US10538634B2
Composition and methods of making the compositions are provided. The composition may include an aqueous emulsion of a polymer resin and a hydrophobic monomer with the proviso that the composition is surfactant-free; wherein the support resin may be a styrene-acrylic resin or acrylic resin having from about 5 wt % to about 40 wt % acid functional repeat units.
US10538633B2
A method for forming a conjugated heteroaromatic polymer is described, wherein at least one compound of formula (1) is polymerized using an acid as a catalyst, wherein X is selected from S, O, Se, Te, PR2 and NR2, Y is hydrogen (H) or a precursor of a good leaving group Y− whose conjugate acid (HY) has a pKa of less than 30, Z is hydrogen (H), silyl, or a good leaving group whose conjugate acid (HY) has a pKa of less than 30, b is 0, 1 or 2, each R1 is a substituent, and the at least one compound of formula (1) being polymerized includes at least one compound of formula (1) with Z═H and Y≠H.
US10538624B2
A process for producing an activated monomer composition comprising at least one lactam and/or lactone, one catalyst, and one activator permits storage of the resultant monomer composition, since this is stable with respect to polymerization. Said monomer composition is used inter alia in producing a polyamide molding via ring-opening, anionic polymerization.
US10538620B2
The present invention provides a method for preparing a polycarbonate by removing a solvent from a polycarbonate polymerization solution without impairing the physical properties of the polycarbonate.
US10538610B2
A thermosetting resin composition using a transesterification reaction as a curing reaction, which has a good curability and can be used in various applications. A thermosetting resin composition comprising a polymer (A) composed of a monomer having a (meth) acrylic acid tertiary alkyl ester and a monomer having a hydroxyl group as a structural unit, and a transesterification catalyst (B) as an essential component, and being organic solvent-type or water-borne, wherein the polymer (A) has a glass transition temperature of 80° C. or lower.
US10538609B2
A synthetic polyisoprene latex emulsion has pre-vulcanization composition and post vulcanization composition. The pre-vulcanization composition comprises soluble sulfur with high S8 ring structure that is catalytically broken by a zinc dithiocarbamate. Surfactants present in the pre-vulcanization composition wets synthetic polyisoprene particles and permeates small sized sulfur and accelerator molecules into the interior of these particles thereby pre-vulcanizing the particles. The degree of pre-vulcanization is verified by isopropanol index test. The latex emulsion has post-vulcanization composition with accelerators that crosslink inter-particle region during post vulcanization cure cycle. The dipped synthetic polyisoprene article is substantially uniformly cured both in the inter-particle and intra-particle regions and reliably exhibits high cross link density, uniform distribution of double bonds in TEM and zinc segregation at the boundaries or original particles by electron microprobe analysis. The films exhibit high tensile strength, tensile modulus, tear strength, burst pressure and burst volume.
US10538604B2
Catalyst systems and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. A catalyst composition is provided that includes a catalyst compound supported to form a supported catalyst system, the catalyst compound including: where each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and X are as discussed herein.
US10538600B2
A rubber composition including guayule rubber and 15 to 90 phr silica. The rubber can be cis-1,4 polyisoprene and include 15 to 90 phr silica and contain less than 20% of the proteins associated with Hevea rubber and further include at least a trace of resins present in other natural rubbers. The rubber can be cis-1,4 polyisoprene and further include between at least a trace and 3% by weight of resins present in guayule rubber. The rubber composition can further be comprised of a synthetic rubber and include between about 40-100 phr of guayule rubber, and silica. The silica can be hydrophobated.
US10538599B2
The present invention relates to a modified polymer having a high modification ratio and an excellent affinity with a filler, a method of preparing the same, a rubber composition including the modified polymer, and a molded article prepared from the rubber composition. The modified polymer according to the present invention may exhibit a high modification ratio by including functional groups in a polymer main chain and on at least one end thereof, and thus, an affinity with a filler, such as silica, may be excellent. Also, the rubber composition according to the present invention may have excellent processability by including the modified polymer having an excellent affinity with the filler, and, as a result, a processed product (e.g., tire) prepared by using the rubber composition may have excellent tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and wet road surface resistance.
US10538598B2
The present invention provides phosphonium-crosslinked chitosan (PCC) and methods for using the same for removal of heavy metal-ion(s) from a solution as well as methods for producing said phosphonium-crosslinked chitosan.
US10538595B2
Novel multispecific antibody platform, multispecific antibodies and a method to make the antibodies is disclosed here. The CH3 domain harboring polypeptide chains of the Fc-regions are modified by increasing the positive charge of one chain and negative charge of another chain. Heterodimer formation in cotransfection with the modified chains is comparable to formation of wild type antibodies when same cell line is transfected with wild type polypeptides. Moreover, the modification provides a simple one step purification of the heterodimers.
US10538592B2
The present disclosure relates to anti-SSEA4 antibodies and bindings fragments thereof comprising specific complementarity determining regions capable of high affinity binding to SSEA4 molecules and SSEA4-associated expressing tumor cells, such as breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and renal cancer cells. The anti-SSEA4 antibodies and binding fragments induce ADCC or CDC effects in the targeted tumor cells and inhibit and/or reduce the cancer/tumor proliferation. The present disclosure also provides anti-SSEA4 antibodies and binding fragments thereof as a pharmaceutical composition for treating cancer. In addition, the anti-SSEA4 antibodies and binding fragments are useful in the diagnosis of cancers.
US10538590B2
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of killing cells in vitro or in vivo. In particular examples, the method includes contacting a cell having a cell surface protein with a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody-IR700 molecule, wherein the antibody specifically binds to the cell surface protein. In particular examples the antibody recognizes a tumor-specific antigen on the surface of a tumor cell. The cell is subsequently irradiated, such as at a wavelength of 660 to 740 nm at a dose of at least 1 J cm−2, thereby killing the cell. Also provided are wearable devices that include an article of clothing, jewelry, or covering; and an NIR LED incorporated into the article, which can be used with the disclosed methods.
US10538583B2
The instant disclosure provides antibodies that specifically bind to ApoC3 (e.g., human ApoC3) and antagonize ApoC3 function. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these antibodies, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, expression vectors and host cells for making these antibodies, and methods of treating a subject using these antibodies.
US10538575B2
There are described herein novel soluble IGF receptor Fc fusion proteins and compositions and methods of use thereof for treating angiogenesis associated disorders and malignant disease, such as cancer and metastasis, wherein the fusion proteins bind specifically to IGF-1 or IGF-2.
US10538570B2
Disclosed are exosomes that include a packaging protein and a cargo RNA in which the packaging protein binds specifically to the cargo RNA. The packaging protein is a fusion protein that includes an RNA-binding domain and an exosome-targeting domain. The cargo RNA includes an RNA-motif that the RNA-binding domain of the fusion protein binds specifically such that the cargo RNA is packaged in the lumen of the exosomes.
US10538559B2
The invention provides a peptide comprising: a core amino acid sequence, which is identical or similar to the amino acid sequence of a member of the Cecropin family. The invention further provides a nucleic acid sequence encoding the peptide and a vector comprising said nucleic acid. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising said peptide or said nucleic acid. The invention further provides methods of treating an infection, overcoming inherent or acquired resistance of a microorganism to an antibiotic agent or disinfecting a wound, the methods comprises administering the peptide to a subject in need thereof.
US10538553B2
Disclosed herein are compounds for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and compositions comprising the same.
US10538545B2
Disclosed herein are novel compounds of formula (I) and (II), each of which may serve as a reagent to deliver nitric oxide (NO) and a therapeutic agent to treat NO-associated diseases. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (I) or (II), a composite material comprising the compound of formula (I) or (II), and the uses thereof.
US10538544B1
The invention is directed to platinum(II) complexes comprising dithiocarbamates and methods for treating cancer using these complexes.
US10538542B2
Compounds of the general formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, processes for the preparation of these compounds, compositions containing these compounds, and the uses of these compounds.
US10538536B2
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrazin-2-ylpyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one derivatives useful as pharmaceutically active compounds.
US10538526B2
Compounds of formula (I) that are capable of acting as purine receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of making the compounds, are disclosed. The compounds and compositions can be used in treating or preventing disorders related to purine receptor hyperfunctioning.
US10538525B2
The present invention provides 1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones and 1,5-dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridin-4-ones of formula (I) as PDE1 inhibitors and their use as a medicament, in particular for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and psychiatric disorders.
US10538524B2
This invention relates to compounds of formula (I). The compounds of the invention are tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Specifically, the compounds of the invention are useful as inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK). The invention also contemplates the use of the compounds for treating conditions treatable by the inhibition of Bruton's tyrosine kinase, for example cancer, lymphoma, leukemia and immunological diseases.
US10538519B2
Provided herein are compounds useful for the treatment of HBV infection in a subject in need thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of inhibiting, suppressing, or preventing HBV infection in the subject.
US10538516B2
An amyloid fibril formation inhibitor comprising a compound represented by the following general formulae (I) to (III): wherein Q is —C(═O)—; X is —C(═O)—, —NH—C(═O)—; Y is —(CH2)m—; Z is —(CH2)n—; R1, R2, and R3 are each independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, an alkylaminoalkyl group; and R4 is an amino group, an alkylamino group or the like; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof.
US10538509B2
Methods described herein enable the production of numerous molecular species through decarboxylative cross-coupling via use of photoredox and transition metal catalysts. A method described herein, in some embodiments, comprises providing a reaction mixture including a photoredox catalyst, a transition metal catalyst, a coupling partner and a substrate having a carboxyl group. The reaction mixture is irradiated with a radiation source resulting in cross-coupling of the substrate and coupling partner via a mechanism including decarboxylation, wherein the coupling partner is selected from the group consisting of a substituted aromatic compound and a substituted aliphatic compound.
US10538503B2
To provide a method for producing 3-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid.A method for producing 3-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid, which comprises reacting 3-methylthiophene with chlorosulfonyl isocyanate, and hydrolyzing the obtained reaction product.
US10538500B2
Prodrugs of galiellactone, and derivatives thereof, are provided by reacting the parent compound, e.g. galiellactone, with a thiol. Such drugs may be administered orally to treat cancer and other proliferative diseases.
US10538497B2
Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of an IDO enzyme: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising these compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
US10538493B2
The present invention relates to a process to produce highly purified crystalline 1-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-3-ol (I).
US10538489B2
The present invention provides a production method of a sulfonylpyrrole compound useful as a pharmaceutical product, a production method of an intermediate used for the method, and a novel intermediate. The present invention relates to a method of producing sulfonylpyrrole compound (VIII), which includes reducing compound (III) and hydrolyzing the reduced product to give compound (IV), subjecting compound (IV) to a sulfonylation reaction to give compound (VI), and subjecting compound (VI) to an amination reaction.
US10538487B2
The present invention provides for certain sulfonyl ureas and related compounds which have advantageous properties and show useful activity in the inhibition of activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of a wide range of disorders in which the inflammation process, or more specifically the NLRP3 inflammasome, have been implicated as being a key factor.
US10538485B2
The present disclosure relates to compound (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C4)alkoxy group, a fluoro(C1-C4)alkoxy group, a hydroxyl group, a benzyloxy group, a di(C1-C4)alkylamino group, a pyridyl-vinyl group, a pyrimidinyl-vinyl group, a styryl group, or a —NHCOphenyl group; R3, R4 and R5 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a (C1-C4)alkyl group, a CONHR6 group, a —CONR7R8 group, a —SO2NHR6 group, or a heteroaryl group optionally substituted by a halogen atom, a —(CH2)nNR7R8 group or a hydroxy(C1-C4)alkyl group; R6 represents a hydrogen atom, a —(CHR9)m(CH2)nNR7R8 group or a (C1-C6)alkyl group optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group; or anyone of its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, for use in a method for preventing, inhibiting or treating a disease in a patient suffering thereof, said disease involving a deregulated p53. Some of said compounds are new and also form part of the disclosure.
US10538482B2
The present invention relates to cationic compounds of formula (I) for use as peripheral NMDA receptor antagonists.
US10538473B2
Catalytic conversion of ketoacids is disclosed, including methods for increasing the molecular weight of ketoacids. An exemlary method includes providing in a reactor a feedstock having at least one ketoacid. The feedstock is then subjected to one or more C—C-coupling reaction(s) in the presence of a catalyst system having a first metal oxide and a second metal oxide.
US10538466B2
A process is presented for the production of butadienes. The process includes the separation of oxygenates from the product stream from an oxidative dehydrogenation reactor. The process includes quenching the product stream and solvent and oxygenates from the product stream. The oxygenates are stripped from the solvent with an inert gas to reduce the energy consumption of the process, and the solvent is recycled and reused in the process.
US10538463B2
The present invention relates to a component of a turbomachine made of a composite material comprising a ceramic matrix and a corrosion protection layer arranged on the composite material. The corrosion protection layer comprises: 50-80 wt % silicon, 12-30 wt % nitrogen, 2-8 wt % oxygen, 2-8 wt % aluminum, and 0-3 wt % of at least one alkaline earth metal. The invention furthermore relates to a method for producing a corresponding component of a turbomachine.
US10538462B2
A method for the continuous production of a mineral foam of which the density in the dry state (d) is from 40 to 600 kg/m3, includes (i) mixing cement; a water reducing agent; 0.5 to 10%, % by weight with respect to the total weight of cement, of ultrafine particles having a liquid-solid contact angle comprised from 30° to 140°, and of which the D50 is from 10 to 600 nm; water, with a water/cement weight ratio from 0.3 to 2.5; (ii) adding to the mixture from 0.5 to 10% of a pore-forming agent, % by weight with respect to the weight of cement; (iii) applying the mixture obtained at step (ii) on a support; (iv) leaving the mixture to expand on the support.
US10538455B2
A lathe-based system may include chucks to retain a glass core rod, an arm, a slip joint, an actuator system, and a control system. The slip joint may couple the arm and a first chuck in fixed relation against relative axial motion with respect to an axis of rotation. The slip joint may also couple the arm and the first chuck in two-dimensionally movable relation with respect to a plane normal to the axis of rotation. The actuator system may be configured to two-dimensionally adjust a position of the first chuck in the plane. The control system may measure straightness of the glass core rod and control the actuator system in response to optical measurements of the straightness. In this manner, the system may straighten the glass core rod. The system may simultaneously elongate the glass core rod as it straightens the glass core rod.
US10538452B2
Surface modification layers and associated heat treatments, that may be provided on a sheet, a carrier, or both, to control both room-temperature van der Waals (and/or hydrogen) bonding and high temperature covalent bonding between the thin sheet and carrier. The room-temperature bonding is controlled so as to be sufficient to hold the thin sheet and carrier together during vacuum processing, wet processing, and/or ultrasonic cleaning processing, for example. And at the same time, the high temperature covalent bonding is controlled so as to prevent a permanent bond between the thin sheet and carrier during high temperature processing, as well as maintain a sufficient bond to prevent delamination during high temperature processing.
US10538451B2
A system for shaping glass or metal sheets or panels for use in solar collectors or microwave antennae may include an oven and an adjustable mold. The adjustable mold may comprise a molding surface located within the oven. The molding surface may be coupled to position actuators located outside of the oven via coupling elements. A sheet or panel may be placed in the oven and heated until the sheet or panel softens and takes the shape of the molding surface. The molding surface may be adjusted to achieve different shapes for glass or metal sheets or panels.
US10538449B2
Disclosed is an apparatus for conditioning molten glass. The apparatus includes a connecting tube assembly having a conduit for conveying the molten glass, the conduit (108) including at least two flanges (112, 114) and a sealing member (118) disposed between the at least two flanges (112, 114) around an outer peripheral region of the flanges, thereby forming an enclosed volume between an outer wall (110) of the conduit, the at least two flanges (112, 114) and the sealing member (118). An atmosphere within the volume may be controlled such that a predetermined partial pressure of hydrogen or a predetermined partial pressure of oxygen may be maintained within the volume. A current may be established between the at least two flanges to heat the conduit.
US10538445B2
We provide a process for treatment of produced water, including but not limited to water produced by a “steam flood” process for extraction of oil from oil sands, including the removal of color from the water. This removal may be accomplished through addition of color-removal polymers and flocculents. This process may also be useful for other water treatment processes including reverse osmosis and filtration.
US10538436B2
An electrolytic reduction module and a water purification device are provided. The electrolytic reduction module includes an electrode set, a first baffle, and a second baffle. The electrode set includes an anode, a first cathode, and a second cathode. The anode is disposed between the first cathode and the second cathode. The first cathode is disposed between the first baffle and the anode. The second cathode is disposed between the second baffle and the anode.
US10538424B1
A connector assembly controllably couples a plurality of containers in a box. Each container has a fitment having a channel. The connector assembly includes a valve assembly and an actuator. The valve assembly is movable between an unengaged position and an engaged position. The valve assembly includes a plurality of fitment receptacles. Each fitment receptacle is associated with a respective fitment. A liquid flow channel of the valve assembly couples the fitment receptacles to the outlet. The actuator is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The valve assembly is configured to move from the unengaged position to the engaged movement in response to movement of the actuator from the unlocked to locked positions. The fitments are inserted into the respective fitment receptacles in response to movement of the valve assembly from the unengaged position to the engaged position.
US10538415B2
A ceiling unit includes a first side beam supported by at least one of a plurality of upright columns erected on a floor plate of an elevator car, a second side beam supported parallel to the first side beam by a different upright column, among the plurality of upright columns, from the upright column supporting the first side beam, a rear beam that connects respective rear side end portions of the first and second side beams, and a ceiling plate supported by the first and second side beams and the rear beam.
US10538412B2
A method includes determining that an elevator car is arriving at a landing at which re-leveling is anticipated; upon the elevator car arriving at the landing at which re-leveling is anticipated, initiating the at least one of a brake cycling operation and a power cycling operation to reduce elevator car sag at the landing; monitoring transfer of weight to or from the elevator car at the landing over a period of time; terminating the at least one of the brake cycling operation and the power cycling operation upon at least one of (i) the transfer of weight to or from the elevator car at the landing over the period of time being less than a threshold and (ii) the elevator car sag at the landing meeting a sag threshold.
US10538407B2
A modular reel drive assembly comprises two reel drive tower modules (12, 14), a reel hub adapter (54) and a reel hub adapter support module (22, 24). The hub adapter support module (22, 24) comprises at least one support pin which is configured to be movable between a storage position in which the at least one support pin is not aligned with at least one aperture (38, 39, 40, 41) on the hub adapter support module (22, 24) and an operational position in which the support pin is aligned with at least one aperture (38, 39, 40, 41) on the hub adapter support module (22, 24).
US10538406B2
An image forming system comprises an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a sheet and a sheet processing apparatus for performing binding processing on a sheet bundle formed of a plurality of sheets having formed the image. The sheet processing apparatus performs binding processing by a stapler on the sheet bundle placed on an intermediate tray and an opening. The image forming apparatus controls image forming preparation and timing of movement of the stapler in accordance with presence/absence of the sheet bundle on the opening, position of the stapler and timing to obtain an image forming instruction including binding processing.
US10538405B1
A food wrapping station (1) having a housing (2) that may be inserted into an existing drawer (27) or that can be easily adapted to be an independent drawer within a cabinet (28). The housing has a concealed front storage space (18) covered by an access panel (8). The access panel doubles as a work surface. A food wrap dispenser is located in a rear storage area (19) that allows a user to dispense food wrap out over the access panel to wrap food placed thereon. A cutter (24) is located on a divider (6) in front of the rear storage area so a user can cut the food wrap after being extended over the access panel.
US10538399B2
Container handlers including improved fork assemblies. One embodiment includes a vehicle having a chassis and a hoist apparatus pivotably coupled with the chassis. The hoist apparatus is movable between a stowed position and an extended position with respect to the chassis. The hoist apparatus further includes a pivotable fork assembly. The fork assembly comprises a frame and a carriage movably coupled with the frame. One or more tines are coupled with the carriage. At least one actuator is coupled between the frame and the carriage and is operative to move between a first position and a second position. Movement of the at least one actuator from the first position toward the second position causes the carriage to move substantially parallel to the frame.
US10538390B2
A conveyor device (100) includes a conveyor track (11, 12, 13) and a plurality of transport units conveyable along the conveyor track (11, 12, 13), at least two first guide rollers (2.1-2.7) and a conveyor chain (3), which travels over the at least two first guide rollers (2.1-2.7) and comprises catches (31), via which the conveyor chain (3) can be brought into releasable engagement with the transport units (8) for driving the transport units (8), the conveyor device (100) further including a belt (4) moving along with the conveyor chain (3) over the at least two guide rollers (2.1-2.7), wherein the belt (4), in the respective area of the first guide rollers (2.1-2.7), is arranged, respectively, between the first guide roller (2.1-2.7) and the conveyor chain (3) such that the conveyor chain (3) lies against the belt (4).
US10538386B2
A waste container comprising an opening, a permanent closure member, and an adhesive attached to the closure member for irreversibly sealing the closure member to another part of the container so as to, in use, permanently close the opening in the container.
US10538383B2
A calcium aluminate cement protective coating is resistant to sulfuric acid and can be used as a lining to protect surfaces in sulfur storage vessels and sulfuric acid storage vessels. The protective coating can include calcium aluminate cement, calcium aluminate based synthetic aggregates, and water. The protective coating is resistant to sulfur and sulfuric acid attack, and thus can be used to protect surfaces inside sulfur storage pits, sulfur storage tanks, and sulfuric acid storage containers.
US10538382B2
A transport container is provided including a frame including a front frame and a rear frame, each including two vertical corner posts interconnected by lower and upper crossmembers. The frame also includes a set of lower rails and a set of upper rails extending between the front and rear frames defining upper and lower longitudinal corner edges of the container. The transport container also includes a body comprising a plurality of container walls defining a cargo receiving space, each of the container walls being supported by the frame. The plurality of container walls includes a bottom, first and second longitudinal walls, and first and second end walls. The first longitudinal wall and the second longitudinal wall are flared, such that distance between the first longitudinal wall the second longitudinal wall is widest proximate to an opening disposed at the first end wall.
US10538375B2
A container comprising a first layer of sheet material defining a compartment for holding a fluid material, first and second peripheral edges defining lateral boundaries of the compartment, a first end defining an opening end and a channel having a first cross sectional diameter extending into the compartment between the peripheral edges, a second end defining a bottom of the compartment, a valve comprising a first layer of flexible material of higher stiffness than the sheet material on a first side of the channel, a valve positioned on a second side of the channel, where the first layer and the valve are joined on opposite sides of the channel via attachment means restricting the first cross sectional diameter of the channel where a deflection of the flexible material in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis provides increased resistance to deflection in the direction along the longitudinal axis.
US10538371B2
A container security system includes a container chassis and a closure subsystem coupled to the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure chassis that prevents movement of a material between a container volume and an exterior of the container chassis via an aperture defined by the container chassis. The closure subsystem includes a closure security sensor that generates a closure sensor signal when the closure chassis experiences a tamper event. A first type communication interface is housed in the closure chassis and a security engine provided by the closure subsystem receives a sensor signal indicating that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event. The security engine then provides, in response to receiving the sensor signal and using the first type communication interface, a notification to a corresponding first type communication interface that the closure chassis has experienced the tamper event.
US10538361B2
A crating arrangement has a pallet, a sleeve, a top board, and a plurality of fastening belts. The pallet has a rectangular shape in a plan view, and has a bottom board, a support board arranged opposite the bottom board across a predetermined distance, and a plurality of beams fixed to the support board and the bottom board. The sleeve is made of a cardboard sheet in a cornered-column shape, and is placed over the pallet to wrap a side surface of a crated object placed on the support board. The top board has a rectangular shape, and is placed on a top end part of the sleeve. With the fastening belts, the pallet and the crated object are fastened together and the pallet, the sleeve, and the top board are fastened together.
US10538359B2
A mobile waste storage device is disclosed. The mobile waste storage device includes a storage body and a pair of cover sections. The storage body includes a waste receiving space and a plurality of body fastener receiving passageways. The pair of cover sections is flexibly attached to the storage body and is extendable over each other when covering the waste receiving space. Each cover section includes a cover fastener receiving passageway extending through an end thereof and positioned to correspond with another cover fastener receiving passageway extending through an opposite cover section and one of the plurality of body fastener receiving passageways when the pair of cover sections overlap to cover the waste receiving space.
US10538355B2
An apparatus for treating packages by applying furnishing features to the packages includes pressure segments, each of which is configured as a fully functional assembly unit having at least one ink-jet print head. The furnishing features are polychrome printed images.
US10538351B2
An aerosol dispenser, outer container for an aerosol dispenser and a preform for an outer container, each having an open neck at the top and a closed end bottom longitudinally spaced therefrom. The aerosol dispenser has, in order, from the top of the neck, a valve attachment, an annular first surface and an annular second surface, each having a respective diameter. The diameter of the valve attachment is greater than the diameter of the first surface, which, in turn, is greater than the diameter of the second surface. This geometry allows any complimentary product delivery to be disposed on the second surface. Any suitable and complimentary valve may be attached to the valve attachment and sealed to the first surface. This arrangement provides flexibility and the capability to easily mix and match any desired combination of fittingly suitable outer containers, product delivery devices and valves. Suitable product delivery devices include bags, and dip tubes.
US10538345B2
A heat pipe has an evaporator portion, a condenser portion, and at least one flexible portion that is sealingly coupled between the evaporator portion and the condenser portion. The flexible portion has a flexible tube and a flexible separator plate held in place within the flexible tube so as to divide the flexible tube into a gas-phase passage and a liquid-phase artery. The separator plate and flexible tube are configured such that the flexible portion is flexible in a plane that is perpendicular to the separator plate.
US10538343B2
A vertical take-off and landing spacecraft includes a body, a plurality of engines provided in the body to produce a jet flow and generate thrust, an abnormal signal acquiring unit that acquires an abnormal signal indicative of a presence of an abnormal engine among the plurality of engines, and an engine control unit that outputs a stop signal that stops a specific engine among a plurality of operating engines based on the abnormal signal.
US10538340B1
Systems for mobile launch and retrieval of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) include a rail-based, ground-based, or water-based mobile platform carrying a mobile station for launching and retrieving vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) or non-VTOL UAS while the platform is in motion, based on current position and weather conditions. The mobile platform may include facilities for communicating with the airborne UAS, stowing a retrieved UAS, and reloading/refitting a stowed UAS. The mobile platform may include positionable wake control devices and a partially positionable launch and retrieval mechanism for alleviating turbulence or crosswinds. The mobile platform may include long-range sensors for detecting or identifying obstacles near a rail-based platform that may interfere with the operating envelope of the launch and retrieval mechanisms. The launch and retrieval system may be intermodal and scalable either up or down as mission parameters demand.
US10538333B1
A seat system for a passenger aircraft. The seat system includes at least one passenger seat and a stowable clamshell holder for a personal electronic device installed into the back of the passenger seat. The personal electronic device (PED) holder includes a door adapted to be movable between an open position and a closed position and a pair of opposed retainers adapted to hold a personal electronic device. The pair of retainers includes a lower back retainer and an upper front retainer whereby the lower back retainer extends above the upper front retainer. The seat system may further include a seat back tray table attached to the back of the passenger seat.
US10538329B2
A fact checking system utilizes social networking information and analyzes and determines the factual accuracy of information and/or characterizes the information by comparing the information with source information. The social networking fact checking system automatically monitors information, processes the information, fact checks the information and/or provides a status of the information, including automatically modifying a web page to include the fact check results. The fact checking system is able to be implemented utilizing a drone device. The drone device is able to be implemented in conjunction with a security system.
US10538324B2
For reducing a risk potential of an aircraft, a safety device for the aircraft is provided, said aircraft having a flight control device for flight control of the aircraft based on global position coordinates and/or flight altitude values of the aircraft detected by a sensor apparatus of the flight control device. The safety device comprises a flight altitude detection apparatus configured to detect a current flight altitude of the aircraft independently of the sensor apparatus, a determination apparatus configured to determine whether the current flight altitude of the aircraft detected by the flight altitude detection apparatus exceeds a predetermined maximum altitude, and a rescue apparatus configured to interrupt the flight control of the aircraft when the current flight altitude of the aircraft detected by the flight altitude detection apparatus exceeds the predetermined maximum altitude.
US10538319B2
The present disclosure provides various embodiments of a multicopter-assisted launch and retrieval system generally including: (1) a multi-rotor modular multicopter attachable to (and detachable from) a fixed-wing aircraft to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; (2) a storage and launch system usable to store the modular multicopter and to facilitate launch of the fixed-wing aircraft into wing-borne flight; and (3) an anchor system usable (along with the multicopter and a flexible capture member) to retrieve the fixed-wing aircraft from wing-borne flight.
US10538315B2
A rotor system is provided including a rotor hub configured to rotate about an axis and a plurality of rotor blade assemblies mounted to the rotor hub and configured to rotate within a plane about the axis. A vibration reducing system is operably coupled to the rotor hub. The vibration reducing system is arranged at a position offset from a center of rotation of the rotor hub.
US10538313B2
An aircraft is provided and includes a fuselage including a top and a tail, a main rotor apparatus disposed at the top of the fuselage, which rotates one or more rotors to generate lift, and an active flow control (AFC) system. The AFC system includes plasma actuators configured to generate plasma at a location adjacent to the main rotor apparatus and/or at the tail of the fuselage.
US10538310B2
A control system may be used to control actuators that actuate movement of flight control surfaces of an aircraft. Each actuator is couplable to a flight control surface and includes a motion control assembly having a hydraulic motor and a drive path from the hydraulic motor to the flight control surface. Each hydraulic motor includes an extend port and a retract port. The system includes a hydraulic control module fluidly connected to the extend port and the retract port of each hydraulic motor and a controller operable to output hydraulic power from the hydraulic control module to the motion control assembly to actuate movement of the flight control surfaces. The controller is configured to identify an actuator that positionally leads the other actuators and reduce hydraulic power to the motion control assembly assigned to such actuator.
US10538309B2
A system for driving and guiding a trailing edge control surface arranged on a wing of an aircraft includes a first guide device attachable to the wing and coupled with an inboard section of the control surface for guiding the inboard section along a trajectory relative to the trailing edge region of the wing between a retracted position and an extended position, a second guide device attachable to the wing and holding a connecting means of an outboard section of the control surface, and a drive device attachable to the wing and the control surface for moving the control surface. The trajectory is a spatial path at least along one dimension, wherein a distance between the inboard section of the control surface and a fixed part of the wing changes during a motion of the inboard section on the trajectory.
US10538296B2
A saddle for an aquatic board is disclosed. The saddle is equipped with a strap or straps and/or edge wise clamps, or other suitably firm fastener, to engage and maintain position on the aquatic board positioned beneath the saddle. A user can then stand on the board and squeeze the saddle between their knees and ankles and maintain an enhanced balance on the board or, if fatigued, can sit or kneel alongside or on the saddle and paddle/ride from a seated or kneeling position. The saddle may be inflatable or solid and may include an inner void for storage for personal effects or equipment. The saddle may further include a speaker, cup holder, handles, or other optional features.
US10538292B1
A method and apparatus for rapid loading stacks of items aboard vessels which can include rotating palletized items to depalletize the items, and then placing the items on a lifting robot, lifting the robot and items into the hold of a vessel, removing the items from the robot using a load push lift truck, and then using the load push lift truck to stow the items in a stowage location. The empty robot can be removed from the hold of the vessel and put in a position to receive a another depalletized stack of cartons. In one option the robot has a plurality of fork channels for receiving the blades of a load push lift truck along with receiving the blades or a rotating lift truck.
US10538287B2
A bicycle crank arm is basically provided that includes a first structural member and a second structural member attached to the first structural member. The first structural member is made of a first material including a non-metallic material. The second structural member is made of a second material that is different from the first material.
US10538276B2
A straddle-type vehicle includes a vehicle body frame; a power unit supported by the vehicle body frame; a seat mounted at a position higher than the power unit; a handle bar mounted at a position more forward than the seat; a pair of front wheels spaced apart from each other in a vehicle width direction; a pair of suspensions spaced apart from each other in the vehicle width direction and connecting the pair of front wheels to the vehicle frame; and a vehicle body vibration control damper including end portions connected to a first attachment portion and a second attachment portion, respectively, mounted on the vehicle body frame so as to be spaced apart from each other in a vehicle front-back direction, and mounted so as to extend in the vehicle front-back direction with at least a portion thereof located between the pair of suspensions.
US10538265B2
A rotary electric device control device for controlling driving of a rotary electric device including a plurality of winding sets, includes: a plurality of drive circuits; and a plurality of control units that include signal output units for outputting control signals to the drive circuits corresponding to the control units, respectively. The one of the control units generates a control signal according to a command value calculated by each system, a host system detection value relating to a detection value of a host system, and another system detection value relating to another detection value of another system. An electric power steering device includes: the rotary electric device control device; the rotary electric device that outputs an assist torque for assisting a steering operation of a steering wheel by a driver; and a power transmission unit that transmits a driving force of the rotary electric device to a drive target.
US10538264B2
An intermediate steering shaft for a motor vehicle includes an outer hollow shaft, an inner hollow shaft that is arranged at least partially in the outer hollow shaft, and a profile shaft that is arranged in the outer hollow shaft and connects the outer hollow shaft and the inner hollow shaft to one another. The intermediate steering shaft also includes a plurality of guide arrangements that guide the profile shaft in the outer hollow shaft for displacing the profile shaft and the inner hollow shaft. An elastic element is arranged between a respective guide rail and a receiving section of the profile shaft. The elastic element is configured to provide play compensation for the respective guide arrangement and to transmit a torque that acts from the outer hollow shaft on the guide arrangement to the profile shaft.
US10538262B2
A front fork assembly of a snow bike is disclosed having left and right legs, each having an upper leg portion and a lower leg portion. The left leg upper and lower leg portions are linearly movable relative to each other. A right leg has an upper leg portion and a lower leg portion, the right leg upper and lower leg portions are linearly movable relative to each other. A ski mount has a lower end for coupling to a ski and an upper end for coupling to the left and right leg. A linear force element is coupled to the left and right legs with a first end adjacent the first ends of the forks and seconds ends coupled to the ski, the linear force element has a different linear force characteristic than the left and right legs.
US10538259B2
A Fit-For-Duty network system and method that integrates several drowsiness detection devices with software analytics engine to more accurately predict, monitor and/or detect an actual unfit-for-duty condition or “positive event” in real time. The system monitors behavior based on changing operational conditions (such as speed of vehicle and pre-defined conditions, such as time of day and geographic conditions) to dynamically estimate both seriousness and probability of a positive event. Moreover, based on estimated seriousness and probability of a positive event the system self-initiates different levels of alerts ranging from light and sound, to connection to a third party intervener (an operations center), to stopping the vehicle.
US10538256B2
According to a railcar, a fuse member that couples a first end beam to a second end beam along a car longitudinal direction is formed as a channel material with an approximately U-shaped cross-section, including a web disposed to extend along the car longitudinal direction and a pair of flanges disposed upright from both end portions of this web. Accordingly, when a load received in collision exceeds a predetermined value, the fuse member buckles to allow the first end beam to move toward the second end beam to ensure reducing variation of the load that allows the first end beam to move toward the second end beam. Consequently, when the intended load is input, the first end beam is allowed to move toward the second end beam.
US10538248B2
A control apparatus for a vehicle that includes an engine includes an electric generator, a lock up clutch, a throttle valve, an electric generator control unit, a clutch control unit, and a throttle control unit. The clutch control unit is configured to control the lock up clutch to an engaged state on the condition that the electric generator performs the regenerative power-generation. The throttle control unit is configured to control the throttle valve openwise on the condition that the electric generator performs the regenerative power-generation. The throttle control unit is configured to control the throttle valve from openwise to closewise on the condition that the lock up clutch is controlled from the engaged state to a disengaged state, with the throttle valve having been controlled openwise in accompaniment with the regenerative power-generation of the electric generator.
US10538243B2
Driver assistance system and method of assisting a driver when operating a vehicle in a transportation route network. The system includes a first interface to provide navigation data relating to the network, a position detection unit to provide a position of the vehicle, a second interface to provide first data relating to first objects, arranged along transportation routes of the network, a sensor system to sense current surroundings of the vehicle at the position in order to generate surroundings data, a first evaluation unit to determine second data relating to second objects based on the surroundings data, a fusion unit to match and fuse the first data and the second data to form third data, and a control unit to execute at least one assistance function in order to assist operation of the vehicle, wherein the assistance function is executed depending on the third data and the navigation data.
US10538239B2
A method includes determining, by an electronic control unit, at least one characteristic of cargo that is transported by an autonomous vehicle or a semi-autonomous vehicle. The method also includes determining a driving adaptation based at least on the at least one characteristic. The driving adaptation is selected from the group including a routing adaptation, a driving style adaptation, and an internal control adaptation. The method also includes configuring the vehicle to transport the cargo based at least on the determined driving adaptation.
US10538236B2
A control apparatus for a hybrid construction machine includes an engine, a motor generator driven by the engine and capable of generating electric power, a hydraulic pump driven by total torque of the engine and the motor generator, a power storage device, an inverter, a filter that collects a particulate material in exhaust gas of the engine, and a control section outputting a command signal for controlling powering operation or regeneration operation of the motor generator. The control apparatus further includes a powering operation limitation section that inputs thereto an ordinary torque command calculated by a torque command value calculation section and a demand signal for regeneration of the filter decided by a filter regeneration decision section and calculates the command signal in response to the input signals. When a filter regeneration demand signal is available, a command signal for limiting the powering operation of the motor generator is calculated.
US10538235B2
A method for tractive force interruption-free shifting of a hybrid drive comprising combustion engine (21), electric engine (2), main gear (HG) comprising two parallel connected partial gears, output shaft (3), and first and second planetary gears (PG1, PG2). Each partial gear having either first hollow gear input shaft (4) or second solid gear input shaft (5). The first planetary gear (PG1) is connected to the main gear (HG) as the range group, with main gear (HG) comprising at least five gear planes (R1-R5) and at least four shifting elements (S1-S4). The electric engine (2) is connected to carrier (ST1) of the range group (PG1) and the output shaft (3) so that the electric engine (2) supports tractive force while the range group (PG1) is shifted, and the fifth gear plane (R5) is connected to carrier (ST1) of range group (PG1) and thus can be shifted under load.
US10538224B2
The invention relates to a cleaning arrangement (40; 40a-40d) for cleaning a vehicle window, with a wiper arm (10; 10a-10d) and with at least one hose (31, 32), fastened to the wiper arm (10; 10a-10d), for a cleaning fluid. It is provided according to the invention that the hose (31, 32) is connected by a form-fitting fastening, secure with regard to rotation angle, at least indirectly to the wiper arm (10; 10a-10d).
US10538216B2
A vehicle apparatus comprises an airbag secured to a roof rail of a vehicle and a trim cover. The trim cover has a base member fastened to the roof rail, a flap member, and a living hinge integrally molded between the base and flap members. The flap member rotates on the hinge when the airbag deploys. The flap member also, in a covering position, has a distal edge fastenerlessly clipped to the vehicle.
US10538215B2
An assembly for a vehicle having a closure panel is disclosed. The assembly includes a sensor, a housing supporting the sensor within the closure panel between a first deployed position and a second deployed position, a link rotatably attached to the housing and a plunger coupled to the link. The sensor is operable to sense an area proximate to the closure panel in the first deployed position and in the second deployed position. The plunger is operable to selectively engage a surface of the vehicle to move the housing between the first deployed position and the second deployed position via the link.
US10538211B2
Methods and systems for providing power from an energy supply source having a limited charge to one or more self-contained climate controlled storage units are disclosed. The power is provided from an energy supply source having a limited charge to one or more self-contained climate controlled storage units in a transport unit. The method includes determining whether to supply power from the enemy supply source to the one or more self-contained climate controlled storage units; supplying power in response to the determining indicating that power is to be supplied; determining whether to continue supplying power from the energy supply source to the one or more self-contained climate controlled storage units; and stopping supplying power in response to the determining whether to continue indicating that power is no longer to be supplied.
US10538207B2
A vehicle tailgate includes an internal panel, a pair of side panels, and a tie-down bracket. The internal panel extends between the pair of side panels. The pair of side panels are rotatably secured to a cargo bed. The tie-down bracket is secured to an exterior of the internal panel. The tie-down bracket defines first and second C-channels that extend in a direction from a first to a second of the side panels.
US10538203B2
An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a mirror casing, a mirror reflective element disposed at the mirror casing, and an indicator disposed at the mirror reflective element. The mirror reflective element and mirror casing are adjustably mounted at an interior portion of a vehicle via a mounting structure. The indicator includes a plurality of light emitting diodes, with each light emitting diode of the plurality of light emitting diodes being individually operated to emit light of a particular color. Responsive to one of a plurality of triggers, the indicator electrically powers a particular one or particular ones of the light emitting diodes for that trigger. The indicator electrically powers the particular one or ones of the light emitting diodes to emit light of one or more colors to convey colored information associated with that trigger to a driver of the vehicle.
US10538200B2
A work vehicle includes a vehicle body, cameras, circuitry, and a display. The vehicle body has a peripheral area surrounding the vehicle body and a work equipment attachable to the vehicle body. The peripheral area is divided to allocated areas. The cameras are provided on the vehicle body to capture images of the allocated areas, respectively. The circuitry is configured to convert the images captured by the cameras to partial overhead images via view-point transformation, respectively. The circuitry is configured to composite the partial overhead images based on an image composition pattern that is changeable to produce a peripheral overhead image of the peripheral area. The display is to display the peripheral overhead image.
US10538195B2
An adaptive lighting system of an off-road utility vehicle includes an illumination device controllable with respect to its emission characteristic or light intensity, and a control unit in communication with the illumination device. The control unit is configured to adapt the emission characteristic or light intensity level by controlling the illumination device based upon a determined gaze direction of a vehicle operator, an identified extraneous light effects, a determined relative position of an external off-road utility vehicle, or cartographic location information.
US10538188B2
A system including a container having a door pivotably coupled to the container that is movable between a first position and a second position. A locking assembly is coupled with the container and includes a first shaft and a second shaft generally parallel with and spaced apart from the first shaft, and an over center linkage extending between a respective first pivotal connection between the over center linkage and the first shaft and a respective second pivotal connection between the over center linkage and the second shaft. Further, the locking assembly includes at least one latch coupled with the second shaft and movable between an unlatched position and a latched position. The over center linkage is movable, when the door is at the second position, over center to a state at which the latch is in the latched position and the door is biased toward the second position.
US10538186B2
A reduced-impact-and-recoil headrest that includes a ratchet mechanism, allowing components to incrementally translate with respect to each other. The reduced-impact-and-recoil headrest includes an exterior housing surface that is deformable, providing cushioning for a vehicle occupant's head. The headrest also includes an interior compartment within the housing, with the ratchet mechanism disposed within the interior compartment. The headrest is configured to decrease the force of a collision experienced by the occupant, thereby decreasing the likelihood and severity of traumatic brain injuries resulting from the occupant's head striking a stationary headrest. Instead, the reduced-impact-and-recoil headrest is configured to incrementally move with the occupant's head, providing an incremental cushion for the occupant's head. The ratchet mechanism also prevents the reduced-impact-and-recoil headrest from automatically translating back to its pre-impact position, thereby decreasing the occupant's risk of ligament tear and whiplash.
US10538185B2
Adjustable headrest including a guide configured to be coupled to a seat; a head support coupled to the guide and configured to be movable along an adjustment path relative to the seat; and a slider having a surface defining a recess receiving the guide. A retainer is positioned to urge a surface of the slider against a surface of the guide, thereby maintaining friction between the surface of the slider and the surface of the guide. Additionally, the adjustable headrest includes a bracket that is fixable relative to the head support or fixed relative to the seat. The bracket has a mounting section positioned for fixation relative to the head support or for fixation to the seat and a guide receiving portion receiving the guide. The slider and the bracket are separate components and are formed from the same material or different materials.
US10538184B2
The present invention relates to an integrated foam type headrest and a manufacturing method thereof. The headrest includes: a headrest cover; a cushion member which is attached to the inside of the cover before forming foam of a foam material, and is made of material having high elongation and low resistant resilience; a partition member, attached to the inside of the cushion member, for preventing the foam material from penetrating the cushion member; a stay frame for fixing the headrest to a sheet; and a foam material which surrounds the stay frame and is filled in the inside of the cover of the headrest by means of foam-forming. Accordingly, even though a cushion member having a thickness of 10 mm or more is installed to satisfy the softness properties of the headrest, the cushion member can be stably adhered to the cover, and can be reliably installed even at a curved part. Furthermore, sewing convenience is achieved, and thus mass production is possible.
US10538183B2
Provided herein is a device for adjusting a height of a console in a vehicle. The console is configured with an upper body assembly (10) having an armrest (13), and a lower body assembly (20), and a linear guide is provided between the upper body assembly (10) and the lower body assembly (20), and a motor (50) operates the linear guide, so that the upper body assembly 10 can be vertically moved. Therefore, a height of the armrest 13 can be freely adjusted according to a passenger's physical condition.
US10538176B2
A method and system manages a load supplied by a converter that is supplied by a battery including modules that can be switched, a capacitor being placed between the battery and the converter. The method includes detecting a switching command, supplying, via the converter, a lower power to the load when the switching command is detected, carrying out the switching, and supplying, via the converter, a normal power to the load when the switching is carried out.
US10538165B2
A parameter estimation system includes a first coil configured to be loosely inductively coupled to a second coil. A controller is programmed to output parameters of the first coil and second coil. The controller is programmed to estimate the parameters based on voltage and current measurement from only the first or the second coil. The voltage and current measurements may be used in a Kalman filter. In some configurations, the controller is further programmed to command a short circuit between terminals of the second coil and apply a test voltage to the first coil. The first coil may be part of a vehicle charging station and the second coil may be part of a vehicle. The parameters may be utilized to control charging of the vehicle.
US10538163B2
Provided are an apparatus and a method for failsafe of an electric corner module (ECM) system. The fail-safe apparatus of an ECM system includes a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure of a brake booster of a vehicle, a pedal stroke sensor configured to sense an angle of a brake pedal of the vehicle, a motor configured to drive a wheel of the vehicle, a pedal displacement calculator configured to calculate a displacement of the brake pedal when the pressure of the brake booster sensed by the pressure sensor is less than a reference pressure, and a reverse torque calculator configured to calculate a reverse torque for driving the motor to provide a braking force to the wheel on the basis of the displacement of the brake pedal and a maximum torque according to a revolutions per minute (RPM) of the motor.
US10538160B2
A combined power take-off and synchronizer assembly selectively connects a source of rotational energy to a driven accessory includes a power take-off portion that includes an input mechanism that is adapted to be rotatably driven by a source of rotational energy and an output mechanism that is rotatably driven by the input mechanism. The combined power take-off and synchronizer assembly also includes a synchronized clutch portion that selective connects the output mechanism of the power take-off portion to an output shaft that is adapted to be connected to a rotatably driven device.
US10538158B2
The present invention relates to a vehicle front structure including: a cooling device adapted to contain a cooling fluid configured to be cooled by an airflow received when the vehicle is moving; a shutter unit arranged to control the air flow and to redirect the air flow towards the cooling device, an air guide arranged in front of and adjacent the shutter unit, the air guide is arranged to redirect air flow coming from the forward direction of the vehicle towards the shutter unit; a horn unit configured to provide a sound output signal to a sound output portion attached to the air guide in such a way that an air tight seal is formed between a rim of the sound output portion and the air guide.
US10538157B2
Provided is a work vehicle in which a seat support frame that supports a driver seat is equipped on a vehicle body frame, the vehicle body frame includes: a front portion vehicle frame at which a floor surface of a driving portion is provided; and a rear portion vehicle frame disposed at a position higher than the floor surface of the driving portion and rearward of the front portion vehicle frame. An engine is equipped below the rear portion vehicle frame, a battery that supplies power to an electric motor is equipped above the front portion vehicle frame and below the seat support frame, and a frame portion of the seat support frame that exists above the battery at a position opposing the battery is configured to be detachable from another frame portion that is fixed to the vehicle body frame.
US10538149B1
The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving sensor data associated with a mobile device associated with a vehicle, wherein the sensor data includes at least one of an angular velocity vector, a linear acceleration vector, and a rotational acceleration vector recorded over a period of time, determining an event signature based on the sensor data, and detecting a door closing event associated with the vehicle based at least in part on the event signature. Other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed.
US10538147B2
A vehicle air condition display device used together with a vehicle air-conditioning apparatus includes a display unit and a display controller. The vehicle air-conditioning apparatus is capable of adjusting a direction of an air blown out from an outlet port in response to an operation made on an operation portion located away from the outlet port, and has a mechanism for adjusting a direction of the air blown out from the outlet port. The mechanism is located on upstream of the outlet port in a flow path of the air. The vehicle air condition display device includes a display unit disposed at a visually recognizable position from a driver's seat in a vehicle compartment and a display controller displaying a direction of the air blown out from the outlet port on the display unit.
US10538146B2
An externally-controlled variable displacement compressor (EVDC) cold-start method is described including, during an EVDC cold-start procedure, iteratively alternating an amount of a control current supplied to an electronic control valve (ECV) associated with the EVDC between no control current and a full control current. Systems for implementing the described method are provided.
US10538145B2
A vehicle air conditioning apparatus includes: a refrigerant circuit in which a compressor, a heat source side heat exchanger, an expansion device, and a load side heat exchanger are connected by pipes; and a controller that performs switching between a heating operation in which refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit circulates and a defrosting operation of the heat source side heat exchanger in which the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit circulates in a direction opposite to a direction in the heating operation. The controller allows an airflow flowing from the load side heat exchanger into a cabin through a first air outlet in the heating operation, and an airflow flowing from the cabin into the load side heat exchanger through the first air outlet is produced in the defrosting operation of the heat source side heat exchanger.
US10538143B2
An air-conditioning apparatus for a vehicle includes an air-conditioning duct that includes an air supply path through which air to be supplied into an interior of the vehicle passes, a first tank to which a cool medium and a warm medium for adjusting the temperature of a first intermediate medium are supplied, a first heat exchanger that is provided in the air-conditioning duct and through which the first intermediate medium circulates from the first tank, and a controller that controls the first intermediate medium to a temperature needed to set the interior to a desired temperature.
US10538141B2
An apparatus for a vehicle includes a cooling fan installed in an engine compartment of the vehicle. A fan motor is connected with the cooling fan to drive the cooling fan. A state detector is configured to detect state data, and a controller is configured to control the cooling fan based on the state data when an intake temperature is within a predetermined range, to determine whether the state data satisfies a decision reference condition, and to lock the fan motor according to a change rate of air conditioner refrigerant pressure during a measurement time when the state data satisfies the decision reference condition.
US10538132B2
A device for maintaining and changing the pressure in a is provided whereby the inner pressure space of the tire is connected through a pump to a pressure accumulator which, at its input and/or output into the inner pressure space of the tire, is fitted with at least one pressure control element. The pump can be a peristaltic pump in the shape of a deformable hose placed on the perimeter of the tire, fitted with an air inlet and an air outlet, while the air inlet and the air outlet are positioned on the perimeter of the tire distant from each other by a preset length, dependent on the deformation of the tire.
US10538131B2
When a tire that is mounted on a specified rim, inflated to an internal pressure of 50 kPa, and placed in a no-load state is viewed as a cross-section from the tire meridian direction, a position of 1.30×Hf on an outer surface of a sidewall portion, taking a rim flange height (Hf) of the specified rim as a reference, is defined as a point (P), a foot of a normal line (L) drawn from the point (P) to a carcass line of a main body portion (131) of a carcass layer (13) is defined as a point (M), and a point of intersection of the normal line (L) and a carcass line of a folded back portion (132) of the carcass layer (13) is defined as a point (T). At this time, a distance (a) mm from the point (M) to the point (T), a distance (b) mm from the point (T) to the point (P), and a specified load (x) kN have relationships such that a=0.019×x+13.3 and b=0.052×x+21.6, with a tolerance of not less than 0% and not more than 20%.
US10538128B2
The present invention relates to a modifier useful for modifying a polymer, a method for preparing a modified and conjugated diene-based polymer using the same, and a modified and conjugated diene-based polymer prepared thereby. In the modified and conjugated diene-based polymer, a hydroxyl group and a silyl group are combined, and the affinity thereof with a silica-based filler may be excellent. Accordingly, a rubber composition including the modified and conjugated diene-based polymer may have excellent processability, and as a result, molded articles (for example, tires) manufactured from the rubber composition may have excellent tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and viscoelasticity properties.
US10538126B2
A paintbrush utility container for stowing paintbrushes and associated shucks includes a brush bag having a first portion pivotally coupled to and extending from a first lateral edge of a bottom wall and including a second portion pivotally coupled to and extending from a second lateral edge of the bottom wall. A plurality of first pockets are situated on the first portion and a plurality of second pockets are situated on the second portion, each respective pocket defining an interior space dimensioned to receive a respective paintbrush shuck and a respective open end giving access to the interior space. The first and second portions include upper ends, respectively, and are pivotally movable from an open configuration in which the first upper end is displaced from the second end and a closed configuration in which the first upper end bears against the second upper end.
US10538125B1
A tool for laying out framing members includes a body comprising a blade and a tongue, the tongue oriented at a right angle to the blade in a common plane, wherein each of the blade and the tongue include indicia marking linear scales. Other indicia on the blade and tongue include information useful for building structures, such as roof structures. For example, indicia can include improved tables of data for marking and cutting rafters of various slope. Other indicia along the blade or the tongue indicate the length of the common rafter per foot of run as function of the slope.
US10538124B2
A retractable writing instrument includes a push member including a clip and a protruding and retracting mechanism that causes a pen point to protrude from and retract into a front end of the barrel at a frontward press on the push member, without the push member rotating with respect to the instrument. The protruding and retracting mechanism includes cam teeth and cam grooves formed in an inner face of the barrel, a rotary member including protuberances engageable alternately with the cam teeth or the cam grooves, a cam member connected to the push member and includes cam projections rotating the rotary member, and engagement projections engaged with the cam grooves in the inner face of the barrel so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction; and a resilient element that biases the writing element rearward. The push member and the cam member are in detent engagement with each other.
US10538118B2
An inkjet recording apparatus according to the present invention includes an ink image forming unit for forming an ink image on an ink receiving medium by applying ink and reaction liquid for increasing viscosity of the ink onto the ink receiving medium and a liquid absorbing member having a porous body to be brought into contact with the ink image in order to absorb the liquid component from the ink image. The porous body of the liquid absorbing member includes a first layer having a first surface to be brought into contact with the ink image before liquid absorption and a second surface that is a rear surface relative to the first surface, and a second layer held in contact with the second surface of the first layer. The thickness of the first layer is not less than 0.08 times of the average pore size of the second layer.
US10538113B2
An image processing apparatus which generates data for forming a shaped object configured of at least a first layer and a second layer as layers of recording materials on a recording medium, the image processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire data relating to a shape of the first layer and data for expressing a reflection characteristic of the second layer, an estimation unit configured to estimate a reflection characteristic at each predetermined area of the shaped object based on the reflection characteristic data and the shape data, and a generation unit configured to generate at least any one of recording amount data for expressing a recording amount of the recording material and dot arrangement data corresponding to dot arrangement of the recording material on the recording medium in order to form on the recording medium the shaped object having the reflection characteristic estimated by the estimation unit.
US10538108B2
A liquid droplet discharging apparatus includes a printing unit that moves a discharging head in a scanning direction and prints a test pattern on a medium by discharging a liquid droplets from nozzles of the discharging head, a transporting unit that intermittently transports the medium in a transporting direction, and a reading unit that reads the test pattern. The printing unit prints the test pattern by overlapping a transportation reference pattern and a transportation deviation pattern, in order to correct at least any one of a transportation amount of the medium being transported by the transporting unit and a discharging position to which the liquid droplets are discharged from the nozzles. The reading unit reads a completed part of the test pattern at the same time as printing the test pattern by the printing unit.
US10538105B2
An apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires first shape data representing a shape of ink unevenness, a first determination unit that determines a direction of a pattern of the ink unevenness based on the first shape data, a second determination unit that determines a rotation angle for changing the direction of the pattern of the ink unevenness based on at least one of a movement direction of a head of a printer and a movement direction of a recording medium, and a generation unit that generates second shape data representing a shape having a pattern in at least one of the movement direction of the head and the movement direction of the recording medium based on the first shape data and the rotation angle.
US10538104B2
A method corrects color density unevenness during a printing operation on an inkjet printing machine having printing nozzles and a computer. The computer modifies the number or size of the drops to be applied to a printing substrate to attain nominal color density values after the processing of a rasterized print image. For different actual tone values, it is determined which target tone value is required to attain a nominal coloration by measuring a test image for every printing nozzle using a color measurement device, and, based thereon, an area coverage-dependent compensation profile is determined and saved on the computer to be applied in the printing operation to calculate the number and size of the drops on the computer.
US10538103B2
A drop-on-demand printing method comprising performing the following steps in a printing head: discharging a first primary drop (x21A) of a first liquid to move along a first path; discharging a second primary drop (x21B) of a second liquid to move along a second path; controlling the flight of the first primary drop (x21A) and the second primary drop (x21B) to combine the first primary drop with the second primary drop into a combined drop (x22) at a connection point (x32) within a reaction chamber within the printing head so that a chemical reaction is initiated within a controlled environment of the reaction chamber between the first liquid of the first primary drop and the second liquid of the second primary drop; and controlling the flight of the combined drop (x22) at least by means of a stream of gas (x71A, x71B).
US10538100B2
An apparatus connected to a printhead has two states and switches between them. In the first state, ink is circulated in a channel of supplying ink from a tank that reserves ink to respective print elements via a common supply fluid channel and a plurality of individual supply fluid channels, and collecting the ink from the respective print elements to the tank via a plurality of individual collection fluid channels and a common collection fluid channel. In the second state, the ink is circulated in a channel of supplying the ink from the tank to the respective print elements via the common collection fluid channel and the plurality of individual collection fluid channels, and collecting the ink from the respective print elements to the tank via the plurality of individual supply fluid channels and the common supply fluid channel.
US10538094B2
A liquid ejection head includes a pressure adjusting mechanism that communicates with a supply flow path that supplies a liquid to an element substrate including an ejection port ejecting a liquid, and adjusts a pressure of the liquid flowing in the supply flow path, a pressure adjusting mechanism that communicates with a collection flow path that collects a liquid from the element substrate, and adjusts a pressure of the liquid flowing in the collection flow path, and a filter storage chamber including therein a filter that captures foreign matter in the liquid. Further, the liquid ejection head includes upstream flow paths and a connection section that causes the upstream flow paths to communicate with each other, and is provided downstream of the filter.
US10538088B2
An inkjet print head for generating a droplet of ink includes an ink supply substrate having an ink supply channel; a droplet forming unit arranged on the ink supply substrate; and a manifold chamber formed over an ink inlet surface of the droplet forming unit. The manifold chamber has a first wall formed by the ink inlet surface, a second closed wall formed opposite to the first wall and a side wall extending between the first wall and the second wall and surrounding the manifold chamber. The manifold chamber extends in a manifold plane. A manifold supply channel is arranged in the manifold plane and surrounds the manifold chamber. The ink supply channel is in fluid communication with the manifold supply channel. A number of manifold feed openings in the side wall provide for a fluid connection between the manifold supply channel and the manifold chamber.
US10538083B2
In a processing apparatus, with an inkjet print head, that processes individual items, a drive motor that operates a transport mechanism to transport the individual items in the x-direction of a Cartesian coordinate system past the inkjet print head in a printing position so as to execute a printing operation with the inkjet print head on each individual item. The drive motor arrangement also moves the inkjet print head in the y-direction into a first position that is any of an exchange position, the printing position, a cleaning position or a sealing position. The drive motor arrangement also moves the inkjet print head vertically, in the z-direction of the exchange position or the sealing position, into at least one other position that is either the printing position or the cleaning position.
US10538078B2
A cylinder (10) comprising a cylindrical body (11) is provided. A first proportion of the circumferential face (48) of the cylindrical body (11) is of porous and gas-permeable configuration and a second proportion of the circumferential face (48) of the cylindrical body (11) is of gas-impermeable configuration, wherein the porous, gas-permeable first proportion of the circumferential face (48) is in communication with at least one gas supply line and wherein the first proportion of the circumferential face (48) amounts to at least 0.1% and at most 50%. Further, a corresponding adapter sleeve and a corresponding printing forme cylinder are provided.
US10538072B2
A device, a system and a method for dispensing adhesive elements are provided. The device comprising a first holder, a second holder, and an alignment element. The first holder is configured to rotatably hold a film having adhesive elements and a protective layer attached on adhesive areas of the adhesive elements. The second holder is configured to receive the protective layer as the protective layer is peeled off the adhesive areas of the adhesive elements while the adhesive elements are moved towards an alignment element. The alignment element is arranged in a direction of movement of the adhesive elements and configured to receive and align the adhesive elements at a predetermined position on the alignment element.
US10538071B2
Provided is a flooring tile manufacturing apparatus includes: a lower sheet supply unit configured to form and supply a lower sheet; a middle sheet supply unit configured to supply a middle sheet joined to an upper side of the lower sheet; a raw material supply unit configured to supply materials having different contents of a filler to the lower sheet supply unit and the middle sheet supply unit; a main roller configured to join the lower sheet and the middle sheet that have been received; a first sheet supply unit configured to supply a print sheet having a color or a pattern to the main roller; a second sheet supply unit configured to supply a transparent sheet to the main roller; and an ultraviolet (UV) coating unit configured to form a UV coating layer on a surface of the transparent sheet.
US10538070B2
A non-polyvinylchloride (non-PVC) surface covering is provided. The non-PVC surface covering includes a bottom material layer. A middle layer is disposed on the bottom material layer, wherein the middle layer includes a middle material layer. A transparent abrasion-resistant layer is disposed on the middle layer, wherein the transparent abrasion-resistant layer includes a polyolefin of 40˜94.95 wt %, a polyolefin elastomer (POE) or a polyolefin plastomer (POP) of 5˜50 wt %, and a processing agent of 0.05˜10 wt %.
US10538057B2
Disclosed herein is a multilayered film comprising a first layer and a second layer; and a tie layer; where the tie layer comprises a crystalline block composite and where the tie layer is disposed between the first layer and the second layer; the first layer being disposed on a first surface of the tie layer; the second layer being disposed on a second surface of the tie layer; where the second surface is opposedly disposed to the first surface; where the multilayered film is biaxially oriented. Disclosed herein too is a method of manufacturing the aforementioned multilayer film.
US10538056B2
An assembly structure is provided. A first material layer is disposed on a substrate. A hydrophobic layer is chemically attached to the first material layer. A patterned second material layer is disposed on the substrate, without the hydrophobic or slightly chemically attached with hydrophobic molecules and surrounded by the first material layer. A close-loop sealant wall is directly disposed on the patterned second material layer. A cover layer is directly disposed on the close-loop sealant wall to entirely cover the close-loop sealant wall.
US10538053B2
The present invention provides tissue webs and products having improved z-directional properties. The improved z-directional properties may be achieved by providing the structure with a unique three-dimensional surface topography, which increases the structure's Exponential Compression Modulus (K) and Caliper Under Load (C0). By improving both K and C0, the present inventors have also been able to provide tissue structures with relatively high Compression Energy (E), which enables the structures to be calendered at high loads without significant loss of sheet bulk or degradation of strength.
US10538052B2
One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.
US10538051B2
Extruded molds and methods for manufacturing composite structures using the extruded molds are disclosed. The molds may include recessed or raised longitudinal features to impart a corresponding shape to the molded composite structures. The composite structures may be panels used to construct cargo vehicles, for example.
US10538050B2
A panel assembly that includes at least a first upper base layer made of a thermoplastic material that includes fibers therein, at least a first lower base layer made of a thermoplastic material that includes fibers therein, and at least a first reinforcement layer sandwiched or positioned between the first upper base layer and first lower base layer. The upper and lower surfaces of the first reinforcement layer have a smaller surface area than the upper and lower surfaces of the first upper and first lower base layers. The lower surface of the first upper base layer is welded to the upper surface of the first reinforcement layer, and the lower surface of the first reinforcement layer is welded to the upper surface of the first lower base layer.
US10538046B2
A pneumatic tire manufacturing method is provided in which winding collapse is prevented, there is no possibility of adverse effects on the FV, a current-carrying layer can be formed easily, and down-stitching can be dispensed with or minimized in the manufacture of SOT-structure pneumatic tires having a base-pen structure in the tread. This pneumatic tire manufacturing method involves: a step in which a sidewall, an inner liner, and a ply are bonded on a first molding drum, beads are set, and the tread side part that will form the current-carrying layer is formed on the side wall, forming a first cover; a step in which a breaker and band are bonded on a second molding drum and the tread center part is formed on the band, shaping the tread ring; a step in which the first cover is inserted inside of the tread ring and inflated to bond to the tread ring with pressure; and a step in which the sidewall is bonded to the lateral surface of the first cover, and the tread side part and the tread center part are bonded together.
US10538043B2
A production method of a V-belt uses a belt mold having a plurality of compression layer-shape grooves arranged adjacent to one another in a groove width direction. A shaped structure having a plurality of ridges on an outer peripheral surface is crosslinked and combined with a fabric material to form a belt slab, while the compression layer-forming portions, which are the ridges covered with the fabric material, being fitted in the respective compression layer-shape grooves of the belt mold. The belt slab is cut into ring-shaped pieces such that one ring-shaped piece corresponds to one compression layer-forming portion.
US10538035B2
A consumable scaffold and technique for supporting an object while it is being manufactured is disclosed. The consumable scaffold comprises a base sheet and an array of pillars that are cantilevered from one side of the sheet. The consumable scaffold resembles a bed of nails. Each pillar in the array of pillars is trimmed to a desired length and the object is manufactured by fusing thermoplastic filaments to the tips of the pillars.
US10538015B2
The invention relates to a method and facility for manufacturing a tape of reinforcement filaments impregnated by a polymer matrix, said tape having a constant width across the entire length thereof, wherein the filaments extend in a direction parallel to the length of the tape, from a strand of filaments coming from a feeding reel, the method including steps and units that make it possible to manage the unwinding tension of the strand, to guide the strand on the axis of the machine, to manage the width of the strand, to deposit the polymer on the strand by electrostatic powdering, with a polymer weight ratio of around 20% to around 75% to melt the polymer, to calibrate the width and thickness of the tape and to collect the tape on the storage reel.
US10538012B2
The invention relates to a process for treating a lignocellulosic material, preferably wood, comprising the following steps: (1) soaking of the material with organic fluid in order to dissolve at least 40% and at most 85%, in weight %, of the lignin of the material; (2) washing with organic fluid so as to discharge the dissolved lignin; (3) filling with a filling compound; and (4) finishing, so as to obtain a composite formed of a three-dimensional network of transformed filling compound incorporated into a cellulose and lignin network. The invention also relates to a composite structure able to be obtained in this way, and to any part comprising at least one such structure.
US10538007B2
Disclosed here are shaving razor systems and methods including razor handles that dock with razor cartridges. In some embodiments, a handle is configured to dock with a razor cartridge using a single hook configured to mate with a cartridge tab. In some embodiments, a central pushrod is mounted with a spring into the handle, and is configured to exert a pushing force on the mounted cartridge. In some embodiments, to eject the cartridge, the single hook may be pushed to pivot to the side of the cartridge tab, and thereby release the cartridge by ejecting it with a spring loaded pushrod.
US10538002B2
A replaceable-blade folding knife configured for ease of use and ease of transportation in a pocket, bag, purse or otherwise. Embodiments of the present invention allow a user to alternatively open and close the folding knife of the present invention using a single hand. Embodiments of the present invention allow a user to replace a blade with commonly available blades without the need for specialized tools.
US10538001B2
A glove box for handling harmful material is formed to be lightweight and modular in design, allowing for use in the field and various remote locations where a full laboratory is not available. The tank portion of the glove box is formed of a rigid, lightweight plastic and includes a number of standard-sized passageways for connecting other components (intake filter, exhaust filter, input/output containers, gasketed gloves, etc), allowing for modularity in its configuration. The top portion of the glove box may include a transparent window for viewing the material within the glove box. Filter components utilize HEPA filter elements and a separate, portable power supply is used to control a vacuum fan included in an exhaust filter. The power supply can also be used to perform diagnostic tests on the glove and may include a battery back-up.
US10537999B2
The present invention provides a multi-degree of freedom torque-free linkage unit comprising: a root link; a base link; and a first link spaced from a first joint, and comprises a counterbalancer including a first counterbalancer which enables gravity compensation of the first link, and a curved parallelogram unit comprising: a base part location-fixed and arranged at the root link; a first base part rotatably provided to the base link and the first joint formed by the first link, and connected to the first counterbalancer; and a parallelogram transfer part for connecting the base part and the first base part and forming a reference position for gravity compensation of another link connected to the base link by rotating the first base part on the first joint when the base link moves relatively with respect to the root link.
US10537989B2
Disclosed is an accumulation device, for accumulating products conveyed within an industrial treatment line, including a set of horizontal trays, arranged in a tray zone as a vertical stack, further including a manipulator, such as a robot, for transferring products between a substantially horizontal closed belt type conveyor and the uppermost tray of the bottom portion of the stack. The trays are movable in the vertical direction, at least in order to bring at a predetermined height the tray to be loaded or unloaded. Also disclosed is a corresponding conveying installation and method.
US10537984B2
A side handle for a hand-operated power tool includes a handle rod disposed along a handle axis and a fastening mechanism, where the side handle is releasably fastenable to the hand-operated power tool by the fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism includes a tensioning band that engages around a fastening axis and a tensioning mechanism. The tensioning mechanism has a pull rod that is anchored to the tensioning band and is displaceable along the handle axis and a tensioning wheel that is rotatable about the handle axis and engages in an external thread of the pull rod. A damper connects the handle rod to the fastening mechanism and includes a leaf spring with a longitudinal side oriented in an inclined manner to the fastening axis where the leaf spring has a slot. A splint is fastened to the pull rod and engages in the slot.
US10537979B2
The invention is directed toward a mobile wet-abrasive blasting system used for cleaning, preparing surfaces, removing coatings, and other abrasive blasting applications. The wet abrasive basting system has a blast pot that includes pilot-controlled pneumatics to control the loading, pressurizing, de-pressurizing, and wash down functions. The wet-abrasive blasting system also uses a floating bung in conjunction with a vent mechanism to further automate the pressurizing steps in setting up the system. The wet-abrasive blasting system also uses pilot-controlled pneumatics to decide the blasting function options of just water, just air, or water/abrasive mix and air. Wet-abrasive blasting systems mix an abrasive media with water and convey the mix to meet compressed air and direct through a blast hose and nozzle.
US10537978B2
An apparatus for wheel maintenance includes a base configured to rotate about a vertical rotational axis and a frame mounted to the base that has a pair of opposing longitudinal members and a pair of opposing transverse members. First and second rollers are spaced apart from one another and coupled to the pair of opposing transverse members. Both the first and second rollers rotate about a longitudinal rotational axis orthogonal to the vertical rotational axis. In this way, when a wheel is positioned on the first and second rollers, the wheel may be rotated about the vertical rotational axis and a wheel rotational axis during a maintenance procedure.
US10537977B2
The present invention is embodied in a carbon dioxide compression and delivery device that uses a plurality of reversible thermoelectric devices and to a method to operate such carbon dioxide compression and delivery device.
US10537975B2
A method includes: vacuuming at least one area among a plurality of areas formed concentrically between a top face of the elastic film and the top ring body under a state where a bottom face of the substrate is supported by a support member and a top face of the substrate contacts a bottom face of the elastic film; measuring a flow volume of gas in an area located outside one or more areas to be vacuumed; determining whether the substrate is adsorbed to the top ring based on the flow volume of the gas; and after it is determined that the substrate is adsorbed to the top ring, separating the elastic film to which the substrate is adsorbed from the support member.
US10537969B2
Methods, devices, and apparatus for processing a strip of material including: measuring and feeding the strip of material to a predetermined length; and making broaching cuts on the strip of material using a plurality of cutting tools configured to make a plurality of angled cuts.
US10537966B2
A machining apparatus that need not exchange a processing nozzle when changing a shaping condition, and increases the use efficiency of a material. The processing nozzle that performs processing by ejecting a processing material towards a molten pool formed on a process surface by an energy line includes a cylindrical inner housing that incorporates a path through which the energy line passes, and ejects the energy line from one end. The processing nozzle also includes a cylindrical outer housing that incorporates the inner housing, and has an inner surface tapered in the ejection direction of the energy line ejected from the inner housing. The processing nozzle also includes a slide mechanism that changes, along the energy line, the relative position of the outer housing with respect to the inner housing.
US10537955B2
Disclosed is a method for controlling arc welding where an arc is generated between a welding wire as a consumable electrode and an object to be welded. The method includes: keeping a wire feed speed at a predetermined constant speed in a steady-state welding period; and at a time point when welding termination is ordered, either switching the wire feed speed from the predetermined constant speed to a wire feed speed at which the welding wire is fed in alternating forward and backward directions, or decreasing the wire feed speed from the predetermined constant speed with time, and then switching the wire feed speed to the wire feed speed at which the welding wire is fed in alternating forward and backward directions at a time point when a predetermined time period has passed since when welding termination was ordered.
US10537953B2
In control applying a gradient to a command voltage value during an arc period, although stable welding can be performed even in a case where a protrusion length of a welding wire becomes long, when the disturbance such as sudden change in the protrusion length is generated, a current waveform of the arc period is undershot, the short circuit period is disturbed, and it took time to return to the stable state, and the amount of sputter generation is also increased. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a change in current such as undershoot or the like when the disturbance is generated, stabilize short circuit cycle, perform welding with a strong resistance to disturbance and a small amount of sputter generation by changing an inductance value a plurality of times during the arc period.
US10537950B2
A compound saw, including a frame; a motor driving assembly, which is sleeved in the frame and rotatable around a first axis perpendicular to a main plane of the frame relative to the frame; and a saw blade, which is mounted on an output shaft of the motor driving assembly and rotatable around a second axis passing through the output shaft relative to the motor driving assembly. The second axis is parallel to the first axis, and there is an eccentric distance between the second axis and the first axis.
US10537945B2
In one aspect, elongated rotary cutting tools such as end mills are described herein which may provide one or more advantages over prior designs. For example, in some embodiments, cutting tools described herein can provide reduced wear rates at corner cutting edges, may permit high ramp angles during processing up to and including 45° ramp angles, and/or increased tool life.
US10537941B2
A frictional drive railway wheel truing system comprising a master lift and drive arm spaced from a slave lift and drive arm extending from within a railway pit for lifting a pair of opposed railway wheels off railway rails. Each master and slave drive assembly comprising frictional drums to turn a railway wheel from a wheel flange. A master and slave lathe assembly moveable along an axis parallel to a rotational axis of the frictional drums; each master and slave lathe assembly having a cutting bit positioned to engage a tread and a flange of a railway wheel in a cut mode at a location superior to the contact area of said frictional drums and railway wheel; and a hold down device fixing rotation of a railway wheel to a predetermined axis during a wheel truing operation.
US10537937B2
A pouring machine is provided to constantly maintain the level of the surface of melt without a leak, or the like, to maintain a necessary and sufficient pouring rate. The pouring machine (1) that pours molten metal from a container into molds in a line comprises a bogie (10) that travels along the molds; a mechanism (20) for moving the container back and forth that moves the container perpendicularly to the direction that the bogie travels; a mechanism (40) for tilting the container that tilts the container; a weight detector (50) that detects the weight of molten metal in the container; a surface-of-melt detector (60) that detects the level at a pouring cup (110) of a mold (100); and a controller (70) that controls the angle of the tilt of the container by using the detected level and the detected weight.
US10537935B2
A ceramic core used for fabricating a hollow turbine blade for a turbine engine using the lost wax casting technique, the blade including calibrated dust-removal holes emanating from a top of at least one cavity and opening out into a bathtub of the blade, wherein each of the calibrated dust-removal holes is formed in a core portion of height that is determined to be sufficient to guarantee mechanical strength, the core portion including a through orifice of axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the calibrated dust-removal hole and defining on either side of the through orifice firstly a core cylinder having a determined diameter corresponding to the dust-removal hole that is to be formed, and secondly a remaining core volume that is to be plugged after casting, such that the calibrated dust-removal hole is obtained without drilling and without using connection rods.
US10537930B1
An automatic machining device for shaft body includes a blank cutting mechanism and an automatic blank feed mechanism arranged at one side of the blank cutting mechanism, wherein, a machining platform is arranged at one side of the automatic blank feed mechanism, and a numerical control machine tool is arranged above the machining platform, thus realizing automatic cutting, feeding and machining of blanks.
US10537924B2
An extrusion press for producing flat metal sheets from hollow sections made of magnesium or magnesium alloys, comprising a mandrel head protruding into the die opening of an extrusion tool, wherein the mandrel head (7) of the mandrel (5) is disposed so as to protrude from the outside into the opening of the die, and the mandrel head (7) has a conical design.
US10537919B1
Automated (e.g., robotic) mail tagging, traying, sleeving, and palletizing devices are disclosed. A monitoring system is also disclosed. In embodiments, the monitoring system is configured to operate with (e.g., monitor and/or control) one or more of the automated devices disclosed herein to facilitate actual physical mail matches the digital files provided to the USPS for postage discounts received on same mail. By comparing the digital information regarding the mail item identifier, the tray identifier, and the pallet identifier with the stored physical information received from the one or more scanners; and identifying whether or not any discrepancies exist between the digital information regarding the mail item identifier, the tray identifier, and the pallet identifier and the stored physical information received from the one or more scanners users can ensure actual physical mail matches the digital files submitted to USPS for postage discounts of same mail.
US10537902B2
A system for extracting metals (e.g. precious metals or dangerous metals) from a substrate material such as sludge from a lake bed or sewage treatment facility includes processing the substrate material and metals by exposing the substrate material and metals to the plasma of an electric arc. Then, the exposed substrate material and metals are passed through an electrically charged collection grid in which the metals, now electrically charged, are attracted to the collection grid and hold to the collection grid and the substrate material exits the collection grid with less concentrations (or none) of the metals. In some embodiments, in addition to recovering the metals (e.g. precious metals, dangerous metals, etc.), a flammable gas is produced.
US10537896B2
A paper shredder with counter-rotating shredder blades coupled to a shredder motor, including a paper tray having a floor and being shaped to receive paper. The floor has an offset slot therein adjacent to the counter-rotating shredder blades. The engagement wheels partly protrude through floor, adjacent to the offset slot. The engagement wheels frictionally engage paper and turn towards the offset slot to force paper into the shredder blades. Also, a dentate catch disposed in each corner of the paper tray temporarily holds an affixment while a sheet of paper held by the affixment is being frictionally engaged by the engagement wheels to enter the slot for comminution. A PAPER FULL sensor, a DOOR OPEN sensor, an OVERLOAD sensor, an OVERHEAT sensor, a paper-in-tray sensor, a paper-at-entry sensor, a SAFETY LOCK sensor, and a cover door open/closed sensor are provided, as are AUTO and MANUAL modes of operation.
US10537890B2
Microfluidic devices that are configured to use centrifugal forces to bias particles into one or more capture regions based on their individual sizes are described.
US10537885B2
Methods are described herein that involve rotating or gently mixing nickel(II)-containing particles in a reaction vessel while heating the particles and flowing a reducing atmosphere through the reaction vessel for a time sufficient to generate free-flowing nickel metal (Ni(0)) from the nickel(II)-containing particles.
US10537883B2
A single-pot method of producing a hydrodesulfurization catalyst by hydrothermally treating a hydrothermal precursor that includes a silica source, a structural directing surfactant, an aqueous acid solution, and metal precursors that contain active catalyst materials is provided. The hydrodesulfurization catalyst includes a catalyst support having SBA-15 and preferably titanium, wherein the active catalyst materials are homogenously deposited on the catalyst support. Various embodiments of said method and the hydrodesulfurization catalyst are also provided.
US10537881B2
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for supported Ni/Pt bimetallic nanoparticles having a Ni core and a Pt layer disposed on the surface of the Ni core, compositions including supported NiPt nanoparticles, methods of making supported NiPt nanoparticles, methods of using supported NiPt nanoparticles, and the like.
US10537879B2
A method of making a supported catalytic species comprising an alloy of at least two metals, comprises the steps of: (i) combining a particulate support material, a solution of a first metal compound, a solution of a second metal compound, and a solution of an alkaline precipitating agent to form a slurry mixture; (ii) agitating the resultant mixture; and (iii) contacting the solids with a reducing agent, wherein the first metal in the first metal compound and the second metal in the second metal compound is each independently selected from the group consisting of gold, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, silver, osmium and ruthenium; and wherein the first metal is not the same as the second metal.
US10537878B2
A carbonaceous material, based on the total weight of the carbonaceous material, contains 1-99 wt % of a carbon element, 0.2-60 wt % of a magnesium element, 0.5-60 wt % of an oxygen element and 0.1-40 wt % of a chlorine element. The process for preparing the carbonaceous material include (1) Mixing a solid carbon source, a precursor and water to produce a mixture; wherein said precursor contains a magnesium source and a chlorine source; (2) Drying the resulting mixture obtained in Step (1) to produce a dried mixture; and (3) Calcining the dried mixture obtained in Step (2). The carbonaceous material can be used in catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons.
US10537877B2
A method for preparing a silica-modified catalyst support is described comprising: (i) applying an alkyl silicate solution to a porous support material in an amount to produce a silica content of the silica-modified catalyst support, expressed as Si, in the range 0.25 to 15% by weight, (ii) drying the resulting silicate-modified support and recovering a first alcoholic solution, (iii) optionally treating the dried silicate-modified support with water, drying the resulting water-treated support and recovering a second alcoholic solution, and (iv) calcining the dried material to form the silica-modified catalyst support, wherein the first alcoholic solution contains ≤10 vol % water and at least a portion of the first alcoholic solution is mixed with alkyl silicate to form the alkyl silicate solution.
US10537872B1
The novel sorbents for capturing acid and greenhouse gases converts red mud into a sorbent material that can be used to remove acid and greenhouse gases, utilizing a series of chemical reactions. The first set of reactions entail sorption of the acid/greenhouse gases and subsequent neutralization by the alkali content of the red mud. The salts generated by the neutralization reactions decompose to release the acid gases which are immediately converted to environmentally benign elemental products (N2, O2, S) by thermo-catalytic reactions. In a different set of reactions, the alkaline earth oxides (CaO and MgO) present in the sorbent capture the acid/greenhouse gases and convert them to nitrate, nitrite, carbonate and sulfite salts. The salts (beside carbonate) decompose to yield the acid gases which are converted to elemental products by thermo-catalytic reactions. The loaded sorbents are thermally regenerated to the oxide forms for re-capturing the gases.
US10537868B2
Encapsulated perfume composition comprising at least one aminoplast core-shell microcapsule dispersed in a suspending medium, the microcapsule comprising a perfume-containing core encapsulated in a shell, said shell comprising a network of cross-linked aminoplast resin, wherein 75-100% of the resin comprises 50-90%, preferably from 60-85%, of a terpolymer and from 10-50%, preferably from 10-25%, of a polymeric stabilizer; the terpolymer comprising:(a) from 20-35 wt %, preferably 22-30% by weight of moieties derived from at least one triamine,(b) from 30-60 wt %, preferably 40-55% by weight of moieties derived from at least one diamine,(c) from 20-35 wt %, preferably 22-30% by weight of moieties derived from the group consisting of alkylene and alkylenoxy moieties having 1 to 6 methylene units, preferably 1 to 4 methylene units and most preferably 1 methylene unit.The encapsulated perfume composition is useful for the storage and dissemination of fragrance in various products, such as laundry products and fabric care products.
US10537866B2
The invention involves a scale collection device that is located within downflow reactor head for removing solids from feed streams to increase reactor operating cycle time without impact on effective reactor space for catalyst loading. More particularly, a filtering zone is located in an upper portion of a reactor vessel above a rough liquid distribution tray and a distribution tray.
US10537863B2
A constrictor valve can be associated with a conduit in fluid communication with a mixer to control a flow of cementitious slurry discharged from the mixer through the conduit. The constrictor valve can include a constrictor housing, a webbing constriction assembly, and a drive mechanism. The webbing constriction assembly includes a pair of rotatable members rotatably mounted to the constrictor housing and a plurality of webbing straps connected to the rotatable members and wrapped around the conduit. The drive mechanism includes a drive shaft and a gear assembly configured to rotate the rotatable members in opposing winding directions in response to the drive shaft rotating in a tighten direction to wrap the webbing straps tighter around the conduit to compress it and to rotate in opposing unwinding directions in response to the drive shaft rotating in a loosen direction to loosen the grip of the webbing straps on the conduit.
US10537859B2
A gas separation membrane includes a gas separation layer containing a polyimide compound having a repeating unit represented by Formula (I), in Formula (I), RI represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or a halogen atom, Xa represents a sulfamoyl group, an alkoxysulfonyl group, a carboxy group, a hydroxy group, an acyloxy group, or a halogen atom, and R represents a mother nucleus having a specific structure.
US10537857B2
The present invention relates to a method of preparing a nanocomposite membrane, comprising: (a) providing a nanocomposite solution comprising a polymer solution and nanomaterials; (b) subjecting the nanocomposite solution to a cold water bath to produce the nanocomposite membrane in a gel-like form; and (c) subjecting the gel nanocomposite membrane to a heat treatment to solidify the nanocomposite membrane, wherein the nanomaterials are dispersed within the polymer matrix of the nanocomposite membrane.
US10537849B2
A method for treating a crude natural gas feed stream comprising methane and having a first carbon dioxide concentration, said method comprising the steps of: subjecting the crude natural gas feed stream to a separation process to provide: a purified natural gas stream having a second carbon dioxide content which is lower than the first carbon dioxide concentration in said crude natural gas stream; and, a carbon dioxide stream comprising carbon dioxide as the major component and methane; recovering the purified natural gas steam; optionally mixing the carbon dioxide stream with make-up methane and/or make-up air; passing the carbon dioxide stream and optional make-up methane or air through a heat exchanger to raise the temperature of the stream to the desired inlet temperature T1 of an oxidation reactor; optionally mixing the carbon dioxide stream with make-up methane and/or make-up air; passing the heated stream from step (d) and any optional make-up methane and/or air to the oxidation reactor containing an oxidation catalyst, where the methane is oxidised; removing a gas stream including the products of the oxidation reaction from the reactor, said gas stream being at an outlet temperature T2 which is higher than the inlet temperature T1; passing the gas stream removed in step (g) through the heat exchanger against the carbon dioxide stream from step (a) to allow the heat to be recovered from the gas stream removed in step (g) and utilised to heat the carbon dioxide stream in step (d); and measuring the outlet temperature T2 and controlling the inlet temperature T1 by adjusting the amount of make-up methane and/or air added in step (c) and/or step (e).
US10537840B2
An improved apparatus for filtration has a fluid mixture feed comprising light and heavy fractions fed into the workspace between counter-rotating disk impellers within a tank, thereby forming vortices in the workspace. A static radial exhaust array is located axially in the workspace, comprising exhaust channels, each of which has a peripheral end facing the workspace and an inner end communicating with an axial exhaust drain. An axial pump produces low pressure in the axial exhaust drain, thereby drawing in and anchoring the vortices to the peripheral ends of the exhaust channels so that the exhaust channels can extract the contents of the vortex cores. Vanes can be incorporated into the workspace surface of each disk impeller so that the opposed vanes pass in close proximity, forming vortices along a plurality of radial lanes of intersection, with the peripheral openings of each of the exhaust channels aligned with at least one of the lanes of intersection in the workspace. The feed can be a peripheral feed which enters the workspace radially inward through the periphery of the workspace, or the feed can enter the workspace radially outward through a static axial feed array.
US10537832B2
A filter frame, a filter cartridge, and an assembling method of the filter cartridge are provided. The method has the following steps. A filter core and a filter frame are prepared. The filter frame has a glue-cutting segment. Glue is coated around an outer wall of the filter core, and then the filter frame, which is mounted around the filter core, is pushed toward the glue to make the glue-cutting segment press the glue until the glue is cut into two parts. The inner glue part disposed between the filter core and the filter frame seals the filter cartridge. The outer glue part is disposed on an outer side of the filter frame, and is superfluous and removed. The glue-coating is combined with the mounting of the filter frame, thereby saving time and effort.
US10537827B2
The invention relates to a rotary evaporator comprising a rotary drive and a fastening device attached to the rotary drive and having a receiving space for receiving an evaporator flask rotatable by the rotary drive, wherein the fastening device comprises a connector section, in particular a ring-shaped connector section, at the rotary drive side and a retainer element, in particular a ring-shaped retainer element, at the evaporator flask side that coupled to the connector section and that is rotatable relative to the connector section between a starting position and an end position. The fastening device comprises at least one clamping element that is moved, on the rotation of the retainer element relative to the connector section from the starting position into the end position, from a release position radially inwardly into a holding position in which the respective clamping element projects into the receiving space to hold a flange-shaped connection region of an evaporator flask received in the receiving space of the fastening device in a form-fitting and/or force-fitting manner and to secure it against a removal from the receiving space.
US10537823B2
A method for removing carbon dioxide from a carrier liquid using a heat exchanger. A carrier liquid, containing carbon dioxide, is heated through the heat exchanger, causing the carbon dioxide to vaporize. The carrier liquid and the carbon dioxide gas pass to a liquid removal vessel. The carrier liquid is removed and the carbon dioxide gas is compressed. The compressed carbon dioxide gas is provided to the heat exchanger, cooling the carbon dioxide gas opposite the carrier liquid, producing a carbon dioxide liquid.
US10537822B2
The apparatus for moving a load includes a carrier cable having a first end connected to the load, and a second end connected to a movement device, the movement device including an operating line connected to a movement carriage. An electric motor is configured to move the carriage as a function of a force exerted on the operating line.
US10537819B2
A spinner apparatus is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the spinner comprises a magnetic ring; a rod, wherein the rod extends through the middle of the magnetic ring; and a first cap, wherein the first cap connects to a first end of the rod; and a second cap, wherein the second cap connects to a second opposite end of the rod. In another embodiment, the spinner comprises a first magnetic ring; a second magnetic ring; a magnet spacer, wherein the magnet spacer is disposed between the first and the second magnetic rings; a rod, wherein the rod extends through the middle of the first and the second magnetic rings; a first cap, wherein the first cap connects to a first end of the rod; and a second cap, wherein the second cap connects to a second opposite end of the rod.
US10537817B2
A customizable adhesive toy playscape is constructed of a combination of printed adhesive playscape tape and other accessories, such as printed stickers, upstanding signs, toy vehicles, and the tape roll core that can be used by children (or adults) for creating imaginary playscape tape worlds for play, education, or other uses. The playscape tape can be part of a single layer track construction that includes machine-readable codes for controlling movement of a mobile agent traveling thereover.
US10537816B2
A body flight simulator of quick and efficient assembly and operation, includes the ability of having multi-flight areas to facilitate the teaching and skill building of novice users, as well as the ability for performances of experienced users. In addition, it includes easy viewing by observers, noise reduction and minimized environmental impacts. Finally, the modular nature of the components, allow for the assembly of modular arena stages, capable of having elongated/widened body flight areas.
US10537805B2
A method for execution by a processor of a computer system for computer gaming. The method comprises maintaining a game environment; receiving a request to execute an animation routine during gameplay; attempting to identify a location in the game environment having a surrounding area that is free to host the requested animation routine; and in case the attempting is successful, carrying out the animation routine at the identified location in the game environment.
US10537802B2
A method for outputting a message using a game result information window. The method includes: dynamically determining, by a computer system, the size of an area for displaying additional information on a first user in a game result display window and whether to display the additional information, using the result of a game played by the first user; and extracting the additional information on the first user, reflecting the same in game result display window data, and transmitting the game result display window data to a second user terminal so as to display the game result display window data in the game result display window. When it is determined that the additional information on the first user is displayed, the retrieved additional information on the first user is displayed in the area for displaying the additional information on the first user in the game result display window.
US10537797B2
Simulated video game channel systems and methods are disclosed that allows users to connect their video game consoles to a device, such as a set-top box, and to then connect over a gaming channel that is identified by an electronic programming guide (EPG). Both audiovisual broadcast content channels and video game channels are displayed on the same integrated EPG. An individual may either watch the video game action or participate in the video game. A video game channel may be either public, viewable by all service provider subscribers, or private, viewable to only a subset of subscribers. The system also analyzes the video gaming habits of the user to determine recommendations for audiovisual broadcast content and video on demand content to present to the user.
US10537789B2
A game server includes: a main processing unit, connected to a user terminal via a data network, configured to perform user login; and a game processing unit configured to control the user terminal to execute a puzzle game in response to a game execution request signal from the user terminal. The game processing unit is configured to: control the user terminal to display colored blocks arranged in a matrix form of N rows and M columns in a puzzle game area, and to display one game character in an action display area; exchange a selected block with another neighboring block based on user input; determine if a matching block group of at least three consecutive blocks having the same color results from the block exchanging step; remove the matching block group; and control the game character to perform an action according to a result of the block removing step.
US10537784B2
A system and method for determining a time of an event participant passing a detection point having a participant identifier number by a timing system coupled to an RFID tag reader in proximity to at a monitored point and receiving RFID tag read times and coupled to a portable device with a transceiver and a location detector for selectively receiving a participant number read, the timing system receiving the geographic location of the handheld device, the handheld read participant number and a handheld time, determining that the received RFID tag read times timing system are not usable times and determining a time of passing of the participant by the detection point by determining a delta time between the proximity detector and the handheld device and an adjusted time of participant passing based on the determined delta time and handheld time.
US10537781B2
A putting training system having: a) an alignment component; b) at least one frame configured to maintain the alignment component in a spaced relationship to a golf hole on a contoured putting surface with the at least one frame in an operative state upon the contoured putting surface; and c) at least one support configured to maintain the at least one frame in the operative state. The alignment component configured to be strategically spaced and located relative to a golf hole whereby a golf ball putted from a starting location spaced from the golf hole towards the alignment component will tend to track along the contoured putting surface towards the putting hole.
US10537769B2
A hollow golf club head comprises a face part having a face for striking a ball, and a main body extending rearward from the face part. The main body is provided with a low-rigidity zone which comprises through holes and connecting portions arranged alternately along a peripheral edge of the face. The through holes penetrate the main body from the outside to the inside of the main body. The connecting portions extend in the front-back direction of the head, and include an oblique connecting portion comprising an oblique part inclined with respect to the front-back direction.
US10537756B2
A respirator system having a vortex tube with an arcuate hot leg. A respirator helmet has an inlet hose. A vortex tube with an arcuate hot leg and an inlet port is coupled to the respirator helmet. A compressed air source is coupled to the inlet port to supply air to the vortex tube in the range of 110 liter/minute (l/min) to 425 l/min and in the range of 40 pounds per square inch (psi) and 80 psi. This portable arrangement provides effective temperature control within the respirator system.
US10537753B2
A blower filter system (2) has a blower filter device (4) with a housing (56), an air inlet (50), an air outlet (52) and an air duct (54) extending between the air inlet (50) and the air outlet (52) in the housing (56). A blower (6), associated with the air duct (54), delivers air from the air inlet (50) to the air outlet (52). An air filter (16) and a carrying system (18) can be connected to the blower filter device (4). A tube (24) extends from the air outlet (52) to a breathing mask (20). A sound emission unit (64) is associated with the blower filter device (4). A wall section (58) of the air duct (54) is formed by an acoustic membrane (60) for coupling sound into the air duct (54). The sound emission unit (64) is arranged in the housing (56) of the blower filter device (4).
US10537752B2
An aircraft inflatable harness assembly for an aircraft oxygen crew mask for providing regulated flow of oxygen on board an aircraft for an aircraft crew. The aircraft inflatable harness includes at least one inner inflatable tube having a normally deflated configuration and an inflated configuration. The inner inflatable tube has a first and second end, and is configured to inflate to cause expansion of the harness assembly to allow the harness assembly to be placed over a user's head. The inner inflatable tube includes a braided outer sleeve of elastic material. The outer sleeve is configured to have a first length when the inner inflatable tube is in a normally deflated configuration, and the outer sleeve is configured to longitudinally expand to a second length greater than the first length while remaining appreciably the same diameter in the radial direction when the inner inflatable tube is in an inflated configuration.
US10537740B2
A method and external control device for providing therapy to a patient using first and second electrodes implanted within the patient is provided. A train of electrical multi-phasic pulses is generated. A first electrical current is sourced from the second electrode and at least a portion of the first electrical current is sunk to the first electrode during a stimulation phase of each multi-phasic pulse, thereby therapeutically stimulating a first tissue region adjacent the first electrode. A second electrical current is sourced from the first electrode and at least a portion of the second electrical current is sunk to the second electrode during a charge recovery phase of each multi-phasic pulse, thereby recovering at least a portion of the charge that had been injected into the patient during the stimulation phase of each multi-phasic pulse, and therapeutically stimulating a second tissue region adjacent the second electrode.
US10537734B2
Methods and apparatus are provided for multi-vessel neuromodulation, e.g., via a pulsed electric field. Such multi-vessel neuromodulation may effectuate irreversible electroporation or electrofusion, necrosis and/or inducement of apoptosis, alteration of gene expression, action potential attenuation or blockade, changes in cytokine up-regulation and other conditions in target neural fibers. In some embodiments, the multi-vessel neuromodulation is applied to neural fibers that contribute to renal function. Such multi-vessel neuromodulation optionally may be performed bilaterally.
US10537731B2
Implantation of a cardiac stimulus system into the mediastinum using the ITV. Superior, intercostal, and inferior access methods are discussed and disclosed. Superior access may be performed using the brachiocephalic vein to access the ITV, with access to the brachiocephalic vein achieved using subclavian vein, using standard visualization techniques. Inferior access may be accomplished inferior to the lower rib margin via the superior epigastric vein. Intercostal access may include creating an opening in an intercostal space between two ribs and advancing a needle using ultrasound guidance.
US10537723B2
The present invention provides a microneedle device comprising: a substrate; a microneedle disposed on the substrate; and a coating layer formed on the microneedle; wherein the coating layer comprises a physiologically active substance, arginine, and glycerin.
US10537720B2
A method of using a vibrating gastrointestinal capsule in coordination with an ingestible medicament for treatment of Parkinsonism. The vibrating gastrointestinal capsule, is provided to the subject, and includes: a housing; a vibrating agitation mechanism causing said housing to exert vibrations on an environment surrounding the vibrating gastrointestinal capsule; a power supply for powering said vibrating agitation mechanism; and a control mechanism for activating said vibrating agitation mechanism to operate in said vibration mode of operation. The subject ingests the ingestible medicament and the vibrating gastrointestinal capsule. At least one of a time of ingesting of the vibrating gastrointestinal capsule and a timing or activation delay of the vibration mode of operation is controlled, such that the vibration mode of operation at least partially transpires or completely transpires within an actual or estimated absorption time period of the ingestible medicament within the gastrointestinal tract of the subject.
US10537717B2
A balloon catheter assembly including an elongate catheter tube including a lumen having a first cross sectional area, a wire extending through the lumen, and an inflatable balloon mountably associated with the tube and the wire, the tube being formed with a plurality of balloon inflation apertures communicating with the lumen, the apertures having a total aperture cross sectional area which exceeds the first cross sectional area and including at least two apertures being arranged at different azimuthal locations along the tube underlying the balloon and the balloon being characterized by an inflated state having a ratio of maximum inflated diameter to length of more than 0.4 and a corresponding deflated state wherein at least a first portion of the balloon is capable of being twisted relative to at least a second portion thereof, resulting in at least partial blockage of at least one but not all of the apertures.
US10537713B2
A system for operating a catheter having a distal end adapted to be navigated in the body, and a proximal end having a handle with a translatable control and a rotatable control for acting on the distal end of the device includes a support for receiving and engaging the handle of the catheter; a translation mechanism for advancing and retracting the support to advance and retract a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a rotation mechanism for rotating the support to rotate a catheter whose handle is received in the support; a translation operator for engaging the translatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the translatable control to act on the distal end of the device; and a rotation operator for engaging the rotatable control of a catheter whose handle is received in the support and operating the rotatable control to act on the distal end of the device.
US10537709B2
Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a guide extension catheter. The guide extension catheter may include a proximal member having a proximal end, a distal end, and a proximal diameter. The guide extension catheter may additionally include a collar member attached to an extension portion of the proximal member, where the extension portion may be located at the distal end of the proximal member. The extension portion may allow a delivery device to be inserted through the guide extension catheter to extend along a surface of the extension portion and align with a lumen of a distal sheath of the guide extension catheter.
US10537705B2
At least two vertically-oriented lighting columns are respectively arranged on opposite lateral sides of a space that is at least partially enclosed, so as to be perceptible within a viewer's peripheral vision without obstructing or otherwise interfering with the viewer's primary field of focus. The structure that encloses the space defines a horizontal reference. A sensor detects angular movement of the structure, such as roll and/or pitch, and a controller illuminates points on the first and second lighting columns to define an angle with respect to the horizontal reference, which varies inversely relative to the sensed angle of movement. A virtual horizon represented by the defined angle provides orientation for the viewer, to reduce the likelihood of motion sickness.
US10537704B2
The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to manage a sleep session of a subject. In some embodiments, the sleep session is a nap and the system is configured to increase the restorative value of the nap by enhancing and/or maintaining sleep slow waves (and/or slow wave activity estimated using an EEG) in the subject during the nap with sensory stimuli. The present system is configured to enhance restorative sleep during a nap by delivering sensory stimulation to the subject during lighter NREM sleep stages (e.g., during a portion of stage N2 sleep) while still avoiding arousals. In some embodiments, the system is configured to facilitate a “powernap” by delivering the sensory stimulation to the subject in such a way so as to prevent transition into deep sleep (e.g., stage N3 sleep).
US10537702B2
A method for communicating with devices may include monitoring brain activity of a subject via an EEG monitoring system coupled to the subject. The method also may include detecting a predefined state of brain activity of the subject. Further, based on the detecting the predefined state, the method may include wirelessly transmitting instructions from the EEG monitoring system to the at least one household device to adjust a setting of the at least one household device.
US10537701B2
Aspects include a method, system and computer program product for alleviating an episode of a movement disorder condition for a patient. The method comprises deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to a location of a patient based on an occurrence of an episode of a movement disorder condition. A first gross sensory change stimulus is selected with a processor. The first gross sensory change stimulus is projected from the UAV. An attempt to alleviate the episode of the movement disorder condition is performed based at least in part on the projecting of the first gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV. The alleviating of the episode of the movement disorder condition is detected based on the gross sensory change stimulus from the UAV.
US10537699B2
An electrically conductive plastic (ECP) material can be used to heat water in a reservoir of a respiratory humidifier to encourage heating and/or humidification of gases passing through the respiratory humidifier. The electrically conductive plastic material can at least in part overmould the base and/or walls of the chamber and/or the reservoir of the respiratory humidifier. The reservoir can also partially or fully be formed from the electrically conductive plastic material. Furthermore, the humidification system can be configured to create substantially equal or differential heating of water in the reservoir.
US10537698B2
The gases temperature supplied to a patient when the patient is undergoing treatment such as oxygen therapy or positive pressure treatment for conditions such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is often measured for safety and to enable controlling of the humidity delivered to the patient. The invention disclosed is related to measurement of properties, particularly temperature (thermister 23), of gases flowing through a heated tube (3), supplying gases to a patient, which utilises the heating wire (21, 28) within the tube.
US10537697B2
A method and system for generating and delivering nitric oxide directly to a patient. A reaction chamber is provided that is located at or in close proximity to the patient and reactants within the reaction chamber react together to produce a predetermined amount of nitric oxide. The reaction is controlled by metering at least one of the reactants into the reaction chamber to generate a predetermined quantity of nitric oxide as required by the patient. The reactants can include a nitrite salt, such as sodium nitrite, and a reductant such as ascorbic acid, maleic acid or a mixture thereof. By generating and delivering the nitric oxide directly to the patient in close proximity thereto, the formation of NO2 is minimized. One or both of the reactants may be in liquid form.
US10537695B1
An umbrella-like scraper for cleaning tubes and pipes may include a scraper, an actuator and a hinge configured for selective deployment of the scraper by manipulation of the actuator.
US10537692B2
A unit dose container for the containment of an intranasal formulation for use with the POD device.
US10537690B2
A novel device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material extracts is disclosed having a vaporization element for being fluidly coupled with an input port of a waterpipe. The vaporization element having a resistive heater for heating of phyto material extract for vaporization thereof and for inhalation of vapor from an inhalation aperture of the waterpipe. The device for vaporization of concentrated phyto material extracts having an adjustable clamping mechanism and a plurality of batteries for powering of the resistive heater.
US10537689B2
Provided herein is a delivery system, including: (a) an optical sensor configured to detect data to create a map of a patient bodily surface; and (b) a dispenser operatively associated with the optical sensor and configured to deliver compositions (optionally including cells) to the patient bodily surface based upon the data or map. Methods of forming a tissue on a patient bodily surface of a patient in need thereof are also provided, as are methods, systems and computer program products useful for processing patient bodily surface data.
US10537688B2
A syringe member comprising a safety device to prevent pricking injuries; the syringe member comprises a pricking element, and the safety device includes at least one guided pin and a recess which forms a guide slot for guiding the guided pin in a longitudinal direction of the syringe member during movement of the syringe member relative to the safety device; said guide slot includes a first slot region and a second slot region which are separated by a notional separation line extending in a longitudinal direction of the syringe member; the guided pin can be placed in the first slot region in a starting position and can be moved from the first slot region into the second slot region into a final position by having the guided pin cross the separation line when a distal end of the pricking element is located at the level of an exit opening of the safety device.
US10537679B2
A locking member that locks a mixing nozzle to a cartridge that includes two syringes, the mixing nozzle being configured to mix the materials from the two syringes within the nozzle as the materials are discharged. The locking member includes a support rod supported on the mixing nozzle that is displaceable in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the nozzle extends, and first and second engaging parts that engage with horizontal parts provided on the cartridge. The locking member further includes an inclined part that is inclined toward the opposite side to the nozzle, and that is provided between at least one of the first engaging part and the second engaging part, or between the second engaging part and the other end of the support rod.
US10537678B2
Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations.
US10537675B2
A fluid delivery device includes: a fluid-filled cartridge comprising an outlet; a syringe comprising a substantially cylindrical syringe barrel having an open end and a fluid dispensing end; and a plunger rod configured to be received within the open end of the syringe barrel. The plunger rod comprises: a first end having a sealing member provided in sealing engagement with an inner wall of the syringe barrel such that a first syringe chamber is provided between the first end of the plunger rod and the fluid dispensing end of the syringe barrel; a second end extending out of the open end of the syringe barrel and having a cartridge-receiving chamber having a connection mechanism positioned therein for connecting the outlet of the cartridge thereto. The plunger rod also includes a fluid channel extending from the connection mechanism to the first end of the plunger rod.
US10537671B2
A hemodialysis apparatus comprising diaphragm pumps for the movement of both dialysate and blood, and under the control of a controller, is capable of detecting blood flow conditions that give rise to an alarm and implement procedures to adjust, pause, or halt the pumping of dialysate and/or blood. The controller can direct the application of a time-varying pressure to fluid in the control chamber of a blood pump, and monitor the resulting pressure waveform during a fill stroke of the blood pump. A deviation of the measured pressure variation from an expected value can give rise to an alert to a user and to the initiation of an adjustment, pause, or cessation of the dialysate pump's activity.
US10537668B2
There is disclosed a substrate with an electron donating surface, characterized in having metal particles on said surface, said metal particles comprising palladium and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, and platinum, wherein the amount of said metal particles is from about 0.001 to about 8 μg/cm2. Examples of coated objects include contact lenses, pacemakers, pacemaker electrodes, stents, dental implants, rupture nets, rupture mesh, blood centrifuge equipment, surgical instruments, gloves, blood bags, artificial heart valves, central venous catheters, peripheral venous catheters, vascular ports, haemodialysis equipment, peritoneal dialysis equipment, plasmapheresis devices, inhalation drug delivery devices, vascular grafts, arterial grafts, cardiac assist devices, wound dressings, intermittent catheters, ECG electrodes, peripheral stents, bone replacing implants, orthopaedic implants, orthopaedic devices, tissue replacing implants, intraocular lenses, sutures, needles, drug delivery devices, endotracheal tubes, shunts, drains, suction devices, hearing aid devices, urethral medical devices, and artificial blood vessels.
US10537665B2
The present disclosure relates to tissue matrix products. The products can includes tissue matrices that have holes or perforations located at certain positions to improve certain in vivo functions without substantial loss of strength or other important properties.
US10537662B2
A method for preparing tissue for medical applications, including decellularizing the tissue by means of a detergent, characterized in that the decellularizing detergent contains at least one amphiphilic lipopeptide; treating the decellularized tissue with an α-galactosidase; and cross-linking the collagen fibers of the treated tissue by means of a suitable cross-linking agent.
US10537661B2
An orthopedic implant having a metal surface and a calcium phosphate layer disposed on at least part of the metal surface is described. The calcium phosphate layer has an average crystallite size of less than about 100 nm in at least one direction and dissolves for more than 2 hours in vitro. The calcium phosphate layer is substantially free of carbonate. The coating, which is formed on a sodium titanate surface, has increased shear strength and tensile strength. The coating is formed by a solution deposited hydroxyapatite process under inert conditions. The pH of the solution varies by less than 0.1 pH unit/hour during coating formation.
US10537658B2
An orthopedic implant having a metal surface and a hydroxyapatite layer comprising gallium ions therein disposed on at least part of the metal surface is described. The hydroxyapatite layer has an average crystallite size of less than about 75 nm in at least one direction and dissolves for more than 2 hours in vitro. The hydroxyapatite layer is substantially free of carbonate. The coating, which is formed on a sodium titanate surface, has increased shear strength and tensile strength. The coating is formed by a solution deposited hydroxyapatite process under inert conditions. The pH of the solution varies by less than 0.1 pH unit/hour during coating formation.
US10537657B2
A curable composition apportioned between at least one Part A and at least one Part B, the Parts sealed within barrier means preventing contamination, the at least one Part A comprising: (i) one or more alkenyl-group containing prepolymers having at least one alkenyl group or moiety per molecule, and the at least one Part B comprising: (ii) one or more SiH-containing prepolymers having at least one Si—H unit per molecule; the composition additionally comprising: (iii) a catalyst for curing by addition of alkenyl-containing prepolymer (i) to SiH-containing prepolymer (ii), wherein prepolymer (ii) is substantially absent from Part A and prepolymer (i) is substantially absent from Part B, methods for preparing the composition, methods for sterilisation thereof, medical and non-medical use thereof, a device incorporating the composition, and a precursor therefor including its sterilisable precursor composition, in particular a terminally sterilisable or terminally sterile composition for medical use, particularly in wound therapy, more particularly as a wound packing material which can be shaped and configured to the shape of a wound, most particularly for application in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
US10537656B2
An absorbent wound dressing comprises a hydrophilic porous substrate and polymer-stabilized silver nanoparticles distributed throughout the porous substrate. The silver nanoparticles have a particle size d50 in the range of about 45 nm to about 85 nm and the silver nanoparticles are present in the substrate in an amount of about 0.16% to about 1.5% by weight of the total weight of the substrate. The wound dressing produces a 7-day log reduction of 4 or more for bacteria in accordance with the Modified AATCC Test Method 100. The wound dressing is also non-cytotoxic in accordance with ISO 10993-5 standard procedure for medical device cytotoxicity assessment.
US10537655B2
The present invention relates to a device and a method for providing a volume of sterile air. The device comprises: a radial fan, at least one particle filter, at least one UV-light generator, and a housing, the housing at least partly enclosing the radial fan, the radial fan being arranged to provide a flow of air in a radial direction towards the housing, the housing being arranged to direct the flow of air in an axial direction, the at least one UV-light generator being arranged to radiate the flow of air with UV-light, and the at least one particle filter being arranged to filter the flow of air, thereby creating the volume of sterile air between the device and the surface.
US10537650B2
The invention relates to novel multi-modality probes for imaging, tracking and analyzing stem cells and related biological samples, and methods of preparation and use thereof. The molecular probes of the invention are constructed, for example, by utilizing (a) the high selectivity of long hydrocarbon chains for binding to plasma membranes of cells, (b) a near-infrared (NIR) dye for optical imaging, and (c) a radionuclide for PET or SPECT imaging. The in vitro and in vivo data of the optical and radiolabeled probes demonstrated their utility for detecting the presence of stem cells with multiple imaging modalities.
US10537645B2
Auristatin compounds and conjugates thereof are provided herein. The conjugate comprises a protein based recognition-molecule (PBRM) and a polymeric carrier substituted with one or more -LD-D, the protein based recognition-molecule being connected to the polymeric carrier by LP. Each occurrence of D is independently an Auristatin compound. LD and LP are linkers connecting the therapeutic agent and PBRM to the polymeric carrier respectively. Also disclosed are polymeric scaffolds useful for conjugating with a PBRM to form a polymer-drug-PBRM conjugate described herein, compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of their preparation, and methods of treating various disorders with the conjugates or their compositions.
US10537644B2
The present invention provides novel and advantageous compositions having a linker capable of covalently coupling one or more free thiols of an antibody. Specifically, provided herein are the molecular structures, synthetic pathways, coupling mechanisms, and applications thereof as used in an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).
US10537629B2
The invention relates to a truncated L1 protein of the Human Papillomavirus Type 11, a virus-like particle consisting of the protein, a vaccine comprising said virus-like particle, and the use of the vaccine in the prevention of condyloma acuminatum or HPV infections.
US10537624B2
The present description relates to T-cell receptors (TCRs) binding to tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) for targeting cancer cells, T-cells expressing same, methods for producing same, and methods for treating cancers using same. In particular, the present description relates to TCRs and their variants that bind to HLA class I or II molecules with a peptide, such as IGF2BP3-001 have the amino acid sequence of KIQEILTQV (SEQ ID NO:1). The present description further relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present description relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present description furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T-cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.
US10537613B2
The present invention provides a CXCL121 peptide engineered to resist peptide-induced dimerization by maintaining steric repulsion of the chemokine helix, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using said dimer in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disease, and HIV/AIDS.
US10537611B2
Methods of treating cancers comprising FGFR1 gene amplification are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) extracellular domain (ECD) and/or an FGFR1 ECD fusion molecule. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering a fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) extracellular domain (ECD) and/or an FGFR1 ECD fusion molecule in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent.
US10537610B1
Methods for treating breast cancer, the methods can include administering to a subject an effective amount of a cell adhesion molecule Receptor (F11R peptide).
US10537600B2
The present invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for regulating immunity and preparation method thereof, characterized in that the composition comprises raw materials such as Radix Panacis Quinquefolii, Ganoderma, fermented Cordyceps sinensis powder, Flos Rosae Rugosae, and Rhizoma Anemarrhenae and is prepared into various conventional pharmaceutical formulations through processes such as pulverization, water decoction and alcohol extraction. The traditional Chinese medicine composition is effective in preventing and treating allergic diseases, hepatitis B and AIDS, elevating leukocytes, preventing and treating radiation injury, reducing toxic and side effects resulting from radiotherapy and chemotherapy, improving the male sexual function, enhancing immunity of the human body and alleviating physical fatigue.
US10537595B2
The present invention provides improved and/or shortened methods for expanding TILs and producing therapeutic populations of TILs, including novel methods for expanding TIL populations in a closed system that lead to improved efficacy, improved phenotype, and increased metabolic health of the TILs in a shorter time period, while allowing for reduced microbial contamination as well as decreased costs. Such TILs find use in therapeutic treatment regimens.
US10537591B2
The invention solves the problem of providing new therapies that are effective in the treatment of muscular dystrophies through the use of compositions comprising a compound capable of reducing the expression of miRNA-106b in muscle satellite stem cells of a human or animal subject with respect to the expression observed in the absence of the compound in said cells.
US10537587B2
Described herein are combination therapies for cancer (such as lymphoid malignancies) and immune diseases (such as autoimmune diseases and inflammatory diseases). The therapies comprise the combined use of inhibitors of BTK, mTOR kinase, and Bcl-2 or their signaling pathways, and immunomodulatory drugs. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising these inhibitors.
US10537577B2
The disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for forming bone and methods related thereto. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a composition comprising a compound disclosed herein, such as 2,4-diamino-1,3,5-triazine derivatives or salts thereof, for use in bone growth processes. In a typical embodiment, a bone graft composition is implanted in a subject at a site of desired bone growth or enhancement.
US10537573B2
The present invention relates to combinations comprising a positive allosteric modulator (“PAM”) of metabotropic glutamatergic receptor subtype 2 (“mGluR2”) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof, or an orthosteric agonist of metabotropic glutamatergic receptor subtype 2 compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof, and a synaptic vesicle protein 2A (“SV2A”) ligand.
US10537570B2
The invention relates to pimobendan for use in a method of reducing the heart size and/or delaying the onset of clinical symptoms in a patient suffering from asymptomatic (occult, preclinical) heart failure, preferably congestive heart failure, due to mitral valve disease (MVD), and/or delaying the onset of heart failure, preferably congestive heart failure, in a patient suffering from asymptomatic (occult, preclinical) heart failure, preferably congestive heart failure, due to mitral valve disease (MVD), wherein the patient is preferably a mammal, more preferably a human, a dog, a cat or a horse, and most preferably a dog.
US10537567B2
Disclosed are therapeutic compositions including BA-1076 and/or BA-2057, methods of their use in the treatment of ophthalmological disorders. The therapeutic compositions may further include an IOP-lowering prostaglandin. The methods may further include administration of an IOP-lowering prostaglandin.
US10537557B2
A method of treating a hyperoxia induced disease or disorder associated with GSNO deficiency in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of GSNO or a GSNO promoting agent.
US10537556B2
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders. As a means for solving the problem, a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders which contains a RARγ agonist as an active ingredient is provided. The therapeutic agent exhibits an excellent ameliorating effect in a keratoconjunctive disorder model, and is therefore useful as a therapeutic agent for keratoconjunctive disorders such as corneal ulcer, corneal epithelial abrasion, keratitis, dry eye, conjunctivitis, chronic superficial keratitis, corneal erosion, persistent corneal disorders, superficial punctate keratopathy, corneal epithelial defects, conjunctival epithelial defects, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis, filamentary keratoconjunctivitis, infectious keratitis, noninfectious keratitis, infectious conjunctivitis and noninfectious conjunctivitis. The therapeutic agent is also useful as a therapeutic agent for corneal scarring and conjunctival scarring both associated with keratoconjunctive disorders.
US10537544B2
In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular-related disease and, in particular, a method of blood lipid therapy comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid or a derivative thereof.
US10537543B2
The present disclosure provides orally deliverable pharmaceutical compositions comprising DGLA and to methods of using same to treat a variety of conditions and disorders.
US10537541B2
Various embodiments of this invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating diseases, including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or pulmonary arterial hypertension. The compositions of such embodiments include activated fatty acids such as alkyl substituted fatty acids, keto fatty acids and nitro fatty acids. The methods of various embodiments include administering an effective amount of 10-nitro-9(E)-octadec-9-enoic acid to treat such diseases.
US10537534B1
The present invention provides compositions, methods and kits for treating acne and other skin conditions influenced by C. acnes, which combine administration of low levels of at least one substituted resorcinol and blue light to skin in need of treatment for such conditions.
US10537526B2
Disclosed in certain embodiments is a controlled release oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a drug susceptible to abuse together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; the dosage form further including a gelling agent in an effective amount to impart a viscosity unsuitable for administration selected from the group consisting of parenteral and nasal administration to a solubilized mixture formed when the dosage form is crushed and mixed with from about 0.5 to about 10 ml of an aqueous liquid; the dosage form providing a therapeutic effect for at least about 12 hours when orally administered to a human patient.
US10537525B2
This document provides methods and materials for delivering agents to liver tissue. For example, methods and materials for using microbeads to deliver agents (e.g., chemotherapeutic agents) to liver tissue are provided.
US10537511B2
The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, in which said fibres are treated using one or more cosmetic compositions comprising a) one or more dye(s), b) one or more titanium salts and optionally b1) at least one carboxylic acid, and c) one or more insoluble silicates and d) optionally one or more chemical oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide or one or more hydrogen peroxide-generating systems.
US10537501B2
Provided is a polyether-based urethane foam for impregnating a cosmetic composition. The polyether-based urethane foam has excellent touch feel, portability and stability.
US10537500B2
Disclosed is a cosmetic including polyether-based urethane foam impregnated with a cosmetic composition. The cosmetic provides improved feeling in use, portability and stability.
US10537495B2
A system for the closed transfer of fluids that provides substantially leak-proof sealing and pressure equalization during engagement of a cannula with a vial, during transfer of a substance from a vial chamber to a barrel chamber via the cannula, and during disengagement of the cannula from the vial is disclosed. The leak-proof sealing of the system substantially prevents leakage of both air and liquid during use of the system. The system of the present disclosure also permits pressure equalization between a vial and the system when the system is attached to the vial. The system is compatible with a needle and syringe assembly for accessing a medication contained within a vial for administering the medication to a patient.
US10537494B2
An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising an optional tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective layer. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a thermoplastic syringe, vial, or blood collection tube with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe, vial, or blood collection tube. The tie coating or layer, if present, and the pH protective coating or layer protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe, vial, or blood collection tube.
US10537491B2
A light emitting module and massage device provide vaginal rejuvenation. The device exposes collagen in the vaginal area or mucosa to temperatures elevated over normal body temperature to cause the collagen to reversibly or irreversibly denature while simultaneously applying vibration. Once thermally-induced collagen denaturation has occurred, both neoelastogenesis and neocollagenesis may occur and may be initiated with fibroblast proliferation, which may be promoted with vibration. Neofibrogenesis also occurs due to the fibroblastic activity, responsible for secretion of new collagen matrix to effect tissue repair. Thus, the device exploits thermally-induced collagen denaturation and repair along with simultaneous vibration to improve tissue tone, connective tissue tension and bulk tissue regeneration.
US10537489B1
A crutch has a joint structure, and the crutch includes a stationary section supported on a floor at a lower end of the stationary section, and extending from a lower portion to an upper portion thereof; and a rotary section coupled to the stationary section so as to be rotatable relative to the stationary section with respect to a rotational axis provided at the upper portion of the stationary section. The rotary section is configured by coupling a hand grip part for supporting a wearer's hand in a state where the wearer wears the crutch and a forearm part supporting a forearm of the wearer.
US10537480B2
An absorbent article capable of giving a sense of higher security to a user is provided. The absorbent article includes nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric includes organic cotton fibers. The organic cotton fibers form a plurality of fiber lumps in the nonwoven fabric. The fiber lumps are configured to be visible from the outside. The light transmittance of the portion corresponding to the fiber lumps in the nonwoven fabric is lower than the light transmittance of a portion where the fiber lumps are not present in the nonwoven fabric.
US10537476B2
The present invention relates to an ophthalmic treatment apparatus and to a beam control method therefor. The ophthalmic treatment apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a beam generating unit for generating beams having different pulse energies; a bubble sensing unit for sensing whether or not bubbles have been generated, as well as the amount of generated bubbles, on the basis of the pulse energy of the beam generated by the beam generating unit and radiated onto the treatment region of an eyeball; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the beam generating unit such that the pulse energy of the beam generated by the beam generating unit can be adjusted in accordance with the signal from the bubble sensing unit.
US10537475B2
An ophthalmic device for treating eye tissue using laser pulses comprises a projection optical unit for focused projection of the laser pulses and a scanning device, with a movable mirror, arranged downstream from the projection optical unit, for deflecting the laser pulses projected by the projection optical unit in at least one deflection direction. The ophthalmic device moreover comprises an optical correction element arranged downstream of the scanning device, which correction element is configured to image, in a focused manner, the laser pulses deflected by the scanning device on an intended treatment area in the eye tissue. The optical correction element renders it possible to therefore correct image field curvatures caused by the scanning device arranged downstream from the projection optical unit and, for example, image the deflected laser pulses in focus onto a plane.
US10537472B2
The disclosure herein provides ophthalmic surgical systems, methods, and devices. In one embodiment, a handheld medical instrument for surgical procedures comprises a body having an exterior surface shaped to be held and manipulated by a human hand; a surgical tool extending from a distal end of the body; and a pressure-sensitive button for controlling operation of the surgical tool, the pressure-sensitive button comprising an actuation surface positioned adjacent the exterior surface of the body, the pressure-sensitive button further comprising a pressure detection device, the pressure detection device configured to enable output of a signal for controlling a function of the surgical tool, the signal being proportional to a position of the actuation surface.
US10537470B2
A ring that can maintain a pupil in an extended position during an ophthalmic procedure. The ring has a plurality of loops that capture iris tissue. The ring is configured to extend the pupil when iris tissue is inserted into each loop. An ophthalmic procedure such as phacoemulsification can then be performed on the patient. The ring has a center opening that provides a wide view of the ocular chamber during the procedure.
US10537468B2
Systems and methods for medication management are provided. Some embodiments provide for a portable medication management and monitoring system for eye drop instillation in ocular chronic conditions. At least one embodiment includes a device having one or more of the following elements: (a) a jacket that goes around an eye drop bottle; (b) tactile sensors to detect the user's fingers and generate data to activate the system; (c) motion sensors to detect the motion of the medication bottle when it is grabbed and moved by the user; (d) a wireless communication module to send and receive data to a computer and portable communication devices; and/or (e) a compartment for holding the electronic components.
US10537455B2
The invention relates to a non-inflatable gastric band (1) including two end areas (2, 3) and an intermediate portion (4). The inner surface (I) of the band (1) is intended to contact the stomach. The end areas (2, 3) are provided with complementary closing means (5, 6) selected from notches (5) and locking loops (6) that are mutually engageable so as to ensure that the band (1) is locked in a closed position. The end area (2) has at least one notch (5) and is intended to be inserted through at least one locking loop (6) placed on the outer surface of the end area (3) up to a locked closed position, wherein at least one notch (5) is moved beyond a locking loop (6). The end area (3) also includes a guide loop (7).
US10537454B2
Systems and methods for treating eating disorders using electro-physiologically active transducer intragastric balloon system (“EAT system”) are described herein. The EAT System includes an intragastric balloon that is configured to operate in a typical fashion and further modified to include an integrated electro-physiological stimulation unit. The stimulation unit is configured to generate impulses using a transducer that are suitable for stimulating sensory receptors located around the stomach. In particular, transducer transmits mechanical waves through the fluid within the IG balloon and its outer shell to any receptors of the vagus nerve system that are located in the vicinity of the IG balloon. Controlled stimulation of the vagus nerve fibers using the stimulation unit can effectively produce appetite controlling sensations of satiety beyond the typical efficacy period of an unmodified IG balloon.
US10537453B2
Devices and methods for treating obesity are provided. More particularly, intragastric devices and methods of fabricating, deploying, inflating, monitoring, and retrieving the same are provided.
US10537452B2
A stent delivery system can include a core member, first and second restraints, and a stent engagement component. The core member can have a distal segment. The first and second restraints can be coupled to the core member distal segment and axially spaced apart from each other to provide an axial gap. The first and second restraints can each have an outer profile that tapers radially inwardly in directions away from the gap. The stent engagement component can be at least partially disposed in the axial gap between the first and second restraints such that the component is slidably and rotatably coupled to the core member distal segment.
US10537434B2
The present disclosure relates to an implant for insertion into an intervertebral space between a first vertebral member and a second vertebral member subsequent to a removal of a third vertebral member between the first vertebral member and the second vertebral member, the implant includes a first end, a second end and an implant body. The first end is to be secured to the first vertebral member. The second end is to be secured to the second vertebral member. The implant body is between the first end and the second end, wherein the implant body provides relative motion between the first end and second end.
US10537430B2
A sizing tool for use in implanting a composite valved conduit having a prosthetic heart valve on a distal end attached to a conduit graft that extends to a proximal end. The tool includes a proximal handle and a distal shaft, a prosthetic heart valve sizer having an axis affixed to a distal end of the shaft, and a conduit graft replica having an axis mounted on the shaft proximal to the heart valve sizer. A method of securing a composite valved conduit includes introducing to an excised ascending aorta the sizing tool, measuring the aortic annulus with the prosthetic heart valve sizer, and determining whether the coronary arteries have sufficient length or whether an additional tubular coronary extension segment is required to add to one or both of the ends of the coronary arteries by extending the coronary arteries toward the conduit graft replica.
US10537427B2
The present invention provides a valve stent used safely comprising a supporting net frame, and a flared section connected to an end of the supporting net frame; wherein the flared section is connected to all end nodes located at a corresponding side of the supporting net frame, the flared section is grid shaped, and a number of intersection points of the grids decreases along an axial direction away from the supporting net frame. The present invention also provides a valve replacement device comprising an above valve stent and a prosthesis valve fixed inside the supporting net frame.
US10537426B2
A tubular valve body has an upstream end and a downstream end, and has a central longitudinal axis, and defines a lumen along the axis. Prosthetic leaflets are disposed within the lumen, and are configured to facilitate one-way movement of fluid through the lumen in an upstream-to-downstream direction. The valve body has a cellular structure defined by a plurality of joists connected at nodes, the joists and nodes delimiting cells of the cellular structure. The nodes include minor nodes at which 2-4 joists are connected, and major nodes at which 6-8 joists are connected. The cells of the cellular structure comprise a first circumferential row of first-row cells. Each of the first-row cells is connected to each of its circumferentially-adjacent first-row cells at a respective one of the major nodes, and is longitudinally delimited by two of the minor nodes. Other embodiments are described.
US10537415B2
It refers to an artificial insemination device which comprises a tube and a tip engageable at one end of the tube, the tip being formed by a hollow tubular body with a semi-spherical upper end provided with at least three orifices; the tip internally comprises at least a first frustoconical portion tapering towards the upper end for insertion of a first vane containing biological material to be inseminated, followed by a first annular portion for coupling this vane, a second frustoconical portion tapering toward the upper end, arranged next to the first annular portion for insertion of a second vane containing biological material having a smaller diameter than the first vane, a second annular portion, arranged after the second additional frustoconical portion, for coupling with the second vane smaller than the first one, and a niche in the region of the upper semi-spherical end where the at least three orifices are arranged.
US10537413B2
The present invention relates to an improved method of and dental flask, suitable for use with a dental reline jig for the purpose of cold pour acrylic processing of dentures, acrylic implant retained bridges and other dental prosthesis as well as any other manufactured products using conventional flask techniques and materials.
US10537410B2
Described herein are systems and methods for extracting a broken fragment of a dental abutment screw from a dental implant. One system includes an extractor tool having a tubular outer body and a conductor positioned within the tubular outer body, and an applicator that receives and end of the extractor tool and also includes a heating element that converts electrical energy into heat that is conducted to the extractor tool to melt a thermoplastic adhesive in a cavity at the distal end of the extractor tool, such that the melted thermoplastic adhesive can conform to and engage with a broken fragment of a dental abutment screw within a dental implant when the adhesive cools. The extractor tool can then be rotated to unscrew the broken fragment from the dental implant.
US10537406B2
The present disclosure provides method, computing device readable medium, and devices for dental appliances with repositioning jaw elements. An example of a method can include identifying a misaligned jaw of a patient from a virtual image of the patient's jaw, providing a treatment plan for the patient including a virtual model of a dental appliance having a first shell and a second shell configured to reposition at least one tooth of the patient, and adjusting the position of the repositioning jaw elements on the first shell and the second shell to comply with a number of constraints. The virtual model of the dental appliance including repositioning jaw elements on the first shell and the second shell configured to move a position of the misaligned jaw of the patient.
US10537398B2
A medical manipulator system includes a manipulator having a first joint; a first detecting means detecting an orientation of the first joint; an operation unit having a second joint associated with the first joint for operating the first joint; a second detecting means detecting an orientation of the second joint; a control unit outputting a signal for operating the first joint, the signal being based on the orientation of the second joint detected by the second detecting means; and a display unit displaying information output by the control unit, wherein a display of the information by the display unit includes a first display indicating a predetermined range of an orientation determined by using the orientation of the first joint that is detected by the first detecting means as a reference and a second display indicating the orientation of the second joint that is detected by the second detecting means.
US10537395B2
A kinematic connector assembly for kinematically coupling two objects is provided. The kinematic connector assembly comprises a receiver defining a cavity and having a plurality of constraint surfaces accessible in the cavity. The kinematic connector assembly further comprises a key having a triplicity of kinematic elements to repeatably position the key in the receiver. The kinematic connector assembly further comprises a preloading mechanism having a load member movable between a clamped position and an unclamped position to secure the key in the receiver, so that the kinematic elements contact the receiver at the plurality of constraint surfaces such that the key is kinematically constrained to the receiver by being constrained by six points of contact with the receiver.
US10537392B2
A method for providing positional relationship data, which represent the position of a marker device relative to a bone which it is affixed to, to a medical navigation system, comprising the steps of: a) receiving bone registration data which represent locations of points on the surface of the bone; b) calculating, from the bone registration data, the current relative position between the bone and a medical instrument which bears the marker device; c) determining an offset between the current relative position and a desired relative position; d) outputting indication information which is based on the calculated offset; e) receiving bone re-registration data which represent locations of points on the surface of the bone; and f) calculating the positional relationship data from the bone re-registration data.
US10537382B2
Instruments and methods for providing selective surgical instrument trigger lockout are provided herein. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument can include a distal end effector, a proximal actuator portion, a first trigger, a second trigger, and a lock arm. The lock arm can be configured to move between a first position, in which it interferes with actuation of the first trigger, and a second position, in which it permits actuation of the first trigger. Further, actuation of the second trigger can be effective to move the lock arm from the first position to the second position. Actuation of the first trigger can therefore be prevented if the second trigger is not already actuated. Selective trigger lockout can be useful in a variety of instruments, including, for example, surgical instruments that grasp, seal, and transect tissue.
US10537378B2
An electrosurgical generator includes: a power supply configured to output a DC waveform; a current or voltage source coupled to the power supply and configured to output current; and a power converter coupled to the current source. The power converter includes at least one power switching element operated at a switching waveform and configured to generate a radio frequency waveform based on the energy from the current or voltage source. The radio frequency waveform includes at least one pulse having an overshoot peak. The electrosurgical generator further includes a clipper circuit coupled to the current source and the power converter, the clipper circuit configured to generate a clipping voltage to clip the overshoot peak; and a controller coupled to the power converter and configured to modulate the switching waveform to generate the radio frequency waveform.
US10537372B2
A bone repair system and method for percutaneously fixing a first bone segment to a second bone segment, such as rib bone segments, in a body of a patient include drilling a first hole through the first bone segment and a second hole through the second bone segment, and feeding a first tether through the first hole and a second tether through the second hole, each tether having a proximal end and a distal end. The first and second tether distal ends are withdrawn from the body while the first and second tether proximal ends have not passed through the first and second bone segments, respectively. A reinforcing member, such as a bone plate, having first and second openings, is passed onto the first and second tether distal ends, and the reinforcing member is pulled into engagement with the first and second bone segments guided by the tethers. The reinforcing member is secured to the first bone segment with a first fastener assembly through the first hole and the first opening and to the second bone segment with a second fastener assembly through the second hole and the second opening to fix the first bone segment to the second bone segment.
US10537368B2
Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include a containment assembly for cement containment and/or a balloon assembly for maintaining vertebral height. A containment assembly comprising a containment jacket adapted to be deployed inside bone; and a dividing wall that separates the interior of the containment jacket into a proximal region and a distal region, the dividing wall having an opening for providing access to the distal region from the proximal region.
US10537367B2
A bidirectional fixating intervertebral implant system includes at least one implant body, a perimeter enclosure, and first and second anchors. The at least one implant body has first and second vertebral body-facing surfaces with first and second sets of ridges. The first and second vertebral body-facing surfaces define first and second anchor openings. The perimeter enclosure extends around a body perimeter of the implant body. The implant body and the perimeter enclosure are sized to fit within a disc space. The perimeter enclosure defines at least one tool hole. The first and second anchors are sized and configured to extend through the first and second anchor openings. The first and second anchors have first and second shaft portions and first and second vertebral body engagement portions extending laterally outward from the first and second shaft portions, respectively, in multiple directions.
US10537360B2
An instrument access device comprises first, second and third instrument seals for sealing around instruments extended through the device. The seals have respective connector sleeves. Each sleeve connects a base to one of the instrument seals. The device also comprises two insufflation/desufflation ports. Each of the ports comprises a connector extending from the base, a tube extending from the connector, a luer connector and a removable cap. The luer connector is used for connection to any suitable supply line for insufflation gas or for discharge if insufflation gas. In use, the insufflation/desufflation ports facilitate independent control of insufflation and desufflation as may be required during a surgical procedure. Access sleeve at the proximal end is cut-off, folded over the inner proximal ring and is held in place between the base and the inner proximal ring when the base is fitted. The proximal end of the sleeve that is generated when the sleeve is pulled upwardly to retract an incision is removed from the field of use.
US10537350B2
A medical device includes a disposable Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) tool, a reusable handle, and a processor. The ENT tool is configured to perform a medical procedure in a patient ENT organ. The reusable handle is configured to hold and control the disposable ENT tool, and includes a position sensor configured to produce one or more position signals that are indicative of a first position of the reusable handle. The processor is configured to receive the position signals from the position sensor, and to estimate, based on the position signals, a second position of the disposable ENT tool in the patient ENT organ.
US10537349B1
Devices and methods for processing animal or human tissue are provided. The devices may include a rod having a central axis and configured to simultaneously rotate around the central axis and move along the central axis. The device can further include a group of blades which are attached to the rod and positioned proximate the rigid support surface.
US10537341B2
An orthopaedic system and method to assemble an orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
US10537332B2
Devices, methods and systems are provided for occluding an opening within the tissue of a body, such as a left atrial appendage. In one embodiment, a medical device coupled to a delivery catheter includes a fluid flow path that facilitates contrast fluid to pass through the delivery catheter and the medical device to a distal side thereof to provide imaging information as to the position of the medical device positioned in the opening, such as the left atrial appendage. In another embodiment, a medical device is coupled to a delivery catheter, the medical device including flaps adjacent a hub of the medical device that close-off a bore of the hub upon the catheter being detached from the medical device.
US10537328B2
A device includes a capsule extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a channel extending therethrough. The capsule is releasably coupled to a proximal portion of the device. Device also includes a first arm rigidly fixed to the distal end of the capsule to extend distally therefrom. In addition, Device includes a second arm, a proximal end of which is slidably received within the capsule so that the second arm is movable between an open configuration, in which the second arm is moved laterally away from the first arm and a distal end of the second arm is moved distally past the distal end of the first arm, and a closed configuration, in which the second arm is moved toward the first arm and the distal end of the second arm is moved proximally toward the distal end of the first arm.
US10537327B2
Clips, or clasps for temporarily attaching lines and devices during refraction or for compressing, ligating or dissecting various vessels and ducts are often required during surgical (e.g., arteries, veins and the common bile duct) and non-surgical procedures.
US10537320B2
An arthroscopic needle having partial cuts or serrations along one side of a circular, hollow needle shaft allows the needle to bend, or articulate, by drawing a pull strip bar, defined by a thin strip along the interior side closet to the serrations in the hollow shaft, for compressing along the cuts to draw uncut segments into closer arrangement for curving the needle in the direction of the compressed side. The selectively articulating, or “bendable” needle that curves in response to a rotating knob provides for insertion of surgical attachment anchors in difficult-to-reach areas of meniscal tissue. The disclosed articulating needle has the ability to bend and access more anterior and posterior zones of meniscal repairs than conventional rigid needle approaches.
US10537316B2
The present disclosure relates to the field of tissue dissection. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to medical devices which lift and retract tissue during a dissection procedure to improve visualization of the target tissue and mitigate obstruction of dissection tools. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a tissue retraction device which moves from a constrained to relaxed configuration to immobilize and retract the dissected portion of target tissue during a dissection procedure.
US10537314B2
A medical insertion device includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having flexibility sufficient for insertion through a working channel of an endoscope along a tortuous path. The elongated shaft includes a coil extending from the proximal end to the distal end and having a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and a braided portion extending around a portion of the coil, the braided portion including a plurality of lines wound together such that first and second ones of the lines intersect to enclose a predetermined angle therebetween, the angle being between 25 and 55 degrees.
US10537312B2
An apparatus for closing an opening in a body tissue. The apparatus includes a shaft, a plurality of arms, and an expander. The arms each extend between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of each arm is hingedly attached to or integrally formed with the shaft. The arms are laterally spaced apart from each other. The arms are movable between a retracted configuration, in which the arms are each aligned along the shaft, and a deployed configuration, in which the proximal end of each arm pivots respectively about the distal end of the arm so as to extend laterally away from the shaft. The expander is positioned within the shaft, and movement of the expander causes the arms to move between the retracted and deployed configurations. Methods of using the apparatus are also included.
US10537309B2
A method of generating an image of a scanned subject includes: emitting, by multiple ultrasonic elements of an array, multiple respective ultrasonic signals into a subject, the multiple respective ultrasonic signals defining at least two beam portions traveling in different directions; receiving, by the multiple ultrasonic elements, multiple respective ultrasonic echo signals; and generating at least one image of a portion of the subject from the received multiple ultrasonic echo signals. A negatively focused wavefront including the at least two beam portions traveling in the different directions may be emitted. Multiple negatively focused wavefronts may be generated and emitted.
US10537306B2
Medical tool positioning and control devices, systems, and methods. Handle assemblies that allow a steerable shaft to be steered, while allowing the separate movement of a medical tool. The handle assemblies can allow for rotation and axial movement of the medical tool, and optionally with an actuator disposed distal to a second actuator that controls steering of the steerable shaft.
US10537304B2
Embodiments of the invention provide a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method. In some embodiments, the system (20) includes a hand wand (100) with at least one finger activated controller (150, 160), and a removable transducer module (200) having an ultrasound transducer (280). In some embodiments, the system (20) can include a control module (300) that is coupled to the hand wand (100) and has a graphical user interface (310) for controlling the removable transducer module (200), and an interface (130) coupling the hand wand (100) to the control module (300). The interface (130) may provide power to the hand wand or may transfer a signal from the hand wand to the control module. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system (20) may be used in cosmetic procedures on at least a portion of a face, head, neck, and/or other part of a patient.
US10537299B2
Systems and methods for determining an attenuation sinogram for a time-of-flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET) scan using only TOF PET data, and including use of the total amount of tracer provided to the subject of the TOF PET scan, are provided. The total amount of injected tracer can be used to determine the otherwise unknown constant shift present when an attenuation sinogram is estimated using the gradient of the attenuation sinogram. The attenuation sinogram can therefore be accurately and stably determined without any additional knowledge on the attenuation sinogram or map.
US10537292B2
Self-describing calibration targets for inclusion in medical imagery and automated quality control and calibration are provided. In various embodiments, a medical image is received. The medical image includes a calibration target in its field of view. A description of the calibration target is read from the calibration target. The description includes size and at least one color reference. Based on the description of the calibration target, correction parameters are determined for the medical image. The correction parameters include pixel shape correction parameters, scale correction parameters, contrast correction parameters, or color correction parameters.
US10537290B2
A system to generate medical monitor alarm settings (10) which includes a normative analyzer (36) and/or observational analyzer (48) configured to receive (130) data from logs (32, 34) of a plurality of medical monitors (12), and generate (134, 138) one or more suggested alarm settings (26) based on a constructed model of the received log data.
US10537288B2
A computer-implemented method including, transmitting a high-spectrum energy wave towards a subject from a first sensor and transmitting a low-spectrum energy wave towards the subject from a second sensor. In response, modulation with a carrier sequence code results in a modulated evoked biological signal. The carrier sequence code has an autocorrelation function. The method includes demodulating the modulated evoked biological signal by calculating a convolution of the modulated evoked biological signal with the carrier sequence code resulting in an evoked biological signal spectrum. The evoked biological signal spectrum has a peak to sideband ratio as a function of the carrier sequence code. The method includes calculating deviations between each element of the sampled evoked biological signal and the peak to sideband ratio and filtering noise artifacts from the sampled evoked biological signal based on the deviations.
US10537284B1
The present disclosure relates generally to electronic devices and methods for sensor signal collection. The electronic devices may include retroreflectors for redirecting scattered light back to the photodetector. The retroreflectors may be positioned at various locations on or in the electronic device, and may employ various geometric elements having retroreflective capability.
US10537269B2
Apparatuses and methods for improving the accuracy of an analyte sensor are disclosed. The sensor may include a photodetector and a low angle sensitive (LAS) optical filter. The photodetector may be configured to convert received light into current indicative of the intensity of the received light. The LAS optical filter may be configured to prevent light having a wavelength outside a band pass region from reaching the photodetector and to pass light having a wavelength within the band pass region to the photodetector. The percentage of light passing through the LAS optical filter may decrease as the angle of incidence of the light increases.
US10537262B2
A system for detecting a type of stroke includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive heart data regarding a heart rhythm of a patient and physiological data regarding a physiological characteristic of the patient. The heart data is indicative of an occurrence of atrial fibrillation and the physiological data is indicative of an occurrence of a stroke. The processing circuit is further configured to determine a likelihood that the stroke was an embolic stroke based on the heart data and to provide an output including an indication of the likelihood that the stroke was an embolic stroke.
US10537254B2
A method for calculating blood pressure based on pulse return wave transmission time, and a blood pressure monitor have been provided. The method includes the following steps: S1: collecting and storing pulse waveform data at a fingertip; S2: processing said pulse waveform data to obtain a heart rate and parameters of a plurality of pulse periods, detecting time axis coordinates of a primary wave starting point SPL1 of a pulse wave and a growth point SPL2 of a return wave in each of said pulse periods, and calculating a corresponding pulse return wave transmission time RWTT: RWTT=SPL2−SPL1; S3: calculating the pulse return wave transmission time RWTT in each of said pulse periods to form a RWTT array; and S4: calculating systolic and diastolic pressures based on said RWTT array and the heart rate.
US10537247B2
An information processing apparatus according to the present invention is configured to project a given region (e.g., region of interest or lesion of interest) in a three-dimensional image (e.g., MRI image or X-ray CT image) onto a plane including a two-dimensional image (e.g., ultrasonic image) of an object, and cause a display unit to display an error range caused by projection (range where a corresponding region of the region of interest in the two-dimensional image may exist, also referred to as a search range) including the projected region in such a manner that the error range is overlaid on top of the two-dimensional image.Therefore, a user is able to efficiently search for the corresponding region in the two-dimensional image which corresponds to the region of interest in the three-dimensional image.
US10537242B2
An imaging apparatus includes a converter configured to convert an analog signal obtained from detected interference light into a digital signal and a clock generator configured as an interferometer including an optical path through which part of light emitted from a light source passes, the optical path being split into a first optical path and a second optical path having an optical path length difference therebetween, to generate a clock used by the converter sampling the analog signal at a frequency corresponding to the optical path length difference. The converter includes n A/D converters, n being an integer of at least 2, and is configured to change phases of n clocks obtained from the clock to produce a phase difference therebetween, and to generate a clock having an n-times frequency from the n clocks and n analog signals obtained from the analog signal using the n A/D converters.
US10537240B2
This invention relates to a method for providing markers for evaluating and/or practising the visual field recognizable by an eye, and/or eyes, and/or visual system of a person. The method relies on the reporting of the person of identifications of fixation objects only identifiable when the eye or eyes of the person are accurately fixated on the fixation object. Accordingly active monitoring of a saccade, if a saccade triggering stimulus is employed; or smooth pursuit, if smooth pursuit triggering stimulus is employed, of the eye of the person is not needed for determining whereto to eye or eyes are fixated. The present invention also relates to the use of a system employing the method of the invention. The present invention further relates to a system for the method of the invention and a software product for the system.
US10537239B2
A subjective optometry apparatus includes a light projecting optical system that projects a target light flux to an examinee's eye, a fixed optical element that guides an image of the target light flux to the examinee's eye so as to have an optically predetermined examination length, a calibration optical system disposed in an optical path of the light projecting optical system to change optical characteristics of the examinee's eye, a measurement unit that accommodates the light projecting optical system; a positional information acquiring portion that acquires positional information of the measurement unit, a correction amount setting portion that sets a correction amount for correcting a projection magnification of the target light flux projected to the examinee's eye, based on the positional information, and a correction portion that corrects the projection magnification of the target light flux based on the correction amount set by the correction amount setting portion.
US10537234B2
Embodiments of a hybrid imaging sensor that optimizes a pixel array area on a substrate using a stacking scheme for placement of related circuitry with minimal vertical interconnects between stacked substrates and associated features are disclosed. Embodiments of maximized pixel array size/die size (area optimization) are disclosed, and an optimized imaging sensor providing improved image quality, improved functionality, and improved form factors for specific applications common to the industry of digital imaging are also disclosed. Embodiments of the above may include systems, methods and processes for staggering ADC or column circuit bumps in a column or sub-column hybrid image sensor using vertical interconnects are also disclosed.
US10537232B2
An endoscope or exoscope having a shaft and at least one objective and at least one electronic image recorder for recording an image of an object field, wherein the objective and image recorder are arranged in a distal end region of the endoscope or exoscope, and includes at least one cable, routed within the endoscope or exoscope, for supply of and/or image transmission from the electronic image recorder, wherein the electronic image recorder includes an optical unit, which is rotatable about a first axis of rotation identical or approximately parallel to a direction of view of the scope, and on which the cable is connected and can be wound on a circumferential surface of the optical unit, and wherein the distal end region includes a cavity, in which storage for holding a section of the cable is held.
US10537229B2
An introduction device includes an operation main body, a bending section capable of bending in a first direction and a second direction, a first rotary body configured to be operated at a time of bending the bending section in the first direction, and a second rotary body configured to be operated at a time of bending the bending section in the second direction, the second rotary body being configured such that a part of an outer edge is located on an extension plane which is defined by extending the first surface, or the part of the outer edge is located more on the distal-end direction side of the first shaft portion than the extension plane.
US10537222B2
A cleaning sheet includes an aperture and a housing space. The housing space further includes a first space region, and a second space region which is shorter than the first space region. The first space region is disposed closer to the aperture than the second space region.
US10537213B2
A hand dryer apparatus includes: a casing having an air inlet port that admits air and a nozzle that discharges the air admitted through the air inlet port; a fan that is housed in the casing and generates an airflow directed from the air inlet port toward the nozzle; and an intake air pathway body placed in the casing and forming an intake air pathway extending from the air inlet port toward the fan. The casing includes a base supporting the fan and a cover having the air inlet port and removable from the base. The intake air pathway body is fixed on the cover.
US10537211B2
A shower scrubbing device is an apparatus that attaches to a shower wall that has three back scrubbing discs with removable scrubbing covers, located on the front of the device that rotate via a motorized gear set behind the front cover and are adjustable in height using a carriage designed to be moved along a vertical track. A shaft for each back-scrubbing disc extends through parallel elongated slots for adjusting height, and attach to a respective gear in the gear set behind the front cover. The shower scrubbing device is battery operated.
US10537196B1
A package receiving system includes a cover, a back wall coupled to the cover by a movable joint, a first side wall, a second side wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall. The package receiving system is movable from a collapsed state to an expanded state.
US10537188B2
The present application provides a merchandiser for dispensing a number of products. The merchandiser may include an ambient compartment with a number of ambient product columns with a number of ambient products therein, an X-Y drive device positioned beneath the ambient compartment, and a temperature controlled compartment positioned beneath the X-Y drive device, the temperature controlled compartment including a number of temperature controlled product columns with a number of temperature controlled products therein. The X-Y drive device receives an ambient product from one of the ambient product columns of the ambient compartment and delivers the ambient product to one of the temperature controlled product columns of the temperature controlled compartment.
US10537178B2
A furniture member may include a stationary seatback frame, a seat bottom assembly, a legrest mechanism, and a backrest support spring. The seat bottom assembly is movable relative to the seatback frame between a nominal position and a tilt position. The legrest mechanism is movable among a retracted position, a first extended position and a second extended position. A portion of the legrest mechanism contacts the seat bottom assembly when the legrest mechanism is in the first extended position and pushes the seat bottom assembly from the nominal position to the tilt position as the legrest mechanism moves from the first extended position to the second extended position. The backrest support spring includes a first end attached to the seatback frame and a second end attached to the seat bottom assembly and movable with the seat bottom assembly relative to the seatback frame.
US10537177B2
A furniture member may include a seat base frame, a seat bottom, and a seatback. The seat bottom may be attached to the seat base frame. The seatback may be attached to the seat base frame and may include a seatback frame and a seat-depth-adjustment mechanism. The seat-depth-adjustment mechanism may include a backrest support member and a seat-depth-adjustment actuator. The seat-depth-adjustment actuator may be mounted to the seatback frame and may be drivingly coupled to the backrest support member to move the backrest support member relative to the seatback frame and the seat bottom between a retracted position and an extended position.
US10537169B2
A head for an oral care implement has at least a first row of tufts comprising a plurality of filaments having free ends and fixed ends being opposite the free ends and being fixed on a mounting surface of the head. The filaments of the at least first row of tufts extend from the mounting surface of the head in different length extensions thereby defining with the filaments' free ends an upper top cleaning surface in the form of a continuous wave-shape. The tufts of the at least first row are inclined with respect to the mounting surface.
US10537163B2
A composition dispensing device engages a body surface, such as the scalp, while simultaneously dispensing a composition from an attached container on the surface. The device detachably joins a container of a composition and enable uniform dispensing and application of the composition on a body surface. The device comprises a housing that detachably joins with a container of composition. A platform having a plurality of apertures rests coplanar with the housing. A plurality of conduits, or hollow bristles, extend from the platform. The conduits include channels that are in communication with the housing and the container of composition. The conduits are arranged as inner and outer conduits, with the outer conduits being slightly longer to create a generally concave effect. The conduits terminate at an angled tip portion that engages the body surface, while simultaneously dispensing the composition from terminal openings or lateral openings formed at the tip.
US10537153B2
A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole having four stacked polymeric sheets bonded to one another to define a first cushioning layer, a second cushioning layer, and a third cushioning layer. Each cushioning layer comprises a sealed chamber retaining gas in isolation from each other sealed chamber. Bonds between adjacent ones of the sheets are arranged such that the third cushioning layer is stacked directly above the first cushioning layer with the second cushioning layer bordering both the first cushioning layer and the third cushioning layer, and the sealed chamber of the second cushioning layer includes a plurality of elongated segments each extending lengthwise across a longitudinal midline of the midsole at a respective acute angle to the longitudinal midline.
US10537150B2
A movement assistance device comprising a first element for rigidly connecting the device to one foot of a user and transmitting a thrust force to said foot; and a second element linked to the first element by link means and intended to be in contact with the ground; the device further comprises means for transmitting a force from an exogenous energy source, to the first element and/or to the second element, in order to separate them from each other.
US10537129B2
The present invention provides nutritional compositions, preferably printed, comprising at least one nutrient for which a deficiency in nutrient intake and/or nutrient status in a subject was detected. Such nutritional composition is comprised by an administration unit, and the nutrient is present at an amount corresponding to the difference between the target value and actual value of the nutrient intake and/or status in the subject. The invention further provides medical uses of such printed nutritional compositions, e.g. in the treatment or prophylaxis of malnutrition. The invention also provides administration units comprising such the nutritional compositions, as well as a system and method for producing the same.
US10537127B2
This disclosure relates to flavour modification and to compounds of formula (I) wherein X is —(CH2)m— wherein m is an integer from 7 to 10, or X is C7-C10 alkenyl, and i) n is 1, R1 and R3 are hydrogen, and R2 is the residue of a proteinogenic amino acid; ii) n is 1, R2 is hydrogen, and R1 and R3 together are —CH2—CH2—CH2—; or iii) n is 2 or 3 and R1, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, useful in modifying flavours.
US10537126B2
The present invention relates in particular to a raw material for producing minced meat, to a method for producing food items therefrom, to the food items thus obtained and to the use thereof.
US10537104B2
The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures. In particular it relates to mixtures of loline alkaloids with other pesticides. Such mixtures are useful for the control of insect pests and for improving the yield of crop plants.
US10537082B2
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH502484. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH502484, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH502484 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH502484.
US10537077B1
A soybean cultivar designated 76391606 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 76391606, to the plants of soybean cultivar 76391606, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 76391606, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 76391606. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 76391606. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 76391606, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 76391606 with another soybean cultivar.
US10537075B1
An inbred corn line, designated DES07, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line DES07, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line DES07 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line DES07 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line DES07, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line DES07 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.
US10537072B2
A stump grinding wheel tooth assembly having a mounting block positioned around the periphery of the wheel and a cutting bit attached to the mounting block by a pin passing through a hole in the cutting bit and a corresponding hole in the mounting block and capped by a nut. The mounting block may support multiple cutting bits arranged into a predetermined patterns based on the location of the holes, such as pairs of cutting bits or even a quad formation. The cutting bits may be provided in various geometric configurations, such as round, triangular, square, rectangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, octagonal or decagonal.
US10537062B2
A system includes an agricultural vehicle having a first storage container configured to store an agricultural product, a support vehicle having a second storage container, and an aerial vehicle having one or more sensors configured to monitor a fullness of the second storage container. The aerial vehicle is configured to provide a first signal indicative of the fullness of the second storage container to the agricultural vehicle.
US10537058B2
A stalk roll assembly for header of a combine harvester. The assembly includes first and second stalk rolls spaced laterally with respect to one another and rotating in opposite directions. Each stalk roll includes a frusto-conical nose and a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body includes a plurality of radially extending flutes. The nose includes a pair of helical flights. The plurality of flutes includes at least one cutting flute having a straight edge and a plurality of puncturing flutes with teeth. The stalk rolls are laterally offset a distance that permits the tips of the flutes to laterally overlap and the teeth of the puncturing flutes are longitudinally offset so the tips of the teeth are received between with the valleys of the teeth of the other stalk roll.
US10542651B2
An inspection apparatus includes an imaging unit that captures an image of a board having a land on which a solder piece has been printed, an image of the board having a component mounted on the solder piece, or an image of the board having the component soldered to the land, a land determination unit that determines a position of an element on the board other than the land from the image of the board captured by the imaging unit, and determines a position of the land in the image based on the determined position of the element, and an inspection unit that inspects the solder piece or component on the land using the position of the land determined by the land determination unit as a reference.
US10542642B2
A protective housing for shielding an individual against electro-magnetic field (EMF) radiation includes a conductive mesh configured to be suspended from an elevated position, a conductive plane at a base of the protective housing and configured to be a grounding plane for the protective housing, the conductive plane and conductive mesh being configured to shield an interior space, defined by the conductive plane and conductive mesh when suspended, against EMF radiation, and a cable coupled to a circumference of the conductive mesh and configured to weigh down the conductive mesh and to electrically couple the conductive mesh to the conductive plane.
US10542641B2
A data center cooling system includes a thermosiphon, an actuator coupled to the thermosiphon, and a controller. The thermosiphon includes an evaporator; a condenser; and at least one conduit coupled between the evaporator and the condenser to transport a working fluid between the evaporator and the condenser. The controller is coupled to the actuator and configured to operate the actuator to adjust a liquid level of the working fluid in the evaporator based, at least in part, on a parameter associated with a heat load of one or more data center heat generating computing devices.
US10542640B1
Liquid chamber housings are described herein. In one example, an apparatus for liquid chamber housings can include a first housing segment coupled to a first side of a board and a second housing segment coupled to a second side of the board to create a liquid chamber for a portion of the board between the first housing segment and the second housing segment.
US10542635B2
An electronic apparatus includes a liquid immersion tank that stores a refrigerant and has a plurality of slots therein, an electronic device stored in one slot of the plurality of slots and a dummy device stored in another slot of the plurality of slots, formed in a hollow shape, the dummy device having a ceiling portion and a bottom portion, the ceiling portion having a first hole and an opening and closing portion to open and close the first hole, and the bottom portion being open, and a fixing portion that fixes the dummy device to the liquid immersion tank.
US10542630B2
A housing for an electric component and a method for producing a housing for an electric component are disclosed. In an embodiment the housing includes a first housing part and a second housing part, wherein the first housing part is connected to the second housing part in a joining region, and wherein the joining region is at least partially covered by a coating containing sprayed-on particles.
US10542628B2
A housing or enclosure for an electronic device is formed from a shell and chassis may positioned along an interior of the shell. The shell may be formed from a hard or cosmetic material and the chassis may be formed from a machinable material. The chassis may define one or more machined surfaces that are configured to receive or mount a component of the electronic device.
US10542618B1
Embodiments are directed to a printed circuit board and a method of manufacturing the printed circuit board. The PCB is a multi-layer component, including a dielectric material, an intermediate layer positioned adjacent to the dielectric material, and a conductor positioned adjacent to the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer is comprised of fiberglass strands having an associated orientation. When assembled, the fiberglass of the intermediate layer and the conductor having a matching orientation and separation distance from a source to a destination.
US10542617B2
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a printed circuit board having a terminal formed thereon, an image sensor electrically connected to the terminal, and a metal casing enclosing a surface of the image sensor, wherein the metal casing comprises a first portion spaced apart from the printed circuit board by a first distance and a second portion spaced apart from the printed circuit board by a second distance.
US10542615B2
A liquid treatment apparatus includes a liquid storing vessel, a first electrode, a second electrode at least partly arranged inside the vessel, a tubular first insulator surrounding a first-electrode lateral surface with a first space interposed therebetween, and including a first opening in an end surface in contact with the liquid, a tubular second insulator surrounding the first-electrode lateral surface inside the first insulator, a gas supply device supplying gas into the first space and ejecting the gas into the liquid through the first opening, and a power supply applying a voltage between the first and second electrodes and producing plasma. The second insulator is arranged with a second space interposed between the first and second insulators. Portions of the first and second insulators, those portions being positioned inside the vessel, are covered with the gas when the gas is supplied into the first space by the gas supply device.
US10542584B2
Systems, methods, and apparatus are described that provide for communicating coexistence messages over a multi-drop serial bus. A method performed at a device coupled to a serial bus includes receiving first coexistence information directed to a first device coupled to the serial bus, generating a first coexistence message representative of the first coexistence information, converting the first coexistence message to obtain a first datagram including the first coexistence information, and transmitting the first datagram to the first device over the serial bus. The first coexistence message may be configured for communication through a point-to-point data link. The first datagram may be configured according to a first protocol associated with the serial bus.
US10542569B2
A method for accessing communication networks includes receiving by a device an identification of a communication network; determining whether the identification corresponds to a registered communication network; if the identification corresponds to a registered communication network, generating a password for accessing the communication network by applying a cryptographic function parameterized with a secret value associated with the communication network to the identification; and automatically establishing a connection of the device to the communication network using the generated password. Furthermore, methods for managing access to communication networks and providing communication networks are disclosed. A corresponding client device, service infrastructure and service provider infrastructure are also detailed.
US10542568B2
A method of managing access to a wireless communication network (101), comprising: a wireless communication device (101a, 101b, 101c) selecting (S2) an access channel out of a plurality of access channels (CH1, CH2, CH3) for transmission of a data packet based on a traffic type out of a plurality of traffic types (T1, T2, T3) assigned to the data packet.
US10542561B2
A method, a device, and a system for transmitting a downlink signal is provided. The method includes monitoring a first common control channel indicating a downlink (DL) interval of subframe (SF) #(n−1) and SF #n, monitoring a second common control channel indicating a DL interval of SF #n and SF #(n+1), and performing a DL reception process in the SF #n based on a detection result of the first common control channel and a detection result of second common control channel. The DL interval represents occupied OFDM symbols in a DL subframe.
US10542557B2
A method for communicating in a wireless communications system includes receiving, by a first station, an uplink scheduling information and a first frequency resource usage indicator from an access point, the first frequency resource usage indicator indicating a utilization of a first set of network resources for carrying acknowledgement information from the access point. The method also includes transmitting, by the first station, a first data packet to the access point in accordance with the uplink scheduling information and also transmitting, by the first station, a second frequency resource usage indicator to a second station that is not served by the access point, the second frequency resource usage indicator indicating that the first set of network resources are being utilized by the first station.
US10542556B2
Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for MCS and/or rank selection for UE jointly served by BSs in a CoMP cluster. As described herein, MCS and/or rank selection may be based, at least in part, on the inter-cluster interference and intra-cluster interference experienced by the UE. According to aspects, a CoMP scheduler may assign a UE served by BSs in a CoMP cluster to one of a first group of UEs or a second group of UEs based, at least in part, on inter-cluster and intra-cluster interference experienced by the UE. The scheduler may assign at least one of a MCS or rank selection to the UE based, at least in part, on the assigned group. The scheduler may provide an indication, to one or more BSs in the CoMP cluster, of the at least one MCS or rank selection assigned to the UE.
US10542549B2
According to one configuration, a base station controller monitors use of multiple wireless channels amongst multiple wireless base stations operating in a wireless network environment. In response to detecting under allocation of wireless channels between a first wireless base station and a first group of communication devices, the base station control allocates a supplemental wireless channel to the first wireless base station. In one embodiment, the base station controller de-allocates a wireless channel from a second wireless base station and assigns the de-allocated wireless channel to the first wireless base station as the supplemental wireless channel. The base station controller then transmits a channel allocation communication to the first wireless base station, the channel allocation communication indicating an identity of the supplemental wireless channel allocated for use by the first wireless base station.
US10542548B2
The present invention relates to a method for receiving a device-to-device signal of a terminal in a wireless communication system supporting frequency division duplex (FDD) band and time division duplex (TDD) band-based carrier aggregation. Particularly, the present invention comprises a step for receiving a D2D signal on an uplink cell of the FDD band according to whether a wide area network (WAN) signal of the TDD band is transmitted and received on a specific sub-frame in which the WAN signal is received on a downlink cell of the FDD band, wherein the D2D signal is received when the TDD band transmits the WAN signal and a reception circuit (RX chain) for the TDD band is reconfigured for the uplink cell of the FDD band.
US10542547B2
Systems and techniques are disclosed for selecting service-specific cells that considers additional information about service availability at the cells. A base station stores service availability information in system information. A UE searching for a service-specific cell on which to camp receives the system information with service availability. The UE analyzes its service requirements against the service availability as well as measured radio conditions and selects a cell that enables service-specific support on which to camp. When a change occurs to availability of the service support at the base station, it notifies the camped UE of the change and the UE obtains the changed system information to determine whether to reselect a different cell on which to camp. When a service-specific cell is not available, the UE may select a suitable cell for normal service and periodically perform cell reselection in an attempt to again camp on a service-specific cell.
US10542546B2
The present invention relates to a communications system (1) with at least one node (101, 102, 110), a control instance (10) and a shared communications medium (11). The at least one node is designed to receive messages that are or were transmitted in a first transmission mode. This first transmission mode has a lower data transmission rate and/or transmission complexity than a second transmission mode. The control instance (10) determines a first of the nodes in order to transmit data thereto in the second transmission mode or in order to release the shared communications medium (11) for the first node to transmit data in the second transmission mode. The control instance communicates this to the first node by means of a message (501, 502, 503, 504). This message is transmitted in the first transmission mode.
US10542545B2
A method of beam failure recovery for multi-beam operation in wireless communication systems with beamforming is proposed. Specifically, a four-step beam failure recovery procedure is proposed. In a first step of beam failure detection, UE detects a beam failure condition of the original serving beam pair link. In a second step of new candidate beam identification, UE performs measurements for candidate beam selection. In a third step of beam failure recovery request (BFRQ) transmission, UE transmits a BFRQ message to BS upon the triggering condition for BFRQ transmission is satisfied. In a fourth step of monitoring BS response, UE monitors BS response to decide the success or failure of the beam failure recovery.
US10542537B2
A high speed moving terminal including first and second antennas each communicating with first and second radio units (RUs) of a base station distributedly installed in a mobile wireless backhaul network communicates with the first and second RUs, respectively, with different uplink-downlink configuration of the first RU and the second RU, and transmits control information of the corresponding downlink signal in an uplink subframe that comes first in the time domain after processing latency of a downlink signal received from the first RU among uplink frames with the uplink-downlink configurations of the first RU and the second RU if the downlink signal is received from the first RU through the first antenna.
US10542530B2
Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for reducing the decoding complexity for low cost devices (e.g., low cost UEs). One technique may include simplifying the PDCCH format. This may include generating a compact DCI format for transmitting DCI to a low cost device. The compact DCI format may correspond to at least one standard DCI format used by a regular UE and may comprise a reduced number of bits when compared to the standard DCI format. Another technique may include reducing the number of blind decodes. This technique may include selecting a set of resources for transmitting DCI from a limited set of decoding candidates, such that a receiving low cost device need only perform blind decodes for the limited set of decoding candidates.
US10542524B1
Ways of allocating an identifier to a mobile device are disclosed. One method includes receiving a request that requests an address be assigned to the mobile device, considering factors in connection with determining a mobile IP (MIP) address to be assigned to the mobile device, determining the MIP address based on the factors, and conveying the MIP address to the mobile device.
US10542518B2
Measurements from a plurality of Access Points (APs) may be used to determine that at least one AP in the plurality is mobile. Measurements from APs determined to be mobile may be excluded when determining a User Equipment (UE) location. Disclosed embodiments also pertain to AP mobility characterization. AP mobility may be determined based on range rate measurements such as Round Trip Time measurements between the AP and UE; or a Doppler frequency shift relative to a nominal frequency used by the AP for transmissions. Based on range rate measurements, a probability of mobility may be assigned to APs. Information pertaining to APs that are determined to be stationary or associated with a low probability of mobility may be reported to a location server. Information pertaining to APs determined to be mobile or associated with a higher probability of mobility may not be reported to a location server.
US10542513B2
A deregistration method of user equipment in a network and user equipment performing the same is disclosed. The user equipment determines whether the user equipment is in a connection management (CM)_CONNECTED state in a non-3GPP access network and initiates a deregistration procedure through the non-3GPP access network if the user equipment is in the CM_CONNECTED state in the non-3GPP access network.
US10542501B2
A method of transmission power control in a wireless communication system, is discussed. The method can include performing a wide area network (WAN) transmission in a first subframe of a first carrier; and performing a sidelink transmission in a second subframe of a second carrier, wherein if the first subframe and the second subframe overlap in time, a maximum output power for either the WAN transmission in the first subframe or the sidelink transmission in the second subframe is determined on the basis of a maximum output power for the first subframe of the first carrier.
US10542498B2
Methods, tests systems and computers for controlling power delivered to a test volume are provided. According to one aspect, an electromagnetic test system has at least one operational path having a channel emulator output, an amplifier, an attenuator and an antenna. A method includes, for a given desired output power level, C, setting a channel emulator output power to a power level B, and setting the attenuator to a setting A, such that C is a function of B and A. In such embodiments, the attenuation A is calculated based on an upper limit output power of the channel emulator and the desired output power C.
US10542490B2
The present disclosure relates to a 5th Generation (5G) or pre-5G communication system supporting a higher data transfer rate after a 4th Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). In particular, a method and an apparatus for controlling communication of a terminal in a wireless communication system are provided. The method includes receiving information regarding an operation of a second system by using a first communication module configured to support a first system and controlling an activation state of a second communication module configured to support the second system, based on the information regarding the operation of the second system.
US10542489B2
A terminal wakeup method and an apparatus are disclosed. The method includes: if an access point fails to send a data frame to a station, and the access point fails to send a data frame to the station after channel switching, sending, by the access point, a wakeup signal to the station to wake up the station. According to the method, a data frame loss caused by channel switching can be reduced.
US10542486B1
A method for discovering and resolving a new multiple access point (MAP) controller by an existing MAP controller in a wireless network, comprising collecting, by a high-level controller (HLC) of a device comprising the existing MAP controller, network topology information of the wireless network from the existing MAP controller, determining, by the HLC, that the new MAP controller is connected to the wireless network, and disabling, by the HLC in response to determining that the new MAP controller is connected to the wireless network, the existing MAP controller.
US10542479B2
The present invention relates to a two-step search procedure for D2D communication. A method for D2D communication includes: obtaining a discovery code and a multicast identifier to be used for transmitting additional information on an application program through a D2D multicast subframe, based on an identifier of an application program of a device; and broadcasting the discovery code and the multicast identifier in a discovery subframe.
US10542475B1
When a serving base station encounters a trigger for handover of a UE to a target base station, the serving base station will responsively predict whether, before the serving base station would direct the UE to handover to the target base station, an inactivity timer for the UE will expire, and the serving base station will then control the handover based on that prediction. For instance, responsive to the predicting being that the inactivity timer will expire before the serving base station would send a handover command message to the UE, the serving base station could forgo engaging in handover-preparation signaling with the target base station for the handover, instead allowing the UE to transition to idle mode upon expiration of the timer, at which point the UE could then engage in idle-mode handover to the target base station.
US10542474B2
A method of handling handovers in a cell cluster comprises transmitting, by an anchor cell in the cell cluster, first control information with a first power level to a communication device of the wireless communication system, for the communication device to perform a network entry according to the first control information; and transmitting, by the anchor cell, second control information with a second power level lower than the first power level to the communication device, for the communication device to obtain channel information according to the second control information.
US10542462B2
A system comprises an integrated small cell and WiFi (ISW) gateway (GW). The ISW GW is integrated with a mobility management entity (MME) and serving gateway (SGW) and has interfaces with both a 3 GPP access network and a TWAN. The ISW GW operates as a common control gateway and a common user gateway for both LTE networks and TWANs. User equipment (UE) by means of the ISW GW is able to access the capabilities of a packet data network (PDN) through either the LTE network or TWAN. Further, the ISW GW provides for an existing communication connection between a UE and a PDN to be handed over from one of the LTE network or TWAN to the other. Still further, the ISW GW supports simultaneously maintaining two communication paths, one via the LTE network and one via the TWAN, between a UE and a packet network.
US10542461B2
Embodiments herein relate to apparatuses and methods for relaying a data session of a first wireless device via a second radio access node in a radio communications network, wherein said data session is ongoing towards the first gateway node via a first radio access node in the radio communications network.Embodiments herein also relate to a first and a second wireless device, a ProSe function node, a MME, a gateway node and methods therein.
US10542460B2
When performing a contention protocol, such as Listen-Before-Talk (LBT), an Long Term Evolution (LTE)-Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) node dynamically adapts the ED threshold used by the LTE-LAA node depending on whether other transmission nodes are detected at the frequency components that are to be used by the LTE-LAA node. In one implementation, the ED threshold value may initially be set to a conservative value, and when other transmissions nodes are not detected, the ED threshold value may be set to a more aggressive value. In another implementation, the ED threshold value may initially be set to a more aggressive value, and only when another transmission node is detected, the ED threshold value may be set to a more conservative value. In yet another possible implementation, the ED threshold value and the transmit power may be proportionally modified, for a particular UE, based on a parameter associated with the UE.
US10542459B2
A computing device may include a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a message from a user equipment (UE) device via a Mobility Management Entity (MME), wherein the computing device is configured as a Service Capability Exposure Function (SCEF) device. The processor may be further configured to identify an application server associated with the message based on one or more application server identifiers included in the received message; map uplink data, included in the received message and associated with the identified application server, to an application programming interface (API) associated with the identified application server; and send the mapped uplink data to the identified application server using the API associated with the identified application server.
US10542455B2
A data indication method includes: transmitting a buffer status report to a network side, the buffer status report containing at least one piece of buffer size information, the buffer size information indicating a buffer size to which a logical channel or a logical channel group corresponds; or transmitting a buffer status report of a variable length to a network side; wherein, the buffer status report of a variable length contains buffer size information on a logical channel group with a buffer size being greater than zero when the buffer status report is triggered or before logical channel data are multiplexed, or contains buffer size information on a logical channel group with a buffer size being greater than zero before logical channel data are multiplexed and being equal to zero after the logical channel data are multiplexed.
US10542452B2
Quality of service may be enhanced for high priority traffic. A UE may communicate within a packet switched system, e.g., an LTE network. The UE may use a first or default bearer for signaling messages of high priority services and a second bearer for messages of low priority services. For example, the first bearer may have a quality of service class identifier (QCI) value of 5 while the second bearer may have a QCI value other than 5, (e.g., 6-9). The first bearer may be used for signaling messages associated with voice over IP, video over IP, and/or SMS over IP, as desired. The second bearer may be used for messages (e.g., signaling messages) associated with other, lower priority services. For example, the second bearer may be used for presence messages or instant messages or other lower priority messages.
US10542451B1
Systems and methods are described for managing conflicts between a load balancing protocol and a neighbor relations protocol. Network characteristics for an access node in communication with a plurality of wireless devices may be determined. The plurality of wireless devices may be classified into a high priority class and a low priority class based on a traffic requirement for each of the wireless devices. The determined network conditions my then be compared to a criteria. Based on the comparison, the high priority class of wireless devices may be instructed to perform one of a neighbor relations protocol and a load balancing protocol.
US10542435B2
Systems and methods for Carrier Sense Adaptive Transmission (CSAT) and related operations in unlicensed spectrum are disclosed to reduce interference between co-existing Radio Access Technologies (RATs). The parameters for a given CSAT communication scheme may be adapted dynamically based on received signals from a transceiver for a native RAT to be protected and an identification of how that RAT is utilizing a shared resource such as an unlicensed band. Other operations such as Discontinuous Reception (DRX) may be aligned with a CSAT Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) communication pattern by way of a DRX broadcast/multicast message. Different TDM communication patterns may be staggered in time across different frequencies. Channel selection for a co-existing RAT may also be configured to afford further protection to native RATs by preferring operation on secondary channels as opposed to primary channels.
US10542430B2
Representative embodiments of secure authentication to a resource in accordance with a predefined, electronically stored quorum-based authentication policy include causing electronic interaction among multiple devices that constitute a quorum in accordance with the policy, computationally determining whether the interaction satisfies the policy, and if so, electronically according access to the resource to one or more individuals associated with the interacting device(s).
US10542412B2
Wireless mesh networking protocols for directional transmissions in the PHY layer over multiple hops between a mix of mesh and non-mesh stations (STAs). Joint beamforming (BF) training and mesh network discovery is described including adaptive signaling with the mesh network. The mesh networking protocol can be utilized in a mix of wireless nodes including portals, access points (APs), personal control points (PCPs), and mesh stations (STAs).
US10542400B2
An approach is provided in which a mobile device registered to a first mobile number sends a migration request that initiates a service migration from the first mobile number to a second mobile number. The mobile device receives a list of services that are currently registered to the first mobile number, and sends a selection of one or more of the services to migrate from the first mobile number to the second number. In turn, the mobile device receives a confirmation message that the selected services are migrated from the first mobile number to the second mobile number.
US10542397B2
The invention relates to a system for forwarding articles by individuals of a community, implementing a spatiotemporal tracking system comprising a computing platform including at least one computer application intended to be loaded by portable computing units held by individuals of the community, and embedded devices, coupled to the articles, each comprising second near field wireless communication means, capable of communicating with the first near field wireless communication means, the computing units and the computer module comprising a shared computer application allowing the exchange of data between them.
US10542393B1
Methods, computer-readable media, software, and apparatuses provide a system for controlling access to text messaging capabilities of a mobile computing device of a user while the user is driving. The mobile computing device may be configured to restrict a user from sending or receiving text messages while the user is driving depending on a current driving situation. Whether a user can send or receive text messages may further depend on a priority of the text message or a priority level of a sender or intended recipient of the text message. The system may include devices for collecting information regarding the vehicle and its surroundings and for determining the current driving situation based on the collected information. Further, the system may include devices for maintaining records of the restrictions placed on text messaging and of rewards earned for agreeing to be subject to such restrictions.
US10542384B1
A method is provided that includes accessing, by a server provider server of a service provider, a database storing associations between network addresses and locations. Additionally, the method includes determining a subset of the database corresponding to a first network address, each association included in the subset corresponding to an association between the first network address and a respective location. The method also includes in response to determining that the subset of the database satisfies one or more clustering criteria, calculating a representative location corresponding to the first network address, and storing an association between the first network address and the representative location in a second database.
US10542383B2
A system for micro-locating a portable device including: a plurality of proximity sensors disposed within a vehicle, wherein the proximity sensors are disposed at different locations from each other, and wherein the proximity sensors are each configured to broadcast a signal; a portable device configured to receive the signals broadcast from the proximity sensors to determine its location with respect to the vehicle; and a control module disposed within the vehicle and configured to enable or disable vehicle control features of the portable device based on the location of the portable device.
US10542381B2
Described are systems and methods of aircraft surveillance and tracking. A method for aircraft tracking includes partitioning an airspace region into multiple sectors and generating multiple data structures corresponding respectively to each of the multiple sectors. Each data structure has a primary identifier and at least one secondary identifier that matches the primary identifier corresponding to the at least one other sector. The method includes receiving at least one data packet from an aircraft located within one of the multiple sectors, storing the aircraft data from the data packet within the data structure corresponding to the one of the sectors, storing the aircraft data within each of the data structures that has a secondary identifier matching the primary identifier, and for each of the multiple sectors, sending each aircraft within the sector aircraft data stored within the data structure corresponding to the sector.
US10542378B2
Embodiments of the present application disclose a map generation system and method. By scanning or processing an article in an article shelf, the technical solution of an embodiment of the present application may take as a position of the article a position of a handheld terminal at the time of the scanning or the processing, or take as the position of the article a position of a wireless apparatus corresponding to the scanned or processed article, to generate a navigation map according to the position of each article. The embodiment of the present application realizes the automatic generation of the map and improves the accuracy of drawing the map.
US10542373B2
An information offering apparatus includes an offering unit that offers target information concerning a target of a user's action to the user; and a changing unit that changes the target information in accordance with history information concerning the user's action.
US10542366B1
A content presentation system including a display screen and an array of speakers behind the display screen is described herein. In some examples, speaker-associated screen areas, the volume of a sound, and a screen location of a sound source may be used to determine one or more speakers that are associated with the sound. For example, the volume of a sound and the screen location of a sound source may be used to determine a sound range for the sound that may be used to associate one or more speakers with the sound. In some examples, upon determination of the sound range, one or more speaker-associated screen areas that are wholly or partially included within the sound range may then be identified. Each speaker that is represented by an identified speaker-associated screen area may then be associated with the sound.
US10542361B1
One embodiment provides a system for nonlinear control of a loudspeaker. The system comprises a current source amplifier connected to the loudspeaker, and a controller connected to the current source amplifier. The controller is configured to determine a target displacement of a diaphragm of the speaker driver based on a source signal for reproduction via the loudspeaker, determine a control current based on the target displacement of the diaphragm and a first physical model of the loudspeaker, and transmit a control current signal specifying the control current to the current source amplifier. The current source amplifier outputs the control current to drive the speaker driver based on the control current signal. An actual displacement of the diaphragm during the reproduction of the source signal is controlled based on the control current, via the control current signal.
US10542351B2
Presented herein are non-surgical or superficial coupling apparatuses for transcutaneous bone conduction devices. A coupling apparatus comprises a drive plate configured to be detachably connected to a transcutaneous bone conduction device. The drive plate is also connected to an earhook (ear hook) configured to fit over/around a recipient's pinna (auricle) to at least partially support the drive plate. An adhesive member may also be provided to secure the drive plate to the recipient's skin.
US10542339B1
A mouth cover radio headset for shielding a user's mouth from lip reading includes a headset comprising an ear cover and a flexible band coupled to the ear cover. The flexible band has a top pad and a side pad coupled to a distal end. A radio unit is coupled within the ear cover and comprises a transceiver and a battery. A speaker is coupled within the ear cover and is in operational communication with the radio unit. A boom is coupled to the headset and pivotably extends from the ear cover. An expandable mouth shield is coupled to the boom. The expandable mouth shield has a closed position and an alternate expanded position. The expandable mouth shield is configured to cover a wearer's mouth when in the expanded position. A microphone is coupled to the expandable mouth shield and is in operational communication with the radio unit.
US10542337B2
A microphone transducer is provided, the microphone transducer comprising a housing and a transducer assembly supported within the housing and defining an internal acoustic space. The transducer assembly includes a magnet assembly, a diaphragm disposed adjacent the magnet assembly and having a front surface and a rear surface, and a coil attached to the rear surface of the diaphragm and capable of moving relative to the magnet assembly in response to acoustic waves impinging on the front surface. The transducer assembly further includes a primary port establishing acoustic communication between the internal acoustic space and an external cavity at least partially within the housing, and a secondary port located at the front surface of the diaphragm.
US10542321B2
According to one embodiment of the invention, a computer-implemented method for a digital broadcast system is described. The method involves an operation of receiving an electronic questionnaire that includes a plurality of questions registered to avoid duplication of any one of the plurality of questions. The electronic questionnaire, when processed by a receiver of the digital broadcast system, generates for display a plurality of questions. The receiver acquires answers to the electronic questionnaire, where the answers are used in adjusting content subsequently downloaded to the receiver.
US10542320B2
A coax server acts as a proxy between a coax transmission infrastructure and an Internet Protocol (IP) transmission infrastructure. An incoming request is received from a particular one of a plurality of coax client devices on the coax infrastructure. A request for specific media content is transmitted to a media-on-demand server in response to receiving the incoming request. A media stream is received over the IP infrastructure from the media-on-demand server, the media stream corresponding to the specific media content, and the coax server allocates a coax channel of sufficient bandwidth on the coax infrastructure and transmits the media stream on the coax channel utilizing the RF modulation scheme. A pointer indicating the coax channel on which the media stream is being transmitted is sent to the particular coax client device. The coax channel is unknown to other of the coax client devices besides the particular coax client device.
US10542315B2
Aspects of the subject disclosure include, for example, embodiments that include determining a content context of a first segment of content being presented by a media processor at a display to an audience. Further embodiments include determining an expected audience reaction according to the content context of the first segment, and receiving sensor data captured from a sensor device in proximity to the audience where the sensor data is indicative of a sensed audience reaction to the first segment of the content. Additional embodiments include comparing the sensed audience reaction with the expected audience reaction to determine a level of interest in the first segment, and adjusting a second segment of the content according to the level of interest to generate an adjusted second segment displayable at the display. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US10542311B2
The present invention relates to a display device and a control method therefor, and the objective of the present invention is to display content on a main screen of the display device, enter a magnification mode according to a magnification mode input request received from a remote control, receive, from the remote control, an input for selecting a specific region from the entire region displayed on the main screen, magnify the selected specific region at a predetermined magnification in correspondence with the received selection input, display the magnified specific region on the main screen, and differently display specific information of the magnified specific region on a PIP screen of the main screen according to the predetermined magnification.
US10542309B2
A method of operating an electronic device comprises obtaining a search path. The method also comprises obtaining at least one video content related to the search path and determining intersection points between the at least one video content. The method also comprises extracting parts of the at least one video content corresponding to the search path by using the intersection points and generating video content of the search path by stitching the extracted parts together.
US10542279B2
Temporal motion vector prediction control is described in video coding. In one example, a method includes receiving a plurality of frames representing encoded video, parsing an uncompressed header for each frame, determining whether a temporal motion vector prediction command is included within the parsed uncompressed header of a first frame, selecting a reference frame from a reference list of frames, retrieving motion vector information from the selected reference frame, performing temporal motion vector prediction on the first frame corresponding to the parsed uncompressed header if a temporal motion vector prediction command is included within the parsed header to form a motion predicted frame, applying a loop filter to the motion predicted frame, and rendering the frame as decoded video.
US10542266B2
A device for transcoding a video data stream in the H.264 format into a video data stream in the H.265 format includes circuitry adapted for performing a merging of adjacent macroblocks of the data stream in the H.264 format according to a predetermined criterion of frequency similarity of the discrete cosine transform coefficients of said macroblocks after application of an inverse quantisation operation; and for determining motion vectors in the H.265 format on the basis of motion vectors in the H.264 format by performing, for the macroblocks resulting from the merging of macroblocks issuing from the data stream in the H.264 format, a combination of the motion vectors of said macroblocks issuing from the data stream in the H.264 format.
US10542265B2
Relatively low dynamic range images or image partitions are converted into relatively high dynamic range images or image partitions that comprise reconstructed pixel values having a higher dynamic range than pixel values of the relatively low dynamic range images. Information relating to reconstructed pixel values of the relatively high dynamic range images and pixel values of the relatively low dynamic range images is collected. Prediction parameters are derived from the collected information. A predicted image or image partition is predicted from a relatively low dynamic range image or image partition based on the prediction parameters and comprises predicted pixel values having the higher dynamic range than pixel values of the relatively low dynamic range image or image partition.
US10542264B2
A method and apparatus for decoding JVET video, including receiving a bitstream and generating predictor pixels for angular prediction using pixels at projected positions along both a top reference row (main reference line) and a left reference column (side reference line). By combining projected pixel values on the main reference line with projected pixel values on the side reference, a predictor pixel at coordinate (x,y) can be determined. Further weighting the values according to a distance between predictor pixels and projected pixel positions on the main and side references may be included in the combination of pixel values. The weight parameter may be determined from a weighting table. Further, the weights for horizontal and vertical predictors may be computed based on that of a horizontal and vertical predictor, whichever is more accurate.
US10542261B2
Techniques and systems are provided for decoding video data. For example, a method of decoding video data includes receiving, by a decoding device, an encoded video bitstream generated according to a first coding protocol, and determining that a base layer is to be provided to the decoding device as part of an external bitstream that is different from the received encoded video bitstream. The external bitstream is provided to the decoding device by an external source and is not provided as part of the encoded video bitstream. The base layer is encoded using a second coding protocol that is different from the first coding protocol. The method further includes determining to ignore a profile, tier, and level syntax structure assigned to the base layer in the video parameter set in response to determining the base layer is to be provided to the decoding device as part of an external bitstream. The profile, tier, and level syntax structure is assigned a zero value based on the base layer being provided as part of the external bitstream. The method further includes decoding the encoded video data of the encoded video bitstream.
US10542260B1
Aspects of the disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for video decoding. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry receives encoding information of a block associated with a picture in a coded video bitstream. The processing circuitry determines whether the block includes a valid region in the picture and an invalid region outside the picture based on the encoding information. Further, the processing circuitry reconstructs at least one sample in the valid region of the block when the block is determined to include the valid region in the picture and the invalid region outside the picture.
US10542258B2
Tile copying may include decoding a current frame from an encoded video bitstream by decoding, from the encoded video bitstream, tile information for a current tile of the current frame. Decoding the tile information for the current tile of the current frame includes decoding a reference tile offset, and the tile information for the current tile omits encoded tile content information corresponding to the current tile. From the encoded video bitstream, encoded tile content information corresponding to the reference tile is identified based on the reference tile offset, a decoded tile corresponding to the current tile is generated by decoding the encoded tile content information corresponding to the reference tile as the current tile, and the decoded tile is output or stored.
US10542248B2
A method of image processing in a structured light imaging device is provided that includes receiving a captured image of a scene, wherein the captured image is captured by a camera of a projector-camera pair in the structured light imaging system, and wherein the captured image includes a pre-determined hierarchical binary pattern projected into the scene by the projector, wherein the pre-determined hierarchical binary pattern was formed by iteratively scaling a lower resolution binary pattern to multiple successively higher resolutions, rectifying the captured image to generated a rectified captured image, extracting a binary image from the rectified captured image at full resolution and at each resolution used to generate the pre-determined hierarchical binary pattern, and using the binary images to generate a depth map of the captured image.
US10542243B2
A system, article, and method to perform light source estimation for image processing includes measuring a compactness of the distribution of the image data to select a light source.
US10542229B2
The present disclosure relates to a solid-state imaging device, a signal processing method therefor, and an electronic apparatus enabling sensitivity correction in which a sensitivity difference between solid-state imaging devices is suppressed.The solid-state imaging device includes a pixel unit in which one microlens is formed for a plurality of pixels in a manner such that a boundary of the microlens coincides with boundaries of the pixels. The correction circuit corrects a sensitivity difference between the pixels inside the pixel unit based on a correction coefficient. The present disclosure is applicable to, for example, a solid-state imaging device and the like.
US10542224B2
There is provided an imaging device including: an image processing unit; a face recognition processing unit; a storage unit; and a composition processing unit for generating composite data by a composition process so that persons photographed in each of a plurality of image data are included in one image data. The face recognition processing unit recognizes a first person by performing a face recognition process on first image data. When second image data obtained by photographing a second person at the different photographing timing of the first image data, with the same background as the first image data, is recorded in the storage unit, the composition processing unit generates composite data in which the first person and the second person are superimposed on the same background.
US10542222B2
A multiview body camera system with a vest, a helmet, shoulder pads, camera units providing video, directional microphones providing audio, sensors providing motion detection and other functions is described herein. A control module controls camera units, microphones, sensors and all other circuitry. A tamper-proof locking compartment containing elements of the body camera system is operable by a remote control signal transmitted from an authorized party or by a security code. The body camera system features voice command recognition, real time monitoring, recording, storing, remote reporting; alerts the wearer of impending threats, such as approaching cars, persons, objects or gunshots and may incorporate a visor that provides a panoramic view. The body camera integrates all components internally. Bullet resistant material is used in the construction of the vest and helmet. The device operates continuously, and the wearer cannot disrupt the operation without consequence. All recorded data is archived an internal memory.
US10542213B2
There has been a problem that continuous recording of monitoring data may be impeded by inconsistency in setting values, occurring due to changes in settings of an imaging unit or compression encoding unit performed while recording.Provided are a recording source which outputs a stream including compression-encoded video data, instructing means which change a parameter relating to the recording source, according to a command transmitted from an external device connected via a network, and control means which perform control so as to switch whether or not a command by the instructing means as to the recording source correlated with the recording job can be accepted, in accordance with the recording state of the recording job.
US10542212B2
The present technology relates to a control device and a control method that make it possible to estimate a self-position reliably with lower power consumption. An activation determination unit selects some of a plurality of cameras as activation cameras to be used for self-position estimation, and on the basis of the selection result of the activation cameras, an activation switching unit sets cameras taken as the activation cameras among the plurality of cameras to an activation state and causes the cameras to photograph images, and suspends the activation of the other cameras. A self-position estimation unit performs self-position estimation on the basis of images photographed by the activation cameras. Further, the activation determination unit selects the activation cameras again at a predetermined timing. The present technology can be applied to a self-position estimation system.
US10542208B2
Systems and methods for synthesizing high resolution images using image deconvolution and depth information in accordance embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, an array camera includes a processor and a memory, wherein an image deconvolution application configures the processor to obtain light field image data, determine motion data based on metadata contained in the light field image data, generate a depth-dependent point spread function based on the synthesized high resolution image, the depth map, and the motion data, measure the quality of the synthesized high resolution image based on the generated depth-dependent point spread function, and when the measured quality of the synthesized high resolution image is within a quality threshold, incorporate the synthesized high resolution image into the light field image data.
US10542204B2
An apparatus and a method for capturing a bracketing sequence of digital image frames. An apparatus includes a digital camera and at least one memory including camera settings. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to control operation of the digital camera together with the camera settings. The apparatus further includes a user interface for at least one of inputting and adjusting the camera settings. The user interface enables user to manually define an image capture sequence including a first camera setting input and a second camera setting input. The processor is configured to store the image capture sequence in the at least one memory, and to control the digital camera to capture a bracketing sequence of digital image frames using the first camera setting input and the second camera setting input.
US10542200B2
A camera transmits a DECT registration request including DECT camera information. A controller stores the DECT camera information and transmits a DECT registration response including DECT controller information. The camera stores the DECT controller information and transmits a wireless LAN registration request including wireless LAN camera information. The controller stores the wireless LAN camera information and transmits a wireless LAN registration response including wireless LAN controller information. The camera stores the wireless LAN controller information.
US10542197B2
An electronic device includes an illumination module, an image projection module, a camera module and at least one processor. The processor, coupled to the illumination module, the image projection module and the camera module, determines that the electronic device executes a first or second operating mode according to an operation instruction of a user. When the first operating mode is executed, the processor enables the illumination module to generate a medium color temperature light, simultaneously enables the image projection module to project a window screen onto a plane, and allows the use to operate the window screen on the plane. When the second operating mode is executed, the processor enables the illumination module to generate a high color temperature light, simultaneously enables the image projection module to project a preset pattern onto the plane, and turns on the camera module to allow the user to take photo or image.
US10542196B2
A device for relative positioning of multi-aperture optics having several optical channels in relation to an image sensor includes a reference object, a positioning device, and a calculating device. The reference object is arranged such that the reference object is imaged onto one image region per channel in the optical channels by the multi-aperture optics. The positioning device is controllable to change a relative location between the multi-aperture optics and the image sensor. The calculating device is configured to determine actual positions of the reference object in at least three image regions in images of the reference object and to control the positioning device on the basis of a comparison of the actual positions with positions.
US10542192B2
A synchronization signal generation function of an image transmitter is configured to generate an imaging synchronization signal. One or more processors of the image transmitter cause an imager of the image transmitter to perform new imaging every time the imaging synchronization signal is generated and cause communication data corresponding to captured image data output from the imager to be transmitted from a communicator of the image transmitter to an image receiver by radio waves. A synchronization signal generation function of the image receiver is configured to generate a display synchronization signal. One or more processors of the image receiver is configured to generate a display image corresponding to the captured image data from the communication data received by radio waves in a communicator of the image receiver and cause a monitor of the image receiver to display a newly generated display image every time the display synchronization signal is generated.
US10542190B2
A color adjuster includes: a color specifier that specifies a color when an image former forms an image; a pre-modified candidate acquirer that obtains a calculated value to which a profile for forming an image is applied or a colorimetric value of an image forming result with respect to the color specified by the color specifier; a modification history database that stores the calculated value or the colorimetric value obtained by the pre-modified candidate acquirer, the calculated value and the colorimetric value being associated with a past modified value; a modified value determinator that determines a modified value of the calculated value or the colorimetric value obtained by the pre-modified candidate acquirer on the basis of the past modified value stored in the modification history database; and a modified value outputter that displays or outputs the modified value determined by the modified value determinator.
US10542189B2
A print control apparatus that realizes printed matter that appears suitably in a case of observation by reflected light and in a case of observation by transmitted light is disclosed. The print control apparatus, based on data of a source image, generates first print data to be used for printing to a first surface of a recording medium. The print control apparatus also, based on data of the source image, generates second print data that is used for printing to a second surface that is different to the first surface and that represents a higher luminance range, in a luminance range that the data of the source image represents, than a luminance range that the first print data represents.
US10542188B2
An image processing apparatus receives designation of a target color to be removed, obtains the hue and chroma of the designated color, determines the target color based on the obtained hue and chroma, and replaces the signal value of a pixel contained in image data and having a signal value corresponding to a color falling within a predetermined range containing the designated color with a signal value indicating white, thereby performing color removal.
US10542184B2
A photoelectric conversion device includes a photoelectric conversion element to generate an image signal according to an intensity of light being input and circuitry. The circuitry obtains pixel values in dark time, respectively, for at least a first time and a second time. The second time is longer than the first time. The pixel values in dark time represent pixel values obtained when no light is input to the photoelectric conversion element. The circuitry obtains a subtraction between the pixel values for the first time and the pixel values for the second time. The circuitry detects a noise amount based on the subtraction. The circuitry determines at least one pixel having the detected noise amount that is equal to or greater than a predetermined first threshold value, as a defective pixel of the photoelectric conversion element.
US10542183B2
An image processing apparatus performs quantization processing of first multivalued image data, second multivalued image data, and third multivalued image data using a dither pattern including a plurality of threshold pixels having threshold values respectively determined for quantization, generates first recording data by quantizing the first multivalued image data using a dither pattern having a threshold pixel arrangement satisfying a predetermined condition regarding the number of threshold pixels and a predetermined condition regarding low-frequency components corresponding to a frequency region lower than a predetermined frequency in spatial frequency characteristics corresponding to an arrangement of the threshold pixels, generates second recording data by quantizing the second multivalued image data using the dither pattern having the threshold pixel arrangement, and generates third recording data by quantizing the third multivalued image data using the dither pattern having the threshold pixel arrangement and the second multivalued image data.
US10542180B2
A system includes a storage unit that stores history information associating a device executed processing and processed data with each other, a screen display unit that displays a screen in which at least one piece of history information is displayed and that is used for causing the device to execute processing based on the history information selected from the displayed at least one piece of history information, a generating unit that generates instruction information for instructing the device to execute the processing of data corresponding to the history information, a processing executing unit that executes the processing of the data based on the instruction information, and a recording unit that records the device that executed the processing and the processed data in the storage unit as the history information based on the instruction information for instructing the processing of the data executed by the processing executing unit.
US10542175B2
An image reading apparatus includes a conveying unit to convey a document, first and second reading units, a reception unit, a selection unit, and a setting unit. The first reading unit generates image data form a document first side and the second reading unit generates image data from a second side in parallel with the first reading unit reading. The reception unit receives settings regarding a size, an orientation, and a document opening direction of the document. The selection unit selects either a first reading method causing the first and second reading units to read per the set size, and a second reading method causing the first reading unit to read the first side per the set size and causing the second reading unit to read an entire second side. The setting unit sets image data corresponding to the document second side reading by the second reading method.
US10542165B2
An MFP (Multifunction Peripheral) is an image processing apparatus used for a printing method. In the printing method, plural kinds of images are printed on paper. The paper is trimmed after printing. Thereby, each of plural kinds of images can be obtained. The MFP includes a mark attaching unit that arranges marks corresponding to each of a plurality of kinds of images at scheduled cutting positions. As a result, it is possible to easily sort the sheets after cutting.
US10542161B2
An electronic device includes a camera, a location sensor, a display, and a controller. The controller acquires a database including name information of tangible objects, first location information indicating locations of the tangible objects, and first feature point information related to feature points of the tangible objects. The controller generates image recognition information on the basis of a captured image captured by the camera, the image recognition information including distance information indicating a distance from the electronic device to a particular subject and second feature point information related to feature points of the particular subject. The controller identifies a name of the particular subject on the basis of the image recognition information, the database, and second location information indicating a location of the electronic device acquired by the location sensor. The controller causes an overlay image, yielded by overlaying the name on the captured image, to be displayed on the display.
US10542151B2
A system and method is provided for facilitating a communication between a client and an advisor. The system preferably includes a client device, an advisor device, and a host device, all connected via a network. The client device may interact with a website to request a communication with an advisor. The host device may provide the request to the advisor via a mobile application operating on the advisor device. The mobile application may also be used to upload data to the host device and to participate in the scheduled communication, such as a telephone call. Prior to using the application to participate in the communication, the host device may verify the application by calling it and verbally requesting the entry of verification data. If the advisor enters correct data, the application will be considered verified, and the advisor can use it to participate in the scheduled communication with the client.
US10542148B1
Systems and methods described herein can automatically route an inbound call from an identified customer to one of a plurality of agents, the agent being selected on the basis of likelihood of a favorable outcome. The method determines a predictive model appropriate for the identified customer, with model variables including call center data, and targeted marketing data based upon risk data for the customer. An analytical engine calculates outcome predictions by applying the predictive model to values of model variables over a recent time interval. In a time-series analysis, this calculation is repeated while dynamically adjusting the recent time interval, until identifying a call routing option that satisfies a favorable outcome criterion. This method may be used to select the agent to handle the incoming call, and optionally to select a product for that agent to discuss with the identified customer.
US10542147B1
A virtual assistant application, system, and service that interacts with a caller over a telephone, cellular, or VoIP network as the called party's representative when the called party is unavailable, providing answers to queries and performing commands that were provisioned by the called party. The application includes a telephony interface, speech recognition and synthesis, a dialog manager, and knowledge domain. The application can also be configured to interact with a sender of SMS, MMS, or IM messages.
US10542141B2
A system and method, the method comprising receiving, at a processor, an hearing user's (HU's) voice signal from an HU participant during a first call, wherein the first call is a communication across a communication network, the processor programmed to perform the steps of, examining at least a portion of the voice signal to determine an identity of the HU, identifying a voice model associated with the identity of the HU, wherein the voice model comprises a plurality of rules, and further wherein each of the plurality of rules is a rule for transcribing a word in the HU voice signal into text and generating a text output, wherein the text output is a transcription of a plurality of words identified in the HU voice signal, and further wherein at least one of the plurality of words identified is identified using at least one rule of the plurality of rules.
US10542133B2
Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for a system for managing and adding contacts. A first mobile device can display an image that can be recorded by a second mobile device. Similarly, the first mobile device can record an image displayed by the second mobile device. The image data from each mobile device can be transmitted to a cloud based contact management system, which can match the images to contact information associated with each mobile device. The contact management system can then push the contact details of each mobile device to the other mobile device, and/or link social media accounts associated with each mobile device. The contact management system can also store connection records that represent an ongoing authorization to push contact information changes from each user to the other, respectively.
US10542126B2
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for allowing an invitee to record a presentation prior to an online conference meeting. For example, invitations to an upcoming meeting hosted on an online conferencing system can be sent by a conference server. The invitation can have a meeting time associated with the meeting. The conference server can receive a request by an invitee of the upcoming meeting. The request can be to access the upcoming meeting prior to the meeting time. In response to the request, the invitee can record a presentation for the upcoming meeting. During the online conference, the recorded presentation can be played.
US10542125B2
A method for configuring a computing device to use a communication protocol is provided. The method is performed by a computing device that includes a host processor coupled to a bus processor and to memory. The method includes receiving, by the host processor, a human-readable configuration file that includes parameters for communication using the communication protocol. The method additionally includes generating, by the host processor, at least one data structure based on the parameters in the human-readable configuration file. Additionally, the method includes providing, to the bus processor, memory location associated with the at least one data structure for use in communicating using the communication protocol.
US10542120B2
An example system for wirelessly providing operating system specific features includes memory and a processor configured to send a device identifier (DID) request to a remote host device via a wireless connection. The processor is to also receive remote host information from the remote host device via the wireless connection. Additionally, the processor is to detect an operating system of the host remote device based on the received remote host information. The processor is to further modify an operation of the system based on the detected operating system of the remote host device. The processor is to then provide, via the wireless connection, an operating system specific feature based on the detected operating system of the remote host device.
US10542115B1
A method of electronic communication via a virtual network function (NFV) implementation of a core network. The method comprises receiving a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) content request from a user equipment (UE), wherein the HTTP content request comprises an identification of a content source and determining by an orchestrator service that insufficient NFV processing capacity is available to perform the HTTP content request, where the orchestrator service is an application that executes on a first physical host. The method further comprises dynamically increasing the NFV processing capacity by the orchestrator service, performing the HTTP content request using the increased NFV processing capacity, and returning a HTTP content response to the UE, wherein the HTTP content response does not comprise identification of the content source.
US10542111B2
Data can be communicated across a clustered data processing environment. A server can receive a request and a token from a web user interface component and search for the data object associated with the token in a local cache. If the data object is found, it can be used to communicate with a backend server, in order to receive a response with server-specific data. The response and the data object can be sent back to the web user interface.
US10542110B2
Data can be communicated across a clustered data processing environment. A server can receive a request and a token from a web user interface component and search for the data object associated with the token in a local cache. If the data object is found, it can be used to communicate with a backend server, in order to receive a response with server-specific data. The response and the data object can be sent back to the web user interface.
US10542107B2
Domain Name System (DNS) records of a single site are analyzed. A first one of the DNS records points to an IP address of a service. A second one of the DNS records is not pointed to an IP address of the service and is referencing the first DNS record. An electronic communication is transmitted to an operator for the single site that includes a notification that an IP address of the single site is exposed through the second DNS record.
US10542102B2
A server device is provided that provides a user with a mode for assigning newer privileges. The server device includes: a communication unit for receiving, from a terminal device, position information indicating a position of the terminal device in the real world, the terminal device being held by a user, and a first application being executed in the terminal device; a memory unit for storing a plurality of items stored in correspondence with prescribed locations in the real world; and a control unit for assigning to the user a privilege usable in a second application different from the first application, on the basis of one or more items that are selected by the user from the plurality of items stored in the memory unit and that are arranged in correspondence with locations within a prescribed range from the real-world position indicated by the position information.
US10542096B2
In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for social networking in a dynamic environment. In one embodiment, a method for social networking in a network includes broadcasting a first set of one or more keywords representing one or more interests of a first user in the network, receiving a response from a second user in the network indicating interest in at least one of the interests of the first user, and connecting to a server in the network, where the server hosts a group for supporting communications between at least the first network user and the second network user.
US10542094B2
Methods and registrar computers for providing a data feed to a virtual requestor device. The registrar computer maintains a control directory of virtual devices and virtual requestor devices registered therewith. The registrar computer also maintains a data feed directory comprising a list of data feeds available to the at least one virtual requestor device. In addition to including data feeds generated by the virtual devices, the data feed directory also includes at least one data feed generated by the registrar computer. When the registrar computer receives a data feed request for a data feed generated by the registrar computer the registrar computer itself provides the data feed to the virtual requestor device.
US10542083B2
Generally discussed herein are systems and apparatuses for multi-mode collaboration between entities in different jurisdictions. According to an example a technique can include determining a location of a remote communication device by at least one of a global positioning system (GPS), low frequency (LF) atomic time radio, earth magnetic signature, internet protocol (IP) address, and cell phone tower triangulation, determine regulations regarding communication from an internal network to the remote device based on the determined location, and configure the remote device to transmit and receive communications in a manner compliant with the determined regulations including one of voice over internet protocol (VOIP) communication, hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) communication, text communication, voice communication, video communication, and augmented reality communication.
US10542071B1
Techniques are disclosed for monitoring the health of a computing application, system or service. A health monitoring service performs event driven health status checks for applications that use non-HTTP workloads. To do so, heath status messages (e.g., HTTP status requests) are directed to an API gateway at a specified frequency. In response to each health status message, the API gateway triggers at least a first event driven function to perform a health check of an application. Results of the health-status check performed by the first event driven function may be written to a status database. Further, results of the first event driven function can result in additional event driven functions being triggered (e.g., to remove an unhealthy application from production use).
US10542070B2
A method of processing browser sessions in a telecommunications network is provided. The method includes receiving, from a subscriber client device in a plurality of subscriber devices each having an associated subscriber and a browser session request. The method includes, at the entity in the service provider network: transmitting the browser session request to a server entity located inside or outside the service provider network, receiving, from the server entity, a browser session response in relation to the transmitted browser session request, transmitting the browser session response to the subscriber client device, performing a lookup in the subscriber profile database for the subscriber client device in the plurality or the associated subscriber, and modifying, prior to the respective transmittal, at least one of the browser session request and the browser session response according to the results of the lookup. An apparatus and computer software are also provided.
US10542066B2
A method includes: sending a Real-time Transport Protocol data packet to a client; receiving a bandwidth value and a frame rate value fed back by the client, the bandwidth value and the frame rate value being calculated by parsing the data packet; obtaining a corresponding bandwidth weight according to the bandwidth value, and obtaining a corresponding frame rate weight according to the frame rate value; obtaining a quantization table weight according to the bandwidth weight and the frame rate weight; and matching image transmission data according to the quantization table weight; ands ending matched image data to the client.
US10542044B2
A system reports credentials on nodes of a network. Nodes are assigned to security silos. If a credential reported from a node is found to match a credential found on a node outside of its security silo or be for authentication with a node outside the its security an alert is generated, unless proper precautions are generated. Credentials may be reported as one-way hashes of credentials. Security silos may be automatically generated to segregate at-risk nodes from critical servers based on the presence or use of email clients and browsers. Precautions that may be used to suppress alerts, such as using KERBEROS TGT.
US10542043B2
The technology disclosed relates to enhancing trust for person-related data sources by tracking person-related sources using trust objects that hold trust metadata. In particular, it relates to generating trust-enhanced data by appending trust metadata to social media content and other business-to-business entities, and further using the trust-enhanced data to develop social engagement models based on customer preferences. The trust metadata described includes names, interface categories and origins of the person-related data sources along with customer engagement preferences and connection types.
US10542040B2
The present disclosure relates to an intelligent service (e.g., a smart home, a smart building, a smart car, etc.) based on a 5G communication technology and an IoT related technology. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method is provided for detecting, by a web server in a wireless communication system, a malicious code which is injected into the command stream of a widget miming on a web-based OS in a device. The method includes: analyzing the widget in the web server; determining at least one invariant condition constantly maintained and conserved while the widget is running, on the basis of a result of the analyzing; generating a metadata file including data satisfying the at least one invariant condition; and associating the metadata file with the widget and providing the widget in a state in which the associated metadata file is included in the widget.
US10542038B2
A security appliance may incorporate a touch screen or similar input/output interface, providing command and control over network functionality and configuration, without requiring log in via a network from another computing device. During denial of service attacks, commands from the local interface may be given priority access to processing resources and memory, allowing mitigating actions to be taken, such as shutting down ports, blacklisting packet sources, or modifying filter rules. This may allow the security device to address attacks without having to be manually rebooted or disconnected from the network.
US10542020B2
A home network Intrusion and Detect on Protection System (IDPS) is described. The Home Network IPDS provides a managed client solution that secures client home networks including both wired and wireless networks. The home networks can include not only computer devices and mobile devices, but also can include other connected devices such as smart devices. In embodiments, a software agent hosted on devices within the client's home network detects and scans for threats and provides remediation for the threats including blacklisting and placing compromised devices in a quarantined state. Logs created in response to threats are compared against known threats, and device reputation databases in a service network are maintained for the devices in each managed client network.
US10542019B2
A computer-implemented method (and structure) includes receiving information. The received information is converted into a strictly hierarchical data format. A precision for a releasing the strictly hierarchical data is calculated based on privacy protection levels and a reward for different precision levels. The strictly hierarchical data is sequentially released at the calculated precision.
US10542017B1
The disclosed computer-implemented method for personalizing security incident reports may include (i) generating, within a training dataset, a feature vector for each of a group of security incidents, the feature vector including features that describe the security incidents and the features including response codes that a set of clients previously assigned to the security incidents as labels, (ii) training a supervised machine learning function on the training dataset using the response codes that the set of clients previously assigned to the security incidents, (iii) applying the supervised machine learning function to a feature vector that describes a new security incident on the set of clients to predict that the set of clients will ignore the new security incident, and (iv) personalizing a list of security incidents that is electronically reported to the set of clients by deprioritizing the new security incident. Other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.
US10542009B2
A transaction initialization system serving first and second devices, interconnected by a communication network, each having a speaker and a microphone, which wish to perform a transaction, the system comprising a server; and a client which controls the first device to initiate the transaction by (a) commanding the first device's speaker to generate a transaction-heralding sound and by (b) notifying the server, via said network, of generation of the transaction-heralding sound; and controls the second device, using a processor, to notify the server, via said network, that a particular transaction-heralding sound has been heard; and wherein, at least once, when the server notes that the same transaction-heralding sound has been reported as having been sent and as having been received, the server responsively validates a transaction between the two devices.
US10541996B1
Systems and methods are disclosed that provide for secure communications between a user device and an authentication system. The systems and methods create a dynamic identification for the device that is stored in both the device and authentication system.
US10541994B2
In an example of a system and method for time-based local authentication, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory may have program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to generate a first time token and to transmit the first time token to a secondary IHS via a local network, where the secondary IHS is configured to generate a second time token and to transmit the second time token to the IHS via the local network. The IHS may receive the second time token from the secondary IHS and it may determine whether the first time token matches the second time token. In response to the first time token matching the second time token, the IHS may receive access to a protected resource.
US10541991B2
A method for authentication based on a blockchain network is provided. The method includes steps of: an authentication-supporting server (a) if verification is requested by a certificate authority (CA) app, verifying a signature value and transmitting an access token to a user device, supporting the CA-affiliate app to transmit a login request to a CA-affiliate server, and registering the access token in the blockchain network, and transmitting a verification request to the blockchain network to transmit the access token to the authentication-supporting server, and register the access token in the blockchain network, and transmitting the access token to the user device, and transmit the login request to the CA-affiliate server, and (b) performing one of (i) verifying the access token, and (ii) transmitting the verification request to the blockchain network, and transmitting a verification-result to the CA-affiliate server, to allow the CA-affiliate app to log in to the CA-affiliate server.
US10541989B2
Various embodiments provide methods and computing devices configured to implement the methods for dynamically changing an ephemeral shared data set. Various embodiments provide methods and computing devices configured to implement the methods for the dynamic generation of a value that may be used to protect a communication based on the dynamically changed ephemeral shared data set. Various embodiments incorporate the assumption that trusted systems ultimately are demonstrably insecure, because such systems are penetrable and vulnerable. Various embodiments provide a digital communication system that assumes no trust among various network elements, for at least the reason that the digital environment is inherently untrustworthy.
US10541986B2
Methods, apparatus, and systems for authenticating a user taking into account measurement values of characteristics of the purported environment of the user are described. Specifically, in a preferred embodiment, a device is used that comprises a sensor for making said measurement of the location dependent physical property; a memory component for storing a secret value; and a data processing component for generating an electronic signature over said measurement by cryptographically combining said measurement with a secret key comprised in or derived from said secret value.
US10541982B1
Embodiments of the present invention provides a data protection solution which can efficiently tokenize sensitive data submitted by a user device to a public cloud and de-tokenize any tokenized response from the cloud. A small, in-memory token map may be looked up to facilitate the two-way conversions between sensitive data and tokenized data. The token map can be flexibly configured, it may be generated and/or changed on the fly, and its design could preserve data format and provide multilingual support. The innovative tokenization process is fast, secure, scalable through cloud-native design but less costly as compared to prior approaches.
US10541980B2
Disclosed is a file security method for reinforcing file security, which includes: by a first communication device, detecting an access to a file stored in a virtual drive; by the first communication device, requesting a decryption key of the file to a second communication device and receiving the decryption key; and by the first communication device, decrypting the access-detected file by using the decryption key.
US10541976B2
A network device allows inbound connections from external addresses to a computer on a local network while forbidding output connections from the computer to that external address unless preceded by an inbound connection therefrom. In some embodiments, the computer is allowed to accept inbound connections from external addresses but is not permitted to initiate outbound connections to other computers in the local network unless preceded by an inbound connection. In some embodiments, a request from an external address is processed by the network device by transmitting network information for the computer to the external address and temporarily changes network rules to allow connections from the external address. In some embodiments, if the computer attempts a disallowed connection, the connection attempt is routed through a proxy server by providing network data for the proxy server to the computer.
US10541975B2
A gateway device for implementing data security is described herein. The gateway device is coupled between a client device and a server device, and is configured to receive encoded data and a set of operations from the server device in response to a request for cloud services from the client device. The gateway device is configured to decode the encoded data, and to provide the decoded data and the set of operations to the client device. The client device is configured to perform the set of operations on the decoded data, and to incorporate the operation results into an application or interface corresponding to the requested cloud service. The gateway device is configured to encode the operation result data, and to provide the encoded operation result data to the server device for storage.
US10541970B2
A method and system for providing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) as a service to a computer network are provided herein. The contribution of embodiments of the present invention is two-folded. First, a possible framework of having DPI deployed as a service is detailed, including the necessary algorithms and required adaptations. Second, the superior performance of the suggested design is demonstrated via simulations. Since the focus is on the algorithmic aspects and network design, an SDN implementation of the suggested design is not provided herein. However, many aspects of such an SDN implementation follow closely the guidelines known in the art.
US10541966B1
A method is described that enables communication between two disjoined networks with overlapping IP address ranges. An intermediary function in each of the networks and a unique IP address pool are deployed to facilitate the communication. This method also enables communications between one network with a group of networks with overlapping IP address ranges.
US10541965B2
A social media application, platform, or computer system facilitating same presents a user with an option to post information later, as opposed to immediately. If the user selects to post later, the user may select a time, enter a time, or select a random time for the post to occur. The user may select a range from which the randomly selected posting time occurs. The computer system may be a user device or a server computer device, either of which may determine a random value for use in causing the information-to-be-posted to post randomly within the selected time range. The computer system may analyze multiple posts from multiple source and append information-to-be-posted to postings of others that contain content related to the information-to-be-posted.
US10541956B2
Methods and systems for authenticating and confidence marking e-mail messages are described. One embodiment describes a method of authenticating an e-mail message. This method involves extracting a plurality of e-mail headers associated with the e-mail message, and identifying a sending edge mail transfer agent (MTA). The method then calls for determining if the sending edge MTA is authorized to send the e-mail message.
US10541955B2
A message transmitting method. In the method, a receiving party identifier is acquired; a visual element is acquired; a sound gathering instruction is received; a sound is gathered to form audio data according to the sound gathering instruction; and a message is generated according to the visual element and the audio data, and is transmitted to a message receiver corresponding to the receiving party identifier, so as for the message receiver to present the visual element and play the audio data.
US10541954B1
Using Unary alphabet to express a cyber message, the identities of the message bits can be used to carry a companion message. The P (prime) message, and the C (companion) message can be related or unrelated. The C message may be used to authenticate, or to invalidate the P message and its writer. While the P message may be in the open, the C message may be limited to key-holding readers. The C message may be modified by successive readers while leaving the P message unchanged. A wide range of applications is available on account of the simple idea of writing the primary message via bit-count (ignoring bit identities), leaving the identity assignments to carry the companion message. Alice and Bob may exchange a large number of primary messages, where for most of them the companion message says: “ignore the primary message”. While both Alice and Bob, reading the companion message will regard only the proper messages, an eavesdropper will be thoroughly confused, or receive a misleading impression of the conversation between the two. If the C message is generated via a private key, then a reader of the P+C messages will be able to authenticate the prime message and its writer with the respective public key.
US10541950B2
Forming a group of users for a conversation includes determining when users are accessing information associated with each other, maintaining a group of the users, the group of the users representing a transitive closure over a viewing relationship of the information, displaying, via a display of a user device, digital representations of the users in the group accessing the information, and initiating, based on an action of at least one of the users in the group of users, a conversation.
US10541949B2
An information management system may store information related to tasks to be performed by workers in an organization. Workers in the organization may communicate with the information management system using email messages. The information management system may not require a login or authentication procedure, and workers may interact with the information management system without the need to log in to the information management system. The information management system may receive an email message from a worker that indicates a request for a report. The information management system may determine whether to transmit the report to the worker based on whether the worker is appropriately registered with the information management system, and/or whether the worker has administrative privileges. The information management system, in response to a positive determination, may transmit the report to the email address from which the requesting email message was sent.
US10541946B1
Nodes within a network are configured to adapt to changing path states, due to congestion, node failures, and/or other factors. A node may selectively convey path information and/or other state information to another node by annotating the information into packets it receives from the other node. A node may selectively reflect these annotated packets back to the other node, or other nodes that subsequently receive these annotated packets may reflect them. A weighted cost multipathing selection technique is improved by dynamically adjusting weights of paths in response to feedback indicating the current state of the network topology, such as collected through these reflected packets. In an embodiment, certain packets that would have been dropped may instead be transformed into “special visibility” packets that may be stored and/or sent for analysis. In an embodiment, insight into the performance of a network device is enhanced through the use of programmable visibility engines.
US10541945B2
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for storing message data in a PubSub system. In certain examples, the method includes storing messages of each of a plurality of channels in a writable portion of a respective buffer for the channel. The method may also include moving a pointer delineating a boundary between the writable portion and a readable portion of the buffer such that the messages are in the readable portion after the pointer has moved. The method may also include allowing one or more subscribers to read from the readable portion of one or more of the buffers during the storing.
US10541938B1
An apparatus in one embodiment comprises at least one processing device having a processor coupled to a memory. The one or more processing devices are operative to configure a plurality of distributed processing nodes to communicate over a network, to obtain metadata characterizing data locally accessible in respective data zones of respective ones of the distributed processing nodes, and to populate catalog instances of a distributed catalog service for respective ones of the data zones utilizing the obtained metadata. Distributed data analytics are performed in the distributed processing nodes utilizing the populated catalog instances of the distributed catalog service and the locally accessible data of the respective data zones. The metadata characterizing the locally accessible data is illustratively obtained in a metadata repository from at least one of a master data management platform and a governance, risk and compliance platform.
US10541929B2
PCC control of HTTP adaptive bit rate video streaming protocols. This PCC control is enforced in a network node that is in communication interaction with a user terminal, UE, and a media server, and is configured to: perform a deep packet inspection, DPI, on IP packets sent from the media server to the UE to detect an association between a plurality of identifiers and corresponding characteristics of respective different media streams representing the same media information; perform a DPI on IP packets sent from the UE to the media server to detect a media stream identifier selected by the UE from said association, the IP packets corresponding to a request to obtain one of the different media streams of the association; and modify the request by replacing the detected media stream identifier selected by the UE with any other of the media stream identifiers of the association.
US10541925B2
Non-DSR distributed load balancer with virtualized VIPS and source proxy on load balanced connection
Methods and devices for load balancing of connections may include receiving, at a management component on a container host on a computer device, at least one data packet based on a destination IP address of the data packet that corresponds to a plurality of container hosts. The methods and devices may include selecting a destination container from at least one container host on the computer device and other computer devices in communication with the computer device over a virtual network to balance a data load and translating the source IP address of the at least one data packet to a local IP address of the container host. The methods and devices may include changing the destination IP address of the at least one data packet to a virtual IP address of the selected destination container so that the at least one data packet is transformed to a proxy data packet.
US10541923B2
Systems and methods for Segment Routing (SR) Traffic Engineering (SR-TE) in a network include receiving link utilization measurements at a Label Edge Router (LER) with the link utilization measurements flooded by one or more Label Switch Routers (LSRs); and, responsive to one or more of detecting congestion and underutilization on one or more links associated with an SR tunnel at the LER based on the received link utilization measurements, performing one or more actions at the LER to one or more of alleviate the congestion and re-optimize the underutilization. A state of the SR tunnel is maintained only at the LER through a label stack assigned at the LER, and the label stack includes one or more of a node Segment ID (SID) and an adjacency SID.
US10541921B2
Embodiments provide a TCAM-based access control list that supports disjunction operations in rules. A network frame is received. Embodiments determine set TCP flags of the network frame. Upon determining that the set TCP flags match a first entry in a numeric range table, bits of a search key corresponding to the first entry are updated. The search key accesses a second entry stored in a TCAM. The first entry further comprises an encode field to scan a TCP header of the network frame for set TCP flags, a first mask field to a condition corresponding to unset TCP flags to identify in the network frame, a second mask field to a condition corresponding to set TCP flags to identify in the network frame, and an operation field specifying a disjunction operation for comparing the set TCP flags with the first mask field and the second mask field.
US10541916B2
Systems and methods relating to transmitting data between an internetwork of multiple networks. The transmitted data uses a device address that uses a common addressing scheme regardless of network protocols used to implement the multiple networks. The multiple networks includes networks having multiple network protocols, and the multiple networks extend a connection from a home network to a service using a tunnel.
US10541908B2
A communication relay apparatus includes a plurality of LAN ports configured to receive LAN cables respectively, at least one switch configured to switch to any one of a plurality of states, and an aggregator configured to specify a combination of two or more of the plurality of LAN ports in accordance with a state that is designated in the at least one switch, and conduct redundancy or expansion of a communication bandwidth with respect to a communication performed through the LAN cables that are received in the specified LAN ports.
US10541904B2
Examples relate to establishing a network fault detection session. In one example, a routing device may receive a request to initiate a bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) session with a second routing device; transmit a first echo frame to the second routing device; receive a first response frame; determine that a response time does not meet a response time threshold; in response to the determination, determine that a BFD failure threshold has not been met; after the determination that the BFD failure threshold has not been met, transmit a second echo frame to the second routing device; receive a second response frame; determine whether a second response time meets the BFD response time threshold; and in response to determining that the second response time meets the BFD response time threshold, provide a notification that a BFD session has been established between the routing device and the second routing device.
US10541902B1
Techniques are described for providing network device management. In some implementations, a native mobile device application enables use of a mobile device to add new devices to a network, remove devices from a network, change network and device profile settings, troubleshoot a network, provide an interface into network devices, communications, diagnostics, etc., and provide remote access to the network for installation, programming, troubleshooting, and inclusion.
US10541898B2
Embodiments of the invention relate to a centralized managing system and method for creating, deploying, administering, and managing a plurality of separate and distinct virtual computer networks on a virtualization platform for offering cloud computing services (SaaS). Embodiments of the invention relate to a computer system for a centralized management of separate and distinct virtual computer networks, which has a security grid which has at least one grid processor and a memory device that stores a managing application. The managing application has a virtualization platform, a grid access layer, a virtual computer network template system, a plurality of resource distribution tools and a plurality of monitoring and metering tools. The grid processor is adapted by the managing application so that it can create, deploy, administer, and manage the plurality of separate and distinct computer networks.
US10541895B2
A data processing apparatus is deployed at a cloud network, and includes a plurality of data nodes, a receiver circuit, and an aggregation circuit. The receiver circuit is coupled to the plurality of data nodes and is configured to receive downtime records from a plurality of industrial machines, and to selectively route the downtime records to selected ones of the plurality of data nodes based upon a predetermined criteria. Each of the plurality of data nodes comprises a control circuit and a memory. Each control circuit is configured to, in parallel with the other control circuits, to further populate the downtime records with other data related to the operation of the machines, determine one or more time windows for each of the records, and divide the records according to the time windows.
US10541885B2
Systems and methods for negotiating control of a shared audio or visual resource are disclosed. A request for control of a shared audio or visual resource is received at an arbiter. The arbiter maintains existing state information for ownership of the shared audio or visual resource and ownership transition conditions of the shared audio or visual resource. The request is received from one of a process executing on an embedded system and a process executing on a mobile computing device. New state information regarding ownership of the shared audio or visual resource is determined based at least in part on the request for control and the ownership transition conditions. The new state information indicates which of the processes controls output of the shared audio or visual resource.
US10541884B2
Systems and methods of the present invention provide for a server computer to receive, from a client GUI a request for a recommendation, the request including a designation of a desired assessment score. The server then queries activity data for the user to identify an objective category associated with the user activity and an assessment score for the user below a defined threshold. The server then queries a recommended activity data, tagged with the identified category and a score weighting defining an increase to the assessment score. The server then generates a GUI including a report of the assessment score below the threshold and the recommended activity.
US10541880B2
Systems and methods for regulating data traffic using active learning techniques. In one embodiment, a global monitor communicates with a plurality of sensors over a wide area network. The global monitor builds a global model for a data analytics service that maps elements to values based on data reported by the sensors. The global monitor generates a query for the data from the sensors, selects one or more candidate elements from the elements in the global model, generates a global policy specifying that the data requested from the sensors is limited to the data targeted to the candidate element(s), and sends the query indicating the global policy to the sensors. The global monitor receives the data targeted to the candidate element(s) from the sensors according to the global policy, and adjusts the global model based on the data targeted to the candidate element(s).
US10541876B2
Certain embodiments described herein are generally directed to interconnecting a plurality of local control planes (LCP) for state data exchange. In some embodiments, a first LCP receives the state data and a distribution list from a central control plane (CCP) node. The distribution list may comprise identifiers of LCPs to which the state data relates. In certain embodiments, the first LCP transmits an acknowledgment to the CCP node indicating receipt of the state data. In some embodiments, the first LCP identifies, according to a distribution pattern, one or more target LCPs of those identified in the distribution list. The distribution pattern may be based on information in the distribution list, information stored by the first LCP, or a combination of the two. In some embodiments, the first LCP may transmit the state data to the one or more target LCPs.
US10541866B2
The subject disclosure relates to systems and methods for improving multicast traffic flows in a computer network. In some aspects, a method of the technology includes steps for receiving multicast traffic statistics from each of a plurality of switches in a computer network, aggregating the multicast traffic statistics into a time-series database, and identifying a low-performing multicast flow based on the time-series database. In some aspects, the method can include steps for automatically reconfiguring the computer network to improve the low-performing multicast flow. Systems and machine readable media are also provided.
US10541865B1
In general, techniques are described for remotely monitoring, controlling, and/or adjusting configuration settings related to network access points located within a rental property. In some implementations, rental data that indicates a property that has been rented for a specified rental period is received. Sensor data collected by one or more sensors of the property during the specified rental period is obtained. A current occupancy of the property during the specified rental period is determined from the sensor data. Network data indicating network activity over a network access point of the property is obtained during the specified rental period. The network access point is configured during the specified rental period based at least on the network activity indicated by the network data and the current occupancy determined for the property from the sensor data.
US10541855B2
An individual session border controller in a cluster of SBCs, e.g., in a Cloud, sends a resource utilization reporting message to the current master resource manager for the cluster. In response to the received utilization reporting message from the individual SBC, the master resource manager determines a mode of operation, e.g. one of: normal, critical or overshoot, for the cluster and a resource allocation for the SBC, the resource allocation method used being different for at least two different modes. The master resource manager communicates the determined cluster mode and the determined resource allocation to the individual SBC, e.g., in a response message. The SBC controls its resource utilization reporting rate as a function of the mode. In at least one mode, e.g., normal mode, the SBC is allowed to use more resources, e.g., X % more, than the amount of resources allocated to the SBC by the master resource manager.
US10541851B2
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A base station may perform an access procedure to obtain access to a shared radio frequency spectrum band during a measurement window and generate a synchronization signal (SS) burst comprising a plurality of SS blocks. The base station may perform a beam sweeping first transmission of the SS burst over the shared radio frequency spectrum based at least in part on the access procedure. In the first transmission or a second transmission, the base station may transmit at least one of a first indication of a time of access to the shared radio frequency spectrum band with respect to the measurement window, a second indication of a transmission beam associated with the SS block, and a third indication of a quantity of remaining SS blocks from the plurality of SS blocks to follow the SS block in the measurement window.
US10541847B2
A method and a device for forming a DFT-spread OFDM symbol including data and pilots, comprising: forming a pilot symbol in the time domain, the pilot symbol comprising at least two parts, a first part of the pilot symbol comprising samples of front pilots, a second part of the pilot symbol comprising null values, performing a DFT-spread OFDM modulation of the pilot symbol, precoding the data, putting the precoded data under the form of a data symbol in the time domain, the data symbol comprising at least two parts, a first part of the data symbol comprising null values, a second part of the data symbol comprising the data, performing a DFT-spread OFDM modulation of the data symbol, modifying a part of the DFT-spread OFDM modulated data symbol, combining the modified DFT-spread OFDM modulated data to the DFT-spread OFDM modulated pilot symbol.
US10541846B2
The present disclosure provides a multi-carrier time-division multiplexing (MC-TDMA) modulation and demodulation method and system. Before multi-carrier modulation is performed on an input symbol, an interleaving allocation and an FFT may be performed, a time domain symbol may be transformed into a frequency domain symbol signal to perform a MDFT treatment. A sending end may adopt an analyzing filter bank structure, and pre-filtering and an IFFT may be performed on a signal successively. A pre-filter may be positioned between an NM point FFT and an M point IFFT, a PAPR value of the system may be reduced using the symmetry of a coefficient of a filter, and a frequency domain symbol signal may be allocated to different sub-bands for multi-carrier modulation.
US10541835B2
In a method for initializing a bus system, and a bus system having a master module and serially disposed bus subscribers, the master module asks the bus subscribers to log into the master module. After logging into the master module, each bus subscriber waits a predefined period of time to see whether a further bus subscriber logs into the master module, and closes the bus system if no further bus subscriber logs into the master module within the predefined period of time.
US10541833B2
According to various aspects and embodiments, a device is provided. The device includes a memory, a Controller Area Network (CAN) controller coupled to a CAN bus, at least one processor coupled to the memory and the CAN controller. The at least one processor is configured to set the CAN controller to a first baud rate, determine a second baud rate, and send, in response to determining the second baud rate, a baud rate change request via the CAN bus, wherein the baud rate change request includes a least an identifier of the second baud rate.
US10541818B2
A method and system for decentralized biometric signing of a digital contract. A digital identity including a private key is created. The private key was encrypted on a mobile device via use of captured biometric data. A digital hash of the digital contract is generated. A user using biometric data is authenticated. Usage of the biometric data is authorized. Responsive to the usage of the biometric data being authorized, the encrypted private key is decrypted. The digital hash is signed with the decrypted private key. The signed digital hash is stored in a blockchain.
