US11441433B2
A fan includes a hub and a plurality of fan blades. The hub has an axle center. The fan blades are disposed around the hub. Each of the fan blades has a bent portion, and the bent portions of the fan blades are extended along a surrounding direction surrounding the axle center. The hub is welded with the bent portion of each of the fan blades along the surrounding direction. As a result, the number of fan blades is maximized, the strength is simultaneously ensured to be enough, and the advantages of effectively enhancing the fan characteristics are achieved.
US11441431B2
The present disclosure relates to a holding system for the dismantling of a blade wheel, the blade wheel comprising: a disc, a plurality of blades configured to be mounted circumferentially around the disc, the plurality of blades defining a plurality of inter-blade spaces, each of the inter-blade spaces being defined circumferentially between two adjacent blades of the plurality of blades, the holding system comprising a plurality of inserts, each of the inserts being configured to be inserted into each of the inter-blade spaces in a holding position so as to hold the relative position of the blades when the plurality of blades is dismantled from the disc.
US11441430B2
An airfoil includes a ceramic matrix composite airfoil core that defines an airfoil portion and a root portion. The ceramic matrix composite airfoil core is subject to core thermal growth. A platform includes a ceramic matrix composite that wraps around the root portion. The platform is subject to platform thermal growth. A buffer layer is located between the root portion and the platform. The buffer layer absorbs a mismatch between the core thermal growth and the platform thermal growth.
US11441417B2
Provided herein is a motor or mud lubricated motor for use with horizontal directional drilling equipment as part of a trenchless drilling system. The motor has a hollow body with proximal and distal open ends and a compartment recessed into a top surface thereof between the proximal open end and the distal open end. A sonde housing with a removable cap secured to the housing is disposed within the compartment and contains a sonde transmitter and a battery operably connected to the sonde transmitter.
US11441406B2
A method of treating a highly permeable subterranean formation that is penetrated by a wellbore to form a frac pack in the formation adjacent to a desired wellbore interval is provided. The method comprises (a) injecting a first high efficiency fracturing fluid into the formation to form a fracture in the formation that propagates from a near-wellbore region of the formation into a far-field region of the formation. Thereafter, high strength proppant is placed in a portion of the fracture in the near-wellbore region of the formation, and low strength proppant is placed in a portion of the fracture near the far-field region of the formation using low viscosity fluids. Subsequently, a high strength proppant is squeezed into a portion of the fracture in the near-wellbore region of the formation to assure that the fracture is completely packed.
US11441401B2
Liquid is unloaded from a well with a hybrid gas lift system that includes a lift gas source and valves for injecting lift gas into production tubing. The types of valves include pressure production operated (“PPO”) valves and a surface operated valve. Pressure inside the production tubing is measured to monitor operation of the PPO valves, and identify if the PPO valves are experiencing and anomaly, such as multi-pointing or chattering. The surface operated valve is selectively actuated to correct anomalous operation of the PPO valves.
US11441388B2
Systems and methods for a flow activated choke device that is activated by the choke device directly interacting with the flow of fluid in an upstream direction. More specifically, a choke device formed of chain like materials that is configured to be extended in a first mode and compacted in a second mode, wherein the choke device moves from the first mode to the second mode responsive to an upward fluid flow rate being greater than a flow rate threshold.
US11441387B2
A method of securing a wellbore experiencing upward crossflow includes determining a depth of a leak in a first wellbore casing tubular and identifying a second wellbore casing tubular downhole of the leak depth. From a surface, a well control tool is incrementally lowered into the wellbore until a lower tool string of the well control tool is positioned in mating contact with an end receptacle of the second wellbore casing tubular. The lower tool string is exposed to the upward crossflow during lowering of the well control tool. A unidirectional valve preinstalled inside the lower tool string inhibits movement of the upward crossflow into an upper tool string of the well control tool while permitting kill fluid pumped into the upper tool string from the surface to flow into the wellbore. The unidirectional valve is retrieved to allow additional operations in the wellbore through the lower tool string.
US11441382B1
A plug assembly arranged in a housing including: a plug, a breaker object, a seat, a shear ring and an assembly retainer. The plug is supported by the seat and the shear ring prevents the seat from moving in an axial direction. The shear ring is arranged such that when a threshold pressure differential is applied to a surface of the plug, the shear ring shears and allows for axial movement of the seat. The assembly retainer provides axial support to the breaker object, seat, or shear ring. A plug assembly arranged in a plug tubular. The plug tubular made of a single continuous piece.
US11441378B2
An apparatus for cutting and/or milling of tubulars in a wellbore, especially using coiled tubing. An elongated main body has a longitudinal bore, with a piston slidably positioned in the bore. The piston is connected to one or more operating arms which are rotatably connected to the main body. The connection between the piston and the operating arms may be a pinned connection or a geared connection, both of which provide for a positive connection between the piston and the operating arms. Cutter bases are connected to the cutter arms, with a number of cutters mounted to the cutter bases. Fluid flow down the coiled tubing and through the main body bore pushes the piston downwardly, opening the operating arms and cutter bases and permitting the apparatus to be pulled up into the lower end of a tubular string for cutting and/or milling.
US11441369B2
A drill rig includes a base, a drill tower coupled to and extending from the base, a drill pipe coupled to and supported by the drill tower, an air compressor coupled to the base, a prime mover coupled to the air compressor, and a fluid coupling disposed between and coupled to both the prime mover and the air compressor.
US11441346B2
A device for moving folding door leaves that open completely and are adapted for wardrobes or pieces of furniture in general include a single door leaf or one pair of door leaves hinged to each other, configured to be rotated from a completely closed configuration to a completely open configuration. The door leaves include a guiding device, the action of which is damped during the opening and closing movement by magnetic devices and damping systems that counteract their attraction force.
US11441340B2
A door handle assembly for a vehicle door includes a handle which is to be actuated by an operator, a lever element which supports the handle on a handle housing, and a motor-driven actuating element. The handle is designed to be movable out of an actuation position into a servo-opening position by being actuated by an operator. A detection means is formed on the handle housing in order to detect a movement of the handle out of the actuation position into the servo-opening position so as to produce a movement of the motor-driven actuating element out of the handle extended position into a door opening position. Upon being moved out of the handle extended position into the door opening position, the motor-driven actuating element moves a vehicle door opening lever out of a ready position into an unlocked position, in which the vehicle door can be opened.
US11441339B2
A vehicular door lock device includes: a base portion rotatably supporting a latch holding a vehicle door in a closed state by engaging with a striker; a switching mechanism switching between a lock state where releasing of the engagement between the latch and the striker during a door opening operation of a door operation handle provided on the vehicle door is prohibited and an unlock state where releasing of the engagement between the latch and the striker during the door opening operation of the door operation handle is allowed; an electric mechanism capable of electrically switching the switching mechanism between the lock state and the unlock state; a housing accommodating the switching mechanism and the electric mechanism and connected to the base portion; and a blocking member disposed in the housing. An opening through which an operation tool is insertable is provided on the base portion.
US11441336B2
A motor-driven door latch for a vehicle includes a catch part which is caught on a striker mounted on the vehicle. A door locking and releasing part includes a main motor and applies torque to the catch part through the main motor to allow the catch part to be locked to or released from the striker. A motor-driven emergency door releasing part is provided with an auxiliary motor and is contacted with the door locking and releasing part. An inside emergency operating lever is connected with an inside handle installed at the door for the vehicle. An outside emergency operating lever is connected with an outside handle installed at the door for the vehicle. A manual emergency door release part is connected with the inside emergency operating lever.
US11441334B2
A lock, a lid lock and a locking mechanism are provided. The lock includes a base, and a driving mechanism, a connecting mechanism and a locking mechanism which are provided on the base. The base is buckled to a housing. The connecting mechanism has a first end connected to the driving mechanism, and a second end thereof connected to the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is rotatably connected to the base to perform a locking operation or an unlocking operation. A return spring is sleeved on the locking mechanism, one end of the return spring is connected to the housing, and the other end to the locking portion of the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is connected to a control system. In the unlocking operation, the control system determines that the locking portion is disconnected to the return spring according to the locking portion in an unfolded position relative to the base, and determines that the locking mechanism is connected to the return spring according to the locking mechanism in a retracted position relative to the base.
US11441333B2
An electronic deadbolt includes a face plate and a housing having a first end and an opposite second end. The first end is releasably coupled to the face plate, and the housing further includes a bolt compartment defining a bolt axis and a battery compartment defining a battery axis. The bolt axis is substantially parallel to and offset from the battery axis, and the bolt compartment is separated from the battery compartment proximate the second end of the housing. The electronic deadbolt further includes a bolt module disposed within the bolt compartment. The bolt module includes a motor and a deadbolt, and the deadbolt is configured to be selectively linearly extended from the face plate along the bolt axis.
US11441332B2
An intelligent door lock system is coupled to a door at a dwelling. A door status device is at the dwelling. The door status device is coupled to a drive shaft of a lock device to assist in locking and unlocking a lock of a lock device at the door. The lock device is coupled to the door status device and includes a bolt. An engine, an energy source and a memory are coupled together. A plurality of cameras that communicate with each other and with the lock device.
US11441326B2
A pool cleaning vehicle having a suction mouth placed at the belly of a housing. The pool cleaner is placed on two elongate rollers which allow the pool cleaner to move in opposite directions. The suction mouth is positioned between the two elongate rollers to reduce angular displacement when a roller wheel mounts a protrusion on uneven pool bed. A scrubber extends from within the mouth to sweep across the pool bed. The scrubber is pivoted to be able to swing when the pool cleaner changes direction.
US11441320B2
Separating membrane of plastic material, made up of a bossed and waterproof sheet which is coupled with a permeable base layer. The bosses are of the cylindrical type with a double diameter and have such a shape and arrangement as to feature improved adhesion on both faces. The gripping of the adhesive is increased in order to obtain greater tear strength, on the upper face, and at the same time increases the area of contact with the base layer for a greater resistance to delamination on the lower face. In particular, inside each chamber there is an internal crown, which divides it like a necking into two superimposed compartments having the same diameter, wherein the first compartment has a depth amounting to at least ⅓ of the total. A production process for obtaining the membrane is also disclosed.
US11441319B2
Interconnectable panels, such as interconnectable floor panels, are generally joined mechanically at edges of the panels by using complementary coupling profiles at opposite edges. Traditionally, rectangular floor panels are connected at the long edges by means of a traditional angling method. The invention relates to an interconnectable panel, in particular a floor panel.
US11441314B2
A wall connection system is disclosed, which includes a horizontal building frame component with a first vertical face that has a first slot. The system further includes a prefabricated wall structure with a plurality of parallel studs and an elongate member connect to each stud. The elongate member has a second vertical face with a second slot and is parallel to the first vertical face. The long axis of the first slot is perpendicular to the long axis of the second slot. A fastener assembly connects the horizontal building frame component to the wall structure, through the slots.
US11441302B2
An interlock device coupled to a magnetically activated switch when the interlock device is removably seated in a sink flange coupled to a food waste disposer, having: a base having interlock device magnets, a recessed seat having drain holes, a helical cam, a strainer basket adjoined to a rotatably mounted spindle having a handle adjoined thereto, opposing nubs, which travel within the helical cam, when the handle is twisted, a spindle mounted seal adapted to block flow through the interlock device, when the spindle mounted seal is releasably seated in the recessed seat, and allowing fluid to flow through the interlock device, when the spindle mounted seal is releasably unseated from the recessed seat; the interlock device activating the food waste disposer when the interlock device is removably seated in the sink flange and one of the interlock device magnets is adjacent a switch magnet of the magnetically activated switch.
US11441299B2
A removable drain includes a grill grate including at least one aperture and at least one grill grate first fastener opening configured to receive a first fastener, and a support flange configured to support the grill grate and configured to be coupled to an existing drain, the support flange having a central opening and including a recessed flange extending into the opening from an interior wall for the support flange and on which the grill grate can be accommodated, at least one first support flange fastener opening configured to receive the first fastener, and at least one second support flange fastener opening configured to receive a second fastener, wherein the grill grate is configured to be detachably coupled to the support flange by the first fastener and wherein the support flange is configured to be detachably coupled to an existing drain structure by the second fastener.
US11441290B2
A quick-hitch for coupling a tool to an excavator arm or a similar tool manipulator includes two hitch halves that can be latched together, coupled to one another at a first pair of latching parts, and pivoted together, about the coupled first pair of latching parts, into a coupling position in which a second pair of latching parts of the hitch halves can be latched. Energy coupling parts are provided on and a coupling carrier is attached to each of the two hitch halves.
US11441289B2
A hybrid offshore wind turbine includes a monopile, friction wheel, and suction bucket.
US11441286B2
A concrete chair elevates rebar above an underlying surface. The chair includes a rectilinear rim having a length, width and height of different distance. The rim may be oriented so each side abuts the underlying surface so rebar can be supported at three different heights above the underlying surface. In a foundation pour, the chair supports rebar at three different elevations. In a tilt wall pour, the chair supports rebar at three different elevations and produces a mark on the cured wall of considerably reduced extent.
US11441285B2
The present invention provides a tool for forming an underground cast-in-situ pile having an enlarged base, the tool comprising: a first pile-forming member having a first base-forming member; a second pile-forming member having a second base-forming member, the pile-forming members extending collinearly and being movable in a longitudinal direction relative to one another between: a digging state wherein the base-forming members are proximate to one another so that the pile-forming members can be driven underground; and a base-forming state wherein the base-forming members are spaced from one another so as to form an underground void between the first and second base-forming members, the void being tillable with a flowable fill to form the enlarged base of the underground cast-in-situ pile; and jack screw means, rotation of which causes relative longitudinal movement between the pile-forming members.
US11441280B2
An animal waste collecting assembly includes a pole defining a handle. The pole is elongated and has a first end and a second end. A frame releasably engages and supports a plastic bag and includes a closed loop attached to and extending away from the second end of the pole. The closed loop has an end member positioned opposite of the pole. The end member is linear for a distance greater than 4.0 inches and is orientated perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the pole. A plurality of tines is attached to and extends away from the end member. The tines are co-planar with respect to each other and lie in a plane angled back toward the pole. A clip is mounted on the pole adjacent to the second end. The clip releasably secures an edge of the plastic bag to the pole.
US11441275B2
A safety surface material for a playground facility employing a monolithically mixed and troweled Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) polypropylene/polyurethane cushion course base layer—which, for water park/spray park use is overlain by a Thermoplastic Rubber wear course top.
US11441274B2
Products having reducing tissue wrinkling, puckering, and bunching and improved emboss definition, emboss visibility, and perceived softness are described. The methods comprise embossing the tissue sheet with a emboss elements having segments aligned in the machine direction and including an abatement component, such as a tapered width or a multi dual-apex, that can absorb machine direction stretch during the production of the product.
US11441273B2
The invention relates to a use of a water-soluble polymer product comprising amphoteric polyacrylamide, which has neutral or cationic net charge at pH 7, a weight-average molecular weight of 2,500,000-18,000,000 g/mol and a total ionicity of 4-28 mol-%. The polymer product is used for controlling deposit formation caused by hydrophobic substances in manufacture of paper or board, where a fibre web is formed from an aqueous suspension of fibres. The invention relates also to a method for controlling deposit formation caused by hydrophobic substances in manufacture of paper or board, where a fibre web is formed from an aqueous suspension of fibres, as well as to produced paper or board.
US11441264B1
A method of obtaining rayon fibers from cellulose waste is provided. The method includes extracting alpha-cellulose from cellulose waste, dissolving the alpha-cellulose in a cuoxam solution, obtained by reacting gaseous ammonia with an aqueous solution of copper hydroxide, to obtain a chemically modified cellulose. The chemically modified cellulose was extruded in an acid bath to obtain a precipitate. The precipitate was further neutralized to obtain the rayon fibers.
US11441261B2
The invention provides fabrics that incorporate protease enzymes that inactivate viruses and bacteria. The fabrics of the invention may be used in the production of various items of self-sterilizing protective equipment including protective facemasks.
US11441248B2
Described herein are embodiments of a yarn-carrying and dispensing apparatus. The embodiments described allow knitters to easily transport, carry and use balls of yarn for knitting and other knitting materials. The embodiments prevent the ball of yarn from rolling away or getting tangled or intertwined. The embodiments also easily and smoothly dispense the yarn, making the knitting more efficient and easier for the knitter. The embodiments provide additional elements to accommodate a knitter: (i) a ruler allowing, for example, to measure a knitting sampler; (ii) a needle gauge and needle openings, allowing, for example, to measure the size of a needle; and (3) an insert allowing, for example, to hold one or more balls of yarn.
US11441245B2
Rip-stop pants include waist and leg portions formed of ripstop fabric having synthetic mechanical-stretch filament yarns interwoven into spun, staple yarns in a ripstop pattern.
US11441235B2
A crystal growing apparatus includes: a crucible including a main body portion and a low radiation portion having a radiation rate lower than that of the main body portion; and a heating unit which is positioned on the outside of the crucible and is configured to heat the crucible by radiant heat, and the low radiation portion is provided on an outer surface of a first point which is a heating center, in a case where the crucible does not include the low radiation portion.
US11441232B2
A one dimensional (1D) nanoarray of SnO nanostructures on a substrate is disclosed. The nanostructures of SnO have diameters of 200 nm-1 μm and lengths of 500 nm-3 μm, and are attached to and substantially perpendicular to the substrate. The one-dimensional nanoarray may have a nanostructure density of 220-300 nanostructures per 100 μm2 substrate and a band gap energy of 2.36-2.46 eV. The one-dimensional nanoarray may be formed by anodization of Sn foil in an electrochemical cell subjected to a voltage of 15-25 V for 1-3 hours at room temperature. The formed one-dimensional nanoarray may be used for the photo-electrochemical decomposition of water into O2 and H2.
US11441225B2
A substrate liquid processing apparatus configured to perform a heating control over a processing liquid on a substrate with high accuracy in a unit of zones is provided. The substrate liquid processing apparatus includes a substrate holder configured to hold the substrate; a processing liquid supply configured to supply the processing liquid onto a processing surface of the substrate; and a heating unit configured to heat the processing liquid on the processing surface. The heating unit includes a heater, and a first sheet-shaped body and a second sheet-shaped body which are disposed to face the heater therebetween. The heater includes multiple heating elements provided in multiple heating zones of the heating unit.
US11441221B2
In an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes preparing a deposition processing chamber by flowing first precursors to form a dielectric coat along an inner sidewall of the deposition processing chamber and flowing a second precursor to form a hydrophobic layer over the dielectric coat. In addition one or more deposition cycles are performed. Next, the second precursor is flowed again to repair the hydrophobic layer.
US11441217B2
A method produces semi-finished products from a nickel-based alloy having the composition (in wt. %): Ni>50-<55%, Cr>17-<21%, Nb>4.8-<5.2%, Mo>2.8-<3.3%, Ti>0.8-<1.15%, Al>0.4-<0.6%, C maximum 0.045%, Co maximum 1.0%, Mn maximum 0.35%, Si maximum 0.35%, S maximum 0.01%, Cu maximum 0.3%, the remainder iron and unavoidable impurities. B 0.0001-0.01%, P 0.0001-0.02% are added. In the method: the alloy is melted, or remelted, to produce preliminary products that then undergo a hot-forming process and subsequently undergo a multi-stage annealing and aging treatment, a solution heat treatment being carried out between 1000 and 1100° C. for 1-3 hours, then cooled in air, water or oil, and made to undergo a precipitation hardening process between 650° C.-<770° C. for 5-9 hours, then cooled to room temperature, the intermediate products undergoing, if necessary, at least one further heating process.
US11441214B2
The present invention discloses a low-yield-ratio ultra-high-strength high-toughness steel for pressure hulls and a preparation method therefor, wherein the chemical components by weight percentage are: 0.05%-0.10% of C, 0.15%-0.35% of Si, 0.60%-1.00% of Mn, 0.10%-0.50% of Cu, 0.10%-1.00% of Mo, 0.40%-0.70% of Cr, 0.05%-0.15% of V, 5.00%-10.00% of Ni, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities. The technical solution of the present invention adopts secondary quenching heat treatment, the first quenching is performed to achieve complete austenitizing, and then the second quenching and tempering are performed to finally obtain complex phase structures such as tempered martensite, critical ferrite and retained austenite, so as to meet the performance index requirements of low yield ratio, ultra-high strength and high toughness, and thereby promoting application in practice.
US11441213B2
A soft magnetic alloy ribbon having high corrosion resistance and good magnetic properties is obtained. The soft magnetic alloy ribbon contains Fe and M. M is at least one selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, W, Zr, Hf, Mo, Cr, and Ti, and a part of M is included in oxides. A maximum point of a concentration of at least one of M included in the oxides is present in a region within 20 nm from the surface, when a concentration distribution of an element contained in the soft magnetic alloy ribbon is measured from a surface toward an interior of the soft magnetic alloy ribbon in a thickness direction.
US11441208B2
A nickel based superalloy, including: Chromium (Cr) 12.0%-14.0%, Molybdenum (Mo) 1.5%-3.0%, Tungsten (W) 2.5%-4.5%, Aluminum (Al) 4.0%-5.0%, Titanium (Ti) 1.8%-2.8%, Niobium (Nb) 1.5%-3.5%, Hafnium (Hf) 0.8%-1.8%, Carbon (C) 0.03%-0.13%, Boron (B) 0.005%-0.025%, Silicon (Si) 0.005%-0.05%, and optionally: Cobalt (Co) 0.0%-10.0%, Tantalum (Ta) 0.0%-3.0%, Zirconium (Zr) 0.0%-0.03%, especially remainder Nickel.
US11441205B2
Provided is a cold-rolled steel plate for hot forming, which is excellent in corrosion-resistance and spot-weldability, contains, by weight %, C: 0.1-0.4%, Si: 0.5-2.0%, Mn: 0.01-4.0%, Al: 0.001-0.4%, P: 0.001-0.05%, S: 0.0001-0.02%, Cr: 0.5% to less than 3.0%, N: 0.001-0.02%, and a balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, satisfying formula (1) below, and includes an Si amorphous oxidation layer continuously or discontinuously formed at a thickness of 1 nm-100 nm on the surface thereof. Formula (1): 1.4≤0.4*Cr+Si≤3.2 (wherein element symbols denote measurements of respective element contents by weight %).
US11441204B2
A method of manufacturing a cam piece for a continuously variable valve duration and a cam piece manufactured therefrom, and more particularly, to material and heat treatment conditions of a cam piece, may include manufacturing a cam piece by casting; heating the cam piece; maintaining a heating temperature; and salt-bathing the cam piece, in which the cam piece includes 3.2 to 4.2 wt % of carbon (C), 2.2 to 3.4 wt % of silicon (Si), and the balance iron (Fe), and may have a carbon equivalent value of 4.4 to 4.6.
US11441200B2
Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a corrosion-resistant hot-stamping part and a device thereof. The method includes the following steps: blanking a bare steel plate into a required blank shape; heating the blank to above AC3 in an oxygen-free heating furnace to austenite the blank; putting the austenitized blank into a mold to mold a part; and conducting a surface treatment of the part to form a corrosion-resistant coating layer on a surface of the part. The hot-stamping part manufactured using the described method has good surface quality and great corrosion-resistant performance
US11441196B2
The present disclosure relates to method of distinguishing between two or more species of one or more organisms in a sample, by contacting a biological sample comprising ribosomal ribonucleic acid (rRNA) with a set of antisense probes, wherein the set of probes contains at least one detectable probe that is specific for a target rRNA sequence of each species to be tested, and wherein the individual probes specific for each species comprises less than about 85% sequence identity; and, detecting hybridization between one or more of the probes and the rRNA, thereby distinguishing between two or more species in a sample.
US11441193B2
Disclosed is a diagnostic panel of methylated genomic loci encoding microRNA (mgmiR) markers that demonstrated 90% sensitivity and 100% specificity in the detection of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). These results represent the first use of quantitative MS-PCR for the detection of mgmiRs. In addition, this panel demonstrates the ability to detect hypermethylation in the adjacent mucosa of cancer patients, suggesting its utility in early detection. This panel is also capable of detecting cancer by using saliva, blood and FNA tissue samples.
US11441191B2
The present invention relates to refined prognostic clinical tools, methods, and kits for the evaluation of risk and treatment of distant recurrence in ER+/HER2− breast cancer patients.
US11441189B2
In general, the presently disclosed technology relates to identification of cancer subtypes. More specifically, the technology relates to methods for determining molecular drivers of cancer and/or progression using a multivariate image data and statistical analysis of in-situ molecular markers and morphological characteristics in the same cells of a biological sample suspected of b cancer. This analysis takes place after a single acquisition that obtains the molecular and anatomic morphology data in parallel. The analysis compares specific morphological and molecular markers to known samples exhibiting particular genetic drivers of the cancer. This method provides statistical information that allows for an increased confidence in the identification of specific molecular drivers of the cancer.
US11441188B2
The present disclosure provides rapid and non-invasive methods for determining whether a patient exhibiting cancer symptoms, or at risk for hereditary cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or skin cancer, will benefit from treatment with one or more therapeutic agents. These methods are based on detecting hereditary cancer-related mutations in small-volume dried biological fluid samples that are collected using a volumetric absorptive microsampling device (e.g., MITRA Tip). Kits for use in practicing the methods are also provided.
US11441186B2
The invention provides compositions and methods for identifying autism and autism spectrum disorders in humans. The invention also includes compositions and methods for identifying unique gene expression profiles in children with regressive autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ileocolitis.
US11441184B2
High efficiency methods for producing retinal pigment epithelial cells from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are disclosed herein. The iPSCs are produced from somatic cells, including retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells, such as fetal RPE stem cells. In some embodiments, the iPSC include a tyrosinase promoter operably linked to a marker. Methods are disclosed for using the RPE cells, such as for treatment. Methods for screening for agents that affect RPE differentiation are also disclosed.
US11441178B2
A sensor apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor device disposed over the substrate, the semiconductor device having a surface electrode structure, and a saccharide coating formed over the surface electrode structure. The saccharide coating can be removed prior to use. The semiconductor device can further include a well and optionally a bead disposed in the well.
US11441171B2
Methods and systems for processing polynucleotides (e.g., DNA) are disclosed. A processing region includes one or more surfaces (e.g., particle surfaces) modified with ligands that retain polynucleotides under a first set of conditions (e.g., temperature and pH) and release the polynucleotides under a second set of conditions (e.g., higher temperature and/or more basic pH). The processing region can be used to, for example, concentrate polynucleotides of a sample and/or separate inhibitors of amplification reactions from the polynucleotides. Microfluidic devices with a processing region are disclosed.
US11441160B2
Cancer immunotherapy is enhanced by co-expression of cancer associated or tumor-specific (neo)epitopes with co-stimulatory molecules and/or other immune activators. Where desired, treatment may be enhanced by administration of a immune checkpoint inhibitor.
US11441157B2
Provided herein are Vitis vinifera exhibiting Erysiphe necator resistance. In particular, provided herein are Vitis vinifera having in their genome mildew resistance locus O (MLO) genes, in particular and MLO6 gene and an MLO11 gene, where the MLO6 gene and MLO11 gene have reduced expression and/or function.
US11441152B2
This disclosure provides methods of improving callus formation in plants. This disclosure further provides genetically engineered plants with improved callus formation.
US11441150B2
An expression enhancer comprising a CPMV 5′UTR nucleotide sequence consisting of X nucleotides (CMPVX), where X=160, 155, 150, or 114 of SEQ ID NO:1, or consisting of a nucleotide sequence comprising from about 80% to 100% sequence similarity with CMPVX, where X=160, 155, 150, or 114 of SEQ ID NO:1 SEQ ID NO:1 is provided. The expression enhancer may further comprise a stuffer sequence fused to the 3′ end of the 5′UTR nucleotide sequence (CMPVX+, where X=160, 155, 150, or 114 of SEQ ID NO:1). The stuffer sequence may comprise one or more plant kozak sequences. Plants comprising the expression enhancer and methods using the expression enhancer are also described.
US11441141B2
A proteolytically active polypeptide comprising an acid sequence having at least 50% sequence identity with the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 with the proviso that the polypeptide does not comprise the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. A nucleic acid encoding the polypeptide. An antibody specifically binding to the polypeptide. A method for the manufacture of a proteolytically processed polypeptide comprising contacting a first polypeptide having at least 50% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 with a second polypeptide that is susceptible to proteolysis by said first polypeptide.
US11441136B2
The present invention relates to polypeptide variants and methods for obtaining variants. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the variants.
US11441131B2
Heparosan synthase variants having improved expression levels, enhanced thermal stability, and/or reduced reverse glycosylation activity are provided. Methods for making oligosaccharides and polysaccharides, including heparin analogs and heparan sulfate analogs, are also described.
US11441124B2
The present invention provides human bone-marrow cells enriched with functional mitochondria, methods for their production, and therapeutic methods utilizing such cells.
US11441120B2
The present invention is to provide a cell culture substrate including a block polymer including a segment having a lower critical solution temperature and a hydrophobic segment, the cell culture substrate further including an adhesive matrix, in which the adhesive matrix is an extracellular matrix and/or an adhesive synthetic matrix. Furthermore, the invention is to provide a cell culture substrate in which the extracellular matrix is at least one selected from laminin, fibronectin, vitronectin, cadherin, and fragments thereof, and/or the adhesive synthetic matrix is poly[2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl dimethyl-(3-sulfopropyl) ammonium hydroxide] or an oligopeptide-carrying polymer.
US11441116B2
The invention provides a process for producing a fermentable gas stream from a gas source that contains one or more constituent which may be harmful to the fermentation process. To produce the fermentable gas stream, the gas stream is passed through a specifically ordered series of removal modules. The removal modules remove and/or convert various constituents found in the gas stream which may have harmful effects on downstream removal modules and/or inhibitory effects on downstream gas fermenting microorganisms. At least a portion of the fermentable gas stream is preferably capable of being passed to a bioreactor, which contains gas fermenting microorganisms, without inhibiting the fermentation process.
US11441107B2
Powder and cast solid alkaline cleaning compositions are disclosed. Powders and/or solidification of a highly alkaline detergent composition are provided including sodium hydroxide beads and/or liquid and sodium carbonate in combination with water conditioning polymers. Methods of cleaning for soil removal of baked on, greasy soils, including those found in ovens, are also disclosed.
US11441105B2
Provided is the use of a lanthanide metal complex as a bleaching catalyst. In particular, the lanthanide metal complex comprises a ligand which is an aromatic compound having at least one electron withdrawing substituent and at least one nucleophilic group. Provided is also a composition containing the lanthanide metal complex.
US11441099B2
Disclosed herein are host cells transformed with a nucleic acid molecule comprising a polynucleotide sequence, wherein the polynucleotide sequence encodes a polypeptide that hydrolyzes an ester linkage of a triacylglycerol in an oil comprising at least one long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, methods for using such host cells, and processes for production of a lipase using such host cells.
US11441090B2
A process of making a fuel product from a non-combustible high protein organic material such as a biological by-product or waste material. The moisture content of the high protein organic material is mechanically reduced and dried to reduce the moisture content to less than ten percent (10%). The high protein organic material is pulverized to a particle size of less than about 2 mm. The high protein organic waste material is fed into a combustion chamber and separated during combustion such as by spraying of the high protein organic waste material within the combustion chamber. Temperature and nitrogenous hydrocarbon combustion reactions within the combustion chamber are also controlled by injection of steam within the combustion chamber. The concentration of protein thermal decomposition by-products, the temperature and/or pressure within the combustion chamber is also controlled to degrade hazardous polyfluoro compounds into less hazardous compounds.
US11441088B2
Automated methods and systems for blending high sulfur hydrocarbons, particularly those derived from transmix, into low sulfur hydrocarbon streams are provided. Also provided are methods for splitting transmix into usable hydrocarbon fractions and blending the fractions back into defined hydrocarbon streams.
US11441083B2
The invention relates to a formulation for the diluting and dispersing of oily residues for the recovery of crude oil in processes for producing petroleum, comprising surfactant elements, as well as the process for recovering crude oil using a method for diluting and dispersing the oily residues generated in the petroleum production process.
US11441082B2
The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use to improve oil well production and increase the value of heavy crude oil. Specifically, the subject invention provides cultivated yeast products, which can be applied to oil and/or oil and gas production equipment to improve production and increase the economic value of heavy crude oil by, for example, upgrading heavy oils and/or converting heavy hydrocarbon substances, such as asphalts, asphaltenes, tars, bitumens and/or petcokes into lighter hydrocarbon substances.
US11441076B2
A fire prevention coating formula is applied to surfaces in order to reduce and prevent the spread of fires across the applied surfaces. The homogeneous coating mixture is applied to surfaces through spraying or painting means. When heated, the fire prevention coating formula forms a thick, stable, passivating oxide layer protecting the surface from further reaction.
US11441071B2
An etchant composition of an embodiment includes a persulfate, a four-nitrogen ring compound, a two-chlorine compound, a fluorine compound and water, and has a weight ratio of the four-nitrogen ring compound and the two-chlorine compound of about 1:0.5 to about 1:4. The etchant composition may etch a multilayer metal substrate of titanium/copper and may be used for manufacturing a multilayer metal pattern and an array substrate having excellent properties of etched patterns.
US11441067B2
A method of preparing a fracturing fluid comprising: preparing or providing an aqueous fluid containing iron ions; screening a plurality of friction reducers against the aqueous fluid wherein the plurality of friction reducers are anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric, or combinations thereof; selecting at least one friction reducer from the plurality of friction reducers based at least in part on the step of screening; and preparing a fracturing fluid including the at least one friction reducer.
US11441055B2
Provided is an adhesive composition, including a modified polypropylene-based resin (A) that contains at least one of an acidic group or an acid anhydride group, and that contains a (meth)acryloyl group (a), in which the (meth)acryloyl group (a) is introduced by a modification reaction of at least one of an acidic group or an acid anhydride group of a polypropylene-based resin (h) that contains the at least one of the acidic group or the acid anhydride group.
US11441048B2
A composition is provided and includes an unsaturated (meth)acrylate polymer or oligomer, an allophanate unsaturated urethane (meth)acrylate, a lactone-containing (meth)acrylate, a first reactive diluent, an adhesion promoter, a second reactive diluent, a light stabilizer, and a photoinitiator.
US11441043B2
Provide herein is an ink that can be coated onto a substrate such as a glass slide. The use of at least two distinct wax treated silica powders with different porosities provides the multipurpose functionality of thermal and inkjet printing onto an ink coated substrate for purposed, for example, of labeling.
US11441036B2
The present invention relates to a perylene bisimide compound of formula (I) or a mixture thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of the compound in color converters, to the color converters and their use, and to lighting devices containing at least one LED and at least one of the color converters. The present invention also relates to a printing ink formulation for security printing containing at least one of the phenoxy-substituted perylene bisimide compounds.
US11441035B2
A composition comprising lignin compounds possessing 8-30 (or 5-15 or 8-12) phenyl rings interconnected by ether and alkylene linkages and containing hydroxy and/or methoxy groups attached to said phenyl rings, wherein said composition possesses a glass transition temperature of 80-100° C. (or 95-98° C.) and a degree of substitution (DS) of carboxylic acid groups per phenyl ring of at least 0.5 and a DS of methoxy groups per phenyl ring of no more than 1.2, 1.1, or 1.0, wherein at least 90 wt % of said lignin compounds has a molecular weight within a range of 500-5000 g/mol, 1500-3000 g/mol, or 2000-2500 g/mol and/or wherein the molecular weight distribution of the lignin compounds is characterized by a polydispersity index of 1.0-1.5, 1.0-1.4, or 1.0-1.3, and wherein other lignin compounds not possessing the above characteristics are not present. Methods for producing the lignin extract and lignin copolymers and blends produced therefrom are also described.
US11441025B2
The invention relates to a composition Z comprising a component A, component B and/or C, and component D, wherein the component A is a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polyolefin copolymers and polystyrenes; the component B is an organic additive selected from the group consisting of glycerol, a polyglycerol, a glycerol ester, a polyglycerol ester and a combination thereof; the component C is an organic additive selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, a sorbitol ester, sorbitan, a sorbitan ester, and a combination thereof; the component D is an inorganic additive selected from the group of layered double hydroxides.
US11441021B2
The present invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having a tread comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), (A) 100 phr of a solution polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber having a glass transition temperature (Tg) ranging from −85° C. to −50° C.; (B) from 1 to 30 phr of a process oil; (C) from 20 to 80 phr of a hydrocarbon resin having a Tg of at least 30° C.; and (D) from 90 to 150 phr of silica.
US11441020B2
A power transmission belt includes a pulley non-contacting portion made of a rubber composition. The rubber composition contains a rubber component, cellulose-based fine fibers, and a non-carbon black hydrophilic inorganic filler, and contains no carbon black or contains carbon black in an amount of less than 20 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the rubber component.
US11441010B2
This disclosure relates to a fine silver particle dispersion comprising: (i) 60 to 95 wt. % of fine silver particles, wherein particle diameter (D50) of the fine silver particles is 50 to 300 nm, (ii) 4.5 to 39 wt. % of a solvent; and (iii) 0.1 to 3 wt. % of a resin, wherein the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the resin is 70 to 300° C., wherein the weight percentages are based on the weight of the fine silver particle dispersion.
US11441007B2
The invention pertains to a composition (C1) comprising: at least one (meth)acrylic modified VDF polymer [polymer (A)] comprising recurring units derived from comprising recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) monomer and at least one hydrophilic (meth)acrylic monomer (MA) of formula (I), wherein each of R1, R2, R3, equal or different from each other, is independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 hydrocarbon group, and ROH is a hydrogen or a C1-C5 hydrocarbon moiety comprising at least one hydroxyl group; at least one inorganic UV blocker compound in an amount not exceeding 5% wt, with respect to the weight of polymer (A), to multilayer assemblies comprising one layer made from said composition (C1), to a method for manufacturing said multilayer assemblies and to the use of the same in different field of use, including protection of PV modules.
US11441006B2
An embodiment of the present invention provides a rubber composition for tires and a method for producing same, wherein the rubber composition for tires includes: carbon nanotubes including structural defects on at least a portion of the surface and having a thermal decomposition temperature equal to or less than 600° C.; and a rubber matrix.
US11441004B2
The present application relates to a thermally expandable composition containing at least one peroxide cross-linking polymer, at least one peroxide, at least one polysaccharide and at least one endothermic, chemical blowing agent; as well as to shaped bodies containing said composition and to a method for sealing and filling voids in components, for strengthening or reinforcing components, in particular hollow components, and for bonding mobile components using shaped bodies of this type.
US11441001B1
A process of preparing carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) intermediate products is described wherein the carbon fibers are prepared from a carbon fiber precursor and then in-line impregnated with a polymeric resin as part of a continuous process. The process can provide cost savings compared to processes wherein carbon fibers are prepared and then impregnated with polymeric resins in a separate process, thereby making the use of CFRP materials more economically feasible. Also described is a system for preparing carbon fiber from a carbon fiber precursor and impregnating the carbon fiber with polymeric resin to provide CFRP intermediate products, such as continuous tapes or rods or discontinuous flakes or pellets.
US11441000B2
The present invention provides certain aqueous plastic modifying compositions for use in the preparation of plastic forming mixtures used in the preparation and processing of polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene plastic products. The aqueous plastic modifying compositions provide certain plastic processing advantages and distinct final plastic product characteristics. The present invention further provides carbonate enhancing composition useful for preparing enhanced carbonate compositions, also of the present invention.
US11440997B2
A polyarylene sulfide copolymer has a glass transition temperature of 95° C. or higher and 190° C. or lower and has a melting point of 300° C. or lower or does not have a melting point, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry, and the copolymer containing as a structural unit arylene sulfide units having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 1,000 or more and 10,000 or less. The polyarylene sulfide copolymer can be provided with high physical stability such as in rigidity at high temperature and excellent moldability and chemical resistance.
US11440985B2
An underlayer film-forming composition which exhibits excellent solvent resistance, and which is capable of orthogonally inducing, with respect to a substrate, a microphase separation structure in a layer formed on the substrate, said layer including a block copolymer. The underlayer film-forming composition includes a copolymer which includes: (A) unit structures derived from styrene compounds including tert-butyl groups; (B) unit structures, other than those in (A) above, which are derived from aromatic-containing vinyl compounds which do not include hydroxy groups; (C) unit structures derived from compounds which include (meth)acryloyl groups, and do not include hydroxy groups; and (D) unit structures derived from compounds including crosslink-forming groups. The copolymerization ratios with respect to the whole copolymer are: (A) 25-90 mol %; (B) 0-65 mol %; (C) 0-65 mol %; and (D) 10-20 mol %. Unit structures including aromatics account for 81-90 mol % of (A)+(B)+(C).
US11440968B2
Disclosed is an antibody, functional fragment, and derivative thereof, which binds specifically to the OAcGD2 ganglioside, the antibody including i) a humanized light chain variable region (VL) polypeptide having the amino acid sequence SEQ id no 112; and ii) a humanized heavy chain variable region (VH) having the amino acid sequence SEQ id no 76; and its use in diagnostics and therapy.
US11440961B2
The present disclosure relates to anti-TRBC1 antigen binding domains characterized by the sequences of the variable chains. The CDRs sequences of the variable chains are: (VH CDR1) GYTFT, (VH CDR2) NPYNDDIQS, (VH CDR3) GAGY-NFDGAYRFFDF; and (VL CDR1) RSSQRLVHSNGNTYL, (VL CDR2) RVSNRFP, (VL CDR3) SQSTHVPYT. The claimed humanized antibodies derive from the murine JOVI antibody. Uses in cancer therapy.
US11440954B2
Described herein are humanized anti-TL1A antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's Disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
US11440942B2
Herein is reported a fusion polypeptide according to formula I (TAG-X1-C1qA-X2-C1qB-X3-C1qC-X4), comprising a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 01 (C1qA), a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 03 (C1qB), a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 05 (C1qC) and optionally a tag (TAG).
US11440930B2
The present disclosure relates to the field of pharmacology, and in particular, to a preparation method of high-purity total ginkgo flavonol glycoside. The preparation method of high-purity total ginkgo flavonol glycoside includes: (1) mixing Ginkgo biloba extract powder and a first alkaline solution, subjecting to dissolution and centrifugation to obtain a supernatant; (2) subjecting the supernatant to separation with an acid-polar coupled macroporous resin column and to purification with a polyamide column, to obtain high-purity total ginkgo flavonol glycoside. The purity of the total ginkgo flavonol glycoside prepared by the preparation method of high-purity total ginkgo flavonol glycoside according to the present disclosure is ≥90%, and has good clinical application prospects; the preparation process does not require organic reagents such as petroleum ether and ethyl acetate, which is environmentally friendly; the transfer rate of the total flavonol glycoside is high.
US11440926B2
Aminopropylalkoxysilanes of the formula H2N—CR2R3—CHR1—CH2—SiR4R5(OR6) I, are synthesized by hydrosilylating silazanes of the formulae and mixtures thereof, in the presence of a catalyst containing rhodium and/or iridium compounds, and then reacted with alcohol to form an aminopropylalkoxysilane.
US11440913B2
Compounds having formula (I), and enantiomers, and diastereomers, stereoisomers, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, (I) are useful as kinase modulators, including RIPK1 modulation. All the variables are as defined herein.
US11440909B2
10H-phenothiazine derivatives capable of inhibiting ferroptosis has structural formula (I). The derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, crystal forms thereof, or solvates thereof exhibit inhibitory effect on ferroptosis, and therapeutic effect on a rat model of focal cerebral ischemia and thus can be used as a main active ingredient in the preparation of ferroptosis inhibitors. The compounds and the inhibitors prepared by the compounds have good medicinal potential and are expected to be used as drug candidates for the treatment of stroke.
US11440897B2
Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the activity of EP2 and EP4 receptors, and for the treatment, prevention and amelioration of one or more symptoms of diseases or disorders related to the activity of EP2 and EP4 receptors. In certain embodiments, the compounds are antagonists of both the EP2 and EP4 receptors.
US11440894B2
The present invention relates to a new protocol for “Process development for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) synthesis from carbohydrates”. A convenient, atom-economic, highly selective and cost-effective process has been developed for the preparation of 5-HMF from cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, different sources of carbohydrates and further extended to glucose and fructose.
US11440892B2
Disclosed are dihydrobenzoxazinone compounds, dihydroquinolone compounds, and methods of their synthesis. The disclosed compounds may be prepared by reacting a benzoxazinedione compound and a ketone compound in the presence of an N-heterocyclic carbine (NHC) catalyst to perform a NHC-catalyzed decarboxylative cycloaddition. The disclosed compounds may be utilized to treat diseases and disorders associated with the biological activity of dihydrobenzoxazinone compounds and dihydroquinolone compounds.
US11440891B2
The disclosed embodiments detail improved methods for the synthesis of diketopiperazines from amino acids. In particular improved methods for the cyclocondensation and purification of N-protected 3,6-(aminoalkyl)-2,5-diketopiperazines from N-protected amino acids. Disclosed embodiments describe methods for the synthesis of 3,6-bis-[N-protected aminoalkyl]-2,5-diketopiperazine comprising heating a mixture of an amino acid in the presence of a catalyst in an organic solvent. The catalyst is selected from the group comprising sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, 1-propylphosphonic acid cyclic anhydride, tributyl phosphate, phenyl phosphonic acid and phosphorous pentoxide among others. The solvent is selected from the group comprising: dimethylacetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, diglyme, ethyl glyme, proglyme, ethyldiglyme, m-cresol, p-cresol, o-cresol, xylenes, ethylene glycol and phenol among others.
US11440888B2
Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling infestation of plants, harvested food crops, seeds or non-living materials by phytopathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungi.
US11440887B2
Noncovalent small-molecule inhibitors of the enzyme OGG1, methods of their manufacture, and applications for their administration are provided. Small molecule inhibitors were shown to be selective for inhibiting OGG1 over multiple repair enzymes, including other base excision repair enzymes, and it displayed no toxicity in two human cell lines. The inhibitors provide a tool for the study of the role of OGG1 in multiple disease-related pathways, and a therapeutic target for the treatment thereof. Various embodiments include substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolines, such as compounds of the of the formula ABCDE:
US11440879B2
Methods of treating mood disorders with compounds disclosed herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions that include those compounds.
US11440851B1
Methods of producing a carbon matrix composite are provided which include preparing a carbon matrix composite precursor comprising at least one carbon-based reinforcement material and a cured thermoset polymer matrix comprising a chemical composition in accordance with Formula I where n and m are integers, at least one of R1 or R2 comprises an aromatic moiety, and X is selected from the group consisting of CH2, NH, O, S, SO2, and combinations thereof. The methods further include heating the carbon matrix composite precursor in air to a first processing temperature of between 300° C. and 500° C. to form a carbon matrix composite intermediate, and heating the carbon matrix composite intermediate in nitrogen to a second processing temperature of between 900° C. to 1650° C. and holding at the second processing temperature for at least 1 hour in an inert gas environment to form the carbon matrix composite.
US11440844B2
A concrete product set by pouring a concrete slurry includes a) a concrete mixture; b) a graphene oxide admixture; c) a colloidal silica admixture; and d) at least one reinforcing fiber selected from the group of fibers. As the poured concrete slurry cures, the poured slurry hardens into a composite material product, and the composite material defines capillary structures that at least in part fill with silica and lime, and the surrounding composite material is embedded with graphene oxide flakes. In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention is directed to a process for preparing a concrete product. The process comprises the steps of a) preparing a concrete slurry; b) pouring the concrete slurry; and c) allowing the concrete slurry to cure. In another exemplary embodiment, the present invention is directed to the product itself; namely, a concrete product with or without fibers, or to the admixture(s).
US11440841B1
Trona-accelerated composition for backfilling trenches are described. The compositions consist of aggregate (e.g., sand), Portland cement, Trona, water and sometimes air. The compositions may have a compressive strength of between 10 psi and 100 psi after 4 hours, a compressive strength of between 75 psi and 500 psi after 28 days, and a penetration resistance of between 4.5 tsf and 200 tsf after 4 hours. Also disclosed are methods of filling a trench with fast-setting flowable fill.
US11440838B2
Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition. In certain embodiments, the device includes a counter electrode having an anodically coloring electrochromic material in combination with an additive.
US11440833B2
The invention relates to glass ceramics and glasses with cerium and tin content, which comprise the following components: Component wt.-% SiO2 42.0 to 80.0 Al2O3 0.1 to 42.0 Cerium, calculated as CeO2 0.5 to 10.0 Tin, calculated as SnO 0.1 to 4.0 and which are suitable in particular for the preparation of dental restorations, the fluorescence properties of which largely correspond to those of natural teeth.
US11440804B2
A clean and high-purity polycrystalline silicon mass having a small content of chromium, iron, nickel, copper, and cobalt in total, which are heavy metal impurities that reduce the quality of single-crystal silicon, can be obtained from a silicon rod by before crushing a polycrystalline silicon rod, removing at least 70 mm of a polycrystalline silicon portion from the electrode side end of the polycrystalline silicon rod extracted to the outside of a reactor is provided. Thereby, the polycrystalline silicon portion in which the total of the chromium, iron, nickel, copper, and cobalt concentrations in a bulk is not less than 150 ppta can be removed.
US11440801B2
A process to transform spent cannabis biomass into activated carbon via a treatment involving a chemical activation process. The spent cannabis biomass is mixed with an activating agent and then subjected to a heat treatment. The spent cannabis biomass is heated in stages, the first to remove water and volatile components, and the second to reclaim leftover cannabinoids. During a third, higher temperature stage, the biomass is converted to activated carbon.
US11440792B2
Embodiments described herein include systems and techniques for converting (i.e., transducing) a quantum-level (e.g., single photon) signal between the three wave forms (i.e., optical, acoustic, and microwave). A suspended crystalline structure is used at the nanometer scale to accomplish the desired behavior of the system as described in detail herein. Transducers that use a common acoustic intermediary transform optical signals to acoustic signals and vice versa as well as microwave signals to acoustic signals and vice versa. Other embodiments described herein include systems and techniques for storing a qubit in phonon memory having an extended coherence time. A suspended crystalline structure with specific geometric design is used at the nanometer scale to accomplish the desired behavior of the system.
US11440773B2
An automatic elevator safety system includes an elevator safety circuit and an external server. The elevator safety circuit is configured for monitoring the operation of an elevator system comprising at least one elevator car traveling along a hoistway, and an elevator control configured for controlling the movement of the elevator car. At least one of the elevator control and the elevator safety circuit is configured for sending data comprising information about the current state of the elevator system to the external server, in particular in case a safety issue has been detected. The external server is configured for (A) receiving the data sent by the at least one elevator safety circuit; (B) analyzing the received data; and (C) depending on the result of the analysis, sending commands to the elevator system.
US11440756B2
A conveyance rotating body is rotatably supported by a support member. A second rotational axis at a rotation center of a driven transmission member is disposed at a position different from a position of a first rotational axis. When a feeding unit is attached to a sheet feeding apparatus, a drive transmission member and the driven transmission member engage with each other. When a driving force is transmitted from the drive transmission member to the driven transmission member, the feeding unit receives a force in an attachment direction of the feeding unit and is positioned with respect to the sheet feeding apparatus.
US11440745B2
In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for a conveyor belt system. The apparatus includes a conveyor belt cleaner having an elongate support and a pair of mounts configured to position the elongate support to extend across a conveyor belt. The apparatus includes a cleaner blade configured to be operatively mounted to the elongate support and engage a conveyor belt. The apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect at least one characteristic of the elongate support as the elongate support vibrates during conveyor belt operation. A processor of the apparatus is configured to use the at least one characteristic of the elongate support to predict at least one property of the cleaner blade.
US11440739B2
Conveyors are disclosed having transport and operational configurations. Some embodiments include conveyor sections supportable on an upper support rail. Some embodiments are sized to be transported in a conveyor. Some embodiments include conveyor sections slidingly engaged with one another. Some embodiments include a reel for supporting a conveyor belt. Some embodiments include individually foldable conveyor sections.
US11440730B2
Example loading apparatuses and vehicles that include loading apparatus are described. An example loading apparatus includes a frame, a lift arm, and an anchor member. The frame has a first mounting member, a second mounting member, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail. The first and second guide rails cooperatively define a slot. The lift arm has a lift arm first end, a lift arm second end, a lift arm first portion, and a lift arm second portion. The lift arm first portion is partially disposed within the slot. Each of the lift arm first portion and the lift arm second portion is moveable between a loading position and a dumping position. The anchor member is attached to the lift arm such that the lift arm is pivotable relative to the anchor member and moveable within the slot.
US11440728B2
The present disclosure proposes a contact lens package. The contact lens package includes a first substrate, a contact lens, and a guard ring. The contact lens is disposed on the first substrate. The guard ring is disposed on the first substrate and surrounds the contact lens, wherein the guard ring is fixed on a side surface of the first substrate. The contact lens and the guard ring are surrounded and sealed in the first substrate.
US11440720B1
A novel enclosure is used to prevent health-care-associated infections caused by contamination of devices such as cellular telephones, laptops, tablet computers, purses, and briefcases. Such a device is placed into the enclosure and is carried into a disinfected or clean environment, such as an operating room. The enclosure prevents infectious agents or other contaminants on the surface of the device from contaminating the clean environment. The enclosure also protects the environments outside the operating room from contaminants within the operating room. The enclosure is inexpensively manufactured and disposable. The enclosure may include an effective amount of antibacterial, antifungal, and/or antiviral compounds. The enclosure may be used in the residence of an individual with a compromised immune system. The enclosure may be used to bring a device into and out of a home or room of an individual who is extremely neat or is inflicted with an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
US11440718B2
A cushioning material for packaging comprises at least one sheetlike element having at least one edge portion and one cushion portion providing a property desired for protecting an item to be packaged. It is proposed that an adhesive system is applied to at least one edge portion, at least in some regions, and is designed for a releasable connection to a different section of another sheetlike element or of the same sheetlike element without auxiliary means and non-destructively.
US11440696B2
Fastener-free packaging includes a plurality of main panels, each main panel comprising an upper panel, a central panel, and a lower panel; at least one attaching connection feature located on at least one lower panel; and at least one receiving connection feature located on at least one lower panel, wherein each lower panel is connected to at least two other lower panels by an attaching connection feature connecting to a receiving connection feature such that all lower panels are connected together thereby forming a bottom.
US11440694B2
A test tube preparation device uses a labeling device to include a linking module to link a positioning unit, and the positioning unit can be used to place a tube body and finely adjust a position of the tube body relative to the label generating module of the surface treating device to complete the label generation, label conveyance, tube labeling and tube delivery, and provide a preparation device for effectively integrating the label and applying to the tube body before and after the labeling of the tube body, so as to improve the quality of the generation of the tube body and the label. Further, the present invention further provides a test tube preparation method.
US11440692B2
Apparatus for forming product containing pouches from a travelling web of adhered films includes a film support surface, including a plurality of mold configurations, and a film retention chamber in the film support surface preceding and trailing each of the mold configurations. A vacuum system applies vacuum to the mold configurations and film retention chambers to form product containing pockets and to secure the film in the film retention chambers. Separation blades in synchronous register with the mold configurations separate the pouches from the travelling web. In one form the film support surface comprises a rotary forming drum and a rotary blade drum includes the separation blades.
US11440687B2
A station for sealing thermoformed containers for a packaging line and a method for sealing the containers includes a sealing carousel which rotates continuously about a central axis and includes sealing heads which are radially spaced apart from said central axis. Each sealing head is adapted to receive at least one container to be sealed at a first, input, peripheral region, which is outside the sealing carousel; receive at least one closing seal at a second, input, peripheral region, which is outside the sealing carousel; and hold the closing seal and the container during the rotation of the sealing carousel and couple them together. The station further releases the container complete with the closing seal at a third, output, peripheral region, which is outside the sealing carousel and angularly spaced from the first and from the second region.
US11440685B2
A capture interface is provided. The capture interface is configured to be rigidly affixed to an external surface of a recovery object and captured by a capture device. The capture interface includes a matte ferromagnetic surface of flat disposition and geometric outline, configured to facilitate capture by the capture device. The ferromagnetic surface includes a capture interface identifier.
US11440676B2
A system, method and device for monitoring an aircraft, including activity taking place within an aircraft and conditions of the aircraft, where one or more a percepting component such as a camera, microphone, or other sensor, is situated at a location within the aircraft from which information may be ascertained. Preferably the component is disguised within the surfaces or instrumentation of the aircraft. The percepting component is connected with a communication mechanism to transmit communications from the system resident within the aircraft to a grounds portion of the system through a communication link, such as a satellite communication link. The system may process the information corresponding with the aircraft condition or activity and generate alerts when a trigger is met or exceeded. The system components on the aircraft may monitor conditions and activity without using or interfering with the aircraft instrumentation, the system using only the aircraft power.
US11440675B2
A flight guidance panel for an aircraft includes a first user input portion, a second user input portion, a display, and a controller. The display is disposed between the first user input portion and the second user input portion. The controller is configured for generating a first functional panel associated with a first flight parameter for presentation on the display. The controller is further configured for generating a second functional panel associated with a second flight parameter for presentation on the display.
US11440672B2
A long-distance drone is disclosed having a canard body style with a main body, a left main wing, a right main wing, a left forewing, and a right forewing. The left forewing is attached to the main body forward of the left main wing, and the right forewing is attached to the main body forward of the right main wing. There is a left linear support connecting the left forewing to the left main wing, and a right linear support connecting the right forewing to the right main wing. A plurality of propellers are disposed on the left and the right linear supports.
US11440666B2
Seat belts, seat belt assemblies, seat belt systems, and methods for incorporating the seat belts, seat belt assemblies, and seat belt assembly systems are disclosed, with the seat belt including a seat belt locking mechanism sensor that, in tandem with a seat belt thermal sensor provides confirmatory information as to a definitive locking condition or locking state of a seat belt.
US11440657B2
An aerial vehicle is provided. The aerial vehicle can include a plurality of sensors mounted thereon, an avionics system configured to operate at least a portion of the aerial vehicle, and a machine vision controller in operative communication with the avionics system and the plurality of sensors. The machine vision controller is configured to perform a method. The method includes obtaining sensor data from at least one sensor of the plurality of sensors, determining performance data from the avionic system or an additional sensor of the plurality of sensors, processing the sensor data based on the performance data to compensate for movement of the unmanned aerial vehicle, identifying at least one geographic indicator based on processing the sensor data, and determining a geographic location of the aerial vehicle based on the at least one geographic indicator.
US11440655B1
A device for controlling thrust vectoring of a cyclorotor includes a control cam positionable relative to a drive shaft of a cyclorotor along each of a first axis and a second axis, where the drive shaft is rotatable about a third axis. The device may further include a frame having a plurality of sides, where the frame is disposed at least partly around the drive shaft of the cyclorotor, a first positioning assembly disposed on a first side of the frame, where the first positioning assembly is structurally configured to move the frame along the first axis, and a second positioning assembly disposed on a second side of the frame, where the second positioning assembly is engaged with the control cam and structurally configured to move the control cam relative to the frame along the second axis.
US11440653B2
One embodiment includes a swashplate assembly for a rotary aircraft, including: a rotating ring configured to rotate with a drive shaft of the rotary aircraft; a non-rotating ring coupled to the rotating ring and rotationally decoupled from the rotating ring, wherein the non-rotating ring does not rotate with the rotating ring and drive shaft; an outer casing disposed around the gearbox; and an anti-drive mechanism to maintain the outer casing rotationally stationary relative to the gearbox, the anti-drive mechanism including a key and slot system between the gearbox and the outer casing.
US11440652B2
Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for creating a tubular composite structure. In one embodiment, a device comprises multiple layers of cured composite fabric bonded together to form a tubular composite structure, wherein alternating groups of the multiple layers comprise on-axis fabric and off-axis fabric. The tubular composite structure may form a spar for an aerodynamic component. The composite fabric may comprise one or more of carbon, fiberglass, or other composite materials, or a combination of materials. One or more stacks of the fabric wrap completely around the tubular composite structure, and other stacks of fabric may not wrap completely around the tubular composite structure.
US11440651B1
A spherical bearing centrifugal force retention link includes an inboard spherical bearing to attach to a rotor hub and an outboard spherical bearing to attach to a rotor blade. In use, the inboard spherical bearing and the outboard spherical bearing react centrifugal force radially and a torsional moment of the centrifugal force link is substantially constant throughout the rotor blade pitch range.
US11440649B2
A propulsion assembly for a rotorcraft includes a blade assembly, a drive shaft coupled to the blade assembly and an electric motor coupled to the drive shaft and operable to provide rotational energy to the drive shaft to rotate the blade assembly. The propulsion assembly includes a landing assistance turbine coupled to the drive shaft and operable to selectively provide rotational energy to the drive shaft during an underpowered descent to rotate the blade assembly and provide upward thrust, thereby reducing a descent rate of the rotorcraft prior to landing.
US11440643B2
There is disclosed in one example a flight control computer for a rotary aircraft, including: a first interface to communicatively couple to a flight control input; a second interface to communicatively couple to flight geometry actuators; a data source; a multi-dimensional lookup table including a data structure to correlate flight control inputs to flight geometry actuator outputs according to a third-factor; and circuitry and logic instructions to: receive an input via the first interface; query the data source for the third-factor; query the multi-dimensional lookup table for a control input modifier according to the flight control input and the third-factor; and compute and send via a third interface a flight geometry output according to the control input modifier.
US11440639B2
An aircraft comprises an aircraft structure, a flight control surface attached to the aircraft structure, and a local hydraulic power pack disposed proximal to the flight control surface. The local hydraulic power pack is configured to provide pressurized hydraulic fluid for actuating the flight control surface. The local hydraulic power pack comprises a reservoir for the hydraulic fluid and two hydraulic pumps for pressurizing the hydraulic fluid.
US11440636B2
A fuel tank dam comprises a first section, a second section, a third section, and a flange section. The first section can be fixed to a first structural component, and the second section can be fixed to a second structural component. The third section has a bellows comprising a plurality of folded sections and is disposed between the first section and the second section. The flange section extends along an outer plate at least from an edge section of the third section and can be fixed to the outer plate.
US11440627B1
A boat ladder alarm system for a foldable boat ladder having a base rail and a movable rail is disclosed. In one embodiment, the boat ladder alarm system includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a sensor system. The sensor system is configured to trigger an alarm when the first bracket and the second bracket are unconnected and to turn off the alarm when the first bracket and the second bracket are connected. In this manner, if the foldable boat ladder is unfolded and someone is trying to climb on the boat, the alarm is triggered to warn the boat operator that it is not safe to turn on the boat engine.
US11440622B2
An actuator device for a bicycle gearshift includes an actuation linkage, a drive member configured to control the deformation of the actuation linkage and comprising a motion transmission element having a rotation axis (X), and a fastening/release mechanism operatively arranged between the motion transmission element and a connection rod of the actuation linkage. The fastening/release mechanism has a first member rotatable about the rotation axis (X) as a unit with said motion transmission element, a second member rotatable about the rotation axis (X) together with said connection rod, an elastic element operatively arranged between the first member and the second member and that exerts a predetermined pre-load stress on the first member and on the second member.
US11440615B2
Vehicle including a frame, a seat, a wheel, a drive sprocket arranged on the wheel, a main drive sprocket, a transmission member coupling the drive sprockets, a pedal slider arranged in front of the seat and which swings forward and rearward, and a drive mechanism including an overrunning clutch system connected to the main drive sprocket. A power link is connected at a first end region to the pedal slider and at a second end region to the clutch system. Forward movement of the pedal slider causes movement of the power link and rotation of the clutch system which causes movement of the main drive sprocket and the wheel drive sprocket resulting in rotation of the wheel. The clutch system includes a drum including a groove in which the power link is retained.
US11440608B2
The invention relates to a kick scooter including a deck assembly (1) and a handlebar assembly (2); the handlebar assembly (2) includes a transversal handlebar (21) and a stand column (22), one end of the stand column (22) being connected to the transversal handlebar (21) and the other end of the stand column (22) being provided with a connecting post (23), an axial direction of the connecting post (23) forming an obtuse angle with an axial direction of the stand column (22); a plug hole (130) is provided in the deck assembly (1) and cooperates with the connecting post (23) by insertion, an axial direction of the plug hole (130) forming a sharp angle with a direction of extension of the deck assembly (1); when the connecting post (23) is located outside the plug hole (130), the handlebar assembly (2) is separated from the deck assembly (1); two locking slots (131) are provided at an insertion opening of the plug hole (130) and arranged respectively on two sides of the plug hole (130); and the connecting post (23) is provided with a locking protrusion (231) that is located inside the locking slot (131) when the connecting post (23) is inserted into the plug hole (130).
US11440607B2
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle includes: a handlebar, and an electric vehicle state indicator lamp, wherein the electric vehicle state indicator lamp is located on the handlebar of the electric vehicle, or on an upper portion of a handlebar stem of the electric vehicle, and the electric vehicle state indicator lamp is configured to indicate different vehicle states of the electric vehicle by using different display manners of the electric vehicle state indicator lamp. By adopting the above technical solution, the problem that information on various vehicle states of the electric vehicle only can be known via an instrument screen, causing a high cost and affect a visual effect and the like in the related art is solved.
US11440601B2
A motor vehicle having a vehicle body with a passenger compartment, a chassis supporting the vehicle body, a vehicle axle which can be driven by a drive device, and a seat device which is arranged inside the passenger compartment and is rotatable relative to the passenger compartment about an axis of rotation. The chassis supporting the vehicle body has only one vehicle axle, about the axis of which, the vehicle body with the passenger compartment and the seat device arranged inside the passenger compartment are rotatable relative to each other.
US11440594B2
A front pillar outer includes a first member and a second member. The first member includes a first glass-surface-side flange part and a first door-side flange part. The sheet thickness of the second member is thinner than the sheet thickness of the first member. The second member includes a second glass-surface-side flange part and a second door-side flange part. The first door-side flange part protrudes further towards the rear end of the front pillar outer than the first glass-surface-side flange part and a first main body part, and overlaps with the second door-side flange part. The second glass-surface-side flange part overlaps with a rearward region of the first glass-surface-side flange part. A second main body part overlaps with a rearward region of the first main body part. In a region in which the first member overlaps with the second member, the first member is joined to the second member.
US11440583B2
A hydraulic drive device for an industrial vehicle includes a variable displacement pump, a displacement control valve, a power steering cylinder, a power steering valve, a loading cylinder, a loading valve, a hydraulic oil passage, and a pilot line. The displacement control valve controls the variable displacement pump to increase displacement of the variable displacement pump when differential pressure between discharge pressure of hydraulic oil discharged from the variable displacement pump and pilot pressure generated in the pilot line is smaller than a predetermined set pressure. A spool of the loading valve is provided with a groove portion that forms a communication passage that makes communication between the hydraulic oil passage and the pilot line at a neutral position of the loading valve when the power steering valve is located in a neutral position.
US11440579B2
A steering column device has an inner column; an outer column combined with the inner column and having a slit extending in the axial direction, the inner column and the outer column configuring a telescopic steering column; a release bracket arranged inside the slit of the outer column and supported by and fixed to the inner column; a support bracket joined to the release bracket so as to be able to detach due to an impact load that is applied to the inner column during a secondary collision; and a telescopic friction plate having a function to increase a holding force for holding the steering column with respect to a vehicle-body-side bracket and supported by the support bracket.
US11440578B2
A steering column assembly includes a lower jacket. The steering column assembly also includes an upper jacket in telescoping engagement with the lower jacket. The steering column assembly further includes an energy absorbing strap assembly operatively coupled to the upper jacket. The energy absorbing strap assembly includes a strap having a stationary leg and a moveable leg connected by a curved portion to form a substantially U-shape. The energy absorbing strap assembly also includes a metal pin extending through the stationary leg and the moveable leg.
US11440575B2
A motorized cart assembly for use in gardening and other outdoor chores includes a first motor that is operationally coupled to a rear axle of a rolling chassis. The first motor is configured to selectively rotate the rear axle to locomote the rolling chassis. A lift module that is coupled to the rolling chassis is configured to selectively raise and lower an item that is positioned upon an upper plate of the lift module. A handle, which is coupled to at least one of the rolling chassis and the upper plate, is configured to be grasped in at least one hand of a user to steer the rolling chassis.
US11440574B2
A powered wheelbarrow assembly includes a wheelbarrow that includes a frame and a bucket that is hingedly coupled to the frame. A pair of front wheels is each rotatably coupled to the frame to roll on a support surface. A pair of rear wheels is each pivotally coupled to the frame to roll on the support surface. Each of the rear wheels is rotatable about a vertical axis for steering the wheelbarrow. A motor is coupled to the frame and a drive unit is movably coupled to the frame. The drive unit is in mechanical communication between the motor and the front wheels such that the motor rotates the front wheels when the motor is engaged. In this way the motor reduces the effort required to transport a load in the wheelbarrow. A clutch is movably coupled to the frame for engaging and disengaging the drive unit.
US11440570B1
An adjustable multi-use cart is disclosed. The adjustable multi-use cart may include a core assembly having an upright main member and at least one axle coupled to the upright frame member. A base assembly is removably coupled with the core assembly and includes a main frame member and a distal support cross arm coupled to the main frame member. A platform is removably coupled with the base assembly. A neck assembly is removably coupled with the core assembly and includes an upright main member and at least one cross arm coupled to the upright main member. At least one wheel is removably coupled with the at least one axle. At least one basket is removably coupled with the neck assembly.
US11440562B2
A parking assist system includes: a control device configured to execute an automatic parking process and an automatic unparking process. The control device is configured to cause a notification device to output an end-of-parking notification when, in the automatic parking process, the vehicle has reached the target parking position and the control device ends the automatic parking process, and to cause the notification device to output an instruction notification to request the occupant to perform a prescribed operation on an operation member when, in the automatic unparking process, the vehicle has reached the target unparking position and the control device ends the automatic unparking process, and to cause the notification device to output an end-of-unparking notification when the prescribed operation is detected.
US11440560B2
A system and a method for automatically configuring a road sensor unit. Embodiments of the invention include detecting, by the road sensor unit, an identification unit of a road socket unit upon insertion of the road sensor unit into the road socket unit, reading, by the road sensor unit, a unique designation of the identification unit of the road socket unit, transmitting, by the road sensor unit, the unique designation and a unique sensor identification of the road sensor unit to a remote server, receiving, by the road sensor unit from the remote server, unique parameters, wherein the unique parameters are based on the unique designation of the identification unit, configuring, by the road sensor unit, the road sensor unit to operate based on the unique parameter and operating said road sensor unit with the configuration.
US11440559B2
The machine learning device includes a predicting part configured to use a machine learning model to predict predetermined information, an updating part configured to update the machine learning model, and a part information acquiring part configured to detect replacement of a vehicle part and acquire identification information of the vehicle part after replacement. The updating part is configured to receive a new machine learning model trained using training data sets corresponding to the vehicle part after replacement from a server and apply the new machine learning model to the vehicle, if a vehicle part relating to input data of the machine learning model is replaced with a vehicle part of a different configuration.
US11440545B2
A control system for a motor vehicle having a first control unit for controlling a first function of the motor vehicle and a second control unit for controlling a second function of the motor vehicle. In order to ensure, with the least possible additional complexity, that functions of a motor vehicle that are controlled by means of control units are properly executed even in the event of a faulty control unit, the control system has a third control unit for controlling the first function and the second function of the motor vehicle and, depending on the receipt of a fault signal of the first and/or second control unit by the third control unit, the third control unit can be configured such that the motor vehicle first and/or second function corresponding to the faulty control unit can be controlled by means of the third control unit alone.
US11440543B2
A method of the disclosure implements a prefix-based estimator system. The method includes: receiving a plurality of vehicle states at a plurality of time points from at least one sensor coupled to a vehicle, wherein each of the plurality of vehicle states includes at least one parameter information and a discrete state; determining a most recent vehicle state of the plurality of vehicle states has at least one parameter information missing; identifying a prefix comprising a missing data pattern that matches a sequence of discrete states of a subset of time-ordered vehicle states including the most recent vehicle state, wherein the subset of time-ordered vehicle states correspond to the prefix; calculating an estimated updated vehicle state of the vehicle using an optimized prefix-based dynamic estimator based on the prefix and the subset of time ordered vehicle states; and providing the estimated updated vehicle state to a driving control system of the vehicle.
US11440539B2
A vehicle control device includes an oncoming vehicle detection sensor that detects an oncoming vehicle approaching an own vehicle; and a controller configured to automatically apply brakes to the own vehicle to avoid a collision with the oncoming vehicle, detected by the oncoming vehicle detection sensor, under a condition that the own vehicle is at least partially in an opposite lane or a planned path of the own vehicle is at least partially in the opposite lane. The controller is further configured to set, between the own vehicle and the oncoming vehicle, a virtual area that moves with the oncoming vehicle and that extends toward the own vehicle using a rear end of the oncoming vehicle as a base point, and automatically brake the own vehicle to avoid the own vehicle coming into contact with the virtual area to avoid the collision between the own vehicle and the oncoming vehicle.
US11440538B2
A vehicle parking assist apparatus registers information on a parking lot as parking lot information and executes a parking assist control with using the parking lot information. The vehicle parking assist apparats allows a user of a vehicle to request a deletion of the parking lot information as the vehicle parking assist apparatus executes the parking assist control without using the parking lot information and prevents the user of the vehicle from requesting the deletion of the parking lot information as the vehicle parking assist apparatus executes the parking assist control with using the parking lot information. The vehicle parking assist apparatus deletes the parking lot information when the deletion of the parking lot information is requested.
US11440530B2
A speed change control system for a vehicle configured to reduce uncomfortable feeling of a driver when shifting an operating mode via the fixed mode. When a required drive force to propel the vehicle is increased, a controller shifts the operating mode from a first continuously variable mode to a second continuously variable mode via a fixed mode. In this case, the controller increases an engine speed to a first target speed from a point when shifting from the fixed mode to the second continuously variable mode, and further increase the engine speed to a second target speed calculated based on the required drive force. In addition, the controller reduces the first target speed with an increase in at least any one of a first elapsed time and a second elapsed time.
US11440528B2
A vehicle comprises an aftertreatment system configured to reduce constituents of an exhaust gas. The vehicle also includes a controller configured to determine a predicted load on the vehicle during a route, and adjust at least one of a temperature of the aftertreatment system or an amount of a reductant inserted into the aftertreatment system based on the predicted load.
US11440525B2
A method for setting an idling speed of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, in which the idling speed of the internal combustion engine is increased if a predetermined power request within an on-board power system of the motor vehicle is detected, wherein a generator for electrically supplying the on-board power system is driven by the internal combustion engine, and wherein the internal combustion engine is connected to a transmission of the motor vehicle, wherein the connection between the internal combustion engine and the transmission is disconnected, and/or a predetermined braking force is made available by means of at least one brake of the motor vehicle if the predetermined power request is detected.
US11440523B2
A brake controller system includes a brake controller that controls the brakes of a towed vehicle based on acceleration. The brake controller sends signals to the brakes of the towed vehicle. The brake controller sends signals to determine whether the trailer brakes are properly connected. The signals may include a pulse train. The pulse train charges hydraulic braking systems for resistive testing. The brake controller determines whether the brakes are connected.
US11440522B2
A combined dirt collector and cutout cock (CDC & COC) device for a rail car control to prevent unintentional re-pressurization of the control valve and rail car braking system. The device has an inlet configured for interconnection to an air supply, an outlet configured for interconnection to a control valve of a rail car, a valve moveable between a first position where an inlet is connected to an outlet and a second position where the inlet is isolated from the outlet, and a control valve vent positioned downstream of the valve and configured to open in response to the valve being moved into the second position. The valve may include a ball having a first passageway for selectively connecting and disconnecting the inlet from the outlet and a second passageway formed therethrough that is positioned to interconnect the outlet with the vent when the valve is in the second position.
US11440520B2
The invention relates to an electropneumatic brake system (1) for a commercial vehicle. The brake system (1) comprises brake control modules (8) by which it is possible to generate a brake pressure for service brake cylinders (6) which can be associated with single vehicle wheels or vehicle wheels of a vehicle axle. According to the invention there is a redundant compressed air supply of the brake control modules (8) by connecting the brake control modules (8) both to a compressed air reservoir (41, 42) as well as to a backup compressed air reservoir (43).
US11440519B2
The present invention refers to a brake assist system (1) for cyclist on a bicycle (100) including a braking system (101) having a braking member (105) capable of exerting a braking force (FB) on a front wheel (101) of the bicycle (100) by the effect of a force (Fc) applied by the cyclist on a lever (103). The system (1) includes a sensor (2) for measuring the angular speed (ω1) of the front wheel (101) of the bicycle (100); an actuator (3) capable of exerting an actuator force (FA), connectable to said braking system of the bicycle so that the actuator force (FA) opposes the force (Fc) applied by the cyclist on the lever (103), in order to reduce the braking force (FB); and a control module (4) configured for receiving, as an input, the signal representative of the angular speed (ω1) of the front wheel (101) and for determining from this a deceleration (η) of the front wheel (101).
US11440506B2
An entry support system includes: an externally located person reporting unit which executes predetermined reporting by a reporting unit used by an internal user when an externally located person is recognized by an externally located person recognition unit in a state where the internal user is recognized by an internal user recognition unit; and an entry permission unit which executes entry permission processing for enabling entry to a vehicle when a permission operation of the entry to the vehicle is performed to an operation unit used by the internal user after the predetermined reporting is executed.
US11440503B2
A control method of a transportation system including a mobile terminal, a vehicle, and a server. The control method of the transportation system comprises the steps of: generating a personal image including personal information of a user by the mobile terminal; generating, by the server, an authentication code of the user by using the personal image received from the mobile terminal; generating a passenger image including personal information of a passenger by the vehicle; and when the passenger image matches the authentication code, granting, by the vehicle, authority to use the vehicle to the passenger.
US11440500B2
A partition portion that partitions a cabin in a front-rear direction of a vehicle is disposed on a vehicle rear side with respect to a seat. A restraint device is partially attached to the partition portion, and a webbing of the restraint device is withdrawn from a partition portion side.
US11440491B2
A vehicle cooling system includes a wire harness WH electrically connected to a plurality of heat-exchange target electric devices, a J/B electrically connected to the wire harness and a high-voltage battery, electric device medium pipes routed along a routing path of the wire harness and used for circulation of a heat exchange medium through the heat-exchange target electric devices, and a path switching unit connected to the electric device medium pipes so that the heat exchange medium can be circulated, and configured to form a heat exchange medium path in which the heat exchange medium is circulated through the plurality of heat-exchange target electric devices. The path switching unit is provided in the J/B and forms the heat exchange medium path according to a heat generation state of the heat-exchange target electric devices.
US11440489B2
An operator cab for a work vehicle includes: a cab enclosure including a roof an operator chair disposed in the cab enclosure; at least one layer of noise-deadening material coupled to the roof; and a headliner coupled to the roof such that the at least one layer of noise-deadening material is at least partially disposed between the headliner and the roof. The headliner includes a noise-reflective material and a noise escape region that comprises at least one opening configured to allow sound waves to pass through the noise escape region into the at least one layer of noise-deadening material and reduce noise reflection by the headliner to the operator chair.
US11440486B2
A system and method including a fastener clip. The fastener clip is configured to attach over a blade on a panel, and the fastener clip is configured to be removably coupled to a slot in a chassis. The fastener clip includes at least a pair of legs extending from a top portion of the fastener clip, at least a pair of feet attached to the pair of legs adjacent the top portion, at least a pair of wings originating from the top portion, at least a pair of barbs extending from the pair of feet, at least a pair of stabilizing shoulder tabs originating from the top portion. The pair of wings is configured to facilitate the removable engagement of the fastener clip to the slot in the chassis. The barbs are configured to dig into and secure the fastener clip to the blade. The pair of shoulder tabs is configured to guide the fastener clip over the blade based at least upon the fastener clip being inserted over the blade.
US11440481B1
A truck box and side panel lift apparatus for a pickup truck of a type having cab and bed portions includes a toolbox that extends between the side walls of the truck bed. The apparatus includes a pair of bed side panels that are situated inside the side walls of the truck. A pair of support members are slidably coupled to front ends of bed side panels and are slidably movable between retracted configurations displaced away from the toolbox and deployed configurations positioned underneath the lateral ends of the toolbox, respectively. The apparatus includes lift assemblies coupled to the bed side panels for raising or retracting the bed side panels. The toolbox is raised simultaneously with the bed side panels but only if the support members are deployed under ends of the toolbox at the time the side panels are raised.
US11440480B2
A step ladder is designed to hang on an OEM ladder on a recreational vehicle (“RV”) while traveling on the road. The step ladder comprises a hanger bracket to hang the step ladder on the OEM ladder. The bracket is wider than a width of the legs of the step ladder to project over a rung of the OEM ladder. A hook on the bracket grabs the rung of the OEM ladder. The step ladder may be further secured to the OEM ladder by inserting a lock through the bracket and through or adjacent to the rung of the OEM ladder, or by inserting a lock through another rung of the OEM ladder and a retaining tab of the step ladder. A stabilizer attached to the step ladder and the RV can further stabilize the ladder when desired.
US11440475B2
A periphery display control device includes: an image acquisition unit acquiring captured image data obtained by imaging a periphery of an own vehicle; a target acquisition unit acquiring a target position to which the own vehicle moves; an image generation unit generating a virtual viewpoint image while moving, based on a relative angle of the target position with respect to a movement direction of the own vehicle when moving to the target position, at least one of a virtual viewpoint set at a position facing the target position across the own vehicle and a gazing point when facing an area including at least one of the own vehicle and the target position from the virtual viewpoint in a state where a distance between and heights of the virtual viewpoint and the gazing point are maintained; and an output unit outputting the virtual viewpoint image to a display device.
US11440471B2
In one embodiment, a system perceives an environment surrounding an ADV including a vehicle in front of the ADV. The system determines whether the vehicle in front is slipping backwards based on the perception. The system determines whether the vehicle in front is situated on a road with a slope based on map information. The system determines whether a tail light or a brake light of the vehicle in front is turned on based on the perception. If it is determined that the vehicle in front is situated on a sloped road, is slipping backwards, and the tail light or the brake light is not turned on, the system calculates a time to impact or a distance to impact based on the distance and speed of the vehicle in front.
US11440470B2
A trim element having a covering layer containing at least one opaque area preventing the passage of light and at least one backlit area translucent so as to enable the passage of light, the trim element further including at least one light source and at least one reflective surface extending opposite the light source and being arranged to reflect the light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area. The light source is attached to the covering layer opposite the opaque area, and the reflective surface extends opposite the covering layer to reflect light emitted by the light source toward the backlit area.
US11440469B2
A pedestrian around a vehicle is detected and communication is performed between the pedestrian and the vehicle via lighting which is sequentially lit, whereby the vehicle and the pedestrian recognize each other and thus safety is secured. That is, provided is a communication lighting system for a vehicle in which the vehicle transmits a signal that the vehicle has recognized the pedestrian by projecting light following the movement path of the pedestrian, and the pedestrian identifies that the vehicle has recognized the pedestrian.
US11440462B1
A liftgate lighting system for a vehicle includes a liftgate assembly having a first liftgate panel and a second liftgate panel. Each of the first liftgate panel and the second liftgate panel is operable between an opened position and a closed position. The second liftgate panel has a proximal end and a distal end. A sensor proximate to the proximal end of the second liftgate panel. The sensor defines a sensor field. A lamp assembly is coupled to the second liftgate panel. A controller is communicatively coupled to the lamp assembly. The controller activates the lamp assembly and the lamp assembly directs light to a ground area proximate to the second liftgate panel when the lower liftgate panel is in the opened position.
US11440457B1
A lift raises and lowers a boat to load and unload the boat onto a roof of or a roof rack on a vehicle. The lift has an upper frame having a longitudinal axis, a lower frame having a longitudinal axis, and a linkage connecting the upper frame to the lower frame. In a first position the linkage is extended and the lift is raised and in a second position the linkage is retracted and the lift is lowered. At least one lift rack extends from or is part of the upper frame. The lift rack is adapted to support a boat at least vertically such that in the extended linkage first position a boat may be slid in a longitudinal direction between the lift rack and the roof or the roof rack of the vehicle. A method for using the lift is also disclosed.
US11440456B1
Land vehicles are disclosed. A land vehicle includes a frame structure, a plurality of wheels supported by the frame structure, and a body supported by the frame structure. The frame structure includes an operator cage that at least partially defines an operator cabin and a rear compartment positioned rearward of the operator cage in a longitudinal direction. The body includes a first sidewall arranged on one side of the vehicle and a second sidewall arranged on another side of the vehicle opposite the first sidewall.
US11440447B2
A vehicle seat assembly includes a seatback rotationally coupled to a base at a seat pivot. A securing pin is coupled with the seatback. An inertial latch is operable about a latch pivot to define an idle position defined by the inertial latch biased distal from the securing pin, and a deployed position defined by an opposing directional force biasing the inertial latch into selective engagement with the securing pin wherein the seatback is maintained in a predetermined rotational position. A guide latch is biased against the inertial latch and having an idle notch and a deployed notch. The idle notch selectively maintains the inertial latch in the idle position. The deployed notch secures the inertial latch in the deployed position in response to the opposing directional biasing force.
US11440435B2
An example operation includes one or more of receiving a first energy, at a target transport, from a charging station at a first value during a first amount of time, and the target transport and the charging station are physically connected, and receiving a second energy, at the target transport, from a providing transport at a second value greater than the first value during a second amount of time less than the first amount of time, and the target transport and the providing transport are wirelessly connected.
US11440426B2
An electric vehicle is able to supply electric power to a vehicle outside and includes: an electric power generation part; an electric power storage part; and a control part that performs control such that electric power supplied from the electric power generation part or electric power supplied from the electric power storage part is automatically selected on a vehicle side in response to information obtained from an electric power supply target apparatus at the vehicle outside, and an electric power supply to the electric power supply target apparatus is performed.
US11440414B2
An electric vehicle without a propeller shaft including a rotating machine selectively functioning as an electric motor and a generator, configured to serve as a drive force source in the vehicle when the rotating machine functions as the electric motor, and functioning as the generator during running of the vehicle to thereby generate a regenerative brake force, and a wheel brake disposed on a wheel, used as a service brake, and generating a braking force corresponding to a brake request amount during running of the vehicle, the electric vehicle comprising: a third braking device disposed in a power transmission path between the rotating machine and a drive wheel to generate a braking force with a braking method other than regeneration during running of the vehicle.
US11440411B2
A step motor that drives a rotary body to rotate includes: an output shaft that outputs a rotational driving force to the rotary body, the output shaft having an insertion hole in which the rotary body is arranged so as to be integrally rotatable on an inner circumference side of a top portion of a tip end of the output shaft; a radial bearing radially supporting the output shaft from an outer circumference side; and a cover protruding from the radial bearing radially inward. The cover opposing the top portion through an axial gap at an outer circumference side of the insertion hole. The output shaft has an inner tapered portion which decreases in diameter as approaching the insertion hole radially inward from the top portion. The cover opposes the top portion through the axial gap at an outer circumference side of the inner tapered portion.
US11440409B2
A vehicle system is a vehicle system mountable in a hybrid vehicle, which includes an internal combustion engine, a rotary electric machine connected to an axle, and a storage battery for supplying electric power for traveling to the rotary electric machine, comprising: a display; a determiner configured to determine whether it is possible to switch from a first mode to a second mode on the basis of an SOC of the storage battery, the first mode being a mode in which electric power traveling of performing traveling by causing the rotary electric machine to drive only using electric power supplied by the storage battery, the second mode being a mode in which the electric power traveling is prioritized more than in the first mode; and a display controller configured to cause the display to display an image regarding whether switching to the second mode is possible.
US11440406B2
A method for displaying information for a user of a vehicle by means of a projection system, which has a projection unit, a control device, a first projection field, and at least one second projection field, wherein the information is transferred from the control device to the projection unit, and wherein the projection system is switched over from a first beam path, in the case of which light beams produced by the projection unit are directed onto the first projection field, to a second beam path, in the case of which light beams produced by the projection unit are directed onto the at least one second projection field, in accordance with the current position of a seat of the user, the light beams produced by the projection unit being deflected to a field of view of the user by the at least one second projection field.
US11440400B2
The present disclosure discloses a longitudinally placed vehicle driving assembly having a single power source, which solves the technical problems of the vehicle driving assemblies in the prior art such as larger volumes and poor transmission performances. The driving assembly is connected to a transmission shaft or a vehicle axle half shaft of a vehicle and provided with an automatic transmission. The automatic transmission includes an input shaft (2). A power source (1) is connected to the input shaft (2). An output shaft (10) is provided coaxial with the input shaft (2). An intermediate shaft (9) is provided parallel to the input shaft (2). A first-stage reduction-gear train is installed through the input shaft (2) and the intermediate shaft (9). An Nth-stage reduction-gear train is installed through the intermediate shaft (9) and the output shaft (10), wherein N≥2. Each of the stages of the reduction-gear trains includes a pair of gears having a different transmission ratio. The output shaft (10) of the power source (1) and the input shaft (2) of the automatic transmission are integrally manufactured. A rear cover of the power source (1) and a front housing of the automatic transmission are integrated. The driving assembly is placed in the front of the vehicle, and drives rear wheels of the vehicle.
US11440392B2
A battery system for an electric vehicle includes a first battery module with a first heater and a second battery module with a second heater. The battery system also includes a control system configured to selectively activate the first or the second heater to dissipate energy from the first or the second battery module.
US11440381B2
A motor vehicle side window arrangement has a side window pane, which has a left edge, a right edge, a top edge connecting the left and right edges in the top region thereof and a bottom edge connecting the left and right edges in the bottom region thereof, which bottom edge is operatively connected to a window lever, and a seal. In the closed state of the side window pane, the seal has a left section adjacent to the left edge, a right section adjacent to the right edge, a top section adjacent to the top edge and a seal base. An improved sealing effect is obtained by the right edge adjacent to the right section of the seal having, in the top region thereof, a smaller distance from the seal base than in the bottom region thereof.
US11440378B2
A windshield and a cowl louver are reliably connected together by effectively absorbing an error in shape or dimension of each of laminated glass, a clip and the cowl louver. A cowl louver includes a body portion, a first protrusion portion, an engageable portion, and a second protrusion portion. A clip in a plate shape includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion, a first bent portion, a third bent portion, a second bent portion and an engaged portion such that the second bent portion and the first protrusion portion are at least partly brought into contact with each other, and the engaged portion and the second protrusion portion are at least partly brought into contact with each other.
US11440375B2
A radiant heater device for generating a radiant heat, includes a substrate portion having a plate shape and made of an electrically insulating material, a surface member having a sheet shape and disposed on one surface side of the substrate portion, and a heat generation portion formed on the other surface side of the substrate portion. The surface member is formed of a fiber fabric that is provided with a space portion recessed toward the substrate portion in a thickness direction of the surface member and that restricts a heat transfer in a surface direction of the surface member by the space portion.
US11440374B2
An air outlet device for an air conditioner includes a housing that also serves as an air outlet, swingable fins supported by the housing, a pinion gear portion that can swing with the fins, a rack gear portion that meshes with the pinion gear portion, and an operation portion that can linearly move with the rack gear portion. When the fins are swinging to a maximum swingable angle, a rack tooth portion of the rack gear portion, which meshes with the pinion gear portion, is a rack large tooth portion that is formed larger than the adjacent rack tooth portions.
US11440371B2
A bearing for a stabilizer bar of a vehicle comprising a flange including at least one retaining portion, provided with a fastening bore, and one groove, configured to receive the stabilizer bar, and a backplate including at least one obturation portion, the backplate being provided to be mounted on the flange so that the obturation portion closes the groove of the flange, wherein the flange and the backplate have elastic nesting members configured to secure the backplate on the flange.
US11440370B2
Cross-linked vehicle suspension systems. A first wheel is mechanically linked to a second wheel by a cross tie, so that motion from an impact with an obstacle by the first wheel is transmitted to the second wheel. A shock absorber may be coupled to each wheel, the cross tie, or both, to distribute absorption of the impact. In some embodiments, a second pair of wheels may be coupled by a second cross tie and configured diagonally to the first pair of wheels. A shock absorber may be coupled to both cross ties to link all wheels together, for full distribution of all loads across all wheels.
US11440364B2
A method for producing a component by a 3D winding method, a filament or a plurality of parallel filaments having a fiber-reinforced plastic composite material is or are laid down on a core in a combination of a plurality of different winding patterns. Every filament is preimpregnated. Every winding pattern influences at least one mechanical characteristic of the component. The mechanical characteristics of the component are selectively adjusted by the sequence, repetition, mixing, and material selection of the individual winding patterns.
US11440363B2
A three-point suspension link for a chassis of a vehicle comprises two load-introducing elements, a central load-introducing element, two core profiles and a supporting winding. The three-point suspension link has two arms and a central bearing area. Each arm is connected to the central bearing area. Each arm has one of the load-introducing elements which is arranged at an end of the corresponding arm opposite the central bearing area. Each arm has a core profile which is spatially arranged between the load-introducing element and the central load-introducing element. The supporting winding surrounds the core profiles and the central load-introducing element in a subarea and is operatively connected to the core profiles, the load-introducing elements and the central load-introducing element.
US11440360B2
A first tire pressure sensor module is configured to provide information related to a pressure of a tire of a vehicle and comprises a pressure sensor configured to determine the information related to the pressure of the tire. The pressure module further includes a controller configured to selectively operate the tire pressure sensor module in an active state and in an inactive state, wherein an energy consumption of the tire pressure sensor module is lower in the inactive state than in the active state. The controller is further configured to control an output of the information related to the pressure of the tire in the active state, and operate the tire pressure sensor module in the inactive state based on determining that information related to a velocity of the tire indicates a velocity above a threshold.
US11440345B2
A vehicle wheel includes a pair of vertical walls that extend vertically up from an outer circumferential surface of a well portion and extend in a wheel circumferential direction and a Helmholtz resonator that is disposed between the pair of vertical walls and bonded to side surfaces of the pair of vertical walls with an adhesive, in which the Helmholtz resonator is not bonded to the outer circumferential surface of the well portion.
US11440342B2
Provide is a tool that includes a handle assembly including a top and bottom portion and a blade disposed between the top and bottom portion having first and second ends and an opening at its first end. The opening includes first and second notches opposed to one another. The tool also includes a latch assembly disposed between the top and bottom portion that is movable between first and second positions, the latch assembly including a latch having a protrusion that engages one of the first or second notches in the first position and disengages from the one of the first or second notches in the second position. The blade is rotatable about the first end between a closed positioned where the first notch is engaged by the protrusion, and an open position where the second notch is engaged by the protrusion.
US11440341B2
A method for producing an abrasion-resistant wood-based panel having a top side and a bottom side, with at least one decorative layer arranged on the top side, in particular with a structure synchronous with the decoration, is disclosed herein.
US11440340B2
This invention relates to a taxidermy mounting apparatus. More particularly, there is provided for a taxidermy mounting apparatus comprising a backing board, a mannequin moulded on the backing board and a mounting device for use in mounting the mannequin and backing board relative to a supporting structure, the mounting device comprising a female member fixed non-rotatably in the mannequin and having an elongate socket extending therein to an open mouth aligned with an opening in the backing board, the socket being configured to receive, in use and in a non-rotatable manner, an elongate male member extending laterally from the supporting structure, such that the male member can then support the mounting apparatus relative to the supporting structure.
US11440339B2
A pliable panel and hard panel attachment method where a plurality of pliable panels, a thin metallic panel and a wood panel are joined together in a novel manner. The pliable panel can be textile, leather or flexible plastic. The pliable panels have one or more rows of laser cut apertures that allow a length of the sewing thread to sew the pliable panels together. The hard-thin metallic panel is capable of being sandwiched between the pliable panel and the wood panel. The pliable panel members have laser cut apertures that allow the thin metal panel to be seen through the apertures. The metal panel and the wood and pliable panel are held together by rivets. The sewing thread is inserted into the row of apertures in such a way that the resulting sewn pattern appears to be a continuous line of thread.
US11440338B2
In one embodiment, an artist tool for capturing relationships between features comprises: a first transparent blade; and a second transparent blade, the first and the second transparent blade each having a length extending from a first to a second distal end, and a width extending from a first to a second edge, each having a fastener hole offset from a center point; a fastener that penetrates through the fastener holes of the first and second blades such that the first blade is rotatably coupled to the second blade by the fastener. At least one of the first or second blades comprise a first linear slit that extends along a center axis between the first distal end and the fastener hole. Either blade may include a second linear slit that extends between the second distal end and the fastener hole. The center axis passing through a center of the fastening hole.
US11440334B2
A cutter apparatus is provided that includes a fixed blade and a movable blade positioned facing the fixed blade, and that is configured to cut a medium transported between the fixed blade and the movable blade. The movable blade includes: a guide portion that is driven to reciprocate between a standby position at a distance from the medium and a cutting position, where the movable blade intermeshes with the fixed blade, protrudes further toward the movable blade than a cutting edge of the fixed blade when the movable blade is in the standby position, and is pressed by the movable blade to move in a state of being contact with the fixed blade when the movable blade is in the cutting position; and a biasing member configured to bias the guide portion toward the fixed blade.
US11440330B2
In one example, a liquid delivery system for an inkjet type dispenser includes: a printhead unit; a reservoir separate from the printhead unit; a flow path from the reservoir through the printhead unit and back to the reservoir; an interconnect to connect a removable liquid container to the flow path; and a single pump to pump ink along the flow path: from the reservoir through the printhead unit and back to the reservoir; and from the interconnect to the reservoir when a removable liquid container is connected to the interconnect.
US11440316B2
A recording apparatus includes a recording head including a plurality of ejection ports and a recording element, a driving unit configured to apply a driving pulse to drive the recording element, a temperature detection unit configured to detect a temperature change in a vicinity of the recording element, a determination unit configured to determine an ink ejection state of each of the ejection ports on the basis of the temperature change detected by the temperature detection unit, an acquisition unit configured to acquire information about atmospheric pressure around the recording head, and a setting unit configured to, when the determination unit determines the ink ejection state, set the driving pulse to be applied by the driving unit to the recording element on the basis of the information about the atmospheric pressure acquired by the acquisition unit.
US11440311B2
An ink composition for use in digital offset printing including at least one component selected from the group consisting of a curable monomer and a curable oligomer; an optional dispersant; an optional photoinitiator; and at least one non-radiation curable additive, wherein the non-radiation curable additive is a detergent or an emulsifying agent, or wherein the non-radiation curable additive functions as a detergent or emulsifying agent when in the presence of a cleaning fluid, and wherein the non-radiation curable additive is a solid at a temperature of from about 20° C. to about 40° C.
US11440309B2
A method for trim preparation of car interior parts includes the steps of cutting out templates of natural jute or linen fabric primer and a second natural cotton fabric or fiber paper, and impregnation of the fabrics with a water-based adhesive resin in each of the fabrics and drying thereof. The method also includes the steps of fabric pressing, forming a structure by adding an adhesive layer and a decorative sheet, applying primer on the decorative layer and drying it, and applying at least one layer of varnish onto the primer layer and drying it.
US11440306B2
Various embodiments provide a masking system to apply a mask to a workpiece, comprising: a frame structure, an application head, an X-axis movement element, a Y-axis movement element, a Z-axis movement element, and a workpiece movement element. The frame structure comprising a workpiece support. The application head can be configured to apply film to a workpiece. The application head can comprise a vacuum roller comprising a rotatable cylindrical body with an outer surface; a film roll comprising film wrapped around a spool; a cutting element configured to cut the film to separate a portion of the film from a remainder of film on the film of the film roll, and a guide element disposed between the film roll and the vacuum roller. The guide element is moveable. The guide element is configured to contact an unwound portion of the film between the film roll and the vacuum roller.
US11440304B2
To provide a laminate having a surface layer with a small water sliding angle. A laminate comprising a substrate, an interlayer formed on the substrate, and a surface layer formed on the interlayer, wherein the interlayer is a layer formed by using a triazine compound having at least one of a M-OH group (wherein M is a metal atom or a silicon atom) and a group capable of forming the M-OH group, at least one of an amino group and a mercapto group, and a triazine ring, and the surface layer is a layer formed by using a fluorinated ether compound having a poly(oxyperfluoroalkylene) chain, and at least one of a hydrolyzable group bonded to a silicon atom and a hydroxy group bonded to a silicon atom.
US11440303B2
Disclosed is a laminate which includes one or more soft layers and an electronic device enclosed by the one or more soft layers, wherein the one or more soft layers have a flexural modulus of 80 MPa or more and 1,000 MPa or less and a water vapor permeability at 40° C. and 90% RH of 15 [g/(m2·24 h)·100 μm] or less.
US11440300B2
Multilayer film comprising at least a skin layer, a core layer and an inner layer, the skin layer comprising a homo polypropylene or a random propylene ethylene copolymer including up to 2.5 wt.-% units derived from ethylene, the homopolypropylene or the random propylene ethylene copolymer having a MFR2 (ISO1 133, 230° C.) of 2.0 to 20 g/10 min and a melting temperature (Tm) of above 148° C. measured by DSC according to ISO 11357-3:1999 and a scan rate of 10° C./min; the core layer comprising a mixture obtainable by melt blending 20 to 100 wt.-% of a random heterophasic copolymer and 0 to 80 wt.-% of styrene based TPE, whereby the random heterophasic copolymer has a melting temperature (Tm) of 134° C.-148° C. measured by DSC according to ISO 11357-3:1999 and a scan rate of 10° C./min and includes a propylene ethylene copolymer rubber; and whereby the styrene based TPE has a styrene content of from 5 to 20 wt.-%, and the inner layer comprising a random propylene ethylene copolymer having a melting temperature (Tm) from 132° C. to 144° C. measured by DSC according to ISO 11357-3:1999 and a scan rate of 10° C./min, wherein the multilayer film is free of phthalic acid esters as well as decomposition products thereof.
US11440294B2
A laminated glazing comprising an assembly including (i) at least a thermoplastic interlayer, (ii) a first busbar laid over the thermoplastic interlayer, (iii) at least one heating wire laid over the first busbar, (iv) a second busbar at least partly laid over the heating wire and at least partly laid over the first busbar, (v) where a solder layer suitable for melting in an autoclave covers at least part of a surface of the first busbar or the second busbar and is arranged to contact the heating wire, and (vi) where the assembly is laminated with at least a glass sheet.
US11440292B2
A polypropylene film exhibits a high breakdown voltage even in a high temperature environment and can exhibit a voltage resistance and reliability even in a high temperature environment when used as a capacitor, and a metal layer laminated film and a film capacitor using the polypropylene film. For the polypropylene film, at least one surface of the film has an elastic modulus of 2.6 GPa or more, measured by nanoindentation measurement, and the sum of heat shrinkage rates is in the film longitudinal and width directions 5% or less in a heat treatment at 130° C. for ten minutes.
US11440290B2
Disclosed is a waterproof sound-transmitting sheet for facilitating a visual inspection, which radiates a polymer material in a state of blending a pigment to form a waterproof layer having an achromatic color, thereby facilitating a vision inspection, and improving a water repellence even while making the waterproof sound-transmitting sheet thin and light. The disclosed waterproof sound-transmitting sheet for facilitating the visual inspection includes an acoustic layer interposed between an upper waterproof layer and a lower waterproof layer, and at least one of the upper waterproof layer and the lower waterproof layer is composed of a porous colored membrane having a color.
US11440282B2
A foldable container moveable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration defining an interior area for holding bulk material is provided. The container includes opposed side panels and a bottom flap extending from a bottom edge of each side panel. A tab member extends from a distal end of each bottom flap and a tab finger extends from each tab member so as to define a hook at a distal end of each bottom flap. The hooks are interconnected so as to hingedly connect the distal ends of the bottom flaps together, thereby causing the bottom flaps to rotate between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions as the end panels are translated between their respective stowed and deployed configuration positions. Locking tabs extending from distal ends of end flaps extend into the interior area of the container to secure the container in the deployed configuration.
US11440278B2
A process and apparatus for applying noise reducer elements to tyres. Each noise reducer element has an anchoring surface coated with an adhesive layer. The anchoring surface is illuminated with a reference radiation. The radiation emitted by the anchoring surface is detected; and a digital image representative of the anchoring surface is determined as a function of the emitted radiation. Each pixel of the digital image is associated with a respective brightness value representative of the amount of adhesive present in an area of the anchoring surface corresponding to such each pixel. One or more noise reducer elements are applied on the radially inner surface of a tyre.
US11440272B2
Impregnated veil and compression molding process of reinforcing fiber pre-impregnated continuous and discontinuous thermoset and thermoplastic materials. Veils are incorporated within the process, filming or laminating stages of the pre-pregging, either hotmelt or solvent based processes, in a variety of chosen resins. The veils help to improve visual part quality, reduce fiber splitting, and provide an isolating material in applications where incompatible materials must exist.
US11440269B2
The present invention is directed to a fully biodegradable material based on a plant protein. The present invention is also directed to a process method of making a gluten-based biodegradable material by a water induced flocculation step. A fully hydrated gluten dough with or without an additive or/and a filler formed from the flocculation step, which has low viscoelasticity, is further molded into an article with desired shapes under a low shear stress in a relatively low temperature range. A rigid or flexible biodegradable plastic article is obtained by removing extra water at a temperature lower than decomposition temperature of the gluten.
US11440262B2
Method for operating an apparatus (1) for additively manufacturing three-dimensional objects (2) by means of successive layerwise selective irradiation and consolidation of layers of a build material (3) which can be consolidated by means of an energy source, wherein irradiation data define at least two regions (8, 9) of object data relating to a three-dimensional object (2), which regions (8, 9) are irradiated based on at least two different irradiation parameters.
US11440255B2
A system for additive manufacturing under generated force includes a mechanical arm, a build platform, a build platform controller, a material delivery system controller, a laser scan system, a laser scan system controller, a motor controller and a master controller. The master controller determines a location of the material delivered to the build platform. The master controller further calculates a rate of rotation of the build platform as a function of the location of the material delivered and a desired centrifugal acceleration. The master controller further calculates an adjustment factor to correlate a rotation of the laser scan system to a rotation of the mechanical arm as a function of the location of the material delivered and a calculated rate of rotation of the build platform.
US11440250B2
A method for shaping a three-dimensional (3D) shaped object using a 3D shaping device including a shaping table having a substantially flat upper surface on which the 3D shaped object is shaped; an ejection unit that ejects ink for 3D shaping, a planar scanning driving unit that relatively moves the ejection unit with respect to the shaping table in a plane parallel to the upper surface of the shaping table; a layering scanning driving unit that relatively separates the ejection unit and the shaping table from each other in a layering scanning direction; and a flattening unit that flattens the ejected and layered ink; where a support layer disposed between the shaping table and the 3D shaped object to support the 3D shaped object from the lower side includes a plurality of layers formed by being layered in plurals on the shaping table before shaping the 3D shaped object.
US11440242B2
A process for manufacturing an article comprises the steps of: I) applying a filament of an at least partially fused construction material to a support so as to obtain a layer of the construction material which corresponds to a first selected cross-section of the article; II) applying a filament of the at least partially fused construction material to a previously applied layer of the construction material so as to obtain a further layer of the construction material which corresponds to a further selected cross-section of the article and which is bonded to the previously applied layer; and III) repeating step II) until the article is formed. At least steps II) and III) are carried out in a chamber and the construction material comprises a fusible polymer. The fusible polymer has a fusion range (DSC, differential scanning calorimetry; 2nd heating at a heating rate of 5 K/min.) of ≥20° C. to ≤100° C. The fusible polymer further has a complex viscosity |η*| (determined by viscosity measurement in the melt using a plate-plate oscillating viscometer according to ISO 6721-10 at 100° C. and a shear rate of l/s) of ≥10 Pas to ≤1000000 Pas. Finally, the temperature inside the chamber is ≤50° C. The invention also relates to an article manufactured by the process according to the invention, to an article having a substrate and to an article bonded to the substrate, the article being in the form of an adhesive joint or varnish region, and to the use of a particular polyurethane in fused deposition modeling-based additive manufacturing processes.
US11440238B2
The present invention relates to a heating system for preforms upstream of a blowing or stretch-blowing machine, in particular a heating system using monochromatic infrared radiation, preferably laser-generated. In particular, the invention relates to a heating system (301) for preforms (P), comprising a carousel for treating the preforms (P) comprising a plurality of heating elements (304) configured to be inserted either inside or outside each preform (P) and to radiate electromagnetic radiation in the infrared field which forms, in such a device, a disc of radiation according to a radial symmetry which departs from the center of the axis of the preform and which appropriately converges and diverges.
US11440224B2
Heating apparatus and methods for forming a part with a non-planar shape include a table formed of a thermally conductive material and defining a table surface. A tool, also formed of a thermally conductive material, has a base surface configured to engage the table surface of the table and a tooling surface opposite the base surface, wherein the tooling surface has a contoured shape that is non-planar. A heating blanket is provided above the table and defines a heating surface. The tooling surface of the tool is configured to engage a first surface of the part and the heating surface of the heating blanket is configured to engage a second surface of the part opposite the first surface of the part. The table and the heating blanket are heated to a processing temperature so that the part at least partially conforms to the tooling surface of the tool.
US11440220B2
A power tool includes a rotatable support arrangement for supporting at least one cutting disc. An upper shroud member and a lower shroud member cooperate to define a volume in which the at least one cutting disc can be supported. The rotatable support arrangement can be coupled to the upper shroud member such that movement of the upper shroud member towards the lower shroud member causes the cutting disc to protrude through an opening in the lower shroud member. A biasing member urges the upper shroud member and the lower shroud member away from each other. A limiting mechanism limits the range of movement of the upper shroud member relative to the lower shroud member under action of the biasing member. The limiting mechanism can be disengaged by opening the upper shroud member via at least one hinge coupling.
US11440216B2
The invention is a machine for producing decorative aggregate G-layer on top surfaces of claddings in cooperation with a cladding manufacturing machine. The G-layer production machine may be integrated into the cladding manufacturing machine or a standalone machine. In both options, the machines synchronize the overlaying of the top G-layer with the manufacturing process of the claddings to ensure continuous production of multi-layer claddings with a decorative aggregate layer. The overlaying itself is done under controlled condition to produce homogenous distribution of the aggregates on the top surface of the claddings to provide them an aesthetic look.
US11440214B2
A flexible structure is formed by subjecting cellulose-based natural wood material to a chemical treatment that partially removes hemicellulose and lignin therefrom. The treated wood has a unique 3-D porous structure with numerous channels, excellent biodegradability and biocompatibility, and improved flexibility as compared to the natural wood. By further modifying the treated wood, the structure can be adapted to particular applications. For example, nanoparticles, nanowires, carbon nanotubes, or any other coating or material can be added to the treated wood to form a hybrid structure. In some embodiments, open lumina within the structure can be at least partially filled with a non-wood substance, such as a flexible polymer, or with entangled cellulose nanofibers. The unique architecture and superior properties of the flexible wood allow for its use in various applications, such as, but not limited to, structural materials, solar thermal devices, flexible electronics, tissue engineering, thermal management, and energy storage.
US11440213B2
A power tool, in particular a router, includes a motor shaft, at least one output shaft defining an output axis that is coaxial with the output shaft, and at least one electromotive drive acting on the motor shaft. The motor shaft defines a motor axis with the electromotive drive which is coaxial with the motor shaft. The motor axis and the output axis are arranged substantially parallel to and at a distance from one another.
US11440212B2
A power tool includes a function member, a motor, a driving circuit electrically connected to the motor to drive the motor, and a first control module configured to output a first control signal to the driving circuit. The first control module has a first working state and a first failure state. The first control module outputs a first working signal when the first control module is in the first working state, and outputs a first failure signal when the first control module is in the first failure state. A second control module is electrically connected to the first control module to receive the first working signal or the first failure signal from the first control module. The second control module outputs a second control signal to turn off the motor when the second control module receives the first failure signal from the first control module.
US11440206B2
A robot device includes an arm mechanism that includes links and joints. A hand is mounted to a tip of the arm. A motor driver drives motors of the joints. A processor outputs, to the motor driver, a command value for moving a reference point of the hand to a target position. A storage device stores a first thermal displacement amount temporal variation representing a variation with respect to a continuous operation time period in a thermal displacement amount by which the hand reference point is displaced from a cool position to a heat balance position due to heat generation accompanying operation of the arm mechanism, and a second thermal displacement amount temporal variation representing a variation with respect to a continuous stopped time period in a thermal displacement amount by which the hand reference point returns from the heat balance position to the cool position accompanying stopping of operation of the arm mechanism. The processor refers to the first and second thermal displacement amount temporal variations to estimate a thermal displacement amount of the hand reference point based on the continuous operation time period and continuous stopped time period of the arm mechanism, and corrects the target position based on the estimated thermal displacement amount.
US11440188B2
The present invention provides a robot system including: a movable human-collaborative robot including a human-collaborative robot, and a moving device that moves the human-collaborative robot mounted thereon; a control unit that controls the movable human-collaborative robot; and an approach sensor that detects approach of a human to the movable human-collaborative robot. The human-collaborative robot includes a human detection sensor that detects approach or contact of a human to or with the movable human-collaborative robot. When the approach sensor has detected the approach of a human, the control unit restricts the operation of at least the moving device and, when the human detection sensor has detected the approach of or contact with a human, the control unit performs control so as to stop the movable human-collaborative robot or so as to avoid the approach of or contact with the human.
US11440181B2
A planetary gear train including a ring gear defining a central axis; a plurality of planet gears, each planet gear being rotatable about a respective planet axis and meshing with the ring gear, and each planet gear including a conical and helical planet gear toothing defining a conical direction; a planet carrier rotationally supporting the planet gears for rotation about the planet axes, the planet carrier being axially displaceable along the central axis; and a carrier forcing device arranged to force the planet carrier along the central axis in the conical direction. A gearbox for an industrial robot, the gearbox including a planetary gear train, and an industrial robot including a planetary gear train or a gearbox, are also provided.
US11440178B2
An elongated tool support device, which is used to support an elongated tool, includes a securing tool, a first shaft support, a brace member, and a second shaft support. The first shaft support is configured to support a shaft portion of the elongated tool from below. The brace member is disposed between the securing tool and the first shaft support. The second shaft support is attached to the brace member and configured to support the shaft portion of the elongated tool from above.
US11440176B2
An electric tool (20) allowing an external battery pack (26) to detachably connect thereto is disclosed. The electric tool (20) includes a housing and a motor (22) installed in the housing, and in addition the electric tool (20) includes a supporting part fixedly coupled to the housing; and a terminal holder (38). The terminal holder (38) is adapted to contact with terminals on an external battery pack (26) in order to form a consistent electrical connection. The terminal holder (38) is confined by the supporting member (56,58) and in the meantime adapted to move relative to the supporting part. The terminal holder (38) has a hollow shape and is adapted to contact with the support member (56,58) at an exterior surface of the terminal holder (38). As the terminal holder (38) is tightly fitted with the battery pack (26) but at the same time loosely fitted with the tool housing, chances of generating sparks or electric arc between the metal terminals can be minimized.
US11440175B2
A method may include receiving data from one or more sensing elements associated with a power tool. The method may also include measuring the detected data. The method may further include computing one or more data parameters based on the measuring. The method may include determining whether to permit operation of the power tool based on the data parameters. The method may further include permitting operation of the power tool when the data parameters satisfy an operation condition. The method may also include altering operation of the power tool when the data parameters does not satisfy the operation condition by performing at least one of: generating an alarm, or preventing operation of the power tool.
US11440173B2
A rotary power tool comprises a drive mechanism including an electric motor and a transmission, a housing enclosing at least a portion of the drive mechanism, a spindle rotatable in response to receiving torque from the drive mechanism, a first ratchet coupled for co-rotation with the spindle, a second ratchet rotationally fixed to the housing, a sleeve bushing on an interior of the housing, and a bearing arranged between the spindle and the sleeve bushing and rotatably supporting the spindle. The bearing has an outer race. The spindle is movable relative to the housing in response to contact with a workpiece, causing the first and second ratchets to engage and the spindle to reciprocate while rotating. The outer race of the bearing moves along the sleeve bushing during reciprocation of the spindle when the first ratchet and second ratchet are engaged.
US11440152B2
A machining environment measurement device, which enables automatic identification of a vibration source which may cause defects in a machined surface based on pieces of vibration data without performing an actual machining process, includes a reference machining data storage unit that stores reference machining data computed based on time-series data of vibration measured in advance in an ideal machining environment; a data acquisition unit that acquires time-series data of vibration of at least a holder attached to a spindle of the machine tool detected by a holder measurement sensor; an analysis unit that analyzes the time-series data and computes feature data indicating a feature of the time-series data; a comparative determination unit that compares the feature data with the reference machining data and determines a machining environment of the machine tool; and a display unit that displays the determination result of the comparative determination unit.
US11440146B1
A method of bonding a mini-core to a surface of a core is provided. The method includes providing the mini-core with an attachment device that includes a protrusion of a surface of the mini-core, dipping the protrusion into a supply of paste to transfer a fixed quantity of paste to the protrusion and affixing the protrusion to the surface of the core with the fixed amount of paste interposed between the surface and the protrusion.
US11440141B2
The invention relates to devices and methods for monitoring or regulating a cutting process on a workpiece. A focusing element focuses a high-energy beam onto the workpiece. An image capture apparatus captures a region at the workpiece to be monitored. The region includes an interaction region of the high-energy beam with the workpiece. An control apparatus determines at least one characteristic variable of the cutting process, in particular of a kerf formed during the cutting process, on the basis of the captured interaction region.
US11440140B2
The invention relates to a method for introducing a defined weakening line by means of material removal on a cover material (20) which has a visible side (22) and a rear side (21) opposite the visible side (22), in which a pulsed laser beam (31) from a laser (30) is aimed at the rear side (21) of the cover material (20) and is guided along a path (50) and at least one observation unit (11) for monitoring the weakening process is provided underneath the visible side (22) of the cover material (20), wherein a second laser beam (61) from a second laser (60) is coupled into the beam path of the first laser beam (31), wherein the first pulsed laser beam (31) is used to produce the weakening line, and the radiation from the second laser beam (61) that emerges on the visible side (22) is detected by the at least one observation unit (11).
US11440139B2
A method for stripping ceramic from a component includes applying a liquid to a ceramic coating of an outer surface of the component. The method also includes directing a plurality of laser pulses at the ceramic coating with the applied liquid in order to spall the ceramic coating from the component.
US11440135B2
Described is laser machining nozzles for laser machining devices. The laser machining nozzles includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the laser machining nozzles include at least one subarea. The subarea includes a layer of at least one of the copper oxides CuO and Cu2O. The layer of CuO and/or Cu2O has an absorbing effect for radiation at an observation wavelength between 300 and 1100 nm or between 900 and 1700 nm.
US11440121B2
A system and method of welding or additive manufacturing is provided where at least two welding electrodes are provided to and passed through a two separate orifices on a single contact tip and a welding waveform is provided to the electrodes through the contact tip to weld simultaneously with both electrodes, where a bridge droplet is formed between the electrodes and then transferred to the puddle.
US11440114B2
The disclosure provides a wire electric discharge machine which has a simple configuration and can make a wire electrode fed to a machining position rotate around an axis. The wire electric discharge machine for machining a workpiece includes an upper wire guide and a lower wire guide, which stretch a wire electrode therebetween, and a rotator. A position of the rotator is changed, whereby the wire electrode is rotated around an axis.
US11440098B2
A system for forming a three-dimensional (3D) article includes a powder dispenser, a fusing apparatus, and a controller. The plurality of energy beams include at least a first beam and a second beam. The controller is configured to operate the powder dispenser to dispense a layer of powder and to operate the fusing apparatus to selectively fuse the layer of powder. Operating the fusing apparatus includes operating the first beam to fuse a first hatch pattern over a first area of the layer of powder and operate at least the second beam to fuse a contour that bounds the hatch pattern. The contour is formed from N scans along the contour. N is an integer that is at least equal to one. N is determined by a lateral alignment uncertainty between at least two of the energy beams.
US11440091B2
Included is a method of preparing a compound for bonded magnets, the method including: coating a magnetic material having an average particle size of 10 μm or less with a thermosetting resin and a curing agent at a ratio of the equivalent weight of the curing agent to the equivalent weight of the thermosetting resin of 2 or higher and 10 or lower to obtain a coated material; granulating the coated material by compression to obtain a granulated product; milling the granulated product to obtain a milled product; and surface treating the milled product with a silane coupling agent to obtain a compound for bonded magnets, the method either including, between the granulation and the milling, heat curing the granulated product to obtain a cured product, or including, between the milling and the surface treatment, heat curing the milled product to obtain a cured product.
US11440090B2
A composition of a nickel based alloy mixture which can be used for welding via especially liquid metal deposition or as a powder bed of an additive manufacturing method. A metallic powder mixture includes (in wt %): a cobalt (Co) or nickel (Ni) based super alloy with a content of 20% to 60%, a NiCoCrAlY-composition with a content of 70% to 30% and a metallic braze material with a content between 10% to 5%. The melting point of the braze material is at least 10K lower than the melting point of the nickel or cobalt based superalloy.
US11440072B2
Disclosed is a tube bending system for forming a hairpin tube, the tube bending system including: a supply of lubricant; a supply of atomizing medium; a bend mandrel, the bend mandrel comprising: a mandrel body and a mandrel head, the mandrel head being positionable within a length of a tube to be bent, the mandrel head including a downstream end with an orifice configured for injecting lubricant into the tube.
US11440070B1
An adjustable angle stop for bending conduit. The adjustable angle stop generally includes an elongated body comprising a first end and a second end and a stop element at the first end, and an inner surface on the elongated body adapted to engage a conduit. The elongated body may also include a plurality of indexing elements usable to position the angle stop on the conduit, the indexing elements indicating a bend angle. One or more magnets can removably attach the elongated body to the conduit, wherein the adjustable angle stop will contact a part of a bending tool indicative of a predetermined bend angle when the bend angle is reached.
US11440068B2
A pressing machine is described for plastically deforming a tubular workpiece, in particular a fitting. The pressing machine has a motor, and pressing jaws which are driven by the motor and can apply a force to the workpiece during operation. The pressing machine also has a power transmission unit coupled to the motor and the pressing jaws for transmitting power from the motor to the pressing jaws. The pressing machine also has at least one sensor unit for measuring at least one pressing parameter P and a controller which receives the currently measured value of the pressing parameter P from the sensor unit and determines therewith the pitch or slope of a press parameter curve K of the press parameter P. The controller terminates a pressing operation before reaching a maximum possible pressing force Pmax when the pitch or slope of the press parameter curve K of the press parameter P satisfies a shutdown criterion. Also described is a corresponding method for operating a pressing machine.
US11440060B2
A method for cleaning a substrate includes receiving a photomask substrate comprising a multilayered reflective structure disposed over a surface of the photomask substrate, a capping layer disposed on the multilayered reflective structure and an absorber, wherein the photomask substrate has a plurality of conductive nanoparticles disposed over the surface; applying a first mixture comprising a SC1 solution, a DI water and O3 to the photomask substrate to remove the conductive nanoparticles; and applying a DI water to rinse the photomask substrate. A removal rate of the conductive nanoparticles is greater than approximately 90%.
US11440050B2
An ultrasonic transceiver system includes a transmitter block, a receiver block, a state machine, a computer unit. The transmitter block contains circuitry configured to drive an ultrasound transducer. The receiver block contains circuitry configured to receive signals from the ultrasound transducer and convert the signals into digital data. The state machine is coupled to the transmitter and receiver blocks and contains circuitry configured to act as a controller for those blocks. The computing unit is coupled to the transmitter block, the receiver block, and the state machine and is configured to drive the transmitter block and process data received from the receiver block by executing instructions of a program. The program memory is coupled to the computing unit and is configured to store the program. The computing unit is configured to be reprogrammed with one or more additional programs stored in the program memory.
US11440048B2
A method of creating a bulk product that includes a surface layer of specialized content is based upon the use of an excipient with a different surface tension such that self-differentiating of the excipient from the bulk during drying/curing transports the specialized material to the surface of the bulk product. When the excipient has a lower surface tension than the bulk material, the difference in surface tension causes the low surface tension material to rise to the top surface, bringing the specialized material along. Alternatively, if the excipient has a higher surface tension than the bulk material, it will transport the specialized material to the bottom surface of the product.
US11440045B2
A personalized skin care system that includes a dispensing device, at least one removable cartridge, a single-dose pod, and a mixing element. The removable cartridge contains a sufficient amount of skin care active to make several doses of a personalized skin care composition. The single-use pod contains a sufficient amount of base ingredient to make a single dose of personalized care composition. To provide a personalized skin care composition, one or more personalization factors are inputted into the system. The hermetically-sealed, single-use pod is placed in the dispensing device such that it is in fluid communication with the replaceable cartridge containing the skin care active. The skin care active(s) is transported to the single-dose pod and mixed with the mixing element. However, the mixing element does not come into contact with the ingredients inside the single-use pod. The resulting personalized skin care composition can then be dispensed to a user.
US11440044B2
A substrate coating apparatus comprises a source of a washcoat, a washcoat showerhead comprising a showerhead plate having a plurality of nozzle apertures for discharging the washcoat towards a face of the substrate located below the washcoat showerhead, a conduit fluidly connecting the source of the washcoat to the washcoat showerhead for supplying washcoat to the washcoat showerhead and a partition ring located between the washcoat showerhead and the face of the substrate. The partition ring is dimensioned to be smaller than the face of the substrate and the substrate coating apparatus is configured in use to bring the partition ring into contact with the face of the substrate to thereby define a central region of the face of the substrate which lies within an interior of the partition ring and a peripheral region of the face of the substrate which lies outside the partition ring. The showerhead plate of the washcoat showerhead is configured in use to discharge washcoat onto both the central region and the peripheral region of the face of the substrate.
US11440039B2
A method is provided for the re-filling with product of a travel dispenser (10) which has two assemblies (12, 14) which are connected together mechanically for dispensing the product. A first assembly (12) includes a bottle (10) of the product, a venting passage which is able to be opened to connect the interior and the exterior of the bottle and a pump (22) mounted on the bottle which is able to assume an upper rest position in which the passage is closed and a lower position in which the passage is open. A second assembly (14) includes a product dispensing device (16). The method includes blocking of the pump (22) in the lower position, and disengagement of the two assemblies (12, 14) from one another in order to allow the bottle (10) to be re-filled with product through the open venting passage of the first assembly (12) in re-fill mode.
US11440038B2
A material sprayer includes a hopper module and a power module. The power module is mountable and dismountable from the hopper module. The hopper module includes a hopper frame and a hopper supported by the hopper frame. The power module includes a drive and a pump connected to and configured to be powered by the drive. The pump interfaces with the hopper with the power module mounted on the hopper frame such that the pump can draw material from the hopper.
US11440037B1
A portable mist wand system, which has a housing assembly, a tank assembly, a handle assembly, a battery assembly, a pump motor assembly, a wand panel assembly, a wand assembly, and a solenoid assembly. The housing assembly has a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and lateral panels. The tank assembly is secured to the top panel and trapped by the front panel, the handle assembly is mounted onto the top panel, the battery assembly is secured to the top panel, the pump motor assembly is secured to the rear panel, the wand panel assembly is mounted onto the front panel, and the solenoid assembly is mounted onto the bottom panel. The housing assembly houses the tank assembly, the battery assembly, the pump motor assembly, and the solenoid assembly.
US11440035B2
An application device for the application in series of a paint or other coating compositions to motor vehicle bodies or add-on parts thereof has a nozzle print head which contains a plurality of nozzles arranged, for example, in one or more rows, which apply the coating composition to the surface to be coated as continuous jets or individual drops. The nozzle print head is arranged on a multi-axis coating robot. In contrast to application devices of this type known hitherto, the coating composition consists of at least two components which are to be mixed together, such as, for example, 2K paint, which are fed to the nozzle print head via separate supply lines for jointly supplying the nozzles.
US11440030B2
An aperture plate is manufactured by plating metal around a mask of resist columns having a desired size, pitch, and profile, which yields a wafer about 60 μm thickness. This is approximately the full desired target aperture plate thickness. The plating is continued so that the metal overlies the top surfaces of the columns until the desired apertures are achieved. This needs only one masking/plating cycle to achieve the desired plate thickness. Also, the plate has passageways formed beneath the apertures, formed as an integral part of the method, by mask material removal. These are suitable for entrainment of aerosolized droplets exiting the apertures.
US11440027B2
A method for operating a centrifugal separator associated with a prime mover and/or a working machine. The centrifugal separator comprises at least one rotatably mounted rotor that can be rotated at a variable speed via a drive controlled by a control unit. The method is characterized in that the speed of the rotor is controlled according to the sound emissions of the prime mover and/or according to the sound emissions of the working machine.
US11440025B2
A nanocarbon separation device includes a separation tank that is configured to accommodate a dispersion liquid including nanocarbons, a first electrode that is provided at an upper part in the separation tank, a second electrode that is provided at a lower part in the separation tank, an evaluation unit that is configured to evaluate a physical state or a chemical state of the dispersion liquid, and a fractionation unit that is configured to fractionate the dispersion liquid based on the physical state or the chemical state.
US11440022B2
An eggshell membrane separation system of separating a broken egg into an eggshell and an eggshell membrane (100) including: a pulverizer (10) that pulverizes the broken egg; an alkaline water tank (20) in which alkaline water is synthesized; and a separation tank (30) in which the alkaline water is supplied from the alkaline water tank and the broken egg pulverized by the pulverizer is separated into the eggshell and the eggshell membrane, wherein the alkaline water discharged from the separation tank is returned to the alkaline water tank (20) and reused. The eggshell membrane separation system can improve a separation property of an eggshell and an eggshell membrane and smoothly discharge the eggshell precipitated in the separation tank.
US11440019B2
A milling device for implementing a milling operation including a milling unit having a body including a milling chamber that can be filled with a material to be milled, a rotor mounted so as to be able to rotate around a shaft in the body, a screen, and a drive unit controlling the movements of the rotor with respect to the screen during the milling operation. The drive unit is designed to impart an oscillating movement to the rotor around the shaft, the oscillation angle being variable during the milling operation. The milling chamber is configured to direct the product to be milled in a direction substantially parallel to the rotation shaft of the rotor.
US11440015B2
Techniques, systems, and devices are disclosed for implementing a portable lab system for PCR testing. The portable lab system comprises a thermal cycling device including a first well and a second well to receive samples to be thermally cycled, a thermoelectric cooling (TEC) element coupled to the first well and the second well, and a controller to control operation of the TEC element. The portable lab system further includes an electronic interface including a power interface to supply power to the TEC element and the controller of the thermal cycling device to allow the TEC element to transfer energy from the first well to the second well when current flows through the TEC element in a first direction, and from the second well to the first well when current flows through the TEC element in a second direction, and a data interface to collect data from the controller.
US11440013B2
A device is provided comprising a receiving chamber for receiving a patient's sample, a first reagent reservoir and a second reagent reservoir. The receiving chamber may be configured for receiving at least an end portion of a sample collecting element, with the patient's sample being collected by that sample collecting element. The first reagent reservoir may generally be configured to accommodate a liquid reagent which may include a lysing agent, i.e. the liquid may be a kind of a lysis buffer. Likewise, the second reagent reservoir may generally be configured to accommodate a dry reagent which may include magnetic particles. The device may further comprise at least one of the following two actuators, a first actuator for supplying a first reagent from the first reagent reservoir to the sample and a second actuator for supplying a second reagent from the second reagent reservoir to the resulting mixture.
US11440012B2
A system (1) for infectious disease screening. The system is for use with an assay device (2) which incorporates an ultrasonic transducer for generating ultrasonic waves to lyse cells in a biological sample. The system (1) comprises a frequency control module which is configured to control the ultrasonic transducer (49) to oscillate at an optimum frequency for cell lysis, a PCR arrangement (16) which is configured to receive and amplify the DNA from the sample; and a detection arrangement (70) which is configured to detect the presence of an infectious disease in the amplified DNA and to provide an output which is indicative of whether or not the detection arrangement (70) detects the presence of an infectious disease in the amplified DNA.
US11439992B2
The present disclosure relates to processes for formation of a molecular sieve, particularly a metal-promoted molecular sieve, and more particularly an Iron(III) exchanged zeolite. Preferably, the zeolite is of the chabazite form or similar structure. The processes can include combining a zeolite with Iron(III) cations in an aqueous medium. The process can be carried out at a pH of less than about 7, and a buffering material can be used with the aqueous medium. The processes beneficially result in Iron exchange that can approach 100% along with removal of cations (such as sodium, NH4, and H) from the zeolite. An Iron(III)-exchanged zeolite prepared according to the disclosed processes can include about 2,000 ppm or less of cation and about 1% by weight or greater of Iron(III). The disclosure also provides catalysts (e.g., SCR catalysts) and exhaust treatment systems including the Iron(III)-exchanged zeolite.
US11439990B2
The invention provides a titanium carbide nanosheet/layered indium sulfide heterojunction and an application of the same in degrading and removing water pollutants. A simple electrostatic self-assembly method is used to uniformly absorb indium ions on the surfaces of Ti3C2 nanosheets, which effectively inhibits the stacking of the nanosheets and is beneficial to the uniform growth of In2S3 nanosheets on the surfaces of the Ti3C2. The present invent overcomes two disadvantages of too fast photogenerated carrier recombination rate of In2S3 and easy agglomeration of nano-scale In2S3, and effectively improves the separation efficiency and photocatalytic activity of photogenerated electron-hole of In2S3.
US11439988B2
The present invention discloses an inventive method for manufacturing a catalyst using alloy granules having a high-Ni content. The inventive method may include providing alloy granules comprising aluminum and nickel, and treating the alloy granules with an alkaline solution to form the catalyst. A content of the nickel in the alloy granules may be within a range of about 43 wt % to about 60 wt %. The alloy granules may have effective diameters within a range of about 1 mm to about 10 mm. The catalyst may have an attrition value of less than about 7.0%.
US11439982B2
Disclosed is a method of producing an olefin using a circulating fluidized bed process, including: (a) supplying a hydrocarbon mixture including propane and a dehydrogenation catalyst to a riser which is in a state of a fast fluidization regime, and thus inducing a dehydrogenation reaction; (b) separating an effluent from the dehydrogenation reaction into the catalyst and a propylene mixture; (c) stripping, in which a residual hydrocarbon compound is removed from the catalyst separated in step (b); (d) mixing the catalyst stripped in step (c) with a gas containing oxygen and thus continuously regenerating the catalyst; (e) circulating the catalyst regenerated in step (d) to step (a) and thus resupplying the catalyst to the riser; and (f) cooling, compressing, and separating the propylene mixture, which is a reaction product separated in step (b), and thus producing a propylene product.
US11439974B2
The invention discloses a preparation method of high-absorptivity silica as lutein carrier. The method includes adding sodium silicate into a synthesis kettle, introducing steam for heating while stirring, adding water, stirring for reaction to obtain a reaction substrate A, and adding sulfuric acid to the reaction substrate A to obtain reaction solution B; simultaneously adding sulfuric acid and sodium silicate into the reaction solution B, performing synthesis reaction for a given period of time, stopping feeding of sodium silicate, adding sulfuric acid only for post-acidification, and aging to obtain dilute slurry D; and filtering the dilute slurry D, washing, slurrying, drying and packaging to obtain silica microspheres as lutein carrier. The invention accurately controls each process so that the prepared high-absorptivity silica as lutein carrier has high adsorption and good dispersibility and flowability after adsorbing lutein.
US11439970B2
A system includes a synthesizer unit having a fluid input to receive fluids and a communication input to receive commands to synthesize data-encoded DNA sequences and cleave the DNA. A first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module may be fluidically coupled to the synthesizer unit to receive the data-encoded DNA sequences and amplify the sequences. A deposition unit may be fluidically coupled to the first flexible chemistry reaction chamber module to receive the amplified DNA sequences and encapsulate the amplified DNA sequences into one or more wells in a storage plate for storage and retrieval to and from a plate storage unit. Retrieved DNA may be processed and read by further units.
US11439969B2
A process for shutting down a hydroprocessing reactor and for removing catalyst from the reactor, wherein the reactor includes a quench gas distribution system. The process comprises shutting off hydrocarbon feed to the reactor, stripping hydrocarbons from the catalyst, and cooling the reactor to a first threshold reactor temperature in the range of from 375-425° F. (190-218° C.). At least a portion of circulating gaseous medium flowing to the reactor is then routed through a temporary heat exchanger and cooling the gas to not less than 40° F. (4° C.). Once cooled, mixing the cooled gas with the circulating gaseous medium flowing to the reactor. Continuing steps routing and cooling until a second threshold temperature is reached wherein the reactor temperature is in a range between 120° F. and 250° F. (49° C.-121° C.). The reactor can then be purged with N2 gas, followed by introducing water into the reactor via the quench gas distribution system. The catalyst can then be safely removed from the reactor.
US11439968B2
A waterless decarboxylation device used to decarboxylate cannabis is described. For example, the device could include a product container to contain an amount of raw cannabis plant material, a heating container configured to surround and contact the product container, a heater in contact with the heating container, a foam layer surrounding the product container and heating container, at least one sensor configured to detect the temperature of the heating container, a lid that encloses the product container and fluidly seals it from the environment, and a controller configured to control power to the heater in response to signals sent from the at least one sensor indicating whether the heating container has reached a threshold temperature.
US11439966B2
A system includes a high-pressure static mixer. The system also includes a clean fluid system that provides clean fluid to the first high-pressure static mixer at a first fluid velocity and a proppant fluid system that provides a proppant concentrate to the first high-pressure static mixer at a second fluid velocity. Additionally, the system includes a wellhead in fluid communication with the first high-pressure static mixer. The wellhead receives a mixed fluid including the clean fluid and the proppant concentrate from the first high-pressure static mixer.
US11439956B2
Apparatus for in-line liquid exchanging a biomolecule-containing liquid is provided. The apparatus comprises a means for mixing at least two liquids comprising a multiple inlet flow-controller, the means for mixing also comprising an outlet in fluid connection with a tangential flow filtration device configured in single-pass mode.
US11439954B2
An apparatus, system, and method to purify produced water from a wellbore using heat energy recovery. The apparatus comprises a wellbore with a wellhead attached to the wellbore; at least one energy recapture device connected to the wellhead of the wellbore with produced water, wherein the at least one energy recapture device captures heat energy of the production fluids including produced water, and at least one distillation device connected to a heat recovery device wherein the at least one distillation device uses at least a portion of the energy from the heat energy recovery device to heat a volume of the produced water in the distillation device to remove contaminants from the produced water to create purified water. The method comprises steps to use the apparatus and the system comprises a control panel that operates at least one energy recapture device.
US11439948B2
A modular structure for a mitigating evaporative fuel emissions, such as for an automobile, is described. The structure may include a plurality of frames and membranes for flowing fuel vapor and reducing the emission of hydrocarbon therefrom. The structure may include flow guides that provide a meandering flow path for both the fuel vapor and a permeate. A flow guide providing parallel flow paths is also described.
US11439932B2
The present disclosure relates to a fluid modification system having a container structure and a plurality of independent, ceramic elements. The ceramic elements may be arranged in random orientations and contained in the container structure, thus causing a fluid flow entering the container structure at any given cross-section location to flow over the surfaces of a first subplurality of the ceramic elements, and through the porous walls of a second subplurality of the ceramic elements, before exiting at a second location of the container structure. Each one of the ceramic elements has at least one of a nanofibrous or nanoporous microstructure to enable internal flow both through a wall structure thereof, and over and around the wall structure to affect performance.
US11439926B2
The present invention is within the field of chromatography. More precisely, it relates to a novel chromatography medium, namely a hydrophobic medium provided with different lids excluding molecules over a certain size due to the porosity of the hydrophobic medium and/or the porosity of the lid. The invention also relates to use of the separation medium for purification of large molecules, which do not enter the separation medium, as well as small molecules, which enter the separation medium and are eluted from there.
US11439923B2
Disclosed is a swirl generator for an evaporator, having: a body that extends along a body-center axis between opposing inlet and outlet ends, and includes: a fluid inlet at the inlet end; an outer surface that, at that the outlet end, defines an outlet region with a curved outer boundary forming a convex curve that extends radially inward from an outer diameter surface of the body to an outer axial surface of the body; a center passage formed within the body that extends from the inlet towards the outlet along the body-center axis; and a swirl passage formed at the outlet end of the body, the swirl passage extending between the center passage and the curved outer boundary along a swirl passage axis, whereby a fluid entering from the inlet exits the body at the curved outer boundary, the swirl passage axis forming an acute angle with the body-center axis.
US11439921B2
A system includes a plurality of rotatable track members that guide travel of a vehicle. Each rotatable track member of the plurality of rotatable track members is configured to individually rotate between a first orientation along a first direction of vehicle travel and a second orientation along a second direction of vehicle travel.
US11439912B2
Examples herein include systems for detecting cheating and changes in mental performance in card games, including bridge. The system can acquire board data for multiple events, the events including bridge games. For each event, determining performance values for a player based on the board and play data, wherein the performance values may additionally be based in part on timing data. The system can detect a deviation of by comparing the performance values against a threshold, wherein the threshold is based on past performance of known cheating players or the individual player. Then the system can alert a user when the likelihood of cheating or other changes exceeds a threshold.
US11439902B2
A controller selectively couples and de-couples at a rear surface of a portable information handling system and presents gaming content at both an integrated display and a peripheral display. The portable information handling system rests proximate the peripheral display when gaming content is presented at the peripheral display to present a communications interface of the gaming application. An end user manages gaming application communication between individuals and teams with gaze and voice inputs detected at the portable information handling system.
US11439874B2
Provided is a ball collecting drum, which is configured to roll on a surface to collect a plurality of balls on the surface. The ball collecting drum includes: a plurality of discs; an annular multi-row groove including annular grooves formed between adjacent discs of the plurality of discs. Ball pockets formed, on an outer periphery of the plurality of discs in the annular groove formed between the adjacent plurality of discs have elasticity to allow entry and exit of a ball, and are continuously formed in each of the annular grooves. Each of the ball pockets has a size so that only one ball is allowed to be held therein. The ball pockets formed in the adjacent annular grooves are formed at positions deviated from each other in a circumferential direction of the annular grooves.
US11439872B2
A swim fin or pair of fins, and method of providing omni directional thrust propulsion during a swimmer/users, power cycle relative to range of motion, that may comprise of, elastomeric flexible to rigid and/or composite materials, a leg bracket, accompanied by leg strap, ankle strap, and attaching hardware, a foot pocket comprising a plurality of pressure entrapment orifices, and fixably attached orifice flaps, disposed dorsally about a foot pocket, a fin blade extending outwardly of said foot pocket, comprising a plurality of fin blade orifice, fixably attached orifice flaps disposed about said fin blade. Sockets, with attaching hardware, disposed about the edges of said fin blade, having removably attached articulating socketed and non-socketed jointed members that extend along the medial to lateral edges as well as anteriorly from said fin blade edges, articulating members may include, integral joint sections having separately assembled internal hardwares, along with corresponding removably attached cable/tendon hardware, which is routed from said lower leg bracket, internally through the fin blade body, to the interior of said socket sections, and removably attached to articulating members, outwardly about the swim fin assembly, a swim fin may further include a fixably attached webbing comprising of thin flexible materials, disposed between said articulating members and fin blade edges, for a uniquely improved method of hydrodynamic pressure entrapment, for the advantage of uniquely increased angle of attack propulsion method for a given user in water.
US11439868B2
Holistic training device wherein a trainee user executes a training operation of sequential cycles of a first step of synchronized contraction of left limbs and extension of right limbs, followed by a second step of reverse synchronized contraction of right limbs and extension of left limbs thereof, including a frame (10) with shorter parallel beams (1,2), longer parallel beams (3,4) and a beam (5) extending intermedially in between beams (1,2) with plate extensions (31,41) receiving freely rotatable axles (53,54) at the sides thereof. Pulleys (56a,57a-56b,57b) are fixedly mounted at the ends of the axles (53,54) and pulleys (16a, 17a-16b, 17b) are mounted proximally to the ends of beams (1,2) with straps (36a,36b-37a,37b) freely rotatabler around these pulleys, rails (33,34-43,44) being adapted to receive platforms (60) sliding thereupon, these platforms being activated through handgrip items (35a, 45a) gripped by the palms and foot hold items (35b, 45b) nesting the soles of the trainee user to implement the aforementioned sequential exercising cycles.
US11439865B2
An exercise machine creates a simulated continuous resisted climbing motion. The machine includes a floor- or ground-contacting base frame and two or more substantially vertically oriented uprights, wherein at least one upright is rigidly connected to the base frame. The machine further includes two handles and two foot pedals, each handle and each foot pedal being movably engaged with an upright for linear reciprocating motion along the upright. The handles and foot pedals are interconnected so that they move concurrently. An adjustable resistance mechanism may be operatively connected to the interconnection of the handles and foot pedals to provide adjustable resistance for the simulated continuous climbing motion.
US11439846B2
A system includes a computing system with a processor and computer readable storage medium with computer readable and executable instructions, including a radiation plan module, a radiation plan optimization module and a radiation plan visualization module. The processor is configured to execute the instructions, which causes the processor to construct and visually present, via a display monitor, a two-dimensional plot with three-dimensions of data from a radiation plan, and two dimensions along two axes of the plot and a third dimension represented through intensity.
US11439843B2
Solutions are provided herein that specifically accounts for biological effects of tissue during radiation planning (such as treatment planning). In one or more embodiments, the biological effects may be calculated by accessing a knowledge base to determine reference data comprising at least one biological characteristic corresponding to the at least one organ, predicting a biological effect for the plurality of identified structures based on the biological characteristic corresponding to the at least one organ, and generating or modifying a radiation plan based on the biological effect. By incorporating biological data and fraction dose information, dose-estimation models can be created and trained to more accurately estimate dose absorption and effectiveness. Moreover, existing estimation models may be adapted to create dose estimations that account for the biological efficiency of target structures.
US11439836B2
User interface for external power source, recharger, for an implantable medical device. At least some of patient controls and display icons of an energy transfer unit are common with at least some of the patient controls and the display icons of a patient control unit. An energy transfer unit is operable by the patient with less than three operative controls to control energy transfer from the external energy transfer unit to the implantable medical device. An external antenna having a primary coil can inductively transfer energy to a secondary coil of the implantable medical device when the external antenna is externally placed in proximity of the secondary coil. An energy transfer unit has an external telemetry coil allowing the energy transfer unit to communicate with the implantable medical device through the internal telemetry coil in order to at least partially control the therapeutic output of the implantable medical device.
US11439820B2
Devices, systems and methods are provided for treating migraine headaches and other conditions by non-invasive electrical stimulation of nerves and other tissue. A hand-held device includes a housing with a controller having a signal generator, an electrode for delivering electrical signals, and a conductive surface configured as a return path for the electrical signals. In certain implementations, the electrode is repositionable with respect to the housing. The patient can self-apply the hand-held device by pressing it against areas in need of pain relief. The device may include a pressure-sensitive gating switch to control delivery of the stimulation therapy. In certain embodiments, the electrode is a rollerball electrode. The device may include a chamber for retaining and dispensing conductive gel to the therapy site. In certain approaches, the device includes an electrode support for coupling an electrical stimulation system to the head for hands-free electrical stimulation therapy.
US11439819B2
Embodiments of the invention provide apparatus, systems and methods for facilitating introduction of a urinary drainage catheter (UDC) into the urinary tract (UT). One embodiment provides a UDC including electrodes for delivering high frequency current to a patient's pudendal nerves to relax the urinary sphincter (US) before passing the UDC therethrough so as reduce the resistance force on the UDC and discomfort to the patient. The electrodes can comprise at least one pair of bipolar electrodes and may be flexible so as to bend and flex within the urethra. The UDC includes one or more lumens including a drainage lumen and an inflation lumen for inflating an anchoring device on the UDC. The UDC can include a pressure sensor to assess relaxation of the US. The UDC may include a second set of electrodes and irrigation lumen for relaxing the US and flushing the urethra with the UDC in place.
US11439818B2
Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for treating or preventing gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, and other functional gastrointestinal disorders. The devices comprise a housing and an energy source for generating an electric current and transmitting the electric current from the electrode through an interface and the outer skin surface of the patient to a selected nerve fiber within the patient as the interface contacts the outer skin surface. The electric current is sufficient to modulate the selected nerve fiber to at least one of treat or prevent at least one of gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, or ileus in the patient.
US11439812B2
An electrical stimulation system includes a sheath that includes conductive points that are operative to facilitate electrical stimulation to a bodily portion of a user. Drive-sense circuits (DSCs) generate electrical stimulation signals based on reference signals and provide those electrical stimulation signals via electrodes to the conductive points of the sheath. The electrical stimulation signal is coupled into respective locations of the bodily portion of the user that are in proximity to or in contact with the conductive points of the sheath. In addition, the DSCs sense, via the conductive points of the sheath and via the electrodes, changes of the electrical stimulation signals based on coupling of them into the respective locations of the bodily portion of the user. The DSCs provide digital signals that are representative of the changes of the electrical stimulation signals to one or more processing modules that includes and/or is coupled to memory.
US11439810B2
A device includes a substrate, an electrode, an electrical pad, and a signal line. The signal line is coupled to the substrate and covered by an insulation layer. The signal line is coupled to the electrical pad and the electrode. At least one of the electrode and the signal line includes a diamagnetic material and paramagnetic material, wherein a ratio of the diamagnetic material and the paramagnetic material is selected based on the susceptibility properties of a physiological tissue. The term paramagnetic herein refers to magnetic susceptibility greater than that of the surrounding tissue and diamagnetic refers to magnetic susceptibility lower than that of the tissue.
US11439797B2
A container for a portable surgical drain system to receive a fluid from a drain at a surgical site is disclosed. The container includes a drain hub having at least one sensor and a cartridge removably coupled to the drain hub in fluid communication with the drain to provide a suction source to draw and receive the fluid from the surgical site. The at least one sensor detects a characteristic of the fluid in the cartridge.
US11439789B2
Systems and methods are provided for delivering anesthetic agent to a patient. In one embodiment, an anesthetic vaporizer includes a vaporizing chamber configured to hold a liquid anesthetic agent, and an inductive heating element positioned exterior to the vaporizing chamber and housed within a gas-tight barrier, the inductive heating element operated to selectively heat a target.
US11439780B2
A patient interface system for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface configured to sealingly engage the patient's face. A mechanism may be provided to ensure that an effective seal is maintained between the patient interface and the patient's face by preventing, reducing, minimizing or limiting effects of disruptive forces, such as tube drag, on the patient interface.
US11439776B2
An inhalation delivery device for dry powder with adjusting resistance through detachable heads, which combines four different detachable heads and uses a single base. The desired resistance and the medicament delivery/allocation to the lungs, are set, offering a practical, low cost solution while, at the same time, a high performance personalized treatment. The detachable head (1) comprises a mouthpiece (2) for the mouth of the patient, a medicament intake orifice (3) sized to fit into the mouth of a patient and a protrusion (4) for a sliding connection between the detachable head (1) and the base (5), via notches (6) carried by the base (5). Each detachable head (1) possesses a corresponding protrusion (4) which may be fitted onto the base (5). The device comprises typically four different heads (1), covering the entire spectrum of patients accordingly to their inhalation capacity, the medicament type/dose and the targeted point of treatment.
US11439770B2
The present disclosure relates to an injection device. The injection device comprises a body for holding a syringe having a needle extending from one end thereof and a cap that is removably attached to the body. The cap has a needle shield to cover said needle. The injection device further comprises a biasing member and a lock. The biasing member is configured to urge at least a part of the cap away from the body. The lock is moveable between a locked state, wherein the lock holds the cap and body together, and an unlocked state, wherein the cap and body are able to move apart.
US11439768B2
A compartmentalized syringe configured to retain both the medicine and the flushing solution in the same housing. At least one smaller fluid or solid containing container will be added inside the flush housing and will separate its content(s) from other fluids or solids inside the flush housing. The shape of the housing and inner containers can be similar with the outer syringe flush with channels to facilitate the flow of fluids and they can also be of different shapes which will automatically create channels to allow the flow of fluid. An opening in the syringe plunger configured to receive a medicine vial.
US11439764B2
The present invention relates to a monitoring device (10) arranged to be operably connected to a medicament delivery device (12), said medicament delivery device (12) comprising a manually operated movable dose activation element (20), said monitoring device (10) comprising an electronic circuit (42), said electronic circuit (42) comprising an optical sensor (68), wherein said optical sensor (68) is positioned in relation to said dose activation element (20) so as to detect a manual operation of said dose activation element (20) from an initial position; said electronics circuit further comprising a vibration sensor (70), wherein said vibration sensor (70) is positioned in relation to said medicament delivery device so as to detect specific vibration spectra produced by the medicament delivery device when said dose activating element (20) is operated, wherein said electronic circuit (42) comprises computing elements capable of correlating the information from the optical sensor (68) with the information from the vibration sensor (70) when said dose activation element (20) is operated in order to register when a correct dose has been set.
US11439758B2
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for delivering a predetermined volume of a drug substance or other product including a fluid. An exemplary device may include a body configured to receive a drug substance therein, and a plunger rod disposed at least partially inside the body to distally move a stopper in the body. The device may include a component configured to regulate distal movement of the plunger rod in a priming step and in a subsequent delivery step, so that the device may be accurately primed and may accurately dispense a predetermined volume of a drug substance.
US11439752B2
Infusion devices, systems, and related operating methods are provided. A method of detecting an anomalous condition with respect to a fluid path based on operation of an actuation arrangement configured to deliver fluid via the fluid path involves providing input power to the actuation arrangement to produce actuation of the actuation arrangement, identifying an active amount of actuation of the actuation arrangement concurrent to the input power being provided to the actuation arrangement, disabling the input power to the actuation arrangement, identifying a passive amount of actuation of the actuation arrangement after disabling the input power to the actuation arrangement, and detecting the anomalous condition based on a relationship between the active amount and the passive amount.
US11439748B2
The present invention relates to an infusion device comprising a housing; a compartment inside said housing for positioning a medicament container, an infusion needle arranged to said housing, being connectable to said medicament container for delivering a dose of medicament, a piston plunger arranged in said housing capable of acting on said medicament container for delivering a dose of medicament, mechanical drive means capable of acting on said piston plunger for delivering a dose of medicament. The invention is characterised in that said piston plunger comprises a number of distinct segments being inter-connectable to each other for forming an elongated piston plunger.
US11439746B2
A system to be implanted in a living body for supplying medical substance, such as insulin. The system has a first module (1) having an inlet port (5) for receiving a transcutaneous injection of the medical substance, a second module (2) having a reservoir for storing the medical substance; a first tube (3) allowing the medical substance to flow between the first module and the second module; and a catheter (4) for releasing the stored medical substance into the living body. The first tube (3) allows the first module and second module to be implanted at different locations in the living body.
US11439730B2
The invention relates to a cell sheet construct for neurovascular reconstruction. The cell sheet construct has a vascular endothelial cell layer and a neural stem cell layer, and the two layers are physically in direct contact with each other, where the vascular endothelial cell layer forms branching vasculatures, and the neural stem cell layer differentiates into neurons. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the cell sheet construct, having the following steps: culturing vascular endothelial cells on a substrate to form a vascular endothelial cell layer, seeding neural stem cells on the vascular endothelial cell layer to make the neural stem cells be physically in direct contact with the vascular endothelial cell layer, and culturing the neural stem cells and the vascular endothelial cell layer to differentiate into neurons and branching vasculatures to form a cell sheet construct.
US11439728B2
The present invention disclosed a process to coat the surface of flexible polymeric implant with biocompatible polymer such that the coating does not crack when the implant is subjected to mechanical forces such as tension, torsion or bending while retaining the inherent properties of the coated polymer.
US11439727B2
Collagen compositions, methods for preparing those collagen compositions, and 3D constructs formed from those collagen compositions are provided. In particular, methods of isolating collagen that exhibits an enhanced rate of gelling, such collagen compositions, and 3D constructs formed from such collagen compositions are provided.
US11439725B2
The present disclosure is generally directed to an embolic material which, in some embodiments, may be in the form of a microsphere or a plurality of microspheres. The embolic material generally comprises carboxymethyl chitosan (CCN) crosslinked with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). In some embodiments, the embolic material may further comprise a therapeutic agent, such as doxorubicin.
US11439716B2
Hand held and portable disinfection units for use with patients having indwelling catheters hospitalized or under care in an intensive care unit.
US11439711B2
Provided are methods for linking polypeptides (including peptides and proteins) to other moieties using radical imitated thiol-ene chemistries, for example, modifying a polypeptide by introducing reactive thiol groups and reacting the thiol groups with olefin-containing reagents or alkyne-containing reagents under conditions that support radical thiol-ene or thiol-yne reactions. The reactive thiol groups have greater activity for radical thiol-ene reactions that a cysteine thiol group, including thiol groups that are separated from the peptide backbone by at least two carbon atoms, for example, the thiol group of a homocysteine residue. Also provided are compositions and biomaterials containing the linked polypeptides, for example, peptide and protein conjugates, and thiol-ene based biocompatible hydrogel polymers, and their uses in the medical field.
US11439704B2
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to antibodies that specifically bind proMyostatin and/or latent Myostatin and uses thereof.
US11439698B2
The present invention relates to toxoid preparations comprising a non-disrupted and/or a non-denatured toxin associated with a particulate vector that minimizes or precludes said toxin from inflicting damage at an action site of said toxin. The present invention also relates to immunogenic compositions or vaccines comprising the toxoid preparations, and the methods of using the toxoid preparations, immunogenic compositions or vaccines.
US11439688B2
A synthetic platelet including a biocompatible flexible nanoparticle, the nanoparticle having an outer surface and a plurality of site targeted peptides conjugated to the surface, the synthetic platelet also including a therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent is encapsulated by the nanoparticle, wherein the synthetic platelet adheres to the site targeted and promotes delivery of the therapeutic agent onto sites of the synthetic platelet adhesion, and wherein the therapeutic agent is released at the site targeted via a site-relevant enzyme.
US11439674B2
The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing at least one of postnatal depression (PND) and postnatal anxiety (PNA), and risks and sequelae thereof, by administering Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof, in addition to uses, compositions, and medicaments comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent at least one of PND and PNA, and risks and sequelae thereof.
US11439673B2
The disclosure provides genetically engineered bacteria that are capable of reducing excess ammonia and converting ammonia and/or nitrogen into alternate byproducts. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the genetically engineered bacteria, and methods of modulating and treating disorders associated with excess ammonia and inflammation in the gut and the liver, including, for example, hepatic encephalopathy, NASH/NAFLD, HCV, and Huntington's disease, in a subject, comprising administering the engineered bacterium to the subject.
US11439661B2
The invention is generally related to topical ophthalmic compositions comprising: from about 0.05 w/v % to about 5 w/v % of galactomannan polymer; a cis-diol and about 0.5 w/v % to about 10 w/v % of a hydrophilic copolymer which comprises (a) arylborono-containing repeating units each having a boronic acid, (b) repeating units of at least one phosphorylcholine-containing vinylic monomer, and (c) acrylic monomeric units of at least one acrylic monomer having 3 to 16 carbon atoms, the ophthalmic composition is substantially free of a borate for improving lubrication, hydration and drug delivery property.
US11439660B2
Disclosed herein are polymers containing repeating units of formula (I) or copolymers containing the repeating units of formula (I) and (II), where R1 to R12, m, n, p, q, x and y are as defined herein. The polymers and copolymers have an antimicrobial effect and may be used therapeutically or in formulations intended for use as detergents.
US11439650B2
Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding.
US11439645B2
The present invention provides combination therapy that includes an KRASG12C inhibitor, such as or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more additional pharmaceutically active agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions that contain an KRASG12C inhibitor and one or more additional pharmaceutically active agents for the treatment of cancers.
US11439642B2
The present application relates to novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines, to processes for their preparation, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.
US11439639B2
Compositions and methods related to the amelioration of pancreatitis through the pharmaceutical manipulation of calcium signaling are disclosed. Such compositions and methods may be used to ameliorate symptoms of acute or chronic pancreatitis or to reduce the chance or severity of pancreatitis in an individual at risk of the condition. In other embodiments, disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to the amelioration of viral diseases through the pharmaceutical manipulation of calcium signaling. In further embodiments, disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to the amelioration of Th17-induced diseases through the pharmaceutical manipulation of calcium signaling.
US11439638B1
A method for treating an early-stage microbial infection comprising determining whether a subject exposed to a coronavirus, such as SARS-CoV-2, or suspected of being exposed to a microbe, or exposed to another infected with or suspected of being infected with a coronavirus and, if the subject is infected with the coronavirus, administering an antimicrobial agent is provided herein.
US11439637B2
Provided herein is are methods of using 4-(4-(4-(((2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)-1-oxoisoindolin-4-yl)oxy)methyl)benzyl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-fluorobenzonitrile, or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a bispecific antibody specifically binding to human B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) and to human CD3ε (CD3) provided herein, in treating, preventing or managing multiple myeloma.
US11439628B2
The present invention relates to non-steriodal mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) and the pharmacology of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MR Antagonists, MRAs). In particular, the invention relates to the use of MRAs alone and in combination preferably in combination with sGC stimulators and/or sGC activators for preparation of medicaments for the prevention and/or treatment of muscular or neuromuscular diseases, especially for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
US11439624B2
The present invention relates to the use of an Angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor blocker for promoting sleep and/or the treatment of insomnia. It is based, at least in part, on the results of experiments performed using a validated rat model of stress-induced insomnia in which candesartan was found to ameliorate sleep disturbances induced by stress. Further, it was observed that this effect seems to be caused by blockade of AT1 receptors located in several brain regions that are key components of the neural circuitry activated during insomnia. In contrast to currently marketed treatments for insomnia, the AT1 receptor blocker was found to restore normal sleep without inhibiting REM sleep and/or inducing atypical wave components in the EEG.
US11439623B2
A method of modulating ribonucleotide reductase activity in a neoplastic cell includes administering to the cell an amount of a triazole or an oxadiazole ribonucleotide reductase modulator (RRmod), the amount being effective to inhibit neoplastic cell growth.
US11439617B2
The present invention comprises compounds of formula (I): where R1 may be PEG or other polymeric moieties. For example, R1 may be repeating PEG units —(CH2—CH2—O)n—, wherein n=1-455. R1 may also be other polymeric moieties of varying sizes and structures, for example, R1 may be poly(glycolide), poly(lactic acid), poly(lactide), poly(caprolactone), poly(lactide-co-caprolactone), poly(lactide-co-glycolide), or poly(lactic acid)-butanol. One or more embodiments of the invention may also relate to injectable pharmaceutical compositions comprising polymer conjugated monomethyl fumarate, and methods for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and psoriasis.
US11439604B1
Feed additive including sodium carbonate feed additive polyphenol particles can be fed to animals to reduce methane or carbon dioxide emission. The feed additive polyphenol particles can be prepared by reacting phenols with sodium percarbonate (2Na2CO3.3H2O2) in a solution of water, a peroxidase and a dispersing agent. The sodium percarbonate can be dissolved in the water solution to generate sodium and carbonate ions, which can be incorporated to the polyphenol particles for assisting the animals in digesting the feed additive. The dispersing agent can be used to limit the sizes of the particles to facilitate the consumption of the feed additive by the animals.
US11439598B2
Described herein are synthetic progestogens, such as 6β,7β:15β,16β-Dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Also described are methods of use.
US11439594B2
This invention provides methods for producing a polymer particle which contains unusually high negative charges on the surface of the particle. Preferably, the polymer is pharmaceutically acceptable. The negative charges can be conferred by chemical groups such as carboxyl, sulfonate, nitrate, fluorate, chloride, iodide, persulfate, and many others, with carboxyl group being preferred. The invention also provides polymer particle produced by the methods of the invention.
US11439591B2
Provided here are new ophthalmologically suitable pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of a moxifloxacin compound and an effective amount of a triamcinolone compound. In aspects, the compositions are stable suspensions, which maintain physical stability and chemical stability for extended periods of time (e.g., exhibiting no sustained flocculation, coagulation, or clumping after several months of storage under typical storage conditions). In aspects, the compositions are suspensions that include a suspension component comprising one or more suspension agents. In aspects, the suspension component includes an ionic suspension agent. In aspects, the composition also or alternatively comprises a non-ionic surfactant, non-ionic suspension agent, or both, or an agent that provides both functions. Further described are related compositions and methods of making and using such compositions, e.g., in the treatment of eye infections.
US11439587B2
Provided herein injectable implant compositions useful for acceleration of bone fracture healing, treatment of dental or oral pathologies, and controlled drug delivery.
US11439585B2
The present disclosure provides programmable osmotic-controlled oral compositions providing delayed release of a therapeutically acceptable amount of a drug. The programmable osmotic-controlled compositions of the disclosure provide a lag time that is independent of the presence or absence of food, type of food, pH, gastric emptying, gastric motility, and volume and viscosity of gastric fluid. The compositions of the disclosure can be programmed to provide a desired and precise lag time, and release drug, after the lag time, at a rhythm, e.g., that matches the human circadian rhythm of a condition's symptoms and/or of the individual being treated in the application of the therapy to optimize therapeutic outcome and minimize side effects.
US11439576B2
The use of a component for strengthening keratinous fibres or protecting keratinous fibres from damage, wherein the component is an ester of a certain oxalkylated alkylalkylene diamine and/or a quaternized salt thereof.
US11439574B2
Deodorant compositions include a halo active aromatic sulfanomide compound of Formula (I): deodorant wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are as defined herein. The compositions can be used to deodorize surface areas of the human skin and maintain reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from one or two days.
US11439569B2
Recycled two cell container device and methods of manufacturing a recycled two cell container device
A two cell container device the device includes a first housing and configured to house a liquid, the first housing including a body, wherein the body further comprises an annular form with an interior reservoir for the liquid and a central through-hole and a mouth portion providing access to the interior receptacle. The two cell container device includes a second housing, the second housing secured within the through-hole, the second housing configured to house at least a pill, wherein the second housing includes a first side including at least a pill receptacle having an opening and a second side adhered to the first side, wherein the second side covers the opening.
US11439568B2
An apparatus and method provides improved guidance instructions to providers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) compressions in a cardiac arrest event. The apparatus detects CPR rate and/or changes in CPR rate, and issues prompts related to checking the depth of compressions based upon the rate/rate change detection. The prompts may be aural or visual.
US11439565B2
A training apparatus is disclosed, comprising: a top structure, a bottom structure, and a traction structure disposed between the top structure and the bottom structure, and wherein the traction structure is configured to be retractable along an axial direction of the top or bottom structure to achieve relative movement between the top structure and the bottom structure.
US11439562B1
The invention refers to a system of a plurality of pendulums with controlled oscillation and trajectory which delivers the oscillatory movement in the upper part of its geometry, where it is recovered and transferred to the desired object, be it a chair, a crib or a bed, and since this motion is transferred or projected from below, does not need suspension points external to the system or to the object for it to experience a stable and safe oscillatory motion.
US11439561B2
An urn includes a container body and a lid that covers an internal cavity of the container body. Filigree wires attached to exterior surfaces of the container body and lid define cells filled with layers of enamel. The filigree wires are twisted wires that have a beaded texture, and have exposed portions that extend beyond the layers of enamel.
US11439550B2
An inflatable transfer mattress includes a top panel, a bottom panel having a perimeter sealingly coupled to a perimeter of the top panel to define an internal volume therebetween, and a rotational positioning device coupled to the top panel. The internal volume is configured to receive an air flow therein. The rotational positioning device is positioned outside of the internal volume and includes at least one inflatable bladder configured to be inflated from a deflated state to an inflated state. The bladder portion is configured to rotate a patient to a predetermined angle with respect to the top panel in the inflated state.
US11439549B2
Systems and methods for a load sensing system that determines a mass on a bed. The systems generally are in the form of a castor base, particularly one that can be used as part of an adjustable hospital bed. The load sensing system serves to determine the mass of any object or objects (typically a human or animal patient) which is placed on the bed by having the mass create a force on lever arms of a plurality of load cells in the castor base. The load sensing systems are designed to work without hindering the adjustable functionality of the bed and can accurately determine mass (weight) at any position of the bed, and potentially even while the bed is adjusting between positions.
US11439539B2
The present invention relates to wound closure devices, systems and methods. Embodiments of the invention facilitate closure of the wound by preferentially contracting under negative pressure to provide for movement of the surrounding tissues. Some embodiments may utilize tissue securing portions that aid in securing the invention within a wound.
US11439529B2
Intended to prevent self-extubation of nasal or oral tubes of an awake patient who may reflexively attempt removal of such and allow the early mobilization and exercise necessary for preservation of as much muscle strength as possible, promotion of diaphragmatic motion necessary for liberation from a ventilator, reduction of patient stress allowing for sedation minimization and improved cognition for reduction of delirium and post-intensive care syndrome, and relief of medical staff and healthcare dollars to focus more on healthcare rather than on protection from self-harm.
US11439526B2
The invention relates to a hand orthosis comprising a glove and at least one finger splint, wherein the finger splint can be fixed to a hand by means of the glove and wherein the finger splint comprises at least one spring.
US11439522B2
A technology is described to allow the controlled ingress and egress of air through a prosthetic socket by the insertion of a mechanical valve. The air flow through the valve is controlled by a toggle switch that moves a magnet to shift the position of a valve stem or valve obstruction in the valve. The normal, or closed, position allows flow out of the socket for donning and walking. The open position allows for free flow of air for donning or doffing.
US11439519B2
An under-driven prosthetic hand with a self-adaptive grasping function is provided, which belongs to the field of medical equipment. The prosthetic hand simultaneously controls four fingers to implement bending and stretching movements by a first motor through structural designs of a prosthetic hand body, a finger transmission module, an inter-finger transmission module, and a thumb driving module, and limits the transmission torque between the motor and screws using a damping shaft and in cooperation with the telescopic characteristic of a telescopic component. On the one hand, mechanical damage to the prosthetic hand structure due to excessive torque outputted by the motor can be prevented. On the other hand, the self-adaptive grasping function of the prosthetic hand can be implemented. The disclosure can also effectively solve issues such as excessive volume or mass of the prosthetic hand, complicated control system, and low operation precision.
US11439515B2
Provided is a variable lordotic expanding implant with a centralized graft deployment delivery channel (tube) with (or without) an expanding footprint mesh component which is deployed by graft material injection.
US11439510B2
A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores stress distribution, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature that inhibits extreme movement within the joint while permitting free floating over a significant range. In one aspect, the anti-migration feature is an enlarged anterior structure or a posterior meniscus remnant engaging channel while in another aspect, the anti-migration feature includes a tethering member. Still further, removable radiopaque features are provided to enhance trialing of the implant prior to final implantation within the joint.
US11439508B2
Systems and methods for creating a geometric design definition for 3D models designed to fit physical or digital template objects is disclosed. The 3D models can transform to fit specific physical or digital objects which are different from but topologically isomorphic to the original template objects based on visual or mathematical inputs. To validate the fit, the generated 3D model can be compared with the specific physical or digital objects for which the 3D model is generated to fit, and the geometry of generated 3D model can be adjusted to improve the fit if the generated 3D model is not validated. The accuracy of the fit of the generated 3D models can be improved iteratively.
US11439499B2
An intraocular lens (IOL) injectors and associated methods are described. The IOL injectors may include a collapsible portion configured to reduce the length of the IOL injector when the collapsible portion is altered from an uncollapsed configuration to a collapsed configuration. In some instances, an IOL may be advanced from a storage location to a dwell location when the collapsible portion is altered from the uncollapsed configuration to the collapsed configuration. The IOL injectors may also include a combination push and screw drive.
US11439498B2
The invention relates to a prosthesis for supporting a breast implant comprising: a reinforcement part configured to receive a curved lower portion of a breast implant, the reinforcement part having an elongation under 50N in the vertical direction of E1, a fixation part intended to be fixed to the pectoral muscle, the fixation part having an elongation under 50N in the vertical direction of E2, and a transition part connecting together the reinforcement part and the fixation part, said transition part having an elongation under 50N in the vertical direction of E3, wherein E3 is greater than E1 and greater than E2.
US11439496B2
Provided are a tubular therapeutic implement, a tubular therapeutic implement set, and a tubular therapeutic implement indwelling device, all of which enable appropriate indwelling at a branching portion in a tubular tissue. This stent graft 30 is provided with: a frame portion (32) having a plurality of frame pieces (321-325); and a tubular graft portion (33) which is provided along the frame portion, wherein the tube wall of the graft portion is provided with a lateral opening (through-hole 36 of a branching section 35) that is connected with an inner cavity of the graft portion, and when the region between one end and the other end of the graft portion is compartmented into a first region (P) that includes the lateral opening and a second region (Q) that dose not include the lateral opening, the frame pieces are not situated in the first region, but are in the second region.
US11439489B2
A dental medicament applicator is disclosed. In one embodiment, a retention device is sized for insertion at a dental site, such as an interproximal site. The retention device includes a body and at least one matrix within the body containing a topical substance, such as a fluoride-containing chemical agent, silver diamine fluoride, or a peptide-based chemical agent, for example. One or two wings may be selectively separably coupled to respective ends of the body. The body, in response to being physically affixed to the dental site, delivers the topical substance at a controlled rate to the dental site.
US11439487B2
An adapter for an evacuator for increasing a suction power of the evacuator includes a suction assembly adapted to be coupled with the evacuator. The suction assembly has a housing, an impeller arranged inside the housing and configured to provide a suction, and an inlet conduit to facilitate a flow of fluid to the impeller. The suction assembly also includes an outlet conduit arranged inside the housing and adapted to be coupled to the evacuator. The outlet conduit is in fluid communication with the impeller and facilitates a flow of the fluid from the suction assembly to the evacuator.
US11439481B2
A method and a system for determining a center of resistance point of a tooth for orthodontic treatment planning are provided. The method comprises: obtaining a tooth mesh from image data associated with a tooth crown of a patient; identifying a mesiodistal center of the tooth crown; determining a reference plane in the image data to extend through the mesiodistal center; determining an intersection curve based on an intersection of the reference plane and the tooth mesh, the intersection curve following a shape of the surface of the crown at the reference plane; determining a tooth axis of the tooth crown based on the intersection curve; determining a crown height of the tooth crown based on the tooth axis; and determining the center of resistance of the tooth based on the determined crown height and the determined tooth axis.
US11439472B2
A slave manipulator manipulates a medical device in response to operator manipulation of an input device through joint control systems. The stiffness and strength of the slave manipulator are adjustable according to criteria such as the mode of operation of the slave manipulator, the functional type of the medical device currently being held by the slave manipulator, and the current phase of a medical procedure being performed using the slave manipulator by changing corresponding parameters of the control system. For safety purposes, such changes are not made until it is determined that it can be done in a smooth manner without causing jerking of the medical device. Further, an excessive force warning may be provided to surgery staff when excessive forces are being commanded on the slave manipulator for more than a specified period of time.
US11439468B2
A fluorescent imaging device includes a light source unit including a first light source for radiating excitation light, a second light source for radiating visible illumination light, and a third light source for radiating non-visible light, an imager being configured to capture a fluorescent image, a visible image, and a non-visible image, and a tracking processor that is operable to perform moving-body tracking for a region of interest that is set in an image based on at least the non-visible image.
US11439467B1
A computer-aided pre-operative planning tool with interactive surgeon interface for total knee replacement implements a method that allows implant size selection, implant positioning, and surgical cut planes estimation (with construction of corresponding surgical jig), based upon a series of coronal, axial and sagittal image slices of a patient's leg. Limb alignment and corresponding surgical cut planes are defined based upon joint anatomical-matching analysis to minimize joint wear and restore a pre-arthritic alignment (rather than an always fully neutral alignment). Using the interface, a surgeon has the option to adjust the varus/valgus alignment within recommended bounds between the pre-arthritic and fully neutral alignments. Implant size may be selected based on a best fit to the patient's leg obtained from analysis of the images.
US11439466B2
An operating method for a medical system for performing a surgical procedure, where the medical system includes at least one artificial intelligence, an intraoperative artificial intelligence and an output unit. The operating method including: supplying the intraoperative artificial intelligence with preoperative output data and intraoperative data; processing the preoperative output data and the intraoperative data by the intraoperative artificial intelligence; and outputting output data from the intraoperative artificial intelligence to the output unit that provides a user output based on the output data from the intraoperative artificial intelligence.
US11439459B2
A high-frequency treatment device according to the present invention can comprise: a handpiece; a plurality of needles formed on one side of the handpiece so as to be able to come out and retract, and receiving a high-frequency current; and a pressing part disposed in the coming out and retracting direction of the plurality of needles, and tensing the skin by applying a predetermined pressure to the skin. The high-frequency treatment device according to the present invention has an effect of enabling pain occurring due to the insertion of a plurality of conventional needles to be alleviated by adjusting the tension of a patient's skin before inserting a plurality of needles such that the needles are smoothly inserted into the skin.
US11439452B2
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of cryoablation. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for application of cryospray as a therapy to treat wounds.
US11439446B2
An implant for a human rib can include an elongate body, a plurality of bores, and a placement tool interface. The elongate body can include a first portion including a flat outer face where the elongate body can be curved along a plane perpendicular to the flat outer face. The second portion can extend from the first portion to form a curved outer face. The plurality of bores can extend through the flat outer face of the first portion and into the second portion. The bores can extend partially into the curved outer face of the second portion. The placement tool interface can extend into the body.
US11439440B2
The present disclosure includes apparatuses, systems, and methods for vertebral disc repair. An example apparatus includes a first surface including a concave opening configured to receive an artificial disc, a second surface, and an aperture extending through the first surface and the second surface, wherein the aperture is configured to receive a bone screw.
US11439428B2
A positioning fixture for use with an ultrasound transducer comprising a base having a planar bottom surface and top surface, each having two long edges and two short edges, the top surface facing away from the bottom surface; first and second echogenic targeting bands recessed below the bottom surface of the housing; a pair of long sidewalls provided on and extending orthogonally from the top surface, one long sidewall of the pair of long sidewalls attached to each of the two long edges; a guide release on the top surface, attached to one of the two short edges on the top surface; a long axis needle guide on the top surface, attached to another of the two short edges; and a receptacle cooperatively defined by the pair of long sidewalls, the guide release and the long axis needle guide, the receptacle sized to accommodate the ultrasound transducer.
US11439421B2
A medical device used for grasping a body tissue has a main body having a first arm rotatably connected to a second arm at a pivot point. The main body has a proximal end and a distal end. A handle portion and a locking portion are disposed at the proximal end of the main body. A gripping portion including at least one flexible member is disposed at a distal end of the main body. The at least one flexible member is one of a flexible silicone band and a first gel-filled silicone pad and a second gel-filled silicone pad.
US11439420B2
A suction instrument includes a proximal end, a distal end configured to be positioned within or adjacent to an anatomical passageway of a patient, and a suction lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends. The suction lumen is configured to provide suction at the distal end. A navigation sensor is disposed along a portion of the suction lumen and is operable to generate an electrical signal corresponding to a location of the portion within the patient. A coupling feature is disposed at the proximal end and is configured to releasably couple the proximal end with a body.
US11439417B2
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of minimally invasive catheter-based devices and procedures for the removal of necrotic debris. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for the removal of necrotic debris from within a walled off necrosis without disrupting or damaging the tissue wall of the necrotic pocket.
US11439406B2
Medical devices and instruments, particularly appliers that may be used to apply occlusion devices such as occlusion clips on anatomical structures, are disclosed. Some example clip appliers may include an activation lever configured to open and close an occlusion clip releasably mounted in an end effector. Some example clip appliers may include a deployment trigger configured to release the occlusion clip from the end effector. Some example clip appliers may include a shaft extending between a handle and the end effector that is rotatable and/or bendable.
US11439404B2
An indwelling device for embolization comprises a coil portion (11) having a proximal side and a distal side and having a lumen extending in a longitudinal direction, a stretch-resistant member (20) disposed in the lumen, wherein the indwelling device has a fixing structure in which the stretch-resistant member (20) is knotted to the detachable portion attached in the lumen of a proximal end part of the coil portion (11) and extending proximally from a proximal end of the lumen, in order for the stretch-resistant member (20) to be more securely anchored to the coil portion (11).
US11439395B2
An apparatus for closing a surgical incision comprises left and right base panels, a plurality of closure components, and a plurality of left and right axial supports coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components couple the left and right base panels to each other laterally and have left and right ends coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components are positioned laterally across the left and right panels, the left axial supports are disposed between pairs of left closure component ends, the right axial supports are disposed between pairs of right closure component ends, and the left and right axial supports are offset from one another such that a serpentine arrangement of consecutive closure components and axial supports is formed. The apparatus can be made of antimicrobial materials or materials impregnated with antimicrobial agents. A flexible adhesive cover can be provided over the apparatus when in use.
US11439391B2
A surgical instrument end effector includes a first jaw configured to receive a staple cartridge and a second jaw that includes an anvil having a plurality of staple forming pockets. The first and second jaws are operable to clamp and staple tissue positioned therebetween. A tip member is movably disposed at a distal end of the anvil and is configured to toggle relative to the anvil between a first discrete position and a second discrete position. The tip member in the first discrete position is oriented angularly toward the first jaw, and the tip member in the second discrete position is oriented angularly away from the first discrete position.
US11439390B2
Locking assemblies for surgical clamping and cutting instruments include a locking member and a switch. A drive member may be configured to releasably engage a knife and/or a shuttle of the surgical instrument for translating the knife and/or shuttle in a distal direction through a firing stroke. The locking member is movable from a first position permitting distal translation of the drive member through the firing stroke, and a second position inhibiting distal translation of the drive member through the firing stroke. A switch, when proximally positioned, releasably engages the locking member to maintain the locking member in the first position. The switch disengages from the locking member when the switch is moved to a distal position.
US11439388B2
A surgical instrument includes a body, a shaft assembly, a stapling head assembly, an anvil, an anvil adjustment assembly, a trigger, and a lockout assembly. The stapling head assembly is operable to drive an annular array of staples. The anvil is configured to couple with the stapling head assembly. The anvil adjustment assembly includes a translating member, which translates relative to the body to thereby adjust the longitudinal position of the anvil relative to the stapling head assembly. The trigger is operable to actuate the stapling head assembly to thereby drive the annular array of staples through a distal surface of the stapling head assembly toward the anvil. The lockout assembly includes an electrically powered braking feature. In a first state, the lockout assembly is configured to permit translation of the translating member. In a second state, the lockout assembly is configured to prevent translation of the translating member.
US11439378B2
A method for closing a puncture in tissue that includes advancing a guide member into proximity with the tissue, the guide member having a needle guide, positioning a distal end of the guide member with the needle guide toward the tissue to present an opening of the needle guide toward the tissue the needle guide cooperating with a suture securing device that is slidably coupled to the guide member and a suture attached to the suture securing device, deploying the suture securing device, the suture securing device comprising a body with an anchor point for the suture and features that allow the suture securing device to pierce the tissue and resist retraction through the tissue, and establishing tension in the suture to move the suture securing device toward another suture securing device to thereby close the puncture in the tissue.
US11439376B2
A low-friction medical device includes a first link, a second link, and a tension member. The first link is coupled to an instrument shaft and a first guide path is defined in the first link. The second link is rotatable relative to the first link through an angular range. A distal end portion of the second link is rotatably coupled to a tool member. A curved guide path is defined within the second link between the tool member and the first guide path. A curved guide surface of the second link defines a portion of the second guide path. A first portion of the tension member is parallel to a centerline of the first guide path, and a second portion is coupled to the tool member. A third portion of the tension member between the first and second portions is in contact with the curved guide surface throughout a portion of the angular range.
US11439372B1
An aspect of some embodiment of the present invention relates to a kit for home urine collection and in office urine collection. The kit comprises a collector device and a clip. The collector device comprises a holder portion and a connector portion, the holder portion being configured to receive a sponge. The clip comprises an elongated main body and an extension extending perpendicularly to a longitudinal dimension of the main body, the extension being configured to cooperate with the holder portion to removably join the clip to the collector device.
US11439368B2
The acoustic wave processing device includes a data processing unit which performs superimposition processing on first element data or first reception data generated by performing phasing addition on the first element data to generate processed data, an image generation unit which generates a B mode image based on the first element data and the processed data, a bloodstream image generation unit which generates a bloodstream image based on bloodstream information included in the first element data, a region setting unit which sets a bloodstream image region, a processing region setting unit which sets a region for processing in the data processing unit based on information relating to the bloodstream image region, and a display image generation unit which generates a synthesized image of the B mode image and the bloodstream image.
US11439360B2
A draping system for use with a medical apparatus, such as a prone breast biopsy system. The draping system may be in the form of a kit ready to be installed on the medical apparatus and may include one or more of a first drape, a second drape, and a third drape. The first drape may include a mat and a protuberance, the mat and the protuberance being coupled together. The protuberance may be configured to receive a paddle mount of the medical apparatus. The mat may have a distal end configured to be secured to a breast support platform of the medical apparatus just below an image receptor. The second drape may include a mat having a distal end configured to be mounted on a compression paddle of the medical apparatus. The third drape may be configured to be inserted over the control panel of the medical apparatus.
US11439355B2
A physiological signal sensor, comprising a self-oscillating complementary split-ring resonator (SO-CSRR), a demodulator and a microcontroller (MCU). The SO-CSRR detects a physiological signal and outputs a modulated signal, the demodulator receives the modulated signal and outputs a pulse physiological signal, the baseband amplifier receives the pulse physiological signal and outputs an amplified pulse physiological signal, and the MCU receives the amplified pulse physiological signal and outputs a digital signal.
US11439350B2
A detachable physiological monitoring device includes a detachable electrode and an electrical coupling unit electrically connected to the detachable electrode. The electrical coupling unit includes a flexible substrate, a fabric, and a conductive wire. The flexible substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and the flexible substrate has a first opening. The fabric is disposed at the first surface of the flexible substrate. The fabric includes a second opening corresponding to the first opening and a conductive region surrounding the second opening. The conductive wire has a first terminal and a second terminal opposite to the first terminal, and the first terminal is connected to the conductive region. The detachable electrode contacts the conductive region, and is connected to the conductive wire.
US11439342B2
This invention relates to kits including novel oral food challenge meal formulations. In particular, the invention also relates to kits including novel oral food challenge meal formulations, wherein the placebo dose formulation is indistinguishable from non-placebo dose formulations.
US11439341B2
A treatment efficacy of a treatment for treating a parkinsonian disease is determined. A first set of imaging information/data associated with a dMRI scan of an individual's brain captured at a first time and a second set of imaging information/data associated with a dMRI scan of the individual's brain captured at a second time are received. The individual underwent the treatment for a time period comprising at least part of the time between the first and second times. An expected change between the first and second times is determined based on a natural progression of the parkinsonian disease. The first and second sets of imaging information/data are analyzed to determine a first free-water pattern and a second free-water pattern. Based on the first and second free-water patterns, a disease progression score is determined. Based on the disease progression score and the expected change, a treatment efficacy for treating the individual with the treatment is determined.
US11439338B2
A three-dimensional (3D) comb probe structure includes a carrier, a plurality of combs arranged in the carrier and spaced apart from one another, a plurality of shanks forming the combs, each shank including a base portion and a stem portion extending from the base portion, wherein sets of the shanks are joined together by the base portions thereof to form a respective comb, and a plurality of sensing elements disposed along the stem portion of each of the shanks and electrically connected to electrical contacts disposed at respective ones of the base portions. The sensing elements can include nanopatterned features on surfaces thereof forming a non-random topography.
US11439336B2
A biological information measurement system includes a dewar, a single imaging device, and a hardware processor. The dewar covers a head of a subject and contains sensors that are arranged for detecting biological signals. The single imaging device acquires an image in which three or more reference points and the dewar are captured, the reference points being set in relation to the subject. The hardware processor is configured to: measure brain neural activity of the subject based on the biological signals detected by the sensors; determine positional relationships between the reference points of the subject and the sensors based on the reference points and positional relationship data of the dewar; and re-determine the positional relationships between the reference point of the subject and the sensors, based on images that are acquired by the single imaging device at different times.
US11439330B2
A laparoscopic medical device includes an oximeter sensor at its tip, which allows the making of oxygen saturation measurements laparoscopically. The device can be a unitary design, wherein a laparoscopic element includes electronics for the oximeter sensor at a distal end (e.g., opposite the tip). The device can be a multiple piece design (e.g., two-piece design), where some electronics is in a separate housing from the laparoscopic element, and the pieces (or portions) are removably connected together. The laparoscopic element can be removed and disposed of; so, the electronics can be reused multiple times with replacement laparoscopic elements. The electronics can include a processing unit for control, computation, or display, or any combination of these. However, in an implementation, the electronics can connect wirelessly to other electronics (e.g., another processing unit) for further control, computation, or display, or any combination of these.
US11439324B2
The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for monitoring a workout and for generating improved interfaces for the same. An electronic device displays a first user interface in response to initiating a workout session. In addition, the electronic device receives an input while displaying the first user interface, and in response to the input, ceases to display the first user interface and displays a second user interface associated with a music application of the electronic device.
US11439305B2
A system and kit for capturing a 3D image of a body a user includes a plurality of pillar segments being configurable between an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration. In the assembled configuration, the pillar segments are joined to form one or more upstanding sensing pillars. A plurality of sensors operable to capture image data are distributed along the one or more sensing pillars. The plurality of sensors have fields of view that are overlapping when supported on the sensing pillars. In the disassembled configuration, transportation of the pillar segments is facilitated. The system and kit may be suitable for use at a remote location. Additional functionalities may include a power storage unit, solar charging panels, climate control subsystem, and wireless communication submodule. In operation, the sensing pillars may be enclosed within an enclosure.
US11439303B2
An intraocular pressure measurement arrangement is disclosed for measuring pressure of an eye of a patient. The arrangement can include at least one source for producing mechanical waves of several frequencies from a distance to the eye of the patient to generate at least one surface wave to the eye, a detector for detecting at least one surface wave from a distance from the eye to extract surface wave information, and a device for determining pressure information of the eye based on the surface wave information.
US11439300B2
A binocular brightness sensitivity measurement method based on a wearable display device includes: loading a first test image and a second test image which has a brightness different from that of the first test image respectively for two eyes of a user under test; adjusting the brightness of the first test image and/or the second test image until a predefined brightness sensitivity perception test condition is fulfilled; acquiring a brightness difference between the first test image and the second test image; and determining a binocular brightness sensitivity of the user under test based on the brightness difference.
US11439293B2
A shoe support and attachment device including a base that has a pair of sidewalls rising therefrom. The sidewalls are angled inward such that they are closer together at a topside thereof. The base and the sidewalls frictionally engage a shoe therebetween. The base has a telescopic adjustment that is controlled by an adjustment screw. At least one fastener is placed on a bottom side of the base opposite the sidewalls. The fastener attaches the device to the interior of a drier.
US11439292B2
System and method for providing visual-aided placement recommendation includes obtaining images of a rack configured to hold objects inside a chamber, placement of the plurality of objects on the rack being subject to preset constraints corresponding to characteristics of respective objects of the plurality of objects relative to physical parameters of respective locations on the rack; analyzing the images to determine whether the preset constraints have been violated by placement of objects on the rack; and in accordance with a determination that at least one preset constraint has been violated, generating a first output providing a guidance on proper placement of the first object on the rack that complies with the one or more preset constraints, in accordance with the physical characteristics of the first object relative to the physical parameters of the respective locations on the rack, taking into account of other objects already placed on the rack.
US11439289B2
The present invention teaches multilayer cleaning articles that include a substantially dry surface contact layer and a gripping layer. The contact layer may represent one exposed major face of the cleaning article (e.g., a cleaning pad), while the gripping layer may represent the opposite exposed major face of the cleaning article. The contact layer may include abrasive synthetic fibers, so as to be effective in scrubbing soils and spills from a surface. The contact layer includes a cleaning composition pre-loaded therein. The cleaning composition is such that the contact layer feels dry to the touch prior to use, before wetting with water. The cleaning composition may include about 1% to about 40% by weight water. The gripping layer includes at least 40% by weight of pulp fibers (e.g., natural cellulose pulp fiber), and exhibits a mean hand grip value that is at least 0.015 l/in2 (reciprocal inches squared).
US11439286B2
A mobile robot that autonomously travels includes a body that has a front surface, a driver that is disposed in the body and that drives travelling of the body, a base that includes a spring and that is connected to the body via the spring, and a distance measurer that is disposed at an upper part of the base. The base is connected to the body in such a way that the base is movable to be in a first state in which the laser range finder is located inside the body and a second state in which the laser range finder is located outside the body. The spring generates a force that pushes the base from a front surface of the body to an outside of the body.
US11439285B2
A hand vacuum cleaner having an upstream physical filtration chamber, an air treatment member downstream of and rearward of the upstream physical filtration chamber, a pre-motor filter downstream of and rearward of the air treatment member and a suction motor downstream of and rearward of the pre-motor filter, wherein the dirty air inlet is provided at a front end of the hand vacuum cleaner.
US11439283B2
Systems and method for self-cleaning extraction cleaners, including upright or robot extraction cleaner are provided. In one system, a tray can be provided for docking the extraction cleaner during the self-cleaning mode. The tray may include one or more sprayers for spraying a cleaning fluid toward an agitator of the extraction cleaner. In another system, a nozzle flushing manifold mounted on the nozzle assembly of the extraction cleaner includes a plurality of distributor outlets configured to spray cleaning fluid into the suction pathway.
US11439274B2
A foldable grill device includes a cooking grill, a heating device which is operated with a flammable gas, and a carrier frame which holds the cooking grill. The carrier frame includes a plurality of plate-shaped walls, and at least two opposite bearing elements in which the heating device is held so as to be releasable. The plurality of plate shaped walls are interconnected via releasable plug-in connections so that a release of the releasable plug-in connections converts the foldable grill device into a transport and storage state in which the plurality of plate-shaped walls and the cooking grill are placed one on top of another to form a flat stack.
US11439256B2
An apparatus is disclosed for retaining a collapsible tote. The apparatus comprises a base, a projecting member having a first end attached to the base, and an engagement member attached to the projecting member at a second end opposite the first end. The engagement member defines one or more slots extending into the engagement member from a top surface. At each slot of the one or more slots, portions of the engagement member that define the slot are configured to, responsive to receiving a respective portion of a handle of the collapsible tote into the slot, apply a force to retain the respective portion of the handle.
US11439253B2
The invention features a refrigerator cabinet door frame. The frame includes a thermally conductive outer frame, a thermally insulating inner frame member, and a sealing plate. The outer frame member includes a forward end having an outer surface that is disposed outside of a refrigerated cabinet with the frame mounted, and a rearward end defining a joint. The inner frame member includes a first end retained in the joint, and a second end. The sealing plate includes a first edge coupled to the outer frame member at the rearward end, forward of the joint, a second edge supported by the second end of the inner frame member, and a thermally conductive sealing surface. The first edge of the sealing plate is coupled to the outer frame member such that the sealing surface and the outer surface of the outer frame member together form a continuous heat transfer path.
US11439247B2
The invention is an asymmetrical bedframe. The bedframe is divided off-center, forming a first platform, or back support section and a second platform, or leg support section. Preferably, the platforms are split to separate the area of the bed frame into a first platform that occupies one-third of the area of the bedframe, and a second platform that occupies two-thirds of the area of the bedframe. The first platform—the smaller area—is intended to support the back of the user or sleeper, specifically by providing a rotational force to keep the user on their side. The second platform—the larger area—is intended to support the body of the user, including head, arms, torso, legs, and feet.
US11439244B2
A modular Soft Seating Convertible Chair is provided comprising a body having a seat attached to a back side, a plurality of zippers and at least two webbing straps attached at opposite ends of the body. The Soft Seating Convertible Chair can be converted into a chair or a table by configuring embedded common zippers to employ the convertible feature according to the individual needs and circumstances. The Soft Seating Convertible Chair is made of shredded foam inside the body in order to achieve an optimal balance between comfort and support for the end user. The Soft Seating Convertible Chair further comprises internal baffles to create chambers for the shredded foam. Foam material used with the modular Soft Seating Convertible Chair can be compressed during product shipment, thereby allowing the Soft Seating Convertible Chair to be packed tightly in a shipping container (e.g., a carton) without impacting the functionality of the finished product.
US11439234B2
A movable chair mechanism, a chair frame and a chair are provided. The movable chair mechanism includes a chair component, an intermediate transmission component and an installation component. The intermediate transmission component includes three transmission connecting rods. The first transmission connecting rod and the third transmission connecting rod are pivotally connected to the chair component respectively, and ends of the second transmission connecting rod are pivotally connected to the first transmission connecting rod and the third transmission connecting rod respectively. The installation component includes a fixing connecting rod, a first swing arm and a second swing arm. The fixing connecting rod is fixed to a base, ends of the first swing arm are pivotally connected to the first transmission connecting rod and the fixing connecting rod respectively, and ends of the second swing arm are pivotally connected to the third transmission connecting rod and the fixing connecting rod respectively.
US11439227B1
A furniture item comprises first and second edge modules, each edge module having a substantially horizontal component with a receiving section and a substantially vertical component with a receiving section. The first and second edge modules are spaced and arranged with respect to each other so that the respective receiving section of the horizontal components face each other. A top surface is provided and has first and second ends. The first end is supported by the receiving section of the horizontal component of one first edge module and the second end is supported by the receiving section of the horizontal component of the second edge module. Further, there is a first leg having an upper section accommodated by the receiving section of the vertical component of the first edge module and a second leg having an upper section accommodated by the receiving section of the vertical component of the second edge module.
US11439222B2
The proposed is directed to a shampoo assisting device that is mounted on a wash basin, a bathtub, a sink, etc. with a simple configuration to allow the user to be shampooed while lying down. The shampoo assisting device includes a main body having a locking part provided on one side and a headrest part provided on the other side to support a user's head, and a first support protruding from a lower portion of the main body so as to be closely supported by a bottom surface of a wash basin.
US11439215B2
A smart self-driving system includes a body, such as a piece of luggage, supported by a plurality of wheel assemblies. At least one wheel assemblies includes a wheel rotating motor configured to rotate a wheel of the wheel assembly to move the luggage in a given direction. At least one wheel assemblies includes a wheel orientation sensor configured to measure the orientation of the wheel. At least one wheel assembly includes a wheel orientation motor configured to orient the wheel in the given direction. The smart self-driving system is configured to move in forward direction that is different than a head direction of the body.
US11439214B2
A wallet includes a first metal shell with one or more openings on a shell perimeter adapted to clip one or more objects to the one or more openings; a second metal shell coupled to the first shell with a storage compartment therebetween; and securing a soft material to the first and second metal shells, wherein the soft material comprises compartment to store cards or money therein.
US11439210B2
A modular linking system allows bags, pouches, and other items to be connected together quickly and securely while providing the ability to remotely disconnect the two items. The modular linking system includes a post assembly and a receiver assembly, each of which includes a geared component to permit variously angled, non-rotational engagement therebetween. The receiver assembly includes a locking member that is resiliently moveable to an unlocked position to permit disengagement between the post assembly and the receiver assembly. The locking member includes two arms that are positioned in a slide lockup channel of the post assembly in the locked configuration, where the arms move out of engagement with the slide lockup channel in the unlocked configuration.
US11439204B2
A mid-sole traction device for a shoe or a boot comprises a traction platform formed of a flexible rubber material. The platform has a first face for contacting a ground surface and a second face for attachment to a mid-sole of the shoe/boot. The first face is spaced from the second face. First and second protrusions are formed on the first face. The first protrusion has first and second ends, each of which defines an opening for receiving a spike. The second protrusion has first and second ends, each of which defines an opening for receiving a spike. The second protrusion is separate and spaced from the first protrusion. A first slot is formed in the platform and is located near a first peripheral edge of the platform for receiving a strap. A second slot is formed in the platform near a second peripheral edge for receiving a strap.
US11439195B1
A garment station including a frame, a conveyor coupled to the frame, a gantry, and a folding assembly. The gantry is disposed over the conveyor and includes a tool head moveable over the conveyor. The folding assembly includes a first platen moveable relative to a second platen between a folded position and an unfolded position. The first platen is substantially co-planar with the second platen in the unfolded position. The first platen is disposed above the second platen in the folded position.
US11439193B2
A method of integrating a hair extension weft on a human scalp is disclosed. The hair extension weft includes a polyurethane strip enclosing a plurality of meshes arranged in a longitudinal direction of the strip. Each mesh is configured to have a plurality of contiguous hairs attached in a transverse orientation. The hair extension weft includes several gaps formed between the plurality of meshes in the longitudinal direction. Each gap is configured to receive a plurality of hairs from the human scalp. Upon clipping the hair extension weft to the human scalp, the plurality of hairs is pulled through each gap with a needle shaped tool placed under the each gap of the hair extension weft. A microbead is clamped to the plurality of hairs pulled through the each gap, to anchor the hair extension weft to the human scalp.
US11439187B2
An electronic cigarette including an atomization assembly and a base assembly. The atomization assembly includes a mouthpiece; a first seal ring; a first seal cover; an airflow regulation ring; a permanent seat; an O-shaped ring; an atomizer; a second seal ring; a funnel; a third seal ring; a spring; an e-liquid injector; a fourth seal ring; a second seal cover; a fifth seal ring; a press cover; a positive terminal; a first silicone pad; a connection cylinder; a cover plate; a sixth seal ring; an e-liquid tank; a seventh seal ring; a negative terminal; a first circular magnet; a first strip magnet; and a magnet cover. The battery assembly includes: a second circular magnet; a second strip magnet; a housing; a front cover plate; a press button; a back cover plate; a silicone plug; a battery; a control plate; a second silicone pad; and a LED cover.
US11439186B2
The present disclosure provides an atomizing device and an electronic cigarette using this atomizing device, wherein the atomizing device includes a main body and a nozzle cover, the main body includes a first part and a second part; the first part is covered by the nozzle cover, and the second part of the main body is used to insert the power supply device. When the main body is inserted into the power supply device, the main body further includes a third part exposed out of the power supply device, and the third part is further provided with at least one buckle part. The technical scheme of present disclosure can effectively facilitate the user to plug in/out the atomizing device and effectively prevent the nozzle cover from detaching from the main body.
US11439183B2
A vapor provision system configured to selectively generate differently-flavored vapors for inhalation by a user and to make use of this ability to provide user feedback. The system includes a first vapor precursor material having a first flavor and a second vapor precursor material having a second, different, flavor one or more vaporizers arranged to generate vapor from a selectable ratio of the first and second vapor precursor materials to provide a vapor with a selectable flavor for normal use; and control circuitry configured to determine if a user notification condition arises for the vapor provision system, such as a low battery warning, and in response to determining a user notification condition has arisen, to control the at least one vaporizer to generate a vapor using a modified ratio of the first and second vapor precursor materials to provide a vapor with a different flavor by way of an indication that a user notification condition has arisen.
US11439178B2
A smokeless cigarette having a decreased vapor temperature and preventing the heat-caused collapse of a cigarette holder comprises a filter tip, a heat-resistant hollow section and a tobacco section sequentially connected, wherein the heat-resistant hollow section consists of a heat-resistant hollow section cover and a heat-resistant hollow section hollow layer. The heat-resistant hollow section is made by rolling a high-temperature resistant material into a hollow tubular structure; the high-temperature resistant material forms the heat-resistant hollow section cover. The heat-resistant hollow section hollow layer is a cavity structure formed and surrounded by the heat-resistant hollow section cover. An inner layer of the heat-resistant hollow section cover is coated with a layer of phase-change heat-absorbing material, or the heat-resistant hollow section hollow layer is filled with a phase-change heat-absorbing material.
US11439172B2
Aquafeed, animal feed, and other food products, as well as nutritional and pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals and biomaterials are important commodities that can be produced at commercial scale by fermentation of microorganisms. The present invention provides a method for producing these valuable multi-carbon compounds from simple gas feedstocks, such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen and oxygen, by cultivating a consortium of microbial cells specially selected for this purpose in an aqueous culture medium. In addition to exploiting inexpensive feedstocks, such as waste industrial gas for this cultivation, the platform described herein also provides the advantage of removing carbon dioxide and other waste gases from industrial emissions, which would otherwise contribute to global climate change. Furthermore, the cultivation of a microbial consortium can provide highly nutritious components to a feed blend that might not be available from a monoculture.
US11439169B2
The invention relates to a process for producing food ingredients from Stevia rebaudiana plant and their use in food products, beverages and other consumables. Obtained compositions are useful as flavors, sweeteners, antioxidants, and other functional ingredients.
US11439166B2
This document relates to ground meat replicas, and more particularly to plant-based products that mimic ground meat, including the fibrousness, heterogeneity in texture, beefy flavor, and red-to-brown color transition during cooking of ground meat.
US11439158B2
The present invention provides an apparatus for producing frozen confectionery products, the apparatus comprising a mixing chamber, the mixing chamber having: at least one frozen confection inlet connectable to a source of a frozen confection; at least one sauce inlet connectable to a source of sauce; and an outlet, wherein the at least one sauce inlet is positioned between the at least one frozen confection inlet and the outlet, characterised in that the mixing chamber is rotatable. The present invention provides a process for producing frozen confectionery products, the process comprising: providing the foregoing apparatus; supplying a frozen confection to the at least one frozen confection inlet; supplying a sauce to the at least one sauce inlet; and extruding the frozen confection and sauce from the outlet, characterised in that the mixing chamber is rotated thereby to distribute the sauce randomly throughout the frozen confection.
US11439157B2
An ice cream maker fitting for a stand mixer provided with a bowl includes a double wall vessel having an outer wall and an inner wall, which are coupled so as to define between the outer wall and the inner wall a sealed space. A refrigerant fluid is arranged. The double wall vessel is sized so as to be arranged, in use, inside the bowl of the stand mixer. A fixing system is configured to fix the double wall vessel to the bowl of the stand mixer.
US11439150B2
The disclosure relates to a metal phenolic network (MPN) composition for treating algae in an aqueous environment, in particular to entrap/capture, flocculate, and settle or otherwise remove the algae from a location where it damages the aqueous environment and/or harms organisms in the aqueous environment. The MPN composition includes a metal phenolic network (MPN) film and a secondary flocculant such as a clay material or ionic flocculant. Application of the MPN composition to an aqueous environment, for example a marine environment containing a harmful algal bloom (HAB) induces flocculation of the algae with the MPN composition and sedimentation of the resulting floc. Algae removed from a surface region of the aqueous environment in this way eventually kills the algae at least due to a lack of sunlight, and reduces or eliminates the ability of the algae to further damage the aqueous environment until its eventual death.
US11439142B2
A hunting tree stand adjustment device and a method of using a hunting tree stand adjustment device when hunting in a climbing tree stand. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.
US11439140B2
An enclosure for debilitating an animal is disclosed herein. The enclosure can include a compressing plate, a plurality of structural supports, a support surface, and a sensory deprivation shield. The compressing plate can be configured to receive a force causing the compressing plate to move in the direction of the force. The compressing plate can then debilitate the target animal within an internal region between the compressing plate and the support surface. The enclosure provides convenience and control for the hunter over the target animal, while avoiding the use of weapons or traps.
US11439133B2
A lure includes a first and second body parts, a structure in which the first and second body parts are coupled together, and an interior cavity, and a rod bridging the first and second body parts in the interior cavity. The rod has a rod portion, a flange portion connected to a first end of the rod portion, and a projecting portion projecting from the flange portion to an opposite side of the rod portion. The first body part has an inner surface and a rod hole on the inner surface thereof. The second body part has an inner surface and a base projecting from the inner surface thereof, and a receiving hole recessed from the surface of the base. A second end of the rod portion is inserted into the rod hole, the projecting portion inserted into the receiving hole, and the flange portion in contact with the base.
US11439119B2
A securement system for securing one or more calf hutches is provided. The securement system includes latch assemblies and a line. The latch assemblies are configured to be attached to the calf hutches and comprise receiver flanges and latch arms. Each receiver flange includes a vertically-extending plate defining a locking slot with an open end. Each latch arm may be shifted between a closed position in which it blocks the open end of the locking slot and an open position in which it does not block the open end of the locking slot. Each latch arm is biased to the closed position.
US11439107B1
A novel maize variety designated 1PTFT47 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PTFT47 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PTFT47 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PTFT47 or a locus conversion of 1PTFT47 with another maize variety.
US11439104B1
A novel maize variety designated PH4DK3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DK3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DK3 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4DK3 or a locus conversion of PH4DK3 with another maize variety.
US11439103B1
A novel maize variety designated PH4D62 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4D62 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4D62 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4D62 or a locus conversion of PH4D62 with another maize variety.
US11439098B1
A novel maize variety designated PH48V7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48V7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48V7 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH48V7 or a locus conversion of PH48V7 with another maize variety.
US11439092B1
A novel maize variety designated PH486R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH486R with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH486R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH486R or a locus conversion of PH486R with another maize variety.
US11439085B2
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011067. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011067, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011067 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011067.
US11439078B2
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011129. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011129, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011129 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011129.
US11439073B2
The present invention relates to a hybrid between a leek and a garlic plant. More specifically, the invention relates to an interspecific hybrid plants resulting from a cross between an Allium ampeloprasum plant and an Allium sativum plant. Specifically, the present invention relates to Interspecific hybrid plants derived from a cross between an Allium ampeloprasum plant and an Allium sativum plant, wherein the hybrid plants are capable of producing seed and contains nuclear genomic material derived from both said Allium ampeloprasum plant and said Allium sativum plant, and further wherein the interspecific hybrid plants contain at least 250 mg/kg of allicin when determined in the white part of the leaf sheet of the plants and furthermore wherein the interspecific hybrid plants are obtainable, obtained or derived, from an interspecific hybrid plant as deposited under accession number NCIMB 42564.
US11439072B2
The invention relates to a method to improve breeding in dioecious plants, preferably Asparagus plants, comprising providing a plant in which the functional expression of the dominant suppressor of gynoecium development is disrupted or reduced and introducing said plant in inbreeding, backcross breeding, recurrent backcross breeding or double haploid breeding techniques. Preferably said dominant suppressor of gynoecium development is a gene comprising a DUF247 domain. Also provided are dioeciuos plants in which the expression of this gene is disrupted or reduced.
US11439061B2
A hand-propelled, self-driving, traveling machine that includes a clutch which enables transmission between a wheel and a transmission shaft. The clutch provides a drive state in which the transmission shaft drives the wheel to rotate and an unlocked state in which the wheel is rotatable relative to the transmission shaft. The clutch includes a driving member, combined with the transmission shaft, a movable pin, movable between a locked position in which the clutch is in the drive state and an unlocked position in which the clutch is in the unlocked state, a transmission member connected to the wheel, a movable friction member provided with a limiting slot, where the movable pin is partially disposed in the limiting slot, and a fixed friction member that is fixed to the chassis and that is in a frictional contact with the movable friction member.
US11439058B2
A system and method for monitoring and controlling operation of an autonomous robot. In one aspect, the autonomous robot is a lawnmower and the system comprises: an autonomous robot lawnmower comprising a housing, a transceiver, and a central processing unit; an external device in operable communication with the autonomous robot lawnmower, the external device having a transceiver for sending signals to the autonomous robot lawnmower and a display; and wherein in response to user input, the external device is configured to modify settings related to operation of the autonomous robot lawnmower.
US11439054B2
A bearing arrangement is provided for a side stabilizer of a rear power lift for an agricultural utility vehicle. The arrangement includes a movable bearing and a bearing bracket for the bearing. The bearing bracket is disposable in an installed operating position to achieve a mechanical coupling of the bearing bracket with the rear power lift. An axle housing includes a central longitudinal axis for a rear axle of the utility vehicle. The bearing bracket has a bearing point for the movable bearing of the side stabilizer and is connected to the axle housing by a clamping force. The clamping force is oriented parallel to a traction force acting on the bearing point in the installed operating position.
US11445650B2
Provided is a system for removing an electronic component from a printed circuit board (PCB). The system may comprise a heating well configured to hold a rework liquid. The system may further comprise a head system configured to create a liquid-tight seal around an electronic component. The system may further comprise a nozzle and a mechanical capture device disposed within the head system. The mechanical capture device may be configured to attach to the electronic component. The system may further comprise a controller. The controller may be configured to release the rework liquid through the nozzle and onto the electronic component and lift the electronic component off the PCB.
US11445648B2
A feeder including: a feeder main body with a supply position, the feeder being configured to supply an electronic component from an electronic component housing section that houses many of the electronic components one by one to the supply position; and a handle attached to an upper surface of the feeder main body, the handle being made from a flexible strip member so as to be able to change shape.
US11445645B2
A hollow shielding structure for different types of circuit elements is provided. The hollow shielding structure includes at least one element mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), a shield dam surrounding the at least one element, and a shield cover is configured to be electrically coupled to an upper portion of the shield dam and cover the at least one element, with a gap formed between the at least one element and the shield cover.
US11445642B1
An information handling system includes at least one air mover configured to cool a device of the information handling system. An air mover control system may control a speed of the air mover at or below a first air mover target speed to maintain a temperature of the device at or below a target temperature that includes a first target temperature and a second target temperature. If the air mover speed is greater than a second air mover target speed and the temperature of the device is greater than the first target temperature, then the target temperature may be set to the second target temperature. If the air mover speed is less than the first air mover target speed and the temperature of the device is less than the first target temperature, then the target temperature may be set to the first target temperature.
US11445630B2
A power module including at least one substrate, a housing arranged on the at least one power substrate, a first terminal electrically connected to the at least one power substrate, a second terminal including a contact surface, a third terminal electrically connected to the at least one power substrate, a plurality of power devices arranged on and connected to the at least one power substrate, and the third terminal being electrically connected to at least one of the plurality of power devices. The power module further including a base plate and a plurality of pin fins arranged on the base plate and the plurality of pin fins configured to provide direct cooling for the power module.
US11445628B1
One disclosed method includes defining an electrical trace on a first substrate; physically coupling an electronic component to the first substrate, wherein a portion of the electrical trace completely encircles the electronic component; overlaying a second substrate onto the first substrate, the overlaying causing the second substrate to completely cover the portion of the electrical trace and the electronic component; electrically coupling an electrical power source to the electrical trace to generate a current in the electrical trace; melting the second substrate using heat generated by the current through the electrical trace; and fusing the second substrate to the first substrate to generate a hermetic seal around the electronic component.
US11445626B2
Disclosed is a USB adaptor device comprising a wall outlet module or electrical control device, having a USB connector port positioned in the rear or on the side of the device, facing the interior of the wall when installed. The USB adaptor includes a 5v power output, for use in wiring of any office or home in order to enable devices mounted on a wall. The USB adaptor device includes electrical devices such as outlets, switches, and dimmers. The USB adaptor device includes a step down transformer in order to reduce the power from the source to 5v.
US11445617B2
A package structure is disclosed herein. The package structure includes an insulating composite layer, a sealant disposed on the insulating composite layer, a first chip embedded in the sealant and having a plurality of first conductive pads exposed through the sealant, a circuit layer module having a plurality of circuit layers and a plurality of dielectric layers having a plurality of conductive vias, a second chip embedded in the circuit layer module and has a plurality of second conductive pads electrically connected to the circuit layers through the conductive vias, and a protecting layer having a plurality of openings disposed on the circuit layer module, in which the openings expose a portion of the circuit layer module.
US11445612B2
A component carrier including: i) a layer stack with at least one electrically insulating layer structure and at least one electrically conductive layer structure, ii) a cavity formed in the layer stack, iii) a dielectric element at least partially placed in the cavity, wherein the dielectric element and the layer stack are electromagnetically couple-able, and iv) an electrically insulating connection material between the dielectric element and the layer stack.
US11445610B2
A PCB assembly includes a second PCB disposed adjacent to a first PCB and have a second hole facing a first hole, an upper plate disposed at an upper of the first and second hole and have a third hole disposed at the upper of the first hole and a fourth hole disposed at the upper of the second hole, a holder disposed at a lower of the first and second hole and have a lower plate having a fifth hole disposed at the lower of the first hole and a sixth hole disposed at the lower of the second hole, a first fixing screw penetrating through the third first, and fifth hole, and a second fixing screw penetrating through the fourth, second and sixth hole, and the lower plate includes a protrusion penetrating through the second PCB coupling the first PCB and the second PCB.
US11445609B2
There is provided a printed circuit board in which an amount of molten solder adhering over electrodes adjacent to each other is increased in flow soldering. The printed circuit board according to the present invention includes: a first insulating substrate (6) having a mounting hole (15) that penetrates through the first insulating substrate (6) from a first surface (6a) to a second surface (6b); a second insulating substrate (18) including a connection portion (23a) that penetrates through the mounting hole (15) from the first surface (6a) side and protrudes from the second surface (6b); first electrodes (7 and 9) that are provided on the second surface (6b) and are arranged at an edge of the mounting hole (15); and second electrodes (19 and 25) provided on the connection portion (23a). The first electrodes (7 and 9) and the second electrodes (19 and 25) are joined by solder. The printed circuit board further includes a coating film (31) that is disposed at least on a front end side of the connection portion (23a) than a portion where the second electrodes (19 and 25) are joined to the first electrodes (7 and 9) by the solder.
US11445608B2
An electronic device may include a chassis. The electronic device may include a first electronic component that may include a first substrate and a first interconnect. The electronic device may include a second electronic component that may include a second substrate and a second interconnect. The second substrate may be physically separated from the first substrate. An electrical trace may be coupled to the chassis of the electronic device. The electrical trace may be sized and shaped to interface with the first interconnect of the first electronic component. The electrical trace may be sized and shaped to interface with the second interconnect of the second electronic component. The first electronic component and the second electronic component may be in electrical communication through the electrical trace coupled to the chassis of the electronic device.
US11445605B2
A printed wiring board and the like in which local deviations of characteristics of a bamse member using a liquid crystal polymer are reduced. A printed wiring board uses a liquid crystal polymer having wiring formed on at least one surface as a bamse member, in which the bamse member has a degree of crystal orientation of the liquid crystal polymer of 0.3 or less in a plane direction.
US11445590B2
The present invention discloses tethered remote timer devices and applications for the control of residential lighting. More specifically, the invention pertains to a tethered remote timer comprising a pushbutton within the remote housing that allows the control of the state of connected lighting via an integrated timer and the brightness level of the lighting via a remotely accessible control. The remotely accessible control can also be used to override the timing device thereby changing the state of the connected lighting. The pushbutton provides the user the ability to increase or decrease light intensity within a programmable lighting schedule. In some embodiments, the tethered remote comprises: at least one preset countdown button which corresponds to a different preset or user set program, controls more than one load, communicates wirelessly, and turns on USB or USB-C output to control DC powered lighting.
US11445588B1
A light-emitting diode lamp with afterglow-proof function is provided, which includes a power input terminal, a control circuit, a switching circuit, a rectifying circuit and a driving circuit. The power input terminal includes a first power input terminal connected to a first node and a second power input terminal connected to a second node. The control circuit is connected to the first and second nodes respectively. The switching circuit includes a first connection pin, a second connection pin, a third connection pin and a fourth connection. The first connection pin and the second connection pin are connected to the first and second nodes respectively. The driving circuit is connected to a plurality of light-emitting diodes. One end of the driving circuit is connected to the third connection pin via the rectifying circuit and the other end of the driving circuit is connected to the fourth connection pin.
US11445584B2
The network device may be configured to define or update a scene for controlling a zone in a certain area or location of a load control system. For example, the load control system may be installed in a residential home or building. At least one lighting control device that is configured to control a corresponding lighting load may be assigned to each of the one or more zones. The network device may be configured to display one or more graphical user interfaces that a user of the network device may interact with to define or update a scene. The network device may also be configured to display one or more graphical user interfaces that a user of the network device may interact with to define or update natural show functionality. After a scene and/or natural show have been configured, the may enabled or activated in response to a triggering event.
US11445526B2
The present disclosure provides a method and a device in nodes used for wireless communication. A node receives a first information block, transmits a second information block and monitors M1 control channel candidates in a first time window; the first information block indicates a scheduled cell set; the M1 control channel candidates occupy M2 control channel elements; the second information block indicates a combination employed by the serving cell(s) comprised by the first scheduling cell subset; a first SCS is used to determine a time length of a multicarrier symbol in the first time window, and the combination employed by the first scheduling cell subset is used to determine a number of multicarrier symbols comprised in the first time window; M1 is no greater than a first threshold, and M2 is no greater than a second threshold. This disclosure can improve scheduling performance.
US11445521B2
Disclosed herein includes a system, a method, and a device for providing latency sensitive links. A wireless device can receive, from a wireless node, an advertisement message indicating a set of wireless local area network (WLAN) links that support one or more defined latency requirements, a capability of the wireless node to support the set of WLAN links, a plurality of parameters, an operating mode, and a status for the set of WLAN links. The wireless device can send, to the wireless node responsive to the advertisement message, a request to access a first link of the set of WLAN links. The request can indicate a capability of the wireless device to interoperate with the wireless node to use the first link. The wireless device can access the first link of the set of WLAN links if the wireless node accepts the request to access the first link.
US11445517B2
A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device comprising a memory to store instructions and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations. The operations comprise receiving signals over a spectrum of frequencies, providing location data of the device to a base station, receiving a request from a base station to perform a spectral analysis of the signals, detecting an interference among the signals, and providing, in response to the request, data to the base station regarding a source of the interference, wherein the data comprises a location of the source relative to the device, spectral data for identifying the source, and a time a frequency of occurrence of the interference. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US11445515B2
An example method can include receiving, from a user equipment, single-network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI). The method can include determining a resource sharing configuration (RSC) associated with the S-NSSAI and determining whether the S-NSSAI is associated with a network slice instance (NSI) of the network. When the S-NSSAI is determined to be associated with a first NSI, the method can include mapping the S-NSSAI to the first NSI to permit the user equipment to communicate via the first NSI using a protocol data unit (PDU) session associated with the S-NSSAI. When the S-NSSAI is not determined to be associated with an NSI, the method can include forming a second NSI of the network according to the RSC associated with the S-NSSAI and mapping the S-NSSAI to the second NSI to permit the user equipment to communicate via the second NSI using a PDU session associated with the S-NSSAI.
US11445501B2
A method includes receiving, at a mobile device, resource pool configuration information, the resource pool configuration information comprising a bitmap to determine the resource pool and determining, for a period having a plurality of consecutive subframes, a first subset of subframes by excluding, from the plurality of consecutive subframes, subframes in which a sidelink synchronization signal (SLSS) resource is configured and subframes other than uplink subframes. The method also includes determining, for the period, a second subset of subframes by excluding, from the first subset of subframes, one or more subframes, wherein a quantity of the second subset of subframes corresponds to an integer multiple of a length of the bitmap, and determining, based on a plurality of repetitions of the bitmap, the resource pool for a sidelink transmission from the second subset of subframes.
US11445500B2
Providing for time sensitive networking (TSN) traffic in high density deployments is described. An access point (AP) is a high density deployment receives a message identifying another AP as a TSN neighbor and also detects a TSN device within an area covered by the APs. This arrangement may cause traffic interruptions for the TSN traffic between the TSN device and the APs. In order to prevent disruption in TSN traffic, a TSN time slot and a resource unit (RU) is determined for each of the APs, and the TSN traffic is communicated between the various devices in network according to the determined TSN time slot and RU.
US11445499B2
A base station may make more efficient use of resources by transmitting data in a control region of a slot in addition to a data region. In order to avoid performance loss, the base station may adjust the data transmission in the control region in comparison to a data transmission in a data region and may signal an indication to a UE to assist the UE in receiving the data transmission in the control region. An apparatus for wireless communication at the UE receives the indication from the base station regarding the data transmission in the control region and uses the indication to perform rate matching or demodulation of the data transmission in the control region. The indication may indicate any of a different MCS/rank/TPR, a reduced MCS/rank/TPR, an MCS/rank/TPR delta, a control span for a group of UEs, and a starting symbol for the data transmission. The indication may also indicate that there is no data transmitted on resources in the control region.
US11445498B2
A method for use in a User Equipment configured to operate according to the New Radio (5G) standard, said method comprising: monitoring a control region for mini-slots for a transmission; detecting a start of the transmission; monitoring a control region of said transmission for regular slots; detecting that the transmission has ended; and in response thereto monitoring the control region for mini-slots again.
US11445494B2
The disclosure relates to a method for allocating radio resources to a user terminal for performing communication between a radio control entity and the user terminal in a communication system. At least first predetermined radio resources are configured in the user terminal for use in connection with a particular carrier and are associated with a particular format of a downlink control information, DCI, message. The user terminal receives a DCI message of the particular format from the radio control entity. Upon receiving the DCI message of the particular format, the user terminal identifies the first predetermined radio resources associated with this received DCI message, and using the identified first predetermined radio resources for communication between the user terminal and the radio control entity via the particular carrier. The particular carrier can be an unlicensed carrier.
US11445491B2
A configuration to allow a UE to receive a BWP configuration that supports RC NR. The UE sends information to a network indicating a UE capability of the UE. The UE receives, based on the UE capability, information indicating a BWP associated with a first BWP, the second BWP having a frequency range equal to or less than the first BWP. The UE receives at least one of control information or data based on the indicated first BWP and the second BWP.
US11445485B2
A method for transmitting uplink control information of a terminal in a wireless communication system and a terminal using the method are provided. The method generates uplink control information, transmits the uplink control information to a base station using a specific PUCCH format among a plurality of physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) formats, wherein the specific PUCCH format which is used is determined on the basis of the number of symbols in the time domain used for transmission of uplink control information and the number of bits of the uplink control information.
US11445484B2
A method, device, and storage medium are disclosed that determine beam information of an antenna port for a frequency domain resource not used for transmitting uplink data and/or uplink control information. In one embodiment, a first device determines, based on first configuration information, that a beam for sending a first uplink reference signal on a first antenna port is also a beam for sending a second uplink reference signal on a second antenna port, and sends the first uplink reference signal on the first antenna port. Beam information of the first antenna port can be determined based on beam information of the second antenna port, and the first uplink reference signal can be sent based on the determined beam information of the first antenna port. This can spare beam configuration performed by a network side for the first frequency domain resource, and reduce overheads for transmitting configuration information.
US11445481B2
This disclosure relates to providing early packet delivery to radio link control. A transport block may be received by a wireless device via wireless communication. The transport block may fail a transport block cyclic redundancy check, but a subset of the code blocks of the transport block may pass code block cyclic redundancy checks. Packet data from the subset of the code blocks that pass code block cyclic redundancy checks may be provided to a radio link control layer of the wireless device, based at least in part on the successful code block cyclic redundancy checks for those code blocks.
US11445479B2
There is provided a communication apparatus including a communication control section that performs, using a network address configured by m bytes, communication control on one or more network slices, and the network address has a prefix section that includes, in a portion of high-order n bytes, a slice number that identifies the one or more network slices and a subnet number in the one or more network slices.
US11445472B2
Example signal transmission methods and apparatus are described. One example method includes generating a first signal by a network device, where the first signal is used to indicate to a terminal device whether there is paging scheduling information on a first paging occasion. The network device determines a first resource based on at least one of a paging configuration parameter, a first parameter set, a terminal device identifier, or a terminal identification code. The network device sends the first signal to the terminal device on the first resource. The signal transmission methods, network device, and terminal device in the embodiments of this application enable the terminal device to determine, based on the first signal, whether to listen on a downlink control channel, reducing power consumption of the terminal device.
US11445464B2
Disclosed are techniques for group reporting of UE receive-transmit (Rx-Tx) time difference measurements for multi-RTT positioning. A plurality of downlink reference signals (DL RSs) are received from a plurality of transmission reception points (TRPs). A corresponding plurality of uplink reference signals (UL RSs) are transmitted to the plurality of TRPs. One or more numerology factors are determined for the plurality of TRPs. A measurement report is generated for the plurality of TRPs based on the numerology factors. The measurement report is transmitted to a network entity. The measurement report includes UE receive-transmit (Rx-Tx) time difference measurements for at least two of the TRPs.
US11445463B2
A wireless access point that serves one or more wireless client devices in a wireless network determines that at least one particular client device that is associated to the wireless access point should not be associated to the wireless access point. The wireless access point transmits frames so that they are received at the particular client device with reduced strength so as to provoke the particular client device to transition from the wireless access point.
US11445459B2
The present specification presents a method for synchronizing DU transmission timings of IAB nodes.
US11445457B2
A wireless communication system is provided including a first media device, a second media device, and a third media device, each media device configured to output media content. The first media device is designated as an access point media device that is configured to transmit media content to the second media device and the third media device. The first media device is configured to transmit the media content to the second media device using simplex communication instead of duplex communication based on a first confidence level indicator received from the second media device indicating a high level of confidence. The first media device is configured to transmit the media content to the third media device using duplex communication based on a second confidence level indicator received from the third media device a high level of confidence, and each media device is configured to output the media content in a synchronized manner.
US11445453B2
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a power by using the Bluetooth Low Energy technology performed by a control device. According to the present disclosure, the method and apparatus includes establishing a connection with a first device and a second device through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and receiving, from the first device, a first request message for requesting a transmission power change of the first device. In addition, the method and apparatus includes receiving, from the second device, a second request message for requesting a transmission power change of the second device and changing a transmission power of the control device to a specific transmission power value based on the first change value and the second change value.
US11445441B2
A PDCCH blind detection method, a terminal and a network side device are provided. The method includes: detecting, by a terminal, an energy saving signal in an energy saving signal window; blindly detecting, by the terminal, the PDCCH within a target time if the energy saving signal is detected, a distance between the target time and a position where the energy saving signal is detected is within a preset time distance range.
US11445439B1
The embodiments disclosed herein provide managing power over Ethernet through a switch. In particular, the embodiments provide a mechanism for a Power Over Ethernet (POE) switch device to request change of operation of Citizens Broadband Radio Service Devices (CBSDs) to dynamically adjust power requirements of the CBSDs. The POE switch device is configured to determine a power transfer rate is outside a predetermined range, and send a request to an identified CBSD of a plurality of CBSDs to operate under a different power mode to alter a power requirement of the identified CBSD. In this way, the POE switch device dynamically manages operation of the plurality of CBSDs and distributes power among the plurality of CBSDs based on power requirements, loads, and/or Spectrum Access Systems (SAS) limitations of the plurality of CBSDs. Such a configuration increases the number and/or type of CBSDs that can be deployed in a particular region.
US11445438B2
A full-duplex communication method in a target wake time (TWT) service period of a high-efficiency wireless local area network (WLAN) is performed by a TWT responding station, and includes transmitting TWT schedule information to at least one TWT requesting station; transmitting information regarding a resource unit (RU) to the at least one TWT requesting station through a reference frame in a TWT service period (SP); receiving an uplink frame from the TWT requesting station in a time period determined on the basis of the reference frame through the RU; and transmitting a downlink frame to the TWT requesting station in a specific time duration of the time period. The uplink frame and the downlink frame are transmitted through the same channel.
US11445437B2
In a described example, an integrated circuit includes an input coupled to receive a plurality of beacon frames, the beacon frames include an indication of data transmissions available for a device that includes the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit also includes a controller configured to compare the plurality of beacon frames to determine a plurality of bytes prior to the indication of data transmission available that is present in each of the plurality of beacon frames and is configured to provide a signal indicating a low power mode in which the device does not receive transmissions and to provide a signal indicating a wake mode at a selected time before transmission of the plurality of bytes in a subsequent beacon transmission.
US11445431B2
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for associating a wireless communication device such as a wireless station (STA) of a STA multi-link device (MLD) with an access point (AP) MLD that includes a first AP associated with a first communication link of the AP MLD and includes one or more secondary APs associated with one or more respective secondary communication links of the first AP MLD. The first AP includes one or more virtual APs, and the first AP and the one or more virtual APs of the first AP belong to a first multiple basic service set identifier (BSSID) set associated with the first communication link. The AP MLD transmits a frame including a first element carrying discovery information for the first AP and the one or more virtual APs belonging to the first multiple BSSID set, and including a second element carrying discovery information for the one or more secondary APs of the first AP MLD associated with the one or more respective secondary communication links of the first AP MLD.
US11445425B2
Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to beam failure recovery mechanism. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, there are provided an improved solution for reporting candidate beams in serving cells. If a beam failure occurs in a serving cell, the first device determines a candidate beam for beam failure recovery from a plurality of beams in the serving cell based on link qualities of the plurality of beams. The first device also determines a resource configuration for a random access for the beam failure recovery for the first device or a resource to be used for the random access, The first device further generates an indication for indicating a characteristic of the candidate beam or a characteristic of a beam for performing the random access, based on at least one of the determined resource configuration or the determined resource. The first device also transmits an identity of the candidate beam and the indication to a second device. The second device performs the beam failure recovery based on the candidate beam and the characteristic of the candidate beam.
US11445424B2
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method for switching resource pools by a device arranged to transmit according to a first resource pool is provided. The method includes sensing a second resource pool, determining whether the second resource pool has been sensed sufficiently long to apply sensing based resource selection, and selecting resources from an exceptional pool by using random resource selection, if the second resource pool has not been sensed sufficiently long to apply sensing based resource selection.
US11445413B2
Quality of Experience (QoE) Measurement collection is continued from a source network node (200) providing service to a terminal (210) to a target network node (200) following a SRNS relocation or inter-RAT handover of the terminal (210). When the source network node (200) is preparing for the transfer of a terminal (210) for which a QoE Measurement is configured, QoE Measurement parameters, which have been received by the source network node (200) from a first Measurement Initiating node (200), are sent from the source network node (200) to the target network node (200). The target network node (200) provides information about the handling of the ongoing QoE measurement to the source network node (200), e.g., whether the QoE measurement is to be continued or terminated. The source network node (200) updates to the first Measurement Initiating node (200) whether the target network node (200) will continue the QoE Measurement. If the target network node (200) has a QoE Measurement configured by a second, different Measurement Initiating node (200), it may continue the QoE Measurement under that configuration, and send to the source network node (200) some or all related QoE Measurement parameters.
US11445412B2
The present disclosure relates to an access control method and apparatus and a storage medium, wherein the access control method comprises: when a terminal operates a first T302 timer and when the terminal changes a cell, executing any one of the operations as follows: stopping the first T302 timer, or stopping or holding the first T302 timer according to a received command sent by a network side device. According to the present disclosure, the operation of a T302 timer operated on the terminal can be effectively controlled according to the state of the terminal.
US11445409B2
Provided is a method of data transmission. The method includes determining a current amount of data in an uplink buffer that is configured to store uplink data, wherein the uplink data in the uplink buffer is distributed through a Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) layer; sending a Buffer Status Report (BSR) to a base station in the cellular network, wherein the BSR comprises a difference value between the current amount of data and an amount of the data to be transmitted by the second link, and wherein the base station is configured to allocate an uplink resource for the terminal based on the difference value; and transmitting uplink data to the correspondent node through the second link based on the amount of the data to be transmitted to the correspondent node by the second link.
US11445408B2
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A wireless device may configure one or more first sets of resources of a radio frequency spectrum band associated with a first pathloss mode, and may configure one or more second sets of resources associated with a second pathloss mode. Each set of resources may be configured with some transmission timing parameters and frame structure, such that a transmission time interval (TTI) associated with the first pathloss mode may be different from the TTI associated with the second pathloss mode. The wireless device may communicate with a second wireless device using the one or more first sets of resources based on identifying a pathloss value is below an identified pathloss threshold. Additionally, the wireless device may communicate with a third device using the one or more second sets of resources based on identifying a pathloss value satisfies the identified pathloss threshold.
US11445403B2
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method for processing a packet by a transmission device in a wireless communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: checking whether a data radio bearer (DRB) mapped to a quality of service (QoS) flow changes from a first DRB to a second DRB; and when the DRB changes from the first DRB to the second DRB, transmitting, to a reception device, information on a last packet transmitted through the first DRB in the QoS flow.
US11445402B1
In a wireless communication network, a wireless network core and wireless access nodes exchange user data using data rates. The wireless access nodes wirelessly exchange the data with the wireless UE over radio bands. The wireless network core determines a data rate level for the wireless UE based on the data rates. Subsequently, the wireless network core identifies a serving wireless access node and a serving radio band. The wireless network core determines a new data rate based on the data rate level and the serving radio band. The wireless network core and the serving wireless access node exchange new data using the new data rate. The serving wireless access node wirelessly exchanges the new data with the wireless UE over the serving radio band.
US11445397B2
The present disclosure relates to measurement processing in wireless communications. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method performed by a first network node in a wireless communication system comprises: transmitting, to a second network node involving a dual connectivity (DC) with the first network node, a configuration for at least one measurement window; receiving, from the second network node, a result of a first measurement performed by the second network node during a measurement window among the at least one measurement window, and information for the measurement window; and combining the result of the first measurement and a result of a second measurement performed by the first network node during the measurement window identified by the information.
US11445390B2
A measurement method, a measurement configuration method, a terminal, and a network device are provided, which relate to the field of communication technology. The measurement method is applied to a terminal, and includes: obtaining resource configuration information for performing target measurement; determining a target CSI-RS port set, in the resource configuration information, for performing target measurement; and obtaining a target measurement value corresponding to the target CSI-RS port set through performing measurement; wherein the resource configuration information includes at least one resource set, each resource set includes at least one CSI-RS resource, and the target measurement includes channel measurement or interference measurement.
US11445389B2
Disclosed is a virtual base station capable of hosting multiple network operators and/or private networks in a single compute environment. The virtual base station includes a plurality of virtual baseband processors configured to communicate with the plurality of mobile network operators, a supervisor module, a fronthaul network interface configured to be coupled to one or more remote units, and a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) coordinator module coupled to the supervisor module and the one or more virtual baseband processors. The base station may have on or more CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) Daemons to act as a proxy for obtaining grants to CBRS channels and allocating the CBRS channels to the mobile network operators.
US11445386B2
Systems and methods for visualization and troubleshooting of a distributed Wi-Fi network, implemented through one of a mobile application and a web page, include, responsive to obtaining data from the distributed Wi-Fi network, providing a map of the distributed Wi-Fi network based on the obtained data, wherein the map includes a first icon designating a gateway node, one or more second icons each designating one or more nodes, and connectors between the gateway node, wherein the gateway node and the one or more nodes are in a tree topology; providing a visualization in the map based on a current operational status of the distributed Wi-Fi network from the obtained data, wherein the visualization comprises a plurality of visual indicators of the current operational status; and providing notifications based on the current operational status.
US11445374B2
A first user device may provide, to a provisioning device, a request for a subscriber identity module (SIM) swap that causes provisioning data to be provided to a first SIM card of the first user device and from a second SIM card of a second user device. The first user device may generate a first encrypted token based on a first identifier associated with the first SIM card. The first user device may provide, to the provisioning device, the first encrypted token and a user identifier. The first user device may selectively receive the provisioning data when the first encrypted token matches a second encrypted token generated by the second user device based on a second identifier associated with the second SIM card, or receive a message indicating that the first user device cannot be provisioned, when the first encrypted token fails to match the second encrypted token.
US11445371B2
Methods, apparatus, and systems for automatically determining the access rights to be granted to a telecommunication device to the assets in a first network as a function of the access rights previously granted to that same device in another network.
