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US09963522B2	Metallocene complex and method for producing olefin polymer The present invention provides a metallocene complex capable of producing a homopolypropylene having a high melting point in the homopolymerization of propylene, and a production method of an olefin polymer using the same. The metallocene complex of the present invention is represented by formula [I].
US09963521B2	Process for preparing higher molecular weight polyisobutylene Preparation of isobutene homopolymers having a weight-average molecular weight of 75 000 to 10 000 000 by polymerization of isobutene, by (a) performing the polymerization at −80° C. to −190° C., (b) using, as an inert solvent, optionally halogenated C1 to C5 hydrocarbons, (c) using, as a polymerization catalyst, a Lewis acid complex, (d) performing the polymerization in the presence of at least one reaction accelerator in the form of an ethylenically saturated hydrocarbon compound comprising one oxygen atom and no abstractable proton, and (e) performing the polymerization in the presence of at least one chain length regulator comprising one tertiary olefinic carbon atom.
US09963518B2	Cyclic oligosaccharides for use in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infection Compounds which inhibit Wza-mcdiated polysaccharide transport are useful in the prevention or treatment of bacterial infection, in particular of E. coli infection. The compounds are typically cyclic oligosaccharides such as cyclodextrins, which bear positively charged functional groups at the primary carbon position.
US09963517B2	Isoform specific anti-HER4 antibodies Compositions and methods useful for detecting and treating cancers which express the HER4 JM-a isoform are disclosed.
US09963516B2	Stable compositions of high-concentration allotype-selected antibodies for small-volume administration Disclosed are methods, compositions and uses of high concentration antibody or immunoglobulin formulations for subcutaneous, intramuscular, transdermal or other local (regional) administration, in a volume of than 3, less than 2 or less than 1 ml. Preferably, the formulation contains a high concentration formulation (HCF) buffer comprising phosphate, citrate, polysorbate 80 and mannitol at a pH of about 5.2. The formulation more preferably comprises at least 100, 150, 200, 250 mg/ml or 300 mg/ml of antibody. The methods for preparing the high concentration formulation include ultrafiltration and diafiltration to concentrate the antibody and exchange the medium for HCF buffer. Other embodiments concern use of non-G1m1 (nG1m1) allotype antibodies, such as G1m3 and/or a nG1m1,2 antibodies. The nG1m1 antibodies show decreased immunogenicity compared to G1m1 antibodies.
US09963513B2	Method for the selection of antibodies against BCMA An antibody specifically binding to human BCMA, characterized in that the binding of said antibody is not reduced by APRIL and not reduced by BAFF, said antibody does not alter APRIL-dependent NF-κB activation, BAFF-dependent NF-κB activation, and does not alter NF-κB activation without BAFF and APRIL is useful as a therapeutic agent.
US09963507B2	Therapeutic use of anti-CD22 antibodies for inducing trogocytosis Disclosed are methods and compositions of anti-B cell antibodies, preferably anti-CD22 antibodies, for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of B-cell associated diseases, such as B-cell malignancies, autoimmune disease and immune dysfunction disease. In certain embodiments, trogocytosis induced by anti-B cell antibodies may determine antibody efficacy, disease responsiveness and prognosis of therapeutic intervention. In other embodiments, optimal dosages of therapeutic antibody may be selected by monitoring the degree of trogocytosis induced by anti-B cell antibodies. Other characteristics of anti-B-cell antibodies that may be monitored include inducing phosphorylation of CD22, CD79a and CD79b; inducing translocation of CD22, CD79a and CD79b to lipid rafts; inducing caspase-dependent apoptosis; increasing pLyn, pERKs and pJNKs; decreasing constitutively-active p38; or inducing mitochondrial membrane depolarization, generation of reactive oxygen species, upregulation of pro-apoptotic Bax and downregulation of anti-apoptotic Bcl-xl, Mcl-1 and Bcl-2.
US09963506B2	Human-mouse chimeric anti-CD147 antibody with non-fucosylated glycosylation The present disclosure relates to a nucleotide sequence comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5, and/or sequence of SEQ ID NO: 6, vector and host cell line comprising the nucleotide. The present disclosure also relates to an antibody that binds to extracellular region of human CD147, wherein the antibody comprises a heavy chain variable region having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, and/or a light chain variable region having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, and the antibody contains a glycoform lacking both fucose residues and xylose residues, pharmaceutical composition comprising the antibody or fragment thereof, the method of producing the antibody or fragment thereof, and use of the pharmaceutical composition in treatment of CD147 expression-related diseases.
US09963505B2	Anti-human folate receptor beta antibodies and methods of use Human anti-human folate receptor beta antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof are described, as well as methods of using such antibodies and fragments to treat inflammatory disorders or cancers expressing cell surface FRβ.
US09963503B2	Methods of producing anti-C5a antibodies The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, that bind to C5a and to use of the antibodies in methods for treating or preventing complement-associated disorders such as, but not limited to, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, age-related macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, sepsis, severe burn, antiphospho lipid syndrome, asthma, lupus nephritis, Goodpasture's syndrome, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
US09963502B2	Antibody that specifically binds partially processed or unprocessed neurotoxin polypeptides The present invention relates to an antibody which specifically binds to unprocessed and/or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptide or an antibody which specifically binds an epitope consisting of a peptide having an amino acid sequence as shown in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1 to 16 and to methods for the manufacture of such antibodies. Moreover, the present invention relates to a composition comprising processed neurotoxin polypeptide free of unprocessed or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptide and a method for manufacturing said neurotoxin polypeptide based on the antibodies of the invention. The present invention also relates to the use of the aforementioned antibody for separating processed neurotoxin polypeptides from unprocessed or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptides or for determining unprocessed or partially processed neurotoxin polypeptides. The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a medicament.
US09963501B2	B cell lineage based immunogen design with humanized animals Non-human animals with humanized immunoglobulin loci and methods of using them in vaccine design are described, as well as methods for making broadly neutralizing antibodies against infectious agents and pathogens are provided. Non-human animals with humanized immunoglobulin loci used in B-cell-lineage immunogen design in vaccine development are provided, as are methods of carrying out such design.
US09963497B2	Reduction of inflammatory disease symptoms by short peptides that inhibit signaling through CD28 The present disclosure relates to a method for the treatment of a non-pathogen associated inflammatory disorders in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject an isolated peptide which specifically binds to an amino acid sequence within the dimer interface of a T cell costimulatory pathway member, particularly the T cell costimulatory pathway members CD28 and CTLA4. The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the isolated peptide and to use of the peptide in treating of a non-pathogen associated inflammatory disorders.
US09963495B2	Polypeptides targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor and prostate specific membrane antigen Polypeptides comprising a VEGF scaffold modified to bind to PSMA are provided, and bifunctional derivatives thereof that also bind to VEGFR. The polypeptides are useful in cancer imaging, cancer diagnosis, monitoring and treatment.
US09963493B2	Gene therapy for diabetic neuropathy using an HGF isoform The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of diabetic neuropathy, wherein the pharmaceutical composition comprises, as active ingredients, different types of isoforms of HGF or a polynucleotide encoding the isoforms. The present invention is the first invention demonstrating that diabetic neuropathy can be prevented and treated using different types of isoforms of HGF. According to the present invention, it is possible to very effectively treat diabetic neuropathy.
US09963492B2	High molecular weight, post-translationally modified protein brushes Disclosed are protein brushes that mimic mucin in physical and functional characteristics. The protein brushes have a variable number of tandem repeats similar to natural mucin and are modified at a number of their tyrosine residues to introduce brush substituents that mimic the hydrogel nature of mucin.
US09963488B2	Variants of the lantibiotic MU1140 and other lantibiotics with improved pharmacological properties and structural features The invention provides improvements of lantibiotics useful for reducing the numbers of microbes or the reproduction of microbes in or on subjects or objects. One embodiment of the invention provides variants of antibiotics wherein the amino acid at position (1) is changed to Ile or Gly, the amino acid at position (4) is changed to an Ala, the amino acid at position (4) is removed, the amino acid at position (5) is changed to an Ala, or wherein, as in the case of MU1140, the amino acid at position (13) is Arg, the Arg at position (13) is substituted with Asp, or combinations of two or more these changes or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US09963487B2	Production of polypeptides relevant to human and animal health using Yarrowia lipolytica The present invention relates to the expression of polypeptides using Yarrowia lipolytica, in particular the secretion of expressed polypeptides into either the extracellular space or the surface of the Y. lipolytica host cell wall. The invention also extends to the use of the polypeptides so expressed in biotechnological applications. The present invention provides an expression construct for the expression of polypeptides using at least a single Yarrowia lipolytica yeast cell, the expression construct having at least one expression cassette, the expression cassette including an acid extracellular protease secretion signal sequence and flanking zeta sequence recombination sites.
US09963484B2	Polynucleotide encoding a fusion protein for improving skin conditions The present invention relates to a polynucleotide encoding a fusion protein, an expression vector comprising the polynucleotide, a transformant comprising the expression vector, a method for preparing the fusion protein, and a method for improving skin conditions.
US09963480B2	Nucleoside phosphoramidate compound and use thereof A novel nucleoside phosphoramidate compound of the formula below, or a stereoisomer, salt, hydrate, solvate or crystal thereof for the treatment of Flaviviridae family viral infection, especially hepatitis C viral infection, and having a good anti-HCV effect; a pharmaceutical composition having the compound, or a stereoisomer, salt, hydrate, solvate or crystal thereof:
US09963474B2	Mitochondria-targeted dicarbonyl sequestering compounds The invention relates to compounds having Formula (1): A-L-B or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: A is a dicarbonyl sequestering moiety comprising a substituted aryl group or a substituted heteroaryl group; L is an optional linker moiety; and B is a mitochondrial targeting moiety. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and salts, and to the use of such compounds and salts for treating diabetes, preferably hyperglycemic diabetes. A mass spectrometry probe and to a method of labelling a biological molecule 1 for mass spectrometry detection are also described.
US09963470B2	Branched blocky cationic organopolysiloxane Disclosed herein are inventive branched blocky cationic organopolysiloxanes and consumer product compositions comprising such organopolysiloxanes. Such compositions can deposit effectively onto target substrates to deliver consumer-desired benefits such as conditioning, anti-wrinkle, softness, and anti-static.
US09963464B2	Macrocyclic compounds The present invention relates to novel macrocyclic compounds of general formula (I) as described and defined herein, and methods for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders, in particular of hyper-proliferative disorders and/or virally induced infectious diseases and/or of cardiovascular diseases. The invention further relates to intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of said compounds of general formula (I).
US09963463B2	Urea-substituted indanes as P38 map kinase inhibitors The present invention relates to novel indanyl urea derivatives of formula (I): their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and their isomers, steroisomers, atropisomers, conformers, tautomers, polymorphs, hydrates and solvates. The present invention also encompasses process for preparing novel compounds and pharmaceutical composition of said compounds. The invention further relates to the use of the compounds for the preparation of medicament for use as pharmaceuticals.
US09963458B2	Indole and indoline-type piperidine compounds and uses thereof The disclosure relates to indole-type piperidine compounds, indoline-type piperidine compounds and related piperidine-type bicyclic compounds containing a five-membered nitrogen-containing ring (e.g., pyrrole or dihydropyrrole) fused to a heteroaryl ring, compositions comprising an effective amount of such compounds, and methods to treat or prevent a condition, such as pain, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of an indole-type piperidine compound, indoline-type piperidine compound or related piperidine-type bicyclic compound containing a five-membered nitrogen-containing ring (e.g., pyrrole or dihydropyrrole) fused to a heteroaryl ring.
US09963457B2	Crystal of 5-((2-(6-amino)-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)amino)pentan-1-o1 The present invention provides a new crystal form of 5-((2-(6-amino)-9H-purin-9-yl)ethyl)amino)pentan-1-ol, which has a relatively better effect in selectively inhibiting adenylate cyclase 1 and is capable of preparing a medicament for treating neuropathic pain and/or inflammatory pain.
US09963456B2	Pyrrolopyrimidine compound or salt thereof and compositions containing the pyrrolopyrimidine compound or salt thereof A pyrrolopyrimidine compound or a salt thereof and compositions, NAE inhibitors and anti-tumor agents containing the pyrrolopyrimidine compound or a salt thereof. The pyrrolopyrimidine compound or a salt thereof has an NAE inhibitory action and a cell growth inhibitory effect and is represented by Formula (A):
US09963455B2	Pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines as antiviral compounds A compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, useful in therapy, in particular in the treatment of a viral infection.
US09963453B2	Substituted pyrazino[1,2-a]indoles as sigma receptor activity modulators The invention refers to compounds of general formula (I) wherein the variables take the various meanings, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in medicine, particularly in pain therapy.
US09963452B2	Methods, compounds, and compositions for inhibition of ROS The present invention relates to a method using some novel compounds and compositions for the inhibition of ROS tyrosine kinase. In particular, the present invention covers a method to treat abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, with ROS 10 inhibitors and compositions having ROS inhibitors. An illustrative compound of the invention is shown below Formula (I).
US09963447B2	Substituted 4-azaindoles and their use as GluN2B receptor modulators Substituted 4-azaindoles as NR2B receptor ligands. Such compounds may be used in NR2B receptor modulation and in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by NR2B receptor activity.
US09963444B2	N-acylethanolamine hydrolyzing acid amidase (NAAA) inhibitors and their use thereof A compound is represented as Formula I, a tautomer thereof, a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of N-acylethanolamine hydrolyzing acid amidase (NAAA). The present technology is directed to compounds, compositions, and methods to inhibit N-acylethanolamine hydrolyzing acid amidase and to treat N-acylethanolamine hydrolyzing acid amidase mediated conditions in a subject.
US09963434B2	N-arylmethyl sulfonamide negative modulators of NR2A Compounds of the Formula wherein A, B, C, D, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R2′, R3 and n are described herein, selectively negatively modulate NMDA receptors containing an NR2A subunit, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating a disease using the compounds are disclosed.
US09963426B1	Process for producing allyl-substituted bisphenol compound The present invention relates to a process for producing an allyl-substituted bisphenol compound including a step of subjecting a diallyl etherified bisphenol compound represented by the following general formula (I) to a thermal rearrangement reaction in the presence of a specific phosphine compound [in the formula, A represents a single bond, —SO2—, —S—, —O—, a divalent group represented by the following formula (i-1), or a divalent group represented by —CY1Y2— (Y1 and Y2 each independently represent hydrogen, a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or an aralkyl group having 7 or 8 carbon atoms), B1 and B2 each independently represent a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, an allyl group, a phenyl group, or an aralkyl group having 7 or 8 carbon atoms, and n1 and n2 each independently represent an integer from 0 to 2,
US09963425B2	Betaines with special fatty acid chain distribution A subject-matter of the invention are betaines with a special fatty acid chain distribution, for example based on palm kernel oil, the palm kernel oil comprising an enhanced content of unsaturated C18 fatty acids.
US09963420B2	Polyol esters of metathesized fatty acids and uses thereof Polyol esters of metathesized fatty acids are generally disclosed herein. Methods of using such compounds, for example, as cleaning agents, solvents, and coalescents for paints and coatings, are also disclosed.
US09963416B2	Method for the preparation of (S)-2-acetyloxypropionic acid and derivatives thereof The present invention relates to a method for the acetylation of an aqueous solution of lactic acid to (S)-2-acetyloxypropionic acid. The process comprises in particular removing water from the solution of lactic acid and reacting lactic acid with acetic anhydride in the presence of acetic acid.
US09963409B2	Process for removing oxygenated contaminates from an ethylene stream The present invention is, in a first embodiment, a process for removing oxygenated contaminants from an ethylene stream comprising: a) providing a dried ethylene stream (A) comprising essentially ethylene, up to 1 w % oxygenates, ethane, CO, CO2, H2, CH4 and C3+ hydrocarbons, b) sending said stream (A) to a stripper (also referred to as a demethanizer) to produce an overhead stream comprising essentially CO, H2 and CH4, a bottom stream comprising essentially ethylene, oxygenates, ethane, CO2 and C3+ hydrocarbons, c) sending said bottom stream of step b) to a deethanizer to produce a bottom stream comprising essentially ethane, oxygenates and C3+ hydrocarbons, an overhead stream consisting essentially of ethylene and CO2, d) sending said overhead of step c) to a fixed bed CO2 adsorption zone to recover an ethylene stream essentially free of CO2. In another embodiment the CO2 adsorption zone can be located at the inlet of the deethanizer. In another embodiment the demethanizer is replaced by two demethanizers. In another embodiment the the deethanizer is replaced by two C2 splitters.
US09963408B2	Process for preparing 1,3-butadiene from n-butenes by oxidative dehydrogenation A process for preparing butadiene from n-butenes, comprising the steps of: absorbing C4 hydrocarbons comprising butadiene and n-butenes, obtained from oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butenes, in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent as an absorbent and removing uncondensable and low-boiling gas constituents comprising oxygen, low-boiling hydrocarbons, any carbon oxides, aromatic hydrocarbon solvent and any inert gases as gas stream d2, giving an absorbent stream laden with C4 hydrocarbons and the gas stream d2, and then desorbing the C4 hydrocarbons from the laden absorbent stream, giving a C4 product gas stream d1; and at least partly recycling the gas stream d2 as cycle gas stream a2 into the oxidative dehydrogenation zone, wherein the content of aromatic hydrocarbon solvent in the cycle gas stream a2 is limited to less than 1% by volume.
US09963395B2	Methods of making carbon composites A carbon composite contains a plurality of expanded graphite particles; and a second phase comprising a carbide, a carbonization product of a polymer, or a combination thereof; wherein the second phase bonds at least two adjacent basal planes of the same expanded graphite particle together. Methods of making the carbon composite and articles comprising the carbon composite are also disclosed.
US09963381B2	Method for finishing a glass product and glass product Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for finishing a glass product including a glass layer, the glass layer comprising boron. The method includes the step of cleaning the glass layer in order to remove boron at least at the surface of the glass layer. The step of cleaning includes the substep of esterification using a medium comprising an alcohol.
US09963380B2	Biosoluble inorganic fiber Inorganic fibers including the following composition, SiO2, Al2O3, MgO and CaO being main components, and the inorganic fibers being produced by a melting method: SiO2: 3.0 wt % or more and less than 48.0 wt %, Al2O3: more than 20.0 wt % and 80.0 wt % or less, MgO: 1.0 wt % or more and 50.0 wt % or less, CaO: 1.0 wt % or more and 50.0 wt % or less, and Fe2O3: 0.0 wt % or more and less than 1.0 wt %.
US09963379B2	Alkali-free glass substrate and method for producing same The present invention relates to an alkali-free glass substrate, having a strain point of 680° C. or higher, a Young's modulus of 78 GPa or greater, an UV transmittance at a wavelength of 300 nm of from 40% to 85% in terms of 0.5 mm thickness, an in-plane distribution of the UV transmittance at a wavelength of 300 nm in a G6-sized substrate of 1% or less in terms of 0.5 mm thickness, an average cooling rate around the glass transition point obtained according to a rate cooling method of 400° C./min or lower, and an in-plane distribution of the average cooling rate of 40° C./min or less.
US09963378B2	Glass for chemical strengthening and chemical strengthened glass, and manufacturing method of glass for chemical strengthening There is provided a glass for chemical strengthening having a black color tone and excelling in characteristics preferred for the purposes of housing or decoration of an electronic device, that is, defoaming quality, strength, and light transmittance characteristics. A glass for chemical strengthening contains, in mole percentage based on following oxides, 55% to 80% of SiO2, 0.25% to 16% of Al2O3, 0% to 12% of B2O3, 5% to 20% of Na2O, 0% to 15% of K2O, 0% to 15% of MgO, 0% to 15% of CaO, 0% to 25% of ΣRO (where R represents Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, or Zn), and 0.1% to 7% of a coloring component (at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of oxides of Co, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Cr, V, and Bi).
US09963377B2	Hand-held tool for cutting laminated glass and film-covered glass, associated kit and method for using same An apparatus for cutting laminated glass and film-covered glass includes a powered hand-held tool with a blade set including two static cutting blades and one dynamic, reciprocating cutting blade. The reciprocating cutting blade moves between the two static cutting blades which are rigidly mounted to the tool head. The left and right static cutting blades were spaced apart by about 0.250 inches, and the cutting blade had a thickness of about 0.200-0.250 inches. The clearance between the reciprocating and each static blade is between about 0.005-0.025 inches.
US09963371B2	Thermo-oxidation of municipal wastewater treatment plant sludge for production of Class A biosolids A process for treatment of municipal wastewater plant sludge to the criteria of Class A biosolids. The process uses hydrogen peroxide and thermo-oxidation to reduce volatile suspended solids to meet the criteria. On a batch basis, waste activated sludge is introduced into a reactor; the concentration of the waste activated sludge is adjusted to about 1.5% total suspended solids with secondary effluent, if necessary; the reactor is mixed; the reactor is pre-heated to an operating temperature in a range of about 65° C. to about 90° C.; subsequently, a 50% solution of laboratory grade hydrogen peroxide is introduced into the bottom of the reactor; and the contents are heated for at least 4 hours.
US09963370B2	Apparatus and a method for the dehydratation treatment of waste sludge An apparatus for treating waste sludge includes an outer container casing, internally hollow, an inner body coaxial with the outer casing, a compacting and dehydrating chamber, inside the outer container casing and along which sludge to be treated runs, an inlet zone for supplying sludge to the chamber, an outlet zone for unloading treated sludge, movement elements for the sludge, cooperating with the inner body, which promote compaction and advancement of the sludge from the inlet zone to the outlet zone; a container net connected to a negative pole of a control unit to form a cathode, and the inner body connected to a positive pole to form an anode. A method of treating sludge includes the promoting the continuous advancement and compaction of sludge inside a compression chamber between the anode and cathode, and establishing a difference in potential in order to subject the sludge to an electrical field.
US09963367B1	Filter containing cleaned burdock root for purifying drinking water The GURU-BRAHMA filter for purifying drinking water is a passive multi-stage multi-media filter for use in water purification. The GURU-BRAHMA filter for purifying drinking water removes harmful contaminants from a water stream including, but not limited to, toxic heavy metals and metalloids, pharmaceutical residues, microtoxins, endocrine disrupters, chlorinated and other halogenated solvents, fluoride, nitrate, and naturally occurring radioactive contaminants. The GURU-BRAHMA filter for purifying drinking water maintains concentrations of beneficial phyto-chemicals including, but not limited to flavonoids, phytosterols, tannins, polysaccharides, saponins, polyacetylenes, that provide many health benefits including natural cleansing of the blood and the liver and protection against the accumulation of bacteria, fungus, and viruses. Water processed through the GURU-BRAHMA filter for purifying drinking water meets United States, European Union and World Health Organization standards for safe drinking water. The GURU-BRAHMA filter for purifying drinking water comprises a filter housing and a plurality of filter modules.
US09963366B2	Methods for treating liquid streams containing quaternary ammonium compounds The present invention is directed to methods for treating liquid streams containing quaternary ammonium compounds. In particular, the invention and its various embodiments relate to the addition of certain chemicals, such as inulins and derivatives thereof, including, for example, carboxymethyl inulin with or without various degrees of substitution of carboxymethyl groups per monosaccharide unit, to a liquid stream containing quaternary ammonium compounds to reduce, eliminate, or sequester the quaternary ammonium compound in the liquid stream.
US09963362B2	Method for electrochemical bromide and/or chloride removal The present invention provides apparatuses, systems and methods for the controllable oxidation of bromide into bromine either directly through electrochemical (EC) anodes or indirectly through electrochemically generated oxidants.
US09963359B2	Bromide recovery from aqueous streams The invention relates to a process for recovering bromide from a halide-containing aqueous stream, comprising the steps of: providing a feed of halide-containing aqueous stream; contacting an anion-exchange resin with said feed, to form halide-loaded resin; treating said halide-loaded resin with a regenerant and subsequently with a rinse to produce, in succession, a chloride-rich solution, a mixed chloride/bromide solution, a bromide-rich solution and an essentially halide-free solution; directing said mixed chloride/bromide solution to said feed; processing said bromide-rich solution to recover one or more bromide products; and utilizing said essentially halide-free solution for regenerant dilution and/or rinsing of said resin. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed.
US09963355B2	Method for producing organic solvent dispersion of titanium oxide particles The invention provides a method for producing an organic solvent dispersion of titanium oxide particles in an organic solvent except methanol and ethanol, comprising: (a) a surface treating process for surface treating an alcohol dispersion of titanium oxide particles in at least one alcohol solvent selected from the group consisting of methanol and ethanol with a surface treating agent comprising a silane coupling agent and 12-hydroxystearic acid thereby surface treating the titanium oxide particles; and (b) a solvent replacing process for replacing the alcohol solvent that is a dispersion medium of the alcohol dispersion of titanium oxide particles by the organic solvent except methanol and ethanol, wherein the silane coupling agent has the general formula (I) (RO)n—Si—X4-n (I) wherein R is an alkyl group having carbon atoms of 1-4, n is 2 or 3, X is an alkyl, a fluoroalkyl, a vinyl or a (meth)acryloyloxyalkyl group.
US09963342B1	Method for distinguishing carbon nanotubes A method for distinguishing carbon nanotubes comprising: providing a conductive substrate and applying an insulating layer on the conductive substrate; forming a carbon nanotube structure on a surface of the insulating layer, the carbon nanotube structure includes at least one carbon nanotube; placing the carbon nanotube structure under a scanning electron microscope, adjusting the scanning electron microscope with an accelerating voltage ranging from 5˜20 KV, a dwelling time ranging 6˜20 microseconds and a magnification ranging from 10000˜100000 times; taking photos of the carbon nanotube structure with the scanning electron microscope; and, obtaining a photo of the carbon nanotube structure, the photo shows the at least one carbon nanotube and a background.
US09963339B2	Sensor device A sensor device includes: a sensor portion having a movable thin film and a detection element configured to output a signal corresponding to displacement of the movable thin film; a frame portion disposed to surround an outside of the sensor portion; a spring portion provided between the frame portion and the sensor portion; and a circuit board including a circuit configured to process the signal output from the detection element, in which the frame portion is laminated on the circuit board, and the sensor portion is cantilevered from the frame portion by the spring portion such that a gap is formed between the sensor portion and the circuit board.
US09963338B2	System and method for pouring wine by the glass A Wi-Fi connected wine preservation and optimization system, device and method. The system offers preservation by the minimization and/or elimination of oxygen, temperature control, inventory tracking, monitoring and reordering through user terminals such as e.g., a Wi-Fi connected tablet (e.g., iPad), smart phones, computers, etc. The data aggregated will be available on a subscription basis available for purchase by the trade, retailers, producers and distributors to enable strong controls on production and inventory resulting in higher profits and lower waste.
US09963336B2	Bucket funnel A bucket funnel has a funnel body which clips onto a bucket with a top flange. The funnel body has a semicircular lower edge which has about the same radius of curvature as the bucket, but only extends about halfway around. There are outer tabs with inward facing channels at the ends of the lower edge of the funnel body to clip into the flange of the bucket. There is also a spring loaded release clip at about the middle of the lower edge to clip onto the outer flange of the bucket. An inner apron extends down from the lower edge of the funnel body to form a seal against the inner wall of the bucket. An interchangeable conical nozzle attaches to the funnel body for dispensing of fluids of various viscosities, such as glue, paint or fresh concrete.
US09963334B2	Coaster bottle cap remover A coaster device for removing a cap from a bottle and method of doing the same. One coaster device may comprise a top side and a bottom side, and at least one aperture extending from the bottom side to the top side, the aperture having at least one edge configured to engage the fastened cap to remove the cap from the bottle. In some embodiments, the aperture may comprise at least part of a stylized design. Also a method of advertising using a bottle-opening coaster device that includes a bottle-opening edge forming at least part of a stylized design as part of a logo.
US09963328B2	Motorized lifting device conveying power and/or data An apparatus includes a drum to draw in or let out a line and a motor and transmission coupled to the drum to apply a torque thereto. A cable is incorporated into the line to transport at least one of power and data along the line to an object or device at the end of the line. In certain embodiments, the cable is configured to support all or a portion of the load. In other embodiments, the line includes a load-bearing wire separate from the cable which is configured to support all or a portion of the load.
US09963325B2	Enclosing frame, method for mounting an enclosing frame, and use of an enclosing frame for connecting a slewing tower crane to an object A surrounding frame can be attached to a crane tower of a tower slewing crane and can connect the tower slewing crane to an object, for example a building, having a flexurally stiff connection element and a latching element. The connection element is provided in the form of an element that horizontally supports the crane tower in the anchorage plane at two outer sides. A method of assembling the surrounding frame and a use of a surrounding frame for connecting a tower slewing crane to an object are also described.
US09963324B2	Elevator An elevator includes a hoistway; an elevator car vertically movable in the hoistway, the passage to and/or from the elevator car being provided in depth direction of the hoistway; a counterweight vertically movable in the hoistway beside the elevator car in width direction of the hoistway; one or more ropes interconnecting the elevator car and the counterweight and hanging from these; a rope wheel arrangement in the bottom end of the hoistway for guiding the one or more ropes; and a vertically oriented guide rail for guiding the elevator car extending between the elevator car and counterweight. The elevator includes a bridge structure mounted on the floor of the hoistway, the bridge structure including a cross member, wherein the guide rail for guiding the elevator car is mounted on top of the cross member, the bridge structure including a passage for the one or more ropes below the cross member, and the one or more ropes pass from the counterweight downwards to the rope wheel arrangement, and the rope wheel arrangement is arranged to guide the one or more ropes to pass below the cross member via said passage and up to the elevator car.
US09963323B2	Elevator balance coefficient detection method and device An elevator balance coefficient detection method includes the following steps: (1) connecting an electrical energy detection device to a power line of an elevator driving motor, and connecting a speed detection device to a mechanical transmission member of an elevator car; (2) measuring and recording in real time the car speed data and driving motor power data when the car and a counterweight move to a same horizontal location; and (3) based on above detection data and basic parameters of the elevator to be tested, and according to transmission relationship between the elevator's operating condition and energy during operation, calculating and obtaining the value of the balance coefficient. A corresponding device includes an elevator data acquiring system and a detection data processing system. The elevator electrical energy detection device is an AC broadband power measuring device. The elevator speed measuring device is a steel rope displacement measuring device employing a photoelectric mouse chip circuit component or a tachometer type speed measuring device. The invention has the advantages of quick measuring and high accuracy of measuring.
US09963316B2	Sheet stacking tray, and sheet postprocessing device/image forming apparatus including the sheet stacking tray A sheet stacking tray includes a first stacking portion, a second stacking portion, and a base portion. In a sheet widthwise direction perpendicular to the sheet discharge direction, the first stacking portion includes a first sheet stacking surface having a first stacking width within a range from one half of a sheet width of a maximum-size sheet to be discharged up to the sheet width of the maximum-size sheet. The second stacking portion includes a second sheet stacking surface having a second stacking width smaller than the first stacking width. A border between the first stacking portion and the second stacking portion lies on a discharge-direction upstream side of a contact point where a leading end portion of the maximum-size sheet comes into contact with the sheet stacking part while the sheet is discharged.
US09963313B2	Sheet feeding apparatus having containing area for feeding sheet and containing area for replenishing sheet, and image forming apparatus A sheet feeding apparatus which is able to make it known that a first containing area for feeding cannot be replenished with sheets in a second containing area for replenishing. A sheet feeding cassette has the first containing area in which sheets to be fed are contained, the second containing area that is adjacent to the first containing area and in which sheets for replenishing are contained, and a sheet mover that transfers the sheets contained in the second containing area to the first containing area. A first detector detects whether or not the sheet mover is at a standby position. When the first detector detects that the sheet mover is not at the standby position, a warning is issued to prompt return of the sheet mover to the standby position.
US09963300B2	Collecting device for a conveyor A collecting device for collecting discrete items that are delivered from a conveyor to a delivery location. The collecting device includes a collecting region with a collecting device, in which collecting region the discrete items are collected, a delay region with a discrete items support, and a feed region having a feed device. The delay region is prior to the collecting region and is the region in which the discrete items delivered from the conveyor are held up. The feed region is prior to the delay region and is the region through which the discrete items are fed from conveyor to the delay region. The delay region has a conveying mechanism that is capable of conveying the held-up discrete item from the delay region into the collecting region by way of a conveying-active movement.
US09963298B2	All-steel reciprocating floor slat system A roll-formed steel slat for use in a reciprocating floor slat conveyor system. The roll-formed steel slat is formed in a manner so as to have an upper, load-carrying surface, and a pair of downwardly depending side legs. Each side leg terminates in a foot. One foot is vertically offset from the other to provide a “hold-down” function that prevents the slat from vertically rising as the slat reciprocates back-and-forth.
US09963296B2	Coal dropping impact energy buffer monitoring device and method for coal mine belt conveying system A coal dropping impact energy buffer monitoring device and method for a coal mine belt conveying system. The device comprises a buffer belt roller group, a buffer bracket, buffer springs, impact energy collecting dampers, a signal converting and sending device, and an installation bottom board, the buffer belt roller group being fixed to the buffer bracket, the upper ends and the lower ends of the buffer springs and the impact energy collecting dampers being respectively connected to the buffer bracket and the installation bottom board, and the impact energy collecting dampers being connected to the signal converting and sending device fixed to the installation bottom board through guide lines.
US09963295B2	Belt that is continuously closed in the longitudinal direction, in particular round baler belt A belt, such as a round baler belt, includes an internal region, an external region, a core region arranged between the internal region and the external region, and at least one peripheral region arranged transversely to longitudinal direction of the round baler belt. The peripheral region is arranged at least partially between the internal region and the external region, and the belt is continuously closed in the longitudinal direction. The peripheral region may be arranged entirely between the internal region and the external region. In some cases, at least one peripheral region is two peripheral regions located opposite one another transversely to the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the core region may be continuously wound, and even formed of reinforcing fabric. In some aspects, the internal region and/or the external region and/or a peripheral region and/or both peripheral regions contain an elastomeric material.
US09963294B2	Arrangement and method in a warehouse The invention relates to an arrangement for picking and sorting products in a warehouse, which arrangement comprises a main body (400) arranged to move in at least one direction, at least a first load handling unit (401) and a second load handling unit (402), arranged adjacent to each other in the main body for positioning the products to a storage position (201, 202; 203; 204) and removing the products from a storage position, means for producing location information of the products in the storage position, and a control unit for controlling the movements of the main body and the load handling units, based on the location information, for sorting the products to storage positions by type of products. The invention also relates to method for picking and sorting products in a warehouse.
US09963291B2	Multicompartment capsules of a beverage forming apparatus and methods of making thereof A multicompartment capsule for use with a beverage forming apparatus includes a base and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall includes a rim extending outwardly from an upper end thereof. The rim surrounds an opening of the multicompartment capsule wherein an upper surface of the outwardly extending rim is sealed to a lower surface of a lid. At least one partition extends through an interior of the multicompartment capsule so as to form a first sealed compartment that is fluidly isolated from a second sealed compartment. The first sealed compartment includes a first beverage formulation and the second sealed compartment includes a second beverage formulation. The first beverage formulation is reactive with the second beverage formulation and the partition separates the first beverage formulation from the second beverage formulation to extend the shelf life of the multicompartment capsule.
US09963285B1	Flexible bucket-type disposable container A flexible elastic container having a configuration matching an internal configuration of a standard bucket is provided. The flexible elastic container clings to the inner surface of a bucket without any bubbles or wrinkles due to a specially selected wall material. Container walls are made of a thin plastic film. A bottom surface of the container is made from a bubble wrap material with a high number of bubbles per container's bottom. The film material making the container walls is attached to a bubble wrap material of the container bottom by glue or by a thermal impulse method.
US09963282B2	Adhesive system apparatus and method An adhesive system comprises a carrier and an adhesive for attaching objects, such as a wiring harness, to a support surface, such as the structure of a motor vehicle, aircraft or appliance. The adhesive system features two end portions and a strap portion. An opening in one end portion is configured to receive the other end portion. The opening has a width normal to the longitudinal axis of the carrier that is configured to receive the strap portion of the carrier to define a loop. The carrier may be configured so that the loop maintains a closed condition about an object. Pressure sensitive adhesive disposed on one side of the end portions allows the carrier to be securely attached to a support surface.
US09963276B1	Latch and release mechanisms for waste containers A latch is usable for latching and automatically unlatching a lid operative to close a bin of a waste container. The latch includes a release weight that is moveable responsive to gravity from a first position to a second position to cause the latch to disengage from a release mechanism when the latch is rotated to one or more angular positions in a dump angular orientation. The latch and release mechanism are held in latched engagement when release slide bolts and latch slide bolts are engaged in extended positions. Movement of the release weight causes the latch slide bolts to move to retracted positions to enable disengagement of the release slide bolts and latch slide bolts. A release knob is operative responsive to manual movement in two different directions to enable the latch and release slide bolts to disengage.
US09963275B2	Housing comprising bottom part and top part A housing has a bottom part with a bottom and bottom part sidewalls. A top is provided that has a top and top part sidewalls. The top part is provided on one of the top part sidewalls with one or more integrally formed monolithic first tabs that project outwardly from the top part sidewall. The one or more first tabs each have one or more first screw holes. A first profiled section connector is provided with a first profiled part that has one or more first screw-in options aligned with the one or more first screw holes, respectively. The first profiled part is screw-connected through the one or more first screw holes and the one or more first screw-in options to the top part. The first profiled section connector connects the bottom part and the top part to each other.
US09963274B2	Closure having a liner and pull ring A closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) and a method for making a closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) is provided. The closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) is for a container (22) that has an opening to the container interior wherein contents may be stored, and the closure (20, 120, 220, 320, 320A, 420) includes the following: a closure body (30, 130, 230, 430) that is for mounting on the container (22) and that defines an opening through tire closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430); a membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) attached to the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and extending across at least a portion of the closure body opening to initially occlude at least a portion of said closure body opening; and a pull ring (36, 136, 236, 336) that is separate from the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and that is attached to the membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) at the closure body opening whereby a user can pull the pull ring (36, 136, 236, 336) to tear at least a portion of the membrane (26, 126, 226, 326, 326A) away from the closure body (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) to provide either access or increased access through the closure body opening.
US09963272B2	Flat-bottomed gusseted bag made from multi-layer sheet A flat-bottomed bag is formed from a flexible sheet that initially is flat prior to being manipulated to form the bag. The sheet is a laminate of a first web and a second web laminated together by an adhesive layer disposed between the webs. The sheet defines a plurality of serially connected side wall panels collectively defining a vertically extending side wall of the bag, and a plurality of bottom panels respectively connected to the side wall panels at respective fold lines. The bottom panels are folded about the fold lines and are attached together to form a flat bottom wall configured to support the bag in an upright orientation. The adhesive layer is in a partial-coverage pattern that includes adhesive-free regions located along each fold line between each bottom panel and the respective side wall panel connected therewith.
US09963270B2	Pouch with smooth sides The present invention relates to a container having consumer friendly sides. The container has a front panel and a back panel, each having an exterior surface. A side sealed portion of the container is folded over and secured to the exterior surface of container. The side sealed portion having at least one angled portion. Securing the side sealed portion to the exterior surface of the container forms a smooth side with the portion of the container that is folded over, or flexed, to allow the side sealed portion to be secured to the front or back panel. A method for forming the container assembly, and a machine for manufacturing the container assembly are also disclosed.
US09963269B2	Package for multi-instance photosensitive authentication A package for multi-instance photosensitive authentication includes a container, and a photochromic material non-removably carried by the container and irreversibly changeable upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The package also includes a UV protector carried over the photochromic material to protect the photochromic material from premature exposure to the UV light, and having multiple portions that are removable to expose multiple portions of the photochromic material to UV light and are irreplaceable once removed.
US09963268B2	Medicine dispensing record system The article of manufacture has a body and an exterior surface on the body that is at least partially configured to receive indicia thereon without binding and/or being absorbed thereby. The article of manufacture may be adapted with a releasable attachment for a marking implement operable to adhere such indicia. The article of manufacture may be configured for an attachment to an exterior surface of a medicine holding container or between the open end of the medicine holding container and a cap provided to selectively cover and uncover the open end.
US09963266B2	Collapsible container The invention relates to a container (1) which comprises a first plurality of strips (11-1 to 11-15) which, in the unfolded state, form the base surface and at least one end wall of the container, and a second plurality of strips (12-1 to 12-9, 12-10 to 12-18) which, in the unfolded state, form at least one side wall of the container, the container in the unfolded state having a height, a length and a width, and wherein the container in the collapsed state can be substantially reduced to the width. Therefore optimal compact dimensioning of the container in the collapsed state is achieved.
US09963265B1	Multi-compartment article dispensing package A multi-compartment package for dispensing plural items is disclosed. The package includes plural individual sealed compartment units which are releasably secured to each other. Each compartment unit includes a flanged base from which a chamber depends. The chamber serves to hold an item to be dispensed and is surrounded by a flange. A closure member, in the form of a respective portion of a frangible cover sheet, is adhesively secured to the flange of each compartment unit. Each compartment unit includes at least one foldable tab in a corner of its flange, which can be folded down to enable the closure member to be removed from the compartment unit after the compartment unit is separated from other compartment units of the package.
US09963264B2	Basket structure A basket may include a main body and a side frame. The side frame surrounds at the portion of a connecting edge, and a first side and second side clamps with each other by applying a pressure on the side frame, so the first side clamps at an inner portion of the connecting edge and the second side clamps at an outer portion thereof. Thus, the side frame can be quickly connected with the main body without bending the connecting edge to a predetermined angle, which can simplify the assembly process and further reduce the production costs.
US09963263B2	Container sealing device The sealing device 100 of a container 1 is provided with an inner plug 10 and an upper closure 20. The inner plug 10 has a separation part 12 for forming an opening by separation. A first screwing part 51 for attachment of the upper closure 20 is provided between the inner plug 10 and the upper closure 20. The upper closure 20 has an inner cylinder part 20c which is a support part catching a separation part 12 by a second screwing part 52 in opening the plug and separating the separation part 12 from the inner plug 10. The second screwing part 52 is in a reverse thread relation with respect to the first screwing part 51 and has a barb-shape which facilitates pushing the separation part 12 into the inner cylinder part 20c rather than withdrawing the separation part from the inner cylinder part 20c.
US09963257B2	Injection device for diesel exhaust fluid An injection device for diesel exhaust fluid includes a cylinder, a stopper, and an air tube. The cylinder encloses a receiving space. The cylinder has an opening at the bottom end. The stopper is pipe-shaped and has a stopping portion and a top portion at two opposite ends thereof. The stopper is arranged in the receiving space and is movable along the longitudinal direction of the cylinder. the stopping portion selectively plugs the opening of the cylinder so that fluid in the receiving space is unable to flow out via the opening. The air tube is inserted through the stopper and the opening of the cylinder to communicate with exterior. The air tube is positioned to the cylinder near the opening so that the air tube may not move with the stopper.
US09963256B2	Capsules The present invention provides a method of assembling a filter element (8) with a cup-shaped capsule body (2) using a combined weld-head (70) and former (80), comprising the steps of positioning the filter element (8) at or near a mouth of the cup-shaped capsule body (2), moving the combined weld-head (70) and former (80) so as to contact and drive the filter element (8) into the cup-shaped capsule body (2), wherein, the filter element (8) is deformed by a sprung-loaded former (80) of the combined weld-head (70) and former (80) to form a cup-shaped filter element (56), and using a weld-head (70) of the combined weld-head (70) and former (80) to bond the cup-shaped filter element (56) to the cup-shaped capsule body (2). The present invention further provides a method of making a beverage capsule and a beverage capsule produced using this method.
US09963255B2	Sterile individual set for producing biopharmaceutical products A sterile individual set for use in a process of manufacturing a biopharmaceutical product. To make it quicker and easier to grasp and use fluidic type functional members, the sterile individual set includes a sterile flexible bag having a peripheral wall defining a sterile internal space and a fluidic type functional member arranged at least partially inside the sterile internal space. The functional member includes one or more communication duct(s) arranged in the sterile internal space. The sterile individual set also includes structural association elements capable of holding together several portions of the communication duct or ducts that are to be bundled together into a bundle. The structural association elements have an external surface with lower static and dynamic friction coefficients so as to make the functional member easier to handle by slippage of the bundle of communication ducts with respect to the peripheral wall of the flexible bag.
US09963254B2	Rotary system for simultaneously blowing and filling plastic containers A system and method to produce containers filled with liquid. A thermoplastic material preform is first subjected to thermal conditioning in the area of a heating section along a transport path. The preform is then shaped into the container inside a mold by applying pressure. The liquid with which the container is to be filled is used as the fluid for forming the container.
US09963244B2	Task-based health data monitoring of aircraft components Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable storage medium are provided for task-based health data monitoring relating to aircraft components of aircraft within an aircraft fleet. One method includes establishing a review item with a first data review state to create a review task relating to health data of an aircraft component, generating images relating to the review item for display on a display device, retaining the review item for monitoring responsive to receiving user input changing the first data review state of the review item to a second data review state, receiving new health data relating to the aircraft component and automatically resetting the review item from the second data review state to the first data review state responsive to receiving the new health data to create a new review task.
US09963243B1	Landing detection systems The disclosure describes systems and methods for detecting an aerial vehicle landing. One method includes performing at least two of a plurality of landing tests to detect the landing of the aerial vehicle. The plurality of landing tests include a static test, a thrust test, and a shock test. Upon a detection of the landing by one of the at least two landing tests performed, the method further includes performing a free-fall test to detect a free fall of the aerial vehicle. The free fall of the aerial vehicle is a change in altitude of the aerial vehicle above an altitude change threshold. Upon a lack of a detection of the free fall by the free-fall test, the method includes setting a landed state for the aerial vehicle. Upon a detection of the free fall by the free-fall test, the method includes setting an in-air state for the aerial vehicle.
US09963242B1	Mountable sensor for an aircraft A sensor system runs real-time software on the processor to receive and log temperature and humidity data from the sensors. A processor processes the data, reformats, if necessary, the data packaged with GPS information provided by the centralized sensor control system, transmits the packaged data (including error checking) to a designated receiver, and provides a diagnostic interface for displaying logged data and status information. This data is time stamped and transmitted to the centralized sensor control system across the external control/data interface.
US09963240B2	Power management for galley with fuel cell Described are power management systems having at least one fuel cell system, a power distribution unit, at least one galley insert, a galley network controller, a control panel, and/or at least one battery pack. The power management system compares a power output from the power distribution unit to a maximum load level and/or to a minimum load level, instructs the galley network controller to cycle the galley insert off and/or set an operation of the galley insert to a lower power consumption level when the power output approaches and/or is above the maximum load level, and instructs the galley network controller to cycle the galley insert on and/or set the operation of the galley insert to a higher power consumption level when the power output approaches and/or is below the minimum load level.
US09963237B2	Latch hooks, latch housings, and latch assemblies Latch housing assemblies, latch hook assemblies, and latch assemblies are disclosed. Various disclosed latch housing assemblies include a latch pin coupled to an inner housing, and an outer housing having an inner surface coupled to an outer surface of the inner housing via at least one of a fuse pin and a spring. Various disclosed latch hook assemblies include a latch hook coupled to a latch housing, a weak point in the latch housing disposed between an inboard mount and an outboard mount, and a catch member mounted to the inboard mount and the outboard mount. Various disclosed latch assemblies include a latch housing, a bolt, and a deformable bushing at least partially surrounding the bolt, the deformable bushing configured to deform about a radius in response to a compressive load of about 1,000 lbf to about 3,000 lbf.
US09963235B2	Aircraft bench organized to receive a variable number of passengers An aircraft bench having passenger-receiving locations each defined by two seating plates for receiving a respective buttock of a passenger. Each of the seating plates is individually mounted to pivot on a front spar of the bench and each is individually supported in suspension via its rear edge by a respective energy absorber. The bench is fitted with a plurality of adjacent sets of straps that are lockable together in pairs by a buckle, with locking points that are selectively usable for belting in a passenger depending on the passenger-receiving location selected by the passenger.
US09963233B2	Modular monument assembly with shared water system A modular monument assembly configured to be positioned in an aircraft that includes an enclosure that includes a first module and a second module, and a circulation system that is adapted to receive water from a water source. The circulation system includes a circulation line for circulating water, a water heater, a circulation pump, first and second faucets and first and second lines that are in fluid communication with the first and second faucets. The first faucet is positioned in the first module and the second faucet is positioned in the second module.
US09963231B2	System and method for deployment of an aircraft weapons system A device for mounting a weapon system to an aircraft includes an adaptor to couple to an internal structure of the aircraft. The device also include a gun mount and a deployment system. The deployment system is coupled to the adaptor to the gun mount and is configured to move the gun mount from a first position internal to the aircraft to a second position at least partially external to the aircraft.
US09963224B2	Method for maximizing powered aircraft drive wheel traction A method for maximizing traction in an aircraft drive wheel powered by non-engine drive means controllable to move the aircraft on the ground without reliance on the aircraft's brakes and dependence on friction defined by a mu-slip curve. The non-engine drive means is operated to control wheel speed and maintain the powered drive wheel in a maximized optimal traction condition when driving torques are applied to the drive wheel. Traction can be automatically maximized and maintained within an optimal range defined by a relationship between slippage and braking for maximum efficiency of aircraft ground travel under a wide variety of surface, weather, temperature, tire, and other conditions.
US09963223B2	Aerodynamic force sensing apparatus An aerodynamic force sensing apparatus for providing an air data computer with information to calculate air data. The apparatus includes a plurality of vanes supportable in a vane array extending from a distal end of an airfoil of an aircraft, and one or more sensors configured to sense the response of one or more vanes of the vane array to aerodynamic forces and to transmit corresponding signals to an air data computer (ADC) for use by the ADC in calculating air data.
US09963220B2	Flap deploying device and aircraft The flap deploying device for a flap disposed at a leading edge or a trailing edge of a main wing of the aircraft, the deploying device including: a drive source; a moving mechanism with a moving body advancing and retracting by power of the drive source; a carriage mechanism that carries advancing and retracting motion of the moving body to the flap so as to deploy the flap between a retracted position and a deployed position; and a rail that guides the carriage mechanism. Since the moving mechanism is arranged lateral to the rail in the wingspan direction of the main wing, the dimension of the wing in a thickness direction can be reduced at least by a dimension corresponding to the moving mechanism. Therefore, the wing can be made thinner, or the projecting height of a flap track fairing can be reduced.
US09963218B2	Lightweight structural panel What is described is a lightweight structural panel which comprises a planarly extended outer skin of given thickness and stiffening elements which are connected to this outer skin and are arranged at a given distance from one another. According to the invention, the outer skin is formed by component layers which are each extended in the planar direction of the lightweight structural panel and complement one another in the direction of thickness to form the thickness of the outer skin and are interconnected, the stiffening elements being formed in one piece with one of the component layers.
US09963214B2	Ship handling device The purpose is providing a ship handling device easily determining a predetermined correction coefficient regardless of positions of a side thruster and a forward/backward propeller and the center of gravity of a ship and the shape of the ship. The device is provided with a joystick lever for indicating a propulsion direction and the magnitude of thrust by tilting direction and angle, wherein: a lateral movement thrust is generated by the side thruster in accordance with the joystick lever; a first correction thrust is generated by the forward/backward propeller in accordance with the joystick lever so as to cancel out a rotation moment; and a first correction coefficient for calculating a first correction thrust with respect to the lateral movement thrust is determined.
US09963212B2	Submersible electric thruster A submersible electric thruster operable to propel underwater vehicles, surface vehicles, amphibious vehicles, etc. The submersible electric thruster includes a stator assembly having a base, stator, windings, and bearings and an external rotor assembly having a cylindrical arrangement of permanent magnets with a hub that is secured to a shaft. The stator forms the center of the motor and the permanent magnets spin around the stator. A propeller hub is integrally connected to the rotor assembly with angularly spaced propeller blades extending radially from the propeller hub. An annular nozzle surrounds the propeller and motor, forming an inlet and outlet for water flow. A nose cone is connected to the stator assembly and a tail cone is integrally connected to the nozzle assembly. Supporting arms may extend from the stator assembly to support the nozzle and/or supporting arms may extend from the nozzle to the support the tail cone.
US09963210B1	Wet suit with inflatable compartments and heating means A self-inflating wetsuit includes two (2) air chambers within the chest area of the wetsuit. A canister of compressed air is attached to the wetsuit and in fluid communication with the air chambers. The wetsuit has an integrated thermometer capable of reading the temperature of the environment inside and outside the wetsuit. The wetsuit has a battery-operated warming feature and an integrated GPS system so that the wetsuit may be accurately located.
US09963206B2	Multi cradle apparatus An apparatus (1) for handling daughter boats (2) on a mother vessel comprising one davit assembly positioned atop a stationary cradle (5), each of which is located near a side edge (11a, 11b) of a deck (11) of the vessel for launching and retrieving the boats (2) from and onto the stationary cradle (5) characterised in that the apparatus has a plurality of longitudinally movable cradles (7) on the deck (11) of the vessel for securedly holding plurality of boats thereon and in that the longitudinally movable cradles can move back and forth longitudinally and lift up vertically to transfer a boat (2) onto or to receive a boat (2) from, one transversely movable cradle (4) which can transversely move back and forth for placing a boat (2) onto or for receiving a boat (2) from, the longitudinal cradles (7) and any one stationary cradle (5). The invention also relates to a method for launching and retrieving boats from a mother vessel.
US09963201B2	Bicycle hydraulic component A bicycle hydraulic component includes a base, a plug, and a fluid stopper. The base includes a hydraulic chamber, a first bore having a first bore diameter and being in fluid communication with the hydraulic chamber, a second bore extending from the first bore and having a second bore diameter greater than the first bore diameter, and a seat surface extending between the first bore and the second bore. The plug is coupled to the second bore. The fluid stopper is configured to be accommodated in the second bore and to be pressed by the plug to seal the first bore. The fluid stopper is an individual member with respect to the plug.
US09963196B2	Bicycle sprocket A bicycle sprocket comprises a sprocket element, a first shifting facilitation projection, and a second shifting facilitation projection. The sprocket element includes a rotational center axis, a sprocket body, and a plurality of sprocket teeth. The sprocket body includes a radially outer periphery disposed about the rotational center axis. The plurality of sprocket teeth are arranged on the radially outer periphery. The first shifting facilitation projection is coupled to the sprocket element to engage with an inner link plate of a bicycle chain when the bicycle chain is shifted from a smaller sprocket to the bicycle sprocket. The second shifting facilitation projection is coupled to the sprocket element to engage with an outer link plate of the bicycle chain when the bicycle chain is shifted from the smaller sprocket to the bicycle sprocket.
US09963190B1	Quick-release structure A quick-release structure includes a shaft having a through hole and a circular magnetic member in the through hole; a circular shaft head having a slot at a front end thereof and two side holes; a stop ring connected with the circular shaft head screwed to the shaft; a drive lever having a lever head and a lever body, two sides of the drive lever having guide grooves respectively, the lever body being inserted into the through hole, the lever head being inserted into the slot and a distal end of the lever body is attracted by the magnetic member; and two engaging members screwed to the side holes and leaning against the guide grooves, the drive lever being movable along the guide grooves, the engaging members functioning as a pivot so that the drive lever can be turned left and right to rotate the shaft.
US09963189B2	Cable-guide for bicycle handlebars and handlebars provided with cable-guide This cable-guide (10) for bicycle handlebars (1), in particular handlebars (1) having a recessed seat (8) for the passage of cables (6, 7) near to a fastening position of controls for the brake and the gearshift (4, 5), comprises a plate (11) for covering the recessed seat (8); the plate (11) is provided with a middle fin (21) projecting from a rear face (13) of the plate (11) intended to face towards the recessed seat (8). The two cables (6,7) are arranged in an optimal manner in the recessed seat (8), without undesired overlapping or movements being able to occur. Therefore, the grip of the hands on that portion of handlebars (1) is more regular and allows the cyclist to keep maximum concentration, without disturbances.
US09963183B2	Holding apparatus for a device A holding apparatus for a device is featured including a base plate. A securing device is attachable to a round bar, a cylindrical bar, or a square tube. At least one flexible member includes a plurality of flexible loops. A top plate is configured to engage the base plate to secure the flexible member between the base plate and the top plate, each of the plurality of flexible loops is configured to extend over a portion of a device to secure the device to the top plate.
US09963179B2	Vehicle resin back door installation method A vehicle resin back door installation method includes: a vehicle body-side positioning step of attaching first positioning jigs to a vehicle body, and forming first sloping surfaces; a back door-side positioning step of attaching second positioning jigs to a back door, and forming second sloping surfaces; a temporary placing step of bringing the second sloping surfaces into contact with the first sloping surfaces, at the same time temporarily placing the back door on the vehicle body, and centering the back door in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle body; an attaching step of attaching the back door to the vehicle body; and a detaching step of detaching the first positioning jigs from the vehicle body and detaching the second positioning jigs from the back door.
US09963178B2	Kit for converting a tandem arrangement into a single wheel arrangement for a towed agricultural machine A kit for converting a tandem arrangement into a single-wheel arrangement for a towed agricultural machine includes an adapter with an attachment flange and fastener holes formed in this flange for the attachment of the attachment flange to a machine frame of the towed agricultural machine, a supporting axle mount formed on the attachment flange, a single-wheel axle arranged on the attachment flange, and a wheel flange arranged on the single-wheel axle for attaching a wheel rim.
US09963171B2	Electrically driven vehicle An electrically driven vehicle comprises: a body frame arranged in a holding compartment formed in front of a passenger compartment; a suspension member fastened to the body frame in the holding compartment through a rear side fastening structure; and a fuel cell stack supported on the suspension member through a rear side mount at a position in front of the rear side fastening structure. When a serious collision occurs, the fuel cell stack moves rearward and strikes the fastening structure whereby the fastening structure breaks and thereby suspension member separates from the body frame and the fuel cell stack moves downward and heads toward the inside of the shelter space between the holding compartment and a road surface.
US09963169B2	Vehicle body frame A vehicle body frame includes a first vertical bead portion (38) adjacent to an inner ridge line (54), a first strain development region (39) defined by an arc (67) of a minimum distance (L1) between the first vertical bead portion (38) and an outer ridge line (55), a second vertical bead portion (41) adjacent to the outer ridge line (55), and a second strain development region (42) defined by an arc (68) of the minimum distance (L1) between the second vertical bead portion (41) and the inner ridge line (54).
US09963168B2	Vehicle Provided is a vehicle which, when a pair of left and right wheels are displaced with respect to the vehicle body due to the difference in drive force between the wheels, the two wheels are reliably displaced vertically in opposite directions such that neither wheel is disproportionately displaced and such that both wheels are steered during said displacement of both wheels vertically in opposite directions. The pair of left and right front wheels (3) are rotatably supported by a front wheel support member (29). An electric motor (25) applies drive torque to the front wheels (3) individually. A vehicle body frame (7) supports the front wheel support member (29) to allow rotation about a forwardly inclined steering axis (Lf). By allowing rotation of the front wheel support member (29) about the steering axis (Lf), the front wheels (3) are displaced relatively to one another vertically in opposite directions with respect to the vehicle body frame (7) and the front wheels (3) are steered. The front wheel support members (29) rotate due to the difference in torque applied to the front wheels (3) by the electric motor (25).
US09963166B2	Steering power system for electric vehicle and method controlling same A steering power system for an electric vehicle and a method for controlling same are provided. The steering power system includes: a steering motor; a steering motor controller, configured to control the steering motor; a high voltage power battery, configured to output a first voltage; a low voltage storage battery, configured to output a second voltage; a buck DC-DC converter, configured to convert the first voltage into the second voltage for being supplied to the low voltage storage battery when a high voltage system works; and a boost DC-DC converter, configured to convert the second voltage into the first voltage. When the high voltage system has an abnormal power failure, the boost DC-DC converter converts the second voltage outputted from the low voltage storage battery into the first voltage for being supplied to the steering motor controller.
US09963165B2	Ball nut assembly for a rack electrical power assist steering system A ball nut assembly receives rotational motion from a belt and converts rotational motion into linear motion of a steering rack. The ball nut assembly includes a support bearing having an outer race and an inner race, the inner race including one of a spline and a recess. A driven pulley is fixedly coupled to or formed integrally with the inner race. The driven pulley and the inner race rotate in response to movement of the belt. A ball nut includes the other of the spline and the recess, the spline being received in the recess such that rotation of the inner race causes rotation of the ball nut. An elastic material is located in the recess and contacts both the inner race and the ball nut.
US09963162B1	Cart monitoring system supporting unicast and multicast command transmissions to wheel assemblies A system for monitoring shopping carts or other human-propelled carts includes wireless access points that communicate bi-directionally on a wireless network with wheel assemblies of the carts. The system supports both unicast and multicast command transmissions from the access points to the wheel assemblies, including multicast transmissions in which the target wheel assemblies are specified in terms of their states. For example, an access point can transmit a command that is addressed to all wheel assemblies that are locked, or to all wheel assemblies that are moving.
US09963155B2	Method, system and apparatus for path control in unmanned vehicles A system for path control for a mobile unmanned vehicle in an environment is provided. The system includes: a sensor connected to the mobile unmanned vehicle; the mobile unmanned vehicle configured to initiate a first fail-safe routine responsive to detection of an object in a first sensor region adjacent to the sensor; and a processor connected to the mobile unmanned vehicle. The processor is configured to: generate a current path based on a map of the environment; based on the current path, issue velocity commands to cause the mobile unmanned vehicle to execute the current path; responsive to detection of an obstacle in a second sensor region, initiate a second fail-safe routine in the mobile unmanned vehicle to avoid entry of the obstacle into the first sensor region and initiation of the first fail-safe routine.
US09963147B2	Image processing device The image processing device includes a lane marking recognition section that recognizes left and right lane markings from a surroundings image captured by an imaging section, and a leading vehicle recognition section that recognizes a leading vehicle from the surroundings image. The lane marking recognition section determines that the left and right lane markings are a true lane marking pair in cases in which a width direction discrepancy, or a value based on the discrepancy, between a reference position between the left and right lane markings and a reference position of the leading vehicle is within a threshold value.
US09963145B2	Connected vehicle communication with processing alerts related to traffic lights and cloud systems Methods and systems are provided. One method for processing communication between a vehicle and traffic lights is provided. The method includes processing geo-location for the vehicle using on-board electronics of the vehicle and data obtained from a global positioning system, and determining a heading direction of the vehicle based on changes in the geo-locations of the vehicle. The method includes receiving state information of one or more of traffic lights that are located within an area of influence associated with a current geo-location of the vehicle. The traffic lights are independent of the vehicle and the state information from the one or more traffic lights is processed for the current geo-location of the vehicle and based on the area of influence of the vehicle. As the current geo-location of the vehicle changes the one or more traffic lights identified as relevant to the area of influence changes, and the state information of the one or more traffic lights is received by the on-board electronics of the vehicle directly from the electronics associated with the traffic lights or from a server that captures state information from one or more traffic lights, wherein state information of traffic lights determined to be outside of the area of influence is not processed. The method includes generating an alert for the vehicle. The alert includes control data usable by the on-board electronics of the vehicle to cause a notification to be rendered for an occupant of the vehicle. The notification includes information related to a current or change in state of one or more traffic lights in the area of influence of the vehicle.
US09963144B2	Travel control device and travel control method A travel control device acquires subject vehicle information including the position of a subject vehicle, acquires lane marker information including positions of lane markers, sets control areas with reference to the lane markers, and controls a travel position of the subject vehicle so that the subject vehicle travels between a pair of control areas set at right and left of the subject vehicle. The lane markers include a change-point lane marker and includes a course change point. When the pair of control areas set with reference to the change-point lane marker comprises one of the pair at a course change side of the subject vehicle and the other of the pair, the ratio of a width of the other to a width of the one is set larger than the ratio of the widths of control areas set with reference to a lane marker other than the change-point lane marker.
US09963142B2	Driving device for vehicle A vehicle includes an engine, a first MG (motor generator), a second MG, a planetary gear mechanism provided among the engine, the first MG and the second MG, a battery, and an ECU. The ECU executes batteryless travel control when the battery is abnormal. The batteryless travel control includes engine F/B control for controlling a rotation speed of the engine to become a target rotation speed, and power balance control for controlling a requested driving force to be output and allowing a power generated by the first MG to become equal to a power discharged by the second MG. When the rotation speed of the engine is higher than a threshold speed higher by a prescribed value than the target rotation speed while the batteryless travel control is in execution, the ECU decreases the requested driving force.
US09963140B2	Hybrid module and drive train having such a module A hybrid module (2) with a vibration reducing system (4) which is coupled between an output side (8) and an input side (6) of the hybrid module (2). The vibration reducing system (4) is configured to reduce an injected torsional irregularity, wherein the vibration reducing system (4) has a preload that is greater than an assembly-related preload. The hybrid module (2) also includes an electric machine (10) which is coupled to the input side (6) or to the output side (8) of the hybrid module (2). The electric machine (10) is configured to introduce a torque at the input side (6) or at the output side (8) which is directed against a rotational irregularity coming from a drive arrangement (5) in order to reduce the rotational irregularity.
US09963138B2	Method of locking a planetary gearing when driving a vehicle In a method for controlling a vehicle with a drive system comprising a power unit configuration adapted to provide power for the vehicle's operation, and further comprising a planetary gear and a first and second electrical machine, connected to components in the planetary gear via their rotors, a locking means is moved from a release position, in which the planetary gear's components are free to rotate independently of each other, to a locked position, in which two of the planetary gear's components are locked together, so that the three components in the planetary gear rotate with the same speed. The power unit configuration is controlled in order to achieve a synchronous, or substantially synchronous, rotational speed between the input and output shaft of the planetary gear, and the locking means are then moved to the locked position.
US09963136B2	Pneumatic control valve Pneumatic control valve of a vehicle air brake system, having at least one first valve system which is arranged in a housing upper part with a first valve piston which can be actuated via an elastomer spring element, and having a second valve system which is arranged in a housing lower part with a coaxially arranged second valve piston which can be actuated by the first valve system and with a second annular plate valve. The elastomer spring element and the first valve piston are configured in one piece as a composite component. In the region of a radial sealing lip of the spring element, the material of the elastomer spring element engages radially and axially in a positively locking manner around a radially outer section of the first valve piston.
US09963135B2	Valve unit for modulating the pressure in a pneumatic brake system The invention relates to a valve unit for modulating the pressure in a pneumatic brake system, comprising a brake pressure inlet, a brake pressure outlet, a vent outlet, a diaphragm inlet valve, a diaphragm outlet valve, and a pilot valve for each diaphragm valve, the pilot valves being arranged in an elongate valve housing (having a main housing and a housing cover. The inlet valve pilot valve and the outlet valve pilot valve are arranged substantially centrally above the diaphragms of the inlet valve and the outlet valve in the housing cover and with the actuation axes of the pilot valves running parallel to the parting plane, and the housing cover includes a central insert which has valve bores and control channels and into which the solenoids and the mechanical components of the pilot valves are inserted, the central insert being encapsulated with a plastic material.
US09963133B2	Method for controlling braking force of brake devices for two-wheeled vehicle, and device for controlling braking force To provide braking-force control capable of suppressing a wheelie of a two-wheeled vehicle by changing braking-force distribution.In a method for controlling a braking force of a combined brake system for the two-wheeled vehicle, a lean angle of a two-wheeled vehicle 1 is detected or computed, and, in the case where the lean angle exceeds a specified value, braking-force distribution to front and rear brake devices 11f, 11r is changed.
US09963132B2	Tire sensor-based vehicle control system optimization and method A system and method of adjusting a vehicle anti-lock brake or collision mitigation system includes multiple tire-based sensors mounted to a vehicle tire to generate tire-derivative information. An adaptive tire model processes the tire-derivative information to continuously generate in real-time revisions to multiple tire-specific performance parameters affecting the performance of a vehicle control system. The vehicle control system receives and applies in real-time the tire-sensor based revisions to the tire-specific performance parameters optimize control system performance.
US09963124B2	Control device for vehicle According to a parking lock control computer, in a case where there is a switching request from a non-parking lock state of a parking lock mechanism to a parking lock state based on a driver's manual operation of a P switch or a vehicle power switch, the P switch or the vehicle power switch is operated in a state where a vehicle speed V exceeds a P lock permissible vehicle speed Vp, a parking lock operation is inhibited, and a parking lock rejection history is stored, switching to the parking lock state of the parking lock mechanism by a door opening operation is permitted.
US09963119B2	Device for transporting and heating a liquid for a vehicle window wiping system A device for transporting and heating a liquid may be installed between a means for circulating the liquid and a wiper brush constituting a wiping system of a vehicle window. The device may include a wall that delimits at least one liquid circulation duct and in which may be embedded a heating element. The heating element may include at least one first electrically conductive strand and one second electrically conductive strand. A spacing means that extends at least between said strands may be provided within the wall.
US09963116B2	Wiping system for glazed vehicle surface and method for manufacturing same The present invention relates to a wiping system (1; 1′) for a glazed vehicle surface comprising a wiper (2) having a wiper blade (4) provided with at least one channel (6) in which a washing fluid (7) is intended to circulate, said channel (6) extending along the longitudinal axis (L) of the wiper blade (4) and emerging laterally from the wiper blade (4) through at least one spraying orifice (8), and a connector (3; 3′) linked to the wiper (2) and intended to be linked to a wiper arm of a vehicle, characterized in that the connector (3; 3′) has at least one opening (15; 16) formed facing at least one spraying orifice (8) of the wiper blade (4). The present invention relates also to a method for manufacturing a wiping system.
US09963113B2	Windscreen wiper blade with ageing member Windscreen wiper blade intended to be hinged to an actuating arm of a wiper system, this blade comprising: a member referred to as an ageing member able to change visual appearance over time; and at least one symbol (7) hidden by the ageing member, the symbol (7) becoming visible after the ageing member has changed in visual appearance, characterized in that the symbol (7) comprises at least one type of elementary pattern (70) the dimensions and/or relative layout of which code for information relating to the blade.
US09963109B2	Vehicle control system to prevent relay attack A passive entry system for an automotive vehicle that is configured to prevent relay attacks by analyzing magnet vectors and angles created by a plurality of antennas mounted on the vehicle is disclosed. A vehicle including a control unit configured to broadcast a wake-up signal to prompt a fob to power-up if the fob is in a low-power consumption mode and to transmit signals through a plurality of antennas coupled to the vehicle is provided, along with a fob configured to recognize the wake-up signal and to generate a response signal for the control unit in response to recognize the wake-up signal. The fob includes a controller that is programmed to receive signals transmitted from each of the plurality of antennas coupled to the vehicle, retrieve constant values from stored a memory, and calculate a magnetic integrity defining the relative position of each of the plurality of antennas. The controller allows access to the vehicle if magnetic integrity is found, and denies access to the vehicle if magnetic integrity is not found.
US09963107B2	System for remotely opening a land-vehicle door A system for remotely opening a land vehicle door is provided. The system includes a mobile communication device supported on the vehicle and operative to produce a first signal in the form of a first electromagnetic field defined by a field envelope. A hand-held communication device is operative to detect the first electromagnetic field and produce a second signal in the form of a second electromagnetic field when the hand-held device is located within the field envelope. Control logic is coupled to the mobile device and is operative to determine if the hand-held device is an authorized hand-held device. The control logic is operative to determine if a pedestrian carrying an authorized hand-held device is located within the field envelope and to generate a door-opening command signal when the authorized device is located within the field envelope for a predetermined period of time.
US09963099B2	Steering wheel assembly including an airbag tether A steering wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a steering wheel and an airbag that is supported by the steering wheel. The airbag is inflatable away from the steering wheel in an inflation direction. An airbag tether includes a first end coupled to the steering wheel, and a second end spaced from the first end and coupled to the steering wheel. The airbag is disposed between the steering wheel and the airbag tether. During a frontal impact of the vehicle, the airbag tether may be positioned independent of steering wheel position to restrict inflation of the airbag adjacent a thorax of a driver of the vehicle.
US09963091B2	Routing configuration of wire harness A routing configuration of a wire harness includes an outer member having a tubular shape, and at least one conductive path configured to be contained in and protected by the outer member. In a generally straight wiring portion, the wire harness is routed in such a manner that the outer member is snaked so that portions of an inner surface of the outer member are brought into contact with the at least one conductor path, the generally straight wiring portion being defined as a portion where the wire harness is routed generally straightly between bent wiring portions which are defined as portions where the wire harness is routed being bent so as to conform to shapes of corresponding portions of a routing target, respectively.
US09963087B2	Fastener comprising a snap-engagement foot to push through a hole in a panel and an engagement head configured to jut over said panel The invention concerns a fastener comprising a head and a foot comprising a rigid core and three curved flexible wings each joining said rigid core along one side, having opposite a face of said core an inside surface bordered by a longitudinal edge and by a transverse edge, and having an outside surface respectively tapering towards a pointed end which is an opposite end to said head and towards said transverse edge, on respective opposite sides of an inflection plane, each said wing being configured to bend by elastic deformation towards said core; said core comprising a hub and three small walls extending radially from said hub, whereby said core is star-shaped in cross-section; and said inside surface of each said wing is bordered by a said respective small wall which is remotely opposite said longitudinal edge.
US09963083B2	Vehicle loudspeaker system Forms of a vehicle loudspeaker system may include: a vehicle interior space defined on an inner side of a front windshield, a vehicle exterior storage space defined on a front side of the vehicle interior space such that a partition is disposed between the vehicle exterior storage space and the vehicle interior space, a cowl box disposed between an upper end of the partition and a lower end of the front windshield, and a loudspeaker including a diaphragm. The loudspeaker may be disposed in the cowl box such that sound pressure generated by the diaphragm is emitted to the vehicle interior space.
US09963079B2	Trailer component holder and assembly A holder and system for holding or retaining trailer components, such as trailer chains and/or electrical components, is disclosed. In an embodiment, a holder includes a first portion and a second portion configured for connection to the first portion. In an embodiment, the holder comprises first and second portion that are configured to form an opening that encircles a portion, such as a shaft, of a trailer lift. An embodiment of a system for holding or retaining trailer components may include trailer lift and a holder portion that extends outwardly from a portion of the trailer lift.
US09963078B1	Modular storage/utility rack for jeep JK interior A rack for a vehicle comprises a first bracket; a second bracket adapted to removably hang over the rear-most roll bar of a Jeep Wrangler; a longitudinally-extending support bar having a front end and a rear end, the front end attached to the first bracket and the rear end attached to the second bracket; and at least one hanger attached to the support bar and extending downwards, wherein each hanger has two hooks for supporting items to be carried on the hanger.
US09963075B2	Toggle mechanism for rearview assembly An actuator assembly configured to adjust a viewing axis of a vehicle mirror is disclosed. The assembly comprises a toggle switch and a pivot plate rotationally coupled to the toggle switch proximate a first axis. The assembly further comprises a support bracket rotationally coupled to the pivot plate along a second axis and rotationally coupled to the toggle switch along the first axis. The support bracket is configured to support the vehicle mirror, and a rotation of the toggle switch is configured to move the pivot plate relative to the support bracket.
US09963074B2	Full display mirror with gear-driven toggle mechanism A rearview mirror for a vehicle includes a housing defining an interior cavity and an open side, a substrate coupled within the open side of the housing and having a reflective surface thereon, and an actuation mechanism coupled within the housing. The actuation mechanism includes a mounting plate rotatably coupled within the cavity of the housing at a first end thereof and a spring plate coupled with the mounting plate and having a resiliently deformable arm portion extending away from the mounting plate. The actuation mechanism also includes a socket body rotatably coupled within the interior cavity of the housing, the arm portion of the spring plate being operably coupled with the socket body along a coupling axis and a motor rigidly coupled within the interior cavity of the housing and operably coupled with the socket body to drive rotation thereof.
US09963067B1	Structure and method of foam-injection molding including EL sheet Provided is a structure of foam-injection molding including an EL sheet. The structure includes: a base material; an electro luminescence(EL) sheet which is able to emit a light, and which is disposed on an upper side of the base material; a foam layer disposed on an upper side of the EL sheet; and a skin layer disposed on an upper side of the foam layer.
US09963066B1	Vehicle running board that provides light excitation A lighting system of a vehicle is provided herein. The lighting system includes a photoluminescent structure coupled to an exterior of the vehicle. A running board is coupled to the vehicle and includes a housing having opposing first and second edges. A light source is located inside the housing and is disposed in greater proximity to the second edge than the first edge. A light guide is configured to direct light from the light source toward the first edge. A first optic is adjacent the first edge and is configured to direct light toward the photoluminescent structure. A second optic is adjacent the first edge and is configured to direct light toward a ground surface.
US09963061B2	Transportable modular system for dispensing and boxing food and beverage items A transportable system for dispensing and boxing items is mounted to and enclosed by a truck. The system comprises at least two dispensing carts. Each cart includes a body, a set of wheels disposed on a bottom surface of the body, a set of bearings disposed on the top surface of the body, and an outlet defined by the body. At least one of the at least two dispensing carts is adapted to store a first set of items vertically and dispense the first set of items using an unpowered escapement and at least another one of the dispensing carts is adapted to store items horizontally. The system further comprises a box dispenser configured to dispense boxes and a conveyor system disposed beneath the outlets of the at least two dispensing carts. The conveyor system defines a continuous path for boxes from the box dispenser to an end location.
US09963053B2	Hip alignment device A hip alignment device configured to properly cushion and align a user's hips while seated. The hip alignment device includes a first cushion and a second cushion connected to one another via an elongated strap. Each cushion has a concave inner surface adapted to be positioned against the outer portion of a user's thighs or hips. The inner surface further includes one or more rounded ridges thereon. The inner side of the cushion is configured to be positioned flush against the side of a user's thigh or hip, whereas an outer side of the cushion is configured to be placed against a portion of a vehicle, such as a vehicle door or the center console so as to secure the cushion in position.
US09963049B2	Rail pair for a vehicle seat A rail pair (1), for a vehicle seat (10), includes at least a lower seat rail (S1) and an upper seat rail (S2), which engage around one another in such a way that a rail profile is formed and which can be moved in relation to each other in a longitudinal direction (L) and can be interlocked by a rail locking device (2). Rolling elements (4) are arranged between the seat rails (S1, S2) in an interaction region. The upper seat rail (S2) includes two side walls (S2.1, S2.2), which two side walls (S2.1, S2.2), in a vertical orientation, protrude largely in parallel and perpendicularly from a bottom region (S2.3). One of the side walls (S2.2) is bent outward in a continued course in some regions of the longitudinal direction (L).
US09963045B2	Occupant sensing method and occupant sensing device An occupant sensing method includes steps of: sensing installation of a child seat on a seat of a vehicle; storing a detection value of a load sensor which is provided to be attached to the seat and detects an input load as a first load value, when the installation of the child seat is sensed; storing a detection value of the load sensor as a second load value when a predetermined time period has elapsed from a time point at which the installation of the child seat is sensed; and estimating a load change amount at the time of getting on/off which is a change amount of a load that is generated as the occupant gets on/off the child seat, based on a difference value between the first load value and the second load value.
US09963044B2	Parking assist system There is provided a parking assist system. A motor drives a front wheel. A motor control device controls an output of the motor. A changeover switch changes over a control mode for the motor to an assist mode different from a normal traveling mode. The motor control device is configured to control the output of the motor depending on operation of the changeover switch at the assist mode.
US09963043B2	Control system and vehicle power supply Degradation degree table is a degradation degree table that describes a degradation degree of a secondary battery when the secondary battery is charged or discharged at a prescribed current rate with prescribed frequency. Degradation degree table describes the degradation degree in each of a plurality of state of charge (SOC) regions obtained through division of an SOC range of the secondary battery into the plurality of regions. Upper limit current determining part determines an upper limit current value to be used as a current rate at a time of charge or discharge, based on an estimated SOC and a target degradation degree with reference to degradation degree table.
US09963041B2	Charging apparatus with status indication A charging apparatus with status indication for charging an electric vehicle. The charging apparatus includes a power supply device and a coupler. The power supply device includes a processing module, an indicator control unit and a signal modulation unit. The coupler is electrically connected to the power supply device through a power cable and includes a signal demodulation unit and an indicator unit. The processing module instructs the indicator control unit to output a status control signal to the signal modulation unit according to the connection status of the coupler and the electrical vehicle. The signal modulation unit modulates the status control signal and transmits the modulated status control signal through the power cable to the signal demodulation unit. The signal demodulation unit demodulates the modulated status control signal into the status control signal and outputs the status control signal to the indicator unit.
US09963039B1	Method and system for controlling lock of charging inlet Disclosed herein is a method for controlling a lock of a charging inlet of a vehicle having a lock device for preventing a charging outlet from being disengaged while the charging outlet is engaged. The method for controlling a lock of a charging inlet of a vehicle includes: receiving, by a vehicle controller, an ignition off request of the vehicle in an operation standby state in which the lock device is set to be operated after a predetermined standby period of time; turning off, by the vehicle controller, a power relay of the vehicle while a power latch is maintained to start an ignition off of the vehicle; and operating, by the vehicle controller, the lock device by supplying power to the lock device by turning on the power relay if the ignition off of the vehicle is completed.
US09963037B2	EcoCharge The earth's magnetic field has not been mined as a source of energy for electric vehicles. With average field strength of 0.5 Tesla around the world it is easy to understand why it has been overlooked. A disruptive technology is needed to mine the earth's magnetic field for powering electric vehicles. Such a technology, graphene, is now at an early stage of development with excellent properties in the form of high conductivity, low resistivity sheets that are durable, light weight, and low cost. Electrical properties of multiple sheets of graphene provide a significant multiplier to earth's weak magnetic field yielding a feasible source of ecologically clean power for electric vehicles. Graphene based EcoCharge systems can be mounted on a vehicles drive shaft and axles putting graphene in motion to mine the earth's magnetic field. Estimates show that EcoCharge can generate 15.1 kW at 60 mph while weighing only 10 oz.
US09963034B2	Vehicle speed limit display device A speed limit display device for a vehicle, includes an indicator configured to display information related to a speed limit of a road; an image obtaining device configured to capture an image of a landscape and obtain image data of the landscape; and an electronic control unit configured to detect the speed limit indicated on a traffic sign in the captured landscape, and display the speed limit on the indicator. The electronic control unit is configured to i) determine whether a predetermined condition is satisfied when the traffic sign is detected, the predetermined condition including a condition that a distance between the vehicle and the traffic sign be less than a predetermined distance, ii) display the detected speed limit when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and iii) not display the detected speed limit when the predetermined condition is not satisfied.
US09963030B2	Methods, systems and apparatus for aircraft auxiliary fuel tanks An aircraft auxiliary fuel tank system comprising a master tank and a plurality of slave tanks fluidly connectable to the master tank in series. The slave tanks may each include a valve assembly comprising a biased plate that is movable for throttling fluid during a deceleration event when the slave tanks are connected to the master tank or other slave tanks. A rail assembly is provided to assist in the easy installation and removal of the slave and master fuel tanks.
US09963026B2	Convertible vehicle having a backbench and a wind deflector arrangement A convertible vehicle having a backbench and a wind deflector arrangement which can be displaced between a storage position and at least one function position and has at least one function element having a roller web, which is wound up on a winding device extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle when in the storage position and is unwound from the winding device when in the function position. The winding device arranged at a wind deflector carrier is arranged at a frontal, forward-facing corner area of a sitting area of the backbench and can be released into the function position by a releasing mechanism for displacing the wind deflector arrangement.
US09963025B2	Deflector structure for sunroof device Provided is a deflector structure for a sunroof device, including: a thin cloth member that extends in a tensioned state to smooth a drive airflow when a roof panel is opened, and is folded when the roof panel is closed; a housing section that is disposed below the roof panel to house the folded thin cloth member; a lower holder provided at the housing section to fix a lower end portion of the thin cloth member; and an upper holder that is fixed at an upper end portion of the thin cloth member, and is housed together with the thin cloth member into the housing section when the roof panel is closed.
US09963022B2	Vehicle roof and roof opening mechanism A vehicle roof having a roof structure with a roof opening, which, by a roof opening mechanism, can be closed or at least partially uncovered as desired, said roof opening mechanism being designed as an interchangeable insert. Additionally, a roof opening mechanism is proposed, being designed as an interchangeable insert, for unlockable fixation at a roof structure of a vehicle roof, and comprising a frame, which can be placed upon an edge region of the roof structure, said edge region limiting a roof opening.
US09963020B2	Door hinge and door hinge system for vehicle A vehicle door hinge system may include an actuator configured to pivot a vehicle door and a door hinge. The actuator may include a door strut. The door hinge may include a body strap, a door strap, and a strut strap having a strap end and a strut end. The strap end may be attached to the body strap, and the strut end of the strut strap and the door strut may be pivotally coupled to one another, such that the door of the vehicle is opened when the door strut is extended and closed when the door strut is retracted.
US09963013B2	Method of heating the interior of a vehicle A method of heating the interior of a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a central heating system and several decentralized heating surfaces constructed as infrared radiators. The temperature of the vehicle interior is controllable by the central heating system and/or the decentralized heating surfaces corresponding to a heating demand of at least one vehicle occupant. For controlling the temperature of the vehicle interior corresponding to a heating demand, a power distribution takes place between the central heating system and the decentralized heating surfaces as a function of specified distribution demands.
US09963008B2	Stabilizer-bar holding device A stabilizer-bar holding device includes a bracket and a body for a vehicle, which hold a stabilizer bar. A normal line that is normal to each of a pair of mounted surfaces of a pair of mounted portions of the body is inclined with respect to an up and down direction of the vehicle. A holding surface of a holder of the body has a first holding surface that is a flat surface greater than each of the pair of mounted surfaces in angle of inclination with respect to the up and down direction. An up and down plane extending in the up and down direction through a central axis of the stabilizer bar extends through the first holding surface in a state in which the stabilizer bar is held by the stabilizer-bar holding device.
US09963004B2	Trailer sway warning system and method A trailer sway warning system, according to one embodiment, includes a hitch angle sensor for sensing a hitch angle between a vehicle and a trailer. The trailer sway warning system includes a vehicle sensor for sensing a dynamic parameter of the vehicle, such as a steering angle rate or a yaw rate of the vehicle. Further, the trailer sway warning system includes a controller that generates a warning signal when the hitch angle is oscillating at a magnitude that exceeds a warning threshold and the dynamic parameter is substantially constant.
US09963003B2	Method and device for assisting a driver of a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle In a method for assisting a driver of a vehicle, a closed loop control device and/or open loop control device is switchable into multiple warning stages such that: if at least one temperature value measured by a temperature sensor exceeds a first defined threshold value, the closed loop control device and/or open loop control device switches into a first warning stage in which it is indicated to the driver to stop the vehicle within a defined period of time and/or within a defined section of road and/or that the driver is not to exceed a defined speed value. If the measured temperature value exceeds a second defined threshold value, greater than the first threshold value, the closed loop control device and/or open loop control device switches into a second warning stage in which it is indicated to the driver that the driver is to stop the vehicle immediately.
US09963000B2	Pneumatic tire Provided is a pneumatic tire ensuring conductivity while being reduced in weight, and having good fuel efficiency and handling stability. The tire includes a sidewall and a carcass, the sidewall including a laminate of two or more rubber layers including an inner sidewall layer (1) located closest to the carcass, and an outer sidewall layer (2) constituting an outer surface of the tire; the layer (1) including a rubber composition for (1); the layer (2) including a rubber composition for (2); the carcass including a carcass cord topped with a rubber composition for a carcass cord topping (3); the sidewall having a thickness of 3.0 mm or less; the layer (1) having a thickness of 0.2-1.0 mm; the composition for (1) having a volume resistivity of 5.0×107 Ω·cm or less; the compositions for (1) and for (2), and the compositions for (3) and for (1) satisfying specific relations.
US09962997B2	Heavy duty pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire having a tread pattern includes: shoulder lug grooves opening at ground contact edges; center lug grooves having both ends; circumferential primary grooves being formed to wave-like shape and alternately connecting the ends of the center lug grooves and inward ends of the shoulder lug grooves in the tire width direction; center blocks formed in a row defined by the center lug grooves and the pair of circumferential primary grooves; and circumferential secondary grooves being formed in regions of the center blocks and interconnecting center lug grooves adjacent in the tire circumferential direction. The circumferential secondary grooves have secondary groove turning portions, and the center lug grooves have lug groove turning portions and connect to the circumferential secondary grooves at the lug groove turning portions.
US09962996B2	Tread comprising tread pattern elements covered with an impregnated fibre assembly A tread for a pneumatic tire includes tread pattern elements and cuts. Each tread pattern element includes lateral faces and a contact face that comes into contact with a road surface when the tire is being driven thereon. A boundary between the contact face and the lateral faces forms at least one edge corner. The cuts are formed as grooves and/or sipes, with the cuts being delimited by opposing lateral faces of the tread pattern elements. Each tread pattern element is formed of at least one rubber compound. When the tread is viewed in cross section in a plane normal to an axis of rotation of the tire and passing through a contact face of a tread pattern element, at least one of the cuts adjacent to that contact face is covered at least in part with a covering layer that contains a woven or nonwoven fiber assembly.
US09962994B2	Airless tire and method for manufacturing same The present invention increases the bonding strength between a spoke and a tread ring and/or between a spoke and a hub to improve durability. An airless tire provided with a tread ring, a hub, and a spoke, wherein the spoke is integrally provided with: an outer annular portion of which the outer peripheral surface is bonded to the inner peripheral surface of the tread ring via a first adhesion layer; an inner annular portion of which the inner peripheral surface is bonded to the outer peripheral surface of the hub via a second adhesion layer, and a spoke portion which couples the inner and outer annular portions. The inner peripheral surface of the tread ring and/or the outer peripheral surface of the hub is composed of a roughened surface having a surface roughness (Ra) (arithmetic average roughness) of 3-1000 μm or a surface roughness (Rz) (ten-point average roughness) of 30-5000 μm.
US09962992B1	Wheel for center pivot irrigation system A center pivot irrigation system wheel including a hub having an axis of rotation and having lateral and oppositely lateral sides; a plurality of spoke pairs having distal ends and having proximal ends, each proximal end being attached to the hub, each spoke pair having lateral and oppositely lateral spokes, each lateral spoke being intersected by an axially extending plane of orientation, and said each oppositely lateral spoke being intersected by the same plane of orientation; a first plurality of axially extending through spaces, each through space being bounded by an adjacent pair of the spoke pairs; an annular rim having an outer surface, the distal end of each spoke being fixedly attached to the rim; and a plurality of treads, each tread being fixedly attached to the annular rim's outer surface.
US09962987B2	Optical security component An ID document comprises a receiving substrate in or on which an ink that is fluorescent under UV-A lighting is locally deposited, and a multilayer optical security component attached to a substrate. The optical component comprises a structurable layer and a reflective dielectric layer discontinuously deposited on the structurable layer in the plane of the component so as to produce patterns. The reflective dielectric layer has a relative transmission of at most 40% in the UV-B or UV-C range. The optical component also include an assembly of at least one layer including pigments that are fluorescent when energized by UV-B or UV-C. These are deposited on the reflective dielectric layer in a uniform or discontinuous manner in the plane of the optical component.
US09962985B2	Recording medium A recording medium includes a substrate, and a first and a second ink receiving layer over the substrate in this order from the side close to the substrate. The first ink receiving layer contains fumed silica, alumina, and zirconium compound. In the first ink receiving layer, the mass ratio of the fumed silica to the alumina is in the range of 40:60 to 60:40. The zirconium compound content in the first ink receiving layer is in the range of 0.1% by mass to 3.0% by mass relative to the total mass of the first ink receiving layer. The second ink receiving layer contains inorganic particles including at least one of fumed silica and alumina. In the second ink receiving layer, the fumed silica or the alumina accounts for 80% by mass or more of the inorganic particles in the second ink receiving layer.
US09962983B2	Printable recording media A printable recording media containing a substrate; a pre-coat layer including more than about 60 wt % of one or more inorganic pigments by total dry weight of the pre-coat layer; a topcoating layer including more than about 60 wt % of one or more inorganic pigments; up to 25 wt % of binders and up to about 5 wt % of a combination of natural and synthetic rheology modifiers, by total weight of the top-coating layer, wherein the ratio of the amount of natural rheology modifiers to the amount of synthetic rheology modifiers is from about 90:10 to about 50:50. Also disclosed herein is a method for making such printable recording media.
US09962974B2	Inkjet printing apparatus and inkjet printing method This disclosure is directed to more effectively prevent blocking. An inkjet printing apparatus 100 has a platen 3, an after-heater 4, a take-up gear 5, and a cooler. The platen 3 heats a medium 20 to a temperature lower than or equal to a glass-transition temperature Tg1 of a resin included in the medium 20. The after-heater 4 heats the medium 20 to a temperature higher than or equal to a glass-transition temperature Tg2 of a resin contained in the ink. The take-up gear 5 collects the printed medium 20. The medium 20 or the take-up gear 5 is cooled by the cooler so as to reach a temperature lower than both the temperature Tg1 and the temperature Tg2.
US09962969B2	Recording apparatus and recording method A recording apparatus includes a transport unit capable of transporting a medium, a detection unit capable of detecting a transport direction in which the transport unit transports the medium, a recording unit capable of performing recording on the medium transported by the transport unit, and a plurality of rotating bodies provided in an intersecting direction that intersects the transport direction. Each rotating body is capable of contacting a side surface of the medium opposite to a recording surface of the medium on which recording is performed by the recording unit and has a rotation shaft that extends in the intersecting direction. The apparatus further includes a control unit that controls rotation speed of each rotating body individually on the basis of a result of detection by the detection unit.
US09962967B2	Recording device, take-up device, and method for taking up recoding medium A recording device includes a conveyance mechanism, a recording mechanism, a rotational mechanism of a plurality of take-up spindles, and a control unit. The conveyance mechanism is configured to convey a recording medium intermittently in a conveyance direction. The recording mechanism is configured to record by reciprocatingly scanning a recording head in a direction that intersects with the conveyance direction. The rotational mechanism is configured to take up the recording medium. The control unit is configured to control the conveyance mechanism and the rotational mechanism to substantially synchronize conveying of the recording medium by the conveyance mechanism and taking-up of the recording medium by the rotational mechanism.
US09962964B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus and medium pressing method Provided is a liquid ejecting apparatus that includes a support unit configured to support a medium, an ejection unit configured to eject a liquid onto the medium that is transported while being supported by the support unit, and a plate-like pressing unit configured to press, against the support unit, an end portion in a width direction intersecting with a transport direction of the medium being transported in a region opposing the ejection unit. The pressing unit includes regions with different distances therefrom to the support unit via the medium.
US09962963B2	Large inkjet flatbed table A method of manufacturing of an inkjet flatbed table including a large support layer with an area of at least 1.5 m2 to support an ink receiver in an inkjet printing system, the method including the steps of fixing a plate on top of a base unit by forming a part of or whole the support layer; and abrading the fixed plate to have a flatness on the top of the support layer less than 300 μm and wherein the plate is characterized by including a thermoplastic polymer resin.
US09962960B2	Media guides with protrusions An example support structure assembly is described as including a brace, a media guide, and a compression member. An example brace includes a structure defining a mount area on a first surface of the brace and a first protrusion extending from a second surface of the brace. An example media guide includes a blade member, a hinge member, and a second protrusion extending away from the hinge member. An example compression member is coupled to the first protrusion of the brace and the second protrusion of the media guide to place a force on the media guide where a vector defines the force with a first component magnitude in a first direction towards the mount area that is greater than a second component magnitude in a second direction away from the mount area.
US09962959B2	Printing device dryer setting According to an example, an apparatus may include a controller and a non-transitory computer readable medium on which is stored instructions. The instructions may cause the controller to predict that a user is to instruct a printing device to perform a printing operation, in which the printing device includes a dryer, identify the user in response to the prediction, to access a user profile corresponding to the identified user, in which the accessed profile identifies a type of document that the identified user typically prints, and to adjust a setting of the dryer according to the identified type of document in the accessed profile.
US09962958B2	Droplet discharge apparatus A droplet discharge apparatus includes a recording section that performs recording by discharging ink droplets onto a recording medium, and a drying section including a plurality of drying units that perform drying of the recording medium on which ink droplets have been impacted, wherein the drying units are movably disposed in a predetermined drying area in which the drying of the recording medium is performed.
US09962957B2	Liquid ejecting apparatus and liquid ejecting method A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a transport mechanism which transports a medium in a first direction; a pre-treatment liquid coating mechanism which coats a pre-treatment liquid on the medium; a liquid ejecting unit which includes a plurality of ink nozzles which eject ink; and a control unit which controls the pre-treatment liquid coating mechanism and the liquid ejecting unit, in which the pre-treatment liquid coating mechanism includes a first mechanism which is disposed in a first region A and a second mechanism which is disposed in a second region B positioned on an upstream side of the first region A in the first direction, and the plurality of ink nozzles has a portion which overlaps with respect to the first mechanism in a second direction which intersects with the first direction and a portion which does not overlap with respect to the second mechanism in the second direction.
US09962955B2	Nail art printing apparatus A nail art printing apparatus having a receiving device for the placement of a nail or plurality of nails, the nail art printing apparatus being connectable to an electronic device. The electronic device has a user interface means being operably engagable with the nail art printing apparatus. The nail art printing apparatus being operable to apply a plurality of colors and/or designs to one or more natural and/or artificial nails.
US09962954B2	Thermal printer, control method, and computer program A thermal printer includes: a plurality of heat elements that are to be heated by applying an electrical power; a printing controller that applies a first electrical power to heat elements not to be used for printing, the first electrical power depending on the number of heat elements not to be used for printing among the plurality of heat elements; and a thermal head that prints using the plurality of heat elements.
US09962949B2	Printheads with sensor plate impedance measurement In an implementation, a printhead includes a nozzle and a fluid channel. A sensor plate is located within the fluid channel. An impedance measurement circuit is coupled to the sensor plate to measure impedance of fluid within the channel during a fluid movement event that moves fluid past the sensor plate.
US09962944B2	Liquid ejecting head, flow path member therefor, production method therefor, and liquid ejecting apparatus A liquid ejecting head includes a second flow-path-member comprising a second flow-path in communication with first and third flow-paths provided in first and second flow-path-members, the second flow-path-member stacked with the third flow-path-members in a stacking direction. A boundary between the first and second flow-path is tightly sealed by a first sealing-member. A boundary between the second and third flow-path is tightly sealed by a second sealing-member. The second flow-path-member includes a first substrate for positioning itself to the third flow-path-member in first and second directions intersecting with the stacking direction, and a second substrate for positioning itself to the third flow-path-member in the stacking direction. The first substrate is pressed against in the first and second directions by one of the first and second sealing-member. The second substrate is pressed against in the stacking direction by another one of the first and second sealing-member.
US09962943B1	Inkjet printhead assembly with compact repositionable shutter An inkjet printhead assembly includes a repositionable shutter mechanism adapted to block a slot through which drops of ink ejected from the array of nozzles pass before they impinge on the print medium. The shutter mechanism includes an actuator rod having a first actuation feature, and a repositionable shutter blade extending in a cross-track direction having first and second tabs affixed to its ends. The first tab includes a second actuation feature that engages with the first actuation feature of the actuator rod. An actuator is configured to translate the actuator rod, thereby pivoting the repositionable shutter blade about the pivot axis between a first pivot position where the shutter blade blocks the slot and a second pivot position where the shutter blade is moved away from the slot so that drops of ink can pass through the slot.
US09962941B2	Recording apparatus and storage method A recording apparatus includes a discharge section configured to discharge an ink from a nozzle onto a medium, a common flow path configured to supply a liquid to the nozzle, an ink supply path configured to supply the ink to the common flow path, filling liquid supply paths configured to supply a filling liquid to the common flow path, an air release path configured to release air in the common flow path, and a switching between section configured to switch the opening and closing of the ink supply path, the filling liquid supply paths, and the air release path.
US09962940B2	Managing a service cartridge In some examples, a service cartridge includes a fluid storage container for receiving fluid discharged from a fluid ejection device, and a web wipe for performing a wiping operation on the fluid ejection device. In a first wiping operation, the web wipe is caused to be advanced by a first length. An amount of discharged fluid into the fluid storage container is monitored. In a second wiping operation after the first wiping operation, in response to the monitored amount of discharged fluid into the fluid storage container, the web wipe is caused to be advanced by a second length different from the first length.
US09962933B2	Liquid ejection device A liquid ejection device is disclosed. One liquid ejection device includes a plurality of first contacts connected to a plurality of first piezoelectric elements, respectively, and positioned at a more outer position than a first piezoelectric element row and a second piezoelectric element row from a center of the device in a second direction. The liquid ejection device includes a plurality of second contacts connected to a plurality of second piezoelectric elements, respectively, and positioned at a more outer position than a third piezoelectric element row and a fourth piezoelectric element row from the center of the liquid ejection device in the second direction.
US09962928B2	Printing apparatus and printing method A printing apparatus includes a transport section, a printing section, and a control section. The printing section is configured to move in an intersecting direction intersecting a transport direction of a recording medium. The printing section includes a plurality of nozzles that are configured to perform printing by discharging an ink onto the recording medium. The control section is configured to control the transport section and the printing section. The printing section includes a first nozzle row and a second nozzle row, the first and second nozzle rows form an overlapping section in which the first and second nozzle rows overlap each other as viewed in the intersecting direction. The control section is configured to control a plurality of adjacent nozzles among the first nozzle row and the second nozzle row, which are in the vicinity of the overlapping section, not to discharge the ink.
US09962927B2	Position detection apparatus, droplet discharging apparatus, method for detecting position, and medium A position detection apparatus configured to detect a position on a movement surface of a mounted object having the position detection apparatus mounted thereon, includes a moved amount detector configured to detect an amount of movement on the movement surface; a posture detector configured to detect at least a posture of the mounted object on the movement surface; and a position calculator configured to calculate the position of the mounted object, based on the amount of movement and the posture.
US09962926B2	Method of correcting a screen printer and a board inspection system using the same The present invention relates to a method of correcting a position of a stencil mask which comprises receiving fiducial information from a screen printer, extracting position information of a pad and position information of a solder formed on a board through measuring by a solder paste inspection apparatus, estimating an x, y offset value and a rotating amount of a stencil mask based on the fiducial information by using the position information of the pad and the solder, and transmitting the x,y offset value and the rotating amount of the stencil mask to the screen printer. Thus, a reliability of solder forming process may be increased by correcting a stencil mask position by transmitting a feedback of an x,y offset value and a rotating amount of the stencil mask from a solder paste inspection apparatus, in which the x,y offset value and the rotating amount are estimated based on fiducial information transmitted from the screen printer.
US09962922B2	Polyesteramide for 3D printing A polyesteramide for use in 3D printing includes about 1 to about 30 mole percent of a diamine monomer unit, a diol monomer unit, and a terephthalate monomer unit, the polyesteramide having a glass transition temperature (Tg) in a range from about 50° C. to about 95° C.
US09962919B2	Method of separating a carrier-workpiece bonded stack The present invention provides a method of separating a bonded stack utilizing the force generated by a gas jet. The stack includes a carrier and a thinned workpiece such as device wafer that are bonded together through one or more layers therebetween. The gas jet can separate two adjacent layers having peeling strength therebetween in the range of from 0.01 to 50.0 g/cm. The invention can simplify the procedure and provide high throughput in separating thinned wafer from its carrier.
US09962914B2	Method for transferring a large-area graphene sheet A method of transferring a graphene sheet comprising one or more layers of graphene formed on a metal film, such as a copper film, coating a surface of a metal or alloy substrate onto a target substrate. The method includes fixedly contacting the graphene sheet with a contacting surface of the target substrate by applying substantially uniform pressure and heat on a layered assembly. The layered assembly comprises the metal or alloy substrate, the graphene sheet, and the target substrate. At least one layer of graphene of the graphene sheet formed on the copper film coating the surface of the metal or alloy substrate is transferred onto the contacting surface of the target substrate by the substantially uniform pressure and heat, and the at least one layer of graphene forms a graphene film on the contacting surface of the target substrate.
US09962911B2	Multilayer rotational moulding A multilayer article prepared by rotational moulding can include a layer A that is a polyolefin (PO) based layer prepared from PO and a functionalised polyolefin (FPO), or a PO grafter to a non-polyolefin (NPO) in the form of a block copolymer (PO-g-NPO). A layer B can be a PO that is dissimilar from layer A, an NPO, a mixture thereof, and optionally an FPO or a PO-g-NPO. A layer C can be dissimilar from layer A and similar to or dissimilar from layer B. Layer C can be adjacent to layer A and/or layer B, can have good adhesion to layer A and/or layer B, and is not a blend of layer A and layer B. A method of preparing the multilayer article can include rotational moulding.
US09962909B2	Composite materials including regions differing properties, and methods The invention is directed at composite materials, articles including the composite materials, and methods for producing and using them. The composite material include regions that differ in one or more properties. The composite material generally includes a first metallic sheet, a second metallic sheet; one or more metallic inserts interposed between the first and second metallic sheets; and a polymeric layer (e.g., a core layer) interposed between the first and second metallic sheets. The polymeric layer preferably includes a thermoplastic polymer. Preferably, the composite material includes a first region having an insert interposed between the metallic sheets so that the first region (relative to the second region) has a high tensile strength, a high thickness, a high density, or any combination thereof.
US09962908B2	Method for bonding polymer film and polymer film, method for bonding polymer film and inorganic material substrate, polymer film laminate, and laminate of polymer film and inorganic material substrate The present invention provides a method for firmly and inexpensively bonding at low temperature a polymer film to another polymer film or to a glass substrate without the use of an organic adhesive. A method for bonding a polymer film includes a step (S1) for forming a first inorganic material layer on part or all of a first polymer film; a step (S3) for forming a second inorganic material layer on part or all of a second polymer film; a step (S2) for surface-activating the surface of the first inorganic material layer by bombarding with particles having a predetermined kinetic energy; a step (S4) for surface-activating the surface of the second inorganic material layer by bombarding with particles having a predetermined kinetic energy; and a step (S5) for abutting the surface-activated surface of the first inorganic material layer against the surface-activated surface of the second inorganic material layer and bonding the first polymer film and second polymer film together.
US09962907B2	Methods of imparting conductivity to materials used in composite article fabrication and materials thereof Embodiments of the invention are directed to metal- or metal alloy-coated sheet materials (hereinafter, “metal-coated sheet material”) including, but not limited to, fabrics and veils which have a metal content of between one (1) and fifty (50) grams per square meter (gsm). The metal-coated sheet materials may be used as-is or in conjunction with prepregs, adhesives or surfacing films to provide lightning strike protection (LSP) and/or bulk conductivity, among other benefits, to the resultant composite article. In one embodiment, the metal-coated sheet material is impregnated with a resin. According to embodiments of the invention, a metal is applied to one or two sides of the fabric or veil by a physical vapor deposition coating process. The resultant metal-coated fabric or veil may be used as a carrier in surfacing films to impart surface conductivity; may be used as a carrier in adhesives to form conductive adhesive-bonded joints; may be interleaved (one or more metal-coated veils) between layers of prepreg to impart surface and/or bulk conductivity as well as toughness; or may be used to fabricate composite articles.
US09962904B2	Sandwich structure and integrally formed article using the same, and methods for production thereof Provided are the following: a sandwich structure formed from a core component comprising a discontinuous reinforcing fiber, a thermoplastic resin and voids, and a skin component comprising a continuous reinforcing fiber and a matrix resin, wherein in the core component, 30% or more of the discontinuous reinforcing fiber is covered with the thermoplastic resin and monofilaments of the discontinuous reinforcing fiber intersect one another via the thermoplastic resin; an integrally formed article using the sandwich structure; and methods for the production therefor.
US09962900B2	Lining material for conduit and lining method for conduit A lining material and method that prevent peeling at overlapping both circumferential ends (overlapping portion) of a lining material installed in a conduit. A lining material is inverted to be inside out to line a conduit. The lining material includes: an impermeable layer; a lining material main body provided inside the impermeable layer, the lining material main body made into a tubular form by rolling a base material sheet, with its both circumferential ends overlapping each other; and a tubular member provided inside the lining material main body.
US09962899B2	Method of making a partition having a rounded edge A partition assembly comprising a partition matrix made up of intersecting first and second slotted partitions, each of the partitions having at least one slot and a rounded edge. The slots of the partitions are engaged with each other at a plurality of intersections. The partitions are made by rounding an edge of a multi-layered blank using a rotatable tool and then cutting the partition material to a desired size. Slots may then be formed in the edge sealed material.
US09962893B2	Combination cap and work support system A combination cap and work support system includes a lower section configured to connect to a container and an upper section configured to provide a desired support to an object. The combination cap and work support system may be utilized alone or in multiples to support an object above a work surface during a project. Configurations of the upper section generally include multiple apices separated by areas having a reduced height, and configured to support an object directly on the apices, or between the apices, to provide a desired combination of support and stability. The combination cap and work support system may be included as part of a kit in conjunction with a compatible container, such as a can of sprayable surface coating.
US09962891B2	Method for manufacturing motorcycle tire A method for manufacturing a motorcycle tire comprises: building a raw tire main body, building a breaker, sticking the breaker, and building a band. The building of the breaker comprises: moving two cylindrical support rings to operating positions, swelling the raw tire main body to have its crown portion protruding from the support rings through a gap therebetween, and winding a breaker ply material on the support rings to form a cylindrical breaker ply whose inner surface is adhered to the raw tire main body. The sticking of the breaker comprises: expanding a profiled deck to swell the raw tire main body into a second swollen state, and turning down both edge portions of the breaker while being supported by the profiled deck. The building of the band comprises: spirally winding a tape on the curved breaker ply while being supported by the profiled deck.
US09962886B2	Filament winding apparatus and method of controlling filament winding apparatus An object is to control the position of a fiber bundle on a roller of a guide assembly in a filament winding apparatus. There is provided a filament winding apparatus that winds a fiber bundle consisting of a plurality of fibers on an outer surface of a liner and comprises a fiber feeder configured to feed the fiber bundle; and a guide assembly including a roller configured to guide the fiber bundle fed by the fiber feeder to the outer surface of the liner while making the fiber bundle in contact with the roller. The roller comprises a suction hole configured to suck the outside air and is provided in at least a surface of the roller that is to be in contact with the fiber bundle; and a suction unit configured to suck the outside air from the suction hole with such a suction force that draws the fiber bundle in contact with the roller.
US09962885B2	Device for producing three-dimensional models The present invention relates to a device for manufacture of three-dimensional models by means of a 3D printing process, whereby a spreader device is used to deposit particulate material in layers on a build platform and the particulate material flow, which occurs perpendicular to the spreading direction, is transferred into containers that are actively cleaned by sliders or brushes at the spreader device. It exploits the fact that particulate material that is moves dynamically can only bridge small height differences. The arrangement can be implemented in a space-saving manner beneath the spreading plane.
US09962882B2	Rapid prototyping apparatus Apparatus for producing an object by sequentially forming thin layers of a construction material one on top of the other responsive to data defining the object, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of printing heads each having a surface formed with a plurality of output orifices and controllable to dispense the construction material through each orifice independently of the other orifices; a shuttle to which the printing heads are mounted; a support surface; and a controller adapted to control the shuttle to move back and forth over the support surface and as the shuttle moves to control the printing heads to dispense the construction material through each of their respective orifices responsive to the data to form a first layer on the support surface and thereafter, sequentially the other layers; wherein each printing head is dismountable from the shuttle and replaceable independently of the other printing heads.
US09962878B2	Multi-level unitary safety surface tiles A multi-level unitary safety surface tile. The tile may be of monolithic construction. The tile may include rubber. The tile may include an upper level and a lower level. Hollow protrusions may extend between the levels. At least one protrusion may include resilient walls extending from the upper layer and converging to a protrusion bottom-cap in the lower level. Inter-protrusion ribs may span between and support adjacent protrusions. With the lower layer disposed upon an underlayer, the protrusions may support the upper level. The tile may attenuate impact forces incident upon the upper layer. The tile may constitute a unitary safety surface. The tile may include structures facilitating interlocking of adjoining tiles into a multi-tile unitary safety surface. Protrusion extensions and/or support ribs may support the structures. The tile may be manufactured in a one-piece molding process utilizing mold forms maintained parallel to opposable faces of a mold press.
US09962877B2	Ring-shaped insert molded article A molded article 1 is configured such that an insert 2 is made of a steel plate and includes a cylindrical part 2A and an annular part 2B, a plastic 4 is annular in shape so as to be joined to the annular part 2B, inner diameter D1 of the plastic 4 is larger than inner diameter D2 of the annular part 2B so that no burrs at a gate mark E protrude to the inner diameter side of the molded article 1, the injection molding is conducted with a disc gate arranged on an inner peripheral surface F of the plastic 4 at a position separated from a surface of the annular part 2B, and the gate mark E resides on the inner peripheral surface F of the plastic 4 at a position separated from the surface of the annular part 2B.
US09962876B2	Ring-shaped insert molded article A molded article 1 is configured such that an insert 2 is made of a steel plate and includes a cylindrical part 2A and an annular part 2B, a plastic 4 is annular in shape so as to be joined to the annular part 2B, inner diameter D1 of the plastic 4 is larger than inner diameter D2 of the annular part 2B so that no burrs at a gate mark E protrude to the inner diameter side of the molded article 1, the injection molding is conducted with a disc gate arranged on an inner peripheral surface F of the plastic 4 at a position separated from a surface of the annular part 2B, and the gate mark E resides on the inner peripheral surface F of the plastic 4 at a position separated from the surface of the annular part 2B.
US09962872B2	Tool and coating method thereof A tool and a coating method thereof are provided. The tool includes: a main body including connected head and grip portions, an end of the grip portion being a tail portion; a first coating layer coated on the main body; a second coating layer, coated on the first coating layer continuously corresponding to the grip portion and protrudingly formed with a pattern portion, formed with a first flange formed radially corresponding to the tail portion; a third coating layer, at least coated on the second coating layer, the pattern portion being at least partially exposed. The coating method includes the following steps of: manufacturing a main body into a first product having the first coating layer; manufacturing the first product into a second product having the second coating layer; and manufacturing the second product into a tool having the third coating layer.
US09962870B2	Injection molding machine including a plurality of injection units An injection molding machine includes first and second injection units. When it is detected that the first injection unit malfunctions, information that notifies the other injection unit (that is, second injection unit) the fact that the first injection unit is malfunctioning is outputted. The second injection unit that has acquired the malfunction information from the first injection unit carries out a malfunction process based on a preset malfunction process setting corresponding to other-injection-unit malfunction information.
US09962869B2	Automated method and system for making painted vehicle body panel skins and vehicle body panels, such as instrument panels, utilizing same An automated method and system for making painted vehicle body panel skins and vehicle body panels. The method includes transferring a mold having a mold surface from an entrance station to a paint station within a dispensing area. The method further includes applying paint on the mold surface to form a layer of paint on the mold surface at the paint station. The method still further includes spraying curable polyurethane elastomer on the painted surface at a spray station within the dispensing area. The paint and spray stations may be coincident. The method still further includes, after the step of spraying and while the polyurethane elastomer is uncured, transferring the mold with the paint and the uncured polyurethane elastomer from the spray station to at least one accumulator station in a curing area to allow the polyurethane elastomer to completely cure in the mold and form the skin.
US09962868B2	Device for forming foamed kneaded material and method for forming foamed kneaded material First, a supply device supplies a foamed kneaded material into a cylinder. Then, in a state in which an internal space of the cylinder is communicated with a pattern forming space of a mold, the piston disposed in the cylinder is moved toward the foamed kneaded material side while opening a gas release hole formed piercing through the piston. Then, at a timing when the piston has reached an expected position where the piston is expected to be on contacting the foamed kneaded material supplied into the cylinder, the gas release hole is closed by an open-close plug. Then, the foamed kneaded material supplied into the cylinder is pressed toward the pattern forming space side of the mold by moving the piston toward the foamed kneaded material side.
US09962864B2	Method of molding product having hollow interior region A method of molding a product includes receiving into a cavity of a mold a core having a plurality of parts that are unconnected and that together form the core, situating a first part of a plurality of parts adjacent a second part of the plurality parts, receiving a material in an uncured state into a space between the mold and the core, forming with the first part a first portion of the interior region, forming with the second part a second portion of the interior region that is contiguous the first portion, removing the first part from within the first portion of the interior region, through a hole, and subsequent to the removing of the first part, removing the second part from within the second portion of the interior region, through a hole.
US09962861B2	Device and method for heating a mould or tool The present disclosure relates to a tool such as an injection moulding tool or an embossing tool. A heating device including a stack of layers is provided for heating a tool surface. The stack may include a coil carrier layer with a number of wound coils for generating a magnetic field, and a conductive top layer, being adjacent to the tool surface currents are induced in the top layer to heat the surface. Efficient heating may be provided by solutions involving low resistivity layers that lead currents to the top layer without themselves developing heat to any greater extent. A conduction frame device can be provided beneath the top layer and around the perimeter thereof to provide reliable contact with a backing layer.
US09962858B2	Ceramic and masonry power saw A ceramic and masonry power saw includes a cutting head assembly including a circular saw blade, an electric motor for driving the saw blade, and a support member for supporting both the saw blade and the motor; a rectangular box shaped frame including two hollow members at front and rear ends respectively, two side members interconnecting the end members, two side supports interconnecting the end members, a tray removably disposed on the frame by passing through the hollow member, and a first coolant pan communicating with the tray; a rail assembly disposed on the frame; and a cutting table including a main platform slidably disposed on the rail assembly, an auxiliary platform secured to one side of the main platform, and a second coolant pan releasably secured to the main platform.
US09962856B2	Press for making a cutting tool green body having a helical flute, and method for making a cutting tool green body having a helical flute A press for making a cutting tool green body having at least one helical flute includes a die having an opening with a helical protrusion and a punch having at least one helical groove having a shape that matches a shape of the helical protrusion. An electrical punch drive system is arranged to simultaneously rotate the punch, relative to a longitudinal axis of the opening in the die, and axially advance the punch into and along a direction of the longitudinal axis of the opening in the die. A method for making a cutting tool green body having at least one helical flute is also disclosed.
US09962855B2	Three-dimensional printing Methods and equipment are disclosed relating to three-dimensional printing that include positioning an array of nozzles within a bed of loose solid material, moving the array of nozzles through the bed of loose solid material while injecting a liquid from the array of nozzles in a controlled pattern causing the liquid to react with a portion of the bed of loose solid material forming a solid concrete three-dimensional object. An unreacted portion of the bed of loose solid material may then be separated from the solid three-dimensional object.
US09962854B2	Method for producing at least one cutting unit segment of a cutting unit A method for producing at least one cutting strand segment of a cutting strand comprises punching at least one cutting strand segment out of a band material. The at least one cutting strand segment includes at least one cutting element and at least one cutter carrier element having at least one connecting element.
US09962845B2	System and method for tapered cutter guide for cutting quilting pieces and paper piecing The tapered cutter guide includes a generally rectangular body having a long first edge and opposite thereto a long second edge. A depending rail is positioned along the first edge of the tapered cutter guide, the rail having an inner guide edge and an outer cutting edge with the inner guide edge and the outer cutting edge being spaced apart in parallel relation by a width selected to correspond to a desired sewing expanse. A tapered section is provided along the second edge to provide a sharp edge of the tapered cutter guide opposite from the first edge, the tapered section rising at an acute angle from the sharp edge towards the inner guide edge. There is also a flat top section between the first and second edge, and a flat inner section parallel to the top section adjoining the inner edge to the tapering section. An associated method of use is also provided.
US09962844B2	Personal-care appliance and method of assembly A liquid dispensing razor with a handle defining a cavity. A cartridge mounted to the handle. The cartridge has a cap, a guard and one or more blades between the cap and the guard. A fluid applicator is mounted to the shaving razor cartridge for delivering fluid to a surface to be shaved. A fluid reservoir is at least partially positioned within the cavity of the handle. The fluid reservoir has an inner wall defining an opening and a frangible seal within the opening. A fluid connector is positioned within the cavity. The fluid connector has an angled tip configured to pierce the frangible seal to establish a fluid connection between the fluid applicator and the fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir has an inner wall with an annular rib that engages the fluid connector.
US09962843B2	Method for measuring fiber cutting force A method and apparatus for measuring the cutting force on a single fiber. The method includes the steps of: providing a blade having an edge; providing a fiber mount for holding the single fiber; providing at least one sensor connected to the fiber mount; providing a fiber sleeve to contain a fiber within the fiber mount to simulate the location of the hair within the hair follicle; moving the blade toward the fiber and cutting the fiber; and measuring the cutting force on the fiber with the at least one sensor.
US09962842B2	Slit blade block and electric razor having slit blade block This slit blade block includes multiple comb teeth adjacent to multiple outer blade pieces. Each comb tooth has a leading end surface, and a protruding part protruding in a direction away from the outer blade pieces. The protruding parts include an apical part that is the outermost end in said direction away from the outer blade pieces. The leading end surfaces of the protruding parts are positioned between the leading end surfaces and the base end surfaces of the adjacent outer blade pieces. Length L1 in the height direction, defined by the apical part of the protruding parts and the leading end surfaces of the protruding parts, is less than or equal to thickness L2 of the outer blade pieces, defined by the leading end surface and the base end surface of the outer blade pieces.
US09962840B2	Substrate conveyance apparatus Disclosed is a substrate conveyance apparatus that collectively conveys a plurality of substrates. The apparatus includes: a plurality of substrate placement racks disposed at intervals in a height direction and configured to simultaneously place the substrates thereon; a substrate placement rack holder configured to integrally hold the plurality of substrate placement racks; and a moving mechanism connected to the substrate placement rack holder and configured to integrally move the plurality of substrate placement racks. The moving mechanism includes: a first arm unit having a first support supported from an outside, and connected to one end of the substrate placement rack holder in a longitudinal direction; a second arm unit having a second support supported from the outside, and connected to another end of the substrate placement rack holder in the longitudinal direction; and a connecting portion which connects the first arm unit to the second arm unit.
US09962839B2	Robot apparatus, method for controlling the same, and computer program A robot apparatus includes an output unit that displays an image including an object on a screen, an input unit that receives an operation performed by a user for specifying information relating to an approximate range including the object in the image, an object extraction unit that extracts information regarding a two-dimensional contour of the object on the basis of the specification received by the input unit, and a position and attitude estimation unit that estimates information regarding a three-dimensional position and attitude of the object on the basis of the information regarding the two-dimensional contour.
US09962829B2	Robot system A robot includes a gripping section adapted to grip an object by open and close a pair of finger sections, a moving device adapted to relatively move the object and the gripping section, and a control device adapted to control the moving device to move the gripping section relatively toward the object, and dispose the pair of finger sections in a periphery of the object, and then control the gripping section to open and close the pair of finger sections in a plane parallel to a mounting surface on which the object is mounted, pinch the object between the pair of finger sections from a lateral side of the object, and grip the object with the gripping section at at least three contact points.
US09962825B2	Multifunctional toolbox According to an embodiment, a toolbox includes a housing, one or more drawers received in the housing, and a handle extending from the housing. The handle comprises a pair of spaced grasping surfaces connected by a central grasping surface, the spaced grasping surface and the central grasping surface each spaced from the housing. According to another embodiment, a toolbox includes a housing and one or more drawers slidably received in the housing. The one or more drawers each comprise an integral latch, and the housing comprises an integral latch receptacle. Closing the drawer of the toolbox with a first amount of force does not engage the integral latch with the latch receptacle, while closing the drawer of the toolbox with a second amount of force automatically engages the integral latch with the latch receptacle, securing the one or more drawers within the housing.
US09962823B2	Power tool A hammer drill includes a main body which houses a driving motor having a brush and a brush holder unit which holds the brush and switches a position of the brush, and a main handle which is movable to the main body. Further, a coil spring which biases the handle is provided. In a state that the coil spring biases the handle, the handle is moved against the main body in a longitudinal direction of a hammer bit and vibration transmission from the main body to the handle is prevented. Further, interference of a lever of the brush holder unit and the handle is prevented by a part of an opening formed on the handle.
US09962821B2	Fastener driving apparatus A fastener driving apparatus includes a spring anvil assembly that comprises a gas spring and an anvil. The end of the piston that extends out of the gas spring may be fixedly disposed against an object that is capable of exerting a force against the piston for at least a portion of the operational cycle. A drive mechanism acts on the spring assembly to store potential energy in the spring. The drive mechanism thereafter ceases acting on the spring assembly and the potential energy is released, causing the spring anvil assembly move and to separate from the drive mechanism for a period of free flight of the spring anvil assembly, the anvil thereafter moving to strike a fastener to drive the fastener into a substrate.
US09962819B2	Torque wrench for archery broadheads and fasteners A tool for archery broadheads or other fasteners is provided including an engagement end having an aperture, socket or drive feature to accommodate the broadhead or engage a fastener. The tool is constructed at least partially from an elastomeric material. Upon application of a moment to the tool by a user, part of the tool deforms or twists so that indicia elements move relative to one another and output torque or moment information to a user based on the spatial orientation of the indicia elements relative to one another.
US09962816B2	Pneumatic tool using single controller for both forward/reverse switching and speed adjustment A pneumatic tool includes a housing that contains an installation tunnel, an air supplying channel and first and second air inlets, a control valve installed in the installation tunnel for shifting among first, second and third positions; a controller that is mounted on the control valve and has two paddles; a pushing rod that passes through the controller and the control valve; and a trigger that is attached to the pushing rod. The pneumatic tool provides the controller for a user to selectively operate with his/her left hand or right hand to perform forward/reverse switching and speed adjustment.
US09962815B2	Driver tool A driver tool has a grip handle. The grip handle has a grip handle height less than a grip handle width. A first axis base is mounted to the grip handle. The first axis base includes a first saddle flange and a second saddle flange. A pair of primary link pins are mounted to the first saddle flange and the second saddle flange defining a first axis of rotation. A coupler link is mounted on the first axis of rotation to rotate on the first axis of rotation relative to the first axis base. A pair of secondary link pins mounted to the coupler link. The pair of secondary link pins define a second axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the first axis of rotation. A driving link is mounted to the second axis of rotation. The driving link includes a driving socket.
US09962811B2	Method and blasting means for producing a sanitized finish on an aluminum substrate A method and a blasting material for producing a satinized surface on an aluminum substrate is provided. There is proposed a method for producing a satinized surface on an aluminum substrate, including the steps: providing an aluminum substrate; treating by blasting with a blasting material the surface regions of the aluminum substrate provided that are to be satinized; wherein there is used as the blasting material a mixture of angular and spherical particles having a grain diameter D90 of ≤0.3 mm.
US09962810B2	Dual control dead man system A dual control shut off system, such as a dead man system for a blasting system, blasting equipment, or other equipment having both pneumatic and electric safety control circuits, may include an electric dead man's switch or a pneumatic dead man's switch. An embodiment of the dual control dead man system is for wet abrasive blasting systems used for cleaning, preparing surfaces, removing coatings, and/or other abrasive blasting operations. Embodiments of the dual control shut off system provide the ability to conveniently switch between an electric and pneumatic shut off system.
US09962809B2	Blasting agent and blasting method A system including at least one means for mechanical processing of surfaces using a blasting agent (5), in particular steel or cast iron beads. An additive (6) for degreasing and cleaning of the surface to be blasted (2) and/or of the blasting agent is provided with the blasting agent (5), and comprising a granular material (6), which exhibits a lower breaking strength under the mechanical stresses that the blasting agent (5) is subject to during the blasting procedure than the at least one means for mechanical processing of the surfaces themselves. As the granular material (6) breaks down, additional additive (6) is added into the blasting agent (5) such that the proportion of the additive (6) in the blasting agent mixture blend (5) remains largely generally constant even at a prolonged operation of the device.
US09962805B2	Chemical mechanical polishing apparatus and method A polisher head of a polishing apparatus includes a membrane and a first local pressure nodule and a second local pressure nodule physically contacting the membrane. The first local pressure nodule is configured to apply a first local force to the membrane and the second local pressure nodule is configured to apply a second local force to the membrane. The first local pressure nodule and the second local pressure nodule are independently controllable.
US09962804B2	Polishing apparatus, method for controlling the same, and method for outputting a dressing condition A polishing apparatus includes: a turntable for supporting a polishing pad; a turntable rotation mechanism configured to rotate the turntable; a dresser configured to dress the polishing pad; and a scanning mechanism configured to cause the dresser to scan between a first position and a second position on the polishing pad, wherein Ttt/Tds and Tds/Ttt are a non-integer where the Ttt is a rotation cycle of the turntable during dressing, and the Tds is a scanning cycle during which the dresser scans between the first position and the second position.
US09962795B2	Internal line-up clamps for welding pipes An internal line-up clamp for welding pipe lengths end-to-end includes a clamp ring made up of a plurality of clamp ring elements that are angularly distributed around the circumference of the clamp ring. The clamp ring elements are divided into mutually opposed groups that are interdigitated such that the clamp ring elements alternate from one group to the other around the circumference of the clamp ring. A longitudinally-acting actuator system drives relative longitudinal movement of the groups to effect clamping expansion of the clamp ring by wedging interaction between the circumferentially-alternating clamp ring elements of the groups. By expanding the clamp ring in alignment with a weld plane between the abutting ends, the same clamp ring may be used to align the pipe lengths and to back a weld between them.
US09962794B2	Flux cored welding electrode for 5-9% nickel steel A flux cored welding electrode for welding a 5-9% nickel steel workpiece by a flux cored arc welding (FCAW) process comprises a particulate core and a metal sheath surrounding the particulate core, wherein chemical composition of the metal sheath and the chemical composition of the particulate core are selected so that the weld deposit composition produced by the welding electrode comprises ≤0.15 C, ≤6.0 Mn, ≤1.0 Si, ≤0.025 P, ≤0.020 S, 12.0-20.0 Cr, ≥55.0 Ni, 5.5-7.5 Mo, 1.2-1.8 Nb+Ta, ≤12 Fe, ≤0.3 Cu and 0.5-4.0 W.
US09962793B2	Method for producing deposition mask The invention provides a method for producing a deposition mask that includes forming of an opening pattern 1 at a predetermined position in a resin film 2 by laser processing so as to penetrate therethrough. The method including the steps of: forming a meniscus of a liquid film 14 between the resin film 2 and a smooth surface 13b of a reference substrate 13 supporting the resin film 2; and after the resin film 2 and the reference substrate 13 are brought into close contact with an adsorption force generated by Laplace pressure, forming the opening pattern 1 by performing the laser processing. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the speed of the laser processing without generating a burr on an edge portion of the opening pattern.
US09962791B2	Method and apparatus for laser processing a complex pattern on a continuous roll A system and method for laser processing a complex pattern and a perimeter around the complex pattern on a moving web, the complex pattern and the perimeter processed continuously with a single laser. The complex pattern may be a plurality of holes such that cutting of the perimeter forms a disk having multiple holes. The plurality of holes are interior to the disk and laser processed using a camming program while a web of material is continuously moving. The laser is then repositioned to cut the perimeter while the laser remains on and the web is continuously moved. The multi-hole disk may be cut from a continuous roll of abrasive material.
US09962789B2	Welding method A welding method according to the present invention is a welding method for irradiating an object to be welded including a plurality of metallic plates that are stacked on each other with a high energy beam and performing welding. The welding method includes: forming a plurality of tack weld nuggets along a virtual closed curve on a part to be welded of the object to be welded; and forming a plurality of main weld nuggets so that the main weld nuggets overlap the plurality of respective tack weld nuggets.
US09962788B2	Sub-surface marking of product housings Techniques or processes for providing markings on products are disclosed. In one embodiment, the products have housings and the markings are to be provided on sub-surfaces of the housings. For example, a housing for a particular product can include an outer housing surface and the markings can be provided on a sub-surface the outer housing surface yet still be visible from the outside of the housing. Since the markings are beneath the surface of the housing, the markings are durable.
US09962786B2	Arc welding method, arc welding apparatus, and arc welding controller In an arc welding method of performing welding by employing CO2 gas as shield gas, supplying a welding current to flow between a welding wire and a workpiece to be welded while feeding the welding wire toward the workpiece, and generating an arc with the welding current, the arc welding method includes a welding step of performing the welding of the workpiece while executing control to adjust the welding current, and a welding termination step of executing control to apply the welding current having a trapezoidal waveform when the welding of the workpiece is terminated.
US09962780B2	Band saw machine with starting cutting position control and contorl method thereof A band saw machine includes a working platform, a cutting machine, a vertical displacement element causing the cutting machine to move vertically, a height sensor and a central processor. The working platform includes a reference plane for placing a workpiece. The cutting machine includes a driving wheel, a driven wheel, a band saw wound on the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and a motor that electrically drives the driving wheel. The band saw includes a starting cutting tooth and a processing cutting tooth sequentially arranged. The height sensor detects a starting cutting point of the workpiece farthest from the reference plane. The central processor receives information of a position of the starting cutting point, and controls a displacement speed of the vertical displacement element and a first rotational speed of the motor to cause the starting cutting tooth to first cut at the starting cutting point.
US09962777B2	Alignment tool for sheet material shears An apparatus for improving the accuracy of machines which shear plate materials in general and sheet metals in particular. The apparatus comprises an indicator that is magnetically mounted to the shearing blade and extends downward toward the work table of the machine to give an indication of where the blade will pass through the metal.
US09962774B2	Cutting tool A cutting tool may include a cutter body, and a cutting insert group coupled to the cutter body, wherein the cutter body includes a working length, wherein the cutting insert group forms a continuous cutting edge, and wherein the continuous cutting edge extends continuously through the working length of the cutter body.
US09962772B2	Clamping device A clamping device for clamping a workpiece or a tool or a tool holder to a machine component of a machine tool, having an axially movable tension rod, a clamping assembly which can be moved by the tension rod between a clamped position and a released position, a spring assembly dedicated to the tension rod with a plurality of series-connected spring units for generating the clamping and draw-in force of the clamping assembly, and a releasing unit by which the clamping assembly can be moved by the tension rod against the force of the spring assembly into the released position. To ensure the most uniform load possible, the axial spring deflection of the spring units is limited by a stop when the spring assembly is compressed.
US09962769B2	Cutting tool and methods for use A pipe cutting tool having: a plurality of rollers; a clamping member moveable between an open position in which a pipe is insertable between the plurality of rollers and a clamping position in which the pipe is secured between the rollers; a cutting apparatus having first, second, and third cutting members configured to optionally sequentially engage the pipe when positioned between the plurality of rollers; a drive motor drivingly connected to at least one of the rollers; and an actuator operatively connected to the drive motor.
US09962767B2	Apparatuses for three-dimensional printing The present disclosure various apparatuses, and systems for 3D printing. The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing methods, apparatuses, software and systems for a step and repeat energy irradiation process; controlling material characteristics and/or deformation of the 3D object; reducing deformation in a printed 3D object; and planarizing a material bed.
US09962761B2	Replaceable piston ring for die casting machine plunger A plunger assembly for a die casting machine shot sleeve includes a plunger body that has an outer diameter. The plunger includes a head that provides a wall. A piston ring is arranged on the plunger body adjacent to the wall. A nut is secured to the outer diameter and urges the piston ring toward the wall to retain the piston ring securely on the plunger body.
US09962758B2	Continuous fastener feeding apparatus and method Methods and apparatuses for continuous fastener feeding for sequentially delivering single fasteners to a fastener installation device are disclosed. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a first fastener reel for supporting a first fastener tape securing a plurality of fasteners and a second fastener reel for supporting a second fastener tape for securing a plurality of fasteners. A fastener tape joining device positioned downstream of the first and second fastener reels receives the respective first and the second fastener tapes and selectively engage the first and second fastener tapes when one of the fastener tapes becomes depleted of fasteners.
US09962756B2	Electronic device case and method of forming hanging lug in electronic device case An electronic device case which includes a bottom shell, a plurality of side shells, a first hanging lug and a second hanging lug is disclosed. The side shells are connected to the bottom shell. The first hanging lug is located on one of the side shells. The first hanging lug includes a first top plate, a first supporting plate, a first hole and a first arch bridge part. The first supporting plate is connected to the first top plate. The first hole is located on the first top plate. The first arch bridge part supports the first top plate. The second hanging lug is located on the bottom shell. The second hanging lug includes a second top plate and a second supporting plate. The second supporting plate is connected to the second top plate.
US09962755B2	Hand held flaring tool A flaring tool is provided for flaring an end of a pipe or tube. The tool includes a locking mechanism having a collar and a collet with two or more collet pieces that engage the collar prior to and during a flaring operation. The collet can receive a pipe or tube when the collet is in an expanded or open position. The collet pieces have external flanges for engaging the collar during clamping and unclamping of the tube, each flange having first and second flange portions that sequentially engage an inner surface of the collar, the first flange portion guiding insertion of the collet into the collar and the second flange portion causing the collet pieces to clamp onto the tube. A flaring mechanism moves a flaring mandrel towards the end of the tube when the collet is clamped, whereby the mandrel engages and flares the end of the tube.
US09962752B2	Press-forming method A press-forming method which press-forms a final shaped article which comprises a top sheet part, vertical wall parts, and flange parts and which has at least one bent part in a longitudinal direction, which method forms the top sheet part, vertical wall parts, bent part, and flange parts, includes a first shaping process of bending a flange part at an intersecting part until an angle of the flange part with a horizontal line becomes α1 in a plane which includes a horizontal line which connects an intersecting part of a vertical wall part and a flange part and a center of curvature of the bent part and which is vertical to the high strength steel sheet and a second shaping process of additionally bending the flange part after the first shaping process at the intersecting part until the angle of the flange part with the horizontal line becomes α2 in that plane, makes the additional bending angle β of α1-α2 predetermined ranges, and thereby reduces the warping and torsion of the final shaped article.
US09962745B2	Cleaning of CVD production spaces Contamination of surfaces of polysilicon rods removed from a Siemens reactor in a polysilicon production facility is reduced by cleaning the production facility at least every other week with a cleaning liquid containing water, optionally also containing neutral surfactants.
US09962742B2	Process and system for monitoring components in an ore screening installation A system for monitoring screening facilities which includes screening panels and components of the screen deck incorporating wirelessly readable identification tags; a computer database containing information relating to the screen deck components and their associated tags; a wireless tag detection station for regularly reading the conveyed material to detect tags; a computer program for matching the detected information with said data base and means for communicating a warning that a screen deck component has been dislodged.
US09962741B2	Compact dedusting apparatus with remote discharge A compact dedusting apparatus induces air flow through the housing by a vacuum generator mounted within the housing. The discharge of dust and debris can be passed through a conduit to a remote location without losing air flow velocity to facilitate the use of the compact dedusting apparatus within a clean room. The metering device is formed from stainless steel and mounted on a spring-loaded mounting plate to permit vertical movement of the metering device when a jam of the particulate material is encountered. The metering device can be driven by a low torque stepper motor operable at selectively variable speeds to control the flow rate of the particulate material. The discharge transition is formed with an enlarged cross-sectional area compared to the shape of the Venturi zone so that carryover pellets can be returned to the product flow instead of being lost with the dirty air discharge.
US09962738B2	Ultrasonic transducer system and motor vehicle including an ultrasonic system An ultrasonic transducer system includes at least one transducer element, a diaphragm, and at least one resonance body, the ultrasonic transducer system being configured for transmitting and/or receiving ultrasonic signals, the resonance body being coupled at an end face to the diaphragm and the at least one transducer element being coupled to a lateral surface of the resonance body so that the at least one transducer element and the resonance body have a shared interface. Also described is a method for the manufacture and to a motor vehicle having an ultrasonic transducer system of this type, the diaphragm of the ultrasonic transducer system being formed by an outer skin of a bumper, a side mirror, or a door section, and the transducer element(s) and resonance bodies being situated concealed behind the outer skin.
US09962737B2	Capacitance type transducer, manufacturing method therefor, and subject information acquiring apparatus A capacitance type transducer includes one or more cells having a structure in which a vibrating film including one electrode of a pair of electrodes formed spaced apart from each other is supported to be capable of vibrating. The cells are disposed on one surface of a substrate. An acoustic matching layer is provided between a water-resistant sheet and the cells. A water-resistant frame is disposed to surround a side surface of the substrate. The sheet is bonded to an end face of the frame to cover an opening of the frame.
US09962736B2	Low-gloss, flexible clear coats, articles of manufacture having low-gloss, two coat paint systems, and methods for applying the same Low-gloss flexible clear coast can include a base formula that includes a base resin and a cross-linker, a silica-based flattener, wherein the silica-based flattener comprises from 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula, one or more flattener enhancing agents, wherein the one or more flattener enhancing agents comprise 0.25 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula to 5 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the base formula, and possess 90° flexibility and a 60° gloss finish from 22 gloss units to 34 gloss units.
US09962731B2	Methacrylic acid polymer extended urea-formaldehyde resin composition for making fiberglass products The present invention provides methacrylic acid polymer modified aqueous urea formaldehyde resin (UF resin) binder compositions useful in making a treated glass mat, e.g. for roofing shingles, wherein the methacrylic acid polymer comprises the reaction product of at least 50 wt. %, based on the total weight of monomers used to make the methacrylic acid polymer, of methacrylic acid or its salts, or mixtures thereof, a water-soluble phosphorous or sulfur containing compound and the remainder of a carboxylic acid group containing monomer, such as acrylic acid. The methacrylic acid polymers have at least one of a phosphite group, hypophosphite group, phosphinate group, diphosphinate group, and/or sulfonate group and enable modified UF resins to have early strength development even when the binder compositions comprise from 0.1 to less than 5 wt. % of the polymer modifier, based on total solids of the UF resin and the polymer modifier.
US09962730B2	Method for the formation of multi-layer paint films Disclosed is a method for the formation of multi-layer paint films with the omission of a mid-coat paint coating process. The method comprises the use of a particular aqueous colored paint (A) comprising a prescribed amount of specified titanium oxide that has been compounded, The resulting multi-layer paint films have a very bright paint color, and especially a white or light-colored color, and have excellent concealing properties. The aqueous colored paint (A) is characterized by containing from 50 to 60 mass % with respect to the whole paint solid fraction of titanium oxide of specific surface area not more than 13 m2/g.
US09962727B2	Slot die with improved chamber structure and coating apparatus having the same Disclosed is a slot die, which includes a feed unit for introducing a coating material, a chamber for accommodating a coating material supplied through the feed unit, a slit communicating with the chamber to discharge the coating material, and a die body having die lips which form the slit, wherein the chamber includes a chamber block which has an inner space for accommodating the coating material and is configured so that the entire block is exchangeable with respect to the die body, and wherein a coating width is determined by a width of the inner space of the chamber block.
US09962725B1	Sound localization perfume nozzle assembly A sound localization perfume nozzle assembly includes an accumulator, a nozzle head set, and a sound localization device set between the accumulator and the nozzle head set and including a positioning member and a position-limiting member mounted in the positioning member in such a manner that rotating the nozzle head set causes rotation of the position-limiting member in the positioning member, and a click sound can be produced when one of two opposing abutment edges of the position-limiting member is abutted against the positioning member to stop the nozzle head set in an ON or OFF position, avoiding over rotation to cause nozzle head damage.
US09962716B2	Adapter for a sample container of a centrifuge, adapter group and centrifuging system Adapter for inserting a sample container in a centrifuge bucket, comprising a bucket-like base body, which delimits a cavity for accommodating the sample container and has a bottom region and an adjoining side wall region, the top edge of which defines an opening edge of the cavity, and an insertion opening, through which the sample container can be inserted in the cavity and which is delimited by the opening edge, at least one separation joint being present in the side wall region of the base body, which separation joint extends from the opening edge in the direction towards the bottom region and which allows for expanding the side wall region from a starting position (P1) to an expanded position (P2) by applying a force in such a way that the opening edge has a larger circumference as compared to the starting position (P1). The side wall area has two edge regions separated from each other by the separation joint, which at least in the starting position (P1) lie one above the other radially and overlap in the circumferential direction (U), thus forming an overlap region.
US09962715B2	Decanter centrifuge and a screw conveyer A decanter centrifuge for separating a supplied material in a light phase and a heavy phase comprising an elongate bowl arranged for rotation about its longitudinal axis, the bowl having a separation chamber with a circumferential wall, a screw conveyor being provided in the separation chamber and being coaxial with the bowl, the screw conveyor comprising a conveyor hub. The conveyor hub comprises a longitudinal tubular steel body part and a helical steel conveyor flight attached to the tubular steel body part. The conveyor hub further comprises an inner longitudinal body extending coaxially relative the longitudinal tubular steel body part. The inner longitudinal body is extending through at least a part of the tubular steel body and is made of a first material, such as carbon fiber reinforced epoxy, whose specific modulus is larger than specific modulus of the steel material of the tubular steel body part.
US09962714B2	Microchannel, microfluidic chip and method for processing microparticles in a fluid flow A microchannel for processing microparticles in a fluid flow comprises a first and second pairs of electrodes. The first pair of electrodes is configured for generating an asymmetric first electric field and for sorting the microparticles to provide sorted microparticles. The second pair of electrodes is configured for generating an asymmetric second electric field and for trapping at least some of the sorted microparticles.
US09962713B2	Electrostatic collector An electrostatic collector is provided, including a collection chamber, delimited by a tubular wall, and a support holding an electrode in position in the collection chamber and for removing it from the collection chamber, the support including a guide, passing transversally through the collection chamber, the first and second ends of which are fixed to the wall, the guide including a through opening configured to hold the electrode; a first attachment element, including at least one electrically conducting part, that will extend at least partly in the guide, from the first end towards the opening; and a second attachment element, including at least one electrically insulating part, that can move in translation in the guide from the second end towards the opening and from the opening towards the second end.
US09962711B2	Electrostatic air cleaner An electrostatic air cleaner comprises a main body, a corona discharged module, a collector module and a fan. The main body has an airflow passage for disposing the corona discharged module, the collector module and the fan. The fan is used for drawing an air stream into the airflow passage. The corona discharged module is used for discharging particles in the air stream. The charged particles are then captured by the collector module.
US09962709B2	Method and apparatus for separating magnetic material from a slurry A method and apparatus for separating magnetic material from a slurry is disclosed, the method including the steps of providing a first moving surface, depositing the slurry onto the first moving surface, attracting at least a portion of the magnetic material of the slurry onto the first moving surface by first magnetic means, arranging the first moving surface such that liquid from the slurry is removed due to the portion of the magnetic material being attracted to the moving surface by the first magnetic means to form a magnetic material cake, separating an inner portion of the magnetic material cake from an outer portion of the magnetic material cake, with respect to the first moving surface, such that the inner portion has a lower liquid content than the outer portion.
US09962708B2	Gyratory crusher An example gyratory crusher for comminuting quarry material may comprise a crushing housing having a top and a bottom and a crushing cone having a top and a bottom. The crushing housing may be positioned around the crushing cone such that the crushing housing and the crushing cone form a circumferential crushing space having a crushing throat towards the top and a crushing gap towards the bottom. The crushing throat may be configured to receive quarry material, which, once comminuted, may exit the circumferential crushing space through the crushing gap. The circumferential crushing space may be tapered towards the crushing gap to facilitate this process. The crushing housing may include a crushing wall surface with an undulated surface disposed at least near the crushing throat. Waves of the undulated surface may include wave troughs and wave peaks and extend in a circumferential direction.
US09962707B2	Pipetting device, pipette tip coupler, and pipette tip: devices and methods Pipette assembly comprising a pipette device, a pipette tip, and an expanding mandrel collet coupling device coupling the tip to the pipette device, the coupling device comprising: circumferentially spaced apart segments, an annular base disposed below the segments and comprising a distal portion, an elastomeric element circumscribing the distal portion, and upwardly extending circumferentially spaced apart arms attached at first ends to the annular base and having upper free ends each supporting a different one of the segments configured to expand between a first and a second greater circumference for engaging a first interior working surface of the tip in concurrence with the elastomeric element sealing against a second interior working surface below the first surface and in concurrence with an abutment between a disk exteriorly disposed about a medial portion of the arms and a stepped interior shoulder of the tip disposed between the first and second working surfaces.
US09962703B2	Cartridges, kits, and methods for amplification and detection of analytes Devices, systems, and methods for detecting molecules of interest within a collected sample are described herein. In certain embodiments, self-contained sample analysis systems are disclosed, which include a reusable reader component, a disposable cartridge component, and a disposable sample collection component. The reader component may communicate with a remote computing device for the digital transmission of test protocols and test results. In various disclosed embodiments, the systems, components, and methods are configured to identify the presence, absence, and/or quantity of particular nucleic acids, proteins, or other analytes of interest, for example, in order to test for the presence of one or more pathogens or contaminants in a sample.
US09962701B2	Flowcells with microretainers and particle separators for discrete seeding microspots A flowcell for a sequencing instrument. The flowcell includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a flow channel formed between an at least partially transparent cover and a base and fluidly connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet, and a capture substrate provided in the flow channel. The capture substrate includes microretainers configured to each receive a single microspot having a microspot diameter, and microretainer is separated from adjacent microretainers by an interstitial gap distance that is equal to or greater than the microspot diameter. A particle separator may be fluidly connected to the flowcell. The particle separator may include a microfluidic channel having an array of micropillars to transfer a plurality of the microspots to a loading buffer that may be delivered to the flowcell.
US09962700B2	Analyzing device An analyzing device includes: an operation cavity that is adjacent to a first reserving cavity retaining a sample liquid, in a circumferential direction of rotational driving; a connecting section provided on a side wall of the first reserving cavity to suck the sample liquid by a capillary force and transfer the sample liquid to the operation cavity; and second reserving cavities that are disposed outside the operation cavity in the circumferential direction of the rotational driving and communicate with the outermost position of the operation cavity through a connecting passage. The connecting section is circumferentially extended farther than the liquid level of the sample liquid retained in the first reserving cavity.
US09962698B2	Removing bubbles in microfluidic systems A microfluidic system includes a microfluidic device connected to a bubble trap device whereby fluid flowing to the microfluidic device passes through the bubble trap device to remove gas bubbles prior to entering the microfluidic device. The bubble trap can include a separation chamber and an exhaust chamber separated by a hydrophobic porous membrane and gas bubbles in the fluid entering the separation chamber pass through the hydrophobic porous membrane into the exhaust chamber while the fluid remains in the separation chamber. The bubble trap can be formed by bonding a first body portion to a first side of the hydrophobic porous membrane and bonding a second body portion to a second side of the hydrophobic porous membrane. The exhaust chamber can be connected to an elongated exhaust channel that limits the evaporation losses of the fluid through the hydrophobic porous membrane.
US09962692B2	Methods, devices, and systems for fluid mixing and chip interface In one aspect, the present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for ensuring that multiple components of a mixture are fully mixed in a continuous flow microfluidic system while ensuring that mixing between segments flowing through the chip is minimized. In some embodiments, the present invention includes mixing fluids in a droplet maintained at the tip of a pipette before the mixture is introduced to the microfluidic device. In another aspect, the present invention provides a pipette tip having a ratio of an outside diameter to an inside diameter that provides sufficient surface area for a droplet comprising up to the entire volume of the liquid to suspend from the pipette tip intact. In yet another aspect, the present invention provides methods, devices, and systems for delivering a reaction mixture to a microfluidic chip comprising a docking receptacle, an access tube and a reservoir.
US09962689B2	Phosphinyl formamidine compounds, metal complexes, catalyst systems, and their use to oligomerize or polymerize olefins N2-phosphinyl formamidine compounds and N2-phosphinyl formamidine metal salt complexes are described. Methods for making N2-phosphinyl formamidine compounds and N2-phosphinyl formamidine metal salt complexes are also disclosed. Catalyst systems utilizing the N2-phosphinyl formamidine metal salt complexes are also disclosed along with the use of the N2-phosphinyl amidine compounds and N2-phosphinyl amidinate metal salt complexes for the oligomerization and/or polymerization of olefins.
US09962681B2	Adsorbent having microwave absorption property An adsorbent having a microwave absorption property is provided. The adsorbent having an improved microwave absorption property, which has a core-shell structure including a silicon carbide bead disposed therein, and an adsorbing material disposed outside the silicon carbide bead, can be provided. Also, the adsorbent may further include a plurality of silicon carbide particles dispersed and disposed therein and having a diameter of 1 μm to 10 μm, and the adsorbing material may be ion-exchanged with a cation. Therefore, the adsorbent can be useful in improving desorption efficiency since the adsorbent may be rapidly heated by microwaves to reach the desorption temperature due to high reactivity to microwaves. Also, the adsorbent can be useful in maintaining full adsorption capacity without having an influence on adsorption quantity since the silicon carbide bead is disposed in the inner core of the adsorbent. Further, when the adsorbent is applied to conventional systems for removing organic compounds using microwaves or dehumidification systems, the adsorbent can be semi-permanently used, and may also have an effect of enhancing the energy efficiency by 30% or more, compared to adsorbents used in the conventional systems.
US09962679B2	Method for manufacturing porous body Provided is a method for manufacturing a porous body by which a porous body including a plurality of layers different from each other in pore diameter may be manufactured by a fewer steps than before. The method includes: synthesizing a mixture of a non-interpenetrated metal-organic framework and an interpenetrated metal-organic framework; and obtaining a porous body including a stack of a non-interpenetrated metal-organic framework layer and an interpenetrated metal-organic framework layer from the mixture synthesized in the synthesizing, via a process of separating the non-interpenetrated metal-organic framework and the interpenetrated metal-organic framework from each other by utilizing density differences.
US09962678B2	Micro-reactor system assembly A micro-reactor system assembly comprises a stack of at least n process modules (1-6), wherein n is an integer equal to or greater than 1, made from a rigid first material and comprising at least one reactive fluid passage (1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 6A) for accommodating and guiding a reactive fluid, and at least n+1 heat exchange modules (7, 8) made from a ductile second material other than said first material and comprising at least one heat exchange fluid passage (7A, 8A) for accommodating and guiding a heat exchange fluid, wherein each process module (1-6) is sandwiched between two adjacent heat exchange modules (7, 8).
US09962677B2	Methods of evolutionary synthesis including embodied chemical syntheses The invention provides a method for preparing a compound or a product having one or more characteristics that meet or exceed a user specification, the process comprising the step of selecting a first combination of chemical inputs, optionally together with physical inputs, and supplying those inputs to a reaction space, thereby to generate a first product; analyzing one or more characteristics of the product generated; comparing the one or more characteristics against a user specification; using a genetic algorithm selecting a second combination of chemical inputs, optionally together with physical inputs, wherein the second combination differs from the first combination, and supplying those inputs to the reaction space, thereby to generate a second product; analyzing one or more characteristics of the second product generated; comparing the one or more characteristics generated against the user specification; repeating the selecting and analyzing steps for further individual combinations of chemical and/or physical inputs, to provide an array of products wherein the flow chemistry system operates continuously to provide the first, second and further products, thereby to identify one or more products meeting or exceeding the user specification.
US09962672B1	Reactor component placement inside liner wall Reaction chamber liners for use in a fluidized bed reactor for production of polysilicon-coated granulate material are disclosed. The liners include an aperture and a cavity configured to receive a reactor component, such as a probe, a sensor, a nozzle, a feed line, a sampling line, a heating/cooling component, or the like. In some embodiments, the liner is a segmented liner comprised of vertically stacked or laterally joined segments, wherein at least one segment includes an aperture and a cavity configured to receive a reactor component.
US09962671B2	Ceramic cyclone for fluid catalytic cracking unit The invention relates to a cyclone (10) for mechanical separation of particles in suspension in a gas, in particular intended for a fluid catalytic cracking unit, said cyclone comprising the following elements: a separation chamber (101), an inlet duct (102) that opens into the chamber (101), a gas outlet duct (103) located in the upper portion of the chamber (101) and a particle outlet duct (104) located in the lower portion of the chamber (101), characterized in that each element of the cyclone is made of a ceramic material. The invention also relates to a fluid catalytic cracking unit equipped with at least one cyclone made of ceramic material.
US09962668B2	Shaking device for fully-automatic instant check meter A shaking device for a fully-automatic instant check meter, which is used for shaking blood in a test tube uniformly. The shaking device comprises a frame body, a barcode printer, a first bracket, a second bracket, a rotating mechanism, a vacuum blood vessel shaking mechanism and a peripheral blood vessel shaking mechanism, wherein a first sliding rail, a first motor and a second motor are provided on the frame body; the rotating mechanism is connected to the first sliding rail in a sliding manner via a first sliding block and is connected to the first motor via a first synchronous belt; the vacuum blood vessel shaking mechanism is connected to the first sliding rail in a sliding manner via a second sliding block and is connected to a second motor via a second synchronous belt; the peripheral vessel shaking mechanism is arranged below the vacuum blood vessel shaking mechanism; and the barcode printer is arranged at one side of the frame body. The shaking device has a simple structure and a good shaking effect, and is safe and reliable.
US09962667B2	Storage device for liquid containers Described herein is a device comprising a liquid container mounting structure and a support structure. The liquid container mounting structure securely holds liquid storage containers. The liquid container mounting structure is movably mounted to the support structure. The liquid container mounting structure may be configured to move the liquid container mounting structure relative to the support and/or include a crank handle or motor, such as an electric motor. The liquid container mounting structure is removable from the support structure to allow for reconfiguration and/or transport of the liquid container mounting structure.
US09962660B2	Spiral wound gas separation membrane modules A gas separation module comprising gas separation elements, said elements comprising at least two membrane sheets and a permeate carrier sandwiched between the membrane sheets, wherein the permeate carrier comprises at least two macroporous layers and a gas-impermeable sheet located between the macroporous layers.
US09962659B2	Gas separation membrane module for reactive gas service A gas separation membrane module includes a seal between a higher pressure gas and a lower pressure gas. The seal includes a compressible sealing member in between sealing surfaces. At least one of the sealing surfaces has corrosion-resistant cladding provided over either low alloy steel or high alloy steel. The cladding reduce the possibility of a seal failure due to corrosion of low alloy or high alloy steel exposed to acid gases or condensed moisture containing acid gases dissolved therein while at the same not requiring that all surfaces of the membrane module exposed to acid gases be provided with cladding.
US09962658B2	Method for recirculating a reprocessing effluent comprising chloride ions The object of the present invention is a method for recirculating a reprocessing effluent comprising chloride ions from an ion exchange resin comprising the following steps: (ii) selecting fractions A, B, and optionally B′, directly stemming from a reprocessing effluent comprising chloride ions or after one or several steps for modifying the chloride ion concentration, having concentrations of chloride ions (g/l) of respectively (a), (b) and (b′)>0 g/l, with (a)>(b); (iii) transferring by electrodialysis the chloride ions from the fraction B to fraction A for obtaining a fraction C having a chloride ion concentration (c) greater than (a); or (iv) transferring by electrodialysis the chloride ions from fraction B to fraction B′, in order to obtain a fraction B″ having a concentration of chloride ions (b″) greater than (b′) and then mixing the fractions B″ and A in order to obtain a fraction C having a chloride ion concentration (c) greater than (a).
US09962657B2	Method of and system for separating volatile siloxane from feed mixture Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of separating a volatile siloxane from a liquid mixture. In various embodiments, the method includes contacting a first side of a first hydrophobic membrane with a liquid feed mixture including a polymer and at least one volatile siloxane. The method can also include contacting a second side of the membrane with a sweep medium including at least one of a sweep gas, a sweep liquid, and a vacuum, to produce a permeate mixture on the second side of the membrane and a retentate mixture on the first side of the membrane, wherein the permeate mixture is enriched in the volatile siloxane, and the retentate mixture is depleted in the volatile siloxane.
US09962656B2	Method of using new solvents for forward osmosis A method is provided for using forward osmosis to remove impurities dissolved in an aqueous-based feed solution, where the method includes directing a solvent past a first side of a forward osmosis membrane and the feed solution is directed past a second side of the forward osmosis membrane, the solvent having a higher osmotic pressure than the feed solution so as to draw water across the membrane thereby diluting the solvent and concentrating the impurities in the feed solution, where the solvent is an amine-terminated branched PEG, such as amine-terminated glycerol ethoxylate, amine-terminated trimethylolpropane ethoxylate, or amine-terminated pentaerithritol ethoxylate, for example. The method further includes regenerating the solvent by exposing the diluted solvent to a gas containing CO2, whereby the CO2 is absorbed by the solvent, facilitating substantial separation of the solvent from water.
US09962652B2	Honeycomb type heating device and method of using the same The honeycomb type heating device includes: a pillar-shaped honeycomb substrate which includes a porous partition wall defining a plurality of cells extending from one end face to the other end face and a circumferential wall surrounding the partition wall; and a plurality of heaters which are disposed adjacently in a circumferential direction of an outer circumferential face that is an outer surface of the circumferential wall, on the outer circumferential face. Each heater is a resistance heating heater which radiates heat by a current supplied thereto, each heater comes into face-contact with the outer circumferential face, and a ratio of a total area of a portion covered by the heaters of the outer circumferential face with respect to the entire area of the outer circumferential face is 50 to 100%.
US09962649B1	Dust removal and desulfurization of FCC exhaust gas Apparatus and methods for denitrification and desulfurization of and dust removal from an FCC tail gas by an ammonia-based process. The apparatus may include a first-stage waste heat recovery system, a denitrification system, a dust removal and desulfurization system, a tail gas exhaust system, and an ammonium sulfate post-processing system. The dust removal and desulfurization system may include a dedusting tower and an absorption tower disposed separately. The top and the bottom of the absorption tower may be connected respectively to the tail gas exhaust system and the ammonium sulfate post-processing system. The absorption tower may include sequentially, from bottom to top, an oxidation section, an absorption section, and a fine particulate control section. The methods may be implemented with the apparatus.
US09962648B2	Carbon membrane, process for the manufacture of carbon membranes and use thereof The invention relates to a permselective membrane (1) for removal of water from water-containing gas mixtures, said permselective membrane (1) being a carbon membrane of a material whose structure is graphite similar and formed by at least one sequence of layers of the material, the layers being arranged in planes, adjacent layers having an average distance between the layers of less than 0.45 nm (4.5 Å), and the sequence of layers being turbostratically disordered. The invention further relates to processes for preparing membrane (1) and to uses of membrane (1) for exchanging water between two gas streams and also for removing water from chemical equilibrium reactions. Assemblies comprising membrane (1) on porous ceramic carriers (2) and apparatuses for separating water from a water-containing gas mixture are also described.
US09962637B2	Filter element for a liquid filter An annular filter element, including: a filter medium having circumferentially closed about an axis and extended along the axis, the axis defining an axial direction; wherein the filter medium has a radially outer flow face and a radially inner flow face, the radially inner flow face surrounding an inner clean space in the filter element; wherein the filter element is through-flowable radially from a radial outside to a radial inside of the filter element; a water separation screen inserted into the clean space, the water separation screen formed separately from the filter element, the water separation screen connected to the filter element or to a component situated at the filter element.
US09962635B2	Rotary disc filter with automatic integrated backwash and chemical cleaning system A rotary disc filter is provided with an integrated backwash and chemical cleaning system. In one mode of operation, backwash is directed through a control valve to one or more nozzles for spraying the backwash onto the filter media forming a part of a rotary disc filter. In a second mode, a chemical cleaning mode, the pump directs backwash through an eductor that induces a chemical into the inductor which is mixed with the backwash to form a backwash-chemical mixture that is sprayed onto the filter media. A control system is used in conjunction with the backwash and cleaning systems to monitor process information and/or filter media properties and to determine when to perform backwashes and regenerative cleanings in order to optimize the performance of the filter system.
US09962630B2	Craneless MGS vessel and swivel joint U-tube mud line and method of installation A craneless MGS vessel and U-tube assembly can be delivered on a winch truck to a drilling site and assembled in a far shorter time and without the need of having a crane and crane operator attend to the movement and placement of the MGS vessel and attached U-tube mud lines to a mud handling system in a drilling rig. The MGS vessel of the present application can be a standard type of MGS vessel well known in the industry. By fabricating this MGS vessel with attached and moveable U-tube connectors for the mud line, the system can be moved and assembled at the drill site without crane intervention.
US09962629B2	Contactors, cartridges, components, systems, and related methods The instant application relates to a high pressure spiral-type hollow fiber membrane fabric-containing module or contactor, comprising: a high pressure module housing or vessel; a pair of end caps; liquid end ports and at least one gas port; and at least one membrane cartridge, wherein each module or contactor has one or more shims, spacers, protrusions, and/or the like on a cartridge shell exterior, on a module housing interior, on the cartridge shell exterior and on the module housing interior, and/or between the shell and the housing.
US09962627B1	Dual channel connector units, devices, methods, and systems including the same Technologies for providing a gas inlet and gas outlet to a compartment are described. In embodiments, the technologies include a dual channel connector unit that includes an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway. In embodiments at least a portion of the outlet passageway is disposed radially around the inlet passageway. The connector unit is configured to install into a portion (e.g., wall, bottom, top, or lid) of a compartment. Systems and methods including such connector units are also described.
US09962623B2	Process to remove product alcohols from fermentation broth The present invention relates to processes to remove butanol and other product alcohols from a fermentation broth employing vacuum vaporization.
US09962622B2	Evaporator and fuel cell system using the evaporator An object is to provide a highly-efficient evaporator capable of effectively avoiding reduction in steam generation efficiency due to the Leidenfrost phenomenon while maintaining a heating surface in a heating chamber for steam generation in a high-temperature region to be subjected to the influence of the Leidenfrost phenomenon by not reducing heating power required for heating the inside of the heating chamber from outside or not heat-insulating the heating chamber. To achieve this object, a sleeve-like sheet made of foamed nickel is disposed as a foamed member 64 containing metal as a principal component near a heating surface 69 and along an entire periphery of the heating surface 69 in a heating chamber 68 formed inside a pipe body 67 to be heated from the outside in such a manner as to contact the heating surface 69. While water supplied to the inside of the sleeve-like sheet passes through this inside, the water is diffused to permeate the surrounding sleeve-like sheet. Evaporation of the water is finished before the water reaches the heating surface 69.
US09962621B2	Compact hoist system A hoist system having a drum primarily self-contained within a batten, for raising and lowering lighting, sound equipment, curtains and the like in a performance environment. The hoist system may be adapted with safety mechanisms including an overload sensor and/or a slack line detector. The system may be provided in the form of a point hoist. The compact system is highly scalable to a variety of spaces and applications, including school and public theaters and concert halls, as well as some homes, private business, etc.
US09962620B2	Loft block with aligned sheaves A lift system configured to lift an article (e.g., a batten). The lift system includes a first cable configured to be coupled to the article, a second cable configured to be coupled to the article, a drive mechanism coupled to the first cable and the second cable and operable to raise and lower the article, a first loft block including a first loft sheave to redirect the first cable from a first substantially horizontal axis to a first substantially vertical axis, and a guide member to direct the second cable along a second substantially horizontal axis. The lift system further includes a second loft block including a second loft sheave to redirect the second cable from the second substantially horizontal axis block to a second substantially vertical axis.
US09962618B2	Toy vehicle A reconfigurable toy vehicle is provided, the toy vehicle having: a first configuration and a second configuration; a main body portion, having a forward end, a rearward end and a pair of side members extending from the forward end to the rearward end; at least two telescopic wings attached to the main body portion; a retractable canopy movably secured to the main body portion, the retractable canopy being configured to cover a portion of the main body portion when the toy vehicle is in the second configuration; and a folding rear portion pivotally mounted to the main body portion, wherein movement of the folding rear portion causes the toy vehicle to transition between the first configuration to the second configuration.
US09962613B2	Game device and information storage medium A game device includes an area determination section that determines an area in which a virtual camera is located in a game space, an enemy character control section that controls the motion of an enemy character, and a game control section that controls an attack on the enemy character in the area in which the virtual camera is located, the game control section setting an input section among a plurality of input sections to be an input section that allows the player to perform an area change input based on the determination result of the area determination section, changing the area in which the virtual camera is located when the input section that allows the player to perform the area change input has been operated, and enabling an attack input for attacking the enemy character when an input section other than the input section that allows the player to perform the area change input has been operated, and the enemy character control section controlling the enemy character based on the determination result of the area determination section.
US09962605B1	System and method for providing awards to users of an online game An online game is provided to users via client computing devices. Gameplay metrics are determined for users of the online game based on actions taken by the users in the online game. Secondary games are provided, where the potential awards provided by the secondary games are determined based on the gameplay metrics of the users.
US09962604B1	Game table A game table is illustrates as a combination of the game of table soccer (also called foosball) and air hockey. The game table can be easily converted between a soccer game configuration and an air hockey configuration. In one aspect, the sidewalls of the game table incorporate at least one bushing structure allowing each rod to be selectively disengaged. In certain aspects the game table can be used to play a game using soccer player rods and figures and using a playing piece which floats on an air cushion. In certain embodiments, an asymmetric game playing piece may be used.
US09962602B2	Card reader A card shooter apparatus with a card housing and an opening; a card reading unit with a card guide unit which guides cards along a card guide surface pulled out one by one from the opening onto a game table along a card dealing direction; a control unit having a processing function to determine a result of a card game based on information about the cards, including the rank; one or more card detecting sensors configured to detect the cards and to output one or more signals, and a display unit which indicates the result determined by the control unit. The card reading unit reads a rank of the cards pulled out from the card shooter, and the control unit further determines whether a card has moved in a direction opposite of the card dealing direction based on a signal output from the one or more card detecting sensors.
US09962598B2	Court marking switching system Embodiments of the present invention relate to a court marking switching system, including: singles and doubles markings, wherein the singles and doubles markings present white color when they are not lit up, and present a same color with surrounding floor when they are lit up; a switching element which lights up the singles markings and turns off the doubles markings when receiving a doubles command and lights up the doubles markings and turns off the singles markings when receiving a singles command. During the doubles match, only the singles markings are lit up, the lit singles markings present a same color with that of the surrounding floor and are not easy to be observed, while the doubles markings which are not lit up present a white color, such that only the white doubles markings may be observed by a user.
US09962590B1	Bicycle roller trainer A bicycle roller training device consisting of three rollers for supporting an unsupported or freestanding bicycle using rollers of a novel design. The rollers comprise a barrel, crowned or convex shape with a larger diameter in the center followed by a tapering to a smaller diameter near the sides or ends, optionally having a transitional taper to a larger diameter at the edges. Length of the roller is longer than the diameter of the bicycle tire to be used on the device. The convex center of the roller can either consist of center flat with straight or flat side tapers, constant radius, or convex parabolic shape.
US09962589B2	Harness for towboarding A harness comprising a back section, a padded waist strap extending from the back section and comprising a waist strap connector, a waist strap attached to the padded waste strap and comprising a waist strap connector, a towing strap attached to a posterior surface of the back section and a towing connector slidably coupled to the towing strap. The waist strap connector of the waist strap is operable to couple to the waist strap connector of the padded waist strap.
US09962588B2	Line dispensing device with eddy current braking for use with climbing and evacuation This disclosure describes embodiments of novel line dispensing devices and methods for dispensing and retracting a line of a line dispensing device.
US09962586B2	Angled board and methods of playing the same Exemplary embodiments of an angled board and methods of playing an angled board are provided. In one embodiment, an angled board can be provided having a base portion having a support, a top surface on the base portion having an opening, wherein the top surface is configured to allow a ball to bounce off the top surface, and a slanted board provided proximate to a first end of the top surface, the slanted board being provided at an angle with respect to the top surface. The top surface can have an upper portion and a lower portion, where a net can be provided within a receptacle between the upper and lower portions. One or more ridges can be provided along the upper and lower portions of the top surface that extend upward from the top surface.
US09962585B2	Striking implement comprising a constrained frequency resonator A constrained frequency resonator is incorporated into the shaft of a striking implement for transferring and, advantageously, amplifying momentum from a striking end to a gripped end of the striking implement, thereby amplifying the sensation of a strike felt at the gripped end. The resonator has a substantially hourglass shape, with wide ends and a narrow waist, and is made of stainless steel or another very hard material. The shape of the resonator causes it to act as a vibration frequency filter that transfers and, preferably, amplifies a certain frequency or band of frequencies. The striking implement may be a golf club, pool cue, or other implement in which frequency transfer to a gripping section is desired.
US09962583B2	Putters with variable face thickness and adjustability features A putter head having variable face thickness or multiple materials and adjustable weighting features is disclosed herein. The variable face thickness may comprise a plurality of geometric shapes on the striking face surface with spacing between them that decreases in a top to bottom direction, or the face may include a plurality of angled carbon rods. The putter also includes an adjustable weight cartridge that can pivot in a toe-heel direction.
US09962581B2	Golf club A golf club comprising an elongate shaft having a grip at a first longitudinal end thereof; a club head coupled to a second longitudinal end of the elongate shaft, the club head comprising a sole and a ball striking face; and, an elongate marker comprising a longitudinal axis orientated such that, when the sole of the golf club lies substantially parallel to the plane of the ground, the longitudinal axis of the elongate marker extends in a plane defined by a first vector in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the ground and a second vector substantially parallel to a normal of the face of the club head. In use, the marker assists the player in optimizing the orientation of the golf club and, particularly but not exclusively, assists in achieving a “hands-ahead” position”. Methods for adapting a golf club and manufacturing a golf club are also disclosed.
US09962575B2	Apparatuses and methods to increase neck strength and limit concussion risk An apparatus used to strengthen muscles of the neck, which includes a head strap that wraps snugly and comfortably around the head of a user, a hook and loop fastener component that connects the head strap with an elastic tube at each end of the tube; and a handle that is attached along the elastic tube. The user wears the apparatus around the head, and extends the handle taut to create tension in the neck. When the elastic tube is extended, the user performs full range of motion exercises to strengthen the neck. A user of this apparatus has increased neck strength which correlates with a lower risk for sustaining a concussion.
US09962572B2	Lifting strap with wrist support and enhanced gripping properties Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.
US09962571B2	Exercise apparatus, methods of using, and method of manufacture An exerciser and an elastic band. The exerciser includes first and second arms, a connector, and at least one elastic band. The first arm has a first body portion and first and second ends extending from the first body portion. The first body portion includes a first elongate slot and a first hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the first body portion. The exerciser includes a second arm having a second body portion and first and second ends extending from the second body portion. The second body portion includes a second elongate slot and a second hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the second body portion. The exerciser includes a connector rotatably coupling the first and second hinge portions of the respective first and second arms. The exerciser includes at least one elastic band formed as a continuous loop and disposed within the first and second elongate slots.
US09962570B2	Trampoline game system The present invention teaches a trampoline gaming system. According to one example, the present invention includes a system for projecting images onto a trampoline surface and a processing system which awards points based on how players interact with the projected images.
US09962562B2	Arrays of accelerating structures and rapid imaging for facilitating rapid radiation therapies Methods and system for facilitating rapid radiation treatments are provided herein and relate in particular to radiation generation and delivery, beam control, treatment planning, imaging and dose verification. The methods and systems described herein are particularly advantageous when used with a compact high-gradient, very high energy electron (VHEE) accelerator and delivery system (and related processes) capable of treating patients from multiple beam directions with great speed, using all-electromagnetic or radiofrequency deflection steering is provided, that can deliver an entire dose or fraction of high-dose radiation therapy sufficiently fast to freeze physiologic motion, yet with a better degree of dose conformity or sculpting than conventional photon therapy.
US09962561B2	Method of calibration of a stereoscopic camera system for use with a radio therapy treatment apparatus Some embodiments are directed to a calibration method including a calibration phantom positioned on an adjustable table on the surface of a mechanical couch, with the phantom's center at an estimated location for the iso-center of a radio therapy treatment apparatus. The calibration phantom is then irradiated using the apparatus, and the relative location of the center of the calibration phantom and the iso-center of the apparatus is determined by analyzing images of the irradiation. The calibration phantom is then repositioned by the mechanical couch applying an offset corresponding to the determined relative location of the center of the calibration phantom and the iso-center of the apparatus to the calibration phantom. Images of the relocated calibration phantom are obtained, and the images are processed to set the co-ordinate system of a 3D camera system relative to the iso-center of the apparatus.
US09962560B2	Collimator and energy degrader A particle therapy system includes a particle accelerator to output a particle beam; and a scanning system for the particle accelerator to scan the particle beam across at least part of an irradiation target. The scanning system is configured to scan the particle beam in two dimensions that are at an angle relative to a direction of the particle beam. A structure defines an edge. The structure is controllable to move in the two dimensions relative to the irradiation target such that at least part of the structure is between at least part of the particle beam and the irradiation target. The structure includes a material that inhibits transmission of the particle beam.
US09962558B2	Methods to regulate polarization and enhance function of cells Minimally invasive delivery with intercellular and/or intracellular localization of nano- and micro-particle solar cells within and among excitable biological cells to controllably regulate membrane polarization and enhance function of such cells. The cells include retinal and other excitable cells.
US09962553B2	Device and method for contactless skin treatment Devices and methods for contactless skin treatment use feedback power control for non-invasive treatment of skin and human tissue. Electromagnetic energy heats skin or tissue. A feedback system measures an output physical quantity before the output of electromagnetic waves from the device into the patient. Alternatively the feedback system scans values of a physical quantity on or near the patient. The devices and methods allow for delivering the optimum amount of energy to the patient while reducing the thermal load of the device.
US09962551B2	Monitoring electrode voltages in an implantable medical device system having daisy-chained electrode-driver integrated circuits Electrode voltage monitoring circuitry for an implantable neurostimulator system having a plurality of electrode-driver integrated circuits (ICs) in provided. Electrodes from either or both ICs can be chosen to provide stimulation, and one of the IC acts as the master while the other acts as the slave. Electrodes voltages on the slave IC are routed to the master IC, and thus the master IC can monitor both electrode voltages on the slave as well as electrode voltages on the master. Such voltages can be monitored for a variety of purposes, and in particular use of such voltage is disclosed for determining the resistance between electrodes and to set a compliance voltage for stimulation.
US09962550B2	Systems and methods for rate responsive pacing with a leadless cardiac pacemaker Systems and methods for providing rate responsive pacing therapy to a heart of a patient. One example method for providing rate responsive pacing therapy includes sensing cardiac electrical data with a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) that is implanted within or proximate the heart. From this location, the LCP may provide pacing therapy to the heart based at least in part on the sensed cardiac electrical data. An implantable medical device located remotely from the heart may sense patient activity, and may wirelessly communicate patient activity data from the implantable medical device to the LCP, sometimes using conducted communication. The LCP may be then determine an adjustment to the provided pacing therapy (e.g. adjust the pacing rate) based at least in part on the received patient activity data signal.
US09962547B2	Method and apparatus for multimodal electrical modulation of pain Apparatus and methods for managing pain uses separate varying electromagnetic fields, with a variety of temporal and amplitude characteristics, which are applied to a particular neural structure to modulate glial and neuronal interactions as a mechanism for relieving chronic pain. In another embodiment, a single composite modulation/stimulation signal which has rhythmically varying characteristics is used to achieve the same results as separate varying electromagnetic fields. Also, disclosed is an apparatus and method for modulating the expression of genes involved in diverse pathways including inflammatory/immune system mediators, ion channels and neurotransmitters, in both the Spinal Cord (SC) and Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) where such expression modulation is caused by spinal cord stimulation or peripheral nerve stimulation using the disclosed apparatus and techniques. In one embodiment of multimodal modulation therapy, the prime signal may be monophasic, or biphasic, in which the polarity of the first phase of the biphasic prime signal may be either cathodic or anodic while the tonic signal may be either monophasic, or biphasic, with the polarity of the first phase of the biphasic tonic signal being either cathodic or anodic.
US09962546B2	Cutaneous field stimulation with disposable and rechargeable components A CFS system includes self-adhesive, disposable pads. Each pad is combined with a sealed, cleanable battery/controller pod and then placed on the body where needed. The battery/controller pod preferably has wireless capability, such as Bluetooth® capability. The patient can download an application to a smartphone or similar mobile device to control the pods.
US09962545B2	Hand-held device for combined light and electrotherapy of a skin surface A hand-held device for combined light therapy and electrotherapy of a skin surface with acne, includes: a hand-held housing having an output port; at least one light source configured to emit light of different colors through the output port of the housing for light therapy of an acne lesion; and electrodes configured to apply a current across a center part of the output port for electrotherapy of the acne lesion, wherein the center part of the output port is located between the electrodes.
US09962541B2	Leads with electrode carriers for segmented electrodes and methods of making and using A stimulation lead includes an electrode carrier disposed along a distal portion of a lead body. The electrode carrier defines multiple segmented-electrode-receiving apertures extending between an outer surface and a central lumen. Each of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures includes a ledge disposed around a perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and inset from the outer surface of the electrode carrier. The stimulation lead also includes multiple segmented electrodes, with each of the segmented electrode disposed in a different one of the segmented-electrode-receiving apertures with an outer stimulation surface exposed through the segmented-electrode-receiving aperture and an inner surface abutting the ledge disposed around the perimeter of that segmented-electrode-receiving aperture. Conductive wires extend along the lead body and couple the segmented electrodes to terminals.
US09962540B2	Biocompatible carbon based electrode and its preparation process A biocompatible carbon based electrode, and its preparation process are described. The electrode is formed by first and second biocompatible chemically oxygen terminated or H-terminated carbon-based materials. The first material is configured to promote the growth or at least the direct interfacing of adult neurons on the first material without substantially promoting the growth and direct interfacing of glial cells on the first material. The second material presents a peptide coating to promote the growth and at least the direct interfacing of adult glial cells.
US09962538B2	Multi-electrode with lateral conductivity control A medical electrode includes a moderately conductive flexible member having a top side and a bottom side with a connector and contact with a flexible member top side for establishing electrical contact with an external apparatus. An oversize non-conductive flexible sheet covers the conductive flexible member top and the connector and a highly conductive ink pattern is disposed on a conductive flexible member bottom side. A moderately high conductive hydrogel adhesive disposed on the conductive flexible member bottom side and covering the conductive ink pattern is provided for adhering the electrode to a patient's skin. Lateral conductivity and conformability of the electrode is controlled by cutouts in and thickness of the conductive flexible member and/or the conductive adhesive.
US09962536B2	Draped microneedle array The configuration of an elongate aperture in a membrane draped over a microneedle assembly may be controlled by controlling the manner in which the aperture is formed and/or by controlling the manner in which the membrane is draped. At least a portion of the membrane may be spaced apart from a microneedle so that a gap is defined between the membrane and the microneedle. The gap may be configured for at least partially controlling the formation of the elongate aperture. The shape of the gap may optionally be at least partially defined by a pleat in the membrane. Any pleats may be aligned in a predetermined manner. The elongate aperture may be formed by a piercing member that is passed through a hole in the microneedle assembly prior to piercing the membrane. The piercing member may be a laser beam.
US09962535B2	Hollow silica glass microneedle arrays and method and apparatus for manufacturing same A novel array of hollow silica glass microneedles is provided. The array is prepared from a silica dispersion. A novel apparatus is provided comprising a negative mold component having tapered openings therein and a positive mold component having positive elements that are received within the tapered openings of the negative mold component. An assembly is prepared of the negative mold component and the positive mold component, with an aqueous silica dispersion received within the space between the outer surface of the positive elements and the inner surface of the openings. The assembly is heated to remove air and water vapors from the silica dispersion, then the assembly is further heated to sinter the remaining silica to silica glass. The sintered silica glass when removed from the mold components is in the form of an array of microneedles.
US09962534B2	Microarray for delivery of therapeutic agent, methods of use, and methods of making Devices and methods for using and manufacturing microstructure arrays are described.
US09962532B2	Cartridges for use in an apparatus for modifying keratinous surfaces A cartridge assembly for modifying a treating surface, having a body that defines a reservoir that has a standpipe. The reservoir stores a treatment composition. The body comprises a reservoir wall and a die wall that collectively define a reservoir volume. The standpipe is defined by a standpipe wall that extends into the reservoir from a standpipe base, wherein the standpipe base comprises a portion of the die wall. The standpipe base and the standpipe wall collectively define a standpipe volume. The ratio of the reservoir volume to the standpipe volume is from about 50:1 to about 3:1, preferably from about 20:1 to about 4:1, and more preferably about 8:1. Further, the ratio of the surface area of the die wall to the standpipe base is from about 1.1:1 to about 3:1.
US09962531B2	Inflator for dilation of anatomical passageway A dilation catheter system is provided to dilate the ostium of a paranasal sinus; or to dilate some other anatomical passageway (e.g., within the ear, nose, or throat, etc.). The dilation catheter system may include a dilation catheter, a dilator, a guide catheter, and an inflator. The dilation catheter may be positioned between the dilator and the inflator. The guide catheter may be inserted within the affected passageway to allow the dilator to be positioned through the guide catheter and into the affected passageway. The inflator may then be actuated to transfer fluid from the inflator, through the dilation catheter, and into the dilator. The transfer of fluid may inflate the dilator to an expanded state to open or dilate the affected passageway.
US09962523B2	Catheter with radiopaque marker A catheter having a radiopaque marker. The radiopaque marker is disposed on a distal end of the catheter tube and is configured to allow for simple and efficient identification of the location of a predetermined drainage bore on an X-ray or other radiographic technique. In one implementation, the radiopaque marker is associated with the catheter tube such that inclusion of the radiopaque marker does not increase the outer diameter or decrease the inner diameter of the tube.
US09962522B2	Braid plating method for torsional stiffness A woven wire braid residing between a polymer inner lumen and a polymer outer lumen transmits control force in a catheter. After braiding the wires, the braid is plated with a metal, such as electroless nickel alloy deposited with a target thickness in a range of 250-1200 micro-inches. The metal plating joins the wires to each other at points of contact which torsionally stiffens the braid. At the same time, the metal plating leaves lengths of the wires unattached between the points of contact, permitting flexibility to the braid due to the unattached lengths between points of contact.
US09962511B2	Mask system with snap-fit shroud A shroud (1020) for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame (1040), a pair of upper headgear connectors (1024) each including an elongated arm (1026) and a slot (1027) at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors (1025) each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure.
US09962506B2	Applicator An applicator insertable into a living body includes a nozzle having an elongated nozzle main body and a nozzle head on a front end side of the nozzle main body and through which a liquid together with a gas are expelled, with the nozzle main body including a flexible curved section. The applicator also includes an outer tube in which is positioned a portion of the nozzle main body so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction. An angle or a degree of curvature of the curved section is changed by inserting the curved section into the outer tube to thereby adjust a direction of the nozzle head relative to an axis of the nozzle main body. In addition, a longitudinally extending gap exists between the outer tube and the nozzle. The gap functions as a discharge path for discharging a gas within a body cavity.
US09962503B2	Spring hypodermic needle A needle that consists of two pieces: the first piece has a tip, a shaft, a spring and a bi-color indicator, and the second piece has two parallel hollow lumens; one lumen is for fluid entrance and passage, and the other lumen configured to receive the first piece. When the hypodermic needle tip touches the skin or being inside a tissue the spring will be squeezed and the first piece will be situated backward in its primary position. When the tip of the needle just enters any cavity or any vessel the spring will be freed and pushes the first piece forward with the change of the color of the bicolored indicator.
US09962501B2	Portable fluid warmer A method for warming infusion or transfusion fluids by an exothermic reaction of a reactive liquid using a warming device. The device comprises a reaction chamber and a secondary chamber. The reaction chamber and the secondary chamber are aligned end on and are abutting. The reaction chamber contains a trigger and the secondary chamber contains the reactive liquid. The exothermic reaction results when the reactive liquid contacts the trigger leading to crystallization of the reactive liquid. The secondary chamber is compressible. An inlet is positioned between the secondary chamber and the reaction chamber to allow passage of the reactive liquid. The inlet is transversely elongate relative to the flow of the reactive liquid. A frangible or removable barrier closes the inlet. A passageway for movement of said infusion or transfusion fluids extends through reaction chamber. The passageway, the reaction chamber and the secondary chamber are all flexible. The method comprises the steps of rupturing or removing the barrier; urging reactive liquid from the secondary chamber into the reaction chamber by compressing the secondary chamber and rolling up the secondary chamber, the reaction chamber expanding on receiving the reactive liquid; continuing to roll the device so that the reaction chamber is rolled around the secondary chamber two or more times before the reactive liquid solidifies, and passing infusion or transfusion fluid through the passageway after the exothermic reaction has commenced.
US09962498B2	Syringe An object is to provide a syringe that is capable of preventing a cap from being mounted to a syringe body at an oblique angle. The cap includes an elastic cylindrical body for receiving an injection needle therein and sealing a holding part, and an external cylindrical body for covering the circumference of the elastic cylindrical body and holding the elastic cylindrical body in such a manner as to prevent movement of the elastic cylindrical body. The external cylindrical body includes an opening part having a dimension configured to be larger than the holding part of the syringe body, and a guide part that guides the injection needle toward a certain direction by coming into contact with a part of the syringe body when the injection needle is received inside the elastic cylindrical body.
US09962495B2	Injection device having a helical or spiral dosage scale Driving and dispensing devices for an injection device are used for administering a liquid product and adjusting a product dose and include a dosage display element with a helical dosage scale; an indication device for indicating a dosage value from the dosage scale; and a dosage element, which can be held by a user and screwed relative to the indication device around a rotational axis (L) and relative to the dispensing member along the rotational axis (L) in order to adjust the dosage to be administered. A bearing element having a thread is in a threaded engagement with a thread of the dosage indication element, and the thread pitch of the thread of the dosage indication element is not the same as the pitch (P1) of the helical scale, and may be greater or smaller than the pitch (P1) of the helical scale.
US09962494B2	Drug delivery device with end of dose feedback A method and an assembly for providing a drug delivery device is presented. The assembly includes a housing and an end of dose feedback connection provides the user with an audible and/or tactile signal to indicate that the drug delivery is completed. A first section of the end of dose feedback connection is located on a distal portion of an inner sleeve and a second section of the end of dose feedback connection is located on the mid-body.
US09962491B2	Syringe with hanging tag An indicating member for attachment to a syringe includes: a tag for indicating at least one administration condition of a liquid medicament, the tag including a through hole, an engaging section extending from the tag and configured to be attached to an engaging hole of a syringe, and a hanger that is provided with the tag via the through hole, and is configured to extend around and thereby hang from at least one of (i) a syringe barrel of the syringe, (ii) a nozzle of the syringe, (iii) a liquid medicament delivery tube attached to the syringe, and (iv) a syringe barrel nozzle connection section attached to the syringe.
US09962487B2	Automatic sensing and warning device for placing intravenous drip An automatic sensing and warning device for placing an intravenous drip includes a transmitter unit, a blocking unit, a receiver unit, and a fixing device. The transmitter unit is attachable to an injection site on a patient's hand and is operable to transmit an identification signal. The receiver unit is arranged on the blocking unit and includes a drive circuit and a warning device. The fixing device supports the blocking unit and the receiver unit on the intravenous drip pole. The RF receiver is set at a predetermined vertical distance from a drip chamber and areas above and below the RF receiver are respectively defined as dangerous and safe areas. When the injection site is spaced from the drip chamber by a distance shorter than the predetermined distance, the RF receiver receives the identification signal from the RF transmitter and the drive circuit activates the warning device to issue warnings.
US09962486B2	System and method for detecting occlusions in an infusion pump Occlusions in a delivery line of an infusion pump can be detected by measuring pressure differentials in the pump over short periods of time in order to minimize the effects of long term systematic sensor changes. In a delivery mode such as basal insulin delivery where a small portion of a volume of fluid is delivered, pressure readings can be obtained before and after the motor move to deliver each portion and compared. The differentials after one or more motor moves can be compared to determine whether an occlusion is present. In a delivery mode such as bolus insulin delivery in which an entire volume of fluid is delivered, pressure differentials can be obtained for consecutive deliveries at a common point in the delivery cycle of each delivery. Comparison of these pressure values can be used to determine whether an occlusion is present.
US09962485B2	Automatically disassociating medical devices from patients Systems, methods, computer storage media, and user interfaces are provided for automatically disassociating medical devices from patients. An indication that a medical device is associated with a patient and is online is received. A disruption in the communication with the medical device that has not been disassociated with the patient is identified. In embodiments, the disruption indicates the medical device has lost a wireless connection, is associated with a scheduled downtime, has been powered off, or is offline. Once it is determined that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the disruption, the medical device is automatically disassociated from the patient. In embodiments, the medical device is retroactively re-associated to the patient if it is determined the medical device should not have been automatically disassociated from the patient.
US09962483B2	Cassette with infusion set containing anti-freeflow ball valve for peristaltic infusion pump Flow control devices and methods using the flow control devices are provided. In a general embodiment, a cassette includes a housing having a constrictor, a tube attached to the housing and positioned through the constrictor, and a ball positioned inside the tube. The constrictor can be constructed and arranged to prevent the ball from moving through the tube at the location proximate the constrictor. The ball can prevent fluid flow in one position and be dislodged to allow fluid flow when the cassette is positioned inside a pumping device. As a result, the cassette is designed to prevent free flow of fluid when an enteral feeding tube set is not installed in a pumping device.
US09962480B2	System and method for obtaining a cellular sample enriched with defined cells such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) The invention relates to a system and method for obtaining a cellular fraction enriched with defined cells effective in promoting a defined cellular response from an in vivo cellular sample. The system is closable to the atmosphere, and includes a cell suspension collection tube containing gel and anticoagulant, adapted such that, when containing cell suspension and centrifuged after treatment the collection tube yields separation fractions, a first fraction comprising cellular fluid, a second fraction comprising gel layer, a third fraction comprising enriched cellular portion on top of the gel layer and a fourth fraction comprising a cell poor portion. The cell poor portion may be extracted and discarded prior to extracting the enriched cellular portion.
US09962478B2	Systems and methods for achieving target post-procedure fraction of cells remaining, hematocrit, and blood volume during a therapeutic red blood cell exchange procedure with optional isovolemic hemodilution Systems and methods for performing a therapeutic red blood cell exchange procedure are disclosed. In one aspect, a system includes a first flow path for flowing whole blood from a patient. A separator communicates with the first flow path for separating at least red blood cells from plasma. Second and third flow paths communicate with the separator for respectively flowing the separated plasma and red blood cells from the separator. A flow controller is associated with the flow paths to control fluid communication between the flow paths. The controller is configured to perform the procedure to achieve a target fraction of patient cells remaining, target hematocrit, and a target patient fluid volume change at the completion of the procedure based on data input by the operator.
US09962477B2	Cartridge systems useful in cleaning dialysis solutions Sorbent cartridge systems useful in regenerating or purifying dialysis solutions are described as well as methods to regenerate or purify spent dialysis solutions. Dialysis systems using the sorbent cartridge system of the present invention are further described.
US09962466B2	Muscle tissue regeneration using muscle fiber fragments The invention is directed to methods and compositions for obtaining uniform sized muscle fiber fragments for transplantation. These muscle fiber fragments are able to reconstitute into long fibers that are oriented along native muscle. The implanted muscle cells integrate with native vascular and neural network, as confirmed by histology and immunohistochemistry. This invention is particularly advantageous because autologous muscle can be harvested from a donor site, processed and injected into target sites in the operating room. The fragmented muscle fibers can be readily integrated within the host.
US09962464B2	Dermal filler compositions including antioxidants Provided are injectable, hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler compositions including conjugated vitamin C derivatives. The compositions provide for extended release of active vitamin C into tissue, promoting collagenesis and other benefits to skin.
US09962463B2	Cross-linking of antioxidant-containing polymers The present invention relates to methods for making cross-linked, oxidatively stable, and highly crystalline polymeric materials. The invention also provides methods of treating irradiation-cross-linked antioxidant-containing polymers and materials used therewith.
US09962447B2	Supramolecular aggregates comprising maleimido cores The invention relates to a supramolecular aggregate of formula (VI) wherein A is an active substance, and X1, X2, X3 and X4, independently to each other, are a moiety of Formula (I) containing a maleimido functionalization and at least one among X1, X2, X3 and X4 is present in Formula (VI). In a preferred embodiment the maleimido-functionalized core is PWT2. The supra-molecular aggregate can be used in the field of drugs, vaccines, as ligands for GPCR, i.e. agonists as well as antagonist, as antibiotics and as diagnostics eventually in complex with radionuclides.
US09962441B2	Bioceramic compositions and biomodulatory uses thereof The subject matter described herein is directed to articles, compositions, systems, and methods of using and preparing bioceramic compositions and to the bioceramic compositions. A bioceramic composition of the disclosure radiates infrared energy or rays and can be used in the treatment of various conditions.
US09962436B2	Multimeric fusion protein vaccine and immunotherapeutic The present disclosure provides fusion proteins that incorporate unique mechanisms for multimerizmg antigens to enhance their immunogenicity. The fusion proteins comprise at least two antigens, or other vaccine related proteins, separated by a linker sequence and an oligomerization domain. When expressed, the fusion protein forms a muKimeric protein complex, This approach can be used to muHimeri?.e a single antigen/protein or to create multimers comprising two or more different antigens/proteins. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the fusion proteins, Yet another aspect is directed to methods of inducing or suppressing an immune response in a subject by administering to the subject a vaccine composition comprising a fusion protein or nucleic acid encoding the fusion protein, optionally without using an adjuvant.
US09962435B2	West Nile Virus vaccine The invention provides for immunogenic compositions against West Nile Virus. The immunogenic compositions, in alternate embodiments, also include other equine pathogens. The West Nile Virus composition of the present invention advantageously provides for protection against North American Dominant West Nile Virus strains or isolates.
US09962430B2	Methods for treating pain associated with chronic pancreatitis The invention relates generally to methods for treating pain associated with chronic pancreatitis in patients. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising secretin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
US09962428B2	Composition having tissue-repairing activity, and use therefor A composition having tissue repair activity, which is capable of promoting reactions associated with tissue repair, contains at least one selected from the group consisting of a first component that is a protein having a monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) activity, a second component that is a protein having the extracellular domain activity of sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-type lectin-9 (Siglec-9), and a third component that is at least one of chondroitin sulfate and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan.
US09962427B2	Treatment of right ventricular dysfunction due to pressure overload A method is disclosed for inducing right ventricular (RV) adaptive remodeling in a patient suffering from pulmonary hypertension (PH) due to pressure overload comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a carditrophin-1 polypeptide, recombinant protein or a polynucleotide encoding CT-1 polypeptide or full-length protein.
US09962425B2	Use of human small leucine zipper protein in osteogenesis procedure The present invention relates to a use of a human small leucine zipper protein in the osteogenesis procedure. More specifically, sLZIP increases the transcriptional activity of Runx2 and inhibits the transcriptional activity of PPARγ2, thereby increasing the osteoblast differentiation, so that sLZIP performs an important role in the osteogenesis procedure, and thus can be used as a marker for treating bone disease and developing new medicines.
US09962420B2	Compositions and methods for treating diabetes, fatty liver, cardiopathies, insulin resistance, carbohydrate and fat metabolism This disclosure provides compositions formulated in the form of tablets, wafer capsules, gel capsules, sticks, sachets, vials, droppers or in injectable form. The compositions comprise a mixture of: an extract of Chrysanthellum indicum, an extract of Cynara scolymus, an extract of Vaccinium myrtillus, an extract of Olea europaea, and pipeline. This disclosure also provides methods of treating pathological disorders of carbohydrate and/or fat metabolism in a patient by administering to the patient the compositions.
US09962418B2	Lactobacillus plantarum and composition containing the same The present invention provides Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP56 KCTC 11402BP, a composition containing the Lactobacillus for treating intestinal diseases, and a composition containing the Lactobacillus for enhancing immunity.
US09962417B2	Lactobacillus plantarum and composition containing same The present invention provides Lactobacillus plantarum CJLP55 KCTC 11401BP, a composition for treating bowel disease containing the lactobacillus, and a composition for immunological enhancement containing the lactobacillus.
US09962414B2	Probiotic recolonisation therapy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of chronic diseases associated with the presence of abnormal or an abnormal distribution of microflora in the gastrointestinal tract of a mammalian host, which compositions comprise viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic Clostridia. The compositions further comprise one or more additional viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic microorganisms selected from the group consisting of Bacteroides, Eubacteria, Fusobacteria, Propionibacteria, Lactobacilli, anaerobic cocci, Ruminococcus, E. coli, Gemmiger, Desulfomonas, Peptostreptococcus, and fungi. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of the same chronic diseases comprising viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic Escherichia coli, at least one strain of viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic Bacteroides and at least one strain of viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic microorganism.
US09962411B2	Isolated populations of female germline stem cells and cell preparations and compositions thereof The present invention relates to female germline stem cells and their progenitors, methods of isolation thereof, and methods of use thereof.
US09962410B2	Compositions and methods related to organ or tissue decellularization Embodiments include methods for decellularizing an organ or tissue comprising conditioning the organ or tissue to be decellularized by exposing the organ or tissue to electricity, as well as methods of using such decellularized organs or tissues.
US09962400B2	Methods and compositions for treating lupus The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating lupus. The methods typically comprise the step of administrating one or more compounds selected from isoindigo, indigo, indirubin, or derivatives thereof, such as, Meisoindigo and NATURA in an amount sufficient to treat the lupus; preferably by modulating cytokine expression. Preferably the compound is in an amount less than sufficient to substantially inhibit cyclin dependent kinases.
US09962398B2	Sulfonamide compounds for inhibition of metastatic tumor growth Therapeutic ureido-sulfonamide compositions having compounds with the formula R-Q-Ar—SO2NH2 are disclosed, which compounds selectively inhibit CAIX and CAXII, and which are effective to inhibit hypoxic tumor growth, suppress metastases, and impair and deplete cancer stem cells in mammals.
US09962394B2	Controlled release delivery system for nasal applications and method of treatment This invention relates to a gel formulation for nasal administration of a controlled release formulation of hormones to the systemic circulation and/or to the brain. The special lipophilic or partly lipophilic system of the invention leads to higher bioavailability of the active ingredient caused by sustained scrum levels in plasma but also leads to a more favorable serum level profile. The special lipophilic or partly lipophilic system also allows for the modulation of brain functioning. The invention also relates to the nasal administration of steroid hormones for treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) or female arousal disorder.
US09962393B1	Method for treating vascular disease by administering a liposomal prostaglandin composition In a multilamellar liposome, a pharmaceutical agent is encapsulated in the liposome in the absence of a partition enhancing buffer. Preferably, the pharmaceutical agent is prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). The pharmaceutical agent may be administered to a mammal in an amount effective to treat vascular disease. The release of the pharmaceutical agent from the multilamellar liposome may be regulated by proper selection of liposome size, dosage of the pharmaceutical agent, lipid to pharmaceutical agent weight ratio, and rate of infusion of the pharmaceutical agent.
US09962386B2	Heteroaryl compounds useful as inhibitors of SUMO activating enzyme Disclosed are chemical entities which are compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein Y, Ra, Ra′, Rb, Rc, X1, X2, X3, Rd, Z1, and Z2 have the values described herein and stereochemical configurations depicted at asterisked positions indicate absolute stereochemistry. Chemical entities according to the disclosure can be useful as inhibitors of Sumo Activating Enzyme (SAE). Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the disclosure and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases or disorders.
US09962384B1	Levosimendan compound for preventing or treating tau-related diseases Disclosed is a levosimendan compound, an optically active isomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is used for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases caused by tau aggregation or phosphorylation, such as neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer disease). In accordance with yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a health functional food for preventing or treating tau aggregation-related diseases, containing a levosimendan compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, stereoisomer or solvate thereof.
US09962383B2	Compounds, compositions and methods of agelastatin alkaloids The present invention, among other things, provides compounds, compositions and methods for treatment of cancer. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods for treating blood cancer using agelastatin alkaloids.
US09962378B2	ROS1 inhibitor and its use The administration of a compound advantageously efficacious as ROS1 inhibitor and its effect on subjects with cancer includes administering a compound having certain structural components such as a quinoline moiety in the backbone and at least one tertiary amine containing moiety in a side chain as well as heteroatoms, in particular oxygen atoms, present in the backbone and the side chain for treating a subject suffering from a disease such as cancer. The presence of such structural components allows for an advantageous interaction with the ROS1 kinase domain, in particular with the hinge region. The administered compounds represent a highly promising opportunity in particular for patients bearing ROS1-dependent cancer. A method for targeting tumor cells harboring an abnormality in ROS1 gene includes contacting a cell with compounds of the present invention as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.
US09962377B2	Hydroxy-6-heteroarylphenanthridines and their use as PDE4 inhibitors Compounds of the formula Ia***** in which the substituents have the definitions provided in the specification, are novel, effective PDE4 inhibitors, useful in the treatment of areata, endogenous acne, exogenous acne or acne rosacea.
US09962376B2	Methods and ophthalmic devices used in the treatment of ocular allergies Ophthalmic devices and methods of treating allergic conjunctivitis are disclosed herein.
US09962374B2	Process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition containing pirfenidone in sustained-release tablet form and its application in the regression of human chronic renal failure, breast capsular contracture and hepatic fibrosis The instant invention relates to a process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition in sustained-release tablet form comprising from 600 milligrams to 2400 milligrams of Pirfenidone (PFD), in such a way that the drug is bioavailable during an extended period of time of 12 hours from its administration. In this way, the anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory action of the drug Pirfenidone is optimized. Moreover, the instant invention offers advantages and a higher therapeutic efficacy compared to other pharmaceutical forms of Pirfenidone for oral administration and its therapeutic application in the regression of chronic renal failure secondary to primary glomerulosclerosis; it shows a better activity with regard to the reduction and/or regression of deleterious effects in breast capsular contracture observed after the surgical implantation of breast implants in humans and has an important anti-TNF-α and anti-TGF-β1 action for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis.
US09962373B2	Methods of treating bladder cancer The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating bladder cancer, including metastatic bladder cancer and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, by administering a composition comprising nanoparticles that comprise mTOR inhibitor and optionally an albumin.
US09962372B2	Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of mycosis The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of benzydamine and an antimycotic active ingredient, said combination having a synergistic effect in the treatment of mycosis.
US09962365B2	Compositions and methods for preventing and recovery from detrimental effects of alcohol consumption Disclosed are compositions, devices, and methods to prevent and recover from detrimental effects of alcohol consumption, including significant undesirable symptoms of a hangover consciously felt by the alcohol consumer, as well as those that may not be consciously experienced. The present technology comprehensively targets multiple negative effects of hangovers. In one aspect, a composition includes dihydromyricetin (DHM); and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). The composition may further include Prickly Pear Extract, Milk Thistle, Ginger Root, Vitamins B, C, and E, electrolytes, and/or sugars.
US09962363B2	Mast cell stabilizers treatment for systemic disorders Methods for the treatment of systemic disorders treatable with mast cell stabilizers, including mast cell related disorders, are provided.
US09962361B2	Isothiocyanate functional surfactants, formulations incorporating the same, and associated methods of use An isothiocyanate functional surfactant, wherein the protonated form of said surfactant is represented by the following chemical structure: wherein X includes an integer ranging from approximately 1 to approximately 25, and wherein Y includes an integer ranging from approximately 6 to approximately 25.
US09962355B2	Mixture of fatty acids and palmitoylethanolamide for use in the treatment of inflammatory and allergic pathologies The present invention relates to a mixture containing up to two fatty acids selected from palmitic acid, oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, azelaic acid and myristic acid and palmitoylethanolamide. In one embodiment of the present invention said mixture is characterized in that at least one of said up to two fatty acids is saturated. The present invention also relates to the use of the aforesaid mixture in the treatment of inflammatory and allergic pathologies.
US09962352B2	Creatine oral supplementation using creatine hydrochloride salt The present invention is directed to an oral supplement including creatine hydrochloride, which has an aqueous solubility that is at least 15 times greater than creatine monohydrate, where the oral supplement drives significant improvements in muscle development and recovery due to its enhanced bio-availability, while causing fewer negative side effects compared to previous forms of creatine.
US09962347B2	Broad spectrum pharmacological composition for treatment of various infections and diseases and methods of use A pharmacological composition for the treatment of bacterial and protozoal infections in a patient. The preferred pharmacological composition comprises a pharmaceutical carrier and an active composition selected from the group consisting of: a) an amount of sodium oxalate and an amount of oxalic acid, b) an amount of sodium citrate and an amount of citric acid, or c) mixtures of a) and b). The amounts and weight ratios of a) the sodium oxalate and oxalic acid, and b) the sodium citrate and citric acid in the active composition are such as to produce a safe and effective pharmacological composition. Sodium salts of other carboxylic acids may be used. The invention also relates to the method of using the pharmacological composition for the safe and effective treatment of bacterial infections, protozoal infections and dermatological diseases.
US09962344B2	Chemosensory receptor ligand-based therapies Provided herein are methods for treating conditions associated with a chemosensory receptor, including diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions by administrating a composition comprising a chemosensory receptor ligand, such as a bitter receptor ligand. Also provided herein are chemosensory receptor ligand compositions, including bitter receptor ligand compositions, and methods for the preparation thereof for use in the methods of the present invention. Also provided herein are compositions comprising metformin and salts thereof and methods of use.
US09962343B2	Intravenous administration of tramadol A method of treating pain, e.g., acute post-operative pain, by administering to a human patient(s) a therapeutically effective dose of tramadol intravenously over a prolonged time period is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the dose is intravenously administered in a time period from about 10 minutes to about 3 hours, preferably from about 10 minutes to about 30 minutes. In other embodiments, intravenous doses are administered at suitable time intervals over a time period from about 3 hours to 48 hours.
US09962330B2	Compositions and methods for the maintenance of oral health The disclosure provides compositions comprising one or more isolated LDH-deficient mutans streptococcus strains and one or more isolated S. oxalis strains and/or one or more isolated S. uberis strains. Compositions of the disclosure are useful to maintain oral health, by for example treating and/or preventing one or more symptoms of dental caries, periodontitis and/or other oral cavity diseases or wounds.
US09962328B2	Nail care system The present invention relates to a nail care system containing (1) at least one composition containing at least one adhesive agent, at least one primary film former and at least one plasticizer; and (2) an applicator.
US09962322B2	Oral compositions containing metal ions An oral care composition containing a stannous ion source, a zinc ion source, a polyphosphate, and a thickening agent. The thickening agent contains polyvinylpyrrolidone, a polysaccharide gum and carboxymethyl cellulose. The compositions have excellent rheology properties.
US09962309B2	Thermal massage apparatus A multi-component, convertible, individual thermal therapeutic device has multiple parts that can be arranged in at least 3 ways to provide multiple therapeutic treatments to the users body.
US09962302B2	Manual stair climbing wheel chair The present invention provides a manual stair climbing wheel chair. The wheel chair comprises a hand crank handle, seat reclining devices, a gear box and a driven sprocket wheel set. When the seat of the wheel chair is reclined by using the seat reclining devices, the front and rear wheels of the wheel chair are only driven by the gear box through the driven sprocket wheel set, and cannot be pushed or propelled by hands; the person propelling the wheel chair can drive the front and rear wheels only by rotating the hand crank handle, so that self-slippage of the wheel chair can be avoided when moving up and down on stairs.
US09962296B2	Absorbent article with tear resistant film A disposable absorbent article that includes an elastic film material. The elastic film resists the growth of a tear and include an SEEPS block copolymer having a Tm of between about 10° C. and about 20° C. The film has a time-to-fail of greater than 1 hour.
US09962293B2	Optical microphone for implantable hearing instrument An implanted microphone is provided that allows for isolating an acoustic response of the microphone from vibration induced acceleration responses of the microphone. The present invention measures the relative motion between a microphone diaphragm, which is responsive to pressure variations in overlying media caused by acoustic forces and acceleration forces, and a cancellation element that is compliantly mounted within a housing of the microphone, which moves primarily in response to acceleration forces. When the microphone and cancellation element move substantially in unison to acceleration forces, relative movement between these elements corresponds to the acoustic response of the microphone diaphragm. This relative movement may be directly measured using various optical measuring systems.
US09962290B2	Uveoscleral shunt and methods for implanting same Devices and methods for treating intraocular pressure are disclosed. The devices include shunts for draining aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the uveoscleral outflow pathway, including the supraciliary space and the suprachoroidal space. The shunts are preferably implanted by ab interno procedures.
US09962282B2	Film for urostomy pouch baffle and pouch using same A urostomy pouch includes a baffle member, which is formed using multilayer film sheets. The multilayer film includes an inner layer comprising polypropylene and styrenic block copolymer, and an outer layer comprising ethyl methyl acrylate copolymer (EMA). The multilayer film sheets are arranged such that the inner layers face each other and are ultrasonically sealed along their longitudinal edges to form a tubular-shaped baffle member.
US09962280B2	Orthopedic support with magnets Disclosed is an orthopedic support for securing about the lumbar region of a wearer. The support includes a smoothly contoured body having a template surface bounded by an upper margin and a lower margin. A central trough extends between the upper and lower margins for accommodating the spinal processes of a wearer when the template surface is pressed against the lumbar region. Two raised plateau regions flank the central trough for contacting the erector spinae muscles of the wearer to provide support therefor. The central trough and the plateau regions form a smoothly curving surface approximating the lordotic curve of a wearer to assist maintaining spinal posture. A magnetic pad is attached to the contoured template surface and extends between the margins and extends over the central trough between the two raised plateau regions to provide a therapeutic magnetic field to the lumbar region.
US09962276B2	Intragastric space filler A gastric space filler device for treating obesity in a patient by reducing the stomach volume comprising an inflatable space filler and a safety element secured to the space filler, wherein the safety element yields a noticeable signal for causing removal of the space filler.
US09962274B2	Stretchable stent and delivery An implant delivery catheter enables permanent modification of the implant length in the vicinity of the treatment site prior to radial expansion thereof. The implant is releasable carried between inner and outer tubular members of the delivery catheter which, upon repositioning relative to one another using an actuator mechanism, impart any of tensile, compressile or torquing forces to the implant causing permanent modification of the implant length. In one embodiment, the circumference of the implant is substantially similar both before and after modification of the implant length. In another embodiment, the implant includes a plurality of strut sections interconnected by bridges which are capable of the deformation along the longitudinal axis of the implant.
US09962272B1	Intervertebral implant device with lordotic expansion An expandable interbody fusion implant device has a frame, two ramp assemblies, a threaded drive shaft and at least one base plate, preferably two. The frame has a first lateral side and a second lateral side and a distal end and a proximal end. Each ramp assembly has a translating ramp with a threaded opening, a first pivoting hinged ramp and a second pivoting hinged ramp. Each base plate is hinged to a first lateral side of the frame. Each base plate is hinged to the distal ramp assembly and the proximal ramp assembly at an end of one of said pivoting hinged ramps of each ramp assembly. The drive shaft has a distal drive shaft component having threads for translating the distal ramp assembly and a proximal drive shaft component having threads for translating the proximal ramp assembly.
US09962269B2	Implant with independent endplates In some aspects, the present invention is a medical implant with an independent endplate structure that can stimulate bone or tissue growth in or around the implant. When used as a scaffold for bone growth, the inventive structure can increase the strength of new bone growth. The independent endplate structures generally include implants with endplates positioned on opposite sides of the implant and capable of movement independent of one another. In most examples, the endplates have a higher elastic modulus than that of the bulk of the implant to allow the use of an implant with a low elastic modulus, without risk of damage from the patient's bone.A method of designing independent endplate implants is also disclosed, including ranges of elastic moduli for the endplates and bulk of the implant for given implant parameters. Implants with elastic moduli within the ranges disclosed herein can optimize the loading of new bone growth to provide increased bone strength.
US09962265B2	System and method for repairing articular surfaces A total joint replacement system comprising a first and a second implant system. The first implant system includes a first implant having a first load bearing surface based on a first removed portion of an articular surface of a patient's first bone, and a first anchor having a first threaded region configured to be secured into the first bone, wherein the first anchor is configured to be secured to the first implant. The second implant system includes a second implant having a second load bearing surface based on a second removed portion of an articular surface of a patient's second bone, and a second anchor having a second threaded region configured to be secured into the second bone, wherein the second anchor is configured to be secured to the second implant.
US09962263B2	Electric hip joint prosthesis The invention relates to a hip joint prosthesis comprising a shaft-like section that can be inserted into a femur, and a proximally arranged end cap assembly which closes a hollow space of the hip joint prosthesis. According to the invention the end cap assembly carries a coil assembly that is connected to a first electrode with a first pole and to a second electrode with a second pole. The first and the second electrodes enclose surfaces of the hip joint prosthesis, and in a state in which the end cap assembly closes the hollow space of the hip joint prosthesis, the coil assembly is predominantly arranged in the hollow space.
US09962253B2	Loop vascular device and method to retrieve The present disclosure relates to a loop vascular device and a method to retrieve said device from the body vessel of a patient. The loop vascular device comprises a loop having a first portion extending distally to a splitting portion, and a second portion also extending distally to the splitting portion, defining a close state of the loop. The splitting portion may be split such that the first portion is separated from the second portion when in the body vessel, defining an open state of the loop. In the open state, the loop may be easily retrieved through ingrowth in the body vessel, reducing or eliminating possible negative effects to the vessel wall.
US09962250B2	Surgical implant A surgical implant (20) comprises a flexible basic structure (22) having a face and a plurality of resorbable film pieces (26) attached to the face of the basic structure (22). Each film piece (26) comprises a plurality of solid protrusions (28) emerging from the respective film piece (26) in a direction away from the basic structure (22).
US09962243B1	Thermoplastic impression tray with three functions A method for fabricating a denture using, among other devices, a semi-custom thermoplastic tray. The thermoplastic tray is customized over a mold of an edentulous ridge. The thermoplastic tray has a handle that it trimmed off after its use as a tray thereby converting the thermoplastic tray into a base plate for continued fabrication of the denture. This allows the denture to be completed in only a few days with the patient making a trip to the dentist for the initial fabrication steps and then a second time to pick the finalized denture.
US09962237B2	Root canal filling material containing mesenchymal stem cells and method for regenerating dental tissue using the same A root canal filling material for a tooth extraction or tooth non-extraction process can be used clinically because of its easy availability and can efficiently enhance dental tissue regeneration; a method for regenerating dental tissue using the filling material is also provided. A root canal filling material 200 including mesenchymal stem cells 220 excluding dental pulp stem cells, which are inserted into the apical side of a root canal subjected to pulp extirpation or to root canal enlargement and cleaning of an infected root canal and including an extracellular matrix 210 is provided, and a method for regenerating dental tissue, through a tooth extracting or tooth non-extracting process, including a step of injecting the root canal filling material into the apical side of a root canal of a non-extracted tooth subjected to pulp extirpation or to root canal enlargement and cleaning of an infected root canal is provided.
US09962234B2	Disposable surgical intervention guides, methods, and kits The present invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for planning and carrying out surgical interventions and/or radiographic imaging, particularly dental implant radiographic imaging or surgical interventions.
US09962231B2	Method and apparatus for monitoring surgical traction Apparatus is described for measuring and displaying the magnitude of traction forces applied to a patient's lower limbs during surgery, and for measuring the direction and magnitude of counter-traction forces applied to the patient's body by the perineal post located at the patient's groin to oppose traction forces applied to the patient's lower limbs.
US09962230B2	Instrument organization systems and associated methods Organization systems for surgical instruments and associated methods and systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument organization system can be configured for use in a medical environment, and can include a flexible, sterile container having a lower portion. The container can include an attachment system configured to elastically couple one or more surgical instruments to the lower portion of the container. In some embodiments, the container can be carried by a portable base coupled to a platform via an adjustable support member.
US09962228B2	Length conservative surgical instrument A surgical instrument is described that includes a surgical effector moving with N degrees of freedom for manipulation of objects at a surgical site during surgical procedures. The N degrees of freedom are manipulated by N+1 input controllers and a plurality of cables, the controllers and cables coupled to the surgical effector and configured to change the orientation of the surgical effector about the N degrees of freedom when actuated. In some embodiments, the N+1 input controllers and plurality of cables are further coupled to a pantograph, the pantograph configured to move in a reciprocal manner to the surgical effector when the input controllers and cables are actuated.
US09962227B2	Container for disposal of solid pharmaceuticals and a use of a container Container for disposal of solid pharmaceuticals and the like, comprising a receiving section and a disposal chamber. The receiving section comprises—a first member being hollow, having one opening outside of the container, and the other opening inside the container, and—a second member being inside the container, the second member is performed as a flexible tube connected to the receiving section in one end, and having the other end freely suspended above the disposal chamber. The first member is guiding solids thrown into the opening outside the container to the second member which guides the solids into the disposal chamber. The invention also concerns a use of a container of the above type.
US09962224B2	Irrigated catheter with improved fluid flow An irrigated catheter with uniform cooling and/or uniform fluid distribution in longitudinally spaced apart elution holes by varying the diameter of a fluid delivery lumen. A number of elution holes are provided in a tip region of a catheter body, and these elution holes are in fluid communication with the lumen through ducts. The fluid delivery lumen may be provided with a flow constrictor to restrict flow of fluid towards the distal region.
US09962220B2	Modular aesthetic treatment handpiece A modular energy application device for skin tissue treatment includes a first module, the first module including one or more skin treatment electrodes oriented on a surface to contact the skin tissue; a device to connect the first module to a source of electrical power and control; at least a second module, the second module including one or more treatment electrodes oriented on a surface to contact the skin tissue; a connection device to couple the first and the second modules; an electrical connection device to electrically couple the first and second electrodes; electrical power applied to the electrodes of the first module also applies electrical power to the electrodes of the second module.
US09962218B2	Coagulation device comprising an energy control A device (10) for tissue coagulation, in particular for fusion, encompasses an electric source (18), which is connected or which can be connected to electrodes (12, 13) for influencing biological tissue (11) with current. A control unit (22) controls the source (18) during phases I and II of the tissue fusion. These phases I and II correspond to operating phases I, II and III of the device (10). During operating phase I, a monitoring unit (23) determines the energy E1, which is applied into the tissue (11). In the subsequent operating phases II and III, the control unit (22) controls the source (18) by means of the determined energy E1. Such a device turns out to be particularly reliable and to be robust in use.
US09962212B2	Cannulated guide tools According to a first configuration, a hand tool is configured to include a shaft, a handle disposed at a proximal end of the shaft, and a tubular tip disposed on a hinge at a distal end of the shaft. The tubular tip pivots about the hinge, providing a way to steer a resource to a specific location in a medical site. In accordance with a second configuration, a hand tool includes a flexible section of tube, a flexible sheathing, and a link. The flexible sheathing encases the flexible section of tube. At least a portion of the link resides between an outer surface of the flexible section of tube and an inner surface of the flexible sheathing. One end of the link is affixed to a distal tip of the flexible section of tube. Pulling on the link causes the flexible section of tube to arc.
US09962210B2	Resorbable metal screw with increased torsional strength for osteopathy A bone screw formed primarily of a magnesium alloy has a self-tapping thread, and is prestressed with a retained torsional stress oriented oppositely to the direction in which the screw is screwed into bone. The pre-stressing opposes the torsional stresses arising from screwing in the screw, thereby raising the effective strength of the screw and/or allowing for a reduction in its size/mass.
US09962206B2	Alignment guide for cervical spine plate A cervical spine plate attachment system includes a bracket and an alignment guide. The bracket is configured to mount to a cervical spine plate. The alignment guide includes a first connector proximate to a first end of the alignment guide, wherein the first connector is configured to attach to a first pin inserted into a first vertebra. The alignment guide also includes a second connector proximate to a second end of the alignment guide, wherein the second connector is configured to attach to a second pin inserted into a second vertebra. The alignment guide further includes a fastener configured to secure the alignment guide to the bracket such that the alignment guide is secured to the cervical spine plate.
US09962202B2	Bone fusion device A bone fusion device includes a first anchor for insertion into a hole formed in a first phalange, and a second anchor for insertion into a hole formed in a second phalange. A rod includes a handle and a distal end, with the distal end being associated with each of the first anchor and the second anchor. The rod includes a breakaway portion between the handle and the distal end allowing the handle to be manually separated from the distal end.
US09962199B2	Device and method for bone adjustment with anchoring function A method and a device for bone adjustment in a mammal is presented, wherein a device is implanted in the medullar cavity of a bone in the body of said mammal, said device being a device exerting a force to anchoring devices anchored ins aid bone. The method and device has utility in therapeutic and cosmetic bone adjustments, including the lengthening, reshaping and realigning of bones, for example in the correction of congenital deformations, restorative orthopedic surgery and the like.
US09962198B2	Rod reducer apparatus and method for spinal corrective surgery Spinal rod reduction apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. In various examples, a rod reduction apparatus includes a first threaded member including an engagement feature configured to selectively anchor the first threaded member to the implantable screw assembly. A second threaded member is configured to threadably engage with the first threaded member. The second threaded member is axially movable with respect to the first threaded member with rotation of the second threaded member. A spinal rod urging member is axially movable with the second threaded member. The urging member includes a bearing surface that is configured to selectively abut the spinal rod and selectively urge the spinal rod toward the implantable screw assembly with rotation of the second threaded member in a first rotational direction.
US09962197B2	Instrument for use with a bone anchoring device in spinal surgery and system including the instrument and a bone anchoring device An instrument for use with a bone anchoring device in spinal surgery is provided, where the bone anchoring device includes a bone anchoring section and a receiving part having a bottom end adjacent to the bone anchoring section, a top end opposite to the bottom end, and a channel for receiving a rod, the channel having a bottom for supporting the rod. The instrument includes a holding member configured to hold the receiving part, where the holding member has first and second arms that are movable relative to each other and an engagement portion at a bottom end to engage the receiving part. The first and second arms are movable between an open position in which the receiving part is insertable between the first and second arms, and a closed position in which the receiving part is held between the first and second arms. The instrument also includes a rod contacting member configured to contact the rod, where the rod contacting member is movable between the first and second arms of the holding member. In the closed position, the rod contacting member can be advanced in the holding member to move the rod towards the bottom of the channel of the receiving part.
US09962193B2	Bone anchoring device, tool and method for assembling the same and tool for use with the same A bone anchoring device includes an anchoring element having a shaft for anchoring in the bone and a head, a receiving part formed in one piece, and a pressure element formed in one piece. The receiving part has a seat for receiving the head and an outer channel for receiving a rod to be connected to the anchoring element, which is pivotable with respect to the receiving part and can be fixed at an angle by exerting pressure via the pressure element onto the head. The pressure element is movable in the receiving part and includes an inner channel for receiving the rod and a spring element that engages a portion of the receiving part via a detent connection so that the pressure element can be held in a position that allows pivoting of the anchoring element. The spring element is formed by at least a first portion of one of two side walls forming the inner channel, the first portion being spaced apart from a second portion of the one side wall by a slot. At least a portion of the detent connection is located on the one side wall.
US09962185B2	Trocar and sheath assembly for placement of implantable device adjacent a body lumen The present subject matter provides a trocar and sheath assembly for placement of implantable devices adjacent a body lumen, and a method of using the trocar and sheath assembly for implanting an implantable device at a target site for controllable coaptation of a patient's urethra.
US09962177B2	Clot retrieval system A platform of devices for removing obstructions and other objects within a blood vessel or other interior lumen of an animal is provided. The system may be deployed in the lumen from a catheter(s) and the system includes a proximal hub, and a distal basket comprised of a plurality of cells. A number of different baskets designs are disclosed. Methods of manufacturing such baskets out of a single tube of a memory metal without the need for any welding or soldering, and methods of use are also disclosed.
US09962174B2	Transosseous method A method for securing a biceps tendon to a proximal portion of a humerus includes, in one example, forming a transosseous passage with openings on opposite sides of the biceps tendon. In another example, an instrument for use with the method includes a guide able to guide the formation of intersecting bone tunnels and a passer able to pass a member through the bone tunnels.
US09962172B2	Ligament balancer and drill guide A ligament balancer for a knee is disclosed that includes a first guide portion having a first guide hole extending there through, and a second guide portion having a second guide hole extending there through, the first and second guide portions being moveable with respect to each other along a movement axis, the balancer being adapted such that, in use, the movement axis is substantially parallel to the anterior/posterior axis of a distal femoral surface. Also disclosed is a kit of parts that includes the ligament balancer and a drill guide for a knee, the drill guide includes first and second connected arms, each arm comprising at least two guide openings extending there through, the guide openings being spaced longitudinally along each arm, longitudinal axes of the first and second arms intersecting at a predetermined angle. Also disclosed is a method of attaching a cutting block to a distal femoral surface as part of a knee replacement procedure.
US09962168B2	Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures A surgical device capable of interconnecting to an external motorized hand pieces, bending a distal end segment, rotating a window element positioned distal to the distal end segment and rotating independently of it, and actuating a cutting element positioned within the outer window element and rotating independently of it.
US09962167B2	Method for manufacturing disposable rotary cutting tools and disposable rotary tool for dental or medical applications The shank (12) of a disposable rotary cutting tool (10) comprises a pipe section (16) cut from a drawn metal pipe. The tool head (14) is formed from a cut-out (18a, 18b) of a drawn metal sheet or a section of a metal tube by non-cutting machining. The pipe section (16) and the tool head (14) are advantageously attached by force fitting.
US09962166B1	Method and apparatus for performing a surgical operation on the cervical portion of the spine This invention is the method of treating an ailment associated with the cervical portion of the spine by performing an intravertebral corpectomy that includes the steps of removing the vertebral corpus to define a working channel for the surgeon to gain access to the epidural space so as to attend to and perform a procedure on the pathology. This method obviates the problems incidental to more radical cervical spine operations such as discectomy or corpectomy which requires removal of a portion of the vertebra and adjacent intervertebral discs for decompression of the cervical spinal cord and spinal nerves and using a bone graft with or without a metal plate and screws to reconstruct the spine and provide stability. Prior to terminating the surgery, the opening formed by the removed vertebral corpus is fitted and/or filled with a suitable implant.
US09962165B2	System and method for delivering material into a patient Apparatus for delivering material into a patient includes a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end. Material, preferably of filamentary or thread form, is fed from a material supply into a Y-fitting having a main branch and a side branch. The side branch is connected to a source of driving fluid able to feed drive fluid under pressure into the material carrier so as to pull material forwardly and out of the distal end of the catheter. The assembly includes an inner cannula within which material is passed from the material source. This increases the speed of delivery of material though the device and reduces the amount of drive fluid which is required.
US09962164B2	Wing bifurcation reconstruction device An intraluminal device may be used at a bifurcation to anchor in an afferent vessel, allow perfusion to efferent vessels, and act as scaffolding to inhibit herniation of objects out of a neck of a bifurcation aneurysm. An intraluminal device may include a first side; a second side opposite the first side across a longitudinal axis of the intraluminal device; a proximal section configured to anchor in an afferent vessel; a distal section comprising a first wing and a second wing wherein, in an expanded state, the first wing extends from the first side to the second side and the second wing extends from the second side, through an opening of the first wing, and to the first side.
US09962163B2	Surgical staple with integral pledget for tip deflection A circular stapler apparatus for stapling tissue includes a staple and pledget assembly and a circular staple head operable to drive staples toward an anvil. A staple of the staple and pledget assembly has a pair of legs disposed substantially perpendicular to a crown of the staple in a first position. The pair of legs is operable to advance against a pocket in the anvil to form a staple with bent legs. The staple and pledget assembly includes the staple and a pledget configured to receive the pair of legs of the staple. The pledget comprises a bioabsorbable material. The pledget is configured to advance distal ends of the pair of legs to a position in which the distal ends are laterally offset from a plane in which the crown of the staple is disposed.
US09962157B2	Apparatus and method for differentiating between tissue and mechanical obstruction in a surgical instrument A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes: a handle assembly; a jaw assembly comprising a staple cartridge containing a plurality of staples and an anvil to form the plurality of staples upon firing; a drive assembly at least partially located within the handle and connected to the jaw assembly and the lockout mechanism; a motor disposed within the handle assembly and operatively coupled to the drive assembly; and a controller operatively coupled to the motor, the controller configured to control supply of electrical current to the motor and to monitor a current draw of the motor, wherein the controller is further configured to terminate the supply of electrical current to the motor in response to a rate of change of the current draw indicative of a mechanical limit of at least one of the jaw assembly, the drive assembly, or the motor.
US09962152B2	Devices and methods for surgical suturing Implementations of an apparatus and a method for surgical suturing are disclosed. An illustrative apparatus for tissue suturing includes a cartridge having a suturing needle having a pointed end and a second end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis, a reciprocating needle drive, and an actuator capable of releasably engaging the needle drive to rotate the needle. A method for suturing tissue is provided that includes placing a suturing device having a cartridge containing a suturing needle to span at least one tissue segment, activating an actuator to cause rotational movement of the suturing needle through the at least one tissue segment, and deactivating the actuator to stop an advancing movement of the suturing needle to cause a suturing material to be pulled through the at least one tissue segment forming a stitch.
US09962148B2	Magnaretractor system and method A system and method for performing surgical procedures within a body cavity, e.g. abdomen, uses a magnetized device is utilized to allow a surgeon to control intra-abdominal organs and objects. The system and method allows a surgeon to perform an intra-abdominal procedure without the need to position surgical tools inside of the body cavity. Additional surgical ports are not necessary as the magnetized device allows the surgeon to retract or position various objects within the abdomen.
US09962144B2	Vessel closure device The present invention relates to closing an opening within a subcutaneous bodily vessel by using a spiral closure device to engage tissue around the opening. The spiral closure device is adapted to be threaded into the vessel wall surrounding the opening in the bodily vessel. A deployment mechanism may be used to rotate the spiral closure device. As the deployment mechanism is rotated the spiral closure device is rotated such that a tip of the spiral closure device engages the vessel wall around the opening in the bodily vessel. Continued rotation of the spiral closure device threads the closure device through the tissue around the opening. The closure device may have a tapered configuration in which the distal end is larger than the proximal end. As the distal end is threaded through the vessel wall, the narrowing closure device pulls the vessel wall tissue together, thereby effectively closing the opening.
US09962140B2	Ultrasound probe and method of controlling the same Disclosed herein are an ultrasound probe and a method of controlling the same. Image quality reduction in a 3D image may be prevented, and blurring of an ultrasound image may be removed via image correction by independently installing position detecting sensors on a transducer module and a motor of the ultrasound probe, detecting a backlash increasing as time, and compensating a variation of the backlash.The ultrasound probe includes a first sensor to detect a position of a transducer changed by rotation, a second sensor to detect rotation of a driving device, and a controlling to determine a backlash between signals of the first and second sensors and correcting an ultrasound image.
US09962136B2	Reconstructing time-varying position of individual radioactive cells directly from positron emission tomography (PET) measurements A method of reconstructing time-varying position of individual radioactive point sources directly from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) measurements is provided that includes using a PET scanner to acquire list-mode coincidence events of a moving radioactive point source, using an appropriately programmed computer to model a trajectory of the moving radioactive point source as a 3D function of a temporal variable, then apply an optimization procedure to find the trajectory that minimizes a distance between the trajectory and the recorded list-mode coincidence events, and using the PET scanner to output a real time position of the radioactive point source.
US09962128B2	Watch type terminal and method for controlling the same The present invention relates to a wearable terminal includes a display comprising a front side and a rear side, a first sensing unit configured to sense a biometric characteristic and disposed at the rear side of the display to be proximate to or contact a user's body, a second sensing unit configured to sense a movement of the terminal; and controller configured to execute a different function based on the movement of the terminal when a sensing strength of the biometric characteristic via the first sensing unit is greater than a threshold strength level, wherein the sensing strength is varied based on a portion of the user's body which the first sensing unit is proximate to or is in contact with.
US09962119B2	System and method for detecting neurological disease A system and method of detecting eye movements of a subject for the diagnosis of neurological disorders. The method includes tracking eye movements of the subject, identifying microsaccades from the tracked eye movements, and characterizing microsaccade dynamics of the identified microsaccades to determine one or more parameters, such as microsaccade direction, microsaccade velocity, microsaccade magnitude, microsaccadic peak velocity-magnitude relationship, microsaccade duration, and infersaccatic intervals. The method also includes comparing the one or more determined parameters with a corresponding control parameter, assessing the comparison to determine differences between the one or more determined parameters and the corresponding control parameters, and generating a report including the diagnosis of neurological disorder based on the assessment.
US09962117B2	Needle support assembly for a venous blood collection device with evacuated vial Needle support assembly for a venous blood collection device with evacuated vial, comprising a support body having a coupling seat for a vein needle and coupling seat for a vial needle. The support body is provided with an inner chamber having an entrance and an exit. The support body is made at least partially in transparent or semi-transparent material to permit the visualization of the blood flow. The inner chamber has a mean cross-section greater than the cross-sections of both the coupling seats and is divided into compartments communicating with each other which define one or more channels for the blood flow from the entrance to the exit. Each channel defines a path for the blood which moves away from the entrance to the exit. Each channel defines a path for the blood which moves away from the straight line connecting the entrance and the exit and has a smaller cross-section than the mean cross-section of the inner chamber.
US09962116B2	Sampling device A sampling device for a sampling container. A pair of elongate flexible arms extend from a side wall away from a bottom end. The arms being oppositely located across a base chamber. A lower member has a flange and an aperture. A collar extends from the flange and is adapted to retain an end of a spring. An elongate cover has a first end and a second end. The first end being adapted in use to connect to a base and the second end being adapted in use to connect to an upper member. The upper and lower members are adapted to move along the axis by the positioning of a sampling container in the sampling chamber and the application of a force towards a base, permits a needle or blood bag tube located within a connector to discharge liquid into a sampling container.
US09962114B2	Apparatus and methods for maintaining a medical device in a clean and disinfected state, and for cleaning and disinfecting a medical device Sleeves and cases for protecting medical devices against contamination, and methods for cleaning and disinfecting medical devices are provided. The various embodiments enable a single medical device to be used by more than one patient successively while reducing the risk of disease transmission from patient to patient.
US09962111B2	Action detection and activity classification Activities, actions and events during user performance of physical activity may be detected using various algorithms and templates. Templates may include an arrangement of one or more states that may identify particular event types and timing between events. Templates may be specific to a particular type of activity (e.g., types of sports, drills, events, etc.), user, terrain, time of day and the like.
US09962108B2	Implantable monitoring probe Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
US09962107B2	Communication system with enhanced partial power source and method of manufacturing same The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.
US09962105B2	Method for improving imaging resolution of electrical impedance tomography The present disclosure provides a method for improving imaging resolution of electrical impedance tomography (EIT). More specifically, the present disclosure forms virtual electrode(s) using an electric current steering technique, which is used to improve imaging resolution of an EIT system without physically increasing a number of conducting electrodes. The EIT system of the present disclosure may includes a plurality of conducting electrodes, at least one signal generator, at least one signal receiver and at least one electric current steering device. In other words, the present disclosure applies both the electric current steering technique and the virtual electrode technique to EIT. Consequently, imaging resolution of EIT can be improved without physically increasing the number of conducting electrodes.
US09962101B2	Analysis of cardiac rhythm using RR interval characterization A method for analysis of cardiac rhythms, based on calculations of entropy and moments of interbeat intervals. An optimal determination of segments of data is provided that demonstrate statistical homogeneity, specifically with regard to moments and entropy. The invention also involves calculating moments and entropy on each segment with the goal of diagnosis of cardiac rhythm. More specifically, an absolute entropy measurement is calculated and provided as a continuous variable, providing dynamical information of fundamental importance in diagnosis and analysis. Through the present invention, standard histograms, thresholds, and categories can be avoided.
US09962099B2	Means for securing a catheter into a vessel An electrophysiology catheter, e.g., a coronary sinus catheter, for insertion into a cardiac vessel, such as the coronary sinus, includes a handle and a catheter shaft coupled at one end to the handle. The catheter shaft has a distal end and an anchor is associated with the catheter shaft and is movable between a deployed position and a collapsed position. In the deployed position, the anchor extends radially outward from an outer surface of the catheter shaft for contacting a wall and temporarily anchoring the catheter shaft within the coronary sinus. The catheter also includes an actuator for causing deployment and collapsing of the anchor upon manipulation of the actuator.
US09962098B2	Heart monitor electrode system A bioelectric interface for monitoring, detection and transmission of detected ECG data is provided comprising a sensory system for detecting bio-physiological measurements utilizing spatially resolved potential profiles obtained from a localized cluster of sub-electrodes to form constituent sets of miniature sensor arrays. Using only a single macro-electrode, two or more sets of sub-electrode arrays are used to measure bipolar spatial gradients obtained from measured cardiac potentials. The sets of sub-electrodes containing the clusters are optimized to attain measurable gradients of diagnostic value. A minimax procedure allows bio-potential sensory acquisition through a bi-directional digital steering process, which essentially comprises monitoring, detection, selection, grouping, recording and transmission of ECG waveform characteristic data.
US09962093B2	Detecting oral temperature using thermal camera A method, system, and computer product for detecting an oral temperature for a human include capturing a thermal image for a human using a camera having a thermal image sensor, detecting a face region of the human from the thermal image, detecting a mouth region on the face region, detecting an open mouth region on the mouth region, detecting a degree of mouth openness on the detected open mouth region, determining that the degree of mouth openness meets a predetermined criterion, and detecting the oral temperature, responsive to determining that the degree of mouth openness meets the predetermined criterion.
US09962092B1	Clinical thermometer A thermometer that displays written instructions that instruct a person what action to take based on a sensed temperature. The thermometer includes a temperature sensor that senses a temperature of a person and a display that provides written instructions that inform the person what action to take based on their temperature.
US09962090B2	Reflective mode multi-spectral time-resolved optical imaging methods and apparatuses for tissue classification Certain aspects relate to apparatuses and techniques for non-invasive optical imaging that acquires a plurality of images corresponding to both different times and different frequencies. Additionally, alternatives described herein are used with a variety of tissue classification applications, including assessing the presence and severity of tissue conditions, such as burns and other wounds.
US09962086B2	Medical image data processing apparatus and method for determining the presence of an abnormality A medical imaging data processing apparatus comprises a receiving unit configured to receive first medical imaging data that represents a region of a subject at a first time, and second medical imaging data that represents the region of the subject at a second, later time, a registration unit configured to perform a registration procedure to obtain registration data representative of a registration between the first medical imaging data and the second medical imaging data, an evaluation unit configured to process the registration data to determine, for each of a plurality of positions in the region, a value of a registration measure, the registration measure representing at least one feature of the registration as a function of position, wherein the evaluation unit is configured to, for at least some of the plurality of positions in the region, determine whether an abnormality is present by comparing the value of the registration measure to a statistical atlas.
US09962081B2	Remote monitoring of analyte measurements Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for remote monitoring. In some example implementations, there is provided a method. The method may include receiving, at a remote monitor, a notification message representative of an event detected, by a server, from analyte sensor data obtained from a receiver monitoring an analyte state of a host; presenting, at the remote monitor, the notification message to activate the remote monitor, wherein the remote monitor is configured by the server to receive the notification message to augment the receiver monitoring of the analyte state of the host; accessing, by the remote monitor, the server, in response to the presenting of the notification message; and receiving, in response to the accessing, information including at least the analyte sensor data. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.
US09962074B2	Ophthalmic imaging device and ophthalmic imaging program An ophthalmic imaging device that captures an image of a test eye, the device includes: an OCT optical system configured to acquire an OCT signal by scanning a tissue of the test eye with measurement light, the ophthalmic imaging device configured to execute: receiving a designation of a wide area which is wider than a unit area which is an acquisition unit for acquiring motion contrast data indicating a motion of the tissue; acquiring a plurality of OCT signals for the same position at different timing in each of a plurality of unit areas, the plurality of unit areas being positioned in the designated wide area and being not completely overlapped with each other; and acquiring the motion contrast data of each of the plurality of unit areas by processing the plurality of OCT signals acquired for the same position.
US09962072B2	System and method for analyzing eye and contact lens condition In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems for analyzing eye and contact lens condition. According to various embodiments, a method is provided comprising receiving an image of an eye. The method further comprises extracting condition information of the eye and receiving diagnosis information from a database. The method further comprises comparing the condition information with the diagnosis information and providing an analysis of the eye. In various embodiments, the eye may include a contact lens on the surface of the eye and the condition information may include a condition of the contact lens. In some embodiments, the analysis may include an estimated suggested time to remove the contact lens. In other embodiments, the analysis may include an estimated expiration of the contact lens. In some embodiments, the database may comprise both local storage and global databases access through a global network.
US09962070B2	Endoscope system, processor device, and method for operating endoscope system Violet light and blue light is applied sequentially to an object. In a wavelength range (380-440 nm) of the violet light, each of reflectances of most-superficial and superficial blood vessels is lower than reflectance of middle-layer blood vessels. In a wavelength range (440-480 nm) of the blue light, the reflectance of the middle-layer blood vessels is lower than those of the most-superficial and superficial blood vessels. Brightness of mucous membrane in a normalized first signal obtained under the violet light is equivalent to that in a normalized second signal obtained under the blue light. A subtraction image is obtained by subtraction between the normalized first and second signals, and superimposed on the first signal. A special image, in which the most-superficial and superficial blood vessels correspond to falling edges and the middle-layer blood vessels correspond to rising edges and the blood vessels are distinguished from each other, is produced.
US09962068B2	Image pickup system and control method of image pickup system An image pickup system includes a light emitting section that emits light for illuminating an object which operates periodically, an image pickup section including an image pickup device that performs an image pickup operation by a rolling shutter system, a period detection section that detects a period of motion of the object, a light emission signal generating section that outputs a stroboscopic light emission signal for causing the light emitting section to perform a stroboscopic light emission in synchronism with the period of the motion, a light emission period control section that sets as a light emission permission period, and a light emission non-permission period, and a light emission control section that performs control for causing the light emitting section to perform a light emission in the light emission permission period, and performs control for inhibiting a light emission of the light emitting section in the light emission non-permission period.
US09962066B2	Methods and apparatus to shape flexible entry guides for minimally invasive surgery In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for performing surgical procedures is disclosed including a flexible entry guide tube, and a first steering device. The flexible entry guide tube has one or more lumens extending along its length from a proximal end to substantially at or near a distal end. At least one of the one or more lumens is an instrument lumen with open ends to receive a flexible shaft of a surgical tool to perform surgery near the distal end of the flexible entry guide tube. The first steering device is insertable into the instrument lumen to shape the flexible entry guide tube as it is inserted through an opening in a body and along a path towards a surgical site. The apparatus may further include a flexible locking device to couple to the flexible entry guide tube and selectively rigidize the flexible entry guide tube to hold its shape. The flexible entry guide tube may be steered by remote control with one or more actuators.
US09962063B2	Dishwasher rack spray assembly A dishwasher having a tub defining a treating chamber, a dish rack, and a spray assembly associated with the dish rack. The spray assembly may include at least one sprayer positioned to spray treating liquid onto dishes received by the rack. The sprayer has two openings and may be movable between a first position where the treating liquid flows through the first liquid opening into the treating chamber and does not flow through the second liquid opening and a second position where the treating liquid flows through the second liquid opening into the treating chamber. The sprayer may be rotatable between positions and may emit spray in both positions.
US09962061B2	Dishwasher and method for operating a dishwasher A dishwasher (2.1, 2.2) has at least one wash system for spraying wash liquid and at least one final-rinse system for spraying final-rinse liquid, wherein a control device (50) is provided for actuating the at least one wash system and/or the at least one final-rinse system in accordance with a predefined execution program. To save on resources during operation, and meet the requirements for hygienic operation, which are defined in hygiene guidelines applicable locally (in a territorially delimited manner) at least a first execution program is stored in the control device (50), the execution program created taking into account requirements for hygienic operation which are applicable in a first territorial region, and at least a second execution program is stored in the control device (50), the second execution program created taking into account requirements for hygienic operation which are applicable in a second territorial region.
US09962049B2	Surface cleaning apparatus A surface cleaning apparatus is provided with a brush drive motor control and/or a bleed valve control is provided on a handle assembly.
US09962048B2	Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus A hand vacuum cleaner may include a suction motor and fan assembly that is positioned downstream of a pre-motor filter. A post motor filter may be positioned downstream of the suction motor and fan assembly and may be in the lower end of the hand vacuum cleaner and an energy storage member may be in an upper end of the handle.
US09962041B1	Flexible folding infant bather An infant bather having a flexible water bath supported by a frame. The frame has a scissors fold such that the flexible water bath folds one way to an open configuration for bathing an infant and folds the other way to a closed configuration for storage.
US09962039B2	Chop rack A chop rack that has a tray with a base and sidewalls. Attached and extending upwardly from the tray is a plurality of spaced-apart support frames. Received and positioned over the support frame is a top assembly. Meat is received between the support frames such that the meat is maintained in an upright position, which in some embodiments allows a bone portion of the meat to come into contact with the base of the tray. Alternatively, a chop rack is provided that has a first and second sidewall that each has a set of spaced-apart slats connected along their respective lower edges that adjustably and selectively interlock with one another to form a cooking surface that allows for fine-tuned heat adjustments. Additionally, a central portion of both sidewalls does not have a slat to form an opening in the cooking surface to allow heat through to create even cooking conditions.
US09962037B2	Food condition maintaining device The inventive food holding apparatus comprises a holding area that accommodates food and warms the food with heat radiated by a bottom surface and with warm convection air. Part of the convection air forms an air curtain having a Bernoulli effect that removes excess moisture from the external surface of the food and maintains the food in a warm, crisp condition. The apparatus conditions food to attain a biologically safe noncooking temperature and to retain its freshly cooked texture and internal moisture for more than two hours. This lets restaurants serve the food longer to its customers, allowing efficient batch cooking and significantly decreasing food waste.
US09962030B2	Coffee brewing system with features for rapid and/or multiple extraction processes Coffee makers with features for rapid and/or multiple extraction processes, and associated systems and methods, are shown. A representative method for brewing coffee includes placing ground coffee on a filter element of a brew chamber, directing heated water into the brew chamber and in contact with the ground coffee and, during a first phase, brewing coffee in the brew chamber without subjecting the coffee to a pressure differential of at least 150 torr between the brew chamber and a coffee chamber to which the brew chamber is coupled, the coffee chamber having a capacity of 200 mL or more. The representative method further includes, during a second phase, extracting the coffee from the brew chamber through the filter element and into the coffee chamber via a pressure differential of at least 150 torr between the brew chamber and the coffee chamber.
US09962027B2	Optimized chair mat shape A chair mat including a body having a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by a rear linear portion disposed opposite an arcuate lip portion, left and right rear arcuate portions separated by the rear linear portion, a left front arcuate portion separated from the left rear arcuate portion by a left linear portion, a right front arcuate portion separated from the right rear arcuate portion by a right linear portion, a left arcuate inwardly projecting portion separating the left front arcuate portion and the arcuate lip portion, and a right arcuate inwardly projecting portion separating the right front arcuate portion and the arcuate lip portion.
US09962026B2	Integrated knife rack with tray and spice container In one example, we describe a device for an efficient and compact rack system for knives and other kitchenware. This stylish design integrates: One or more (e.g., three) grinders, a cutting/chopping board, a tray, and a complete full size knife rack, as an example. All these kitchen tools are specifically designed to fit in the same space that a full-size knife rack normally takes. Many different variations are shown here, as well.
US09962023B1	Sports ball-shaped drinking container The ball-shaped drinking container is adapted for use in containing beverages. The ball-shaped drinking container is contained within a shell that may be formed in the shape of a sports ball potentially including, but not limited to, a football, a baseball, a basketball, or a soccer ball. The ball-shaped drinking container is formed in such a manner that the ball-shaped drinking container will float. This feature makes the ball-shaped drinking container suitable for outdoor use by an end user. The ball-shaped drinking container comprises a shell, a hinged lid, and a bladder.
US09962021B2	Integral head support apparatus, system and method An integral head sling support apparatus and system for a person for use primarily during travel, comprising a head band or piece adapted to fit around the forehead of the person and a harness extending from the headband assembly to a sling assembly adapted to receive the person's arms. The integral head sling support further comprises a headrest assembly of a neck pillow and guide for one or more straps configured to utilize the weight of the persons arms in the sling assembly to pull rearward the person's head and anchor while supporting the person's head so that the person can sleep in an upright seated position. The one or more adjustable straps may be a portion of the sling assembly pass behind the head, along the back and under the person's armpits so that when the person is seated and places their arms in the sling assembly, the weight of the person's arms provide the weight of an anchor for the integral head sling support apparatus and system.
US09962020B2	Modular hanging storage system A hanging storage unit is provided. The hanging storage unit includes a lower frame structure including at least one roller assembly, an upper frame structure including at least one guide assembly, a plurality of posts coupled at a lower end to the lower frame structure and coupled at an upper end the upper frame structure, a guidance tube, moveably engaged with one of the at least one guide assembly, and a panel, an upper end of the panel attached to the guidance tube and a lower end of the panel moveably engaged with one of the at least one roller assembly.
US09962014B2	Holder for a refrigerated case A refrigerated case includes a case body including a top panel, a rear panel, and a bottom that cooperate to define a display space, a portion of a refrigeration system disposed in the case and operable to cool a flow of air, and a first air passage positioned to direct the flow of air near the top panel from the rear panel generally toward a front of the case. A one piece holder is positioned to receive the flow of air adjacent the front of the case, the one piece holder formed as a unitary component using a PVC foam material and arranged to accelerate and redirect the flow of air in a downward direction toward the bottom, and a filter member is at least partially supported by the holder and positioned to receive the flow of air in the downward direction and to redirect that flow into the display space.
US09962013B2	Functional mat for assisting deep sleep of infant The prevent invention relates to a functional mat (1) for assisting deep sleep of an infant. The functional mat (1) for assisting deep sleep of an infant, according to the present invention, comprises: a mat body (10) for supporting an object (100), which is the body of an infant, in the upward direction; a side supporter (30) protruding from the surface of the mat body (10) in the perpendicular direction so as to form an overall shape of a hill, thereby supporting the object (100) in the lateral direction; and a pressurizing supporter (50), which is positioned to intersect or cross in the width direction of the mat body (10), and which is fixed to the mat (1) and is forced against the object (100).
US09962010B2	Modular furniture cover system The disclosure herein provides modular cover systems for protecting furniture and other objects. In an embodiment, a furniture protection system comprises a first cover portion comprising a front surface and a back surface interconnected by a top surface, the first cover portion configured to substantially cover a front, back, and top surface of a first furniture component; and a second cover portion comprising a front surface and a back surface interconnected by a top surface, the second cover portion configured to substantially cover a front, back, and top surface of a second furniture component, wherein a first edge of the first cover portion comprises a first releasable fastener for connecting the first cover portion to the second cover portion, and wherein a second edge of the second cover portion comprises a second releasable fastener configured to engage the first releasable.
US09962008B1	Modular multi-component mattress A modular multi-component mattress system includes a base layer with a coupling channel, a first reversible support pad assembly with a first side rail and a second side rail, a comfort pad layer, and a cover assembly configured to contain the base layer, the first reversible support pad assembly, and the comfort pad layer. In a first configuration, the first side rail detachably and selectively couples within the coupling channel and the second side rail receives the comfort pad layer. In a second configuration, the first side rail receives the comfort pad layer and the second side rail detachably and selectively couples within the coupling channel. The system includes a second reversible support pad assembly. The system includes a topper layer with a cool comfort side and a warm comfort side. The topper layer detachably and selectively couples with the cover assembly.
US09962003B2	Chair seat to base mounting assembly A seating unit for use in a space including a supporting floor surface, the seating unit comprising a seat structure comprising a mounting bracket having a female connector, a tablet assembly comprising a support arm having a mounting collar on an end and a base having a lower end to be supported by the floor surface and including a base mounting assembly and wherein the base mounting assembly comprises a cup attached to the base, a base tube having a first end inserted into the cup and a second end extending through the mounting collar and mateably engaging the female connector.
US09962002B2	Cushion pad [Problem]To provide a cushion pad that allows reducing the oppressive feeling in a thigh and the sinking of buttocks and improving the texture and the fit feeling.[Solution]In a portion positioned underneath a hip point of a seated person, an under-buttock portion is set to have a smaller force S25 during compression to 25% in a second portion including a seating surface than S25 of the first portion positioned on a bottom surface side. The thigh supporting portion is set to have smaller S25 of a portion including the seating surface than S25 of the first portion. This allows reducing the oppressive feeling in the thigh and the sinking of the buttocks and improving the texture and the fit feeling.
US09962000B2	Furniture leg sock with stabilizer A furniture leg protective sock is constructed of a stretchable/expandable non-friction material, which is double-layered to form an outer layer, an inner layer, and a gap therebetween. The furniture leg protective sock includes friction material which is located on the inner surface of the furniture leg protective sock and a stabilizing material, which is located in the gap between the inner surface of the inner layer and the inner surface of the outer layer, to provide rigidity and stretchability to furniture leg protective sock. The furniture leg protective sock also includes non-penetrating material, which is located in a bottom portion of the furniture leg protective sock to prevent a furniture leg from piercing through the furniture leg protective sock.
US09961999B1	Undermount slide rail assembly An undermount slide rail assembly includes a main slide rail having a primary track. An inner slide rail includes an auxiliary track and an outer track connected to the auxiliary track. A bottom track is connected to the outer track and is located opposite to the auxiliary track. An inner track is connected to the auxiliary track and is located opposite to the outer track. An outer slide rail includes an assembling board and inner and outer boards connected to two edges of the assembling board. The inner slide rail is slideably received in the outer slide rail. A first sliding assistance board is slideably connected to the main slide rail and the inner slide rail. A second sliding assistance board is slideably connected to the inner and outer slide rails. At least one of the first and second sliding assistance boards is provide with both of rollers and balls.
US09961997B2	Alignment device for joining together parts of furniture Adjustable connecting device comprised by an alignment body provided with at least one vertical adjustment channel in one of its surfaces which is capable of receiving the sliding piece for vertical adjustment; said alignment body having at least one vertical adjustment aperture in its surface, which aperture coincides with the position of the toothed rack of the sliding piece for vertical adjustment and is capable of receiving the vertical toothed adjustment pinion whose toothing corresponds to the toothing of the toothed rack; said sliding piece for vertical adjustment being provided with the corresponding slot-shaped aperture in the transverse direction and the corresponding toothed rack; wherein the adjustment device is completed by the fastening screw for fastening the decorative drawer front which secures the decorative drawer front.
US09961990B2	Adjustable footrest for adjustable-height desk An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.
US09961987B1	Apparatus for hands-free transport of an elongated narrow object The present invention teaches a transport device for transporting elongated narrow object in a hands-free manner. The apparatus uses a transport device having three contiguous sides forming an open channel. The elongated narrow object is secured to the channel using one or more binding straps. The transport device may be worn on a wearer's back during transport.
US09961982B2	Device for packaging and applying a liquid composition Device for packaging and applying a liquid composition comprising solid particles that are sensitive to a magnetic field, comprising a container intended to contain the composition; an applicator that is able to be mounted on the container and comprises a stem and an applicator head secured to the stem, the stem and the head being designed to be inserted into the container when the applicator is mounted on the container; and a stem cleaning member disposed in the container. The stem comprises a magnetic part that is able to generate a magnetic field suitable for attracting and keeping some of the solid particles on the stem, in a rest position, the magnetic part extending over a part of a region of the stem that extends between the head and the cleaning member when the applicator is mounted on the container.
US09961973B2	Walking cane clamp and base for use with walkers and rollators A walking cane clamp is provided which includes a clip dimensioned and configured to releasably secure the walking cane clamp to a support member, the clip being attached to a cane fastener, the cane fastener including a body portion and a biasing member pivotally attached to the body portion, the body portion defining an opening and a receptacle dimensioned and configured to receive a portion of a cane shaft, the biasing member defining an open position and a closed position of the receptacle, the biasing member being pivotally biased toward the closed position in which a portion of the biasing member covers a portion of the opening sufficient to secure the cane shaft within the receptacle. Also provided is a system for securing a walking cane to a walker or a rollator which includes a walking cane clamp as described herein and a base for receiving the walking cane. Also provided is a walker or rollator which includes a walking cane clamp as described herein and an optional base for receiving a walking cane.
US09961968B1	Sleeve for a key fob and method for manufacturing same The invention provides an improved sleeve for a key fob with Radio Frequency (RF) blocking features to block undesired communications with the key fob.
US09961967B2	Strap tie-down assembly with lock A strap tie-down assembly for adjustably binding a strap includes opposed first and second handles pivoted to each other about an axle configured to windably receive a strap for binding. A lock is mounted in the assembly for movement between a locked position, in which the lock prevents movement of the axle, and an unlocked position, in which the lock allows movement of the axle.
US09961958B1	Contoured support shoe insole An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad and a midfoot-to-heel support cushion. The mid-foot/heel surface has a raised medial arch and longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened mid-foot area with a metatarsal mid-foot tear-drop raised area, and a surrounding the heel pod that cups the exterior back by a heel cup. A heel pad opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively.
US09961957B2	Athletic positioning apparatus and applications thereof An apparatus includes a heel section, a mid-foot section, and a toe section. The heel section, the mid-foot section, and the toe section collectively have a geometric shape having a first slope of a polarity along an inner edge of the apparatus from the toe section to the heel section and a second slope of the polarity along the inner edge of the apparatus to an outer edge of the apparatus at the toe section.
US09961954B2	Article of footwear having a textile upper An article of footwear and a method of manufacturing the article of footwear are disclosed. The footwear may include an upper and a sole structure. The upper incorporates a textile element with edges that are joined together to define at least a portion of a void for receiving a foot. The textile element may have a first area with a first knit construction and a second area with a second knit construction. Various warp or weft knitting processes, including circular knitting, may be utilized to form the textile element.
US09961953B1	Helmet faceguard retaining device A faceguard retaining device has a base with underlying portion extending along a surface of a helmet shell. A latch, pivotally mounted to the base, has a hooked part, a pair of nubs and a pair of trunnions, the nibs and trunnions being in grooves of the base when the latch is in a closed and locked condition to prevent the latch from opening. A clip engaged to the latch and base biases the latch closed. A stabilizer is in a stabilizer groove of the base and a plate extends over the underlying portion. A fastener fastens the plate and base to the shell to resists bending of the underlying portion. The latch is lifted from the underlying portion to lift the nubs from the grooves and allow the latch to pivot upwardly into an open condition.
US09961950B2	Wirelessly controlled LED electronic necktie A necktie with integrated, individually addressable, multi-colored light emitting diode (LED) modules arranged in a rectangular matrix format. These LED modules are connected together and controlled by means of an onboard microcontroller. Functionality is included in order to facilitate the installation of custom light patterns by the user after manufacture. The device includes an onboard wireless communication module in order to facilitate communication with an external control interface, such as an application on a smartphone, so the light patterns displayed by the LEDs may be modified based on user input.
US09961948B2	Knee pad attachable to a base including rollers and a brake to assist with user movement on a flat surface A knee pad system includes a knee pad attached to a base that includes integrated roller balls on its exterior surface. The roller balls can roll within the base and facilitate movement of the knee pad over a flat surface when worn by a user. The improved knee pad system can include a locking mechanism selectively preventing the roller balls from moving within said base. The knee pad of the improved knee pad system can be selectively detached from and reattached to the base.

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