US10962711B2
A semiconductor package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor package includes a photonic die, an encapsulant and a wave guide structure. The photonic die includes a substrate and a dielectric layer. The substrate has a wave guide pattern. The dielectric layer is disposed over the substrate. The photonic die is encapsulated by the encapsulant. The wave guide structure spans over the front side of the photonic die and a top surface of the encapsulant, and penetrates the dielectric layer to be optically coupled with the wave guide pattern.
US10962705B2
The invention described in the present specification relates to a color conversion film including a resin matrix; and an organic fluorescent substance, wherein the color conversion film has a light emission peak with FWHM of 70 nm or less when irradiating light having a light emission peak of a 450 nm wavelength, a FWHM of 40 nm or less and monomodal light emission intensity distribution, and a ratio of light emission intensity at 600 nm to light emission intensity at a maximum light emission wavelength is 1:3 or higher, a method for preparing the same, and a back light unit including the color conversion film.
US10962704B2
A display device includes: a light source; a light guide plate having a light input end face that is at least a portion of an outer peripheral end surface and a light-exit surface that is one of two plate surfaces of the light guide plate and through which the light exits the light guide plate; a display panel including two substrates sandwiching a liquid crystal layer therebetween and configured to display an image by using light from the light-exit surface; a first display section included in the display panel and located relatively away from the light source and in which the liquid crystal layer has a relatively large thickness; and a second display section included in the display panel and located relatively near the light source and in which at least a portion of the liquid crystal layer has a relatively small thickness.
US10962700B1
A luminaire that includes a light emitting diode (LED) array configured to produce light in a first direction along a propagation path. An optical waveguide is spaced apart from the LED array by a gap and with the optical waveguide and the gap disposed along the propagation path. The optical waveguide is configured to receive the light along the propagation path at the first waveguide surface and transmit the light away from the luminaire at the second waveguide surface. A housing is mounted to the LED array and the optical waveguide and includes a slot directly adjacent to the gap.
US10962684B2
An ophthalmic lens incorporating an optically functional wafer having improved adhesion to a polymerized polyurea-urethane bulk lens resin.
US10962683B2
One embodiment can provide a meta-material system. The meta-material system can include a host system and an inclusion system embedded within the host system. At least one effective physical property of the meta-material system is modulated by an external stimulation, thereby facilitating the meta-material system to self-regulating an external perturbation.
US10962675B2
Exemplary implementations may: obtain subsurface relaxation time data specifying subsurface relaxation time values corresponding to a well in the subsurface volume of interest; generating a subsurface relaxation time distribution using the subsurface relaxation time data; generating a subsurface porosity distribution using the subsurface relaxation time distribution; generating a representation of the subsurface porosity distribution in the subsurface volume of interest using visual effects to depict at least one of the one or more subsurface relaxation time values; and display the representation.
US10962669B2
A method for seismic processing includes steps of receiving seismic data comprising seismic waveforms acquired from a plurality of seismic receivers and a plurality of seismic sources in a subterranean area; generating a plurality of full wavefields at a plurality of corresponding propagation time steps based on a seismic velocity and a density model of the subterranean area; and applying a wavefield filter to the plurality of full wavefields to obtain a plurality of filtered wavefields. Each of the plurality of full wavefields propagates in all directions. On the other hand, each of the plurality of filtered wavefields is attenuated in or opposite to a target direction. The target direction is selected by the user.
US10962667B2
A method can include receiving seismic data acquired by a sensor unit responsive to emission of seismic energy in a frequency sweep of a duration having a duration time; correlating the seismic data and individual portions of the frequency sweep that correspond to individual time windows to generate individual sets of correlated seismic data; for a common event, identifying a corresponding event time in each of the individual sets of correlated seismic data; and determining a clock drift time based at least in part on the event times.
US10962663B2
A foreign object detecting system includes an apparatus of detecting foreign objects in a laundry machine and a server. The server includes an artificial intelligence model learner configured to generate a foreign object classifying engine trained with the collected noise data through an artificial neural network. the server transmits the trained foreign object classifying engine trained through the artificial intelligence model learner to the foreign object classifying apparatus, the foreign object type classifier classifies the type of foreign objects through the trained foreign object classifying engine transmitted from the server, and the communicator of the apparatus of detecting foreign objects in a laundry machine transmits information about the type of foreign objects to a foreign object appliance. According to the present disclosure, the foreign objects in the laundry machine can be detected using artificial intelligence (AI), an artificial intelligence-based foreign object type classifying technique, and a 5G network.
US10962661B2
Methods and systems for detecting a three-dimensional position of a scintillation event converting a radiation into a light. For example, a system includes a crystal array including a plurality of crystal elements arranged at least along a first direction and a second direction, the plurality of crystal elements extending along a third direction between a first end and a second end, the plurality of crystal elements being configured to receive the radiation entered from the second end; wherein: the plurality of crystal elements is arranged into a plurality of crystal pairs; each of the plurality of crystal pairs optically coupled to one light bridge at the first end extending and bridging light along the first direction; each of the plurality of crystal pairs is optically coupled for the light in the second direction with at least a neighboring crystal pair only through two light tunnels.
US10962659B2
A process for manufacturing an optical system includes forming a first hydrophobic surface at a semiconductor substrate, providing a first drop of transparent material having a first shape on the first hydrophobic surface, and allowing the first drop to harden to form a first optical element having the first shape. The optical system may be a particle detector, and the process may optionally further include forming a light source at the semiconductor substrate configured to generate a light beam that passes through the first optical element and a cavity to a photodetector.
US10962647B2
Provided are a LIDAR apparatus based on a time of flight and a moving object which output an electrical signal by transmitting and receiving light, generate a control signal by analyzing the electrical signal, measure a pin point distance by calculating a time of flight of the light based on the control signal, and process point cloud data generated based on a measured distance to accurately construct information on a surrounding environment.
US10962642B2
Examples disclosed herein relate to a radar warning system positioned in a highway infrastructure. The infrastructure element includes a radar unit that is configured to produce radar data from one or more return radio frequency (RF) beams reflected from a surrounding environment using one or more steerable RF beams radiated to the surrounding environment, detect a moving object in a path of the surrounding environment from the radar data, determine whether the moving object in the path is violating directional criteria, and generate an alert message notifying one or more receiving units to avoid the path of the moving object when the moving object in the path is violating the directional criteria. The infrastructure element also includes a communication unit coupled to the radar unit and configured to send the alert message to the one or more receiving units in the surrounding environment.
US10962633B2
A three-dimensional space detection system, including: a locating base station, a label device to be located, and a computing device. The locating base station synchronizes a base time point to the label device to be located, sends an ultrasonic signal to the label device to be located, rotationally sends a first laser plane signal about a first rotation axis, and rotationally sends a second laser plane signal about a second rotation axis perpendicular to the first rotation axis. The label device to be located synchronizes a base time point from the locating base station, detects the ultrasonic signal, the first laser plane signal and the second laser plane signal. The computing device determines the three-dimensional space coordinates of the label device to be located according to the time point at which the label device to be located detects the ultrasonic signal, the time point at which the label device to be located detects the first laser plane signal and the time point at which the label device to be located detects the second laser plane signal. The locating system enables precise indoor locating based on ultrasound and laser signals.
US10962632B2
Electronic devices and methods to provide wireless ranging are shown. A first electronic device includes a memory containing stored instructions that can perform a method for determining a distance between the first electronic device and a second electronic device. For each frequency in a selected set of frequencies, the method sets the transceiver to the respective frequency, sends a first tone having the frequency and a first phase to the second electronic device and receives a second tone having the first frequency and a second phase. For each selected frequency, the first electronic device determines the phase difference between the second tone and the controllable oscillator, receives a phase difference from the second electronic device, and calculates a phase delay for the frequency. The first electronic device calculates a phase delay difference for pairs of the frequencies; and determines the distance using these phase delay differences.
US10962629B2
An active illumination three-dimensional sensor device is configured with a number of diagnostic functions that can satisfy the requirements of industrial safety within the context of a single-channel safety sensor architecture. The sensor diagnostic functions provide sufficient diagnostic coverage for an optical safety sensor (e.g., a time-of-flight safety sensor) to achieve a desired safety integrity level without the need for multiple channels. The diagnostic features can be applied to one or more components along the single-channel path (e.g., the sequencer, the illumination source, input and/or output optics, image sensor pixel, etc.) to provide a level of diagnostic coverage that renders the optical safety sensor suitable for use within industrial safety applications requiring high safety integrity levels.
US10962627B2
A laser diode includes a semiconductor structure having an n-type layer, an active region, and a p-type layer. One of the n-type and p-type layers includes a lasing aperture thereon having an optical axis oriented perpendicular to a surface of the active region between the n-type and p-type layers. First and second contacts are electrically connected to the n-type and p-type layers, respectively. The first and/or second contacts are smaller than the lasing aperture in at least one dimension. Related arrays and methods of fabrication are also discussed.
US10962625B2
In a method of determining the position of an object, raw image data of the sky is recorded using a celestial imaging unit. The last known position, orientation, date, and time data of the object are obtained, and the position of a celestial body is measured. A latitude and longitude of the object is determined by matching the measured celestial body position to the expected celestial body position based on the input parameters. A system for determining a new position of an object comprises a celestial imaging unit configured to record image data of the sky, a signal processing unit, and a signal processing unit configured to receive and store in memory the image data received from the celestial imaging unit. The signal processing unit filters the image to find the positions of celestial objects in the sky. The signal processing unit is further configured to use roll and pitch from an IMU, and date and time from a clock to determine the object's position (latitude and longitude).
US10962618B2
In a method for isochronous communication of components of a multi-component apparatus, which communicate via peer-to-peer communication connections created by a switch, a periodic communication clock signal is provided by a control computer to all the components, with a communication window between two communication clock cycles of the communication clock signal, in which a communication information item of the isochronous communication is transferrable from a transferring component to at least one addressed component. A synchronization, in relation to the communication clock signal, between at least two of the components is produced by at least one synchronization message sent via the switch by one of the components to be synchronized to all the other components to be synchronized in a communication time window.
US10962614B2
A state space controller includes an integral part configured to integrate a control deviation, wherein the control deviation indicates a difference between a digital value of a gradient coil current and a reference current; a delay compensator configured to generate a digital control amount according to the integrated control deviation by the integral part, and generated a pulse-width modulation drive signal according to the digital control amount, and includes a subtractor of which a non-inverting input terminal is connected to an output terminal of the integral part, a delayer configured to delay the digital control amount by one calculation cycle, and a first feedback loop configured to delay the digital control amount by one calculation cycle and multiply a first compensation coefficient to obtain a first compensation amount, wherein the first compensation amount is input into a first inverting input terminal of the subtractor.
US10962607B2
A method for testing a multicore cable including not less than three insulated wires to identify a correspondence relationship between one end portion and an other end portion of the insulated wires exposed from both ends of the multicore cable. The method includes inputting a test signal, by capacitive coupling, to an end portion of the tested insulated wire among end portions of the insulated wires exposed at one end of the multicore cable, inputting a phase-inverted test signal in an opposite phase to that of the test signal, by capacitive coupling, to an end portion of the insulated wire, other than the end portion of the tested insulated wire, and measuring voltages of output signals output respectively from end portions of the insulated wires exposed at the other end of the multicore cable to identify an other end portion of the tested insulated wire based on the measured voltages.
US10962597B2
A measurement device 50 of an electrochemical element 30 that is connected, via a first switch 40, to a terminal part 22P having a load connected thereto, wherein: the measurement device 50 is provided with a current limitation unit 75 provided to a bypass path BP of the first switch 40, a current sensor 60 for measuring the current of the electrochemical element 30, and a processing unit 100; when a voltage difference ΔV between the voltage of the electrochemical element 30 and the voltage of the terminal part 22P is equal to or greater than a prescribed value, the current limitation unit 75 permits the supply of power to the load through the bypass path BP, and when the voltage difference ΔV is less than the prescribed value, the current limitation unit 75 cuts off the current to the bypass path BP; and in a period of time after the first switch 40 has been turned off and until the voltage difference ΔV reaches the prescribed value due to a change in voltage of the terminal part 22P because of discharging of a charge/discharge element 170 connected in parallel to the load, the processing unit 100 performs a measurement process to measure the offset error ε of the current sensor 60.
US10962594B2
The system and method of using a debug interface recorder and replay unit for debugging and testing devices of interest such as integrated circuits by using a debug interface buffer controller to receive, record, and replay sequences of instructions to the integrated circuit. This is particularly useful for deployed devices that are difficult or dangerous to access. This is also beneficial for devices that cannot be reached (e.g., after launch). By recording sequences and storing them for later use, and by communicating commands and configuration settings to a device, system maintenance and troubleshooting is accomplished saving valuable time and money without requiring physical access to the device of interest.
US10962586B2
Embodiments relate to functional test methods useful for fabricating products containing Light Emitting Diode (LED) structures. In particular, LED arrays are functionally tested by injecting current via a displacement current coupling device using a field plate comprising of an electrode and insulator placed in close proximity to the LED array. A controlled voltage waveform is then applied to the field plate electrode to excite the LED devices in parallel for high-throughput. A camera records the individual light emission resulting from the electrical excitation to yield a function test of a plurality of LED devices. Changing the voltage conditions can excite the LEDs at differing current density levels to functionally measure external quantum efficiency and other important device functional parameters.
US10962582B2
A ground fault locating method for a power distribution network includes: monitoring each phase line of three phase distribution lines, and in the event of occurrence of waves with fault features, performing wave recording to obtain phase line record files; combining the record files corresponding to each of the three phase lines to obtain fault record files; and synthesizing the fault record files to form a transient record file, determining a fault location according to a wave having a maximum change in wave amplitude between two points in the transient record file, and displaying the fault location in a wiring diagram. The ground fault locating method for a power distribution network can significantly improve accuracy of single-phase ground fault detection.
US10962580B2
A system for an aircraft includes an aircraft component that includes a heater routed through the aircraft component, the heater including a resistive heating element and insulation surrounding the resistive heating element. A first current flows into the resistive heating element to provide heating for the aircraft component and a second current flows out of the resistive heating element. The system further includes a first sensor configured to produce a first sensor signal representing the first current, a second sensor configured to produce a second sensor signal representing the second current, a leakage sensor configured to produce a leakage sensor signal representing a leakage current, and a signal processor configured to sample and measure the first current, the second current, and a leakage current using a high frequency sampling rate to identify the presence of electric arcing. The detection of electric arcing is used to predict future heater failure and estimate heater remaining useful life.
US10962572B2
An isolated voltage probe includes: a conductor including a positive lead, a negative lead, and a resistance via which the positive lead and the negative lead are connected to each other; a magnetic sensor for measuring a magnetic field in a non-contact manner, the magnetic field being generated by a current flowing through the conductor; and a coaxial cable for transmitting a signal that is based on an output supplied from the magnetic sensor.
US10962565B2
There is provided a substrate inspection apparatus capable of inspecting the electrical characteristics of a packaged semiconductor device in a mounting environment. A prober includes a test box, a probe card and a package inspection card. A packaged device is attached to the package inspection card. A test board of the test box and a card board of the package inspection card reproduce the mounting environment in which a wafer-level system-level test is performed.
US10962561B2
A sensor assembly is disclosed. The sensor assembly includes a housing that includes a top housing and a bottom housing that clamp together. The sensor assembly also includes a printed circuit board assembly (PBA). The sensor assembly also includes at least one piece of elastic material that is located in between the top housing and the PBA and in between the bottom housing and the PBA. When the PBA is clamped in the housing, the sensor assembly allows the PBA to maintain alignment relative to the housing across different environments in order to enable proper operation of the sensor assembly. A top surface of the PBA and a bottom surface of the PBA each have at least one three-dimensional feature that is designed to increase friction with the elastic material.
US10962558B2
An automatic analyzer is capable of ensuring sufficient nozzle cleaning and suppressing of deterioration in the accuracy of analysis. When it is judged that there remains no analysis item of the sample, a judgment is made on whether the sample dispensation quantity of the n-th sample dispensation is less than a dispensation quantity threshold value or not, and if less, a cleaning pattern is selected by making a judgment on whether or not all the sample dispensation quantities of the first through (n−1)-th sample dispensations are less than the dispensation quantity threshold value. If the sample dispensation quantity of the n-th sample dispensation is the dispensation quantity threshold value or more, another cleaning pattern selected by making the judgment on whether or not all the sample dispensation quantities of the first through (n−1)-th sample dispensations are less than the dispensation quantity threshold value.
US10962557B2
A method of operating a laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises container carriers, a gateway having a network interface, and transport modules. Each module comprises a transport surface and are adjacent in a row-direction and column-direction to form a transport surface. The module comprises a driver arranged below the transport surface to move container carriers on the transport surface and left, right, upper and lower network interfaces. The left and right network interfaces connect modules in rows and the upper and lower network interfaces connect modules in columns. The network interface of the gateway is connected to a network interface of a first module. The method comprises sending an explore command from the gateway to the first module, propagating an initialization command from the first module to the remaining modules, storing addresses within the modules, and using the addresses by the gateway to address the modules.
US10962554B2
The present invention concerns subject matter connected to or making use of IgLON5, IgLON5 fragments and variants of IgLON5 and IgLON5-fragments. In particular the present invention relates to a use of a polypeptide comprising one or more sequences of IgLON5, an IgLON5-fragment or a variant thereof for the diagnosis of a disease, in vitro methods for diagnosing such a disease, a polypeptide comprising one or more sequences of IgLON5, an IgLON5-fragment or a variant thereof or a nucleic acid encoding said polypeptide for use in the treatment of a disease, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such polypeptide, a method for treating such a disease, an autoantibody binding to IgLON5, an IgLON5-fragment or a variant thereof, a method for isolating such autoantibody, a medical or diagnostic device comprising such autoantibody or such polypeptide and a test kit for the diagnosis of a disease, which test kit comprises such autoantibody and/or such polypeptide.
US10962547B2
An evaluating method includes an evaluating step of evaluating a state of ketosis in postpartum dairy cows for a dairy cow using at least one value of concentration values of Ala, Arg, Asn, Asp, BCAA, Cit, Cys, Glu, Gln, Gly, His, Ile, Leu, Lys, Met, 3MeHis, Orn, Phe, Pro, Ser, Tau, Thr, Trp, Tyr, and Val and concentration values of ALB, ALT, AST, BHBA, BUN, Ca, gGTP, Glc, NEFA, T-Bil, TCHO, TG, and TP in blood of the dairy cow before parturition.
US10962545B2
The present invention relates to methods, kits, and compositions for detecting and/or diagnosing metastatic potential of cancer cells or for evaluating prognosis in a patient with cancer by detection of the protein expression level of an HLA class I molecule and/or the copy number variation of a polynucleotide encoding the HLA class I molecule. The present invention also relates to the use of the protein expression level of an HLA class I molecule and/or the copy number variation of a polynucleotide encoding the HLA class I molecule as a prognosis biomarker and metastasis predictive biomarker of cancer.
US10962540B2
The present disclosure provides methods, reagents, systems, and devices that target β lactamase as a biomarker for the sensitive and specific detection of tuberculosis-complex bacteria. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the detection of specific β-lactamase protein and nucleic acid sequences to indicate the presence of tuberculosis-complex bacteria.
US10962534B2
The invention relates to a method for the immobilization of biomolecules containing at least one sulfhydryl group, which method comprises contacting a modified metal surface with the biomolecule irradiating the resulting surface with UV radiation in the presence of a photo-initiator, wherein said metal surface is modified with a cross-linker compound comprising a terminal thiol or dithiol group covalently linked to the metal surface, a spacer group, which at the other terminal end is carrying an isolated double or triple bond.
US10962533B2
Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for detecting and/or identifying one or more specific microorganisms in a culture sample. Indicator particles, such as surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)-active nanoparticles, each having associated therewith one or more specific binding members having an affinity for the one or more microorganisms of interest, can form a complex with specific microorganisms in the culture sample. Further, agitating magnetic capture particles also having associated therewith one or more specific binding members having an affinity for the one or more microorganisms of interest can be used to capture the microorganism-indicator particle complex and concentrate the complex in a localized area of an assay vessel for subsequent detection and identification. The complex can be dispersed, pelleted, and redispersed so that the culture sample can be retested a number of times during incubation so as to allow for real-time monitoring of the culture sample.
US10962528B2
Provided herein are monomeric variants of Sandercyanin fluorescent protein (SFP) including those monomeric SFP variants set forth in SEQ ID NO:2-6 and SFP variants with increased brightness. Also provided herein are methods of making and using fluorescent probes comprising such monomeric variants, where the fluorescent probes have specificity for desired targets.
US10962526B2
Disclosed are renal tissues and arrays thereof that include a layer of renal interstitial tissue, the renal interstitial tissue comprising renal fibroblasts and endothelial cells; and a layer of renal epithelial tissue, the renal epithelial tissue comprising renal tubular epithelial cells, the renal epithelial tissue in contact with the layer of renal interstitial tissue to form a three-dimensional, engineered, biological renal tissue. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating and using the same.
US10962524B2
An integrated system for determining a hemostasis and oxygen transport parameter of a blood sample, such as blood, is disclosed. The system includes a measurement system, such as an ultrasonic sensor, configured to determine data characterizing the blood sample. For example, the data could be displacement of the blood sample in response to ultrasonic pulses. An integrated aspect of the system may be a common sensor, sample portion or data for fast and efficient determination of both parameters. The parameters can also be used to correct or improve measured parameters. For example, physiological adjustments may be applied to the hemostatic parameters using a HCT measurement. Also, physical adjustments may be applied, such as through calibration using a speed or attenuation of the sound pulse through or by the blood sample. These parameters may be displayed on a GUI to guide treatment.
US10962510B2
A gas chromatograph with column recognition technology system for the column includes a column and the column recognition technology system for the column. The column is configured for gas chromatography. The column includes column parameters associated with the column. The column recognition technology system may be configured to auto-recognize the column in the gas chromatograph device. Wherein, the column recognition technology system may be configured to auto-recognize the column parameters associated with the auto-recognized column.
US10962509B2
An apparatus and method for detecting failed electronics using acoustics. The method comprising directing an acoustic wave toward a circuit component to be tested such that the acoustic wave is reflected off the circuit component, receiving the reflected acoustic wave, amplifying the reflected acoustic wave, and comparing the reflected acoustic wave with known acoustic waves to determine if the circuit component is operating properly. The apparatus comprising a data acquisition system for acquiring data, an X-Y-Z positioner to position two transducers and to hold the circuit component, and software to post-process and analyze the data. The data acquisition system further includes an oscilloscope, a pulser-receiver, two air-coupled transducers, and an amplifier.
US10962502B2
A hydrogen detector for gas and fluid media is disclosed. The detector includes a selective membrane and a housing. Within the housing is a potential measuring unit and a ceramic sensing element made of a solid electrolyte. A standard electrode is located within a cavity of the ceramic sensing element and a porous platinum electrode is applied to an external layer of the ceramic sensing element. A potential measuring unit passes through a sealed lead-in at the upper end of the housing and is brought out to the standard electrode. The selective membrane, which is attached to a hole in the end of the lower bushing, is closed with a plug. The cavity limited by the inner surface of the lower bushing, the external part of the bottom of the ceramic sensing element and the inner surfaces of the selective membrane and the plug is leak-tight.
US10962492B2
Methods and systems for measuring and/or estimating a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of a component of a fuel cell system. A CTE measurement technique includes securing a measurement member over a surface of the component via a seal having a melting point, heating the seal above its melting point of the seal, cooling the component, measurement member and seal to a second temperature below the melting point of the seal, and determining the CTE of the component based on the change in the span of the measurement member after cooling. A fuel cell component characterization technique includes measuring an electrical resistivity (ER), conductivity (EC), resistance or conductance of the component, measuring at least one additional property of the component which, together with ER, EC, resistance or conductance, correlates to the CTE of the component, and sorting the component based on the measurements.
US10962489B2
Provided are an operation guide system, an operation guide method, and an operation guide program, which are capable of allowing a user to easily understand measurement of an X-ray optical system to be selected. A quantitative phase analysis device includes qualitative phase analysis result acquisition means for acquiring information on a plurality of crystalline phases contained in a sample, and weight ratio calculation means for calculating a weight ratio of the plurality of crystalline phases based on a sum of diffracted intensities corrected with respect to a Lorentz-polarization factor, a chemical formula weight, and a sum of squares of numbers of electrons belonging to each of atoms contained in a chemical formula unit, in the plurality of crystalline phases.
US10962483B2
A device and method to reduce molecular background emission and to increase matrix management in solution cathode glow discharge (SCGD). A purging device for purging atmospheric gases from a solution cathode glow discharge (SCGD) apparatus, comprising a hollow body that encloses a plasma generated between a solid anode and a solution cathode, wherein the body comprises at least one opening for release of water vapor generated by the plasma. A method for reducing matrix interferences from a SCGD comprising introducing an internal standard into a sample to be analyzed, wherein the sample comprises at least one element of interest; determining a spatial emission profile of the internal standard; using linear correlation between the spatial emission profile of the internal standard and the element of interest to predict a crossover point; and using the crossover point of the element of interest to select a vertical acquisition height for SCGD analysis.
US10962469B2
A miniaturized microsystem device including at least one of electrical, optical and mechanical components in a hermetically or non-hermetically sealed housing with respect to air humidity or encapsulated, which contains a desiccant. The humidity-dependent lifetime of the arrangement is determined by measuring the absorptivity of the desiccant.
US10962466B2
Disclosed is a particulate matters sensor device detecting particulate matters (PM) included in exhaust gas, including: a detecting device having detecting electrodes formed on an external peripheral surface of a base having a bar shape with a circular cross section at a predetermined interval in a predetermined direction to sense the particulate matters included in the exhaust gas.
US10962465B2
Devices to determine the filtration behavior of a device for filtering gaseous fluid. These devices are characterized by unchanged reproducibility during further tests. To this end, the device comprises a first device for setting a particular differential pressure, a second device having a certain degree of filtration efficiency of the gaseous fluid, which flows through the devices, of the filter test system such that a differential pressure and/or filtration efficiency are adjustable in a variable fashion and independently of one another, and the first device (2) and the second device (3) are normal for filtration, with permanently constant characteristics with regard to the differential pressure that is set and the filtration efficiency that is set as a reference device for simulation of a filtering separator, a first adapter for coupling on the inflow side, and a second adapter for coupling on the outflow side.
US10962454B2
The disclosed methods for preparing cytological samples may include placing a cytological sample in a concave filter in a filtration system, applying a negative pressure to an outer side of the concave filter with a vacuum device to withdraw a liquid from the cytological sample, applying a sectionable matrix material over the filtered cellular material within the concave filter, and removing an assembly including the filtered cellular material and the sectionable matrix material from the filtration system. Various other related methods, systems, and materials are also disclosed.
US10962453B2
A signal of fluorescence emitted from a fluorescent particle of a pathological specimen can be increased in sensitivity and be stabilized, thereby resulting in an enhancement in retrieval accuracy of information from a fluorescence image. A pathological specimen including a tissue section subjected to a treatment (immunostaining/FISH staining treatment) for fluorescence-labeling of an objective biomaterial with a fluorescent particle observable in a dark field, based on an immunostaining or FISH method; a packed layer with which the tissue section is covered; and a protection layer with which the packed layer is covered; wherein the refractive indexes of the fluorescent particle, the packed layer and the protection layer (measurement wavelength: 589 nm; measurement temperature: 20° C.; in all) satisfy the conditions of Expressions (1) and (2): |n1−n2|≤0.20 Expression (1) |n2−n3|≤0.15 Expression (2) n1: refractive index (fluorescent particle) n2: refractive index (packed layer) n3: refractive index (protection layer).
US10962447B2
A gas feed unit for an exhaust gas analysis unit includes a measurement unit for analysing a sample gas, a connection line arranged so that a calibration gas line, a purge gas line, and a sample gas line opens thereinto and which fluidically connects to the measurement unit, a shut-off valve arranged in each of the calibration gas line, the purge gas line, and the sample gas line, a pump which delivers the sample gas from an exhaust gas source, an outflow line with an outflow nozzle and a shut-off valve, and an outflow nozzle arranged at an end of the connection line opposite to the measurement unit. The outflow line branches off from the connection line. The sample gas line is arranged to open into the connection line between the measurement unit, the calibration gas line, and the purge gas line.
US10962441B2
The invention relates to a wind generation means (1) comprising at least one wind generation wall (1′) comprising a plurality of wind generation units (11) provided next to each other along at least a first and a second directions so as to form the at least one wind generation wall (1′), wherein each wind generation unit (11) of said plurality of wind generation units comprises at least two ventilation units (111), each ventilation unit within the wind generation unit being individually controlled, characterized in that each wind generation unit (11) of said plurality of wind generation units comprises at least one control unit adapted to control said ventilation units (111) individually, so as to generate an arbitrary wind profile both in space and in time in an air flow path and so as to vary a generated wind physical property of said each wind generation unit along said at least first and second directions, and in that said plurality of wind generation units (11) are detachably attached to each other so that the size and shape of the said wind generation wall (1′) can be varied.
US10962435B2
A breathable waterproof sheet, which interposes a support layer having a plurality of holes formed therein, thus preventing a waterproof air-permeable layer from colliding with a pressure sensor by a water pressure. The breathable waterproof sheet includes a waterproof air-permeable layer formed of a film having elasticity, an adhesive layer having one surface adhered to one surface of the waterproof air-permeable layer, and a support layer having a plurality of air-permeable holes formed therein and having one surface adhered to the other surface of the adhesive layer.
US10962424B2
The structure of a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) thermal sensor and a method of fabricating the MEMS thermal sensor are disclosed. A method of fabricating a MEMS thermal sensor includes forming first and second sensing electrodes with first and second electrode fingers, respectively, on a substrate and forming a patterned layer with a rectangular cross-section between a pair of the first electrode fingers. The first and second electrode fingers are formed in an interdigitated configuration and suspended above the substrate. The method further includes modifying the patterned layer to have a curved cross-section between the pair of the first electrode fingers, forming a curved sensing element on the modified patterned layer to couple to the pair of the first electrode fingers, and removing the modified patterned layer.
US10962423B2
A method includes: detecting, by a motor controller, an interlock failure of a connector for connecting between a gate driver and the motor controller, the connector being connected to an inverter for driving a motor in an eco-friendly vehicle; and determining, by the motor controller, that the interlock failure of the connector has occurred when an output value of a signal processor provided in the motor controller so that a sensing signal is inputted from the gate driver through the connector is detected as a value beyond a predetermined normal sensing range.
US10962419B2
A method for testing a tire by interferometry in a pressure chamber of a tire testing device includes capturing phase images at different pressures in the pressure chamber, generating partial phase difference images between successive phase images, and summing the partial phase difference images to form an overall phase difference image. The pressure in the pressure chamber is changed in a first direction during a first measurement phase and the pressure is changed in the opposite direction during a second measurement phase, wherein at least one partial phase difference image from the first measurement phase and at least one partial phase difference image from the second measurement phase are included in the summation.
US10962417B2
Exemplary systems for detecting water include: a light source positioned to transmit thermal radiation through a sample; a lens assembly positioned to: receive the thermal radiation transmitted through the sample; and focus the transmitted thermal radiation onto a filter positioned between the lens assembly and a detector; and a cooling subsystem for cooling the filter and the detector to a temperature below that of the sample. The filter (1) selectively transmits first portions of the thermal radiation received from the lens assembly and characterized by a wavelength at least partially overlapping a predefined water absorption band and/or a predefined water absorption line; and (2) selectively blocks second portions of the thermal radiation received from the lens assembly and characterized by a wavelength outside the predefined water absorption band and/or the predefined water absorption line. Methods for detecting presence of water in a sample are also disclosed.
US10962415B2
The present invention relates to an apparatus for optical applications, a spectrometer system and method for producing an apparatus for optical applications, and in particular to an apparatus comprising an optical waveguide having a first refractive index along a light propagation axis interrupted by a plurality of scattering portions having a second refractive index. Each scattering portion has a long axis substantially perpendicular to the light propagation axis as well as a short axis substantially perpendicular to the light propagation axis and the long axis. A receiver unit or a transmitter unit is arranged on a side of the optical waveguide, the long axis being substantially perpendicular, i.e. normal to the plane of this side on which the receiver unit or transmitter unit is arranged. Accordingly, simplification and miniaturization of an optical apparatus can be realized.
US10962412B2
A light filter includes a plurality of spectrum modulation portions, each having a different thicknesses or a different mixing ratio of materials thereof. Each of the plurality of spectrum modulation portions has a different transmittance spectrum.
US10962407B2
A mower unit provided in a grass mower unit includes a mower deck having a top plate and a side plate extending downwards from the top plate, a rotational shaft extending through the top plate and rotatably supported to the top plate, and a blade attached to the rotational shaft inside the mower deck. A vibration detection unit is attached to the mower deck for detecting vibration in the mower deck. Vibration detected by the vibration detection unit is informed via an informing unit.
US10962405B2
A weighing device includes a weighing module, a processor, and an output device. The weighing module includes a suspension component, a deformation component, and a sensor. The deformation component includes an elastic piece, a connecting portion, and a fixing portion. The elastic piece is coupled between the connecting portion and the fixing portion. The suspension component includes a hook and a lanyard. One end of the lanyard is fixed to the connecting portion, and a second end of the lanyard is passed through the fixing portion and coupled to the hook. When the hook suspends an object to be weighed, the hook moves the connecting portion toward the fixing portion and deforms the elastic piece. The sensor detects a deformation amount of the elastic piece. The processor calculates a weight of the object according to the deformation amount and an elastic coefficient of the elastic piece.
US10962402B1
A low power consumption leak detection device for a toilet tank includes a water level switch disposed within the toilet tank having a float. The float moves with a water level within the toilet tank from a starting position to a lower position. An electronic circuit is configured to be electrically disconnected from a power source when the float is in the starting position. The electronic circuit is configured to be electrically connected to the power source when the float is in the lower position and activate a timer having a preset time limit, which if reached sends an alarm signal to an alarm indicator. The alarm indicator notifies a resident of a potential water leak problem that can be fixed. The lower power consumption leak detection device only uses power when the water level drops thereby greatly extending the life of the battery and usefulness of the device.
US10962401B2
A liquid fuel level sensing device disclosed herein may include: a holder; an arm fixed to the holder; a cover fixed to the holder to cover the arm; and a float connected to the arm outside the holder. The holder may include a bottom portion and a first snap fit structure, which may include a pair of support portions provided with an interval therebetween, and provided on the bottom portion. First and second interval portions may be provided between the pair of support portions, the first interval portion may hold the arm, and the second interval portion may be provided above the first interval portion and be narrower than a width of the arm held in the first interval portion. The cover may include a deformation restricting portion provided at a position facing an outer surface of at least one of the pair of support portions.
US10962392B2
A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.
US10962384B2
A method of disaggregating an energy usage signal of a usage area includes steps of providing a gateway device for an aggregate energy usage signal of a usage area, installing a user application on a user computing device to display information from the gateway device, receiving a plurality of inputs, and determining the energy usage of the individual electrically powered devices in the usage area based on the aggregate energy usage signal and based on the plurality of inputs.
US10962376B2
A system and method for mapping parameter data acquired by a robot mapping system is disclosed. Parameter data characterizing the environment is collected while the robot localizes itself within the environment using landmarks. Parameter data is recorded in a plurality of local grids, i.e., sub-maps associated with the robot position and orientation when the data was collected. The robot is configured to generate new grids or reuse existing grids depending on the robot's current pose, the pose associated with other grids, and the uncertainty of these relative pose estimates. The pose estimates associated with the grids are updated over time as the robot refines its estimates of the locations of landmarks from which determines its pose in the environment. Occupancy maps or other global parameter maps may be generated by rendering local grids into a comprehensive map indicating the parameter data in a global reference frame extending the dimensions of the environment.
US10962366B2
As an autonomous vehicle moves through a local area, pairwise alignment may be performed to calculate changes in the pose of the vehicle between different points in time. The vehicle comprises an imaging system configured to capture image frames depicting a portion of the surrounding area. Features are identified from the captured image frames, and a 3-D location is determined for each identified feature. The features of different image frames corresponding to different points in time are analyzed to determine a transformation in the pose of the vehicle during the time period between the image frames. The determined poses of the vehicle are used to generate an HD map of the local area.
US10962363B2
An optical measurement system and method that utilizes a single camera in combination with a specially configured target object which significantly improves optical measuring accuracy with respect to the measurement of distance, height difference and position.
US10962362B2
This disclosure is directed to a system and method for detecting a surface of a substrate within a scanner.
US10962360B2
A method of calibrating a grade control system is provided. The method includes placing a smartphone on first defined calibration location of a work machine. The smartphone determines a slope of the first defined calibration location relative to gravity. The smartphone is placed on a second defined calibration location of the work machine and determines a slope of the second defined calibration location relative to gravity. The slope of the first and second defined calibration locations is automatically communicated to the grade control system and is employed for subsequent grade control.
US10962353B1
An apparatus, and related method, relates generally to a fiber-optic sensing system. In such a system, fiber-optic sensors are in a rosette or rosette-like pattern. An optical circulator is coupled to receive a light signal from a broadband light source, to provide the light signal to the fiber-optic sensors, and to receive a returned optical signal from the fiber-optic sensors. A spectral engine is coupled to the optical circulator to receive the returned optical signal and configured to provide an output signal.
US10962345B2
A tool for inspecting an annular section of an engine includes a first segment extending along a first lengthwise direction between a forward end and an aft end; and a second segment extending along a second lengthwise direction between a forward end and an aft end, the forward end of the first segment pivotably coupled to the aft end of the second segment and the first segment moveable relative to the second segment between a bent position and a coupled position, the first lengthwise direction defining a coupled angle with the second lengthwise direction when the first segment is in the coupled position relative to the second segment. The tool also includes an adjustment member operable with the first segment, the second segment, or both to adjust the coupled angle defined by the first lengthwise direction with the second lengthwise direction.
US10962344B2
A measuring jig includes: a base portion; a sensor holding portion disposed so as to protrude from the base portion and configured to hold a sensor; and a first protruding portion protruding from the base portion toward the same side as the sensor holding portion, at a first position different from a sensor position which is a position of a sensor installation surface on which the sensor extends, with respect to a direction orthogonal to the sensor installation surface.
US10962333B2
An improved Mob Control Vehicle (MCV) may be necessary to handle riots and mobs in the streets and grounds at urban and non-urban areas. One of the important requirements of this mob control activity is barricading the entire road or ground in such a way that mob cannot harm the vehicle or ground security personnel directly. Accordingly the present invention provides a Vehicle mounted Sliding Type Retractable mobile Protective Shield, which is integrated with MCV. In general the shield is in fivefold retracted condition on rooftop of the vehicle and can be transported at sites without dismantling. During mob control activities the entire shield is brought down on the ground in vertical position ahead of the vehicle through hydraulically actuated cylinders. The side shield frames are expanded as per requirement or road or ground width, such that it can barricade the entire road or ground to protect the vehicle as well as security personnel from aggressive mob. Once the mob control activities are over, the entire shield is folded and retracted on the roof for transportation.
US10962326B2
The present invention provides a handgun holster apparatus comprising a body, first strap, and second strap each made from moisture-wicking layers and moisture-repellant layers. The holster further comprises at least four reversible fasteners: a first reversible fastener affixed to the first strap, a second reversible fastener affixed to the second strap, a third reversible fastener affixed to the front side of the body, and a fourth reversible fastener affixed to the back side of the body. The first and second straps each respectively has open strap positions and closed strap positions allowing for the handgun to be removable from the holster as well as the holster to be reversibly affixed to the inside of a garment.
US10962325B2
A holster for a handgun, having at least some of an at least partial cavity; a lever having a thumb button portion and an engagement portion, wherein the lever includes a locking projection extending from at least a portion of the engagement portion, wherein the lever is pivotally attached or coupled to at least a portion of the holster, approximately between the thumb button portion and the engagement portion; and a lockout element, wherein at least a portion of the lockout element is positionable to block movement of the lever to keep the lever from being pivoted to a disengaged position.
US10962323B2
A crossbow assembly uses an arrangement with two pairs of limbs, with one pair of opposing limbs on each side of the stock. The two limbs within each pair are arranged in opposition to each other in a vertical plane. The limb tips are each connected to an axle assembly with respective limb cables. The axle has a pair of axle pulleys at opposing ends. A bowstring has opposing ends connected to each axle pulley. The bowstring extends forward from each axle pulley and extends across the stock, passing between two bowstring pulleys. The middle of the bowstring forms the nock point.
US10962316B2
Firearms and barrel assemblies are provided herein that include a barrel assembly having a barrel having a proximal end and a distal end comprising a muzzle. The barrel also includes a chamber defined in the proximal end. The chamber includes a distal end and a proximal end. A bore extends distally from the distal end of the chamber. The bore defines a central axis of the barrel assembly. The barrel assembly also includes a barrel extension extending from the proximal end of the barrel. The barrel extension has a distal end and a proximal end. The barrel extension defines a bolt receiving recess in communication with the chamber. The barrel extension further has a barrel vent channel defined therein in communication with the bolt receiving recess. The barrel vent channel is defined in the barrel extension in a direction that is transverse to the central axis of the barrel assembly.
US10962312B1
The invention relates to a breech system for a firearm, having a bolt receiver and a bolt; the bolt receiver is embodied in the form of a hollow cylinder at least with engagement means protruding radially inward and there is also at least one bolt head, which has outward-protruding engagement means that correspond to the inward-protruding engagement means; the bolt head is supported in rotary fashion on a bolt carrier and there is also a bolt body, which is able to slide on a bolt head shaft of the bolt head, and between the bolt body and the bolt carrier, there is at least one compression spring, which tends to move the bolt body in the direction toward the bolt head; and on the bolt head shaft and on the bolt body, there are means that produce a rotation of the bolt head when the bolt body is slid on the bolt head shaft.
US10962309B2
A stacked heat exchanger includes: passage tubes stacked with each other to support a heat exchange object, a passage being defined in the passage tube for a heat medium to exchange heat with the heat exchange object; and a pipe connected to one of the passage tubes located at one end in a stacking direction of the plurality of passage tubes. Each of the passage tubes has a protruding pipe portion protruding in the stacking direction and communicating with the adjacent passage tube in the stacking direction. The one of the passage tubes located at the one end in the stacking direction is an in/out passage tube. The pipe has a surface at one end in a longitudinal direction of the pipe, and the surface intersects the longitudinal direction of the pipe and is joined to the in/out passage tube.
US10962308B2
A plate heat exchanger for solar heating includes a plurality of channels extending between an inlet and an outlet for conducting a heat transferring fluid. The plurality of channels is defined between a first plate and a second plate, the first and second plates being formed by stainless steel. Each of the plurality of channels has a single-curved extension between the inlet and the outlet as seen in a plane corresponding to the major surface extension of the first and second plates. Each of the plurality of channels has along at least a portion of its longitudinal extension a triangular or a chamfered triangular cross-section or a parallelogram or a chamfered parallelogram cross-section. The side walls of two adjacent channels define an angle α corresponding to, or smaller than, 100 degrees and more preferred smaller than 90 degrees.
US10962305B2
A system and a method for heating source fluid, comprising: a turbine-electric generator transport comprising: an inlet plenum and an exhaust collector; a turbine connected to the inlet plenum and the exhaust collector; and an electric-generator coupled to the turbine; an exhaust heat recovery transport comprising: a combustion air connection coupled to the inlet plenum; an exhaust air connection coupled to the exhaust collector; a heat transfer assembly coupled to the exhaust air connection; and a fluid system coupled to the heat transfer assembly; an inlet and exhaust transport comprising: an air inlet filter housing coupled to the combustion air connection; and an exhaust stack coupled to the exhaust air connection.
US10962295B2
A heat exchanger with a plurality of flow path assemblies disposed in a core body, a first and a second core surface of the core body provided with a plurality of throughholes. Each throughhole on the first and the second core surface mated individually with a flow path assembly seat, a coupling means providing independent positioning as well as longitudinal axial orientation means to each of the flow path assembly disposed in the core body, wherein each flow path assembly seat provided on the first core surface engages a first tubular section of a corresponding flow path assembly, while each flow path assembly seat provided on the second core surface engages a second tubular section of a corresponding flow path assembly. Each flow path assembly provided with at least one chamber section, each chamber section having a medium directing component disposed within for a desired medium flow effect.
US10962287B2
A water cooled box to be installed in the side wall of a metal making furnace to hold and protect implements such as a burner, a lance, or a material (i.e., carbon or lime) injection device. The box preferably comprises a copper outer shell and a steel inner shell liner welded together, whereby a chamber is formed through which cooling water passes. The box further comprises an inlet and outlet for the water flow and a plurality of conduit passages between the copper and steel shells for mounting the aforementioned implements. The copper shell has bars or slots for slag retention and the steel shell has means for mounting the box into the furnace wall. The copper shell is formed into a curved U-shape for preventing cracking due to thermal mechanical stress and to raise the natural frequency of the panel to resist vibration which can also cause cracking.
US10962275B2
A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes a fan. The fan includes a plurality of blades coupled to a hub. A shroud is coupled to the plurality of blades, wherein the shroud focuses a flow of air along a rotational axis of the fan and reduces the flow of the air radially outward from the fan.
US10962273B2
A temperature controlled storage apparatus includes a plurality of lockable storage spaces. Each of the plurality of lockable storage spaces includes one or more compartments. The temperature of each of the one or more compartments is independently controllable to provide any one of a chilled temperature or a frozen temperature. Access to the storage space is remotely programmable.
US10962270B2
A transportation box (100) including a plurality of first phase change materials (16), a plurality of second phase change materials (20), a first box (18) adapted to enclose a payload box (10), a second box (22) and an outer box (14). The payload box (10) is embedded with the plurality of second phase change materials (20). Further, each of the plurality of first phase change materials (16) is placed above and below the payload box (10). The second box (22) is adapted to contain temperature sensitive products and is nestable within the payload box (10). The first box (18) is nestable within the outer box (14). The plurality of first phase change materials (16) and the plurality of second phase change materials (20) are arranged in a manner such that air in between controls heat flow into and within the first box (18).
US10962268B1
The purpose of the invention is to reduce power consumption of heat exchangers (otherwise known as condensers or outdoor heat pump units) used for residential or building air conditioning and/or heating. The invention is a set of thin deflector(s) that attach to the top of the unit. The deflectors redirect air that the unit discharges vertically to a horizontal or slightly higher direction. This reduces recirculation of exhaust air to the intake when structural surfaces are close to the exchanger. Less recirculation reduces power consumption and thereby electric bills and allows the cooling and/or heating system to operate closer to capacity in ambient temperature extremes. It also could extend the life of the compressor's electrical insulation by allowing it to operate at lower temperature.
US10962267B2
A heat pump apparatus includes: a refrigerant circuit configured to circulate refrigerant having flammability; a heat medium circuit configured to allow a heat medium to flow therethrough; a heat-medium heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the refrigerant and the heat medium; an outdoor unit configured to accommodate the refrigerant circuit and the heat-medium heat exchanger; and an indoor unit configured to accommodate a part of the heat medium circuit, the outdoor unit including a refrigerant release valve, the refrigerant release valve being at least one of a pressure relief valve and an air purge valve which are provided in the heat medium circuit, the refrigerant release valve being provided outside a casing of the outdoor unit.
US10962265B2
An expansion and isolation valve, specifically an electric expansion and isolation valve for operation with the coolant R744, featuring a valve body arranged in a valve body chamber, a seal seat, and a seal, which are arranged along an axial movement direction of the valve body in the expansion valve. The expansion valve is further designed such that in a closed state of the expansion valve, there is a pressure bypass to the valve body chamber, and preferentially, that a valve body diameter at the positions of the seal seat and the seal corresponds with the respective seal diameters.
US10962264B2
A heat source unit for a refrigeration apparatus includes: a refrigerant circuit including a shut-off valve, a compressor, a heat exchanger, and a first refrigerant pipe positioned between the shut-off valve and the compressor; a fan that sends air to the heat exchanger; a casing that includes a side panel and that accommodates the refrigerant circuit and the fan; and a partitioning panel that partitions an internal space of the casing into a first space on the side panel side where the compressor is disposed, and a second space where the fan is disposed. The fan blows the air that has passed through the heat exchanger out to a front-surface side of the casing. The compressor, the shut-off valve, and the side panel are disposed in the stated order as the compressor, the shut-off valve, and the side panel as seen in a front view.
US10962262B2
A method for controlling a vapour compression system (1) is disclosed, the vapour compression system (1) comprising at least one compressor (2, 16), a heat rejecting heat exchanger (3), a high pressure expansion device (4, 15, 17), a receiver (5), an evaporator expansion device (6), an evaporator (7) and a gas bypass valve (8), arranged in a refrigerant path. It is registered that the gas bypass valve (8) is malfunctioning or saturated, and a pressure value for a pressure prevailing inside the receiver (5) is obtained. Finally, the vapour compression system (1) is controlled in order to control a gaseous refrigerant supply to the receiver (5) to adjust the pressure prevailing inside the receiver (5) to reach a target pressure level.
US10962256B1
A nesting equipment support pad is disclosed, in particular an outdoor air conditioner compressor pad. The pad comprises a parallelogram upper surface which contacts the compressor and descending side walls from each edge of the parallelogram upper surface. Two side walls include a notch to accommodate a matching notch of another identical support pad when placed in a nesting arrangement. These notched corners are at diagonally opposing corners of each pad permitting the nesting arrangements. Additional, support rib members and protrusions are located within the cavity formed by the four side walls to provide strength and rigidity. These rib members and protrusions are placed in an offset manner to permit the nesting arrangement without interference with the mating pad.
US10962252B2
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a three-fluid liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger (LAMEE) to condition air (a first overall fluid). A liquid panel assembly used in the LAMEE can include a first fluid circuit for a first cooling fluid (a second overall fluid) and a second fluid circuit for a second cooling fluid (a third overall fluid). The first cooling fluid, also referred to herein as a desiccant, can be configured to circulate through the liquid panel assembly and condition an air stream passing through the LAMEE. The second cooling fluid, also referred to herein as a coolant, can be configured to also circulate through the panel assembly and reject heat from the first cooling fluid. The second cooling fluid can increase the cooling capacity and overall performance of the LAMEE. The first and second cooling fluids can be separate from each other during circulation through the panel assembly. Low operating pressures of the first fluid circuit can be facilitated by the design of the liquid panel to at least partially offset hydrostatic pressure gain with friction pressure loss of the first cooling fluid.
US10962250B2
The smart desert geothermal heat pump for air conditioning and domestic water cooling includes a heat pump having heat exchange piping adapted for installation underground in desert sand adjacent a structure to be heated/cooled. The heat pump draws heat from the sand to heat air in the structure in a heating cycle and draws heat from the structure to sink in the ground in a cooling cycle to cool the structure. A processor has an artificial intelligence machine learning unit configured to store historical weather data and mean heat pump on/off times by calendar date in Big Data tall arrays, and periodically re-computes mean heat pump on/off times by calendar date. A controller connected to the processor and at least one switch on the heat pump automatically switches between heating and cooling cycles and turns the pump on and off according to the median re-computed heat pump on/off times.
US10962245B2
A high-safety humidifier to which water is supplied from the top is provided, comprising a pedestal, a water tank and a fan, wherein a trough is provided on the pedestal and an atomization device is provided in the trough; the fan is provided on the pedestal, and a wind outlet of the fan is connected to a mist discharge passage via a wind pipe. The wind outlet of the fan is higher than or the horizontal section of the wind pipe is at least partially higher than the level of the lowest connection point between the water tank and the pedestal; and, the water tank and the pedestal are detachably connected in a sealed manner.
US10962236B2
Disclosed is a building envelope for a building wall, floor, or roof of a building, the building envelope comprising at least two shells spaced apart from one another that enclose an intermediate space there between, the intermediate space being sealed against the interior and the exterior of the building and being filled with structural weight-bearing and building-technology components, and at least in sections with a porous, open-celled 3D-pattern material. A plurality of heat pipes which are connected to a heat-collector element on the shell facing the exterior and the interior of the building and which end in the intermediate space are arranged in the intermediate space.
US10962233B2
A domestic hood may include: a support frame with a power input; a motor fan unit located within the support frame; the support frame extends between a lower end portion and an upper end portion, and at the lower end portion the hood has a suction port in fluid communication with the motor fan unit; a filter means arranged between the suction port and the motor fan unit and configured to filter gases extracted by the motor fan unit through the suction port; a lighting means including an enclosure that defines a seat containing a plate having a plurality of light-emitting diodes; a fixing means for removably fixing the lighting means to the support frame; and an electric connection means for electrically connecting the lighting means to the power input.
US10962232B2
An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a heater comprising a heating element having a region that does not contain a surface heating portion. The apparatus further includes a thermostat positioned in the region. The thermostat includes a contact surface disposed to make contact with an object placed on the surface heating portion. The thermostat includes a switch configured to prevent a current from conducting through the heating element when the contact surface experiences a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature limit. The apparatus further includes a medallion coupled to the thermostat and positioned below a top surface of the heating element, the medallion comprising an aperture shaped to allow the contact surface to extend through the aperture to make contact with the object. The apparatus includes an urging element configured to provide vertical movement of the medallion in response to a downward force applied from the object.
US10962225B2
An adjustable neck for a vent cap includes a housing having a mount and a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body includes an inner surface. The adjustable neck also includes adjustable straps arranged to form an adjustable inner diametrical surface disposed radially inward from the cylindrical body of the housing, relative to a central axis of the adjustable neck. The adjustable inner diametrical surface is configured to engage an outer pipe surface. The adjustable straps are coupled to the inner surface of the cylindrical body. The adjustable neck also includes legs coupled to the adjustable straps and to the mount, where the cylindrical body is configured to be rotated relative to the mount and the legs to adjust a dimension of the adjustable inner diametrical surface to correspond to the outer pipe surface.
US10962224B2
Sorbent compositions containing calcium and iodine are added to coal to mitigate the release of mercury and/or other harmful elements into the environment during combustion of coal containing natural levels of mercury.
US10962222B2
A device for chemical destruction of at least one feed comprising at least one organic compound are provided. In one aspect, the device comprises at least one inductive plasma torch, means for introducing at least one plasma-forming gas into the torch, optionally when the plasma gas(es) comprise(s) no or little oxygen, means for bringing oxygen gas into the plasma or into the vicinity of the plasma, means for introducing the feed into the torch, a reaction enclosure capable of allowing thermal destruction of the gases flowing from the torch, a device allowing mixing of the gases flowing out of the reaction enclosure to be carried out, means for introducing air and/or oxygen gas into the mixing device, a device allowing recombination by cooling of at least one portion of the gases from the mixing device, the torch, the reaction enclosure, the mixing device and the recombination device being in fluidic communication.
US10962217B1
A decorative, electrically lighted wreath has a plurality of color changing, concentric, LED bands of light that compliment interchangeable decorative graphic inserts. The bands and inserts can be circular, elliptical, square, rectangular or any desired geometric shape. The illumination and color of the bands is modified by the user via a controller device, either manually or remotely, to coordinate with the graphic inserts. The decorative wreath device also has means to store the graphic inserts.
US10962216B2
Disclosed are an LED light source apparatus, a lighting device, and a lighting control method. The LED light source apparatus includes a plurality of light mixing units. Each light mixing unit comprises LED chips of at least four colors, and the at least four colors at least include red and green. The plurality of light mixing units is uniformly distributed on a bearing surface along a ring.
US10962213B2
LED lighting systems, mounting configurations, and light fixtures are disclosed for original and retrofit configurations. Some configurations mount the light fixture with a mounting bracket that allows for the removal and replacement of the light fixture in about the same time as a traditional light bulb change. Some configurations provide for fuse removal and replacement without the need to dismount the light fixture from its mounting bracket or without the need to open the housing of the light fixture to access the fuses. Some configurations use a battery backup system and self-check methods with LED light fixtures configured for public transportation applications.
US10962210B2
A headlamp which includes a pivoting lamp body is presented. The headlamp includes a support with a fixing for a retaining strip on the head of a user. The support has a horizontal base, a first left lateral part and a first right lateral part perpendicular to the base of the support. A lamp body has a light source associated with electrical circuits allowing the control and regulation of the light source. The lamp body is housed between the first and second lateral parts. The lamp body is fixed to the support by means of a mechanical connection combining a pivot function and a translation function to hold the lamp body as close as possible to the support.
US10962207B2
A hub for lighting at a grid intersection. The hub includes a light enclosure, light fixture, yoke, clip adapter, and beams. The enclosure includes connected walls each having a central offset portion with a connecting slot and multiple fixture slots. The yoke includes a middle section, two side sections, and two connector sections having protrusions. The yoke is attached to the enclosure by passing the connector sections through the connecting slots in opposite walls of the enclosure. Clips are inserted into the connecting slots that do not contain the yoke. The clips include arms extended therefrom and have protrusions. Beams with end adapters having holes are then connected to the enclosure by engaging the protrusions on the yoke and clips with the holes on the clip adapters. A light fixture can then be attached with fasteners passing through the fixture and slots in the fixture. Optionally a driver can be attached to the fixture.
US10962186B2
An electromagnetic radiation collecting and directing apparatus is described herein. The electromagnetic radiation collecting and directing apparatus facilitates directing light from an exterior of a structure to an interior of a structure. The directed light is then distributed as necessary within the structure for heating, illumination, or is stored for use at a later time.
US10962185B2
An illuminated support stand having a housing with a base and at least one sidewall forming an interior volume. The illuminated support stand also has an upper planar surface with a transparent portion centrally disposed thereon. A light source is disposed beneath the transparent portion within the interior volume of the base. The upper planar surface is configured to support an object, such as a vase thereon with a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to flash in sequence with an audio input. A plurality of control buttons is disposed on an outer front surface of the housing and is used to operate the illuminated support stand. A wireless transceiver is configured to connect to an external source. A skirt is disposed on a perimeter of the housing and is removably secured thereon.
US10962183B2
The present disclosure provides an LED light bar, a light source module, and a display device. The LED bar comprises a substrate on which a light source component and an indicator light component are disposed. The light source module comprises the LED light bar. The display device comprises the light source module.
US10962174B2
A cryostat for a superconducting magnet system is provided. The cryostat may include an outer vessel and an inner vessel suspended within the outer vessel. A space may be defined by the outer vessel and the inner vessel. The cryostat may include multiple first support elements and one or more second support elements. The strength of the first supporting element may be larger than that of the second support elements. The inner vessel and the outer vessel may be connected by two opposite ends of a first support element and two opposite ends of a second support element, respectively. The number of the first support elements in the lower part of the space is different from the number of the first support elements in the upper part of the space.
US10962172B2
A storage tank includes a frame, tank assembly, and scrubber system. The tank assembly including a vessel supported by the frame and having a first end, a second end, and a polygonal sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. The vessel further having a top, a bottom, at least one side, and an internal surface, and an outlet fluidly coupled with the bottom; and a chemical-resistant lining associated with the internal surface of the sidewall and being substantially flexible. A scrubber tank is supported by the frame and fluidly connected to the vessel to receive vapors from the vessel in a way that when a vapor absorption material is disposed in the scrubber tank, the vapors pass into the vapor absorption material.
US10962170B2
A conductor lifter adapted to be mounted to a tower for temporarily supporting an energized conductor comprises a support arm having a base end and an opposite cantilevered end and a crank arm pivotally mounted on the cantilevered end, the crank arm having lower and upper crank arms. A first actuator is coupled to the support arm, and an elongate member is mounted to, so as to extend between, the upper crank arm and a first driver of the first actuator so as to rotate the crank arm about the pivotal coupling when the first actuator is actuated. A lower end of the lower crank arm is selectively elevatable by a second actuator relative to the upper crank arm so as to elevate a conductor when held by a conductor retainer on an insulator mounted to the lower crank arm. A method for using the conductor lifter is also provided.
US10962167B2
Spherical head assembly for attaching an optical and/or electronic device to a stander with an adjustability in at least two degrees of freedom, which has a first part that can be releasably connected to the stander and a second part which is provided with a support element for the releasable connection of the device to be held thereby, and one of the two parts is a spherical head (20, 100) that has a body (21, 99) which has at least in part a spherical shape, and the other part comprises a cavity formed as a spherical segment which encircles the spherical head (20, 100) at least in part and is fitted thereto, and comprises an adjusting means for coupling the two parts together and releasing the same coupling, and in the initial position of intended use the held device is adjusted in horizontal or almost horizontal position. In the second part a groove (24, 108) is provided that has a vertical central plane and extends along the largest diameter of the spherical segment, and on the first part a circularly symmetrical stud (25, 103) is provided at a position that corresponds to the vertical diameter of the spherical segment and the stud (25, 103) can be fitted in the groove (24, 108), and in the fitted position the stud (25, 103) allows the displacement of the two parts along the groove (24, 108), and the stud (25, 103) allows the turning of the two coupled spherical fitted segments around the vertical axis of the stud (25, 103) at each of the adjusted positions, and the adjusting means is arranged on that one of the two parts which has the spherically shaped cavity, and when the position of two parts are fixed the adjusting means presses the cavity to the spherical body (21, 99).
US10962164B2
A pipe anchor is disclosed having a pipe trunnion stop for attaching to an outer surface of a pipe by welding. A mating top cradle and a bottom cradle generally encircle and hold a length of the pipe. The bottom cradle has a pass-through to accommodate the pipe trunnion stop. There is a base onto which the bottom cradle sets, the base includes a void into which the pipe trunnion stop is secured. An insulation layer is positioned between the pipe and the top cradle and bottom cradle, and around the pipe trunnion stop. A bolting assembly on the top cradle and a mating bolting assembly on the bottom cradle secure the top cradle and the bottom cradle to each other. Another embodiment includes multiple pipe trunnion stops along with respective pass-through and base void sections.
US10962155B2
A pipeline apparatus comprising a reducing bush apparatus having a reducing bush, and a pipe fitting comprising a threaded socket. The reducing bush has an outer surface which comprises a threaded portion connected to the threaded socket of the pipe fitting. The reducing bush comprises a bore extending from a first end to a second end, the bore having an inner surface. The inner surface comprises a first threaded portion at its first end on an inside of the pipe fitting, and a second threaded portion at its second end on an outside of the pipe fitting. The outer surface has a larger diameter than the second end of the inner surface. Embodiments further include both a filter and nozzle threadably engaged, on opposite sides of the reducing bush.
US10962147B2
The present invention may manufacture a composite pipe by forming an adhesive layer and a resin layer on an outer surface of a metal pipe, and although the composite pipe is wound in a ring shape after the composite pipe is manufactured, a circular cross sectional shape may be maintained without deformation, and after the composite pipe is straightened for the purpose of construction, separation or buckling may be prevented, resulting in excellent transportability and constructability of a product.
US10962144B2
System for use in building and deployment of an elongate element (202) in a J-lay operation. The system includes an upright structure (206); a winching element (204) retractable along an axis within the upright structure (206); a coupling element (210) connected to the winching element (204), for coupling the winching element (204) to an elongate element (202); and a catcher element (212) configured to retain the coupling element (210) in alignment with a predetermined axis within the upright structure (206) during retraction or extension of the winching element (204).
US10962132B2
A plastic valve for preventing distortion is disclosed. The plastic valve comprises a connection member made up of plastic and a flange member made up of plastic and formed at an end part of the connection member. Here, a metal member is formed in the flange member, and the metal member includes a body and at least one protrusion projected from the body in a direction of an end of the flange member.
US10962129B2
Methods and systems are provided for a cooling system valve comprising a fusible insert and a heating element coupled to the insert. In one example, in response to an increase in coolant temperature to above a first threshold temperature, a movable element of the cooling system valve may be actuated to a fully open position and in response to an increase in coolant temperature to above a second threshold temperature with the movable element in a fully open position, electric current may be routed through the heating element to heat and melt the fusible insert. By melting the fusible portion, coolant may flow through an opening created in the movable element.
US10962128B2
A cooling fluid valve having an actuator portion extending outwardly beyond an outer surface of an actuator housing. The cooling fluid valve actuator portion includes a plug force fit into an orifice in a valve housing. The plug blocks flow of cooling fluid from a cooling fluid inlet to a cooling fluid outlet. The cooling fluid outlet is connected to communicate cooling fluid to the component. The plug is formed of a material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion. A portion of the valve housing includes the orifice receiving the plug being formed of a material having a second coefficient of thermal expansion with the second coefficient of thermal expansion being higher than the first coefficient of thermal expansion, such that when the actuator portion of the valve is exposed to heat, the force fit may be eliminated as the valve housing expands at greater rate than the plug.
US10962124B1
A fluidic latch device may include an input port, an additional input port, an output port, an additional output port, a pressure chamber, an additional pressure chamber, and a flexible membrane. The pressure chamber may include an inlet coupled to the input port by a first fluid channel and an outlet coupled to the output port by a second fluid channel, and the additional pressure chamber may include an additional inlet coupled to the additional input port by a third fluid channel and an additional outlet coupled to the additional output port by a fourth fluid channel. The flexible membrane may separate the pressure chamber and the additional pressure chamber and be configured to (1) block, when the membrane is in an expanded state, the outlet of the pressure chamber and (2) block, when the membrane is in an additional expanded state, the additional outlet of the additional pressure chamber.
US10962120B2
A valve, having a valve housing which has a fluid inlet chamber and a fluid outlet chamber, having a valve seat which is arranged between the fluid inlet chamber and the fluid outlet chamber, and having a closure body which is movable back and forth between a release position and a blocking position. The closure body abuts against the valve seat in a fluid-tight manner in the blocking position, and wherein the fluid inlet chamber and the fluid outlet chamber are connected to one another in a fluid-conducting manner in the release position. The valve seat and the closure body each have a sealing surface, which are opposite one another in the blocking state, and an elastically deformable sealing element which is arranged between the sealing surfaces in the blocking state and which completely stretches over one of the sealing surfaces.
US10962103B2
An apparatus includes a shared cooling device for cooling one or more systems or components, and a plurality of primary cooling pathways. Each of the primary cooling pathways includes a fan, and each fan is in fluid communication with the shared cooling device.
US10962101B2
A transmission case (10) includes a case (2) and a side cover (3). A rotation sensor (5) including a connector terminal part (52) is attached to the side cover (3). A seal member (FIPG) (4) is interposed between joining surfaces (22a, 32a) of the case (2) and the side cover (3). A notch portion (25) where the seal member (4) is accumulated is provided to an outer peripheral surface (22b) of the joining surface (22a) which is adjacent to the connector terminal part (52). Accordingly, the amount of the seal member (4) protruding outward from the outer peripheral surface (22b, 32b) of the flange portions (22, 32) is reduced, thus suppressing connection failure of a connector.
US10962097B2
A limited slip differential (LSD) transfers a torque from an engine to left and right wheels of a vehicle. A current angle of a steering device is determined. Rotational speeds of 5 the left and right driven wheels are also determined. A current wheel slip of is calculated as a difference between the rotational speeds of the left and right wheels. Maximum and minimum allowed wheel slips are calculated as a function of the current steering angle. The LSD is controlled so that the current wheel slip stays in a range between the maximum and minimum allowed wheel slips. To this end, the LSD is loaded if the wheel slip falls outside of the range 0 between the maximum and minimum allowed wheel slips.
US10962096B2
A differential transmission for transmitting a torque to an axle of a motor vehicle, has at least one driveshaft and at least one output shaft, which are connectable in torque-transmitting manner via a clutch within a housing of the differential transmission, wherein the clutch is actuatable via an actuating device, wherein the actuating device is mounted on the housing, wherein the at least one output shaft is mounted in a rotatable manner via a bearing, wherein the bearing is mounted on the actuating device; wherein a stop is arranged on the at least one output shaft such that an actuating force that is provided for actuating the clutch and acts at least in an axial direction is supported on the stop at least via the actuating device and the bearing.
US10962093B2
Disclosed is a steerable tool with proximal and distal ends comprising a mechanical transmission system (MTS), shaft region, omnidirectionally moveable bendable proximal part (BPP), and omnidirectionally moveable bendable distal part responsive to movement of the BPP, where the MTS comprises longitudinal members (LM) each having proximal and distal ends, arranged in a longitudinal direction around a fictive tube, and has a corresponding transmission shaft region (TSR), transmission bendable proximal part (TBPP) and transmission bendable distal part (TBDP), wherein a plane section of at least one LM has an anisotropic area moment of inertia, and the majority of the LMs are axially rotationally constrained at one or more constraining points along the TBDP or TSR, the LMs are longitudinally slidable with respect to each constraining point, and the MTS is configured such that the TBDP tip is axially rotatable in a bent position by a complementary rotation of the TBPP.
US10962092B2
A tensioner comprising a base defining a hole, the hole having a center C, the hole having a diameter sufficient to receive a driven pulley, a rotary arm engaged with the base by a retaining member connected to the base, the rotary arm rotatable about the center C, a pivot arm mounted to the rotary arm on a pivot, the pivot offset from center C, a first pulley journalled to the rotary arm, a second pulley journalled to the pivot arm, a torsion spring engaged between the rotary arm and the pivot arm for biasing the second pulley toward the first pulley, a damping member frictionally engaged between the base and the rotary arm, and the rotary arm defining a portion for receiving a first pulley fastener whereby a first pulley position is adjustable.
US10962091B2
A transmission device for a motor vehicle, having an input shaft, which is operatively connectable to a drive device of the motor vehicle, and a first output shaft and a second output shaft, and including a spur gear differential transmission which is designed as a planetary transmission, by which the input shaft is coupled to the first output shaft and the second output shaft, An electric machine arranged coaxially to the input shaft can be coupled by a shifting device to the input shaft and/or an intermediate shaft coupled across the spur gear differential transmission to the first output shaft and the second output shaft. The electric machine is coupled across a transmission gearing to the shifting device. The transmission gearing has at least two planetary gear sets which are coupled to one another and either have identical stationary gear ratios or are within a determined stationary gear range.
US10962090B2
The invention relates to a gear train unit, comprising a plurality of planetary gear train stages, which are connected one after the other and which each comprise a ring gear, a sun gear, and a plurality of planet gears supported on a planet carrier, wherein the sun gear of each following planetary gear train stage is formed by the planet carrier of the preceding planetary gear train stage. The gear train unit comprises a driving element, which forms the sun gear of the first planetary gear train stage, and an output element, which forms the planet carrier of the last of the gear planetary gear train stages connected one after the other. The driving element is supported by means of first bearings arranged in the region of ends of the driving element, in such a way that the driving element can rotate about a longitudinal axis of the driving element, and at least some of the planet carriers of the planetary gear train stages are supported on the driving element in the region between the first bearings by means of bearings. The invention makes it possible to provide a gear train unit having a plurality of planetary gear train stages connected one after the other that is economical, extremely robust, and very compact and that additionally can transmit very high power.
US10962086B2
A viscosity-torsional vibration damper or absorber for a crankshaft of a combustion engine includes an annular damping or absorbing arrangement which can be fastened to the crankshaft. The damping or absorbing arrangement is fastened in an outer diameter region to a holding device which, on the other hand, can be fastened to the crankshaft and can be sprung in the axial direction of the crankshaft, but is inherently rigid radially with respect to the crankshaft.
US10962061B2
A method for manufacturing a hub unit includes: preparing a hub unit intermediate including an inner shaft, an inner ring fixed to an axial end of the inner shaft, and an outer ring rotatably arranged with respect to the inner shaft and the inner ring; preparing a magnetic seal member including a seal member and an annular magnetic member having no magnetic pole; and arranging the magnetic seal member between the inner ring and the outer ring of the hub unit intermediate. The method further includes: forming splines extending along the axial direction by cutting the inner circumferential surface of the inner shaft of the hub unit intermediate in which the magnetic seal member has been arranged; and forming magnetic poles in a circumferential direction of the magnetic member of the hub unit intermediate in which the plurality of splines have been formed.
US10962060B2
A seal assembly for a bearing compartment of a gas turbine engine includes a seal carrier, a seal element, a seal plate, and a trough. At least a portion of the seal element is within the seal carrier. The seal plate is in contact with the seal element and is configured to rotate relative to the seal element. The trough extends around the seal plate and comprises an annular channel positioned to capture oil slung from the seal plate.
US10962058B2
A columnar rotator support shaft supports a planet gear that is a rotator, and has a raceway surface formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotator support shaft so that a plurality of rollers roll on the raceway surface. The rotator support shaft includes a hollow portion formed so as to be recessed in an axial direction from both axial end faces, a plug serving as a sealing member that seals at least one of openings of the hollow portion at both the end faces, an oil inlet passage through which lubricating oil is supplied into the hollow portion sealed with the plug, and an oil outlet passage through which the lubricating oil in the hollow portion is supplied to the raceway surface. The oil outlet passage passes through the rotator support shaft from the raceway surface to the sealed hollow portion.
US10962056B2
A method of manufacturing a radial bearing assembly having a bearing surface created from a plurality of spherical bearing inserts positioned within insert retainer channels extending diagonally along the length of the bearing sleeve. The method of manufacture includes providing insert retainer channels having a curved bottom surface. The method of manufacture utilizes a mold for simultaneously brazing and bonding the spherical bearing inserts to the surface of the bearing sleeve.
US10962054B2
A half bearing is provided with a first groove and a second groove on the inner circumferential surface side. The first and second grooves extend in the circumferential direction of the inner circumferential surface, and retain lubricating oil. The end of the first groove in the circumferential direction, on the downstream side in the rotational direction of the shaft (the end on the crush relief side), is located away from a crush relief so as not to reach the crush relief. Also, the end of the second groove in the circumferential direction, on the downstream side in the rotational direction of the shaft (the end on the crush relief 14 side), is located away from the crush relief so as not to reach the crush relief.
US10962052B2
A guide rail, for use with a guide carriage having at least one row of rolling elements, extends along a longitudinal axis and has at least one running surface for the rolling elements, a separate heat sink, and a plurality of first through holes. The running surface is arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis. The heat sink extends along the longitudinal axis and lies against the guide rail. At least sections of the heat sink delimit a first and a second cooling channel that each extend along the longitudinal axis. The first through holes are distributed along the longitudinal axis and are configured to receive screw-bolts. The heat sink has a plurality of second through holes, each aligning with and continuing an associated first through hole. The first and second cooling channels are located on opposite sides of the plurality of second through holes.
US10962050B2
A vehicle air compressor including a shaft provided with an impeller disposed at one side thereof and a runner disposed at the other side thereof, a motor configured to rotate the shaft, a trust bearing which supports the shaft in a longitudinal direction of the shaft and of which a surface is disposed adjacent to a surface of the runner, wherein a cooling hole for cooling air between the trust bearing and the runner is disposed in the trust bearing.
US10962036B2
An appliance that includes a cabinet having a base panel interlocked with a side panel is provided. The base panel includes interlocking features, including an interlock housing defining a tab receiving slot and an interlock projection projecting upward from the base panel. The side panel includes a panel body and a mounting flange extending from the panel body. The side panel also includes interlocking features, including a locking tab extending from the mounting flange. Further, the mounting flange defines a locking slot. To interlock the side panel with the base panel, the locking tab of the side panel is received within the tab receiving slot of the interlock housing of the base panel and the interlock projection is received within the locking slot of the mounting flange of the side panel.
US10962035B2
A generally cylindrical element 10 that is adapted for immersion in water is described. The generally cylindrical element 10 has an outer surface 11 that is in contact with the water in use. The outer surface 11 has at least two rows of repeating shapes 20, for example hexagons 20, provided on the surface 11, where each row of repeating shapes 20 is separated from the other or the adjacent row(s) by a groove arrangement 30. Each shape 20 within a row is separated from the, or each, adjacent shape 20 by at least one groove 30. This configuration of the surface 11 reduces Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) and/or drag that may act upon the generally cylindrical element 10 when it is immersed in a body of water.
US10962032B2
An apparatus for controlling a hydraulic machine, for example a turbine, pump or pump turbine, using variable-speed driven fixed displacement pumps. The apparatus includes a device for carrying out an emergency shut-off that is characterized by low energy consumption and high efficiency while guaranteeing all the operation-relevant and safety-relevant requirements of a hydraulic machine.
US10962029B2
A reservoir for a hydraulic system has a housing with an interior space and a fluid outlet, a hydraulic driving device coupled to a shaft extending in the housing to introduce a torque, and a separating device in the housing, for dividing the interior space into two separate sections. The fluid outlet is fluidically connected to a first section. The separating device extends along the shaft in the housing and sets the size ratio of the two separate sections by pivoting at least one first surface, coupled to the shaft, of the separating device about an axis defined by the shaft. The separating device is coupled to the hydraulic driving device such that the at least one first surface exerts a pressure on a fluid in the first section which is dependent on a surface area of the first surface and the torque.
US10962022B2
A diaphragm 1 for a centrifugal compressor having a rear surface 2 configured to at least partly face an impeller 3, the rear surface 2 having a first portion 2a defining at least in part a diffuser 4 and a second portion 2b facing the impeller 3; the diaphragm has a duct 5 provided with an inlet 6 and an outlet 7, the outlet 7 being located on the second portion 2b of the rear surface 2, the inlet 6 being located on the rear surface 2 at a point where the static pressure is higher with respect to the static pressure at the outlet 7.
US10962014B2
A pump assembly is provided. The pump assembly includes a stator assembly and a piston assembly. The stator assembly includes a rotary winding and a linear winding. The piston assembly is positioned within the stator assembly. The piston assembly translates along a lengthwise axis of the stator assembly and rotates about the lengthwise axis of the stator assembly to create a pumping action.
US10962013B2
Turbine pumps can include: an inlet port; a first discharge port; a body defining a flow path extending from the inlet port through a raceway to the discharge port; and a turbine impeller disposed in the raceway. In some pumps, the body further defines an channel providing a fluid connection between a raceway outlet and the discharge port. In some pumps, an outlet angle defined by the inlet port, an axis of the turbine, and the discharge port is between 30 and 180 degrees.
US10962003B2
An electric oil pump apparatus includes an electric oil pump including a housing main body that accommodates a motor and a pump driven by the motor, a flange portion formed on the housing main body, and a control circuit case for accommodating a control circuit, and a base plate attached to the electric oil pump. The base plate includes an annular main body fixed to the housing main body, and a sealing member located between the annular main body and the housing main body. The annular main body includes a first surface located on one side, a second surface located on the other side, a first through hole for passing the housing main body therethrough, and an annular stepped portion configured to accommodate the sealing member, and formed along an inner edge of the first through hole. The first surface of the base plate is opposed to the flange portion.
US10962001B2
A fluid end having as fluid flow bores sealed without threading a retaining nut into the walls of each bore. The fluid ends may be assembled using a plurality of different kits, each kit comprising a fluid end body, a component, a retainer element, and a fastening system. The retainer element holds the component within each of the bores formed in the fluid end body and the fastening system secures the retainer element to the body. The fastening system comprises a plurality of externally threaded studs, washers and nuts in some embodiments. In other embodiments, the fastening system comprises a plurality of screws.
US10961997B2
An autoclaving microplate washing system for cells and non-adhering three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures includes one or more peristaltic pumps for controlling the dispensing of washing fluid and the evacuation of fluid from microwells to gently wash the cells.
US10961993B1
The present invention discloses a continuous high-power turbine fracturing equipment, including a turbine engine, a reduction gearbox, a and a plunger pump, the turbine engine is arranged coaxially with the reduction gearbox, the reduction gearbox is connected to the plunger pump through the transmission shaft, the angle between a central line of the reduction gearbox and the transmission shaft is between 2° and 4°. The beneficial effects are as follows: chassis T1 materials are selected to provide a stable working platform for the equipment; the turbine engine is arranged coaxially with the reduction gearbox, the transmission shaft is disposed between the reduction gearbox and the plunger pump, and the angle between a central line of the reduction gearbox and the transmission shaft is between 2° and 4°, ensuring stable and efficient transmission of the turbine engine, thus reducing the incidence of failure; a lubrication system driven by an auxiliary power system ensures that the turbine engine, the reduction gearbox and the plunger pump all run under appropriate circumstances, and a dual lubrication system ensures that the plunger pump achieves a power operation continuously at 5000 HP or above; with all the above technical means, the requirements of continuous high-power operations for the fracturing equipment would finally be satisfied.
US10961989B2
An ion thruster is provided allowing a plasma discharge to be generated and confined in an external confinement space created by an external magnetic field B.
US10961984B2
A wind data detecting system for a wind turbine, the wind turbine including a nacelle and a rotor comprising a plurality of rotor blades separated by a predetermined angle within a rotor plane is provided. The system includes (a) a first wind sensor for providing first wind data (b) a second wind sensor for providing second wind data, (c) a support structure adapted to be mounted on the nacelle of the wind turbine and to support the first wind sensor and the second wind sensor at respective first and second positions, and (d) a processing unit for generating output wind data based on the first wind data and the second wind data wherein the processing unit is adapted to generate first filtered wind data and second filtered wind data by applying an adaptive filtering algorithm to the first wind data and the second wind data.
US10961978B2
A turbine unit for a hydraulic installation, and more in particular it deals with the hub of the turbine unit. The present invention proposes to provide means for adjusting a gap extent formed between the hub and the inner edge of the blade, this way dramatically increasing the performance of the turbine.
US10961972B2
An ignition system including a spark plug control unit adapted to control at least two coil stages to provide a current to a spark plug, including two stages including a first transformer including a first primary winding inductively coupled to a first secondary winding; a second transformer including a second primary winding inductively coupled to a second secondary winding; the control unit enabled to simultaneously switch on and off two corresponding switches to maintain a continuous ignition fire, and includes a step-down converter stage with a switch and a diode. The method includes i) switching off the switch; and ii) toggling the two corresponding switches.
US10961971B2
The present disclosure provides a system for reducing cold start emissions of a motor vehicle. A brushless DC motor is coupled to an engine for cranking the engine. In response to receiving a cold start signal from a cold start actuator, the motor controller activates the brushless DC motor to crank the engine for a cold start duration and increase fuel pressure. In response to a motor controller receiving an auto start signal from an auto start actuator, the motor controller activates the brushless DC motor to crank the engine for an auto start duration that is shorter than the cold start duration. In response to determining that the cold start duration or the auto start duration has expired, an engine controller activates the fuel delivery system to deliver fuel to the engine.
US10961966B2
A fuel injector has an injector nozzle with nozzle body having internal room and nozzle wall hole connecting this room to exterior of the nozzle body. A valve needle is movable in a longitudinal direction and received in the internal room. The valve needle has an internal fuel channel with inlet located at a circumferential surface of a first portion. The nozzle wall hole has a circular cross-section with the same diameter as the first valve needle portion defined by walls extending in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the needle. The fuel inlet of the fuel channel is located on said walls of the nozzle wall hole in a second position to prevent fuel entering the fuel channel and located inside the internal room in a first position for receiving fuel from this internal room and injecting it into a combustion chamber of a cylinder of an engine.
US10961964B2
A multi-injection process includes performing intake synchronized injection in which fuel is injected in synchronism with an open valve period of an intake valve, and an intake asynchronous injection in which fuel is injected at a more advanced timing than during intake synchronized injection. A single-injection process includes injecting a required injection amount of fuel by intake asynchronous injection. An operating process includes operating a port injection valve for injecting fuel into an intake passageway. A selection process includes selecting the single-injection process if the temperature of an intake system of an internal combustion engine is not lower than a prescribed temperature, and selecting the multi-injection process if the temperature of the intake system is less than the prescribed temperature.
US10961955B2
An air intake apparatus for an internal combustion engine, the air intake apparatus includes: an air intake apparatus main body portion introducing air into a cylinder; a port portion provided integrally with a downstream side end portion of the air intake apparatus main body portion and inserted into an air intake port in a cylinder head; an air intake passage formed inside the air intake apparatus main body portion and the port portion, and through which an air-fuel mixture containing air and fuel flows; an injector provided in the air intake apparatus main body portion and introducing the fuel into the air intake passage; and a heater heating the fuel introduced by the injector. The injector is disposed at a position where the fuel is capable of being injected into the heater.
US10961952B1
An air-breathing rocket engine with an hourglass-shaped outer shell and an interior portion situated entirely within the front end of the outer shell. The interior portion includes a funnel-shaped intake that terminates in a floor and an inner front wall that forms a first circumferential gap between the inner front wall and the outer surface of the funnel-shaped intake. The intake has a central aperture that is in fluid communication with the throat and exhaust areas within the outer shell. A second circumferential gap is formed between the outer surface of the front inner wall and the inner surface of the front end of the outer shell and is in fluid communication with the throat and exhaust areas within the outer shell. One or more injector ports and one or more ignition ports are situated at the front end of the second circumferential gap.
US10961951B2
Disclosed is a thrust reverser for a device receiving a propulsion element, such as a turbojet engine nacelle. The thrust reverser includes a stationary structure having a deflector deflecting at least a portion of the air flow that is to flow through the nacelle, a translatably movable cap that can be in a closed position in which the cap covers the deflector deflecting the air flow and an open position in which the cap opens the deflector deflecting the air flow, and at least one moving actuator configured to move the cap between the open and closed positions. The moving actuator includes a stationary portion designed to be attached to the stationary structure in a first securing position and a movable portion designed to be attached to the cap in a second securing position. An adjusting device adjusts the first securing position.
US10961946B2
An engine system includes a combustion chamber including a cylinder, a fuel supply that supplies fuel including gasoline into the combustion chamber, circuitry configured to predict a knock will occur in the combustion chamber, and a fluid injector that injects a fluid into the combustion chamber. Further, there is circuitry configured to suppress a knock by instructing the fluid injector, when the knock is predicted to occur by the circuitry configured to predict, to inject the fluid into the combustion chamber within a period before a burned mass fraction reaches 50% after a start of combustion.
US10961944B2
Provided is a fuel injection control device capable of improving detection accuracy of a singular point with respect to a characteristic of the fuel injection valve to be equal to or higher than an original time resolution of the A/D conversion, and capable of accurately detecting the singular point. A variable control part 24 variably controls a conversion timing of the A/D conversion part 221 such that the conversion timing of A/D conversion for physical quantity data related to driving of the fuel injection valve 10 is relatively changed, the A/D conversion part 221 acquires a plurality of time series data by performing A/D conversion on the physical quantity data at a conversion timing before change and at a conversion timing after change by the variable control part 24, and a detection part 223 detects a singular point with respect to the characteristic of the fuel injection valve 10 based on the plurality of time series data.
US10961939B2
Example embodiments relate to a method and a control unit, wherein a drive system having an electric machine and having an internal combustion engine with at least a first cylinder and a crankshaft is provided. A fuel feed to at least the first cylinder of the internal combustion engine is deactivated, wherein the electric machine is coupled fixedly in terms of torque to the internal combustion engine. The electric machine is actuated such that the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine rotates at a predefined rotational speed, wherein a first cylinder segment time duration, which is assigned to the first cylinder, is detected. A corrective value is determined in a manner dependent on the first cylinder segment time duration.
US10961938B2
The present invention relates to a diagnosis method for an ethanol sensor of a flexible fuel vehicle, the diagnosis method including: a) the fuel refilling detection step of detecting whether fuel is filled to a fuel tank; b) the maximum changeable content range calculation step of calculating a content range of ethanol in the fuel stored in the fuel tank; c) the ethanol sensor value acquirement step of determining whether the data detected from an ethanol sensor converges into a given value; d) the oxygen sensor value acquirement step of determining whether the data detected from an oxygen sensor converges into a given value; and e) the ethanol sensor abnormality determination step of determining that an error is generated from the ethanol sensor if the data acquired at the ethanol sensor value acquirement step or the data acquired at the step is not a value in the calculated range.
US10961935B2
A drive device capable of detecting individual variations of an injection quantity of a fuel injection device of each cylinder and adjusting a current waveform provided to an injection pulse width and a solenoid such that the individual variations of the fuel injection devices are reduced. The fuel injection device in the present invention includes a valve body that close a fuel passage by coming into contact with a valve seat and opens the fuel passage by separating from the valve seat and a magnetic circuit constructed of a solenoid, a fixed core, a nozzle holder a housing and a needle and when a current is supplied to the solenoid a magnetic suction force acts on the needle and the needle has a function to open the valve body by colliding against the valve body after performing a free running operation and changes of acceleration of the needle due to collision of the needle against the valve body are detected by a current flowing through the solenoid.
US10961932B2
An internal combustion engine control device includes a combustion degree of stoppage determination unit which determines whether stoppage of combustion of an internal combustion engine has reached a threshold degree, and an internal combustion engine control unit which performs a normal control in the case that the combustion of the engine is resumed in a state where stoppage of combustion has not reached the threshold degree, and performs a soot suppression control in the case that the engine combustion is resumed in a state where stoppage of combustion has reached the threshold degree. In the soot suppression control, the split injection or the single injection is carried out within the predetermined stroke, and the engine control unit causes a fuel injection timing in the single injection of the soot suppression control to be delayed with respect to the fuel injection timing in the single injection of the normal control.
US10961927B2
Systems, apparatus and methods include control techniques for controlling operation of pre-mixed internal combustion engines in response to a load shedding event. The control techniques determine, in response to the load shedding event, a number of cycles in which to skip combustion of the fuel in the at least one cylinder based on an air-fuel ratio limit in the exhaust flow, prevent combustion of the fuel in the at least one cylinder during the number of skipped cycles, and combust the fuel in the at least one cylinder each time the number of skipped cycles are complete.
US10961924B2
To provide a controller and a control method for an internal combustion engine capable of performing automatic adaptation of the optimal ignition timing or the optimal control value of the combustion operation mechanism during operating. A controller and a control method for an internal combustion engine changes setting values of a torque characteristics function so that an output torque calculated using the torque characteristics function approaches an output torque calculated based on an actual value of internal cylinder pressure; calculates a plurality of output torques corresponding to respective plurality of combustion control states using the torque characteristics function; and changes setting values of a combustion control target setting function so that a target value of combustion control state calculated using the combustion control target setting function approaches a maximum torque combustion control state where the output torque becomes the maximum.
US10961920B2
Control systems and methods suitable for combination with power production systems and methods are provided herein. The control systems and methods may be used with, for example, closed power cycles as well as semi-closed power cycles. The combined control systems and methods and power production systems and methods can provide dynamic control of the power production systems and methods that can be carried out automatically based upon inputs received by controllers and outputs from the controllers to one or more components of the power production systems.
US10961918B1
An engine for an aircraft has an engine core having a turbine, a compressor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor; a fan located upstream of the engine core, the fan having a plurality of fan blades; and a gearbox. The gearbox for an aircraft is arranged to receive an input from a core shaft and to output drive to a fan so as to drive the fan at a lower rotational speed than the core shaft. The gearbox is an epicyclic gearbox and has a sun gear, a plurality of planet gears, a ring gear, and a planet carrier having a plurality of pins, each pin being arranged to have a planet gear of the plurality of planet gears mounted thereon. A ratio of planet carrier torsional stiffness to pin stiffness is within a specified range.
US10961915B2
A system for starting a gas turbine engine includes a rotor drive system and a hydraulic motor system operatively connected to the rotor drive system. A gas turbine engine is operatively connected to the hydraulic motor system for starting the gas turbine engine. A method for starting an engine includes initiating single-engine-operation on a multi-engine aircraft. Single-engine operation includes operating a first engine and powering down a second engine. The method includes running a hydraulic motor system. The hydraulic motor system is driven by the rotor drive system and is operatively connected to the second engine. The method includes identifying a need to start the second engine and starting the second engine using the hydraulic motor system.
US10961912B1
Described herein are embodiments of systems and methods for the removal of a direct drive unit (DDU) housed in an enclosure, such as a direct drive turbine (DDT) connected to a gearbox for driving a driveshaft connected to a pump for use in a hydraulic fracturing operations.
US10961911B2
A gas turbine engine includes an engine core having a compressor section, a combustor fluidly connected to the compressor section, and a turbine section fluidly connected to the combustor section. At least one compressor bleed connects a compressor flowpath with a first cooled cooling air path. The first cooled cooling air path includes a supplementary coolant injector connected to a supplementary coolant supply. The cooled cooling air path including a portion exterior to the engine core.
US10961906B2
An arrangement of exchangers for marinization of a marine engine, including an engine block with in-line cylinders or cylinders in a V, cooled by a cooling fluid, at least one turbocompressor with a hot chamber connected to an outlet and a cold chamber connected to the cylinders of the engine block, a reverser including a housing and containing oil, wherein the arrangement includes: a radiator hose for supplying cooling water, a turbocompressor exchanger, an engine exchanger, a reverser exchanger, a radiator hose for discharging cooling water toward an outlet of combustion gases, downstream from the hot chamber of the at least one turbocompressor, with these three exchangers being placed in this order and inserted in the circulation direction of the water between the radiator hose for supplying the cooling water and the radiator hose for discharging this same cooling water.
US10961896B2
A method provides for manufacturing a flap carrier for an exhaust gas flap, especially for the exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine. The method includes providing a flap housing (50) and providing a stop ring (48). The stop ring (48) is inserted into the flap housing (50) in a position corresponding to an installed position. The stop ring (48) is fixed to the flap housing (50). Subsequently to fixing the stop ring (48) to the flap housing (50), at least one shaft opening (60, 62) for a pivot shaft carrying a flap diaphragm with at least one flap wing is inserted into the stop ring (48).
US10961894B2
The invention concerns a method (200) of detecting an emulator for an SCR catalytic converter system (10) with the following steps: operating the SCR catalytic converter system (10) in a test state; and measuring a test variable of the SCR catalytic converter system (10); and deciding whether the test variable is behaving as for an SCR catalytic converter system (10) with or without an emulator.
US10961891B2
A method for diagnosing an aftertreatment component, wherein nitrogen oxide is reduced using a first catalytic converter upstream said aftertreatment component and a second catalytic converter downstream said aftertreatment component, said aftertreatment component oxidizing nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide. A first sensor measure nitrogen oxide downstream said first catalytic converter but upstream said aftertreatment component, and a second sensor measure nitrogen oxide downstream said aftertreatment component. The method includes: supplying additive upstream said first catalytic converter; using said first and second sensors, performing a first measurement at a first temperature of said first aftertreatment component; using said first and second sensors, performing a second measurement at a second temperature of said first aftertreatment component; and diagnosing oxidation of nitric oxide into nitrogen dioxide in said aftertreatment component using said first and second measurements.
US10961882B2
There is provided an internal combustion engine in which oil can be kept in an oil passageway when oil is supplied, so that the time required to supply oil can be reduced. In an internal combustion engine in which an oil supply inlet for replenishing, with oil, an oil pan reservoir chamber disposed in a lower portion of a crankcase extends obliquely downwardly from an oil supply port at an upper end thereof, the oil pan reservoir chamber has an oil pan inlet port disposed in a position offset from a vertical plane, including the oblique oil supply inlet, and a horizontal oil supply passageway bent and extending substantially horizontally from a lower end of the oil supply inlet is connected to the oil pan inlet port.
US10961875B2
A bearing frame or a cylinder head cover for an internal combustion engine may include at least one camshaft mounted in tunnel bearings in at least two bearing openings arranged along a bearing channel and completely enclosing at least one of the camshaft and a radial bearing, and at least one axial shaft bearing ring arranged on the camshaft. The axial shaft bearing ring may have a ring groove which is open towards the bearing frame or towards the cylinder head cover. At least one engagement element may be arranged on the bearing frame or on the cylinder head cover, which engagement element may engage into the ring groove and forms an axial bearing for the camshaft.
US10961869B2
A gas turbine engine component includes a first flange with a plurality of first jack screw holes and a second flange attached to the first flange. The second flange includes a plurality of second jack screw holes that are concentric with the plurality of first jack screw holes.
US10961868B2
A method of operating a lubrication system for a gas turbine engine includes pumping a lubricant from a supply conduit to a bearing compartment. A pressure differential in the bearing compartment. The supply conduit is evacuated in response to the pressure differential creating step. The supply conduit is refilled with the lubricant from a reservoir conduit fluidly joined to the supply conduit at a junction by gravitationally draining the reservoir conduit.
US10961865B2
A casing assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a case having an outer case wall extending around a central axis, an inner case wall radially offset from the outer case wall, and one or more hydraulic fluid passages embedded in the case between the outer case wall and the inner case wall. A variable pitch stator vane system includes a plurality of stator vanes are located radially inboard of the inner case wall. Each stator vane is rotatable about a central vane axis. An actuation unit is operably connected to the plurality of stator vanes and driven by hydraulic fluid through the one or more hydraulic fluid passages to urge rotation of the plurality of stator vanes about their respective central vane axes.
US10961861B2
A gas turbine engine turbine section includes at least one blade extending radially outwardly to an outer tip. A blade outer air seal assembly is positioned radially outwardly of the radially outer tip. The blade outer air seal has forward and aft hooks. The forward and aft hooks are supported on forward and aft seal hooks of an attachment block. The attachment block has a forward case mount hook and an aft case mount hook. The attachment block is supported on a forward case hook and an aft case hook of a static casing within the engine. The forward case mount hook and the aft case mount hook on the attachment block face in a common axial direction. The forward case hook and the aft case hook face in a common axial direction which is opposed to the common axial direction. A method is also disclosed.
US10961857B2
A turbine section for use in gas turbine engine includes a turbine case, a plurality of gas path components, a vane mount unit, and an inner vane static seal assembly. The turbine vane comprising ceramic matrix composite materials to insulate the metallic materials of the vane mount unit.
US10961853B2
A spigot joint between two rotating components of a gas turbine engine comprises a male portion engaged with a female portion. The male portion has a radially outer finger spring-loaded against a surrounding surface of the female portion, and a radially inner finger spaced from the radially outer finger by a gap.
US10961851B2
Various embodiments provide a rotor disk assembly capable of preventing a slip between rotor disks when rotating, and capable of performing a balancing operation such that the center of gravity thereof is the same as that of a rotating shaft, and a gas turbine including the rotor disk assembly. The rotor disk assembly may include: a plurality of rotor disks disposed parallel to each other; a tie rod passing through the plurality of rotor disks and coupling the plurality of rotor disks to each other; a plurality of coupling depressions formed in each of facing surfaces of the plurality of rotor disks; and a plurality of coupling pins each having opposite ends inserted into the corresponding respective coupling depressions of the facing surfaces.
US10961850B2
A gas turbine engine including a torque frame is provided. The torque frame includes an inner shroud defined circumferentially around the axial centerline, an outer shroud surrounding the inner shroud and defined circumferentially around the axial centerline, and a structural member extended along the radial direction and coupled to the inner shroud and the outer shroud. The torque frame is configured to rotate around the axial centerline.
US10961847B2
Disclosed is a downhole tool comprising a fast hybrid telemetry module, and electronics module, and an acoustic flow meter tool module. Suitably, the fast hybrid telemetry module, the electronics module, and the acoustic flow meter tool module are assembled in series. Initially, the acoustic flow meter tool module is preferably provided for regular measurement of fluid temperature, fluid velocity, and fluid density in downhole oilfield production applications. Preferably, the electronics module is provided for data processing and self-compensation of the acoustic flow meter tool module (i.e., automated adjustment of acoustic wave energy and signal conditioning settings to perform flow rate measurements in a wide range of well bore conditions). Finally, the fast hybrid telemetry module is configured for bidirectional data transmission between the downhole tool and a surface data acquisition and monitoring station.
US10961844B2
Distributed The disclosed embodiments include distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) systems, methods to improve DAS properties of optical fibers, and optical fibers having improved DAS properties. In one embodiment, the system includes an optoelectronic device operable to generate optical pulses. The system also includes an optical fiber having a first end and a second end. The optical fiber is formed from a material having a Rayleigh back-scattering coefficient, and is operable to transmit optical pulses from the first end towards the second end and to reflect a first portion of the optical pulses towards the first end. The system further includes perturbations that are selectively imprinted on the optical fiber, where the perturbations are compatible with a range of wavelengths and are operable to reflect a second portion of the optical pulses towards the first end of the optical fiber if a wavelength of the optical pulses is within the range.
US10961836B2
The present invention is concerned with the treatment of produced water, that may be obtained from a chemically enhanced oil recovery process using viscosity-increasing polymeric compounds. Said treatment comprises particularly the steps of obtaining a produced water, such as from an oil-water mixture recovered from an oil-bearing formation, wherein the produced water comprises the viscosity-increasing polymeric compounds; and, of directing the produced water to a specific filtration device, and subjecting the produced water to filtration, for obtaining a retentate stream and a permeate stream. Said process allows particularly obtaining a permeate comprising the viscosity-increasing polymeric compounds, said permeate being substantially free of suspended solids, free oil and emulsified oil.
US10961834B2
An illustrative hydraulic fracturing flow simulation system includes: a data acquisition module collecting measurements from a subterranean formation; a processing module implementing a hydraulic fracturing simulation method; and a visualization module that displays the time-dependent spatial distribution. The simulation method includes: deriving from the measurements a network of fractures having junctions where two or more fractures intersect; ordering a set of corner points associated with each junction; calculating a junction area from each set of corner points; determining a current state that includes flow parameter values at discrete points arranged along the fractures in said network; constructing a set of linear equations for deriving a subsequent state from the current state while accounting for said junction areas; and repeatedly solving the set of linear equations to obtain a sequence of subsequent states, the sequence embodying a time-dependent spatial distribution of at least one flow parameter.
US10961833B2
A method for stimulating production of hydrocarbons from a sandstone formation includes the steps of injecting a stimulation fluid into the sandstone formation, the stimulation fluid formed from a hydrofluoric acid precursor and an oxidizer; injecting an ammonium containing compound into the sandstone formation; and injecting a nitrite containing compound into the sandstone formation. The method further includes maintaining the stimulation fluid, the ammonium containing compound, and the nitrite containing compound in the sandstone formation to initiate reaction of the ammonium containing compound and the nitrite containing compound to generate heat and nitrogen gas, where upon generation of heat within the formation the hydrofluoric acid precursor and the oxidizer react to form hydrofluoric acid in-situ to dissolve silica and silicate minerals and stimulate the sandstone formation. A treatment fluid for use in stimulating sandstone formations includes the stimulation fluid, the ammonium containing compound, and the nitrite containing compound.
US10961831B2
A composition for use in a polymer flooding operation in a viscous oil containing carbonate reservoir formation with in situ rock is provided. The composition includes a polymer, the polymer operable to increase the viscosity of the composition; and a tuned water, the tuned water operable to alter a wettability of the in situ rock, wherein the tuned water has a total dissolved solids of between 5,000 ppm by weight and 7,000 ppm by weight, wherein the total dissolved solids comprises one or more salts; wherein the composition has a viscosity between 4 cP and 100 cP.
US10961826B2
A system and method for reducing the complexity of the reservoir simulation process is described. In more detail, an add-in for spreadsheet software program has been developed allowing a user to input minimal amount of information for a simulation, wherein the add-in exports the data as a file readable by any simulation software. Upon completion of the simulation, the add-in will retrieve the results and display them in an easy-to-interpret manner. Thus, the add-in makes the simulation process easier, robust, and user friendly.
US10961821B1
A method of fracturing a subterranean formation includes establishing a plurality of zones in a wellbore, fracturing and then isolating a first of the zones using a ball-activated sleeve such that proppant flow from the formation into the first zone is reduced, and fracturing and then isolating at least one other of the zones uphole of the first zone.
US10961814B2
A method includes conveying a wellbore isolation device into a wellbore, the wellbore isolation device including a primary valve arranged within a central flow passage. A fluid is then circulated through the central flow passage and into a tubing attached to a downhole end of the wellbore isolation device and in fluid communication with the central flow passage. The primary valve is moved from a first position to a second position and thereby diverts the fluid into an annulus defined between the wellbore and the wellbore isolation device. The primary valve may then be moved to seal the central flow passage and thereby prevent the fluid from flowing into the annulus or into the tubing.
US10961807B2
Methods and systems for isolating a loss circulation zone of a subterranean formation includes lowering a drill string having a tubular member from a surface into a subterranean well and securing a packer assembly to the tubular member, the packer assembly having an inflatable packer unit and a protective sleeve. The protective sleeve is in an extended position and circumscribes the inflatable packer unit and the inflatable packer unit is in a deflated condition. A stabilizer body is secured to the tubular member downhole of the packer assembly. The stabilizer body is shaped to centralize the packer assembly and direct debris traveling uphole in a direction radially outward of the packer assembly. The protective sleeve is moved from the extended position to a retracted position. The inflatable packer unit is inflated to an inflated condition, forming a seal with an inner diameter surface of the subterranean uphole of the loss circulation zone.
US10961803B2
Methods and apparatus are provided for cementing a liner. In one embodiment, the method includes releasing a dart behind a cement; landing the dart in an activation seat; increasing pressure to activate a liner hanger; further increasing pressure to release the dart from the activation seat; landing the dart in a plug; and increasing pressure to release the dart and the plug. In one embodiment, releasing the dart from the activation seat comprises deforming the dart.
US10961800B2
A fracturing system having rams for controlling flow through a fracturing tree is provided. In one embodiment, a fracturing system includes a frac stack mounted on a wellhead. The frac stack includes opposing rams to control flow of fracturing fluid through a bore of the frac stack during a fracturing operation. Additional systems, devices, and methods for fracturing are also disclosed.
US10961794B2
A control system and method for a well drilling platform having a plurality well platform systems is provided. The control system includes at least one remote communication unit (RCU), and a controller. The controller is in communication with the well platform systems, and has at least one processor, and a memory device that is coupled to the processor and that stores the instructions. When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the controller to communicate with the well platform systems to receive information from one or more well platform systems and to send system control commands to the one or more well platform systems. The controller and the at least one RCU are configured to electronically communicate with one another information relating to at least one of the well platform systems.
US10961790B2
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for retaining components in a downhole motor in the event of a mechanical separation or failure of one or more components therein. As described, the retention mechanism does not require a threaded connection to components of the mud motor drivetrain. Downhole motor assemblies including the new catch mechanism also include a structural element to engage the catch assembly and the components to which it is attached in the event of a mechanical failure within the mud motor assembly.
US10961788B2
Compression set downhole clutch (100) can include an upper body (201), a lower body (202), and a hydraulic member (205). The upper body (201) can include at least one engagement surface (204). The lower body (202) can include at least one engagement surface (203). The at least one engagement surface (204) of the upper body (201) and the at least one engagement surface (203) of the lower body (202) can each be configured to couple with one another and rotate in unison in an engaged configuration (102). The hydraulic member (205) can be configured to be responsive to a predetermined pressure; the hydraulic member (205) can also be configured to disengage the engagement surface (204) of the upper body (201) from the engagement surface (203) of the lower body (202).
US10961787B2
A tubular member includes a tube body, a tube end, an exterior surface, an interior surface, a nominal wall thickness, a longitudinal axis, a welded seam, and a patch of material. The welded seam forms an arcuate portion of the interior surface, and the patch covers a portion of the interior surface that includes a portion of the welded seam, extending from the tube end to an axially spaced first location. The resulting interior surface from the tube end to the axially spaced first location has a uniform inside diameter.
US10961771B2
A sliding door module insert assembly for selective egress of a pet and a user includes a panel and a pet door. The panel is sized so that the panel is configured to position in an orifice of a sliding door module. A slat, which is shaped substantially complementarily to a side of a frame of the sliding door module, is hingedly coupled to a first side edge of the panel. The slat is configured to insert into the frame so that the slat is frictionally coupled to the frame, positioning the panel to selectively swing relative to the frame to open and close the orifice to allow a user to enter and exit the dwelling. The pet door is coupled to the panel so that the pet door is positioned to selectively close an aperture that is positioned in the panel.
US10961770B1
Implementations of detachable window systems may include: a main panel including one or more windows therein, the one or more windows in the main panel each having a window casing, a screen, and a window opening mechanism; an upper panel hingedly coupled to an upper side of the main panel; and a lower panel hingedly coupled to a lower side of the main panel opposing the upper side. The window opening mechanism on each of the one or more windows may be used to open the window to permit air to flow through the screen.
US10961769B2
A flashing includes a first edge, a second edge opposite from the first edge, a first surface, and a second surface on an opposite side of the flashing from the first surface. The first surface and the second surface extend between the first edge and the second edge. The first surface includes a hydrophobic region and a hydrophilic region.
US10961766B2
An automated sliding panel mechanism is disclosed. An automated sliding panel mechanism including a motor is configured to move a sliding window between a closed position and an open position, and includes a power source providing power to the motor, a rack consisting of rack teeth wherein a portion of the surface of the rack teeth are generally perpendicular to a plane, and a gear rotated by the motor and consisting of gear teeth, wherein the gear teeth are shaped to mesh with the rack teeth.
US10961754B2
A gate hold open device is configured to hold the gate open at any point along the swing of the gate. A mounting bracket hingedly secures one end of a prop leg to the gate. A sliding handle hangs from the gate to secure the prop leg to the gate when the gate is in a closed position and the device is disengaged or stored. The sliding handle is lifted from the gate such that the prop leg can pivot or rotate about the mounting bracket and fall to the ground. The gate can then be flung open, and the prop leg will drag along the ground until the gate begins to swing back toward the closed position. The prop leg jams into the ground, holding the gate open until a user lifts the prop leg and hangs the sliding handle back on the gate.
US10961748B2
A window assembly is disclosed including a window casing; a sash assembly slidably mounted within the window casing, the sash assembly including first and second stiles extending between first and second rails; a first tilt latch assembly mounted in the first stile; a second tilt latch assembly mounted in the second stile; and a sash lock mounted to the first rail, the sash lock being operably connected to the first and second tilt latch assemblies to operate the first and second tilt latch assemblies between a latched position in which a latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies engages with the window casing assembly and an unlatched position in which the latch member of each of the first and second tilt latch assemblies is disengaged with the window casing assembly.
US10961747B1
A device for securing a door includes an elongated flat rigid member. A first segment is connected to a second segment by a transition segment perpendicular to the first and second segments. The first segment forms an aperture to admit a restraining device. The device also includes a first blocking member having two apertures and configured to engage the first member such that the restraining device restrains the first blocking member relative to the flat rigid member. The device also includes a second blocking member configured to lockably engage the second segment, thereby securing the device relative to a frame of the door with the first and second segments on opposite sides of the frame. When the device is secured and the door closed, and the first blocking member restrained relative to the flat rigid member, the door is blocked from being opened by the first and second blocking members.
US10961745B2
A cover for a key is disclosed. The cover includes: a first wall; a second wall opposite to the first wall; and an outer wall extending between the first wall and the second wall, the outer wall defining a pair of slots extending therethrough, the slots being positioned opposite to each other on the outer wall, wherein the first wall, the second wall, and the outer wall define a closed chamber for receiving a bow of the key and an opening to the chamber.
US10961743B2
The present invention comprises a brace adapted to secure one or more fence rails to a fence post. The present invention brace may optionally be installed onto an existing fence or on a new fence. The invention includes a fence post brace member adapted to connect to two or more sides of a fence post and a pair of fence rail flanges for receiving one or more fence rails either in a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. The fence rail flanges may form one or more picket fastening slots for use in affixing a picket to the fence rails. The fence post brace system may be adapted for use with corner fence post arrangements.
US10961735B2
The invention relates to a portable vocal booth (1) comprising a hood (2) that comprises a top (3), side walls (6), a front wall (4) and a rear portion (5) and is adapted to freely enclose a singer's head. The hood (2) comprises a rear part (R), which is intended to accommodate the singer's head and is open forwards and downwards and otherwise limited by the top (3), the side walls (6) and the rear portion (5), and a front part (F), which is intended to be in front of the singer's head and at the back is open towards the rear part (R) and is otherwise limited by the top (3), the side walls (6), the front wall (4) and a bottom wall (8), wherein a sound absorbing insert (16) is provided in the front part (F) inside the front wall (4). In the front part (F) between the sound absorbing insert (16) and the rear part (R) of the hood (2) a partition wall (17) of a sound absorbing material is arranged, and between the sound absorbing insert (16) and the partition wall (17) a gap (18) is provided.
US10961714B2
A cover for water flow inlet for rainwater drainage of roof and buildings is disclosed. The inlet cover comprises an outer formation forming a plurality of ridged fins to avoid the vortex formation of rainwater entrainment and to protect the cover from debris materials and a central plate member. The central plate member has a profiled lower surface. The plate member is of an inverted shape with a plurality of ridged formation or channels on the lower surface to further eliminate formation of air inducing and vortices, therefore promoting high volume laminar flow of water in the inlet pipe of the drainage system.
US10961712B2
An anchoring assembly for anchoring a liner of a cured lining material arranged to be applied in liquid form to a metal object provided with the anchoring assembly, the anchoring assembly including an elongated mounting pin and a ferrule provided at a first end thereof, wherein the pin is arranged to be mounted at the first end to the metal object, the anchoring assembly further including a plurality of spaced anchor fins connected to the pin at a second end and extending radially outward relative to the pin, wherein the ferrule includes a radially outwardly extending place holder part arranged to be held by a ferrule holder during mounting of the pin at the first end to the metal object.
US10961709B2
A foam backed composite panel having two or more layers of materials adhesively bonded to each other. The panel is comprised of a cementitious material as a face layer and/or an optional core layer backed by polyurethane foam bonded to the face or core layer. The polyurethane foam bonds the panel to a supporting frame. The foam backed panel has increased impact and fire resistance.
US10961698B1
A bracket assembly and installation method are provided that connects and reinforces upper and lower stud wall frames in a stacked relationship. The bracket assembly includes upper and lower brackets connectible across the width inside of a pair of parallel, aligned studs of the upper and lower stud wall frames, respectively, and a pair of post members that interconnect the upper and lower brackets. In the installation method, aligned openings are provided in the top plate of the lower stud wall frame and the bottom plate of the upper stud wall frame. The post members are inserted through the aligned openings and are connected between the first and second brackets to resist bending at the interface between the stacked upper and lower stud walls. Each bracket is length-adjustable to accommodate variations in the width between the pair of parallel studs.
US10961697B2
A metal reinforcement fitting for reinforcing a through hole penetrating through a wooden building component from one surface and the other surface thereof includes: a first plate member made of a metal plate, a cylindrical member made of a metal cylinder, and a second plate member made of a metal plate. The first plate member has a through hole adapted to receive a rod-like fastener therethrough, and is adapted to be disposed on the one surface of the wooden building component. The cylindrical member is adapted to receive the rod-like fastener therethrough and to be inserted and fitted in the through hole of the wooden building component so as to extend over an entire length thereof. The second plate member has a through hole adapted to receive the rod-like fastener therethrough, and is adapted to be disposed on the other surface of the wooden building component.
US10961695B2
A method for producing a sustainable building without the use of heavy equipment. Such a building may include an adjustable foundation to eliminate the need to flatten the building surface below. The frame may be constructed by using hand tools to assemble pre-rolled galvanized steel rods. A pre-cut perforated galvanized steel sheet can then be laid on the frame and sheathed with a pre-mixed mortar that may be created by mixing materials easily found in impoverished countries, such as natural lime, river sand, white clay, and fly ash. The roof may be layered with a thin solar film to allow for the incorporation of solar cells to harness solar energy and may further include a rainwater collection mechanism to allow for the roof to also collect clean rainwater.
US10961687B2
A silt filtering device includes a moving bottom plate. A first material conveying water pump, a stirring box, a filter box and a compression box are sequentially arranged on an upper portion of the moving bottom plate. A roller mechanism is arranged on each of four diagonal portions of a lower portion of the moving bottom plate. A controller, an infrared sensor and a high-definition camera assembly are arranged on the upper portion of the moving bottom plate. The first material conveying water pump conveys silt material to the stirring box through a convey pipe. A jitter mechanism assembly is arranged at a bottom portion of the stirring box to generate jittering. The jitter mechanism assembly comprises a plurality of identically shaking spring bodies and a driving cylinder arranged on the shaking spring bodies.
US10961685B2
A motor grader includes a blade between a front wheel and a rear wheel, the blade being attached to a swing circle which adjusts a blade angle. A control method performed in the motor grader includes obtaining current topography in front of the motor grader and adjusting the blade angle to an angle in accordance with the current topography by revolving the swing circle.
US10961677B2
A monitoring system for use in a marine riser system coupled to a rig vessel includes one or more subsea inertial measurement units adapted for mounting to a lower end of a riser, an LMRP, or both. The one or more subsea inertial measurement units may acquire time series data of inclination and acceleration. The one or more subsea inertial measurement units may transmit, to a vessel transceiver, frequency data computed from the time series data, low-pass filtered values of the time series data, or both. The monitoring system includes a surface processing unit that is in communication with the vessel transceiver. The surface processing unit may be programmed to compute, for example, fatigue along the marine riser system, the difference between the inclination of the lower end of the riser and the inclination of the LMRP, or both, by applying predetermined functions to the transmitted data.
US10961675B2
The present invention relates to a mounting assembly (3) for mounting a traffic barrier (1) to a surface, comprising: an attachment base (5) configured to be stationary connected with the traffic barrier; and a ground connecting element (7), configured to be stationary connected with the ground by means of fastening means, such as screws, pins or bolts. The invention further relates to a traffic barrier comprising such a mounting assembly.
US10961656B2
A machine (1) for spreading fabric on a spreading plane (2) includes a carriage (3) that is movable on the spreading plane, the carriage has an unwinding system (6) for unwinding the fabric; an inclined chute arranged below; a cutting system (11) for cutting the fabric, arranged at a lower end (12) of the chute; and a movement system (35) for moving the unwinding system between a first and a second unwinding operating configuration. In the first configuration, a first end (14) of the unwinding system is vertical to the chute (10) and in the second configuration, the first end (14) is in an advanced position towards the cutting head (13).
US10961654B2
A dryer appliance and a method of operating the same are provided. In one aspect, the dryer appliance includes a drum rotatably mounted within a cabinet. The cabinet defines an interior volume and a vent. The dryer appliance includes a closed loop airflow circuit along which process air is moved. The drum defines a chamber positioned along the closed loop airflow circuit. A conditioning system of the dryer appliance is also positioned along the closed loop airflow circuit and is operable to heat the process air flowing along the circuit. The dryer appliance includes a vent fan operable to move cabinet air disposed within the interior volume and not within the airflow circuit through the vent of the cabinet. The cabinet air can be vented to an outdoor space or other suitable space.
US10961653B2
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a laundry treatment apparatus which automatically removes and discharges foreign substances collected in a filter net provided on an air circulation path. A laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises: an outer tub; an inner tub disposed inside the outer tub; an air circulation path of which the start end is connected to the side surface of the outer tub, and which includes a section which upwardly extends from the upper side to the lower side; a water drain path which is connected to the lower surface of the outer tub so as to guide water inside the outer tub to be drained to the outside; a filter part having a filter net which is disposed to traverse the upwardly extending section of the air circulation path; and a nozzle arrangement part in which a plurality of nozzles, for spraying cleaning water to the filter net from the lower side of the filter part, are arranged. A method for controlling the laundry treatment apparatus comprises: a water supplying step of supplying wash water into the outer tube; a laundry washing step for washing or rinsing laundry in the inner tub by using the wash water; and a water draining step of controlling the wash water to be drained through the water drain path while controlling the cleaning water to be sprayed through the plurality of nozzles and be drained through the water drain path.
US10961649B2
Apparatuses and methods based thereon are provided for utilizing washing attachments in portable manner. A washing attachment may comprise a movement component and a washing component. The movement component is adapted to connect the washing attachment to a driving device that is operable to provide a driving force to the washing attachment. The washing component is adapted to fit within a space in the container when the washing attachment is applied to the container, and is configured to facilitate laundry washing within the space when the driving force is applied to the washing attachment. The washing component may be an auger component having a helical-shaped structure. The helical-shaped structure may comprise helical extensions (e.g., spiral blades) configured to generate washing movement in the space. When the driving device is a power drill, the helical-shaped structure may be designed such that the spacing between spiral blades of the structure is 0.9 inches.
US10961646B2
A strip is fastened to an edge of a textile piece by first advancing strip of the ribbon in a direction parallel to the strip of ribbon from a supply. Then a leading end of the strip is gripped a first nip point while advancing additional ribbon from the ribbon supply. The strip is then gripped at a second nip point upstream of the first nip point at a trailing end of the strip. The ribbon is then severed upstream in the strip-travel direction of the second nip point to separate the strip from the ribbon into a sufficient length between the first nip point and the second nip points. The leading or trailing end is then pivoted about at least one pivot axis relative to the other end and positioned near or on the other end, which is then fastened to the edge of the textile piece.
US10961643B2
Provided is a fabric for use as sportswear, the side fabric of a futon or the inner bag thereof that has superior heat retention and a soft texture despite being lightweight and thin. The fabric is a thin fabric having a fabric density of 15 g/m2 to 50 g/m2 in which thermoplastic synthetic fibers having fineness of 5 dtex to 30 dtex are arranged in at least a portion of the warp yarn or weft yarn, wherein the average deviation of the coefficient of friction on at least one side of the fabric is 0.008 to 0.05, and the value of Qmax of that one side of the fabric is 85 W/m2·° C. to 125 W/m2·° C.
US10961639B2
A device includes an epitaxially grown crystalline material within an area confined by an insulator. A surface of the crystalline material has a reduced roughness. One example includes obtaining a surface with reduced roughness by creating process parameters which result in the dominant growth component of the crystal to be supplied laterally from side walls of the insulator. In a preferred embodiment, the area confined by the insulator is an opening in the insulator having an aspect ratio sufficient to trap defects using an ART technique.
US10961638B2
Semiconductor wafers are coated with an epitaxially deposited layer in an epitaxy reactor, wherein at least one semiconductor wafer is arranged on a respective susceptor in the epitaxy reactor and a first deposition gas for coating the at least one semiconductor wafer is conducted through the epitaxy reactor, wherein an etching process in which a first etching gas and a carrier gas are conducted through the epitaxy reactor is carried out before the coating process, and wherein a cleaning process in which a second etching gas and subsequently in particular a second deposition gas are conducted through the epitaxy reactor after a predefinable number of coating processes, wherein for two or more etching processes preceding the respective coating process at least one variable which influences the etching process is set individually. Semiconductor wafers processed thereby have distinctly uniform topology.
US10961635B2
A light-weight composite material with enhanced structural characteristics includes, in one embodiment, a compositionally modulated nanolaminate coating electrically deposited into an open, accessible void structure of a porous substrate. As a result of including a nanolaminate within the void structure, the composite can include a greater amount of nanolaminate material per unit volume than can be achieved by depositing a nanolaminate material solely on a two-dimensional surface. In addition, the nanolaminate material as well as other material electrodeposited to form the composite is compositionally modulated so that discontinuities between layers are minimized and potentially eliminated. The light-weight but structurally enhanced composite material can be used in a number of different applications including, but not limited to, ballistic applications (e.g., armor panels or tank panels), automotive protection applications (e.g., car door panels, racing shells) and sporting equipment applications (e.g., golf club shafts and tennis racket frames).
US10961634B2
Method for increasing corrosion resistance of substrate including an outermost chromium alloy layer, including (i) providing substrate comprising an outermost layer, the layer having color space defined by CIELAB with lightness L* of 79 or more, including oxygen and carbon, and including iron in amount up to 1 atom-%, (ii) providing an aqueous, acidic passivation solution, the solution including trivalent chromium ions, phosphate ions, one or more than one organic acid anion, (iii) contacting the substrate with the passivation solution and passing electrical current between the substrate as cathode and an anode in the passivation solution wherein a passivation layer is deposited onto the outermost layer, wherein in step (i) the outermost layer is electrolytically deposited from aqueous, acidic deposition composition, the composition including trivalent chromium ions, at least one organic acid comprising an isothiureido moiety and/or salts thereof, and chloride ions in amount of 0 wt-% to 0.1 wt-%.
US10961633B2
A process for recovering copper from copper sulfide minerals, the method comprising the steps of leaching copper sulfide minerals with an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride containing cupric chloride at a temperature of between about 40° C. and about 95° C. at atmospheric pressure, to produce a solution of cuprous/cupric chloride.
US10961624B2
A thin film deposition process is provided. The process includes, in a single cycle, providing a precursor in the vapor phase with or without a carrier gas to a reaction zone containing a substrate, such that a monolayer of the precursor is adsorbed to a surface of the substrate and the adsorbed monolayer subsequently undergoes conversion to a discrete atomic or molecular layer of a thin film, without any intervening pulse of or exposure to other chemical species or co-reactants.
US10961605B2
The present invention discloses a method for producing high-purity magnesium by semi-continuous distillation, comprising the following steps of: (1) melting crude magnesium or recycled mixed metal containing magnesium containing various impurities in a melting boiler; (2) feeding the molten crude magnesium into a second boiler by a magnesium liquid delivery pump, and maintaining a temperature of 665° C. to 700° C.; (3) sucking the high-temperature magnesium liquid into a crude distillation column in vacuum by a magnetic liquid suction pipe that is inserted into the intermediate boiler and connected to the crude distillation column. Magnesium is condensed into liquid in the rectification column, then discharged from a liquid seal of the rectification column, and ingoted in a refined magnesium die to obtain high-purity magnesium products.
US10961596B2
The present invention provides a novel method for supplying a reducing gas to the shaft part of a blast furnace with which a large amount of reducing gas containing hydrogen at a high concentration can be supplied to a deeper position in the blast furnace (location of the blast furnace closer to the center axis in the radial direction) and with which it is possible to reduce the total generated amount of CO2 of the CO2 amount that is reduced by conducting hydrogen smelting in the blast furnace and the CO2 amount that is generated during production of the reducing gas supplied to the blast furnace. The method for supplying a reducing gas to the shaft part of a blast furnace according to the present invention is characterized by reforming coke oven gas by increasing the temperature thereof to 1200 to 1800° C. in a reactor in which an oxygen-containing gas is supplied to preheated coke oven gas to generate reformed gas in which hydrogen gas is enriched; mixing the reformed gas with CO-containing gas in the reactor so that the hydrogen concentration of the reducing gas is adjusted to 15-35 vol % (wet); and supplying the resultant reducing gas to the shaft part of the blast furnace under a condition of a ratio of a flow rate of reducing gas blown into shaft part/flow rate of reducing gas blown into tuyere >0.42.
US10961589B2
A method for treating HER2 positive breast cancer in a subject in need thereof includes administering to cancer cells of the subject an agent effective to modulate the level of HER2-associated RNA in the breast cancer cells of the subject.
US10961581B2
The present invention includes a method, kits, and assays for identifying a human subject as having an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease, or a human subject with multiple sclerosis caused by elevated soluble Interleukin 7 receptor (sIL7R), by obtaining a biological sample and detecting or measuring in the biological sample an amount of a soluble Interleukin-7 receptor (sIL7R) and an amount of an RNA Helicase DDX39B, whereby a lower expression of DDX39B and a higher secretion of sIL7R identifies the subject from which the biological sample was obtained as having an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease, when compared to a human subject not having an autoimmune disease. The present invention also includes a method of modifying a treating of subjects based on the lower expression of RNA Helicase DDX39B alone or in combination with an increase in sIL7R.
US10961568B2
The invention generally relates to sequencing library preparation methods. In certain embodiments, two or more template nucleic acids are joined together by a linking molecule, such as a PEG derivative. Identical copies of a nucleic acid fragment or both strands of a duplex fragment may be linked together. The linked nucleic acids are amplified, creating linked amplicons. Emulsion PCR with linked primers creates linked template nucleic acids for seeding sequencing clusters and errors can be readily identified by their presence on only one of the linked fragments.
US10961567B2
The invention comprises a method of amplifying nucleic acids by primer extension with reduced formation of primer-primer byproducts.
US10961562B2
A bottleneck in the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflow is the quantification of libraries for accurate pooling and loading of the sequencing instrument flow cell or chip. Disclosed herein are methods that improve performance and reduce time compared to existing methods.
US10961557B2
A system for identifying at least one species, strain or type of bacteria in a sample including at least one a labeled bacteriophage which binds selectively to the species, strain or type of bacteria, the at least one labeled bacteriophage comprising a label attached thereto, the system further comprising a detection system adapted to detect the labeled bacteriophage bound to the species of bacteria.
US10961556B2
The present invention relates to modified producer cells for improved production of therapeutic proteins. Specifically, the inventors have found that removing genes involved in amino acid catabolism in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells improves the cell growth and viability and likely also the yield of a recombinant therapeutic protein produced by the cells.
US10961552B2
Process for the production of an organic acid from a lignocellulosic feedstock. The process is integrated with a pulp mill and comprises: a) pre-treating a lignocellulosic feedstock with an alkaline liquor from the pulp, thereby obtaining a pretreated cellulosic feed and a black liquor; b) subjecting the pretreated cellulosic feed from step a) to enzymatic hydrolysis, thereby obtaining a saccharide feed; c) subjecting the saccharide feed from step b) to microbial fermentation using calcium oxide from the pulp mill as a neutralising agent, thereby obtaining an organic acid calcium salt; d) treating the organic acid calcium salt with sulfuric acid, thereby obtaining the organic acid; e) optionally isolating lignin from the black liquor obtained in step a), thereby obtaining lignin and weak black liquor; and f) returning the black liquor from step a) and/or the weak black liquor from step e) to the pulp mill chemical recovery process.
US10961540B2
A method of gene editing or gene stacking within a FAD3 loci by cleaving, in a site directed manner, a location in a FAD3 gene in a cell, to generate a break in the FAD3 gene and then ligating into the break a nucleic acid molecule associated with one or more traits of interest is disclosed.
US10961532B2
Methods for reactivating genes on the inactive X chromosome that include administering one or both of a DNA methyltransferase (DNMT) Inhibitor and/or a topoisomerase inhibitor, e.g., etoposide and/or 5-azacytidine (aza), optionally in combination with an inhibitor of XIST RNA and/or an Xist-interacting protein, e.g., a chromatin-modifying protein, e.g., a small molecule or an inhibitory nucleic acid (such as a small inhibitory RNA (siRNAs) or antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)) that targets XIST RNA and/or a gene encoding an Xist-interacting protein, e.g., a chromatin-modifying protein.
US10961510B2
An exosome active formulation for promoting endothelial cell angiogenesis, and a preparation method and use thereof include the following steps: isolating primary umbilical vein endothelial cells and performing cell culture and passage; adding anisodamine to a culture medium of the subcultured endothelial cells to treat the endothelial cells, and then replacing the culture medium with a new endothelial cell culture medium to continue the culture of the endothelial cells; extracting exosomes from the endothelial cell culture medium obtained after the endothelial cells are cultivated; and identifying the exosomes. The exosome active formulation for promoting endothelial cell angiogenesis prepared by the preparation method and its use in the manufacture of a medicament for treating microvascular injury, microcirculation dysfunction and cardio-cerebral infarction.
US10961508B2
This invention provides a method for stably producing alveolar epithelial progenitor cells from pluripotent stem cells, including steps of culturing pluripotent stem cells in (1) a medium containing activin A and a GSK3β inhibitor, (2) a medium containing a BMP inhibitor and a TGFβ inhibitor, and (3) a medium containing BMP4, retinoic acid, and a GSK3β inhibitor.
US10961506B2
This disclosure provides compositions and methods for the activation and expansion of human T cells or NK cells using soluble monospecific antibody complexes.
US10961499B2
The present invention relates to a new method for the production of a molecule of interest by conversion of a source of carbon in a fermentative process comprising culturing a microorganism genetically modified for the production of molecule of interest, wherein said microorganism comprises functional genes coding PTS carbohydrate utilization system and wherein the expression of proteins regulated the expression of phosphoenolpyruvate synthase (PPS) is down-regulated. The present invention also relates to the genetically modified microorganism used in the method of the invention.
US10961491B1
The present application provides a magnetic bead-based nucleic acid extraction apparatus including a well plate, a magnetic attraction mechanism, a position moving mechanism, and an oscillation mechanism, a supporting base, and a fixing base disposed on the supporting base. The magnetic attraction mechanism includes a magnetic bar fixing base and a magnetic bar movably disposed on the magnetic bar fixing base. The position moving mechanism includes a ball screw and a driving motor; two ends of the ball screw are respectively connected to the magnetic bar fixing base and the driving motor. The oscillation mechanism includes a carrier and a main oscillation unit connected to the carrier. The main oscillation unit includes a motor spindle, an eccentric column, and a connecting base.
US10961487B2
A semiconductor cleaning solution for cleaning a surface of a semiconductor device, and a method of use and a method of manufacture of the cleaning solution are disclosed. In an embodiment, a material is polished away from a first surface of the semiconductor device and the first surface is cleaned with the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution may include a host having at least one ring. The host may have a hydrophilic exterior and a hydrophobic interior.
US10961484B2
What are described are compositions comprising a) one or more sugar amines of the formula (I) in which R1 and R2 are independently H, CH3 or 2-hydroxyethyl and/or one or more corresponding protonated sugar amines with the counterion R—COO— in which R is defined as R from the substances of component b) below, and b) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of fatty acids of the formula R—COOH, fatty acid salts of the formula R—COO-M+ and mixtures thereof, in which R is a linear or branched saturated alkyl radical having 11 to 21 carbon atoms or a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl radical having 11 to 21 carbon atoms and M+ is a counterion. The compositions described are very advantageous, for example, for production of liquid washing compositions, and of shower gels, liquid soaps or face cleansers. In addition, the sugar amines are advantageously suitable as neutralizing agents for fatty acids.
US10961482B2
An electrorheological fluid which comprises a dispersion medium containing fluorine atoms in an amount larger than 0 wt % but not larger than 50.0 wt % and particles for electrorheological fluid use that are contained in the dispersion medium in an amount of 10-50 vol % of the total volume of the dispersion medium and the particles, the particles comprising a sulfonic-acid-group-containing polymer having a sulfonic acid group content of 30-70 wt %.
US10961480B2
Compounds having the formula (F-I) below are provided herein: wherein: R1 is a C1-C5000 alkyl group; R2 is (i) a C4-C30 linear alkyl group or (ii) a C4-C5000 branched alkyl having the formula (F-II) below: wherein R5 and R6 at each occurrence are each independently a hydrogen or a C1-C30 linear alkyl group and n is a positive integer, provided however, among all of R5 and R6, at least one is a C1-C30 linear alkyl group; and R7 is a hydrogen or a C1-C30 linear alkyl group; R3 is hydrogen or a C1-C5000 alkyl group; and R4 is a C1-C50 alkyl group or an aromatic group. Processes for preparing compounds of formula (F-I) as well as base stock and lubricant compositions containing compounds of formula (F-I) are also provided.
US10961476B2
An alkylphenol copolymer, such as for use in a petroleum composition, is provided. The alkylphenol copolymer has the following repeating units (A) and (B): wherein, x is an integer from 1 to 200; y is an integer from 2 to 200; R1 is a straight or branched C1-C15 alkyl; and R2 is a straight or branched C2-C40 alkyl, wherein R2 is different than R1.
US10961475B2
An asphaltene dispersant composition is provided. The composition may contain an alkylphenol copolymer having the following repeating units (A) and (B): wherein, x is an integer from 1 to 200; y is an integer from 2 to 200; R1 is a straight or branched C1-C15 alkyl; and R2 is a straight or branched C2-C40 alkyl, wherein R2 is different than R1.
US10961473B2
There is described a process for producing biodiesel and related products from mixtures. There is also described a process for producing precursors and feedstock materials for producing biodiesel and related products. The processes use esterification and trans-esterification, separation and purification. Other process steps such as acidification and distillation can also be used.
US10961467B2
A fuel treatment system for an engine includes at least two centrifugal separators for cleaning fuel oil for an engine, at least two variable feed pumps for supplying fuel oil to be cleaned to the centrifugal separators, respectively, and at least two separator control units configured to control the operation of the centrifugal separators and the speed of the variable feed pumps, thereby controlling the flow rate of fuel oil to be cleaned to the separators. The system further includes a system control unit, other than the separator control units, configured for receiving information from a unit in the fuel treatment system that is arranged downstream of the centrifugal separators or from an engine arranged to use the fuel that is treated by the system, and for sending operational requests to the separator control units based on the received information.
US10961465B2
A method for thermal processing and catalytic cracking of a biomass to effect distillate oil recovery can include, particle size reduction. slurrying the biomass with a carrier fluid to create a reaction mixture, slurrying a catalyst with a carrier fluid to create a catalyst slurry, heating the reaction mixture and/or the catalyst slurry, and depolymerizing the reaction mixture with the catalyst. The reaction mixture can undergo distillation and fractionation to produce distillate fractions that include naphtha, kerosene, and diesel. In some embodiments, thermal processing and catalytic cracking includes vaporization of the biomass followed by distillation and fractionation. In some embodiments, a resulting distillate can be used as a carrier fluid. In some embodiments, the method can include desulfurization, dehydration, and/or decontamination.
US10961464B2
Process for producing BTX by catalytic pyrolysis from biomass without recycling oxygenated compounds
A process for producing BTX and alcohols from biomass, comprising at least a) catalytic pyrolysis of said biomass in a fluidized-bed reactor producing a gaseous pyrolysis effluent; b) separation of said gaseous pyrolysis effluent into at least one BTX fraction and a gaseous effluent comprising at least carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, c) recycling at least part of said gaseous effluent comprising at least carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide into the reactor of said step a), d) purging said gaseous effluent recycled according to step c) to produce a purge effluent, e) sending at least part of said purge effluent from step d) into a fermentation step producing a liquid fermentation stream comprising at least one stream comprising at least one oxygenated compound chosen from alcohols, diols, acid alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones and esters, alone or as a mixture.
US10961461B2
Clean, safe and efficient methods, systems, and processes for utilizing thermolysis methods to processes to convert various e-waste sources into Clean Fuel Gas and Char source are disclosed. The invention processes e-waste sources, such as for example whole circuit boards, to effectively shred and/or grind the waste source, and then process using thermolysis methods to destroy and/or separate halogen and other dangerous components to provide a Clean Fuel Gas and Char source, along with the ability to recover precious metals and other valuable components from the Char.
US10961451B2
A fluorescent material is provided that has improved luminance and can generate fluorescence by excitation light in wider wavelength range. A fluorescent material represented by a general formula LaxCeySi6N8+x+y, wherein 2.0≤x≤3.5, 0
US10961435B2
In one aspect, a secondary or tertiary hydrocarbon recovery method includes flowing a complex emulsion into a subterranean zone. The complex emulsion includes an internal fluid-in-gas emulsion configured to increase a density and a viscosity of a gas in the internal fluid-in-gas emulsion emulsifying a fluid in the internal fluid-in-gas emulsion. The complex emulsion includes an external fluid emulsifying the internal fluid-in-gas emulsion, and the external fluid is configured to carry corrosion inhibitors into the subterranean zone. The complex emulsion includes hydrophobic particles encapsulating an outer surface of droplets of the fluid in the internal fluid-in-gas emulsion. A concentration of the hydrophobic particles is between about 0.1% and 0.5% by weight.
US10961421B2
There is disclosed: a wood adhesive composition comprising a protein and a poly(glycidyl ether); a method for using the wood adhesive composition to make a composite wood product; and composite wood products made using the wood adhesive composition.
US10961420B2
Provided is a composition for bonding that forms, after bonding, an adhesive layer that is less likely to undergo shape deformation, and can maintain high adhesion after a reliability test; also provided are an optical adhesive and an adhesive for pressure sensors, both of which comprise the composition. The composition for bonding comprises resin particles. The resin particles have a recovery rate of 20% or less, and a cured product of the composition with a thickness of 250±50 μm has a moisture permeability of 90 g/m2-24 h or less. An adhesive layer formed from the composition for bonding is less likely to undergo shape deformation, and can maintain high adhesion after a reliability test.
US10961418B2
The present invention relates to the use of block copolymers produced from OH-functionalized polyolefins and polyesters in adhesives or sealants and to adhesives or sealants containing said block co-polymers.
US10961400B2
The present invention provides the following method for forming a multilayer coating film. The method comprises forming an uncured coating film of a specific primer paint composition (A) on a substrate, forming a top coating film of a specific top paint composition (B) on the uncured coating film, and simultaneously drying the films. The primer paint composition (A) is a paint composition comprising an epoxy resin (a1), a rust preventive pigment (a2), a color pigment (a3), and an extender pigment (a4); and the top paint composition (B) is a paint composition comprising an acrylic resin (b1) and an active methylene blocked polyisocyanate compound (b2).
US10961391B2
A curable organopolysiloxane composition containing dynamic covalent organopolysiloxanes which yields, upon cure, a silicone rubber having adaptive elastomeric and viscous characteristics is claimed. The silicone may be an elastomer or foam. A method of making the silicone rubber and a shaped article made of the cured adaptive viscoelastic silicone rubber composition are also claimed.
US10961388B2
Resin compositions according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention are first compositions containing a polylactic acid resin, an aliphatic polyester resin, a surface-treated metal hydrate, and a carbodiimide compound, or second compositions containing a polysiloxane-mixed polyester resin, a phosphorus-containing flame retardant, a metal hydrate and a fluorine-containing polymer in specific ratios.
US10961384B2
Poly-1,3-dioxepane, poly-1,3-dioxolane, polytetrahydrofurane or mixtures thereof are used in molding materials comprising polyoxymethylene or a copolymer containing a majority of oxymethylene units, for improving the flexural toughness of moldings formed from the molding materials.
US10961377B2
The present invention relates to a process for the production of an ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer (EPDM) composition in a reaction vessel comprising the following steps in this order: (a) supplying a quantity of a first composition comprising an ethylene copolymer or a propylene copolymer and a first peroxide to the reaction vessel; (b) supplying a quantity of a second composition comprising EPDM and a second peroxide to the reaction vessel; or (a) supplying a quantity of a second composition comprising EPDM and a second peroxide to the reaction vessel; (b) supplying a quantity of a first composition comprising an ethylene copolymer or a propylene copolymer and a first peroxide to the reaction vessel; and (c) exposing the contents of the reaction vessel under stirring to a temperature of 100-200° C.; wherein the ethylene copolymer is a copolymer comprising polymeric units derived from ethylene and polymeric units derived from a mono-olefinic compound comprising 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and wherein the propylene copolymer is a copolymer comprising polymeric units derived from propylene and polymeric units derived from a mono-olefinic compound comprising 2 carbon atoms or 4-10 carbon atoms. Such process allows for the production of an oil-extended EPDM composition having a certain high Mooney viscosity whilst still using an EPDM as obtained from the polymerisation process having a relatively moderate Mooney viscosity.
US10961375B1
The instant disclosure relates to ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition and/or pellets thereof including one or more fluorine-containing micro-particles. The ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin composition and/or pellets thereof may have a boron content of 10 to 450 ppm. EVOH films formed from the EVOH may have a Charpy impact strength of at least 2.5 KJ/m2 according to ISO 179-1 at 23° C. and an elongation at break of at least 18.2% according to ISO 527-2 at 23° C.
US10961373B2
The invention relates to a tire having a tread of carbon black reinforced rubber composition containing a specialized styrene/butadiene elastomer with molecular weight profile containing a limited low molecular weight content and triglyceride vegetable oil.
US10961371B2
An elastomeric composition is based on at least a diene elastomer, an inorganic filler as reinforcing filler and a monohydroxysilane polysulfide as coupling agent of formula (I): (HO)(R1)2Si—CH2—(R2)CH—Z—Sx—Z—HC(R2)—CH2—Si(R1)2(OH) (I), in which: each R1 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms and can be the same or different from one another; each R2 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and can be the same or different from one another; each Z represents a divalent hydrocarbon bonding group comprising from 1 to 16 carbon atoms can be the same or different from one another; and x is an integral or fractional number greater than or equal to 2.
US10961369B2
The invention includes a method of bonding a perfluoroelastomer material to first surface that includes: (a) contacting a first surface with a bonding agent comprising a curable perfluoropolymer and a curing agent; (b) curing the bonding agent to form a perfluoroelastomer material that is bonded to the first surface. In the practice of such method, the bonding agent may be a solution prepared by dissolving the curable perfluoroelastomer and the curing agent in a solvent. In an embodiment of the invention, the perfluoroelastomer material formed in step (b) is a coating layer or, alternatively, the first surface is a surface of a perfluoroelastomer member and the perfluoroelastomer material formed is a perfluoroelastomer weld.
US10961365B2
Expandable vinyl aromatic polymers comprising: a matrix obtained by polymerizing 50-100% by weight of one or more vinyl aromatic monomers and 0-50% by weight of at least one co-polymerizable monomer; 1-10% by weight, calculated with respect to polymer (a), of an expanding agent embedded in the polymeric matrix; 0-25% by weight, calculated with respect to polymer (a), of a filler comprising carbon coke having an average diameter of between 0.5 and 100 μm, with a surface area, measured according to ASTM D-3037/89, ranging from 5 to 200 m2/g; 0.05-10% by weight, calculated with respect to polymer (a), of expanded graphite in particle form, with a particle average diameter (size) ranging from 1 to 30 μm, a surface area, measured according to ASTM D-3037/89, ranging from 5 to 500 m2/g and a density ranging from 1.5 to 5 g/cm3.
US10961353B2
The invention provides a novel polymer, a composition, and a molded article. The polymer contains a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (1): wherein X11 and X12 are the same as or different from each other, and are each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group optionally containing a fluorine atom, or a phenyl group; Y11 is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; Rf11 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group optionally containing a fluorine atom; and a is an integer of 1 to 4.
US10961346B2
The invention relates to a two-stage method for the preparation of polyoxyalkylene polyols having low equivalent molar masses, in which the method requires no reprocessing. The invention is characterized in that, in the first stage, a polyoxyalkylene polyol precursor is provided, which contains the salts of a strong Bronsted acid, and in that, in a second stage, the polyoxyalkylene polyol precursor is further reacted with alkylene oxides under DMC catalysis.
US10961345B2
The present invention discloses a curable composition comprising: an epoxy compound represented by the following Formula (1); and one selected from the group consisting of: a thermal cationic polymerization initiator, an acid anhydride-based curing agent and a curing accelerator, and a photo-cationic polymerization initiator as well as the cured product therefrom. The above described curable composition is useful in that it allows for the production of a cured product having a high heat resistance. (In the Formula (1), A represents CR17R18; B represents CR19R20; R1 to R20 each independently represents a substituent selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group and an alkoxy group; and n represents 0 or 1, with the proviso that when n is 0, m represents 1, and when n is 1, m represents 0.)
US10961344B2
A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
US10961343B2
A porous porphyrin polymer and a method of recovering precious metal elements using the same are described. A porous porphyrin polymer represented by Formula 1 has high selectivity for precious metal elements and a high ability to adsorb precious metal elements, and can be applied to the recovery of precious metal elements either from metal leachates of waste electronic products or from river water or seawater.
US10961341B2
Provided are ophthalmic devices comprised of a reaction product of a composition comprising: (i) a crosslinked substrate network containing covalently bound activatable free radical initiators; and (ii) a grafting composition containing one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds. Also provided are processes for making ophthalmic devices.
US10961338B2
Provided are new bottlebrush polymers and diblock bottlebrush copolymers, which can self-assemble into structures of desired morphology (e.g., hexagonal cylindrical, gyroid). The self-assembled structures of the bottlebrush polymers and copolymers provide useful materials such as photonics (e.g., photonic crystals), functional materials, chromatography media, stimuli-responsive materials, lubricants, nanolithography, films, and coatings. In certain embodiments, the backbone repeating units of the bottlebrush polymers and copolymers have two different polymeric sidechains covalently attached to the backbone repeating unit through a branched linker, wherein one of the polymeric sidechain is a polysiloxane. Also provided are methods of preparing the bottlebrush polymers and copolymers described herein.
US10961328B2
An optical film including: a cholesteric layer of a disk-like liquid crystal composition including a disk-like liquid crystal compound, in which the cholesteric layer exhibits a cholesteric liquid crystalline phase, and in which fluctuation of a helical pitch in a film thickness direction of the cholesteric layer is 2% or greater, and having a cholesteric liquid crystalline phase of a disk-like liquid crystal compound and a wide reflection bandwidth; a brightness enhancement film; a backlight unit with a brightness enhancement film; and a liquid crystal display device.
US10961323B2
Provided is a method for producing HPMCP capable of reducing the average particle size of HPMCP particles to an intended range without a pulverization step. Specifically provided is a method for producing hypromellose phthalate, comprising an esterification step of reacting hypromellose with an esterification agent in the presence of a catalyst to obtain a reaction solution containing crude hypromellose phthalate, a precipitation step of mixing the reaction solution with water to precipitate the crude hypromellose phthalate, thereby obtaining a hypromellose phthalate suspension, a liquid removal step of removing a liquid from the hypromellose phthalate suspension with a centrifugal decanter to obtain liquid-removed hypromellose phthalate, and a drying step of drying the liquid-removed hypromellose phthalate.
US10961313B2
The disclosure relates to antibody-polymer conjugates comprising one or more anti-Factor D antibody variants, their production and their use in the preparation of compositions and medicaments for treatment of diseases and disorders associated with excessive or uncontrolled complement activation.
US10961311B2
The present invention is directed to novel B7-H3-binding molecules capable of binding to human and non-human B7-H3, and in particular to such molecules that are cross-reactive with B7-H3 of a non-human primate (e.g., a cynomolgus monkey). The invention additionally pertains to B7-H3-binding molecules that comprise Variable Light Chain and/or Variable Heavy Chain (VH) Domains that have been humanized and/or deimmunized so as to exhibit a reduced immunogenicity upon administration to recipient subjects. The invention particularly pertains to bispecific, trispecific or multispecific B7-H3-binding molecules, including bispecific diabodies, BiTEs, bispecific antibodies, trivalent binding molecules, etc. that comprise: (i) such B7-H3-binding Variable Domains and (ii) a domain capable of binding to an epitope of a molecule present on the surface of an effector cell. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions that contain any of such B7-H3-binding molecules, and to methods involving the use of any of such B7-H3-binding molecules in the treatment of cancer and other diseases and conditions. The invention also particularly pertains to a molecule that comprises the human B7-H3 binding domain of a humanized anti-human B7-H3 antibody conjugated to at least one drug moiety (a “B7-H3-ADC”). The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions that contain such B7-H3-ADCs, and to methods involving the use of any of such B7-H3-ADCs in the treatment of cancer and other diseases and conditions.
US10961304B2
A method of reducing an effect of stroke in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a compound that inhibits VEGF-B signaling.
US10961303B2
The present invention relates to a VHH which binds to a growth factor or is an antagonist for a growth factor, or binds to an implant.
US10961293B2
The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: Z4, Z7, Z9, Z11, Z22, Z23, Z26, Z30, Z34, Z35, p, m, n, q, and BRIDGE are defined in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use thereof. The novel compounds are useful for preventing, treating or ameliorating diseases and disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, the metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia, among others.
US10961292B2
Provided are an improved cell-permeable (iCP)-SOCS3 recombinant protein and uses thereof. Suppressor of cytokine signaling-3 (SOCS3) is an endogenous protein inhibitor of JAK/STAT pathway, and an aberrant expression of SOCS3 protein was observed in human solid tumors including gastric, colorectal and breast cancer, and glioblastoma. Thus, the iCP-SOCS3 recombinant protein may be used as protein-based anti-solid tumor agent by utilizing the platform technology for macromolecule intracellular transduction.
US10961287B2
The present invention relates to compositions comprising biologically active proteins linked to extended recombinant polypeptide (XTEN), isolated nucleic acids encoding the compositions and vectors and host cells containing the same, and methods of using such compositions in treatment of glucose-related diseases, metabolic diseases, coagulation disorders, and growth hormone-related disorders and conditions.
US10961275B2
The present invention relates to methods of improving the environment within a poultry farming facility including reducing ammonia production in a poultry facility, inhibiting urease enzymes in poultry litter, reducing levels of pathogenic bacteria in poultry litter, improving productivity of poultry farms, reducing or preventing pododermatitis in poultry reared in mass production poultry facilities and controlling pests in poultry litter. Compositions, suitable for use in such methods, comprising at least one microorganism of the genus Bacillus and at least one biosurfactant wherein the biosurfactant is present in an amount of 2 mg/L to 7000 mg/L are also described.
US10961266B2
A chemoselective and reactive Mn(CF3-PDP) catalyst system that enables for the first time the strategic advantages of late-stage aliphatic C—H hydroxylation to be leveraged in aromatic compounds. This discovery will benefit small molecule therapeutics by enabling the rapid diversification of aromatic drugs and natural products and identification of their metabolites.
US10961263B2
Guanidinium-rich oligophosphotriesters transporter compounds and methods of making and using the same are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions that include the subject transporter compounds, where the transporter can be joined to a cargo of interest, and is formulated with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Formulations may be provided in a unit dose, where the dose provides an amount of the compound effective to afford a desired therapeutic effect. Methods of using the subject transporter compounds to deliver a cargo moiety to a cell are provided, where the method can include contacting a target cell with the transporter compound. The subject methods can be performed in vitro or in vivo.
US10961262B2
Provided herein are processes for preparing an oligomer (e.g., a morpholino oligomer). The synthetic processes described herein may be advantageous to scaling up oligomer synthesis while maintaining overall yield and purity of a synthesized oligomer.
US10961250B2
The invention relates to besylate salts of the compound of formula (I): Methods of preparing the salts, and their use as medicaments, in particular for sedative or hypnotic, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, or anticonvulsant purposes is also described.
US10961249B2
Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise functionalized lactone derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with dysregulation of sigma-2 receptor activity.
US10961241B2
The specification relates to compounds of Formula (I): and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes and intermediates used for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of cell proliferative disorders.
US10961239B2
The invention relates generally to compounds of formula (I) that modulate the activity of TGFβR-1 and TGFβR-2, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of treating proliferative disorders and disorders of dysregulated apoptosis, such as cancer, utilizing the compounds of the invention.
US10961236B2
Disclosed herein is the compound (S)-2-(1-cyclopropylethyl)-5-(4-methyl-2-((6-(2-oxopyrrolidin-1-yl)pyridin-2-yl)amino)thiazol-5-yl)-7-(methylsulfonyl)isoindolin-1-one of the following structure: and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which inhibit phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) activity.
US10961227B2
The present invention provides a pigment dispersant: that is capable of remarkably ameliorating fluidity of a liquid product, such as an ink or a paint, which contains particles of a pigment, such as a black azo pigment, in a dispersed state; that can suppress aggregation of pigment particles; that prevents occurrence of foreign substances; and that is capable of producing a colored article excellent in optical density. Provided is a pigment dispersant being a compound represented by the following formula (1). wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a group obtained by eliminating one hydrogen atom from an amino group of an amine compound containing a basic nitrogen atom, and R3 and R4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, or a hydroxy group.
US10961226B2
The present invention relates to a process for the purification of pyrazolpyridazines of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, by adding HCl to a solution of the pyrazolpyridazine in an inert solvent under non-aqueous conditions, effecting crystallization of the HCl-salt, isolating the resulting precipitate.
US10961220B2
The present invention relates to a method for preparing substituted imidazolyl carboxyamides of the formula (II) proceeding from compounds of the formula (I) via an intermediate of the formula (IIIa) or (IIIb) in which the structural elements specified in the formulae (I), (II), (IIIa) and (IIIb) have the definitions stated. Furthermore, the invention relates to the compounds of the formulae (IIIa) and (IIIb).
US10961214B2
Newly synthesized derivatives of BAS00127538 have been discovered to possess antibiotic activity and to combat resistant bacterial strains. Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds are described, and are based on a generic scaffold structure. Synthetic methods and methods of using the compounds also are described. Preferred compound 6jc48-1 ((E)-2,4-bis(4-bromophenyl)-6-(4-(dimethyl-amino)styryl)pyrylium boron tetrafluoride salt) binds to Lipid II with high affinity, has markedly reduced cytotoxicity than BAS00127538, and retains activity against drug-resistant strains of Enterococci. It is stable in plasma, has dramatically improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties, and possesses in vivo efficacy in a mouse model of sepsis.
US10961205B2
The present invention relates to methods of modulating an immune response mediated by a PD-1 signaling pathway and of treating a cancer or an infectious disease. A subject is administered a compound(s) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or pharmaceutically acceptable composition thereof of formula (I) In the ring Q is S or O. R1 substituents are an optionally substituted side chain of the amino acid Ser or Thr and R3 substituents are a side chain of the amino acids Asn, Asp, Gln, or Glu. R2 is hydrogen or —CO-Aaa and Aaa is Thr or Ser with a free, amidated or esterified C-terminus. R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or absent. R6 is hydrogen, alkyl or acyl.
US10961204B1
Chemical compounds/compositions, methods of synthesis, and methods of use. The compounds/compositions are directed toward thyrointegrin antagonists conjugated to a polymer. The compounds/compositions further comprise an additional substituent also conjugated to the polymer. The compounds/compositions demonstrate increased uptake across the blood brain barrier along with increased retention therein and retention within tumor. The compounds/compositions may also include improved synthesis scalability, improved purity, improved aqueous solubility, and a solid product or intermediate. The compounds/compositions may demonstrate improved antiangiogenic effect and improved efficacy against conditions, particularly cancers, requiring blood brain barrier permeability, for example, glioblastoma (GBM).
US10961196B2
The present invention relates to a compound, which can be used as an anti-bacterial and/or an anti-fungal agent as well as a zinc sensor. Moreover, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compound and methods for treating bacterial or fungal infections in mammals.
US10961192B2
The present invention provides an (R)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide crystal form, which has diffraction peaks when 2θ is 12.423±0.2°, 16.465±0.2°, 17.344±0.2°, 21.889±0.2°, and 25.054±0.2°. The present invention can promote synthesis of phosphorylcholine and phosphoethanolamine and promote cerebral metabolism, has a stimulating effect on the specific central nervous pathway through the blood-brain barrier, and has special biological activity in the fields of sedation, anti-epilepsy, etc. The (R)-4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamide crystal form in the present invention has a melting point peak temperature of 133.1±2° C. and a solubility in water of greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL, dissolves fast in water, provides high bioavailability, good stability, and good particle fluidity, is suitable for production of pharmaceutical preparations and storage and transportation. The crystal form is suitable for preparation into a variety of pharmaceutical compositions, and can be prepared into a variety of preparations, such as tablets, capsules, dripping pills, sustained-release controlled-release preparations, lyophilized powder injections, etc. The preparation method of the present invention is simple and suitable for industrial production.
US10961191B2
Topical formulations comprising soft glycopyrrolates are useful for treating excessive sweating conditions in subjects, such as humans suffering from hyperhidrosis. Preferably, at least one soft anticholinergic agent is provided in an effective amount or concentration in an anhydrous formulation that can inhibit excessive perspiration resulting from a condition such as hyperhidrosis.
US10961187B2
Novel substituted N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) derivatives and related compounds and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of, or involving, the Central Nervous System (CNS), including schizophrenia adrenoleukodystrophy, mitochondrial diseases (e.g. Leigh syndrome, Alpers' disease, and MELAS), Huntington's disease, trichotillomania, HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, drug craving, and drug addiction.
US10961186B2
An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing methionine enabling efficient recovery and use of ammonia from a gas generated by concentrating a mother liquor. This production method comprises a recovery step of introducing a gas generated in a mother liquor concentration step into a gas washing tower in which water is recycled and bringing the gas into contact with the water to recover ammonia contained in the gas, and a ratio of flow of the water to flow of the gas introduced into the gas washing tower is 2 or more in terms of mass ratio. The water discharged from the gas washing tower is preferably cooled before introduction into the gas washing tower.
US10961182B2
The present invention relates to an alkane-sulfonation process using alkane and sulfur trioxide, especially pure sulfur trioxide (100%) under solvent-free conditions in the presence of an initiator. It further relates to the use of a precursor which forms “in-situ” an initiator for manufacturing of alkanesulfonic acids, especially methanesulfonic acids.
US10961176B2
Disclosed herein are hexadecaphlorethol (HdP), which is a novel compound isolated from Ishige okamurae, and the use thereof in anti-diabetic treatment and exercise performance improvement. The novel compound HdP has the activity of inhibiting α-glucosidase, inducing glucose uptake into differentiated myoblast C2C12 cells, reducing blood glucose levels in zebrafish which have reduced insulin secretion through treatment with alloxan, increasing an intracellular level of calcium ions necessary for muscle contraction and exercise performance in zebrafish, and inducing uptake of glucose, an energy source necessary for muscle contraction, into cells.
US10961164B2
A facility for the recycling of biomaterial with a fermentation stage, whereby the fermentation stage has a fermentation chamber for the production of biogas through anaerobic fermentation of the biomaterial, and with a hygiene stage that is positioned downstream from the fermentation stage, whereby the hygiene stage has a hygienization chamber for the reception and the thermal hygienization of biomaterial discharged from the fermentation stage. A process for the recycling of biomaterial by zymosis is also provided, whereby biogas is produced in a fermentation stage through anaerobic fermentation of the biomaterial, whereby the biomaterial is, after flowing through the fermentation stage, conveyed to a hygiene stage in which the biomaterial thermal is hygienized, and whereby the biomaterial is, after flowing through the hygiene stage, made available as recyclable agricultural, hygienized fermentation residue.
US10961151B2
A novel engineered concrete binder composition providing overall reduced clinker factor and improved binding properties. The said concrete binder composition includes a primary binder in a ratio of 10-60 weight percent and a secondary binder in a ratio of 40-90 weight percent. The said primary binder is selected from a primary material group having spontaneous hydration property. The said secondary binder is selected from a secondary material group having induced hydration property.
US10961143B2
A method and system of providing ultrapure water for semiconductor fabrication operations is provided. The water is treated by utilizing a free radical scavenging system. The free radical scavenging system can utilize actinic radiation with a free radical precursor compound, such as ammonium persulfate. The ultrapure water may be further treated by utilizing ion exchange media and degasification apparatus. A control system can be utilized to regulate a continuously variable intensity of the actinic radiation.
US10961140B2
The invention relates to a bioreactor having a tank with at least one bioreactor compartment containing a carrier medium, on the surface of which a biofilm may grow; wherein the first longitudinal end of the compartment comprises an inlet, and the second longitudinal end of the compartment comprises an outlet. The bioreactor comprises an aeration device for supplying reaction gas required for the purification process, and for agitating the carrier medium and the water to be purified into a rotary motion inside the compartment. A perforated pipe is arranged within the bioreactor compartment at a distance from the inner walls of the compartment. Inside the perforated pipe is a closing. Guide plates are arranged outside the perforated pipe, which guide water to be purified into the bioreactor space outside the perforated pipe.
US10961139B1
Water treatment structures may have at least a first geotextile fabric layer; a second geotextile fabric layer; a third geotextile fabric layer; a first filler layer with plastic particles, arranged between the first and second geotextile fabric layers; and a second filler layer with plastic particles, arranged between the second and third geotextile fabric layers, wherein the geotextile fabric layers and the filler layers are within a housing, and wherein the structure is configured such that contaminated water proceeds sequentially through the first geotextile fabric layer, the first filler layer, the second geotextile fabric layer, the second filler layer, and the third geotextile fabric layer. Methods of treating wastewater may involve passing wastewater, after optional oxygenating and pre-filtering, through such alternating layers of geotextile, preferably nonwoven, and polymer particles.
US10961138B2
A sewage/wastewater biological treatment system—sewage (wastewater) synergistic treatment acceleration device, which includes four components of a reaction assembly, a signal transmission assembly, a control assembly, and a housing carrying assembly. The reaction assembly can realize the colonization/proliferation of functional microorganisms, participate in the interface electron transfer between the electrode-microbe-sewage as an electron donor/receptor and electrode interface of the (bio)electrochemical reaction, and optimize the flow characteristics in the sewage/wastewater treatment system. The signal transmission assembly enables the conduction of applied voltage and real-time signal acquisition and transmission of key parameters. The monitoring assembly implements intelligent controllability of the present invention. The housing carrying assembly enables integrated assembly of single device and multi-device serial/parallel operation assembly.
US10961137B2
A method and an apparatus for water treatment are disclosed. The method includes steps of associating an iron anode and a cathode with a stream of water, forming an alkaline environment around the iron anode by injecting an alkaline electrolyte solution into the stream of water upstream of the anode. The method also includes generating a solution plasma in the stream of water by applying a potential difference between the iron anode and the cathode.
US10961132B2
A UV treatment cartridge having an exterior housing and a UV treatment module located inside of the exterior housing. The UV treatment module having a UVLED array for UV treatment of a fluid passing through the UV treatment module. An internal annular space between the exterior sidewall and the module sidewall forms an entry flow path to the UV treatment module thereby substantially balancing fluid pressure acting on the inside of the module sidewall and acting on the outside of the module sidewall.
US10961127B2
A method for the production of 1T-transition metal dichalcogenide few-layer nanosheets and/or monolayer nanosheets comprising electrochemical intercalation of lithium ions into a negative electrode comprising a bulk 2H-transition metal dichalcogenide to provide an intercalated electrode, and an exfoliation step comprising contacting the intercalated electrode with a protic solvent to produce 1T-transition metal dichalcogenide few-layer nanosheets and/or monolayer nanosheets. An electrochemical capacitor comprising a composite electrode comprising 1T-MoS2 nanosheets and graphene, and a method of producing a composite electrode for use in an electrochemical capacitor.
US10961113B2
A CMOS single chip includes a movable film, at least one support pillar, a base metal layer and a circuit integration. The movable film is disposed on a top layer of the CMOS single chip and has a plurality of through-vias. The support pillar is disposed under the movable film to provide a supporting force of the movable film. The base metal layer is formed under the support pillars and isolated from the support pillars, and faces towards the movable film to form a micro capacitor to sense one of the outside sensing signals. The area of the base metal layer is larger than the area of the movable film. The circuit integration is formed under the base metal layer, or formed under the base metal layer and on the side of the movable film, and connected to the movable film and the base metal layer.
US10961111B2
The invention relates to removal equipment for removing fuel from a fuel container for fuel cells, wherein the removal equipment comprises: a sealing element for sealing an opening in the fuel container; a fuel line for establishing a first fluid connection between a fuel removal opening in the sealing element and a liquid fuel inside the fuel container; a float suitable for floating on the liquid fuel within the fuel container; and a flexible pressure equalisation line for establishing a second fluid connection between a gas region inside the fuel container, more particularly above the liquid fuel, and a pressure equalisation opening in the sealing element; wherein an end section of the pressure equalisation line is connected to the float. The removal device according to the invention is characterised in that the float is equipped with a damping device for damping impacts of the float against a wall of the fuel container.
US10961109B2
A fluid bypass method for controlling the temperature of a non-petroleum fuel, the fluid bypass method includes: providing a fuel at a pressure sufficient to effect a desired flow rate to a vehicle, the fuel being at a liquid or substantially supercritical thermodynamic state requiring further heat addition in a vaporizer; and diverting a bypass stream with partial or no vaporization to a heat exchanger as a cold fluid on a cold side of the heat exchanger. The method further includes providing a remainder stream of the fuel to the vaporizer; mixing the remainder stream outflowed from the vaporizer with the cold fluid outflowed from the cold side of the heat exchanger to form a combined fuel stream; and providing the combined fuel stream to the heat exchanger as a warm fluid on a warm side of the heat exchanger.
US10961106B2
A system for dispensing beverages into a receptacle controls both the dispense flow rate of a carbonated beverage and also uses bottom filling of the receptacle to limit entrainment and bubble formation during the dispense process. More particularly, the present application provides for using two separate flow paths for dispensing beverage with a first path employed initially for a low flow rate and a second path employed thereafter to fill the receptacle.
US10961105B1
A touch-free flowable food product dispenser is disclosed. The food product dispenser includes a main body, a pump assembly mounted in the main body and a cover member mounted to the main body. The cover member is part of an automated pump actuation unit that can be removably mounted to the main body such that the automated pump actuation unit engages a pump assembly supported by the main body. The automated pump actuation unit includes a sensor positioned to detect the presence of an actuation member, such as a hand, in proximity to the sensor. When the actuation member is detected, the automated pump actuation unit actuate the pump assembly to dispense the food product. The cover member and automated pump actuation assembly are formed as a single unit that can be installed on the main body to convert manual pump dispensers to touch-free dispensers.
US10961099B2
An AWP boom is coupled to a platform rotator through a novel load sensing linkage system which provides both structural support and load sensing capabilities of an attached platform support structure. The load sensing linkage system includes an upper flex plate and a lower flex plate and a single load cell for load sensing capabilities. The flex plates provide for stiffness in all directions except where necessary for load sensing.
US10961098B1
A lift assembly guidance device enabling correct alignment of a lift pad relative to a vehicle includes a plurality of light emitters. The light emitters are mountable to a lift pad of a lift assembly so that the light emitters are disposed on a circumference of the lift pad. The light emitters selectively emit light orthogonally to the lift pad so that a surface of a vehicle, which is positioned over the lift assembly, is illuminated. The surface that is illuminated is that which would be contacted by the lift pad upon actuation of the lift assembly. The light emitters thus enable correct alignment of the lift pad with a structural element of the vehicle, such as a frame of the vehicle, and allow the vehicle to be safely lifted without damage to the vehicle.
US10961086B2
An assembly of a controller is to be arranged on a hydraulic lifting device, and a mobile control module can remotely operate the controller. Sensor data can be fed to the controller via signal inputs, and a processor of the controller is configured to calculate first information characteristic of a current position of the hydraulic lifting device from the sensor data and from specific data of the hydraulic lifting device stored in a memory. The controller has an operating mode in which parameters for a further position of the hydraulic lifting device and/or for a lifting load can be input at the mobile control module. Second information characteristic of the further position and/or the lifting load is calculated from the parameters, and the stored data is compared with the first information and/or the specific data.
US10961071B2
A winding machine for winding a finishing roll having a radius R of a sheet material on a core having a radius rc is provided. The winding machine includes: a support drum assembly arranged on a first side of the finishing roll and configured to support the finishing roll from the first side; a rider roll arranged on a second side of the finishing roll opposite to the first side and configured to apply a first nip pressure onto the finishing roll from the second side the finishing roll being supported by the support drum assembly; and a control unit configured to adaptively control the second nip pressure applied by the rider roll onto the finishing roll depending on an ascent rate of the rider roll.
US10961063B2
A modular loading and unloading system wherein modular units can be simply added to a base unit, or main unit, in a desired configuration that fulfill capacity and footprint needs of a manufacturer at any moment, for example when the manufacturer's business expands, thus considerably reducing the time and cost of modifying existing manufacturing systems, such as a laser-based parts cutting system.
US10961058B2
The invention relates to a vibratory feeder comprising a support arrangement (8), for carrying out a vibrational movement when in operation, for a feeder element in which material (12) which is to be fed is fed, also comprising a drive arrangement (5) for the support arrangement (8) and a bearing arrangement (3) which initiates vibrational oscillations of the vibratory feeder (1, 30, 40, 60, 90, 100) reducing in the base (2). Means which suppress a movement of the vertical components due to the vibratory movement of the front end (10a) of the feeder element from that of the rear end (10b) when the vibratory feeder (30, 40, 60, 90, 100) is in operation are provided. The mass flow emitted by the vibratory feeder (30, 40, 60, 90, 100) can be easily changed without a time delay which can therefore improve the control of the vibratory feeder.
US10961055B2
A material handling system includes a conveyor, an actuation unit, and a chute. The chute is mechanically coupled to the conveyor at a defined angle with respect to a surface of the conveyor. The chute includes an inlet defining a first end and a second end, where the first end of the inlet is mechanically coupled to the surface of the conveyor. Further, the chute includes at least one tube configured to be rotated by the actuation unit at a defined rotational speed. The chute also includes an outlet mechanically coupled to the at least one tube. In this aspect, the defined angle and the defined rotational speed is based on at least one of: physical characteristic of an item to be passed through the chute, a rate of inflow of the item through the inlet, and a rate of outflow of the item through the outlet.
US10961053B2
A pack wall carton selection and replenishment system comprising: a delivery cart with a delivery cart controller configured to receive information representing a replenishment shipping carton to be retrieved from a shipping carton supply area and delivered to a pack wall, provide for retrieving one or more shipping cartons from the shipping carton supply area, actuate a cart indicator assembly to identify a cart partition where to place the retrieved shipping cartons on the delivery cart, actuate a delivery cart indicator assembly to identify the replenishment shipping carton to be placed on the pack wall; and, a pack wall controller in communication with the delivery cart controller configured to receive an order item information, actuate a first pack wall indicator assembly to indicate a desired shipping carton to be used for packing an items represented by the order item information.
US10961047B2
The invention relates to an improved transfer tank having a improved internal floating roof with special vapor sealing features, and wherein the tank ranges in storage size from 750 to 5000 barrels.
US10961045B1
A document console comprising an upper member secured to a housing. The housing comprises side walls that are removably attached from one another thereby facilitating the manufacture, storage, and assembly of the console. The console comprises features and members that confer anti-static properties onto the console, thereby facilitating the removal of paper-based documents from the console. The console further comprises safety features that serve to maintain the security and the integrity of the documents within the console.
US10961032B2
A sealing element having a substantially right-angled exterior corner is formed from a preform. The preform is formed from a strip of sealing material including a first longitudinal side surface having a projection projecting therefrom and an oppositely arranged second longitudinal side surface having a notch formed therein. The notch is aligned with the projection with respect to the longitudinal direction of the strip. A first segment of the strip is formed to a first side of the projection and a second segment of the strip is formed to a second side of the projection. The projection forms the substantially right-angled exterior corner of the sealing element following a bending of the first segment perpendicular to the second segment.
US10961028B1
Liquid dispensers for bottles comprise a dispensing chamber having small portals at either end. Dropwise addition of flavoring or coloring liquids, such as vermouth or bitters, to alcoholic beverages using those liquid dispensers is also disclosed.
US10961025B2
A pouring spout of a container includes a spout main body and a closing member. The spout main body includes a tubular pouring part, and an attached part attachable to the container on one end side of the tubular pouring part in an axial direction of the tubular pouring part. The closing member closes the one end side of the tubular pouring part, and is fitted onto an inner circumferential surface of the tubular pouring part on the one end side thereof in such a manner that the closing member is capable of being removed from the inner circumferential surface of the tubular pouring part by an external force applied from other end side opposite to the one end side in the axial direction.
US10961023B2
A beverage container lid assembly and insert enable a user to selectively control contained beverage movements when outfitted upon a beverage container. The lid assemblies include a primary lid form having a primary beverage outlet and a circular transverse cross-section and a secondary lid attachment cooperably engaged with the primary lid form for providing certain beverage flow diversion structure. The secondary lid attachment is rotatable relative to the primary lid form about a lid axis of rotation. The lid assembly may be attached to a beverage container such that the user may manually rotate the secondary lid attachment relative to the primary lid form for manually and selectively positioning the beverage flow diversion structure relative to the primary beverage outlet. The container insert includes a container-engaging first portion and a beverage-damping second portion. The second portion extends inwardly relative to the first portion for deflecting upwardly directed beverage.
US10961009B2
A threaded metal container capable of improving strength (neck portion transverse rigidity) in a direction perpendicular to a container axis at a neck portion composed of a mouth portion and a shoulder portion. The container includes a body portion, a shoulder portion, and a mouth portion. The mouth portion includes a base portion connected to an upper end of the shoulder portion, and a skirt valley portion, a skirt portion, and a threaded portion, which are above the base portion. The base portion 8 includes a protruding portion protruding radially outward and has a diameter gradually increasing downward from the skirt valley portion and a bead portion radially inwardly protruding and smoothly curving downward from the protruding portion. The bead portion circumferentially extends in a linear or dotted pattern. The bead height between the protruding portion and the bead portion in the direction perpendicular to the container axis is 0.1 to 0.6 mm.
US10960999B2
There is provided a component mounter including: a storage which stores information related to a tape feeder and information related to a carrier tape pitch-fed by the tape feeder; a detector which detects a state where the carrier tape becomes close to a component shortage; a determiner which determines whether to perform predetermined processing with respect to a termination portion of the carrier tape based on information related to the tape feeder and information related to the carrier tape which are stored in the storage, in a case where a state where the carrier tape is close to a component shortage is detected by the detector; and a notifier which notifies an operator of contents of the predetermined processing, in a case where the determiner determines that the predetermined processing is supposed to be performed with respect to the termination portion of the carrier tape.
US10960997B2
A case sealing device is disclosed. The case sealing device conveys a cardboard box and simultaneously closes a flap group provided on edges of opening of the cardboard box. The case sealing device includes a folding member, a drive unit, and a control unit. The folding member contacts a flap of the flap group that extends along a conveyance direction of the cardboard box and folds the flap. The drive unit moves the folding member. The control unit controls the drive unit. In operation of folding the flap, a longitudinal direction of the folding member is inclined with respect to the conveyance direction such that the folding member contacts a front edge of the flap in the conveyance direction before other portions of the flap.
US10960995B2
A method of filling a hydrogen-storage tank with a metal-organic framework (MOF) includes inserting MOF through an opening of the hydrogen-storage tank to at least partially fill an interior cavity of the tank with MOF. The method further includes positioning a compactor relative to the tank. The compactor includes a tamp configured to change shape between an insertion state in which the tamp is insertable through the opening and an expanded state in which the tamp is enlarged to be bigger than the opening. The method also includes inserting the tamp through the opening when the tamp is in the insertion state and switching the tamp from the insertion state to the expanded state. The method further includes compacting the MOF with the tamp.
US10960992B2
According to the present invention, the device, which is provided with a male element secured to one of the parts and a female element secured to the other of said parts, comprises a plurality of resilient fastening strips forming a flared receptacle for said male element inside said female element. This receptacle is slidably movable so as to capture, pull and hold said male element inside said female element.
US10960989B2
An apparatus and method for securing a landed aerospace vehicle/object onto a landing pad include a use of the magnetic force to couple the landed aerospace vehicle/object with the landing pad. A magnetized base captures and is anchored onto the landing pad. The use of a rocket booster in a high-gravity environment with the ensuring extreme heat exhaust emission considers the use of an exhaust ventilation system.
US10960983B2
An ice protection system is configured for a rotor blade having a leading edge along at least a portion of a spanwise length extending between a root portion and a tip portion. The system has an electric spanwise anti-ice heater configured for placement on the leading edge of the blade and a first electric spanwise de-ice heater adjacent the anti-ice heater and having varying chordwise dimensions. The de-ice heater is configured for placement on an upper surface of the blade or a lower surface of the blade. Electrical connectors for each heater are configured for connection near the root portion of the blade to a source of electrical power.
US10960970B2
An inboard beam includes a body having an upper flange and a lower flange coupled thereto. The upper flange includes a first upper inboard aperture and an upper outboard aperture formed therein. The lower flange includes a first lower inboard aperture and a lower outboard aperture formed therein. An upper beam fitting is coupled to the upper flange and lower beam fitting is coupled to the lower flange. The upper beam fitting includes a first upper inboard post. The upper beam fitting includes an upper outboard post extending parallel to the inboard post. The lower beam fitting includes a first lower inboard post. The lower beam fitting includes a lower outboard post extending parallel to the lower inboard post.
US10960969B2
A method of increasing a stability speed of a tiltrotor aircraft includes pivoting a rotor assembly having at least three rotor blades from a first position for operating the tiltrotor aircraft in a helicopter mode to a second position for operating the tiltrotor aircraft in an airplane mode, and increasing a stiffness of the rotor assembly when the rotor assembly is in the second position.
US10960963B2
An underwater propulsion unit including a propeller, a motor, and a housing. The motor is disposed further forward in a propulsion direction than the propeller and drives the propeller into rotation. The housing that accommodates the motor and the propeller includes a first portion and a second portion. In the second portion disposed further rearward in the propulsion direction than the first portion, an introduction inlet and a spout outlet are provided. The introduction inlet introduces water into the housing, and water introduced from the introduction inlet and delivered by the propeller is spouted out of the housing. When viewed in a direction parallel to the propulsion direction, the introduction inlet is disposed further outward than the first portion and introduces water into the housing in a direction parallel to the axis of the propeller.
US10960960B2
A liferaft system comprises a container for storing a liferaft, and at least one sheet of material for fitting over an exterior surface of the liferaft container and configured to heat an interior volume of the liferaft container.
US10960956B2
One embodiment of a mast-head standing rigging connection device, allowing for sail module rotation about a mast axis, is disclosed. The embodiment allows for connection of shrouds and conventional single mast forestay and backstay rigging systems. Additional embodiments, utilizing modifications of the first embodiment, for multi-mast and triangular fore-aft sail mast roller reef-furl systems, are described.
US10960952B2
A handlebar switch device for a saddled vehicle is provided in which a handlebar switch case and a handlebar grip that is disposed on an outside in a vehicle width direction of the handlebar switch case are mounted on a handlebar forming part of a steering handle. A sub switch case is supported on a stay that is selected from a plurality of kinds of stays that can be mounted on the handlebar at a fixed relative position with respect to the handlebar switch case while being adjacent to the handlebar switch case from an inside in the vehicle width direction. This enables a sub switch case to be additionally disposed without impairing the ease of operation of a switch of the handlebar switch case.
US10960941B2
A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.
US10960939B1
A system for detachably coupling subassemblies of vehicles or other components is discussed herein. The system can include one or more driveshafts and worm drives to drive fasteners to couple the subassembly to the vehicle. The system can enable module repair or replacement in conventional locations without any additional infrastructure by driving fasteners horizontally into the body or other subassembly. In this manner, fasteners can be hidden and to utilize blind holes in the body of the vehicle. The system can be partially disassembled in situ to enable parts replacement and fastener access in the event of a failure. The system can be used in conjunction with a robotic cart to enable subassemblies to be removed from the vehicle for service and repair. A portion of the system can also act as a portion of, or to reinforce, the crash structure of the vehicle.
US10960929B2
A vehicle chassis is provided. The vehicle chassis may comprise one or more vehicle chassis modules or chassis substructures that are formed from a plurality of customized chassis nodes and connecting tubes. The customized chassis nodes and connecting tubes may be formed of one or more metal and/or non-metal materials. The customized chassis nodes may be formed with connecting features to which additional vehicle panels or structures may be permanently or removeably attached. The vehicle chassis modules or chassis substructures may be interchangeably and removeably connected to provide a vehicle chassis having a set of predetermined chassis safety or performance characteristics.
US10960927B2
A longitudinal beam for a motor vehicle and also to a method for the production of the longitudinal beam is disclosed. The longitudinal beam is produced from a lightweight metal profile. The extrusion direction of the lightweight metal profile runs transverse to the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal beam.
US10960926B2
Disclosed herein is a smart parking assist system may include: a forward object sensing unit, a lateral object sensing unit, a rearward object sensing unit, an object distance calculation unit configured to calculate distance from a lateral object and a rearward object, a parking control unit, and a steering angle adjusting unit. The parking control unit recognizes left parallel exiting, right parallel exiting or perpendicular exiting based on a distance from a forward object sensed through the forward object sensing unit, a distance from a rearward object sensed through the rearward object sensing unit, and a distance from a lateral object sensed through the lateral object sensing unit, and controls steering angle adjustment such that the vehicle moves through the recognized left parallel exiting, right parallel exiting or perpendicular exiting. The steering angle adjusting unit adjusts a steering angle according to steering control signal of the parking control unit.
US10960922B2
A control system for monitoring operation of an electric motor includes a plurality of position sensors configured to measure a position of the electric motor, an indirect position estimation module configured to indirectly estimate the position of the motor, and an error monitoring module. The error monitoring module is configured to perform at least one of: comparing a measured position from the plurality of position sensors to an estimated position from the sensor position estimation module, and detecting a failure of at least one of the one or more position sensors based on the comparison; and calculating a difference between the measured position from one of the plurality of position sensors and the measured position from another of the plurality of position sensors, and causing the indirect position estimation module to initiate estimation of the position of the motor based on the difference.
US10960916B2
A collapsible steering column assembly includes: a mounting bracket having a pair of arms and is configured to be fixed to a vehicle body; a supporting housing which is disposed between the pair of arms to be tiltable about the mounting bracket; a steering column which passes through the supporting housing so as to be able to undergo a tilt motion together with the supporting housing; and a locking device which is configured to be in a locking state or an unlocking state to selectively allow a telescopic motion and a tilt motion of the steering column by selectively applying clamping force to the pair of arms. The steering column comprises an outer jacket, an inner jacket which is slidably inserted into the outer jacket and a tolerance ring which is interposed between the outer jacket and the inner jacket, and the tolerance ring is configured so as to make the inner jacket and the outer jacket move together to realize a telescopic motion in the unlocking state of the locking device and so as to allow the inner jacket to move into the outer jacket by impact in the locking state of the locking device. The tolerance ring is configured to move relative to the outer jacket in a longitudinal direction while the inner jacket collapses into the outer jacket.
US10960912B2
A stroller apparatus incorporating a steering apparatus for steering through pulling in an abreast or leading position. The steering apparatus includes a telescopic bar to selectively adjust the length as the steering apparatus extends forward from the pushing bar. The connection of the steering apparatus is integrated with the pushing bar, and may be pivotable so as to increasing the steering and navigating of the stroller apparatus by pulling from either side or the front thereof.
US10960907B2
A top of rail (TOR) applicator has a bar positioned in a housing and an exit orifice on the upper portion of the bar for delivering a friction control composition to the crown of a railhead. The upper portion of the bar slopes away from the friction control composition exit orifices. The bar may be composed of an elastomer such as polyurethane. Passageway extend from an inlet or entry orifice to the exit orifices. The friction reduction composition is pumped into the entry orifice, through the passageways to the exit orifices and then onto the crown of the railhead. The friction reduction composition may be thixotropic.
US10960904B2
A railcar adapter for radially connecting a railcar body to a bearing. The railcar adapter includes two lateral channels each delimited by a pair of opposed lugs and a lateral guiding surface perpendicular to the opposed lugs, lateral channels being adapted to cooperate with the railcar body. The lateral guiding surfaces of lateral channels, in cross-section through a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of bearing, are curved.
US10960894B2
Aspects of the disclosure provides for a method for performing checks for a vehicle. In this regard, a plurality of performance checks may be identified including a first check for a detection system of a plurality of detection systems of the vehicle and a second check for map data. A test route for the vehicle may be determined based on a location of the vehicle and the plurality of performance checks. The vehicle may be controlled along the test route in an autonomous driving mode, while sensor data may be received from the plurality of detection systems of the vehicle. An operation mode may be selected based on results of the plurality of performance checks, and the vehicle may be operated in the selected operation mode.
US10960886B2
Among other things, we describe techniques for traffic light estimation using range sensors. A planning circuit of a vehicle traveling on a first drivable region that forms an intersection with a second drivable region receives information sensed by a range sensor of the vehicle. The information represents a movement state of an object through the intersection. A traffic signal at the intersection controls movement of objects through the intersection. The planning circuit determines a state of the traffic signal at the intersection based, in part, on the received information. A control circuit controls an operation of the vehicle based, in part, on the state of the traffic signal at the intersection.
US10960882B2
Methods and systems are provided for providing off-road capabilities in electric vehicles with a single gear reduction. In one example, when a 4×4 mode is selected in an electric vehicle, a relationship between motor torque and accelerator pedal position is changed so as to increase the vehicle creep wheel torque. A degree of increase of the creep wheel torque is adjusted as a function of the terrain on which the vehicle is off-roading.
US10960880B2
Herein is disclosed a slack distribution system comprising one or more sensors, configured to deliver sensor data to one or more processors in a first vehicle; a wireless communication circuit, configured to wirelessly transmit to a second vehicle; one or more processors, configured to determine from at least the sensor data, during first vehicle deceleration, a slack distance between the first vehicle and the second vehicle; and when the slack distance is less than a predetermined threshold, to cause the wireless communication circuit to transmit to the second vehicle a slack request message, wherein the slack request message is a request to change the slack distance.
US10960879B2
A vehicle control system includes: a first switch that accepts an operation of an occupant of a vehicle; and a performance part that performs, when the first switch is operated, travel assist in a node in which an assist degree is the largest at that time point.
US10960876B2
Path planning method for computing optimal parking maneuvers for road vehicles including the steps of computing a set of value functions of a cost function of parking maneuvers reaching the target set of states as unique viscosity solution of a Hamilton Jacobi Bellman equation, supplying the set of value functions, together with a starting state of the vehicle, as input to the dynamic programming calculation procedure calculating at least the set of vehicle controls. The set of equations modeling the evolution of the state of said road vehicle is a switched system of equations between a first sub-system if the vehicle is in forward motion and a second sub-system if the vehicle is in reverse motion. The cost function takes into account the arrival time a number of direction changes of the road vehicle between forward motion and reverse motion.
US10960875B2
Systems and methods changing between driveline operating modes of a hybrid vehicle are described. In one example, electrical output to electric power consumers is maintained during closing of a driveline disconnect clutch. Further, engine speed is controlled via a first electric machine to a speed of a second electric machine to provide smooth closing of a driveline disconnect clutch.
US10960870B2
A system and method for monitoring air pressure applied to a brake cylinder of a braking assembly of a railway vehicle, including an empty-load device, and an RFID transducer in communication with the empty-load device, wherein the RFID transducer is configured to measure the air pressure delivered to the brake cylinder of the braking assembly, and generate data on the air pressure delivered to the brake cylinder of the braking assembly; and a remote data monitor configured to read data from the RFID transducer.
US10960869B2
A method for monitoring the braking performance of a vehicle. The method includes, for at least some of the braking events: determining a braking demand; determining vehicle deceleration; defining a first data set of braking events, wherein each braking event in the data set includes a determined braking demand and a determined vehicle deceleration; applying a statistical trend analysis method to the data set to generate a vehicle deceleration and braking demand trend; providing a vehicle deceleration and braking demand reference; and comparing at least one trend value with at least one reference value. From this comparison it is possible to determine if the braking system is operating within an acceptable limit. Apparatus for implementing the method is also disclosed.
US10960868B2
Systems and methods are provided for detecting an object and causing a vehicle to brake based on the detection. In one implementation, an object detecting and braking system for a vehicle includes at least one image capture device configured to acquire a plurality of images of an area including an object in front of the vehicle. The system includes at least one processing device programmed to perform a first image analysis to determine a first estimated time-to-collision of the vehicle with the object, and to perform a second image analysis to determine a second estimated time-to-collision of the vehicle with the object. The processing device is also programmed to calculate a difference between the first estimated time-to-collision and the second estimated time-to-collision, to determine that the difference does not exceed a predetermined threshold, and to cause the vehicle to brake based on the determination that the difference does not exceed the predetermined threshold.
US10960866B2
Provided is an actuator having a double-gear structure for an electromechanical parking brake. The actuator includes: a main housing having a motor seat and a gear seat; a motor assembly disposed in the motor seat and providing torque; and a gear assembly rotated by the torque from the motor assembly and performing a reduction function through a plurality of gears.
US10960852B2
A wiping system for a motor vehicle having a blade configured to move in linear translation over a window and in a direction parallel to two opposite sides of this window, is disclosed. The wiping system also includes a first rail and a second rail which are arranged at the sides of the window, the rails having a curvature to espouse the shape of the window and for housing a first runner and a second runner which are respectively connected to first and second ends of the blade, and a first drive motor and a second drive motor arranged respectively at the first rail and at the second rail to drive the first and second runner via a first coupling mechanism and second coupling mechanism, the first and second drive motors being operated by a control unit configured to synchronize movements of the first and second runners.
US10960846B2
An inflator as well as a method of manufacturing an inflator, a module including an inflator and an airbag module. In an inflator, especially for a protective device in a vehicle, comprising plural components a sealant is applied in the area of abutting components, especially a sealant which adheres to both abutting components.
US10960844B2
An occupant protection system for a vehicle may include an expandable curtain and/or an expandable bladder configured to be expanded from a stowed state to a deployed state. The system may also include a transverse ceiling trim panel and one or more side ceiling trim panels configured to be coupled to a ceiling of the vehicle, with the transverse ceiling trim panel extending substantially transversely with respect to the one or more side ceiling trim panels. Portions of the ceiling trim panels may be configured to deflect and allow expansion of the expandable curtain and/or the expandable bladder to the deployed state. The system may also include a deployment controller and one or more inflators configured to cause deployment of the expandable curtain at a first time and deployment of the expandable bladder at a second time after the first time.
US10960837B2
A backup power supply system that is intended to be installed in a vehicle, the system includes a backup battery, a synchronous voltage step-up circuit, a user device providing an emergency service, supplied with power under normal circumstances by the main battery of the vehicle, and under exceptional circumstances by the backup battery through the voltage step-up circuit. The voltage step-up circuit includes a coil, a first transistor and a second transistor. The system includes a backup battery discharge test circuit. The first transistor is used to draw current from the backup battery according to a predefined pattern, which makes it possible, by simultaneously measuring the voltage of the backup battery, to determine an indicator of the state of health of the backup battery.
US10960833B2
A vehicle control apparatus according to the present invention includes a main electronic control unit, and a sub electronic control unit capable of mutual communication with the main electronic control unit. The main electronic control unit outputs a signal for preventing timeout to at least one of the external device and the sub electronic control unit, when mediating data communication between the external device and the sub electronic control unit.
US10960830B2
Viscous liquid rubber compositions are applied to articles by brushing, rolling, pouring, or dipping to repair leaks or to modify the appearance and/or physical properties of the article, such as water-permeability, thermal insulation, shock resistance, vibration resistance, electrical insulation, and the like.
US10960816B2
A vehicle engine sound control system identifies a vehicle driver by a driver smartphone or a driver biometric information detecting sensor and analyzes the music to which the identified driver listens with the driver smartphone or a vehicle infotainment system. A traveling pattern of the driver is analyze by applying any one among a vehicle, a GPS, a road, and weather as a condition. A driver propensity engine sound pattern is generated as a result value by learning at least any one information among a driver identifying unit, a music analyzing unit, and a travel analyzing unit. The engine sound is adjusted and output based the result value.
US10960815B2
A method for controlling a display means on board a motor vehicle, characterized in that it includes: a first step of determining the presence of a disruption in front of the vehicle, in which it is checked that at least one parameter representative of the presence of a disruption in front of the vehicle meets at least one predetermined condition; a second step of developing a display order that is triggered when the predetermined conditions are met, and in which an order to display a pictogram representative of the disruption on the display means is transmitted by an electronic control unit.
US10960808B2
A regulating assembly (1) for a light source and a lighting and/or signaling device, an adjusting device (1200), a lighting device and a motor vehicle, a bezel device (3000), and a gas guiding device and a lighting and/or signaling device containing the same are provided. The regulating assembly (1) and the adjusting device (1200) are used to adjust the lighting and/or signaling module in the lighting device provided in the housing of the lighting device. The bezel device (3000) and the gas guiding device may be used for the lighting and/or signaling device. The regulating assembly (1) comprises a supporting frame (10) coupled in a displaceable manner to the light source, a fixed regulating portion (11) which is rotatable, and horizontal and vertical regulating portions (12,13) in a form of a ball-headed screw-thread part (121). The adjusting device (1200) includes an adjusting screw (1230), a slider (1240) and a base; and the bezel device (3000) includes a top bezel (3100) having a flat plate-like body and a main bezel (3200) including a first bezel (3210) and a second bezel (3220). The gas guiding device comprises a gas channel (5) and a flow guiding component.
US10960800B2
A seat frame includes: a first side frame and a second side frame; a structural member connected to at least one of the first side frame and the second side frame; and a coupling member welded to the at least one of the side frames. The coupling member has a cylindrical portion, a closing portion, and a protruding portion having a smaller outer shape than the cylindrical portion, and protruding outward in an axial direction of the cylindrical portion from the closing portion. The at least one of the side frames is provided with a protruding portion insertion hole that allows insertion of the protruding portion and has a shape smaller than the outer shape of the cylindrical portion. The protruding portion is welded to the at least one of the side frames while being positioned in the protruding portion insertion hole.
US10960798B1
A protector for a rear seat of a vehicle includes a seat cushion and a back pad, wherein the back pad includes a left back pad and a right back pad, the left back pad and the right back pad are respectively provided with a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion, the left back pad and the right back pad are respectively oppositely provided with a first notch and a second notch, the first notch, the second notch and the corresponding partial edge of the seat cushion form a receiving hole, the receiving hole is matched with the vertical cross section of the open state of a central armrest, the protector further includes a cover portion that selectively opens or covers the receiving hole. The protector can provide more comprehensive protection for the rear seat of the vehicle.
US10960797B2
An edge strip (10) is provided for a seat cover (6, 20). The edge strip (10) includes an edge strip core (10.1) that is surrounded, in particular cladded, by a fastening material (10.4). A seat cover (6, 20) is provided for a seat (5) and includes the edge strip (10). A seat (5) is also provided that includes the seat cover (6, 20).
US10960794B1
A seat assembly for a vehicle comprises a seat base fixed to a vehicle floor, a seat back pivotably disposed to the seat base, a first side bolster mounted onto a first side of the seat back, a second side bolster mounted onto a second side of the seat back, a third side bolster mounted onto a first side of the seat base, a fourth side bolster mounted onto a second side of the seat base, and a back insert mounted within the seat back, each of the side bolsters including a support member and an outer trim member, the support members each including a base, an outer frame and a plurality of interior support walls, the outer frame and the plurality of interior support walls defining a plurality of passages extending through each support member to allow light and air to pass through.
US10960789B2
A vehicle seat includes: a fixed frame; a tower frame arranged at a position offset from the fixed frame toward a first side along a seat-width direction; a recliner arranged between the tower frame and the fixed frame; a tilt restriction mechanism arranged opposite to the recliner relative to the fixed frame; and an abutting member arranged on a same side as the tilt restriction mechanism relative to the fixed frame.
US10960787B2
A slide device includes a lower rail; an upper rail disposed movably with respect to the lower rail; a screw provided on one of the lower rail and the upper rail; and a nut provided on the other one of the lower rail and the upper rail, and engaging the screw, wherein: the upper rail moves relatively with respect to the lower rail in accordance with rotation of at least one of the screw and the nut; the lower rail includes a bottom wall, a side wall extending upward from the bottom wall, and an upper wall extending toward the center in a width direction from the side wall; and the screw or the nut provided on the lower rail has a central axis line which is disposed in a space enclosed by the bottom wall, the side wall, and the upper wall of the lower rail.
US10960786B2
A seat moving structure for a utility vehicle includes a seat and a seat rail for guiding movement of the seat in a longitudinal direction of the seat. The seat has a seat rail contact portion which is in contact with the seat rail. The seat rail has a rail support surface portion which supports the seat rail contact portion from below. The seat rail contact portion is made of a resin. The seat is movably supported in a line contact state or in a point contact state in the longitudinal direction of the seat on the rail support surface portion by the seat rail contact portion.
US10960785B2
The battery thermal management system includes a battery pack, a circulation subsystem, and a heat exchanger. The system can optionally include a cooling system, a reservoir, a de-ionization filter, a battery charger, and a controller.
US10960779B2
The present invention is an information processing device which registers in a map database, a charging point in which charging equipment is located at the time of charging of an electric vehicle, including a registration section that, in a case where the charging point is located within a facility area registered in the map database, registers in the map database, the charging point in association with positional information of the facility area.
US10960777B2
An electric vehicle component (1) for an at least partially electrically driven motor vehicle (100) that has a drive device (2) with an electric drive unit (12) and a carrying unit (22) for fastening the drive unit (12) to a vehicle load-bearing structure (101). The electric vehicle component has a battery device (3) for supplying the drive unit (12) with electric energy. A run-on element (4) is arranged on the drive device (2) and is configured for running onto the battery device (3) in a targeted manner with a run-on geometry (14) in the case of an accident-induced movement of the drive unit (12) so that a punctiform and/or inhomogeneous loading situation of the battery device (3) is counteracted.
US10960775B2
The two DC/DC converters perform DC/DC conversion of the power source voltage of the driving battery for supplying power to the motor of the vehicle and supply to an automatic operation load and a general load as an electrical component mounted on the vehicle. A switch is connected between the outputs of the two DC/DC converters. The two DC/DC converters and the switch are accommodated in one accommodating case.
US10960772B2
A direct current (DC)-DC converter is for a vehicle for converting a first voltage output of a first battery to a second voltage output of a second battery. The DC-DC converter includes a transformer, at least one switch, at least one rectifying diode, and a snubber circuit. The transformer is configured to transform the first voltage to the second voltage. The at least one switch is configured to control a first current input to the transformer from the first battery. The at least one rectifying diode is configured to rectify an alternate current (AC) output from the transformer. The snubber circuit is configured to prevent overvoltage from being applied to the at least one rectifying diode.
US10960771B2
A method is provided for increasing the operating range of a vehicle which is driven by an electric motor. The method determines that a state of charge reserve of an energy store of the vehicle should be used for operating the electric motor. The state of charge reserve lies outside a state of charge range which is intended for the energy store. In response to this, the method uses electrical energy from the state of charge reserve of the energy store in order to operate the electric motor of the vehicle.
US10960769B2
In an onboard charging apparatus, a plurality of main electric-power storage apparatuses are connected in series to one another. A main electric-power storage apparatus on a lowest potential side of the main electric-power storage apparatuses is a lowest potential electric-power storage apparatus. The lowest potential electric-power storage apparatus has a nominal voltage that is set to 12 V, and supplies electric power to an electrical component mounted to a vehicle. In the onboard charging apparatus, a connecting unit selectively connects, by switching control, the output terminal and any of high potential side terminals of the main electric-power storage apparatuses. A switching control unit controls switching of the connecting unit to switch the high potential side terminal selected as a connection destination of the output terminal among the high potential side terminals of the main electric-power storage apparatuses, based on an output voltage of the output terminal.
US10960761B2
A vehicle situation that can occur at a later time than the current time is displayed on a first display device, a second display device, and a third display device, and display content is controlled so that a display content of the second display device includes a vehicle situation that can occur at a later time than the vehicle situation displayed on the first display device, and a display content of the third display device includes a vehicle situation that can occur at a later time than the vehicle situation displayed on the second display device.
US10960758B2
A first planetary gear set includes a first sun gear to which power is input from a hydraulic motor. The first planetary gear set includes a first carrier and a first ring gear. The first carrier and the first ring gear are able to rotate in conjunction with rotation of the first sun gear. A second planetary gear set includes a second sun gear configured so as to rotate integrally with the first carrier. A hydraulic clutch mechanism allows or prohibits the rotation of the first ring gear.
US10960756B2
A filler neck for filling fuel into a vehicle tank includes a closure flap mounted for pivot between a closed position closing the filler neck and an open position releasing the filler neck and which is prestressed into the closed position by spring prestressing and is pivotable into the open position from the closed position by a fuel pump nozzle being hooked into a hooking-in position in the filler neck. A liquid outlet opening permits liquid accumulating in the filler neck when the closure flap is closed to drain out of the filler neck. A closure element is prestressed into an open position releasing the liquid outlet opening. The closure element is arranged and designed in such a manner that, by the fuel pump nozzle being hooked into the hooking-in position, the closure element is moved counter to the prestressing into a closure position closing the liquid outlet opening.
US10960753B2
A saddle riding vehicle includes: a body frame having a head pipe and a main tube extending from the head pipe; an engine disposed below the main tube; a down frame extending downward from the body frame and disposed in front of the engine; and a radiator disposed in front of the engine and on a side of the down frame, wherein an opening which opens rearward is formed in a fan shroud which covers a rear surface of the radiator, a radiator fan is disposed in the opening, and a front surface of the radiator fan is disposed such that an axis of the radiator fan is inclined toward an outside with respect to a direction in which a surface of a core of the radiator is directed so as to increase a gap with respect to the core from an outer side toward an inner side.
US10960746B2
A tonneau cover system for a pickup truck cargo box comprising a tonneau cover sized and shaped for covering the cargo box. A side rail comprises a first clamping surface adapted to engage the first side of the downward flange. A rod has a rod axis and is mounted on the side rail. A clamp body is mounted on the rod and includes a clamp arm having a second clamping surface adapted to engage the second side of the side rail. A cam is included with one of the side rail and the clamp body. A cam follower engages with the cam. The cam follower is included with the other one of the side rail and the clamp body. Movement of the clamp body along the axis of the rod advances the cam follower along the cam to thereby move the first clamping surface toward the downward flange.
US10960745B2
A pickup truck that includes a cab section located in front of a bed section is provided. The pickup truck comprises a tonneau cover that covers the bed section. The tonneau cover includes a plurality of panel sections; and wherein each of the plurality of panel sections is movable with respect to each other to allow access to, or conceal the bed section underneath. At least one prop rod assembly includes a longitudinally extending first rod having a first end and a second end. The first end of the longitudinally extending first rod is pivotably and removably coupled to a side rail that is secured to the first side of the bed section, and the second end of the longitudinally extending first rod is located opposite the first end and pivotably coupled to the first latch assembly of the third panel section.
US10960742B2
A manufacturing method of a sunroof apparatus includes a panel drive unit including a first guide rail arranged at each end portion of a roof opening portion, a panel support member configured to displace a movable panel to open and close the roof opening portion in accordance with a movement of a first moving portion, and a shade unit including a second guide rail arranged inward relative to the first guide rail in the vehicle width direction. The first guide rail and the second guide rail are separately provided. The manufacturing method of the sunroof apparatus includes a first process connecting the movable panel to the panel support member, and a second process connecting the first guide rail and the second guide rail to the movable panel after the first process.
US10960740B2
An open roof construction includes a rollo screen and a winding shaft. The screen includes a screen edge which is attached to a stationary member. An operating beam on an opposite edge is movable parallel to the opening in correspondence with the amount of screen wound on or off the winding shaft. The screen has two longitudinal edges which, when the screen is wound off, are brought into engagement with holding members extending alongside the longitudinal edges of the roof opening. The holding members each comprise at least a groove having an elongated opening. An edge area near each edge of the screen is insertable into the respective groove together with a locking member clamping the screen in the groove. The locking member, the edge area of the screen and the groove having a shape and/or dimension preventing the locking member from unintentionally leaving the groove through the entrance opening.
US10960738B2
An arrangement for the transfer of collision forces possibly resulting from a crash event from one body part to another body part of a motor vehicle, with a hollow profile acting as a crash profile, which hollow profile runs in the main direction of travel or transversely to the main direction of travel is loaded on pressure in the case of the crash event, and is frontally supported on each of the body parts. The hollow profile is frontally supported on the respective body part by means of interposition of in each case a load transfer element.
US10960737B2
A door of a vehicle may include a first door module forming a door skeleton; and a second door module coupled with the first door module and forming a door window; wherein the second door module includes a relatively lightweight material as compared to the first door module; a reinforcement member is inserted along an edge portion forming the door window of the second door module; and a stepped portion is formed at the reinforcement member, reducing weight and cost of the door of the vehicle.
US10960736B2
A clip assembly and a windshield for selectively connecting a windshield to a vehicle. The windshield defines at least one windshield aperture and the clip assembly includes a windshield member including a windshield member head larger than a corresponding portion of the at least one windshield aperture, and a windshield member body being sized and shaped for passing through the at least one windshield aperture; a vehicle member including a projection for extending through the frame aperture when the windshield is connected and defining a pivot axis about which the vehicle member pivots with respect to the at least one frame member when transitioning between a latched position and an unlatched position; and a connecting member selectively connected between the windshield member and the vehicle member, the connecting member, the windshield member and the vehicle member forming an overcenter latch.
US10960735B2
A cabin air filter is provided with a filter medium and a filter element frame that frames the filter medium and is configured to attach the cabin air filter to a filter housing. The filter element frame is provided with at least one engagement element configured to engage pivotably at least one receiving element of the filter housing for pivoting the cabin air filter relative to the filter housing about a pivot axis. The filter element frame also has at least one snap hook that locks with at least one locking element of the filter housing for blocking pivoting of the cabin air filter relative to the filter housing at least in a first direction about the pivot axis.
US10960732B2
The heater device has a sheet shaped main body having a heat generating portion heated by energization and a radiating surface for radiating radiant heat toward a heating object by using heat in the heat generating portion, a plate shaped member arranged on an opposite side with respect to the radiating surface of the main body, and an air layer forming member for forming an air layer between the main body and the plate shaped member arranged on a side opposite to the radiating surface of the main body.
US10960731B2
Heating element for user-touchable areas in a vehicle with a foamed carrier material in which at least one heating conductor, which comprises an electrical insulation, is embedded, and with connecting conductors which are electrically connected to the ends of the heating conductor via at least one connection part and form an electrical feed line. The at least one connection part is arranged within the foamed carrier material and the connection part is foam-covered in an electrically insulating manner by the carrier material. The connection part is brought into electrically conductive contact at least partially with the respective connection end of the heating conductor due to applied pressure and/or applied heat, at least partially destroying the electrical insulation in the region of the connection part. Furthermore, a method for producing such a heating element using a mold tool is indicated.
US10960728B2
A fork (10) for an operating element in an air outlet has a first bearing journal (14) at a first end (12) and a second bearing journal (18) at a second end (16). At least one spring arm (22, 24) is provided between the first bearing journal (14) and the second bearing journal (18), it being possible for the spacing of the outer ends (12, 16) of the bearing journals (14, 18) to be reduced by way of said at least one spring arm (22, 24). Furthermore, an operating element and a method for fastening an operating element are provided.
US10960723B1
A vehicle wheel assembly includes a wheel, a tire supported by the wheel, an internal space defined by the wheel, a wheel hub that is rotatably connected to the wheel and is located in the internal space, and a mass actuator that is connected to the wheel hub and located in the internal space.
US10960721B2
A vehicle system comprises a hitch ball mounted on a vehicle and a controller. The controller is configured to identify a coupler position of a trailer and control movement of the vehicle aligning the hitch ball with the coupler position. The controller is further configured to identify a change in the coupler position and stop the motion of the vehicle in response to the change in position of the trailer.
US10960717B2
A towing device of an automatic guided vehicle is mounted on the automatic guided vehicle for towing a cart. The towing device includes a hook member and a driving device. The hook member is engageable with a cart and is to be engaged with the cart in an elastically biased state at least when towing the cart. The driving device is for driving the hook member.
US10960710B2
A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion including a pair of first main grooves, a pair of second main grooves, a first land portion between the first main grooves and a pair of second land portions each sectioned adjacent one of the pair of first main grooves and one of the pair of second main grooves. The first main grooves extend in a trapezoidal wave manner including inner elements, outer elements and inclined connecting elements. One of the second land portions is provided with a second lateral groove opened at one of the outer elements. The first land portion is provided with a recess having an opening at the one of the outer elements. In a tire circumferential direction, a center of the opening of the recess is located at a position different from a position of an extension line of a centerline of the second lateral groove.
US10960702B2
A security element includes a transparent film, a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a first metal arranged on the transparent film in a first pattern. The second layer includes a second metal being a baser metal than the first metal arranged over the first layer in a second pattern. Each of the first and second patterns is composed of metallic regions and metal-free regions. The metal-free regions of the second pattern overlap with the metal-free regions of the first pattern. The metallic regions of the first pattern overlap with the metal-free regions of the second pattern.
US10960697B2
Provided is a gravure printing method by which high printing density and excellent highlight suitability are obtained, even if a gravure plate having high resolution and reduced thickness is used. The gravure printing method comprises: using an aqueous ink having a Zahn cup #3 viscosity at 20° C. of 11.0 seconds or more and 20.0 seconds or less, and having an evaporation rate of 30 mass % or less in a drying test, the drying test involving drying 1 g of the ink at a temperature of 40° C. and an air flow of 1,400 L/min for 30 minutes; and transferring 1 ml/m2 or more and 7 ml/m2 or less of the ink onto a printing medium.
US10960695B2
A printing apparatus includes a printhead having a plurality of chips each including a plurality of nozzle arrays which are arranged in a predetermined nozzle array direction and each of which is formed from a plurality of nozzles and energy generation elements provided in correspondence with the nozzles of each nozzle array and each configured to generate energy used for discharging ink. The apparatus relatively moves the printhead and a print medium in a direction intersecting the nozzle array direction, reads a predetermined test pattern printed on the print medium by driving the printhead, analyzes the read test pattern, calculates a slant of the printhead with respect to a reference based on a result of the analysis, and corrects the calculated slant of the printhead by moving the printhead.
US10960694B2
A user's fingertip is prevented from entering a housing while a cover is closed. A printing apparatus includes: a housing containing a printing unit therein; a cover openably attached to the housing, the cover forming a discharging opening, through which a sheet is discharged from the housing, while the cover is closed; and a protective wall portion provided inside the cover for preventing a user's fingertip inserted through the discharging opening from proceeding toward the printing unit while the cover is closed.
US10960687B2
An image forming apparatus includes a transport unit that transports a recording medium along a transport path to a formation area in which an image is formed on the recording medium, an image forming unit that forms the image on the recording medium in the formation area, and a protrusion amount setting unit that sets a protrusion amount of the image protruding from the recording medium to a first protrusion amount in a first case, and sets the protrusion amount to a second protrusion amount larger than the first protrusion amount in a second case where the recording medium is inclined to a transport direction more than the first case.
US10960683B2
An image forming apparatus includes an oscillator configured to oscillate a laser beam, an irradiation portion configured to radiate the laser beam oscillated by the oscillator to an outside, a light absorption unit configured to absorb the laser beam and to convert the laser beam to heat, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control, in an irradiation state, the irradiation portion to press the irradiation portion against a workpiece with first pressing force via the light absorption unit and irradiate the workpiece with the laser beam. The control unit is configured to control, in a non-irradiation state, the radiation portion to press the irradiation portion against the workpiece with second pressing force smaller than the first pressing force via the light absorption unit, or to separate the irradiation portion from the light absorption unit so as to set the second pressing force to zero.
US10960680B2
A printing device includes an ink container, an ink in the ink container, the ink containing an aqueous clear ink and an aqueous color ink and a heating device configured to heat a substrate, wherein the relationship is satisfied, |SCL−SC|≤5 mN/m, where SCL represents the surface tension of the aqueous clear ink and SC represents the surface tension of the aqueous color ink, wherein the printing device has a low gloss printing and a high gloss printing mode, wherein the heating device heats the substrate while satisfying the relationship: Tlow>Thigh, where Tlow represents the temperature of the substrate in a low gloss printing region in which the aqueous clear ink is printed in the low printing mode and Thigh represents the temperature of the substrate in a high gloss printing region in which the aqueous clear ink is printed in the high printing mode.
US10960677B2
A liquid discharge device includes a case receiving a cartridge having a first liquid chamber, a tank having a second liquid chamber, a head, a liquid level sensor and a controller configured to: receive a first signal or a second signal when a position of a liquid level in the second liquid chamber is equal to or higher than or lower than a predetermined position; prohibit a liquid discharge through the head in a predetermined case; cancel the prohibition of the liquid discharge based on determining that the cartridge is installed in the case; and prohibit the liquid discharge based on determining that a first elapsed time from a time when determining that the cartridge is installed in the installation case reaches a predetermined time and the second signal is received from the liquid level sensor without receiving the first signal.
US10960671B2
A liquid ejecting head includes: a plurality of liquid ejecting modules each including a plurality of head units and a first plate, a second plate, and a protrusion. The plurality of liquid ejecting modules is arrayed in a first direction. The first plate has a first surface to which the plurality of head units is fixed and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first plate has a thickness in a second direction. The second plate is disposed at the second surface of the first plate so as to extend along the plurality of liquid ejecting modules. The protrusion protrudes from the second plate in a direction away from the first plate.
US10960670B1
The present invention provides a method for electrohydrodynamic jet printing curved piezoelectric ceramics. First, a stable pressure is provided for a piezoelectric ceramic slurry to ensure that the slurry flows out from a nozzle at a fixed flow rate, and at the same time, an electric field is applied to the piezoelectric ceramic slurry at the nozzle to form a stable fine jet; then a curved substrate is fixed on a fixture of a curved substrate six-axis linkage module to ensure that the curved substrate is always perpendicular to the jet of the nozzle and keeps a constant distance from the nozzle during a printing process; fine jet drop on demand is realized through cooperative control of the changes of the curved substrate six-axis linkage module, the electric field and a flow field, and electrohydrodynamic jet printing and molding of curved piezoelectric ceramics is finally realized.
US10960666B2
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, to improve a layout efficiency of an element substrate to be integrated in a printhead and reduce a production cost of the element substrate, a driving method and a size of a first driver transistor used for driving a first heater for ink circulation and a driving method and a size of a second driver transistor used for driving a second heater for discharging ink to print are optimized, respectively. More specifically, the first driver transistor and the second driver transistor have multi-finger configurations, gate widths of the multi-finger configurations are equal to each other, and the number of fingers forming each first driver transistor is different from the number of fingers forming each second driver transistor.
US10960658B2
A method of detecting a level of printable fluid in a container includes, with at least one sensing location on a die in thermal contact with the printable fluid in the container, sensing a voltage of a capacitor over time as current from the capacitor leaks through a field effect transistor (FET). The FET and capacitor are associated with the sensing location. The method may further include, based on the voltage of the capacitor over time and a threshold voltage, determining whether the printable fluid is present at the at least one sensing location.
US10960656B2
A negative-working infrared radiation-sensitive lithographic printing plate precursor can be imaged and developed on-press to provide a lithographic printing plate. Such precursor has an initiator composition that contains compound A of Structure (I) and one or more compounds collectively as compound B of Structure (II) or Structure (III): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently alkyl groups each having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; at least one of R3 and R4 is different from R1 or R2; the difference of total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 and the total number of carbon atoms in R3 and R4 is 0, 1, or 2; the difference of total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 and the total number of carbon atoms in R5 and R6 is 0, 1, or 2; and X1, X2 and X3 are the same or different anions.
US10960655B2
The present invention relates to articles prepared using a three-dimensional printing method, an auxiliary structure being additionally formed beyond an extension of the one or more components during the construction of components. The invention also relates to an auxiliary structure for components produced by means of three-dimensional printing methods, the auxiliary structure being constructed along with the component and extending beyond a dimension of the one or more components.
US10960654B2
A fabric (30) includes a first flexible fabric layer (32), having fabric emissivity properties in a visible radiation range that are selected so as to mimic ambient emissivity properties of a deployment environment of the fabric, and at least one second flexible fabric layer (34), which is joined to the first flexible fabric layer, and which is configured to scatter long-wave radiation that is incident on the fabric. The first and second flexible fabric layers are perforated by a non-uniform pattern of perforations (44) extending over at least a part of the fabric.
US10960653B2
An apparatus and method of manufacturing a display apparatus are provided. The apparatus for manufacturing a display apparatus includes a support; a first stage arranged on the support, the first stage being configured to move linearly and to receive a film member thereon, a second stage spaced apart from the first stage, and arranged on the support, the second stage being configured to move linearly and to receive a display panel thereon. an adhesive belt spaced from the support, the adhesive belt being configured to selectively adhere to the film member, a tension maintenance portion arranged on the support, the tension maintenance portion being configured to ascend and descend and to maintain a tension of the adhesive belt, and a pressing portion under the tension maintenance portion, the pressing portion being configured to move linearly and to press the adhesive belt toward one of the first stage and the second stage.
US10960645B2
A luminous laminated glazed roof of a vehicle includes a first glazing, forming an exterior glazing, with first and second main faces; a lamination interlayer made of polymeric material of thickness e1 of at most 1.8 mm; a second glazing, forming an interior glazing, with third and fourth main faces, the second and third main faces being the internal faces of the laminated glazing; a lamination interlayer with through or blind apertures housing diodes; and collimating optics between the diodes and the third main face.
US10960643B2
Gypsum panels, methods for their manufacture, and systems and methods for monitoring environmental conditions with such panels are provided herein. The panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and an opposed second surface, a first facer material associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, and an environmental sensor assembly associated with the gypsum panel and configured to detect an environmental condition of the gypsum panel and wirelessly communicate data on the environmental condition to a reader.
US10960636B2
3D fabrics have multiple layers including an outer dimensional layer of traditional fabric and a liner layer integrated with outer layer. The 3D fabrics have variable depth, typically ranging from between about 0.25 inches to about 2.0 inches. The 3D fabrics are produced from a molding process that creates the outer dimensional layer while adhering it to the liner layer. The 3D fabrics have unique visual properties which make them desirable for a variety of applications.
US10960634B2
A device for opening an end region of a bag body, which end region extends between an open tube body end and a bottom central line, having a transporting device, on which the bag body is transportable with adjacent tube walls at a transport rate (V) in a transporting direction, and suction devices arranged on both sides of the bottom central line, which are driven so as to be moveable transversely back and forth to the transporting direction, wherein the suction devices are movable in addition in the transporting direction back and forth. The suction devices are mounted at first articulated joints, wherein at each first articulated joint there are hinged two pivoting arms pivoting relative to one other, wherein each pivoting arm is pivotingly connected to a positioning pivoting arm by means of a second articulated joint and wherein each positioning pivoting arm is movably driven.
US10960629B2
A plant (1) for looping annular anchoring structures (100) includes a looping device (2), a separation station (8a) and a coupling station (8b). A handling apparatus (3) is interlocked to the looping device (2) for managing the plant (1) by moving the plurality of annular anchoring structures (100) coupled to respective separation elements (300), the looped annular anchoring structures (200) coupled to respective separation elements (300) and the separation elements (300a). The separation elements (300) are fed, coupled to respective annular anchoring structures (100), along a feeding section (A1). The separation elements (300a) separated by respective annular anchoring structures (100, 200) are transferred from the separation station (8a) to the coupling station (8b) along a transfer section (T), stationing in at least a first intermediate station (11, 11a). The separation elements (300) are moved away, coupled to respective looped annular anchoring structures (200), along a moving-apart section (A2).
US10960626B2
A bidirectional stitching wheel may be able to conform to peaks and valleys of green rubber while building a tire. The bidirectional stitching wheel may include an inner ring including a stitcher rotation axis. The inner ring may be rotatable in a first stitcher rotational direction about the stitcher rotation axis. The inner ring may also be rotatable in a second stitcher rotational direction about the stitcher rotation axis. A flexible outer ring may be radially spaced from the inner ring. A flexible intermediate layer may be disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring. The flexible intermediate layer may be substantially equally deformable during rotation of the inner ring in both the first stitcher rotational direction and the second stitcher rotational direction.
US10960622B2
Provided is a tire vulcanization mold which includes a sector mold configured to mold a tread portion; and a pair of upper and lower side plates positioned on an inner diameter side of the sector mold and configured to mold side wall portions, the sector mold and the pair of upper and lower side plates being configured to engage with each other by fitting engagement by way of fitting portions which opposedly face each other in a radial direction. At least either one of the sector mold and the side plate has: a recessed portion extending from each fitting surface in a tire radial direction and indented outward in a tire width direction; and a saw cut groove having a groove shape extending in a tire radial direction along at least one of an edge portion and a corner portion of the recessed portion and communicating with the fitting surface.
US10960606B2
According to some examples, a method comprises measuring, using a detector, a temperature of at least a portion of a layer of build material formed on a print bed associated with an additive manufacturing apparatus. The additive manufacturing apparatus may include a heating module to direct heat towards successive layers of build material during a series of successive passes over the build material. The method may further comprise determining, using a processor, based at least in part on the measured temperature, a duration that the heating module is to wait before performing a pass over the build material, and a speed at which the heating module is to travel over the build material.
US10960605B2
A dispensing system for an additive manufacturing includes a powder source that contains powder to form an object, and an array of nozzles positioned at a base of the powder source over a top surface of a platen where the object is to be formed. The powder flows from the powder source through the nozzles to the top surface. A respective powder wheel in each nozzle controls a flow rate of the powder. Each wheel has multiple troughs on surface of the wheel. When a motor rotates the wheel, the troughs transport the powder through the nozzle. The rotation speed of the wheel controls the flow rate. For solid parts of the object, the wheel rotates and allows the powder to be deposited on the top surface. For empty parts of the object, the wheel remains stationary to prevent the powder from flowing to the surface.
US10960604B2
In an example, an indicator may comprise an arm pivotally disposed within a media tray, an indicator plate movably coupled to the media tray, and a latch engaged with the arm and the indicator plate. The media tray may receive print media. The latch may support the indicator plate in a raised position, and the latch may release the indicator plate to a lowered position upon the arm pivoting the latch from a latched position to a released position.
US10960602B2
A three dimensional printing system includes a resin vessel, a light engine, a movement mechanism, a fixture, and a controller. The resin vessel is for containing a photocurable resin and has a lower portion with a transparent sheet. The light engine is configured to selectively project radiation up through the transparent sheet and over a build plane. The fixture is coupled to the movement mechanism and has a lower face that faces the transparent sheet. The controller is configured to operate the light engine to solidify a particle trapping sheet proximate to the build plane thereby trapping particles that extend upwardly from the transparent sheet into the build plane.
US10960598B2
Provided are: an imprinting method which suppresses volatilization of a photocurable resin applied on a transfer-receiving substrate by an inkjet method, satisfactorily maintains the wet-spreading property of the resin at the time of transfer, maintains cleanness of the environment for transfer, and can fill the environment for transfer with a particular gas appropriate for transfer; and an imprinting apparatus. Disclosed is an imprinting method of using a template having a concavo-convex pattern formed thereon, and transferring the pattern of the template by imprinting to a photocurable resin on a transfer-receiving substrate, characterized in that, in a space where the template and the photocurable resin are brought into contact, clean air is sent to the space through an air blowing port during a standby mode of not performing imprinting, and the flow rate of clean air in the space is reduced or clean air is not sent during an imprinting mode.
US10960584B2
One general aspect includes a method of manufacturing a handle, the method including: providing a core element; providing a mold; strategically positioning the core element within the mold such that a formable material can be injected into the mold (when in a molten state) to operatively encapsulate the core element and such that the core element remains stationary while being operatively encapsulated by the formable material; and injecting the formable material (when in the molten state) into the mold to operatively encapsulate the core element and be formed, by the mold, into a handle configured to be joined to a window support pillar of a vehicle interior.
US10960583B2
A molding system for encapsulating electronic devices mounted on a substrate, the molding system comprising a first mold chase with a first mold chase surface and a second mold chase with a second mold chase surface opposite to the first mold chase surface, the first and second mold chase surfaces being operative to clamp onto the substrate and to apply a clamping pressure thereto. The molding system further comprises a first sensor located at a first position for determining a first relative distance between the substrate and a mold chase facing the substrate at the first position, and a second sensor located at a second position for determining a second relative distance between the substrate and a mold chase facing the substrate at the second position. The molding system also comprises a first actuator located adjacent to the first position and a second actuator located adjacent to the second position, wherein the first and second actuators are operative to adjust the first relative distance with respect to the second relative distance for applying a uniform clamping pressure onto the substrate.
US10960581B2
A method for selectively producing a first or a second variant of a multi-layer plastic component, where both variants have a substrate part, a decorative layer, and a foam layer between the substrate part and the decorative layer, includes producing the foam layer in a foaming mold which has a first mold half, into which the substrate part is inserted before the foaming process. To produce the first variant, the decorative layer is inserted into a second mold half of the foaming mold before the foaming process. To produce the second variant, a spacer layer is inserted into the second mold half before the foaming process where, after the foaming process, the spacer layer is removed from the foam layer and the decorative layer is applied to the foam layer. The foam layer includes at least one first portion having a higher contour stability than a second portion.
US10960578B2
A method for applying a sealant to the surface of an object includes forming an annular dose of synthetic plasticised material supplied from an extruder, depositing the dose on the surface of object and compression forming the dose to form a seal. The extruder includes an annular outlet which is opened and closed to deposit successive doses. Each dose that exits the annular outlet is separated from a supply of plasticized material in the extruder.
US10960576B1
Polymer composites containing carbon nanotubes often exhibit high glass transition temperatures, which can complicate their use in additive manufacturing processes. Extruded filaments containing carbon nanotubes and residual solvent can have desirably lowered glass transition temperatures. Extruded filaments can contain a polymer as a continuous phase, a nanomaterial such as carbon nanotubes homogeneously mixed throughout the continuous phase, and above 0% to about 15% solvent by weight. Methods for making extruded filaments can include producing a solvated composite by dissolving a polymer and a nanomaterial in a solvent, producing a partially desolvated composite by reducing a solvent content of the solvated composite to a range of about 10% to about 30% by weight, forming particles of the partially desolvated composite, supplying the particles to an extruder, and extruding a filament having the polymer as a continuous phase and the nanomaterial homogeneously mixed throughout the continuous phase, which also contains residual solvent.
US10960567B2
A guide bar for a chain saw comprising two opposite elongate surfaces and a slot formed between said opposite sides running along the periphery of the guide bar, in order to receive and retain the chain during cutting. At least one of the elongate surfaces is furrowed across its surface in the direction of the cutting movement of the guide bar. The invention also relates to an apparatus for operating the chain saw in a forestry machine.
US10960559B2
The present invention is directed to an arrangement of blades mounted within a razor cartridge. The razor cartridge includes a blade housing; and a plurality of blades including a first blade and a second blade, wherein a thickness of an edge portion of the first blade is less than a thickness of an edge portion of the second blade, and wherein a first span in front of the first blade is less than a second span in front of the second blade.
US10960552B2
A footed robot landing control method and device are provided. The footed robot landing control method includes: detecting a landing motion state of the robot; if the landing motion state is a flight phase descending state, a motion of the foot portion of the robot with respect to a ground in the flight phase descending state is controlled based on a relative speed; if the landing motion state is a support phase landing state, a motion of joints of the robot in the support phase landing state is controlled based on a first expected joint torque. The footed robot landing control method and device are capable of reducing the impact of the foot portion against the ground, thereby realizing the flexible control of the landing process of the footed robot in a simple and rapid manner and reducing the cost of the footed robot.
US10960545B2
A mobile robot and method for interactively providing waypoints to a mobile robot for use in the marking of a geometric figure on a ground surface including the steps of: i) Selecting a control function accepting manual positioning of a mobile robot at two or more target locations on a ground surface; ii) Positioning the mobile robot in proximity to a first target location to be marked on a surface, and directing a position determining device of the mobile device to said first target location to be marked; iii) Instructing the mobile robot to store the first target location as a first waypoint; iv) Repeating steps ii)-iii) to obtain at least a second waypoint; v) Selecting a control function accepting manual selection of a geometric figure for being marked on said ground surface; vi) Instructing the mobile robot to compute the best fit for the selected geometric figure on the surface based on the two or more waypoints; vii) Instructing the mobile robot to compute waypoint coordinates of the geometric figure for being marked from the fitted position of said geometric figure; and viii.a) Instructing the mobile robot to store the computed waypoint coordinates of the geometric figure; or viii.b) Instructing the mobile robot to mark the geometric figure on the surface.
US10960540B2
Implementations directed to providing a computer-implemented system for performing an action with a robot comprising receiving command information indicating a command related to performance of an action with a robot, identifying state information for a plurality of active routines that are actively running for the robot, the state information indicating a state for each of the active routines, determining contextual information for the command based on the accessed state information for the plurality of active routines, selecting one of the active routines as a handling routine to service the command based on the contextual information, determining an output module of the robot to perform the action based on the state of the handling routine and the contextual information, and executing one or more instructions to perform the action with the output module.
US10960539B1
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, of training a global policy neural network. One of the methods includes initializing a plurality of instances of the robotic task. For each instance of the robotic task, the method includes generating a trajectory of state-action pairs by selecting actions to be performed by the robotic agent while performing the instance of the robotic task in accordance with current values of the parameters of the global policy neural network, and optimizing a local policy controller that is specific to the instance on the trajectory of state-action pairs for the instance. The method further includes generating training data for the global policy neural network using the local policy controllers, and training the global policy neural network on the training data to adjust the current values of the parameters of the global policy neural network.
US10960534B2
Provided is a robot including at least one joint, and at least two links and coupled with each other by the joint. At least one of the links and includes an inner layer made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and an outer layer made of elastic material and covering an outer peripheral surface of at least part of the inner layer in a longitudinal direction over an entire circumference, the layers being integrally stacked.
US10960531B2
A torque transfer device is provided to transfer torque from a torque tool to a torque limiter device, the torque transfer device comprising a torque limiter connection member adapted for connection to the torque limiter device; a first joint; a second joint; and a tool connection member adapted for connection to the torque tool, wherein the first joint and the second joint are configured to lock responsive to activation of the torque tool to transfer a reaction torque generated by the torque tool to the torque limiter device, and wherein the first joint and the second joint are configured to unlock responsive to deactivation of the torque tool to enable rotation between the torque tool and the torque limiter device along a first axis and a second axis different from the first axis.
US10960530B2
System for cooling a power tool. One exemplary power tool includes a housing including an air intake and an air exhaust. The power tool further includes a motor and a fan configured to pull cooling air into the housing through the air intake, and exhaust the cooling air out of the housing through the air exhaust. The power tool further includes a plurality of field-effect transistors (FETs). The FETs couple the stator coils to a power source. The power tool further includes a FET board within the housing. The power tool further includes a heat sink within the housing. The heat sink includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. Each of the mounting portions includes a horizontal fin extending toward a respective side of the housing. A plurality of vertical fins extends from a top surface of each of the horizontal fins.
US10960529B2
A hand-held power-tool device including at least one drive housing, at least one striking mechanism housing, and at least one rotary striking mechanism, which includes at least one planetary gear including at least one annulus gear. It is provided that the annulus gear is clamped between the drive housing and the striking mechanism housing.
US10960528B1
A motorized multi-function tool including a handle assembly, a cover assembly, a rod assembly and an interchangeable tool assembly is disclosed. The handle assembly includes a handle that allows a user to operate the motorized multi-function tool. Within the handle is a battery to power a motor located in the cover assembly. The handle assembly and the cover assembly have the rod assembly therebetween connecting them to one another. The rod assembly includes a shaft which allows the user to set the motorized multi-function tool at different lengths to accomplish distinct tasks. Importantly, the cover assembly has the interchange tool assembly which allow for changing of tool heads for different functions to accomplish different tasks. The different tool heads may be used for manual labor work or for health and beauty purposes as well.
US10960526B2
A handheld tool device includes a hammer mechanism that has at least a striker and a cam guide that drives the striker at least in a hammer-drilling mode. The striker has at least a portion of the cam guide.
US10960524B2
A nail gun includes a gun body, a power module, a muzzle module and an switchable trigger module. The muzzle module includes a contact arm resiliently maintained at a normal position. The switchable trigger module includes a transmission unit, a trigger arm unit and a trigger unit. The transmission unit includes a transmission member that is connected to the contact arm. The trigger unit includes a trigger member and a blocking member. The trigger member is operable to move between a sequential firing position and a repetitive firing position.
US10960514B2
The present invention is a centrifugal projector (1) for projecting projection material (2) toward a processing target, comprising a side plate (11), a plurality of blades (3) attached to the side plate, a rotary shaft (14) for rotating the side plate and the blades, and an introducing part (32) for introducing the projection material between the blades; wherein the blades (3) includes a projection surface (3a) for projecting the projection material, and the projection surface (3a) has a first part (3b) being a radial inner part of the blade and a second part (3c) being a radial outer part of the blade; the first part (3b) is formed to be pitched so that a radial outer side (3e) of the first part is positioned to a rear in the rotational direction (R1) compared to a radial inner side (3f) of the first part, and the second part (3c) of the blade is formed to be positioned to a front in the rotational direction (R1) of an imaginary line (L1) which extends the first part (3b) of the blade toward a radial outer side of the projector.
US10960512B2
A rare earth magnet block is cutoff machined into pieces by rotating cutoff abrasive blades. Improvements are made by setting the blades on one side of the magnet block, rotating the blades, starting machining operation to form cutting grooves in the magnet block from one side, interrupting the machining operation, moving the blades to the other side of the magnet block, and restarting the machining operation to form cutting grooves in the magnet block from the other side, until the cutting grooves formed from the one and other sides merge with each other.
US10960511B2
Disclosed is a machine for acquiring images (1) including: a support (10) for optical lens, on one side of the support, a light source (20), on the other side of the support, an image sensor (30) suitable for capturing at least two images of the optical lens illuminated by the light source, viewed from two different angles.
US10960504B2
A vise jaw combination used with a milling machine vise to hold a work-piece having either parallel edges or non-parallel edges. Wherein, the milling machine vise in this application disposes at least one movable member having threaded holes cooperating with fasteners to join the movable member and the vise jaw combination comprising a vertical axis tool post and a rotatable vise jaw. Wherein, the vertical axis tool post comprises a detachable wall disposing correlative thru holes for cooperating with the threaded holes and fasteners disposed at the movable member, whereby the vertical axis tool post is joined to the movable member disposed at the milling machine vise. Wherein, the rotatable vise jaw consists of a one-piece structure disposing a thru hole for receiving a vertical shaft disposed at the vertical axis tool post, whereby the rotatable vise jaw is joined to the vertical axis tool post.
US10960503B2
A fastener is staked to a sheet of equal or higher strength material. The fastener can be staked to a substantially circular shaped opening in the sheet material but other shapes of openings can be used. The opening is prepared by forming serrations in at least a part thereof. The serrations can take many forms and depths depending on the requirements for the particular application and materials being used. The serrations are formed by a doming tool and a punch tool aligned on opposite sides of the sheet material coming together to create the serrations. The nut is inserted into the serrated opening in the sheet material and force is applied to the fastener causing at least a portion of material of the fastener to flow at least partially into the serrations and secure the fastener to the sheet material.
US10960502B2
A reaming tool includes a tool body having an axially rearward shank portion and an axially forward cutting portion, the forward cutting portion having at least one peripherally arranged cutting insert. The reaming tool also includes an inlet coolant channel formed in the tool body and an inlet opening at an axially rearward end of the shank portion. An outlet coolant channel is formed in the tool body and is in fluid communication with the inlet coolant channel, wherein the outlet coolant channel defines an outlet opening proximate to the cutting insert. In one particular aspect, at least a portion of the outlet coolant channel is non-linear. A method of making a component of the reaming tool by performing a printing operation on a substrate to form the component is also provided.
US10960491B2
In a method for generating an ablation program for ablation of material from a surface of a body according to a predetermined desired ablation profile by emission of pulses of a pulsed laser beam onto the surface, the ablation program is generated from the desired ablation profile as a function of the shape of a beam profile of the laser beam and of an inclination of the surface to be ablated and/or considering a water content of the material to be ablated.
US10960489B2
An ultrasonic welding assembly joins bare ends of an insulated wire bundle to a wire terminal in a weldment zone by intimate contact with a sonotrode of an ultrasonic stack. A door allows the operator to place the terminal into the nest within the weldment zone. One operator hand holds the wire bundle while one contacts an external sensor. A pair of terminal clamps extend inwardly and down to secure the terminal and create a taller capture area for the loose bare wire ends. A pair of clamp finger assemblies reversibly extend towards the insulated wires away from the weldment zone for securing the wires. A wire gatherer descends upon and captures all of the wire bare ends and secures them until the horn descends, captures, and holds the wire ends in place, then extends away from the weldment zone for ultrasonic welding to commence.
US10960486B2
A method of producing an endless metal ring by butting and welding ends of a steel plate includes a welding process in which, while the ends of the steel plate are heated at a temperature lower than a melting temperature, the ends are pressed against each other and welded by butt welding; and a heat treatment process in which heating is performed at an austenite transformation temperature or lower after the welding process.
US10960475B2
A power tool including a housing having a handle configured to be grasped by a user, a motor supported by the housing, a driving gear rotated by the motor, and a driven gear engaging the driving gear to be rotated by the driving gear about a rotation axis. The power tool also includes a pin extending from the driven gear and offset from the rotation axis and a spindle having a yoke coupled to the pin to translate rotation of the driven gear into reciprocating motion of the spindle. A notch is formed in an outer periphery of the yoke to provide clearance for the driving gear as the spindle is driven by the pin.
US10960464B2
Disclosed are a method of casting heterogeneous materials and a casting produced manufactured by the same. The method may include disposing a lost foam on a cavity of a mold as the cavity being formed in a shape corresponding to a shape of a casting product; injecting a first molten metal through a low-pressure molten metal ingate formed in the mold to form a low-pressure casting portion of the casting product; and injecting a second molten metal through a gravity molten metal ingate formed in the mold to form a gravity casting portion of the casting product.
US10960463B2
The present disclosure describes embedding thermally-resistant flexible cabling within a metal casting during die-casting. A die-casting process may include fixing the thermally-resistant flexible cabling within a die, and die-casting the metal to form a metal casting having the thermally-resistant flexible cabling embedded within the metal casting. In some cases, the thermally-resistant flexible cabling may be utilized for grounding of the metal casting.
US10960462B2
A method of producing a continuously cast metal rod capable of producing a high-quality continuously cast material is provided. In the method of producing a continuously cast metal rod, a cooling liquid is supplied to each of outer peripheral surfaces of a plurality of ingots extracted from a plurality of molds in parallel to cool each of the plurality of ingots. In a predetermined ingot, the number of adjacent ingots is the number of other ingots arranged around the predetermined so as to face the predetermined ingot, and an ingot small in the number of adjacent ingots is cooled with weak cooling in which the degree of cooling by the cooling liquid is reduced with respect to an ingot large in the number of adjacent ingots.
US10960458B2
A method and apparatus for performing an assembly operation. A tool may be macro-positioned within an interior of a fuselage assembly. The tool may be micro-positioned relative to a particular location on a panel of the fuselage assembly. An assembly operation may be performed at the particular location on the panel using the tool.
US10960453B2
A method of forming a cup-shaped body for a beverage capsule comprising the steps of: a) in a first stage drawing a sheet of material into a cup-shaped body preform; and b) in a second stage transforming the cup-shaped body preform into the cup-shaped body; wherein after the first stage the cup-shaped body preform comprises a base and a preformed side wall which extends from the base to a rim; wherein the preformed side wall comprises: an outwardly-extending step proximate the rim; a primary side wall section extending between the base and the outwardly-extending step; and a secondary side wall section extending between the outwardly-extending step and the rim; wherein in the second stage the preformed side wall is deformed such that the cup-shaped body comprises the base and a side wall which extends from the base to the rim; wherein the side wall comprises: an annular trough; a first side wall section extending between the base and the annular trough; and a second side wall section extending between the annular trough and the rim.
US10960431B1
A sealant applicator for spreading caulk material along a surface of a structure. The sealant applicator has an attachment base with a channel through which the tapered nozzle of the sealant tube extends. The sealant applicator also has an application blade that extends from the upper surface of the attachment base. The application blade has a triangular-shaped blade with a distal tip and opposed lateral wings, for spreading caulk material that is dispensed from the tapered nozzle, along a surface of a structure, to cover and seal joints and crevices in the surface of a structure.
US10960430B2
A paint edging tool that deliver paint with sharp, clear edges at wall junctions. The paint edging tool includes a base wherein the base may include a handle, at least one wheel, a painting pad, a built-in-deflector, and at least one pad ejector. The handle may be configured to allow rotation between multiple positions. The handle may further include an adapter wherein the adapter is configured to be mounted on the handle, thereby allowing a pivoting motion in relation to the wall. The base may include at least one lobe, wherein the lobe is configured to be located on each side of the base, and is further configured to connect with the at least one wheel. The painting pad may be configured to be notched around the at least one deflector and the at least one wheel in order to allow painting inside a corner area of a wall.
US10960429B2
A hot melt delivery system includes a frame and a suspension device attached to the frame. The suspension device is configured to hang a hot melt storage container. The hot melt delivery system includes a vibratory feeder spaced below and from the suspension device. The vibratory feeder includes an inlet that is configured to receive hot melt material from the hot melt storage container. The vibratory feeder includes an outlet that is configured to deliver hot melt material to a melter. The vibratory feeder includes a vibration device that is configured to vibrate at least a portion of the vibratory feeder. A flow of hot melt material between the inlet and the outlet of the vibratory feeder is controllable.
US10960420B2
A spray head for supplying at least one die of a forming machine with lubricating coolant, the forming machine including a lower die and an upper die, is preferably produced by rapid manufacturing and is designed as a single piece to a large extent. The use of rapid manufacturing allows the production of the most varied configurations, such as stabilizing honey-comb structures or drip points, which allow a more advantageous design of the spray head. The spray head carries at least one two-substance nozzle connected with at least one feed channel. The nozzle body of the nozzle and the channel wall of the feed channel are configured in one piece with one another or the channel wall of the feed channel and a spray head foot carrying a supply connector connected with the feed channel are configured in one piece with one another.
US10960418B2
A cross bar for powder coating and electronic coating, and methods for forming the same. A connector extends between a front portion and a rear portion. Embosses are located in the front and rear portions to connect with each other. Drain holes are provided at spaced intervals along the front and rear portions, offset from one another.
US10960408B2
A flotation arrangement for treating mineral ore particles suspended in slurry includes a primary flotation line with a rougher part including at least two rougher primary flotation cells and a scavenger part including at least two scavenger primary flotation cells, and a secondary flotation line including at least two secondary flotation cells. A first secondary flotation cell is arranged to receive primary overflow from the at least one rougher primary flotation cell, and a further secondary flotation cell to receive primary overflow from the at least one further rougher primary flotation cell. The further secondary flotation cell is arranged in fluid communication with a previous secondary flotation cell, and underflow from the first secondary flotation cell is arranged to flow into the further secondary flotation cell, or arranged to be combined with secondary underflow of the further secondary flotation cell.
US10960386B2
Method and catalyst for producing methylbenzyl alcohol from ethanol by catalytic conversion. A route and corresponding catalysts for directly producing methylbenzyl alcohols through catalytic conversion starting from ethanol, providing an important alternative route for increasing the production of aromatic oxygenates. The selectivity of the methylbenzyl alcohols is up to 60%. At the same time, the prepared catalysts have excellent stability. Moreover, this innovative reaction route produces hydrogen as co-product without CO, thus can be directly used in chemical reactions and fuel cells. In addition, the route also produces high carbon number alcohols which can be used as fuels or oil additives to partially replace petroleum-based products, thus partly reducing the dependence on petroleum.
US10960385B2
A method for producing new nanomaterials, 80 to 100 mol % of which are composed of TiO2 and 0 to 20 mol % are composed of another metal or semi-metal oxide that has a specific surface of 100 to 300 m2·g−1 and 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups per nm2.
US10960383B2
An emission control device for a vehicle, which includes an open cell carbon foam substrate having a geometric surface area of at least about 5000 m2/m3, wherein the substrate has a catalytic metal.
US10960373B2
The present invention relates to a continuous flow hydrogenation process and process apparatus.
US10960370B2
An ultrasonic system for homogenizing a sample includes an ultrasonic transducer and a control system. The transducer includes a horn or other probe that oscillates to produce cavitation in the sample and a converter that drives the horn through its oscillatory motion. The control system includes a closed-loop amplitude-control configuration and process. In particular, the control system includes a user interface, a controller, and a high-frequency driver, all connected together in a closed-loop configuration for enabling amplitude-control feedback. Control software includes programming for the closed-loop amplitude-control process including receiving a user-inputted desired amplitude of oscillatory horn motion, driving the transducer at a corresponding power level, determining the actual amplitude of oscillatory horn motion, and automatically adjusting the power level to the transducer to maintain the desired amplitude during operation of the ultrasonic system.
US10960364B2
The present invention provides a system for enriching a flowing liquid with a dissolved gas inside a conduit. The system comprises two or more capillaries, each capillary delivering a stream of a gas-enriched liquid to the flowing liquid. The first ends of the capillaries are positioned to form an intersecting angle with respect to the effluent streams such that these streams of gas-enriched liquid collide with each other upon exit from the first ends of the capillaries, effecting localized convective mixing within the larger liquid conduit before these gas-enriched streams are able to come into close contact with the boundary surfaces of the conduit, whereby the gas-enriched liquid mixes with the flowing liquid to form a gas-enriched flowing liquid. In the preferred embodiment, no observable bubbles are formed in the gas-enriched flowing liquid. Methods of making and using such system are also provided.
US10960360B2
By having a coating layer, this composite semipermeable membrane has fouling resistance easily maintainable before and after contact with acid, and enables stable operation over a long period of time. This composite semipermeable membrane comprises a porous support layer, a separation function layer arranged on the porous support layer, and a coating layer arranged on the separation function layer, wherein the separation function layer contains a crosslinked aromatic polyamide which is a polycondensate of polyfunctional aromatic amines and polyfunctional aromatic acid chloride, and the coating layer contains an aliphatic polymer having the structure (I) in the description.
US10960355B2
A inventive two-stage batch-CCD RO system includes two separate batch-CCD units of a different number of modules per stage with more modules in the first-stage—N(1)>N(2). A two-stage batch-CCD process proceeds when both units execute parallel fixed flow variable pressure desalination sequences of same operational set-points [flux, module recovery and batch sequence recovery (R)], with brine of a former first-stage used as second-stage feed. In two-stage batch CCD RO systems of high N(1)/N(2) ratio whereby the relative production of permeates of the two stages complies to: δ(1)>>δ(2), most of the permeates are produced in the first-stage under mild conditions and contribute to the low energy and salinity of permeates of the entire process. Compared with the performance of a single-stage batch-CCD RO unit, a two-stage system of the same module-number will render a performance of super RO characteristics, unmatched by any existing RO methods.
US10960354B2
The present invention relates to a device for producing electrical energy, including two vessels A and B intended for each receiving a concentrated electrolyte solution CA and CB in the same solute and each including an electrode arranged so as to come into contact with the electrolyte solution, a membrane separating the two vessels, said membrane including at least one nanochannel arranged to allow the diffusion of the electrolytes from one vessel to the other through said one or more nanochannels, and a device making it possible to supply the electrical energy spontaneously generated by the differential in potential that exists between the two electrodes, characterised in that at least one portion of the inner surface of the one or more nanochannels is essentially made up of at least one titanium oxide. The present invention likewise relates to a method for producing electrical energy using said device.
US10960350B2
Methods of sequestering carbon dioxide (CO2) are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting an aqueous capture ammonia with a gaseous source of CO2 under conditions sufficient to produce an aqueous ammonium carbonate. The aqueous ammonium carbonate is then combined with a cation source under conditions sufficient to produce a solid CO2 sequestering carbonate and an aqueous ammonium salt. The aqueous capture ammonia is then regenerated from the from the aqueous ammonium salt. Also provided are systems configured for carrying out the methods.
US10960348B2
A method for treating sulfur contaminants is provided. The method comprises introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises a water layer and a gas layer, wherein the water layer and the gas layer comprise the hydrogen sulfide; introducing methylmorpholine-N-oxide into the water layer; and treating the water layer by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide.
