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US09102862B2	Method and composition for enhanced hydrocarbons recovery A method of treating a hydrocarbon containing formation, comprising (a) providing a composition to at least a portion of the hydrocarbon containing formation, wherein the composition comprises a glycerol sulfonate of a propoxylated primary alcohol having a branched aliphatic group with an average carbon number from 10 to 24 and having an average number of branches per aliphatic group of from 0.7 to 2.5 and having at least 0.5 moles of propylene oxide per mole of primary alcohol; and (b) allowing the composition to interact with hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon containing formation.
US09102859B2	Methods for dust control on saline dry lakebeds using minimal water resources A brine membrane method for controlling dust on a saline lakebed is disclosed comprising the steps of creating or locating an existing wetting basin, depositing precipitated salts in the basin, and depositing a brine over the salts to form a brine membrane.
US09102857B2	Methods of selecting one or more phase change materials to match a working temperature of a light-emitting diode to be cooled A phase change material (PCM) is used for thermal storage for LED-based lighting systems. The PCM is placed in multiple sealed containers in thermal contact with the LED to be cooled. The PCM is selected such that its melting point temperature is substantially the preferred operating temperature of the LED. When the LED is on, the PCM absorbs and stores some of the heat generated by the LED, while some of the generated heat is convected away from the LED. The PCM is selected based upon its heat storage capabilities to cool the LED when the lighting system is operated for a cyclical application.
US09102855B2	Removal of crystallinity in guar based materials and related methods of hydration and subterranean applications Methods which include hydrating a crystalline polymeric material in a first liquid medium, precipitating the polymeric material to form an amorphous polymeric material, and combining amorphous polymeric material with a second liquid medium to form a treatment fluid. Alternative methods include hydrating a crystalline polymeric material in a first liquid medium, precipitating the polymeric material to form a lower crystalline form of the polymeric material, and combining the lower crystalline form of polymeric material with a second liquid medium to form a treatment fluid.
US09102854B2	Polyurethane sealant compositions having high filler levels In one aspect, this invention is a composition comprising a urethane prepolymer having isocyanate moieties; a catalytic amount of a compound which catalyzes the reaction of isocyanate moieties with water or an active hydrogen containing compound; and untreated calcium carbonate as filler. The composition of the invention can be used to bond a window into a structure especially for the automobile windshield installation with good adhesion strength and durability.
US09102853B2	Two-part curable oxygen-absorbable resin composition, and oxygen-absorbable adhesive agent The purpose of the present invention is to provide a two-part curable oxygen-absorbable resin composition which has all of oxygen absorbability, adhesion properties and a cohesive force. The present invention provides a two-part curable oxygen-absorbable resin composition comprising: a main component which comprises a polyester polyol containing tetrahydrophthalic acid or a derivative thereof or tetrahydrophthalic acid anhydride or a derivative thereof as a raw material; and an aliphatic and/or alicyclic isocyanate curing agent component.
US09102851B2	Microcavity carrier belt and method of manufacture A method for fabricating an electronic device or component such as an anisotropic conductive film comprising: distributing a plurality of conductive particles into an array of microcavities formed on a surface of a continuous carrier belt, rotating the belt carrying the conductive particles while conveying a surface of an adhesive layer into contact with the surface of the rotating belt, transferring the conductive particles from the microcavities on the belt to the adhesive layer in predefined locations in the adhesive layer corresponding to the array of microcavities on the belt, and separating the adhesive layer from the surface of the belt. In one embodiment, the position of the microcavities is varied in a controlled manner.
US09102850B2	Prepreg, metal-clad laminate, and printed wiring board The prepreg in accordance with the present invention is formed from a resin composition and a fabric substrate impregnated with the resin composition. The resin composition contains: (A) a thermosetting resin composition; (B) a resin having a Tg not more than 100° C.; and (C) an inorganic filler. The resin (B) having the Tg not more than 100° C. has: a carbonyl group or a siloxane group; and an epoxy group or a phenolic hydroxyl group. The inorganic filler (C) is subjected to surface-treatment with a silane coupling agent represented by a general formula: YSiX3, wherein X represents a methoxy group or an ethoxy group, and Y represents an aliphatic alkyl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms.
US09102848B2	Environmentally friendly, polymer dispersion-based coating formulations and methods of preparing and using same Environmentally friendly, high performance coating formulations and methods for their preparation are described. The coating formulations can be prepared as aqueous dispersions. The aqueous dispersions include a plurality of multiphase polymer particles and a C8-C18 alkyl alcohol alkoxylated phosphate ester surfactant. The multiphase particles include an acrylic-based copolymer derived from one or more (meth)acrylate monomers and at least one copolymerizable surfactant. Optionally, the acrylic-based copolymer is further derived from one or more acid monomers, one or more amide monomers, and/or one or more molecular weight regulators. Further described herein are products prepared from the aqueous dispersions, such as for high gloss and satin paint compositions, that can have a low VOC content.
US09102845B2	Functionalized isobutylene-isoprene copolymer composition A siloxane-functional isobutylene copolymer and use thereof is described. The copolymer is of the formula: wherein a is at least 20, and at least one of b and c are at least one, X is oxygen or nitrogen; R1 is a covalent bond or a divalent (hetero)hydrocarbyl group; Sil is a polydialkylsiloxane; and x is 1 or 2.
US09102839B1	Photocurable inkjet printing ink composition, printed matter and molded article A photocurable inkjet printing ink composition includes at least a photopolymerizable compound component and a photopolymerization initiator, wherein in the photopolymerizable compound component, a monofunctional monomer is included in a content of 91.0 to 99.5% by mass and a multifunctional monomer is included in a content of 0.5 to 9.0% by mass; in the monofunctional monomer component, acryloylmorpholine is included in a content of 30.0 to 85.0% by mass; the monofunctional monomer component includes at least one selected from benzyl acrylate, ethyl carbitol acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate and phenoxyethyl acrylate in a content of 5.0 to 40.0% by mass in the monofunctional monomer component; and the stretching rate at 180° C. of the cured coating obtained by photopolymerizing the photocurable inkjet printing ink composition is 120% or more.
US09102834B2	Method for producing agglomerates having rubber and wax, agglomerates produced according to the method, and use of the agglomerates in asphalt or bitumen masses A method for producing bulk good of agglomerates made of rubber particles and wax. A composition of the agglomerate and the use of the bulk good to produce asphalt or bitumen masses are created in that rubber is activated by swelling and using a swelling agent and a melt made of viscosity-reducing wax and of optional polyoctenamer is added, the activated rubber particles are agglomerated by means of the viscosity-reducing wax and optional adhesion-improving substances. The resulting larger volume leads to a viscosity reduction and the softening leads to a more intimate and more homogeneous wetting with the wax and, in the mixed good to be produced, a viscosity reduction remaining stable in the mixed good for <180 min and an increased stability of the cross-linking of the rubber molecules among each other after the agglomerates have been incorporated are achieved.
US09102831B1	Process for producing improved zein articles Cross-linked zein articles are prepared by a melt process where zein is mixed with polyethylene maleic anhdyride. The melt processing can be conducted as a batch process (e.g., as in a torque rheometer) or as a continuous process (e.g., as in reactive extrusion using a screw extruder). This process provides a zein article that has reduced solubility in acetic acid (a solvent that normally dissolves unaltered zein) and/or increased tensile strength.
US09102828B2	Composition including a copolyamide and a cross-linked polyolefin The invention relates to a composition including: 45 to 95 wt % of a semi-aromatic copolyamide containing at least two separate units having the following general formulation: A/X.T, where A is selected from among a unit obtained from an amino acid, a unit obtained from a lactam, and a unit having the formula (diamine Ca).(diacid in Cb), and XT denotes a unit obtained from the polycondensation of a diamine in Cx and from terephthalic acid, with x being the number of carbon atoms of the diamine in Cx, said copolyamide having a polymoleoularity index, noted Ip, of less than or equal to 3.5, measured by gel permeation chromatography, and an amino chain end content of between 0.020 meg/g and 0.058 meg/g; and 5 to 55 wt % of at least one cross-linked polyolefin. The invention also relates to a method for preparing said composition and to the uses thereof.
US09102827B2	Thermoplastic resin having high transparency and high impact strength and preventing low-temperature whitening A transparent thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) a methylmethacrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (g-MABS) which is a graft resin having a core-shell structure and including butadiene with an average particle size of about 700 to about 1800 Å; (B) a methylmethacrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (g-MABS) which is a graft resin having a core-shell structure and including butadiene with an average particle size of about 2000 to about 4000 Å; (C) dimethyl polysiloxane; and (D) a base resin which includes (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester in an amount of about 40 to about 100% by weight.
US09102824B2	Polymer compositions, methods of making the same, and articles prepared from the same The invention provides a composition comprising a first composition, which first composition comprises the following: A) a first interpolymer comprising, in polymerized form, ethylene, an α-olefin and a nonconjugated polyene; B) a second interpolymer comprising, in polymerized form, ethylene, an α-olefin and a nonconjugated polyene; and wherein the first composition has at least one of the following features: a) an [(ML(1+4, 125° C.))/Mw(conv)]*1000 greater than 0.429 mole/g; b) a Mooney Viscosity (ML, 1+4, 125° C.) greater than, or equal to, 70, and has a low shear viscosity (η at 0.1 rad/sec) less than, or equal to, 100,000 Pa·sec; and c) a Mooney Viscosity (ML(1+4, 125° C.)) greater than, or equal to, 70, and has an [Mw(abs)]/[Mw(conv)] less than 1.2.
US09102823B2	Heterophasic copolymer and method for the preparation thereof Methods for preparing an impact copolymer by selecting a continuous phase polymer having a first melt flow rate and selecting a rubber phase polymeric material such that the final melt flow rate of the impact copolymer is within 2 g/10 min of the first melt flow rate. Impact copolymers made from such methods and films and molded articles produced from such impact copolymers are also included.
US09102820B2	Polypropylene resin composition and molded article comprising the same A polypropylene resin composition is disclosed which contains a propylene polymer (A) selected from the group consisting of propylene homopolymers (A-1) and propylene-ethylene block copolymers (A-2) which are propylene-ethylene block copolymers each of which is composed of a propylene homopolymer component and a propylene-ethylene random copolymer component and has an intrinsic viscosity of from 2 to 8 dl/g, an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer (B) defined below, the amount of the polymer (A) and the amount of the copolymer (B) each being based on the combined amount of the polymer (A) and the copolymer (B) which is an ethylene-α-olefin copolymer having a melt index, as measured at 190° C., of from 1 to 40 g/10 min, and a petroleum resin (C-1) or a terpene resin (C-2) having a glass transition temperature of 90° C. or lower.
US09102818B2	Method and system for surface adhesive rule technology A surface-adhesive-rule technology (SART) method and system for creating a surface-adhesive-rule die and counter die for pre-treating cardboard. Wherein the pre-treating comprises: creasing and/or cutting and/or embossing the cardboard. The SART system may comprise: a rule-drawer having one or more cartridges, one or more nozzles, and one or more pressure actuator; a leading mechanism that carries the rule-drawer; and a controller that controls the rule-drawer and the leading mechanism according to a layout of a surface-adhesive-rule die. Each cartridge may comprise flexible materiel and may be associated with one of the nozzles having an orifice with a profile. Further the leading mechanism moves the rule-drawer and the rule-drawer draws a plurality of surface-adhesive rules from the flexible material having an attribute to reserve the shape of the orifice profile through which it is deposited on the surface of a die's body according to commands obtained from the controller.
US09102813B2	Fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder and production method thereof [Problems to be Solved]To provide fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder enabling to improve acid resistance of dental glass ionomor cement and a production method thereof.[Solution]A lanthanum compound eluted in the presence of polycarboxylic acid and water exists only in a surface layer of a fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder. An amount of the fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder is preferably 1 to 5% by weight in terms of oxide. The fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder is produced by mixing an aqueous solution of a lanthanum compound and a fluoroaluminosilicate glass powder not containing lanthanum, and heating them. The aqueous solution of lanthanum compound is an aqueous solution of a water solvable lanthanum compound, preferably an aqueous solution of lanthanum nitrite and/or an aqueous solution of lanthanum chloride.
US09102809B2	Method for producing flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer composition A method is provided for producing a flame retardant thermoplastic elastomer composition, wherein the method includes (1) a step of preparing a thermoplastic elastomer composition by dynamically vulcanizing a thermoplastic elastomer composition precursor containing (A) an ethylene-α-olefin-based copolymer rubber, (B) a propylene-based polymer and (C) a mineral oil-based softening agent in the presence of (D) a crosslinking agent, and (2) a step of kneading the thermoplastic elastomer composition, (E) a halogen-free flame retardant, (F) a zinc oxide, and optionally (G) a polyhydric compound.
US09102806B2	Particulate superabsorbent polymer composition having improved performance properties The present invention relates to a particulate superabsorbent polymer composition which absorbs water, aqueous liquids, and blood, and a process to make the superabsorbent polymers, wherein a superabsorbent polymer is surface treated with a neutralized multivalent metal salt solution having a pH value similar as that of human skin. The present invention also relates to particulate superabsorbent polymer composition having high Gel Bed Permeability and high Absorbency Under Load.
US09102803B2	Process for coating an active ingredient with a urea-formaldehyde polymer The present invention relates to novel urea-formaldehyde polymers coated with an active ingredient, a method of making the same, and their use.
US09102802B2	Polymeric material for an insulated container A formulation includes a polymeric material, a nucleating agent, a blowing agent, and a surface active agent. The formulation can be used to form a container.
US09102800B2	Polycarbonate block copolymers The disclosure pertains to amphiphilic block copolymers comprising an aliphatic polycarbonate chain coupled to a hydrophilic polymer. Such amphiphilic polymers may have the formula A-L-B, where A- is a polycarbonate or polyethercarbonate chain having from about 3 to about 500 repeating units, L is a linker moiety and -B is a hydrophilic oligomer having from about 4 to about 200 repeating units. Provided copolymers are useful as surfactants capable of emulsifying aqueous solutions and supercritical carbon dioxide. Provided copolymers also have utility as additives for use in enhanced oil recovery methods.
US09102795B2	Process for making polyurea particles A method for providing urea particles in a solvent medium, said method comprising at least the steps of: providing at least one polyisocyanate component dissolved in a first solvent; providing at least one isocyanate-reactive polyamine component dissolved in a second solvent; providing at least one isocyanate-reactive monoamine, optionally dissolved in a third solvent; combining and reacting said isocyanate-reactive monoamine optionally dissolved in said third solvent with said polyisocyanate dissolved in said first solvent, thereby providing an urea-modified polyisocyanate dissolved in said first solvent and said optionally third solvent, and then combining and reacting said urea-modified polyisocyanate dissolved in said first solvent and said optionally third solvent with said polyamine component dissolved in said second solvent.
US09102791B2	Alkoxylated sorbitan esters as crude oil emulsion breakers Disclosed herein are alkoxylated sorbitan ester compounds and compositions useful in emulsion breaking applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compounds and compositions as emulsion breakers, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.
US09102789B2	Sulfonated poly(phenylene) copolymer electrolyte for fuel cells A proton conducting copolymer electrolyte with competitive voltage versus current density characteristics and superior durability comprises a proton conducting hydrophilic domain comprising a sulfonated poly(phenylene) polymer, and a hydrophobic domain comprising a main chain comprising a plurality of bonded arylene groups wherein essentially all of the bonds in the main chain of the copolymer are carbon-carbon or, to a certain extent, carbon-sulfone bonds. More particularly, none of the bonds in the chains of the copolymer are ether bonds. Due to the absence of ether bonds, the copolymer electrolyte is less susceptible to degradation in solid polymer fuel cells.
US09102787B2	Curable compositions Embodiments include curable compositions including a resin component and a hardener component. The resin component can include an epoxy compound that is selected from the group consisting of aromatic epoxy compounds, alicyclic epoxy compounds, aliphatic epoxy compounds, and combinations thereof, and a reactive diluent that includes a polymeric glycidyl ether. The hardener component can include an adduct and a Mannich base.
US09102785B2	Curable compositions based on polyuretidiones, polythiols and photoactivable bases and generation of isocyanates from uretidiones Curable compositions based on polyuretidiones, polythiols and photoactivable bases are disclosed. Also a process for generating isocyanate groups by exposing uretidiones to radiation in the range of 100-315 nm is disclosed. The process can be used in a dual curing system for curing compositions that comprise groups that under go photoinduced polymerizations and active hydrogen groups that react with the generated isocyanates.
US09102783B2	Strippable coating composition for floors A strippable coating composition for floors which contains at least 50% by weight of an aqueous polyurethane resin relative to the total solid content, wherein the hydroxyl-containing compound component constituting the aqueous polyurethane resin comprises (A) a polyester polyol component prepared from 1,6-hexanediol and either an aliphatic dibasic acid and/or an aromatic dibasic acid, (B) a low-molecular alicyclic diol component, and (C) an unsaturated fatty acid ester polyol. The strippable coating composition can form a coating film that has a tear strength of 0.3N or more, a break strength of 10 MPa or more, and an elongation at break of 50% or more.
US09102781B2	Aqueous polyurethane/polyurea dispersions The present invention pertains to aqueous polyurethane-polyurea dispersions which are prepared by the acetone process using methyl acetate instead of ketones and are chain-extended using hydrazine or derivatives thereof, these dispersions having an improved stability towards thermal yellowing and a relatively low residual hydrazine/hydrazine derivative content.
US09102778B2	Modified phenol resins Modified phenolic resins and processes for producing these are described, as also are phenolic-resin formulations which comprise the modified phenolic resins, and processes for producing these. Specific uses of appropriate phenolic resins and, respectively, phenolic-resin formulations, and the use of block copolymers for producing phenolic resins, are also described.
US09102768B2	Cyclobutylidene-bridged metallocenes and catalyst systems containing the same Disclosed herein are catalyst compositions containing cyclobutylidene-bridged metallocene compounds. These catalyst compositions can be used for the polymerization of olefins.
US09102762B2	Virus filtration of liquid factor VII compositions The present invention relates to a novel method for improving the viral safety of liquid Factor VII compositions, in particular those comprising active Factor VII polypeptides (a Factor VIIa polypeptide).
US09102761B2	Compositions for treatment of cancer The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes relates to administering a genetically modified T cell to express a CAR wherein the CAR comprises an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain.
US09102760B2	Compositions for treatment of cancer The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer in a human. The invention includes relates to administering a genetically modified T cell to express a CAR wherein the CAR comprises an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain.
US09102756B2	Stable analogs of peptide and polypeptide therapeutics The present invention relates to compositions of peptide and polypeptide analogs that are resistant to proteolysis, pharmaceutical uses thereof, and methods of preparation thereof.
US09102755B2	Highly stabilized epidermal growth factor mutants There are provided mutants prepared by changing a DNA base sequence and an amino acid sequence of an epidermal growth factor (EGF), in which a mutant EGF protein has excellent thermal stability and stability even in the state of an aqueous solution, and a gene encoding the protein are provided; a recombinant vector including the gene and a microorganism transformed by the recombinant vector are provided; a method of preparing the mutant EGF protein is provided; a cosmetic composition for accelerating the growth of skin cell and skin regeneration, including the protein, the gene, or the recombinant vector, is provided; and by preparing a product using the EGF mutant according to the present invention, it is possible to produce functional cosmetics, in which the activity thereof is maintained even during a distribution and storage process unlike the conventional wild-type EGF product.
US09102754B2	Immunomodulatory compositions and methods for treating disease with modified host defense peptides Compositions and methods are provided for modulating an immune response in a vertebrate subject. Compositions and methods can comprise administering a modified host defense peptide to the vertebrate subject in an amount effective to activate the immune response in the vertebrate subject, wherein the modified host defense peptide is inverted in amino acid sequence from an amino terminus to a carboxy terminus or modified to one or more D-amino acids, or both modifications, when compared to a host defense peptide. Compositions and methods are provided which comprise administering a modified host defense peptide to the vertebrate subject in an amount effective to modify an immune response in the vertebrate subject.
US09102749B2	Protein gel formation The invention is directed to a method of forming a gel, a gel obtainable by said method, a heat treated native potato protease inhibitor, the use of said protease inhibitor, and a foodstuff comprising said gel or said protease inhibitor. The method comprises the subsequent steps of: providing a solution of native potato protease inhibitor isolate having an isoelectric point of more than 6.0 and a molecular weight of less than 35 kDa; subjecting the native potato protease inhibitor solution to a heat treatment to a temperature of 65-121° C. for at least 10 minutes, or an UHT treatment at temperatures above 121° C., at an ionic strength of less than 60 mM and a pH of less than 4.5 yielding a heat treated native potato protease inhibitor solution; and setting the ionic strength of the native potato protease inhibitor solution to more than 60 mM.
US09102743B2	Immunogenic polypeptide isolated from Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and uses thereof The present invention relates to an immunogenic polypeptide isolated from Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and variants of the polypeptide. The polypeptide and variants may be used in vaccines against Johne's disease and in methods for detection of the disease. Antibodies against the polypeptide or variants may be used in diagnostic tests for Johne's disease. Also included are polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide and variants, and methods for preparing these.
US09102738B2	Human monoclonal antibodies to protein tyrosine kinase 7 (PTK7) The present invention provides isolated monoclonal antibodies, particularly human monoclonal antibodies, that specifically bind to PTK7 with high affinity. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies of the invention, expression vectors, host cells and methods for expressing the antibodies of the invention are also provided. Immunoconjugates, bispecific molecules and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The invention also provides methods for detecting PTK7, as well as methods for treating various diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases, using anti-PTK7 antibodies.
US09102730B2	Vaccines based on targeting antigen to DCIR expressed on antigen-presenting cells The present invention includes compositions and methods for increasing the effectiveness of antigen presentation using a DCIR-specific antibody or fragment thereof to which an antigen is attached that forms an antibody-antigen complex, wherein the antigen is processed and presented by a dendritic cell that has been contacted with the antibody-antigen complex.
US09102729B2	Polypeptides from non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae Polypeptides comprising non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) amino acid sequences. Over 2500 specific NTHi proteins are disclosed. The invention also provides related polypeptides, nucleic acids, antibodies and methods. These can all be used in medicine for treating or preventing disease and/or infection caused by H. influenzae, such as otitis media.
US09102728B2	PD-1 antibodies A humanised agonistic antibody which binds human PD-1 comprising a heavy chain and a light chain wherein the variable domain of the heavy chain comprises the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:1 for CDR-H1, the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:2 for CDR-H2 and the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:3 for CDR-H3 and the variable domain of the light chain comprises the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:4 for CDR-L1, the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:5 for CDR-L2 and the sequence given in SEQ ID NO:7 for CDR-L3. The invention also extends to therapeutic uses of the antibody molecules, compositions and methods for producing said antibody molecules.
US09102727B2	Human anti-PD-1 antibodies and uses therefor The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies. Accordingly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating conditions that would benefit from modulating PD-1, PD-L1, and/or PD-L2 activity (e.g., persistent infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, inflammatory disorders and tumors) using the novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies described herein.
US09102720B2	Anti-VEGF-C antibodies and methods using same The invention provides VEGF-C antagonists, such as anti-VEGF-C antibodies, and their use in the prevention and treatment of tumor progression.
US09102717B2	Antibody specific for apolipoprotein and methods of use thereof The present disclosure provides synthetic antibodies specific for an epitope present on an apolipoprotein E polypeptide. The antibodies are useful in various treatment, diagnostic, and monitoring applications, which are also provided.
US09102716B2	Peptide derivatives for biofunctionalization of silicon substrates and their applications The present invention relates to the use of a peptide consisting of 5 to 30 amino acid residues comprising an amino acid sequence selected from LLADTTHHRPWT (SEQ ID NO: 1), SPGLSLVSHMQT (SEQ ID NO: 2), and the sequences presenting at least 80% identity with SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2, for the functionalization of silicon substrate. The present invention also relates to the specific peptides as such, and to silicon substrates functionalized by the adsorption on their surface of such specific peptides. Finally, the present invention is also directed to a process for the preparation of such functionalized silicon substrates, and to articles comprising a silicon substrate according to the invention.
US09102708B2	Methods for the synthesis of dicarba bridges in organic compounds The present invention relates to methods for forming dicarba bridges in organic compounds. This involves the use of a pair of complementary metathesisable groups on the organic compound, and subjecting the compound to cross-metathesis under microwave radiation conditions. In an alternative, the compounds contain a turn-inducing group between the pair of cross-metathesisable groups to facilitate the cross-metathesis.
US09102703B2	Synthesis, structure and use of functionalized naphthalenes Methods for the synthesis and use of functionalized, substituted naphthalenes are described. The functionalized, substituted naphthalenes display useful properties including liquid crystals and fluorescence properties, such as solvatochromatic fluorescence, with high quantum yields, Stoke's shift, and show emission maxima that are significantly red-shifted.
US09102701B2	17-hydroxy-17-pentafluoroethyl-estra-4,9(10)-diene-11-ethynylphenyl derivatives, methods for the production thereof and use thereof for treating diseases The invention relates to 17-hydroxy-17-pentafluoroethylestra-4,9(10)-diene 11-ethynylphenyl derivatives of the formula I, in which R1 and X are each as defined in the claims and the description, and to a process for preparation thereof and to the use thereof as medicaments.
US09102698B2	Process for the synthesis of IB-MECA The present disclosure provides a method for the synthesis of IB-MECA. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a simple and high yield method for Good Manufacturing Production (GMP) of IB-MECA. The method involves the reaction of 6-halopurine-9-riboside with a diol protecting reagent; oxidation of the primary alcohol in the diol protected 6-halopurine-9-riboside with a diol protecting reagent; oxidation of the primary alcohol in the diol protected 6-halopurine; reaction of the diol protected 6-halopurine with a nucleophile (e.g. methylamine); substitution of the halogen group with iodobenzylamine and removal of the diol protecting group.
US09102697B2	Trioxacarcins and uses thereof The present invention relates to trioxacarcin compounds of the formula: (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are as defined herein. The present invention also provides processes for preparing such compounds and intermediates thereto; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and methods of use and treatment.
US09102693B2	Composition and method for low temperature chemical vapor deposition of silicon-containing films including silicon carbonitride and silicon oxycarbonitride films Silicon precursors for forming silicon-containing films in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, such as films including silicon carbonitride, silicon oxycarbonitride, and silicon nitride (Si3N4), and a method of depositing the silicon precursors on substrates using low temperature (e.g., <550° C.) chemical vapor deposition processes, for fabrication of ULSI devices and device structures.
US09102692B2	Aminopyrazole derivative A method for treating cancer that includes administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition containing a compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In the formula, A represents a 5- to 10-membered heteroaryl group, or a C6-10 aryl group; R1 and R2 independently represent H, OH, X, CN, NO2, a C1-4 haloalkyl group, a C1-6 alkyl group, or the like ; R3 represents H, a C1-5 alkyl group, a C6-10 aryl group, a C1-5 alkyl group, or a C1-4 haloalkyl group; and R4 represents H, X, a C1-3 alkyl group, a C1-4 haloalkyl group, OH, CN, NO2, or the like.
US09102688B2	Sulfonaminoquinoline hepcidin antagonists The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases.
US09102687B2	Ingenol-3-acylates III and ingenol-3-carbamates The invention relates to compounds of general formula I wherein R is heteroaryl optionally substituted by R7; or R is heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloalkenyl, optionally substituted by R8; or R is X wherein X is —NR11R12; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, or solvates thereof, for use—alone or in combination with one or more other pharmaceutically active compounds—in therapy, for preventing, treating or ameliorating diseases or conditions responsive to stimulation of neutrophil oxidative burst, responsive to stimulation of keratinocyte IL-8 release or responsive to induction of necrosis.
US09102686B2	5,6,7,8,9,10-hexahydro-6,10-epimino[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]azocines as P2X7 modulators The present invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I). Methods of making and using the compounds of Formula (I) are also within the scope of the invention.
US09102685B2	Derivatives of betulin The present invention relates to compounds characterized by having a structure according to the following Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment or prevention of HIV.
US09102684B2	Indolinone analogues The present invention encompasses compounds of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R4, A1 and A2 have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification. The compounds of the invention are suitable for the treatment of diseases characterized by excessive or abnormal cell proliferation pharmaceutical preparations containing such compounds and their uses as a medicament.
US09102681B2	Antioxidant inflammation modulators: oleanolic acid derivatives with amino and other modifications at C-17 This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
US09102679B2	Compounds for the treatment of CNS disorders The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones of formula (I), in which Hc is a tetrahydropyranyl-group and R1 is the group V—W—*, whereby V and W independently of each other may be an aryl group or an heteroaryl group, which independently of each other may optionally be substituted. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for use as medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease.
US09102677B2	Benzodiazepine bromodomain inhibitor Benzodiazepine compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and their use in therapy.
US09102673B2	Substituted pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridines as TrkA kinase inhibitors The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I and Ia: which are tropomyosin-related kinase (Trk) family protein kinase inhibitors, and hence are useful in the treatment of pain, inflammation, cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, thrombosis, a disease, disorder, injury, or malfunction relating to dysmyelination or demyelination or a disease or disorder associated with abnormal activities of nerve growth factor (NGF) receptor TrkA.
US09102671B2	Compounds and compositions as TRK inhibitors The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with abnormal or deregulated TRK kinase activity. wherein: A is X1 is CH or N;
US09102670B2	Pyrido-, pyrazo- and pyrimido-pyrimidine derivatives as mTOR inhibitors There is provided a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. There are also provided processes for the manufacture of a compound of Formula 1, and the use of a compound of Formula 1 as a medicament and in the treatment of cancer.
US09102663B2	Method for producing epoxy compound having cyanuric acid skeleton There is provided an epoxy compound that provides properties of cured products combining high transparency with high flexural strength by being thermally cured while maintaining advantageous handling properties in a liquid state thereof; and a method for producing a composition by using the epoxy compound. A method for producing an epoxy compound of Formula (1): (in Formula (1), n1, n2, and n3 are individually any one of integers of 2 to 6; n4, n5, and n6 are individually an integer of 2; n7, n8, and n9 are individually an integer of 1; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-10 alkyl group), including: reacting cyanuric chloride with a C4-8 alkenol and reacting the obtained compound having an unsaturated bond with a peroxide.
US09102662B2	Substituted indazole derivatives active as kinase inhibitors Substituted indazole derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as defined in the specification; the compounds of the invention may be useful in therapy in the treatment of diseases associated with a deregulated protein kinase activity, like cancer.
US09102661B2	Design, synthesis and evaluation of procaspase activating compounds as personalized anti-cancer drugs Compositions and methods are disclosed in embodiments relating to induction of cell death such as in cancer cells. Compounds and related methods for synthesis and use thereof, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells are disclosed. Compounds are disclosed that have lower neurotoxicity effects than other compounds.
US09102653B2	Substituted quinazolinones as vanilloid antagonists The present specification relates to the use of a quinazolinone compound of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined in the specification and in the claims, in free form or in salt form, and, where possible, in acid addition salt form.
US09102652B2	Dichroic-photochromic 2H-naphtho[1,2-b]pyran compounds and devices A naphthopyran compound represented by the formula B1 and B2 are selected independently from the group consisting of a phenyl, naphthyl, or heterocyclic aromatic group, or may combine to form one or more aromatic rings. B1 and B2 may further include one or more substituents. R3, R4, R5, R6, and R10 are selected independently from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —Ra, —OH, —ORa, —O—CO—Ra, —CN, —NO2, —SO2Ra, —SORa, —SH, —SRa, —NH2, —NHRa, —NRaRa, or —NRbRc; or wherein R5 and R6 combine to form a cyclic group. Ra may include an alkyl, polycycloalkyl, alkenyl, polyalkenyl, haloalkyl, perhaloalkyl, alkynyl, polyalkynyl, hydroxyalkynyl, polyhydroxyalkynyl; or (C3-20)cycloalkyl group. Rb and Rc may include hydrogen or alkyl groups, or may combine to form a saturated heterocyclic group, or together with an adjacent phenyl group may form a julolidinyl group. R7 is a mesogenic group. And the naphthopyran, which may be referred to as a dichroic-photochromic compound, may be incorporated into an optical article.
US09102650B2	Synthesis of new anti-inflammatory compound According to embodiments of present disclosure, a method to produce a compound of Formula 19 is provided. Using this method, the compound of Formula 19 may be produced effectively.
US09102648B1	Bioavailable diacylhydrazine ligands for modulating the expression of exogenous genes via an ecdysone receptor complex The present invention relates to non-steroidal ligands for use in nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system, and a method to modulate exogenous gene expression in which an ecdysone receptor complex comprising: a DNA binding domain; a ligand binding domain; a transactivation domain; and a ligand is contacted with a DNA construct comprising: the exogenous gene and a response element; wherein the exogenous gene is under the control of the response element and binding of the DNA binding domain to the response element in the presence of the ligand results in activation or suppression of the gene.
US09102646B2	Process for the production of 4-substituted chromanes via gold catalysis Disclosed herein is single step process for the synthesis of 4-aryl substituted chromanes of compound of formula 2 comprising subjecting 3-aryloxy-1-phenylpropan-1-ol of formula 1 to (III) chloride-catalyzed intramolecular Friedel-Crafts reaction to obtain 4-aryl substituted chromanes. The invention further discloses novel 4-substituted Chromane compounds.
US09102645B2	Compounds for stabilizing ryanodine receptors from aberrant levels of calcium release Disclosed herein are methods and compositions comprising compounds capable of normalizing neuronal calcium dyshomeostasis. Also disclosed are methods comprising these compounds for treating neuronal or neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, fronto-temporal dementia, Pick's disease, chronic traumatic encepholopathy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebellar ataxia, multiple sclerosis, Down syndrome, and aging-related CNS disorders.
US09102644B2	Efficient, high-yield conversion of saccharides in a pure or crude form to 5-(chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde The present invention describes methods and apparatuses for the synthesis of 5-(chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde (CMF) from saccharides in pure or crude form, the method comprising: (a) continuously contacting saccharides in pure or crude form, hydrochloric acid, and an organic solvent, by way of a continuous, biphasic-flow reactor assembly at a temperature from about 60 degrees C. to about 200 degrees C. and pressures from about 1 atmosphere to about 20 atmospheres, such that CMF is produced; (b) separating 5-(chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde by liquid/liquid and solid/liquid phase separation; (c) producing at least five kilograms per day with at least 50% yield. Embodiments of the present invention can produce CMF in a continuous fashion, with high yield and without degradation of CMF to such side products as 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (HMF), 2-(2-hydroxyacetyl)furan (HAF) and levulinic acid (LA).
US09102642B2	Herbicidally active cyclic diones and derivatives thereof, processes for their preparation, compositions, and methods of controlling weeds Compounds of Formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.
US09102636B2	Analgesic compounds, compositions, and uses thereof The invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods for diminishing pain in a subject in need thereof comprising administering the compounds and compositions herein described.
US09102632B2	Pyrazinone derivatives as insulin secretion stimulators, methods for obtaining them and use thereof for the treatment of diabetes The treatment of diabetes and associated pathologies is achieved by administering the pyrazinone compounds of formula (I)
US09102628B2	Derivatives of pyrazole 3,5-carboxylates, their preparation and their application in therapeutics The invention relates to derivatives of pyrazole 3,5-carboxylates, of general formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, V, W and n are as defined herein. The invention also relates to salts of these compounds as well as hydrates or of solvates, enantiomers, diastereoisomers and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed are the methods of preparation and application in therapeutics of compounds of formula (I).
US09102624B2	Substituted 4-pyridones and their use as inhibitors of neutrophil elastase activity This invention relates to substituted 4-pyridones of formula 1 and their use as inhibitors of neutrophil elastase activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of pulmonary, gastrointestinal and genitourinary diseases, inflammatory diseases of the skin and the eye and other auto-immune and allergic disorders, allograft rejection, and oncological diseases.
US09102612B2	Process for the production of acetic acid A process for producing acetic acid includes: obtaining hydrogen iodide in an acetic acid production system; and continually introducing a complexing agent into the system, wherein the complexing agent and hydrogen iodide interact to form a complex.
US09102610B2	Process for preparing liquid overbased metal carboxylates, mixed metal stabilizers containing same, and stabilized halogen-containing polymers therewith Liquid overbased alkali or alkaline earth metal carboxylates, particularly barium carboxylates, are prepared by a process which includes the use of a beta diketone as a reaction promoter during carbonation. Mixed metal stabilizers containing the overbased metal carboxylates are used as stabilizers for halogen-containing polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
US09102609B2	Functionalization of organic molecules using metal-organic frameworks (MOFS) as catalysts The disclosure provides for catalytic multivariate metal organic frameworks and methods of use thereof.
US09102608B2	Method for producing pentafluorosulfanyl benzoic acid Provided is a simple, safe, and industrially practical method for producing a pentafluorosulfanylbenzoic acid.This method includes (A) a providing step of providing a trihalomethyl(pentafluorosulfanylbenzene) represented by general formula (1): where X is a halogen atom, n is an integer of 1≦n≦3, and the hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring are optionally replaced with a group having an oxygen atom, a group having a nitrogen atom, or a halogen atom; (B1) a step of reacting the trihalomethyl(pentafluorosulfanylbenzene) with a carboxylic acid, water, or a disiloxane represented by general formula (b): R3Si—O—SiR3 (b) (where R is an alkyl group) in the presence of an acid other than carboxylic acids to form a pentafluorosulfanylbenzoic halide represented by general formula (2a): where X and n are as defined above, and the hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring are optionally replaced with the group or atom defined above; and (B2) a step of converting the pentafluorosulfanylbenzoic halide into a pentafluorosulfanylbenzoic acid represented by general formula (2): where n is as defined above, and the hydrogen atoms on the benzene ring are optionally replaced with the group or atom defined above.
US09102606B2	Method for producing branched chain aldehyde A method for producing a branched chain aldehyde, comprising: reacting an aliphatic olefin having a double bond at an end with carbon monoxide and hydrogen using an iodide of a Group 9 metal as a catalyst and at least one or more selected from the group consisting of hydrogen iodide and alkyl iodides as a promoter.
US09102601B2	Compounds for the treatment of proliferative disorders Disclosed are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful for treating a subject with a proliferative disorder, such as cancer. The disclosed compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also useful for treating disorders responsive to Hsp70 induction and/or natural killer induction.
US09102600B2	DMSO purification Methods and apparatus for purifying DMSO are disclosed including a method of purifying DMSO involving providing a first DMSO composition having impurities; freezing a portion of the first DMSO composition on a first surface to form a second DMSO composition having higher DMSO purity than the first DMSO composition such that a third DMSO composition remains from the unfrozen portion of the first DMSO composition; separating the second DMSO composition from the third DMSO composition; and melting a portion of the second DMSO composition. The freezing of the portion of the first DMSO composition, the separating of the second DMSO composition from the third DMSO composition, and the melting of the portion of the second DMSO composition may happen simultaneously. DMSO purification apparatus employing such methods and other methods are also taught.
US09102595B2	Compounds suited as nanocarriers for active agents and their use The invention relates to a compound suited as entity carrier, having the general formula (I) wherein X is an amine-containing residue further defined herein. The invention further relates to the use of such compounds, a nanocarrier system, a kit comprising such compounds and methods for gene silencing and anti-cancer treatment.
US09102593B2	Process for the preparation of retigabine This invention relates to a novel chemical process for the synthesis of 2-ethyoxycarbonylamino-5-(4-fluorobenzylamino)-nitrobenzene and its use in the preparation of 2-amino-4-(4-fluorobenzylamino)-1-ethoxycarbonylaminobenzene (retigabine/ezogabine) and its polymorphic forms thereof.
US09102586B2	Method for producing DADPM According to the present invention, a method of producing DADPM is provided. The method comprises: converting benzene into nitrobenzene thereby providing a nitrobenzene stream and a first aqueous waste stream comprising nitrobenzene; converting said nitrobenzene from said nitrobenzene stream into aniline, thereby providing an aniline stream and a first part of a second aqueous waste stream comprising aniline; removing nitrobenzene from said aniline prior to converting said aniline from said aniline stream into DADPM; converting said aniline from said aniline stream into DADPM thereby providing a second part of said second aqueous waste stream comprising aniline; stripping aniline and nitrobenzene from said first and second aqueous waste stream by means of a stripping column; providing the stripped aniline and nitrobenzene to said aniline cleaning apparatus or to said nitrobenzene stream.
US09102583B2	Method for producing ethylene glycol from oxalate through the fluidized bed catalytic reaction A process for producing ethylene glycol includes contacting an oxalate with a fluidized bed catalyst under the following conditions: a reaction temperature of from about 170 to about 270° C., a weight space velocity of oxalate of from about 0.2 to about 7 hours−1, a hydrogen/ester molar ratio of about 20˜200:1, a reaction pressure of from about 1.5 to about 10 MPa, and a reaction temperature difference T of from about 1 to about 15° C. The fluidized bed catalyst includes: a) from about 5 to about 80 parts by weight of copper and the oxide thereof, b) from about 10 to about 90 parts by weight of at least one carrier selected from silica, molecular sieve or alumina, c) from about 0.01 to about 30 parts by weight of bismuth and tungsten metallic elements or the oxides thereof, or cerium and niobium metallic elements or the oxides thereof.
US09102582B2	Method of producing alcohols A method of making alcohols involves forming of alcohol esters from liquid alkane halides and a solution of metallic salts of organic acids to produce gaseous alcohol esters for reaction with magnesium or metal hydroxides to form the alcohol and the metal salt of the organic acids. In an improvement method liquid phase alcohol esters instead of gaseous alcohol esters are produced from liquid alkane halides and a solution of metal salts of organic acids whose alkane esters are less soluble in water than that of the alkane halide and treating of the alcohol ester formed with magnesium or metal hydroxides to form the alcohol and the metal salt of the organic acids.
US09102579B2	Method for producing fluorinated organic compounds Disclosed is a process for producing fluorinated organic compounds, including hydrofluoropropenes, which preferably comprises converting at least one compound of Formula (I): C(X)3CF2C(X)3 (I) to at least one compound of Formula (II) CF3CF═CHZ (II) where each X and Z is independently H, F, Cl, I or Br, said process preferably not including any substantial amount of oxygen-containing catalyst in certain embodiments. Preferably Z is H.
US09102575B2	Propellant disposal device for a propulsion system A propellant disposal device for a propulsion system, wherein disposal of the propulsion system is performed through an automated process, and the propellant charged within the propulsion system is collected simultaneously through the automated process, to thereby enable the propulsion system to be re-utilized through the disposal processes.
US09102573B2	Encapsulated particle An encapsulated particle includes a core particle and a polyurethane disposed about the core particle. The polyurethane includes the reaction product of an aromatic isocyanate component and a polyol component. The polyol component includes a polyol derived from an aromatic amine-based initiator and an aliphatic polyether polyol. The polyol derived from the aromatic amine-based initiator has a nominal functionality of 4. The aliphatic polyether polyol has a nominal functionality of from 2 to 4. The weight ratio of the polyol derived from the aromatic amine-based initiator and the aliphatic polyether polyol is from about 1:2 to 2:1. A method of forming the encapsulated particle is also provided.
US09102569B2	Process for hot-forging synthetic ceramic The embodiments of the invention are directed to a synthetic ceramic comprising pyroxene-containing crystalline phase, a clast, and a glass phase, wherein at least a portion of the synthetic ceramic is plastically deformable in a certain temperature range. Other embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a synthetic ceramic, comprising heating a green ceramic material to 900-1400° C., to a temperature sufficient to initiate partial melting of at least a portion of the green ceramic material, transferring the heated green ceramic material to a press, pressing the heated green ceramic material in a die at 1,000 to 10,000 psi, and transferring the heated, pressed green ceramic material to a furnace for cooling to form the synthetic ceramic.
US09102563B2	Environmentally rugged free-space fiber waveguide connector and method of manufacture thereof Various embodiments of free-space fiber waveguide connectors, feed-throughs and GRIN lens assemblies and methods of bonding GRIN lenses in, and aligning waveguide fibers to, such connectors, feed-throughs and assemblies. In one embodiment, a free-space fiber waveguide connector includes: (1) an insert having a waveguide fiber bonded in a fiber mount attached proximate one end of the insert and an angle-faced GRIN lens attached proximate an opposing end of the insert and (2) a lens collar attached to the GRIN lens, the one end defining a reference plane and a virtual axis of the GRIN lens perpendicular to the reference plane, the fiber mount adjustable to a reflection from a reflective surface bonded parallel to the reference plane.
US09102561B2	Amorphous alloy, molding die, and method for producing optical element An amorphous alloy contains 54 at % or more and 79 at % or less Re, 8 at % or more and 28 at % or less Ir, and 11 at % or more and 18 at % or less Nb. A molding die includes a release film composed of the amorphous alloy. A method for producing an optical element, the method including press-molding a glass preform with the molding die.
US09102557B2	Chlorination device An un-pressurized chlorination device comprises a container having an open top closed by a removable lid. The container defines an inner chamber for a plurality of chlorination tablets. The container has a lower inlet spigot for receiving a water supply inlet pipe. The container also has a lower water outlet through which chlorinated water is delivered. There is a water flow path between the inlet and the outlet. The tablet chamber is not pressurized and the outlet discharges to atmosphere pressure. The device of the invention is useful for dissolving, dispersing and dispensing soluble material in tablet form into a liquid. There is a substantially horizontal fluid path with just enough fall to the outlet to allow the device to drain down out of the outlet when there is no inlet flow.
US09102555B2	Method for removing phosphorus and nitrogen contained in sewage or wastewater using iron ore wastewater The present invention provides a method for removing phosphorus and nitrogen contained in sewage or wastewater using iron ore wastewater. According to the method of the present invention, in which the phosphorus and nitrogen contained in sewage or wastewater are crystallized in the form of struvite using iron ore wastewater containing a large amount of Mg2+ produced in a process of upgrading low-grade iron ore and removed, it is possible to reduce the cost of Mg2+ and the cost of iron ore wastewater treatment, thereby earning economic profits. Moreover, it is possible to prevent water pollution by the removal of the phosphorus and nitrogen contained in sewage or wastewater. Furthermore, it is possible to use struvite crystals obtained as a by-product as a time-release compound fertilizer so as to reduce the amount of fertilizer used and the number of fertilizations, thereby reducing soil contamination.
US09102552B2	Production of cyanobacterial or algal biomass using chitin as a nitrogen source A process of growing a culture of cyanobacteria or algae using chitin or chitosan as a source of nitrogen for photosynthetic growth is described. This process can be used to remove pollutants from nitrogen-deficient natural waters or wastewaters. Biomass that results from photosynthetic growth on chitin can be used, either as whole cells or the isolated components of the cells, for a large variety of commercial purposes.
US09102546B2	Apparatus for distillation of water and methods for using same An apparatus and method for distilling fresh water from sea, and brackish water are disclosed. In essence, an inverted, Y-shaped structure is configured such that each leg of the figure contains two, concentric pipe means. One pipe means institutes the exterior of the leg, and is translucent. The smaller pipe means is positioned inside the first, and a vacuum exists between the two. Water is permitted to enter the pipe means, via a further pipe means in communication with the source of the water. When the water rises in the legs of the apparatus, concentrated heat provided via, e.g., Fresnel lenses, acts to evaporate the water, resulting in separation of salt and impurities therefrom. Pure water condenses in the device and accumulates in a reservoir provided for this purpose.
US09102545B2	System for decontaminating water and generating water vapor A system and method for processing a fluid, including decontaminating water and generating water vapor includes introducing the fluid into a vessel. The fluid is moved through a series of rotating trays alternately separated by stationary baffles so as to swirl and heat the fluid to effect the vaporization thereof to produce a vapor having at least some of the contaminants separated therefrom. The vapor is removed from the vessel for condensing apart from the separated contaminants and the remaining water. The vapor may be passed through a turbine connected to an electric generator. Sensors in a controller may be employed to adjust the speed of rotation of the trays or fluid input into the vessel in response to the sensed conditions. The treated fluid may be recirculated and reprocessed through the vessel to increase the purification thereof.
US09102539B2	Process for the production and treatment of graphite powders The disclosure relates to processes for the production and thermal treatment of carbon material, in particular, graphite powders, in an Acheson type oven, using a functional filler comprising graphitic material in particulate form allowing electrical current to flow through the charge. The particulate form of the filler allows greater flexibility and can be used to control the degree of direct and indirect heating, resulting in more uniform products. Such graphite materials may typically be employed as an additive in polymers, batteries, or other applications.
US09102537B2	Carbon nanotube sponge and method for making the same The present disclosure relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube sponge. A carbon nanotube film structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes and an oxidizing solution formed by an oxidizing agent and hydrogen peroxide is provided. The carbon nanotube film structure is soaked in the oxidizing solution to form a preform. Finally, the carbon nanotube sponge is obtained by freeze-drying the preform under vacuum condition. The present disclosure also relates to a carbon nanotube sponge obtained by above method.
US09102531B2	Reactor control method A method is provided for controlling the operating temperature of a catalytic reactor using a closed-loop system that provides for varying the reactor input and other operating parameters in order to maintain the operating temperature of the reactor at or near the initial setpoint temperature for operation of the reactor. In one example, maximum and minimum operating temperatures with a catalytic partial oxidation reactor are controlled, as well as maintaining control over the corresponding minimum required ratio of oxygen atoms to carbon atoms, such that the operating temperature within the reactor is maintained below the material limits but above threshold temperatures for coking.
US09102530B2	Hydrogen production with carbon capture Systems and methods for hydrogen production with carbon capture are provided. A hydrogen containing stream can be divided so that a portion of the stream is processed for separation of CO2. A hydrogen enriched stream formed during separation of CO2 and another portion of the hydrogen containing stream can be processed in a cycling adsorber unit to form a hydrogen product stream. Optionally, the cycling adsorber unit can be operated to form a plurality of tail gas streams. The hydrogen containing stream can be a reformed hydrocarbon stream and/or an input stream previously exposed to a water gas shift catalyst. Optionally, a portion of the reformed hydrocarbon stream can be a reformed biocomponent stream.
US09102526B2	Node polypeptides for nanostructure assembly Engineered proteins are used in the assembly of two-dimensional and three-dimensional nanostructure assemblies, based on systematic design and production of protein node structures that can be interconnected, for example, with streptavidin or streptavidin-incorporating struts to produce structures with defined dimensions and geometry. Nanostructure assemblies having utility as functional devices or as resists for the patterning of substrates have architectures including polygons, polyhedra, two-dimensional lattices, and three-dimensional lattices.
US09102525B2	Process for producing carbon nanotubes The invention provides a process for producing carbon nanotubes which includes supplying a continuous fluidized feed of a catalyst and at least one hydrocarbon to a reactor operating under conditions suitable to produce carbon nanotubes. The fluid is made to flow though the reactor with a swirling motion which ensures that the internal surfaces of the reactor are cleaned of deposits.
US09102520B2	Nanocomposite structures and related methods and systems The disclosure relates to nanotube composite structures and related methods and systems. In particular, structures, methods and systems are provided herein to allow for precise, tunable separation between nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes.
US09102516B2	Nanoelectromechanical logic devices Nanoelectromechanical logic devices can include a plurality of flexible bridges having control and logic electrodes. Voltages applied to control electrodes can be used to control flexing of the bridges. The logic electrodes can provide logical functions of the applied voltages.
US09102513B1	MEMS package structure A MEMS package structure including a chip, a MEMS device, a lid, a sealant and a first moisture barrier is provided. The chip comprises an active surface. The MEMS system device is disposed on the active surface. The lid is covered on the chip and comprising a recess, wherein the MEMS device is in the recess. The sealant is disposed between the chip and the lid so as to seal the recess, wherein a thickness of the sealant is less than a height of the MEMS device. The first moisture barrier is sealed around the chip, the sealant and the lid.
US09102509B2	Make-up dispense in a mass based dispensing system A chemical product dispenser dispenses a chemical product having at least one active ingredient during a primary dispense cycle based on time or some other factor. After the chemical product has been dispensed, the dispenser determines the amount of chemical product that was dispensed. The dispenser then determines whether the dispensed amount of chemical product is within a defined threshold of a desired amount. If not, the dispenser proceeds to dispense additional chemical product during one or more make-up dispense cycles until the threshold is satisfied.
US09102506B2	Method of assembly of a mobile crane, and mobile crane Method for the assembly of a mobile crane, particularly a telescopic crane, at a construction site, having a main boom as well as at least one boom enhancement loaded on a transport in turn having at least one lattice section. The method includes the steps of moving the mobile crane and/or the transport, to coarsely align the crane main boom and at least one lattice section of the boom enhancement to each other, connecting the crane main boom to the lattice section by one or more traction elements, and raising the main boom, which results in traction being applied to the one or more traction elements, to align the axes of the junctions of the main boom and of the lattice section at least partially for the subsequent assembly.
US09102505B2	Bridge crane assembly and a method for installing the same The invention relates to bridge crane assembly and a method for installation of a bridge crane. The invention is especially applicable for use in service and repair of vehicles and other heavy equipment in field conditions, such as crisis areas. The bridge crane assembly is supported by two containers (91, 92), upon which there are support frames (10, 20). The support frames are fixed to the top corners of the containers with twistlocks (19a-19d, 29a-29d), and the support frames support a crane bridge (30) with a hoist (40).
US09102501B2	Arbor mounted disc adjusting apparatus A shimless separator arbor for slitting a sheet of metal passing through a slitter has a separator adjustment device as a new separator adjustment device for allowing adjustments to the space between separators for the purpose of properly spacing strips of material formed from the sheet of metal to cut at two strips from the sheet, so the at least strips have a smooth edge.
US09102499B2	Filament winding device A filament winding apparatus for winding a fiber bundle on the surface of a liner is configured so that the end position of a fiber layer of the dome section of the liner is easily corrected. A control section stores a series of operations for winding the fiber bundle on the liner as winding data including steps, controls a fundamental operation which winds the fiber bundle on the basis of the winding data, and also controls a correction operation which corrects the end position of the fiber layer on the basis of an actual value and a design value when forming a fiber layer by winding the fiber bundle on the dome section of the liner.
US09102497B2	Sheet stacking apparatus, sheet processing apparatus and image forming apparatus The invention provides a sheet stacking apparatus including a stacking tray whose stacking surface is inclined, a sheet presence/absence detecting sensor that detects presence and absence of a sheet on the stacking surface, an abutting member to which an end of the sheet on the stacking surface abuts, an alignment mechanism that aligns the sheet on the stacking surface widthwise by a pair of aligning members, and a control portion that controls the aligning mechanism. Determining presence of the sheet on the stacking tray from a detected result of the sheet presence/absence detecting sensor, the control portion aligns the sheet by setting a distance between aligning faces of the pair of aligning members as a first distance, and determining absence of the sheet, the control portion sets the distance between the aligning faces of the pair of aligning members as a second distance which is wider than the first distance.
US09102493B2	Tape monitoring system In general, the present invention comprises of a control unit with a tape applicator with operative members to selectively actuate sensors of a multiple sensor arrangement each of which is positioned to detect movement or position caused by a carton or the dispensing tape; specifically, the signal caused by the present of the carton; the movement caused by the dispensing tape as the carton being taped, and a further signal actuated based on the size (depletion) of the dispensing tape roll. The detected signals from the sensors are sent to a control unit with a multiple timing circuit or a preprogrammed micro processor with predetermined sequences and time values to generate and emit a correspond alarm signal based on the following control logics.
US09102491B2	Turn-up tape delivery assembly comprising a dual channel track for paper web turn-up systems An improved tape delivery assembly for delivering a turn-up tape across a moving web of paper being wound onto a spool, the assembly being part of a paper web turn-up system, the tape being used to sever and transfer the leading edge of the cut paper web onto an empty spool. The track body of the tape delivery assembly extending across the paper web comprises a dual internal pathway, having a primary longitudinal channel and a secondary longitudinal channel through which a primary or secondary tape is passed, respectively. A primary tape dispenser assembly delivers the primary tape into the primary channel and a secondary tape dispenser assembly delivers the secondary tape into the secondary channel. A braking mechanism is provided to retard travel of the primary and secondary tapes for removal from the track body.
US09102489B2	Sheet feeding device and image forming apparatus provided with the sheet feeding device A sheet feeding cassette is capable of being mounted to and removed from an apparatus body along a specified mounting direction. The sheet accommodated within a sheet accommodating portion is conveyed through a sheet conveyance path in a sheet conveyance direction extending along the mounting direction. A sheet feeding roller is disposed at an inlet side of the sheet conveyance path so as to face the sheet accommodating portion. A retard roller is disposed so as to face the sheet feeding roller. The sheet feeding roller forms a sheet feeding nip between the sheet feeding roller and the retard roller. A lock mechanism locks drawing-out of the sheet feeding cassette from the apparatus body or releases the lock. A separator moves the retard roller away from the sheet feeding roller prior to or simultaneously with the lock being released by the lock mechanism.
US09102488B2	Image forming apparatus By abutting a positioning member against an abutting surface provided in an image forming apparatus body, positioning in a mounting direction of a sheet storing portion drawably mounted on the image forming apparatus body. A position of the positioning member is changed stepwise by a support portion having a receiving surface abutting against the positioning member, and the shift of the sheet storing portion positioned by the positioning member with respect to the image forming portion is adjusted stepwise.
US09102484B2	Recording medium feeding unit and image forming apparatus including the same A recording medium feeding unit includes a recording medium loading plate, a main body, positioning members, racks, a pinion, a rotating shaft and an adjustment member. The main body holds the recording medium loading plate. The positioning members position the recording member in a widthwise direction. The racks are respectively provided on the positioning members, extend along the widthwise direction, and move in the widthwise direction integrally with the positioning members. The pinion is rotatably provided on the main body, is engaged with each of the racks, and is rotated in association with the movement of the racks. The rotating shaft rotatably supports the pinion. The adjustment member applies a rotation load to the pinion by allowing the pinion to be in contact therewith. The adjustment member is capable of adjusting the rotation load in a manner to move in the thickness direction of the recording medium loading plate.
US09102479B2	Gripper arm with integral spring bar for grasping, holding and guiding bottle-like containers A gripper arm, and a method for its manufacture, is provided for grasping, holding and guiding objects, for example, bottle-like containers. A rotatably mounted control cam may move a gripping section of the gripper arm from an open position into a gripping position. The gripper arm may have a bore hole for supporting a bearing pin for pivotably mounting the gripper arm, a seating for an opening structure for moving the gripping section of the gripper arm from the gripping position into the open position, and a suspension structure for cushioning and equalizing the force and deflection exerted on the gripper arm by the control cam. So that the gripper arm remains sufficiently free of contaminants and germs, the suspension structure may include a spring bar integrally formed in an end section of the gripper arm body.
US09102477B2	Article distribution and sorting system A radial distribution system includes a base member for receiving product for distribution to a plurality of conveyors, a plurality of gate members radially-spaced around the base member and configured to move between an open position and a closed position, and a vibration member configured to vibrate the base member. The vibration causes product received on the base member to move on the base member in a substantially circular manner.
US09102475B2	Log singulator A log singulator has first and second segments supported between roller mechanisms that allow the first and second segments to be reciprocated up and down. Each segment has a plurality of steps. Structural members of one segment extend between steps of the other segment. Some log singulators have first and second stages that can be independently operated. A first stage takes logs from a log pile and delivers the logs to a second stage that singulates the logs and delivers the logs to an output. A log storage area may be provided between the first and second stages. The first stage may operate at a higher cycle rate than the second stage. The second stage may be designed for rapid operation and good singulation of a range of log diameters. Embodiments of the first and second stages may be used in stand-alone applications and/or in combination with other log elevating and or singulating devices.
US09102471B2	High temperature conveyor belt A high temperature conveyor belt is provided having a non-metallic conveying surface which will not scratch, abrade or otherwise mar the surface of a product being carried on the belt through a furnace and which will not contaminate the product. In one embodiment, the conveyor comprises a high temperature fabric belt attached to a metal belt which may be a conventional woven metal conveyor belt. In another embodiment, the conveyor is composed of a non-metallic high temperature strand which is woven or threaded through a metal belt to provide a non-metallic conveying surface. In a further embodiment, the non-metallic product support elements are coupled to roller chains at each side of the furnace chamber and which are cooperative with a drive mechanism to transport the conveyor through the furnace. The roller chains can be located outside of the furnace chamber to avoid exposure to the high temperature of the furnace chamber.
US09102470B2	Hanger frames transportation device with gearing A hanger frames transportation device with gearing driven by a fixed block and a plurality of sticks from a gearing that can stably move, fix, and detach hanger frames, so as to form a continual transportation device. The hanger frames slide along a first transverse track in lines and can be transported to a parallel second transverse track by a longitudinal rail switch in order to lengthen the transportation route; furthermore, a plurality of paralleled first and second transverse tracks are connected by moving devices in order to extend the transportation distance, therefore enabling a wet manufacturing process at the micrometer level during the continual transportation.
US09102469B2	Stacker crane A stacker crane includes a lower frame having running wheels running along a rail at both front and rear end portions thereof. The lower frame has a connecting frame that connects front and rear wheel support frames for supporting the running wheels to each other. The front support rod is held by a flange at its lower end surface, which is formed at the lower end portion of the front side wheel support frame. The side surface of the front support rod is connected and supported by the front side wheel support frame. The rear support rod is held by a flange, which is formed at the lower end portion of the rear side wheel support frame at its lower end surface and the side surface of the rear support rod is connected and supported by the rear side wheel support frame 24.
US09102468B2	Mechanism to empty trunnion equipped refuse container into side loading collection body An automated side loading mechanism for a refuse collection body capable of lifting and emptying a refuse container equipped with a trunnion bar. A carriage reaches out from the side of the collection body and includes a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes pockets to receive opposing ends of the trunnion bar on the refuse container. Lock arms pivot downward so that bar members on the lock arms overlie top edges of the refuse container. The carriage is retracted and the lift mechanism is raised on the carriage so that the refuse container can be upended over the load opening of the collection body. The bars on the lock arms angle upwardly to allow plastic lids hinged to the refuse container to swing past the bars when the container is upended, while restraining the container from falling into the collection body.
US09102463B2	Method for filling a cavity, in particular a blister of a blister packaging, with a liquid, and semifinished product for use in such a method Methods and apparatus provide for filling at least one cavity with a liquid via: partly filling a cavity of a semifinished product containing at least two cavities, covering the semifinished product at least in some areas, so as to prevent the escape of liquid from the semifinished product, displacing at least some of the liquid from the already partially filled cavity, such that at least one other cavity is completely filled by a portion of the displaced liquid and another portion of the displaced liquid at least partially fills at least one overflow.
US09102462B2	Nicotine-containing chewing gum piece packed in a wrapping of laminate A nicotine-containing chewing gum piece packed in a wrapping of laminate, where the laminate comprises at least an inner layer facing the chewing gum and a nicotine degradation agent barrier layer of a metal foil. The nicotine-containing chewing gum piece is shaped as an elongate plate having two ends and a thickness and a length, where the length is in the range of 8 to 20 times the thickness. The wrapping has two elongate edges sealed to one another in a fin area extending along the length of the chewing gum piece and two sealed end areas extending beyond the ends of the chewing gum piece.
US09102461B2	Insulated sleeve for a cup An insulative member for surrounding and embracing an exterior surface of a hot-beverage drink cup to provide a grippable low-temperature thermal barrier that can be gripped by a consumer, the member comprising a sheet comprising insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material having localized plastic deformation in the sheet and providing a plastically deformed first material segment having a first density located in a first portion of the sheet and a second material segment having a second density lower than the first density located in an adjacent second portion of the sheet.
US09102458B2	Packing device of backlight module The present disclosure belongs to the field of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and more particularly relates to a packing device of a backlight module including a fixing frame, a rotating shaft, and a clamping piece which can rotate around the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is fixed to the fixing frame. The clamping piece includes an upper arm and a lower arm, and the upper arm and the lower arm are respectively used for clamping upper and lower surfaces of the backlight module. When an opening formed by surrounding the upper arm and the lower arm is upward, one edge of the backlight module can be put above the lower arm. Then, the backlight module is slowly put down, and the lower arm of the clamping piece rotates around the fixing shaft under stress. When the opening formed by surrounding the upper arm and the lower arm of the clamping piece is in a horizontal direction, the lower arm comes into contact with the lower surface of the backlight module to form a supporting state, and the upper arm of the clamping piece is pressed against the upper surface of the backlight module. Thus, the backlight module is completely fixed. The packing device of the backlight module of the present disclosure can be up and down stacked, and the stress of each layer of backlight module is uniform. Thus, a problem of affecting optical quality of the backlight module due to gravity accumulation is solved.
US09102452B2	Indicator for an impact detector, an impact detector, and a packaging container An indicator for an impact detector includes a plurality of display parts to display a detector to outside of the indicator when an impact or force changes a condition of the detector. At least one of the plurality of display parts is a dummy display part. The impact detector can be disposed on a package of a packaging container.
US09102448B2	Tamper-evident closure A tamper-evident closure for a container is provided. The closure comprises a first portion including inner and outer parts, and a second portion. The outer part is movable relative to the inner part from a first position in which at least part of the first and second portions are adjacent each other, to a second position in which there is a gap therebetween. The first portion comprises locking means for irreversibly locking the closure in the second position upon first opening so that the gap cannot be closed. The outer part includes a top plate and at least part of the locking means is carried on or by the plate.
US09102444B2	Beverage container lid A beverage container lid includes an interior cover, an exterior cover, and a hinge connecting the interior cover to the exterior cover. The beverage container is versatile in that it may be adapted for use with a beverage container containing a cold beverage, a hot beverage, or a foamy or creamy beverage. The beverage container lid preferably includes a spout, straw perforations, an elevated portion, a reservoir bottom, a well portion, and a pair of retaining walls preventing direct flow of beverage from a pair of openings in the interior cover to the spout. Methods of use and methods of making a the beverage container lid are also described.
US09102442B2	Container with presentation element A container for receiving a gift, having a reclosable presentation engaged to a surface thereof. The container includes pleated sides to accommodate different size gifts and may further include a graphics or other indicia to indicate a holiday or other gift giving occasion.
US09102438B2	Tabbed sealing member with improved heat distribution for a container A tabbed seal as well as a method of manufacture is provided for sealing containers such as bottles, jars and the like. The tabbed seal is formed with a lower sheet-like structure having a non-foam, heat-distributing layer thereon.
US09102436B2	Folding locking end wall assembly for merchandise package A folding locking end wall assembly for a pillow pack is disclosed wherein the end wall is locked against opening forces created by the merchandise inside the packaging. In one exemplary configuration, the pillow pack is configured for automobile wiper blades and the disclosure is relevant to various other items of elongated merchandise that are relatively heavy for their size.
US09102431B2	Rigid support structure for retaining bag The present invention provides a support structure article having a frame with a top side, bottom side, back side and front side. The front side may include both a straight front side and slanted front side between the top side and the straight front side. The top side and bottom side of the frame may be parallel, and the back side and straight front side of the frame may be parallel. The top side and bottom side of the frame may each be perpendicular to the back side and straight front side of the frame. The article may also have a first set and a second set of crossing members inside the frame that intersect. A bag is also provided having walls that correspond in shape to the sides of the frame. Methods of making and using the bags and/or support structures of the present invention are also provided.
US09102428B2	Apparatus for laying sliced foods into containers An apparatus for laying sliced foods (11) into containers (390) comprises a main transport unit (20, 91) and a secondary transport unit (50, 150) downstream of the main unit. The two units are adapted to carry sliced foods (11) from a slicing station to a packaging station.A control unit (40) controls the individual and combined movements of the two transport units based on at least one arrangement parameter (P1, P2) inputted through a user interface (60).The apparatus for laying sliced foods (11) into containers (390) receives these foods from a slicing station through a feeding station (80, 180) and causes advancing of same to a laying unit for arrangement in containers (310).The containers (390) are then routed to a packaging station.
US09102426B2	Form-fill-seal machine including a filling tube with an elliptical cross-section An apparatus and method for reducing stress marks and pleats on a package. The apparatus includes the use of an elongated filling tube. The dimensions of the elongated filling tube reduce the stress on the film as it is being formed around the filling tube. Further, the dimensions of the elongated filling tube prevent the formation of pleats as the sealing jaws must travel a decreased distance to seal, and the filling tube cross section better resembles the final package.
US09102424B2	Jaw support for a pouch filler A jaw support and a sealing jaw for form, fill and seal machines are provided. In alternative embodiments, the form, fill and seal machines may include a fitment applicator station, a fitment applicator, a fitment heater assembly and a sealing jaw constructed and arranged to form a container and transfer and apply a fitment to the container.
US09102420B2	Orbit insertion device for artificial satellite aimed to explore a planet of unknown characteristics An orbit insertion device for artificial satellite aiming to explore a planet with unknown characteristics. A plurality of sensors send a plurality of measured states of the artificial satellite. A planetary attraction constant estimator calculates a planetary attraction constant based on the plurality of measured states. A drag force coefficient estimator calculates a drag force coefficient based on the plurality of measured states. A rate of convergence calculation unit calculates a rate of convergence based on the drag force coefficient. A fictitious control calculation unit calculates a fictitious control based on the planetary attraction constant, the drag force coefficient and the rate of convergence. A normalized thrust calculation unit calculates a normalized thrust based on the fictitious control. A plurality of thrusters generate a thrust based on the normalized thrust.
US09102418B2	Cantilevered differential motion sensor and associated frame The disclosed sensor includes a frame having a base and a plurality of arms integral with the base. The arms are biased to a relaxed position, which may be an extended position. A fuse is fastened between the arms to hold the arms in a non-relaxed position. When incorporated into an aircraft, for example, the disclosed sensor may be connected to a first panel, and a pin connected to a second panel may be positioned between the arms.
US09102415B2	Multi-orifice bypass for a hydraulic motor assembly Apparatuses and systems that use a variable displacement motor-pump (VDMP) to control the position of a hose of an aerial refueling system are disclosed. At VDMP displacements greater than required to hold a position of the hose, the VDMP operates in a motor mode to retract the hose. For lesser VDMP displacements, the VDMP operates in a pump mode to control extension of the hose. In accordance with some embodiments, a dual orifice conveys hydraulic fluid at varying rates depending upon the VDMP operational mode.
US09102413B2	Fastening device particularly suitable for the fastening between an air intake and an engine of an aircraft nacelle A fastening device includes a first annular flange connected to an air intake, a second annular flange connected to a powerplant pressed against the second annular flange and fastening elements that allow the annular flanges to be linked. For at least a first fastening element, a blade is fitted between the first fastening element and the first annular flange, the blade including at least a central part linked to the first fastening element, radially mobile relative to the first annular flange, and at least one offset part for which at least radial centripetal displacement is limited relative to the first annular flange, the central part and the offset part being offset relative to one another along the direction of the circumference.
US09102405B2	Cable-tethered helicopter surveillance system The invention aims to transfer a substantial volume of high-quality, high-volume real-time data, which currently cannot be achieved by wireless techniques, between a mobile airborne observation platform and the ground station via a tethered fiber connection between said platform and said ground station.
US09102402B2	Landing gear, an aircraft, and a method The present invention relates to landing gear (5) having at least one undercarriage (10) comprising a landing gear leg (11) carrying at least one wheel (12). The undercarriage (10) includes a retraction actuator (20) having an electric motor (23), blocking means (30) for blocking the actuator in the retraction position and for enabling the retraction actuator to be positioned in the “landing gear extended” position by gravity, first monitoring means (35) for monitoring the operation of the retraction actuator (20), first control means (65) for controlling the refraction actuator (20), and second control means (75) for controlling the blocking means (30).
US09102399B2	Life improving flight control system A flight control system includes a command model modified in response to a Life Improving Control (LIC) algorithm. An inverse aircraft model is in communication with the command model to generate a flight control system command to command an aircraft state. A feedback path from the command model and the aircraft state is also modified in response to the Life Improving Control (LIC) algorithm.
US09102391B2	Hydrogen lighter-than-air craft structure A system for efficiently transporting hydrogen from where it can be economically made to where it is most needed including an airship having an exoskeleton made up of equal length spokes and equal sized hubs with six spokes terminating at each hub forming a set of hexagons. This set of connected hexagons forms the 3-dimensional shape of the ship by allowing various spokes to flex to different radii. A skin is attached external to the exoskeleton.
US09102390B2	Underwater rising/falling device Provided is an underwater elevating apparatus, wherein the cable is not paid out unexpectedly by self-buoyancy while waiting underwater, excessive paying out of the cable may be prevented by a latch unit having simple mechanisms, and electric power does not be used needlessly. An underwater elevating apparatus (1), which rises or descends together with a flame (10) having an underwater observation apparatus (80) and buoyancy bodies (12) connected through a cable (11) anchored to the bottom, comprises: a stopper (51) halfway attached to the cable (11) at a lower position than the frame (10); a winch provided to the frame (10) for spooling and paying out of the cable (11); and a latch unit (30) provided to the frame (10), having opening or closing a plurality of hooks surrounding the cable (11), for causing the winch to stop spooling of the cable (11) while causing the plurality of hooks closed to seize the stopper (51) on the basis of a trigger according to pressure and contact with the stopper (51) by spooling thereof, and for causing the winch to start paying out of the cable from the plurality of hooks opened on the basis of the trigger by release of the stopper (51).
US09102389B2	Wheel suspension and retraction apparatus A wheel suspension and retraction apparatus (2) for an amphibious vehicle comprises a suspension unit having transverse upper and lower suspension links (4, 8); spring and damper unit (12), and suspension upright (6) supporting wheel (10), and pivotally connected to outboard ends of links (4 and 8). The wheel retraction mechanism has a retraction linkage (14, 16, 18), pivotably connectable to the vehicle, and an actuator (38) for moving the wheel suspension between a protracted position for land use and a retracted position for use on water. The retraction mechanism supports the suspension unit spaced apart transversely from the vehicle. Tie bar (16) is connected to upper retraction arm (14) at an intermediate location (30) to ensure a large angle of tilt on retraction, to ensure that the wheel is retracted above hull line (156). The wheel suspension does not have to be compressed on retraction.
US09102385B1	Dinghy towing brake Method and apparatus for a dinghy brake including a cone-like member having a smaller front end and a larger rear end connected in line between a towing boat and a towed dinghy in such a way that if the towing boat should slow or stop suddenly, the towed dinghy would be stopped from overtaking or colliding with the towing boat. The dinghy brake includes a cone-like central member comprising a plurality of panels connected inside a plurality of cords so that the apparatus can be tied or connected between the towing boat and the towed dinghy.
US09102384B2	Composite tender with retractable bimini hard-top A lightweight tender comprising a hull constructed from substantially a single piece of composite material and a retractable pillar attached to the hull, wherein the retractable pillar defines a longitudinally extending channel. A retractable carbon fiber bimini cover is pivotingly attached to the retractable pillar, and defines a top deck when the pillar is retracted, and defines a bimini top extended. A first end of a brace is hingedly attached to the bimini cover and a second end of the brace travels within the longitudinally extending channel of the retractable pillar such that the angle between the bimini cover and the retractable pillar increases as the brace travels distally within the longitudinally extending channel.
US09102381B2	Wheel for pedal-assisted bikes A wheel for pedal-assisted bikes includes a fixed structure associable with the frame having a driving pedal crank; a circle element rotatably mounted on the structure around a main rotation axis; a propulsion disc rotatably mounted on the structure and connectable to the driving pedal crank; motion transmission elements for transmitting rotary motion from the disc to the circle element, including a speed gear device for changing the motion transmission ratio from the disc to the circle element; and a first detection device suitable for detecting the force transmitted to the circle element from the disc; an electric motor associated with the structure for cooperating with the disc to motorize the circle element; a power supply for electrically supplying the motor; a processing and control unit for controlling the activation of the motor according to the force detected by the first detection device.
US09102378B2	Link suspension system A bicycle includes a frame having a longitudinal axis, a first member, and a first pivot link assembly including a first link configured to rotate around a first pivot point. The first pivot point may have a first axis of rotation that is non-orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the first frame, and the first frame may be coupled with the first member through the first pivot link assembly. Some examples also include a second pivot link assembly including a second link configured to rotate around a second pivot point having an axis of rotation that is non-orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the frame.
US09102375B2	Drifting kart Drifting karts in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described that include a front wheel drive train and rear caster wheels that can be dynamically engaged to induce and control drift during a turn. One embodiment of the invention includes a chassis to which a steering column is mounted, where the steering column includes at least one front steerable wheel configured to be driven by an electric motor, a battery housing mounted to the chassis, where the battery housing contains a controller and at least one battery, wiring configured to provide power from the at least one battery to the electric motor, two caster wheels mounted to the chassis, where each caster wheel is configured to rotate around a rotational axis and swivel around a swivel axis, and a hand lever configured to dynamically engage the caster wheels to induce and control drift during a turn.
US09102374B2	Method for elaborating an assembly comprising at least three parts, a sub-assembly and assembly obtained by said method A method for elaborating an assembly which includes at least one composite structure part, one metal interface part and one metal structure part, said method includes a first step for assembling the part to the part in order to form a sub assembly and a second assembling step for welding the interface part of said sub assembly to part. The composite structure and metal interface parts are pre-equipped with male/female type mating connections and with locking devices locking the connection. The method can include, during the first assembling step, a phase for pre-assembling the parts by interlocking the male/female mating connections and a phase for locking said interlock by deforming by pressing at least one portion of the locking devices pre-equipped in the metal interface.
US09102373B2	Hinge pillar assembly having an inner retainer panel, and method of manufacturing the same A hinge pillar assembly includes a hinge pillar panel that is cast from a die casting process, and that defines an interior surface. An acoustic foam layer is disposed adjacent the interior surface of the hinge pillar panel. An inner retainer panel is attached to the hinge pillar panel. The inner retainer panel secures the acoustic foam layer between the inner retainer panel and the hinge pillar panel. The hinge pillar assembly is cast to define a cored boss that is used to retain the hinge pillar panel within an upper ejector half of a die set during the casting process. A fastener is disposed in the threaded engagement with the cored boss to attach the inner retainer panel to the hinge pillar panel. A vehicle component may be attached to the inner retainer panel.
US09102371B2	Self adjusting fifth wheel hitch A fifth wheel hitch includes a locking member that engages surfaces of a pair of jaws to retain the jaws in a closed position. A release handle is operably connected to the locking member whereby movement of the release handle shifts the locking member out of engagement with the jaws to permit movement of the jaws to an open position. A ratchet type mechanism retains the locking member in an engaged position relative to the jaws and compensates for wear of the components and/or differences in size between kingpins.
US09102369B2	Travelling device equipped with dual, rotating, negative-pressure suction seals To improve the traveling functionality of a traveling device equipped with dual, rotating, negative-pressure suction seals. Provided is a traveling device equipped with dual, rotating, negative-pressure suction seals, which is characterized in that: a single, rotating, negative-pressure suction seal is respectively provided to the left and the right of the axis of travel of the traveling device; the distance between the rotational axis of one of the negative-pressure suction seals and the axis of travel is substantially equal to the distance between the rotational axis of the other negative-pressure suction seal and the axis of travel; the outer peripheral shape of each negative-pressure suction seal forms a shape comprising a farthest outer peripheral end portion, which is the outer peripheral end portion farthest from the rotational axis, and a nearest outer peripheral end portion, which is the outer peripheral end portion nearest to the rotational axis; and a driven wheel is provided inside each negative-pressure suction seal.
US09102367B1	Spoiler for a motor vehicle A rear spoiler for a motor vehicle has a spoiler body (14) for deflecting a stream of air to provide an aerodynamic effect. The spoiler body (14) has a main spoiler (16) with a main surface (21) and an auxiliary spoiler (18) with an auxiliary surface (62). A multi-jointed actuating kinematics (34) can move the main spoiler (16) and the auxiliary spoiler (18) between a storage position where the auxiliary surface (62) of the auxiliary spoiler (18) is at least partially below the main spoiler (16) and a use position where the auxiliary spoiler (18) is substantially in a common plane with the main surface (21).
US09102363B2	Dynamic vehicle mudguards Dynamic vehicle mudguards are provided. A dynamic vehicle mudguard for attachment to a vehicle includes a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge portion. The hinge portion is coupled to the first portion, and the second portion is coupled to the hinge portion and separated from the first portion. When the dynamic vehicle mudguard is installed on the vehicle, the second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion about a pivot axis from a default position to an aerodynamic position, wherein the pivot axis extends vertically.
US09102362B2	Vehicle underbody structure A vehicle underbody structure includes a pair of longitudinal rails. A tunnel is spaced between the longitudinal rails. A number of nonintrusive support members span between the tunnel and the longitudinal rails. The support members have a hoop shape that surrounds an enclosed area. The hoop shape of the nonintrusive support members is adapted to deform into the enclosed area for preventing a side impact force from damaging the tunnel.
US09102359B2	Fender support rail with slots for reducing intrusion into the vehicle passenger compartment A vehicle front end structure including a fender support rail that includes a plurality of slots defined by an outer wall of the rail that facilitates bending the rail in a transverse vehicle direction. A plurality of circular holes may be provided that are defined in the rail adjacent a bend in the rail to facilitate fracturing the rail in a collision event. A bracket is attached to the rail adjacent the circular holes to inhibit the rail in that area from bending in an outboard direction.
US09102357B2	Side outer panel for vehicle A first outer panel has: a first general surface; and a first flange section having an end section of the first general surface recessed more than the first general surface. A second outer panel has: a second general surface having a surface flush with the first general surface; and a second flange section that is recessed from the second general surface and is joined overlapping with the first flange section. A joint that is recessed more than the first and second general surface is formed in the joined section. A filler substance is provided in the joint, and the section from the first general surface to the second general surface is formed in a continuous surface.
US09102356B2	Vehicle manufacturing method and vehicular structural body In a vehicular structural body and a method of manufacturing a vehicle, a distance between a first fastening surface and a second fastening surface is adjusted with a fastener in order to adjust a distance between a first bonding surface and a second bonding surface, whereby the thickness of an adhesive layer of an adhesive, which is applied or is to be applied between the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface, is adjusted.
US09102355B2	Method and a system for assisting a driver of a vehicle during operation A method is provided for assisting a driver of a vehicle during operation by providing the driver with a desired steering feel, wherein the vehicle includes a steering arrangement including a manually operated steering device, at least one pair of ground engaging members and a mechanical interconnection between the steering device and the ground engaging members. The method includes detecting a steering angle and determining a desired steering device guiding force based on the detected steering angle, providing the driver with the desired steering feel based on the desired steering device guiding force, and detecting the steering angle in a position at a ground engaging member side of an elastic steering force transmitting element in the steering arrangement.
US09102354B2	Apparatus for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels An apparatus (10) for use in turning steerable vehicle wheels (14, 16) includes a steering member (12) which is linearly movable relative to the vehicle to effect turning movement of the steerable vehicle wheels. A pinion (28) is disposed in meshing engagement with a rack portion (30) of the steering member (12). A steering column (22) is connected with the pinion (28) and with a vehicle steering wheel (20) such that rotation of the steering wheel results in linear movement of the steering member. An electrically powered steering unit (40) is connected to the steering member (12) for providing steering feel to the operator. A hydraulic power steering motor (60) mechanically connected to the steering member provides steering assist to the steerable wheels (14, 16).
US09102350B2	Multi-function cart A multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises a shell and lid or two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.
US09102343B2	Electric cart apparatus An electric cart apparatus includes a basket in which objects are to be held. A plurality of front and rear legs is erected downward from the basket. First ends of oblique links are coupled with the basket. Second ends of the oblique links are coupled with lower sections of the front legs. Each of the oblique links is divided into an upper link and a lower link. The lower link has a sliding slot which extends in a lengthwise direction. The upper link has a link engagement portion which is to move along the sliding slot. First ends of auxiliary links are coupled with link coupling portions of the oblique links. Second ends of the auxiliary links are coupled with central portions of the rear legs. Wheels are coupled with lower ends of the front and rear legs.
US09102340B2	Railway circuit for sending signalling information along a railway line to a vehicle travelling along the railway line A railway circuit for detecting the free or occupied state of the same and for sending signalling information along a railway line to a vehicle travelling along said railway line. A signal generator generates a signal with varying current modulated with FSK technique on a basis of a modulation code. The signal is supplied to a coil magnetically coupled with first and second rails that constitute the single railway circuit to induce a variable current modulated by the code on the electric circuit formed by the portions of the first and second rail short-circuited alternatively by the electric joint. The vehicle is provided with a current sensor suitable for detecting the variable current for extraction of the code and sending the signal to the driver. A signal generator generates a signal in compliance with new safety requirements to determine, with the receiver, the free/occupied state of the railway circuit.
US09102339B2	Container-transfer system The invention relates to the automatically transfer of a container between a flatcar (2) or the like and a transfer vehicle moving along said flatcar (2), whereby a method and a system is adapted to handle (3) both customized containers and ordinary standard containers, and it will automatically lock and unlock the freight (1) containers at the time of pulling a container between secured positions thereof.
US09102333B2	Enhanced crosswind estimation A device may identify a first forgetting factor accounting for a rate of change of vehicle uncertainty and a second forgetting factor accounting for a rate of change of crosswind estimation. The device may utilize a recursive-least-squares heuristic executed by a crosswind and vehicle uncertainty estimator and specialized with the first and second forgetting factors to determine vehicle uncertainty and crosswind estimation from driver steering inputs and crosswind disturbance inputs, the first and second forgetting factors accounting for relatively slower-changing vehicle uncertainty and relatively faster-changing crosswinds.
US09102330B2	Method and apparatus for causing an adjustment in parking position for vehicles An approach is provided for processing and/or facilitating a processing of sensor information associated with one or more parked vehicles to determine one or more parking conditions, wherein at least one subset of the one or more parked vehicles is configured with one or more automatic movement systems. The approach involves determining at least one adjustment to the one or more of the parked vehicles based, at least in part, on the one or more parking conditions. The approach further involves causing, at least in part, (a) a presentation of at least one notification regarding the one or more parking conditions, the at least one adjustment, or a combination thereof (b) an activation of the one or more automatic movement systems to perform the at least one adjustment; or (c) a combination thereof.
US09102329B2	Tracking control apparatus A tracking control apparatus is configured to include a detection unit that detects an object in front of a host vehicle, and a control unit that, when parallel traveling vehicles which travel in parallel with each other in front of the host vehicle are detected by the detection unit and in a case where a distance between the host vehicle and the parallel traveling vehicles is longer than a separate recognition distance by which a plurality of vehicles in the vehicle-width direction can be separately recognized, presumes that there exists a preceding vehicle between the parallel traveling vehicles and controls traveling of the host vehicle.
US09102323B2	Hybrid vehicle having brake function A hybrid vehicle having a brake function includes a hybrid starter and generator (HSG) for starting an engine or generating electricity by the engine. A clutch is disposed on a route for transmitting torque of the engine to a wheel, wherein the clutch selectively transmits the torque. A motor is disposed at a rear side of the clutch on the route, wherein the motor adds torque or generates electricity. An inverter is electrically connected to the HSG and the motor, and a battery is electrically connected to the inverter, wherein the battery stores or outputs electrical energy. A controller releases the clutch, controls the motor to generate the electricity through the torque transmitted from the wheel to the motor, and controls the HSG to consume the electricity generated from the motor, if a braking demand condition is satisfied.
US09102318B2	Engine power elevation energy management strategies for hybrid vehicles A method for a hybrid vehicle includes outputting from an engine at least an elevated engine power while a driver demand power is greater than the elevated engine power. The method further includes outputting just the elevated engine power from the engine while the driver demand power is less than the elevated engine power and transferring from the engine to a traction battery an extra engine power between the elevated engine power and the driver demand power.
US09102317B2	Electrically pedal-assisted bicycle It is described an electronic system (50) to drive an electric device (5) of a bicycle assisted electrically (1) by means of a rechargeable battery (6). In case of detecting that the calculated human power is greater than or equal to the bicycle estimated friction power and in case of detecting that the state of charge of the battery (6) is greater than or equal to a first threshold, the processor is such to generate a driving current value for driving the electric device (5) operating as an electric motor (5) supplied from the battery (6). In case of detecting that the calculated human power is smaller than the estimated bicycle friction power, the processor is such to convert at least part of the human power into electric power by means of the electric device (5) operating as an electric generator (5), and generate therefrom another driving current value for charging the battery (6) from the electric device operating as electric generator.
US09102315B2	Slip-based release verification for a binary clutch assembly A vehicle includes an engine and transmission assembly, the latter having a stationary member, a plurality of gear sets, an input member, a friction clutch, a binary clutch assembly, and a transmission control module (TCM). The binary clutch assembly includes a freewheeling element and a binary device such as a selectable one way clutch or dog clutch. The TCM selectively delays a release of the binary clutch assembly via a binary clutch indicator method by detecting a requested shift of the transmission requiring an engagement of the friction clutch, and commanding the release of the binary clutch assembly. The TCM determines an amount of slip across the binary clutch assembly and executes the requested shift of the transmission only when the determined amount of slip exceeds a calibrated slip threshold. Slip may be measured or calculated.
US09102314B2	Onboard network for a vehicle and method for saving energy The invention relates to an onboard network (1) for a vehicle (32), in particular a motor vehicle. The onboard network (1) comprises an electric machine (10) designed for operating in generator mode. The onboard network (1) further comprises a voltage transformer (12) that is at least indirectly connected to the electric machine (10) on the input side and a first energy accumulator (14) connected to the voltage transformer (12) on the output side, in particular an accumulator. The electric machine (10) is designed for the recuperation operation. The voltage transformer (12) is designed to detect or limit a charge state of the first energy accumulator (14) and to regulate the charge state of the first energy accumulator (14) such that the first energy accumulator (14) has a reserve capacity (15) during generator operation, preferably when driving the vehicle in an energy-consuming manner. The voltage transformer (12) is further designed to charge the reserve capacity (15) of the first energy accumulator (14) depending on a recuperation signal (23) received on the input side and representing a recuperation operation of the vehicle (32).
US09102313B2	Supervisory control system for hybrid-electric powertrains A method of operating a vehicle with hybrid-electric powertrain having an engine, a generator, and a battery is provided. A vehicle start input signal is received from an operator interface. A master controller initiates after receiving input from the operator interface. A secondary controller initiates after starting initiation of the master controller. A battery pack cell voltage balancing test is performed utilizing the master controller. Voltage within the battery pack cells is balanced based upon the balancing test. An isolation contactor closes after balancing the voltage within the battery pack. A signal from the master controller to the secondary controller to begin operation is generated after closing the isolation contactor. Alternately, voltage within the battery pack cells based upon results of the balancing test may take place dynamically during vehicle operation after closure of the isolation contactor.
US09102309B2	System and method for detecting wheel slip and skid in a locomotive A system and a method for determining a true acceleration and velocity of a locomotive and for controlling wheel slip and wheel skid of the locomotive is disclosed. The system, using accelerometers, can control the velocity of the wheels of the locomotive based on the comparison between a true locomotive velocity signal and a wheel velocity signal such that an actual tangential speed of the wheels is regulated to correspond to the true locomotive longitudinal velocity plus an allowance velocity for creepage. The accelerometer can also be used at the same time for impact detection purposes. Furthermore, if a set of accelerometers are used, the locomotive can also play a diagnostic role for track quality reporting in rail yards. The control of wheel slip and wheel is particularly useful in DC locomotive applications with individual axle control.
US09102306B2	Pedestrian airbag apparatus A pedestrian airbag apparatus includes a folded airbag and an inflator that supplies an inflation gas to the airbag. Upon completion of the inflation, the airbag includes a transversal inflation portion, two longitudinal inflation portions, and partitions including end-side partitions arranged to extend from both left and right ends of the transversal inflation portion inward in the left and right direction and thus to block front side regions of the longitudinal inflation portions. The airbag further includes tethers limiting a spacing distance from a storage portion for the airbag by connecting proximal portion sides of the tethers to regions on distal end sides of the end-side partitions and connecting distal end sides of the tethers to the storage portion.
US09102305B2	External airbag deployment method and system Disclosed herein is an external airbag deployment method of determining whether to deploy an external airbag. The method includes setting, by a controller, a detection area that has a predetermined range and tracking physical characteristics of objects entering the detection area. The detection area is a predetermined area located in front of a vehicle and is set by the controller based on a full deployment time of the external airbag and a relative velocity upon colliding with another object.
US09102304B2	Protective device for a motor vehicle A protective device has a gas generator and a chamber that is limited by a stretchable membrane and is expandable through gas of the gas generator. The membrane is elastic and a stretchability of the membrane is limited at least in a first portion through a reinforcement.
US09102301B1	Seatbelt clamping device and system A seatbelt clamping device includes a U shaped housing configured for being mounted to vehicle structure and a shackle that is pivotally attached to the housing. The shackle can pivot between an open position for receiving a loop of seatbelt webbing and a closed position for retaining the seatbelt webbing. The housing includes a locking surface, and the shackle and locking surface define a gap therebetween through which the seatbelt webbing can slide. The shackle includes a shaft and a cam cover rotatable about the shaft. The cam cover includes an increased radius locking portion that can rotate toward the locking surface to clamp the seatbelt webbing in response to a load exerted thereon.
US09102299B2	System and method for determining driver identification by a remote device A driver identification system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a driver's side front door. The driver identification system includes at least one remote device, and a control module. The remote device is activated to send an authentication signal. The control module is in selective communication with the at least one remote device. The control module receives a signal indicating that the driver's side front door of the vehicle is opened. The control module includes control logic for sending an inquiry signal if the signal indicating the driver's side front door is opened is received by the control module. The inquiry signal is configured for activating the at least one remote device to send the authentication signal.
US09102298B2	Foam-in-place interior panels having integrated airbag doors including substrates with airbag chute-door assemblies for motor vehicles Interior panels having integrated airbag doors for motor vehicles are provided. In one example, an interior panel comprises a substrate having outer and inner surfaces and an opening extending therethrough. An airbag chute-door assembly is mounted to the substrate and comprises a chute wall that at least partially surrounds an interior space. The chute wall is configured for stowing an airbag module. The chute wall defines an expansion feature that facilitates moving sections of the chute wall for assembling the airbag module to the chute wall. A door flap portion is pivotally connected to the chute wall and at least partially covers the opening. A perimeter flange extends from the chute wall and has a flange section that overlies the outer surface of the substrate. A skin covering extends over the substrate and a foam is disposed between the skin covering and the substrate.
US09102295B2	Method and system for monitoring a rental vehicle The invention relates to a method (400) for monitoring a rental vehicle, said vehicle including a navigation/geolocation device arranged such as to determine and report the positioning coordinates of said vehicle, said method including the following steps: verifying (406) that the positioning coordinates of said vehicle are inside a previously recorded predetermined area and, if the positioning coordinates are not inside the predetermined area, executing a step (408-440) of indicating the anomaly. The invention also relates to a system implementing such a method.
US09102293B2	Apparatus and method for reducing false alarms in stolen vehicle tracking A determination is made as to whether an expected signal has not been received from a stolen vehicle tracking (SVT) module in a vehicle. When the expected signal has not been received, at least one operating parameter of the vehicle is determined and based upon the at least one operating parameter, a reason for the absence of the expected signal is determined. Based upon the determined reason for the absence of the expected signal, it is then determined whether or not to issue an alarm.
US09102290B1	Vehicle steering and braking deployment logic for pedestrian protection leg stiffener A method and apparatus for controlling a deployable pedestrian protection leg stiffener of a motor vehicle based upon the vehicle steering angle and/or braking status and/or speed.
US09102289B2	Bumper arrangement and method for its production A bumper arrangement includes a bumper cross member, at least one crash box, which extends in a longitudinal direction and of which a front end is fastened to the bumper cross member, at least one support element extending along an outside of the crash box obliquely to the longitudinal direction, and a connection portion (8, 9), which is anchored on the crash box and at least on a with respect to the longitudinal direction middle region of the support element.
US09102283B2	Audio speaker cabinet An audio driver cabinet is configured for movement between a first orientation within a storage structure and a second orientation outside the storage structure. The audio driver cabinet includes a side wall structure, a first wall, a second wall and a sound driver. The first wall closes off the first end of the side wall structure. The second wall is attached to an interior surface of the side wall structure between a first end and a second end of the side wall structure. A first audio chamber is defined between the first and second walls within the side wall structure. A second audio chamber is defined between the second wall and an open end of the side wall structure. The sound driver is fixed to the second wall facing the second audio chamber. The second end of the side wall structure be an open end or can be sealed.
US09102279B2	Exterior mirror reflector sub-assembly with auxiliary reflector portion A mirror reflector sub-assembly for a vehicular exterior rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror reflective element having a glass substrate. A principal reflector portion has a first radius of curvature and an auxiliary reflector portion includes a curved recess having a second radius of curvature smaller than the first radius of curvature. The curved recess is established at the second surface of the glass substrate by physical removal of glass from a portion of the substrate. The mirror reflective element is supported at a side of a mirror back plate and an opposing side of the mirror back plate is adapted for attaching the mirror back plate to a mirror actuator of an exterior rearview mirror assembly equipped with the mirror reflector sub-assembly. A heater pad is disposed at the second surface of the glass substrate between the mirror reflective element and the mirror back plate.
US09102277B2	Storage structure for vehicle A storage structure for a vehicle includes a storage part that is movable between a use position and a retracted position and is biased toward the use position; a lock mechanism that locks the storage part in the retracted position; and a button that is provided separately from the storage part and is used to unlock the storage part that is locked by the lock mechanism. The storage part is not moved to the use position by pressing the button from an initial position, and the storage part is moved to the use position by restoring the button from the pressed state to the initial position.
US09102276B1	Bag holding apparatus A bag holding apparatus supports a bag from a headrest post of a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a strap having a top end and a bottom end. A coupler is attached to the strap proximate the top end. The coupler is configured for supporting the strap from a headrest post of a vehicle seat. A support member is attached to the strap proximate the bottom end. The support member is configured for supporting a bag therefrom.
US09102274B2	Resilient infill The invention relates to a resilient infill for positioning in a channel in a crossbar of a roof rack or load carrier. The infill comprises a flexible upper portion and a base comprising a bottom. A pair of flexible, opposing side walls extend from the bottom and curve upwardly and outwardly to meet with outer edges of the flexible upper portion. The width of the upper portion is greater than the width of the bottom and the infill has a substantially hollow interior. The infill is compressible and makes minimal wind noise when positioned in the crossbar of a roof rack located on a moving vehicle.
US09102271B2	Trailer monitoring system and method A vehicle trailer backup assist system and method includes a hitch angle detection apparatus and a target monitor controller. The target monitor controller processes images acquired of the trailer towed by a towing vehicle to assist with placement of a target on the trailer. The target monitor controller also monitors the target and provides feedback to the user as to proper positioning of the target on the trailer. A target move detection routine detects movement of a target by processing the pixels of the image to determine if a new trailer has been connected. Further, a trailer connection monitoring routine monitors for a changed trailer based on loss of the hitch angle or target for a predetermined time period.
US09102267B2	Trailer signal converter A signal converter and method of converting a signal are provided. The converter includes a power supply, microcontroller and current sensor. The microcontroller is connected to a power supply and is configured to receive inputs from a vehicle and output signals to loads of a second vehicle. The sensor is connected to the microcontroller to monitor current flow at the loads. The output channels are configured to stagger activity on the output signals. The microcontroller reduces the duty cycle of the output signals if the current flow rises above a first threshold and resumes the output signal to full strength once the current flow falls bellow a second threshold. The method includes receiving an input signal, sending an output signal, measuring current flow, measuring temperature, reducing the power of the output signal, and restoring the output signal.
US09102266B2	Vehicle exterior door handle with illumination device An exterior door handle assembly includes an illumination device and a handle portion movable to open a vehicle door. The illumination device includes at least one illumination source that, when actuated, emits light. The illumination device includes a lighting strip that is disposed at the handle portion, and the lighting strip extends at least partially along a length dimension of the handle portion. When the illumination source is actuated, the lighting strip is illuminated and the illumination is viewable at least partially along the length dimension of the handle portion by a person viewing the handle portion of the exterior door handle assembly from outside of the vehicle door. When the illumination source is not actuated, the lighting strip may not be readily viewable by and discernible to a person viewing the handle portion of the exterior door handle assembly from outside of the vehicle door.
US09102263B2	Indicator for vehicle transmission shift operating device, and vehicle transmission shift operating device The indicator comprises: a light-emitting member capable of emitting light, wherein the light-emitting member has a segment with a shape corresponding to an outline of a gate groove; a face panel disposed in opposed relation to the light-emitting member, and adapted, during the light-emitting of the light-emitting member, to allow light having the shape corresponding to the outline of the gate groove to be transmitted therethrough; and a cover member disposed just above the face panel, and formed with an opening which surrounds a position where the light transmitted through the face panel appears on an outer surface of the face panel.
US09102261B2	Vehicular collision-activated information exchange method and apparatus using wireless communication radios A method, a system, and an apparatus used to automatically exchange identification and collision-related information utilizing wireless communication devices during vehicular accidents are presented. Upon collision, an impact sensor detects and registers the crash, causing a processor to trigger a collision warning, record selected identification and collision-related information in an electronic file, and exchange the same through a secure wireless connection with a collision-activated information exchange device (CIED) of the other vehicle involved and/or with an information exchange device (IED) or devices in the area of the collision. The stored electronic files can later be accessed by and/or even transmitted to authorities to serve as evidence in hit-and-run investigation and/or accident reconstruction.
US09102256B2	Headrest Provided is a headrest that is capable of improving the rigidity of a headrest frame and preventing the leakage of a foaming agent upon integral foam formation of the headrest. The headrest, which is disposed on the upper part of a seatback and includes a headrest frame inside the headrest, includes a retaining portion of a headrest stay guide in the headrest frame. Further, the headrest is configured in a manner that a headrest skin is sandwiched between the headrest stay guide and the headrest frame.
US09102254B2	Method for producing head restraints for vehicle seats and one such head restraint The invention relates to a head restraint for a vehicle seat having a head restraint body and at least one support element, wherein a covering is provided at least in sections on the outside of the head restraint body, which forms a surface of the head restraint. According to the invention, the cover is formed from at least one front section and one rear section which can be coupled to each other in a balloon or bag-like manner by means of at least one connecting seam, wherein a profile element is incorporated in the at least one connecting seam at least in sections in a force-fit and/or form-fit manner, forming a recess, protrusion and/or edge on the surface of the head restraint. The invention further relates to a method for producing a head restraint.
US09102251B2	Vehicle seat A vehicle seat comprises: a base frame (side frames 4, pipe frame 5) which constitutes left and right lower portions of a seat back frame; a force-receiving member (bracket 7) disposed adjacent to a left or right outer side of the base frame, and configured to receive a load from outside in a lateral direction; and a load transmission part (lower portion 51 and lower frame) configured to transmit the load from the force-receiving member to a side laterally opposite to that on which the force-receiving member is provided. The force-receiving member has a shape with a closed cross section, and a portion of at least one of the front wall and the rear wall (front wall 81) separate from upper and lower ends thereof provides an uneven shape (recessed portions 81a).
US09102250B2	Stadium and stowing seat A contoured collapsible seat assembly providing a compact size in the stadium position and also having the ability of the seat back to fold forward. More specifically, a collapsible seat having reduced overall height and depth in the stadium position and reduced height in the stowed position.
US09102247B2	Easy operational seat with dual direction torsion bar A vehicle seat bar assembly having a seat with first and second engagement members. A rear seat bracket extends between the first and second engagement members of a seat. A torsion bar extends between the first and second engagement members and is operably engaged therewith. The torsion bar includes an intermediate bracket engagement portion and a first and second linear portion that extends between the first engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion and the second engagement member and the intermediate bracket engagement portion. The torsion bar also includes a first and second distal end configured to engage the first and second engagement members, respectively, which induces a torsional resistance in the torsion bar when the seatback is at a fully reclined position and when the seatback is at a fully folded position.
US09102246B2	Cable synchronizer system An actuation system for concurrently actuating a first mechanism and a second mechanism from a first state to a second state includes an actuator and a sliding member operatively engaged with the actuator and movable from a first position to a second position in response to actuation of the actuator. A connecting member has a relaxed state and a taut state. The connecting member includes a first end coupled to the first mechanism, a second end coupled to the second mechanism, and a medial portion cooperative with the sliding member. Movement of the sliding member from the first position to the second position changes the connecting member from the relaxed state to the taut state, whereby the tension is increased in the connecting member.
US09102245B2	Seat track end cap and travel stop seat position sensor An end cap for a seat track assembled between a vehicle seat and a floor of a vehicle. The seat track includes an upper track attached to the vehicle seat and a lower track attached to the floor that receives the upper track in a sliding relationship. A seat position sensor attached to the upper track senses the position of the lower seat track. The end cap has a plurality of longitudinally extending walls that are assembled over the lower track. One of the longitudinally extending walls is attached to a recessed portion of the lower track with an external surface that is contiguous with the outer surface of one wall of the lower track.
US09102235B2	Method for reactivating operation of a cruise control system that had been interrupted A method for reactivating an interrupted cruise control function of a cruise control system of a vehicle is provided. When the vehicle is not in the stationary state, in order to allow the driver to reactivate intuitively the interrupted cruise control function, the driver may reactivate the interrupted cruise control function by actuating a gas pedal of the vehicle.
US09102231B2	Wave suppression structure for fuel tank A wave suppression structure for a fuel tank is provided in which a wave suppression member (37) disposed in the interior of a tank main body of the fuel tank is formed from a basket-shaped container (38) and cylindrical porous members (39), the basket-shaped container (38) being formed from two members, first and second half bodies (38L, 38R), two of the porous members (39) being supported in the interior of each of the first and second half bodies (38L, 38R), wherein the wave supporting member (37) is supported on a fuel suction pipe (36) by joining the first and second half bodies (38L, 38R) of the basket-shaped container (38) so as to sandwich a fuel suction pipe (36) between a through hole (38f) thereof. This enables attachment of the wave suppression member (37) to the fuel suction pipe (36) to be completed without carrying out a cumbersome operation of inserting the fuel suction pipe (36) through the through hole (38f) of the basket-shaped container (38) or the interior of the porous member (39), thereby greatly improving the ease of attachment.
US09102228B2	Fuel-filling aperture opening/closing device A fuel-filling aperture open-closing device is provided in one end of a filler pipe communicating with a fuel tank. The open-closing device includes a tube member internally forming a pathway, and connected to one end of the filler pipe; a first valve device provided inside the pathway, and opening a valve by being pressed by a fuel-filling nozzle inserted from an outer end side of the pathway; and a second valve device provided on an outer end side more than the first valve device inside the pathway, and opening a valve by being pressed by the fuel-filling nozzle inserted from the outer end side of the pathway so as to allow the fuel-filling nozzle to pass through. The first valve device opens by a load smaller than that of the second valve device.
US09102227B2	Electro-mechanical double-rotor compound hybrid transmission A hybrid vehicle transmission including a double-rotor electric machine, two planetary gear sets, an input shaft, and an output shaft, where the input shaft, the output shaft, and a first rotor of the double-rotor electric machine are each coupled to a member of the first planetary gear set, the output shaft and a second rotor of the double-rotor electric machine are each coupled to a member of the second planetary gear set, and a member of the second planetary gear set not coupled to the output shaft or the second rotor is selectively coupled to the first rotor via a first torque transfer device, and selectively coupled to a transmission housing via a second torque transfer device.
US09102225B2	Air conditioning for belt-alternator-starter hybrid electric vehicle A hybrid electric vehicle having an air conditioning system, an engine and a belt-alternator-starter motor-generator, and a method of operation, is disclosed. A torque transfer assembly, such as a pulley and belt assembly, engages the engine and motor-generator, and includes a clutched member for selectively disconnecting the torque transfer between the engine and motor-generator. A refrigerant compressor includes a compressor shaft rotationally coupled to and driven by the motor-generator shaft. The compressor may be driven by the motor-generator when the engine is not operating.
US09102223B2	Energy recovery system for a vehicle driveline The invention concerns a kinetic energy recovery system for use in a vehicle driveline. The system has a flywheel (24) serving to store energy. A continuously variable transmission (32) serves to transfer drive between the flywheel and a driveline of the vehicle at a steplessly variable CVT speed ratio. The continuously variable transmission has a variator (34) which has a rotary variator input (40) and a rotary variator output (42). The variator serves to transfer drive between its input and output at a continuously variable variator speed ratio. The continuously variable transmission further comprises a shunt gear arrangement (36) having a first rotary shunt input which is drivably coupled to the rotary variator input, a second rotary shunt input which is drivably coupled to the rotary variator output, and a shunt rotary output which is drivably coupled to the flywheel.
US09102222B2	Vehicle with electric propulsion A vehicle with electric propulsion, having: a floor which makes up a bottom wall of the compartment and is provided with a bottom panel beneath which there is the external environment; a motor propulsion system provided with at least one electric machine; and a system for the storage of electric energy which lies on the bottom panel and is provided with a pack of chemical batteries, which are connected to each other in series and in parallel and have respective electrochemical cells; the support panel has, for each chemical battery, a corresponding through hole which makes up a corresponding evacuation opening; and each chemical battery is provided with an outlet duct, which connects a safety valve of the chemical battery to the corresponding evacuation opening obtained through the support panel.
US09102219B2	Wind deflector A wind deflector (1) for a roof opening of a motor vehicle has a receptacle (4) and a first deployable segment (2). A four-bar linkage connection is configured by two links (5, 6) between the first deployable segment (2) and the receptacle (4). Each link (5, 6) is connected pivotally at one of its end regions (7) to the first segment (2) and at the receptacle (4). A second segment (3) is arranged substantially parallel to the first segment (2) and is connected pivotally to the two links (5, 6) in each case in a central region (8) of the links (5, 6).
US09102218B2	Vehicle door structure The frontal crash load is transmitted from a front pillar to a center pillar in a reliable manner so that a bending moment caused by the frontal crash load is favorably supported, and the deformation of the door is avoided. A beam member attached to an inner panel includes a S shaped cross section member. An upper channel section of the S shaped cross section member extends along the lower edge of a window opening, and a lower channel section extends adjacent to and in parallel to the lower edge of a window opening in a rear part of the door and is offset toward a lower part of the vehicle body in a rear part of the door, with a front end being located at a same elevation as an upper door hinge.
US09102217B2	Air curtain An air shield is provided over a portal access opening between a vehicle access member and a stationary vehicle trim member. The vehicle access member provides access to a compartment of an interior of the vehicle. An air supply device is disposed within the vehicle. The air supply device is capable of producing a burst of air that discharges upon opening of the vehicle access member. An air concentrator device is in fluid communication with the air supply device. The air concentrator device outputs the burst of air that forms the air shield in a direction substantially transverse to the portal opening. The air shield is formed across at least a portion of a perimeter of the portal access opening between the vehicle access member and the stationary vehicle trim member. The air shield inhibits precipitation from entering the compartment of the vehicle during a pressure equalization phase that occurs in response to the opening of the vehicle access member.
US09102215B2	Airflow control in floor mode for vehicle with multiple seating rows A comfort system is provided for a motor vehicle. A seat occupancy sensor determines whether a third row zone is occupied. At least one flow controller is provided in the floor duct for controllably supplying the conditioned airflow to at least the third row outlet. If the third row zone is occupied, then a second row outlet and the third row outlet are turned on to supply a conditioned airflow to a front seat zone, a second row zone, and the third row zone. If the third row zone is not occupied, then the third row outlet is closed off. If the second row zone is not occupied, then the second and third row outlets are closed off. If occupied, then the second row outlet is turned on until a desired comfort level is achieved in the second row zone.
US09102214B2	Vehicular air-conditioning system A two-layer inside/outside air vehicular air-conditioning system which suppresses odor inside an air-conditioning case or inside a vehicular compartment is provided with an exhaust controller which uses an outside air intake port as an air exhaust port and which uses a compartment-side air discharge port opening/closing device to close all compartment-side air discharge ports. The exhaust controller also operates one or both of the blowers to cause air inside the first air passage and the second air passage to be exhausted via the air exhaust port.
US09102210B2	Suspension system for a vehicle and method A method of forming a clevis link having a substantially common wall thickness in a die begins with feeding a metallic strip having a uniform thickness of a predetermined value to the die. The metallic strip is trimmed to form a blank having volume necessary for forming the clevis link to the dimensional configuration required to support the motor vehicle, while maintaining substantially constant wall thickness. The clevis link has center of gravity to provide a necessary moment of inertia thereby enabling the clevis link to support the mass of the motor vehicle.
US09102209B2	Anti-causal vehicle suspension A vehicle suspension and wheel damper using anti-causal filtering. Information from in front of a wheel or information about an operating condition of a vehicle is used to anti-causally determine a response of an active suspension associated with the wheel.
US09102207B2	Device for automatically adjusting the camber angle for a suspension system Disclosed is a device for automatically adjusting a camber angle for a suspension system that includes a shock absorber. The device includes a first member rotationally drivable by a driving element during a displacement of a change of direction of the wheel, and a second member fixable to a vehicle frame. The first and second members cooperate to cause a relative translation of the first member and of the second member during a rotation of the shock absorber.
US09102198B2	Puncture-free bullet-proof tire The present invention relates to a no-puncture bullet-proof tire, which can prevent a puncture, a tear or a rupture of a tire by a nail, a reinforcing bar piece, a steel plate piece, a bullet, or other various kinds of fragments, and can enable a vehicle to safely run at a high speed of about 100 kilometers or more per hour under a high temperature environment of about 60° C. or more and a low temperature environment of about −60° C. or less, by filling the inside of the tire with a mixture of silicon rubber and spherical EVA foam without an air pressure.
US09102194B2	Paint bucket with a bottom hold A Paint bucket with a bottom hold feature comprising, a substantially conical shaped body with a wide top and narrower base with a circular foot section having an aperture configured in its middle center through which the fingers of an open hand with palms facing upward can be inserted to hold the bucket up vertically by its base with just one hand. The bucket does not require any handles, hooks, straps, or other appendages to hold the bucket in one hand and can be used to hold and transport other liquids and materials besides paint and comes with a detachable lid.
US09102190B2	Method of fabricating nanotips with controlled profile A nanotip, is fabricated by modifying a precursor nanotip having an apex and a shank by applying an electric field in the presence of a reactive gas to perform field-assisted etching wherein atoms are preferentially removed from the shank by chemical interaction with the reactive gas, and controlling the reactive gas pressure and/or tip voltage to vary the electric field so as to promote field evaporation of apex atoms during fabrication of the nanotip and thereby control the overall profile of the resulting nano-tip. The method permits shaping of the overall tip profile.
US09102189B2	Engraving machine An engraving machine includes a machine base, an engraving device and a clamping device assembled on the machine base, and a control unit. The clamping device is able to clamp a work piece and actuate the work piece to rotate. The control unit is composed of a 3-D picture converter, a coordinate location definer and a positioning controller. By so designing, a datum is first converted into a 3-D picture by the 3-D picture converter and then, coordinate locations of the circumferential face of the work piece is defined by the coordinate location definer and lastly, a carving knife is driven and positioned by the control unit to carry out operation of engraving, lowering cost, convenient in operation and able to freely to change speed ratio between a driving mechanism and a driven mechanism.
US09102187B1	Ring binder mechanism A ring binder mechanism that includes a housing, first and second hinge boards positioned in the housing that cooperate to define a slot having a closing edge and an opening edge. The hinge boards are pivotable between open and closed positions. A plurality of pairs of semi-rings include first and second ring members mounted on the first and second hinge boards, respectively. A travel bar is positioned below the hinge boards and moveable with respect to the housing and the hinge boards between an open position and a closed position. The travel bar includes at least one top bar extending from a top surface thereof that includes inclined opening and closing surfaces. The top bar extends through the slot in the hinge boards and is biased toward the open position. The inclined opening surface of the top bar contacts the opening edge of the slot to pivot the first and second hinge boards to the open position.
US09102186B2	Linerless packing and shipping label system with folded under packing list A shipping label is operable to be applied to a package and includes a single label ply. The single label ply presents longitudinally spaced ends, opposite top and bottom faces extending between the ends, and a generally transverse fold line of weakness spaced between the ends. The label ply is foldable about the fold line to define upper and lower label sections, with the upper label section overlying the lower label section when the label ply is folded, and the top face of the upper label section being operable to receive package address indicia thereon. The upper label section includes a separation line of weakness defining a border portion and a separable central portion. The upper label section includes adhesive applied to the bottom face along at least part of the border portion. The lower label section includes a dividing line of weakness defining a connecting portion and an end portion, with the connecting portion extending between the fold line and dividing line. The end portion is at least in part positioned underneath the central portion of the upper label section when the label ply is folded, with separation of the central portion from the border portion providing access to the end portion thereunder.
US09102184B2	Indirect transfer medium and forgery prevention medium producing apparatus According to one embodiment, an indirect transfer medium includes: a base material; and an image receiving layer on which an image is capable of being formed by ink-jet printing. The image receiving layer includes a vinyl acetate maleate copolymer as thermo-adhesive material. The image receiving layer is laminated on the base material.
US09102179B2	Recording apparatus, detection method, and storage medium A recording apparatus includes a sensor including a light emitting element for emitting light to a recording medium, and a light receiving element for receiving the emitted light and reflected by the recording medium, configured to, via the light emitting and light receiving elements, measure a patch recorded on the recording medium by a recording head; a calibration member configured to reflect the emitted light and to be used to calibrate the sensor based on a result of optical measurement of the calibration member performed by receiving, via the light receiving element, reflected light reflected by the calibration member; and a detection unit configured to detect dirtiness of the calibration member based on the result of the optical measurement of the calibration member by the sensor and a result of optical measurement of the calibration member performed before the measurement.
US09102174B2	Image recording apparatus An image recording apparatus including: a first convey path; a support member which supports a first recording medium, a second recording medium, and a tray; a second convey path connected to the first convey path; a first guide member partly defining the second convey path; and a posture change mechanism which changes the support member and the first guide member between (a) a first posture in which the first convey path has a height allowing the first recording medium to pass therethrough, and the second convey path has a height allowing the first recording medium to pass therethrough and (b) a second posture in which the first convey path has a height larger than the first height and allowing the second recording medium or the tray to pass therethrough, and the second convey path has a height smaller than the second height.
US09102171B2	Method and apparatus for ink curing According to one example there is provided apparatus for curing ink on a substrate. The apparatus comprises a substrate support, a curing sheet positionable above the substrate support to create a gap between a substrate on the substrate support and the curing sheet. The apparatus further comprises an oxygen-depletion mechanism for reducing the oxygen level in the gap and an ultra-violet, UV, radiation source to apply UV radiation through the curing sheet to a substrate on the substrate support.
US09102169B2	Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus includes a control unit arranged to control an image forming unit so as to form images based on image information and to form maintenance images for maintaining the image forming unit. The control unit is arranged to control the image forming unit so as to form images on the second side of the sheet after forming images on the first side of the sheet, and so as to form the maintenance images on the second side at positions such that the maintenance images do not overlap with the images based on the image information formed on the first side.
US09102165B2	Image recording apparatus and image recording method In an image recording apparatus, only small ink droplets are ejected toward a recording medium in the range of tone values less than a second tone value. In the range of tone values greater than or equal to the second tone value and less than a first tone value, large and small droplets are ejected toward the recording medium. The first tone value is less than or equal to a 50% tone value, and the total ejection rate at the first tone value is less than 50%. In the range of tone values greater than or equal to the first tone value, only large droplets are ejected toward the recording medium. Thus, the occurrence of streaking can be suppressed while reducing the degree of instability of the landing positions of fine droplets of ink.
US09102159B2	Liquid supply device and image forming apparatus A liquid supply device includes diaphragms, pressing members, a movement unit, a rotating shaft, and cams. In the liquid supply device, when the rotating shaft is rotated in a first direction, the cams are moved to arrange adjoining ones of the cams to have a phase difference around the rotating shaft, in which one of the cams selectively causes a corresponding one of the pressing members to regulate an increase in a volume of a corresponding one of the diaphragms. When the rotating shaft is rotated in a second direction, the cams are moved to arrange the cams in phase with one another when viewed from an axial direction of the rotating shaft, in which the cams simultaneously cause all the pressing members to regulate the increase in the volume of each of the diaphragms.
US09102156B2	Method for determining pixel dropout A technique is described for determining pixel dropout in a printhead that has a plurality of print elements arrayed along an axis. In the technique, a dataset of integrated intensity values, in the printing direction on a substrate, of a captured image is generated and used to determine if pixel dropout has or may have occurred.
US09102153B2	Processes for producing substrate for liquid ejection head A process for producing a substrate for a liquid ejection head, including a step of forming a liquid supply port passing through a silicon substrate by dry etching, the step being a step of sequentially repeating the steps of (1) forming an etching protection film on the silicon substrate, (2) removing a bottom portion of the etching protection film, and (3) etching the silicon substrate, wherein a sheath formed in the step (2) is thicker than a sheath formed in the step (3).
US09102149B2	Liquid ejection head A liquid ejection head is provided with a recording element substrate having a plurality of ejection orifices for ejecting a liquid, the plurality of ejection orifices being arranged to form a row of the ejection orifices. In at least some of the plurality of the ejection orifices, each having one side and another side, the area of an inner wall of the ejection orifices is set to be larger on the other side than on the one side, the one side and the other side being defined by a plane which passes through the center of the ejection orifice, intersects with the row of the ejection orifices at right angles and extends along the direction of the depth of the ejection orifice.
US09102145B2	Liquid ejecting head and method for producing the same A method for producing a liquid ejecting head of the present invention includes the steps of: forming an etching stop layer on a portion corresponding to a region in which an independent supply port is formed, on a first face of a substrate; conducting dry etching treatment for the substrate from a second face side until the etched portion reaches the etching stop layer; and removing the etching stop layer by isotropic etching to form the independent supply port, after having conducted the dry etching treatment, wherein the isotropic etching is conducted in such a state that a side etching stopper portion having etching resistance to the isotropic etching is formed in the side face perimeter of the etching stop layer.
US09102143B2	Method of setting maintenance regions posterior to unavailable printing regions in duplex printer When a plurality of images is printed on both the surfaces of a continuous sheet, an optimum scheduling is carried out including maintenance of a print head, thereby suppressing amount of consumption of a sheet as a whole. For such a purpose, acquiring information regarding on which of the first and second surfaces and where on the surface of the continuous sheet a unique portion exists, the unique portion is unsuitable for image printing that exists on the continuous sheet; and setting, based on the acquired information, a print unavailable region including the unique portion and a maintenance region posterior thereto on a specific sheet surface having the unique portion existing thereon, and another print unavailable region and a maintenance region posterior thereto on a reverse side of the specific sheet surface, the another print unavailable region being set so as to include a region corresponding to the maintenance region.
US09102135B2	Plate attachment device and method for attaching/detaching printing plate A plate attachment device and a method for attaching and removing printing plates, wherein the positioning accuracy in the circumferential direction relative to a plate cylinder is increased and attachment and removal of the printing plate is easy, are provided. The plate attachment device 1 is equipped with a plate cylinder 11 secured to the outer periphery of a plate drive shaft 31 and having a cylindrical plate attaching surface 12 to which a printing plate 2 is to be attached from the tip end side of the plate drive shaft 31. The plate attaching surface 12 is provided with a plurality of plate securing members 121 which are formed to be movable to both the outer side and inner side in the radial direction of the plate cylinder 11, abut the printing plate 2 attached to the plate attaching surface 12 and expand in the radial direction so as to adhere and secure the printing plate 2 to the plate attaching surface 12.
US09102133B2	Apparatus for applying indicia on web substrates A contact printing system is disclosed. A gravure cylinder having a plurality of discrete cells disposed upon an outer surface thereof. A first portion of a first fluid and a second portion of a second fluid are disposed from a respective channel disposed internal to the gravure cylinder. The gravure cylinder, including the first and second at least one channels and the plurality of discrete cells, is formed so that the gravure cylinder has a unibody construction and has no moving parts interior to the gravure cylinder.
US09102132B2	Absorbent article comprising an elastic laminate material A pant type absorbent article having a core region includes an absorbent core and a chassis region surrounding the core region. The article in at least a part of the chassis region includes a coversheet in the form of an elastic laminate constituting the sole component of the chassis in at least 20% of the total surface area of the article. The elastic laminate has a tensile strength of at least 15 N/25 mm both in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the article and a tensile strength in the transverse direction of the article which is no more than 2.5 times and preferably no more than 2 times higher than the tensile strength in the longitudinal direction of the article. The force required to extend the elastic laminate 10% in the longitudinal direction of the article is no more than 5 N/25 mm.
US09102130B2	Exotensioned structural members with energy-absorbing effects Structural members having enhanced load bearing capacity per unit mass include a skeleton structure formed from strips of material. Notches may be placed on the strips and a weave of tensile material placed in the notches and woven around the skeleton structure. At least one pair of structural members can be jointed together to provide very strong joints due to a weave patterns of tensile material, such as Kevlar, that distributes stress throughout the structure, preventing stress from concentrating in one area. Methods of manufacturing such structural members include molding material into skeletons of desired cross section using a matrix of molding segments. Total catastrophic failures in composite materials are substantially avoided and the strength to weight ratio of structures can be increased.
US09102127B2	Waterproof laminated mat A textile product in the form of a lightweight, portable and versatile mat that is both waterproof, padded and comfortable. The mat of the present invention comprises a waterproof backing material, a foam padded lining, and an acrylic top layer securely laminated or otherwise affixed one to the other.
US09102126B2	Readily removable film, label for in-mold molding, molded resin article having label attached thereto, wallpaper, glue label, and container having label attached thereto A readily removable film containing a substrate layer (A) and a readily removable layer (B), wherein the substrate layer (A) contains a thermoplastic resin, the readily removable layer (B) contains from 30 to 60% by weight of a mixture of a crystalline polypropylene resin having a degree of crystallinity of at least 65% and a thermoplastic resin immiscible with the crystalline polypropylene resin, and from 40 to 70% by weight of a fine powder, in which the thermoplastic resin immiscible with the crystalline polypropylene resin is blended in a ratio of from 105 to 300 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the crystalline polypropylene resin, and the readily removable layer (B) is stretched at least monoaxially.
US09102124B2	Electrochromic window fabrication methods Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. An electrochromic device is fabricated to substantially cover a glass sheet, for example float glass, and a cutting pattern is defined based on one or more low-defectivity areas in the device from which one or more electrochromic panes are cut. Laser scribes and/or bus bars may be added prior to cutting the panes or after. Edge deletion can also be performed prior to or after cutting the electrochromic panes from the glass sheet. Insulated glass units (IGUs) are fabricated from the electrochromic panes and optionally one or more of the panes of the IGU are strengthened.
US09102121B2	Substrates and methods of forming a pattern on a substrate Substrates and methods of forming a pattern on a substrate. The pattern includes a repeating pattern region and a pattern-interrupting region adjacent to the repeating pattern region. A mask is formed on the substrate, with the mask including the repeating pattern region and the pattern-interrupting region and which are formed using two separate masking steps. The mask is used in forming the pattern into underlying substrate material on which the mask is received. Substrates comprising masks are also disclosed.
US09102117B2	Sheet processing apparatus, image forming system, and sheet folding method A sheet processing apparatus includes: a first pair of conveying members that convey a sheet; a second pair of conveying members that receive the sheet conveyed by the first pair of the conveying members and further conveys the sheet to a subsequent stage; and a third pair of conveying members that fold the sheet by rotating the second pair of the conveying members in a reverse direction while the sheet is held by the first pair of the conveying members and the second pair of the conveying members. One of the conveying members of the second pair serves as one of the conveying members of the third pair.
US09102112B2	Tire vulcanization mold and manufacturing method therefor A manufacturing method for manufacturing a tire vulcanization mold may include: providing a projection that projects in the thickness direction midway in the vertical direction of the blade; providing a communicating portion that extends from below the projection to above the projection and that penetrates the blade in the thickness direction; forming the exhaust groove on the tire molding surface so the initial thickness of the exhaust groove is thinner than the thickness of the projection; inserting and positioning the bottom end of the blade in the exhaust groove; forming a small gap between an upper side portion of the projection of the embedded blade and the exhaust groove by embedding the positioned blade by press fitting in the depth direction into the exhaust groove while expanding the exhaust groove in the thickness direction by the projection; and linking the small gap and the exhaust hole through the communicating portion.
US09102111B2	Method of forming a functionalized insert with segmented ring layers for an ophthalmic lens The present invention relates to a method of forming an insert for contact lens. The insert having rings and ring segments that make up functionalized layers in a functional layer insert, for incorporation into an ophthalmic lens. The layer insert which can include substrate layers that are intact full rings, segmented rings or a combination of both. The method includes the steps of forming the ring segments, assembling the ring segments into ring substrate layers, forming electrical interconnections and encapsulating the insert in a contact lens.
US09102107B2	Metallic toned dial plate and production method of the same A metallic layer is formed on a resin-made dial plate main body by surface treatment. A front surface of the main body is provided with a circular or arc-shaped second design face around a rotation shaft of a pointer, and a first inwardly inclined face and an outwardly inclined face continued to the second design face so as to rim an inside and an outside of the second design face and gradually extending toward a rear surface as extending away from the second design face. These first inwardly inclined face and outwardly inclined face are provided on a smooth face. Other portions except these first inwardly inclined face and outwardly inclined face are provided on a corrugated face on which a plurality of convexes and concaves are formed and having a surface roughness rougher than the smooth face.
US09102099B1	Methods for additive manufacturing processes incorporating active deposition Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement additive manufacturing processes whereby the constituent material of an object to be fabricated is manipulated prior to, or during, the respective deposition process such that different portions of the deposited constituent material can be made to possess different material properties. In one embodiment, an additive manufacturing apparatus includes: a nozzle configured to accommodate the extrusion of a constituent material through it and deposit the constituent material onto a surface in accordance with an additive manufacturing process to build up an object to be fabricated; and a subassembly configured to manipulate the material properties of some portion of the constituent material such that different portions of the deposited constituent material can be made to possess different material properties; where the subassembly is configured to begin said manipulation prior to, or concurrently with, its deposition onto a surface.
US09102092B2	Methods of connecting A method is provided for connecting an upwardly extending member to a support member including the steps of providing a substantially rigid support member and then extruding plastics material to form a hollow component which will include the upwardly extending member, and then forcing the members together such that the hollow component slides over the support member, the hollow member being such that it deforms elastically as it moves relatively over the base member such that the two members are secured together by a combination of interference fit, and the elastic gripping of the support member by the upwardly extending member. The invention includes an article manufactured using the method according to the invention. The article may include a post attached to a base plate and the article may include part of a plastics barrier or fence system.
US09102079B2	Block splitting assembly and method The invention relates to equipment and related methods for producing concrete blocks. The equipment and methods described herein utilize splitting assemblies having larger projections and/or smaller projections or peaks disposed on at least one side of a splitting line and which engage the workpiece as it is split into at least two pieces.
US09102078B2	Cutting method for stone laminate panels A method of preparing a plurality of workpieces for concurrent cutting using a stone cutting machine is disclosed. Each workpiece can include a stone slab that has two parallel faces and one or more edges, a substrate that is bonded to a first face, and a substrate that is bonded to a second face of the stone slab. The stone cutting machine can have a plurality of stone cutting elements and it can be configured to concurrently create a plurality of stone cuts. The method can include: providing a plurality of workpieces; and positioning the plurality of workpieces by placing a set of shims between adjacent pairs of workpieces. The set of shims can be placed to compensate for variations in workpiece thickness and/or to position each of the workpieces with one edge of each stone slab in relative alignment with one of the stone cutting elements.
US09102076B2	Methods for making aerogel composites Composites such as self-supporting rigid composites that include aerogel have low thermal conductivity and attractive mechanical properties. Methods for preparing such composites include, for example, combining an aerogel-containing material with a binder to form a slurry and allowing the slurry to harden. At least part of the hardening process in conducted under compression.
US09102074B2	Log rest with rack and pinion system A new log support and clamp system (log rest) for a portable sawmill, having a log rest and a log dog. The log rest features a rack and pinion for adjusting a vertical position of the log rest using an actuation mechanism located on the operator's side of the portable sawmill, which improves the ability of the user to affix the log in place for sawing. Also, a portable sawmill having such a log rest.
US09102073B2	Apparatus provided with cartridge holder receiving pen or cutter An apparatus includes a cartridge holder configured to receive a pen or a cutter, a first moving mechanism configured to move the cartridge holder in a direction that the cartridge holder comes close to a platen receiving an object, a reading unit configured to read image data from the object, a second moving mechanism configured to move the object to the reading unit, and a processor configured to instruct the apparatus to instruct the first moving mechanism to move the cartridge holder close to the platen, to instruct the second moving mechanism to move the object to the reading unit and the reading unit to read image data to extract, from the image data, a processing mark on the object, to calculate a rotation angle for correcting the image data and to correct, either the image data or processing data, or both the image data and the processing data.
US09102067B2	Sensor element, force detecting device, robot and sensor device A sensor element includes a piezoelectric substrate made of a trigonal single crystal and an electrode arranged on the piezoelectric substrate. The substrate surface of the piezoelectric substrate includes an electrical axis of crystal axes. An angle θ formed by the substrate surface and a plane including the electrical axis and an optical axis of the crystal axes is 0°<θ<20°.
US09102066B2	Robotic shoe A robotic shoe includes a robot sole, a plurality of optical sensors, and projections. The robot sole has an underside capable of contacting the ground when in use. Mounting spaces are longitudinally spaced in the sole. The optical sensors are disposed in respective ones of the mounting spaces. The projections protrude from the underside of the sole, and are capable of contacting the ground at positions corresponding to the mounting spaces.
US09102063B2	Robot apparatus A robot apparatus includes a robot main body, a distance determining section, an order determining section, and an operation controlling section. The robot main body transfers a plurality of to-be-processed objects in order so as to subject every predetermined number of the to-be-processed objects to processing, and includes a robot arm and a robot hand. The distance determining section determines an entire transfer distance of each of the to-be-processed objects. The order determining section determines a transfer order of the to-be-processed objects based on a determination result of the distance determining section so that every predetermined number of the to-be-processed objects has uniform transfer time. The operation controlling section controls operations of the robot arm and the robot hand so as to transfer the to-be-processed objects in accordance with the transfer order determined by the order determining section.
US09102061B2	Process module library and programming environment for programming a manipulator process A process module library according to the invention for programming a manipulator process, in particular an assembly process, comprises a plurality of parametrisable process modules (“search( )”, “peg_in_hole( )”, “gear( )”, “screw( )”) for carrying out a sub-process which in particular is common to different manipulator processes. Each of the process modules comprises a plurality of basic commands of a common set of basic commands for carrying out a basic operation, in particular an atomic or molecular operation, and a process module can be linked, in particular mathematically, to a further process module and/or a basic command. During programming, a manipulator can be controlled by means of a functional module of a graphic programming environment (100).
US09102059B2	Robot control method, robot control device, robot, and robot system A robot control method includes a first step of selecting a holding form in which a robot holds an object and a second step of determining whether the object can continue to be stably held when a predetermined external force is applied to the object in the selected holding form. In the second step, it is determined that the object can continue to be stably held when a force which should be generated by a contact portion to generate resistance to the predetermined external force is included in a friction cone of a force generated by driving the contact portion and enlarged by a suction force from the suction mechanism.
US09102058B2	Method and apparatus for implementing a manipulator process A method for executing a manipulator process with at least two manipulator poses with a manipulator, in particular a robot, wherein the manipulator comprises at least one drive means having a motor and a brake, comprising the steps of: (S10) Assuming a manipulator pose; (S20) Stopping at least one drive means; (S30) Closing at least one brake of this drive means; (S40) Reduction of the energy supply to the drive means; (S50) Increasing the energy supply to the drive means; (S60) Opening the closed brake; (S70) Assuming another manipulator pose.
US09102052B2	Control system for an articulated manipulator arm A control system for an articulated manipulator arm, the manipulator arm having at least three degrees of freedom, the control system including a master controller moveable to replicate the at least three degrees of freedom of the manipulator arm; the control system determining the rate of movement of the master controller in each direction replicating a degree of freedom of the manipulator arm and controlling actuation of the manipulator arm so that the rate of movement of the manipulator arm in each of the at least three degrees of freedom is proportional to the rate of movement of the master controller in each direction replicating a degree of freedom of the manipulator arm.
US09102050B2	Length adjustable tool A length adjustable tool includes a first extending member including first and second ends thereof opposite to each other, with the first end thereof forming a first driving end. A second extending member includes first and second ends thereof opposite to each other, with first extending member slidably and non-rotatably engaged therewith, with the second end thereof forming a second driving end. A positioning mechanism engages with the first and second extending members and is operable to a first position in which the first and second extending members are stopped from sliding relative to each other and a second position in which the first and second extending members are slidable relative to each other.
US09102045B2	System and method for easy removal of hydraulic hammer bushing A hydraulic hammer having a front head and a lower bushing is disclosed. Also disclosed is a system and method for easily removing the lower bushing from the front head. The front head of the hydraulic hammer may define a bore therein and an inner surface of the bore may have a first taper. The lower bushing of the hydraulic hammer may be capable of being positioned within the bore of the front head and an outer surface of the lower bushing may have a second taper, with the first taper substantially following the second taper.
US09102044B2	Machine tool The machine tool according to the with a pneumatic hammer mechanism comprises a motorized exciter, a guiding tube, and a piston-shaped beater. The piston-shaped beater is guided by an interior surface of the guiding tube along an operating axis and with the exciter encloses an air spring in a guiding tube. The beater shows a cup-shaped basic body with an open hollow space facing the exciter and an inset filling the hollow space. The basic body is made from a first material with a first density and the insert is made from a material with a second density, which is lower than the first density.
US09102042B1	18 wheeler brake shoe tool systems An 18 wheeler S-cam brake shoe tool system is a hand tool about 19½ inches in length having a U-shaped fork on one end and an S-offset on the other end. The length of the bar provides a user sufficient leverage as the bar is used to pry against a fulcrum point. The fork at the distal end of the tool and the S-offset at the proximate end are both integral with the bar. The U-shaped fork is used for positively gripping a brake spring while using the rod to pry against a fulcrum point to stretch the spring. The S-offset has a cylindrical end about ½ inch in diameter which inserts into an orifice on the frame of a brake shoe to positively grip the shoe, while using the rod to pry against the stationary S-cam to reposition the joined first and second brake shoes during removal or reinstallation.
US09102039B2	Bonded abrasive article and method of grinding An abrasive article comprising: a first body comprising a first bond material having abrasive particles contained within the first bond material, wherein the first body comprising the first bond material comprises a ratio of VAG(1)/VBM(1) of at least about 1.3; a second body comprising a second bond material having abrasive particles contained within the second bond material, wherein the second body comprising the second bond material comprises a ratio of VAG(2)/VBM(2) of less than about 1.3, and wherein VAG is a volume percent of abrasive particles within a total volume of the first or second body respectively and VBM is a volume percent of the first or second bond material within the total volume of the first or second body respectively.
US09102038B2	Beveling grindstone Provided is a beveling grindstone in which diamond abrasive grains etc. are prevented from falling off even after long-term grinding to allow long-term use of the grindstone and in which chipping that occurs during beveling of a hard and brittle material and the occurrence of cracking in the ground material are suppressed. The beveling grindstone is used to bevel the outer circumferential edge of a hard and brittle material and includes: a core having a groove portion formed on the outer circumferential surface thereof with which the outer circumferential edge of the hard and brittle material is brought into contact; and an abrasive grain layer which is formed in the groove portion and to which abrasive grains are secured by brazing. The abrasive grains have an average grain diameter of #4000 to #270.
US09102037B2	Abrasive molten grains The invention relates to molten grains having the following chemical composition in wt % in terms of oxides: Al2O3: balance to 100%; ZrO2+HfO2: 16-24%; MgO in an amount such that the weight ratio (ZrO2+HfO2)/MgO is between 25 and 65; other species: 0-2%. The grains can be used as abrasive grains.
US09102036B2	Vacuum buffer assembly Disclosed are improvements to a high speed power buffer assembly provided with a dust evacuation system. The assembly includes a hood depending from the chassis to encircle the high speed rotating buffer pad, a peripheral skirt depended from the chassis, a dust collection aperture adjacent the buffer penetrating the hood for the outlet of dust to the exterior of the hood, a curved dust collector chute, aligned and in communication with the dust collection aperture, and a dust collection bag, communicated with the dust collector output. The skirt has inclined grooves to co-act with the buffer pad to entrain air from the outside of the skirt to the inside. Given the arrangement of the foregoing features, the dust evacuation system can operate without the use of a vacuum pump.
US09102034B2	Method of chemical mechanical polishing a substrate A method of chemical mechanical polishing a substrate is provided, including: providing a substrate; providing a chemical mechanical polishing pad, comprising: a polishing layer having a composition and a polishing surface, wherein the composition of polishing layer is selected to exhibit an initial hydrolytic stability; coupled with a sustained hydrolytic instability; a rigid layer having a top surface and a bottom surface; a hot melt adhesive interposed between the base surface of the polishing layer and the top surface of the rigid layer; wherein the hot melt adhesive bonds the polishing layer to the rigid layer; a pressure sensitive platen adhesive layer having a stack side and a platen side; wherein the stack side of the pressure sensitive platen adhesive layer is adjacent to the bottom surface of the rigid layer; and, creating dynamic contact between the polishing surface and substrate to polish a surface of the substrate.
US09102030B2	Edge finishing apparatus An edge finishing apparatus includes a surface, a fluid delivery device configured to deliver at least one magnetorheological polishing fluid (MPF) ribbon to the at least one well, at least one magnet placed adjacent to the surface to selectively apply a magnetic field in a vicinity of the surface, and at least one holder placed in opposing relation to the surface, the at least one holder being configured to support at least one article such that an edge of the at least one article can be selectively immersed in the MPF ribbon delivered to the at least one well.
US09102029B2	Low pressure polishing method and apparatus An improved low pressure low speed concrete polishing apparatus and method of cleaning and polishing a floor is used with a conventional rotary flooring machine. A polishing pad has interchangeable polymer strips that are slideably received within the housing of the pad. The polymer strips have an abrasive material embedded therein which collectively work to polish the floor while cleaning the floor during normal low speed floor cleaning conditions.
US09102026B2	Through hole depth measurement method and device A through-hole depth measurement device includes a cutting force sensor configured and mountable in a position to sense cutting force exerted by a drill bit of a drill against a workpiece or stack of workpieces. A controller is coupled to the force sensor, is coupleable to a workpiece surface position sensor, and is configured to record the through-hole depth of the workpiece or stack of workpieces in response to signals received from the workpiece surface position sensor when the drill bit reaches a drill bit exit point. The cutting force sensor is configured and positionable to sense cutting force transmitted between a drill spindle and a spindle housing.
US09102025B2	Adhesive fastening elements for holding a workpiece and methods of de-bonding a workpiece from an adhesive fastening element An adhesive fastening element (2) for holding a workpiece (8), the adhesive fastening element (2) comprising: an adhesive delivery tube (32) embedded in the adhesive fastening element (2) for supplying adhesive (10) to an exterior surface of the adhesive fastening element (2).
US09102022B2	Parts assembly system In a parts assembly system which assembled subsidiary parts with main parts, the main parts are conveyed through a first conveying path to an assembly robot provided along the first conveying path, and the subsidiary parts are supplied through the first conveying path to stockers provided along the first conveying path. In consequence, the travel space of the conveying cart is saved.
US09102021B2	Heat sink structure with a vapor-permeable membrane for two-phase cooling A heat sink, and cooled electronic structure and cooled electronics apparatus utilizing the heat sink are provided. The heat sink is fabricated of a thermally conductive structure which includes one or more coolant-carrying channels coupled to facilitate the flow of coolant through the coolant-carrying channel(s). The heat sink further includes a membrane associated with the coolant-carrying channel(s). The membrane includes at least one vapor-permeable region, which overlies a portion of the coolant-carrying channel(s) and facilitates removal of vapor from the coolant-carrying channel(s), and at least one orifice coupled to inject coolant onto at least one surface of the coolant-carrying channel(s) intermediate opposite ends of the channel(s).
US09102019B2	Process for joining aircraft structural components A process for joining parts together is provided by positioning and temporarily clamping parts to be joined together. A number (n) of pilot holes may then be drilled through the temporarily clamped parts (e.g., by means of Cleco fasteners), wherein the number (n) of pilot holes is less than a total number (N) of holes required to be drilled to allow the parts to be joined together by permanent fasteners and to receive temporary fasteners therein. A remaining number (η) of holes to achieve the total number (N) of holes required for the parts to be joined together by permanent fasteners may thereafter be drilled so that permanent fasteners may be installed both, by automated system, in the number (n) of pilot holes and the remaining number (η) of holes that have been drilled to thereby permanently join the parts together.
US09102017B2	Modular assembly table for supporting industrial fixtures and tooling A modular assembly table for supporting industrial fixtures and tooling for manufacturing and assembling various workpieces. The modular assembly table may provide a support structure having a base and an upright framing structure connected to the base. At least one guide rod is connected to and supported by the support structure. A fixture plate and an extension plate may be slidably connected to the at least one guide rod. A rigid connector is attached to the fixture plate and the extension plate for maintaining a predetermined distance between the fixture plate and the extension plate. At least one linear actuator may be connected to the support structure and the fixture plate for linearly adjusting the position of the fixture plate on the at least one guide rod.
US09102014B2	Method of servicing an airfoil assembly for use in a gas turbine engine A method of servicing an airfoil for use in a gas turbine engine. The airfoil assembly is defined by a base material and includes an airfoil and a platform from which the airfoil extends. A predetermined amount of the base material is removed from the airfoil assembly proximate to a fillet area of the airfoil assembly via water jet material removal. The fillet area comprises a junction between the airfoil and the platform and is located at an intersection between the airfoil and the platform. A remainder of the base material comprising base material of the airfoil assembly other than proximate to the fillet area is left intact.
US09102013B2	Flux-cored welding wire for carbon steel and process for arc welding Arc welding is performed with a flux-cored welding wire using pure Ar shielding gas with a pulsed current having a peak current of 340 to 540 A and a peak current time of 0.7 to 2.5 ms as a welding current, in which the wire includes a carbon-steel sheath and contains, on a mass percent basis, 0.02% to 0.15% C, 0.30% to 1.50% Si, 0.70% to 2.30% Mn, 0.010% to 0.100% S, 0.01% to 0.18% Ti, 0.030% or less P, and 0.15% or less Cr, with respect to the total mass of the wire, in which the wire has a flux content of 10.0% to 30.0%, the flux has a S content of 0.030% to 0.600%, and the wire satisfies [Sf]>([Sh]+0.010), where [Sf] represents the S content (%) of the flux, and [Sh] represents the S content (%) of the sheath.
US09102007B2	Method and apparatus for performing laser filamentation within transparent materials Systems and methods are described for forming continuous laser filaments in transparent materials. A burst of ultrafast laser pulses is focused such that a beam waist is formed external to the material being processed without forming an external plasma channel, while a sufficient energy density is formed within an extended region within the material to support the formation of a continuous filament, without causing optical breakdown within the material. Filaments formed according to this method may exhibit lengths exceeding 10 mm. In some embodiments, an aberrated optical focusing element is employed to produce an external beam waist while producing distributed focusing of the incident beam within the material. Various systems are described that facilitate the formation of filament arrays within transparent substrates for cleaving/singulation and/or marking. Optical monitoring of the filaments may be employed to provide feedback to facilitate active control of the process.
US09102004B2	Family of pliers for clamping plates having similar and preferably identical frames, and pliers from such family The invention relates to pliers for clamping plates used in conjunction with a manipulator arm, comprising a rigid frame connected to a carrier such as a rigid stand or robot, and an articulation sub-assembly connected to the frame and comprising a fixed arm, a mobile arm, and a main actuator for displacing the mobile arm in translation or rotation relative to the fixed arm for closing or opening the pliers and respectively clamping the plate assembly between the arms or releasing said assembly, wherein said pliers belong to a family of pliers comprising C- and X-shaped pliers, the frame having a similar shape and appearance for all the pliers of said family. Application mainly in the family of C- and X-shaped resistance-welding pliers having similar and preferably identical frames.
US09101999B2	Wire feed motor speed control A system and a method are provided for improved run-in control during a start of a welding process. A power circuit generates welding output power. A control circuit in communication with the power circuit controls the output power. The control circuit receives a selection of a wire feed speed setting representing a wire feed speed. The control circuit receives a selection of a run-in setting representing a run-in percentage of the wire feed speed. The control circuit determines an effective run-in percentage that is equal to the run-in percentage plus an extra percentage.
US09101997B2	Asymmetric heat sink welding using a penetration enhancing compound A method for welding a tube member to a tubesheet includes positioning an open end of a tube member adjacent to a first side of the tubesheet and with the tube member extending through the tubesheet past a second side of the tubesheet. A penetration enhancing compound is applied to an inner side of the tube member at a location adjacent to a junction between an outer side of the tube member and the tubesheet second side. An arc welding operation is performed at the location of the penetration enhancing compound to effect formation of a weld joint at the junction between the tube member outer side and the tubesheet second side.
US09101996B2	Low melting point braze alloy for high temperature applications A multi component braze filler alloy is described having a melting temperature less than about 1235 deg. C. and greater than about 1150 deg. C. This alloy can be processed by hot isostatic pressing (HIP) at a temperature above about 1065 deg. C. and is particularly suited for the repair of gas turbine blades and vanes, especially those made from alloy 247. The relatively low Ti content in the present braze alloy tends to form less MC carbides at the joint interface, particularly in comparison with other braze alloys high in Zr and/or Hf.
US09101987B2	Tool connector having multiple seating positions A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.
US09101985B2	Cutting insert assembly and components thereof A cutting assembly that is useful in an operation for chipforming removal of material from a workpiece. The cutting assembly includes a holder having a seat and containing a coolant delivery passage. A locking pin, which has a longitudinal locking pin bore, is affixed to the seat so the longitudinal locking pin bore is in communication with the coolant delivery passage. A cutting insert has a rake surface, a corner cutting edge region, a central cutting insert aperture, and a radial coolant trough with an orientation toward the corner cutting edge region. At least a portion of the locking pin is within the central cutting insert aperture. A clamp assembly attaches to the holder and engages the cutting insert. The clamp assembly has a diverter plate, which has a bottom surface defining a diverter bowl and a diverter channel. The longitudinal locking pin bore opening to the diverter plate whereby coolant flows into the diverter bowl and through the diverter channel into the radial coolant trough toward the corner cutting edge region.
US09101983B2	Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications.
US09101981B2	Method of manufacturing metal composite material, metal composite material, method of manufacturing heat dissipating component, and heat dissipating component A method of manufacturing a metal composite material includes applying a mechanical impact force to a carbon material and a metal powder at such an intensity as capable of pulverizing the carbon material, thereby adhering the carbon material to a surface of the metal powder.
US09101979B2	Methods for fabricating gradient alloy articles with multi-functional properties Systems and methods for fabricating multi-functional articles comprised of additively formed gradient materials are provided. The fabrication of multi-functional articles using the additive deposition of gradient alloys represents a paradigm shift from the traditional way that metal alloys and metal/metal alloy parts are fabricated. Since a gradient alloy that transitions from one metal to a different metal cannot be fabricated through any conventional metallurgy techniques, the technique presents many applications. Moreover, the embodiments described identify a broad range of properties and applications.
US09101977B2	Cold chamber die casting of amorphous alloys using cold crucible induction melting techniques Various embodiments provide systems and methods for casting amorphous alloys. Exemplary casting system may include an insertable and rotatable vessel configured in a non-movable induction heating structure for melting amorphous alloys to form molten materials in the vessel. While the molten materials remain heated, the vessel may be rotated to pour the molten materials into a casting device for casting them into articles.
US09101976B2	Die casting machine and method The die casting machine comprises a mold closing actuator capable of selectively inducing a closing pressure on first and second platens for forcing them towards a closed position in which their mold portions are pressed against each other along a parting line. An injection sleeve is movable relative to the mold portions between a distal position in which the injection sleeve and the mold portions are spaced apart; and an injection position in which the injection sleeve engages the mold portions at an inlet opening when the first and second platens are in their closed position. The injection sleeve applies a transverse contact pressure when it engages the mold portions. The closing pressure is unevenly distributed on the platens so as to compensate the transverse contact pressure to have a resulting effective molding pressure on the mold portions that is substantially evenly distributed across the parting line.
US09101970B2	Groove processing device and groove processing method A groove processing device, which processes a cylinder groove to an inner circumference of a cylinder to protrude from an inner circumferential surface toward an outer circumferential surface side and extend in a center line direction of the cylinder, includes: a first groove processing unit that process both end portions of the cylinder groove in a circumferential direction thereof, and a second groove processing unit that processes a center portion of the cylinder groove in the circumferential direction thereof, wherein an outermost circumferential portion of each of the first groove processing unit and the second groove processing unit being formed to be a chevron shape so that a center portion thereof in the circumferential direction of the cylinder protrudes, and an inclination angle from a vertex portion in the outermost circumferential portion of the first groove processing unit is larger than that of the second groove processing unit.
US09101967B2	Robot for cleaning and inspection of conduits and its control unit A robot for cleaning and inspecting conduits has a synchronizing mechanism, which extends all driving units simultaneously and with a constant normal force applied to the conduit wall. The robot may be equipped with adapters for conduits with rectangular cross section, and with extension bars for conduits with large diameters. Further, the robot may be equipped with sensors monitoring the robot status, these include a sensor of the synchronizing mechanism position, inclinometer and gyroscope. Data from these sensors may be displayed on a monitor. The movement of the robot inside the conduit and therefore the speed of individual tracks is controlled by the operator by three control elements: direction of turning, diameter of bend and speed of motion. The robot is also able to travel backwards inside the conduit automatically based on stored information about forward movement.
US09101966B2	Cleaning magnetic tape Methods and apparatus provide for non-destructive cleaning of magnetic tape. In one embodiment, a continuing length of the magnetic tape is submersed and passed through a covered solvent bath; and each side (front and back) of the continuing length of magnetic tape is swabbed with a cotton swab subsequent to the submerging step. The cotton swabs are arranged to swab each respective side of the magnetic tape.
US09101962B2	Inspection system An inspection system is configured for use with a conveyer apparatus including carrier bars. Each carrier bar conveys pellet-shaped articles along a predetermined path. The inspection system includes at least one camera unit for sensing a predetermined characteristic of the pellet-shaped articles, a removal unit, and a controller. The removal unit, downstream from the at least one camera unit, removes selected pellet-shaped article(s) from the carrier bar(s) depending on whether the characteristic is sensed by the at least one camera unit. The controller is in communication with the at least one camera unit and the removal unit. The controller provides a signal to the removal unit in accordance with the sensed characteristic. The removal unit includes a rotatable ejection drum having extended vacuum nozzles along its length, equal to the number of articles conveyed in each carrier bar. Each vacuum nozzle selectively removes article(s) from the carrier bar(s) by suction.
US09101960B2	Method for handling hard metal A method for sorting hard metal including the steps of subjecting one or more bodies of hard metal to a heat treatment at a temperature of 500° C. or higher in an atmosphere including at least one reactive gas component prone to form a reaction product with an element that may or may not be present in the one or more bodies. A sorting operation of the one or more bodies is performed based on a presence or absence of the reaction product in a surface portion of the heat treated one or more bodies.
US09101956B2	Mask processing using films with spatially selective birefringence reduction Certain patternable reflective films are used as masks to make other patterned articles, and one or more initial masks can be used to pattern the patternable reflective films. An exemplary patternable reflective film has an absorption characteristic suitable to, upon exposure to a radiant beam, absorptively heat a portion of the film by an amount sufficient to change a first reflective characteristic to a different second reflective characteristic. The change from the first to the second reflective characteristic is attributable to a change in birefringence of one or more layers or materials of the patternable film. In a related article, a mask is attached to such a patternable reflective film. The mask may have opaque portions and light-transmissive portions. Further, the mask may have light-transmissive portions with structures such as focusing elements and/or prismatic elements.
US09101952B2	Modular pump A modular liquid pump operable as a liquid pump when used by itself and as a foam pump when combined with a modular air pump is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the modular liquid pump includes a housing for forming a least a portion of a liquid pump chamber; an inlet valve for allowing liquid into the liquid pump chamber; an outlet valve for allowing liquid out of the liquid pump chamber; and an attachment mechanism configured to secure the liquid pump housing to a modular air pump. The modular liquid pump operates alone to output a liquid or operates in combination with an air pump to output a foam. One embodiment includes a modular air pump configured to be secured to the modular liquid pump. In such a combination, the modular liquid pump and the air pump operate together to output a foam.
US09101950B2	Sprayer swivel body for packing house washer A swivel body for a packing house washer which includes a hollow housing, a ball joint mounted on a water line coupler which is mounted into the hollow swivel body. The waterline coupler has a hollow neck which is in fluid communication with the swivel body chamber. Water is forced into the swivel body chamber and passes through the waterline coupler into a spray bar. The ball joint fastened to the coupler and neck allows the waterline coupler to articulate within the swivel body. Bushings are used for water tight fitting of the ball joint within the housing.
US09101948B2	Dispensing support for gable top packaging Dispensing support for use with an associated brick-type package, the brick-type package presenting a parallelepiped shape for its bottom and side panels and a gable top panel with a pour spout attached thereto. The dispensing support comprises a parallelepiped sleeve, the sleeve being divided in two parts attached together by a hinge, so that the sleeve can be opened and the associated brick-type package can be inserted inside. The dispensing support presents an upwardly projecting spout extending from the top wall of the parallelepiped sleeve, the spout being off-center on the top wall of the sleeve so as to engage the pour spout at the gable top panel of the brick-type package when the package is introduced in the dispensing support with its gable top compressed.
US09101940B2	Method for separating magnetisable particles from a suspension and associated device In a method for separating magnetizable particles from a suspension, the suspension is passed through a cylinder-symmetrical separator wherein the substance streams are separated by at least one tubular separation screen. The separator separates the substance stream into a concentrate as well as a so-called tailing and the control of the separation rate of the concentrate and tailing is carried out solely by controlling the flow rate. To this end, at least one separation screen (11, 21) is displaceable in the separator (10, 20), so that a variable gap (15, 25) is formed.
US09101939B2	Dielectrophoretic cell capture Various aspects are described for selectivity capturing cells or bioparticles on designated surfaces in dielectrophoretic systems and processes. A particular adhesive composition is described for enhancing cell retention. In addition, certain permeable polyester membranes used in the systems and processes are also described.
US09101938B2	Pre-grinder or pre-shredder A pre-grinder or pre-shredder apparatus, essentially made up of at least one drive unit (1) including a hydraulically or electrically driven motor (2), a reduction gear (3) and at least one shredding element (4) connected thereto and mounted on a frame (5), a wall, a feeder chute or any other mounting. The reduction gear (3) of the drive unit (1) of the pre-grinder or pre-shredder forms an element for attaching and supporting at least one shredder element (4) and is made up of a stationary portion (3′), attached directly to the frame (5) of the pre-grinder or pre-shredder or on a mounting or a wall of the latter, and by a mobile portion (3″), the shredder element (4) being inserted on the mobile portion of the reduction gear. The apparatus is useful in treating materials from any source, in particular by shredding using grinders, hammer mills or similar devices.
US09101937B2	Precise temperature controlling unit and method thereof A temperature controlling unit (X1) includes a holder (11) for a liquid receiver (40), a heating block (12) for heating the liquid in the liquid receiver (40), and a cooling block (13) for cooling the liquid in the liquid receiver (40). The holder (11) maintains a first temperature for keeping the temperature of the liquid in the liquid receiver (40) at a lower target temperature. The heating block (12) maintains a second temperature higher than a higher target temperature above the lower target temperature. The cooling block (13) maintains a third temperature lower than the lower target temperature. A temperature controlling method of the present invention includes a heating step for bringing a heating block (12) into contact with the liquid receiver (40) held by the holder (11) and a cooling step for bringing a cooling block (13) into contact with the liquid receiver (40) held by the holder (11).
US09101933B2	Microfluidic apparatus and method for DNA extraction, amplification and analysis An integrated gel based microfluidic sample processing device, suitable for forensic investigations at the scene of a crime, including a substrate having a plurality of micro-channels to form at least a DNA extraction chamber in fluidic cooperation with an amplification chamber which in turn is in fluidic cooperation with a separation and detection channel. The micro-channels containing a DNA extraction material and gel based reaction reagents necessary for processing the sample. The device further having electrical contacts for coupling to an external power source and capable of inducing electro-kinetic manipulation of the gel based reagents and DNA extracted from the sample throughout the device.
US09101931B2	Controlled fluid delivery in a microelectronic package A microelectronic package includes a die which may include MEMS and CMOS circuitry for analyzing a fluid. A defined path is provided for channeling fluid to the die. Rather than patterning depressions or physical channels in the package substrate, the defined paths comprise coatings that may channel the flow of liquids to the die for biological sensor type applications. The defined paths may comprise a wetting coating that has an affinity to fluids. Similarly, the defined paths may comprise a dewetting coating the tend to repel fluid surrounding the paths.
US09101926B2	Method for separating a sample into density specific fractions The centrifugation vessel includes an outer wall containing an interior space. A dam defines a barrier which divides the interior space into at least two regions including a catch basin defining a higher gee region and a reservoir defining a lower gee region. These regions are joined together over the dam. The dam includes a face which is preferably tapered to enable optimization of speed of separation of a sample placed within the vessel. The vessel is usable in a biological sample processing method by having the higher gee region of the vessel configured to have an elongate form and the volume optimized for collection of a higher density fraction of the sample. Supply and withdrawal tubes extend into the regions for reliable extraction and separate collection of differing density fractions after separation by centrifugation.
US09101925B2	Centrifuge and separation vessel therefore The centrifugation vessel includes an outer wall containing an interior space. A dam defines a barrier which divides the interior space into at least two regions including a catch basin defining a higher gee region and a reservoir defining a lower gee region. These regions are joined together over the dam. The dam includes a face which is preferably tapered to enable optimization of speed of separation of a sample placed within the vessel. The vessel is usable in a biological sample processing method by having the higher gee region of the vessel configured to have an elongate form and the volume optimized for collection of a higher density fraction of the sample. Supply and withdrawal tubes extend into the regions for reliable extraction and separate collection of differing density fractions after separation by centrifugation.
US09101920B2	Palladium catalyst, method for its preparation and its use The invention relates to palladium(0) tris{tri-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-phosphine} complex of formula (I), as well as to its preparation and use. This compound is outstandingly stable, and can be used as catalyst with excellent results.
US09101919B2	Olefin oligomerization method involving a catalytic system based on organometallic complexes and a porous solid The present invention relates to a method of oligomerizing olefins M selectively to oligomers Mn, involving a catalytic system comprising at least one organometallic complex with a metal of groups 4 to 10 of the periodic table of molecular volume Vmo, and a micro- or mesoporous solid whose average micropore diameter Φ is greater than or equal to Φmin defined as a function of the molecular volume (Vmo+nVmM), where n is the number of monomeric olefins strung together upon obtaining the metallacycle intermediate and VmM the molecular volume of the monomeric olefin.
US09101918B2	Catalyst with bimodal pore size distribution and the use thereof The invention pertains to a catalyst useful for the epoxidation of an olefin. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved catalyst useful for the epoxidation of ethylene to ethylene oxide. The catalyst has improved selectivity in the epoxidation process. The catalyst comprises a solid support having a surface, which has a first mode of pores which have a diameter ranging from about 0.01 μm to about 5 μm and having a differential pore volume peak in the range of from about 0.01 μm to about 5 μm. The surface then has a second mode of pores, different from the first mode of pores, which second mode of pores have a diameter ranging from about 1 μm to about 20 μm and have a differential pore volume peak in the range of from about 1 μm to about 20 μm. On the bimodal pore surface is a catalytically effective amount of silver or a silver-containing compound, a promoting amount of rhenium or a rhenium-containing compound, and a promoting amount of one or more alkali metals or alkali-metal-containing compounds.
US09101917B2	Structured catalyst The present invention relates to novel structured catalysts based on sintered metal fibers (SMF) coated by a basic oxide layer with Pd-nanoparticles, to reactions of organic compounds with hydrogen in the presence of said catalyst and an organic base as well as to vitamins, carotinoids, perfume ingredients, and/or food or feed ingredients prepared by using this reaction.
US09101915B2	Catalyst particles comprising a layered core-shell-shell structure and method of their manufacture The present invention is directed to catalyst particles comprising a layered core-shell-shell structure and to a method of their manufacture. The catalyst particles have the general formula BM/IL/PM in which BM is a base metal core (selected from Co, Ni or Cu), PM is a precious metal outer shell (selected from Pt, Ir or Pd) and IL is an intermediate layer comprising a base metal/precious metal alloy with a concentration gradient of base metal to the outside PM layer. The particles of the present invention comprise a core-shell-shell structure and a substantially continuous precious metal shell layer. They find use in various catalytic applications, for example in gas-phase catalysis, in electrocatalysts for fuel cells, in catalytic converters for automobiles and in electronic or medical applications.
US09101906B2	Porous body precursors, shaped porous bodies, processes for making them, and end-use products based upon the same The present invention provides porous body precursors and shaped porous bodies. Also included are catalysts and other end-use products based upon the shaped porous bodies and thus the porous body precursors. Finally, processes for making these are provided. The porous body precursors comprise a precursor alumina blend capable of enhancing one or more properties of a shaped porous body based thereupon. The need to employ modifiers to achieve a similar result may thus be substantially reduced, or even avoided, and cost savings are thus provided, as well as savings in time and equipment costs.
US09101905B2	Catalytic converter apparatus A catalytic converter apparatus includes a housing having an inlet port, an outlet port, a chamber, an access opening, and an interior sealing surface generally encompassing a periphery of one of the inlet and outlet ports in the chamber. A substrate assembly is insertable into the chamber and removable from the chamber through the access opening, and includes a catalyst matrix for treating fluid. A positioning mechanism removably supports the substrate assembly within the chamber so that movement of the substrate assembly in a lateral direction generally parallel to the interior sealing surface moves the substrate assembly in an axial direction generally perpendicular to the interior sealing surface. The positioning mechanism may guide the substrate assembly in the axial direction into sealing engagement with the one of the inlet and outlet ports to provide a fluid flow path through the catalyst matrix between the inlet and outlet ports.
US09101903B2	Modular reactor Modular microreactors are provided composed of microreactor parts including a plate body which has, on one plate side, a groove-shaped depression in which a reactor tube is accommodated, and the reaction tube has connection ends on the outer sides of the plate body. Also disclosed are reaction tubes for turbulent mixing, kits for producing the reactors and the use thereof for commencing chemical reactions.
US09101902B2	Sol-gel kit for preparing biochip and method for preparing biochip using the same A method of preparing a protein chip by gelation of a sol composition. In the method, a mixture of specific silicate monomers, such as SolB1, SolB2 and SolB3, SolBH, and a mixture of SolBS, distilled water and a detector protein are mixed sequentially, so that the gelation rate of the sol composition can be delayed, thus inducing the stable gelation of the composition. Also, the biochip can be fabricated in a simple and easy manner by dispensing the sol composition by hand using an arrayer or a tool such as a pipette. In addition, a uniform biochip can be prepared by dispensing the sol composition, solution I (SolBH) and solution II (a mixture of buffer, SolBS, distilled water and a detector protein) sequentially onto a substrate without needing a conventional pretreatment process such as mixing.
US09101898B2	Portable gas generating device Methods and devices for generating gas from nitrous oxide are provided as well as downstream uses for the product gas. Reactor devices of the invention are compact and incorporate a novel heat-exchange/regenerative cooling system to optimize N2O decomposition and reactor durability.
US09101896B2	High temperature decomposition of complex precursor salts in a molten salt In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates generally to a method for thermally decomposing a complex precursor salt. In one embodiment, the method includes heating a salt in a reactor until a molten salt is formed, adding the complex precursor salt to the molten salt in the reactor and removing a volatile precursor halide formed from thermal decomposition of the complex precursor salt from the reactor.
US09101893B1	Mixing assembly and mixing method A mixing system and mixing method are provided. The mixing system includes a tank assembly, a container positioned within the tank assembly, a mixer disposed within a compartment of the container, a linear motor, and a shaft having a first end secured to the mixer and an opposing second end secured to the linear motor. The linear motor provides a variable stroke length for the shaft. The mixing method includes providing a tank assembly having a linear motor, positioning a mixing assembly including a mixing bag in the tank assembly, combining two or more components in a compartment of the mixing bag, attaching a mixing shaft extending from a mixer disposed within the mixing bag to the linear motor, and raising and lowering the mixing shaft to mix the two or more components. A stroke length of the mixing shaft during the raising and lowering is varied.
US09101890B2	Support for use in microchannel processing The disclosed technology relates to an apparatus, comprising: at least one microchannel, the microchannel comprising at least one heat transfer wall; a porous thermally conductive support in the microchannel in contact with the heat transfer wall; a catalyst or a sorption medium supported by the porous support; and a heat source and/or heat sink in thermal contact with the heat transfer wall.
US09101888B2	Dispenser kits and method of increasing versatility of inline dispensers A kit for increasing the capacity and versatility of an inline dispenser with the kit including a set of stackable dispenser cartridges and an extension for increasing the capacity of the system with the extensions having fasteners thereon for changing the capacity of the system without having to replace existing components of the system.
US09101885B2	Silica-like membrane for separating gas and the method for forming the same The present invention discloses a silica-like membrane for separating gas, which is modified from poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) membrane by an atmospheric pressure high temperature plasma torch (APHTPT). Furthermore, the present invention of the separating gas silica-like membrane with an inorganic/organic interface structure which has both the gas flux of the organic membrane and also the gas selectivity of the inorganic membrane.
US09101882B2	Wet type flue-gas desulfurization apparatus and method for adjusting oxidation reduction potential of absorbent therefor A wet type flue-gas desulfurization apparatus includes a desulfurization apparatus main body; a gas introducing unit that is disposed on a side wall of the desulfurization apparatus main body and that introduces a flue gas; an absorbent accumulating unit that accumulates an absorbent which has absorbed the sulfur oxide present in the flue gas; a circulation line that circulates the absorbent from the absorbent circulating unit; a spray pipe that is disposed in the vicinity of the middle portion of the desulfurization apparatus main body and that sprays the absorbent, which is circulated in the circulation line, as a spray liquid from a nozzle; an ORP meter that measures the oxidation reduction potential of the absorbent; and an oxidation resistant pipe group that, in the vicinity of the interface of the absorbent present in the absorbent accumulating unit, cushions a falling liquid falling from an absorber of the absorbent.
US09101878B2	Catalytic converter apparatus A catalytic converter apparatus for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine includes a housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet, and at least one catalytic substrate element disposed in the housing. The at least one substrate element is divided into a plurality of zones or sections, the zones at least partially separated from one another to inhibit heat flow. The zones can be at least partially separated with walls. The walls can include insulating material for reducing the mobility of heat radially outwardly. Each of the zones defines a generally separate flow passage connecting the inlet and outlet in fluid communication. The apparatus can heat more rapidly from a cold start compared with conventional catalytic converters.
US09101869B2	Swirl helical elements for a viscous impingement particle collection and hydraulic removal system A system and methods for separating liquids, aerosols, and solids from a flowing gas stream whereby gas flows through a helical path formed in a separator element. Partially separated gas exits the bottom of the separator element at a generally conical cavity. Clean gas exits through an inner tube that is axially aligned beneath the helical path. Separated materials exit through an annular space between the inner tube and an outer tube. Separation occurs in the helical channels which include radially diverging walls to provide an aerodynamically efficient flow, in a region of high swirl created in a generally conical cavity beneath the separator element, and in a toroidal vortex ring created in the annular space. The area and geometry of the helical path, the conical cavity, and the inner and outer tubes is optimized to provide efficient separation at varying gas flow rates and at varying liquid loads.
US09101868B2	Composition and method for dust suppression wetting agent This disclosure teaches a composition and process which makes it possible to remove floating particulates or prevent the dissemination or particulates, by the misting of a solution that readily captures any particulate material in the air. More specifically, the present disclosure teaches the composition and use of aromatic compounds that are semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) or slow evaporators in water-based carriers with surfactants as the misting/fogging agent for dust suppression. The particulate material is lowered to surfaces and removed by vacuuming, damp-wiping or using a dry cloth with a cationic charge (static cloth). This method can be achieved with neutral air pressure differentials in the work areas.
US09101863B2	Filtering medium and method for contacting solids containing feeds for chemical reactors A filtering medium and method for removing contaminants from an organic-based feed stream which includes the use of a layer of ceramic filter units having a plurality of elliptical or trisoidal openings extending therethrough to filter organic-based feed streams and to provide liquid distribution upstream of the catalyst beds.
US09101859B2	Cross-flow filtration system including particulate settling zone Cross-flow filtration systems and corresponding methods for separation particulate matter from liquids. A representative system includes a cross-flow filtration zone (24) in fluid communication with a particulate settling zone (30) and further includes a fluid inlet (14) in fluid communication with one of the zones and a process fluid outlet (20) and in fluid communication with the other zone. A fluid treatment pathway (28) extends from the fluid inlet (14), through the cross-flow filtration and particulate settling zones (24, 30) to the process fluid outlet (20). A filter assembly (26) is located within the cross-flow filtration zone (24) and comprises a membrane surface (44) that isolates a filtrate chamber (46) from the fluid treatment pathway (28), and the filtrate chamber (46) is in fluid communication with a filtered fluid outlet (16). A recirculation pump (Z) in fluid communication with the process fluid outlet (20) and fluid inlet (14). A pressurizable recirculation loop (A) comprises the fluid treatment pathway (28) and recirculation pump (Z) and the recirculation pump (Z) is adapted for driving pressurized through the recirculation loop (A). A feed pump (Y) is adapted to introduce feed liquid into the system (10); and an effluent outlet (18) in fluid communication with the particulate settling zone (30). The feed pump (Y), effluent outlet (18) and filtered fluid outlet (16) reside outside of the recirculation loop (A).
US09101855B2	Optimum net wash oil flow rate in crude vacuum distillation units Systems and methods are described for optimizing a net wash oil flow rate of a distillation unit to maximize a yield of distillate products. Based at least in part upon an incoming wash oil and total feed flow rates to the distillation unit, a wash oil entrainment amount can be calculated using an entrainment engine and an entrainment signal produced. The incoming wash oil flow rate to the distillation unit can be automatically adjusted based on the wash oil entrainment estimation while the distillation unit is operating.
US09101854B2	Cracking system and process integrating hydrocracking and fluidized catalytic cracking A system and method of cracking hydrocarbon feedstocks is provided that allows for significant flexibility in terms of the desired product yield. An integrated process includes introducing the feedstock and hydrogen into a first hydrocracking reaction zone containing a first hydrocracking catalyst to produce a first zone effluent. The first zone effluent and optionally additional hydrogen are passed to a second hydrocracking reaction zone containing a second hydrocracking catalyst to produce a second zone effluent. The second zone effluent is conveyed to a fractionating zone to at least a low boiling fraction and a high boiling fraction, and optionally one or more intermediate fractions. The bottoms fraction is passed to a fluidized catalytic cracking reaction and separation zone, from which olefins and gasoline are recovered. At least a portion of remaining cycle oil is passed from the fluidized catalytic cracking reaction and separation zone to the first and/or second hydrocracking reaction zone.
US09101849B2	Reconfigurable toy vehicle A toy vehicle is disclosed. The toy vehicle includes a body and portions or mechanisms that are movably coupled to the body. The movable portions are repositionable with respect to the body. The toy vehicle includes an actuator that can be moved relative to the body. Movement of the actuator causes at least one of the movable portions to be repositioned or moved relative to the body. The repositioning of the movable portions results in the toy vehicle having different configurations. The actuator can be placed in one of several positions relative to the body. The movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position causes a movable portion to move from a first position to a second position. The movement of the actuator from its second position to a third position causes another movable portion to move from its first position to its second position.
US09101845B2	Separable combined toy spinning top A separable combined toy spinning top, comprising a main spinning top and an auxiliary spinning top, wherein the main spinning top comprises a spinning top cover (1), a main spinning top piece (2), a spinning top shaft sleeve (3) and a spinning tip (4); the auxiliary spinning top comprises an auxiliary spinning top piece (5), a shaft sleeve body (6) and the spinning tip (4). The upper part of the auxiliary spinning top is provided with an elastic mechanism, and the main spinning top, flexibly connected onto the top of the auxiliary spinning top, is capable of disconnecting from the auxiliary spinning top and ejecting away via the elastic mechanism when hindered during rotation so that the main spinning top and the auxiliary spinning top rotate independently of each other. The separable combined toy spinning top cleverly combines two spinning tops into one, able to be separated upon impact, so that a player has a higher probability of winning in a competition while the practical abilities of a child can be developed.
US09101843B2	Apparatuses, methods and systems for a virtual security camera A method for detecting suspicious behavior in an online gaming application is provided. The method initiates with providing an online gaming application to a user. Gaming activity and social network activity of the user is analyzed. In response to detecting a suspicious activity based on the analyzed gaming activity and social network activity, a constraint of service order is generated which defines an action to be taken in response to the detected suspicious activity.
US09101833B2	Apparatus, method and computer readable storage medium for guiding game play via a show me button An apparatus, method and computer-readable storage medium for guiding a player to the completion of a task during game play. The player selects a control device in a graphical user interface device generated by a processor. In response to the selection, a hint is provided to the user in the graphical user interface that presents a game board to a player. The player may use the hint to accomplish the task.
US09101828B2	Non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing game program, and game system A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a game program that causes a computer to execute the following processes: a reception process; a battle process; and a notification process. The reception process is for receiving a first operational input from a first player and a second operational input from a second player who is associated with the first player. The battle process is as follows: a battle between the first player and an opposing character starts based on the first operational input; a hit point parameter of the opposing character changes through the battle; an outcome of the battle is determined; a battle between the second player and the opposing character starts The notification process is for, before the outcome of the battle with the opposing character is determined in the battle process, notifying participation information to a third player.
US09101827B2	Game object control using pointing inputs to rotate a displayed virtual object control device A vehicle simulation such as for example a driving game can be provided by displaying an image of a steering wheel on a touch sensitive screen. Touch inputs are used to control the rotational orientation of displayed steering wheel. The rotational orientation of the displayed steering wheel is used to apply course correction effects to a simulated vehicle. Selective application of driver assist and different scaling of touch inputs may be provided.
US09101825B2	Game system, game apparatus, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having game program stored thereon, and game processing method A game system in which a plurality of players can play a game by using a plurality of operation devices is provided. A multiplayer game process is performed by using a plurality of first-type operation devices. During progress of the game, a process is caused in which any player is caused to operate a second-type operation device different from the first-type operation devices. If the player has satisfied a predetermined condition during this process, the player is caused to return to the operation using the first-type operation device.
US09101823B2	Card reading device and card game fraud detection device A card used in a card game includes a code including at least two sets of code elements printed in UV-luminous ink on a surface of the card, the sets of code elements provided on one side of the surface of the card along a reading direction of a code reader.
US09101819B2	Clamp system with clamp A clamp system having a clamp adapted to be removably fastened to a wide variety of stationary support forming a base on which additional clamps or rods may be mounted for the purpose of holding a workpiece, the clamp including a tensioning device allowing a piece of cord to be looped over a part of the workpiece and pulled taut to bind the workpiece to the clamp. The cord is quickly and easily attachable to the clamp, fixed in place under tension, and quickly and easily released. The clamp comprises: a frame, clamping screw subassembly, at least one jamming cleat formed as part of the frame, and adjustable connector feature formed as part of the frame for connecting two or more frames together. A length of cord may be tensioned and secured within the jamming cleat of the frame and means is provided for anchoring the cord within the clamping plate.
US09101814B2	Method and apparatus for cycling training A method and apparatus are provided for facilitating single-leg cycling training. The apparatus comprises a pair of legs connected to form a self-supporting structure that can be variably positioned relative to the rotational path of the pedals of a cycling device. One of the legs comprises a foot support configured to cooperate with a binding of a cycling shoe to support the foot while the other foot of the user is engaged with a pedal to perform single-leg training. The foot support comprises a pair of spaced apart rows of sockets configured to support the ends of a support rod. During use, the user places a foot on the support rod.
US09101808B2	Golf club head or other ball striking device having impact-influencing body features A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, an elongated, inwardly recessed channel located on the body and extending across a portion of the body, and an insert mounted within the channel. The insert includes a resiliently deflectable base member that engages the channel to retain the insert within the channel and a rigid outer member connected to the base member and forming at least a portion of the outer surface of the insert, where the outer member is made from a different material than the base member. Additionally, the insert has an outer surface that is substantially flush with at least one immediately adjacent surface of the body.
US09101807B1	Tip resistant golf bag assembly A tip resistant golf bag assembly includes a perimeter wall having a bottom edge and a top edge. The housing has a height from the bottom edge to the top edge between 30.0 inches and 38.0 inches. The top edge forms an opening extending into the housing. The top edge has a diameter between 8.0 inches and 16.0 inches and a diameter of the perimeter wall increases from the top edge to the bottom edge. A bottom wall is attached to the bottom edge. The bottom wall has a bottom surface has a convexly arcuate surface.
US09101802B2	Systems and methods for producing a ball A sports ball having a high-performance cover formed from a plurality of panels with attached foam backing. The panels may be stitched together at stitch lines which are 2-4 mm from the edges of each of the panels. During manufacturing, before compression is applied, foam attached to outer layers for each of the panels may be a distance 2-6 mm away from the stitch lines. Foam attached on the inside of the sports ball may provide support and a robust round shape for manufacturing of a high performance sports ball.
US09101801B2	Direct contact racquet The present invention relates to a direct contact racquet or “DCR.” In order to enhance the feel experienced by the player, the DCR is designed to maximize the contact between the player's hand and the ball, while still making use of a string-bed or other form of contact to provide a strike surface for the ball. In particular, a gripping surface for a player's hand is provided behind the string bed. The gripping surface may be shaped in various ways so that a player can comfortably grip it. In addition, the gripping surface may provide a clearance from the string bed when striking a ball. Therefore, the DCR places a user's hand directly behind the string bed surface used to strike the ball.
US09101800B2	Molded game ball A molded game ball comprises a molded outer cover having a mold line that mimics the seam of a conventional baseball or softball, and a raised stitch pattern presented along said mold line that mimics the stitching of a conventional stitched baseball or softball.
US09101793B1	Soft shoulder weight and physical therapy device A soft shoulder weight device for use during vigorous or robust physical activity is a harness having two shoulder straps, with each strap supporting a pocket for holding a weight member, a plurality of quick-release connecting members, two underarm straps, and a back strap. The back strap connects to the shoulder straps and also provides an adjustable connection point for the underarm straps. The weight members are selectively interchangeable and may have masses ranging from approximately 5 pounds to 60 pounds.
US09101788B2	Case for emergency escape breathing apparatus A case for an emergency escape breathing apparatus including a substantially rigid hollow shell defining a cylinder housing portion for retaining a cylinder of breathable gas and a delivery device housing portion for removably housing a delivery device for the breathable gas supplied by the cylinder. An access opening is provided which provides access to the interior of the delivery device housing portion through which a delivery device, such as a hood or mask, can be inserted and removed.
US09101786B2	Cable connector for use with a rotating connection A respirator system includes a regulator for use in connection with a facepiece of the respirator system. The regulator includes an interface. The respirator system further includes a hose assembly including a hose for carrying breathing gas to the regulator and a cable for carrying at least one electrical wire to the regulator. The respirator system also includes a connector system. The connector system includes a base operatively connectible to the interface of the regulator. The base includes a channel to seat at least a portion of the cable. The channel is in operative connection with an interior of the regulator upon connection of the base to the interface. The connector system also includes a rotatable member which is rotatable relative to the base. The cable is in operative connection with the rotatable member so that a bend in the cable travels along the length of the cable and a varying length of the cable is positioned within the channel depending upon the rotational position of the rotating member relative to the base.
US09101771B2	System and method for optimizing energy use and delivered current in an implantable device A system and method for automatically adjusting the value of a parameter defined to manage and control the resources recruited by an implantable medical device to supply power or the device to deliver an instance of an electrical stimulation therapy to a patient. In embodiments, the parameter corresponds to a number of capacitors the discharge of which supplies the power to deliver a stimulation therapy at a programmed amplitude. Whenever the circumstances prevent the programmed amplitude from being delivered, the system and method automatically adjust the resource-controlling parameter to use the minimum power to achieve the desired (programmed) amplitude or as close as possible to that programmed amplitude. Some embodiments additionally include using another parameter (a equivalent amplitude parameter) to balance the charge delivered through multiple pathways in parallel sourced from a single reservoir of power.
US09101765B2	Non-immediate effects of therapy A method of treating a metabolic condition in a patient, comprising: determining a target non-immediate effect of a therapy relating to treatment of a metabolic condition; and applying an electric field to an abdominal cavity of the patient in a manner designed to at least approach said target.
US09101764B2	Methods and devices for stimulating an immune response using nanosecond pulsed electric fields Nanosecond pulsed electric field (nsPEF) treatments of a tumor are used to cause the tumor to express calreticulin and stimulate an immune response against the tumor and other tumors in a subject. An immune response biomarker can be measured, and further nsPEF treatments can be performed if needed to stimulate or further stimulate the immune response. Cancers that have metastasized may be treated. The treatment can be combined with CD47-blocking antibodies, doxorubicin, CTLA-4-blocking antibodies, and/or PD-1-blocking antibodies. Electrical characteristics of nsPEF treatments can be based on the size, type, and/or strength of tumors and/or a quantity of tumors in the subject.
US09101759B2	Materials and approaches for optical stimulation of the peripheral nervous system A variety of methods, devices, systems and arrangements are implemented for stimulation of the peripheral nervous system. Consistent with one embodiment of the present invention, method is implemented in which light-responsive channels or pumps are engineered in a set of motor units that includes motor units of differing physical volumes. Optical stimuli are also provided to the light-responsive channels or pumps at an optical intensity that is a function of the size of motor units to be recruited. In certain implementations, the intensity of the optical stimuli is increased so as to recruit increasingly larger motor units.
US09101758B2	Implantable cardiac stimulation lead for stimulation of the left ventricle An implantable cardiac stimulation lead for implantation along the septal wall and/or the free wall of the left ventricular is disclosed. The lead is a microlead formed in its distal portion by a microcable with an active portion comprising a series of exposed areas forming the stimulation electrodes. This lead is implanted by an accessory with a needle having a puncture pointed free end and an opposite end mounted on a gripping end tip, and a releasable device for holding the microcable along the length of the needle. The microlead is introduced by injection of the microcable with penetration of the needle into the wall thickness of the interventricular septum or in the thickness of the free wall of the left ventricle, below the surface and along this wall between the apex region the atrial region.
US09101751B2	Method and system for displaying the electric field generated on the brain by transcranial magnetic stimulation A visualization surface representative of a portion of the brain at a depth below the head surface of the subject is generated by combining an actual representation of the head surface with an idealized representation of the head surface. The combining is a function of the depth and is performed to minimize in the visualization surface any irregularities existing in the actual head surface of the subject. A display shows the visualization surface overlaid on a volumetric image of the brain, the electric field induced on a region of the visualization surface by a transcranial magnetic stimulation (“TMS”) induction coil device positioned above the head surface and the TMS coil device. By viewing the display, a user of the TMS coil device can interactively position the TMS coil device in relation to the head surface and, for a target site on the brain at a selected depth, determine the position at which the TMS coil device induces a maximum E-field on a visualization surface corresponding to the selected depth.
US09101750B2	Carrier assembly with caps for medical connectors An assembly for mounting medical connector caps includes a carrier formed from a sheet of material and having an array of holes. The assembly also includes a plurality of medical connector caps. Each cap is inserted into one of the holes of the array. The assembly also includes a plurality of sealing tabs. The tabs may be retained on the carrier by friction fit into the holes of the carrier. The carrier may also include a mounting hole to hang on a pole of an IV line.
US09101749B2	Indwelling catheter An indwelling catheter including: a hollow catheter base having a tip and a back end, the back end being able to receive and connect a male connector; a tube provided at the tip of the catheter base; a flexible hemostasis valve installed inside the catheter base; a pusher installed at a back of the hemostasis valve; and a pusher guide installed between the pusher and the catheter base. The pusher has a hollow constitution whose taper reduces in diameter facing its tip. The pusher guide is able to restrict a position of the pusher at a first position where the pusher does not push open the hemostasis valve and a second position where the taper of the pusher is positioned inside the hemostasis valve and pushes open the hemostasis valve.
US09101745B2	Sonochemical induction of ABCA1 expression and compositions therefor The present invention provides compositions useful for transfecting cells (e.g., liver cells) to express ABCA1. The compositions described herein comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier containing sonochemically-active microspheres together with a plasmid DNA construct encoding an active form of ABCA1 and at least one promoter for the expression thereof. Preferably, the sonochemically-active microspheres comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of gas bubbles (e.g., a fluorocarbon gas, such as octafluoropropane) encapsulated within protein-containing or lipid-containing shells (e.g., human serum albumin shells). The microspheres are disruptable by exposure to ultrasonic acoustic energy to release the encapsulated gas.
US09101740B2	Process for folding drug coated balloon Device, system, method of coating an expandable member is provided. The method comprises providing an expandable member with a plurality of folds defined therein, the expandable member having a folded configuration and a fully expanded configuration at a rated nominal pressure. The expandable member is inflated to an initial pressure of from 10% to about 300% of nominal pressure. A therapeutic agent is disposed on at least a portion of the expandable member. The expandable member is partially deflated to an intermediate pressure by withdrawing an amount of inflation medium from the expandable member, and by applying an external force to the expandable member.
US09101737B2	Reduced friction catheter introducer and method of manufacturing and using the same Tear-away sheath introducers for catheters, methods for making such introducers, and methods for using such introducers are described. A splittable sheath introducer may include a sheath, a hub disposed at a proximal end of the sheath, a valve included with the hub, and a valve actuator movable from a first position to a second position, the valve actuator opening the valve when in the second position. The valve actuator may include a retaining member that enables the valve actuator to be retained by a portion of the hub when the sheath introducer is split apart.
US09101734B2	Force-sensing catheter with bonded center strut A force-sensing catheter for diagnosing or treating the vessels found within a body or body space includes a center strut that is bonded, preferably thermally, along its longitudinal axis with the thermoplastic tubular member within which it is housed. The tubular member preferably has three layers: an inner layer, a braided layer and an outer layer. One or more semiconductor or metallic foil strain gages are affixed to the center strut in order to provide a measure of the bending and torsional forces on the distal tip of the catheter. Temperature compensation is achieved by having a temperature sensor near the strain gages and calibrating the catheter over a range of temperatures.
US09101731B2	Vascular wound closure device and method A method and apparatus for closing a vascular wound includes a guidewire and/or other surgical implement extending from the wound. A hemostatic material is advanced over the surgical implement and into contact with an area of the blood vessel surrounding the wound. The surgical implement is removed. Blood soaks the hemostatic material, and blood clotting is facilitated by the hemostatic agent within the material. A sealing layer of adhesive can be applied to the hemostatic material, confining the blood flow to the material. Thus, the vascular puncture wound is sealed by natural blood clot formation.
US09101730B2	Discharging device for liquid media Discharging unit for discharging pharmaceutical media from a medium storage receptacle, including a first discharge orifice, a pump, an inlet duct connecting the medium storage receptacle to the pump, and an outlet duct for connecting the pump to the first discharge orifice. The first discharge orifice is part of a first subordinate device of the discharging unit and the pump, a portion of the outlet duct, and an outlet valve provided in the outlet duct are part of a second subordinate device of the discharging unit. The first subordinate device is capable, without the use of tools, of being coupled to, and decoupled from, the second subordinate device, and an internal volume of a portion of the outlet duct extending from the outlet valve to the first discharge orifice is less than 15 μl.
US09101729B2	Electronic cigarette and inhaling shell thereof An electronic cigarette and an inhaling shell are disclosed. A mouthpiece is disposed at one end of an inhaling tube, a tobacco-liquid cup and atomizing device are disposed in the inhaling tube. The atomizing device includes an atomizing cup and an atomizer. The atomizer includes an electric heat wire and a fiber piece. The atomizing cup includes a cup seat, a cup cylinder, a support tube fixed on the cup seat and a liquid-storage member fitted around the support tube. The fiber piece is fixed on the support tube with both ends against an inner wall of the liquid-storage member to absorb tobacco liquid for atomization. The electronic cigarette and the atomizing device of the present invention facilitate disassembly and assembly, maintenance, and replacement, facilitate repeatedly adding tobacco liquid into the tobacco-liquid cup, and simplify manufacturing the electronic cigarette. The configuration of an air-puffing passage thereof makes the inhaling shell more compact.
US09101727B2	Method for reducing contamination of surgical site Apparatus and Methods for protecting a patient from surgical site infection from airborne microbes during surgery. A sterile gas flow conditioning emitter for affixation onto an anatomical surface of a patient adjacent a site of incision is anatomically shape conforming for attaching a unidirectional coherent non-turbulent flow field of sterile gas substantially anatomically levelly on that anatomical surface and flowing the flow field in the direction of that site while essentially preventing ambient airborne particles from entering the interior of the flow field under the emitter to maintain the gas essentially sterile during passage over the site.
US09101724B2	Pen injection device needle dispensing and storing apparatus An apparatus is disclosed for storing and dispensing pen needles for an injection device, including a case having dispensing and storage ends for dispensing and storing a plurality of pen needles and a plurality of needle cover units, each pen needle having a patient end and a hub for connection to the injection device, and each needle cover unit having a needle-covering portion for covering a patient end and a hub-covering portion for covering a hub. A needle-covering portion covering the needle of one pen needle is coupled with a hub-covering portion covering a hub of another pen needle. Prior to use, a hub-covering portion covering the hub of a pen needle is exposed to an outside at the dispensing end of the case, and subsequent to use, the pen needle is stored in the storage end of the case.
US09101719B2	Piston rod for a container A piston rod for an injection device, including first and second legs, each leg being foldable on itself and including a proximal region. The piston rod is capable of transitioning from a folded position to an unfolded position, and includes a mechanism for coupling the proximal regions of the legs when the piston rod is in the unfolded position. The invention also relates to a kit which includes the piston rod.
US09101718B2	Piston rod foot The invention relates to a medical drug delivery apparatus which comprises a cartridge (1) being closed at one end by a membrane (12) and at the opposite end by a movable piston (15). A piston rod foot (1) is provided for transferring the pressure from the piston rod (20) of the drug delivery apparatus and onto the piston (15). The piston rod foot (1) comprises a center part (2) abutting the piston rod (20) and an outer part (3) which center part (2) and outer part (3) are releasable coupled together such that the two (2, 3) can be released when a force above a certain threshold limit is applied to the outer part (3).
US09101716B2	Multi-pass dialysis A system for dialysis is disclosed. The system uses renal failure therapy fluid, such as dialysis fluid, several times before it is discarded. In a home hemodialysis application, the patient's blood is passed through the dialyzer several times, that is, multiple passes through the dialyzer, until the dialysis fluid is saturated or near saturation, with waste products from the patient's blood. In peritoneal dialysis, the dialysate is used at least twice within the patient's peritoneal cavity, i.e., multiple passes, before it is discarded. This has the effect minimizing the amount of dialysate a patient must handle and dispose of in the dialysis process.
US09101709B2	Dialysis fluid cassettes and related systems and methods A dialysis fluid cassette that includes a base and a flexible membrane attached to the base. The flexible membrane and the base cooperate to at least partially define a venting chamber and a fluid channel fluidly connected to the venting chamber.
US09101706B2	Fluid delivery device A fluid delivery device comprises a housing having a fluid reservoir. A needle is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in an engaged position and out of fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in armed and storage positions. A proximal end of a biasing member is coupled to the housing and a distal end of the biasing member is configured to deliver a force to the fluid reservoir. A piston member extends through the biasing member and is coupled to the distal end of the biasing member. The piston member is fixed with respect to the housing in a locked position such that the biasing member does not deliver the force to the fluid reservoir and moveable with respect to the housing in a released position such that the biasing member delivers the force to the fluid reservoir. Transitioning the needle from the storage position to the armed position transitions the piston from the locked position to the released position.
US09101705B2	Fluid delivery system having a plurality of resilient pressurizing chambers A fluid delivery system includes a fluid container, two or more pressurizing chambers in fluid connection with the fluid container, a drive mechanism in operative connection with the two or more pressurizing chambers to pump fluid from the fluid container and an outlet in fluid connection with the two or more pressurizing chambers. Each of the two or more pressurizing chambers is formed from a flexible, resilient material that is adapted to be compressed to pressurize fluid therewithin.
US09101701B2	System for distending body tissue cavities by continuous flow irrigation The present invention provides a system and a method for distending a body tissue cavity of a subject by continuous flow irrigation such that minimal or negligible fluid turbulence is present inside the cavity, such that any desired cavity pressure can be created and maintained for any desired outflow rate. The present invention also provides a method for accurately determining the rate of fluid loss, into the subject's body system, during any endoscopic procedure without utilizing any deficit weight or fluid volume calculation or flow rate sensor. The system and the methods of the present invention described above can be used in any endoscopic procedure requiring continuous flow irrigation few examples of such endoscopic procedures being hysteroscopic surgery, arthroscopic surgery, trans uretheral surgery, endoscopic surgery of the brain and endoscopic surgery of the spine.
US09101700B2	Devices for clearing blockages in in-situ artificial lumens Devices and methods for the effective clearing of artificial tubes, especially in-situ clearing of artificial tubes in a living being is covered in this disclosure. An elongated clearing member includes either a fixed or an adjustable element that selectively defines the portion of the elongated clearing member that is insertable within the artificial tube. The proximal end of the clearing member is releasably secured to the driving mechanism and the driving mechanisms may comprise a wide variety of repetitive motion drivers such as voice coil motors, piezoelectric actuators, pneumatic actuators, DC motors, etc. These devices/methods may comprise a free-standing console for hands-free operation or may comprise hand-held versions. The distal working end of the clearing member may comprise tips of differing functions, including an irrigation/aspiration feature.
US09101699B2	Device for wetting a medical equipment component The invention concerns a device (1) for wetting a medical equipment component (20) with a liquid medium (M), having a dispenser (10) for applying the liquid medium (M) to a section (200) of the component (20) that is to be wetted. A device of this type is characterized by a suction device (12) for drawing off at least a portion of the liquid medium (M) from the section (200) of the component (20) that is to be wetted. The invention furthermore concerns a method for wetting a component. In this manner, a device and a method for wetting a component with a liquid medium is created, with which a wetting procedure can be executed in an at least partially automated manner, at least partially reducing the risk thereby of blockage at the opening of the component as a result of too much liquid being applied.
US09101698B2	Bioabsorbable stent with radiopaque layer and method of fabrication Embodiments of a stent and methods of fabricating the same with a bioabsorbable radiopaque layer are disclosed.
US09101695B2	Methods and compositions for the treatment of open and closed wound spinal cord injuries Devices and methods for the treatment of open and closed wound spinal cord injuries are disclosed. For example, described herein are devices and methods for mitigating secondary injury to, and promoting recovery of, spinal cord primary injuries. More particularly, certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to polymeric mini-tubes that may be used for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. In addition, other embodiments are directed to polymeric “fill-in” bandages that may be used for the treatment of spinal cord injuries. For example, an erodible, or biodegradable, form of biocompatible polymer of the present invention is fabricated for surgical implantation into the site of the spinal cord injury.
US09101692B2	Rapid preparation and use of engineered tissue and scaffolds as individual implants Methods, technical apparatus and compositions to achieve short term processing for the manufacture of a graft or a transplant in the form of a scaffold that can be used to treat or to heal injuries and traumas of a great diversity of tissues and organs in a central or peripheral location of the human or an animal body. Tissue regeneration by way of stem cells and different specific tissue and organ repair promoting factors that activate the endogenous or exogenous stem cells to differentiate to specific tissue cells thus reconstituting the original microenvironment of the cell damaged by the injury.
US09101691B2	Methods for pre-stressing and capping bioprosthetic tissue A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification is disclosed. The method includes preconditioning, pre-stressing, or pre-damaging fixed bioprosthetic tissue in a manner that mimics the damage associated with post-implant use, while, and/or subsequently applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or a linking agent to the damaged tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the damage process (service stress) and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. The linking agent will act as an elastic reinforcement or shock-absorbing spring element in the tissue structure at the site of damage from the pre-stressing. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are preconditioned by simulating actual flow conditions for a predetermined number of cycles, during or after which the valve is exposed to the capping agent.
US09101687B2	Beta sheet tapes ribbons in tissue engineering There is described a material comprising tapes, ribbons, fibrils or fibers characterized in that each of the ribbons, fibrils or fibers have an antiparallel arrangement of peptides in a β-sheet tape-like substructure wherein the material comprises a pair of self assembling complementary polypeptides.
US09101686B2	Cell support and bone regeneration material An object of the present invention is to provide a three-dimensional cell support that is capable of uniformly distributing cells and retaining the cells in a state without nonuniformity and is made of a biodegradable material. The present invention provides a cell support consisting of a porous body made of a biodegradable material, the porous body having the following properties: (a) a porosity from 81% to 99.99%, (b) an average pore size of 10 to 400 μm, (c) having a hole interconnecting pores, and (d) a water absorption rate from 1000% to 9900%.
US09101681B2	Gelatin non-woven structures produced by a non-toxic dry solvent spinning process The present application discloses an alternative method for the formation of non-woven with fibers in the 1 to 200 μm range. Using an aqueous solution of gelatin (optionally with <30% of low molecular weight alcohol) the fibers are ejected utilizing pressurized air emitted from nozzle and the non-woven formed directly from the emitted thin fibers.The gelatin non-woven can be cross-linked by heat-treatment or chemical cross-linking, and the non-woven is biocompatible as measured by fibroblast growth in vitro and wound healing on pigs in vivo.
US09101680B2	Absorbent article with lotion An absorbent article to be worn by a wearer having a skin-contacting sheet such as a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core and a colored hydrophilic lotion, that not only helps to reduce the adherence of the menses or feces to the skin, thereby improving the ease of menses or bowl movement (BM) clean up, but that also may serve as a wetness indicator. The absorbent articles may be infant (baby) diapers, including training pants, adult incontinence articles and the like.
US09101679B2	Sterilization method and apparatus A method of sterilizing an article by sequentially exposing the article to hydrogen peroxide and ozone is disclosed. The article is exposed under vacuum first to an evaporated aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide and subsequently to an ozone containing gas. The exposure is carried out without reducing the water vapor content of the sterilization atmosphere, the water vapor content being derived from the aqueous solvent of the hydrogen peroxide solution and from the decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. The complete sterilization process is carried out while the chamber remains sealed and without removal of any component of the sterilization atmosphere. For this purpose, the chamber is initially evacuated to a first vacuum pressure sufficient to cause evaporation of the aqueous hydrogen peroxide at the temperature of the chamber atmosphere. The chamber is then sealed for the remainder of the sterilization process and during all sterilant injection cycles. Keeping the chamber sealed and maintaining the hydrogen peroxide and its decomposition products in the chamber for the subsequent ozone sterilization step results in a synergistic increase in the sterilization efficiency and allows for the use of much lower sterilant amounts and sterilization cycle times than would be expected from using hydrogen peroxide and ozone in combination.
US09101677B2	Sterilization method The present invention relates to a method for sterilization of different materials, especially sensitive material, such as chromatographic media with sensitive ligands. The method for sterilization of a chromatographic separation medium comprises exposing the separation medium to pressurized steam at a temperature of between about 121° C. and about 135° C.
US09101676B2	Method of operating a volatile material dispenser A method of operating a volatile material dispenser includes the step of operating the volatile material dispenser according to a pre-defined algorithm for a first operational cycle. The method further includes the steps of sensing a change in an emission parameter initiated by a user and storing information related to the change in emission parameter. Still further, the method includes the step of operating the volatile material dispenser for a second operational cycle according to a new algorithm, wherein the new algorithm comprises the pre-defined algorithm with modifications according to the change initiated by the user.
US09101671B2	Methods and compositions related to clot binding compounds Disclosed are compositions and methods related to clot binding compounds. For example, disclosed are conjugates comprising a surface molecule and a plurality of clot binding compounds. The clot binding compounds can selectively bind to clotted plasma protein. The conjugate can, for example, cause clotting and amplify the accumulation of the conjugate in tumors. In one example, the conjugate can comprise a sufficient number and composition of clot binding compounds such that the conjugate causes clotting and amplifies the accumulation of the conjugate in tumors. The disclosed targeting is useful for treatment of cancer and other diseases and disorders.
US09101668B2	Pharmaceutical formulation containing opioid agonist, opioid antagonist and gelling agent Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic, an opioid antagonist and 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.
US09101664B2	Stable elastomeric negative acoustic contrast particles and their use in acoustic radiation fields We describe methods for synthesis and formulations of stable elastomeric negative acoustic contrast particles with controllable compressibility and density. These elastomeric negative acoustic contrast particles have a density/compressibility ratio that is less than that of water and therefore exhibit negative acoustic contrast under acoustic radiation exposure. This negative acoustic contrast allows our elastomeric negative acoustic contrast particles to be acoustically manipulated (e.g. separated) differently from other components (e.g. cells) within an aqueous solution. This disclosure also describes methods for biofunctionalization of the elastomeric negative acoustic contrast particles and as an example their use as platforms for bioassays. Potential applications of these elastomeric negative acoustic contrast particles include sensitive bioassays based on acoustic flow cytometry and other types of techniques that utilize acoustic fields, including ultrasound imaging and ultrasound triggered drug delivery.
US09101663B2	Continuous administration of dopa decarboxylase inhibitors and compositions for same Disclosed herein are compositions that include for example the arginine salt of carbidopa, and methods for treating neurological or movement diseases or disorders such as restless leg syndrome, Parkinson's disease, secondary parkinsonism, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's like syndrome, PSP, MSA, ALS, Shy-Drager syndrome and conditions resulting from brain injury including carbon monoxide or manganese intoxication, using substantially continuous administration of carbidopa or salt thereof together with administration of levodopa.
US09101661B2	Tamper resistant dosage forms The present invention relates to pharmaceutical dosage forms, for example to a tamper resistant dosage form including an opioid analgesic, and processes of manufacture, uses, and methods of treatment thereof.
US09101660B2	Solid preparation The present invention provides a solid preparation containing an insulin sensitizer and an active ingredient (except insulin sensitizers), which is useful as a therapeutic drug for diabetes and the like, and which is superior in preparation characteristics such as content uniformity and dissolution property of the insulin sensitizer and the active ingredient (except insulin sensitizers), preparation hardness and the like.
US09101657B2	Composition comprising turmeric extract and zedoary extract This invention is intended to further improve the effects of alleviating hangover symptoms with the use of a composition comprising a turmeric extract. In particular, this invention is intended to provide a composition that alleviates specific hangover symptoms, such as heartburn and dull headache. The present inventors found that a composition comprising a turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract and a zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria) extract is capable of effectively suppressing heartburn and dull headache among hangover symptoms. The effects attained with the use of the composition of the present invention are remarkable for a person with low aldehyde dehydrogenase activity.
US09101645B2	Modulation of axon degeneration The invention relates generally to treatment of neurological disorders and nervous system injuries. The invention specifically provides methods of using modulators of particular target proteins to modulate degeneration of neurons or portions thereof, such as axons.
US09101644B2	Methods of treating neurodegenerative disease The present disclosure provides a method of increasing the level and/or function of an Eph receptor B2 in a neuronal cell; and methods of treating an amyloid-beta-induced neurodegenerative disease in an individual. The present disclosure further provides methods of identifying an agent that increases the level and/or function of an Eph receptor B2 in a neuronal cell.
US09101632B2	Kinase inhibitors, prodrug forms thereof and their use in therapy The invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I: wherein either: (1) R1 is H, and (a) R2 is (3-chlorobenzyl)oxy-and R3 is chloro; (b) R2 and R3, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form 1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazole; (c) R2 is 2-pyridinylmethoxy and R3 is chloro; (d) R2 and R3 are both chloro; (e) R2 is chloro and R1 is bromo; (f) R2 and R3 are both bromo; (g) R2 is fluoro and R3 is ethynyl; (h) R2 is chloro and R3 is ethynyl; (i) R2 is bromo and R3 is ethynyl; (j) other than when R1 is in the 3-position in combination with R3, in the 4-position, R2 is bromo and R3 is fluoro; (k) R2 is 2-pyridinylmethoxy and R3 is fluoro; or (l) R2 is 2-pyridinylmethoxy and R1 is bromo; or (2) at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is selected from benzyloxy, 3-chlorobenzyloxy and 2-pyridinylmethoxy and when at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is not benzyloxy, 3-chlorobenzyloxy or 2-pyridinylmethoxy, each of the others is independently selected from H, halogen, and C2-C4 alkynyl, with the proviso that when one of R1, R2 and R3 is benzyloxy or 2-pyridinylmethoxy, the other two of R1, R2 and R3 are not H; or (3) two of R1, R2 and R3, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form 1-(3-fluorobenzyl)-1H-pyrazole; and the other is selected from H, halogen and C2-C4 alkynyl. Also provided are reductive prodrugs, comprising a kinase inhibitor as defined above and a reductive trigger linked directly or indirectly to a nitrogen of the kinase inhibitor. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions, comprising the kinase inhibitors or the prodrugs, and the use of such compositions in therapy, in particular for treating cancer.
US09101628B2	Methods and composition of treating a flaviviridae family viral infection Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating a host infected with a virus from the Flaviviridae family of viruses, methods of inhibiting HCV replication in a host, methods of inhibiting the binding of NS4B polypeptide to the 3′UTR of HCV negative strand RNA in a host, methods of treating liver fibrosis in a host, and the like. In an embodiment, the compounds can include clemizole or a clemizole analog, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an isomer, a tautomer, or a prodrug thereof.
US09101627B2	Pharmaceutical compositions containing bradykinin antagonists and hyaluronic acid, and uses thereof Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing, as the active ingredients, a mixture of a hyaluronic acid polymer with a bradykinin B2 receptor antagonist. Said compositions have proved especially effective in the treatment of degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis using intra-articular injections.
US09101626B2	Process for preparing 1-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenylsulfanyl)-phenyl]piperazine or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof This disclosure relates to a process for the preparation of 1-[2-(2,4-dimethylphenylsulfanyl) -phenyl]piperazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The process includes reacting compound II with compound III and compound IV in the presence of a solvent, a base and a palladium catalyst. R, R′, Xi, and X2 in the formulas above are defined in the Specification.
US09101625B2	Buprenorphine-wafer for drug substitution therapy The present invention relates to oral pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising buprenorphine with the dosage form releasing buprenorphine instantly upon oral, preferably sublingual, application of the dosage form. The present invention also relates to the use of such dosage forms for treating pain in a human or animal or for drug substitution therapy in drug-dependent human subjects.
US09101624B2	Crenolanib for treating FLT3 mutated proliferative disorders The present invention relates to the use of crenolanib, in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form for the treatment of FLT3 mutated proliferative disorders driven by constitutively activated mutant FLT3, and to a method of treatment of warm-blooded animals, preferably humans, in which a therapeutically effective dose of crenolanib is administered to an animal suffering from said disease or condition:
US09101623B2	Treatment of synucleinopathies This invention relates generally to treating synucleinopathies in subjects that are not clinically diagnosed with a lysosomal storage disease, as well as associated methods of making medicaments and screening methods.
US09101621B2	Methods for treating multiple myeloma with 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione after stem cell transplantation Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
US09101619B2	Nitroxides for use in treating or preventing diabetes and obesity Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that are useful in treating diabetes. The compositions comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and an effective therapeutic or prophylactic amount of a nitroxide antioxidant that alters the expression of genes related to diabetes. Methods are also provided for the use of the pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment or prevention of diabetes. In a preferred embodiment, the nitroxide antioxidant is Tempol (4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl).
US09101614B2	Method for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hsp90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, in a subject in need thereof.
US09101612B2	Secondary structure stabilized NMDA receptor modulators and uses thereof Disclosed are compounds having enhanced potency in the modulation of NMDA receptor activity. Such compounds are contemplated for use in the treatment of diseases and disorders such as learning, cognitive activities, and analgesia, particularly in alleviating and/or reducing neuropathic pain.
US09101611B1	Use of sulfonylurea (Glimepiride) to lower blood glucose As it is generally known, when a medication fails to work properly it is increased in dosage and/or changed to another medication. Sulfonylurea medication has known to have secondary failure which increases blood glucose since the mid-1950s. (1)From new research, I have found a new way to overcome sulfonylurea Glimepiride's effectiveness to continue lowering blood glucose when secondary failure occurs which increases blood glucose. The new way is made by stopping taking it for 3 or 5 days which automatically also lower blood glucose and then resuming it which further lowers more blood glucose like the first day taking it. It is assumed that it works because it fools the human body like it's the first day when resuming taking it.
US09101606B2	Bone delivery system having a therapeutic agent A covering for delivering a therapeutic agent to a surgical site is provided. The covering may include a single or multi-compartment structure configured to at least partially retain the therapeutic agent until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site. In some embodiments, the covering comprises an antimicrobial agent, a hemostatic agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, and/or a growth factor.
US09101600B2	Compounds as RORγt modulators and uses thereof Heterocyclic compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are disclosed as RORγt modulators that have a formula represented by the following: and wherein n1, n2, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described herein. These compounds may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and graft-versus-host disease.
US09101599B2	Synergistic anti-inflammatory compositions comprising Boswellia serrata extracts The present invention discloses synergistic nutraceutical or pharmaceutical or dietary supplement anti-inflammatory compositions comprising therapeutically effective combination of an extract selectively enriched in 3-O-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) derived from Boswellia serrata and Boswellia serrata non- acidic resin extract (BNRE). The composition(s) can be used to prevent, control and treat inflammation and several inflammatory related diseases including asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, endothelial dysfunction and the like. The invention further discloses the amelioration of pro-inflammator biomarker proteins or molecules, whose expression/production is altered during inflammatory diseases.
US09101596B2	Cation complexes of insulin compound conjugates, formulations and uses thereof An insulin compound coupled to a modifying moiety having a formula: —X—R1—Y-PAG-Z—R2 (Formula VI) where, X, Y and Z are independently selected linking groups and each is optionally present, and X, when present, is coupled to the insulin compound by a covalent bond, either R1 or R2 is a lower alkyl, optionally including a carbonyl group, and when R1 is a lower alkyl, R2 is a capping group, and PAG is a linear or branched carbon chain incorporating one or more alkalene glycol moieties, and optionally incorporating one or more additional moieties selected from the group consisting of —S—, —O—, —N—, and —C(O)—.
US09101595B2	Dermal micro-organs, methods and apparatuses for producing and using the same Embodiments of the present invention provide Dermal Micro-organs (DMOs), methods and apparatuses for harvesting the same. Some embodiments of the invention provide a DMO including a plurality of dermal components, which substantially retain the micro-architecture and three dimensional structure of the dermal tissue from which they are derived. An apparatus for harvesting the DMO may include, according to some exemplary embodiments, a support configuration to support a skin-related tissue structure from which the DMO is to be harvested, and a cutting tool able to separate the DMO from the skin-related tissue structure. Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a genetically modified dermal micro-organ expressing at least one recombinant gene product. Some embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatuses for implanting a genetically modified DMO.
US09101593B2	Adrenomedullin and adrenomedullin binding protein for ischemia/reperfusion treatment Methods of treating a mammal at risk for ischemia-reperfusion injury are provided. The methods comprise administrating an adrenomedullin binding protein-1 (AMBP-1) to the mammal in sufficient amount to reduce the injury. Also provided are methods of treating a mammal at risk for ischemia-reperfusion injury to the bowel. The methods comprise administering adrenomedullin to the mammal in sufficient amount to reduce the injury.
US09101583B2	Microparticles manufactured in an oil-in-water process comprising a prostamide Biocompatible microparticles include an ophthalmically active cyclic lipid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective, when placed into the subconjunctival space, in facilitating release of the cyclic lipid component into the anterior and posterior segments of an eye for an extended period of time. The cyclic lipid component can be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. Or, the cyclic lipid component can be encapsulated by the polymeric component. The present microparticles include oil-in-water emulsified microparticles. The subconjunctivally administered microparticles can be used to treat or to reduce at least one symptom of an ocular condition, such as glaucoma or age related macular degeneration.
US09101577B2	Analgesic pharmaceutical composition for oral administration The disclosed analgesic pharmaceutical composition for oral administration is characterized in that it contains an opioid and a pharmaceutically admissible magnesium (II) compound, possibly along with one or more pharmaceutically admissible ancillary substances.
US09101574B2	Cyclosporin compositions A composition is disclosed herein comprising from about 0.001% to about 0.4% cyclosporin A, castor oil, and a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alcohol ethoxylates, alcohols, alkyl glycosides, alkyl polyglycosides, alkylphenol ethoxylates, amine oxides, block polymers, carboxylated alcohol or alkylphenol ethoxylates, carboxylic acids/fatty acids, cellulose derivatives, ethoxylated alcohols, ethoxylated alkylphenols, ethoxylated aryl phenols, ethoxylated fatty acids, ethoxylated fatty acids, ethoxylated fatty esters and oils, fatty alcohols, fatty esters, glycol esters, lanolin-based derivatives, lecithin and lecithin derivatives, lignin and lignin derivatives, methyl esters, monoglycerides and derivatives, phosphalipids, polyacrylic acids, polyethylene glycols, polyethylene oxide-polypropylene oxide copolymers, polyethylene oxides, polymeric surfactants, polypropylene oxides, propoxylated alcohols, propoxylated alkyl phenols, propoxylated fatty acids, protein-based surfactants, sarcosine derivatives, silicone-based surfactants, sorbitan derivatives, stearates, sucrose and glucose esters and derivatives, and combinations thereof.
US09101569B2	Methods for the treatment of insulin resistance The present invention is directed to a derivative selected from oxytocin, an oxytocin derivative, and an oxytocin agonist useful for the treatment of a disorder selected from obesity and insulin resistance and related methods and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to a derivative selected from oxytocin, an oxytocin derivative, and an oxytocin agonist useful in the treatment of metabolic syndrome.
US09101568B2	Compositions and methods related to P6 Disclosed are compositions and methods related to vaccination for AOM and children prone to AOM.
US09101566B2	Fermentation product of cereal plant-derived material and immunomodulator The present invention provides dendritic cells (DCs) having reduced inflammatory activity, a method for producing DCs capable of inducing regulatory T cells and regulatory T cells, and substances useful for such a method, wherein the DCs and regulatory T cells are useful for prevention and treatment of immune diseases. The present invention relates to a cereal plant-derived material fermented with a koji microorganism, which is obtained by fermentation thereof with a koji microorganism, or a processed product thereof. Preferably, the fermented product or a processed product thereof comprises 14-dehydroergosterol. According to the present invention, regulatory DCs and regulatory T cells can be induced and the proliferation of inflammatory T cells can be suppressed using plant-derived materials.
US09101564B2	Heparanase activity inhibitor, wrinkle improving agent containing same, and pharmaceutical composition A heparanase activity inhibitor containing, as an active ingredient, a 4-alkylresorcinol represented by formula (I): wherein R represents a C1-6 linear or branched alkyl group.
US09101562B2	Additives for chlorine dioxide-containing compositions Provided is a composition containing chlorine dioxide, a vehicle and at least one compatible additive. The composition optionally contains a compatible amount of a non-compatible additive. Methods of making and using the composition are also provided.
US09101555B1	Magnolia extract containing compositions Disclosed is a composition and method for its use that includes Magnolia bark extract, vitis vinifera extract, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and hydrogenated lecithin, lecithin, or dextrin.
US09101551B2	Personal cleansing compositions and methods A personal care composition includes a surfactant, a water soluble cationic polymer, a hydrophobic benefit agent, and a hydrophobic cationic polyethylene polymer.
US09101550B2	Compositions for enhancing nail growth The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for stimulating the growth of nails and cuticles in a mammal, including humans. The compositions may be administered topically to the nail bed, nail matrix and cuticle in an amount effective to increase nail growth and thicken, strengthen and smooth the nail. The composition is also effective in strengthening and growing nails, including fingernails and toenails.
US09101547B2	Enteric-coated capsule containing cationic nanoparticles for oral insulin delivery The invention relates to an enteric-coated capsule containing cationic nanoparticles for oral insulin delivery, in particular to a type of cationic nanoparticle including a polycationic and mucoadhesive polymer and a biodegradable polymer, wherein each of the nanoparticles has positive surface charge and enhanced permeability for paracellular insulin delivery; the enteric-coated capsule further includes a pH-sensitive polymer as the coating. The enteric-coated capsule containing cationic nanoparticles, when being orally administered to a subject, are configured to prevent the acidic degradation of the active substance such as insulin before being released from said cationic nanoparticles to a specific absorption site along the gastrointestinal tract.
US09101545B2	Extended-release topiramate capsules An extended-release topiramate capsule that includes a capsule shell containing a single population of coated particles; wherein each coated particle includes a core and a coating thereon; wherein each particle core includes a homogeneous mixture comprising topiramate throughout its core; and wherein the coating includes one or more release controlling agent(s).
US09101543B2	Combinations and modes of administration of therapeutic agents and combination therapy The present invention provides combination therapy methods of treating proliferative diseases (such as cancer) comprising a first therapy comprising administering to an individual an effective amount of a taxane in a nanoparticle composition, and a second therapy which may include, for example, radiation, surgery, administration of chemotherapeutic agents, or combinations thereof. Also provided are methods of administering to an individual a drug taxane in a nanoparticle composition based on a metronomic dosing regime.
US09101537B2	Compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases Compositions comprising electro-activated aqueous solutions and methods for the prevention and treatment of dysfunctional cardiovascular conditions are provided.
US09101535B2	Apparatus with mesh and manducable protrusion An apparatus is provided, which includes a plurality of elongated strands having joinder regions uniting adjacent strands at a distance along a length of an outer perimeter of the elongated strands, the elongate strands being configured to couple together for a distance along their lengths. The elongated strands form a surface of a mesh when the joinder regions are coupled. The apparatus may further include a manducable protrusion coupled to the mesh and extending a distance away from an exterior surface of the mesh.
US09101529B2	Containers for compositions comprising meloxicam A plastic container containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising benzoic acid or a derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a COX-inhibitor of the oxicam-type or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, wherein the container material selected from one or more members of the group consisting of a homopolymer of polypropylene (PP), a copolymer of polypropylene (PP), a homopolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and optionally one or more non-polymeric components.
US09101528B2	Gas mist pressure bathing method and gas mist pressure bathing system Provided are a gas mist pressure bathing method and a gas mist pressure bathing system that improve the efficiency of absorbing a gas mist from the skin and mucous membranes of a living body. The gas mist pressure bathing method is provided with a first step, a second step and a third step. The first step involves supplying a gas mist and gas for a predetermined time to at least a first cover 51 of a living body cover member 50 having said first cover 51 and a second cover 55 positioned outside of the first cover 51, the inside of said second cover 55 being substantially sealed; covering the skin and mucous membranes of the living body; and forming a space wherein the gas mist and gas supplied by a gas mist generating means 30 are sealed. The second step involves discharging the gas mist and gas from the first cover 51 and/or the second cover 55. The third step involves supplying the gas mist and gas for a predetermined time from the gas mist generating means 30 to the first cover 51 and the second cover 55, and keeping the pressure inside at least the second cover 55 in a predetermined range. The first to third steps are repeated multiple times.
US09101527B2	Combined cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) apparatus and method A combined cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) system for performing an emergency procedure over the clothing of a patient is provided. The system includes a spinal support rest having a cushion that accommodates a neck portion of the patient, a compression pad operatively connected to the spinal support rest and is adapted to be placed over the patient such that the compression pad is aligned above the heart and chest of the patient. A first arm strap and a second arm strap operatively connected to the compression pad. A power button automatically dials an emergency number to contact a medical professional. An interactive communication unit activates a two way real time video conference with the medical professional on the display to receive a set of instructions from the medical professional in real time to enable a user to perform the emergency procedure on the patient.
US09101525B2	Self body massager Methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations an apparatus includes three notable features and attributes: a first curved bar, at least one additional curved bar and a roller. In some implementations, a pad or beams may be placed under the roller. The first curved bar is attached to at least one additional curved bar by a first attachment system, a second attachment system and at least one additional attachment system. Each attachment system consists of a fastener bolt, a fastener nut and at least one spacer. The first curved bar is laterally spaced from the at least one additional curved bar by the at least one spacer of the first, second and at least one additional attachment systems. The first curved bar and the at least one additional curved bar and the first, the second and the at least one additional attachment systems form a support assembly which is movably connected to the roller by a flexible connecting device.
US09101521B2	Systems, methods and transfer sheets for transferring patients A transfer sheet comprises a substantially impervious structural base layer, an absorbent layer disposed on the base layer, and a permeable layer disposed on the absorbent layer, with the absorbent layer between the base and permeable layers. An adhesive area can be provided on the bottom of the base layer, opposite the absorbent and permeable layers, with a removable tab extending over the adhesive. The adhesive can be configured for attaching the base layer to the continuous belt of a patient transfer device, where the continuous belt is disposed about a bridge spaced between two sides of a housing, for use in conveying a patient or other body from one surface to another.
US09101519B2	Leveling ramp for a wheelchair An apparatus for providing wheelchair access to a vehicle, including a deployable wheelchair access assembly coupled to the vehicle and deployable to a position in which one end of the assembly is in contact with the ground. The wheelchair access assembly can include multiple panels. Some embodiments include a control system for adjusting the angular relationship of one panel relative to another panel. Yet other embodiments include a sensor for measuring the inclination of the deployed assembly relative to earth's gravity. In yet other embodiments the vehicle includes a sensor for measuring the inclination of the vehicle relative to earth's gravity, and a plurality of suspension actuators for changing the inclination of the vehicle.
US09101508B2	Electro spun nanofibrous wound dressing and a method of synthesizing the same The various embodiments herein provide an electro spun wound dressing comprising three nano fibrous layers and a method of synthesizing the same. The outer polymeric layer acts as a support layer for the other two layers and is hydrophilic in nature. The middle layer comprises a genipin cross linked reservoir layer loaded with a herbal extract of Melilotus officinalis and is hydrophobic or hydrophilic in nature. The second layer is cross-linked to control a release of the Melilotus officinalis extract in an aqueous environment. The third layer is a wound contacting inner layer comprising a non-cross-linked chitosan based nanofibrous layer that is hydrophilic in nature. Various additives are provided to enhance the mechanical or the chemical properties of the wound dressing and to control a release profile of the herbal extract.
US09101501B2	Bifurcation stent and method of positioning in a body lumen Disclosed is a stent that is useful for treating a vascular bifurcation, the stent having a plurality of segments extending coaxially end to end along a longitudinal axis of the stent from a first end to a second end of the stent, each segment having a plurality of struts extending in a zig-zag pattern around the circumference of the stent, wherein the stent is expandable from reduced diameter to an expanded diameter, the second end of the stent having a larger diameter than the first end when expanded; and an eyelet integrally formed with the segment positioned adjacent the second end, and configured to receive a radiopaque marker therein. The stent provides an improvement over prior stents for treating a vascular bifurcation by allowing the stent to be deployed in the widened transitional zone of a bifurcation such that the second end of the stent is accurately positioned at the carina.
US09101495B2	Spiral assembly tool An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and a second member operably associated with the second component. The second member includes a cap having a threaded recess and further includes a threaded rod adapted to engage the threaded recess so as to move the second member relative to the first member and the threaded rod is made of a harder metal than the threaded recess.
US09101492B2	Set comprising an intervertebral implant for immobilising a vertebra with respect to another and an instrument for installing this implant This set comprises an intervertebral implant (2) for immobilising a vertebra (100) with respect to another and an instrument (3) for installing this implant; the implant (2) comprises a longitudinal end designed to be connected to the instrument (3), and the instrument (3) comprises a rod (26) having a free distal end (28), wherein the implant (2) is designed to be removably mounted. According to the invention: —said free distal end (28) of the instrument rod (26) is rounded; —the instrument (3) comprises releasable means (22) adapted, in a position, to retain the flexible strands (6a, 6b) in strain on each side of said rod (26), according to equivalent strains, and, in another position, to fully free these strands (6a, 6b); and—the means for mounting the implant (2) on said distal end (28) are constituted by the two flexible strands (6a, 6b) held in strain by said releasable means (22), this retaining in strain allowing to achieve mounting of the implant (2) on this distal end (28), while retaining this distal end (28) engaged in a cavity (15) of the implant (2).
US09101486B2	Self-distracting cage Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. The expandable container is coupled to a superior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with a superior surface of the expandable container, and an inferior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with an inferior surface of the expandable container. In addition, at least one inlet port is formed in the expandable container and is effective to communicate a fluid to at least one cavity disposed within the interior volume of the expandable container.
US09101479B2	Prosthetic components and methods for joint line access A method for joint line assembly of an orthopaedic prosthesis assembly includes inserting a tapered post of a first prosthetic component into a tapered bore of a second prosthetic component along a longitudinal axis to secure the first prosthetic component to the second prosthetic component. A shaft of a fastener is advanced along the longitudinal axis through a threaded passageway defined in the second prosthetic component and into the first prosthetic component. The threaded passageway has a greater diameter than a diameter of the shaft. The end of the shaft is threaded into a threaded aperture defined in the first prosthetic component.
US09101478B2	Systems and methods for providing a stem on a tibial component Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities, more physiologic load bearing and improved patellar tracking for knee prosthesis patients. In some instances, such systems and methods include a tibial component for replacing at least a portion of a proximal portion of a tibia. While the tibial component can include a variety of characteristics, in some cases, it includes a tibial articular surface, an undersurface, and a stem that extends from the undersurface. In some cases, this stem is configured to contact an inner surface of an anterior cortex of the tibia when the stem is inserted into the tibia and the undersurface of the tibial component is in contact with a cut surface of the tibia. Other implementations are also described.
US09101472B2	Active holder for annuloplasty ring delivery An active annuloplasty ring holder having a template that can be folded or pivoted to the side allowing the template to align longitudinally with the handle and enter the patient's chest through a small incision. The holder may include a mechanism to remotely detach sutures fastening the ring to the holder, thereby detaching the ring while avoiding the risk associated with introducing a scalpel into the operating field. A detachment mechanism may include a movable pin actuated by a pull wire that releases a plurality of holding sutures, or a hot wire, knives, or pull wire that severs the sutures. The holder may have a built-in light source for better visualization of the ring inside the heart. The holder may also have an optical means of visualizing the inside of the heart from the proximal end of the handle.
US09101471B2	Systems and delivery handles for delivering prosthetic heart valves disposed on valve holders A system delivering a prosthetic heart valve includes a delivery handle, a heart valve, and a valve holder. The delivery handle includes a rod, a button, and a valve holder attachment interface, where the button is configured to move between a first position and a second position along an axial length of the rod, and the valve holder attachment interface is mechanically coupled to the button and configured to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The heart valve includes a prosthetic valve. The valve holder is connected to a proximal end of the heart valve and includes a boss, a holder ring, and a handle attachment interface. The holder ring includes the heart valve mounted thereto and is coupled to the boss, and the handle attachment interface is formed on the boss and is configured to receive and mate with the valve holder attachment interface.
US09101469B2	Prosthetic heart valve with leaflet shelving Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valve leaflets of particular configurations that control bending character. In embodiments provided herein, a valve leaflet is provided with a planar zone that is bounded at a planar zone base by a straight line, wherein the leaflet is operable to bend along a base of the planar zone.
US09101466B2	Intraocular lens with extended depth of focus An ophthalmic lens is disclosed, one embodiment comprising an optic having an anterior surface and a posterior surface disposed about an optical axis, wherein at least one of the surfaces has a profile characterized by superposition of a base profile and an auxiliary profile, the auxiliary profile comprising a continuous pattern of surface deviations from the base profile. The auxiliary profile is a sinusoidal profile and can be amplitude modulated, frequency modulated or both amplitude and frequency modulated. The ophthalmic lens can be an IOL.
US09101463B2	Head cooler A head cooler (10) comprises a thermal exchange cap (11) and an outer insulating cover (12) to be arranged on a patient s head. The cap (11) has a channel system (31, 32) for a cooling fluid forming an inside heat exchange surface to be applied on said head for cooling the head. The thermal exchange cap (11, 60) is adjustable and/or adaptable to compensate for a discrepancy in shape and size between the inside surface of the head cooler (10) and the head. The head cooler (10) may further comprisean eyebrow cooler (140) for cooling the area of the eyebrows. The head cooler (140) is used in medicine. A method for preventing hair loss of a patient is provided by arranging the head cooler (10) on the head of said patient.
US09101458B2	Device for tendon and ligament treatment Devices and methods for treating defects in connective tissue are provided along with methods for making such devices. The devices can include acellular arterial tissue matrices that facilitate regrowth of the damaged tissue.
US09101457B2	Endovascular stent-graft system with fenestrated and crossing stent-grafts An endovascular stent-graft system (10) includes fenestrated and crossing stent-grafts (20, 22). The fenestrated stent-graft (20) defines first and second lateral apertures (40, 42) in a central portion (34) thereof, which apertures (40, 42) face in generally radially opposing directions. The crossing stent-graft (22) includes one or more covering elements (58), which at least partially cover both end portions (44, 46) of the crossing stent-graft (22), such that a central portion (54) is at least partially uncovered. Both stent-grafts (20, 22) are sized and shaped such that, when the crossing stent-graft (22) is disposed through both apertures (40, 42) such that the central portion (54) thereof is within the central portion (34) of the fenestrated stent-graft (20), both end portions (44, 46) of the crossing stent-graft (22) (a) pass through both apertures (40, 42), respectively, and (b) when both stent-grafts (20, 22) are in radially-expanded states, form blood-impervious seals with both apertures (40, 42), respectively.
US09101450B2	Multi-lumen central access vena cava filter apparatus and method of using same A combined multi-lumen central access catheter and an embolic filter including ports proximal and distal the filter for fluid infusion and/or pressure sensing and infusion ports in the catheter to permit infusion of bioactive agents, flushing agents and/or contrast agents. The embolic filter may be removably coupled to the multi-lumen catheter for temporary placement and retrieval under recommended indications.
US09101446B2	System and method for scanning a pulsed laser beam Systems and methods of photoaltering a region of a material using a pulsed laser beam. The method includes scanning the pulsed laser beam in a first portion of the region with a first pattern, scanning the pulsed laser beam in a second portion of the region with a second pattern, and separating a flap of the material at the region. The system includes a laser, a controller selecting at least first and second patterns, and a scanner operable in response to the controller. The first pattern has a first maximum acceleration associated with the second portion, and the second pattern has a second maximum acceleration associated with the second portion. The second maximum acceleration is less than the first maximum acceleration. The scanner scans the pulsed laser beam from the laser in the first portion with the first pattern and in the second portion with the second pattern.
US09101445B2	Apparatus and methods for treating excess intraocular fluid An ocular drainage system is provided for treating diseases that produce elevated intraocular pressures, such as glaucoma, wherein the system includes an implantable device and an external control unit. The implantable device includes a non-invasively adjustable valve featuring at least one deformable tube and a disk rotatably mounted within a housing, such that rotation of the disk using the external control unit causes the disk to apply a selected amount of compression to the deformable tube, thereby adjusting the fluidic resistance of the deformable tube and regulating the intraocular pressure.
US09101441B2	Vitrectomy probe with adjustable cutter port size Vitrectomy probes and system related thereto are disclosed herein. The disclosure describes various example vitrectomy probes having an adjustable cutting port size. For example, one example vitrectomy probe includes a piezoelectric element adapted to adjust the size of the cutting port. Further, the disclosure provides examples for adjusting the size of the cutter port while the vitrectomy probe is in operation.
US09101439B2	Lithium silicate glass ceramic and lithium silicate glass comprising a monovalent metal oxide Lithium silicate glass ceramics and glasses comprising specific oxides of monovalent elements are described which crystallize at low temperatures and are suitable in particular as dental materials.
US09101437B2	Mandibular attachment for correction of malocclusion Mandibular attachment structure for use in an orthodontic assembly having a force member connecting the mandibular and maxillar portions of the assembly and method of using the same. The structure includes bands dimensioned to encircle corresponding lower molars on opposite sides of the tongue, and threadless couplers each of which is removably or releasably affixed to a buccal side of a corresponding band. Neither the structure nor the method requires the use of an orthodontic brace to maintain a pressing connection between the structure and the rest of an orthodontic assembly, but the use of orthodontic braces is accommodated. The pressing connection is maintained by cooperating a hook at the end of the force member and a hook at the end of a threadless coupler.
US09101431B2	Guide for acetabular component positioning Apparatus for aligning a surgical instrument, such as an acetabular cup inserter, with a direction guide that defines an orientation in space for insertion of the cup. The apparatus comprises a parallel guide having a first arm for alignment with the direction guide and a second arm spaced from the first arm but maintained in parallel relationship with it. The cup inserter can be aligned with the first arm by aligning it with the second arm.
US09101428B2	Modular bone plate system A modular bone plating system in one embodiment is a bone plate kit including a plurality of bone plates, each of the plurality of bone plates including a male coupling portion, a female coupling portion and a shaft extending between the male coupling portion and the female coupling portion, wherein each of the male coupling portions of each of the plurality of bone plates is configured to couple with each of the female coupling portions of each of the other of the plurality of bone plates.
US09101427B2	Self tapping insert A fixation component for a bone-supporting component of a bone implant, comprising a body including a core, and a head portion. A distal end of the component comprises an insert formed of a hard material, which covers a portion of the distal end, and acts a thread cutting tool. In some embodiments, the insert comprises a planar portion abutting against a material of the fixation component. In some embodiments, the fixation component is a screw, and the insert covers at least a portion of a cutting edge of the screw.
US09101423B2	Device for osteosynthesis A device for osteosynthesis includes a body having a proximal surface, a distal surface configured and dimensioned to face a target portion of bone over which the body is to be mounted and a through opening extending through the body from the proximal surface to the distal surface along a central axis. The through hole includes a first protrusion extending from an inner surface thereof toward the central axis. The first protrusion is biased toward an unstressed state in which the first protrusion extends into the through opening to a first distance from the central axis. The first protrusion is movable toward the inner surface when subjected to a force directed outward from the central axis.
US09101421B2	Metatarsal fixation device, system and method A metatarsal fixation device is provided for fixation of osteotomy or fracture of a distal metatarsal metaphysis bone of the human foot and for fixation of an associated capsule to the metatarsal head. The device includes a metallic bone plate with a series of screw holes along an elongated portion of the plate and a combination of a singular screw hole and a resilient clamp on an end of the elongated portion. The resilient clamp has two arched resilient arms extending laterally outward from an end of the elongated portion. Each arm has a plurality of spikes on an inner surface thereof providing points of contact that compress and attach a metatarsal phalangeal joint capsule portion to the medial and/or lateral aspect of the metatarsal head, thereby facilitating realignment of the metatarsophalangeal joint and respective digit. The resilient arms are biased to grasp lateral sides of a metatarsal head and any associated capsule portion.
US09101413B2	Pop on spreader system A post that is configured to be coupled to a head of a bone fixation element that is attached to a bone part can include a post body that is elongate along a first direction and defines a proximal end and a distal end that is spaced from the proximal end along the first direction. The post body can include an internal surface that defines a socket at the distal end. The socket can be configured to receive the head of the bone fixation element. The post can further include a locking member that is disposed within the socket such that when the socket receives the head of the bone fixation element the locking member couples the post body to the bone fixation element. The post body is polyaxially pivotable relative to the head when the post body is coupled to the bone fixation element.
US09101408B1	Minimally invasive spinal fusion system and method Disclosed herein are minimally invasive systems and method for stabilizing the spine, while preserving a degree of spinal flexion and extension of the spine at the level of the stabilized vertebrae postoperatively. The systems and methods can include an expandable anchor and rod that span an intervertebral disc. The anchor can have interstices, and ends in two adjacent vertebral bodies. The system can also include a volume of bone cement media.
US09101406B2	Bone fixing system and method of use A bone fixing system useful for holding bone in position, and a method for installing the same are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature are passed around bones, bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical or implanted structures, and the like to form a loop extending from a first portion of a body. The ends of the conformable ligature are passed through the body and extend out a second portion of the body. The ends may be attached to a tensioning tool and a selected tension may be applied. A closure member may engage an engagement portion of the body to create a friction force to hold the conformable ligature in place without significant movement relative to the body.
US09101404B2	Dynamic stabilization connecting member with molded connection A dynamic fixation medical implant having at least two bone anchors includes a longitudinal connecting member assembly having at least one transition portion and cooperating outer sleeve, both the transition portion and sleeve being disposed between the two bone anchors. The transition portion includes a rigid length or rod having apertures therein and a molded plastic length that extends through the apertures, thus attaching the plastic length to the rigid length. The sleeve surrounds the transition portion and extends between the pair of bone anchors, the sleeve being compressible in a longitudinal direction between the bone anchors.
US09101402B2	Multi-axial spinal fixation system A spinal fixation system includes a rod and anchor devices that include a bone engaging fastener having a head defining a spherical socket. A ball insert is placed within the socket and rotated so that the ball insert is juxtaposed with the socket. The anchor device further includes a yoke defining a yoke channel for receiving the rod and a stem engaged to the ball insert captured within the socket. A sleeve disposed between the yoke channel and the fastener head supports the rod. A set screw is operable to clamp the rod against the sleeve and draw the insert into engagement within the socket. A releasable detent defined between the yoke and the fastener head is configured to releasably retain the yoke in at least one discrete position relative to the fastener. Portions of the releasable detent may also exert a frictional retention force against the fastener head.
US09101397B2	Real-time generation of three-dimensional ultrasound image using a two-dimensional ultrasound transducer in a robotic system Systems and methods for performing robotically-assisted surgical procedures on a patient enable an image display device to provide an operator with auxiliary information related to the surgical procedure, in addition to providing an image of the surgical site itself. The systems and methods allow an operator to selectively access and reference auxiliary information on the image display device during the performance of a surgical procedure.
US09101395B2	Method and system for brachytherapy A brachytherapy system for a target region includes an applicator having a plurality of channels that are hollow, where the applicator is implanted in the target region. The system further includes a tracking device, a tracking signal generator to generate a signal received by the tracking device, and a processor. The tracking device has a size and shape to be advanced and retracted through at least a portion of the plurality of channels. The processor can determine a position of one or more of the plurality of channels based on a movement of the tracking device. The processor can further determine the location of the plurality of channels in the images based on the position measurements from the tracking device.
US09101394B2	Implant planning using captured joint motion information The description relates to surgical computer systems, including computer program products, and methods for implant planning using captured joint motion information. Data is captured representative of a range of motion of a joint associated with a particular individual, where the joint includes a first bone and a second bone. The first bone of the joint is represented and a first implant model is associated with the representation of the first bone. Based on the captured data, a relationship is determined between the first implant model and a representation of the second bone through at least a portion of the range of motion of the joint. Information is displayed representative of the determined relationship.
US09101393B2	Systems and methods for determining the mechanical axis of a femur A method positions a profile of a prosthetic component on the three-dimensional model of a limb. Patient-specific anatomical data of the limb is gathered. First and second anatomical landmarks are identified to determine a first spatial relationship. A third anatomical landmark is identified to determine a second spatial relationship with respect to the first spatial relationship. The profile of the prosthetic component is positioned in all but one degree of freedom. A fourth anatomical landmark is identified to position the profile of the prosthetic component in the one remaining degree of freedom.
US09101392B2	Information reader of injection container An information reader of an injection container that includes a container clamping mechanism clamping side portions of the injection container, the container clamping mechanism includes a pair of first clamping bodies arranged on one side of the side portions of the injection container, and a second clamping body capable of entering between the pair of the first clamping bodies. Each of the pair of the first clamping bodies includes a first clamping unit having a first recess in an approximate doglegged shape, and a first arm portion projecting approximately horizontally from a lower end portion of the first clamping unit. The second clamping body includes a second clamping unit having a second recess in an approximately reverse doglegged shape formed to face against the first recess, and a second arm portion projecting approximately horizontally from a lower end portion of the second clamping unit.
US09101391B2	Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities Everting balloon systems and methods for using the same are disclosed herein. The systems can be configured to access and dilate body lumen and cavities. For example, the systems can be used to dilate the cervix and access the uterine cavity. The systems can also be used to occlude the cervix. The systems can also be used to occlude the urethra.
US09101388B2	Safety scalpel with replaceable blade cartridge and safety brake A safety scalpel that incorporates a reusable metal scalpel handle (500) similar in shape and feel to the conventional metal handle preferred by most surgeons, and a disposable blade cartridge (300) that covers the blade (100) before, during and after use, and is easily mounted and released from the scalpel handle. The blade cartridge includes a blade (100) with similar cutting profiles as standard surgical blades, a blade holder that is permanently fixed to the blade, and a blade guard (300) that covers the blade and within which the blade holder (200) is able to slide. The scalpel handle is reusable, while the blade cartridge is disposable. The blade cartridge is attachable and detachable from the scalpel handle and may include a mechanical brake (1301) to prevent movement of the blade except when the reusable handle is in place. A safety latch feature (2230) is provided.
US09101383B1	Medical retrieval device A medical retrieval basket used for entrapping and extracting objects such as urinary and biliary calculi from the body comprising a handle assembly, a flexible shaft, and a basket. The basket comprises a plurality of outwardly disposed shape memory wires and is bulbous in shape at its distal end. Located at the intersection point of the wires at the distal end of the basket is a hub that restricts the degree of relative movement between the wires. This hub also serves to increase contact points with the object to be retrieved and to stabilize the orientation of the basket wires. The substantially tipless configuration of the distal end of the basket permits the basket to retrieve objects from difficult to reach locations and reduces tissue trauma caused by the basket tip. The basket wires have varying cross sectional shapes and sizes in different sections of the basket to optimize the performance to the needs of each section within the basket. The flexible shaft contains a drive wire that exhibits different flexibilities within the same strand of material by varied cross sectional shapes or diameters. This permits the distal section of the shaft to be more flexible, which reduces the possibility of the device shaft limiting the deflection of a flexible endoscope.
US09101379B2	Tension control in actuation of multi-joint medical instruments Control systems and methods for a medical instrument use measurements to determine and control the tensions that actuators apply through instrument transmission systems. The use of tension and feedback allows control of a medical instrument having transmission systems that provide non-negligible compliance between joints and actuators even when the positions of joints cannot be directly related to actuator positions. One embodiment determines joint torques and tensions from differences between desired and measured joint positions. Another embodiment determines joint torques and tensions from differences between desired and measured positions of a tip of the instrument. Determination of tensions from joint torques can be performed using sequential evaluation of joints in an order from a distal end of the instrument toward a proximal end of the instrument.
US09101375B2	Fenestration through foreign material Described herein is a method for creating a channel through a foreign material located in a septum of a heart at the site of a septal defect. The foreign material defines a material first surface and a substantially opposed material second surface, and the channel extends through the foreign material at least partially between the material first and second surfaces. The method uses an apparatus including an electrode and includes the steps of: positioning the electrode substantially adjacent to the material first surface; energizing the electrode with a radiofrequency current; and using the electrode energized with the radiofrequency current to deliver energy into the foreign material to create the channel.
US09101372B2	Device and method for use during ligament reconstruction surgery The present disclosure relates to a device for use in ligament reconstruction surgery. The device includes a handle, a tube coupled to the handle, and a locking mechanism coupled to the handle. A method for use during ligament reconstruction surgery is also disclosed.
US09101364B2	Cardiac ablation devices and methods Devices and methods provide for ablation of cardiac tissue for treating cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation. The devices and methods are used to ablate epicardial tissue in the vicinity of the pulmonary veins, and other locations on a heart. Devices generally include at least one tissue contacting member for contacting epicardial tissue and securing the ablation device to the epicardial tissue, and at least one ablation member for ablating the tissue. Various embodiments include features, such as suction apertures, which enable the device to attach to the epicardial surface with sufficient strength to allow the tissue to be stabilized via the device. For example, some embodiments may be used to stabilize a beating heart to enable a beating heart ablation procedure. Many of the devices may be introduced into a patient utilizing minimally invasive introducer devices and the like. A preferred embodiment of the introducer device includes an integrated light source that can be activated at the time of use.
US09101360B2	Elastic band ligation device with integrated obturator and method for treatment of hemorrhoids An elastic band ligation device for treatment of hemorrhoids including an inner tubular member for retaining a stretched elastic band over the front end thereof, a plunger in the inner tubular member with a handle for sliding the plunger to generate a suction for drawing hemorrhoidal tissue into the inner tubular member. An obturator connected to the plunger is provided within the inner tubular member. An outer tubular pusher sleeve with a limited friction fit is provided over the inner tubular member, the end of outer tubular pusher sleeve being adjacent the stretched elastic band. The outer pusher sleeve has a thumb pusher to allow the operator to push the outer pusher sleeve towards the front end of the inner tubular member or to secure the outer pusher sleeve and withdraw the inner tubular member, which deploys the elastic band on the hemorrhoidal tissue.
US09101359B2	Surgical staple cartridge with self-dispensing staple buttress A surgical instrument includes a handle portion, a shaft housing a firing bar, an end effector comprising an anvil, a lower jaw, and a stapling and severing assembly responsive to a longitudinal closing motion produced by the handle portion and the shaft. The lower jaw is configured to receive a removable cartridge when in an open position. The cartridge includes a housing, a plurality of staples disposed in the housing, and a deck disposed over the plurality of staples. The deck defines apertures, with each aperture being substantially disposed over each staple. The instrument includes a movable buttress that is integral with the housing of the cartridge or integral with the lower jaw of the end effector. The buttress may attach to the anvil and include a portion to receive tissue. The receipt of tissue urges and moves the buttress proximally inwards to further encompass the tissue.
US09101353B2	Method of securing vertebrae A method of fixing vertebrae of a patient together at a surgical site includes the following steps: inserting a first cannula (10) into the body (130) of the patient; moving a first fastener (624) through the cannula (10) and securing the first fastener (624) to a first vertebrae (601); moving a second fastener (624) through the cannula (10) and securing the second fastener (624) to a second vertebrae (602); moving a first fixation element (650) through the cannula (10); and fixing the first fixation element (650) to the first and second fasteners (624).
US09101349B2	Apparatus for an orthopedic fixation system An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit.
US09101341B2	Cranial base implant device A device for closing a hole in a sphenoid bone that acts as a barrier between a sella turcica and a sphenoid sinus is disclosed. The device includes a cap and a stem. The cap is formed of a deformable material. The cap includes a contact surface and an upper surface. The contact surface forms a base of the cap and includes an outer perimeter. The upper surface includes an apex offset from the contact surface. The upper surface extends from the apex to the outer perimeter. The stem extends from the contact surface in a direction opposite the apex.
US09101340B2	Insertion tool for a closure device A medical apparatus (100; 200; 300) is provided, comprising a closure device (21; 102; 202; 302) comprising a first or distal member or portion adapted to be placed on one side of an opening in a wall of a bodily organ, and a second or proximal member or portion adapted to be placed on the opposite side of the opening in the wall of the bodily organ, an insertion assembly (101; 201; 301) comprising at least one actuator operatively connected to at least one of said first or second members, wherein the insertion assembly further comprises at least one motor (105; 106; 205; 306) adapted to maneuver said at least one actuator. In one embodiment the medical apparatus comprises further a closure device (102; 202), which comprises a locking member (130; 230) and a tubular member (121; 221) having two sets of struts (122, 123; 222; 223) being provided with a hinge section, and an insertion assembly (101; 201), which comprises a holder (140; 240) and an actuator, the holder being releasably engaged in the locking member and the actuator being releasably engaged with the tubular member.
US09101339B2	Endoscope apparatus An endoscope apparatus includes an accessory including an actuation portion configured to be actuated, an operating unit for operating the actuation portion, an endoscope including an accessory insertion pass wherein the accessory is adapted to be inserted through the accessory insertion pass from a proximal end portion of the accessory insertion pass to a distal end portion of the accessory insertion pass, and projected from and retracted into the distal end portion of the accessory insertion pass, a detecting unit configured to detect a condition of a part of the accessory, which is projected from the distal end portion of the accessory insertion pass, and a control unit configured to control an actuation of the actuation portion by an operation to the operating detecting unit.
US09101336B2	Medical symbol keypad The present invention is a medical symbol keypad that includes a plurality of keys that each have a top surfacing that are disposed on the medical symbol keypad and a plurality of medical symbols that are disposed on the top surfacing of the keys. The medical symbol keyboard includes a software module that is included with the medical symbol keypad, the software module performs a plurality of operations associated with the medical symbol keypad and a downloadable App that is similar to the software module provided on the medical symbol keypad.
US09101335B2	Method, arrangement and computer program product for managing alarms in patient monitoring A method, device, and computer program product for managing alarms during a care process are disclosed. Care is provided to a subject according to settings of at least one care device and physiological parameters obtained from the subject are monitored, wherein the monitoring comprises triggering an alarm in response to detection of an alarm event. To enable smooth transfer from an alarm event to normal monitoring state, at least one available control option is determined for recovering from the alarm event. A user is prompted to select one of the at least one available control option, thereby to obtain a user-selected control option and the settings of the at least one care device are adjusted according to the user-selected control option.

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