electrokinetic transport is also disclosed.
US09872978B1
According to one implementation an assembly is provided that includes a polymeric body having a working lumen and an external profile. The polymeric body is secured to a clamp that is transitional between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position the clamp applies a force on the polymeric body to cause a full or partial closure of the working lumen. The clamp includes a wall having a through opening that has an internal profile that is substantially similar to the external profile of the polymeric body. At least a portion of the polymeric body resides in the through opening so that the polymeric body is prevented from rotating in the clamp.
US09872971B2
An insertion tool for inserting a catheter into a patient's body is disclosed. The insertion tool unifies needle insertion, guidewire advancement, and catheter insertion in a single device. In one embodiment, the insertion tool comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the catheter is initially disposed, a hollow needle distally extending from the housing with at least a portion of the catheter pre-disposed over the needle, and a guidewire pre-disposed within the needle. A guidewire advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the guidewire distally past a distal end of the needle in preparation for distal advancement of the catheter. In one embodiment a catheter advancement assembly is also included for selectively advancing the catheter into the patient. Each advancement assembly can include a slide or other actuator that enables a user to selectively advance the desired component. Guidewire and catheter advancement assemblies are also disclosed.
US09872969B2
The present invention relates to a urinary catheter and collection bag that can be provided without additional packaging.
US09872967B2
Condensation or “rain-out” is a problem in medical circuits and previous attempts to manage and/or prevent rain-out have resulted in relatively expensive and/or difficult to manufacture medical circuit components. The subject patent provides an improved medical circuit component for managing rain-out. In particular the component may be an improved breathing tube, or insufflation system limb comprising a helically corrugated tube preferably incorporating a heater wire.
US09872960B2
A syringe includes a barrel having an internal surface defining an internal bore therein, and a plunger disposed within the internal bore of the barrel. A distal end of the plunger is inserted into a proximal end of the barrel. At least one radial projection is disposed on an external surface of the plunger, the at least one radial projection includes a proximal ramp and a distal ramp. The distal ramp includes a first point being a point of incipient contact with the internal surface of the barrel, and the at least one radial projection has a first slope relative to the longitudinal axis at the first point. The at least one radial projection has a second slope at a second point along the proximal ramp. An absolute value of the first slope is different from an absolute value of the second slope.
US09872959B2
A method and a system for determining insulin sensitivity (IS) is described. In one aspect the method and the system can be implemented by receiving a first parameter corresponding to an insulin dose in a subcutaneous tissue; applying a first kinetic model to obtain a plasma insulin concentration based on the first parameter; receiving a second parameter corresponding to a plasma glucose concentration; determining the insulin sensitivity (IS) based on the plasma insulin concentration and the second parameter.
US09872947B2
A catheter pump assembly is provided that includes an elongate polymeric catheter body, a cannula, and a tubular interface. The elongate polymeric catheter body has a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula has an expandable portion disposed distally of the elongate polymeric catheter body. The cannula can also have another tubular portion that is proximal to the distal portion. The tubular interface has an outer surface configured to be joined to the tubular portion of the cannula and an inner surface. The inner surface is disposed over the distal end of the elongate polymeric catheter body. The tubular interface has a plurality of transverse channels extending outward from the inner surface of the tubular interface. An outer surface of the elongate polymeric catheter body projects into the transverse channels to mechanically integrate the elongate polymeric catheter body with the tubular interface.
US09872935B2
The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions.
US09872934B2
The present invention provides a hemostatic composite sponge comprising a porous matrix of a biomaterial and a bioadhesive material stably associated with said sponge and present in an organized pattern on said sponge.
US09872933B2
The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base provides disinfecting radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base.
US09872925B2
The present invention relates to a vitamin B6-coupled poly(ester amine) (VBPEA) as a gene carrier and a method for preparing the gene carrier. Moreover, the present invention relates to a gene delivery complex comprising a therapeutic gene coupled to the gene carrier and a pharmaceutical formulation for gene therapy, which comprises the gene delivery complex as an active ingredient. In addition, the present invention relates to gene therapy utilizing the gene carrier, the gene delivery complex or the pharmaceutical formulation. The VBPEA of the invention has a significantly high gene delivery rate compared to existing gene carriers and a complex of the VBPEA with DNA has little or no cytotoxicity and shows a very high in vivo transfection efficiency. In addition, a complex of the VBPEA with siRNA shows high gene silencing efficiency and can induce a high rate of cell death and the inhibition of cell proliferation in cancer cells, suggesting that it can be used for anticancer gene therapy. Thus, the gene carrier VBPEA of the invention can be used as an experimental gene carrier and can also be widely used in gene therapy against various diseases depending on the kind of therapeutic gene.
US09872922B2
The present invention provides for anti-EFNA4 antibody-drug conjugates and methods for preparing and using the same.
US09872919B2
The present invention provides a compound having the structure: wherein X is a therapeutic agent containing at least one amine nitrogen and the amine nitrogen on the therapeutic agent covalently bonds directly to carbon α; Z is CH3 or CF3; R1 is —H, —NR2R3, —NH—C(═O)—R4, —NH—C(═O)—OR4, —CH2—C(═O)—NR5R6, —OR7, —CO2R7, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, aryl, or heteroaryl, wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are each, independently, —H, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, alkylaryl, heteroaryl, alkylheteroaryl, an amino acid or an oligopeptide; wherein an amine of the amino acid or oligopeptide is substituted or unsubstituted; and n is an integer from 0 to 6; or a diastereomer, enantiomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound.
US09872912B2
A method for treating pancreatic cancer is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical formulation, wherein the pharmaceutical formulation comprises (Z)-butylidenephthalide and is substantially free of (E)-butylidenephthalide.
US09872908B2
The present disclosure provides for a composition which may be used for the solublization of an agent or the oral administration of an agent, the composition comprising, a lyosphosphatidyl compound and at least one of a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises an agent, a lyosphosphatidyl compound, a monoglyceride and a free fatty acid.
US09872901B2
The invention comprises a composition with means to inhibit the function of the inflammatory cytokine IL-17 and methods for using this composition to treat IL-17-mediated ocular inflammatory disorders. The invention also discloses devices for delivering this composition to the eye.
US09872897B2
The present invention relates to the field of vaccines and medicaments for the prophylaxis and treatment of infectious diseases in ruminants. In particular, it relates to inactivated Schmallenberg virus (SBV) useful as vaccine or medicament for preventing or treating viremia, the transmission and clinical symptoms, in particular malformations in newborn ruminants such as cattle, sheep and goats, induced by SBV.
US09872895B2
The disclosure relates to antiviral therapeutic methods and related compositions. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing a viral infection by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a TLR5 ligand, such as a flagellin, to a subject in need thereof.
US09872889B2
The present disclosure describes methods of treating angiogenic disorders of the eye, such as macular degeneration, restenosis following glaucoma treatment or diabetic retinopathy, by administering an activator of C-X-C chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR3). In some embodiments, the activator of CXCR3 is interferon-γ-inducible 10 kDa protein (IP-10) or a fragment or variant thereof, such as a fragment comprising or consisting of the C-terminal α-helix of IP-10. In other embodiments, the activator of CXCR3 is platelet factor 4 (PF4) or a fragment or variant thereof.
US09872880B2
The present invention provides a natural herbal composition for rapid removal of metabolic toxins in the body, to solve the problems of existing herbal compositions such as slow efficacy for such symptoms as constipation, bad breath, acnes caused by accumulated toxins in the body, side and toxic effects, etc. The natural herbal composition comprises the following ingredients (by mass): mangosteen extract, aloe extract, hot water extract of mixture of dandelion 1-30, Angelica sinensis 1-20, Polygonum multiflorum 1-30, Cinnamomum cassia 3-16, rheum officinale 4-20, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 3-10, Panax notoginseng 3-10, Atractylodes macrocephala 5-15, wherein the mass ratio of mangosteen fruit extract to aloe extract is 3:1-5, and the mass ratio of mangosteen and aloe extracts to the hot water extract is 2:1-5.
US09872879B2
The present invention provides a process for the preparation of Plectranthus amboinicus extracts using a stirring separation method. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the Plectranthus amboinicus crude extract and/or extract for treating skin disorders, including enhancing the healing of wounds, especially in diabetic patients.
US09872872B2
The invention provides a process for enabling the production of a particulate composition containing anhydrous crystalline ascorbic acid 2-glucoside that does not significantly cake even when the production yield of ascorbic acid 2-glucoside does not reach 35% by weight. The process for producing a particulate composition containing anhydrous crystalline ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, which comprises allowing a CGTase to act on a solution containing either liquefied starch or dextrin and L-ascorbic acid and then allowing a glucoamylase to act on the resulting solution to obtain a solution with an ascorbic acid 2-glucoside production yield of at least 27%, purifying the obtained solution to increase the ascorbic acid 2-glucoside content to a level of over 86% by weight, precipitating anhydrous crystalline ascorbic acid 2-glucoside by a controlled cooling method or pseudo-controlled cooling method, collecting the precipitated anhydrous crystalline ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, and ageing and drying the collected anhydrous crystalline ascorbic acid 2-glucoside.
US09872865B2
This invention relates to methods and compositions for use improving cell viability, particularly neural cell viability, and more particularly to methods and compositions for use improving cell viability by reducing reactive oxygen metabolite-mediated oxidative damage in a cell, regulating redox homeostasis in a cell, or reducing mitochondrial dysfunction in a cell. The invention further relates to the administration of the bile acid tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA) in combination with phenylbutyric Acid (PBA) to improve cell viability, and treat at least one symptom associated with, prevent the time of onset of, or slow the development of a disease related to oxidative stress.
US09872864B2
The present invention relates to sustained release compositions of prostacyclin, as well as uses thereof, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
US09872863B2
Methods for reducing intraocular pressure and treating glaucoma are disclosed. The methods include administering to an individual a composition comprising a TRPV4 agonist.
US09872862B2
Provided herein is N-((4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl)-5-(ethyl (tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)amino)-4-methyl-4′-(morpholinomethyl)-[1,1′-biphenyl]-3-carboxamide hydrobromide. Also provided herein is a particular polymorph form of this compound.
US09872861B2
This invention pertains to methods of treating systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjogren's Syndrome with compounds that selectively inhibit the activity of Bcl-2 anti-apoptotic proteins. Specifically, the current invention is directed to treatment with compounds that selectively inhibit the activity of Bcl-2 proteins, with a lesser affinity for inhibiting the activity of other BCL-2 family proteins, including Bcl-XL.
US09872858B2
The present invention relates to a compound of the following formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to be used in the prevention or treatment of light-induced damage and/or a degeneration of the retina in a patient.
US09872855B2
In one aspect, the invention relates to a compound of the structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a crystalline form of this compound, having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising this compound; methods of using this compound; and processes for preparing this compound.
US09872851B2
The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing portal hypertension comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment or prevention at least one Rev-erb modulating agent (REMA) in an amount effective to treat or prevent said portal hypertension. The REMA can be SR6452 or a related compound, such as SR9009 or SR9011. The amount of the REMA administered can comprises a quantity sufficient to modulate Rev-erbα expression, activity, and/or subcellular location and/or to inhibit or reverse hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation and contractility.
US09872845B2
The invention provides a method of treating myeloma and lymphoma using a pharmaceutical composition containing a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent along with an ion pair formed by triethanolamine and a compound of Formula I:
US09872841B2
Provided is a novel compound having rapid and long-lasting therapeutic effects on diseases exhibiting depressive symptoms. Specifically, provided are an agent for prevention and/or treatment of a depressive symptom, consisting of R(−)-ketamine or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for prevention and/or treatment of a depressive symptom, comprising R(−)-ketamine or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof in an effective amount for reducing a depressive symptom, and being substantially free of S(+)-ketamine, and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.
US09872840B2
The present invention relates to the use of garcinol as a nephroprotective agent. The present invention also relates to the use of garcinol as a therapeutic agent in renal disorders, in particular diabetic nephropathy, and to medicinal preparations containing garcinol. Further disclosed herein are method of treatment of renal disorders, in particular diabetic nephropathy by administration of garcinol.
US09872839B2
Disclosed are nanoparticle compositions comprising nanoparticles prepared from denatured, cross-linked albumin and a therapeutic agent for treating a neutrophil-mediated inflammation, and methods of treating neutrophil-mediated inflammation using the compositions.
US09872837B2
In certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to a solid controlled release dosage form comprising: a core comprising a first portion of an opioid analgesic dispersed in a first matrix material; and a shell encasing the core and comprising a second portion of the opioid analgesic dispersed in a second matrix material; wherein the amount of opioid analgesic released from the dosage form is proportional within 20% to elapsed time from 8 to 24 hours, as measured by an in-vitro dissolution in a USP Apparatus 1 (basket) at 100 rpm in 900 ml simulated gastric fluid without enzymes (SGF) at 37 C.
US09872835B2
The invention relates to an oral pharmaceutical dosage form providing resistance against dose dumping in aqueous ethanol and comprising a pharmacologically active ingredient embedded in a matrix material, wherein the matrix material comprises an alkyl cellulose and a heteropolysaccharide; and wherein the relative weight ratio of heteropolysaccharide to alkyl cellulose is within the range of from 1:20 to 20:1; and wherein the total content of alkyl cellulose and heteropolysaccharide is at least 35 wt.-%, relative to the total weight of the dosage form. A process of producing the dosage form and methods of using the dosage form, for example to treat pain, are also disclosed.
US09872834B2
Liposomes of a size of less than 200 nanometers target tumors and preferentially deliver imipramine blue to tumors, including brain tumors such as gliomas. The imipramine blue decreases the invasiveness of the tumors, and inhibits tumor metastasis. The liposomes include cholesterol and chemically pure phospholipids that are essentially neutral and contain saturated fatty acids of between 16 and 18 carbon atoms, such as distearoylphosphatidyl choline, and can also include one or more pegylated phospholipids, such as DSPE-PEG.
US09872830B2
The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
US09872827B2
The present invention relates to a cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel for tissue filler for plastic surgery and the preparation method thereof. The alkaline solution of sodium hyaluronate reacts with the long chain alkane containing epoxy group and the cross-linking agent containing epoxy group for 2˜5 hours at 35° C.˜50° C. to produce cross-linked sodium hyaluronate, then washed, gelled and sterilized, to prepare the gel. Among which, the molar ratio of sodium hyaluronate:cross-linking agent containing epoxy group:long chain alkane containing epoxy group is 10:4˜1:1˜4; the number of carbon atoms of the said long chain alkane containing epoxy group is 6 to 18. The gel prepared in the present invention can, on one hand, effectively enhance the resistance to enzymolysis to become more stable, and on the other hand, maintain the excellent biocompatibility of sodium hyaluronate without affecting its injectability.
US09872824B2
A composition and a process for straightening hair are disclosed. The process includes coating keratin fibers with a composition comprising a thermally-activated agent and contacting the coated keratin fibers with a heating device at a temperature of at least 185° C. for sufficient time to modify the keratin fibers. The thermally-activated agent comprises a heterocyclic compound containing two heteroatoms selected from nitrogen and oxygen in a 5 or 6-membered ring, such as a cyclic alkylene carbonate.
US09872817B2
An alkalizing delivery system for promoting healthier saliva is provided. The alkalizing delivery system may take many portable forms that include a saliva buffering agent and a saliva alkali agent adapted to transiently change the pH balance of a user's saliva without the use of self-foaming agents.
US09872813B2
Provided is a massaging appliance comprising: a body which has drive means, at least one type of massaging head which comprises at least two massaging elements, a transmission mechanism which allows the massaging elements to be activated under the action of the drive means, fitting means which are designed to fit at least one type of massaging head in a removable manner on the body, distinguishing means for distinguishing the type of massaging head fitted on the body and control means for controlling said massaging appliance which, depending on which type of massaging head is distinguished, are designed to act on the drive means so as to control the movement of at least two elements of the massaging head.
US09872810B2
Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as a integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described.
US09872808B2
An medications dispensing cart for dispensing medications includes a cabinet that has a front, a back, a left side, a right side, a top and a bottom defining an internal space. A pair of left walls and a pair of right walls are positioned in the internal space. Drawers are positioned between and slidably coupled to each of the pairs of walls. Rollers are coupled to the bottom and a cooler is positioned in the top. A light, operationally coupled to a power module, is extendable from the interior space through a complimentary aperture in the top. Electronic locks, controlled by a keypad, are coupled to the drawers. A manual lock also is coupled to each of the drawers. A pill manipulator that is capable of cutting and crushing pills is positioned on the top.
US09872806B2
A bed includes a base, a mattress-supporting device, two driving units and a limiting unit. The base includes two tracks. The mattress-supporting device includes a frame, a body-supporting element and a leg-supporting element. The frame includes rollers supported on the tracks. The body-supporting element is pivotally connected to an end of the frame. The leg-supporting element is pivotally connected to another end of the frame. The first driving unit is operable for pivoting the body-supporting element. The second driving unit is operable for pivoting the leg-supporting element. The limiting unit is movable between a first position to allow horizontal movement of the mattress-supporting device on the base as the body-supporting element is pivoted and a second position to avoid horizontal movement of the mattress-supporting device on the base as the body-supporting element is pivoted.
US09872801B2
An absorbent article having a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core between the topsheet and backsheet. The topsheet has a central region, a first end intermediate region, a first end region, a second end intermediate region, a second end region, an edge region, and an intermediate edge region. The central region, first end intermediate region, first end region, second end intermediate region, and second end region are disposed on a line generally parallel to the longitudinal centerline. The central region, intermediate edge region, and edge region are disposed on a line generally parallel to the transverse centerline. The central region texture, first end intermediate region texture, first end region texture, second end intermediate region texture, and second end region texture differ from one another. The central region texture, intermediate edge region texture, and edge region texture differ from one another.
US09872799B2
A microsurgical device and methods of its use can be used for treatment of various conditions including eye diseases, such as glaucoma, using minimally invasive surgical techniques. A dual-blade device can be used for cutting the trabecular meshwork (“TM”) in the eye. The device tip provides entry into the Schlemm's canal via its size (i.e., for example, 0.2-0.3 mm width) and configuration where a ramp elevates the TM away from the outer wall of the Schlemm's canal and guides the TM to first and second lateral elements for creating first and second incisions through the TM. The dimensions and configuration of the blade is such that an entire strip of TM is removed without leaving TM leaflets behind and without causing collateral damage to adjacent tissues.
US09872796B1
A splinting apparatus treating a flexion deformity of a finger includes a phalangeal bracket and a first anchoring ring fixedly attached thereto and positioned on the finger proximally of the deformity, a nail bracket and a second anchoring ring fixedly attached thereto and positioned on the finger distally of the deformity, and a rigid connecting rod extending between, and fixedly attached to at least one of the phalangeal and nail brackets so as to couple the brackets in a spaced apart positional relationship to each other along the finger relative to the flexion deformity. Each of the first and second anchoring rings is formed from an elongated narrow band integrally connected respectively with one of the phalangael and nail brackets and having first and second band extensions being bendable in opposite directions circumferentially around the finger so as to overlap and secure to one another.
US09872782B2
In a powered actuator for supplying torque, joint equilibrium, and/or impedance to a joint, a motor is directly coupled to a low-reduction ratio transmission, e.g., a transmission having a gear ratio less than about 80 to 1. The motor has a low dissipation constant, e.g., less than about 50 W/(Nm)2. The transmission is serially connected to an elastic element that is also coupled to the joint, thereby supplying torque, joint equilibrium, and/or impedance to the joint while minimizing the power consumption and/or acoustic noise of the actuator.
US09872779B2
An intervertebral implant comprises a first component and a second component. The second component includes an actuator and a third component comprises a first ramp and a second ramp axially spaced apart from the first ramp. The third component comprises rails including at least a portion of the ramps. At least one of the ramp portions disposed with the first rail has a first height and at least one of the ramp portions disposed with the second rail has a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. The actuator is engageable with the third component to effect axial translation such that the ramps engage at least one of the components between a first configuration and a second configuration. Methods of use are disclosed.
US09872759B2
Devices and methods for assisting valve function, replacing venous valves, and predicting valve treatment successes. In at least one exemplary embodiment of an endograft body configured for expansion within a luminal organ of the present disclosure, the endograft body comprises (a) a first portion having a proximal end defining a proximal end aperture and a distal end defining a distal end aperture, the first portion configured to increase a velocity of fluid flowing therethrough, (b) a second portion having a second portion proximal end defining a second portion proximal end aperture and a second portion distal end defining a second portion distal end aperture.
US09872746B2
The invention relates to kit of parts comprising a solution, a porous zirconia article, optionally application equipment, the solution comprising cation(s) of non-coloring agent(s) selected from ions of Y, Gd, La, Yb, Tm, Mg, Ca and mixtures thereof, solvent(s) for the ion(s), optionally complexing agent(s), optionally thickening agent(s), optionally organic marker substance(s), optionally additive(s), the porous zirconia article showing a N2 adsorption and/or desorption of isotherm type IV according to IUPAC classification. The invention also relates to a method for enhancing the translucency of a zirconia article comprising the steps of providing a porous zirconia article and a solution, applying the solution to at least a part of the outer surface of the porous zirconia article, optionally drying the porous zirconia article of the preceding step, sintering the porous zirconia article to obtain a zirconia ceramic article.
US09872737B2
Telerobotic, telesurgical, and surgical robotic devices, systems, and methods selectively calibrate end effector jaws by bringing the jaw elements into engagement with each other. Commanded torque signals may bring the end effector elements into engagement while monitoring the resulting position of a drive system, optionally using a second derivative of the torque/position relationship so as to identify an end effector engagement position. Calibration can allow the end effector engagement position to correspond to a nominal closed position of an input handle by compensating for wear on the end effector, the end effector drive system, then manipulator, the manipulator drive system, the manipulator/end effector interfacing, and manufacturing tolerances.
US09872733B2
A robot-guided system to assist orthopedic surgeons in performing orthopedic surgical procedures on pre-positioned inserts, including for the fixation of bone fractures, and especially for use in long bone distal intramedullary locking procedures. The system provides a mechanical guide for drilling the holes for distal screws in intramedullary nailing surgery. The drill guide is automatically positioned by the robot relative to the distal locking nail holes, using data derived from only a small number of X-ray fluoroscopic images. The system allows the performance of the locking procedure without trial and error, thus enabling the procedure to be successfully performed by less experienced surgeons, reduces exposure of patient and operating room personnel to radiation, shortens the intra-operative time, and thus reduces post-operative complications.
US09872731B2
A steerable laser probe may include a handle, an actuation mechanism of the handle, an optic fiber, and a housing tube. The housing tube may include a first housing tube portion having a first stiffness and a second housing tube portion having a second stiffness. The second stiffness may be greater than the first stiffness. The optic fiber may be disposed within the housing tube and within an inner bore of the handle. A portion of the optic fiber may be fixed to an inner portion of the housing tube.
US09872729B2
The present invention relates to comprehensive systems, devices and methods for delivering energy to tissue for a wide variety of applications, including medical procedures (e.g., tissue ablation, resection, cautery, vascular thrombosis, treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, electrosurgery, tissue harvest, etc.). In certain embodiments, systems, devices, and methods are provided for delivering energy to difficult to access tissue regions (e.g. peripheral lung tissues), and/or reducing the amount of undesired heat given off during energy delivery.
US09872727B2
The present energy treatment device has an insertion part, a pair of arms which are provided in a distal portion of the insertion part and which are capable of performing an opening-closing operation, a treatment member which is attachably and detachably provided in a first arm, a locked part which is provided in a second arm and which is capable of locking the treatment member, and a manipulation part which causes the pair of arms to perform an opening-closing operation, wherein the treatment member includes a knife wire, and a locking member which is positioned with respect to the first arm, being attachable to and detachable from the first arm, and capable of being locked by the locked part, the locked part has a retainer which is capable of holding the locking member with a force stronger than a force of the first arm to hold the locking member.
US09872722B2
The present disclosure is directed to an electromechanical surgical system having an end effector and an adapter assembly for selectively interconnecting the end effector and a hand-held surgical instrument. A one-wire bidirectional serial communications interface or bus extends through the end effector, the adapter assembly, and the hand-held surgical instrument. The hand-held surgical instrument includes a master circuit coupled to the bus and configured to identify or control the adapter assembly or the end effector. A power source is couplable to the bus and configured to provide power to the adapter assembly or the end effector. A first switch connects the master circuit to the bus and a second switch connects the power source to the bus. A processor controls operation of the hand-held surgical instrument. The controller has a wake-up pin connected to the bus and is configured to receive a presence pulse from the adapter or end effector.
US09872718B2
Cryotherapeutic systems with features that can facilitate pressure relief in the event of exhaust-passage blockage and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. A cryotherapeutic system configured in accordance with a particular embodiment can include an elongated shaft having a distal portion and a pressure-relief portion proximal to the distal portion. The cryotherapeutic system can further include a supply lumen, an exhaust passage, and a balloon configured to receive refrigerant from the supply lumen and to exhaust refrigerant to the exhaust passage. The pressure-relief portion can be configured to release refrigerant from the exhaust passage when a pressure of refrigerant in the exhaust passage exceeds a threshold pressure less than a pressure rating of the balloon. The pressure-relief portion, for example, can include a rupture element configured to rupture at about the threshold pressure.
US09872716B2
An articulating surgical rod bender assembly includes first and second support members pivotably connected at an interface, a first drive wheel rotatably attached to the first support member, a second drive wheel rotatably attached to the first support member and coupled with the first drive wheel, and means for rotating the first drive wheel so that rotation of the first drive wheel causes rotation of the second drive wheel to advance a surgical rod through the assembly. The assembly also includes a guide element selectively positionable so that a surgical rod positioned with a first side contacting the first drive wheel, an opposing second side contacting the second drive wheel, and one of the first and second sides contacting the guide element is bent to a desired curvature or radius of curvature by the guide element and the first and/or second drive wheels as is passes through the assembly.
US09872714B2
The invention provides a mounting system for instruments for use in medulloscopy. The mounting system includes a positioning system adapted for being mechanically attached to a bone, and at least one instrument holder attached to the positioning system, the instrument holder being adapted for holding one or more instruments for being used during bone surgery in a medullary canal. Due to the positioning system which may be mechanically attached to the bone, and due to the instrument holder for holding instruments which is attached to the positioning system, a surgeon has both hands available for operating on the patient.
US09872713B2
A spinal construct includes a spinal rod and a reduction member connected with the spinal rod and engageable with a tether connected to the spinal rod. The reduction member is translatable relative to the tether to dispose the spinal rod with a fastener configured for penetrating tissue. Systems and methods are disclosed.
US09872712B2
A sacro-iliac implant includes a body extending from a first portion having an outer surface configured for fixation with a sacrum to a second portion having an outer surface being spaced apart and non-continuous with the outer surface of the first portion. A sleeve is disposed about the body and configured for implantation within at least an ilium. The sleeve extends from a first portion to a second portion having an inner surface and a flange disposed to engage an outer non-articular surface of the ilium. The inner surface of the second portion of the sleeve is engageable with the outer surface of the second portion of the body to cause axial translation of the body relative to the sleeve such that naturally separated articular surfaces of the sacrum and ilium are drawn into fixation to immobilize the SI joint. Methods of use are disclosed.
US09872691B2
A drill system for forming a curved tunnel in a bone includes a drill bit guidance device. The drill bit guidance device includes an elongated stationary outer tube extending along a first axis and an elongated inner tube. The elongated inner tube is configured to slidably move within the elongated stationary outer tube along the first axis and to exit from a distal end of the elongated outer tube. The elongated inner tube has a partially slotted distal end portion including a plurality of semi-cross-sectional slots extending perpendicular to the first axis. Each slot is configured to collapse inward in the slot direction when exiting the distal end of the elongated outer tube, thereby curving the distal end portion of the elongated inner tube.
US09872690B2
A sizing caliper for facilitating the selection of a femoral component of a knee prosthesis includes a caliper body, two drill guide bodies, a stylus tower configured to be slidably linked to each other wherein as the caliper body and the stylus tower are linearly displaced at an equal rate relative to the drill guide body portions and the drill guide holes remain located at the midpoint of an anterior/posterior dimension defined by the distance between the tip of the stylus and the base portion. The caliper body comprises a base portion configured to couple and decouple from the caliper body using a sliding mechanism.
US09872678B2
A suture anchor, and a surgical filament assembly using same, capable of being fixated in a hole formed in a bone of a patient. The suture anchor preferably includes an anchor body with a passage extending from a proximal end toward a distal end, and at least one bone engaging feature on the exterior of the anchor. A knot patency element disposed within the passage holds a removable sliding knot formed, using the surgical filament. A tightening limb of the sliding knot enables the user to tighten the sliding knot against an object extending through a capture loop to secure the object to the anchor.
US09872676B2
The invention relates to a surgical retractor, in particular, for spreading a severed sternum, comprising a first retaining device and a second retaining device, which each have a spreader arm with at least one retaining element held thereon, a holding device for holding the retaining devices on each other, and a drive device with which the distance of the spreader arms from each other along a retraction direction is alterable for transfer to a spread position. In order to provide a retractor of this kind which, having a compact design, is easy to handle, it is proposed in accordance with the invention that the retaining devices each have a holding arm connected to the respective spreader arm, and both holding arms couple with the drive device and be displaceable via the drive device relative to each other and relative to the holding device along a displacement direction.
US09872664B1
Methods and systems are provided for medical imaging systems. In one embodiment, a method comprises estimating an external scatter contamination in emission data based on an estimated emission activity originating from anatomies outside a field-of-view (FOV) of a scanner, the anatomies identified based on an image segmentation analysis performed on an image generated in the imaging system, the image generated prior to acquiring the emission data. In this way, a scatter correction applied to the emission data may include both scatter originating within the FOV and outside the FOV, and hence may be more accurate.
US09872644B2
A sampling port includes a hub having a body that forms a hub chamber for containing a fluid. The hub also has a proximal opening to the hub chamber for receiving a medical implement, and the hub chamber has a valve member that normally closes the opening. The valve member has a valve wall forming a valve interior. The sampling port also has a first and second fluid channel formed by the hub body and in fluid communication with the hub chamber. The first and second channels have radial portions and proximally extending portions with proximally extending longitudinal axes. The proximally extending longitudinal axes form a plane therebetween that diverges from the longitudinal axis of the first fluid channel.
US09872642B2
A medical device for carrying out at least one medical function, comprising at least one element that can be at least partially inserted into a body tissue of a user and further comprising at least one housing that can be placed on a skin surface of the user. The housing has a multipart design and comprises at least one functional component. The functional component can be connected to the insertable element. The housing further comprises at least one protective component. The protective component is designed to at least partially enclose the functional component. The protective component can be connected to the functional component, particularly after insertion of the insertable element.
US09872635B2
Method for measuring the visually-induced postural instability of a person is described, the method comprising a display providing step (S1) during which a visual display device is provided. The display device is arranged so as to display a dynamic visual pattern in at least 50% of the lower half of the visual field of the person, leaving an upper half of the visual field of the person free. The method also comprises a display step (S2) during which a dynamic visual pattern is displayed on the visual display device. The method further comprises a measuring step (S3) during which a parameter representative of the postural instability is measured when the person is gazing at a fix target straight in front while having the dynamic visual pattern displayed on the visual display device.
US09872630B2
A subcutaneously implantable cardiac medical device and a method of sensing a cardiac signal therein that includes a plurality of electrodes to sense a cardiac signal along a plurality of sensing vectors to detect a first interval and a second interval associated with a first detected event, and a processor configured to determine whether the first interval and the second interval are shorter than a predetermined threshold, determine whether the first interval and the second interval are similar, and determine, in response to the first interval and the second interval being similar, whether the sensed cardiac signal is either a noisy signal or a QRS signal.
US09872628B2
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to electrocardiogram systems and systems of using electrocardiogram systems. The electrocardiogram systems are configured to detect at least two electrical potentials (e.g., a first electrical potential and a second electrical potential) at two or more surfaces of a subject (e.g., a first surface and a second surface). In an embodiment, the electrocardiogram system includes at least one position sensor configured to detect the position of the at least one electrode relative to a surface of the subject.
US09872615B2
Methods for improving gaze tracking are presented. These methods eliminate the need for a separate initial calibration step to determine whether the subject is properly centrally fixated during testing. In one embodiment, whether the subject is centrally fixated is determined by identifying inlier and outlier gaze descriptors; the inliers are assumed to be associated with central fixation. This reduces the total time required for testing. These methods also improve the accuracy of gaze tracking during testing without the need for individual subject calibration. Instead, a database of reference eyes is used. The subject's eye can be compared to the reference eyes, and the mapping function for one or more reference matches can be used to estimate the subject's gaze direction. In another embodiment, previous calibration data from the same subject can be used to determine whether the subject is properly centrally fixated and/or the direction of the subject's gaze.
US09872614B2
A brightness information generation unit 13 generates brightness profiles, serving as brightness information, from each Sobel image formed by an image transformation unit. A feature point detection unit 14 extracts feature points from the generated brightness information. In this case, maximum points (hereinafter, referred to as “peaks”) in the brightness profiles generated from the Sobel image are determined and detected as feature points. A layered structure identification unit 15 identifies the kind of the boundary of each layer or that of the layer in the retina. To identify the kind of the layer or boundary, brightness values in an area between the peaks are obtained from a median image and the layered structure in the area between the peaks is determined, thus identifying the kind of the layer or boundary corresponding to each peak on the basis of information indicating the determination.
US09872613B2
A system for imaging a body lumen includes a scanning capsule with a scanning device, a flexible tether coupled to the scanning capsule, a reel coupled to the flexible tether, and one or more processors. The scanning capsule is sized to be introduced into the body lumen of the patient by swallowing and advanced along the body lumen with normal peristalsis. The one or more processors are configured to scan light onto a portion of the body lumen using the scanning device, detect light from the portion of the body lumen using a light sensor, generate one or more images of the portion of the body lumen in response to the detected light, determine a rate for withdrawing the scanning capsule from the body lumen based on the one or more images, and withdraw the scanning capsule from the body lumen using the reel according to the determined rate.
US09872611B2
An image pickup unit, includes: a front group lens frame holding a front group lens; a rear group lens frame fitted to the front group lens frame and holding a rear group lens; a movable frame disposed to be movable forward and backward in a direction along a photographing optical axis within the rear group lens frame, and holding a movable lens; an adhesive bonding the front group lens frame to the rear group lens frame; and an adhesive outflow preventing portion preventing the adhesive from flowing out toward the movable frame side when the front group lens frame is bonded and fitted to the rear group lens frame.
US09872602B2
An optical scanning type observation apparatus includes: a light source portion for supplying illuminating light; an optical fiber for guiding the illuminating light and emitting the illuminating light from an emission end portion; an actuator portion for displacing an irradiation position of the illuminating light by swinging the emission end portion; a control portion for controlling the actuator portion such that at least a first frame and a second frame are periodically obtained; an image generating portion for sequentially generating at least a first image in the first frame and a second image in the second frame; a motion detecting portion for detecting a motion of an image between different frames; and an image outputting portion for outputting one or both of the first and second images based on a motion detected by the motion detecting portion.
US09872598B2
A drying system for a dishwasher including a passive vent assembly mounted to a top portion of the dishwasher. The passive vent assembly includes a passive vent structure having a series of air vents defined therein and through which drying air flows are drawn into the wash chamber of the dishwasher, a diffuser mounted over the air vents and including a series of fins for spreading the drying air flows across the wash chamber, and a moisture trap hood mounted over an upper surface of the passive vent structure.
US09872597B2
The present invention relates to a method of, and a device for, detecting clogging of a dishwasher filter. The device is arranged to drain the dishwasher on process water, measure operating current of a motor driving a dishwasher drain pump and determine whether the dishwasher filter is clogged based on the measured drain pump motor operating current.
US09872581B2
A home appliance having a water-fed steaming apparatus, the home appliance including an appliance body housing the steaming apparatus; a water supply vessel for supplying water to the steaming apparatus; a vessel housing within the appliance body for holding the water supply vessel; and a mounting assembly for mounting the vessel housing to the appliance body, the mounting assembly including a bezel having a locking element; a bracket engaged with the vessel housing and the locking element; and a spacer element extending between the appliance body and the bracket to define an air gap between the vessel housing and the appliance body for air flow between the vessel housing and the appliance body for cooling the vessel housing.
US09872579B2
A storage device that hangs from a rod, rope, cable or other support member which employs tension force to hold apparel belts with prongs and buckles, or other linear items that have holding elements (rings, buckles, fabric loops or holes), to the surface of a hollow body which rotates around the shaft of the hanging hook. This is done by latching the belts or linear items to the device using eyelets, clasps, clips or closeable hooks (e.g. carabiner spring hooks or reversible wire gates or closeable rings). This device stores linear items in a space-efficient way when a plurality of items attached are hung, allows better organizing and viewing of the items stored, even in a crowded space. In addition it securely attaches the items stored to the attachment mechanism and allows retrieval of items easily without the need to remove the whole device from the support member.
US09872577B2
An integrated padded mesh material may be used in pillows or pillowcases for improved air flow around a user of the pillow or pillowcase during rest. When used in a pillow, the material may substantially cover the side of the pillow that a user's head rests upon. Other materials, such as mesh and satin materials, may be used to complete construction of the pillow. The pillow may take on familiar shapes, such as a dog. When the integrated padded mesh material is used in a pillowcase the pillowcase may be wrapped around a conventional pillow to increase air flow during rest. The pillowcase may include several layers such as the integrated padded mesh material and an allergy-blocking fabric.
US09872569B2
A portable seat organizer including: a main body having an upper part joined to a lower part by a middle part, the upper part having a first upper surface defining a first plane, and the lower part having a first lower surface defining a second plane, the first and second planes being parallel and not coplanar; an extension plate slidably coupled to the upper part and including at least one of a support slot and a support tab, the extension plate slidable with respect to the upper part in a direction parallel to the first plane and away from the lower part to form an upper extension of the upper part; and a first accessory including a first accessory tab and a first accessory slot to respectively engage the at least one of the support slot and the support tab.
US09872567B2
A chair in one aspect of the present invention comprises a leg body and a seat body. The leg body comprises a support frame that supports the seat body. The seat body comprises a frame body and a sheet-like member stretched across the frame body. The frame body has a positioning member provided on a back surface thereof that positions the seat body to be in a seatable state. An amount of protrusion of the positioning member is defined so that the positioning member contacts the frame body while a lowest part of the sheet-like member at the time the sheet-like member is deformed when a user sits down on the seat body is located above a top of the support frame.
US09872563B2
A drawer slide apparatus mounted to a drawer slide assembly for moving a drawer slidingly within a cabinet provides push-to-open and soft close functionality while further providing a depth and alignment adjustment of the drawer relative to the cabinet carcass. The apparatus comprises a housing including a soft close track, a damper, and a carriage slidable within the soft close track. A guide block comprising a set of channels within a stationary part and a movable part for providing the depth and alignment adjustment. A pin, slidable within the carriage, has a first end engaged with the soft close track and a second end simultaneously engaged with the guide block provides the soft close and push-to-open functionalities.
US09872562B2
This application is directed to a cabinet configured with at least a right side wall and a left side wall, defining together a cabinet space, closeable by a at least one front door pivotally articulated at a front portion of the cabinet and displaceable between a closed position and at least a first open position. At the first open position each of the at least one door is coplanar with a respective side wall and at least one of the right side wall and the left side wall are configured with wall rail segments. One or more of the respective at least one front door is configured with door rail segments, such that the wall rail segments are coextensive with respective door rail segments, with a sliding gap extending between neighboring ends of a wall rail segment and a door rail segment, and defining together one or more sliding planes. The planes are configured for slidingly supporting a support unit mountable thereon.
US09872552B2
Method and apparatus for a standing mirror having a round, flat mirror disposed in substantially the horizontal plane so that it faces upwardly allowing an operator to see hard to reach and see areas of the body. The mirror is disposed in a frame having a conventional razor disposed in a receptacle thereon along with lights disposed in the rim that make the mirror visible for use in darkened areas. Suction tubes disposed on the mirror remove cut hair into a pouch which hangs onto the side of the mirror. A plurality of supporting folding legs having telescoping sections and pivoting sections support the mirror.
US09872541B2
A leather belt has a buckle body and a belt body. The buckle body has a bottom base and a positioning segment. The bottom base has a through slot and a limiting groove. The through slot and the limiting groove are transversally formed through the bottom base and communicate with each other. The positioning segment is formed on and protrudes from the bottom base, and has a positioning rod. The belt body is connected to the buckle body and has a connecting end, a passing end, a first positioning hole, and multiple second positioning holes. The connecting end is connected to the positioning rod and is mounted in the limiting groove. The passing end is mounted in the through slot. The first positioning hole is formed through the belt body and is disposed around the positioning rod. The second positioning holes are formed through the belt body at intervals.
US09872538B2
An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration, and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region, and the strand segments extend across the opening.
US09872536B2
A shoe sole having improved cushioning characteristics is disclosed. The sole includes a midsole having a top layer of material and a bottom layer of material. In one embodiment, the top layer of material may be harder than the bottom layer of material. A pattern of lugs defining a wave may be formed on the bottom layer of material. The wave may generally be in the shape of sine wave so as to provide improved cushioning characteristics for the sole. An outsole may also be formed on the bottom layer of material and an upper may be connected to the top layer of material, such that a shoe is formed.
US09872533B2
An inner shoe for a ski boot has an upper which has a flexible upper material and is connected via an articulated connection to a sleeve. The sleeve is formed of a sleeve material that is harder than the upper material. A ski boot, in particular formed as an alpine ski boot, includes such an inner shoe.
US09872529B1
A garment having an improved pocket construction for easy retrieval of articles from its pocket. The garment includes a garment body and at least one pocket attached to the garment body. The pocket includes a pull having one end affixed inside the pocket and at least a portion the pull extending outside of the pocket, whereby the pull is adapted to retrieve an article from the pocket in response to the wearer pulling the portion of the pull extending outside of the pocket. In one embodiment, the pocket further includes a two-part construction. The garment may further include a closure.
US09872528B1
A knot tying device for realizing a knot of a tie that has a narrower part and a wider part includes a ring defining an internal cavity for passage of the narrower part and an external surface of support for the wider part; a ferromagnetic body, integral to the ring; and a magnet suitable for resting on the wider part so as to overlap the ferromagnetic body, constraining itself to the ferromagnetic body and blocking the wider part to the ring.
US09872523B2
The invention relates to a piece of clothing (1), in particular to a bodysuit or overall for infants and young children, made from an elastic material for variably wrapping up and for supporting the sleep of an infant or young child, which can be used to cover up at least the torso and at least partially the arms of the body of the infant or young child, comprising a torso section (2) and a sleeve section (3), wherein the torso section (2) is connected to the sleeve section (3) and the sleeve section (3) has at least two regions (4) for variably fixing the arms of the infant or young child, and fastening means (5) for variably wrapping up the infant or young child, wherein the fastening means (5) are at least partially attached in the two regions (4) of the sleeve section (3).
US09872522B2
A shirt has a collar stand attached to a shirt body. The collar stand comprises an inner piece and an outer piece, wherein at least one of the inner piece and the outer piece is formed from a self-fabric fused with a fusible substrate, and wherein the collar stand has stretch and recovery in at least two directions thereof.
US09872521B2
There is provided a method of controlling an electrical heating element, including maintaining a temperature of the heating element at a target temperature by supplying pulses of electrical current to the heating element; monitoring a duty cycle of the pulses of electrical current; and determining if the duty cycle differs from an expected duty cycle or range of duty cycles, and if so, reducing the target temperature, or stopping the supply of current to the heating element or limiting the duty cycle of the pulses of electrical current supplied to the heating element. As the temperature is maintained at a known target temperature, any variation in the duty cycle or range of duty cycles expected to maintain the target temperature is indicative of abnormal conditions.
US09872518B2
A pressurized refill canister containing a reservoir of composition including a propellant, and a non-metered refill outlet valve comprising a stem displaceable from a first position to a dispensing position against the action of a resilient member. The stem comprises a blind bore open at an outlet end and closed at the opposite end and a lateral bore in the side wall of the stem leading to the blind bore. The refill outlet valve further comprises an annular seal which surrounds the stem whereby, in the first position, the lateral bore is not in communication with the inside of the canister, and in the dispensing position, the lateral bore is arranged to move inside the canister with respect to the seal to open a flow path from the inside of the canister via the lateral bore and along the blind bore to the outlet end.
US09872510B2
Systems and methods measure ruminal undigested fiber fractions in a feed by sampling forages and grains from available feed sources, analyzing the samples to determine a starting NDF value and an ending NDF value after ruminal digestion, calculating a ruminal undigested NDF fraction based thereon; and calculating a feed ration using the ruminal undigested NDF fraction and feeding rates of the analyzed samples. Systems and methods reduce feed costs or improve milk production by analyzing feed components in a feed ration fed to a lactating ruminant, comparing the analyzed results with a feed formulation stored in memory, where the feed formulation is for controlling a rate and extent of fiber and starch digestion in the rumen, and reformulating the feed ration based on the comparison. The rate of fiber digestion may be controlled based on a determination of the ruminal undigested NDF fraction of the analyzed feed components.
US09872509B2
Systems and methods for improved rendering of animal products may utilize a multi-step process including at least a heating step through use of a steam-jacketed tube system and a pressing step to squeeze out the oils. Grinding and pre-breaking may first be used to break the fat/whole animal into pieces. The ground material may then be transported and heated in one or more steam-jacketed tubes to create a slurry. A press may then be employed to press out the oil and water from the slurry. Residual solids may be removed from the oil and water through a decanting step. Water and extremely fine materials may then be removed from the oil through a centrifuge step, and the oil may be transferred to one or more storage tanks. Following the pressing step, the protein that remains may be subjected to high pressure to squeeze out any residual fat and then may be transferred to a hammer mill to prepare into a powdered protein or other desired protein material that may be stored for later use.
US09872499B2
The invention provides a virus-inactivating composition with pH of 3.8 to 5.5, containing (A) 0.02 to 0.3 M arginine and (B) a component such as 0.01 to 10 mM flavonoid, polyphenol, or ascorbic acid derivative, 0.005 to 5 mass % of an arginine derivative, and 0.1 to 2.5 mass % of an extract solution of natural product.
US09872493B2
The present invention provides a method for promoting plant growth, which comprises treating a plant with a compound represented by the following Formula (1): provided that a method for promoting plant growth which comprises treating plants with a compound corresponding to the following (1) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof are excluded, (1) benzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid. The method set forth in one of the above, the plant being soybeans. The method set forth in one of the above, the plant being cotton. A plant seed resulting from treatment with the compound of claim 1 containing an effective quantity of the compound indicated in formula (1). A composition for promoting plant growth and containing an inert component and the compound indicated in formula (1).
US09872492B2
The present invention is directed to the treatment of apple trees, peach trees, and grape vines with 3′-methyl-(S)-abscisic acid, 3′-propargyl-(S)-abscisic acid, and/or salts thereof in order to reduce the number of fruits on the trees or vines that grow to maturity.
US09872490B2
Homogeneous stable liquid agrochemical concentrate formulations which form stable dilutions with water comprises biologically efficacious oil, water, agrochemical dissolved in the water to form concentrated aqueous electrolyte, a stabilizing surfactant, based on non-ionic or non-ionic and anionic or amphoteric surfactant, comprising oil compatible, electrolyte tolerant surfactant and water soluble, electrolyte tolerant surfactant and optionally a polyol component, are useful as tank mix adjuvants. The formulations combine biologically efficacious oil, e.g. crop oil, with an electrolyte agrochemical, particularly water soluble non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate, or electrolyte nutrients particularly water soluble inorganic fertilizers providing nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium or sulphur.
US09872489B2
A decoy with selectively deployable keel for positioning at or near the surface of a body of water comprising: an at least partially buoyant structure wherein the at least partially buoyant structure at least partially resembles the shape of an animal, and at least one selectively deployable keel component which is attachable to said at least partially buoyant structure. In one or more embodiments, the at least partially buoyant structure comprises a waterfowl decoy body with a head and neck region, a midsection, an aft, and a bottom surface with a cavity, and the at least one selectively deployable keel component is attached to the bottom surface so as to be deployable when the added stability of a keel component is desired and retractable when not desired, such as for storage.
US09872485B2
A system and method for protecting a fishing reel is provided. The method may include selecting a fishing reel having a generally round spool with a hub and a flange, selecting a reel edge guard having an elongate outer circumferential surface and an elongate lateral surface attached together in an angular arrangement and formed into a generally circular shape, and attaching the reel edge guard to the fishing reel spool flange with a permanent adhesive such that the reel edge guard outer circumferential surface is disposed around an outer edge of the spool flange and such that the reel edge guard lateral surface is attached to a lateral face of the spool flange.
US09872483B2
The invention relates to a transgenic non-human mammal comprising human immunoglobulin mu and epsilon heavy-chain constant transgenes Cμ and Cε inserted in place of endogenous mu heavy-chain switch sequence Sμ, and its use for producing chimeric human immunoglobulin E antibodies specific for an antigen of interest.
US09872476B1
A novel maize variety designated X08K208 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08K208 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K208 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K208, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K208. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K208.
US09872468B2
A novel maize variety designated X75H410 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75H410 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75H410 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X75H410, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75H410. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75H410.
US09872465B1
A novel maize variety designated X03H009 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03H009 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03H009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03H009, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03H009. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03H009.
US09872463B1
A novel maize variety designated X13H893 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H893 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H893 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H893, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H893. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H893.
US09872455B2
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6024. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6024. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6024 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6024 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
US09872453B2
The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6016. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6016. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6016 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6016 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
US09872452B2
A novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX4369BS is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX4369BS, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX4369BS, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX4369BS with itself or another sweet corn plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sweet corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other sweet corn plants derived from the sweet corn hybrid plant HMX4369BS.
US09872443B2
A fluid delivery assembly is operably coupled with a reciprocating saw having a saw blade to deliver a treatment fluid to a cut portion of vegetation as the vegetation is cut. A syringe contains the treatment fluid and a fluid delivery tube has a reservoir end in fluid communication with the syringe and a delivery end adjacent the cut portion of the vegetation. A carrier is contains a portion of the fluid delivery assembly and a harness attached to the carrier has at least one strap for an operator to carry the carrier during operation of the reciprocating saw. A stepper motor is operably coupled to a PCB for storing operating parameters and for executing the operating parameters to induce advancing movement of a plunger relative to the syringe. The operating parameters are provided to the PCB by an external computing device and the PCB and stepper motor receive electrical power through an electrical power and logic cable from a power supply of the reciprocating saw. The fluid delivery tube is provided with a check valve at the reservoir end and the delivery end to retain the treatment fluid within the fluid delivery tube.
US09872441B1
An urn and planter combination with a central plant holding cup shape, a first concentric ash and soil holding ring and a second concentric ash holding ring are contained within a main housing and covered by a main lid that has a central aperture to let the central cup protrude out. The first ring is placed around the central cup. The second ring is place around the first ring. The cup can hold a plant or bonsai tree. Slots in the outer wall of the cup correspond with slots in the inner wall of the first ring allowing the roots from the cup to migrate into the first ring thereby mingling with the ash and soil contained within the first ring. The second ring contains ash only. A secondary lid can cover the central opening of the cover.
US09872439B2
A combine (10) includes a cleaning system (28) and an air conduit (80), which air conduit is arranged outside of a side wall (78) and through which the cleaning air is conducted downstream of the cleaning screens (48, 50, 66) to a suction blower (86) of the straw chopper (68), which suction blower is driven by a drive shaft (96).
US09872434B2
A lawn care device (10) may include an articulated frame (40), a cutting deck (50, 100), a collection container (12) and a chute (82). The articulated frame (40) may include a front frame portion (42) to which front wheels (34) are operably coupled and a rear frame portion (44) to which rear wheels (32) are operably coupled, the front frame portion (42) and rear frame portions (44) being operably coupled by an articulated joint. The cutting deck (100) may house at least one blade (110, 112, 114) and the cutting deck (100) may be mounted to the front frame portion (42), forward of the front wheels (34). The collection container (12) may collect material from the cutting deck (50, 100) and may be affixed to the front frame portion (42) and suspended over the rear wheels (32). The chute (82) may be operably coupling the cutting deck (50, 100) and the collection container (12) to pass the material from the cutting deck (50, 100) to the collection container (12).
US09872431B2
A cutter blade for a mower is driven to rotate about a vertical axis inside a housing. The cutter blade includes a blade body, a blade portion formed in the blade body and a wind generating portion formed in the blade body on its side opposite in a width direction thereof to the side where the blade portion is formed, the wind generating portion being formed by being raised and bent from the blade body over a predetermined area from an end in a longitudinal direction thereof. At an outer end portion of the wind generating portion in the longitudinal direction of the blade body, there is formed at least one recessed portion recessed more inwards than the remaining portion of the outer end portion.
US09872430B2
An anti-winding assembly reduces or prevents debris from winding on a trimmer and/or makes them easier to remove. The trimmer includes a trimmer head mounted to a rotatable arbor and supporting one or more cutting lines. The anti-winding assembly includes a collar positionable between the trimmer head and an adjacent trimmer component, and a shield positioned radially outward of the collar. The shield covers gaps between the collar and the trimmer head and between the collar and the adjacent trimmer component. The assembly reduces exposure to pinching gaps and to powered rotating parts that enable tight windings that can accumulate to lock trimmer rotation.
US09872429B2
The invention provides a grass trimmer and a cord delivering method for a grass trimmer, the grass trimmer comprises an extending rod, an housing, a grass trimming head, a handle, a main motor and a main switch, wherein the grass trimming head comprises a base, a cap and a spool having a first state relative static with the base, and the grass trimmer further comprises a cord delivering mechanism; the cord delivering mechanism comprises a cord delivering electronic switch independent of the main switch and a control device; and the cord delivering electronic switch operably electrically controls the control device to enable the spool to be in a second state capable of generating a rotary speed difference with the base. An operator does not need to interrupt work of the grass trimmer and can timely pay off required and the cord delivering operation is simple and convenient.
US09872425B2
A system for positioning a gauge wheel of an agricultural row unit includes the gauge wheel coupled to a frame of the agricultural row unit via a position assembly. The position assembly is configured to enable the gauge wheel to rotate between an engagement position and a home position. The system also includes a blocking member of the position assembly. Also, the system includes a protrusion integrally formed on the frame of the agricultural row unit. The protrusion is configured to engage the blocking member to block rotation of the position assembly away from the engagement position while in the home position.
US09877412B2
There is disclosed a mobile terminal including a display panel, a frame comprising a front surface where the display panel is disposed, a rear case coupled to one surface of the frame, to form an electric/electronic control unit there between the frame and the rear case, a heat spreader module provided between the display panel and the frame, wherein the heat spreader module includes a metallic plate in contact with the display panel, a heat spreading material layer disposed on a rear surface of the metallic plate and an adhesive layer disposed between the heat spreading material layer and the metallic plate to bond the metallic plate and the heat spreading material layer with each other. Even when the frame is partially eliminated, the mobile terminal may support the display panel and securing the heat spreading performance simultaneously, using the heat spreader module having a preset rigidity.
US09877397B2
A mounting jig for a semiconductor device includes an insulated circuit board positioning jig positioning an insulated circuit board by housing the insulated circuit board at a predetermined position, a tubular contact element positioning jig having a plurality of positioning holes at predetermined positions to insert a plurality of tubular contact elements respectively, and a tubular contact element press-down jig for pressing down the plurality of tubular contact elements inserted into the respective positioning holes in the tubular contact element positioning jig.
US09877395B2
Terminal portions are arrayed at regular widths and regular intervals, and each face any enable terminal, and are electrically connected to the enable terminals by conductive particles. A lead portion is connected to the other terminal portion except for pair of terminal portions which is a pair of terminal portions adjacent to each other, and extends from an overlap region to a lead region. A connection portion connects the respective terminal portions that are not connected with the lead portion to the adjacent terminal portions that are connected to the lead portion within an area of the overlap region. An interval between a pair of lead portions extending from a pair of connection portions located to sandwich a pair of terminal portions that are not connected with the lead portion therebetween is larger than an interval between the other adjacent lead portions.
