US09664741B2
Disclosed are a test apparatus and a test method for testing a plurality of blocks in a circuit, the plurality of blocks having identical structures. The test apparatus comprises: a comparing device, configured to collect output responses generated by the plurality of blocks by applying an excitation signal to the plurality of blocks in parallel, compare the output responses of the plurality of blocks to determine whether the output responses of the plurality of blocks are identical, and output results of the comparison of the comparing device; and a determining device, configured to receive the results of the comparison of the comparing device, and determine whether the plurality of blocks have a defect according to the results of the comparison of the comparing device. With the test apparatus and the test method, a process for testing the plurality of blocks having the identical structures may be simplified, and test efficiency may be improved.
US09664738B2
A circuit, such as an integrated circuit or a die, has a first input pad configured to receive a multiplexed signal including scan data and a clock signal, a scan chain having a scan data input and a clock input and circuitry coupled between said first input pad and said scan chain. The circuitry is configured to extract the scan data and the clock signal from the received multiplexed signal, provide the extracted scan data to the scan data input of the scan chain, and provide the extracted clock signal to the clock input of the scan chain.
US09664729B2
Operation of an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is monitored by an apparatus that has a capacitor connected between a collector of the IGBT and an input node. A processing circuit, coupled to the input node, responds to current flowing through the capacitor by providing an indication whether a voltage level at the collector is changing and the rate of that change. The processing circuit also employs the capacitor current to provide an output voltage that indicates the voltage at the IGBT collector.
US09664728B2
An embodiment relates to an integrated circuit comprising at least two electrical connections and at least one coil arranged adjacent to at least one of the electrical connection, wherein the at least one coil each comprises at least one winding and wherein the at least one coil is arranged on or in the integrated circuit.
US09664725B2
A method of preventive detection of a fault in at least one device under surveillance of a group comprising at least two devices, the device under surveillance having at least one first parameter correlated with at least one second parameter of at least one second device in the group, said parameters representing state variables of said devices. The method includes the following steps: predicting a value of the first parameter from a measured value of the second parameter; comparing the predicted value of the first parameter and a measured value of the first parameter; and analyzing the result of the comparison effected in the comparison step to detect a potential fault. The invention also relates to a computer program, an installation, and a module for preventive detection of a fault in a device.
US09664720B2
A device for the contactless determination of an electrical potential of an object, has an electrode and a potential controller which is electrically connected to the electrode. The potential controller changes a reference potential applied to the electrode to a final value in such a way that an electric field between the object and the electrode disappears at the final value if the electrode is located at a distance from the object. The electrical potential is determined from the final value.
US09664711B2
A low-cost and high-precision current sensing device and methods for use and manufacturing. In one embodiment, the current sensing apparatus comprises a Rogowski-type coil which is manufactured in segments so as to facilitate the manufacturing process. In an exemplary embodiment, the current sensing apparatus segments comprise a number of bobbin elements that are wound and subsequently formed into complex geometric shapes such as torus-like shapes. In an alternative embodiment, bonded windings are utilized which allow the segments to be formed without a bobbin or former. In yet another alternative embodiment, the aforementioned current sensing devices are stacked in groups of two or more. Methods of manufacturing and using the aforementioned current sensing apparatus are also disclosed.
US09664706B2
A semiconductor chip testing apparatus is disclosed. The semiconductor chip testing apparatus includes: an upper socket unit which is formed therein with a receiving space receiving an upper semiconductor chip, holds a lower semiconductor chip using a suction airflow passing around the upper semiconductor chip in the receiving space, and electrically connects the lower semiconductor chip to the upper semiconductor chip; a blade block coupled to the upper socket unit to deliver a vacuum pressure for generating the suction airflow in the receiving space; and a lower socket unit on which the lower semiconductor chip held by the upper socket unit is seated, and which is electrically connected to the seated lower semiconductor chip.
US09664705B2
In an embodiment, a speed sensor includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion includes a sensing assembly for generating a signal associated with a movement of an object external to the speed sensor. The second portion includes a wiring harness for transferring the generated signal to a device external to the speed sensor. The first portion and the second portion are joined. The third portion is over-molded over a point of the speed sensor where the first portion joins the second portion. Over-molding the third portion at the point may act to seal the point from outside contaminants. Moreover, over-molding the third portion at the point may act to strengthen the speed sensor at the point.
US09664703B2
A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The laboratory sample distribution system comprises a number of container carriers. The container carriers each comprise at least one magnetically active device such as, for example, at least one permanent magnet, and carry a sample container. The system further comprises a transport plane to carry the container carriers and a number of electro-magnetic actuators being stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move a container carrier on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier.
US09664702B2
Systems and methods are provided for sample processing. A device may be provided, capable of receiving the sample, and performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing multiple assays. The device may comprise one or more modules that may be capable of performing one or more of a sample preparation, sample assay, and detection step. The device may be capable of performing the steps using a small volume of sample.
US09664700B2
Disclosed is an antibody which binds to risperidone, which can be used to detect risperidone in a sample such as in a competitive immunoassay method. The antibody can be used in a lateral flow assay device for point-of-care detection of risperidone, including multiplex detection of aripiprazole, quetiapine, olanzapine, and risperidone in a single lateral flow assay device.
US09664695B2
A method for (a) diagnosing or monitoring kidney function in subject or (b) diagnosing kidney dysfunction in a subject or (c) predicting or monitoring the risk of an adverse events in a diseased subject or (d) predicting or monitoring the success of a therapy or intervention comprising determining the level of Pro-Enkephalin (PENK) or fragments thereof of at least 5 amino acids in a bodily fluid obtained from said subject; and correlating said level of Pro-Enkephalin or fragments thereof with (a) kidney function in a subject or (b) kidney dysfunction in said subject or (c) enhanced risk of adverse events or (d) success of a therapy or intervention in a diseased subject.
US09664692B2
A kit for determining for a female subject the implantation potential of embryos obtained or to be obtained by assisted fertilization is described. The kit includes at least one reagent suitable for detection of levels of FF G-CSF or FF G-CSF mRNA, such as anti-G-CSF antibody or a nucleic acid probe for detection of levels of G-CSF mRNA. The kit may also include a set of concentration standards of FF G-CSF and aspirator tips for removing an oocyte and follicular fluid.
US09664691B2
The present disclosure relates to a molecularly imprinted structure for detection of a pentraxin protein and a method for preparing the same by synthesizing a reactive group-pentraxin protein ligand complex specifically reacting with the pentraxin protein and being polymerizable with a crosslink agent to detect a pentraxin protein by using the complex. The present disclosure also provides a chip for detection of a C-reactive protein and a method for preparing the same, the chip including a molecularly imprinted layer having excellent sensitivity to a C-reactive protein and an improved binding force to a metal substrate by using click chemistry.
US09664690B1
A diagnostic kit for evaluating stress hormones, and methods of use and manufacture thereof.
US09664685B2
The invention provides a method for analyzing a protamine sample for the presence or amount of at least one nucleotidic impurity. The invention also provides a method for the quantitation of peptides in a sample of protamine comprising four major peptides and at least one related impurity.
US09664675B2
Stepped portions of a flow channel are reduced by completely fixing the channel that extends to the measuring unit, and reducing connections in the channel, thereby to suppress a disturbance in the flow of the liquid suctioned into the measuring unit. A means is provided so that the reaction solution and reagent suctioned will move towards the channel through which the liquids are suctioned.
US09664657B2
A detecting method using an IMS apparatus with a preconcentrator outside its inlet aperture. Analyte vapor is adsorbed during a first phase when substantially no gas is admitted to the reaction region. The preconcentrator is then energized to desorb the analyte molecules and create a volume of desorbed molecules outside the IMS housing. Next, a pressure pulser is energized momentarily to drop pressure in the housing and draw in a small sip of the analyte molecules from the desorbed volume through the aperture. This is repeated until the concentration of analyte molecules in the desorbed volume is too low for accurate analysis, following which the apparatus enters another adsorption phase.
US09664654B2
The present disclosure relates to flame based detection methods for compressed mobile phase chromatography. In particular, the present disclosure relates to the operation of a flame ionization detector for carbon dioxide based chromatography, such as supercritical fluid chromatography. The present disclosure includes a method of matching a chromatographic column with a flame ionization detector inner burner including providing a chromatographic column with an internal diameter, determining an optimal mobile phase flow rate for the chromatographic column, calculating an optimal inner diameter of the inner burner that combined with the internal diameter and flow rate of the column produces optimal detector performance, and providing a flame ionization detector inner burner having an inner diameter substantially equal to the calculated optimal inner diameter.
US09664649B2
A method to acquire the structural health state of an aircraft mechanical component performs measurements at each frequency point of interest by using a network of transducers and working each one simultaneously as actuator and sensor. Each transducer is individually excited by a sinusoidal, constant frequency and arbitrary amplitude, voltage waveform for each arbitrary frequency point used to interrogate the structure. A dedicated hardware executes an analogical (analog) quantization to measure electrical current and average electrical power consumed by each transducer. With these two variables, the electromechanical signature of the structure is obtained at different areas of the monitored structure.
US09664635B2
A flexible capacitance sensor having multiple layers for communicating signals to a data acquisition system for reconstructing an image of an area or object located in a subject being sensed, the flexible capacitance sensor having a flexible layer of capacitance plates; a flexible shielding ground layer next to the layer of capacitance plates; a flexible layer of signal traces next to the shielding ground layer, where the layer of signal traces has a plurality of trace lines; and where the capacitance sensor is flexible and adapted to be wrapped around the subject being sensed. The sensor is adapted to communicate signals via the plurality of trace lines to a data acquisition system for providing an image of the area or object between the capacitance plates.
US09664634B2
Apparatus for detecting and identifying a chemical species in an environment, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of carbon nanotubes arranged to form a network, the network comprising a plurality of inter-carbon nanotube junctions; a plurality of electrical contacts, each of the plurality of electrical contacts being connected to the network such that the anisotropic electrical characteristics of the network can be measured dynamically while the network is exposed to the environment; wherein the network possesses electrical anisotrophy such that the ratio of the number of inter-carbon nanotube junctions which must be traversed by current per length of the plurality of carbon nanotubes differs for different directions within the network along the path from one of the plurality of electrical contacts to another of the plurality of electrical contacts, and further wherein the electrical anisotrophy of the network changes when a chemical species is present in the environment.
US09664631B2
A moisture sensor for a forage harvester is described, the moisture sensor comprising a sensing device, a processing unit and an output terminal. The sensing device is configured to sense an electrical characteristic of a harvested crop and generate a sensor signal representative of the electrical characteristic. The processing unit is configured to receive the sensor signal from the sensing device and to process the sensor signal to derive a moisture level of the harvested crop. The output terminal is connected to the processing unit for outputting an output signal representative of the moisture level as derived by the processing unit. Each operating mode for the sensing device having a different moisture level sensitivity characteristic, and receiving an operating parameter and selecting an operating mode of the plurality of operating modes for the sensing device, based on the operating parameter.
US09664629B2
An industrial machine includes a moving mechanism moving one of a probe and a tool relative to a work piece, using three displacement axes parallel to each of three orthogonal axis directions; a low thermal expansion member formed with a material having a smaller thermal expansion coefficient than a material forming a structural element of the moving mechanism; and an expansion/contraction measurer measuring, using the low thermal expansion member as a reference, an amount of expansion/contraction of the structural element in one of the three orthogonal axis directions, the expansion/contraction occurring due to a change in temperature.
US09664618B2
A particle detector that includes a flow cell that includes a through hole having a circular sectional shape and allowing a fluid containing a particle to flow therethrough, an inspection light source that irradiates the flow cell with inspection light in a direction perpendicular to an extending direction of the through hole, and an optical detector that detects reaction light generated by the particle and which exits the flow cell so as to be angled relative to a sector-shaped plane which has a vertex at an intersection point of the inspection light and the through hole of the flow cell, is parallel to an optical path of the inspection light, and is perpendicular to the extending direction of the through hole of the flow cell.
US09664611B2
A testing equipment with a magnifying function includes a carrier, a cover and a magnifying part. The carrier has a specimen holding area formed on the top of the carrier. The cover is stacked on the specimen holding area of the carrier. The magnifying part disposed on the cover. The location of the magnifying part is corresponding to the location of the specimen holding area. The testing equipment of the present application has a simplified and cheap structure for a simple specimen testing.
US09664608B2
Simultaneous Multiple Sample Light Scattering systems and methods can be used for polymer stability testing and for applying stressors to polymer or colloid solutions including heat stress, ultrasound, freeze/thaw cycles, shear stress and exposure to different substances and surfaces, among others, that create a polymer stress response used to characterize the polymer solution and stability.
US09664598B2
Microfluidic contaminant traps of certain representative embodiments illustratively comprise: an inlet configured to connect directly or indirectly to a sample inlet of a gas chromatography (GC) system; an outlet configured to connect directly to an inlet of a GC column or indirectly to the GC column via another fluidic component; an interlayer comprising a channel; an upper layer disposed over and bonded to the interlayer; and a coating disposed over the channel. The coating reduces interactions of analytes from a sample provided at the inlet of the microfluidic contaminant trap with the microfluidic contaminant trap.
US09664593B2
Bearing apparatus comprising: an inner race; an outer race; a roller element positioned between the inner race and the outer race; a first sensor to sense displacement of one of: the inner race, the outer race, and the roller element, and to provide a first signal for the sensed displacement to enable a load on the bearing apparatus to be determined.
US09664583B2
A device for calibrating a torque wrench includes a base plate, a strain gauge, a display, a cup, a rod and a ring. The strain gauge is non-rotationally connected to the base plate. The display is electrically connected to the strain gauge. The cup is non-rotationally connected to the base plate. The rod is non-rotationally connected to the cup. The ring is inserted in the cup so that the ring and the cup together define an annular gap for tightly receiving a socket.
US09664576B2
A load detector and an electronic unit using load detectors include a load sensor having a projective pressure receiving part, a case in which the load sensor is placed with the pressure receiving part facing toward the upper surface of the case, and an elastic body placed on the same side as the upper surface of the load sensor, the elastic body configured to receive a load and press the load sensor in its height direction.
US09664571B2
An integrated temperature sensor device has a temperature sensor providing an analog signal corresponding to an ambient temperature, an analog-to-digital converter coupled to the sensor conditioning circuit and receiving the analog temperature signal, and a timer and control circuit which is operable to be configured to control the temperature sensor device to perform a sequence of temperature measurements and shut-down time periods, wherein multiple temperature measurements are taken during the measurement period, wherein the timer and control circuit is further operable to be programmed to set the number of temperature measurements and the length of the shut-down period.
US09664570B2
A system and associated method for analyzing a smoking article filter is provided. An emitter emits an initial signal toward a smoking article filter. The initial signal may have a frequency between about 0.1 teraHertz and about 10 teraHertz. A sensor may detect a resultant signal resulting from interaction of the initial signal with the smoking article filter. An analysis unit may receive the resultant signal from the sensor, determine a filter status based on the resultant signal, and output an indicium indicative of the filter status. The filter status may include a capsule presence within the smoking article filter, a capsule absence from the smoking article filter, a proper insertion of a capsule into the smoking article filter, a defective insertion of a capsule into the smoking article filter, a proper capsule within the smoking article filter, and a defective capsule within the smoking article filter.
US09664569B2
A multilayered circuit board having a metal-free region vertically extending through at least a portion of a conductive layer, which lies generally parallel to a horizontal plane, vertically spaced from an outer surface. Heat-emitting and heat-sensitive components are mounted on the outer surface. The heat-emitting component is vertically and laterally spaced from the metal-free region, whereas the heat-sensitive component is vertically spaced and laterally aligned within the metal-free region such that the metal-free region is a thermal barrier that shields heat-sensitive component from radial heat flowing from the heat-emitting component.
US09664568B2
A process is provided for mapping temperatures in an enclosure. A spectral band for a multi-spectral image-capturing device is selected. An intensity-temperature mapping is generated by performing an intensity-temperature calibration based on an intensity of an image pixel in a field of view (FOV) generated by the multi-spectral image-capturing device, a corresponding temperature measurement, and a selected device setting of the image-capturing device. An emitted radiation is detected based on a first spectral image in the FOV. At least one region is determined whether it is poor responsive, which is underexposed or overexposed, such that an accurate temperature is unable to be estimated based on a temperature value associated with the spectral band. Temperatures of the at least one poor responsive regions are replaced with temperatures from corresponding acceptable regions from at least one other spectral image to provide an extended temperature mapping of the enclosure.
US09664561B2
Raman scattering, while a powerful and versatile technique, relies of the detection of weak signals. Detecting the signal can be difficult if there is interference, especially if the interference comes from scattered stray light of the laser used to generate the Raman signal. Described here is a frequency modulation technique in combination with heterodyne detection that simultaneously rejects interference from ambient light as well as from scattered stray laser light. This provides a means to detect Raman signal and discriminate against scattered light without using an expensive and bulky spectrometer.
US09664554B2
Provided are a vibration detector and a vibration detecting method, which are power saving, can detect vibration even if the vibration is very weak, and can perform both start-up of the apparatus and collection of data of vibration information by the use of only one sensor. The apparatus includes a vibration detector, a semiconductor switch, a controller and a power supply. The semiconductor switch and the controller are connected to the power supply. The vibration detector detects vibration and consequently generates a vibration voltage. The semiconductor switch includes a voltage divider for generating a bias voltage inside. The semiconductor switch detects a voltage produced by superposing the bias voltage onto the vibration voltage outputted from the vibration detector, and conducts current when the detected voltage is equal to or larger than a certain value. The controller wakes up with the current conducted by the semiconductor switch as a trigger signal.
US09664550B2
Disclosed is a meter assembly including a first housing; a second housing; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the second housing adapted to rotate relative to the first housing. Also disclosed is a meter assembly including a housing; a linkage arm; and a retaining fastener, the retaining fastener connecting the linkage arm to the housing, the linkage arm adapted to rotate relative to the housing.
US09664547B1
A flow measurement assembly includes a coupler and a flow channel. The coupler maintains a magnet and a sensor spaced from the magnet. The flow channel is positionable between the magnet and the sensor. The flow channel includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet spaced from the inlet, and a flow conduit fluidly open to the inlet and the outlet. A ferrous body is movably disposed in the conduit. The sensor is configured to detect a frequency of a change within a magnetic field as the ferrous body travels within the flow conduit between the magnet and the sensor.
US09664546B2
An object of the present invention is to improve the reliability of a product in which a semiconductor device is partially exposed when sealed with resin. In achieving the above object and according to this invention, there is provided a thermal airflow sensor including: a semiconductor substrate having a thin-wall portion, a heating resistor provided over the thin-wall portion, and resistance temperature detectors installed upstream and downstream of the heating resistor; a protective film provided over the semiconductor substrate; and a resin that seals the semiconductor substrate, the resin further including an exposure portion for partially exposing an area including the thin-wall portion. The protective film is provided in a manner seamlessly enclosing the heating resistor, the protective film having an outer peripheral edge located outside the thin-wall portion and over the exposure portion.
US09664541B2
A vehicle instrument includes: a three-dimensional object which is formed of a light transmitting material and is formed so as to protrude from a surface displaying a measurement value involved with a vehicle; and a light source which emits light to the three-dimensional object, wherein the three-dimensional object includes a portion having a different protrusion amount from a light incident surface to which light emitted from the light source is incident, and the light incident surface of the portion having a relatively small protrusion amount from the light incident surface is provided with a high-diffusion portion having a relatively large diffusion degree for the incident light compared with the light incident surface of the portion having a relatively large protrusion amount from the light incident surface.
US09664532B2
A system and method for mounting a device to a piece of equipment is presented, and may include a handheld inertial measurement unit (IMU), a computer logic and a mounting interface. The piece of equipment may have a line replaceable unit (LRU) mount that allows a new LRU to be mounted thereon. The mounting interface may be mounted to a LRU mount. The handheld IMU may determine position data with respect to the LRU mount and the piece of equipment. The computer logic may be configured to calculate a positional error value based on the position data to indicate to a user whether corrections need to be made regarding how the new LRU is mounted to the LRU mount before the new LRU is mounted to the LRU mount or whether the new LRU can be mounted to the LRU mount without any corrections.
US09664530B2
There is disclosed a telemetry monitoring system including a central monitoring unit configured to display data regarding one or more portable devices, each associated with the breathing apparatus of a user. The system further includes removable data storage connected to the central monitoring unit and configured to store system status data of the central monitoring unit as recovery data, the system status data defining an operational status of the central monitoring unit. In the event of a failure of the telemetry monitoring system, the telemetry monitoring system can be recovered by restoring the recovery data to the central monitoring unit or a replacement central monitoring unit from the removable data storage.
US09664525B2
Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for providing navigation routes and/or providing navigation route updates. According to various embodiments of the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a navigation application can be configured to obtain route data from a routing service. The routing service can be configured to use navigation data locally stored and/or obtained from a number of sources to generate navigation routes and/or to update navigation routes. The generated and/or updated navigation routes can be provided to the user device as route data that can be used to provide navigation directions to a user.
US09664523B2
A navigation apparatus transmits current position information to a server. The server transmits course data to the navigation apparatus; the course data indicates a course that is predicted based on the current position information. The navigation apparatus corrects a subsequently measured current position on the course specified by the course data. The navigation apparatus transmits corrected position information indicating the corrected position to the server. The server distributes map data to the navigation apparatus; the map data corresponds to a specified area containing the corrected position specified by the corrected position information. Based on the received map data, the navigation apparatus displays a map near the corrected position on a screen of a display portion.
US09664522B2
A method provides information relating to a parking space. Reliable information is transmitted relative to one or more parking spaces, to provide the information to a driver of a vehicle. A detection device detects feature-related data of a parking space which describe an environmental influence to which a first vehicle parked in the parking space was exposed, and/or which describe an event that has taken place in the parking space and/or that describe a geographical location of the parking space. The feature-related data are stored by an information unit outside the vehicle. An information device then transmits the feature-related data to a navigation device by which the driver of a second vehicle searches for a parking space for the second vehicle.
US09664518B2
One embodiment of an invention which computes a location based alignment of two tracks over a set route. Once aligned, a comparison of performance statistics is made at each position along the track. Time and distance gap information is also computed at each position. The results are then displayed in a plot (17) so one can see where different performance statistics changed, including time gap information (19). The data is also linked to a map (8) so one can visualize the locations more clearly. It is also possible to compare multiple tracks (25) to one reference track (23) for greater insight.
US09664516B2
Improved sensing devices are provided for determining the spatial disposition of a movable object. In one aspect, an apparatus for determining a spatial disposition of a movable object comprises: a support base configured to be carried by a movable object; one or more accelerometers coupled to the support base via a first damping element configured to damp motion of the one or more accelerometers; and one or more gyroscopes coupled to the support base via a second damping element configured to damp motion of the one or more gyroscopes, wherein an amount of motion damping provided by the first damping element is greater than an amount of motion damping provided by the second damping element.
US09664513B2
The present disclosure provides a globe clamp with integrated mounting pads which can hold a level while a user adjusts the lighting device to which the globe clamp is coupled. In one example embodiment, the globe clamp includes a clamp body, which includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and an exterior contour. The top portion forms a first internal opening defined by a first inner surface. The bottom portion forms a second internal opening defined by a second inner surface. The exterior contour surrounds the top portion and the bottom portion. The exterior contour comprises at least one recess having a horizontal, flat surface, the recess configured to retain a level.
US09664512B2
An orientation indicating device, the device comprises an enclosure, a plurality of rods fixed together at their one end forming a rod structure. The rod structure is rotatably mounted inside the enclosure. At least one roller provisioned in-between an inner surface of the enclosure and a free end of each of the plurality of rods. Further, at least one rod of the plurality of rods is configured to be heavier than the other rods, and said heavier rod is adapted to point towards gravity.
US09664509B2
The rough bottom surface of a recessed feature partially obscured by an overlying structure is profiled interferometrically with acceptable precision using an objective with sufficiently large numerical aperture to illuminate the bottom under the obscuring structure. The light scattering produced by the roughness of the surface causes diffused light to return to the objective and yield reliable data fringes. Under such appropriate numerical-aperture and surface roughness conditions, the bottom surface of such recessed features can be profiled correctly simply by segmenting the correlograms produced by the scan and processing all fringes that correspond to the bottom surface elevation.
US09664506B2
The present invention is an improved fiber optic sensing system (FOSS) having the ability to provide both high spatial resolution and high frequency strain measurements. The inventive hybrid FOSS fiber combines sensors from high acquisition speed and low spatial resolution Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (WDM) systems and from low acquisition speed and high spatial resolution Optical Frequency Domain Reflection (OFDR) systems. Two unique light sources utilizing different wavelengths are coupled with the hybrid FOSS fiber to generate reflected data from both the WDM sensors and OFDR sensors operating on a single fiber optic cable without incurring interference from one another. The two data sets are then de-multiplexed for analysis, optionally with conventionally-available WDM and OFDR system analyzers.
US09664503B2
An end position detection device includes a light emission unit including plural light sources for plural colors, respectively, each of the light sources being configured to emit line-like light of one of the colors which is long in a width direction to a conveyance object, the width direction being orthogonal to a conveyance direction of the conveyance object; a light reception unit including plural light reception elements, each configured to receive reflected light from the conveyance object and output a signal corresponding to a received amount of light, arranged in an array in the width direction; and a detection unit configured to detect an end position in the width direction of the conveyance object based on the signals output from the light reception elements in a case where the light sources for the respective colors simultaneously emit light to the conveyance object.
US09664501B2
A reference surface is used to develop an empirical plot between a parameter of interest, such as roughness or modulation, and the position of the reference mirror in an interferometer by repeating measurements of the reference surface at different positions of the reference mirror so as to identify the in-focus position of the reference mirror. Serial quality-control measurements of samples of interest are carried out with the reference mirror in such in-focus position until a predetermined quality-control event triggers an automated system re-calibration by re-measuring the reference surface and, if the result does not correspond to the in-focus position of the reference mirror according to the plot, by finding a new in-focus position for the reference mirror using the same plot or, alternatively, a new similarly produced plot. Sample measurements are then resumed with the mirror placed at that new position.
US09664498B2
A variable reluctance resolver has a stator combined with a housing. The resolver does not require extra space in a case for a device, into which the resolver is mounted, and it is easily coaxially mounted to the device. The resolver includes a ring-like stator 10, a rotor 20, and a housing 30. The stator 10 has a stator core 100, a first insulator 110, a second insulator 120, and coils 130. The stator core 100 is provided with plural salient poles 101. The first insulator 110 and the second insulator 120 hold the stator core 100 therebetween from both sides of the stator core 100. The coils 130 are wound to the salient poles 101 via the first insulator 110 and the second insulator 120. The housing 30 accommodates the stator 10. The first insulator 110 is coaxially integrally formed with the housing 30.
US09664492B2
A method for defining a probe configuration using an interactive probe configuration tool is provided. The probe configuration tool comprises a shaft icon displayed on the probe configuration tool, and a probe position indicator configured to display an orientation of at least one first probe icon relative to the shaft icon. The probe position indicator is further configured to modify the orientation of the at least one first probe icon based on input from a user. The probe configuration tool further comprises a probe type indicator configured to display a type of the at least one first probe icon, wherein the probe position indicator and the probe type indicator are simultaneously displayed on a presentation interface.
US09664489B2
A hand deprimer for removing a spent primer from an ammunition case. The deprimer is universal in that it is readily adjustable to remove spent primers from a wide variety of sizes and types of cases. The deprimer is configured for securing cases of various sizes and types in operative alignment with features that eject the primer from the base of the case.
US09664487B2
A bore cleaning projectile cleans a bore of a firearm as the projectile is propelled down the bore. The projectile includes a frame including a lower charge cap, a tapered cone-shaped center shaft portion, and an end cap. The projectile further includes a propellant providing a force to push the device down the bore of the firearm and at least one cleaning agent situated around the tapered cone-shaped center shaft portion. The center shaft portion includes a narrower diameter at a longitudinally forward portion of the center shaft portion and a wider diameter at a longitudinally rearward portion of the center shaft portion. The cleaning agent is forced to move along the center shaft portion toward the longitudinally rearward portion of the center shaft portion as the frame is propelled down the bore. This movement along the center shaft portion causes intimate contact between the cleaning agent and the bore.
US09664483B2
A plate-type bullet trap provides an adjustable angle upper and lower plate system which facilitates adjustment of the individual angles of each plate as well as the mutual and relative angles between the plates. In this manner, the geometry presented by the plate-type bullet trap system may be varied to present a maximized efficiency and effectiveness of the plate trap geometry for various entrance paths and characteristics for bullets and other projectiles.
US09664481B2
An attachment system can include a plurality of apertures or openings in an attachment platform. The openings can be arranged in a pattern corresponding to a hexagon so that an attachment member for a MOLLE-compatible accessory may be passed through one or more of the openings so as to attach the accessory in a variety of different directions.
US09664477B1
A handgun brace for stabilizing a handgun on a user's forearm includes a body adapted to detachably engage a support structure such as a receiver extension extending rearwardly out of the rear end of a handgun, a first arm extending generally downwardly from the body, and a second arm pivotally connected to the first arm. The second arm is selectively moveable between a stowed position wherein and end of the second arm is received against a side of the body, and a deployed position wherein the first arm and the second arm form a downwardly rigid forearm support structure under the body. The forearm support structure includes a continuous support surface upon which a user's forearm is removably receivable to stabilize the handgun when the body is engaged with the support structure of the handgun.
US09664475B1
A prepackaged bug gun magazine for a gas powered weapon includes a body adapted to fit within an opening in the weapon. The magazine has a first surface, a second surface and at least one chamber. The length of the chambers extends from the first surface to the second surface. A first frangible sealing membrane is removably affixed to the first surface of the body and seals the first end of the chamber. A second frangible sealing membrane is removably affixed to the second surface of the body and seals the second end of the chamber. Particulate projectiles are located within the chambers and sealed in place by the sealing membranes. An indexing system aligns the chamber with a barrel of the weapon. Discharge causes pressurized gas to breach the first membrane and impact of the particulate projectiles will breach the second membrane, permitting the projectiles to enter the barrel.
US09664472B1
Methods and apparatuses for securing a barrel to a receiver are disclosed, including inserting the barrel into the receiver, wherein the receiver comprises a bore with three or more guiding surfaces, one or more threaded securing holes, and a receiver indexing flat and wherein the barrel comprises: a tenon, one or more anchor points, and a barrel indexing flat; making contact between the tenon and the three or more guiding surfaces of the bore; indexing the barrel indexing flat with the receiver indexing flat; threading one or more securing screws into the one or more threaded securing holes; and tightening the one or more securing screws onto the one or more anchor points in order to secure the tenon of the barrel against two of the three or more guiding surfaces. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US09664462B2
A heat exchanger for cooling a liquid has an inlet and an outlet for a liquid to be cooled. A bypass is provided that bypasses the heat exchanger. A valve controls flow of liquid into the heat exchanger or into the bypass. The valve has a valve seat, a valve cone, and at least one spring made of a shape memory material. The at least one spring counteracts a liquid pressure existing in the inlet.
US09664444B2
A slag discharge door device for an electric furnace is provided. The device prevents slag from flowing out via a slag discharge port by making a discharge control door body move up and down to and from the upper surface of a supporting body where slag is discharged by flowing to the upper surface, and the discharge of slag is controlled, such that during steel-making work in the electric furnace, the outflow of slag is prevented and heat losses are reduced, the efficiency of arc heat due to the formation of foamed slag is increased, and valuable metals are recovered from the molten slag thereby increasing the percentage of molten steel recovered.
US09664430B2
An ice-making assembly for a refrigeration appliance includes an ice maker for making ice cubes. An ice cube storage bin receives ice cubes from the ice maker. The ice cube storage bin is maintained at a temperature above the freezing temperature of water. A drain in communication with the ice cube storage bin for receives water melted from ice cubes located in the storage bin. A related refrigeration appliance is disclosed.
US09664423B2
In a heat exchanger of a heat pump system having a main core portion, a subcool core portion, and a receiver tank, the main core portion and the subcool core portion are constituted by a pair of header tanks arranged apart from each other in a vertical direction, a plurality of tubes arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction between the header tanks and having the pair of header tanks communicate with each other, and fins arranged between the adjacent tubes, and a first channel having a refrigerant pass through the main core portion, the receiver tank, and the subcool core portion in order and a second channel having the refrigerant pass only through the main core portion in a direction opposite to that of the first channel are provided.
US09664412B2
Provided is a heating device which makes it possible to effectively perform heat exchange between a heating element and a heat medium without increasing the number of components, and further to eliminate air retention and increase of a pressure loss. A heating device 1 is constituted of a case 2 including therein a flow path 3 through which a heat medium flows, and an electric heating wire heater 4 disposed in the flow path of the case to heat the heat medium. The case comprises a first case section 6 and a second case section 7 each of which has at least one opened surface and which are connected to each other in a state where respective openings are made to abut on each other, and a plate-like gasket 8 which is interposed between abutment portions of the first case section and the second case section, and seals a space between both the case sections, and the gasket controls the flow of the heat medium in the flow path.
US09664411B2
A water heater appliance includes a tank with a sidewall. A boss is mounted to the sidewall of the tank, and an anode is mounted to the boss. The anode extends through the tank into an interior volume of the tank at an angle such that the anode avoids internal tank components of the water heater appliance. A related heat pump water heater appliance is also provided.
US09664397B2
An air-conditioning apparatus includes a heat medium circuit with a heat medium flow reversing device that can switch the flow direction of a heat medium in the heat medium side passage of the heat exchanger related to heat medium.
US09664392B2
A bundled tube fuel injector includes an outer band that circumferentially surrounds a fuel plenum defined within the bundled tube fuel injector. The outer band includes a forward end portion that is axially separated from an aft end portion. A plurality of pre-mix tubes extends through the fuel plenum substantially parallel to one another. A first segment of the plurality of pre-mix tubes is circumferentially surrounded by the outer band. An outer shroud extends circumferentially around a second segment of the pre-mix tubes. The outer shroud includes a forward portion and an aft portion. The aft end portion of the outer band is coupled to the forward portion of the outer shroud via a plurality of fasteners for enhanced assembly and reparability.
US09664387B2
The invention relates to a work apparatus for setting fastening elements in a substrate, with a fuel container and with a dosing device, through which the fuel is fed from the fuel container into a combustion chamber in which a flammable mixture is ignited, for setting a fastening element, and with a temperature sensor. In order to prevent undesired malfunctioning in the operation of the work apparatus or to reduce the incidence of such malfunctioning, the work apparatus comprises a container temperature sensor and a dosing temperature sensor.
US09664373B2
An inflatable display with dynamic lighting effect has an inflatable body, an air pump inflating the inflatable body, and a lighting assembly mounted inside the inflatable body for providing dynamic lighting variations. The lighting assembly has a light housing, a power supply, a lighting module, and a refracting module mounted in the light housing. The lighting module and the refracting module rotate relative to each other. As light beams emitted from the lighting module pass through the refracting module, the light beams are mixed and refracted. With relative rotation of the lighting module and the refracting module, the light beams can project outwards to further penetrate through the inflatable body at different angles covering a large area to form the dynamic lighting variations and to exhibit the dynamic lighting effect.
US09664360B1
A lighting canister stand assembly is configured to elevate a transformer above a canister drain pipe within a canister underground. The lighting canister stand assembly has a lighting canister stand, further including a lighting canister rod mechanically coupled to a first side of a lighting canister platform. The canister further comprising a canister bottom, immediately adjacent to the lighting canister rod, and a canister wall immediately adjacent to an edge of the lighting canister platform. The lighting canister platform is configured to elevate the transformer above the canister drain pipe in order to permit water to drain out of the canister and away from the transformer.
US09664355B2
This invention discloses an LED lamp with an external light source, including a tube, an LED light source plate. The LED light source plate includes a strip base and a plurality of LED illuminants. The lamp has a strip through hole along the length direction of the lamp. The strip base is fixed to the external circumference surface of the lamp, the plurality of LED illuminants are placed between the two side surfaces of the strip through hole. Preferably, the lamp is a circular glass lamp, the strip through hole is on the top of the lamp. Furthermore, the inner surface of the lamp is covered with a diffusion layer. The present invention is beneficial for automatic production and reducing the cost. At the same time, the LED light has a good diffusion and the waste heat is easy to dissipate.
US09664353B2
A device for emitting a light beam, comprising a lens and means for producing a cut-off line in the beam, said device being configured to allow a position of the cut-off line to be adjusted in a given direction, especially vertically, depending on an angular position of the lens about a hinge axis, the lens comprising what is called an optical part for transmission of the beam the and a part that hinges in rotation about said hinge axis, said hinge part and said optical part being made of an integral piece of material.The invention also relates to a light, especially for an automotive vehicle, comprising said emitting device.
US09664344B2
A large plurality of artificial, battery-operated, electronic candles are arranged to be simultaneously recharged upon placement on a series of interconnected charging trays that include a transformer primary winding at defined locations thereon. The primary windings are driven by an AC signal whose duty cycle is controlled by a pulse width modulator IC to induce a voltage across secondary windings contained within the candle housing. This induced signal is rectified to produce the battery charging current and the delivery of the charging current to the rechargeable batteries is controlled by a microprocessor IC.
US09664341B2
A light emitting arrangement is provided, comprising: an array of light-emitting elements (20) arranged on a carrier (10) having an inner surface (11) facing an interior space at least partially enclosed by said carrier, and an outer surface (12), and wherein the light emitting elements (20) are arranged to emit light towards the interior space, and a tubular wavelength converting member (30) having an envelope body comprising a light-receiving inner envelope surface (31) facing an interior space partially enclosed by said wavelength converting member, and an outer envelope surface (32), the wavelength converting member (30) being arranged adjacent said carrier (10) to receive light emitted by said light emitting elements (20) via said light-receiving inner envelope surface (31). The light emitting arrangement offers improved cooling and enables high lumen output without overheating.
US09664340B2
This disclosure discloses a light-emitting device. The light-emitting device comprises: a first electrode part; a second electrode part; a third electrode part, spaced apart from the first electrode part and the second electrode part; and a light-emitting unit partially covering the first electrode part and the second electrode part and fully covering the second electrode part, the light-emitting unit having a conductive structure contacting the second electrode part.
US09664338B2
When manufacturing a low-temperature tank (1), a plurality of unit tanks (10) that are able to be connected together by mutually different objects, and that are each capable of storing low-temperature liquefied gas are manufactured in a factory that is distant from a construction site. The unit tanks (10) are then transported to the construction site, and an inner tank (2) is then assembled at the construction site by connecting together the plurality of unit tanks (10). An outer tank (3) is then formed around the inner tank (2).
US09664324B2
A containment pipe fitting has an inner member (40; 260), an outer member (42; 262), and a plurality of centralizers (48) positioning the inner member within the outer member. The fitting has at least one connection interface (37; 38; 39; 254; 255) having an internal surface portion (72) of the inner member sized to receive and join a portion of an associated inner/main pipe (31; 32; 33) and an internal surface portion (80) of the outer member sized to receive and join the portion of an associated outer/containment pipe (34; 35; 36). The connection interface further includes an external surface portion of the outer member dimensioned to receive a closure coupling or collar (100; 100′).
US09664323B2
A coupler for connection and assembly of an irrigation system is revealed. The coupler includes a base, a connecting portion and a retaining member. The base is for mounting the connecting portion and the retaining member. The connecting portion is arranged with a first channel and a second channel. The second channel is used to receive an insert that is connected to sprayers or hoses. The coupler features on that the second channel above the retaining member is arranged with a seal ring. While the insert is pressed downward axially, the insert is first against the seal ring so as to prevent water flow from being sprayed out of a gap of the second channel between an inner diameter of the connecting portion and an outer diameter of the insert.
US09664322B2
A quick connect/disconnect system male component includes a first body and a ring assembly. The first body defines a fluid channel therethrough. The first body includes a first coupling portion at a first end portion and a second coupling portion at a second end portion. The first coupling portion is configured to couple with a fluid conduit and the second coupling portion configured to couple with a female quick connect/disconnect system component. The ring assembly is supported by the first body. The ring assembly extends about the second coupling portion and includes a first mating feature on an internal surface of the ring assembly configured to rotatably engage a second mating feature on an external surface of the female quick connect/disconnect system component.
US09664318B2
An integrated fitting arrangement includes a mounting plate having a base portion and a stem portion, along with a sleeve member adapted to slidingly engage the stem portion of the mounting plate. By having sliding and/or telescoping capability, the sleeve can adapt its length to couple a piping element with a fitting element in a variety of applications. A release pusher element is provided as part of the sleeve member to facilitate the release of tubing, piping and other cylindrical objects inserted into a fitting.
US09664314B2
A valve connector has a tubular body, a connection head, and an annular seal. The tubular body has at least one air inlet, an air outlet, and a first threaded hole. The first threaded hole is defined in the tubular body, communicates with the air outlet, and has a first thread specification and an inner diameter. The connection head is mounted detachably on the tubular body and has a second threaded hole and a recess. The second threaded hole has a second thread specification and an inner diameter larger than that of the first threaded hole. The recess is axially defined in the connection head and has an inner diameter larger than that of the second threaded hole. The annular seal is mounted in the recess in the connection head and is clamped between the tubular body and the connection head.
US09664311B2
The present disclosure relates to a flexible submarine pipe comprising a plurality of layers, at least one layer of which comprises a polymer resin comprising at least one alumino-silicate or magnesium silicate nanotube chemically bonded to the polymer by a covalent bond, the method for preparing same and the use thereof for the transport of fluids, especially hydrocarbons.
US09664310B2
A pipe including an inner layer, an outer layer, a jacket layer, and an anisotropic layer positioned between the jacket and outer layers is provided. The anisotropic layer is formed from weaving a number of more rigid, monofilament fill strands and a number of less rigid multifilament warp strands. The fill strands may be formed from single, six hundred-ten (610) denier polyester filament while the warp strands may be formed from a series of two hundred-twenty (220) denier polyester threads. The anisotropic layer permits limited rotation of the inner and outer pipe layers without inserting into the gaps formed by the jacket layer when exposed to intense heat and pressure and is not subjected to significant creep during use.
US09664306B2
A method of assembling a pipe on a water-supported floating platform is provided. The platform includes an open central bay, and a gantry on the platform is arranged so as to surround at least a portion of the bay. The method includes providing a pipe intake assembly and staves on the platform; transferring the pipe intake assembly to the interior space of the bay; assembling the individual staves on the pipe intake assembly in an offset construction; lowering the pipe portion within the bay and into the water until the upper ends of the staves reside within a lower portion of the gantry; increasing the length of the pipe portion by assembling additional staves to the upper ends of the assembled staves; and repeating the step of increasing the length of the portion of the pipe until the pipe has a desired length.
US09664300B2
A pilot-operated proportional cartridge valve that has low internal leakage and long life, without requiring close ID/OD spool clearances that add cost to comparable prior art valves. The flow control valve is uniquely characterized by the use of two axially spaced-apart spring energized wiper seals that floatingly support a flow control piston within a cylindrical chamber to allow transaxial shifting movement of the piston for proper alignment with mating components, such as a valve seat. The spring energized wiper seals are preferably oriented in opposite directions for sealing against pressure differentials at opposite ends of the valve piston. In a preferred embodiment, the seals are spring energized cup seals.
US09664294B2
The control valve (R) comprises a body (10) having: an outlet nozzle (12) connected to a flexible conduct (20) whose outlet end (22) is connected to a pistol (30); a sealing seat (S); and a movable sealing means (V) to be displaced between closing and opening positions of the seat (S). A rod (90) has an inner end (91) coupled to the movable sealing means (V), an outer end (92), and a median region (93) mounted in the body (10). The rod (90) may be displaced, in a vertical plane and around a median transversal axis, so as to have its outer end (92) conducted to lowered and raised positions, in which the movable sealing means (V) is conducted to the closing and opening positions of the seat (S). A support (100) is provided in the outer end (92) of the rod (90), in order to receive and retain the pistol (30) when in an inoperative condition, producing the closing of the control valve (R).
US09664280B2
A driveline 1 comprises a transmission 7 having an input shaft 9 and an output shaft 13 as well as an end drive 19 connected to the output shaft of the transmission, which end drive includes a differential 21. The transmission comprises a plurality of switchable gear trains as well as a shift drum 23 which has three cam profiles 25, 27, 29 and three shift forks S01, S23, S4X provided with cam followers for moving a clutch element for coupling a gear to a shaft present in the transmission.The shift drum 23 further includes a further cam profile 31 and the transmission comprises a further cam follower F4 as well as a locking element which is connected via a gear unit 35 to the further cam follower and locks a driving element 37 in the driveline so that drive shafts connected to the differential are locked against rotation.
US09664266B2
A cam follower roller device, in particular for a fuel injection pump of an internal combustion engine, includes a tappet with a sleeve having an opening for partially accommodating a roller, a roller mounted rotatably in the sleeve and having a portion which protrudes axially from the opening of the sleeve provided to cooperate with a cam, and a roller support body housed in the sleeve. The roller includes a cylindrical spindle and a cylindrical body, the ends of the spindle projecting from the lateral faces of the body. The support body includes supports open towards the opening of the sleeve and supporting the ends of the spindle.
US09664259B1
A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle is provided. Ten or more forward speeds and one or more reverse speed are achieved by a planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle. The vehicle includes an input shaft, an output shaft, four planetary gear sets respectively having three rotational elements, and six control elements to selectively connect the rotational elements and a transmission housing.
US09664258B2
A planetary gear train of an automatic transmission for a vehicle may include an input shaft receiving power from an engine, an output shaft outputting power changed in speed, a first planetary gear set including first, second, and third rotating elements, a second planetary gear set including fourth, fifth, and sixth rotating elements, a third planetary gear set including seventh, eighth, and ninth rotating elements, a fourth planetary gear set including tenth, eleventh, and twelfth rotating elements, and seven control elements disposed between the rotating elements, and disposed at positions where the rotating elements are selectively connected to a transmission housing.
US09664251B2
A coupler for translating a rotational force, including first and second rotational elements. The first rotational element defines a first pocket. The second rotational element is in axial alignment therewith and defines a second pocket facing the first pocket. The first pocket and the second pocket define a dampening chamber therebetween that varies in volume based on the overlap thereof. A fluid is positioned in the dampening chamber. A portion of the fluid is dispelled from the dampening chamber when the first rotational element rotates relative to the second rotational element and decreases the volume of the dampening chamber.
US09664249B2
A method and system for controlling operation of a tractor and/or agricultural implement towed by the tractor is provided. A vibration sensor is mounted to the agricultural implement to detect the magnitude of vibration, or bounce, on the agricultural implement. Because the magnitude of the vibration is a function of several operating parameters including, but not limited to, the speed at which the tractor is travelling and the downward pressure applied to the agricultural implement, one or more additional sensors are provided to monitor these operating parameters. Each of the sensors generates a feedback signal and transmits it to the controller. The controller is configured to generate a reference signal to control an actuator as a function of the magnitude of vibration and the measured operating parameter. The actuator receiving the reference signal is configured to control operation of the tractor or agricultural implement to reduce the magnitude of vibration.
US09664246B2
An elastic main body member, a partition member, a diaphragm and a fixing ring are piled up in an outer cylinder of long cylindrical shape that surrounds the whole outside of the elastic main body member, and combined together by fixing the fixing ring by claws of the outer cylinder. An elastic main body member drain recess, a partition member first drain recess and a fixing ring drain recess are formed in each of outer circumferential portions of the elastic main body member, the partition member and the fixing ring and, when assembling, aligned continuously with each other, so that a water drain passage is formed inside the outer cylinder.
US09664245B2
In a brake assembly for an air vent in a vehicle, comprising two brake components which are movable relative to each other, wherein on at least one brake component a friction lining is provided, which rubbingly rests against the respective other brake component and inhibits a mutual movement of the brake components, it is provided that the friction lining is made of a thermoplastic elastomer which contains a silicone admixture. A friction lining for such brake assembly is made of a thermoplastic elastomer which contains a silicone admixture.
US09664238B2
Viscous fan drive systems with wiper members positioned on the OD of the clutch disks, and which rotate at high speed. The fluid reservoir also rotates at input speed. The wiper member directs viscous fluid radially back to the fluid reservoir. The valves in the viscous fan drive systems can be activated by a bimetal mechanism.
US09664234B2
A power generating bearing assembly comprising a power generating subassembly integrated into a bearing. The power generating subassembly utilizes the relative motion between a bearing inner ring and a bearing outer ring of the bearing to generate electrical power. A sealing system is attached to one of the bearings. The power generating subassembly includes an electrical generator in operational engagement with a magnetically polarized material. The electrical generator is attached to the non-sealing carrying bearing. The magnetically polarized material is integrated into a supported member, which is a unitary section of the seal that extends axially from an end surface of the bearing rings. The relative motion between the rings engages the electrical generator and the magnetically polarized material causing a generator core of the electrical generator to create an electrical current.
US09664231B2
Roller bearing, retainer segment of roller bearing for supporting main shaft of wind-power generator
A tapered roller bearing (31a) has a plurality of retainer segments (11a, 11d) each having a pocket to house a tapered roller (34a), and arranged so as to be continuously lined with each other in a circumferential direction between an outer ring (32a) and an inner ring (33a). The retainer segment (11a, 11d) is formed of a resin containing a filler material to lower a thermal linear expansion coefficient. In addition, a clearance (39a) is provided between the first retainer segment (11a) and the last retainer segment (11d) after the plurality of retainer segments (11a, 11d) have been arranged in the circumferential direction without providing any clearance. Here a circumferential range (R) of the clearance (39a) is larger than 0.075% of a circumference of a circle passing through a center of the retainer segment (11a, 11d) and smaller than 0.12% thereof at room temperature.
US09664227B2
A vacuum retaining device capable of reuse includes a sucking disk member. The periphery of a disk surface portion of the sucking disk member is formed with a coupling edge portion wrapped and connected with a sealing rim. During use, the coupling edge portion inside the sealing rim forms a support, such that the shape and efficiency of the sealing rim can be kept for a long time. When a sealing surface of the sealing rim is poked to disengage from a surface to be adhered, the sealing surface is able to link the coupling edge portion of the sucking disk body. When the vacuum retaining device is not used, the outer edge of the sealing rim is poked for the air to enter the interior of the sucking disk body. The vacuum retaining device can be detached from the surface easily and conveniently.
US09664225B2
A device for pre-assembly of a pin-shaped device in a through-hole of a structural element, including a cylinder barrel-shaped sleeve, a plurality of first holding elements disposed at an inner side of the sleeve and projecting inwards, and second holding elements projecting outwards from both ends of the sleeve and being elastically deformable, such that upon insertion of the fastening device into the through-hole, the second holding elements can perform an evasive movement.
US09664222B2
The connector is intended for use in displays of the kind which include a display frame formed of a plurality of beams) which are joined together by multi-way node fittings to form a three-dimensional shape, and display panels are releasably secured to the beams. The connector includes a male fitting which has a stem projecting from a plate, and a head comprising four noses which project laterally from the stem. The head is inserted in a correspondingly-shaped aperture of a female node fitting and rotated into positive engagement with the inner face of the node fitting. The trailing faces of the four noses have oppositely-inclined ramps which act to provide progressive tightening and alignment of the connector as the male part is rotated within aperture.
US09664221B2
An expandable device including: a first member; a second member; at least one tension member attached to the first and second members and extending between the first and second members, the first and second members movable between an open position, in which at least a part of the first member is spaced from the second member, and a closed position, in which said at least a part of the first member is adjacent the second member; and at least one spacer sized to be located between the first and second members when in the open position, and to maintain the first and second members in the open position, wherein, in the open position, the at least one tension member is held taut between the first and second members.
US09664214B1
The disclosure provides a universal mounting device and method for mounting a hand-held portable electronic device on the universal mounting device. The universal mounting device includes two gripping members that rotate around a center pivot. Each end of the gripping members includes a non-slip gripping finger for a total of four fingers that clamps onto and secures the electronic device. A threaded rod is used for applying pressure onto the electronic device through the gripping members and non-slip fingers. A knob attached to one end of the threaded rod is used to rotate the threaded rod. Twisting the knob turns the threaded rod that pushes a bar spanning the two gripping members. The two ends of the spanning bar slide along each of the gripping members, forcing them to tighten or loosen the grip on the electronic device fitted between the non-slip fingers.
US09664199B2
The present invention relates to a centrifugal pump, especially to a close coupled centrifugal pump. The centrifugal pump (10) comprises a shaft (18) coupled with the shaft (20) of the electric drive motor by means of a separate threaded coupling sleeve (24). The threaded coupling sleeve (24) is coupled with the shaft (20) of the drive motor by means of a key (34) and an adjusting nut (26).
US09664196B2
An axial flow fan motor 100 comprises: a casing outer frame 61; an impeller 10; a rotor shaft 20 as a rotation axis at a center of the impeller 10; a bearing housing 30 in an inside of a rotor housing 11; and a base portion hub 62 in an air blowout opening side 2, wherein, in a cross-sectional view along the rotation axis, the base portion hub 62 has an outer peripheral portion 65 at least partially inclined to the rotation axis side by an angle θ1 toward the air blowout opening side 2 with regard to a straight line parallel to the rotation axis, and the casing outer frame 61 has an inner peripheral portion 67 at least partially inclined to the rotation axis side by an angle θ2 toward the air blowout opening side 2 with regard to a straight line parallel to the rotation axis.
US09664189B2
A hydrostatic piston engine includes an actuating element configured to actuate a brake device to produce a braking force on a rotor of the piston engine. The actuating element is configured to release the brake device when a hydraulic force acts on the actuating element. The hydraulic force prevails in a pressure chamber which is connected to a pressure medium source via a first throttle point. The pressure chamber is also configured to be connected to a pressure medium sink. The hydrostatic piston engine also includes a pressure retention valve device configured to open in a direction of the pressure medium sink. The pressure retention valve device is disposed between the pressure chamber and the pressure medium sink. The opening pressure of the pressure retention valve device is at least equal to the pressure in the pressure chamber which is necessary to release the brake device.
US09664186B2
In at least one illustrative embodiment, a diaphragm pump may include a sleeve formed to include (i) a bore extending along a longitudinal axis and (ii) a sleeve port that opens to the bore, and a spool supported in the bore of the sleeve and formed to include a spool port, the spool being configured to move with a diaphragm during at least a portion of a stroke of the diaphragm such that the spool slides relative to the sleeve and, when the diaphragm reaches a turndown position that is between first and second end-of-stroke positions, the spool port aligns with the sleeve port to cause a pilot signal to be supplied to a cut-off valve. At least one of the sleeve and the spool may be rotatable about the longitudinal axis to adjust a location of the turndown position relative to the first and second end-of-stroke positions.
US09664184B2
An axial piston pump has a swash-plate construction, in particular for hydraulic systems. A cylinder drum (3) can be rotationally driven about a rotational axis (7) in a pump housing (1). Pistons (9) are axially displaceable and support at their actuation ends a swash plate (15). The swash plate can be pivoted by an adjusting device (21) to the desired angles of inclination relative to the rotational axis (7) for adjusting the stroke of the pistons (9) and the fluid pressure generated. The adjusting device has an adjusting piston (35) in a hydraulically actuated adjusting cylinder (31). Their movement can be transmitted to the swash plate (15) by a driven connection having a pivot joint (37, 39; 29, 43). The pivot joint is formed by a ball joint (37, 39) arranged between the piston (35) and the piston rod (41) of the adjusting cylinder (31).
US09664180B2
The present disclosure provides a system and method for generating power, such as electrical power, using an increased volume of a working liquid in a tank when the working liquid is heated. The increased volume of the working liquid may increase a pressure in the tank such that a portion of the working liquid is forced through one or more fluid lines towards a hydraulic generator. The hydraulic generator may then generate electricity based at least in part on the portion of fluid transferred to the hydraulic lines.
US09664174B2
Aerodynamic root adapters for rotor blades include an interior support section having a first end that connects to a root end of the rotor blade and a second end that connects to a rotor hub of the wind turbine, and, an aerodynamic exterior section supported by the interior support section. The aerodynamic exterior section thereby extends an aerodynamic profile of the rotor blade beyond the root end of the rotor blade to at least partially between the root end of the rotor blade and the rotor hub when the aerodynamic root adapter is connected thereto.
US09664169B2
An engine start control system includes a manual transmission, an upper switch, a lower switch, and an engine start control unit. The upper switch detects a pedal depression start operation by detecting a resting foot state from a foot released state. The lower switch detects a pedal depression terminating operation when the clutch pedal is depressed to an end position. The engine start control unit is configured to start the engine from a stopped state when signals of the upper switch indicates the pedal depression start operation and of the lower switch indicates the pedal depression terminating operation, and the engine start control unit being configured to prohibit starting of the engine, when the signal of the upper switch indicates switching from the foot released state to the pedal depression start operation, in response to detection of the signal of the lower switch indicating the pedal depression terminating operation.
US09664146B2
A changeover valve is opened, reference pressure Pb is detected, a monitoring timer is set to 0, a purge process is started, the changeover valve is closed, a pump is operated, and the monitoring timer t is started. Then, a canister internal pressure Pc is detected, a pressure deviation ΔPc is calculated from the reference pressure Pb and the canister pressure Pc, and it is determined if there is abnormality such as a leak or obstruction in a fuel evaporative gas treatment portion when the pressure deviation ΔPc is a first threshold ΔP1 or higher. It is determined that there is a leak when the pressure deviation ΔPc is less than a second threshold ΔP2, and it is determined that there is an obstruction when the pressure deviation ΔPc is the second threshold ΔP2 or higher.
US09664141B2
A thrust deflecting device for deflecting a thrust stream is disclosed, which includes a flap system having a plurality of deflecting flaps, each of which is pivotable around its yaw axis, the flap system being situated between parallel control surfaces such as baffle plates which, together with the flap system, form a box structure, which is pivotable around a pivot axis running in the direction of the transverse axis for the purpose of deflecting the thrust stream in the pitch direction, an aircraft engine also being disclosed.
US09664139B2
A system of captive oxygen fuel reactor to efficiently generate electricity from hydrocarbon fuel utilizes a flow of oxygen and a flow of hydrogen from an electrolysis unit and a flow of carbon monoxide in order to complete a fuel oxidizer reaction within a heat exchanger unit. The fuel oxidizer reaction emits a flow of steam and a flow of carbon dioxide from the heat exchanger unit re-direct them through a steam rotary piston motor unit, a carbon dioxide rotary piston motor unit, a steam carousel motor unit, a carbon dioxide carousel motor unit, and a duel drum motor unit to generate electrical current. The exhaust gases within the system are properly discharged and stored within respective storage containers for the use of the system or other possible requirements.
US09664130B2
Various methods and arrangements for determining a combustion control parameter for a working chamber in an engine are described. In one aspect, an engine controller includes a firing counter that stores a firing history for the working chamber. A combustion control module is used to determine a combustion control parameter, which is used to help manage combustion in the working chamber. The combustion control parameter is determined based at least in part on the firing history.
US09664120B2
A controller puts an internal combustion engine in a first induction control state in which a lift amount of an inlet valve is equal to or smaller than a predetermined amount and an opening of a throttle valve is larger than a predetermined opening with respect to a predetermined running state. The controller puts the internal combustion engine in a second induction control state in which the lift amount of the inlet valve is larger than the predetermined amount and the opening of the throttle valve is equal to or smaller than the predetermined opening with respect to the predetermined running state. An automatic stopper automatically stops the internal combustion engine in when the lift amount of the inlet valve is equal to or smaller than the predetermined amount, when a stopping condition of the internal combustion engine is met under which a predetermined vehicle state is produced.
US09664118B2
A system for controlling compressor forward leakage to the compressor flow path in a gas turbine is provided. The system includes a first compressor rotor wheel coupled to an upstream face of a compressor spacer wheel. A second compressor rotor wheel is coupled to a downstream face of the compressor spacer wheel. The compressor spacer wheel includes at least one intake recess defined in the downstream face, at least one discharge recess defined in the upstream face, and at least one axial passage coupling the at least one intake recess in fluid communication with the at least one discharge recess.
US09664116B2
A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section mounted relative to an engine static structure. A module includes instrumentation that is mounted to the engine static structure. The module includes an energy harvesting power source that is configured to provide electricity to the instrumentation during engine operation and is independent of an external electrical power source.
US09664105B2
System for driving at least one compressor that includes an input able to be connected to a belt secured to a rotary machine, an output able to be connected to the compressor, an epicyclic gear train the annulus gear of which forms a flywheel and the sun gear of which is connected to the output of the system, and a device allowing the configuration of the epicyclic gear train to be modified so that this gear train selectively adopts at least the following configurations: (i) a configuration in which the epicyclic gear train is coupled to the input of the system, (ii) a configuration in which the epicyclic gear train has no internal degree of freedom and in which the epicyclic gear train is uncoupled from the input of the system.
US09664098B2
A turbocharger (1) having a turbine housing (2), a compressor housing (3) which has a compressor outlet (20), and a silencer (21) which is arranged on an end region (22) on the compressor outlet (20) and which has a silencer housing (23) in which an insert part (25) is arranged so as to form at least one buffer chamber (24) which is connected via at least one opening (26) to an air-guiding duct (27). The opening (26) has an edge (28) with a radially inner corner (29) which is designed so as not to have a sharp edge.
US09664084B2
An emission reduction system is provided. The emission reduction system includes a tank configured to store a reductant. The emission reduction system also includes a pump configured to draw the reductant from the tank and supply the reductant to an exhaust system. The pump is further configured to draw in air from an ambient air source. The emission reduction system further includes a control assembly disposed in fluid communication with the ambient air source and the pump. The control assembly is configured to selectively allow the pump to access the ambient air source for purging the pump.
US09664079B2
Methods and systems are provided for using a crankcase vent tube pressure or flow sensor for diagnosing a location and nature of crankcase system integrity breach. Integrated CVT pressure readings are used to diagnose disconnection of the CVT on the air intake side and distinguish from disconnection on the crankcase side. Use of integrated pressure readings allows for a more reliable and quicker diagnosis even at lower engine airflows.
US09664076B2
A switchable finger follower, including an inner lever and an outer lever. The outer lever is mounted for pivoting movement to the inner lever. A coupling device is located on one of the inner or outer levers and has a coupling pin arranged to move between a locking position, in which the inner and outer levers are connected together for movement in an activation direction, and an unlocked position, in which the inner lever is pivotable relative to the outer lever. A coupling projection is located on the other of the inner or outer lever. The coupling pin engages beneath a coupling surface of the projection in the locking position, and a stop surface of the projection contacts a second stop surface on the one of the inner lever or the outer lever. The second stop surface is located on a removable shim that is replaceable for lash adjustment.
US09664070B1
A bowed rotor prevention system for a gas turbine engine includes a bowed rotor prevention motor operable to drive rotation of the gas turbine engine through an engine accessory gearbox. The bowed rotor prevention system also includes a controller operable to engage the bowed rotor prevention motor and drive rotation of the gas turbine engine below an engine starting speed until a bowed rotor prevention threshold condition is met.
US09664069B2
An aircraft gas turbine with a fan disc at which fan blades, distributed around the circumference and forming an intermediate space in between each other, are attached, with a sealing disc that is arranged on the back side of the fan disc, and with an inlet cone that is mounted at the front side of the fan disc, as well as with filling elements that are arranged in the intermediate spaces, wherein the inlet cone includes strip-shaped lugs which are configured in one piece with the same and which can be inserted into the intermediate spaces, with their free ends being inserted into a ring groove that is formed at the sealing disc, and in that a filling element is arranged on each strip-shaped lug.
US09664066B2
A retaining clip for use in limiting radial movement between a first section and a second section of a split fairing is provided. The first section includes a first clip tab and the second section includes a second clip tab extending therefrom, wherein the first and second clip tabs form a slot when the first section and the second section are substantially aligned. The retaining clip includes a first portion sized for insertion into the slot, a third portion coupled to the first and second clip tabs such that the first and second clip tabs are positioned between the first portion and the third portion, and a second portion extending between the first portion and the third portion.
US09664060B2
A variable geometry system turbocharger includes a variable nozzle unit, which is disposed in a turbine housing by being sandwiched between the turbine housing and a bearing housing, and which adjusts a passage area for the exhaust gas to be supplied to a turbine impeller. The bearing housing includes a container recessed portion which contains a link mechanism of the variable nozzle unit.
US09664050B2
An electronically-controlled turbocharger (ECT) includes a rotor (of an electric motor) on the shaft of the turbomachine. There are a variety of embodiments for securing the rotor onto the shaft including, but not limited to: having a taper on both the shaft on the rotor and using a nut engaging with threads in the shaft to put the two tapers together; a press fit; splines and grooves also using a nut; and a shoulder on the shaft that the rotor abuts when a nut is engaged with threads on the shaft. To accommodate these retaining features, the diameter of the shaft is greater near the turbine end of the shaft. A first bearing installed on the shaft near the turbine end of the shaft has a larger inside diameter than a second bearing installed on the other side of the rotor.
US09664045B2
A bumper sized to fit a cylinder of a fastener driving tool includes a side profile of the bumper defined by a plurality of flat regions and a plurality of convex regions around an outer periphery of the bumper. Included in the bumper are an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The flat and convex regions are disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the bumper in an alternating pattern.
US09664041B2
A drill rig includes a frame and a pair of cylinder rods provided laterally spaced relative to each other. The pair of cylinder rods is configured to extend and retract relative to the frame along an axial direction. The drill rig includes a carriage unit mounted to the frame. The carriage unit includes a pair of slide blocks laterally spaced relative to each other. Each of the pair of slide blocks includes an axial channel therein. The carriage unit includes a support member provided slidably within each of the axial channels. The carriage unit includes a center member coupled to and provided between the support members. The center member is configured to reinforce the support member. The carriage unit includes a slide rail longitudinally spaced relative to the support member. The drill rig includes a drilling unit slidably mounted on the slide rail.
US09664040B2
The present invention includes a hydro-shearing apparatus, a hydro-shearing system, and a method of mining waste coal. The hydro-shearing apparatus includes a fluid supply line adapted to permit the transporting of fluid, a nozzle adapted to emit the fluid, a pump adapted to recover at least the fluid, and a fluid discharge line adapted to permit the transporting of at least the fluid. The method may include positioning the hydro-shearing apparatus at least fifty feet away from a high wall of waste coal, manipulating the hydro-shearing apparatus to a vertical position within twenty feet of the top of the high wall of waste coal, operating the hydro-shearing apparatus such that a fluid stream contacts waste coal material, recovering the coal product with the pump of the hydro-shearing apparatus, and transporting the coal product away from the hydro-shearing apparatus.
US09664038B2
Methods, techniques, and systems for transmitting a data frame of an electromagnetic (EM) telemetry signal to or from a downhole location can be performed using multi-channel transmissions in which at least two different channels at two different frequencies are used to send a long header and the data frame. At least a portion of the long header is transmitted at a first frequency, and at least a portion of the data frame and any remaining portion of the long header not transmitted at the first frequency are transmitted at one or more additional frequencies different from each other and the first frequency. In one example, only two channels are used: one channel is used to transmit all of the long header, another channel is used to transmit all of the data frame, and either of the channels is used to transmit an identifier identifying the type of the data frame.
US09664032B2
Method of drilling a well, including one method comprising determining a first value indicative of a relative position of a geological bed boundary with respect to a drilling assembly, determining a second value indicative of an optical property of a formation fluid proximate the drilling assembly, and controlling a well trajectory based on the first and second value.
US09664031B2
Methods and apparatus for calibrating controllers for use with wells are disclosed. An example method includes moving a polished rod of a pumping unit through a first cycle of the pumping unit using a motor and determining first pulse count values of the motor through the first cycle using a first sensor at first times. The first times are substantially equally spaced. The method also includes determining first position values of the polished rod through the first cycle using a second sensor at the first times and associating the first pulse count values with respective ones of the first position values to calibrate a processor of the pumping unit.
US09664025B2
A method and apparatus is disclosed for controlling the flow of proppant into frac fluid during a frac. A first pressure source pressurizes fluid within a proppant addition unit. Process piping receives proppant through a proppant supply passage for supply to a frac pressure pump. A second pressure source pressurizes fluid within the process piping. A first sensor senses pressure on a first side of the proppant supply passage and outputs a first signal. A second sensor senses pressure on the process piping on a second side of the proppant supply passage and outputs a second signal. A processor receives the first signal and the second signal, and outputs a control signal to at least one of the first pressure source and the second pressure source in response to the first signal and the second signal to control proppant flow into the process piping.
US09664024B2
A method for fracking and completing a well (10) having a well bore (12) through a formation (14) includes the steps of: packer jack fracking the formation using a packer (22) to form a packer fractured formation (28), moving the packer (22) to seal the packer fractured formation (28), and hydraulically fracturing the packer fractured formation (28) by injecting a fracking fluid (30) through the packer (22). These steps can then be repeated through successive intervals (I1, I2) of the formation (14). To complete a new well, a perforated liner (16) can be placed in the well bore (12) to direct the fracking fluid (30) into the packer fractured formation (28). To complete an existing or a new well having a cemented liner (58), the packer jack fracking step can also be used to break apart the liner (58) and form at least one opening (64) to provide a flow path for the fracking fluid (30). A system (54) includes a perforated liner (16) having pre-formed openings (18) and a packer (22) in the perforated liner (16) configured to fracture and seal successive intervals (I1, I2) in the formation (28).
US09664021B2
A method for enhancing the recovery of hydrocarbon deposit includes the step of sensing a material property of an underground volume. A three-dimensional map identifying the spatial variation in the sensed material property of the underground volume is generated. Propagating electromagnetic radiation is transmitted in the volume based on the map. The propagating electromagnetic radiation transmission is varied in at least one of frequency, polarization, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, mode, and phase in response to the variation in the material property of a region within the volume to which the propagating electromagnetic radiation is directed. Accordingly, the volume is heated in a spatially varying manner to heat material in the volume and thereby induce the flow of hydrocarbon deposits from the volume.
US09664019B2
Underwater gas pressurization units and liquefaction systems, as well as pressurization and liquefaction methods and gas field development methods are provided. Gas is compressed hydraulically by seawater introduced into vessels and separated from the gas by a water immiscible liquid layer. Tall, possibly vertical helical vessels are used to reach a high compression ratio that lowers the liquefaction temperature. Cooling units are used to liquefy the compressed gas, possibly by a coolant which is itself pressurized by a similar mechanism. The coolant may be selected to be liquefied under surrounding seawater temperatures. The seawater which is used to pressurize the gas may be used after evacuation from the vessels to pressurize intrastratal gas in the production stages and broaden the gas field development.
US09664005B2
This disclosure includes manifolds, subsea valve modules, and related methods. Some manifolds and/or subsea valve modules include one or more inlets, each configured to receive hydraulic fluid from a fluid source, one or more outlets, each in selective fluid communication with at least one of the inlets, and one or more subsea valve assemblies, each configured to selectively control hydraulic fluid communication from at least one of the inlets to at least one of the outlets, where at least one of the outlets is configured to be in fluid communication with an actuation port of the hydraulically actuated device.
US09664004B2
A modular donwhole tool system with a single electric hydraulic drive assembly. The assembly includes an electric hydraulic interface for coupling to any of a variety of different modular donwhole tools. Such tools may include a plug setting actuator, sleeve shifting actuator, valve effecting actuator and a variety of other radially or axially driven hydraulically powered actuators. Indeed, a variety of different actuators may be combined within the same system, tailored based on given downhole application needs. Thus, a viable off-the-shelf modular based on-site assemblage may be available to an operator for running off of a single electric hydraulic drive assembly.
US09664003B2
Apparatus, systems, and methods for continuously circulating drilling fluid through a tubular string are described. The methods include connecting a sub having a central bore and a side bore to the tubular string, connecting a top drive to the tubular string, connecting a manifold to the sub and top drive, wherein the manifold comprises a plurality of electrically controlled valves, and controlling the flow of drilling fluid through the sub and top drive by selectively opening and closing the electrically controlled valves.
US09663998B2
Systems and methods for the down-hole automatic mechanical coupling and alignment of a first sensor module and a second sensor module are provided. A mating element of a first sensor module includes a sheath with a first cam and a shroud surrounding the first cam. A second mating element of a second sensor module includes a second cam complementary to the first cam. Upon mating, the sheath surrounds at least a portion of the second mating element and the first cam seats against the second cam, with a predetermined axial orientation with respect to each other.
US09663979B2
A hinge has two housings adapted to be recessed in a door frame and a door edge and a link assembly extending between the housings and having ends pivoted in the housings. A vertically shiftable support body in one of the housings has a row of teeth extending horizontally in a first direction. A bearing block sitting on the support body forms a pivot for the respective end of the link assembly. A screw extending through the bearing block and threaded into the support body is tightenable to bear on and fix the bearing block on the support body. A gear captured in the seat of the bearing block meshes with the row of teeth and is rotatable to shift the bearing block on the support body in the first horizontal direction in an untightened condition of the screw.
US09663975B2
A portable, flexible lock is disclosed with a cut-resistant strap formed of a durable and flexible outer portion and that defines a chamber for receiving a second durable, flexible inner portion therein. The inner portion floats freely side-to-side within the chamber thereby making the inner portion more difficult to cut. In a disclosed embodiment, the outer portion is formed of woven KEVLAR and the inner portion is a stainless steel cable. The lock may include a housing assembly that holds one end of the strap while a synching device, such as a pivoting cam or the like, detachably secures a portion of the opposite end of the strap thereto when the synching device in a locked position. A lock structure holds the synching device in its locked position. One or more tools may be detachably secured to the housing assembly.
US09663957B2
A film for application to the upper surface of a floor covering comprising: (a) a blend of an acrylic resin and a fluoropolymer resin; and, optionally (b) anti-slip particles wherein the film comprises two or more layers. A method of forming the floor covering is also disclosed.
US09663950B2
A concrete component includes a fiber reinforcement structure (12), formed by a grid arrangement (15). At least some of the rods extending in the X or Y direction are preferably designed as double rods having a joined cross-section or having sub-cross-sections separated from each other by a gap (20). Such double rods can be arranged in a grid structure both at right angles to each other and at other angles to provide a triangular structure, a hexagonal structure, or the like as a grid. Fiber reinforcement structures (12) made of a plastic-impregnated fiber material, such as epoxy-resin-bonded glass fibers having long fibers (endless fibers), in the particular rod longitudinal direction and without bonding among each other (ravings) can construct an adequately load-bearing composite with the concrete body (II). The steel rods can act as reinforcement, wherein harmful effects on the concrete, in particular wedge and gap effects, do not occur.
US09663940B2
Building panels 1, 1′ provided with a mechanical locking system including a tongue 30, at an edge of a first panel 1, cooperating with a tongue groove 20, at an edge of an adjacent second panel 1′, for vertical locking of the building panels. The edge of the first panel is provided with a displacement groove 60, which is downwardly open, and includes an inner wall 61, an outer wall 62, and an upper wall 67. The tongue 30 is formed out of the edge of the first panel. A resilient and displaceable and part 66 of the tongue 30 is displaceable into the displacement groove 60.
US09663939B2
An openwork load-bearing structure for a wind turbine, in particular a lattice-tower structure for a wind turbine, in particular a foundation structure for a wind turbine, in particular for anchoring an offshore wind turbine in the ground via driven foundation piles, wherein the openwork load-bearing structure has primary structures, via which loads which occur in the load-bearing structure as a result of the wind turbine are dissipated, and secondary structures, which perform functional, rather than load-dissipating, tasks, wherein the secondary structures are arranged on the primary structures and are connected integrally thereto, and wherein the integral connection between the primary and the secondary structures is in the form of a connecting layer arranged therebetween. Also, a method for producing a lattice-tower structure for a wind turbine, in particular a foundation structure for a wind turbine, in particular for anchoring an offshore wind turbine in the ground via foundation piles.
US09663936B2
A stormwater treatment unit comprising a containment vault having an inlet and an outlet separates debris from a flow of stormwater through the unit. The water flow is controlled by a wall which directs flow from the inlet to the outlet through a reservoir of fluid in the unit. Debris separation by density occurs whereby lighter elements such as oil float on top of the fluid and heavier elements such as sediment collect at the bottom of the unit or in collectors in the reservoir. A wire mesh, deflector, and/or ripple boards placed beneath the inlet further increase efficiency of the separation, and a vent pipe is placed above the outlet to release pressure built up in the outlet during operation. A stormwater treatment system and method of retrofitting an existing stormwater trunk line locates the stormwater treatment unit in an off-line position from an existing drainage trunk line.
US09663922B2
Automated excavating uses automated dozers and other earthmoving equipment to move material at a worksite. Some areas of the worksite may require that control of the automated dozer revert to manual control, such as a spread zone near a crest. A controller monitors the position of automated dozers and adjusts an operating characteristic of an individual automated dozer so that there are not more dozers in the zone than there are operators to manually control them. The adjustment made may depend on the blade loading of an individual dozer, particularly so that a dozer with a loaded blade is not brought to a complete stop, which may cause undue wear on the dozer when re-starting.
US09663921B2
A system for controlling an operation of a machine is provided. The system includes a controller to communicate with a positioning module disposed on the machine and a sensor module associated with the implement. The controller determines a start location and an end location of the operation, and determines an operating path therebetween. Further, the controller engages the implement with a work surface and moves the machine from the start location. The controller further determines an interrupted location of the machine based on the positioning module and a load acting on the implement. The controller further resumes the operation of the machine from the interrupted location if a first distance between the interrupted location and the start location is greater than a first threshold distance and a second distance between the interrupted location and the end location is greater than a second threshold distance.
US09663907B2
A roadside barrier to sit on top of a retaining wall to provide impact resistance to vehicular traffic. The precast concrete traffic barrier unit is designed to have a counterweight from soil backfill on the horizontal stem portion of the precast unit that acts to resist overturning pressures from vehicle impact on the precast traffic barrier portion which extends above the roadway surface. The horizontal stem is an exemplary designed triangular in shape to capture more of the backfill soil than typically what soil backfill rest directly above the horizontal stem or counterweight portion. Therefore, the triangular horizontal stem with its arching effect between adjacent units will allow more of the soil backfill to resist impact loading and reduce the amount of concrete needed to provide adequate vehicle restraint protection. An alignment seat locks the traffic barrier unit to the retaining wall below.
US09663906B2
Methods of and apparatus for controlling relative telescoping extension or retraction of multiple telescoping assemblies is provided. The telescoping assemblies connect the main frame of a slipform paver to a side member of the slipform paver. Each telescoping assembly has a telescopic lock associated with the telescoping assembly. A common telescoping force is applied across the telescoping assemblies to widen or narrow the frame width of the slipform paver. Extension of the telescoping assemblies is monitored, and activation of the telescopic locks is controlled so as to determine which of the telescoping assemblies is allowed to telescope under application of the common telescoping force.
US09663901B2
A hydrophobically sized fibrous web layer, preparation of a fibrous web or a fiber-based coating, a multilayer board product having at least a middle layer formed of said fibrous web, as well as use of a heat-sensitive surfactant for said methods and products, whereby microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and hydrophobic size are brought to a foam with water and the heat-sensitive surfactant, the foam is supplied to a forming fabric of a paper or board machine, dewatered by suction of air through the forming fabric, and dried to a web product. Alternatively the foam may be supplied onto a premade fibrous web and dried to form a coating layer. The hydrophilic functionality of the surfactant contained in the web may be destroyed by heating. Pulp of a greater fiber length, such as CTMP, may be included, to provide improved wet and dry tensile strength for the paper and board products.
US09663891B2
A appliance control panel assembly includes a control panel; a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs); a bracket to accommodate the LEDs, the bracket including a plurality of light guide holes for guiding light from the LEDs; and a window for allowing the light from the LEDs and guided through the light guide holes to be visible at a front of the control panel. Each of the light guide holes includes a first portion to accommodate one of the plurality of LEDs, and a second portion to guide light emitted from the LED towards the window. The length of the second portion is longer than a length of the first portion.
US09663886B2
A dispensing system for a laundry treating appliance may include a drawer slidable between a closed position and an open position, a cartridge recess formed in a portion of the drawer configured to receive the cartridge of treating chemistry, and an aperture through which the cartridge is viewable and formed in the portion of the drawer.
US09663883B2
The present invention is directed to articles comprising nanofibers. The nanofibers, having a diameter of less than 1 micron, may comprise a significant number of the fibers in one layer of the web contained by the article. Preferably, the nanofibers are produced in a melt film fibrillation process. The articles include diapers, training pants, adult incontinence pads, catamenials products such as feminine care pads and pantiliners, tampons, personal cleansing articles, personal care articles, and personal care wipes including baby wipes, facial wipes, and feminine wipes.
US09663881B2
The present invention refers to a nonwoven web with multicomponent fibers having at least a first and a second component which differ from each other in color. The nonwoven web is pattern bonded to obtain bonded areas have a different color versus the unbonded areas.
US09663875B2
This invention relates to a sheet comprising fibers and fibrids wherein either comprises a mixture of at least a first polymer and a second polymer; the first polymer derived from the reaction of one or more amine monomers and a plurality of acid monomers, wherein the one or more amine monomers includes at least 60 mole percent 5(6)-amino-2-(p-aminophenyl)benzimidazole, based on the total amount of amine monomers; and the plurality of acid monomers include those having a structure of Cl—CO—Ar1—CO—Cl & Cl—CO—Ar2—CO—Cl wherein Ar1 is an aromatic group having para-oriented linkages and Ar2 is an aromatic group having meta-oriented linkages, and wherein the plurality of acid monomers has at least 50 mole percent of the monomer containing aromatic group Ar2; and the second polymer derived from the reaction of metaphenylene diamine and isophthaloyl chloride.
US09663870B2
A method for coating a component for use in a semiconductor chamber for plasma etching includes providing a component for use in a semiconductor manufacturing chamber, loading the component into a deposition chamber, cold spray coating a metal powder onto the component to form a coating on the component, and anodizing the coating to form an anodization layer.
US09663865B2
The disclosure provides a catalyst structure for electrolysis of water. The catalyst structure includes a ferric oxide support and a plurality of cobalt-containing compound catalysts. The plurality of cobalt-containing compound catalysts attach to a surface of the ferric oxide support. The disclosure also provides a method of forming a catalyst structure for electrolysis of water.
US09663864B2
Hydrocarbon and hydrogen fuels and other products may be produced by a process employing a combination of fermentation and electrochemical stages. In the process, a biomass contained within a fermentation medium is fermented with an inoculum comprising a mixed culture of microorganisms derived the rumen contents of a rumen-containing animal. This inoculated medium is incubated under anaerobic conditions and for a sufficient time to produce volatile fatty acids. The resultant volatile fatty acids are then subjected to electrolysis under conditions effective to convert said volatile fatty acids to hydrocarbons and hydrogen simultaneously. The process can convert a wide range of biomass materials to a wide range of volatile fatty acid chain lengths and can convert these into a wide range of biobased fuels and biobased products.
US09663853B2
A vacuum vapor deposition apparatus includes a vaporization container which has a plurality of equally-diametered release holes arranged linearly and in which the release holes are arranged densely on both end portion sides of the vaporization container. The vaporization container includes therein a current plate having a plurality of equally-diametered passage holes through which vapor of a vaporization material passes. The passage holes are arranged densely on both end portion sides in such a manner that, as conductance per unit length in the arrangement direction of the release holes, conductance by the passage holes is proportional to conductance by the release holes.
US09663844B2
A sintered bearing has a structure in which Ni—P alloy particles having an average diameter of 10 to 100 μm are dispersed in an amount of 1 to 20% by mass in a Cu-based sintered alloy base, a Fe—Cu-based sintered alloy base or a Cu—Ni-based sintered alloy base. The Ni—P alloy particles are derived from a raw material powder comprising 1 to 12% by mass of P; and a remainder composed of Ni and inevitable impurities. The Cu-based sintered alloy base contains no less than 40% by mass of Cu. The Fe—Cu-based sintered alloy base contains no more than 50% by mass of Fe. The Cu—Ni-based sintered alloy base contains 20 to 40% by mass of Ni and 0.1 to 1.0% by mass of P; or contains 10 to 25% by mass of Ni, 10 to 25% by mass of Zn and 0.1 to 1.0% by mass of P.
US09663842B2
It is described a method for recovering rare earth elements from low grade ores including a first metal selected group containing at least one of iron and aluminum and a second metal selected from the group consisting of at least of the rare earth elements (lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, yttrium and scandium), the method comprising the steps of: (i) contacting the ore with sulfuric acid to obtain sulfates of the first group of metals, (ii) subjecting the mixture to high temperatures in order to convert the first group of sulfates into phosphates or other stable species and the second group into sulfates, (iii) adding water to the cool mixture, selectively dissolving the rare earth elements and (iv) subjecting the rare earth solution to a purification process.
US09663837B2
Described is a device for recovering heat and fumes from slag resulting from the steel production cycle which allows the heat emitted by the slag during the cooling to be used without the need to collect the slag in tubs which must then be transported to the cooling surface and tipped in order to discharge the slag; at the same time, this device allows the fumes and consequently the heat and the pollutants which the slag emits during the tipping and the time on the cooling surface to be conveyed and treated.
US09663836B2
A method including: (a) selectively reacting a first sugar in a mixture which includes at least one second sugar to form a product mixture comprising a product of said first sugar; (b) separating said product of said first sugar from said product mixture; and (c) separating at least one of said at least one second sugar from said product mixture.
US09663829B2
Disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers, including amplification oligomers, capture probes, and detection probes, for detection of a 16S rRNA or its encoding gene from bacterial species associated with bacterial vaginosis. Also disclosed are methods of specific nucleic acid amplification and detection using the disclosed oligomers, as well as corresponding reaction mixtures and kits.
US09663823B2
This invention provides transcription regulatory control sequences, the activity of which function as biomarkers for a variety of biological responses. This invention also provides expression constructs in which a biomarker transcription regulatory sequence is operably linked with a sequence for a reporter. Cells that comprise these expression constructs can be used in assays to identify conditions that modulate activity of the biological response.
US09663820B2
This disclosure describes related novel methods for Recombinase-Polymerase Amplification (RPA) of a target DNA that exploit the properties of recombinase and related proteins, to invade double-stranded DNA with single stranded homologous DNA permitting sequence specific priming of DNA polymerase reactions. The disclosed methods have the advantage of not requiring thermocycling or thermophilic enzymes, thus offering easy and affordable implementation and portability relative to other amplification methods. Further disclosed are conditions to enable real-time monitoring of RPA reactions, methods to regulate RPA reactions using light and otherwise, methods to determine the nature of amplified species without a need for gel electrophoresis, methods to improve and optimize signal to noise ratios in RPA reactions, methods to optimize oligonucleotide primer function, methods to control carry-over contamination, and methods to employ sequence-specific third ‘specificity’ probes. Further described are novel properties and approaches for use of probes monitored by light in dynamic recombination environments.
US09663807B2
Systems and methods are disclosed for treating lignocellulosic biomass to be supplied to a fermentation system for production of a fermentation product. The systems and methods comprise pre-treating the biomass into pre-treated biomass and separating the pre-treated biomass into a liquid component comprising sugars and a solids component comprising cellulose and lignin. The systems and methods also comprise treating the solids component of the pre-treated biomass into a treated component. The biomass comprises lignocellulosic material. Treating the solids component comprises application of an enzyme formulation and makeup water to form a slurry. The enzyme formulation comprises a cellulase enzyme. The makeup water includes a clarified thin stillage composition and/or an anaerobic membrane digester effluent composition.
US09663800B2
Recombinant cell expressing at least one heterologous alkane exporter protein comprising an ATP binding cassette (ABC), wherein the ABC comprises of an amino acid consensus sequence as set forth in SEQ ID No. 1. The use and method of producing or increasing resistance to biofuels with the same.
US09663781B2
The invention provides methods for isolating RNA from whole urine and urine fractions for the diagnosis of prostate cancer and/or benign prostate hyperplasia. An exemplary method for diagnosing prostate cancer in an individual, said method comprises: (a) determining the amount of RNA encoding one or more diagnostic genes in the soluble urine fraction of a urine sample obtained from said individual; (b) comparing the amount of said RNA to a reference value for said one or more diagnostic genes, wherein said reference value is derived from the amount of RNA encoding said one or more diagnostic genes in one or more individuals that do not have prostate cancer; and (c) diagnosing said individual as having prostate cancer when the amount of said RNA is greater than said reference value.
US09663779B2
The present invention relates to a method for purifying nucleic acids from a sample containing nucleic acids, the method comprising at least the following steps: a. bringing the sample containing nucleic acids into contact with a nucleic acid binding phase comprising protonatable groups, wherein the protonatable groups have a pKs value of 9 to 12; b. binding the nucleic acids to the nucleic acid phase at a pH (binding pH) that is at least one pH unit less than the pKs value of at least one of the protonatable groups; c. eluting the nucleic acids at a pH greater than the binding pH but at least one pH unit less than the pKs value of at least one of the protonatable groups. Also disclosed are corresponding kits and nucleic acid binding phases that can be used for purifying nucleic acids.
US09663776B2
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel xylanase having various excellent enzymological properties, and that is suitable for industrial applications. The polypeptide is selected from the group consisting of (a), (b), and (c) below: (a) a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 7; (b) a polypeptide having xylanase activity and comprising an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 7, the amino acid sequence having substitution, deletion, insertion, and/or addition of one or several amino acid residues; and (c) a polypeptide having xylanase activity and comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 80% identity with an amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NOs. 1 to 7.
US09663767B2
The present invention relates to cellobiose dehydrogenases (CDH) having glucose oxidation activity at a pH of 7.4 or above, modifications to modify the pH dependency of the enzymes activity, uses for these CDHs, in particular electrode sensors and electrochemical cells.
US09663764B2
Methods for generating high-yield, high-purity cardiomyocyte progenitors or cardiomyocytes from pluripotent cells are described. Wnt/β-catenin signaling is first activated in pluripotent cells, e.g., by inhibition of Gsk-3 to obtain a first population of cells. Wnt/β-catenin signaling is then inhibited in the first cell population to induce cardiogenesis under fully defined, growth factor free culture conditions.
US09663762B2
Methods for recovering target cells using degradable three dimensional matrices are described.
US09663761B2
A method for maintaining stem cells in the undifferentiated state by mixing the stem cells with at least one extracellular hemoglobin, globin or globin protomer from annelids.
US09663747B2
The invention relates to compositions and methods of treatment employing compositions comprising polyelectrolyte complexes. The compositions include a water-soluble first polyelectrolyte bearing a net cationic charge or capable of developing a net cationic charge and a water-soluble second polyelectrolyte bearing a net anionic charge or capable of developing a net anionic charge. The total polyelectrolyte concentration of the first solution is at least 110 millimolar. The composition is free of coacervates, precipitates, latex particles, synthetic block copolymers, silicone copolymers, cross-linked poly(acrylic) and cross-linked water-soluble polyelectrolyte. The composition may be a concentrate, to be diluted prior to use to treat a surface.
US09663745B2
A method of forming a layered candle assembly includes positioning a candle core in a form. A layer of powdered wax is loaded into the form. The powdered wax layer has an outer region and an inner region. Mechanical force is applied to compress the outer region of the powdered wax layer and form an upper interface surface that is substantially non-horizontal. The outer perimeter of the interface surface is visible to an observer in the finished candle assembly. A liquefied fuel substance is poured over the top of the powdered wax layer to form a layer of solid wax. A wick may be added to at a desirable stage in the method of forming the layered candle assembly. The powdered wax and solid wax layers may each have a color or a combination of colors and/or a scent component or a combination of scent components.
US09663743B2
A lubricant composition, lubricant concentrate and method for reducing engine deposits. The composition and method include a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an organo-molybdenum compound; a deposition reducing amount of a reaction product of an alkyl-substituted dicarboxylic acid compound selected from the group consisting of alkyl-substituted dicarboxylic acids, alkyl-substituted dicarboxylic acid anhydrides, and mixtures thereof, and a basic salt of aminoguanidine, in an amount sufficient to provide a product rich in alkyl bis-3-amino-1,2,4-triazole; and optionally a phenate detergent. The lubricant composition and method provide engine deposits that are less than an amount of engine deposits in the absence of component (c) and/or optional component (d).
US09663742B2
A production method for a complex polyester composition includes obtaining a complex polyester composition by condensing polyhydric alcohol having three or more hydroxyl groups, a polycarboxylic acid having at least two carboxyl groups and carbon atoms of greater than or equal to 5, and monohydric alcohol having at least one oxyalkylene group in the absence of a solvent, wherein a component having a weight average molecular weight of less than or equal to 2000 in a GPC chart of the complex polyester composition is less than or equal to 43 area %.
US09663741B2
An object of this invention is to provide a lubricating base oil that has a small rate of change in viscosity (a high viscosity index) over a wide temperature range, low viscosity at low temperatures, and good low-temperature fluidity and evaporation resistance, and that allows reduced decomposition thereof.To achieve the object, methylpentanediol diesters obtained by using specific aliphatic monocarboxylic acids are used as a lubricating base oil.
US09663728B2
The present invention relates to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an interstitial metal hydride comprised of at least one chemical element selected from Groups 3-11 (including the lanthanides, atomic numbers 58 to 71), and at least one chemical element selected from Groups 13-15 from the IUPAC Periodic Table of Elements. These interstitial metal hydrides, their catalysts and processes using these interstitial metal hydrides and catalysts of the present invention improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as sulfur reduction in hydrocarbon feedstreams.
US09663726B2
A cross-linked phenolic resin demulsifier may be added to a water-in-oil emulsion having at least one foulant therein. The demulsifier may separate at least a portion of the foulant(s) from the water-in-oil emulsion, and the separated foulant(s) may be removed from the water-in-oil emulsion. In a non-limiting embodiment, the amount of the demulsifier present in the water-in-oil emulsion may range from about 0.1 ppm to about 50,000 ppm.
US09663720B2
The present invention relates to a process for converting feedstock comprising materials of biological origin into hydrocarbons, said process comprising the steps where a) feedstock comprising at least one material of biological origin is subjected to purification treatment to obtain purified feedstock, and b) the purified feedstock is subjected to hydroprocessing in the presence of at least one hydrodeoxygenation catalyst, at least one hydrodewaxing catalyst and at least one hydrodearomatization catalyst to obtain a hydroprocessing product.
US09663718B2
The invention relates to a method of preparing a polymer film and to the use of such polymer film as in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) or other optical or electro optical devices, for decorative or security applications, as alignment layer or optical retardation film.
US09663717B2
A liquid crystal compound is provided that satisfies at least one physical property such as high stability to heat and light, a high clearing point, low minimum temperature of liquid crystal phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large dielectric anisotropy, suitable elastic constant and compatibility with other liquid crystal compounds. A liquid crystal composition containing the compound and a liquid crystal display device including the composition is also provided. The liquid crystal compound is represented by formula (1) in which R1 is alkyl having 1 to 10 carbons, rings A1, A3 and A4 are independently 1,4-phenylene, ring A2 is a divalent group represented by any one of formulas (Ch), (Cx) and (ch), Z1, Z2, Z3 and Z4 are a single bond, X1 is fluorine, L1 and L2 are fluorine, a, b and c are independently 0 or 1, and a sum of a, b and c is 0 or 1.
US09663698B2
The invention provides a cold and heat storage agent composition containing paraffin as a base material and at least one selected from the group consisting of organic inhibitors and passivators as a hydrogen generation inhibitor.
US09663693B2
A method for producing multilayer abrasive particles (12) is proposed, comprising the following method steps: providing a substrate support (01) and at least one dispersion of an abrasive particle precursor (05); repeatedly positioning at least one grid structure (02) above the substrate support (01), covering areas (03) being defined by at least partially covered grid meshes (11) and printing areas (04) being defined by open grid meshes (11); applying the at least one dispersion of an abrasive particle precursor (05) onto the grid structure (02), a contact being formed between the grid structure (02) and the substrate support (01) or layers (08) arranged on the substrate support (01), and a dispersion layer (07) being deposited in the printing areas (04) on the substrate support (01) or on the layers (08) previously arranged thereon when the contact is lifted, and subsequently drying each deposited dispersion layer (07) to form a layer (08).
US09663684B2
A hand-tearable masking tape, comprising a plastic backing with a low adhesion backsize on the first major side of the backing and a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the second major side of the backing; wherein the second major side of the backing comprises a microstructured hand-tear pattern and wherein the low adhesion backsize comprises the reaction product of a mercapto-functional silicone macromer.
US09663672B2
An ink jet recording method includes first attaching an ink composition to fabric so as to have an attached amount of 10 mg/inch2 to 30 mg/inch2, and second attaching the ink composition to the fabric so as to have an attached amount of 90 mg/inch2 to 250 mg/inch2, in which the ink composition includes a pigment and a resin dispersion, and a content of a resin included in the resin dispersion is 0.5 parts by mass to 2.5 parts by mass with respect to 1 part by mass of the pigment.
US09663667B2
An electroless waterless silver plating ink process for coating an article substrate with a bright metallic silver plate, wherein the silvering ink comprises a silver salt, an ammonium salt and dimethyl sulfoxide.
US09663655B2
The invention relates to a polyamide molding composition which comprises an amorphous polyamide, a partially crystalline, aliphatic polyamide and also glass fibers for reinforcement. Furthermore, the polyamide molding composition according to the invention comprises a polyamide made of a cycloaliphatic diamine and a dimerized fatty acid. The polyamide molding compositions according to the invention are used in the production of electrical or electronic components, housings or housing components.
US09663651B2
The present invention relates to a high-gloss polymethylmethacrylate-acrylic copolymer alloy composition and a molded article. According to the present invention, provided are a high-gloss polymethylmethacrylate-acrylic copolymer alloy composition which provides improved surface gloss and transparency (color) while providing mechanical strength, workability, and scratch resistance required in the high-gloss polymethylmethacrylate-acrylic copolymer alloy composition by combining a specific amount of an acrylic impact modifier, as an impact modifier of an alloy of a polymethylmethacrylate resin and an acrylic copolymer, with a scratch modifier and are economically efficient by omitting a process after injection (painting process), and a molded article obtained from the same.
US09663649B2
Aliphatic bromine-containing polymers are stabilized using a mixture of an alkyl phosphite and an epoxy compound. This stabilizer package is very effective at preventing cross-linking reactions from occurring when the aliphatic bromine-containing polymer is subjected to high temperatures as are seen in melt processing operations. The stabilized aliphatic bromine-containing polymer is useful as a flame retardant for other polymers, notably polystyrene foam.
US09663641B2
The invention relates to automotive weatherstrip material. More specifically, the invention utilizes thermo-expandable microspheres in the sponge bulb member of the weatherstrip to produce a microcellular structure which provides a lower weight weatherstrip material with improved surface appearance and comparable stiffness to known materials for use in the automotive industry, and exhibiting a blown specific gravity of less than about 0.60 g/cc.
US09663629B2
Disclosed herein are rubber compositions suitable for use in tire treads comprising (a) at least one conjugated diene polymer or copolymer; (b) at least one filler; (c) a curative package; and (d) at least one of: (i) from 0.2 to 10 phr of at least one halogenated hydrocarbon wax, or (ii) from 0.2 to 10 phr of at least one silicone-containing wax comprising a functionalized polyalkylsiloxane, a functionalized polyalkylsilsesquioxane resin, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the at least one halogenated hydrocarbon wax is a chlorinated hydrocarbon or a fluorinated hydrocarbon wax.
US09663622B2
The present invention relates to a hydroxyl-containing silicone-polyester-acrylate binder, to processes for its preparation and to its use wherein the binder is based on a hydroxy-functional acrylate resin A), an alkoxy- and/or silanol-functional polysiloxane B), one or more dicarboxylic or polycarboxylic acids C) and one or more diols or polyols D), the constituents A) to D) being present condensed with one another in the binder.
US09663617B2
A modified bismaleimide resin is made by modify bismaleimide with aromatic diamine that contains fluoro substituents through chain-growth polymerization; and modified bismaleimide resin is excellent in physical properties including a low dielectric constant Dk (3 GHz) less than 3.0, a dissipation factors (3 GHz) less than 0.02, a low resin water absorptivity ranging from 0.21% to 0.33% and an excellent processability, and is particularly suited for producing a copper clad laminate that is required to have dielectric constant Dk (3 GHz) less than 3.
US09663616B2
A method for manufacturing poly(2-hydroxyalkanoic acid), preferably a poly(lactic acid), is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: mixing a cyclic diester of a 2-hydroxyalkanoic acid and a polymerization catalyst, polymerizing the cyclic diester to form poly(2-hydroxyalkanoic acid) in liquid phase, adding a peroxide-based compound as a catalyst deactivating agent to the liquid phase, applying a devolatilization step to the liquid phase, and allowing the poly(2-hydroxyalkanoic acid) to solidify, characterized in that an end-capping agent is added to the poly(2-hydroxyalkanoic acid) in the liquid phase. The present invention also relates to a poly(2-hydroxyalkanoic acid), preferably a poly(lactic acid), obtainable with said method characterized in that the polymer has a Mn abs ranging between 10000 and 250000 g/mol, preferably between 20000 and 85000 g/mol.
US09663613B2
A polymer is provided that preferably includes at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group. In one embodiment, the polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. In one embodiment, the polymer has at least one unsaturated cycloaliphatic group that is at least bicyclic.
US09663610B2
A self-healing composite material includes a polymer matrix, microcapsules filled with a ring-opening metathesis-active monomer (e.g., norbornene, norbornene derivatives such as ethylidene norbornene, or cyclooctadiene), and polymeric particles comprised of a polymer that is soluble in the monomer with which the microcapsules are filled and having catalytic endgroups derived from an olefin metathesis catalyst, such as a Grubbs'-type catalyst. In some embodiments, the polymer having catalytic endgroups is synthesized via solution polymerization of a ring-opening metathesis-active monomer (e.g., norbornene, norbornene derivatives, or cyclooctadiene) in the presence of an olefin metathesis catalyst (e.g., Grubbs' 1st generation catalyst). The polymer having catalytic endgroups may then be processed via a grinding operation, for example, to prepare the small polymeric particles. In other embodiments, the polymeric particles are synthesized directly as microparticles (e.g., microspheres, granules, beads, etc.) utilizing an analogous suspension polymerization.
US09663604B2
A polymer having two different sets of repeat units consisting essentially of: In this polymer, R1, R2, R3 and R4 can be independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl group, alkoxy group, aryl groups and combinations thereof. Also the combination of R1, R2, R3 and R4 are not all identical and n and o are greater than 1.
US09663600B2
A method of fabricating low EW, water insoluble electrolyte materials includes providing a perfluorinated polymer resin that includes perfluorinated carbon-carbon backbone chain and sulfonyl fluoride ended perfluorinated side chains, extending from the perfluorinated backbone chains via an ether linkage, exposing the perfluorinated polymer resin to ammonia gas to convert the sulfonyl fluoride groups to sulfonamide groups, —SO2—NH2, which reacts with sulfonyl fluoride containing chemical agent(s) to form sulfonimide groups, and at the same time, generates low EW, 3-dimensional cross-linked, water-insoluble perfluorinated polymer electrolyte materials.
US09663598B2
The thermosetting composition of the present invention comprises 100 parts by mass of an organosilicon compound represented by a general formula (1) and 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a polymerization initiator having a 10-hour half-life temperature in a range from 80° C. to 130° C. (In the formula (1), R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each, independently, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aralkyl group having 7 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cycloaralkyl group having 9 to 12 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms or a group having an ethylenically unsaturated group; at least one of R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 is a group having an ethylenically unsaturated group; R6 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; v, w, x, y and z represent number of moles and are 0 or a positive number; at least one of w and x is a positive number; 0≦w/(v+x+y+z)≦10 is satisfied.)
US09663595B2
Solid catalyst components are disclosed including titanium, magnesium, halogen and an internal electron donor compound having at least one substituted 2-methoxy-1-naphthoate, and catalyst systems containing the catalyst solid components, organoaluminum compounds, and organosilicon compounds. Further, methods of making the catalyst components and the catalyst systems are disclosed as well as methods of polymerizing or copolymerizing alpha-olefins using the catalyst systems.
US09663593B2
The present invention provides a polymer compound for a conductive polymer, containing one or more repeating units (a) represented by the following general formula (1), the polymer compound for a conductive polymer being synthesized by ion-exchange of a lithium salt, a sodium salt, a potassium salt, or a nitrogen compound salt of a sulfonic acid residue, and having a weight average molecular weight in the range of 1,000 to 500,000. There can be provided a polymer compound for a conductive polymer having a specific superacidic sulfo group which is soluble in an organic solvent, and suitably used for a fuel cell or a dopant for a conductive material.
US09663592B2
Provided is a modified ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, wherein the copolymer is represented by a following formula (I), contents (mol %) of a, b, and c based on the total monomer units satisfy following formulae (1) through (3), and a degree of saponification (DS) defined by a following formula (4) is not less than 90 mol %, 18≦a≦55 (1) 0.01≦c≦20 (2) [100−(a+c)]×0.9≦b≦[100−(a+c)] (3) DS=[(Total Number of Moles of Hydrogen Atoms in X, Y, and Z)/(Total Number of Moles of X, Y, and Z)]×100 (4).
US09663587B2
Proteins that bind IL-17 and/or IL-17F are described along with their use in composition and methods for treating, preventing, and diagnosing IL-17 related diseases and for detecting IL-17 in cells, tissues, samples, and compositions.
US09663580B2
The present invention relates to antibodies against human CSF-1R (anti-CSF-1R antibody), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof.
US09663577B2
Disclosed are monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to the B7 family member B7H6, including antibodies capable of inhibiting the interaction of B7H6 with NKp30. Also disclosed are anti-B7H6 antibody-drug conjugates comprising an anti-B7H6 monoclonal antibody conjugated to a therapeutic agent. The anti-B7H6 antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates are useful in methods for exerting therapeutic effects against B7H6-expressing cells, as well as in diagnostic methods for the detection of B7H6 or B7H6-expressing cells.
US09663573B2
Methods and compositions for the treatment of liver conditions are provided, such methods and compositions comprising Notch2 antagonists, e.g., anti-Notch2 antibodies. Liver conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic liver disease.
US09663570B2
This invention provides compositions and methods to treat a condition or disease without the use of exogenous targeting sequences or chemical compositions. The present invention relates to single-domain antibodies (sdAbs), proteins and polypeptides comprising the sdAbs that are directed against intracellular components that cause a condition or disease. The invention also includes nucleic acids encoding the sdAbs, proteins and polypeptides, and compositions comprising the sdAbs. The invention includes the use of the compositions, sdAbs, and nucleic acids encoding the sdAbs for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
US09663568B2
Disclosed herein is a method for identifying TREM-1's ligand and antibodies, or fragments thereof, which are capable of modifying the function of TREM-1's ligand. Antibodies that reduce or block TREM-1 activation may be identified and selected using this method. Antibodies that bind to TREM-1's ligand and reduce TREM-1 activity may be suitable for use as medicaments.
US09663561B2
A method for regulating Src and its downstream signaling pathway which includes binding between Src and Na+/K+-ATPase is disclosed. The Na+/K+-ATPase/Src complex is a functional receptor for cardiotonic steroids such as ouabain. Also disclosed are Src inhibitors or activators which include either Na+/K+-ATPase or Src that interfere with the interaction between the Na/K-ATPase and Src, act via a different mechanism from ATP analogues, and is pathway (Na+/K+-ATPase) specific. Also disclosed is use of said Src-modulating peptides for treatment of cancer.
US09663551B2
Novel solanidine-derived compounds, the synthesis method thereof and the uses of same in the fields of phytosanitary protection and health. In particular, the novel compounds have toxic and/or repellent properties in relation to aphids, as well as other properties.
US09663548B2
Disclosed herein is 10-α/β-D-Arabinofuranosylundecenes of general Formula (II) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as anti-mycobacterial agents in vitro; (II) wherein R, R1 and R″ are as defined herein in the specification. The present invention also discloses a simple stereoselective synthesis 10-α/β-D-Arabinofuranosylundecenes of Formula (II) to target enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of cell wall of Mycobacterium and thus useful as inhibitors in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug development.
US09663542B2
Disclosed are an o-phenyl chalcone compounds and preparation methods and uses thereof. The o-phenyl chalcone compounds are capable of inhibiting the aggregation of microtubules in tumor cells and influencing the mitosis of the cells, and have a high antitumor activity. The compounds also have inhibitory activity against proliferation on various tumor cells, such as a human ovary cancer cell A2780, a human colon cancer cell HCT8, a human breast cancer cell MCF7, a human lung cancer cell A549, a human colon cancer cell SW480, a human nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell CNE2, a human liver cancer cell HepG2 and the like at nanomole concentrations.
US09663530B2
The present invention relates to compounds of formula of formula I wherein X, Ar, R1, m and n are as described herein, compositions containing compounds of formula I, methods of manufacture of compounds of formula I and methods of treating psychiatric disorders with compounds of formula I.
US09663526B2
A compound having the structure: or an acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is N or CR, where R is hydrogen, alkyl, etc.; A is selected from the group consisting of a bond, C═O, —SO2—, etc.; A′ is selected from the group consisting of a bond, C═O, etc.; Z is —(CH2)h— or a bond, etc.; R1 and R1′ are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, etc.; R2 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, etc.; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and amino; R4 is monocyclic or bicyclic, etc.; R5 is independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, etc.; h, j, k, m, n and q are integers as defined in the specification. Also provided are methods of treatment as Janus Kinase inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention and combinations with other therapeutic agents.
US09663522B2
The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.
US09663520B2
The invention relates to substituted bicyclic compounds, which are useful for inhibition of BET protein function by binding to bromodomains, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and use of the compounds and compositions in therapy.
US09663509B2
The invention provides novel 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, A, and G are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or solvate thereof, that are antagonists at the mu opioid receptor. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat conditions associated with mu opioid receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
US09663505B2
Disclosed is a process for the preparation of rivaroxaban and purifying rivaroxaban.
US09663504B2
The present disclosure relates to salts of heterocyclic compounds and methods that inhibit HIF pathway activity. The compounds are designed to treat or prevent cancer and other hypoxia-mediated diseases.
US09663499B2
Described herein are compounds and compositions for the treatment of a fibrotic disease.
US09663494B2
This application discloses compounds according to generic Formula (I): wherein all variables are defined as described herein, which inhibit BTK. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of BTK and treat diseases associated with excessive BTK activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.
US09663488B2
The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
US09663481B2
Phenoxy acetic acids and phenyl propionic acids and their use in treating type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, or obesity are provided herein. The present compounds are activators of PPARδ and may be useful for treating conditions mediated by the same.
US09663480B2
The present invention relates to novel compounds, e.g. for use as a medicament. In particular, the present invention relates to novel medicaments, preferably in the treatment and/or prevention of systemic diseases, autoimmune diseases, or inflammatory diseases, for example multiple sclerosis and psoriasis.
US09663478B2
Benzotriazine doxides are disclosed as drugs targeting mycobacterium tuberculosis, including novel compounds of formula I:
US09663475B2
The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) and in particular to medicaments comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of physiological and/or pathophysiological conditions in the triggering of which cathepsin D is involved, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of osteoarthritis, traumatic cartilage injuries, arthritis, pain, allodynia or hyperalgesia.
US09663473B2
The present invention relates to benzimidazolyl-methyl urea derivatives of formula (I), wherein n, D, E, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are as defined in the description, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds.
US09663467B2
Alkyl-amide-substituted pyridyl compounds useful as modulators of IL-12, IL-23 and/or IFNα responses
Compounds having the following formula (I): or a stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein, are useful in the modulation of IL-12, IL-23 and/or IFNα by acting on Tyk-2 to cause signal transduction inhibition.
US09663462B2
The present invention includes methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of protozoal parasitic infections utilizing Diindolylmethane-related indoles. Additive and synergistic interaction of Diindolylmethane-related indoles with other known anti-parasitic and pro-apoptotic agents is believed to permit more effective therapy and prevention of protozoal parasitic infections. The methods and compositions described provide new treatment of protozoal parasitic diseases of mammals and birds including malaria, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, trichomoniasis, neosporosis and coccidiosis.
US09663457B2
The present invention relates to carbamoyl hydrazine derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the FPR receptor.
US09663452B2
A method for preparing formamidines of formula (I) in a single step by reducing ureas of formula (II) using silanes of formula (III), according to reaction (II)+(III)+(I) is provided. The present invention also provides a method for preparing insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, pharmaceutical products and catalysts, including a step of preparing formamidines of formula (I) according to the invention.
US09663451B2
The present invention relates to new forms of co-crystals of agomelatine and p-toluenesulphonic acid, to a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The co-crystals according to the invention have better solubility than agomelatine and are therefore more suitable for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions. They also have better stability and purity and, moreover, are obtained by a simple process which does not include any difficult steps.
US09663450B2
A method for the purification and preparation of melphalan that allows to obtain melphalan with purity higher than 99.5% is described.
US09663448B2
The present invention relates to a novel class of tri-aryl compounds, compositions comprising the same and processes for the preparation thereof.
US09663446B2
Disclosed is a process for preparing a primary, a secondary or a tertiary amine via the direct amination of an alcohol in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst is composed of palladium or a palladium compound and a cerium oxide supporter.
US09663445B2
The present invention provides a synthesis system that can synthesize aniline and/or styrene efficiently, a synthesis system that can synthesize butadiene (1,3-butadiene) efficiently, a rubber chemical for a tire which is synthesized from the aniline obtained by the synthesis system, a synthetic rubber for a tire which is synthesized from the styrene and/or butadiene obtained by the synthesis systems, and a pneumatic tire produced using the rubber chemical for a tire and/or the synthetic rubber for a tire. The present invention relates to a synthesis system for synthesizing aniline and/or styrene from an alcohol having two or more carbon atoms via an aromatic compound.
US09663440B2
This invention describes processes to make products by cross metathesis of functionalized or non-functionalized olefins with poly-branched poly-olefins such as terpenes (e.g., farnesene(s), α-farnesene, β-farnesene, β-myrcene, etc.) and compositions made by such methods. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of making (i) cross metathesis products by a cross metathesis reaction between at least one hydrovinylated olefinic substrate and at least one hydrovinylated cross metathesis substrate in the presence of at least one olefin metathesis catalyst; (ii) cross metathesis products by a cross metathesis reaction between at least one hydrovinylated olefinic substrate and at least one cross metathesis substrate in the presence of at least one olefin metathesis catalyst; and (iii) cross metathesis products by a cross metathesis reaction between at least one olefinic substrate and at least one hydrovinylated cross metathesis substrate in the presence of at least one olefin metathesis catalyst; as well as compositions made by such methods.
US09663439B2
The invention provides a 1-[3-(6,7-dihydro-1-methyl-7-oxo-3-propyl-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-d] pyridine-5-group)-4-ethoxy-benzenesulfonyl]-cis-3,5-dimethylpiperazine citrate or an Aildenafil citrate crystal form O and a preparation method thereof. And the invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the Aildenafil citrate crystal form O and the use thereof in preparing drugs for treating Male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The above crystal form O can be prepared through the steps of: dissolving a raw material, namely, the Aildenafil citrate in a mixture of distilled water and tetrahydrofuran, stirring, heating, filtering, stirring a filtrate, cooling, insulating heat, crystallizing, filtering and the like. The crystal form O can be adopted to prepare drugs with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, so as to treat the male sexual dysfunction diseases.
US09663438B2
Chromium propionate, as an animal feed supplement, is created employing chromium carbonate and propionic acid as starting materials. A quantity of chromium carbonate is dissolved into water and propionic acid is stirred in to this, followed by calcium oxide. The propionic acid reacts with the chromium carbonate to form chromium propionate. The calcium oxide minimizes the hygroscopic nature of the finished product, to prevent caking and lumping. The chromium propionate appears as a precipitate, which is dried and can be centrifuged to drive out excess propionic acid. The dried precipitate is delumped and ground to a desired particle size. The end product has a minimum of 10% active bio-available chromium(III) content.
US09663429B2
The present invention relates to compounds of pharmaceutical interest. More particularly, it relates to compounds of formula (I), to processes for obtaining thereof, to the intermediates of their synthesis and processes for obtaining the latter. The compounds of formula (I) have a certain affinity with the vitamin D receptor, they are active in a similar order to 1,25α-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25D), with the advantage of producing less or no hypercalcemia.
US09663425B2
The present invention provides a method for the high yield production of HCC-1230xa from the known four step method, wherein the Step 3 crude product (crude HCC-240db) is used directly as the starting material in the Step 4 reaction—but only if the crude HCC-240db contains less than 0.5 wt % of impurities selected from the group consisting of HCC-250fb, HCC-1240za, and mixtures thereof.
US09663423B2
Embodiments of apparatuses and methods for reforming of hydrocarbons including recovery of products are provided. In one example, a method comprises separating a reforming-zone effluent to form a net gas phase stream and a liquid phase hydrocarbon stream. The net gas phase stream is compressed, partially condensed and cooled, and separated to form an intermediate gas phase stream. The intermediate gas phase stream is cooled to form a cooled intermediate gas phase stream. The liquid phase hydrocarbon stream is cooled to form a cooled liquid phase hydrocarbon stream. The cooled intermediate gas phase stream is contacted with the cooled liquid phase hydrocarbon stream to form an H2-rich stream and a cooled second intermediate liquid phase hydrocarbon stream that is enriched with C3/C4 hydrocarbons. The H2-rich stream is contacted with an adsorbent to form an H2-ultra rich stream.
US09663421B2
A method can include reacting a stream including one or more C3 to C10 alkanes with bromine in a bromination reactor to form a bromination reactor discharge stream that includes alkylbromides and HBr. The method further includes coupling the alkylbromides in a coupling reactor to form a coupling reactor effluent comprising alkylbromides having between 5 and about 1000 carbon atoms, olefins having between 5 and about 1000 carbon atoms and HBr. The method also includes hydrogenating the alkylbromides having between 5 and about 1000 carbon atoms and olefins having between 5 and about 1000 carbon atoms to form alkanes having between 5 and about 1000 carbon atoms and HBr.
US09663420B2
A method of preparing a cyclopropane ring-bearing compound of the formula I in which R1 and R2 are independently selected from C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted, or R1 and R2, together with the bonds linking them to the cyclopropane ring, form a monocyclic or bicyclic ring system, which may comprise at least one hetero-atom, comprising the reaction of a compound of formula II R1—CH═CH—R2 II in which R1 and R2 have the significances hereinabove defined, with a compound of formula III X—CH2—Y III in which X is a nucleofuge selected from halides and pseudohalides and Y is an electrofuge selected from boranes and borates, in the presence of a metal catalyst complex selected from those useful for catalytic cyclopropanation and those useful for catalyzing Heck coupling. The method provides a particularly easy and non-hazardous method of cyclopropanation.
US09663418B2
A system for making cyclohexylbenzene starting from benzene and hydrogen includes a first benzene preparation column, a hydroalkylation reactor, a dehydrogenation reactor, a second distillation column for cyclohexylbenzene separation, a third distillation column for cyclohexylbenzene purification, a transalkylation reactor, and a fourth distillation column for separating cyclohexylbenzene from transalkylation effluent. All components are integrated to achieve a high-purity cyclohexylbenzene product produced with a high yield and high overall energy efficiency.
US09663417B2
In a process for producing methyl-substituted biphenyl compounds, a feed comprising at least one aromatic hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of toluene, xylene and mixtures thereof is contacted with hydrogen in the presence of a hydroalkylation catalyst under conditions effective to produce a hydroalkylation reaction product comprising (methylcyclohexyl)toluenes and/or (dimethylcyclohexyl)xylenes. At least part of the hydroalkylation reaction product is then dehydrogenated in the presence of a dehydrogenation catalyst under conditions effective to produce a dehydrogenation reaction product comprising a mixture of methyl-substituted biphenyl compounds.
US09663416B2
Systems, processes, and catalysts are disclosed for obtaining fuel and fuel blends containing selected ratios of open-chain and closed-chain fuel-range hydrocarbons suitable for production of alternate fuels including gasolines, jet fuels, and diesel fuels. Fuel-range hydrocarbons may be derived from ethylene-containing feedstocks and ethanol-containing feedstocks.
US09663415B2
Recycle of a stream comprising C8 oligomers to an oligomerization zone to be oligomerized with C4 olefins can produce diesel range oligomers. A diesel stream can be separated from a gasoline stream which can be recycled to the oligomerization zone.
US09663405B2
An oxide sintered compact made of indium (In), gallium (Ga), zinc (Zn) and oxygen (O) and represented by a formula of InxGayZnzOa [wherein x/(x+y) is 0.2 to 0.8, z/(x+y+z) is 0.1 to 0.5, and a=(3/2)x+(3/2)y+z], wherein the concentration of volatile impurities contained in the oxide sintered compact is 20 ppm or less. Provided is technology for application to the production of an IGZO target capable of achieving high densification and low bulk resistance of the sputtering target, preventing swelling and cracks of the target during the production process, minimizing the generation of nodules, inhibiting abnormal discharge, and enabling DC sputtering.
US09663399B2
A method produces a control element having a touch-enabled surface, in which a paste-like material is applied on a carrier plate. At least one raised structure element is formed by the paste-like material on the carrier plate. For this purpose, a stencil having inherent stiffness is arranged above the carrier plate and the paste-like material is pushed through at least one recess in the stencil.
US09663398B2
Provided is a photochromic substance that has lower toxicity, exhibits good sensitivity in a visible light region, changes color deeply, has slow speed of color fading, has chemical and thermal stability, and has good durability. The photochromic substance has a composition represented by the formula: Ba(a-b)CabMgcSidOe:FefMgM′h where 1.8≦a≦2.2, 0≦b≦0.1, 1.4≦c≦3.5, 1.8≦d≦2.2, e=(a+c+2d), 0.0001≦f, 0.0001≦g, 0≦h, M is at least one of Al and Eu, and M′ is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Na, K, Nd, Li, S, C, Ti, V, Mn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co, Ge, Zn, Ga, Zr, Y, Nb, In, Ag, Mo, Sn, Sb, Bi, Ta, W, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Er, Ho, Tb, Tm, Yb, Lu, P, Cd, and Pb.
US09663391B2
A liquid treatment device (100) including: a structure (10) having a first surface (10a) and a second surface (10b), the structure including: a conductor (11) arranged between the first surface (10a) and the second surface (10b), the conductor including a first portion (11a) exposed to outside at the first surface (10a) and a second portion (11b) exposed to outside at the second surface (10b), and the conductor electrically connecting the first portion (11a) and the second portion (11b); and an ion transfer layer (15) arranged between the first surface (10a) and the second surface (10b), the ion transfer layer (15) arranged between the first surface (10a) and the second surface (10b), allowing hydrogen ions to move therethrough; and a first treatment tank (12) for holding a first liquid to be treated (17) therein, wherein the first surface (10a) of the structure (10) is located inside the first treatment tank (12).
US09663390B2
The invention provides methods and compositions for reducing the malodorous sulfide gas released by a wastewater treatment system. The method preserves the vitality of waste consuming organisms within the system. The method comprises the steps of: determining the SRP PAA demand of the system, determining the aerobic PAA demand of the system, and adding a composition in an amount such that it is in excess of the SRP PAA demand but is below the aerobic PAA demand. Even though the composition increases the amount of sulfates within the wastewater it reduces the amount of SRP which prevents the malodorous sulfite gas release. The composition comprises at least one percarboxyacid.
US09663389B1
Systems and methods for use of magnesium hydroxide, either directly or through one or more precursors, doped with a divalent or trivalent metal cation, for removing arsenic from drinking water, including water distribution systems. In one embodiment, magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2 (a strong adsorbent for arsenic) doped with a divalent or trivalent metal cation is used to adsorb arsenic. The complex consisting of arsenic adsorbed on Mg(OH)2 doped with a divalent or trivalent metal cation is subsequently removed from the water by conventional means, including filtration, settling, skimming, vortexing, centrifugation, magnetic separation, or other well-known separation systems. In another embodiment, magnesium oxide, MgO, is employed, which reacts with water to form Mg(OH)2. The resulting Mg(OH)2 doped with a divalent or trivalent metal cation, then adsorbs arsenic, as set forth above. The method can also be used to treat human or animal poisoning with arsenic.
US09663388B2
Disclosed is a method for treating oil sands tailings. The tailings are conditioned with an aluminate and treated with a silicate-containing stream from a hydrocarbon operation or from a geothermal source to produce chemically-induced micro-agglomerates (CIMA) and water.
US09663383B2
The present invention relates to a process for preparing chromium(III) oxide by reaction of alkali metal chromate with gaseous ammonia, subsequent hydrolysis, isolation of the hydrolysis product and calcination.
US09663381B2
A method for synthesizing ammonia for agricultural fertilizers employs water (H2O) as the source of hydrogen (H2) in ammonia (NH3) synthesis, and gathers carbon monoxide (CO) as a limiting reagent for combining in a WGS (Water-Gas-Shift) reaction for producing hydrogen. The WGS reaction employs CO with the water to produce Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and H2, consuming undesirable CO from other industrial applications. A by-product of the process includes generating 1.5 mole of CO2 for each mole of ammonia synthesized. An intermediate step consumes 3 moles of hydrogen for each mole of Nitrogen (N2). The use of methane gas is avoided as the process employs CO and the WGS reaction as an exclusive source of H2 without introducing methane (CH4). A downstream synthesis of ammonia can be done through a fuel cell to produce electricity for the ammonia synthesis for further sustainability.
US09663378B2
Procedure for the magnetization of different inorganic surfaces, whether natural or synthetic, such as aluminosilicates, both synthetic and natural (natural zeolites, synthetic zeolites, alumina, allophane, among others) that give magnetic properties to those surfaces. Objectives of the present application are also the above mentioned surfaces, magnetized, and their different uses.
US09663374B2
A method of forming a β-SiC material or coating by mixing SiO2 with carbon and heating the mixture in vacuum wherein the carbon is oxidized to CO gas and reduces the SiO2 to SiO gas and reacting a carbon material with the SiO gas at a temperature in the range of 1300 to 1600° C. resulting in a SiC material or a SiC coating on a substrate. Also disclosed is the related SiC material or coating prepared by this method.
US09663371B2
A polycrystalline diamond body contains diamond particles. The diamond particles have a mean particle size of 50 nm or less. As a result of measurement of a knoop hardness under a test load of 4.9 N at 23° C.±5° C., the polycrystalline diamond body has a ratio of a length B of a shorter diagonal line with respect to a length A of a longer diagonal line of diagonal lines of a knoop indentation, expressed as a B/A ratio, of 0.080 or less. This polycrystalline diamond body is tough and has a small particle size.
US09663370B2
A method for preparing graphene quantum dots in large-scale, comprising: dispersing graphene oxide uniformly in the first solvent to obtain a first dispersion liquid, adding reducing agent into the first dispersion liquid and dispersing uniformly to give a mixed solution; treating the mixed solution for 10˜60 mins under microwave environment with the power being at 500˜800 W, then cooling and separating to obtain the solid as a crude product; mixing, one of the reducing polyhydroxy aldehyde or organic acid with the crude product, following by adding the Lewis acid to obtain a mixture, dispersing the mixture in a second solvent uniformly to obtain a second dispersion liquid; putting wherein the second dispersion liquid into microwave treatment for 0.2-1 hours with the microwave power being 500˜800 w, then stripping for 2˜3 hours under ultrasonic power of 120˜300 w, purifying to obtain the graphene quantum dots.
US09663369B2
A process comprises combining a Ce (IV) salt dissolved in a solvent comprising water with a carbon material comprising CNT or graphene wherein the Ce (IV) salt is selected from a Ce (IV) ammonium salt of a nitrogen oxide acid, Ce (IV) ammonium salt of a sulfur oxide acid, Ce (IV) salt of a lower alkyl organo sulfur acid, or Ce (IV) salt of a lower alkane organo sulfur acid. In one embodiment the Ce (IV) salt is selected from Ce (IV) ammonium nitrate, Ce (IV) ammonium sulfate, Ce (IV) lower alkyllsulfonate, or Ce (IV) trifluoro lower alkanesulfonate. A product is produced by this process. An article of manufacture comprises this product on a substrate.
US09663368B2
Systems and methods for the formation of carbon-based nanostructures using large-scale active growth structures are generally described. In addition, systems and methods related to the formation of carbon-based nanostructures using basalt and/or titanium (e.g., elemental titanium) are generally described. The carbon-based nanostructures can be grown by exposing the large-scale active growth structures, basalt, and/or titanium to a set of conditions selected to cause formation of carbon-based nanostructures on (e.g., directly on) the large-scale active growth structure, basalt, and/or titanium. When basalt and/or titanium are used as all or part of an active growth structure, the basalt and/or titanium can be in any suitable form such as, for example, a planar or non-planar active growth structure (which can have, in some cases, a first cross-sectional dimension of at least about 1 mm) comprising basalt and/or titanium (e.g., a fiber comprising basalt and/or titanium) and/or particles (e.g., nanoparticles) comprising basalt and/or titanium.
US09663366B2
A reaction vessel for oxidation of ammonia to nitrogen monoxide in the presence of a catalyst is provided. The catalyst can become dislodged during the oxidation. The reaction vessel includes a reactor body having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a middle portion. The top and middle portions cooperate to define a cavity where the ammonia is catalytically oxidized to provide the nitrogen monoxide. The reaction vessel also includes an internal filter element. The internal filter element includes a filter cage that defines an interior volume and a filter medium disposed adjacent to the filter cage. The internal filter element collects the catalyst dislodged during the oxidation.
US09663365B2
The present invention relates to a method for the direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using a catalyst comprising at least one catalytically active metal selected from elements in Groups 7 to 11, wherein the catalytically active metal is supported on a carrier comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sulfates and phosphates of alkaline-earth metals, wherein said compound is precipitated on the carrier.
US09663364B2
A method is provided for making alkali metal hydrides by mechanochemically reacting alkali metal and hydrogen gas under mild temperature (e.g room temperature) and hydrogen pressure conditions without the need for catalyst, solvent, and intentional heating or cooling.
US09663362B2
The present invention relates to method for recycling alkaline waste water from a stainless steel slag treatment process wherein stainless steel slag is brought into contact with water thereby producing said waste water, which waste water contains heavy metals, including at least chromium, and has a pH of at least 12. The waste water is recycled by using it for treating an alkaline granular carbonatable material, which contains aluminum metal, in order to oxidize the aluminum metal contained therein. This material is in particular municipal waste incinerator bottom ash which can, after the treatment of the present invention, safely be used as fine or coarse aggregate in bonded applications such as concrete, mortar and asphalt. During the treatment with the alkaline waste water, hydrogen gas is produced which is captured and used to produce energy by means of a cogeneration device.
US09663350B2
A package includes a MEMS die and a cap element coupled to and stacked with the MEMS die. The MEMS die includes at least two physically isolated pressure sensors, each of which resides on its individual cantilevered platform structure. A first pressure sensor is vented to a first external environment via a first vent extending through the bottom of the MEMS die and is adapted to detect a first pressure of the first external environment. The MEMS die can be coupled to a lead frame having an opening that is aligned with the first vent. A second sensor is vented to a second external environment via a second vent extending through the cap element and is adapted to detect a second pressure of the second external environment. A difference between the first and second pressures is the differential pressure.
US09663349B2
A MEMS device and method for providing a MEMS device are disclosed. In a first aspect, the MEMS device comprises a first substrate and a second substrate coupled to the first substrate forming a sealed enclosure. A moveable structure is located within the sealed enclosure. An outgassing layer is formed on the first or second substrates and within the sealed enclosure. A first conductive layer is disposed between the moveable structure and the outgassing layer, wherein the first conductive layer allows outgassing species to pass therethrough.
US09663348B1
An embodiment of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device is provided, which includes a substrate; a proof mass positioned in space above a surface of the substrate, wherein the proof mass is configured to pivot on a rotational axis parallel to the substrate; an anchor structure that includes two or more separated anchors mounted to the surface of the substrate, wherein the anchor structure is aligned with the rotational axis; and an isolation sub-frame structure that surrounds the anchor structure and is flexibly connected to each of the two or more separated anchors of the anchor structure, where the proof mass is flexibly connected to the isolation sub-frame structure.
US09663338B1
A mount that attaches a tablet to a post of a forklift so as to allow a user to use the tablet from either inside of the forklift or outside of the forklift or to stow the tablet. The mount includes a clamp, an arm, and a mounting case. The clamp attaches to the post of the forklift. The arm pivotally extends from the clamp so as to allow the user to stow the tablet. The mounting case receives the tablet and pivotally extends from the arm so as to allow the user to use the tablet from either the inside of the forklift or the outside of the forklift. Thus, the tablet is positionable in three different positions, namely, for being stowed, for being used from inside of the forklift, and for being used from outside of the forklift.
US09663337B2
A method is provided for manufacturing a fork carriage comprising: providing a fork-supporting bar having first and second fork-receiving hooks, wherein the second hook is of a larger size than the first hook; based on a size of one or more forks desired to be mounted on the fork-supporting bar, positioning the bar such that one of the first and second fork-receiving hooks corresponding to the size of the one or more forks is located outwardly to receive the one or more forks on the one fork-receiving hook; and coupling a reinforcement bar to a side of the fork-supporting bar opposite the side near the one fork-receiving hook. A carriage assembly comprising a fork carriage including an upper member comprising a fork-supporting bar having an outer fork-receiving hook and a reinforcement bar is also provided.
US09663331B2
The lifting device according to the invention comprises a carriage (16) and a lifting unit (17), which are connected to each other by means of linear guides (29, 30). The carriage (16) comprises two side parts (19, 20) that can be adjusted in view of their distance relative to each other by means of a distance adjustment device (36). In doing so, they are centered by means of a centering device (45) with respect to the lifting unit (17), in particular with respect to the pulling means originating from the lifting unit (17).
US09663330B2
A raising device realized to be connected to a tower segment of a wind turbine is provided. The raising device comprises a connection member to a raising machine and a plurality of holding members positioned at predefined distances from each other and orientated to be movable in radial locking directions which locking directions are such that the holding members when moved into a locking position at a predefined engagement position of the tower segment engage with a counter-shape of the tower segment, whereby the holding members are automatically tiltable and/or shiftable into the locking position by a movement mechanism. A method of equipping a tower segment of a wind turbine for transport by means of such raising device is also provided.
US09663321B2
A system for feeding a metal wire to a machine by a wire feeder, the wire being fed at a constant and desired tension detected by a tension sensor, the feeder having at least one rotary member driven by an actuator thereof onto which the metal wire is wound for a rotation or fraction of rotation and suitable to feed the wire to the machine at the pre-set tension under the action of a control unit. A detector to detect the quantity of wire fed is provided and connected to the control unit to provide the control unit with the quantity data thereof, the control unit intervening on the rotary member to keep the quantity of wire fed at least within a reference value.
US09663315B2
The negative pressure roll 1 is provided with a rotating shaft 2, an internal cylinder 3, an intermediate cylinder 4 and a multi-layered non-woven fabric laminated outer layer 5. Further, the rotating shaft 2 is a member at the center of rotation of the negative pressure roll 1 and connected to the internal cylinder 3 by a reinforcement circular disk 9. Still further, the internal cylinder 3 is formed in a tubular shape and rotates together with the rotating shaft 2. In addition, the rotating shaft 2 and the internal cylinder 3 correspond to a rotating main body. Further, the intermediate cylinder 4 is a cylindrical tubular material formed outside the internal cylinder 3 and rotates in association with the rotating shaft 2 and the internal cylinder 3. Still further, the multi-layered non-woven fabric laminated outer layer 5 is formed outside the intermediate cylinder 4 and given as a part at which the negative pressure roll 1 is in contact with the metal strip 13. The multi-layered non-woven fabric laminated outer layer 5 also rotates in association with the rotating shaft 2, the internal cylinder 3 and the intermediate cylinder 4. In addition, the negative pressure roll 1 is provided with a controller 6 for suppressing rotation of the negative pressure roll 1.
US09663314B2
A flexible and continuous substrates-conveying sheet has a plurality of to be processed substrates disposed on or in it. A nondestructive transferring unit includes a plurality of first transferring rolls and a plurality of second transferring rolls. The first transferring rolls make contact with a first surface of the substrates-conveying sheet where that surface can have electrostatically-induced charge formed thereon. Each of the first transferring rolls includes a first central portion charged with a positive electric charge and a first outer portion surrounding the first central portion. The second transferring rolls make contact with the first surface of the substrates-conveying sheet. The second transferring rolls are disposed alternately with the first transferring rolls. Each of the second transferring rolls includes a second central portion charged with a negative electric charge and a second outer portion surrounding the second central portion.
US09663313B2
A sheet conveyer has a casing defined with first and second conveying passages and respectively having first and second curved passages. The first and second curved passages curve in opposite directions. A flap rotatably provided to a second guide member constituting a curved outside part of the first curved passage. When the flap is at a first position, the flap blocks passage from a part of the first conveying passage to the connection position, while the second conveying passage is opened to the connection position. When the flap is at the second position, the first conveying passage is opened toward the connection position and a part of the second conveying passage is blocked with respect to the connection position. A guide surface constituting an upper surface of the first curved passage is closer to the third guide member than a guide roller when the flap is at the second position.
US09663305B2
A method of transferring a plurality of articles onto an outfeed carrier is provided. The method includes: advancing a plurality of articles in a first direction; advancing an outfeed carrier surface of an outfeed carrier apparatus in a second direction at an outfeed carrier surface velocity; providing a transfer apparatus, wherein the transfer apparatus comprises a frame and an article stabilization member operatively connected with the frame; engaging the plurality of articles with the article stabilization member in the engaging location; accelerating the plurality of articles in the second direction to transfer the plurality of articles from the transport member to the outfeed carrier surface; decelerating the plurality of articles between the engaging zone and the discharge zone to substantially match the velocity of the plurality of articles and the outfeed carrier surface velocity; and disengaging the plurality of articles from the article stabilization member in the placement location.
US09663298B2
A conveyor belt module has a conveying surface and a shaped bottom surface. The shaped bottom surface includes a concave lateral channel in the shape of a bell curve, designed to accommodate a nosebar, so that a conveyor belt formed of the modules can smoothly navigate the nosebar. The module includes hinge elements having elongated, slotted openings that are offset from the vertical center of the module.
US09663294B2
The present disclosure involves the receipt of inventory items in a materials handling facility. In one embodiment, a listing of inventory items associated with an inventory is maintained in a memory accessible to a computing device. An attempt is made to identify a match between a first image of a receivable item and a second image of one of the inventory items. If a match is successfully identified, an identifier associated with the one of the inventory items is rendered, where the identifier is to be associated with the receivable item.
US09663292B1
Forecasted drive unit dispatch is described. An inventory pod associated with a materials handling action is identified, and a first drive unit is requisitioned and dispatched to retrieve the inventory pod and return it to a materials handling station. Concurrently, the ongoing status of other materials handling actions are monitored over time. Based on the ongoing status, a timeframe for the completion of another materials handling action is determined. An inventory pod zone associated with the other materials handling action is identified, and a second drive unit is dispatched on a forecasted route toward the inventory pod zone based on the timeframe. Later, the second drive unit is redirected to a particular inventory pod within the inventory pod zone. The second drive unit arrives at the particular inventory pod in less time because it was dispatched on the forecasted route toward the inventory pod zone earlier.
US09663290B2
In one embodiment, a collapsible, flexible storage tank is provided that is capable of holding a liquid material. The tank includes a sheet of flexible, moisture impervious side wall material; at least one opening for receiving a fitting to fill and drain the tank; joining seams wherein edges of the sheet are joined, the seams extending about the tank in a spiral orientation; and closing seams wherein the side ends of the pillow tank are sealed. In another aspect, a collapsible, flexible storage tank is capable of holding a liquid. The tank includes a sheet of flexible side wall material; at least one opening for receiving a fitting to fill and drain the tank; and butt seams wherein edges of the flexible sheet are joined together in the same plane in a butt joint configuration using an overlapping piece of flexible, moisture impervious sealed material over the top thereof.
US09663285B2
A container for isolating first and second fluids, such as beverage concentrate components, until dispensing is provided, as well as methods of assembly and dispensing. The container can have a body for containing the first fluid and an insert, received at least partially within the body, for containing the second fluid and isolating the first and second fluids. A first fluid exit path and a second fluid exit path can both be blocked by a valve member. When the valve member is moved to an open position, flow through both the first and second fluid exit paths can occur.
US09663275B2
A closure that includes an overcap and a lid carried by the overcap. The overcap has an annular skirt extending along a longitudinal axis for coupling the closure to a container, and an overcap web extending continuously radially inwardly from the annular skirt. The lid is carried radially within the annular skirt. The lid has an annular rim radially proximate to the annular skirt of the overcap, for the sealing the closure to the container. A lid web extends radially inwardly from the annular rim, and has at least one vent therethrough, and is coupled to the overcap around the vent.
US09663256B2
A remote manufacturing yard configured to build a cryogenic distillation column for use in an air separation unit (“ASU”) is provided. the remote manufacturing yard can include a fabrication facility comprising an enclosure. The fabrication facility further can also include a vertical plate roller; a lifting device, an assembly table configured to support two or more partial shells simultaneously; a first weld machine configured to weld the two or more partial shells together to form a course while keeping the two or more partial shells stationary; a column section assembly area having a second weld machine disposed therein, a distributor installation area configured to receive at least one column section and install a distributor within the column section to form a distributor column section; and a packing installation area configured to receive the distributor column section and install packing within the distributor column section to form a packed column section.
US09663250B1
Methods and systems for passively slowing the spin rate of an uncontrolled object in space are presented. A damper mechanism is provided that includes a magnet that is free to rotate in any direction about a central point with respect to a carrier or outer housing. The magnet can be carried within an inner element or sphere, that is in turn mounted within an outer sphere. The inner and outer spheres can be separated by a viscous fluid or other mechanism in which damping can be introduced. The damper mechanism can be associated with an attachment mechanism, that secures the resulting damper or despin system to a target object. A method of neutralizing the magnetic field is also included to enable the system to be launched in a passive state.
US09663247B2
Systems, methods, and vacuum chucks for transferring flexible elongate bodies are disclosed herein. The vacuum chucks include an elongate rigid support, a vertically oriented vacuum surface, a vacuum manifold, and a skirt seal. The systems include an elongate horizontal support structure, a transfer structure, a plurality of vertical linkages, which are operatively attached to the elongate horizontal support structure, and a plurality of vacuum chucks. Each of the plurality of vacuum chucks is operatively attached to a respective one of the plurality of vertical linkages. The methods include suspending an elongate horizontal support structure with a transfer structure, aligning each of a plurality of vacuum chucks with a respective portion of a vertical surface of a flexible elongate body, selectively actuating each of the plurality of vacuum chucks to retain the respective portion of the vertical surface of the flexible elongate body, and lifting the flexible elongate body.
US09663246B2
A method for installing an electric system into an aircraft fuselage. The object to provide a method for simply and quickly installing an electric system into an aircraft fuselage, wherein the electric system is as little heavy and space consuming as possible, and wherein a wide range of customized alternatives of the electric system is possible, is achieved by the steps of providing a fuselage element extending along an aircraft longitudinal axis and including an outer skin and an interior surface, providing a foil sheet of an electrically insulating substrate material, attaching said foil sheet on the inner side of said fuselage element, applying particles of electrically conductive material onto the inner surface of said attached foil sheet opposite the outer skin in a predetermined pattern, such that the accumulated particles of electrically conductive material form electric conductor elements along said inner surface of said foil sheet.
US09663232B1
An aircraft seat assembly includes a foot assembly, a seat, and a track lock assembly. The foot assembly is received within a track assembly disposed on an aircraft floor. The seat is connected to the foot assembly. The track lock assembly moves between a lock position and an unlock position. The track lock assembly includes a clamping shaft having a base member and a shaft. The base member is received within the track assembly. The shaft extends from the base member and extends through the foot assembly.
US09663226B2
An unmanned vehicle receives a message from another unmanned vehicle. The recipient unmanned vehicle uses information included with the message to determine whether a quorum of other unmanned vehicles have vetted information in the message. If a quorum of unmanned vehicles have vetted the message, the unmanned vehicle uses the information in the message to determine how to perform one or more operations.
US09663223B1
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are described herein for assessing aircraft braking performance and runway friction conditions. Aircraft data corresponding to characteristics of an aircraft during a landing event is received and used with a braking performance model to determine an indicator of braking performance. Estimated and brake metered pressures are compared to determine whether a friction-limited condition exists. The data then can be used to make an assessment of the runway friction characteristics and the associated braking capabilities of the runway.
US09663210B2
The present disclosure relates to a ship's propulsion unit such as a ship's azimuthing propulsion unit. The propulsion unit can include at least one supporting metal sheet arranged between an support section of a shell structure of the propulsion unit and an cylindrical outer surface of a cylindrical section of a motor housing section of the shell structure for providing additional support for the motor housing section of the shell structure at the shell structure of the support section.
US09663205B2
A channel member is adapted for mounting on a watercraft with a foot component slidable along the channel. A latch component is mounted on the foot component by a tongue extending through a slot between a base part of the foot component and a footrest part. The latch also has a tooth to engage with openings in the channel for adjustment of the position of the footrest. A handle portion of the latch component can be flexed to free the tooth from a channel opening, whereupon the foot component can be slid to a desired position and the handle released to lock the foot component in the adjusted position. The footrest can have differently contoured sides for engagement by a foot of a user, and the three foot brace parts (the channel, foot component, and latch component) can be manually separated and reassembled with the either of the contoured sides facing the user.
US09663191B2
A telescopic anchor pole is provided and described for anchoring boats in shallow water as well as functioning as an attachment apparatus for a variety of fishing, hunting, and recreational accessories/equipment. The anchor pole can extend and retract for quick and easy use, as well as allow for efficient storage within a boat. The anchor pole may also include an attachment mechanism allowing a user to attach interchangeable elements such as a decoy, T-handle, camera, or any other desired accessory.
US09663159B2
The disclosed technology relate to a device and system that include an outdoor power equipment power unit or cart configured to releasably couple a number of different interchangeable attachments or work implements to a common power unit, where some attachments include and/or require operator presence control, while other attachments do not include and/or require operator presence control. The outdoor power equipment power unit includes a power transfer coupling member operatively coupled to the drive shaft and configured to transfer rotational power to the associated attachment; and an operator presence actuation member operatively coupled to the operator presence control member, the operator presence actuation member configured to rotate in response to user actuation of the operator presence control member.
US09663153B2
A fairing for a vehicle load bar includes an elongate blade and a connection assembly to couple the blade to the load bar. The connection assembly includes a joint having a ball disposed in a socket such that the ball can rotate within the socket. The connection assembly can include a pivot bracket coupled to the blade, the pivot bracket including the ball, and a pivot arm including the socket such that the ball of the pivot bracket is disposed in the socket.
US09663149B2
A vehicle hood includes an inner panel, an outer panel coupled to the inner panel, and an insert disposed between the outer panel and the inner panel. The insert is formed of a material that is brittle relative to a material of the outer panel. The insert includes a plurality of strips connected to each other. Each strip is elongated along and disposed adjacent to the outer panel.
US09663145B2
Some embodiments are directed to a vehicle frame assembly configured to accommodate different first and second suspension system configurations via mounting fixtures. The vehicle frame assembly can include a main frame assembly, and a frame assembly connected to and extending away from the main frame assembly. Multiple mounting locations can be provided on at least one of the main frame assembly and the frame assembly, each of the mounting locations being configured to accommodate one of the mounting fixtures. The mounting locations can include a first set configured for use with the first suspension system configuration, and a second set configured for use with the second suspension system configuration.
US09663139B2
A motor control system comprising a motor configured to operate at a rotational velocity and a control module in communication with the motor is provided. The control module is configured to receive a torque command indicating a desired amount of torque to be generated by the motor, obtain a rotational velocity of the motor, receive a desired phase advance angle for driving the motor; and generate a voltage command indicating a voltage magnitude to be applied to the motor based on the rotational velocity of the motor, the motor torque command, and the desired phase advance angle by using a plurality of dynamic inverse motor model equations that (i) allow the desired phase advance angle to exceed an impedance angle of the motor and (ii) specify that the voltage magnitude is a function of a voltage magnitude of a previous voltage command.
US09663137B2
A guide bush includes a plurality of bush elements combined to form a cylindrical shape as a whole. The plurality of bush elements includes a cylindrical fitting portion. The cylindrical fitting portion is fitted in a fit-and-hold portion of a housing, and has an inner peripheral surface configured to guide an outer peripheral surface of a displacement shaft that has been inserted in the cylindrical fitting portion in an axially displaceable manner. The diameter of the circumscribed circle of the plurality of bush elements in a state in which the end faces of the plurality of bush elements with respect to a circumferential direction abut each other is not greater than the inside diameter of the fit-and-hold portion.
US09663136B2
A steering column for a vehicle having an anti-rotation feature is provided. The steering column includes a lower jacket and an upper jacket configured for telescopic movement relative to the lower jacket. A telescope drive bracket is coupled to the upper jacket. A telescope actuator is operably coupled to the telescope drive bracket and configured to telescopically move the upper jacket relative to the lower jacket.
US09663135B2
When telescopic locking is released, a second tooth defining member interlocked with rotation of a clamping shaft via an interlocking mechanism (a driving member and a coupling shaft) acts to separate second teeth of the second tooth defining member from first teeth arranged in a column axial direction. At this time, the second teeth rotate in a circular-arc-like trajectory around a central axis of a support shaft, while the support shaft itself slides through a long groove formed in an outer jacket in the column axial direction. Thus, the movement trajectory of the second teeth during release of meshing engagement is in a direction approximately orthogonal to the column axial direction (the direction in which the first teeth are arranged).
US09663113B2
The disclosed system discourages drivers from manual use of mobile personal communications devices while operating a vehicle. Software installed on the mobile device uses the mobile device itself to determine whether the device is being used during operation of the vehicle. The system uses vehicle equipment for alerts that notify passengers as well as others outside the vehicle (such as owners, parents, other drivers, pedestrians, law enforcement agencies) that the driver is operating the vehicle while distracted by a communications device, and as such, may be operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner. The system can use a mobile device running a security app as a required or alternative entry and ignition key. A web portal enables remote control of the vehicle's systems and limitations on its operation in the presence of a particular device, even disassociating the vehicle from a particular mobile device, and provisioning of a replacement device.
US09663110B2
A vehicle transmission has a continuously variable speed change mechanism provided between an input shaft to which a torque output by a driving force source is transmitted and an output shaft from which a torque is output to a driving wheel. The transmission is able to selectively block torque transmission between the mechanism and the output shaft. The mechanism is rotated by the driving force source with torque transmission between the mechanism and the output shaft blocked. A control apparatus limits a shifting speed of the mechanism to or below an upper-limit speed determined in advance in a case where a speed ratio of the mechanism is changed with the mechanism rotated by the driving force source that is subjected to idling rotational speed control, while the mechanism is blocked from the output shaft such that no torque is transmitted between the mechanism and the output shaft.
US09663102B2
A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a first motor that cranks the engine, and a second motor for propelling the hybrid vehicle, and is able to perform motor driving by using the first motor and the second motor as driving force sources. The control apparatus includes a controller that controls the first motor. The controller is configured to, during the motor driving, determine whether the first motor is in a single-phase locking state (step S3), when it is determined that the first motor is in the single-phase locking, end the motor driving (step S4), and then start the engine by cranking the engine with the use of the first motor (step S5).
US09663100B2
An ECU can select one of a Charge Depleting (CD) mode and a Charge Sustaining (CS) mode. The ECU changes responsiveness of a vehicle driving torque to an operation of an accelerator pedal between the CD mode and the CS mode such that the responsiveness is higher when the CD mode is selected than when the CS mode is selected. When the responsiveness is changed in accordance with mode switching, the ECU further performs a gradually-changing process for bringing the responsiveness from a value before mode switching closer to a value after mode switching as time progresses.
US09663078B1
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for brake actuator operation sensor error compensation. In various embodiments, a system for brake actuator operation sensor error compensation determines the existence of potential sensor errors and compensates for the effects of such errors.
US09663075B2
An automotive vehicle has an electric parking brake (EPB) and an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to control the EPB. The ECU is configured to control the EPB to apply it upon determining that a driver is not present in the vehicle. The ECU is configured to determine whether the driver is present in the vehicle or not based at least upon there having been or not having been a steering input. The ECU is configured to determine that there has been a steering input when a steering torque signal from an electric power steering system of the vehicle has changed by at least a threshold amount during a set period of time based and determine that there has not been a steering input when the steering torque signal has not changed by at least the threshold amount during the set period of time.
US09663074B2
In the case of a method for operating a brake system in a vehicle, preferably a service brake system, in particular in a motor vehicle, it is first established whether the vehicle is stationary. If it is established that the vehicle is stationary, it is thereafter detected that the actuating member is actuated by the driver in order to leave the vehicle in the stationary condition. If it is established that the actuating member is actuated while the vehicle is stationary, a signal is generated at least to initiate the temporary under-supply of service brake medium to the operating members.
US09663061B2
A center side impact airbag module that is mountable to upper and lower locations of a vehicle seat includes an inflatable airbag cushion, a first tether, and a second tether. The first tether has a first end configured to connect to one of the airbag cushion, a mounting member and the vehicle seat at the upper location of the vehicle seat and a second end connected to a forward portion of the airbag cushion. The second tether has a first end configured to connect to one of the airbag cushion, the mounting member and the vehicle seat at the lower location of the vehicle seat and a second end connected to the forward portion of the airbag cushion.
US09663057B2
An airbag cover may be configured to tear along weakening lines during deployment of an airbag. The airbag cover may comprise a carrier for the airbag and a decorative layer arranged on the carrier. The decorative layer may include a primary weakening line and a secondary weakening line, where the primary weakening line and the secondary weakening line may be configured to fracture when the airbag deploys. The primary weakening line may extend in a longitudinal direction, the secondary weakening line may extend in the longitudinal direction, the primary weakening line and the secondary weakening line may be separated by a distance extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the primary weakening line and the secondary weakening line may be separated by a non-weakened section. Methods for producing a weakening region in an airbag cover may also be provided.
US09663054B2
Apparatus, methods, and systems for repositioning an airbag cushion prior to and/or during deployment of the airbag cushion resulting from an impact event. Some embodiments may comprise one or more sensors, which may be used to detect at least a first directional component of an impact with a vehicle. A steering wheel actuator may be provided to move a vehicle steering wheel laterally in a direction opposite from a lateral component of the impact in response to a signal from the one or more sensors. The system may further comprise an airbag cushion configured to be positioned, following deployment, in a location corresponding with lateral movement caused by the steering wheel actuator.
US09663046B2
An electric wire and a wire harness include a linear conductor, and a covering member configured to include a covering main body that covers an outer circumferential side of the conductor, and a rib portion that is formed integrally with the covering main body, as a protrusion, on an outer circumferential surface of the covering main body.
US09663045B2
Provided is a wiring harness and a method of producing the wiring harness which can reduce the man-hour in terminal processing. A shield cable includes a bundle of electric wires formed by bundling a plurality of signal wires and a drain wire together, and a protection tape wound around the bundle of electric wires. Extending portions of the plurality of signal wires and an extending portion of the drain wire have two different lengths from a terminal of the protection tape.
US09663042B2
A decorative structure (15) for a vehicle is provided with a left sealing member (27) between a left illuminating light (23) and a rear-window glass (25). The left illuminating light (23) is provided with a lens surface section (51) having a projecting surface section (56) which projects toward rear trim (22); a lens inner wall (66) opposing the left-side surface (45) of the rear window glass (25); and a rib-shaped section (53) projecting from the projecting surface section (56) toward the back-door (21) side. The left seating member (27) connects the lens-inner-wall surface (66a) of the lens inner wall (66) and the rib-wall surface (75a) of the rib-shaped section (53).
US09663040B1
A fastening structure for bicycle rack includes a connection rod, a slidable member, an adjusting member and an abutting block. The connection rod is inserted into an assembling rod of an automobile. First, second and third directions are defined to be perpendicular to one another, and the connection rod includes a restriction hole along the third direction. The slidable member is slidably arranged in the connection rod and has a first abutted portion. The adjusting member is disposed through the assembling rod and the connection rod along the second direction, assembled to the slidable member in the connection rod, and slidable between first and second positions along the second direction. The abutting block is arranged in the connection rod and has an abutting portion and a second abutted portion, and the first abutted portion abuts against the second abutted portion.
US09663037B2
A mirror mounting system including: a mirror having a reflective surface to provide an operator with a view of a surrounding area; a mirror frame configured to hold the mirror; at least one arm extending horizontally from a vehicle to support the mirror frame; the at least one arm being pivotally connected between the vehicle and the mirror frame; and a cross member configured to be attached to the vehicle and further configured to be attached to at least one of the following: the at least one arm and the at least one mirror frame.
US09663035B2
An image processing apparatus includes: an image color determination unit configured to determine color of overlay image data to be superimposed on captured image data of successive frames generated by capturing surroundings of a vehicle such that a first color of overlay image data of a first frame differs from a second color of the overlay image data of a second frame following the first frame; and an image synthesizing unit configured to superimpose the overlay image data in the first color and the overlay image data in the second color respectively on predetermined positions in the captured image data of the first frame and the second frame, and output images corresponding to the captured image data of the successive frames one after another to a display. Thereby, an overlay image that is easily visible regardless of background color and driver's color vision is superimposed on a captured image.
US09663034B2
There is provided an vehicle alarm output apparatus comprising: a waiting state determining unit configured to determine whether an own vehicle is in a waiting state; a start determining unit configured to determine whether the own vehicle starts to travel; an other vehicle information acquiring unit configured to acquire other vehicle information related to another vehicle; an arrival time calculating unit configured to calculate a time taken for the other vehicle to reach a front end of the own vehicle; and an output unit configured to output a certain alarm upon determining the own vehicle to be in the waiting state, the own vehicle to start, and the time to be equal to or less than a first threshold value; wherein the output unit is prevented from outputting the certain alarm upon detecting the time to be equal to or less than a second threshold value.
US09663032B1
Embodiments include a vehicle comprising a user interface, a first sensor coupled to a child seat for detecting a child seat belt status; a gear selector for selecting a vehicle gear, and a processor communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the gear selector, and configured to cause the user interface to present a first notification if a first alarm condition is detected based on the child seat belt status and a selected gear. Embodiments also include a method of providing child seat monitoring in a vehicle, the method comprising receiving a gear position from a vehicle gear selector, receiving a child seat belt status from a first sensor coupled to a vehicle child seat, and presenting a first notification using a vehicle user interface if the gear position is a non-park position and the child seat belt status is unbuckled.
US09663027B2
An exterior rear view mirror assembly for a motor vehicle has a reflecting element, a clamping plate, a first adhesive element fixing the reflective element to the clamping plate, and a watertight illumination module. The watertight illumination module has a printed circuit board arranged within the watertight illumination module at an angle of 1 to 90 degrees relative to the clamping plate, at least one light emitting diode arranged on the printed circuit board, an inner reflective surface having a reflectivity coefficient of at least 30% and at least partially exposed to the light emitted by the at least one light emitting diode, and an outer portion with at least one hole with a sealing element engaged therein.
US09663020B2
The motorhome chassis comprising —a supporting frame for providing the statically supporting characteristics, —a floor layer for defining the structural base for a living area above the floor layer, —a traction unit or an attachment means for a traction unit, —at least one cavity, in particular a stowage compartment in the region surrounding the supporting frame,wherein the cavity is detachably fastenable to the supporting frame, is constructed as an exchangeable module and serves as a crumple zone in the event of vehicle collisions.
US09663016B1
A framework assembly apparatus for use in a transport vehicle having a bed with a motorcycle having a foot pedal includes a track that attaches to the bed and has a longitudinal open channel. The framework assembly apparatus further includes an arm that has an upper end that engages the foot peg and a lower end that is connected to the track such that the arm pivots upwardly and downwardly from a fixed position on the track. The framework assembly apparatus further includes a holder that engages the foot peg and the arm in order to hold the motorcycle to the bed of the transport vehicle.
US09663014B1
A platform apparatus for a vehicle including a first structure including a first surface and a first interlocking joint; a second structure including a second surface and a second interlocking joint to receive the first interlocking joint; and a linkage that connects the first structure and the second structure and articulates the apparatus from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position the first surface and the second surface are vertically stacked and in the open position the first structure and the second structure are interlocked through the first interlocking joint and the second interlocking joint and the first surface and the second surface are horizontally adjacent.
US09663013B2
This disclosure relates to a frame and a frame thereof. The frame comprises a frame body, wherein the frame further comprises an assistant unloading device disposed on the frame body, the assistant unloading device comprises an air bag, a mounting plate, and at least a set of guides; the air bag is fixed to the mounting plate, the guides comprises a guiding tube and a guiding rod, the guiding tube is vertically disposed on the frame body, the guiding rod is inserted into the guiding tube and connected to the mounting plate, and by inflating the air bag, the guiding rod is moved to vertically rise along the guiding tube to perform assistant unloading, thereby the trailer and frame of the disclosure have not only a simple structure, a light mass, and a lower cost, but also an excellent lifting capability and a stable lifting process.
US09662999B2
The disclosure relates to a vehicle comprising a front seat section and a rear seat section. The front seat section comprises a driver seat and a utility space located at the side of the driver seat. The rear seat section comprises multiple seats and rear doors on either side of the rear seat section. The front seat section comprises a single front door comprising a front door surface at the side of the front seat section adjacent the driver seat, and a fixed surface element located at the opposite side of the front seat section facing towards the front door surface of the single front door, such that the utility space comprises the fixed surface element. The utility space is accessible to a person sitting in the rear seat section.
US09662994B2
An apparatus is provided for charging an energy storage unit of one or more electrically operated vehicles. The apparatus has at least two charging connections. Each of the charging connections has a communication port for exchanging data with the vehicle connected to the charging connection. The communication port of each of the charging connections is coupled to an assigned first communication device, which is designed for communicating with a corresponding first communication device of the vehicle connected to the relevant charging connections, based on a pulse-width modulated signal transmission. A second communication device is coupled via a coupling point to communication ports of all charging connections to communicate with a corresponding second communication device of a vehicle, based on digital data transmission. A compensation unit is wired in between the coupling point and the first communication devices, which is designed to generate a counter-phase signal to a signal that is transmitted from a transmitting first communication device to the assigned communication port and to apply it to the coupling point.
US09662991B2
An apparatus provides supplemental power to an engine. The apparatus includes a pair of conductive leads for connecting the supplemental power to an engine electrical system, one or more batteries connected in parallel with one or more capacitors, a relay connected to the conductive leads, a shunt cable connecting the batteries and capacitors to the relay and a switch for controlling the relay to selectively apply electrical power to the engine electrical system. The apparatus includes safety features to reduce the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the apparatus and/or engine electrical system.
US09662987B2
An apparatus including a test device for assessing the quality of a safety ground is provided. The test device is configured to receive an energy signal from a power source for charging a vehicle and to generate a first output signal in response to the first energy signal. The test device is further configured to measure a characteristic of the first output signal and to provide a test signal. The test device is further configured to generate a second output signal in response to providing the test signal and to measure a characteristic of the second output signal. The test device is further configured to assess the quality of a safety ground in at least one of the power source and the vehicle based on a difference between the characteristic of the first output signal and the characteristic of the second output signal.
US09662977B2
A Driver State Monitoring System prevents any casualty on the road because of drowsiness while driving. It is an in-vehicle, vision-based electronic system for automobiles. It utilizes a camera installed on the vehicle facing towards the driver. It captures the edge-based face features of the driver. Thereafter, the real time image processor extracts the desired image from the image and estimates the correct position of the eye, the nose and the head orientation of the driver's face based on the predetermined values. The signal generator generates a warning signal when there is any abnormality detected based on the output of the status examination result generated by the real time image processor. These signals can be can be an acoustic signal, a videft signal, a photonic signal or a haptic signal.
US09662965B2
A system is provided for locking and/or unlocking an object, such as a power battery of a drive engine of an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, under a structure such as a chassis of the vehicle, including a plurality of locks ensuring the attachment of the object under the structure. The locks are secured to the object and/or structure and each include a hook configured for drawing the object to the structure by compressing an elastically deformable member inserted between the object and the structure and for supporting the object relative to the structure at the end of the approximation travel, as well as a transmission device driving the hook during the drawing travel and configured such as to be actuated by an actuation tool that is separate from the structure and the object.
US09662962B2
According to some embodiments, a zonal conditioning system for a vehicle comprises a headliner assembly configured to be secured to the top surface of a vehicle interior, wherein the headliner assembly comprises a first side positioned away from the vehicle interior and hidden from the vehicle interior, and a second side positioned toward the vehicle interior, the headliner assembly comprising at least two vents through which air selectively passes. The zonal conditioning system further includes at least two fluid modules positioned along the first side of the headliner assembly, wherein each of the fluid modules comprises a fluid transfer device and an outlet. In some embodiments, at least one property of the air discharged through the first and second vents can be selectively regulated to create separate conditioning zones within the interior of the vehicle.
US09662952B2
A vibration damper for damping spring retraction and extension forces on vehicles includes an inner pressure medium cylinder, in which a piston with a piston rod is axially slidably arranged to divide the inner cylinder into a retraction chamber and an extension chamber in which an electrorheological fluid is contained as a pressure medium. The two chambers are connected through at least one throttle gap between the inner cylinder and an electrode tube arranged coaxially thereto. The electrode tube is surrounded coaxially by an outer tube which forms a gas pressure chamber connected with the retraction chamber through a bottom valve. Axially linear or helical seals are arranged between the inner cylinder and the electrode tube, and divide the throttle gap into at least two valve partial gaps. A throttled non-return valve opens toward the gas pressure chamber between the extension chamber and the gas pressure chamber.
US09662943B2
Setting or regulating a tire inflation pressure in one or more vehicle tires includes measuring and inflating in cycles. In each case, a seal is applied in at least one rotary transmitter. When the seal is applied, a tire filling pressure is changed and/or measured, and then the seal is removed again. The measuring and filling cycles can even be initiated while the vehicle is traveling. In intermediate time periods between the measuring or filling cycles, the seal is not applied. The measuring and filling cycles and the intermediate time periods are set as a function of ascertained current vehicle variables.
US09662938B2
The present disclosure provides a bicycle hub that provides improved drive line efficiency and bike-to-rider torque feedback. The drive line efficiencies are due to lower rolling resistance resulting from a novel bearing and sprag clutch configuration, a lightweight design, and immediate torque transfer from the cassette drive to the hub body. The bike-to-rider feedback has been improved as the torque transfer is smooth, predictable, and immediate.
US09662936B2
A method of coupling a tire to a wheel is disclosed. A bead of the tire is placed against a side rim that is movable with respect to the wheel base. The side rim is moved along the axis of the wheel base and against the tire bead to couple the tire to the wheel.
US09662935B2
A wheel construction includes a circular wheel rim which receives a tire, the rim having axially inner and outer portions each having a flange providing a seat for a bead. The wheel construction including a mid-portion, and side parts connecting the mid and outer portions the mid-portion including a circumferential well where the radius of the wheel rim is a minimum, at least one of the side parts including plurality of curved regions the plurality of curved regions each being immediately adjacent to each other whereby the side part continuously undulates. Each curved region provides at least a further two circumferential well. For each adjacent two curved regions, there is an effective angle of between 25° and 45° between a plane normal to the axis of the wheel and a line struck tangentially at a point of inflection between the two curved regions.
US09662924B2
An automatic handling and transport device for printing sleeves that includes a holding support (10) for printing sleeves (60) and a clamping carriage (20) connected to a motorized carriage (30) for a guided movement of the clamping carriage (20) between a gripping position for gripping sleeves (60) and a transport position, and a mobile handling unit (90) carrying the holding support (10). The holding support (10) has an inner core (12) attached to the mobile handling unit (90), and the holding support (10) is coupled to the core (12) or to the mobile handling unit (90) through adaptable support means (40), which provide a relative movement with respect to the core (12) to at least one of the two ends of the holding support (10). The connection of the clamping carriage (20) to the motorized carriage (30) comprises adaptable means (49) that allow a relative movement between the clamping carriage (20) and the motorized carriage (30).
US09662913B2
A printing apparatus includes a belt mover for an endless belt that transports a recording medium, a feed amount calculator that calculates an amount of feed of the belt mover, a movement amount detection sensor as a movement amount measurer that measures actual amount of movement of the endless belt by image processing, a compensation table storer that stores a compensation table for compensating a transport error of the endless belt, and a control portion that calculates the amount of feed that is to bring about a predetermined amount of movement of the endless belt by using the feed amount calculator and by referring to the compensation table storer, moves the endless belt by using the belt mover on the basis of the amount of feed, compares the actual amount of movement of the endless belt measured by the movement amount detection sensor and the predetermined amount of movement.
US09662911B2
In a printer that performs printing on a label of a continuous paper while feeding the continuous paper unwound from a paper sheet supply unit to a side of a printing head portion via a damper portion, a head pressure plate is arranged between an operating portion that adjusts a pressing force against a thermal head portion and a printing line of the thermal head portion such that the head pressure plate is formed extended to connect them.
US09662906B2
A thin-type light illuminating apparatus with a heat radiation member having high heat radiation efficiency. The light illuminating apparatus for illuminating light in line shape extending in a first direction on an illumination surface includes an elongated substrate extending in the first direction, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) light sources on the substrate, a heat transfer pipe extending in a second direction, and configured to transfer heat generated from the LED light sources in the second direction, a heat radiation sink having a plurality of heat radiation fins protruding in a third direction, an illuminator having a thin box shape and configured to house the substrate, the heat transfer pipe and the heat radiation sink and to form a wind tunnel, and a centrifugal fan in the second direction between the substrate and the heat radiation sink, and configured to draw air from outside into the wind tunnel.
US09662904B2
A recording apparatus includes a medium setting section on which a recording medium (M) is set; a recording section that records an image on the recording medium set on the medium setting section; and a medium moving section that reciprocates the medium setting section with respect to the recording section. The recording section includes a pretreatment section that supplies a pretreatment liquid to the recording medium when the medium setting section moves in a first direction, a leveling section that is provided on a further downstream side with respect to the pretreatment section in the first direction and levels a recording surface of the recording medium when the medium setting section moves in the first direction, and a supplying section that supplies ink to a leveled recording surface when the medium setting section moves in a second direction.
US09662902B2
A medium supporting unit includes a supporting portion that supports a medium and a holding portion that holds the medium that is in a state of being supported by the supporting portion, and the holding portion includes a first portion that is a portion at one side of a straight line passing on a center of the holding portion in a plan view of the holding portion, and a second portion that is a portion at the another side of the straight line, a weight of the first portion being different from a weight of the second portion. This configuration of the medium supporting unit enables suppression of floating of the medium without impairing the ease of handling of the medium supporting unit.
US09662900B1
Thermal printheads need a power and/or a data cable to deliver energy to the thermal printhead to print. With a wireless thermal printhead, however, a printer can run without using a power or a data cable. By removing the cable, benefits include shrinking the printer size, increasing durability of the printer and making it easier to change a thermal printhead.
US09662899B2
An example media processing device includes a base; a lid hingedly attached to the base movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position, wherein a cavity is defined between the base and the lid; a printhead assembly attached to the lid; and a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity that is pivotably attached to at least one of the lid or the base wherein the ribbon positioning assembly is configured to move between a printing position when the lid is in the closed position, and an accessible position when the lid is in the open position, wherein the ribbon positioning assembly comprises: at least one cartridge channel configured to receive therein a ribbon cartridge; and at least one printhead assembly channel configured to guide the printhead assembly along the printhead assembly channel in response to the lid being moved between the open position to the closed position.
US09662893B2
A printing apparatus includes an ink tank that has a fill port for a user to pour in ink through, a printing mechanism that performs printing by using ink stored in the ink tank, and a float that floats in the ink in the ink tank. The fill port or a pour port of an ink container is closed as the float floats up.
US09662890B2
A sensing unit for detecting an amount of liquid stored in a storage chamber is configured so that: a direction of a first moment which is a moment about a shaft produced by self weights of a rotating member, a float, and a receiver is a direction in which the float is moved from a first position to a second position vertically below the first position; and a direction of a resultant moment obtained by combining a second moment, which is a maximum moment about the shaft produced when the receiver receives liquid supplied to the storage chamber, and the first moment is a direction in which the float is moved from the second position to the first position.
US09662889B2
A method and device for checking nozzles in an inkjet printer is disclosed. The checking method comprises: obtaining an electronically scanned image which is a printed paper image printed by the inkjet printer according to a checking image, correspondence relationships between pixel point positions and numbers of nozzles in the inkjet printer being preset in the checking image (step 11); analyzing the scanned image to obtain pixel point positions free of ink in the scanned image (step 12); and according to the pixel point positions free of ink, obtaining and outputting the corresponding nozzle numbers (step 13). This invention may realize automatic checking of blocked nozzles, improve the convenience of checking, and reduce the error rate of checking.
US09662880B2
A method and structure for a piezoelectric ink jet printhead. The method can include forming a piezoelectric composite from a liquid sol-gel solution. A first layer of the liquid sol-gel solution can be deposited onto a substrate using, for example, a spin coat process, wherein the substrate may be a printhead diaphragm. The first layer may be partially cured, then a second layer of the liquid sol-gel solution can be deposited onto the partially cured first layer, which is then partially cured. Any number of layers of liquid sol-gel solution can be deposited to result in a piezoelectric composite having a suitable thickness. Subsequently, all of the partially cured layers are fully cured. Printhead processing can continue to form a completed piezoelectric ink jet printhead.
US09662875B2
A device including a computing unit that is adapted to read a pattern of transfer portions to be realized by means of a printing process prior to operation of the device and to evaluate various options as to input of at least one foil web to the device and reuse of a length of foil web in the device so as to determine that option involves the most efficient use of the foil for realizing the pattern, so that output is obtained that is suitable to be used for realizing optimal control of the device.
US09662872B2
Methods and tools for de-bonding and cleaning substrates are disclosed. A method includes de-bonding a surface of a first substrate from a second substrate, and after de-bonding, cleaning the surface of the first substrate. The cleaning comprises physically contacting a cleaning mechanism to the surface of the first substrate. A tool includes a de-bonding module and a cleaning module. The de-bonding module comprises a first chuck, a radiation source configured to emit radiation toward the first chuck, and a first robot arm having a vacuum system. The vacuum system is configured to secure and remove a substrate from the first chuck. The cleaning module comprises a second chuck, a spray nozzle configured to spray a fluid toward the second chuck, and a second robot arm having a cleaning device configured to physically contact the cleaning device to a substrate on the second chuck.
US09662869B2
A RF weldable film is provided. The film has outer layer including a PVDF copolymer or an alpha-olefin polymer and backing layer including a TPU copolymer. The film may have a gas barrier layer attached to the backing layer. The backing layer may include an EVOH copolymer. A method of making such a film is also provided. Containers made from such film are further provided.
US09662852B2
A first body of fastener material is joined to a first web of panel material while a second body of fastener material is joined to a second web of panel material. The first and second bodies of fastener material are interposed between the first and second webs of panel material and aligned with each other after the first and second webs of panel material are superposed with each other. A third body of fastener material is joined to a web of side gusset material to be interposed between the first and second bodies of fastener material after the first and second webs of panel material are superposed with each other, the first and second bodies of fastener material being aligned with the third body of fastener material.
US09662847B2
A tire building drum is disclosed having first and second sets of deck segments, disposed in an alternating configuration about a central shaft. Each of the segments is mounted to a pair of axially movable hub units via an associated scissor linkage. The scissor linkages of the first segments are slidably mounted to the hub units and biased toward a median plane of the tire building drum. When the hub units are separated, the second segments are disposed radially inwardly of and between the first segments. Movement of the hub units toward one another through a first range of motion expands the first deck segments to an expanded diameter of the drum, and movement of the hub units toward one another through a second range of motion expands the second deck segments to allow the second deck segments to be received between the first deck segments.
US09662846B2
A method and a device for producing a lens wafer which has a plurality of microlenses, as well as microlenses produced from the lens wafer.
US09662839B2
A method suitable for solid freeform fabrication is disclosed. The method comprises mixing respective amounts of a plurality of materials such as to provide a building material characterized by at least one attribute, and using the building material for fabricating a three-dimensional object.
US09662820B2
An injection molding apparatus comprising: a pneumatically driven actuator having a piston mounted within a fluid sealed chamber for slidable axial movement along or against an interior surface of the fluid sealed chamber via a non-elastomeric engagement or with a non-elastomeric material disposed between the piston and the interior surface of the fluid sealed chamber, the piston forming first and second drive chambers within the fluid sealed chamber, each drive chamber having respective fluid flow ports, a source of pressurized gas that generates gas flow at a selected maximum pressure or flow rate, a gas metering mechanism, a controller interconnected to the gas metering mechanism, the controller controllably moving the gas metering mechanism to selectable positions that correspond to reduced pressures or reduced flow rates during the course of pin travel from the fully downstream gate closed position to the fully upstream gate open position.
US09662809B2
A laminate nanomold includes a layer of perfluoropolyether defining a cavity that has a predetermined shape and a support layer coupled with the layer of perfluoropolyether. The laminate can also include a tie-layer coupling the layer of perfluoropolyether with the support layer. The tie-layer can also include a photocurable component and a thermal curable component. The cavity can have a broadest dimension of less than 500 nanometers.
US09662803B2
The invention relates to a rock drill comprising an insertion portion, a flute adjoined to the insertion portion, and a head portion adjoined to the flute, wherein the flute is of at least double-spiral configuration and correspondingly has at least two substantially spiral discharge grooves, to which respectively two substantially spiral flute webs forming the lateral groove walls are assigned. It is proposed that a constant spiral pitch is assigned to the first discharge groove, inclusive of the lateral groove walls thereof, along the drill longitudinal axis, and that at least one of the two flute webs assigned to the first discharge groove has or have along the drill longitudinal axis, at least in sections, a web spine width which changes, in particular, alternately.
US09662802B2
An improved drum for a lorry-based concrete mixer is described. The drum comprises a drum body having an edge defining an aperture for permitting access to a drum body interior and a manhole cover hingedly attached to the drum body, the manhole cover being movable from an aperture dosed position, in which the aperture is sealed, to an aperture open position, in which the aperture is open and the drum body interior may be accessed. The drum further comprises at least one locking mechanism adapted to lock the manhole cover In the aperture dosed position, an edge of the manhole cover being trapped between the/each locking mechanism and the drum edge in the aperture closed position. The at least one locking mechanism is adapted to support the manhole cover in a retained position between the aperture dosed position and the aperture open position.
US09662795B2
A cover attachment structure for attaching a cover to a predetermined component of a robot includes a first component, a second component and a third component. The first component is disposed to the predetermined component of the robot. The second component is disposed to an inner part of the cover. The first component and the second component are engaged with each other through the third component. The first component and the second component are drawn to each other by the third component in a manner that the predetermined component and the cover are brought close to each other.
US09662785B2
A gantry robot system may include a workpiece support, a workpiece feeder for engaging the workpiece and moving the workpiece in a first direction relative to the workpiece support, a gantry, a slide movably mounted on the gantry and movable in a second direction different from the direction of movement of the workpiece by the workpiece feeder, an articulated arm mounted on the slide and having an end effector at an end of the articulated arm opposite the slide, and a computer control connected to actuate the workpiece feeder, the slide, the articulated arm, and the end effector in a coordinated manner to perform a preselected machining operation.
US09662773B2
A bidirectional ratchet structure includes a base, a first pawl element, a second pawl element, two reset elements, a direction controller and a driving element. The first pawl element, the second pawl element, the direction controller and the driving element are pivotally disposed at the base. The first pawl element includes a first engaging portion. The second pawl element includes a second engaging portion. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are pushed to protrude from the base alternatively. The two reset elements are for pushing the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion to protrude from the base respectively. The first pawl element and the second pawl element are surrounded by the direction controller and the driving element. The direction controller is for pressing the first pawl element or the second pawl element toward the base.
US09662770B1
Multi-purpose cooking tongs that are configured to grasp food and bars of a cooking grate.
US09662758B2
The chainsaw guide bar straightener has a flat table having a length of about ⅔ of the nominal length of a chainsaw guide bar, and a clamp on one corner of the table. The clamp is used for pressing the guide bar down against the table along a diagonal of the guide bar, for better measuring deformation in the guide bar. In another aspect, the chainsaw guide bar straightener has a pair of spaced apart anvil posts mounted to the frame thereof. These anvil posts define an open space there between. The chainsaw guide bar straightener further includes an hydraulic cylinder mounted to the machine frame. The hydraulic cylinder has a rod end head being movable along a working axis extending between the anvil posts and being centered with the open space, for straightening a chainsaw guide bar that is positioned between the rod end head and the anvil posts.
US09662757B2
Systems and methods for treating concrete, which includes the steps of wetting a surface of concrete with a amorphous colloidal silica, allowing time for the colloidal silica to penetrate the concrete surface, and cutting the surface of the concrete with a bladed tool wherein the longitudinal blade portion is positioned approximately at an angle between 30 degrees and 90 degrees relative to the surface of the concrete.
US09662752B2
A damped actuator for a fluid regulator includes a diaphragm disposed in a housing, and a damper arranged to stabilize movement of the diaphragm in response to changes in pressure inside the housing. The damper includes a ball check valve arranged to allow air to exhaust out of the housing when above a preselected pressure. The damper may include interchangeable components so as to be modifiable to have different set point pressures to achieve different backpressures inside the housing.
US09662739B2
A spot welding system includes a plurality of robots each including a spot welding gun and an inspection management device for managing an electrode inspection to be executed in each of the robots, for inspecting electrodes of the spot welding gun. Each robot includes an inspection execution unit for selectively executing one of different electrode inspections. The inspection management device includes an inspection instruction unit for instructing an electrode inspection to be executed in each of the robots.
US09662738B2
A welding electrode includes an electrode holder and an electrode cap removably attached to the holder and having a central longitudinal axis. The cap includes a body having an end, and a welding surface that is substantially smooth and free from any grooves defined therein, and has a first diameter of from about 7 to 10 mm, a first radius of curvature, and a second radius of curvature that is different from the first radius. The cap includes a skirt portion extending away from the body and configured to bear against the holder. The skirt portion has a first face that is substantially parallel to the axis and spaced apart from the surface. The body has a second face interconnecting the first face and the surface, and the body tapers from the first face to the surface. A method of forming a resistance spot weld joint is also disclosed.
US09662735B2
A method of operating a welding wire feeder includes receiving an input power from a welding power source, actuating a power relay to close and open a first current carrying path for application of the input power, and actuating bypass circuitry coupled in parallel to the power relay to close and open a second current carrying path in coordination with actuating the power relay. The method of operating the welding wire feeder also includes providing a welding wire to a welding torch.
US09662733B2
Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body to another body and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body of an earth-boring tool may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body, and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body may be welded to a metallic body by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body, melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body, metallic filler material and metallic body at a controlled rate.
US09662725B2
A method of manufacturing a saw blade includes providing a coil stock, setting a first portion of the coil stock in a first direction, setting a second portion of the coil stock in a second direction opposite the first direction, and forming a plurality of cutting teeth in the first portion and the second portion of the coil stock after the first and second portions are set.
US09662715B2
A clamping fixture for clamping a component, in particular a workpiece or tool, having a number of clamping jaws, distributed along a periphery, which are connected by appropriate elastic flexural webs to a main body, wherein the clamping jaws are adjustable by an axially movable actuating device in a radial direction from a release position into a holding position, which clamping fixture is characterized in that the flexural webs, in their release position, are inclined in relation to an axially parallel direction radially in a direction of their respective holding positions.
US09662710B2
A method of manufacturing silver nanowires includes: forming a first solution including a dispersion stabilizer and a polyol; forming a second solution including a dispersion stabilizer, a silver precursor, a halogen-ion donor, deionized water, and the polyol; forming a third solution by adding the second solution to the first solution; heating the third solution from a first temperature to a second temperature; and forming silver nanowires by maintaining the third solution at the second temperature.
US09662702B2
A hemming system of panels for a vehicle hems panels of various types of vehicles by loading, hemming, and unloading of the panels of vehicles using twin turn tables 100 connected to each other by a carrier. As such, the hemming system improves productivity, reduces working time by automatically repeating loading, hemming, and unloading of panels and transporting of molds using platform trucks, and increases the commercial values of products by improving the quality of hemming panels.
US09662697B2
A take-up device includes a fluid-pressure device, a pressure detection device, a pressure calculation mechanism, and a controller. The fluid-pressure device is a device for expanding and contracting a mandrel. The pressure detection device detects a pressure of a hydraulic fluid in the fluid-pressure device. The pressure calculation mechanism calculates a tightening pressure acting on the mandrel, based on the pressure detected by the pressure detection device. The controller controls the fluid-pressure device. Also, the controller performs position control until the number of turns of a strip reaches a value. The controller performs constant-pressure control after the number of turns of the strip reaches the value.
US09662691B2
A bi-directional pig apparatus for removing wax and hydrate deposits in subsea hydrocarbon production flowlines including a pig arranged for movement inside a pipe, the pig having a tubular body and one or more magnets arranged in a circumferential wall of said body, each of the one or more magnets includes an elongated bar having a succession of teeth and slots, arranged such that the succession of teeth are facing radially outwards. The apparatus having a through-going opening between opposite ends of said tubular body to allow fluids (F) in the pipe to flow through and propulsion means arranged and configured for imparting a motive force to the pig, whereby the pig is movable inside the pipe.
US09662683B2
An apparatus for cleaning chandeliers includes a hand-held tank for holding hot water and a base supporting the hand-held tank. The base has a hollow interior. The tank has sidewalls, at least one of which is transparent. An air and water pump and a battery are mounted in the hollow interior. The battery is in electrical communication with the pump. A first inlet admits ambient air into an inlet of the pump and a second inlet admits water into the inlet. At least one air and water-emitting nozzle is formed in a sidewall of the tank. A pump outlet is in open fluid communication with the at least one water-emitting nozzle. The at least one nozzle discharges agitating water and bubbles into the hot water or above the water line, depending upon the water depth, to help dislodge chemicals and grease from chandelier parts immersed in the hot water.
US09662679B2
In some examples, a capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) apparatus includes one or more CMUTs formed on a CMUT substrate to have an operational direction facing away from the CMUT substrate. As one example, the one or more CMUTs may include a plurality of CMUT cells arranged in groups to form CMUT elements, and a plurality of the CMUT elements may be configured as an array on the CMUT substrate. An acoustic window is disposed over the one or more CMUTs and may contact an external medium. For instance, the acoustic window may be positioned to pass acoustic energy to or from the one or more CMUTs in the operational direction. A coupling medium may be disposed between the CMUTs and the acoustic window to couple acoustic energy between the one or more CMUTs and the acoustic window.
US09662671B2
A device for the delivery of a liquid in spray form includes a motor (2) connected to a fan (3, 4) adapted to draw a flow of air and send it through at least one conduit (5, 5b), a pre-loading vessel (11) for containing a liquid to be atomized, at least one nozzle (6) located at one end of the conduit (5, 5b) for the delivery of the liquid in spray form, at least one siphoning pipe (14) with one end located inside the pre-charging vessel (11) and an opposing end located in the vicinity of the nozzle (6), and at least one pressure pipe (18) connected to the fan (3, 4) to provide a specific amount of pressurized air to the inside of the pre-charging vessel (11), characterized in having regulating elements (19, 29) adapted to regulate the pressure inside the pre-charging vessel (11).
US09662669B2
A current detection resistor is connected between an output terminal of a high voltage generator and an air motor. A coater current detector detects a coater current supplied to a coater based on a potential difference taking place on both terminals of the current detection resistor. The high-voltage control device serves to discriminate based on the coater current detected by the coater current detector whether the coater is caused to be close to a coating object. When it is discriminated that the coater is caused to be close to the coating object, the high-voltage control device outputs a shut-off signal for shutting off supply of the power supply voltage to the power supply voltage control device.
US09662667B2
A fastening system for installation shower heads for installing in a wall or ceiling, including a shower head housing and water-conductor for connecting at least one water connection to at least one jet creator. The shower head housing is connected to a transmission device having an input side and an output side, which converts a first motion on the input side into a reciprocating motion in the installation direction on the output side, and the output side is connected to the wall or ceiling by a fastener.
US09662666B2
A grit removal unit including an influent channel directing wastewater with grit into a round grit removal chamber and an effluent channel receives wastewater output from the chamber. A divider wall extends upwardly between the sides of the influent channel, and gates at the upstream end of the divider wall are adjustable to selectively open channel portions on opposite sides of the divider wall. An output guide member is mounted to allow selective adjustment of output flow opening width “c” to the effluent channel. The output guide member has a horizontal bottom extending from the chamber into the effluent channel across the width of the output opening, and a guide wall extending upwardly from the guide member bottom. The guide wall has a forward end spaced from the chamber annular vertical wall to define the output flow opening width therebetween.
US09662662B1
A gold pan having an acentric frustoconical configuration to enhance the material separation process.
US09662653B2
In one embodiment, a thermal array comprises a first heating element and a second heating element, each surrounded by insulators which cover five sides of each heating element, held in position by a cooling block. Two thermal arrays are placed opposite each other creating a conduction channel wherein a sample vessel is transported between the heating elements and cooling block as the reaction requires. Due to the low energy consumption of each array, the thermal array system may function using standard D-cell batteries.
US09662652B2
Provided herein is a sample processing apparatus including a sample-containing vessel and a thermal cycling apparatus, wherein the vessel has at least 3 fluidically isolated segments that are each thermally conductive, compressible, and expandable. The thermal cycling unit is capable of amplifying extracted nucleic acid and has at least a first processing station and a second processing station, each processing station defining a temperature zone, wherein thermal cycling is performed by alternatively transferring the contents of the sample vessel between the at least two processing stations.
US09662649B2
Provided herein are devices and methods for the capture or isolation of a biomarker from a biological sample. In several embodiments, the device comprises a loading region, a filter material, and a receiving region. In particular, in several embodiments, biological fluid is passed from the loading region through the filter material and into the receiving region, thereby resulting in capture or isolation of a biomarker.
US09662645B2
Disclosed is a photocatalyst member including a glaze layer and a photocatalyst layer provided on the glaze layer, the photocatalyst layer is good in layer strength, water resistance, or abrasion resistance. More specifically, the photocatalyst member includes a base having a glaze layer and a photocatalyst layer that is provided on the glaze layer and contains titanium oxide and zirconium titanate, wherein the content of zirconium titanate in the photocatalyst layer is 15 to 75% by mass based on the total content of titanium oxide and zirconium titanate, and the content of zirconium titanate in an area from around an interface between the photocatalyst layer and the base to an median line in the thickness of the photocatalyst layer is larger than the content of zirconium titanate in an area near the external surface of the photocatalyst layer.
US09662634B2
The composition of, and method of manufacturing and using a composite absorption material for solidifying a waste stream from oil and gas industry drilling operations. The waste stream has a liquid component and is solidified prior to transportation to a landfill. The absorption material is a pelletized composite blend of agricultural fibers and a superabsorbent polymer that has been specifically proportioned to solidify liquids in the waste stream for transport and disposal.
US09662617B2
Disclosed are fouling resistant filtration membranes comprising a polymeric thin-film membrane comprising a surface. Also disclosed are methods of modifying thin-film filtration membranes, thereby improving, for example, the anti-fouling properties of the membranes. Also disclosed are methods of purifying water using the disclosed membranes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
US09662604B2
This invention is related with the internal cleaning system (Telescopic Cleaning System (10)) of centralized extraction and filtration units (1) of industrial exhaust gases aiming to reduce overall energy consumption of such system by; avoiding the usage of compressed air being replaced with available exhaust air of the system, accelerated and applied thoroughly all surfaces of the cassette filters (2) by the help of Telescopic Cleaning System (10) and delivering efficiently cleaned filters, generating less resistance over the filter unit (1) versus comparable existing designs by the help of such efficiently cleaned filters, leading to less energy consumption on exhaust air fan.
US09662595B2
A method for making a liquid-chromatography apparatus includes inserting two inner conduits into an intermediate tube, inserting the intermediate tube into an outer tube, forming a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and forming a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits. A liquid-chromatography apparatus includes an outer tube, an intermediate tube disposed in the outer tube, two inner conduits disposed in the intermediate tube, a proximal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits, and a distal seal between the intermediate tube and at least one of the inner conduits.
US09662593B2
A mechanical connection unit may create a structure when removably joined with copies of itself, copies of minor-image counterparts of itself, or both. A connection unit may be made of four joined members, two of the members having the shape of isosceles right triangular prisms with right triangles as bases, and two of the members having the shape of truncated isosceles right triangular prisms with right triangles as bases. Two of the members are joined substantially parallel to each other and substantially at a right angle to the other two members.Sets of units and minor-image counterpart units may be provided, e.g., as toys, and units and counterparts may be provided in multiple sizes.
US09662591B2
A method and apparatus for detecting the actual and true position of model railroad turnout points while not adding any load or hindrance to the turnout points or to said points operating mechanism. The movable, tapered rails of railroad turnouts are called points, and their position determines the route that the train will follow. Using Hall-effect switches and magnets, the actual and true position of the turnout throw bar and points is detected without any physical contact with the throw bar, the points, or with the mechanism that actuate said throw bar and points. The output of the Hall-effect switches is used to communicate and provide feedback of the actual position of the points to the position display indicators, which are observed by the model railroad operator, and to the model railroad control system.
US09662585B2
The present invention relates to a game technology. More particularly, the present invention relates to a game server, a game method, a terminal, and a recording medium which provide a function of transferring attribute information of one character to another character in the game.
US09662584B2
A method and system for controlling a game artificial intelligence (AI), which can provide a lifelike game service as if a gamer plays a game with another real gamer, by enabling a game model which is determined as optimal for a particular game situation from previously played game models or randomly played game models, to play a game AI in an identical game situation. Also, a method and system which can execute the game AI in a pattern where a play trend of the gamer is reflected with respect to a particular game situation.
US09662576B2
A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.
US09662572B1
Provided herein in some embodiments is a system and a method including a first client-entertainment module of a first mobile-computing device and a first client-entertainment profile associated with the first client-entertainment module. The first client-entertainment module can be configured to cooperate with i) a server-entertainment module on a server computer or ii) a second client-entertainment module on a second mobile-computing device to provide a seamless continuation of entertainment content at a specific point in the entertainment content on the second mobile-computing device. The first client-entertainment profile can be configured to track user interaction with entertainment content and features thereof to provide the specific point for the seamless continuation of the entertainment content. The first client-entertainment module can be configured to communicate with the server entertainment module and the second client-entertainment module to respectively update a server entertainment profile and a second client-entertainment profile in accordance with the first client-entertainment profile.
US09662568B2
It is a feature to provide an information processing program and the like which are able to enhance operability when a pointing operation or the like is performed with a pointing device which is operated while being held by both hands. First, an attitude of an operation device or a virtual operation device which is arranged in a virtual space and corresponds to the operation device is calculated on the basis of an output from an angular velocity sensor. Next, a rotation amount in a direction of a first axis in a coordinate system for a space in which the operation device or the virtual operation device is present is changed on the basis of a rotation amount about a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis, the rotation amount in the direction of the first axis being calculated on the basis of the attitude. Then, a predetermined process is performed on the basis of the changed rotation amount in the direction of the first axis.
US09662563B2
The present invention involves live gaming tables where players make one or more wagers on the outcome of a game played according to a predetermined set of rules. The table game is characterized by having a progressive prize that may be won through the play of a plurality of different bonus games. Each bonus game has a different triggering event associated with it and is preferably differentiated from the other bonus games by the probability of winning the progressive prize through the bonus game. The triggering event for each bonus game is preferably a combination of cards formed by the players' hands, the dealer's hand and/or a combination thereof. In additional embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of different table games played with different rules employ a plurality of bonus games associated with the different tables that allows different table games with otherwise disparate and fixed odds to have fair odds of winning a communal progressive prize.
US09662562B2
A table game system comprises a predetermined number of decks of game cards (100s) which are shuffled in a random order and individually packaged as one package (406), an unique ID code (404) is attached to the package (406) of shuffled game cards (100s), an ID code reader (R) for obtaining the ID code (404) of the packages (406) at the game table (411) to identify the package (406) which will be used for the next game, a card storage unit (402) that stores the predetermined number of decks of game cards plucked out from the package (406). The system determines whether the quantity of the cards stored in the card storage unit (402) is a predetermined quantity, and outputs the determination with the ID code (404) of the package (406) in which the plurality of cards stored in the card storage unit (402).
US09662551B2
A ball striking device has a face with a striking surface and a body extending rearwardly from the outer periphery of the face. A channel extends across at least a portion of the sole, and includes a trough defined between front and rear edges and extending in a heel-toe direction. The body further includes a spacing portion that forms a generally flattened surface extending from the front edge to proximate the outer periphery of the face. The rear edge of the channel is spaced rearwardly a different distance from the outer periphery of the face at the center portion of the channel as compared to the heel portion and/or the toe portion. One or more stiffening ribs may also be provided rearwardly of the channel, to increase the stiffness of the sole.
US09662550B2
A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having a striking surface configured for striking a ball and being defined by a plurality of peripheral edges, a body connected to the face and extending rearwardly from the peripheral edges of the face, and a sole member connected to the sole of the body. The sole member may be removably connected to the sole, which can permit removal and replacement with another sole member having a different property. The sole member may additionally or alternately be movably connected to the sole, which can permit adjustment of the sole member, such as to change the lie angle of the head. The sole member may be at least partially received in a receiver in the sole and may form at least a portion of the lowermost surface of the head.
US09662538B2
A fitness system for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of physical training and/or exercise by a user comprises uses (1) a plurality of sensors that are worn by an exercising user and which generate data concerning monitored body processes pertaining to the exercise's effects on the user's body, (2) a processor operates under software control for processing, storing, and analyzing the data, and sending the processed data to a host device using a wireless communication protocol to communicate desired adjustments to the exercise in real time. The host device can be a smartphone, tablet computer or other web accessible device that can display and communicate bilaterally with the processor.
US09662530B2
A securing device includes a cover member having a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end disposed opposite the first end, a resilient member, and a first friction region disposed on the first surface of the cover member. The resilient member is at least partially disposed between the first surface and the second surface of the cover member and is movable between at least a first resting configuration and a second resting configuration. The cover member is adapted to at least partially wrap around an elongated bar when the resilient member is positioned in the second configuration such that the friction region contacts the elongated bar and exerts a frictional force thereon to limit movement of the cover member in an axial direction of the elongated bar.
US09662528B2
A torsion bar includes a housing and at least one inner core. The housing has a receiving space, two opposite fixing grooves defined in a sidewall of the housing and communicating with the receiving space, and a plurality of stripes positioned at an outer surface thereof. The inner core is received in the receiving space, and includes two opposite fixing elements corresponding to the fixing grooves. Each of the fixing elements includes a plurality of first protruding portions located at a side end thereof to facilitate a user to disengage from the housing, and a plurality of second protruding portions located at a surface thereof adjacent to the side end to prevent the inner core from disengaging accidently from the housing. A cross-section of the receiving space is similar to a cross-section of the inner core.
US09662526B2
A rehabilitation machine can have a chassis with actuators positioned behind a patient area. The actuators can have supports projecting toward the patient area and can have respective adapters shaped to engage the legs of a patient at the thigh, the calf, and the foot while the patient is in a standing or walking posture. The actuators can also have motors, transition elements, and linkages connected to apply moments through the adapters to achieve, for each leg, hip adduction/abduction, hip flexion/extension, knee flexion/extension, and foot plantar flexion/dorsiflexion according to signals from a controller. The actuators can be confined to a space, largely behind the patient, such that free arm swing is permitted when the patient is attached.
US09662523B2
Disclosed in the present invention is a metallic oxysalt fire extinguishing composition; the fire extinguishing composition comprises a metallic oxysalt compound and a flame-retardant extinguishing component, their proportion being respectively as follows: 30%-95% of the metallic oxysalt compound and 5%-70% of the flame-retardant extinguishing component. A pyrotechnic composition is used as the heat source and the power source of the fire extinguishing composition in the present invention, by igniting the pyrotechnic composition, the fire extinguishing composition being heated and subjected to a decomposition reaction by using high temperature generated by means of combustion of the pyrotechnic composition, large quantities of substances capable of extinguishing fire being generated, and the fire extinguishing substances along with the pyrotechnic composition being ejected from the nozzle of a fire extinguishing apparatus, thus achieving the purpose of extinguishing fire. The fire extinguishing composition of the present invention is simple in composition, stable in performance, easy to store for a long time, non-toxic, and has excellent environment-friendly properties.
US09662510B2
The invention provides methods and apparatus for the treatment of dermatological conditions, including, for example, viral infections, microbial infections, cancers, dermatological conditions and particularly infections of the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
US09662506B2
An operating-room-cable assembly includes a lead connector with a lead-connector housing for receiving a lead. The lead-connector housing includes a first housing element and a second housing element that slide relative to one another to transition the lead-connector housing between an open position and a closed position. A connector port is defined in the lead-connector housing and includes a first surface formed by the first housing element and a second surface formed by the second housing element. A lead retainer is disposed along the second surface and receives the lead when the lead-connector housing is in the open position. Connector contacts are disposed along the first surface. The connector contacts couple to terminals disposed along the lead when the lead is received by the lead retainer and the lead-connector housing is in the closed position. Operating-room-cable conductors are coupled to the connector contacts and extend along the elongated body.
US09662503B2
A method of displaying pain or stimulation experienced by a patient includes providing a graphical user interface configured to receive an input from a user and display a visual output to the user. A first map and a second map are concurrently displayed via the graphical user interface. The first map and the second map are each a pain map or a stimulation map. The pain map represents a body area of the patient experiencing pain. The stimulation map represents a body area of the patient experiencing electrical stimulation. A virtual control mechanism is displayed via the graphical user interface. Through the graphical user interface, an engagement of the virtual control mechanism is detected. In response to the engagement of the virtual control mechanism, respective visual emphases of the first map and the second map are simultaneously adjusted.
US09662501B2
Bi-ventricular ventricular capture management in cardiac resynchroniziation therapy delivery devices
The present invention provides a technique for verifying pacing capture of a ventricular chamber, particularly to ensure desired delivery of a ventricular pacing regime (e.g., “CRT”). The invention also provides ventricular capture management by delivering a single ventricular pacing stimulus and checking inter-ventricular conduction during a temporal window to determine if the stimulus captured. If a loss-of-capture LOC) signal results from the capture management testing, then the applied pacing pulses are modified and the conduction test repeated. If LOC, an alert message can issue. Other aspects include: use of a trend of A-RV/LV and LV-RV timing intervals to monitor changes in the patient's heart conduction properties; bi-ventricular verification test and search—while still pacing BiV by detecting latent sense; single-V pacing threshold search, use of timing of sense in other V chamber to establish capture and LOC windows; (iv) use of a premature V pace rather than short AV interval if VV cannot be discriminated from AV; (v) option to run a threshold search only if the Bi-ventricular verification test fails.
US09662497B2
A system for controlling a position of a patient's tongue includes attaching at least one electrode to the patient's Hypoglossal nerve and applying an electric signal through the electrode to at least one targeted motor efferent located within the Hypoglossal nerve to stimulate at least one muscle of the tongue. The system may also include the use of more than one contact to target more than one motor efferent and stimulating more than one muscle. The stimulation load to maintain the position of the tongue may be shared by each muscle. The position of the patient's tongue may be controlled in order to prevent obstructive sleep apnea.
US09662495B2
A method of providing therapy to a patient having a medical condition comprises delivering electrical stimulation energy to the spinal cord of the patient in accordance with a stimulation program that preferentially stimulates dorsal horn neuronal elements over dorsal column neuronal elements in the spinal cord. The delivered electrical stimulation energy generates a plurality of electrical fields having different orientations that stimulate the dorsal horn neuronal elements.
US09662493B2
A system, method, and computer product for adjusting dynamic range of electrical stimulation associated with a cochlear prosthesis system is provided. The cochlear prosthesis system includes an electrode array for stimulating the acoustic nerve. Present electrode impedance values are determined for an electrode in the array. At least one stimulation parameter for the electrode is adjusted based, at least in part, on the present electrode impedance values, such that hearing sensation is not influenced due to a change between the present electrode impedance values and previous electrode impedance values.
US09662492B1
Method for transcranial neurostimulation. A target of neurons for transcranial stimulation or modulation is located within an impedance model of the brain, a model of a selected device to be used for producing an electric or magnetic field outside the brain is obtained and used, along with the impedance model, to compute respective virtual target stimulating current vectors representing target stimulating currents that would result from using the device in two distinct trial dispositions of the device, an image of the cortical surface at the target is obtained and used to compute a target normal vector, and a determination is made of which of the two virtual target stimulating current vectors has a greater component projecting at predetermined angles from the target normal vector.
US09662489B1
An electro-hydro massage device enhances the therapeutic benefits of electrical nerve and muscle stimulation by incorporating simultaneous tactile and thermal stimulation from water flow, using a hand-held source of electric current and water flow, in contact with the user's skin. The water flow also reduces the skin's resistance to electrical current and provides warming or cooling to complement and enhance effects of the electrical stimulation. The treatment surface of the hand-held electro-hydro massage device contacts the user's skin and contains two or more electrodes and one or more sources of water flow. The electrically conductive electrodes imbedded in the treatment surface are connected to a battery-powered electrical source with controls to select the source voltage amplitude, voltage frequency, pulse frequency, and other characteristics to achieve the desired physiological effects. The device is connected to a water source with selectable temperature and flow rate, with aeration to facilitate more gentle and uniform water flow over the treatment area.
US09662482B2
An apparatus for treating skin has a console with a user input device and a handpiece assembly. The handpiece assembly is configured to treat skin. A fluid line provides fluid communication between the console and the handpiece assembly. A manifold system is coupled to the console and controlled by the user input device. The manifold system is configured to hold releasably a plurality of fluid sources and deliver fluid from at least one of the plurality of fluid sources to the handpiece assembly.
US09662479B2
Methods for treating hydrocephalus using a shunt, the shunt having one or more CSF intake openings in a distal portion, a valve disposed in a proximal portion of the shunt, and a lumen extending between the one or more CSF intake openings and the valve, the method comprises deploying the shunt in a body of a patient so that the distal portion of the shunt is at least partially disposed within a CP angle cistern, a body of the shunt is at least partially disposed within an IPS of the patient, and the proximal portion of the shunt is at least partially disposed within or proximate to a JV of the patient, wherein, after deployment of the shunt, CSF flows from the CP angle cistern to the JV via the shunt lumen at a flow rate in a range of 5 ml per hour to 15 ml per hour.
US09662475B2
Some embodiments of a medical device anchor system include an anchor device that secures a medical instrument (such as a catheter or the like) in place relative to a skin penetration point using subcutaneous anchors. In some implementations, the medical instrument can be coupled to the anchor device using a snap-lock cap mechanism.
US09662468B2
Systems and methods for mixing at least two gases for delivery to the airway of a subject use a gas mixing circuit having a diffusion portion. The diffusion portion may be configured to elongate the shape of the cross-section of the path through the gas mixing circuit in a particular direction and/or orientation. As a result, the gas concentration profile of the gas mixture after the gas mixing circuit is more uniform than the gas concentration profile after the merging of multiple gases.
US09662450B2
An article is described including an article surface, a primer coating or layer of SiOx, SiOxCy or SiNxCy applied to the article surface, and a deposit of lubricant applied to the primer coating or layer. The primer coating or layer of SiOx, SiOxCy or SiNxCy is applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. A first deposit of lubricant is applied to the primer coating or layer. The primer coating or layer improves the adhesion or wetting of the lubricant on the surface to be lubricated. Examples of such an article are a prefilled syringe having a barrel with a lubricated interior portion and a plunger tip that slides along it. Another example of such an article is a vial having a lubricated opening to receive a septum. Another aspect of the invention is a method of making such an article.
US09662447B2
An autoinjector having a lower body (10) receiving a reservoir, a piston, a needle, a central body (1) fixed to the lower body, an actuating sleeve (11) having a contact end to contact the body of the user and displaceable in the lower body between a projected position, in which the actuating sleeve at least partially projects out of the lower body and an actuation position, in which the actuating sleeve is axially displaced towards the interior of the lower body. The actuating sleeve includes a flexible tab (110) adapted to deform on the one hand radially and on the other hand laterally relative to the central body when the actuating sleeve is displaced from its projected position towards its actuation position then from its return actuation position towards its projected position.
US09662444B2
A medical fluid infusion system includes a pump system configured to deliver a fluid drug to a patient. The system includes a device and method for detecting when the level of a fluid in a fluid supply container (such as an IV bag) is exhausted or near exhausted.
US09662443B2
An alert device for use with an intravenous drip, comprises two induction ends and a control unit. The control unit comprises a circuit module, an alarm module and a power module. The two induction ends are located on a pipe of the intravenous drip and are contacting with an injection solution inside the pipe. The two induction ends are electrically connected to the control unit by wires. The circuit module detects the induction ends to determine whether the induction ends are in an open-loop status or not. The circuit module connects to the alarm module. The power module supplies power for the control unit. The induction ends uses the injection solution as a conducting means to form an electrically closed loop; when the induction ends do not contact with the injection solution, the induction ends become an open-loop, and thus the alarm module generates alarm signals.
US09662440B2
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods for delivering therapeutic fluid (e.g., insulin) into the body, including a skin adherable cradle, for retaining a therapeutic fluid dispenser for delivering a therapeutic fluid to a user.
US09662435B2
A method for using CO2 as a contrast material in medical imaging procedures is disclosed. The method includes providing a source of pressurized CO2. The step of providing includes connecting the source of pressurized CO2 to a compressed gas unit for controlling delivery of the CO2. The method also includes regulating pressure of the CO2 delivered by the compressed gas unit, transmitting the pressurized CO2 from the compressed gas unit to a control valve assembly for delivery to a patient in controlled dosages, and sequentially processing the CO2 with the control valve assembly and delivering the CO2 to the patient as a contrast media.
US09662430B2
The invention relates to a device and a method for conveying a fluid to a filter unit of a medical treatment apparatus, in particular for conveying a dialysing fluid to a treatment unit, in particular a dialyser or filter of an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus. The device comprises a balancing unit and a recirculation unit, which comprises one or more chambers. With the balancing unit, it is possible to supply fresh fluid continuously to the recirculation circuit and to discharge used fluid from the recirculation circuit. The supply and discharge of fresh and used dialysing fluid can take place at a flow rate other than the flow rate at which the fluid circulates in the recirculation circuit via the filter unit.
US09662423B2
Methods for the deposition of silver-comprising films on nonconducting substrates, and, more particularly, to deposition of such films that are very thin, are provided. The surface of nonconducting substrates is modified with a superabsorbent polymer to increase silver deposition when compared to a non-modified surface. Also provided are films produced using a swelling agent, whereby porosity of the surface of the nonconducting substrate is increased, thereby permitting increased silver deposition when compared to an unmodified surface.
US09662419B2
A bioremodelable encasement structure comprising a pouch formed from at least one sheet of bioremodelable material, the pouch including an internal region that is configured to receive a device therein, the bioremodelable material comprising mesothelial tissue.
US09662414B2
The present invention provides a system comprising: (i) a layer containing a nitrite; and (ii) a hydrogel that contains hydrogen ions. The invention also provides the use of a system of the invention for the treatment of a condition associated with tissue ischaemia or a wound and the use of a system of the invention in combination with an anaesthetic for the treatment or prevention of pain.
US09662413B2
A method for dispensing an active volatile in the environment surrounding a surface, which comprises applying to the surface a self-adhering, water-resistant gel composition of at least one active volatile ingredient, silica, and a water-soluble cationic polysaccharide, and diffusing or releasing the volatile ingredient(s) from the gel in an amount sufficient to purify or sanitize the surrounding air, both in a dry condition or in the presence of humidity or water. The gel composition remains adhered to the surface and actively releases the volatile ingredient(s) even after being exposed to repeated water flows over the composition.
US09662411B2
Sterilization units and systems and related assemblies, devices, and methods are disclosed. The sterilization units may be mobile and used in a variety of locations. The sterilization units and systems use germicidal ultraviolet-C light to kill or render non-viable bacteria and viruses. The various sterilization units and systems disclosed herein may have improved ultraviolet light distribution and/or improved ability to direct and focus the ultraviolet light in a desired area. The sterilization units and systems may optionally be made of non-magnetic materials such that the sterilization units and systems may be used in the vicinity of MRI equipment without causing complications or damage to the MRI equipment.
US09662407B2
This invention relates to, in part, methods and compositions that are useful for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a blinding eye disease, including in the discovery of drugs that are efficacious against these diseases. Diseases include, for example, age related macular degeneration and reticular pseudodrusen disease, and the methods described herein include, for example, the method named delayed near infrared analysis (DNIRA).
US09662404B2
The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the cytosolic delivery of proteins and cell-impermeable small molecules into live cells using an endosomolytic dimer of cell-penetrating peptide TAT.
US09662402B2
Described herein are drug delivery conjugates for targeted therapy. In particular, described herein are drug delivery conjugates that include polyvalent linkers comprising one or more unnatural amino acids that are useful for treating cancers and inflammatory diseases. The invention described herein pertains to drug delivery conjugates for targeted therapy. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to drug delivery conjugates that include polyvalent linkers comprising one or more unnatural amino acids.
US09662390B2
The invention provides methods of attenuating, e.g., inhibiting or reducing, cellular proliferation and migration, particularly endothelial cell proliferation and migration, including that associated with angiogenesis, using opioid antagonists, including, but not limited to, those that are peripherally restricted antagonists.
US09662389B2
A functionalized nanoparticle, having a core, optionally having a shell on at least a portion thereof, wherein the core contains a material that can convert applied X-ray energy into emitted UV energy and wherein the shell, when present, contains a plasmonics active material; wherein the nanoparticle has on a surface thereof at least one psoralen compound capable of activation by the emitted UV energy, and the use of the functionalized nanoparticle in a method of treating a cell proliferation disorder such as cancer.
US09662386B2
An object of the present invention is to provide an adjuvant for a mucosal vaccine with high safety that induces a sufficient immune response on the mucosa. According to the present invention, an adjuvant for a mucosal vaccine comprising a protein complex composed of hemagglutinin (HA) subcomponents HA1, HA2, and HA3 of botulinum toxin is provided.
US09662384B2
The present invention relates to combination vaccines and methods for treating or preventing diseases or disorders in an animal caused by infection by Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) Types 1 and 2, Bovine Herpes Virus Type-1 (BHV-1), Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus (BRSV), Parainfluenza Virus (PI3), Campylobacter fetus, Leptospira canicola, Leptospira grippotyphosa, Leptospira hardj-prajitno, Leptospira icterohaemmorrhagiae, Leptospira hardjo-bovis and Leptospira pomona by administering to the animal an effective amount of a combination vaccine. The combination vaccine can be a whole or partial cell inactivated or modified live preparation.
US09662368B2
The present invention relates to a formulation comprising whey protein or a hydrolysate of whey protein, which formulation is capable of inhibiting the expression of TNFα in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophages in vitro. Also provided are uses of the formulation for attenuating a reduction in muscle function which results from muscle damage and/or for enhancing recovery from muscle damage and/or for enhancing the force generating capacity of muscle and methods of making the formulation.
US09662355B2
Described herein are compositions and methods of treating a cardiac condition using modified placental tissue or an extract of a placental tissue, capable of recruiting stem cells or promoting healing in vivo and in vitro.
US09662354B2
Embodiments described herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for the derivation of T CAR libraries (Universal Subject or Individual Subject) for personalized treatment of disease in a subject. In certain embodiments, differential screening of normal and diseased tissue expression data is utilized to determine disease-specific antigens and thereby generate T CAR cells reactive to such antigens to form a disease-specific library. In certain embodiments, determination of the most effective T CAR clones from the disease-specific library is based on the subject's own disease-specific antigens. In certain embodiments, a subject is treated with a therapeutically effective amount of T CAR clones.
US09662345B2
An antibiotic composition for the treatment of bacterial infections, especially in the respiratory tract is provided. The antibiotic composition may include a mixture of gentamicin as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), and a micronized poloxamer composition as excipient. Micronized poloxamer composition may be produced by mixing poloxamer 188 and poloxamer 407 in a suitable apparatus where a low-frequency acoustic field may be applied to facilitate mixing. Antibiotic composition may be obtained in powder form, or in solution, and may be administered by inhalation or irrigation. In other embodiments, a topical formulation of the antibiotic inhalation or irrigation composition may be produced. In some embodiments, other suitable poloxamers, or sugar alcohols may be employed as excipients. Due to the synergistic effect of micronized poloxamer composition, antibiotic composition may provide improved solubility and bioavailability of gentamicin, thus decreasing side effects and time of treatment.
US09662336B2
Compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof: wherein R1 is n-C1-6alkyl or C1-2alkoxyC1-2alkyl-, R2 is halo, OH or C1-3alkyl, m is an integer having a value of 4, 5, 6 or 7, n is an integer having a value of 0, 1, 2 or 3, and p is an integer having a value of 0, 1 or 2, are inducers of human interferon. Compounds which induce human interferon may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example the treatment of allergic diseases and other inflammatory conditions, for example allergic rhinitis and asthma, infectious diseases and cancer, and may also be useful as vaccine adjuvants.
US09662334B2
The invention is directed to sublingual spray formulations containing sildenafil. The invention is further directed to methods of treating male sexual dysfunction or pulmonary arterial hypertension by administering sublingual spray formulations containing sildenafil to patients in need of such treatments.
US09662326B2
Disclosed in certain embodiments is a method of treating or preventing an opioid-induced adverse pharmacodynamic response comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of buprenorphine.
US09662315B2
Patients which are treated with stimulants (e.g., CNS stimulants, sympathomimetic amine, or anorectic/anorexigenic), such as patients being treated for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or obesity, often are at risk in developing high blood pressure. Similarly, patients which are treated with analgesics such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) over an extended period of time risk developing high blood pressure. These and other iatrogenic therapies (therapies which inadvertently cause an increase in, e.g., blood pressure) are addressed by providing the patient with one or more antihypertensive drugs, most preferably calcium channel blockers, during the treatment period. The CNS or NSAIDs can be provided separately or together with the antihypertensive drugs or as part of a combined composition. The adjunctive therapy can prevent or reduces cardiovascular disease and other complications of high blood pressure attendant with these iatrogenic therapies.
US09662311B2
The invention relates to substituted bicyclic compounds, which are useful for inhibition of BET protein function by binding to bromodomains, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and use of the compounds and compositions in therapy.
US09662295B2
The present invention discloses a composition for suppressing the aging of skin, which contains tea water derived from fresh tea leaves having inactivated enzymes. The composition containing tea water according to the present disclosure may inhibit the activities of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and elastase, stimulate the production of collagen by increasing its expression, suppress the formation of skin wrinkles, and reduce the formed skin wrinkles. Furthermore, it has an excellent effect of suppressing skin aging.
US09662294B2
A non-fluoride containing toothpaste enriched with at least one dietary supplement. The non-fluoride containing toothpaste comprising a dentally acceptable oral vehicle containing a sufficient amount of thickening agent to impart a pasty consistency; and at least one dietary supplement wherein a serving size portion of the non-fluoride containing toothpaste contains more than about 2 percent of the reference daily intake (RDI) of the dietary supplement.
US09662292B2
Rinse-off of the volumizing compositions, having an acidic pH, and in the form of a lotion, gel or cream are disclosed. The compositions include one or more linear hairstyling polymers which exhibit polar behavior in acidic pH, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, together with a selected group of polycationic hairstyling polymers, such as polyquaternium-37. The compositions not only provide a strong hair volumizing effect, but that effect is durable, being retained after two or more shampooing operations of the hair. The compositions are used by applying an effective amount to wet hair, leaving the composition for at least about three minutes, and rinsing the composition out of the hair.
US09662275B2
Oral devices such as a pacifier, bottle cap, teething tools and toys, and methods for using the same are provided. An oral device includes a bulb portion configured to be disposed inside a mouth of a user and a wider neck portion coupled distally to the bulb portion and configured to be held by user's lips. The neck portion is configured such that, when it is sucked on by the user, the neck portion moves in the lateral direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the oral device from a first, unexpanded configuration to a second, expanded configuration such that a lateral contact area of the neck portion with the user's lips increases. The oral device can include one or more expansion accommodation features that facilitate expansion and retraction of the neck portion.
US09662268B2
A bathing system with a molded shell has hollows in the shell. A module with internal water and air chambers is installed in each hollow with jets mounted upon the front jet plate of the module. The module is of simple construction that is mounted in a hollow and is removable and interchangeable for easy upgrading and repair of the bathing system.
US09662267B2
The invention relates to a treatment device designed for sequentially treating the skin in a predetermined area via a movement over this area, comprising a housing a treatment window with a width l and included in a plane a guide means adjacent to the treatment window and designed to provide information on the positioning of the device and comprising a body attached to the housing, and at least one roller having a cylindrical body of which the axis of symmetry Δ is parallel to the plane of the treatment window, the roller being mounted on the body and freely rotating relative to the body.
US09662257B1
Devices, systems, and methods described herein can provide a simulated fluid environment similar to the mother's womb to recreate an ideal or more familiar environment for infants who are born before their ideal due date. In some embodiments, the premature infant amniotic bath incubator can comprise an incubating tank with synthetic or simulated amniotic fluid, a heating element(s), a temperature sensor(s), and/or thermostat(s) for temperature regulation.
US09662253B2
The present disclosure relates to a bidirectional valve design that provides for more rapid deflations/evacuation of fluid flow and in one example includes a valve body, a spindle piston movably coupled in a bore of the valve body and an electronically controllable motor that moves the spindle valve between a fluid evacuation position and a fluid fill position. In one example, the spindle piston includes piston structures on ends of a threaded rod. In another example, a mattress system is disclosed that employs the valve and a fluid source to provide quick evacuation of air from a patient support. In another example, the valve is coupled to an alternating pressure block valve which is then coupled to a patient support.
US09662242B2
The present invention is a press molded custom foot plate, a method of making said plate, and a method of making a shoe using said press molded plate wherein said press molded foot plate is formed of a piece of press molded material that is incorporated and used as the insole of a shoe and where an outsole and uppers are attached to the press molded custom foot plate.
US09662237B2
The present invention is directed to a deployment system for an endoluminal device. The deployment system includes a confining sheath placed around a compacted endoluminal device. A deployment line is provided in the system that is an integral extension of the sheath. As the deployment line is actuated, the sheath retracts from around the compacted endoluminal device. As the sheath retracts from around the endoluminal device, material from the sheath may be converted into deployment line. Once the sheath is retracted from around the compacted endoluminal device, the endoluminal device expands in configuration and repairs vascular or cardiac structures of an implant recipient. Any remaining sheath material is removed from the implantation site along with the deployment line.
US09662231B2
A medical device includes a polymer scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold has a morphology resulting from a biaxially expanded tube arranged to provide a more balanced, or less anisotropic axial and radial mechanical properties. The scaffold has improved mechanical properties suited for use as a balloon expandable scaffold implanted in a peripheral vessel of the body.
US09662230B2
An implantable medical device that is fabricated from materials that present a blood or body fluid or tissue contact surface that has controlled heterogeneities in material constitution. An endoluminal stent-graft and web-stent that is made of a monolithic material formed into differentiated regions defining structural members and web regions extending across interstitial spaces between the structural members. The endoluminal stent-graft is characterized by having controlled heterogeneities at a the blood flow surface of the stent.
US09662227B2
A tissue prosthesis insertion system (80) includes a first assembly (10) comprising a plurality of nested tubes (12), one of the tubes being a carrier tube (14) which, in use, receives a component (16) of a tissue prosthesis at a distal end of the carrier tube (14). A magnetic mount (44) is carried at a proximal end of the first assembly (10). A second assembly (82) is removably attachable to the first assembly (10). An attachment device (92) is carried at a distal end of the second assembly (92), the attachment device (92) being responsive to the magnetic mount (44) of the first assembly (10), the magnetic mount (44) and the attachment device (92) carrying complementary engaging formations to facilitate hermetic sealing between the magnetic mount (44) and the attachment device (92).
US09662222B2
A medical device (10) includes an implant body (20) with a number of segments (30) hingedly interconnected so as to assume a straightened state for delivery and a flexed or roughly curved deployed state. Implant body may have engagement elements on at least two different segments, for example on a majority of segments. An elongated locking element anchored at the distal segment of the implant body may have projections for at least each engagement element. Tension applied to the locking element biases the implant body from the straightened state to the flexed deployed state. When the locking element is deflected to reach the curved deployed state, flexing segments of the implant body lock by matching engagement elements of the implant body with projections of the locking element. A very secure lock may be formed to prevent opening after deployment.
US09662221B2
A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.
US09662216B2
An implant for a femoral head of a patient. The implant includes a shell implantable on the femoral head of the patient and correcting a defect of the femoral head. The shell is designed preoperatively to have a patient-specific first surface for articulation with the patient's acetabulum and a patient-specific periphery mateable with a periphery of the defect. The shell caps the defect and the first surface of the shell is continuous to a remaining healthy surface of the femoral head. The defect can be a bone defect, a cartilage defect or a combination thereof.
US09662213B2
A male impotence prosthesis apparatus comprises an operable penile prosthesis (4) implanted in an impotent patient's corpus cavernosum to provide flaccid or erect states of the patient's penis. An energy transmission device (10) for wireless transmission of energy from outside the patient's body to inside the patient's body is provided body for use in connection with the operation of the penile prosthesis.
US09662210B2
This document provides systems and methods for testing of various kinds of valves. For example, this document provides systems and methods for accelerated life testing of prosthetic heart valves.
US09662198B2
A system and method for inserting an intraocular lens in a patient's eye includes a light source for generating a light beam, a scanner for deflecting the light beam to form an enclosed treatment pattern that includes a registration feature, and a delivery system for delivering the enclosed treatment pattern to target tissue in the patient's eye to form an enclosed incision therein having the registration feature. An intraocular lens is placed within the enclosed incision, wherein the intraocular lens has a registration feature that engages with the registration feature of the enclosed incision. Alternately, the scanner can make a separate registration incision for a post that is connected to the intraocular lens via a strut member.
US09662192B2
An oral appliance cleaning and storage device includes a housing, a top cap, and a bottom cap. The housing includes a first/wet compartment configured for receiving an oral appliance and a second/dry compartment configured for receiving at least one cleaner, breath mint, or other accessory.
US09662182B2
Disclosed is a method of fabricating a dental splint for stabilizing mobile or unstable teeth or firmly rooted teeth to prevent orthodontic relapse. The fabricating of the dental splint includes the steps of: a patient's dental arch to determine if lingual reduction is required, creating a representative model of the patient's dental arch, manipulating the representative model to select a group of teeth to be included in the dental splint and to define the height and length of a one-piece extracoronal component customized to the dentition of a patient; fabricating the one-piece extracoronal component, dry fitting the fabricated one-piece extracoronal component to confirm proper fit, and adhering the fabricated one-piece extracoronal component to the mobile or unstable teeth, wherein the one-piece extracoronal component adheres to the lingual aspect of the teeth and appears substantially non-visible facially.
US09662180B2
A device for dispensing a dental material includes a nozzle head, a hand piece and a locking mechanism for locking the nozzle head and the hand piece. The locking mechanism includes a snap connection and a screw connection. The locking mechanism is operable between a locked position in which the snap connection is engaged for retaining the nozzle head and the hand piece with each other and in which the screw connection is disengaged; and a secured position in which the snap connection is disengaged and in which the screw connection is engaged for retaining the nozzle head and the hand piece with each other; and a released position in which the snap connection and the screw connection are disengaged.
US09662177B2
End effectors with closing mechanisms, and related tools and methods may be particularly beneficial when used for minimally invasive surgery. An example surgical tool comprises a first and second jaw movable between a closed grasped or clamped configuration and an open configuration. The tool further comprises a soft grip mode for grasping the tissue at a first force during which a separation parameter between the jaws is measured, and a therapeutic clamping mode in which the jaws clamp on the body tissue at a force greater than the grasping force. The methods comprise grasping the body tissue between jaws, measuring the separation parameter between the jaws, indicating on a user interface the separation parameter for comparison to a desired separation parameter, and then releasing the body tissue for repositioning or therapeutically clamping the body tissue in response to the separation parameter indication.
US09662163B2
Systems and methods for endometrial ablation. The systems include a handle and elongated introducer sleeve extending to an expandable working end having a fluid-tight interior chamber. A thin dielectric wall surrounds at least a portion of the interior chamber and has an external surface for contacting endometrial tissue. The thin dielectric wall surrounds a collapsible-expandable frame and receives an electrically non-conductive gas. First and second polarity electrodes are exposed to the interior and exterior of the chamber, respectively. A radiofrequency power source operatively connects to the electrode arrangement to apply a radiofrequency voltage across the first and second electrodes, wherein the voltage is sufficient to initiate ionization of the neutral gas into a conductive plasma within the interior chamber, and to capacitively couple the current in the plasma across the thin dielectric wall to ablate endometrial tissue engaged by the external surface of the dielectric structure.
US09662161B2
Wireless energy transfer devices and systems for medical environments include, in at least some implementations, a wirelessly powered surgical device including: a device resonator configured to generate an oscillating voltage from a captured oscillating magnetic field; and a surgical tool electrically coupled to the device resonator, the surgical tool having a functional output that is capable of being directly powered by the oscillating voltage, and the surgical tool having a rechargeable battery backup; wherein the oscillating voltage is at least 30 volts and has a frequency of at least 1 kHz. Wireless energy transfer is utilized to eliminate cords and power cables from operating instruments and electronic equipment, facilitating mobility.
US09662155B2
A surgical system for use in correcting hammer toe or otherwise straightening toes or fusing other bones to one another includes a male drill bit and a female drill bit, as well as an absorbable pin. The male and female drill bits are configured to define complementary features from opposed, or facing, ends of bones that are to be fused to one another. The male and female drill bits may also be configured to define channels through the lengths of the bones that are to be fused to one another, with the channels being configured to align and define a continuous channel through the bones when they are assembled. The absorbable pin, which may be absorbed by a subject's body over time, is configured to be positioned in the continuous channel, and may hold the bones in an assembled relationship before and while they fuse to one another.
US09662154B2
An intramedullary pin for insertion into the medullary space of the femur through the lateral compacta of the trochanter major. The pin has a proximal pin section and an adjoining distal pin section. Each pin section includes one or more bores for one or more bone screws. The proximal pin section has at least one bore running obliquely to the longitudinal axis, so that bone screws can be inserted through the bore into the head of the femur, or a screw can be inserted in the antegrade direction through the bore. The distal pin section is at least partly straight and the proximal pin section has a curvature in the lateral-posterior direction.
US09662138B2
The puncture control system includes a trajectory error compensation filter for outputting a control signal for compensating for the error of a puncture needle from a target trajectory based on information on the position of the puncture needle obtained by a detector, a displacement compensation filter for which initial control parameters are determined based on a model representing characteristics of an organ, and an adder for outputting an added signal obtained by adding outputs of the trajectory error compensation filter and the displacement compensation filter. The organ model is used to predict a displacement of a puncture target position and sequentially determine a course of the puncture needle.
US09662136B2
An incision is formed at a site where a cellular tissue is to be dissected. A liquid is ejected to the incision. The incision is expanded. The cellular tissue is dissected. The liquid is ejected in the form of a pulse flow. The liquid is ejected in such a way as to advance obliquely to a tangential direction to a surface of the cellular tissue. A site where the liquid is applied to the surface is moved in a direction in which an angle formed by the surface and the direction of advancement of the liquid is greater.
US09662134B2
A contact portion, provided in an exposed surface of the treating section, treats a treated object by a transmitted ultrasonic vibration while intruding into the treated object toward an intruding direction from a state being in contact with the treated object. An index portion is disposed on an anti-intruding direction side with respect to the contact portion in the exposed surface. The index portion becomes an index indicating an intruding amount of the contact portion into the treated object toward the intruding direction. The index portion includes index surfaces arranged in the intruding direction, and each of the index surfaces has an angle relative to the intruding direction which is different from the angle of the adjacent index surface.
US09662121B2
The present invention provides a simple auto electronic tourniquet which does not inflict pain on a person receiving the tourniquet in a preparatory stage before venipuncture and which shortens the time required in preparation for venipuncture. The simple auto electronic tourniquet includes a manchette (wrapping member) wrapped around an upper arm and a controller provided on the manchette for controlling pressures to the upper arm by the wrapping member. The controller includes a diastolic blood pressure detecting circuit and a pressure setting and maintenance circuit. The pressure setting and maintenance circuit setting pressures of the manchette at a time when changes of a biological signal are detected by the diastolic blood pressure detecting circuit as target pressures.
US09662096B2
Collection devices, kits and methods related to sample collection and analysis can be used to collect and store samples (e.g., biological samples) from a variety of sources and optionally, for analysis of such samples (e.g., forensics analysis, medical diagnostics, etc.). Methods of production and use thereof are described herein. A device for collecting a sample (e.g., a sample including nucleic acid) includes an outer protective housing and a collection tip operably coupled to a carrier. The collection tip includes a hydrophilic and at least partially soluble material (e.g., hydrophilic and at least partially soluble polycaprolactone (PCL)) and is movable (e.g., retractable) from a first protected position within the outer protective housing to a second collecting position outside the outer protective housing.
US09662082B2
A method and an apparatus for creating a correction map for electronic correction of digital projection data from which it is possible to reconstruct a tomosynthetic 3D X-ray image. Furthermore, a method and apparatus are described for electronic correction of digital projection data. In order to allow particularly simple correction of digital projection data, the creation of the correction map includes a reconstruction of the lowermost layer of the 3D X-ray image to be reconstructed from the digital projection data, which lowermost layer corresponds to the detector plane of the digital X-ray detector.
US09662080B2
A method of tracking specific cells in vivo is disclosed. The method of the disclosure includes: providing fluorescent nanoparticles suitable for targeting of specific cells; administering the fluorescent nanoparticles to a subject; providing an X-ray source to irradiate the subject; and determining the distribution and growth of the specific cells by the fluorescent images from the fluorescent nanoparticles and X-ray images of the subject irradiated by the X-ray source.
US09662078B2
A method for generating an energy-resolved X-ray image is proposed, usable e.g. for mammography or CT applications. First, a preferably low-dose X-ray beam (5) is directed through a region of interest of an object (15) such as a female breast and initial X-ray intensity values are acquired. Based on these initial X-ray intensity values, energy threshold values of for example a photon-counting energy-resolving X-ray detector (9) are specifically adapted to local properties and features of the object (15). With such adapted energy threshold values, energy-resolved main X-ray intensity values are acquired for finally generating the energy-resolved X-ray image. The principle of such specific adapting of energy threshold values in energy-resolved X-ray image acquisition may be advantageously implemented in scanning X-ray systems wherein first detector elements (17) of a scanned X-ray detector (9) are used to acquire the initial X-ray intensity values in order to then set the energy threshold values for subsequent detector elements (17) with which main X-ray intensity values are acquired.
US09662077B2
A photon-counting X-ray CT apparatus in an embodiment includes an X-ray tube, an X-ray detector, correction circuitry, and processing circuitry. The X-ray tube is configured to irradiate a subject with X-rays. The X-ray detector is configured to include an X-ray detection element that detects photons of the X-rays that the X-ray tube emits. The correction circuitry is configured to correct a count value observed by the X-ray detection element in each of a plurality of energy bins, based on at least one of the probability of escape in the X-ray detection element and the probability of crosstalk in the X-ray detection element. The processing circuitry is configured to generate a reconstruction image, based on the count values corrected by the correction circuitry.
US09662067B2
The invention relates to a system (100) for sensing ambient light intensity, comprising a wearable device (10) with at least one pair of light receivers (20, 22, 23, 24, 25) arranged in two different positions for receiving light from the two different directions, and a control unit (110) configured to determine a directional illuminance based on light intensities of the light received by the pair of light receivers (20, 22, 23, 24, 25).
US09662064B2
A data processing method for planning a medical treatment comprising following steps performed by a computer: acquiring reference patient data describing medical information on at least one reference patient including information on progression of the medical constitution of the at least one reference patient; acquiring current patient data describing medical information on a current patient; determining information on the progression of the medical constitution of the current patient based on the reference patient data and the current patient data.
