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US10059799B2	Method for stabilizing a condensed phase composition including a cyclic ester in a process of manufacturing a polyester or of lactide A method for stabilizing a condensed phase composition in a process of manufacturing a polyester from cyclic ester monomer comprising the steps of devolatilizing a reaction mixture, which contains i) at least one polymerizable cyclic ester, ii) at least one catalyst and optionally at least one initiator, to produce a vapor stream and a molten residue, wherein the vapor stream includes mainly i) the at least one polymerizable cyclic ester and ii) the at least one catalyst and/or the at least one initiator and/or a reaction product or a residue of the at least one catalyst and/or the at least one initiator and condensing the vapor stream to form the condensed phase composition, wherein at least one polymerization inhibitor is added as stabilizer to the reaction mixture and/or to the condensed phase composition in an amount so that the degree of conversion of the polymerizable cyclic ester in the condensed phase composition is not more than 15%, wherein the degree of conversion is 100▪(c0−CF)/c0, wherein c0 is the initial concentration of the cyclic ester in the condensed phase composition obtained by the condensation of the vapor stream and CF is the concentration of the cyclic ester in the condensed phase composition after addition of 150 ppm of tin octoate as catalyst and of 100 mmol/kg of ethyl-hexanol as initiator to the condensed phase composition and a subsequent heat treatment of condensed phase composition under inert atmosphere conditions for 12 hours at 160° C.
US10059798B2	Active ester resin, epoxy resin composition, cured product thereof, prepreg, circuit board, and build-up film An active ester resin having a molecular structure represented by Structural Formula (1) where X represents a benzene ring or a naphthalene ring, each R1 independently represents a methyl group or a hydrogen atom, k is 0 or 1, n is 1 or 2, l is 1 or 2, and m is the average of a repeating unit and from 0.25 to 1.5. The active ester resin, as a curing agent, can be combined with an epoxy resin to form at least an epoxy resin composition, a cured product, a prepreg, a circuit board and a build-up film.
US10059796B2	Conjugated polymers The present invention comprises a conjugated polymer for optoelectronic devices, comprising a structural unit of formula (I) or formula (II): -[A-D1-A-D2]n- (I) -[A1-D1-A2-D2]n- (II) wherein A is an acceptor group; A1 and A2 are acceptor M groups which differ from one another; D1 and D2 are donor groups which differ from one another; and n is an integer between 30 and 1000.
US10059792B2	Phosphor-containing phenol formaldehyde resin compound and flame-retardant epoxy resin hardener made from thereof The present disclosure provides a phosphor-containing phenol formaldehyde resin compound having a general formula (I): The compound is formed of a phenol formaldehyde resin and an aromatic phosphate compound by performing a condensation reaction, which may be used as a curing agent of an epoxy resin. The phenol formaldehyde resin is formed of a phenolic compound, a bisphenol compound and formaldehyde. The present disclosure further provides a phosphor-containing phenol formaldehyde resin cured material which is formed of the phosphor-containing phenol formaldehyde resin compound and an epoxy resin under a high temperature. The phosphor-containing phenol formaldehyde resin compound is added separately or mixed with an epoxy resin curing agent.
US10059790B2	Synthesis of cross-linked plant-oil based polymers using bismaleimides as crosslinkers A method of preparing a plant oil based polymer comprising heating a plant oil in the presence of a bismaleimide crosslinker in the substantial absence of a solvent at a temperature at or above the melting temperature of the bismaleimide crosslinker, where the bismaleimide crosslinker is defined by the formula where R1 is a divalent organic group.
US10059788B2	Organoaluminum activators on clays This invention relates to organoaluminum activators, organoaluminum activator systems, preferably supported, to polymerization catalyst systems containing these activator systems and to polymerization processes utilizing the same. In particular, this invention relates to catalyst systems comprising an ion-exchange layered silicate, an organoaluminum activator, and a metallocene.
US10059779B2	Enzymatically polymerized gelling dextrans Compositions are disclosed herein comprising dextran that comprises (i) 87-93 wt % glucose linked at positions 1 and 6; (ii) 0.1-1.2 wt % glucose linked at positions 1 and 3; (iii) 0.1-0.7 wt % glucose linked at positions 1 and 4; (iv) 7.7-8.6 wt % glucose linked at positions 1, 3 and 6; and (v) about 0.4-1.7 wt % glucose linked at (a) positions 1, 2 and 6, or (b) positions 1, 4 and 6. Aqueous forms of this composition have enhanced viscosity profiles. Further disclosed are methods of using compositions comprising dextran, such as increasing the viscosity of an aqueous composition. Enzymatic reactions for producing dextran are also disclosed.
US10059777B2	Secretory immunoglobulin complex The invention provides a method of producing an immune complex preparation based on a secretory immunoglobulin, which is non-human secretion derived, comprising providing an industrial scale production system, capable of producing an N-glycosylated Secretory Component, producing by such system a Secretory Component comprising at least 0.01 mol non-core fucose per mol Secretory Component, and combining said Secretory Component with at least one of IgA or IgM immunoglobulins having a native glycosylation pattern to obtain an immune complex. The invention provides an isolated recombinant Secretory Component comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID 1, or a functionally active variant thereof, which has a Lewis-type N-glucosylation pattern and at least 2 mol non-core fucose per mol Secretory Component; and an immune complex preparation based on a secretory immunoglobulin, derived from sources other than human secretions, comprising a Secretory Component with a Lewis-type N-glucosylation pattern and at least 0.01 mol non-core fucose per mol Secretory Component, and at least one of IgA or IgM immunoglobulins having a native glycosylation pattern.
US10059776B2	Methods for treating conditions associated with MASP-2 dependent complement activation In one aspect, the invention provides methods of inhibiting the effects of MASP-2-dependent complement activation in a living subject. The methods comprise the step of administering, to a subject in need thereof, an amount of a MASP-2 inhibitory agent effective to inhibit MASP-2-dependent complement activation. In some embodiments, the MASP-2 inhibitory agent inhibits cellular injury associated with MASP-2-mediated alternative complement pathway activation, while leaving the classical (C1q-dependent) pathway component of the immune system intact. In another aspect, the invention provides compositions for inhibiting the effects of lectin-dependent complement activation, comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a MASP-2 inhibitory agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
US10059767B2	Means and methods for treating HBV infection and associated conditions The present invention relates to a polypeptide comprising (a) a first set of six complementarity determining regions (CDRs) configured to bind a first antigen; and (b) (ba) a second set of six CDRs configured to bind a second antigen; or (bb) a ligand capable of binding to a second antigen; wherein (i) said first antigen is selected from Hepatitis B virus (HBV) small surface antigen; HBV medium surface antigen; and HBV large surface antigen; and (ii) said second antigen is selected from surface antigens presented by immune effector cells such as natural killer (NK) cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs). Also provided are compositions for use in a method of treating or preventing HBV infection and/or a condition caused by said HBV infection, said condition caused by said HBV infection being selected from liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
US10059766B2	Antibody constructs for CDH19 and CD3 The invention provides a bispecific antibody construct comprising a first human binding domain capable of binding to human CDH19 on the surface of a target cell and a second domain capable of binding to human CD3 on the surface of a T cell. Moreover, the invention provides a nucleic acid encoding the antibody construct, a vector comprising the nucleic acid and a host cell transformed or transfected with the vector. Furthermore, the invention provides a process for the production of the bispecific antibody construct, a medical use of the antibody construct and a kit comprising the antibody construct. The bispecific antibody construct may be useful in the treatment of melanoma.
US10059761B2	Anti-Laminin4 antibodies specific for LG4-5 The invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to the LG4-5 modules of the G domain of laminin α4. The antibodies can preferentially stain cancer or tumor cells or tissue. The antibodies can be used for detecting cancer, evaluating the efficacy of a cancer therapy, treating cancer, and treating obesity or obesity-related diseases, among other applications.
US10059755B2	Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against various tumors A method of treating a patient who has hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), colorectal carcinoma (CRC), glioblastoma (GB), gastric cancer (GC), esophageal cancer, NSCLC, pancreatic cancer (PC), renal cell carcinoma (RCC), benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer (PCA), ovarian cancer (OC), melanoma, breast cancer (BRCA), CLL, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), SCLC, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), AML, gallbladder cancer and cholangiocarcinoma (GBC, CCC), urinary bladder cancer (UBC), and uterine cancer (UEC) includes administering to said patient a composition containing a population of activated T cells that selectively recognize cells in the patient that aberrantly express a peptide. A pharmaceutical composition contains activated T cells that selectively recognize cells in a patient that aberrantly express a peptide, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in which the T cells bind to the peptide in a complex with an MHC class I molecule, and the composition is for treating the patient who has HCC, CRC, GB, GC, esophageal cancer, NSCLC, PC, RCC, BPH, PCA, OC, melanoma, BRCA, CLL, MCC, SCLC, NHL, AML, GBC, CCC, UBC, and/or UEC. A method of treating a patient who has HCC, CRC, GB, GC, esophageal cancer, NSCLC, PC, RCC, BPH, PCA, OC, melanoma, BRCA, CLL, MCC, SCLC, NHL, AML, GBC, CCC, UBC, and/or UEC includes administering to said patient a composition comprising a peptide in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, thereby inducing a T-cell response to the HCC, CRC, GB, GC, esophageal cancer, NSCLC, PC, RCC, BPH, PCA, OC, melanoma, BRCA, CLL, MCC, SCLC, NHL, AML, GBC, CCC, UBC, and/or UEC.
US10059749B2	Composition for preventing Mycoplasma spp. infection The present invention provides proteins that are suitable to be used as the active ingredient in subunit vaccine against Mycoplasma spp. The present invention also provides a subunit vaccine made therefrom. Said proteins have been experimentally proved to have the capability of inducing sufficient immune response to avoid pigs from Mycoplasma spp. infection. Said vaccine may have one of said proteins as active ingredient; or may have two or more of said proteins and is formulated as a cocktail vaccine. The present vaccine not only is safer than the conventional vaccines but also has equal or even better immune efficiency than the conventional ones. Furthermore, fusion partners suitable for producing said proteins of high solubility are also proved, which can significantly reduce production cost.
US10059746B2	Methods of improving vaccine immunogenicity The present invention provides a process called “Immune Banking” that enhances vaccine efficacy by exploiting existing humoral responses. The process involves tagging new antigens with molecular markers recognized by an existing antibody response. This recognition of the tagged vaccine components enhances adaptive immune responses to the new vaccine.
US10059745B2	Applications of the protein muNS and the derivates thereof The invention is based on the identification of the minimum region of the avian Orthoreovirus muNS protein which is capable of forming inclusions as well as on the identification of specific regions of the muNS protein showing capacity to associate with the inclusions formed by muNS. The identification of said regions allows developing methods for purifying recombinant polypeptides as well as methods for detecting the interaction between two polypeptides of interest.
US10059742B2	Peptides and methods and uses thereof for preventing retinal disorders The present disclosure relates to methods and uses of C-terminal peptides for inhibiting neuronal cell death or dysfunction, such as retinal ganglion cell death or dysfunction, treating retinal degenerative disorders, stroke, CNS and PNS insults. The disclosure also relates to the C-terminal peptides, fusion proteins and compositions thereof.
US10059732B2	Non-caloric sweeteners and methods for synthesizing Disclosed are steviol glycosides referred to as rebaudioside V and rebaudioside W. Also disclosed are methods for producing rebaudioside M (Reb M), rebausoside G (Reb G), rebaudioside KA (Reb KA), rebaudioside V (Reb V) and rebaudioside (Reb W).
US10059730B2	High purity lignin, lignin compositions, and higher structured lignin Disclosed are lignins and lignin compositions having high purity. Also disclosed are lignins having unique structural characteristics, including less structural degradation than conventional lignins.
US10059729B2	Ruthenium complex, method for producing same, and use of same The present invention provides a novel ruthenium complex that is easy to produce and handle and that can be supplied relatively inexpensively, a method for producing this ruthenium complex, a method for producing alcohols and the like using this ruthenium complex as a catalyst, a method for producing carbonyl compounds using this ruthenium complex as a catalyst, and a method for producing N-alkylamine compounds using this ruthenium complex as a catalyst. The present invention pertains to a ruthenium complex represented by general formula (1) RuX1X2(PNP) (NHC)m(Solv)n(1) (in general formula (1), X1 and X2 each independently represent a monovalent anionic monodentate ligand; PNP represents a tridentate aminodiphosphine ligand, NHC represents an N-heterocyclic carbene derived from a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and Solv represents a coordinating solvent; and m represents an integer from 1 to 3, n represents an integer from 0 to 2, and 1≤m+n≤3.), a method for producing the same, a catalyst including the same, and methods for producing various organic compounds using this catalyst.
US10059728B2	Method for the preparation of functionalized cyclosiloxanes The present invention relates to a method for preparing functionalized cyclosiloxanes of Formula I, wherein R, R1, R2, m, n1 and n2 are as defined herein, comprising reacting (i) a cyclosiloxane of Formula II with (ii) a substituted acetylene of Formula III in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. The invention further relates to methods for preparing biscyclosiloxanes by reacting the vinyl cyclosiloxanes obtained according to the described methods and the (bis)cyclosiloxanes obtainable according to the described methods.
US10059727B2	Flame retardant filler A flame retardant filler having brominated silica particles, for example, imparts flame retardancy to manufactured articles such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), connectors, and other articles of manufacture that employ thermosetting plastics or thermoplastics. In this example, brominated silica particles serve both as a filler for rheology control (viscosity, flow, etc.) and a flame retardant. In an exemplary application, a PCB laminate stack-up includes conductive planes separated from each other by a dielectric material that includes a flame retardant filler comprised of brominated silica particles. In an exemplary method of synthesizing the brominated silica particles, a monomer having a brominated aromatic functional group is reacted with functionalized silica particles (e.g., isocyanate, vinyl, amine, or epoxy functionalized silica particles). Alternatively, a monomer having a brominated aromatic functional group may be reacted with a silane to produce a brominated alkoxysilane monomer, which is then reacted with the surface of silica particles.
US10059720B2	Pyridine derivative The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a compound suitable for a pharmaceutical composition, specifically a pharmaceutically composition for treating nocturia.The inventors have assumed that inhibition of nocturnal activity of placental leucine aminopeptidase (P-LAP), i.e. aminopeptidase that cleaves AVP, would maintain and/or increase an endogenous AVP level to enhance the antidiuretic effect, which would contribute to a decreased number of nocturnal voids, and have extensively studied compounds which inhibit P-LAP.As a result, the inventors have found that (2R)-3-amino-2-{[4-(substituted pyridine)-2-yl]methyl}-2-hydroxy-propanoic acid derivatives have excellent P-LAP inhibitory activity. The inventors have evaluated antidiuretic effects in water-loaded rats and have found that the compounds increase endogenous AVP levels by inhibiting P-LAP and consequently reduce urine production. The present invention therefore provides compounds expected to be used as an agent for treating nocturia based on P-LAP inhibition.
US10059712B2	N-benzyl tryptanthrin derivative, and preparation method and application thereof The present invention relates to an N-benzyl tryptanthrin derivative, and preparation method and use thereof. The N-benzyl tryptanthrin derivative of the present invention is characterized in that the derivative has a structural general formula as represented by formula 1, wherein each group is defined as in the specification. The preparation method of the compound is simple, has mild conditions and high yield, and is suitable for industrial production. The N-benzyl tryptanthrin derivative has good indoleamine-2,3-dioxy-genase (IDO) inhibitory activity, and can be used for treating diseases having the pathological feature of IDO-mediated tryptophan metabolism.
US10059707B2	Method for the preparation of (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro- 1-6-naphthyridine-3-carbox-amide and the purification thereof for use as an active pharmaceutical ingredient The present invention relates to a novel and improved process for preparing (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula (I) and also the preparation and use of the crystalline polymorph I of (4S)-4-(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-ethoxy-2,8-dimethyl-1,4-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridine-3-carboxamide of the formula (I).
US10059697B2	Compounds and combinations for the treatment of HIV Provided are compounds, compositions, combinations, kits, uses, and methods for treating HIV in a human being using such compounds or combinations with proteasome inhibitors.
US10059691B2	Processes for the preparation of pyrazole derivatives useful as modulators of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor The present invention relates to processes for preparing pyrazole derivatives of Formula (I) and salts and pharmaceutical compositions of the salts thereof, useful as modulators of 5-HT2A serotonin receptor activity. The present invention also relates to intermediates used in the processes, and their preparation. The present invention also relates to salts of compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
US10059689B2	Substituted heteroaryl compounds and methods of use The present invention provides novel heteroaryl compounds, pharmaceutical acceptable salts and formulations thereof useful in preventing, managing, treating or lessening the severity of a protein kinase-mediated disease. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated disease.
US10059688B2	Protein tyrosine kinase modulators and methods of use Heterocyclic pyrimidine compounds that modulate mutant-selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and ALK kinase activity are disclosed. More specifically, the invention provides pyrimidines which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate kinase receptor, particularly in selectively modulation of various EGFR mutant activity and ALK kinase activity have been disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the pyrimidine derivative, and methods of treatment for diseases associated with protein kinase enzymatic activity, particularly EGFR or ALK kinase activity including non-small cell lung cancer comprising administration of the pyrimidine derivative are disclosed.
US10059680B2	Thiadiazolyl-oximinoacetic acid derivative compounds Thiadiazolyl-oximinoacetic acid derivatives have been synthesized, which are useful in the manufacture of cephalosporin antibiotic compounds. Compound (1) (TATD) is commercially available (CAS No. 76028-96-1). It has now been discovered that the thiadiazolyl-oximinoacetic acid derivative compound (1) (TATD) can be prepared from dimethyl malonate (SM 1, CAS No. 108-59-8) according to methods described herein. The methods provide products having desirable purity.
US10059676B2	Process for preparing a novel crystalline form of iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium and use of the same A crystalline form of iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium of formula (I), the crystal preparation process, the analyses of the crystal through various analytical methods and using the crystal to prepare stable agrochemical formulation. The invention also describes the use of various solvents towards the crystalline form preparation conditions.
US10059674B2	Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of 1-methyl-1, 4-dihyrdoindeno[1,2-C]pyrazole analogues as potential anticaner agents targeting tubulin colchicine binding site The invention discloses an indenopyrazole small-molecule tubulin inhibitor, which is characterized by having a structure represented by general formula I: wherein R represents NH2 or NHOH; the invention also discloses a preparation method of the indenopyrazole compound, or pharmaceutical salts thereof. The compound of the present invention is an indenopyrazole small-molecule tubulin inhibitor having a novel structure, and has very strong proliferation inhibition activity to human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells, human prostate carcinoma (PC3) cells, human cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cells, human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) cells, and human leukemia (K562) cells; the compound is similar to colchicine in mechanism of action, and thus capable of inhibiting tubulin polymerization; the compound is significant for enhancing the specificity and effectiveness of drugs, reducing toxic and side effects, preventing drug tolerance, and so on.
US10059673B2	Process for the preparation of 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazoles starting from hexafluoropropene A new process for the preparation of 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazoles of the general formula (I) as described herein and further reactions with this compound.
US10059671B2	Positive allosteric modulators of mGluR3 The present invention relates to novel substituted pyridine derivatives as positive allosteric modulators for modulating metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 3 (mGluR3) and/or altering glutamate level or glutamatergic signalling.
US10059670B2	Synthesis of 2-carboxamide cycloamino urea derivatives Provided herein are processes and intermediate compounds useful for the preparation of 2-carboxamide cycloamino urea derivatives, and useful intermediates therefore.
US10059669B2	2-amino-3,5-difluoro-3,6-dimethyl-6-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridines as BACE1 inhibitors for treating alzheimer's disease The present invention is directed to compounds according to Formula (I) which compounds are inhibitors of the BACE1 enzyme. Separate aspects of the invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and uses of the compounds to treat disorders for 5 which the reduction of Aβ deposits is beneficial such as Alzheimer's disease.
US10059667B2	Antidiabetic compounds Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.
US10059659B2	Enantiomerically pure binaphthol derivatives and method for preparing the same The present invention relates to compounds 1, 1a (S-enantiomer) and 1b (R-enantiomer) of the following formula 1, and a method for preparing the same. [formula 1] The novel compound of the formula 1 is used as an important intermediate for preparing compounds 6, 6a (S-enantiomer) and 6b (R-enantiomer) of the following formula 6, which are 2,2′-binaphthol-3-aldehyde derivatives. Also, the present invention provides a method for preparing the compound of formula 1 with a very safe method at low cost. [formula 6]
US10059652B2	Heterogeneous catalysts for the transesterification of aromatic alcohols; and methods of making and use thereof Disclosed herein are new mixed metal oxide catalysts suitable as heterogeneous catalysts for catalyzing the transesterification process of aromatic alcohols with a dialkyl carbonate to form aromatic carbonates. The heterogeneous catalyst comprises a combination of two, three, four, or more oxides of Mo, V, Nb, Ce, Cu, Sn, or an element selected from Group IA or Group IIA of the periodic table.
US10059651B2	Separation process The azeotrope, or near azeotrope, of methanol and MMA is separated via extractive distillation using an extractive distillation solvent comprising cyclohexanone.
US10059650B2	Systems and methods for the depolymerization of a biopolymer Methods for the production and isolation of a monomer from a biopolymer are described. The method includes extracting a biopolymer from a biopolymer source and depolymerizing the biopolymer into a monomer.Methods for the production and isolation of a monomer from corn lignin are also described. The method includes extracting corn lignin from corn biomass and depolymerizing the corn lignin into a monomer.
US10059649B2	Method for producing ethanol and coproducing methanol A method for producing ethanol and coproducing methanol on a catalyst in a reactor using a co-feed of a synthesis gas and acetate as a reaction raw material comprising passing a raw material gas containing an acetate and a synthesis gas through a reactor loaded with a catalyst to produce ethanol and coproduce methanol under conditions of a reaction temperature of 150-350° C., a reaction pressure of 0.1-20.0 MPa, a reaction volume hourly space velocity of 100-45000 mlg−1h−1, and an acetate weight hourly space velocity of 0.01-5.0 h−1; and the active components of the catalyst are copper and optionally zinc and/or aluminum, which greatly facilitates the conversion of carbon monoxide to methanol, while an extremely high activity of acetate hydrogenation is maintained.
US10059647B2	Method for producing fluorinated organic compounds Disclosed are processes for the production of fluorinated olefins, preferably adapted to commercialization of CF3CF═CH2 (1234yf). Three steps may be used in preferred embodiments in which a feedstock such as CCl2═CClCH2Cl (which may be purchased or synthesized from 1,2,3-trichloropropane) is fluorinated (preferably with HF in gas-phase in the presence of a catalyst) to synthesize a compound such as CF3CCl═CH2, preferably in a 80-96% selectivity. The CF3CCl═CH2 is preferably converted to CF3CFClCH3 (244-isomer) using a SbCl5 as the catalyst which is then transformed selectively to 1234yf, preferably in a gas-phase catalytic reaction using activated carbon as the catalyst. For the first step, a mixture of Cr2O3 and FeCl3/C is preferably used as the catalyst to achieve high selectivity to CF3CCl═CH2 (96%). In the second step, SbCl5/C is preferably used as the selective catalyst for transforming 1233xf to 244-isomer, CF3CFClCH3. The intermediates are preferably isolated and purified by distillation and used in the next step without further purification, preferably to a purity level of greater than about 95%.
US10059645B2	Systems and methods for producing propylene According to one embodiment described in this disclosure, a process for producing propylene may comprise at least partially metathesizing a first stream comprising at least about 10 wt. % butene to form a metathesis-reaction product, at least partially cracking the metathesis-reaction product to form a cracking-reaction product comprising propylene, and at least partially separating propylene from the cracking-reaction product to form a product stream comprising at least about 80 wt. % propylene.
US10059643B2	Process and apparatus for the production of para-xylene A process for producing para-xylene (PX) comprises supplying a hydrocarbon feed comprising xylenes and ethylbenzene (EB) to a PX recovery unit, where a PX-rich stream and at least one PX-depleted stream are recovered from the feed. The PX-depleted stream is then separated into an EB-rich stream and an EB-depleted stream in a divided wall column. The EB-depleted stream is then isomerized under at least partial liquid phase conditions to produce a first isomerized stream having a higher PX concentration than the PX-depleted stream, and the EB-rich stream is isomerized under at least partial vapor phase conditions to produce a second isomerized stream having a higher PX concentration than the PX-depleted stream. The first and second isomerized streams are then recycled to the PX recovery unit to recover additional PX and the process is repeated to define a so-called xylene isomerization loop.
US10059641B2	Conversion of non-aromatic hydrocarbon Systems and methods are provided for converting alkane while generating improved yields of desirable aromatics and/or improved selectivity for forming desired aromatics, such as para-xylene (p-xylene). Aromatics generated during the aromatic formation process can be alkylated to form xylenes with improved yield and/or improved selectivity.
US10059640B2	Apparatus and process for the preparation of acetylene and synthesis gas An apparatus (10) for the preparation of acetylene and synthesis gas by partial oxidation of hydrocarbons with oxygen is proposed. The apparatus (10) comprises a reactor (12), wherein the reactor (12) comprises a burner block (14) with a furnace chamber for the preparation of a composition C1 comprising at least acetylene and substituted acetylene, a first scrubber (22) which is constructed for adding a solvent to the composition C1 to obtain a composition C2, a second scrubber (26) which is constructed for adding the solvent to the composition C2 to obtain a composition C3, a first stripper (36) which is constructed for stripping the composition C3 to obtain a composition C4 comprising the substituted acetylene, acetylene and the solvent and for separating off the acetylene, a first column (46) which is constructed for partial degassing of the composition C4 under a pressure of from 1.0 bar to 1.5 bar to obtain a composition C5 and a first amount A1 of the solvent, a second stripper (56) to which the composition C5 can be fed for stripping a composition C9 to obtain a second amount A2 of the solvent and a composition C6, a third stripper (68) which is constructed for stripping the solvent from the first scrubber (22) to obtain a composition C9, wherein the third striper (68) is connected to the second stripper (56) for feeding the composition C9 to the second stripper (56), an apparatus (72) for adding a diluting gas to the composition C5, which is arranged between the first column (46) and the second stripper (56), a second column (76) which is constructed for adding water to the composition C6 to obtain a composition C7 comprising a third amount A3 of the solvent and water and to obtain a composition C8 comprising the substituted acetylene, and a mixing condenser (82) which is constructed for adding water to the composition C8 to obtain a composition C11 comprising the substituted acetylene.A process for the preparation of acetylene and synthesis gas by partial oxidation of hydrocarbons with oxygen is further proposed.
US10059636B2	Pesticide product including polyanionic polymers Novel polyanionic polymers including families of repeat units, such as maleic, itaconic, and sulfonate repeat units. The polymers are at least tetrapolymers and may be in the acid form or as partial or complete salts. The polymers may be synthesized using free radical initiators in the presence of vanadium compounds. The polymers have a variety of uses, particularly in agricultural contexts.
US10059634B2	Biochar suspended solution A method is provided for producing a biochar solution. The method comprises the steps of collecting biochar particles, dispersing the biochar particles in a liquid solution and adding a stabilizing agent to keep the biochar in flowable suspension. The stabilizing agent may be added to the liquid solution or to the biochar prior to placing the biochar in solution.
US10059631B2	Micropowder and method for manufacturing the same A method for manufacturing micropowder is provided, which includes (a) mixing a silicon precursor and a carbon precursor to form a mixture, and heating and keeping the mixture at 1600° C. to 1800° C. under a vacuum and non-oxygen condition for 120 to 180 minutes to form a silicon carbide powder; and (b) heating and keeping the silicon carbide powder at 1900° C. to 2100° C. under non-oxygen condition for 5 to 15 minutes, and then cooling and keeping the silicon carbide powder at 1800° C. to 2000° C. under the non-oxygen condition for 5 to 15 minutes to form micropowder, wherein the micropowder includes a silicon carbide core covered by a carbon film.
US10059629B2	Process for the production of a zirconia-based, coloured, in particular grey, article and a zirconia-based coloured decorative article obtained using this process A process for the production of a grey zirconia-based article wherein a first mixture includes a zirconia powder forming the base constituent, 4% to 15% by weight of at least one stabilizer selected from among the group of oxides including yttrium oxide, magnesium oxide and calcium oxide alone or in combination, 0.1% to 1% by weight of a vanadium oxide powder (V2O5), 0.1% to 1% by weight of a chromium oxide powder (Cr2O3) and 0.1% to 1% by weight of a silicon oxide powder (SiO2); making a second mixture including the first mixture and a binder; making a granulated mixture by conducting a granulation of the second mixture; forming a blank by giving this second granulated mixture the shape of the desired article; sintering the blank in air for at least thirty minutes at a temperature in the range of between 1250° and 1550° C.
US10059628B2	Manufactured natural pozzolan, improved manufactured natural pozzolan-based cement and method of making and using same The present invention comprises a product. The product comprises a first mineral in particulate form and having a first pozzolanic reactivity and a second mineral in particulate form and having a second pozzolanic reactivity greater than the first reactivity, wherein the surface of at least some of the particles of the first mineral is at least partially covered with particles of the second mineral. A method of making the composition of the present invention is also disclosed.
US10059627B2	Combination of ternary binders with aqueous epoxy resin system A multi-component composition is described that includes: A) a binder component (A) including at least one epoxy resin, B) a hardener component (B) including at least one amine compound as an amine hardener, and C) a solid component (C) including a hydraulic inorganic binder, wherein the hydraulic inorganic binder is a ternary binder composed of aluminous cement, calcium sulfate, and optionally Portland cement, wherein the solid component (C) includes 2 to 30 wt % aluminous cement, 1 to 16 wt % calcium sulfate, and 0 to 20 wt % Portland cement. The multi-component composition is suitable in particular as a self-leveling floor-leveling compound for a floor covering or as a mortar.
US10059625B2	Engineered high expansion glass-ceramics having near linear thermal strain and methods thereof The present invention relates to glass-ceramic compositions, as well as methods for forming such composition. In particular, the compositions include various polymorphs of silica that provide beneficial thermal expansion characteristics (e.g., a near linear thermal strain). Also described are methods of forming such compositions, as well as connectors including hermetic seals containing such compositions.
US10059624B2	System and method for laser-based, non-evaporative repair of damage sites in the surfaces of fused silica optics The present disclosure relates to a system for repairing a damage site on a surface of an optical material. The system may have an Infrared (IR) laser which generates a laser beam having a predetermined wavelength, with a predetermined beam power, and such that the laser beam is focused to a predetermined full width (“F/W”) 1/e2 diameter spot on the damage site. The IR laser may be controlled to maintain the focused IR laser beam on the damage site for a predetermined exposure period corresponding to a predetermined acceptable level of downstream intensification. The laser beam may heat the damage site to a predetermined peak temperature which causes melting and reflowing of material at the damage site to create a mitigated site.
US10059620B2	Electric furnace for processing glass An electric glass hot shop system is described herein that has at least one electrically powered heating unit (e.g., electric furnace, electric glory hole, electric pipe warmer, electric color box, electric annealer, electric crucible kiln) used in the processing of glass.
US10059617B2	Foams made of amorphous hollow spheres and methods of manufacture thereof Novel cellular solids and foams from amorphous materials with a glass transition temperature (Tg) and methods of forming such materials are provided. In particular, foams are formed by expanding or compressing hollow spheres made of a high strength amorphous material, which is defined as a material having high strength characteristics, but also possessing a glass transition within a confined space. Using such a method, it has been unexpectedly found that it is possible to make cellular structures, including both open and closed cell foams, with customizable properties from materials that have been inaccessible with conventional methods. Moreover, based on calculations high specific strengths and stiffnesses are expected.
US10059614B2	Melting glass materials using RF plasma The disclosure relates to methods for forming pre-melting and/or melting glass batch materials comprising bringing glass batch materials into contact with a plasma plume for a residence time sufficient to form substantially homogeneous, spheroid-shaped glass intermediate particles. The glass batch materials may flow in a cyclonic pattern in the plasma plume for increased residence time. The glass intermediate particles may be cooled with a tangential flow of gas to produce a cyclonic flow within the collection vessel. Also disclosed herein are glass intermediate particles comprising at least about 45 wt % of alumina and/or silica and less than about 55 wt % of at least one oxide of boron, V magnesium, calcium, sodium, strontium, tin, and/or titanium, wherein the glass intermediate particles are substantially homogenous and substantially spheroid in shape and have an average particle size ranging from about 5 to about 1,000 microns.
US10059613B1	Removal of contaminants from water At coal mining sites rain runoff can be laden with selenium, in the selenate form. The selenium-containing runoff water is caught in ponds. Remediation of the pond water to remove selenate, or remediation of other contaminated water with selenium or other contaminants, is performed by treatment with sulfur-modified iron (SMI) in a contact bed of an upflow reactor vessel. The contaminated water after pretreatment is pumped through the SMI reactor, where the SMI removes selenium and/or other contaminants from the water. For extending effectiveness and life of the SMI the contact bed is either periodically “fluffed” with a high-flowrate upflow of water or gas through the bed, or moved continuously through the column in a continuous medium filtration system. In either event, a gas inert to SMI, such as nitrogen, can be used in fluffing the SMI or lifting the SMI as a continuously moving medium.
US10059611B2	System and method for regenerating an ion separation resin A method includes flowing brine including one or more hardness minerals from a desalination system to a mineral removal system. The method also includes removing the one or more hardness minerals from the brine in an ion separation system disposed upstream from and fluidly coupled to the mineral removal system. The ion separation system may generate a first softened brine and includes a plurality of ion exchange subsystems each including an ion exchange resin. The method also includes saturating the ion exchange resin of at least one ion exchange subsystem with the one or more hardness minerals removed from the brine and regenerating the saturated ion exchange resin. The method further includes recovering the one or more hardness minerals from the ion exchange resin via the mineral removal system. The mineral removal system is fluidly coupled to the ion separation system.
US10059604B2	Roll-up water bottle with closure/filter assembly A roll-up water bottle comprises a hollow cylindrical opening adjacent one end thereof. The opening retains a removable closure/filter assembly. That assembly includes a filter retained within a bottle cap. The cap is positioned within a bottle opening support member retained within the hollow cylindrical opening. The filter housing is generally cylindrical but also includes an outer profile that includes a pair of opposed flat walls. When the filter is secured within the bottle cap and the cap secured within the bottle opening support member, a pair of water flow channels are created. Upon the user applying suction or pressure from squeezing the bottle, water contained with the bottle flows through vent openings in the filter, but also up through the water flow channels. The result is a more even distribution of fluid across a greater portion of the filter.
US10059599B2	Synthesis of borane compounds The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of alkali metal tetrahydroborates-10B and amine borane-10B precursors, such as sodium tetrahydroborate-10B and triethylamine borane-10B.
US10059595B1	Ultra high strength nanomaterials and methods of manufacture A general method of manufacturing high strength ultrafine grained nanostructured carbon and carbide materials that combines densification of nanoparticles with heat treatments or other means of supplying energy to cause fusion of structures that interlink and weld the nanoparticles together. Coatings films, nanopaper, nanopaper laminates, fibers, and extended objects can be manufactured by applying the disclosed methods. The nanomaterials are useful for additive manufacturing of rapid prototyped objects. A variety of nanoparticle starting materials are divulged including but not limited to double walled carbon nanotubes, fluorinated graphene nanosheets, silicon nanowires, and boron nanoplatelets. Articles can be manufactured with spark plasma synthesis, capacitive discharge sintering, hot press apparatus and green bodies can be processed in furnaces. The nanomaterials and ultra high strength articles manufactured from them will have applications including laparoscopic instruments, structural composites, heat sinks, EMI shielding, ballistic protection and aerospace components.
US10059588B2	Systems and methods for degassing of sulfur Contemplated systems and methods for removing polysulfides and hydrogen sulfide from liquid sulfur of a Claus plant include (a) physically separated steps of catalytic decomposition of polysulfides and gas stripping, or (b) use of the stripping gas as the continuous phase in a packed column with decomposition catalyst to so avoid catalyst attrition.
US10059585B2	Formation of 2D flakes from chemical cutting of prefabricated nanoparticles and van der Waals heterostructure devices made using the same A method of synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) nanoflakes comprises the cutting of prefabricated nanoparticles. The method allows high control over the shape, size and composition of the 2D nanoflakes, and can be used to produce material with uniform properties in large quantities. Van der Waals heterostructure devices are prepared by fabricating nanoparticles, chemically cutting the nanoparticles to form nanoflakes, dispersing the nanoflakes in a solvent to form an ink, and depositing the ink to form a thin film.
US10059583B2	Micro-mechanical component A micromechanical component having a main extension plane is provided; the micromechanical component encloses a first cavern and a second cavern, and a first pressure prevails in the first cavern while a second pressure prevails in the second cavern, and a first layer of the micromechanical component, which extends essentially parallel to the main extension plane, projects into a second layer of the micromechanical component, which extends essentially parallel to the main extension plane, between the first cavern and the second cavern, essentially in a perpendicular direction to the main extension plane.
US10059582B2	Three dimensional (3D) robotic micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) arm and system A micro assembly having a substrate and an operating plane coupled to the substrate. The operating plane is movable from an in-plane position to an out-of-plane position. One or more electric connections provide electric power from the substrate to the operating plane in the out-of-plane position. A tool is coupled to the operating plane. The tool is operable to receive electric power from the operating plane to perform work.
US10059577B2	Perforator and gas discharge apparatus The present invention relates to a perforator for breaking a closing member at a gas outlet of a gas bottle to allow a gas to flow out. The perforator includes a cylindrical housing having three openings, namely, a first opening at a first end portion, a second opening at a second end portion which is opposite to the first end portion, and a third opening formed in a circumferential wall portion, an ignition device being fixed at the first opening, the second opening to be connected to the gas bottle and the third opening serving as a gas discharge portion, and when a pressure created by actuation of the ignition device is received, the first piston moving in an axial direction, and the second piston moving towards the second opening by receiving the movement of the first piston.
US10059576B2	Wireless vehicle lift system with enhanced electronic controls Wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and/or control features. The lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen-enabled functionalities and/or enhanced wireless communication features.
US10059575B2	Hydraulic control device for forklift A hydraulic control device for a forklift includes: a plurality of hydraulic mechanisms including a lifting/lowering hydraulic cylinder and a tilting hydraulic cylinder; a hydraulic pump; an electric motor; a discharge control mechanism; a proportional valve; a flow rate control valve; and a controller. When the lifting/lowering hydraulic cylinder performs a lowering operation of the fork and a hydraulic mechanism other than the lifting/lowering hydraulic cylinder simultaneously performs a further operation, the controller controls an open degree of the proportional valve in accordance with a rotation speed difference of a required lowering operation rotation speed for the hydraulic pump, which is required to perform the lowering operation at an instructed speed that is in accordance with an operation amount of the lifting/lowering control member, and a required further operation rotation speed for the hydraulic pump, which is required to perform the further operation.
US10059570B1	Friction lock spreader bar A spreader bar includes an elongated shaft. A pair of friction locking cable couplings is mounted to elongated shaft. Each friction locking cable coupling includes a block with a curved engagement surface and a pair of pivots mounted to the block. The curved engagement surface of the block is shaped such that a cable is bent between the pair of pivots and the curved engagement surface of the block and static friction between the cable and the curved engagement surface of the block holds the cable against the block when the cable is received between the pair of pivots and the curved engagement surface of the block.
US10059564B2	Method for determining moving mass of a door system A method for determining moving mass of a door system, actuated by a motor, wherein a) the motor electrical output, which is converted into mechanical output, is measured, b) the electrical output is summed during opening and/or closure, starting from the beginning of the actuation of the mass by the motor from initial rest until an end rest position is reached following completion of the actuation to determine energy losses, c) measurement of the maximum speed of the mass of the door system is measured during opening and/or closure, d) the electrical output provided by the motor from the initial rest position of the mass of the door system until achieving the maximum speed v thereof is summed, and the obtained energy value is reduced by the energy losses occurring up to this time point to determine the mass of the door system from the obtained kinetic energy.
US10059557B2	Post-processing apparatus and image forming system To prevent sheets from being allowed to be delivered after activation of a system when over-stacking has been detected before the activation of the system, a post-processing apparatus includes a stacking tray configured to allow sheets subjected to predetermined processing to be stacked thereon. The post-processing apparatus determines whether or not additional sheets are allowed to be stacked onto the stacking tray based on the number of sheets stacked on the stacking tray. The determination result indicating that the additional sheets are prohibited to be stacked onto the stacking tray is stored in a nonvolatile RAM. The post-processing apparatus determines, after being activated, whether or not the determination result is stored in the nonvolatile RAM, and determines that the additional sheets are prohibited to be stacked onto the stacking tray when the determination result is stored in the nonvolatile RAM.
US10059556B2	Method for marking a plurality of sheets A system and a method for automatically processing a plurality of sheets. The method includes receiving printing instructions, receiving finishing instructions, after printing, in order to form a stack of printed and finished sheets, the finishing instructions includes an instruction to create a new target stack edge extending in a direction of a stack height on each of the plurality of sheets, printing a mark on each sheet of a group of sheets of the plurality of sheets, the mark intended to hit the new target stack edge in a group of at least one target hit point, and finishing the plurality of printed sheets according to the finishing instructions to create a new actual stack edge. A plurality of actual hit points form a pattern on the new actual stack edge and comprises a continuous proportional indication for a degree of correctness of the printing and/or finishing operation.
US10059555B2	Sheet stacking apparatus and image forming apparatus A sheet stacking apparatus includes a movable stack portion on which sheets are to be stacked; a detection portion configured to detect whether or not a topmost sheet of sheets stacked on the stack portion is positioned at a predetermined position; and a control portion configured to position the topmost sheet at the predetermined position based on a detection result of the detection portion. In a case where the control portion moves the stack portion at a first speed so that a topmost sheet on the stack portion deviates from the predetermined position, the control portion moves the stack portion at a second speed lower than the first speed to position the topmost sheet at the predetermined position.
US10059554B2	Sheet conveyance device and image forming apparatus incorporating same A sheet conveyance device includes a conveyance roller to convey a sheet, an ejection roller to eject the sheet from the sheet conveyance device, a conveyance relay roller disposed between the conveyance roller and the ejection roller, a driven roller disposed in contact with the conveyance relay roller to form a nip, and an openable portion to open and close relative to a housing of the sheet conveyance device. A pivotable roller holder to pivot relative to openable portion is attached to the openable portion. The pivotable roller holder holds the conveyance relay roller and the driven roller to maintain a nip pressure between the conveyance relay roller and the driven roller when the openable portion is opened.
US10059549B1	Paper roll and method of manufacturing A paper roll and method of manufacturing. The paper roll includes a plurality of sheets spirally wound forming a roll. The roll includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end forms an inner section. The inner section defines an axial passageway that extends from a first side of the roll to a second side of the roll. An adhesive that can stiffen the inner section joins the plurality of sheets of the first end. The method for manufacturing the paper roll includes winding the plurality of sheets about a low-friction tube to form a roll, applying an adhesive to the plurality of sheets at a first end of the roll forming an inner section having an axial passageway, curing the adhesive configured to stiffen the inner section, and removing the low-friction tube from the roll.
US10059548B2	Film packing device capable of replacing gears A film packing device capable of replacing gears includes a handle. Two ends of the handle are provided with a coupling rod and a base, respectively. A film application unit and a pair of rollers are pivotally connected between the coupling rod and the base. Two ends of each roller are provided with an axle gear, respectively. The outer toothed portions of the axle gears mesh with a drive gear and a reduction gear, respectively. The drive gear meshes with the reduction gear. Through the outer toothed portions of the axle gears to mesh with the drive gear and the reduction gear, the drive gear and the reduction gear can be installed easily. The drive gear and the reduction gear having different numbers of teeth on the outer toothed portions thereof are selective so as to change the gear ratio thereof to provide a different binding force for packing.
US10059547B2	Sheet feeder, and method and computer-readable medium therefor A sheet feeder includes a controller configured to control an emitter to emit an ultrasonic wave toward a target sheet being fed along a sheet guide, control a measurer to measure a first reception intensity of a first component of the ultrasonic wave received by a receiver during a first period of time, control the measurer to measure a second reception intensity of a second component of the ultrasonic wave received by the receiver during a second period of time, and determine a feeding state of the target sheet in a detectable area between the emitter and the receiver within the sheet guide, based on the first reception intensity and the second reception intensity.
US10059538B1	Container packer system and method A container packer system includes a transfer base, which receives a container packer adapted for movement longitudinally between retracted and extended positions with respect to the transfer base. The transfer base includes a power subsystem with a motor or engine driving a hydraulic pump for powering hydraulic piston-and-cylinder units of the system, including a container packer piston-and-cylinder unit for hydraulically extending and retracting the container packer. The container packer generally encloses an interior adapted for receiving bulk material for transfer to a transport container, which can comprise a standard shipping container, a trailer or some other bulk material receptacle. The container packer includes a push blade assembly longitudinally movably mounted in its interior and actuated by a push blade piston-and-cylinder unit.
US10059537B2	Automatic tire loader/unloader for stacking/unstacking tires in a trailer An automatic tire loader/unloader for stacking/unstacking tires in a trailer is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement subassembly, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, tires advance through a powered transportation path to an industrial robot which places the tires within the trailer in a vertical stacking pattern or a rick-stacking pattern, for example. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly based upon the distance measurement subassembly detecting objects, including tires, within a detection space, dimensions of the trailer provided to the control subassembly, and dimensions of the tires provided to the control subassembly.
US10059535B2	Granular material storage with input and output A bulk storage and dispensing system has transportable silos releasably secured at bottom ends thereof to a fixed silo location on a site surface. A conveyor assembly is releasably secured to a fixed conveyor location on the site surface adjacent to the silos and includes a lower output conveyor, an upper input conveyor, a rigid upper frame, and a conveyor raising mechanism operative to raise the conveyor assembly from a lowered transport position to a raised operating position. The lower output conveyor receives granular material from each silo and discharges same at a desired location. The upper input conveyor receives granular material when in the raised operating position and directs same into each silo. Upper silo locks lock upper portions of the silos to the rigid upper frame of the conveyor assembly when the rigid upper frame is in the raised operating position.
US10059530B2	System for collecting confectionary product Disclosed is a system for processing confectionary product, the system includes a collecting device disposed in line with at least one upstream confectionary production station disposed upstream of the collecting device and at least one downstream confectionary production station disposed downstream of the collecting device. At least one conveying device is configured to convey the confectionary product from the at least one upstream confectionary production station to the collecting device, receive the confectionary product from the collecting device, and convey the confectionary product to the at least one downstream confectionary production station. The collecting device is configured to collect confectionary product from the conveying device while the at least one upstream confectionary station is operational and the at least one downstream confectionary production station is non-operational.
US10059526B2	Railing support A guide unit for a container-handling system includes a basic body portion having a format part, a railing support, and a railing crosspiece that are all integrated into a unitary piece. A container guide railing is arranged on the railing support. The railing crosspiece connects the basic body portion to the railing support.
US10059519B2	Storage and order-picking system and method for providing articles in a particular order A storage and order-picking system and method characterized by a shelf arrangement having shelves, vertical conveyors, and autonomously movable, driverless transport vehicles (FTF) with an FTF plane which is substantially barrier-free and which extends under, over or through the shelf arrangement. The FTF plane is coupled to the shelf arrangement by conveyor technology via the vertical conveyors. The FTF plane has a travel surface with a topology of travel points and segments along which the FTFs move in a guided manner, the segments each extending from one travel point to another adjacent travel point. A fleet manager produces and outputs travel orders for the FTFs, the orders comprising individual navigation information, in order to transport the storage goods, which are not yet transported to the FTF plane by the vertical conveyors in an absolute order, along individual travel paths specifically produced for the FTF away from/to the vertical conveyors.
US10059513B1	Gate with anti-fouling proximity indicators for handling agricultural granular materials A gate control system that provides repeatable and reliable gate position sensing in a fully open position, a fully closed position, or both. In various embodiments, proximity sensors are maintained in biased contact (continuously or intermittently) with the gate panel throughout the travel range of the gate panel. The system may also include anti-fouling or “self-cleaning” of the proximity sensor(s), whereby the proximity sensors are cleared of materials that would otherwise interfere with the repeatability of the position sensing.
US10059512B2	Floor assembly for transportable refrigerated container A floor assembly for a trailer includes stringers that extend in a transverse direction of the assembly and are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of the assembly. The stringers are made of a thermally insulative first material. A bottom flange is coupled to a lower portion of a respective stringer. A top flange made of a second material is coupled to an upper portion of a respective stringer. Floor panels are also provided. Each floor panel extends in the longitudinal direction, is supported by the top flange, is coupled to another floor panel along respective edges thereof, and has at least one rib that extends in the longitudinal direction and depends substantially perpendicularly from a bottom surface thereof. Each floor panel is made of the second material and each at least one rib is welded to a top surface of the top flange.
US10059510B2	Container auto-lock system A container according the present application includes a container auto-lock system. The container auto-lock system is integrated into the outboard apertures of the lower castings of a domestic sized container. The container auto-lock system includes a locking mechanism which is configured to recess when the container is lowered onto a surface lacking an acceptable receiving aperture. The locking mechanism is also configured to automatically lock when placed on top of a domestic sized container. The container auto-lock system is configured to be compatible with international sized container by allowing the inboard apertures on each lower casting to be available for attaching the domestic container on top of an international container with a conventional locking device.
US10059498B2	Thermoformed flexible dispensing container with integrally formed flat bottom for a stand-up configuration A flexible thermoformed dispensing package for a flowable material that can be massed produced on a horizontal thermoform-fill-seal (HTFFS) machine includes a container portion that is dimensioned and configured with a flat self-supporting base, integral opposing side walls and a rear wall extending from the base, and a top wall or seam integrally formed from a single sheet or web, the side walls tapering from the base toward the integral rear wall and terminating at the top wall or seam; and a front wall that is heat-sealed as a separate sheet to the periphery of the periphery of the base, side walls and top wall to form a fluid-tight package that maintains a stand-up orientation when in use, and optionally includes an integral dispensing tube with an optional internal extension terminating proximate the supporting base for withdrawing liquid contents from the package.
US10059497B2	Product hang card for retail display A packaged mobile device accessory includes a mobile device accessory and a hang card. The mobile device accessory includes a back wall, a top wall, at least two opposing sidewalls, and first and second flanges. Each of the first and second flanges extends from one of the at least two opposing sidewalls to form one of a first side pocket and a second side pocket. The hang card includes a primary panel, two card sidewalls, and a hook panel. The card sidewalls each extend from the primary panel. Each of the card sidewalls is maintained within one of the first and second side pockets of the mobile device accessory. The hook panel extends upwardly from the primary panel and includes a cutout to receive a supporting structure above the top wall of the mobile device accessory such that the packaged mobile device is configured to hang from the supporting structure.
US10059494B2	Membrane seal comprising a liquid pouch and a radiofrequency device for determining the integrity of the seal The invention relates to a membrane seal (1) for a container (2) for products, for example a container for food products, cosmetic products, products for medical use, etc. The membrane seal comprises a control device and is configured to facilitate inventory management, authenticate contents, and protect against an ill-intentioned attempt to siphon the content stored in the container (2). The invention also relates to a stopper and a container provided with such a membrane seal.
US10059491B2	Lid with twistable spout unit and container assembly comprising the same The present invention provides a lid connected to a container, comprising a lid body adapted to be removably attached to the opening of the container, a spout unit comprising a spout and a passage in fluid communication with the spout and with the opening of the container, and a cover member pivotably mounted on the lid body and pivotal between a locked position wherein the cover member acts on the spout unit, thereby causing twistable turning of the passage of the spout unit to prevent a fluid contained in the container from being dispensed through the opening of the container, and an unlocked position wherein the action on the spout unit is released, thereby allowing untwisting of the twisted passage to resume the fluid communication of the passage with the spout and the opening of the container. The invention also provides a container assembly comprising the lid.
US10059487B2	Vibration isolation pallet The present disclosure is directed to a vibration isolation pallet, comprising a support platform and a vibration isolation component arranged on top. The vibration isolation component further comprises a top and a bottom supporting plate with a plurality of spherical dampers and support columns strategically disposed in between. The edges of the top and bottom supporting plates are reinforced together with rubber damping pieces at various locations. The vibration isolation component can be detached from the support platform and functions independently. The pallet as whole can be serviced and maintained for repeated use.
US10059475B2	Fill-accuracy during pouch formation In one of its aspects, the present invention relates to a process for forming a flexible liquid-packaging pouch. This process improves fill-accuracy of the flowable material contained in the pouch. Specifically, the invention relates to a process for improving the fill-accuracy of a pouch by incorporating at least one stand-pipe in a balance tank that feeds the pouch with flowable material to be packaged. This invention also relates to such apparatus for improving the fill-accuracy of the flexible liquid-packaging pouch.
US10059473B2	Ejector for seal fixture machine A system for heat sealing two or more components together into at least one sealed package is disclosed. The system includes a heat press configured to heat seal the two or more components together into the at least one sealed package, a seal fixture including an upper seal fixture plate configured to support the two or more components, and an ejector plate under the upper seal fixture plate. The ejector plate is configured to move between a retracted position and a deployed position to at least partially raise the at least one sealed package off of the upper seal fixture plate.
US10059472B2	Circular mass accelerator A mass acceleration system for launching objects, such as a projectile or launch vehicle, via rotational acceleration is disclosed. The system may comprise a chamber maintained at near vacuum pressure, a motor that rotates a hub attached to a tethered projectile in a circular motion inside the vacuum chamber, accelerating the projectile until the projectile reaches a desired launch speed. The projectile may be released from the tether upon reaching the desired launch speed and may exit the chamber through an exit port that is opened briefly to allow the projectile to exit. In various embodiments, the circular mass acceleration system can be used to launch a projectile into space orbit. By employing rotational acceleration via a mechanical approach, the acceleration system provides a cost-effective reusable system for launching objects.
US10059471B2	Method for releasing a deployable boom The present disclosure describes a method of deploying an extensible boom from a housing. Sheets supporting respective arrays of photovoltaic devices are deployed substantially simultaneously so that a first sheet is deployed in a first direction from the housing and a second sheet is deployed in an opposite direction from the housing. Angular momentum imparted by deploying the first sheet is canceled by angular momentum imparted by deploying the second sheet. The housing can be part of a space satellite, such that the first and second sheets are deployed without causing the satellite to move out of its orbit.
US10059470B1	Apparatus and methods for creating artificial geosynchronous orbits An orbiting satellite can be maintained in a geosynchronous orbit (e.g., with an orbital period equal to one sidereal day) at an altitude other than 35,786 km by equipping the satellite with at least one radial thruster. Radial thrusters on the anti-Earth-facing side of the satellite allow for artificial geosynchronous orbits higher than the natural altitude, while radial thrusters on the Earth-facing side of the satellite allow for artificial geosynchronous orbits lower than the natural altitude. This allows a geosynchronous satellite to evade threats, such as orbital debris and/or hostile spacecraft, without losing signal to ground based antennas. Similar techniques can also be used for surveillance of satellites in geosynchronous orbits.
US10059467B2	Systems and methods for UAV docking Systems and methods are provided for docking an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a vehicle. The UAV may be able to distinguish a companion vehicle from other vehicles in the area and vice versa. The UAV may take off and/or land on the vehicle. The UAV may be used to capture images and stream the images live to a display within the vehicle. The vehicle may control the UAV. The UAV may be in communication with the companion vehicle while in flight.
US10059466B2	System and method for dynamically determining runway stopping distance A ground-based system for determining a stopping point of an aircraft on a runway includes a position sensing means for gathering data regarding incremental positions of the aircraft relative to the runway, a calculating means for dynamically computing the projected stopping point of the aircraft based on the data gathered by the position sensing means, and a display means located on the ground along the runway for communicating information representing the projected stopping point of the aircraft to a flight crew.
US10059465B2	System to accelerate and decelerate aircraft for take-off and landing A system for controlling movement of an aircraft includes a platform for supporting an aircraft. A clamp mechanism coupled to the platform to releasably couple the aircraft to the platform. The system further includes a conveying system coupled to the platform and configured to move the platform to accelerate or decelerate the aircraft coupled to the platform.
US10059463B2	Sensor system for a wing panel assembly and method of monitoring a wing panel assembly A sensor system for a wing panel assembly of an aircraft includes a first end of a linkage assembly operatively coupled to a first slat panel. Also included is a second end of the linkage assembly operatively coupled to a second slat panel with a first ball joint. Further included is a block having a cutout portion surrounding the first ball joint. Yet further included is a sensing element disposed proximate the block to detect rotation of the block beyond a predetermined angle.
US10059461B2	Aircraft marking system An aircraft marking system for an external surface of an aircraft comprises at least one of a photoluminescent material that provides visibility in darkness, a reflective material that provides visibility when illuminated by a light source, and color that provides visibility in daylight. The marking system is applied to the wings, especially wing tips and other areas of the aircraft to reduce the risk of damage from impacts when the aircraft is on the ground and/or to indicate areas for accessing the interior of the aircraft in an emergency.
US10059460B2	Method and architecture for the optimized transfer of power between an auxiliary power motor and the main engines of a helicopter A method and architecture to optimize an entire traction system available on a helicopter by using an auxiliary engine to provide energy to equipment and accessories of the helicopter connected to the engines. Main engines and an APU unit, as an auxiliary engine, include a gas generator connected to, for the main engines, a reduction gearbox and an accessory gearbox for mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic power take-off and connected to, for the APU unit, at least one power conversion member. The power conversion member of the APU unit is connected to the equipment and accessories by the reduction gearbox and/or the accessory gearbox of the main engines.
US10059456B2	Vehicle seat tubing having variable wall thickness Tubular bodies for use in frames for seats of vehicles such as aircraft are described. A tube can include a sidewall that has a variable thickness along the length of the tube. The variable thickness of the sidewalls can result in the tube having a variable inner diameter along the length of the tube. The tube may also include a variable outer diameter.
US10059455B2	Cabin attendant seat legrest with an extendable footrest A legrest for a stowable seat may comprise a legrest chassis comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being located opposite the second end, a footrest opening disposed in the second end, and an extendable footrest configured to at least one of extend from and retract into the footrest opening. The legrest may be configured to be coupled to the stowable seat at the first end.
US10059454B2	Aircraft galley plumbing system A potable water supply and waste system for an aircraft galley is provided that includes a potable water distribution manifold in fluid communication with a potable water source. The potable water distribution manifold is configured to distribute water from the potable water source to a galley insert in a work deck of the aircraft galley. A galley insert drain line is connected to the galley insert for draining waste water from the galley insert into a sump. The sump, in turn, is connected to a main drain line for the potable water supply and waste system that is positioned below the work deck. A rotary, cruciform valve is connected in fluid communication with the potable water distribution manifold and the galley insert. The cruciform valve is selectively configured to allow the potable water source to supply or drain the entire system through the same manifold.
US10059449B2	Supply packs and methods and systems for manufacturing supply packs A cost-effective pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster includes an outer package, at least one item in the outer package for aerial delivery, and at least one aerodynamic component formed on the outer package and methods and systems for making the pack.
US10059448B1	Rescue device for distressed swimmer A pilotless drone is equipped with a life preserver or other buoyant device for delivery to a distressed swimmer. The drone includes a vacuum pump and a vacuum release mechanism to remotely release the life preserver once the drone is positioned over the swimmer. A camera on the drone can be used to locate the swimmer, and a remote control operates the release mechanism so that the operation can be performed from a remote location (such as a life guard station, vessel, etc.).
US10059447B2	Method an apparatus for controlling unmanned aerial vehicle A method and an apparatus for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. The UAV comprises at least one rotor. The method includes: receiving a take-off preparatory signal instructing the UAV to enter into a take-off preparatory state; controlling the at least one rotor of the UAV to rotate at a preset rotation speed in response to the take-off preparatory signal, wherein the preset rotation speed is smaller than a rotation speed that enables the UAV to hover in the air; and controlling the UAV to enter into a hovering mode under a predetermined condition, wherein the UAV is controlled to hover at a predetermined height in the hovering mode.
US10059443B2	Flow diverting lift element Disclosed are embodiments of flow diverting lift elements which, when placed in the proper orientation and propelled through a fluid, produce a lift force with improved lift versus velocity performance. The flow diverting lift elements can produce lift for rotary lift devices such as aircraft. The flow diverting lift devices include an airfoil and a diversion wall extending from an upper surface of the airfoil. The airfoil can be an annular airfoil.
US10059441B2	Rotorcraft autopilot system, components and methods An autopilot actuator includes first and second motors each including a rotatable motor output shaft such that either one or both of the motors can drive an actuator output shaft. An autopilot main unit enclosure is removably mounted to the helicopter proximate to a cyclic control and commonly houses autopilot actuators as well as main autopilot electronics. A cyclic vibration isolator is removably supported by an actuator shaft for co-rotation and coupled to the cyclic control to attenuate a cyclic vibration frequency at the actuator shaft while output rotations of the actuator shaft below a resonant frequency are coupled to the cyclic control. A force limited link includes first and second ends and a variable length between. The force limited link having a relaxed length when less than an unseating force is applied and the variable length changes when an applied force exceeds the unseating force to permit pilot override.
US10059436B1	Sealed float with batteries A float has a front-to-back length, a width, and a height where the front-to-back length of the float is strictly greater than the height of the float which in turn is strictly greater than the width of the float. At least a bottom portion of the float is watertight. The float includes an access panel to access the inside of the float. A battery is inside the float and is accessible via the access panel.
US10059435B2	Low drag skin heat exchanger A heat exchanger including a heat exchange panel having an exterior surface that forms an exterior surface portion of the vehicle (e.g. an aircraft), and including one or more vortex generators protruding from the exterior surface. The heat exchange panel has at least a portion made of a thermally conductive material. The one or more vortex generators are configured to direct airflow to particular areas on the aircraft, which may then prevent large scale airflow separation to synergistically enhance heat removal from the heat exchange panel and reduce drag of air flowing over the exterior surface.
US10059434B2	Aircraft hydraulic valve An aircraft hydraulic valve includes a housing, a check valve, a valve opening component, and an auxiliary hydraulic pressure supply mechanism. The housing includes a first port communicated with a first chamber of a hydraulic actuator, a second port communicated with a switch valve bypass-communicating a second chamber of the hydraulic actuator with the first chamber, and an oil channel connecting the first and second ports. The check valve interrupts oil flow from the first port to the second port. The valve opening component is configured to open the check valve with pilot pressure supplied from the second chamber. The auxiliary hydraulic pressure supply mechanism obtains hydraulic pressure, for opening the check valve, from a closed hydraulic pressure section, which is defined in the oil channel between the check valve and the first port.
US10059429B2	Embedded tear straps in metal structures A method comprises embedding tear straps in a metal aircraft structure having a fully formed contour and thickness. The tear straps include strips of fibers that are substantially stronger and stiffer than the metal aircraft structure. The fibers are embedded beneath at least one surface of the metal aircraft structure via ultrasonic consolidation.
US10059423B2	Panel assembly with crush section A panel assembly that includes a front skin having a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion, a core assembly that includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers laminated together, and at least a first crush section. The first, second, third, fourth and fifth layers each include a front surface, a back surface and at least one crush section portion. The front surface of the first layer of the core assembly includes a plurality of scores defined therein. The second layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein and the fourth layer includes a plurality of elongated voids defined therein.
US10059419B2	Land connection for marine vessels having an articulated crane An apparatus for electrically connecting a polyphase vessel distribution system of a vessel to a polyphase land supply system having a supply system connection disposed on land to be connected to a vessel system connection of the vessel distribution system at least in sections by at least one cable connection, enables a fast and secure connection of the land supply system to the vessel distribution system. During normal operation, vessel movements can be reliably compensated by at least one articulated arm used as a support for one or more cable connections. The articulated arm has arm segments interconnected by at least one articulated connection. A joint drive is associated with each articulated connection for mutually pivoting the arm segments interconnected by the articulated connection, which is associated with the joint drive.
US10059418B1	Advanced remotely operated vehicle for education and research Disclosed are watercrafts with rotatable air propulsion steering units and retractable measurement instruments. The watercraft can include a substantially flat bottom, a top deck, a rotatable air propulsion steering unit configured to propel the watercraft and to rotate in order to steer the watercraft when the watercraft is submerged in a liquid body without requiring a submerged rudder steering system under the substantially flat bottom. The watercraft can also include a retractable measurement deck configured to alternatively raise measurement instruments above the liquid body and lower into the liquid body.
US10059414B2	Recreational power and stabilizing apparatus A watersports paddle includes an elongated handle body having a first material, a biased member having a second material more flexible than the first material such that the biased member is more flexible than the elongated handle body, and a paddle blade coupled to the biased member opposite the elongated handle body. The biased member deforms when a force is applied to the biased member with the elongated handle body by pulling the paddle blade through water and reforms when the force is not applied to the biased member by the elongated handle body to store and release energy during use of the watersports paddle. The biased member may be a substantially planar leaf spring or a bowed leaf spring.
US10059413B2	Mine sweeping apparatus An apparatus for sweeping influence mines, including an operating unit having a plurality of propulsion devices designed to be immersed in water and at least one floating body connected to the propulsion devices, the latter being designed to overcome the hydrostatic thrust acting on the floating body to keep the operating unit immersed at a predetermined depth.
US10059410B2	Fishing kayak A fishing kayak is described comprising a body having a bow end and a stern end the body comprising a deck and a hull. The deck defines a top side of the body of the fishing kayak and the hull defines a bottom side of the body of the fishing kayak. The hull comprises a pontoon hull portion extending from the stern end of the body along a longitudinal axis of the body, the pontoon hull portion being comprised of two pontoon members positioned in an opposing relationship, the pontoon hull portion defining a concave recess to form a tunnel structure. The hull also comprises a convex hull portion extending from the bow end of the body along the longitudinal axis, the convex hull portion being comprised of a convex hull member. The two pontoon members converge into the convex hull portion to form at least in part the convex hull member.
US10059408B2	Device for handling and towing a submersible object A device for handling and towing a submersible object includes a tilting structure with a support, to pivot about a first axis parallel to a horizontal plane, and equipped with a guide device, a pivot connection about a second axis in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first axis, to allow a rotary part of the tilting structure to rotate relative to the support, the rotary part having the guide device, a stabilizing device to keep the rotary part in a deployed position relative to the support provided a torque of the relative pivoting between the rotary part and support about the second axis does not exceed a predetermined threshold, to allow the rotary part, equipped with the guide device, to rotate relative to the support about the second axis once a torque of relative pivoting between the rotary part and support about the second exceeds the threshold.
US10059403B2	Tapered column deep draft semi-submersible (TCDD-SEMI) A semi-submersible offshore platform for operations in a body of water includes a buoyant hull configured to be at least partially submerged in the water. In addition, the platform includes an equipment deck coupled to the hull and configured to be positioned above the water. The hull includes a first vertical column and a second vertical column horizontally spaced from the first vertical column. Each column has a longitudinal axis, an upper end, a lower end, and a tapered section axially positioned between the upper end and the lower end. Further, the hull includes a horizontal pontoon having a longitudinal axis, a first end coupled to the lower end of the first column, and a second end coupled to the lower end of the second column.
US10059402B2	High pressure fluid swivel A high pressure swivel is disclosed which includes swivel modules each having a stationary inner structure and a rotatable outer structure that can rotate about the inner structure. The inner structure of each module has the same number of vertical passages as the others. The inner structure of each module has a circumferential flange on the top and on a bottom lip so that each swivel unit can be secured to another swivel in its top or bottom with clamps around the flanges. The inner structures are rotatably positioned with respect to each other when assembled so that a vertical passage from a stationary base manifold to an outlet on the rotatable outer structure is formed. Various combinations of standard swivel modules can be assembled to accommodate specific swivel stack requirements for flow capacity and separate or comingled flow paths.
US10059401B2	Derailleur apparatus for bicycles A derailleur apparatus for bicycles includes a housing on a handle and a gearshift control assembly inside the housing. The gearshift control assembly has a first lever for cable-pulling, a ratchet assembly having a ratchet plate further having teeth, a second lever for cable-releasing, and an index claw. The first lever has a first pawl to keep the ratchet assembly at an initial position. The derailleur apparatus is characterized on that: the index claw further has a matching member and a second pawl, the second lever and the matching member form a first specific contact and a specific actuation relationship, and the second lever can move arbitrarily. While the second lever moves to form a second specific contact with the matching member, the index claw rotates to mesh the second pawl with the ratchet plate, such that the down-shift movement toward a second direction can be performed.
US10059397B2	Self-balancing vehicle with gravity control A two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle comprises a first wheel and a second wheel, spaced apart and substantially parallel to one another; a foot placement section connecting the first wheel and the second wheel; a set of position sensors in the foot placement section, the set of position sensors configured to generate inclination angle signals and velocity signals of the two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle; a first gravity sensor and a second gravity sensor in the foot placement section, the first gravity sensor and the second gravity sensor configured to generate weight signals and gravity angle signals. In addition, the two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle comprises a control logic configured to output control signals that control the movement of the two-wheel, self-balancing vehicle in response to the inclination angle signals, the velocity signals, the weight signals, and the gravity angle signals.
US10059396B2	Equipment organizer Disclosed is an equipment organizer or storage device for the storage, organization or hanging of various objects in a home or commercial setting. The device comprises an outer part and an inner part engaged into the outer part. The device components may be injection molded from common plastics such as polycarbonate and may optionally be created by 3D printing. The device may be used for storage of sporting equipment, such as bicycles, but may also be easily adapted for storing other items such as musical instruments and household items such as brooms and tools. The inventive device is adapted for ease of installation and use without damage to the stored item or its environment. The inventive device has a small footprint and it functions as an inexpensive storage solution.
US10059394B2	All-terrain vehicle trailer An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trailer is provided. The ATV trailer includes an ATV mount operable to secure to a rear end of an ATV/UTV. The ATV trailer further includes a trailer frame having a platform. The trailer frame is pivotally secured to the ATV mount. At least one wheel is secured to a bottom surface of the trailer frame. A locking mechanism is operable to lock the trailer frame in a retracted position and a deployed position. The retracted position includes the trailer frame substantially vertical and pivoted towards the ATV and the deployed position includes the trailer frame substantially horizontal and pivoted away from the ATV.
US10059393B2	Anti-falling robots, anti-falling method, and anti-falling device of robots during power outage An anti-falling method during power outage includes: transmitting first controlling signals to a first leg mechanism and a second leg mechanism to control a first leg and a second leg of the robot to be perpendicular to ground upon determining a power outage condition; transmitting second controlling signals to the first leg mechanism and/or the second leg mechanism to control the first leg and/or the second leg of the robot; controlling the first leg and/or the second leg to move the center of gravity of the robot close to the ground; transmitting third controlling signals to the first leg mechanism and the second leg mechanism to stop movements of the first leg mechanism and the second leg mechanism upon determining a stop condition.
US10059392B1	Control of robotic devices with non-constant body pitch An example implementation involves controlling robots with non-constant body pitch and height. The implementation involves obtaining a model of the robot that represents the robot as a first point mass rigidly coupled with a second point mass along a longitudinal axis. The implementation also involves determining a state of a first pair of legs, and determining a height of the first point mass based on the model and the state of the first pair of legs. The implementation further involves determining a first amount of vertical force for at least one leg of the first pair of legs to apply along a vertical axis against a surface while the at least one leg is in contact with the surface. Additionally, the implementation involves causing the at least one leg of the first pair of legs to begin applying the amount of vertical force against the surface.
US10059390B2	Mid-roller with reduced-friction guide A mid-roller (30) for a tracked work vehicle has a shaft (44) and a pair of hubs (50) assembled about the shaft (44), each hub having a cylindrical housing (52) with a flange portion (66) projecting radially outward. Each mid-roller also has a pair of metallic roller wheels (70) mounted on the pair of hubs, each roller wheel having a radial face connected to the flange portion of its respective hub and an outer cylindrical housing (76) symmetrical with the shaft axis (46) defining an outer peripheral surface (82) having an elastomeric coating (84) bonded thereon configured to engage the inner surface of the endless track belt. Each mid-roller also has a pair of non-metallic, ring-shaped reduced-friction guides (90). Each roller wheel has one of said reduced-friction guides mounted thereon such that the reduced-friction guide interacts with the track guide blocks such that the reduced-friction guide is configured to be the point of contact between the mid-roller and the track guide blocks.
US10059380B1	Mounting an accessory to a frame member In certain situations, it is desirable to mount an engine accessory to a frame member of the vehicle. Such frame member might be a convenient structural element proximate a desired location for the engine accessory. Because the frame member is often hollow, conventional mounting techniques may crush it. A system and method for attaching first and second brackets to the frame member are disclosed. The bracket systems may have piloting, locating, and anti-rotation features to provide secure attachment points. A vehicle accessory is mounted at the distal ends of the first and second brackets.
US10059379B2	Wheel well fender edge guard A wheel well/fender guard comprising a flat, curved, narrow rectangular panel secured in parallel spaced relationship to the outer edge of a vehicle wheel well, to protect the outer edge. The guard has flat upper and lower surfaces that are generally perpendicular to the plane of the vehicle body panel around the wheel well, and is spaced from the wheel well outer edge by a plurality of spacers secured at intervals along the upper surface of the guard. The spacers are substantially narrower than the guard, which is itself substantially narrower than the width of the wheel well as a whole.
US10059378B2	Range of at least two types of motor vehicle comprising a sheet metal roof or a glass roof A range includes at least two types of motor vehicle including a first vehicle type with a sheet metal roof and a second type with a glass roof. Each of these vehicles includes a body shell structure having side rails with an outer wall facing an outside of the vehicle and an inner wall, forming an interior lining, facing an inside of the vehicle. The side rails are identical for both types of motor vehicle and selectively form a low second support zone for a longitudinal lateral edge of the sheet metal roof of the vehicle of the first type or a high first support zone for a lower face of the glass roof of the vehicle of the second type.
US10059377B2	Vehicle frame structure Provided is a vehicle frame structure including (1) a first frame member that has a closed cross-sectional shape as seen in a cross-sectional view orthogonal to an extension direction and (2) a second frame member that extends along the first frame member, overlaps a wall surface of the first frame member, and has a hole portion that exposes the wall surface, with an edge portion of the hole portion being joined to the wall surface by a linear welded portion, wherein both end portions of the welded portion are disposed in close proximity to a neutral axis of the first frame member and the second frame member in a case in which the first frame member and the second frame member have undergone bending deformation in an in-plane direction of the wall surface in which the welded portion is formed.
US10059372B2	Work vehicle A bulldozer is provided with left and right steering brakes that brake the rotations of left and right drive wheels, and a control unit for hydraulically controlling the braking state of the respective left and right steering brakes. The control unit executes protection processing on the left steering brake or the right steering brake when a state of the degree of engagement of the left steering brake or the right steering brake being within a predetermined range and the vehicle speed being equal to or greater than a predetermined vehicle speed continues for a predetermined time.
US10059370B2	Electronic power steering device and method for reducing torque rise in low-temperature situation of electronic power steering device The present embodiments relate to an electronic power steering device, and relates to a technology for reducing a torque rise resulting from an increase in frictional force in a low-temperature situation of the electronic power steering device. According to the present embodiments, a viscous friction compensation current is calculated using a viscous gain, which has been determined according to a damping coefficient estimated from a temperature sensed in a low-temperature situation of the electronic power steering device, and a steering angular velocity, a Coulomb friction compensation current is calculated using the sensed temperature and the mount of accumulated steering angles, and the calculated viscous friction compensation current and the Coulomb friction compensation current are added to the motor driving current and then supplied such that the driver can have the same feeling of driving, even in the low-temperature situation, as that in the room-temperature situation.
US10059369B2	Electric power steering apparatus An electric power steering apparatus that has a torque sensor which detects a steering torque, and a motor control apparatus to control the motor which applies an assist torque, by which steering is assisted, to a steering system of a vehicle, including: a function that switches a control system of the motor between an angle control system to control an angle corresponding to an angle control command value of an automatic steering mode and a torque control system to control a torque corresponding to a torque control command value of a manual steering mode in accordance with a predetermined switching trigger, wherein the steering apparatus variably sets a gradual-changing time corresponding to a command value difference between the angle control command value and the torque control command value when switching from the angle control system to the torque control system by using a gradual-changing.
US10059365B2	Tilting structure of electric power steering apparatus and electric power steering apparatus including same A tilting structure for providing a force for tilting a worm shaft of an electric power steering apparatus to a worm wheel includes: a guide block which is inserted into an insertion space of a housing of the electric power steering apparatus; an elastic member which is disposed within the guide block; and a plug which is movably disposed within the guide block and is elastically supported by the elastic member to exert a tilting force to a bearing which supports the worm shaft. The plug and the guide block are configured to be able to be connected to one another via a thread coupling.
US10059359B2	Buggy The invention relates to a buggy comprising an upper sliding frame and a lower sliding frame to which the front wheels are attached. In the upright driving position of the buggy, viewed in the side view, the upper sliding frame and the lower sliding frame are approximately aligned with one another. There is also a rear frame to which the rear wheels are attached. In the driving position, the buggy, viewed from the side, is oriented at an angle to the sliding frames, and the buggy can be collapsed about joints from the driving position into a transport position. Joint units, to which the respective end of a strut of the upper sliding frame facing the joint units and the respective end of a strut of the rear frame facing the joint units, are attached so as to be pivotable about joint axes, which are parallel to one another.
US10059353B2	Speed control system for a railcar mover A speed control system for a railcar mover where the speed control system prevents the railcar mover from exceeding a predetermined maximum vehicle speed. The speed control system determines a target engine speed that overrides a user's throttle control input to keep the railcar mover from exceeding the predetermined maximum vehicle speed. The speed control system also determines a target throttle control position and disables the throttle control from the user until the user moves the throttle control to a position at or less than the target throttle control position.
US10059349B2	Ropeway vehicles A ropeway vehicle is used within a ropeway vehicle transportation network. The ropeway vehicle includes at least one power drive wheel that is powered to move the ropeway vehicle along ropeway lines. At least one commutator wheel draws electrical power from ropeway cables that form the ropeway lines. A controller includes an on-board battery to back-up and supplement electrical power obtained from the ropeway cables.
US10059348B2	Notification management Systems, device and techniques are disclosed for determining whether a mobile device is in vehicle mode. A notification may be received while the mobile device is in vehicle mode and the notification may be determined to be important or unimportant. If the notification is determined to be important, then the notification may be provided to the user via an output mode (e.g., display or speaker). If the notification is determined to be unimportant, then the notification may not be provided to the user via the display until the mobile device is no longer in vehicle mode.
US10059342B2	Global standard template creation, storage, and modification Methods and systems for a complete vehicle ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and comfortable vehicular environment. The present disclosure includes a system to create, modify, and maintain profiles associated with users. The user profiles are generated based on selectively collecting data associated with the users. Although each user profile may include settings, preferences, habits, and content associated with an individual user and/or vehicle, some user profiles may represent multiple users. These user profiles can change a configuration of a vehicle to match settings for a user, such as a driver and/or passenger. The configurations may also include the recognition of a unique set of gestures for a user. Further, the user profiles can be transferred from vehicle-to-vehicle and/or user-to-user.
US10059338B2	Method and system for regenerating a gasoline particulate filter Methods and systems are presented for regenerating a particulate filter. In one example, vehicle speed control mode parameters may be adjusted in response to an amount of soot stored in a particulate filter being greater than a first threshold. The vehicle speed control parameters may be returned to base values in response to the amount of soot stored in the particulate filter being less than a second threshold.
US10059337B2	Cruise control apparatus A cruise control apparatus is provided with: a controlling device configured to start a determination period, which is a period for determining whether or not to continue the intermittent operation mode, on condition that a change amount of the accelerator opening degree exceeds a predetermined change amount, during implementation of the intermittent operation mode, and configured to set an accelerator following period, which is a period for allowing the driver's accelerator operation to follow torque of the vehicle, after an end of the determination period, if it is determined that the intermittent operation mode is to be continued according to a change width of the accelerator opening degree obtained in the determination period.
US10059334B1	Automated system and method for modeling the behavior of vehicles and other agents A method and apparatus are provided for determining one or more behavior models used by an autonomous vehicle to predict the behavior of detected objects. The autonomous vehicle may collect and record object behavior using one or more sensors. The autonomous vehicle may then communicate the recorded object behavior to a server operative to determine the behavior models. The server may determine the behavior models according to a given object classification, actions of interest performed by the object, and the object's perceived surroundings.
US10059332B2	Controlling a motor vehicle A method for controlling a motor vehicle includes steps of scanning an environment of the motor vehicle, controlling the motor vehicle as a function of the scanned information, ascertaining a driving situation of the motor vehicle, and of activating, deactivating or parameterizing a protective function of the motor vehicle as a function of the ascertained driving situation.
US10059323B2	Vehicle driving system A vehicle driving system includes: a left wheel driving system having a first motor and a first speed changer; a right wheel driving system having a second motor and a second speed changer; a motor controller which controls the first motor and the second motor, a rotation restricting unit which can be shifted between a released state and an applied state; and a rotation restricting unit controller which controls the rotation restricting unit. When the rotation restricting unit controller shifts the rotation restricting unit from the applied state to the released state, the motor controller controls the first motor and the second motor so that a torque sum of the first motor and the second motor approaches zero while maintaining a torque difference between the first motor and the second motor.
US10059321B2	Diagnostic method for a braking system A diagnostic method may determine the leak-tightness of at least one seal and/or one valve function in a braking system with at least two brake circuits, following completion of a braking action. The diagnostic method may be carried out at a pressure still present after the braking action in one or both braking circuits and/or in hydraulic line or a working chamber of a piston-cylinder system or at a lower pressure, or it may be carried out at a pressure of at most 30 bar.
US10059320B2	Automatic retainer valve An automatic retainer valve includes a body defining a piston passageway and at least one piston positioned within the piston passageway, a brake pipe and reference volume in fluid communication with a first end of the valve, a brake cylinder in fluid communication with a second end of the valve, and an exhaust port defined in the body and positioned between the first and second ends of the valve. Pressurized fluid may be vented from the brake cylinder via the exhaust port upon a brake cylinder pressure exceeding a reference volume pressure. The brake cylinder pressure may push the at least one piston towards the first end of the valve until the brake cylinder pressure equalizes with the reference volume pressure.
US10059318B2	Emergency brake system with dual input Systems and methods for emergency brake systems are provided herein. In this regard, a brake system may comprise a summing lever having a first end and a second end, a brake handle coupled to the first end of the summing lever, the brake handle rotatably coupled about a first axis, and a linear actuator having a plunger, the plunger being coupled to the second end of the summing lever. In various embodiments, an idler link may be coupled between the brake handle and the first end of the summing lever. The brake system may further comprise a brake cable coupled between the summing lever and a brake metering valve. The brake metering valve may be actuated in response to at least one of the brake handle being rotated about the first axis or the linear actuator being actuated.
US10059308B2	Accessory and wiper of motor vehicle The invention relates to an accessory for wiper of motor vehicle comprising at least one heating channel (16; 16a, 16b) for receiving a heating element of the wiper, characterized in that said accessory (6; 10; 26) is made of a first part (17; 27) movable with respect to a second part (18; 28) in order to open said at least one heating channel (16; 16a, 16b) longitudinally.This invention also relates to a wiper of motor vehicle comprising such accessory.
US10059304B2	Method and apparatus for driver's license analysis to support rental vehicle transactions A number of techniques are disclosed for making it more convenient and efficient for customers to conduct various rental vehicle transactions. As an example, techniques are disclosed for capturing and analyzing images of driver's licenses to assess a validity for the driver's licenses in support of various rental transactions.
US10059303B2	Belt tensioner and method for installing a belt tensioner In a belt tensioner (10) for a seat belt comprising an elongate pressure reservoir (12), a piston (18) movably supported in the pressure reservoir (12) in the longitudinal direction to which piston pressurized fluid can be applied and which in this way can be moved in a tensioning direction (S), a mechanical thrust means (20) interacting with the piston, the thrust means interacting with a gearwheel (22) and driving the same in the case of restraint, and comprising a stop (24) on which the piston (18) abuts in the tensioning direction in a final position, it is provided that between the piston (18) and the thrust means (20) a spacer (30) in the form of a separate member is provided which is dimensioned such that in the final position of the piston (18) the thrust means (20) is urged past the stop (24) by said spacer. Furthermore there is provided a method of mounting a belt tensioner of this type.
US10059302B2	Belt tensioner The invention provides in a best tensioner (10), especially a rotary tensioner, for a seat belt comprising an elongate and preferably cylindrical pressure cylinder (129, a piston (18) movably supported in the pressure cylinder (12) in the longitudinal direction which is adapted to be pressurized with fluid under pressure and thus to be moved into a tensioning direction (S), a thrust means (20) interacting with the piston (18) and a stop (24) provided on the inside (38) of the pressure cylinder (12) to which the piston (18) can be adjacent in the tensioning direction (S) at an end position at which the piston (18) seals the pressure cylinder (12), that the stop (24) is made of a plastically deformable material and is plastically deformed by the piston (18) at the end position so that the piston is in sealing contact with the inside of the pressure cylinder (12).
US10059294B1	Crushable armrest assembly for side impact and structural performance An assembly includes a door trim panel, and an armrest assembly supported by the door trim panel. The armrest assembly includes a crushable member. The crushable member includes a substrate defining a gap extending through the substrate. The crushable member includes a plug disposed in the gap and fixed to the substrate on a perimeter of the gap. The substrate is rigid relative to the plug.
US10059293B2	Structure for positioning a trim component on a vehicle A component positioning device including at least one resilient structure that centers the component. For example, a spring that acts between a grille and a grille opening to center the grille within a grille opening. The spring generating a reaction force sufficient to self-adjust the grille within the grille opening wherein opposing springs are deployed on either side of the grill with the springs exerting a force on and moving the grill until the force exerted by the opposing springs reaches equilibrium.
US10059290B2	Vehicle bumper An impact absorbing portion and a bumper reinforcement are formed in one piece, so an intermediate member for connecting the impact absorbing portion to the bumper reinforcement is no longer necessary. Therefore, the generation of stress concentration is able to be inhibited. As a result, load transmission efficiency with which a load is transmitted from the bumper reinforcement to the impact absorbing portion is able to be improved.
US10059288B2	Safety device for orienting a motor-vehicle front wheel transversally to the longitudinal direction following a collision A safety device is described which is configured to orient a motor-vehicle front wheel transversely to the travel direction, following a collision of the motor-vehicle against a barrier. The device includes a ram member carried by a plate projecting laterally in a cantilever fashion from the motor-vehicle structure forwardly of the front wheel. The ram member is pushed against the front wheel following a collision of the motor-vehicle against the barrier. The ram member has a vertically elongated front portion, for engaging the wheel. With the transverse plate carrying the ram member there is associated a bumper structure located forwardly of the transverse plate and including a bumper element projecting forwardly from the transverse plate, at an intermediate position between the ram member and a connected end of the transverse plate.
US10059285B2	Device and/or system deactivation for energy efficiency improvements in vehicle A computing system for a vehicle is provided. The computing system includes one or more processors for controlling operation of the computing system, and a memory for storing data and program instructions usable by the one or more processors. The processors are configured to execute instructions stored in the memory to determine if a vehicle fuel level or battery power level is below a predetermined threshold. If the vehicle fuel level or battery power level is below the threshold, it is determined if at least one energy conservation measure has been pre-selected by a user. If at least one energy conservation measure has been pre-selected by a user, it is determined whether or not a user approves implementation of the at least one energy conservation measure. If a user approves implementation of the at least one energy conservation measure, the at least one energy conservation measure is implemented.
US10059284B2	Vehicle-mounted device control system A vehicle-mounted device control system includes a first vehicle-mounted device, a second vehicle-mounted device, and a control unit connected to the first vehicle-mounted device and the second vehicle-mounted device. The control unit includes signal transmission means that transmits a predetermined signal to the first vehicle-mounted device, cooperative control means that performs cooperative control in which the second vehicle-mounted device is controlled using information used by the first vehicle-mounted device when the first vehicle-mounted device responds to the predetermined signal, and alternative control means that performs alternative control in which the second vehicle-mounted device is controlled without using information, used by the first vehicle-mounted device, when the first vehicle-mounted device does not respond to the predetermined signal.
US10059281B2	Handle device and a trunk carpet assembly A handle device includes: a housing, a handle unit including a base portion and a handle portion. The base portion includes a first track and is pivotably connected to the housing. The handle portion includes a slider movable along the first track and a retractable first locking unit connected to a first side portion of the housing. The first locking unit is positioned at least partially within the first track in a locking position and positioned outside of the first track in an unlocking position.
US10059279B2	Support for attaching a portable device to a vehicle rear-view mirror A support is provided for attachment to an internal rear-view mirror made from plastic material or lightweight metal for a portable device having a telephone or GPS display screen or for generally electronic, electrical or other devices. The support includes a hooking member shaped to engage with another part of the rear-view mirror, the upper edge thereof, via two hooks, located to either side of a ball pin attaching the rear-view mirror to the windscreen. The hooking member is formed in part from a plurality of links articulated by hinges, in the manner of a metal watch strap. The hooking member is started by a hook-shaped link that secures to the upper edge of the rear-view mirror, followed by a series of links, varying in number, so as to match and constrain the shape of the rear-view mirror, and is finished by two leg feet that form a slide.
US10059274B2	System and method for vehicle article carrier having stowable cross bars A vehicle article carrier system is disclosed for use on an outer body roof surface of a vehicle to removably support articles above the outer body roof surface. The system makes use of a cross bar assembly having a central tubular portion and telescopically coupled outer cross bar portions. A locking lever may be used to lock at least one of the outer cross bar portions to prevent telescopic movement. A pair of end supports is used to latch to door jam areas of the vehicle. The end supports each have a construction such that both can be configured in a generally planar configuration to enable easy stowage of the cross bar assemblies, and each pivoted into an angled configuration which places the tubular cross bar portion above the vehicle outer body surface when the cross bar assembly is secured to the door jam areas.
US10059270B1	Single-hand operable flexible pouch assembly A single-hand operable flexible pouch assembly includes a substrate, a flexible pouch body attached to the substrate along only part of a perimeter of the flexible pouch body, leaving at least a portion of the perimeter of the flexible pouch body unattached to the substrate, and a belt assembly connected to the perimeter of the flexible pouch body along said portion thereof that is unattached to the substrate. The belt assembly includes a first, inner belt including a first slot. The belt assembly further includes a second, outer belt including a second slot. Still further, the belt assembly includes a spring-loaded pin mechanism including a pin and a spring, wherein the pin is configured in four portions. The flexible pouch is suitably implemented at various locations throughout a vehicle.
US10059267B2	Rearview mirror angle setting system, method, and program Rearview mirror angle setting systems, methods, and programs display, on a display, a peripheral image of a vehicle that includes a visible region that is visually recognizable in a rearview mirror at a variable angle. The systems, methods, and programs display a reference point in the peripheral image, and move a position of the reference point in the peripheral image in accordance with a moving operation by a user. The systems, methods, and programs set the angle of the rearview mirror such that the position of the reference point, which has been moved, is visually recognizable in the rearview mirror.
US10059266B2	Adjustment unit, rear view device and vehicle An adjustment unit for a rear view device for a vehicle includes a pivot and a carrier. The carrier is tiltably mounted to the pivot. The adjustment unit includes at least one first bending actuator, which has its largest dimension in a first direction and which is bendably adjustable in an angular or crosswise direction relative to the first direction. The first bending actuator has a first end fixed to a first fastening means and a second end fixed to the carrier. At least one second bending actuator has its largest dimension in a second direction oriented angularly or crosswise relative to the first direction and is bendable angular or crosswise relative thereto. The second bending actuator has a first end fixed to the first fastening means or a further fastening means and a second end fixed to the carrier. The adjustment unit is characterized in that the first direction of the first bending actuator and/or the second direction of the second bending actuator run through the center of the pivot.
US10059263B2	Dynamic lighting apparatus and method The present disclosure relates to a method for selectively highlighting visual zones associated with a vehicle. A point of origin and a gaze direction of a vehicle occupant are determined and a virtual projection plotted corresponding to the gaze of the vehicle occupant. The virtual projection extends from the determined point of origin in a direction of the determined gaze direction. With reference to a three-dimensional model comprising a plurality of pre-defined areas of interest, an intersection of the virtual projection with one of the plurality of areas of interest is identified. The method comprises controlling an illumination source that is associated with the determined one of said plurality of areas of interest so as to highlight a visual zone associated with the vehicle.
US10059259B2	Light-emitting interior trim component for a motor vehicle The invention relates to an interior trim component for a motor vehicle, which comprises: a carrier component, which determines the contour of the interior trim component, a cover layer, which is applied to a front side of the carrier component, and a light-emitting layer, which is applied to a back side of the carrier component, wherein the carrier component and the cover layer are transparent.
US10059256B1	Vehicle grille assembly illumination One or more systems and techniques for illumination of a vehicle grille assembly are provided herein. The vehicle grille assembly may include a backlight panel, a vehicle grille structure, an emblem controller, and a peripheral controller. The backlight panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The vehicle grille structure includes a first opening associated with an emblem and a plurality of second openings arranged circumferentially about the first opening. The emblem controller controls illumination of emblem LEDs to illuminate in an order tracing an outline associated with the emblem. The peripheral controller controls illumination of peripheral LEDs arranged circumferentially about the emblem LEDs to illuminate outwardly in a lateral direction from the center portion.
US10059255B1	Systems and methods for vehicle recognition using mobile device A method includes: establishing a wireless communication session with a mobile device of a user and a vehicle control unit equipped in a vehicle; receiving a sequence of vehicle light control signals transmitted from the mobile device defining activation periods during which a vehicle light of the vehicle is to be activated alternating with deactivation periods during which the vehicle light is to be deactivated; and controlling the vehicle light in synchronization with the sequence of vehicle light control signals while the sequence of vehicle light control signals is being received. The controlling of the vehicle light includes: continuously transmitting activation signals to the vehicle control unit to activate the vehicle light during each of the activation periods; and refraining from transmitting the activation signals to the vehicle control unit to deactivate the vehicle light during each of the deactivation periods.
US10059251B2	Force-diverting tail light guard A force-diverting tail light guard is disclosed for a vehicle having tail lights that project from the body of the vehicle with each tail light having a vehicle facing surface and a rear-facing surface joined by sides. The tail light guard has a base configured to be mounted against the body of the vehicle surrounding the tail light. The base may include a plate that at least partially covers the vehicle-facing surface of the tail light. A cage is configured to be mated to the base and at least partially covers at least the rear-facing surface of the tail light. The base and cage, when mated together around the tail light, at least partially surround the tail light. Attachment structures are disclosed for mounting the tail light guard to the body of the vehicle surrounding the tail light. The tail light guard is configured to divert external forces due to impact around the tail light and directly to the body of the vehicle to prevent impacts from breaking the tail light or rendering the tail light inoperable.
US10059250B2	Steering wheel light bar The present invention is directed to a steering apparatus for a vehicle having a including a light element providing indication and warning light signals to the user of the vehicle. The light element can be associated with a PCB mounted to the steering wheel grip for controlling the operation of the light element.
US10059245B2	Trailer for transport of fracking sand An assembly for a fracking sand trailer wherein a door can be positioned to allow a measured flow of sand to exit the assembly. The assembly can be attached to a hopper of a trailer and can stand the weight of heavy loads associated with sand. A trailer with the assembly is also described and utilizes specific construction techniques to lighten the weight of the trailer.
US10059241B2	Sliding table system for a vehicle A table system includes a cabinet housing, a slide frame positioned within the cabinet housing, an adjustable table assembly including a table support frame slideably coupled to the slide frame, and a pivot system. The pivot system includes a support mast and a sliding component. The sliding component is coupled to the support mast such that the sliding component is configured to slide up the support mast such that the adjustable table assembly pivots around a pivot point between an extended position and a folded position.
US10059239B2	Air bladder with stacked cell system A seat includes a seat portion with an air bladder having an outer casing. Multiple fluidly interconnected cells are disposed within a cavity of the outer casing and are configured to inflate the outer casing from a deflated condition to an inflated condition. The cells may be arranged within the air bladder so as to provide a directional inflation of the air bladder from a first portion of the air bladder towards a second portion. First and second support substrates may be disposed within the seat portion, wherein the air bladder is positioned between the first and second substrates. The air bladder may be configured to inflate and displace the first and second substrates relative to one another from an at-rest position to an actuated position. A biasing mechanism may be coupled to at least one of the first and second substrates for biasing the substrates towards the at-rest position.
US10059233B2	Seat adjuster and vehicle seat A seat adjuster for a vehicle seat is provided. The seat adjuster comprises a rotation mechanism that comprises a rotation part, a rotation drive device that rotates the rotation part, an engagement target member that is configured to be rotated integrally with the rotation part and comprises engagement target portions formed along a rotational direction of the engagement target member, and an engagement member that is configured so that, when one of the engagement target portions is located in a specified engageable position, the engagement member is moved in a direction closer to the engagement target member to be engageable with the one of the engagement target portions located in the specified engageable position.
US10059224B2	Terminal device for an electric system of a vehicle and method for operating same using a wireless key In a method for operating an electric terminal device for an electric system of a vehicle for electrically connecting the electric system of the vehicle to an electric energy source arranged separately from the vehicle, a connection unit which is electrically connected to the electric energy source arranged separately from the vehicle is connected and locked to the terminal device. An unlocking procedure is carried out on the basis of a manual actuation of an actuation element of the terminal device of the vehicle when the connection unit is connected to the terminal device.
US10059221B2	Energy storage arrangement with temperature dependent switching on of status monitoring An energy storage arrangement includes an electrical energy store, a control device which is assigned thereto and which, in the operating state, is designed to determine control information relevant to the operation of the energy store, and a switching device which is assigned to the control device and which, in the non-operating state of the control device, is designed to start up the control device, the switching device including at least one temperature-sensitive switching means which, when a specific threshold temperature is exceeded, at least one material property of the switching means changes in such a way that the control device is started up by way of the switching device.
US10059216B2	Accumulator battery protected against internal short circuits An accumulator battery, comprising at least: first and second stages electrically connected in series, each stage including at least first to third accumulators electrically connected in parallel. There are at least first and second current limiters via which the first to third accumulators of said first stage are connected in parallel and via which the first to third accumulators of said second stage are connected in parallel.
US10059215B1	Energy source supply systems, energy source supply devices, and related methods Some embodiments include an energy source supply appliance. The energy source supply appliance can comprise an appliance energy source supply system, which in turn can comprise a first appliance energy source supply subsystem and a second appliance energy source supply subsystem. The first appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to receive a first energy source. Meanwhile, the second appliance energy source supply subsystem can be configured to make available a second energy source to a first receiver vehicle, and the second energy source can be different from the first energy source. Further, the first receiver vehicle can comprise a first drive system, and the first drive system can be configured to use the second energy source received by the first receiver vehicle to motively power the first receiver vehicle. Other embodiments of related systems, devices, and methods also are provided.
US10059211B2	Electric vehicle charging station handle input An electric vehicle supply equipment includes EVSE control electronics, an EV connector and an HMI circuit, the HMI circuit including a proximity input terminal configured to receive a proximity signal from an EV connector indicating a state of a handle button of the EV connector, a ground terminal, a current source input coupled between the proximity input terminal and the ground terminal, a comparator connected between the proximity input terminal and the ground terminal to provide an output representing a state of the handle button when the current source is activated by the control input and an output terminal to which the output of the comparator is connected, the output terminal being connected to the EVSE control electronics, wherein the state of the handle button is utilized as an input to the HMI circuit.
US10059209B2	Vehicle control device A converter is capable of using two power sources located on a first side by switching connection of the two power sources between series connection and parallel connection. Under certain conditions, such as when a detected atmospheric pressure is lower than a predetermined value, frequency of use of the two power sources in series connection is reduced in the converter. It is thereby possible to prevent generation of excessive voltage by the power converter.
US10059207B2	Crash detection when a motor vehicle is at a standstill In a method for detecting whether a motor vehicle in a parked state, in particular in the switched-off state, has been hit or moved, at least one sensor signal is transmitted as a function of a position of the motor vehicle relative to at least one vehicle-external reference object from a sensor device to a control device. The control device compares the at least one sensor signal with at least one predetermined signal pattern or with at least one predetermined value interval or with at least one predetermined signal template, and transmits at least one control command for initiating a safety measure to at least one unit of the motor vehicle, when the comparison reveals a difference.
US10059206B2	Method for controlling an electric traction system and corresponding electric traction system A method controls an electric drive system of a vehicle including an electric drive motor, a drive battery, and a drive inverter. The method includes detecting that a measurement of an insulation resistance between the battery and a chassis of the vehicle is below a preset threshold, detecting a closed state of relays connecting the battery to the inverter, and following the detecting the measurement and the detecting the closed state, activating a cooling fan of the electric drive motor until detecting that a measurement of the insulation resistance is above the preset threshold, within a limit of a first preset duration.
US10059204B2	Operating device for a motor vehicle and a steering wheel having an operating device The invention relates to an operating device (1) for a motor vehicle, with at least one operating control (3) which can be actuated by an operator (4), and with a symbol bearer (18), separate from the operating control (3), for the graphical identification of the at least one operating control (3), wherein the symbol bearer (18) for the operating element (3) has a first and at least one further graphical symbol (25) different therefrom and can be moved relative to the at least one operating control (3) between a first position in which the operating control (3) is identified with the first symbol (25a) and at least one further position in which the operating control (3) is identified with the further symbol (25b).
US10059203B2	Accelerator pedal reaction force control device An acceleration pedal reaction force control device imparts to a driver a sensation (feeling) of an appropriate reaction force in accordance for example with an intention of/operation performed by the driver. The acceleration pedal reaction force control device is configured such that when a stepping amount on the acceleration pedal has become equal to or exceeded a threshold stepping amount, whether a reaction force increase rate at which a base reaction force increases to a target reaction force with the threshold stepping amount should be made variable or a reaction force increase amount (enhancing reaction force) for causing the base reaction force to increase to the target reaction force with the threshold stepping amount should be made variable can be set. Thereby, a sensation (feeling) of an appropriate reaction force can be imparted to a driver in accordance for example with an intention of/an operation performed by the driver.
US10059199B2	Driving apparatus for rear wheel of environment-friendly vehicle A rear-wheel drive apparatus of an eco-friendly vehicle is capable of improving the longitudinal driving force and handling performance of a vehicle by independently driving both rear wheels of the vehicle using a plurality of drive motors.
US10059194B2	Fluid storage apparatus A fluid storage apparatus includes a guiding mechanism that linearly guides a flexible container in accordance with expansion and contraction of the flexible container. The guiding mechanism includes a guiding column that is disposed adjacent to the flexible container and that extends linearly and a slider that has a guiding hole, in which the guiding column is inserted, and that is formed on an upper edge portion of the flexible container.
US10059191B2	Low resistance flow regulator The present teachings provide for a flow restrictor for a coolant line of an internal combustion engine coolant system. The flow restrictor can include a restrictor element and a biasing member. The restrictor element can include a restrictor plate and a tab non-rotatably coupled at an angle. The biasing member can rotationally bias the restricting element to a first position where the restricting plate is substantially parallel to the flow of fluid. The tab can be configured to create a torque on the restricting element to overcome the biasing member and rotate the restricting plate to block a portion of the fluid flow path when the flow exceeds a predetermined flow rate.
US10059189B2	Electric machine with variable torque drive Electric machine assemblies and methods of manufacturing and operating electric machine assemblies for internal combustion engines are provided. The electric machine assembly includes an electric machine configured to generate electric current by induction via a prime mover causing rotation of one of a rotor and a stator with respect to the other one of the rotor and the stator. The electric machine assembly also includes a torque transmitter including a rotating output driver coupled to the prime mover of the electric machine. The torque transmitter includes a rotating input driver configured to receive a rotary input transmitted from a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine. The rotating input driver is coupled to the rotating output driver to actuate the rotating output driver at a plurality of gear ratios.
US10059187B2	Power train system for hybrid electric vehicle A power train system for a hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine; a first motor operating as a motor for driving the vehicle; a first power transmission mechanism connected between the engine and the first motor; a second power transmission mechanism connected between the first motor and a driving shaft of traveling wheels and transmitting engine power transmitted to the first motor or the engine power and power from the first motor to the driving shaft of the traveling wheels; and a second motor connected to the second power transmission mechanism by a fourth power transmission mechanism to transmit power to the second power transmission mechanism and outputting power for driving the vehicle.
US10059186B2	Bearing arrangement for an intermediate shaft in a decoupling clutch for a hybrid module, having separate axial and radial support A decoupling clutch for a hybrid module of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The decoupling clutch includes an intermediate shaft which is drivable by a crankshaft. A clutch disk is connected non-rotatingly to the intermediate shaft. A counter-pressure plate is connected to a transmission input shaft. The counter-pressure plate is connected non-rotatingly to the clutch disk at least when the decoupling clutch is in the engaged position. A first roller bearing radially supports the intermediate shaft. A carrier element radially supports a rotor of an electric motor. The first roller bearing is nested radially between a supporting section of the carrier element and an external circumferential surface of the intermediate shaft.
US10059185B2	Control system for hybrid vehicle A control system for hybrid vehicles is provided to prevent reduction in drive force when propelling the vehicle backwardly while activating the engine. In the differential mechanism, a first rotary element is connected to an engine, a second rotary element is connected to a first motor, a third rotary element is connected to a second motor, and a fourth rotary element is connected to an output unit. A third motor is connected to the output unit. When propelling the vehicle backwardly while activating the engine, first motor and the second motor establish reaction torques against engine torque, and the third motor generates drive torque to propel the hybrid vehicle in the reverse direction.
US10059183B2	Engine mount structure A main frame includes a pair of left and right first frame pieces which extends rearwardly from above an engine, a pair of left and right second frame pieces each extending from a front portion in a direction slantwise downwardly and rearwardly of the associated first frame piece, and a pair of left and right third frame pieces each extending rearwardly from a lower end of the associated second frame piece through laterally of a cylinder block. The first mount section for supporting the front portion of the engine is constituted by a rubber mount in which a pair of left and right support portions, provided at respective joints between the second frame pieces and the third frame pieces, and a pair of first to-be-supported portions are connected together. The support portions are connected together through a connecting member that extends in a leftward and rightward direction.
US10059182B2	Tonneau cover system and ratchet clamp A threaded rod can be pivotably coupled to the tonneau cover via a proximal end. A housing can have first and second housing portions slidably coupled to the threaded rod and moveable along the threaded rod relative to each other between locked and unlocked positions. The second housing portion can include a channel positioned to receive a downwardly disposed distal edge of an inboard flange. Locking pawls within the housing can move to engage threads of the rod to prevent movement of the channel relative to the elongate member when in the locked position. The locking pawls can move to release the threads of the rod to allow movement of the channel relative to the rod when in the unlocked position. A biasing member can apply a biasing force biasing the housing toward the proximal end of the elongate member and biasing the housing toward the locked position.
US10059181B2	High-tech cover A high-tech pickup truck bed cover is disclosed. The cover provides a protective covering for a pickup truck's cargo bed and preferably includes safety lighting and a backup camera.
US10059178B2	Tailgate structure A tailgate structure is provided that includes: a tailgate that is made of resin and is arranged in an opening of a vehicle body; a wiper that wipes a glass arranged in the tailgate; and a lock device that fixes the tailgate to the vehicle body by being engaged with the opening in a state that the tailgate is closed, wherein the wiper is connected with the lock device by a reinforcing member.
US10059176B2	Trim panel assemblies of a vehicle and methods of assembling the same The present disclosure provides a trim panel assembly of a vehicle. The trim panel assembly includes a first member having a first surface and a second surface, and including a first assembling area, a first groove positioned on the first surface along a peripheral of the first assembling area, and a plurality of first through-holes positioned in the first groove and spaced apart from each other; and a second member including a first main body corresponding to the first assembling area, and a plurality of leg portions extending from the first main body. The plurality of the first leg portions correspond to the plurality of the first through-holes, respectively, and the plurality of the first leg portions pass through corresponding a plurality of the first through-holes, extend onto and connect to the second surface of the first member.
US10059173B2	Air conditioner system for vehicle The present invention relates to an air conditioner system for a vehicle includes an air-cooled condenser mounted between a water-cooled condenser and an expansion valve to exchange heat of refrigerant discharged from the water-cooled condenser with air in order to further cool the refrigerant even though temperature of the refrigerant rises due to temperature rise of coolant supplied to the water-cooled condenser, thereby enhancing cooling performance because the refrigerant flows into an internal heat exchanger due to a drop in temperature of the refrigerant, preventing a temperature rise of the refrigerant discharged from the compressor because temperature of the refrigerant flowing into the compressor drops, and enhancing durability and stability of the air conditioner system.
US10059170B2	Air conditioning device for vehicle An air conditioning device for vehicle includes a first water-refrigerant heat exchanger, a second water-refrigerant heat exchanger, a first bypass passage, and a second bypass passage. The first bypass passage branches at a point of a coolant passage from a cooling portion of a heating component in the vehicle to the second water-refrigerant heat exchanger, and the first bypass passage is capable of being communicated with the coolant passage at an upstream side of the first water-refrigerant heat exchanger. The second bypass passage bran at a point of the coolant passage from a heater core to the first water-refrigerant heat exchanger, and the second bypass passage is capable of being communicated with the coolant passage at a downstream side of the first water-refrigerant heat exchanger. A part of the first bypass passage which includes a downstream end and a part of the second bypass passage which includes an upstream end are shared.
US10059169B2	Assembly for collecting and removing leaked refrigerant An assembly for collecting and removing leaked refrigerant, in particular from an evaporator of an air conditioning system of a motor vehicle and/or from a periphery, provided for the refrigerant, of the evaporator with a housing part for the air-tight surrounding of at least one refrigerant connection and/or at least one section of a refrigerant line, and with a connection element, whereby the attachment element has at least one first attachment opening and a second attachment opening, whereby the first connection opening is fluidically connected to the housing part by a channel element and the second connection opening can be fluidically connected to an outlet channel opening into the surroundings such that the refrigerant leaked within the housing part can be fed into the first channel element and can be discharged into the surroundings via the connection element and the outlet channel.
US10059167B2	Location based remote start A method and system for controlling a climate characteristic in a vehicle cabin are provided that control the climate characteristic based, in part, on the location of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the method includes comparing a current location for the vehicle to a predetermined location for the vehicle and comparing a current date and current time to a predetermined date and predetermined time. The method further includes transmitting a climate control signal from a control module to a first subsystem of the vehicle if the current location meets a predetermined location condition relative to the predetermined location and the current date and current time meet predetermined date and time conditions relative to the predetermined date and predetermined time. The climate control signal is configured to cause the first subsystem to change a value of the climate characteristic.
US10059159B2	All-terrain vehicle hitch An all-terrain vehicle hitch comprising two revolute joints connected by a hinge joint and means for attaching the hitch to both a vehicle and trailer. The hitch is elevated above the axels of both the vehicle and trailer and allows the trailer to rotate relative to the vehicle.
US10059149B2	Organolithium compound, method for preparing modified conjugated diene-based polymer using the same, and modified conjugated diene-based polymer The present invention relates to an organolithium compound, and a method for preparing a modified conjugated diene-based polymer using the same. A modified conjugated diene-based polymer having good compatibility with an inorganic filler and improved processability may be provided, and by using a rubber composition including such modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a tire having excellent exothermic properties, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, low fuel consumption and wet traction, and low rolling resistance may be provided.
US10059148B2	Hollow wheel assembly of luggage A hollow wheel assembly of a luggage includes a wheel mount, two wheel members, and a hollow shaft. The wheel mount has a shaft sleeve, in which the hollow shaft is received. The wheel members are connected to opposite ends of the hollow shaft for free rotation. The hollow shaft has a vision passage, and the wheel members have a plurality of vision bores, whereby one may see through the wheel members via the vision bores and the vision passages when the wheel members are rotating.
US10059147B2	Self-locking nipple for wheel spoke and method and apparatus for manufacturing same Self-locking nipple for attaching wheel spoke to wheel part. The self-locking function of the nipple is created by deforming the nipple body in a rotationally symmetrical way and over a predetermined axial distance, such that such a narrowed part is created in the internal screw-thread of the nipple which is rotationally symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the nipple and extends over only one to two windings of the internal screw-thread.
US10059146B2	Wheel with high strength flexible spokes A wheel with high strength flexible spokes of the present invention, including a rim and hub, and spokes between the rim and hub made of fibrous material that causes the spokes to be both lighter in weight and stronger than comparable steel spokes. The spokes are also flexible and resilient such that they can bend while retaining their integrity and strength. The wheel includes a nipple within the rim that receives the high strength spoke and allows for flexibility in adapting the spoke to wheels having differing shapes and sizes.
US10059145B2	Bicycle rim A bicycle rim includes a radially outer peripheral part, a radially inner peripheral part, at least one first slanting member, and at least one intermediate member. The at least one first slanting member radially extends between the radially outer peripheral part and the radially inner peripheral part in a first direction slanted with respect to a radial direction of the bicycle rim as viewed in an axial direction of the bicycle rim. The at least one intermediate member is disposed between the radially outer peripheral part and the radially inner peripheral part.
US10059138B2	Flexo printing plate Provided is a flexo printing plate which makes it possible to perform printing in which the discontinuity of density is not visually recognized by inhibiting the enlargement of halftone dots in the boundary between an image area having a low halftone dot rate and a non-image area. The flexo printing plate has a constitution in which the image area has a highlight halftone dot area having a halftone dot rate higher than 0% and equal to or lower than 10%, and within the highlight halftone dot area, among small dots constituting the highlight halftone dot area, at least one of the small dots adjacent to the non-image area that continues 10 mm or further from the edge of the highlight halftone dot area in a direction orthogonal to the edge has a distal end diameter smaller than the average of distal end diameters of the small dots in the highlight halftone dot area.
US10059129B2	Printing apparatus and method for removing contaminants in printing apparatus A printing apparatus includes a printing portion that performs printing on a medium, a cutting portion that is capable of moving in a movement direction and that has cutting blades that cut the medium and a housing unit that holds the cutting blades, and a contact portion provided at a position at which the contact portion comes into contact with the housing unit when the cutting portion moves in the movement direction.
US10059127B2	Printer A printer includes a print head and a platen roller. The platen roller includes multiple bearings provided one at each longitudinal end of the platen roller, a roller positioned between the bearings, and multiple flanges of which one is positioned between the roller and one of the bearings and the other is positioned between the roller and the other of the bearings in the longitudinal direction of the platen roller. The flanges have a diameter greater than the diameter of the bearings and the diameter of the roller.
US10059123B2	Peeling device and ink jet printer A peeling device includes a driving roller that transports backing paper and a drive transmission mechanism that transmits driving force from a driving motor to the driving roller. The peeling device also includes a peeling plate (a peeling portion) located between the driving roller, and a printhead and platen (a printing section) in a transport path of the backing paper, and bends the transport path. The drive transmission mechanism includes a first torque limiter and a second torque limiter. The drive transmission mechanism changes to a first state in which the first torque limiter is included between the driving roller and the driving motor in a transmission system of the driving force or a second state in which the second torque limiter is included therebetween.
US10059115B2	Liquid discharging apparatus and method for adjusting pressure of liquid therein A liquid discharge apparatus includes a head, a first tank to which liquid is recovered from the head, a second tank that is connected to the first tank and from which liquid is supplied to the head, a pressure regulator configured to adjust a pressure of the liquid, and a controller configured to control the pressure regulator. The pressure regulator includes a first cylinder connected to an upper portion of the first tank, a first piston movable in the first cylinder, a first valve configured to open and close a path between the first tank and the first cylinder, depending on a position of the first piston, a second cylinder connected to the first cylinder, a second piston movable in the second cylinder, and a second valve configured to open and close a path between the second cylinder and an atmosphere, depending on a position of the second piston.
US10059113B2	Fluidic dispensing device A fluidic dispensing device for dispensing a fluid has a body having a chamber with a perimetrical end surface. The body has a stepped arrangement that includes a channel having a first inner side wall that defines a recessed path around the perimetrical end surface. A diaphragm has a dome portion, a perimetrical positioning rim, and a sealing surface. The channel of the body is sized and shaped to receive the perimetrical positioning rim of the diaphragm. The first inner side wall of the channel of the body engages a perimeter of the perimetrical positioning rim of the diaphragm to position the sealing surface of the diaphragm for sealing engagement with the perimetrical end surface of the chamber to define a fluid reservoir.
US10059111B2	Maintenance unit and liquid ejecting apparatus A maintenance unit including a liquid receiving portion that receives liquid, a discharging portion that discharges the liquid received by the liquid receiving portion into a waste liquid container, a common supporting member that supports the liquid receiving portion and the discharging portion, and a positioning portion that positions the waste liquid container.
US10059110B2	Inkjet printing apparatus In an inkjet printing apparatus, in response to reception of a copy instruction, a controller causes the scanner to read an image formed on an original, generates image data representing the image on the original, and determines a standby period corresponding to an operation mode. In response to elapse of the standby period since the copy instruction was received, the controller separates a cap and an inkjet head. After the cap and the inkjet head separated each other, the controller causes the inkjet head to eject ink droplets based on the image data. The controller determines the standby period such that the separation of the cap and the inkjet head executed in parallel with reading of the image on the original finishes at the same time or earlier than generation of image data necessary to start to print the read image printing process in reading the image on the original.
US10059107B2	Liquid ejecting head, liquid ejecting apparatus, and manufacturing method of liquid ejecting head Provided is a liquid ejecting head including a fixing plate which includes a first surface and a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface, a plurality of head units which are fixed to the second surface such that the head units can eject liquid to the first surface side of the fixing plate, and a case member which includes a wall portion that is formed to surround the head units and fixed to the fixing plate and which has a plurality of protrusion portions formed in a part of the wall portion, which is the portion facing the fixing plate.
US10059106B2	Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus Provided is a liquid ejecting head including: a first board on which a driving element for ejecting liquid is installed; a second board which is installed on the surface of the first board and covers the driving element; a wiring board that includes a first surface on which a wiring, where a driving signal is supplied to the driving element, is formed and a second surface that is at the opposite side to the first surface, and where the first surface of a first end section is joined to the surface of the first board; and a filling material which covers the wiring by being formed at least between the first surface and a wall surface of the second board, in which the height of the filling material with respect to the surface of the first board is high at the first surface side in comparison to the second surface side.
US10059103B2	Liquid jet head and liquid jet apparatus A liquid jet head includes: a head chip including a channel to be filled with ink; a manifold that supports the head chip and includes an ink flow path communicating with the ejection channel; and a heater and a drive board that are supported on the manifold and heat ink inside the ink flow path. The ink flow path extends in a meandering manner.
US10059101B2	Liquid ejection head and liquid ejection apparatus A liquid ejection head includes a substrate in which a pressure generating chamber that communicates with a nozzle opening is formed; and a piezoelectric element having a piezoelectric layer, a first electrode that is formed on a surface of the piezoelectric layer on a side of the substrate so as to correspond to the pressure generating chamber, and a second electrode that is formed on a surface of the piezoelectric layer opposite to the side on which the first electrode is formed so as to extend over a plurality of the pressure generating chambers, wherein the second electrode is formed to extend to an outside of the pressure generating chamber in a longitudinal direction of the pressure generating chamber.
US10059098B2	Valve jet printer with inert plunger tip A valve jet printer includes a solenoid coil and a plunger rod having a magnetically susceptible shank. A first end of the shank and at least a portion of the shank are received within a bore of the solenoid coil. The printer also includes a nozzle including an orifice extending therethrough and a spring biasing a second end of the shank toward the nozzle. The second end of the plunger rod includes a tip formed of perfluoroelastomer (FFKM). The second end of the shank includes a cup-shaped cavity having a convex bottom and a circular side. The tip includes a concave base and an annular flange. In an assembled state, the concave base of the tip contacts the convex bottom of the cup-shaped cavity, and the end of the circular side opposite the convex bottom is rolled over the annular flange thereby securing the tip in the cup-shaped cavity.
US10059095B2	Method to reduce an increased viscosity in an ink print head of an ink printer A method for reducing a locally increased viscosity of ink in an ink print head of an ink printer during printing operation includes: a determination of a printing pause with the aid of a pixel preview; an application of a first sequence of pulses for measurement of the activation current of a piezoelement of the ink print head; and an application of a second sequence of pulses for vibration of the ink meniscus at the exit of a nozzle if the ink print head to intermix the ink having locally increased viscosity with ink having the initial viscosity given a threatened failure of the nozzle.
US10059089B2	Metal or ceramic component comprising at least one multi-dimensionally structured connection portion and method for the production thereof A metal or ceramic component includes at least one multi-dimensionally structured connection portion, wherein the connection portion is intended for forming an adhesive bond to fiber-reinforced polymer laminate, and wherein the metal or ceramic component has a milliscale structure, in particular formed by anchoring elements, and a microscale structure on the connection portion and the anchoring elements, over which microscale structure an additional nanoscale structure is formed.
US10059088B2	Cold lamination with radiation A process for laminating a material layer to a support including: providing the support, applying the material layer to the support, a heat-activatable adhesive being applied to s side of the material layer facing the dimensionally stable support and/or to the side of the dimensionally stable support facing the material layer, pressing the flexible material layer and the dimensionally stable support together by means of a lower dimensionally stable mold half and an upper dimensionally stable mold half, irradiating the mold halves, the support and the material layer with electromagnetic radiation, in particular with microwave radiation, high-frequency radiation or induction radiation, whereby the adhesive is activated directly or indirectly.
US10059083B2	Method of manufacturing resin impregnated material, composite material and copper-clad laminate The present invention provides a resin impregnated material and a composite material having excellent dielectric properties, high heat resistance, low stress property and the like at the same time, and a copper-clad laminate using the same. The resin impregnated material is formed by impregnating a porous fluororesin with a curable resin composition containing: (A) a bismaleimide compound represented by General Formula (I); and (B) a radical polymerization initiator. In General Formula (I), X represents an aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic hydrocarbon group having 10 to 30 carbon atoms in the main chain; Y represents an aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic hydrocarbon group; and n represents a number in the range of 1 to 20.
US10059081B2	Fibers and nonwoven materials prepared therefrom The present invention is directed to fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and nonwoven laminates comprising a blend of at least one impact copolymer and at least one propylene-based elastomer. The blends comprise from about 45 to about 85 wt % of an impact copolymer, where the impact copolymer comprises a blend of a propylene homopolymer and a copolymer comprising from about 20 to about 80 wt % propylene-derived units and from about 20 to about 80 wt % ethylene-derived units. The blends further comprise from about 15 to about 55 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer, where the propylene-based elastomer comprises from about 5 to about 25 wt % units derived from one or more C2 or C4-C12 alpha-olefins and has a triad tacticity greater than about 90% and a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g.
US10059079B2	Deep draw composites and methods of using them Certain embodiments described herein are directed to composite materials effective for use in deep draw processes. In some examples, the composites can be used to provide vehicle panels such as, for example, vehicle underbody panels. In some configurations, the composite comprises a fiber reinforced polymer core and a skin material disposed on at least some portion of the fiber reinforced polymer core, in which the skin material comprises a basis weight of at least 65 g/m2 and an elongation at break of at least 20%.
US10059070B2	Tire, tread for retread tire, method for manufacturing the tread for retread tire, retread tire having the tread for retread tire, and method for manufacturing the retread tire Provided are a tire having a small difference in a loss tangent (tan δ) at a tire tread outer surface position and that at a middle position, a tread for a retread tire having an even vulcanization degree in a whole tread rubber area, a tire having the tread for the retread tire, and a method for manufacturing the tire. The tire satisfies the following formula: −0.05≤(tan δa−tan δb)/tan δb≤0.05, where (tan δa) represents a loss tangent of strain at 2% at 25° C. in a portion (a) within 1 mm deep from a tire tread outer surface in a direction perpendicular to a tread surface, and (tan δb) represents a loss tangent of strain at 2% at 25° C. in a portion (b) within 2 mm from a median center between a tread portion outer surface and a bottom surface in the direction perpendicular to the tread surface.
US10059066B2	Method and system for producing a panel member for an airframe A method of producing a composite panel member, especially a composite panel member having a foam core sandwich structure for an airframe of an aircraft or spacecraft, including: providing at least one fiber reinforcement layer in a panel molding tool; moving or transferring the molding tool to an infusion station that is pre-heated to an infusion temperature and infusing the fiber reinforcement layer in the molding tool with a polymer resin; moving or transferring the molding tool to a curing station that is pre-heated to a curing temperature and curing the at least one resin-infused fiber reinforcement layer in the molding tool to form a composite panel member; and moving or transferring the molding tool to a cooling station that is provided at a cooling temperature and cooling the composite panel member in the molding tool.
US10059063B2	Fibrous preforms for use in making composite parts The present invention concerns preforms made with a new intermediate material composed of a unidirectional layer of carbon fibers with a weight of 100 to 280 g/m2, associated on each of its faces, with a web of thermoplastic fibers having a thickness of 0.5 to 50 microns, preferably 3 to 35 microns, the intermediate material having a total thickness of 80 to 380 microns, preferably from 90 to 320 microns, and a process for manufacturing composite parts from such preforms and the resulting composite parts.
US10059059B2	System and method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis and a dental prosthesis manufactured thereby A dental prosthesis is made by externally machining successive layers of wax, each of which is formed on a previous prosthesis layer and/or on a coping. Each wax layer is used to form a mold in situ over the previous prosthesis layer/coping, and the appropriate prosthesis material is cast or otherwise molded to conform to the wax layer by the mold.
US10059058B2	Device for building a multilayer structure with storage container or filling container movable along the dispensing container The invention relates to a device (1) for building a layer body (2) from a plurality of superimposed layers of free-flowing material, in particular particulate material, on a building platform (3) in a build space (4), the layers being solidified and joined to each other in locally predetermined areas, so that at least one layer body (2) is formed by the solidified and joined areas of the layers, including an elongated discharge container (5), which is movable back and forth over the build space (4]) in at least one discharge direction and which has at least one discharge opening (6) from which the free-flowing material is dischargeable in individual superimposed layers during the movement of the discharge container (5), it being possible to supply the discharge container (5) with free-flowing material from a filling device with at least one storage or filling container (10) having at least one outflow opening (11) by vertically covering the at least one outflow opening (11) of the storage or filling container (10) with an elongated feed opening (12) of the discharge container (5).The invention provides that the storage or filling container (10) has a shorter extension than the discharge container (5), viewed in the longitudinal direction of the discharge container (5), and the storage or filling container (10) is controllable relative to the discharge container (5), viewed in the longitudinal direction of the discharge container (5), in such a way that the outflow opening (11) of the storage or filling container (10) is guided along the feed opening (12) at least once from one end thereof to the other end thereof.
US10059056B2	Micro-dispensing multi-layered 3D objects with curing steps A method of building a three dimensional (3D) structure includes micro-dispensing a layer comprising a material using a syringe-based micro-dispensing tool, curing the layer, and repeating the steps of micro-dispensing and curing a plurality of times in order to build the three-dimensional structure. The material may be loaded with nano to micron sized particles, tubes, or strings.
US10059040B2	Method for molding interior and exterior members of vehicles A method for molding interior and exterior members of vehicles is provided. By the method, high quality interior and exterior members having surfaces on which general surface shape of genuine leather skin and fine shape such as stitch are formed can be molded by use of a mold. The method for molding the interior and exterior members of vehicles of the present invention comprises the steps of: creating a master model of the interior and exterior members; acquiring three-dimensional data of the created master model of the interior and exterior members; generating surface data which indicates a surface shape of the master model of the interior and exterior members from the acquired three-dimensional data; making the cavity plate of the mold based on the generated surface data; transferring the surface shape of the master model of the interior and exterior members in a resin sheet, attaching on the cavity plate of the mold the resin sheet to which the surface shape of the master model has been transferred; and molding the interior and exterior members by using the cavity plate on which the resin sheet is attached.
US10059036B2	Impregnating tool and method of continuously impregnating a reinforcing fiber material with a plastics material A tool for impregnating a reinforcing fiber material with plastic comprising a support element supporting face facing and spaced from a cover element covering face. A receiving space, between the supporting and covering faces, is connected to an injection channel for supplying the plastic into the space and comprises an inlet opening for continuously feeding the fiber material into the space, as well as an outlet opening for continuously removing plastic impregnated fiber material. The distance between the supporting and covering faces is constant, perpendicular to a feed direction of the fiber material and parallel to a plane defined by at least one of the supporting and covering faces. The support and cover elements are movable relative to one another such that the distance between the supporting and covering faces in the feed direction is adaptable to a varying thickness of the fiber material fed through the receiving space.
US10059034B2	Methods for increasing a retention force between a polymeric scaffold and a delivery balloon A medical device-includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods.
US10059033B2	Cementitious slurry mixing and dispensing system with pulser assembly and method for using same A cementitious slurry mixing and dispensing system includes a mixer, a discharge conduit, and a pulser assembly. The discharge conduit is in fluid communication with the mixer. The pulser assembly is adapted to periodically compress a portion of the discharge conduit. The pulser assembly can include a compression member adapted to contactingly engage the portion of the discharge conduit and a drive mechanism adapted to selectively move the compression member into compressing engagement with the discharge conduit such that the part of the interior wall surface underlying the compressed portion is flexed.
US10059027B2	Methods of treatment of laminated timber The invention relates to methods to thermally treat wood (e.g., flat-grain timber) to produce wood with enhanced color and/or weathering properties.
US10059024B2	Power feeder and fence for inverted routers An electrically powered work piece feeder for use with inverted routers or small shapers incorporates improvements in adjustability which enhances accuracy, convenience, and safety in the use of such power tools. The powered feeder element mounts on a table fence and has an inverted roller suspended over the table adjacent a working face. Mounting structure permits positional adjustment of the roller in spatial relation to the power tool cutter and a workpiece on the table so as to propel the workpiece on the table over the power tool cutter and along the working face in the direction of the longitudinal feed axis. An out-feed section may be provided on the fence that includes inner and outer wedge-shaped ramps movable with respect to one another along the longitudinal feed axis and adapted to be locked together, thus allowing slow and precise advancement of the outer ramp toward the router.
US10059021B2	Substrate cutting system A substrate cutting system is provided. The substrate cutting system includes a cutting tank, an object stage, a cutter assembly, an injection pump and a drain pump; the injection pump is configured to inject water into the cutting tank, and the drain pump is configured to draw water out from the cutting tank. A flowable water environment is formed in the cutting tank by an action of the injection pump and the drain pump. The object stage is a movable base configured to transport a substrate to be cut to the water environment in the cutting tank. The cutter assembly is configured to cut the substrate.
US10059013B2	Insulative liner for a hair clipper A hair grooming device includes a body having a lower housing and a removable cover, the lower housing defining a substantially hollow cavity. The lower housing is formed of a first material. A liner is received by the lower housing in the cavity. The liner is formed of a second material, the second material is different than the first material.
US10059009B1	Multi-stage gripper The multi-element pneumatic gripper equipped with a pump which enables attaching the products by a suction cup, is characterized by the fact that the gripper of a 4-element pneumatic telescopic actuator which ends on one side with a sucker with a weight and a steel ball inside the weight and on the other side is connected to the supply system, whereas an electromechanical uptake is located at the base of the first element of the pneumatic telescopic actuator, wherein in the first embodiment the supply system consists of a vacuum/pressure pump, suction and discharge lines, a valve which supplies air to the system, a three-way valve and a pressure sensor, and wherein in the second embodiment the supply system consists of a vacuum/pressure pump, a suction line, a valve which supplies air to the system and a pressure sensor.
US10059006B2	Methods and systems for providing landmarks to facilitate robot localization and visual odometry Methods and systems for providing landmarks to facilitate robot localization and visual odometry are provided herein. At least one area of a physical environment in which a robotic device resides may be determined to include surfaces that lack sufficient discernable features to determine a location of the at least one area. Instructions may responsively be provided to the robotic device for the robotic device to provide a material in respective patterns onto one or more surfaces of the at least one area. Instructions can responsively be provided for the robotic device to provide the material in respective textures as well. The respective patterns or textures may include sufficient discernable features to determine a location of the at least one area, and the material may remain on the one or more surfaces for a predetermined period of time.
US10059002B2	Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium There is provided with an image processing apparatus. A captured image of a target object that is captured by an image capturing apparatus is obtained. Information that indicates a deterioration degree of the captured image is obtained for a position in the captured image. A feature of the target object is extracted from the captured image based on the deterioration degree. The feature of the target object and a feature of the three-dimensional model observed when the three-dimensional model is arranged in accordance with a predetermined position and orientation are associated. A position and orientation of the target object with respect to the image capturing apparatus are derived by correcting the predetermined position and orientation based on a result of association.
US10058994B2	Exoskeleton and method of providing an assistive torque to an arm of a wearer An exoskeleton includes a first link that pivots in a transverse plane about a first vertical axis and a second link that pivots in a transverse plane about a second vertical axis. The second link is coupled to the first link. An arm support assembly is coupled to the second link and pivots about a horizontal axis. The arm support assembly includes a spring that generates an assistive torque that counteracts gravity. The arm support assembly provides the assistive torque to an arm of a wearer to support the arm of the wearer. The arm support assembly further includes a cam profile and a cam follower. Contact between the spring, cam follower and cam profile determines an amount of the assistive force provided by the arm support assembly. A cuff is coupled to the arm support assembly and the arm of the wearer.
US10058993B2	Tool holder assembly A tool holder assembly for a watercraft and other applications employs a base assembly which is radially expandable to engage the inner surface of a cup holder or similar structure. The upper portion of the tool holder assembly includes a container and a multitude of thin rods which engage and press against tools inserted into the container. A containment net is placed over the projecting top portions of the tools and is secured by clips which engage retainers mounted at the top portion of the container. The tool holder assembly is installed by relative rotation between the upper portion and the base assembly.
US10058991B2	Collapsible breaching tool A collapsible breaching tool comprising a lock adaptor; a handle hold connected to the lock adaptor and having outer thread; a first handle tube having a first end, a second end, and defining a first handle tube volume; a second handle tube having a length, the second handle tube movable between a first position in which most of the length is outside the first handle tube volume and a second position in which most of the length is within the first handle tube volume; an insert connected to the second handle tube, the insert having an inner thread engageable with the outer thread of the handle hold.
US10058989B2	Display assemblies having integrated display covers and light pipes and handheld power tools and methods including same A handheld power tool includes a housing, a display device mounted on the housing, at least one light source mounted in the housing, and an integral, light transmissive lens member. The lens member includes a cover portion covering the display device to protect the display device from the environment, and a light pipe portion positioned and configured to transmit light emitted from the at least one light source to a location on the handheld power tool visible exteriorly of the housing.
US10058984B2	Circular hydraulic press and method for reforming and resizing a chamber opening in a combustion chamber housing A circular hydraulic press reforms and resizes a chamber opening in a combustion chamber housing. The press comprises a bar having a U-shaped end and a pair of free ends. The press comprises a panel having a C-shaped edge, a mounting edge, and a pair of slotted edges. The U-shaped end of the bar and the C-shaped edge of the panel buttress the perimeter of the chamber opening. The slotted edges and a pair of tubes on the slotted edges slidably receive the free ends of the bar to enable displacement of the panel towards the bar. A disk having a predetermined annular shape and circumference positions in the chamber opening. A hydraulic piston displaces the C-shaped edge of the panel towards the U-shaped end of the bar to press the chamber opening against the disk, and thereby reform the disk to substantially the same shape and circumference as the disk.
US10058979B2	Clamping assembly A clamping assembly is provided. The clamping assembly includes a base member having a base portion and an extension portion. The clamping assembly further includes a piston that is adapted to move first and second guide members toward the base portion to move first and second wedge members, respectively, in first and second directions, respectively, on the extension portion to lift a wedge coupling member relative to the extension portion. The clamping assembly further includes a shaft coupled to the wedge coupling member that is further coupled to a clamping arm.
US10058968B2	Grinding machine and method for grinding workpieces that have axial bores and planar external surfaces to be machined on both sides A grinding machine for machining workpieces includes a workpiece headstock and two grinding headstocks. A first grinding headstock has two grinding spindles each with one grinding wheel for grinding first and second planar and non-planar external surfaces. A second grinding headstock has a grinding spindle having a grinding wheel for grinding a central bore in the workpiece, and a clamping device to clamp the workpiece. First, the bore and the first planar and any non-planar external surface are ground on one side of the workpiece. Then, the workpiece is clamped in the bore. The second planar external surface can then be ground in the same grinding machine with one of the grinding wheels of the first headstock. The clamping device attached to the second grinding headstock is such that the central axis of the clamping device is exactly aligned with the central axis of the workpiece headstock.
US10058967B2	Manufacturing system A manufacturing system including a base and multiple work machine modules that are arranged in an arrangement direction on base to be attachable to and detachable from base, in which one wheel of a pair provided on work machine module is engaged with one rail of a pair provided on base in a state in which positional deviation in the arrangement direction is prohibited, and the other wheel of the pair is engaged with the other rail of the pair in a state in which positional deviation is permitted in the arrangement direction, thereby the position of work machine modules on the base in the arrangement direction is specified, and work machine modules are fixed at a setting position on the base to be restricted so as to be drawn toward the base by a module fixing mechanism that is provided on the base.
US10058966B2	End effector A quill style drilling/milling end effector with high tool positioning accuracy, a pressure foot with fast response in force and displacement feedback, and with automatic mounting and dismounting, normality sensing, and through the tool coolant delivery.
US10058960B2	Caulking method A caulking method includes: determining a caulking depth which becomes equal to or larger than a necessary release torque that has been set in advance, determining a stroke amount of a push-in part which becomes equal to or larger than the caulking depth that has been determined; determining the stroke amount of a drive unit which becomes equal to or larger than the stroke amount of the push-in part that has been determined, and controlling the drive unit at a target control stroke amount that is equal to or larger than the stroke amount of the drive unit that has been determined but is smaller than the stroke amount of the drive unit at which the caulk part is damaged.
US10058956B2	Metalworking wire feeder system with force control operation A method for controlling a metalworking operation. The method includes measuring a force feedback from a wire being fed from a feeder, the wire contacting a workpiece, determining a change in the force of the force feedback, and adjusting either a heating of the wire or a feed rate of the wire based at least in part on the change in the force of the force feedback. Also disclosed are apparatus for effecting the foregoing.
US10058954B2	Laser processing device having gap control function and controller thereof A controller and a laser processing device having the controller, capable of reducing time for switching feedback control to gap control, and capable of moving a processing nozzle relative to a workpiece so that an amount of change in acceleration when switching is minimized. The controller has: a deceleration start distance calculating part which calculates a deceleration start distance corresponding to a distance between the nozzle and the workpiece when deceleration of approach motion of the nozzle is started; a first velocity command generating part which generates a first velocity command value based on the deceleration start distance, a predetermined maximum approach velocity and deceleration rate; a second velocity command generating part which generates a second velocity command value based on a gap target value and a feedback value; and a velocity command switching part which selects one of the first and second velocity command values.
US10058948B2	Weld cell system with communication A method and apparatus for providing welding-type power is disclosed and includes a means for communicating and a means for locating a cable. A welding power supply has a controller, a power circuit and a weld cable locator module with a cable locator output connected to the controller, the power circuit, and/or a weld cable connection. The distal end of the cable is located, and the proximal end is connected to the power supply. An identifying signal is provided to the proximal end and transmitted to the distal end where it is detected. A pendant with a cable sensor and a transmitter responsive to the cable sensor can be provided. The cable sensor can include an RFID reader and/or a bar code reader.
US10058944B2	Wire electric discharge machine determining whether or not electrical discharge machining of workpiece can be performed A wire electric discharge machine, configured to determine whether or not electrical discharge machining of a workpiece can be performed, includes a determination unit for determining that wire electrical discharge machining of the workpiece can be performed when a wire electrode is moved toward the workpiece and a contact detection unit detects contact, and for determining that the wire electrical discharge machining of the workpiece cannot be performed when a breaking detection unit detects the breaking of the wire electrode before the contact detection unit detects the contact.
US10058941B2	Collapsible portable panel saw and method The invention is a panel saw and a method for same, the panel saw has a railing set supporting a power cutting tool-carriage combination capable of moving along at least a portion of a length of the railing set; a framework that removably connects the railing set to a frame support that holds the railing set in a semi-upright canted operating position; the frame support has two backing panels each of which having movably attached support panel that allows the backing panel to obtain a semi-upright canted operating position, wherein the framework removably attaches each of the two backing panels to hold the two backing panels in a spaced apart, coplanar relationship to one another further creating a cutting space for the power cutting tool between the two backing panels.
US10058938B2	Cutting insert, cutting tool, and method of producing machined product A cutting insert includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a side surface, and an upper cutting edge. The upper cutting edge includes a major cutting edge having an outwardly projecting curvilinear shape, and a minor cutting edge having a straight line shape and being continuous with the major cutting edge. The side surface includes a continuous inclined surface with the major cutting edge and is inclined outward from the upper surface to the lower surface with respect to a virtual straight line connecting the respective centers of the upper and lower surfaces. An inclination angle of the inclined surface with respect to a virtual straight line on the side surface increases from a portion of the inclined surface which is continuous with an end portion of the major cutting edge to a portion of the inclined surface which is continuous with a center of the major cutting edge.
US10058936B2	Double-sided milling cutting insert and milling tool A double-sided milling cutting insert has a first cutting edge disposed at an intersection of a top side and a side surface and a second cutting edge disposed at an intersection of a bottom side and the side surface. Each of the first and second cutting edges contains three cutting edge portions which are useable by indexing. The cutting edge portions each have a cutting corner, a main cutting edge adjacent to one side of the cutting corner, and a wiper edge adjacent to the other side of the cutting corner. The main cutting edge and the wiper edge are each inclined towards a reference plane with increasing distance from the cutting corner such that the first and second cutting edges have the largest distance to the reference plane in the regions of the cutting corners. The side surface has main clearance surfaces, secondary clearance surfaces, and curved corner surfaces.
US10058935B2	Cutting insert, cutting tool, and method of manufacturing machined product A cutting insert according to an embodiment has a lower surface, an upper surface, a side surface disposed between the lower surface and the upper surface, a pair of corner cutting edges located along an intersection of the upper surface and the side surface, and a major cutting edge located between the pair of corner cutting edges. The major cutting edge has a downwardly dented curvilinear part and a pair of straight parts respectively extending from the curvilinear part toward the pair of corner cutting edges in a side view. A portion of the curvilinear part located lowermost is close to one corner cutting edge in the side view.
US10058920B2	Skillful 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.
US10058914B2	Multiple pieces core nozzle A metal delivery nozzle for a twin roll caster adapted to extend along and above a pair of casting rolls has a main portion with one or two refractory pieces with outlets adapted to deliver molten metal to a casting pool supported by the casting rolls during casting; refractory delivery end portions separately supported adapted to move relative to the main portion at each end portion of the metal delivery nozzle, each refractory delivery end portion having a reservoir portion with passages there through adapted to deliver molten metal to the casting pool adjacent the side dams and the end portions of the casting rolls; and a mechanism connected to each refractory delivery end portion adapted to move said refractory delivery end portion relative to the main portion as casting proceeds to maintain desired distance between the refractory delivery end portions and the side dams.
US10058909B2	Wire netting and method for producing a helix for a wire netting A wire netting, in particular a safety net, with a plurality of helices which are braided with each other, of which at least one helix is bent from at least one single wire, a wire bundle, a wire strand, a wire rope and/or another longitudinal element with at least one wire, in particular comprises a high-tensile steel, the at least one helix having at least one first leg, at least one second leg as well as at least one bending region connecting the first leg and the second leg to each other, wherein the longitudinal element is bent at least substantially torsion-free in itself along a contour of the first leg and/or of the second leg.
US10058906B2	Winding machine for wrapping multiple coils of rolled material around a reel A winding machine (100; 100a, 100b) for wrapping strands of rolled material, such as a bar, a rod, wire or the like, around a reel into coils: a reel (50; 50a, 50b); a base flange (1) defining a first catching recess (6) intended to receive an end of a first strand (17; 17a, 17b); a first cover (9) movable between an open position leaving the first catching recess (6) exposed and a closed position covering the first catching recess (6) to form a closed passage for the end of the first strand (17; 17a, 17b) in order to secure the end of the first strand to the reel (50; 50a, 50b). At least a second element (2) defining a second catching recess (4); and at least a second cover (8) movable between an open position leaving the further catching recess (4) exposed and a closed position covering the second catching recess (4) to form a closed passage for the end of a second strand (27; 27a, 27b) in order to secure the end of the second strand to the reel (50; 50a, 50b).
US10058905B2	Method and device for manufacturing profiled metal strips The invention relates to a method for manufacturing profiled metal strips (1, 1′), in which a metal strip (1, 1′) with predefinable material thickness consisting, in particular, of stainless steel is wound up on a coil (4) and guided through a rolling stand (W1-W4) containing several rolls (2, 3, 2′, 3′), wherein at least the rolls (2, 3) that effectively interact with the metal strip (1, 1′) are provided with a predefinable topography (8, 9), by means of which profiles with profile depths >250 μm can be produced on both sides of the metal strip (1, 1′) depending on the geometry of the topography (8, 9) of the rolls (2, 3), and wherein the metal strip (1, 1′) is subsequent to its profiling wound up on a coil (5) and, if so required, subjected to a thermal post-treatment.
US10058901B2	Device for removal of particles from a web of material In a device and method of removing particles from a surface of a web of material, a member is provided which is made from an electrically non-conducting material, and has an electrostatically chargeable and dischargeable surface. The surface is moved along a path to and from a particle removal area. In the particle removal area the member and the web of material interact which each other to transfer particles from the web of material to the charged member surface by electrostatic attraction. Upstream of the particle removal area, the member surface is electrostatically charged. Downstream of the particle removal area, a flow of air is generated over the member surface for removal of particles from the member surface, while electrically neutralizing the member surface and particles on the member surface. The member comprises a hollow member cylinder, having a chargeable and dischargeable outer surface movable along a circular path by rotating the member cylinder around an axis.
US10058898B2	Device and method for removing impurities from shredded plastic A device for removing impurities from shredded plastic includes at least one first cleaning body having a sectionally tapered and/or cylindrical outer surface forming a first cleaning surface, and at least one second cleaning body having a sectionally tapered and/or cylindrical inner surface forming a second cleaning surface. The second cleaning body accommodates the first cleaning body such that the cleaning surfaces oppose each other and delimit a cleaning gap between each other. A drive apparatus can rotate at least one of the cleaning bodies about its longitudinal axis, and a feed apparatus feeds the shredded plastic into the cleaning gap. The cleaning surfaces each have cleaning ribs, wherein at least one flank of the cleaning ribs is inclined or curved. Cleaning bars running transversally to the direction of extension of the cleaning ribs are arranged between at least some neighboring cleaning ribs.
US10058893B2	Toy piece collection system One or more toy pieces can be picked up and collected by various embodiments of a toy piece collection system. The system can consist of a bin operatively connected to a pressure source and an inlet. The bin may house a sorting structure that consists of a plurality of separated members each having at least one sorting aperture arranged to separate and sort materials by size.
US10058892B2	Membrane bonding Systems and techniques are provided for membrane bonding. A bonding agent may be applied to one or both of an ultrasonic device and membrane. The membrane may be placed on the ultrasonic device such that the membrane is in contact with the ultrasonic device through the bonding agent. The membrane and the ultrasonic device may be placed in between a first flat plate and a second flat plate, such that the second flat plate rests on top of the membrane. Light pressure may be applied to the membrane. The light pressure may be applied by one or more of the weight of the second flat plate and a pressure providing device applying pressure to either or both of the first flat plate and the second flat plate.
US10058885B2	Process and apparatus for coating composite pulp honeycomb support elements A coating device for coating composite cellulose honeycomb support parts (1) each having a multiplicity of channels (5, 6) extending in an axial direction with an impregnation coating to increase fire, water-resistance and/or mechanical stability of the support parts (1). A conveyor (8) transports the support parts (1) in a conveying direction along a filling station (9) configured to pour impregnation agent (12) from above into the channels (5, 6), and damming agents (16) are configured such that the impregnation agent (12) is prevented or at least delayed from draining downwards out of the channels (5, 6) such that the impregnation agent (12) builds up in the channels (5, 6). An emptying station (19) is arranged downstream of the filling station (9) in the conveying direction, at which emptying station excess impregnation agent (12) drains out of the channels (5, 6) in the composite cellulose honeycomb support parts (1). A corresponding process is also disclosed.
US10058884B2	Color change for powder coating material application system A color changer has a common feed passage that is connected to two or more inlet passages. The common feed passage can be reverse purged in a direction that is opposite a direction of powder flow through the common feed passage. A valve element seals a supply port that connects the inlet passage to the common feed passage to eliminate dead space and form a near bore line seal. The valve element is an elastic material that expands in response to applied compressed air inside the valve element.
US10058881B1	Apparatus for pneumatic shuttering of an aerosol particle stream The invention provides pneumatic shuttering of a focused or collimated aerosol particle stream. The aerosol stream can be collimated by an annular sheath of inert or non-inert gas. The apparatus propagates a sheathed aerosol stream through a series of aerodynamic lenses along the axis of a flow cell. The final lens is typically positioned above a substrate, so that direct material deposition is provided. A substantially perpendicularly-flowing gas external to the aerodynamic lens system is used to redirect the particle stream away from the flow axis and through an exhaust port, thereby shuttering the collimated aerosol stream. The pneumatic shutter enables printing of discreet structures, with on/off shuttering times of approximately 1 to 100 milliseconds.
US10058879B2	System and methods for estimating fluid flow based on valve closure time Spray systems and control systems for use with spray systems are provided. A method of detecting fluid flow through a nozzle coupled in fluid communication with a solenoid valve including a solenoid coil and a poppet is provided. The method generally includes (1) dispensing fluid through the solenoid valve and the nozzle, (2) de-energizing the solenoid coil to close the solenoid valve and control a fluid flow through the nozzle, (3) determining a closing time of the solenoid valve based on a signal from a poppet measuring device, and (4) determining a fluid flow value based on a time delay between the de-energizing the solenoid coil and the closing time.
US10058878B2	Shower head with dual switches A shower head includes a body provided with a waterway. A first switch is movably mounted on the body to be responsible for selectively opening and closing the waterway and a second switch movably mounted on the body to be responsible for selectively changing water output patterns. The first switch has a rear pushbutton, a driving rod movably connected to the rear pushbutton and a diverting element movable relative to the body to be responsible for closing or opening the waterway. The second switch has a front pushbutton, a sliding element having a rack formed on a face thereof, a diverter rotatably received inside the body, a gear rotatably received inside the body and having first ratchet teeth and a rotor having second ratchet teeth selectively engaged with the first ratchet teeth to allow the rotation of the gear to drive the second ratchet teeth of the rotor to disengage with the first ratchet teeth of the gear as well as the rotor and the diverter to rotate accordingly.
US10058875B2	Filter device and method for removing magnetizable particles from a liquid The invention relates to an improved magnetic filter device (1) for separating a fluid and magnetizable particles. The invention also relates to a method for separating a fluid and magnetizable particles, particularly by making use of a device (1) according to the invention.
US10058874B2	Low-calcium silicate cement and preparation and hardening methods thereof A low-calcium silicate cement consists of calcium oxide, silica, alumina, and iron oxide. A preparation method of the low-calcium silicate cement consists of: subjecting raw materials to crushing, joint grinding and uniform mixing to obtain a low-calcium silicate cement raw meal; calcining the above low-calcium silicate cement raw meal at 1050-1300° C. for 30-90 min, and cooling to obtain low-calcium silicate cement clinker; and levigating the above low-calcium silicate cement clinker till a specific surface area is 400-500 m2/Kg, thereby obtaining a low-calcium silicate cement.
US10058873B1	Process for safe deconstruction and recycling of catalytic converters Systems and methods related to the recycling of spent or used catalytic converters are described. The system and method utilizes a crusher tube and grinder, and eliminates the alligator and guillotine shears used by industry. These improvements enhance the safety of the workers and removes occupational hazards such as dust and toxic contamination.
US10058872B2	Vertical ball mill with internal materials flow conduit A vertical ball mill for grinding a solid input material to form a slurry, and includes a grinding tank which defines a mixing chamber, rotatable main auger assembly having mixing blade in a lower portion of the mixing chamber and a materials flow guide. The flow conduit is provided within the grinding tank interior, and includes one or more conduit segments configured to direct input material downwardly in the grinding tank towards the lower mixing chamber and auger mixing blade. An impeller is provided within the flow conduit, with a blade configuration selected to effect the downward flow of input material through the conduit segments and outwardly therefrom adjacent to the mixing blade as the auger assembly is rotated.
US10058870B2	Conveying arrangement with knives which can be pivoted vertically and shifted laterally A conveying arrangement conveys loose material in a conveying direction, in particular agricultural material. Several knives of a cutting assembly are mounted below a cutting area guiding surface. The material is first conveyed along the cutting area guiding surface and afterwards along a further guiding surface. Both guiding surfaces are mechanically supported by a connecting assembly. A positioning mechanism can pivot the connecting assembly upwards and downwards. This pivotal movement causes both guiding surfaces to be moved upwards and downwards. The cutting area guiding surface together with the cutting assembly can be shifted laterally, i.e. perpendicular to the conveying direction, and is guided during this lateral movement.
US10058863B2	Device for performing an assay This invention relates to a device for performing an assay to detect an analyte in a fluid sample comprising a channel with reagent deposits comprising a flow control reagent positioned at one or more defined locations therein and a method for producing such a device. In particular, the invention relates to a microfluidic device.
US10058862B2	Microfluidic device Disclosed herein is a microfluidic device, which includes a platform, at least one chamber provided in the platform to accommodate a sample, and at least one channel configured to couple the chambers to each other. The at least one chamber includes a detection chamber configured to detect the sample, and the microfluidic device further includes a light blocking portion configured to prevent external light from entering the detection chamber so as to prevent occurrence of errors in detection of the sample in the detection chamber. The microfluidic device can be useful for preventing the occurrence of detection errors which might otherwise be caused by interference of external light. The microfluidic device may also be useful for reducing an inspection time and for miniaturizing microfluidic devices. Further, the microfluidic device may be useful for preventing contaminants from entering the detection chamber.
US10058859B2	Pipette device having a micro-dosing unit A pipette device having a pipette unit (1), a positioning unit (4), a micro-dosing unit (5) and a control device (6). The micro-dosing unit (5) is implemented separately from the pipette unit (1). However, it can be coupled to the pipette unit (1) in a precisely defined relative position. The pipette unit (1) thus has a coupling device (10) and the micro-dosing unit (5) has a corresponding counter-coupling device (11). One of the two devices can be switched. By switching the coupling device (10) and/or the counter-coupling device (11), the micro-dosing unit (5) can be coupled to the pipette unit (1) or decoupled from the pipette unit (1) as desired. If the micro-dosing unit (5) is coupled to the pipette unit (1), it can be moved to different operating positions together with the pipette unit (1).
US10058853B2	Catalyst compositions and use in heavy aromatics conversion processes Disclosed is a catalyst composition and its use in a process for the conversion of a feedstock containing C8+ aromatic hydrocarbons to produce light aromatic products, comprising benzene, toluene and xylene. The catalyst composition comprises a mordenite zeolite synthesized from TEA or MTEA, optionally at least one first metal of Group 10 of the IUPAC Periodic Table, and optionally at least one second metal of Group 11 to 15 of the IUPAC Periodic Table, wherein said mordenite zeolite has a mesopore surface area of greater than 30 m2/g and said mordenite zeolite comprises agglomerates composed of primary crystallites, wherein said primary crystallites have an average primary crystal size as measured by TEM of less than 80 nm and an aspect ratio of less than 2.
US10058848B2	Method of carrying out a chemical reaction with the use of a catalyst An exemplary embodiment provides for a method of conducting a chemical reaction involving the powder catalyst, in particular ferromagnetic catalyst. The method is characterized in that while conducting a chemical reaction, particles of the catalyst comprising a ferromagnetic material are put into oscillation by the oscillating magnetic field with a frequency greater than 0.1 Hz and a magnetic field induction greater than 0.01 mT. Oscillating magnetic field here is a field the induction vector of which changes its direction in time. Putting catalyst particles into oscillation increases the efficiency of the chemical reaction by several dozen to several hundred percent.
US10058839B2	Methods and compositions for tagging and analyzing samples The invention relates to methods of tagging analytes in a sample.
US10058837B2	Systems, methods, and devices for production of gas-filled microbubbles Gas-filled microbubbles can be synthesized using a continuous flow chamber and a sonicator. The resulting microbubble solution can be size-sorted for a particular application, such as injection into a patient for gas delivery thereto. The microbubble solution may be concentrated to have greater than 50% volume gas while maintaining microbubble sizes below 10 μm. Control of the microbubble generation process can yield highly stable microbubbles. The microbubbles may retain over half of their original gas payload for over three weeks while exhibiting minimal change in microbubble size. The systems, methods, and devices described herein thus allow for continuous or batch-wise continuous production of gas-filled microbubbles that readily release their gas payload when introduced into an under-saturated or de-saturated solution.
US10058830B2	Station for storing, collecting and recirculating a fluid substance Station (10) for internally and externally storing, collecting and recirculating a fluid substance, said station (10) comprising a tank (11) and a recirculation circuit (14) of the fluid substance contained in said tank (10). The circuit (14) is provided with a first end associated with a lower supply opening (12) and a second end associated with an upper loading opening (13); the circuit (14) being provided with a pump (15) and a first valve (16) associable with an external tank (17) through a loading conduit (18), the valve (16) being configurable for selectively defining the conditions of recirculation of the fluid substance contained in said tank (11) from the lower opening (12) to the upper opening (13) isolating said external tank (17), and loading the fluid substance from said external tank (17) to said tank (11) isolating the lower supply opening (12) of said tank (11). The recirculation circuit (14) comprises a second valve (19) being configurable for selectively defining the conditions of advancement of the fluid substance coming from the first valve (16) along the recirculation circuit (14) towards the upper opening (13) and diverting the fluid substance coming from the first valve (16) of the recirculation circuit (14) towards the external tank (17) through a return duct (20).
US10058829B2	Static mixer manifold This invention is a low pressure, steady volume supply static mixer manifold for a high pressure pump. The design comprises an internal diffuser cylindrical tube inside an external rectangular tube in which static mixing occurs. Capped at one end, the internal diffuser pipe, with flow coming from the opposite side, allows for one flow direction diffused into the outer rectangular tube that then allows for constant bidirectional flow at a constant pressure throughout. The flow of slurry components between the cylindrical tube and the rectangular tube supports static mixing in part by creating alternating flow pressures between mixing ports (allowing flow of slurry components from the cylindrical tube) and the exit ports based on the different geometries of the cylindrical tube and rectangular tube. The combination of flow and pressure exiting the cylindrical tube through the mixing ports, at an angle to the bottom corners of the outer rectangular tube, creates a natural agitation of the slurry components. The cutouts in the inner tube are sized and spaced for providing the proper flow, mix, and pressure to each exit port.
US10058826B2	Automatic release of pressure in a home soda machine A home carbonation system includes a mechanical lock to lock a bottle within the carbonation system during carbonation. The system also includes a gradual releaser to controllably release pressure after the carbonation and to delay the unlocking of the bottle from the mechanical lock after the carbonation has ended.
US10058825B2	Foam mixing system and methods Foam dispensing systems and methods are disclosed. Such systems and methods may include a foamed material dispenser, a dynamic mixer having a gas input, a process material input, and a foamed material output. The foamed material output may be in fluid communication with the foamed material dispenser. A pump having an output may be in fluid communication with the process material input of the dynamic mixer, and a gas injection valve may be in fluid communication with the gas input of the dynamic mixer. A gas pressure regulator may be coupled between the pressurized gas supply and the gas injection valve, and a gas injection cycle timer may be operatively connected to the gas injection valve, the gas injection cycle timer causing the gas injection valve to pulse open and closed to send pulses of pressurized gas into the dynamic mixer through the gas input.
US10058824B2	Method and apparatus for dynamic gas mixture production The present invention relates to a method for producing and delivering a gas mixture having a selected composition of a first gas and at least one second gas, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a main gas flow comprising the first gas in a main conduit, (b) separating the main gas flow into a first plurality of secondary gas flows, (c) guiding each secondary gas flow through a secondary conduit, (d) adding at least one second gas to at least one of the first plurality of secondary gas flows in the respective secondary conduit through a delivering conduit, said delivering conduit protruding into the secondary conduit, and (e) combining the first plurality of secondary gas flows to the gas mixture. With the technical teaching of the present invention a dynamic gas bottle filling is possible wherein the second gas components may have a concentration form some ppb to percent.
US10058816B2	Solid desiccant cooling system A solid desiccant cooling system and method of operating a solid desiccant cooling cycle is provided comprising a desiccant support structure for cyclic movement of solid desiccant between a first location where a solid desiccant contacts a source of air to be dehumidified and a second location with a solid desiccant is regenerated. A heat exchange arrangement is provided preferably at the first location. The heat exchange arrangement provides a heat exchange or thermal engagement of a heat exchange fluid e.g. water, with the desiccant containing tubes. The proposed method and apparatus cools the desiccant while dehumidification of air is conducted. Preferably, the heat exchange fluid is provided to the desiccant support structure at a position at or adjacent its longitudinal axis, to flow radially therefrom.
US10058815B2	Methods for separating ozone A method for separating ozone from a mixture of oxygen and ozone by feeding the mixture to at least one adsorbent bed containing an adsorbent material for adsorbing ozone. The adsorbent bed can be one of four adsorbent beds in a continuous adsorption cycle for producing ozone recycling the non-adsorbed oxygen together with make-up oxygen to the ozone generator or using it as a purge gas. An external purge gas is used to desorb the ozone to the customer process. With four beds present, for most of the time, two beds are in adsorption mode while the other two beds are in regeneration/production mode.
US10058812B2	Pleated filtration media having tapered flutes Pleated filtration media, media packs, filter elements, and methods for filtering fluid are provided which contain three dimensional tapered flutes in the media surface, the flutes configured to improve filter performance. In certain embodiments the flutes have defined peaks that reduce masking between adjacent pleats, the flutes have ridges along their length to modify flute cross sectional geometry, and/or the flutes provide for volume asymmetry across the media.
US10058806B2	Ballast water treatment device A ballast water treatment device including a cylindrical filter (2) that is disposed in a casing (1) and filters and externally discharges ballast water having flowed inside, comprising: a filter rotating unit (3) that rotates the filter (2) around a shaft center of the filter (2); a suction nozzle (4) that is disposed on the primary side of the filter (2) and opens toward the inner circumferential surface of the filter (2); a waste rinsing water discharging unit (5) that externally discharges waste rinsing water sucked by the suction nozzle (4) from the casing (1); a high-pressure fluid jet nozzle (40) that is disposed on the secondary side of the filter (2), opens toward the outer circumferential surface of the filter (2), and jets high-pressure fluid toward the filter (2); and a high-pressure fluid supplying unit (41) that supplies high-pressure fluid to the high-pressure fluid jet nozzle (40). The ballast water treatment device enables rinsing of the filter (2) to be performed efficiently and effectively, and achieves a simple structure and facilitated manufacture and maintenance.
US10058803B2	Filter assembly and method of use A filtration element, which includes filtering tubes that are drilled with straight conical holes, and a central supporting tube and connecters/headcaps. The filtering tubes are arranged so that drilled surface portions face outwarded and the remaining undrilled surface portions are positioned adjacent to the central supporting tube. The filtration media can be made of tubular or flat metals or alloys. A plurality of filtration elements can be bundled using specially designed connectors to meet specific requirements for filtering of fine solid particles from liquids or gases or even liquid-gas-solid three phase. These elements can be used for various applications in filtration fields.
US10058802B2	Filter housing with removable multi-cartridge holder The present invention is directed to a filter housing with a removable filter assembly having an elongated shell assembly, a removable head assembly, and a removable filter assembly. The shell assembly has an inlet section, an outlet section, and a filter assembly opening. The removable filter cartridge includes a top tube sheet, a bottom tube sheet and a plurality of filter cartridges. The filter cartridges provide the only fluid passage through the bottom tube sheet, which otherwise sealing engages a ring assembly within the shell assembly proximate to the outlet section.
US10058800B2	Filter device A filter device is provided with an annular filter element. A central tube is inserted into the annular filter element so as to delimit an inwardly positioned cavity of the annular filter element. A functional part is inserted into the annular filter element and extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the annular filter element, wherein the functional part is arranged in radial direction of the annular filter element outward of the central tube. The functional part has a radial inwardly positioned wall facing the central tube. The central tube has a facing wall that is facing the radial inwardly positioned wall of the functional part. The radial inwardly positioned wall of the functional part is positioned parallel to or concentric to the facing wall of the central tube.
US10058796B2	Evaporator and process for use thereof An evaporator (1) adapted for a counter-current flow of at least one liquid and one vapor therein is disclosed. The evaporator (1) comprises an evaporator sub-unit (70), an internal sub-unit (90) having a surface (92), a heat exchanger sub-unit (100), and a condenser sub-unit (110), all in communication with one another and contained within one common vessel (12), wherein the internal sub-unit (90) is located above the evaporator sub-unit (70), the heat exchanger sub-unit (100) is located above the evaporator sub-unit (70), and the condenser sub-unit (110) is located above the heat exchanger sub-unit (100) and the internal sub-unit (90). The present invention further relates to a process to separate components using the evaporator (1) and also to the use of the evaporator (1) or the process in the purification and/or concentration of a thermally-sensitive compound and/or in the removal of a solvent.
US10058791B2	Wall assembly and alignment clips for assembling miniature model buildings A wall component for receiving associated alignment clips is illustrated and described. The wall component comprises a molding strip, an array of mounting studs, and a molding frame that is inserted between a pair of wall panels. More specifically, the mounting studs are affixed to an inner surface of the molding strip and inserted through the wall panel where they are secured to the molding frame. A gap is formed between the inner surface of the molding strip and an outer surface of the wall panel for receiving associated alignment clips. The alignment clips are releasably secured to the wall component by interlocking with the mounting studs in the clip receiving gap and/or wedging the gap. The alignment clips may be affixed along an abutment edge of the wall segment or to associated model pieces. Model pieces may also be laterally slidable with respect to their associated alignment clips.
US10058787B2	Systems and methods for generating and sharing video clips of cloud-provisioned games Methods for sharing mini-games over a game cloud system include receiving a request from a first user to access a user account managed by the game cloud system. Access to the user account is provided, in response to the request. Providing access includes presenting a user interface with a plurality of mini-games available to the user account for user interaction, on a client device of the first user. The plurality of mini-games includes mini-games that have been shared and mini-games that have not been shared with other users. The method further includes detecting selection of a particular mini-game at the user interface. In response to detecting selection, an option to share the particular mini-game with other users, is provided. The option allows the first user to post the particular mini-game to a social stream of the other users.
US10058783B2	System and method for providing limited-time events to users in an online game A system and method configured to provide limited-time events to users in an online game. The system and method may include executing an instance of an online game and effectuating presentation of offers to users to activate a limited-time event within the online game. Activation of the limited-time event may enable users to perform event runs through the limited-time event for a duration. The execution of event runs through the limited-time event in response to user commands received from a client computing platform associated with the user may deplete the virtual resource in an inventory of the user. The system and method may maintain inventories of the users and recharge the virtual resource as a function of time. The performance of users may be assessed and awards may be distributed to the users based on the assessment of their performance during the event runs. The system and method may include effectuating exchanges by the users of virtual items for the first virtual resource.
US10058780B2	Operating apparatus, game machine, and control method An operating apparatus operating apparatus includes a touch panel, a first projection portion, a fluid holder, and a second projection portion. The first projection portion is arranged below the touch panel. The fluid holder is arranged below the first projection portion. The fluid holder holds a transparent fluid. The second projection portion is arranged below the fluid holder.
US10058767B2	Braking system for a recreational riding-board The present invention relates to a braking system for a recreational riding-board. The braking system includes a braking mechanism and an activating means. The braking mechanism is adapted to slow down or stop, the motion of the riding-board. The activating means is adapted to control the braking mechanism. The activating means in use is located between the middle and rear end of the riding-board.
US10058762B2	Hand-held baseball umpire's count indicator Disclosed herein is a hand-held count indicator of the kind having particular application to be used by a baseball umpire. The count indicator includes rows of indicator pins which are representative of balls, strikes and outs called by the umpire. A pushing force applied by the umpire to selected ones of the indicator pins causes the pins to slide through the count indicator from a raised position extending outwardly from the top of the device to a depressed position extending outwardly from the bottom of the device. The tops of the indicator pins have different shapes that can be tactilely sensed and distinguished from one another to provide the umpire with an indication of strikes, balls and outs at any time during play without the umpire having to shift his eyes away from the game in order to look at the count indicator.
US10058760B1	Golf training device and method of using the same A golf training device and method of using the same for improving the aim and accuracy of a golfer's putting stroke may be provided. The golf training device may include a plurality of panels coupled together in an accordionlike manner to form a putting tunnel. Each panel may have a main body with visual indicium disposed on a front-facing surface thereof to indicate a line of putt. The golf training device may be extended along a proper trajectory of a golf ball for putting the golf ball toward an intended target. Orienting the golfer's putting stance so that the visual indicium of each panel appears to form a continuous straight line may ensure the golfer's eyes are directly over the intended line of the putt.
US10058759B1	Golf training aid apparatus and method A golf training aid apparatus having a sensor mat for being placed under a golf mat, the sensor mat having one or more first sensors disposed in a first region; one or more second sensors disposed in a second region; and one or more third sensors disposed in a third region. The apparatus having a timer circuit coupling each of the first, second, and third sensors to a respective first indicator, second indicator, and third indicator, the timer circuit triggering, over a predetermined amount of time, the first indicator upon an ideal impact detected by the one or more first sensors, the second indicator upon a thin impact detected by the one or more second sensors, or the third indicator upon a fat impact detected by the one or more third sensors.
US10058757B2	Tree climbing device An apparatus has a body with a contact surface configured to contact a structure. A support surface is disposed opposite the contact surface. The body defines a slot configured to receive a tension element.
US10058756B1	Training assembly and method for teaching batting technique in baseball and softball A trainer assembly for teaching effective baseball and softball batting technique includes a sleeve having an interior bat chamber adapted to house a barrel of a baseball bat and having a single open end terminating in a guide, and a retractable arm affixed to a closed end of the sleeve that is length adjustable and rotatable within an attached elbow, allowing a range of angle adjustment for positioning the sleeve. The elbow is 360 degrees rotatably affixed to a support at one end and at an opposite end holds the retractable arm at a fixed 45 degree angle below a horizontal plane measured from a top of the elbow. The elbow's horizontal rotation can be optionally locked. In an improved embodiment, the support is height adjustable via telescoping shaft portions. A method for using the trainer assembly is included.
US10058755B2	Curling analysis method, and recording medium and device for performing the same A curling analysis method includes a step of providing a game information input interface for inputting game information in an order of progress of a curling game, a step of outputting analysis information according to the input game information based on stored accumulative curling game information, and a step of visually displaying the output analysis information. Accordingly, an interface that takes into account of convenience of a user is provided and an efficient curling analysis result is provided to assist in improvement of curling performance.
US10058753B2	Customizable sporting equipment cover and method of manufacture A sporting equipment cover consisting of a custom three-dimensional printed figurehead attached to a cover portion. The printed figurehead is fabricated from a three-dimensional scanned image of an individual using a three-dimensional ink jet printing process. The printed figurehead can be coated with one or more layers of a clear protective coating to increase the longevity of the printed figurehead. A mounting flange is formed about a mounting edge of the three-dimensional printed figurehead. The mounting flange is attached to the cover portion using a mounting bracket, a mechanical fastener, or other fastening interface. The cover portion can be designed to cover any sporting equipment, including golf clubs, racquets, etc. Alternatively, the printed figurehead can be a complete head and attached using a bobble head styled interface.
US10058752B2	Divot repair tool A divot repair tool includes a golf club grip having an internally located main body and prong assembly. The prong assembly including one or more prongs that extend and retract from the top end of the grip. One or more of the elongated prongs include a top end having a generally teardrop shape, and the tool further includes a knob for receiving a twisting motion to transition the tool between the extended and retracted position. The tool also includes a golf club having a shaft and a golf head.
US10058749B2	Golf club head having movable weights A golf club head comprises a body and at least one self-extracting pressed weight assembly. The body comprises a face plate positioned at a forward portion of the golf club head, a sole positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown positioned at a top portion of the golf club head and a skirt positioned around a periphery of the golf club head between the sole and the crown. The body defines an interior cavity. The weight assembly comprises at least three components and is configured for a press fit engagement with the golf club head. The assembly has a drive portion and a threaded portion.
US10058747B2	Golf club A golf club having unique mass properties and all the benefits afforded therefrom.
US10058745B2	Adjustable golf club shaft and hosel assembly An adjustable shaft and hosel assembly allows for dependent and independent adjustment of a golf club's face angle, loft angle, and lie angle. The adjustable shaft and hosel assembly comprises a shaft sleeve, a hosel portion, a tubular adjustment piece having non-parallel upper and lower surfaces, and a retention feature that provides an engagement between the tubular adjustment piece and the shaft sleeve to prevent the tubular adjustment piece from becoming detached from the shaft sleeve.
US10058744B1	Golf equipment washing mechanism for use on conventional golf ball washers A device, method and kit for replacing a conventional golf ball washing assembly that uses a crank lever, as well as its shaft (which fits into a base on the ground) to easily convert it to an eco-friendly item washing device is provided. The invention involves a hollow support tube and an associated head having a pump assembly releasably secured thereon. The entire conventional washer is removed, except for the base, and one end of the support tube is inserted into the base. The pump assembly is removed and a cleaning solution is poured through the head and into the support tube. The pump assembly is re-attached. A head nest receives a “dirty” golf ball therein. When placed in the nest, pump activation dispenses the cleaning solution directly onto the ball or other golf item, in a limited delivery of cleaning solution to the dirty item to reduce waste.
US10058743B2	Molded game ball A molded game ball comprises an outer cover or surface having a mold line that mimics the seam of a conventional baseball or softball. The outer cover or surface may additionally include a stitch pattern that mimics the stitching of a conventional baseball or softball.
US10058736B2	Bike system for use in rehabilitation of a patient A system for use in rehabilitation of a target patient is provided. The system includes at least two bicycle devices for use by the target patient and a second operator other than the target patient. The at least two bicycle devices each include pedals. At least one of the pedals may have at least one sensor mounted thereon for monitoring operation of the first bicycle device and the target's condition. A servomotor is coupled to the pedals for providing gear-like resistance or pedal assistance for the at least two bicycle devices. A controller is programmed to electrically couple the at least two bicycle devices to each other.
US10058731B2	Baseline attenuated muscle (BAM) method A method of minimizing symptoms of injury, illness or disease during strengthening of a patient's pathological muscle by a sequence of prescribed activity adaptation steps. The method begins at the start of the strengthening exercise in response to exacerbation of symptoms exhibited by patient. The symptoms exhibited by the patient are minimized by adjusting an intensity of the strengthening exercise, limiting a range of motion of the strengthening exercise, dividing evenly a prescribed number of sets and repetitions corresponding to the strengthening exercise, dividing unevenly the prescribed number of sets and repetitions corresponding to the strengthening exercise, varying a speed at which the patient is subjected to the strengthening exercise, modifying a position of the patient for the strengthening exercise, matching a mode of the strengthening exercise to the modified patient's position, and switching between primary, secondary and tertiary actions of the patient's target muscle.
US10058725B2	Handheld resistance exercise device and methods of exercising therewith A handheld resistance exercise device is contemplated for exercise, rehabilitation, warm-up and the like, which provides resistance to muscles, tendons, joints, and fasciae in the upper body and lower back as it is actuated by a user standing a distance away from a vertical surface that is engaged with the device. Actuation thereof by the user in performing various exercise protocols provides stability for one or more muscles of the hand, elbow, shoulder girdle, shoulder blade, rib cage, as well as the inner core muscles, while also providing improved mobility for one or more of the wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder joint, and muscles that rotate and bend the spine sideways.
US10058721B2	Directional indicator for protective face masks An electronic directional indicator includes a microcontroller in electronic communication with an electronic compass, an electronic motion-detecting module and at least one light source that is controllably illuminable. A battery life of the electronic directional indicator is managed by monitoring the electronic motion-detecting module for motion within pre-defined time periods and reducing power to electronic components accordingly. The electronic directional indicator can be placed on the face shield portion of a self-contained breathing apparatus face mask to provide a constant source of orientation for fire-fighters in reduced- or zero-visibility environments.
US10058718B2	Transurethral ultrasound probe for treatment of prostate A probe including a shaft on which an ultrasound element is mounted, an outer sheath and an acoustic membrane surrounding the shaft and the ultrasound element such that the shaft and ultrasound element are rotatable therein. Passages may supply a cooling and acoustic coupling fluid to an inlet and outlet adjacent the acoustic element to cool the acoustic element and fill a volume between the acoustic element and the acoustic sheath with the fluid. A balloon may be mounted on the probe to be selectively inflated to fix a position of the probe. A drain for urine and other bodily fluids may be provided through the probe.
US10058713B2	Method and device for radiotherapy A radiotherapy method, comprising positioning a predetermined amount of a radionuclide selected from the group consisting of Radium-223, Radium-224, Radon-219 and Radon-220, in proximity to and/or within a tumor of a subject, for a predetermined time period. The predetermined amount and the predetermined time period are selected sufficient for the radionuclide to administering a predetermined therapeutic dose of decay chain nuclei and alpha particles into the tumor.
US10058705B2	Antenna assembly An antenna assembly includes a metal layer configured to emit linearly polarized electromagnetic energy to a receiving antenna implanted underneath a subject's skin; and a feed port configured to connect the antenna assembly to a signal generator such that the antenna assembly receives an input signal from the signal generator and then transmits the input signal to the receiving dipole antenna, wherein the antenna assembly is less than 200 um in thickness, and wherein the metal layer is operable as a dipole antenna with a reflection ratio of at least 6 dB, the reflection ratio corresponding to a ratio of a transmission power of the antenna assembly in transmitting the input signal and a reflection power seen by the antenna assembly resulting from electromagnetic emission of the input signal.
US10058696B2	Composite metal container for control module of electrical stimulation systems and methods of making and using An implantable control module for an electrical stimulation system includes a connector to couple to a lead or lead extension; an electronics housing coupled to the connector and having a first major surface, a second major surface, and at least one side surface; and an electronic subassembly disposed within the electronics housing. The electronics housing includes a first portion formed of a first conductive material and a second portion formed of a second conductive material. The second portion forms at least part of the first major surface and extends to form an adjacent region of the side surface or the second major surface. In some embodiments, the first conductive material has a resistivity that is no more than 50% of a resistivity of the second conductive material. In some embodiments, the first conductive material is titanium and the second conductive material is a titanium alloy.
US10058694B2	Medical treatment system and methods using a plurality of fluid lines Improvements in fluid volume measurement systems are disclosed for a pneumatically actuated diaphragm pump in general, and a peritoneal dialysis cycler using a pump cassette in particular. Pump fluid volume measurements are based on pressure measurements in a pump control chamber and a reference chamber in a two-chamber model, with different sections of the apparatus being modeled using a combination of adiabatic, isothermal and polytropic processes. Real time or instantaneous fluid flow measurements in a pump chamber of a diaphragm pump are also disclosed, in this case using a one-chamber ideal gas model and using a high speed processor to obtain and process pump control chamber pressures during fluid flow into or out of the pump chamber. Improved heater control circuitry is also disclosed, to provide added or redundant safety measures, or to reduce current leakage from a heater element during pulse width modulation control of the heater. Improvements are also disclosed in the application of negative pressure during a drain phase in peritoneal dialysis therapy, and to control the amount of intraperitoneal fluid accumulation during a therapy. Improvements in efficiency are also disclosed in the movement of fluid into and out of a two-pump cassette and heater bag of a peritoneal dialysis cycler, and in the synchronization of the operation of two or more pumps in a peritoneal dialysis cycler or other fluid handling devices using a multi-pump arrangement.
US10058689B2	Implantable drug delivery devices for genitourinary sites Implantable drug delivery devices are provided to have a deployment shape for implantation in the body and a retention shape for retention in the body. The device may have one or more elongated drug reservoirs containing a drug, and the drug reservoir may be formed from a deformable material. In one case, a first filament is attached to the first end of the drug reservoir and second filament is attached to the second end of the drug reservoir, wherein a fastener is positioned about the first and second filaments to permit shortening and prevent lengthening of the filaments with reference to the ends of the drug reservoir, as a means for transforming the device from the implantation shape to the retention shape.
US10058688B2	Medicament, method, and drug delivery device for treatment of ovarian cancer Drug delivery devices, medicaments, and methods are provided for the intraperitoneal treatment of ovarian cancer. An implantable device for drug delivery includes an elongated, flexible device having a housing defining a reservoir that contains a drug in solid or semi-solid form, and configured to be wholly deployed within the peritoneal cavity of a patient and continuously release a therapeutically effective amount of the drug over a period of at least 24 hours. A medicament includes cisplatin for administration into the peritoneal cavity of a patient continuously over a treatment period of at least 24 hours. A method of drug delivery includes implanting within the peritoneal cavity of a patient an elongated, flexible device having a reservoir containing a drug, solubilizing the drug at least in part with peritoneal fluid, and releasing an effective amount of the solubilized drug from the reservoir continuously for a period of at least 24 hours.
US10058683B2	Catheter apparatus The invention relates to a catheter apparatus comprising: a catheter; a catheter hub having a distal section and a proximal section, wherein the distal section is joined to the catheter and the proximal section defines a chamber; a needle extending through the catheter hub and the catheter and defining an axial direction, wherein the needle has opposite proximal and distal ends, the distal end forming a needle tip; a needle hub attached to the proximal end of the needle; and a needle guard slidably arranged on the needle, wherein the needle guard is retained in the chamber of the catheter hub when the needle extends through the catheter hub and the catheter, and wherein the needle guard is removable from the catheter hub once the needle tip is received in the needle guard upon withdrawal of the needle from the catheter.
US10058680B2	Steerable stylet A steerable stylet assembly includes a tubular member defining a passage, the tubular member defining a first bend enhancing region. At least one further bend enhancing region is arranged intermediate the first bend enhancing region and a distal end of the tubular member. A first actuator is received in the passage of the tubular member, a distal end of the first actuator being fast with the tubular member at a first termination so that relative axial movement between the tubular member and the first actuator causes deflection at the first enhancing region. A second actuator is received in the passage of the tubular member, a distal end of the second actuator being fast with the tubular member at a second termination so that relative axial movement between the tubular member and the second actuator causes the distal part of the tubular member to be formed into a desired shape. The assembly includes a control mechanism to control relative axial movement between the tubular member and each of the actuators.
US10058676B2	Medical catheter having a design providing low recirculation and reversibility The present disclosure relates to a medical catheter including an elongate catheter member defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall, and first and second internal lumens. The outer wall of the catheter member includes a first opening in fluid communication with the first internal lumen to facilitate the establishment of a first flow stream, and a second opening in fluid communication with the second internal lumen to facilitate the establishment of a second flow stream. Each of the first and second openings includes proximal and distal tapered portions that are connected by an intermediate portion having a constant transverse dimension. The configurations, dimensions, and positioning of the first and second openings optimizes separation of the first flow stream from the second flow stream in order to reduce the likelihood of recirculation between the first and second internal lumens.
US10058673B1	Humidification chamber for a respiratory assistance apparatus A respiratory assistance apparatus includes a flow generator and a humidifier. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber. The humidification chamber comprises a water tub that is configured to receive a volume of water. A lid is hingedly coupled to the water tub for enclosing a volume contained within the water tub.
US10058669B2	Location determining endotracheal tube and methods A system for aiding in the proper placement of an endotracheal tube in the trachea of a patent includes an endotracheal tube having a proximal region and a distal region. At least one electrode is included on the distal region to provide an electrical stimulation signal to patient tissue. The system includes a control unit coupled to the electrode and configured to differentiate proper placement of the endotracheal tube in the patient's trachea from improper placement of the endotracheal tube in the patient's esophagus based on a sensed response to the electrical stimulation provided by the electrode.
US10058666B2	CPAP systems A CPAP system includes a flow generator, a patient interface, an air delivery conduit that interconnects the flow generator and the patient interface, and a packaging arrangement including at least one storage facilitating member to allow storage of the air delivery conduit. The at least one storage facilitating member may be provided to the flow generator, a cradle, and/or the air delivery conduit.
US10058664B2	System and method for supporting sub-physiologic and physiologic tidal volumes in spontaneous or non-spontaneous breathing during high frequency ventilation A device for providing a high frequency ventilation to a patient that includes a pressure generating system that delivers a flow of breathing gas to the patient, where the flow has a first and second positive pressure levels that alternate with one another in a plurality of cycles in the flow so as to have a frequency and an amplitude. The flow generates a mean airway pressure. A controller, coupled to the pressure generating system, is configured to make a determination, as to a spontaneous breathing, or an attempt, by the patient, or a change in a user settings by a user, and in response adjusts the mean airway pressure, modulates the frequency and a duty cycle of the flow, or modulates a level of the flow and the amplitude of the flow, or two or more flows.
US10058653B2	Smart sensor ports and methods of using same The present disclosure provides an orientation-nonspecific sensor port for use in analyte meters designed to detect and quantify analyte levels in a fluid sample along with methods of using the same. The present disclosure also provides compositions and methods for facilitating the correct insertion of a sensor into a corresponding analyte meter.
US10058650B2	Nighttime basal dosing device A basal hub for attaching to an infusion base is disclosed. The hub includes a fluid reservoir and pressure actuating device. A septum portion of the reservoir is configured to be opened by a flow cannula that is in fluid communication with an infusion cannula of the infusion base, when the basal hub is attached to the infusion base. The pressure actuating device applies pressure to the fluid reservoir, such that when the septum portion of the fluid reservoir is pierced by the by the flow cannula, liquid stored in the fluid reservoir is released from the fluid reservoir into the infusion cannula of the infusion base via the flow cannula. The basal hub is configured to deliver a basal dose of insulin during periods of inactivity, such as during sleep time.
US10058649B2	Device for packaging a fluid product dispenser A packaging device for packaging a fluid dispenser (200), said dispenser comprising at least one reservoir (210) containing fluid, and a dispenser unit (220) that is actuated manually so as to dispense said fluid, said packaging device comprising a casing (100) that is provided with a base body (110) and with a cover (120) that is separable from said base body (110), starting from a closed position in which said dispenser (200) is packaged in said casing (100) and going to an open position in which said dispenser (200) may be removed from said casing (100), said casing (100) including at least one projection (130) that is adapted to co-operate with said dispenser (200) at least in the closed position of the cover (120), so as to block said dispenser unit (220) and prevent it from being actuated.
US10058646B2	Blood bag system and process for the inactivation of pathogens in platelet concentrates by use of the blood bag system The present invention relates to a blood bag system, a method for its manufacture, and a process for reducing pathogens and leucocytes in biological fluids in particular in therapeutic quantities of platelet concentrates (PC) contained in the blood bag system, using UV-light and agitation, wherein part of the plasma of the PC is optionally exchanged against a platelet additive solution.
US10058644B2	Pressure control apparatus Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a source of negative pressure, a processing element, and a memory comprising instructions configured to, when executed on the processing element, cause the apparatus to attempt to generate, via the source of negative pressure, a desired negative pressure at the wound site. If the desired negative pressure has not been generated after a first predetermined period of time, the instructions cause the apparatus to: deactivate the source of negative pressure for a second predetermined period of time, and subsequently attempt to generate the desired negative pressure at the wound site.
US10058640B2	Drug delivery devices and methods of making and using same The disclosure provides drug delivery devices and methods of making and using the drug delivery devices. The devices include single and multi-layer polymer films made by a breath figure technique having therapeutic agents associated therewith. For example, the devices may be a dual layer polymer film wherein the first layer includes a therapeutic agent incorporated into it by spin coating the first agent with a polymer solution and the second agent is incorporated into the second layer by loading the agent into pores of the second layer after it is spin coated onto the first layer. In some cases one layer provides a burst release and the second layer provides a slow release drug delivery profile. The devices may take on the form of a surgical mesh with a slow release therapeutic drug.
US10058638B2	Medical tube article The present invention relates to a medical tube article comprising a polymer mixture of a thermoplastic or thermo-curing polymer base material and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
US10058637B2	Absorbable polymeric blend compositions with precisely controllable absorption rates, processing methods, and dimensionally stable medical devices therefrom Novel absorbable polymeric blends are disclosed. The blends have a first absorbable polymer type that is a polylactide polymer or a copolymer of lactide and glycolide and a second absorbable polymer type that is poly(p-dioxanone), wherein the first absorbable polymer type or the second absorbable polymer type or the first absorbable polymer type and the second absorbable polymer type additionally comprise a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component. The first polymeric component has a higher weight average molecular weight than the second polymeric component and at least one of said components is at least partially end-capped by a carboxylic acid. The novel polymeric blends are useful for manufacturing medical devices having dimensional stability, having engineered degradation and breaking strength retention in vivo. Also disclosed are novel absorbable medical devices made from these novel polymer blends, as well as novel methods of manufacture.
US10058630B2	Methods for inhibiting stenosis, obstruction, or calcification of a stented heart valve or bioprosthesis Methods for inhibiting stenosis, obstruction and/or calcification of a heart valve following implantation in a vessel having a wall are disclosed. In one aspect the method includes providing a bioprosthetic heart valve mounted on an elastical stent; treating the bioprosthetic heart valve with a tissue fixative; coating the stent and the bioprosthetic valve with a coating composition including one or more therapeutic agents; implanting the bioprosthetic valve into the vessel in a diseased natural valve site; eluting the coating composition from the bioprosthetic valve; and inhibiting stenosis, obstruction and/or calcification of the bioprosthetic heart valve by preventing the attachment of stem cells to the bioprosthetic heart valve, the stem cells circulating external and proximate to the bioprosthetic heart valve by activating nitric oxide production (i) in the circulating stem cells, (ii) in an endothelial cell lining covering the bioprosthetic heart valve tissue, (iii) or both.
US10058629B2	Absorbent article with skin care agent composition immobilized in a lipid phase An absorbent article chosen from the group of diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins and incontinence guards includes a liquid-pervious first sheet intended to face the wearer, a liquid-impervious second sheet intended to face away from the wearer, and a core part including an absorbent core arranged between the first and second sheets, wherein said core part at least partially is treated with a skincare agent.
US10058627B2	Digital aroma cassette cartridge and matrix dispersion system for remote controls The present invention is directed to a digital aroma system that provides a scented air on demand to various devices in various forms and user held devices including: remote controls, video game controllers and mobile computing devices. Dry fragrance infused substrates are contained in fragrance cartridges that are removably mounted in a cassette that is connected to a manifold that has airway passages that are connected to fans or pumps that are controlled by a computer processor. In response to a fragrance control signal or a fragrance trigger, the processor can selectively direct scented air having a specified fragrance to a system user.
US10058622B2	PH-sensitive peptides and their nanoparticles for drug delivery A new nanoscale carrier made by one or more pH-sensitive peptides is provided for delivery of a biologically active substance. The peptides are composed of pH-sensitive hydrophilic and hydrophobic amino acids in the backbone. As the pH environment changes from physiological pH level to a weakly acidic environment such as near a tumor site (pH.about.6.5-6.9), the peptides may dissolve, releasing the biological substance. Also provided are the delivery methods and related kits.
US10058617B2	Composition for forming a film Provided is a composition for forming a film, the composition not having completely dissolved hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), and enabling formation of the film having a uniform thickness by suppressing the viscosity increase of the composition around an immersion temperature of 50° C. More specifically provided is a composition for forming a film, the composition comprising hypromellose having methoxy group content of 28.0 to 30.0% by weight and hydroxypropoxy group content of 7.6 to 8.5% by weight, wherein a 2% by weight aqueous solution of the hypromellose provides a viscosity at 20° C. of 4.0 to 6.5 mPa·s, a 20% by weight dispersion of the hypromellose provides a viscosity at 50° C. of 2,000 to 11,000 mPa·s, and a 20% by weight aqueous solution of the hypromellose provides a gelation temperature of 54 to 57° C.; and a solvent.
US10058613B2	Pyrrolobenzodiazepine antibody drug conjugates and methods of use The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a pyrrolobenzodiazepine drug moiety via a disulfide linker, pyrrolobenzodiazepine linker-drug intermediates, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.
US10058611B2	Use of α-(8-quinolinyloxy) mono-substituted phthalocyanine zinc for treatment of psoriasis The present invention relates to a use of alpha-(8-quinolinyloxy) mono-substituted phthalocyanine zinc for the treatment of psoriasis. The use is suitable for various type of psoriasis by utilizing photodynamic therapy. The photosensitizer is used to treat psoriasis by utilizing laser wave length of 670 nm, with high light sensitivity, fast photobleaching, short time needed in protection from light, and avoiding potential toxic and side-effect of photochemistry therapy by using ultraviolet irradiation. The preparation used in the use of α-(8-quinolinyloxy) mono-substituted phthalocyanine zinc for the treatment of psoriasis includes solution, cream, nanomicelle, microsphere etc, and mode of administration can be systemic or topical administration. The practicability of treating psoriasis by photodynamic therapy has been validated on cell and animal model. The use achieves perfect effect.
US10058609B2	Antigen binding proteins that bind PD-L1 There is disclosed compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-PD-L1 antibodies. More specifically, there is disclosed fully human antibodies that bind PD-L1, PD-L1-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and PD-L1-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Further still, there is disclosed nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having PD-L1 related disorders or conditions, including various inflammatory disorders and various cancers.
US10058608B2	Compositions of vaccines and adjuvants and methods for the treatment of urinary tract infections This invention describes novel adjuvant compositions and formulations with excellent stability at refrigerated and room temperatures and up to and about 37° C. that can be produced at remarkably low costs. This invention describes novel vaccine compositions and formulations to treat and prevent urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria including Escherichia coli and multi-drug resistant E. coli. This invention also describes methods of administration of said novel vaccine compositions and formulations and methods of treatment to prevent and treat urinary tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria including E. coli and multi-drug resistant E. coli.
US10058596B2	Composition for enzymatic debridement Methods and compositions for the enzymatic debridement of wounds are provided. Methods for preparing enzymatic debridement compositions are also provided. In one embodiment, an enzymatic debridement composition prepared by dissolving crude bromelain in a composition comprising a weak acid, and filtering and/or dialyzing the dissolved crude bromelain to obtain the enzymatic debridement composition is provided.
US10058594B2	Treatment of depression and PTSD Depression and PTSD are treated by administration of hCG, or an hCG analog, or a prodrug or metabolite of hCG or an hCG analog, in an amount equivalent to a subcutaneous dose of 50-200 IU, preferably 120-170 IU, more preferably 140-160 IU, of hCG per day.
US10058592B2	Long-acting peptide analogs Long-acting agonistic analogs for CLR/RAMP receptors are provided that have an extended half-live in vivo.
US10058591B2	Co-administration of a parvovirus and a cytokine for therapy of pancreatic cancer The present invention relates to a combination of a parvovirus and a cytokine, preferably IFNy, for use in treating pancreatic cancer, in particular a terminal stage of this disease.
US10058590B2	Methods of treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by HGF The invention presents a therapeutic agent (and progress suppressant) for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) containing HGF and/or HGF gene as active ingredient. HGF has an effect of improving the motor function of ALS and life span through two actions, that is, direct neuronutrient factor activity on motoneurons, and indirect improving action of glutamate cytotoxicity on motoneurons by maintaining the level of glutamate transporter in astrocytes. Hence, HGF and/or HGF gene can be used as an effective therapeutic agent not known in the past.
US10058588B2	Inhibitors of BCL-2 A protease resistant polypeptide includes an amino acid sequence that has a sequence identity at least 80% homologous to about 10 to 80 consecutive amino acids of SEQ ID NO:1.
US10058586B2	Use of human small leucine zipper protein in adipocyte differentiation procedure The present invention relates to a use of a human small leucine zipper protein in the adipocyte differentiation procedure. More specifically, sLZIP binds with PPARγ2 to induce the formation of a complex of HDAC3 and PPARγ2, thereby functioning as a corepressor to negatively inhibit the transcriptional activity of PPARγ2 and suppress the differentiation to adipocytes, and thus can be used as a marker for treating diabetes and obesity and developing new medicines therefor.
US10058582B2	Therapeutic molecules and deviates for CRC The chemically synthesized compound Tricin 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, native to the plant Deschampsia Antarctica and present in aqueous extracts of the plant Deschampsia Antarctica said compound having the ability to inhibit tumor growth in mammals with colorectal carcinoma.
US10058581B2	Use of PHY906 as treatment for inflammatory bowel disease and/or irritable bowel syndrome The present invention includes a method of using PHY906 for treating a bowel disorder including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Particularly, the present invention provides a multiple symptoms treatment for the bowel disorder.
US10058580B2	Herbal composition PHY906 and its use in chemotherapy This invention provides herbal compositions useful for increasing the therapeutic index of chemotherapeutic compounds. This invention also provides methods useful for improving the quality of life of an individual undergoing chemotherapy. Furthermore, this invention improves the treatment of disease by increasing the therapeutic index of chemotherapy drugs by administering the herbal composition PHY906 to a mammal undergoing such chemotherapy.
US10058575B2	Probiotic composition comprising the novel isolated bacterial strain of brevibacterium casei AP9 The present invention discloses a novel isolated bacterial strain exhibiting probiotic properties. More particularly, the invention discloses a probiotic composition comprising Brevibacterium casei AP9 MCC0012 having improved pH and bile tolerance and improved antimicrobial properties as well as possessing cholesterol reduction property.
US10058574B2	Compositions comprising bacterial strains The invention provides compositions comprising bacterial strains for treating and preventing inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
US10058573B1	Dosing regimens for the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells Described herein are compositions and methods useful for mobilizing populations of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells within a subject, as well as for determining whether samples of mobilized cells are suitable for release for ex vivo expansion and/or therapeutic use. In accordance with the composition and methods described herein, mobilized hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells can be withdrawn from a donor and administered to a patient for the treatment of various disorders, including hematopoietic diseases, metabolic disorders, cancers, and autoimmune diseases, among others.
US10058572B2	Placenta-derived multipotent stem cells This disclosure provides isolated cells and compositions comprising one or more isolated cell(s) as described herein. In one aspect, the isolated cell is a pre-term placenta-derived stem cell (also referred to placenta-derived multi potent stem cells (pmSCs). As used herein, the term “pre-term placenta-derived multipotent stem cell or placenta-derived stem cells” intends a cell isolated from placental tissue prior to delivery of the fetus by surgery or birth. In another aspect, the isolated cell is a chorionic villus (CV)-derived multipotent placental stem cells (C-mpSCs). Also provided are compositions comprising these cells, wherein the composition comprises an effective amount of the isolated cells as described herein.
US10058571B2	Fibrosis-causing agent A fibrosis-causing agent is highly effective in the fibrosis of tissues. The fibrosis-causing agent contains a fibrosis inducer and a fibrosis promoter. A fibrosis-causing agent dosage form and a method of administering the fibrosis-causing agent is also disclosed.
US10058568B2	Toxin binding system In some embodiments, a composition and/or method may include a toxin binding system formulated for safe and effective mixture into various feed rations which are fed to monogastric and ruminant animals such as poultry, swine, cows, cattle, and fish, among others. The toxin binding system includes novel combinations of one or more of an organoclay, an activated hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate clay, and a synthetic hectorite clay. In some embodiments, the binding composition may include organoclay, bentonite, hectorite, Leonardite, and/or any combination thereof. The toxin binding complex may effectively bind mycotoxins, endotoxins and some pesticides in the animal's digestive system, preventing their absorption and the consequent damages to the animal. This binding action includes the T-2 toxin, which can start their damaging action in the animal's mouth, hence, offering protection from oral lesions.
US10058566B2	Sulfated polygulonic acid polysaccharide or pharmaceutical salt thereof, preparation method therefor and use thereof A polygulonic acid sulfate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, preparation method therefor and use thereof in the preparation of tumor growth and/or metastasis inhibitors are disclosed. The polygulonic acid sulfate or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof of the present invention can be used in the preparation of any one or more of tumor growth inhibitors, tumor metastasis inhibitors, angiogenesis inhibitors, heparanase inhibitors, C-Met enzyme inhibitors, microtubule polymerization inhibitors, actin-depolymerizing factor activity inhibitors and actin-aggregation inhibitors.
US10058565B2	2-aminoethanol dihydrogen phosphate-based dietary supplement and synthesis process thereof This invention discloses a process for creating an amino acid-based vitamin and mineral dietary supplement and muscle builder having therapeutic activities such as an antioxidant and a metabolic regulator, a regulator of possible cell dysfunctions, an adjuvant of human vitality and well-being and reduction of pain caused by different diseases wherein 2-aminoetanol dihydrogen phosphate is synthesized from phosphorus pentoxide and/or phosphoric acid and/or orthophosphoric acid reacted as monoethanolamine and/or diethanolamine and/or triethanolamine. These are reacted under optimal temperature conditions (−10 to +35° C.) at the specific molar ratios for each reagent used.
US10058561B2	Methods and related compositions for reduction of fat and skin tightening Compositions and methods useful in the reduction of localized fat deposits and tightening of loose skin in subjects in need thereof using pharmacologically active detergents are disclosed. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions can additionally include anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, dispersion or anti-dispersion agents and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmacologically active detergent compositions are useful for treating localized accumulations of fat including, for example, lower eyelid fat herniation, lipodystrophy and fat deposits associated with cellulite and do not require surgical procedures such as liposuction.
US10058556B2	Method of treatment of aggression The invention comprises a method of treatment of aggression and similar behavioral syndromes, such as impulsivity and irritability, by a pharmaceutical agent exhibiting combined D2 and D5 antagonistic activity.
US10058548B2	Abuse-proofed dosage form The invention relates to a dosage form that is thermoformed without discoloration and is safeguarded from abuse, comprising at least one synthetic or natural polymer having a breaking strength of at least 500 N in addition to one or more active substances that could be subject to abuse. The invention also relates to a corresponding method for producing said dosage form.
US10058546B2	Pharmaceutical compositions of (R)-1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[D][1,3]dioxo1-5-y1)-N-(1-(2,3-dihydroxypropy1)-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-y1)-1H-indol-5-y1) cyclopropanecarbox-amide and administration thereof A pharmaceutical composition comprising Compound 1, (R)-1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-N-(1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, and at least one excipient selected from: a filler, a disintegrant, a surfactant, a glidant and a lubricant, the composition being suitable for oral administration to a patient in need thereof to treat a CFTR mediated disease such as Cystic Fibrosis. Methods for treating a patient in need thereof include administering the pharmaceutical composition of Compound 1 are also disclosed.
US10058541B2	Multisubstituted aromatic compounds as serine protease inhibitors There are provided inter alia multisubstituted aromatic compounds useful for the inhibition of kallikrein, which compounds include substituted pyrazolyl or substituted triazolyl. There are additionally provided pharmaceutical compositions. There are additionally provided methods of treating and preventing certain diseases or disorders, which disease or disorder is amenable to treatment or prevention by the inhibition of kallikrein.
US10058538B2	Compositions comprising substituted benzofuroquinolizine and α2-adrenergic agonists The present invention relates to compositions for facilitating absorption and distribution of α2-adrenergic agonists, where said composition comprises a substituted benzofuroquinolizine and a α2-adrenoceptor agonist selected from substituted imidazoles and substituted thiazines and the composition is administered using parenteral extravascular administration to a subject in need of sedation.
US10058536B2	Pharmaceutical composition containing mirabegron To provide: (1) a modified release liquid (suspension) containing mirabegron, (2) a ready-to-suspend pharmaceutical composition containing mirabegron, and (3) a mirabegron-containing pharmaceutical composition that does not generate undissolved lumps, even when it is suspended at the time of use. The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing a complex of mirabegron or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
US10058534B2	Benzothiophene derivatives and compositions thereof as selective estrogen receptor degraders The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which n, m, X, Y1, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of being both potent antagonists and degraders of estrogen receptors. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds and compositions in the management of diseases or disorders associated with aberrant estrogen receptor activity.
US10058531B1	Dosage delivery film A dosage delivery film composition containing a botanical drug substance formable into a bioerodible dosage delivery film, the dosage delivery film composition including: (i) one or more of: a polymer, a plasticizer, a defoamer, or an antioxidant; (ii) a cannabinoid-cyclodextrin-terpene complex or a cannabinoid-terpene-surfactant micelle, and (iii) optionally, one or more of: a taste mask, a vasodilator, or a lipophilic vehicle to transport the botanical drug substance across the mucous membrane.
US10058524B2	Methods for improving joint function The present technology provides methods for improving joint function in a subject in need thereof. The methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more of C16:1n7-palmitoleate, derivatives thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US10058523B2	Benzoquinone derivative E3330 in combination with chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and angiogenesis Disclosed are novel methods for the therapeutic treatment of cancer and angiogenesis. The enzyme Ape1/Ref-1, via its redox function, enhances the DNA binding activity of transcription factors that are associated with the progression of cancer. The present invention describes the use of agents to selectively inhibit the redox function of Ape1/Ref-1 and thereby reduce tumor cell growth, survival, migration and metastasis. In addition, Ape1/Ref-1 inhibitory activity is shown to augment the therapeutic effects of other therapeutics and protect normal cells against toxicity. Further, Ape1/Ref-1 inhibition is shown to decrease angiogenesis, for use in the treatment of cancer as well other pathologic conditions of which altered angiogenesis is a component.
US10058519B2	Treatment of pain with topical diclofenac The field involves compositions useful for pain relief, including diclofenac solution and gel formulations, in particular methods of use thereof, articles of manufacture and kits that provide novel preclinical, clinical and other information to users.
US10058516B2	Design, synthesis and methods of use of acyclic fleximer nucleoside analogues having anti-coronavirus activity The present invention is directed to compounds, methods and compositions for treating or preventing viral infections using nucleosides analogs. Specifically, the present invention provides for the design and synthesis of acyclic fleximer nucleoside analogues having increased flexibility and ability to alter their conformation structures to provide increased antiviral activity potential with the result of inhibiting several coronaviruses.
US10058515B2	Cannabidiol for treatment of severe and refractory graft-versus-host disease The invention provides methods for preventing, ameliorating and treating the acute and chronic forms of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) by using Cannabidiol compositions.
US10058514B2	Silk-based scaffold platform for engineering tissue constructs The inventions provided herein relate to silk-based scaffolds and methods of producing the same, which can be used for a range of tissue engineering applications. The fabrication methods described herein provide a versatile platform to incorporate hollow conduits (e.g., for nutrient/oxygen delivery) through three-dimensional silk-based scaffolds that have tunable bulk properties (e.g., but not limited to, porosity, mechanical, degradation rate) and allow endothelialization and/or cell compartmentalization, for engineering a variety of complex tissue equivalents.
US10058513B2	Delivery system for active agents A delivery system containing an active agent within a polymeric material formed from a thermoplastic composition is provided. Through selective control over the particular nature of the thermoplastic composition, as well as the manner in which it is formed, the present inventors have discovered that a porous network can be created that contains a plurality of micropores and nanopores. The ability to create such a multimodal pore size distribution can allow the delivery rate of an active agent to be tailored for a particular use.
US10058509B2	Alkyl cellulose for use in tableting and solid preparation comprising same Provided are an alkyl cellulose excellent in formability when added even in a small amount and not causing marked delay in disintegration; a solid preparation comprising it; and a method for producing the solid preparation. More specifically, provided are an alkyl cellulose for use in tableting, the alkyl cellulose having a specific surface area of from 0.5 to 10.0 m2/g as measured by BET method and a solid preparation comprising the alkyl cellulose. Also provided is a method for producing the alkyl cellulose, comprising the steps of: bringing pulp into contact with an alkali metal hydroxide solution to obtain alkali cellulose, reacting the alkali cellulose with an etherifying agent to obtain a first alkyl cellulose, pulverizing the first alkyl cellulose, and depolymerizing the pulverized first alkyl cellulose through hydrolysis with an acid catalyst or through oxidative decomposition with an oxidant to obtain a second alkyl cellulose.
US10058508B2	Direct compression excipient based on lactose, cellulose and starch The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one lactose component, at least one cellulose component and at least one starch component, its preparation and its use, particularly as a direct tabletting excipient.
US10058504B2	Methods for the preparation of injectable depot compositions Injectable depot compositions, comprising a biocompatible polymer which is a polymer or copolymer based on lactic acid and/or lactic acid plus glycolic acid having a monomer ratio of lactic to glycolic acid in the range from 48:52 to 100:0, a water-miscible solvent having a dipole moment of about 3.7-4.5 D and a dielectric constant of between 30 and 50, and a drug, were found suitable for forming in-situ biodegradable implants which can evoke therapeutic drug plasma levels from the first day and for at least 14 days.
US10058495B2	Method of making a skin care product A method of making a skin care product that includes a skin care composition containing a skin care active with a diamagnetic susceptibility of between about −400 and −600, constructing an applicator for applying the skin care composition to a target portion of skin, and packaging the composition and applicator for retail sale. The applicator includes a magnetic array tailored to enhance penetration of the skin care active into skin. The magnetic array may be unidirectional magnetic array or a bi-directional magnetic array.
US10058494B2	Compositions for altering the color of hair The disclosure relates to compositions for treating keratinous substrates, such as the hair, comprising monoethanolamine and at least one carboxylic acid, as well as systems and methods for treating keratinous substrates with the compositions.
US10058493B2	Oral care compositions and methods of use This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising arginine, zinc citrate and zinc oxide, and an orally acceptable carrier, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
US10058487B2	Polymerizable dental material The invention relates to a dental material, which contains: at least one monomer, containing at least one radically polymerizable ehtylenically unsaturated group and at least one acid group; at least one monomer, which contains no acid groups and at least one radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group; at least one photoinitiator; and at least one tertiary aromatic amine as a coinitiator, which amine has a benzene ring, to which at least one dialkylamine group and at least one further group are directly bonded. According to the invention, the further group is selected from carboxylic acid ester groups containing at least one polyoxyalkylene group having at least 2 oxyethylene and/or oxypropylene units; and amide groups.
US10058486B2	Two-stage teething mitten A two-stage teething mitten is provided that includes a fabric pocket defining an interior cavity adapted to enclose an infant hand. An opening is provided in the pocket to accommodate the insertion of an infant hand into the interior cavity. An elongate strap is positioned on the pocket adjacent the opening for detachably securing about the circumference of a wrist of the infant hand. A detachable teething member, which may take the form of a sleeve dimensioned to partially enclose the pocket, a teething ruff that may be attached to the elongate strap, or a second replacement fabric pocket, is provided.
US10058483B2	Systems and methods for safe medicament transport A medicament transport system includes a syringe adapter assembly; and a vial adapter assembly including a base defining an opening having a seal member disposed therewithin, a stem extending from the base and defining a lumen therethrough and an opening through a wall thereof, a needle shuttle valve slidably disposed within the lumen of the stem and supporting a transfer needle and a vacuum needle; and a vacuum cup slidably supported on the stem, wherein a vacuum chamber is defined in the space between the base, the stem and the vacuum cup. The medicament transport system includes a condition where the transfer needle and the vacuum needles penetrate the seal member of the vial adapter assembly, and the vacuum cup is moved to draw a vacuum through the vacuum needle. An automation system is provided that utilizes a medicament transport system for forming a medicament solution from a liquid/non-liquid solution.
US10058482B2	Transfer device for tapping or delivering a fluid The invention relates to a transfer device for tapping or delivering a fluid from a bottle sealed with a closure, the device having a hollow cylinder-shaped first part having a circumferential wall, which first part can be placed on the bottle and surrounds the closure, a hollow cylinder-shaped second part which can be adjusted with respect to the first part, the second part having a first wall running transverse to the longitudinal axis direction, and a puncturing needle originating from the first wall and extending in the direction of the first part permitting piercing of the closure, wherein the first part cannot be adjusted axially with respect to the second part if the closure is not surrounded and, if the first part surrounds the closure, the first part can be adjusted with respect to the second part for piercing the closure.
US10058473B2	Training apparatus A training apparatus includes a fixed frame, an training rod, a motor, a rotation information detection sensor, a tilt angle calculation unit, a feedback current detection unit, a position difference calculation unit, and a determination unit. The training rod tilts with at least one degree of freedom. The motor tilts the training rod. The rotation information detection sensor outputs an amount of rotation of the motor. The tilt angle calculation unit calculates a tilt angle. The feedback current detection unit detects a feedback current value. The position difference calculation unit calculates a position difference every time when a first time period elapses. The determination unit determines an error when the position difference generated during the first time period is a first threshold or higher, or when the feedback current value keeps a first current value or higher for a second time period or longer.
US10058471B2	System and method of using hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating concussive symptoms and musculoskeletal injuries and for pre-treatment to prevent damage from injuries A system and method are provided for performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment to stop a cascading effect of an inflammatory response to an injury. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is performed during the inflammation to suppress the release of cytokines, most preferably, within 72 hours of sustaining the injury. Subject to evaluation of the patient, at least a second hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment is performed.
US10058469B2	Automated caregiving device with prompting based on caregiver progress A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the therapy, wherein the sensor is other than an electrode in an electrical contact with the body; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored; a processor configured to determine which of the different prompts should be selected for delivery based on the progress detected by the sensor.
US10058468B2	Siderail system for a bed A siderail assembly for a bed, the bed having a patient support assembly, the siderail assembly comprising: a siderail disposed in a siderail plane; a mounting member for mounting to the patient support assembly; at least two parallel connecting arms, each connecting arm having a first end pivotably connected to the mounting member and a second end pivotably connected to the siderail, each connecting arm being adapted to pivot relative to the siderail about a first pivot axis and to pivot relative to the mounting member about a second pivot axis to allow the siderail to pivot along an arcuate path relative to the mounting member, the first and second pivot axes being parallel to each other and angled relative to the siderail plane to allow the siderail to move in a direction perpendicular to the siderail plane when pivoting.
US10058467B2	Partner snore feature for adjustable bed foundation A sleep system comprises at least one mattress including a first sleep area for a first occupant, the first sleep area including a first section for a portion of a body of the first occupant, and a second sleep area adjacent to the first sleep area for a second occupant, the second sleep area including a second section for a portion of a body of the second occupant, an articulation system for articulating the first section and the second section, a first user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the first section, and a second user controller configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to control articulation of the second section, wherein the first user controller is further configured to communicate with the articulation system in order to move the second section into a predetermined position.
US10058465B1	Hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is an apparatus that is adapted for use with vehicles. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is further adapted for use with a stretcher. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is intended for use by emergency personnel to allow a stretcher to be secured to the hood of a vehicle such that a person can be transported by stretcher using the vehicle. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle comprises a stretcher, a container, a lid, a plurality of anchors, a plurality of webbings, and a plurality of strain devices.
US10058464B2	Cot fastening system A cot fastening system for fastening a cot to an emergency vehicle includes a frame configured for mounting to the floor of an emergency vehicle, which has a longitudinal axis and a cot loading direction along the longitudinal axis. A first restraint assembly is for coupling to a foot end cot attachment of a cot and is mounted to the frame. A second restraint assembly is for coupling to a head end cot attachment of the cot and is mounted to the frame. The frame includes a first section and a second section. The first section has a first width less than the spacing between head end wheels of the cot to allow the cot to straddle the frame. The second section extends from the first end of the first section along the longitudinal axis of the frame and diverges away from the longitudinal axis of the frame to a second width greater than the first width but less than the spacing between the head end wheels to form a guide for guiding the head end wheels of the cot when the head end cot attachment has passed the first restraint assembly and is at or near the second restraint assembly to thereby guide the head end cot attachment into alignment with the second restraint assembly.
US10058462B2	Multi function wrapper A packing wrapper for an absorbent article, the wrapper having a protective layer. The wrapper also has a first functional layer attached to the protective layer giving the wrapper a multiple functionality.
US10058457B2	Compression device A compression device for applying compression to a body part of a user. The compression device has a sleeve with two lateral side regions and a central region in-between. The central region of the sleeve comprises a main material having elasticity in at least a transverse direction. A maximum elongation in the transverse direction is from 5% up to and including 30% under a load of 10 N per cm width and a difference quotient of tension in the transverse direction from 20% elongation to 25% elongation equal to or greater that 0.6 N per cm width per percent elongation. The device further includes a releasable closure system configured and arranged relative to the sleeve, such that, in use, upon closure of the closure system the sleeve is restrained and tightened about the body part of the user.
US10058456B2	Hemostatic textile The present invention is directed to a hemostatic textile, comprising: a material comprising a combination of glass fibers and one or more secondary fibers selected from the group consisting of silk fibers; ceramic fibers; raw or regenerated bamboo fibers; cotton fibers; rayon fibers; linen fibers; ramie fibers; jute fibers; sisal fibers; flax fibers; soybean fibers; corn fibers; hemp fibers; lyocel fibers; wool; lactide and/or glycolide polymers; lactide/glycolide copolymers; silicate fibers; polyamide fibers; feldspar fibers; zeolite fibers, zeolite-containing fibers, acetate fibers; and combinations thereof; the hemostatic textile capable of activating hemostatic systems in the body when applied to a wound. Additional cofactors such as thrombin and hemostatic agents such as RL platelets, RL blood cells; fibrin, fibrinogen, and combinations thereof may also be incorporated into the textile. The invention is also directed to methods of producing the textile, and methods of using the textile to stop bleeding.
US10058455B2	Nano-enhanced wound dressing The present disclosure relates to a dermal drug delivery platform comprising: a primary wound dressing comprising three-dimensional polymer protuberances that extend upward from the dressing surface to engage the wound. The protuberances comprise at least one biocompatible and/or biodegradable polymer and medicinal nanoparticles. In one embodiment, the medicinal nanoparticles may be metallic and provide surface-area-enhanced galvanic action to drive medicinal ions into the wound bed. Various methods of making the disclosed dermal drug delivery platform, as well as three-dimensional methods of treating a wound using the platform are also disclosed.
US10058454B2	Visual aid projector for aiding the vision of visually impaired individuals An apparatus, system or method for aiding the vision of visually impaired individuals having a retina with reduced functionality, which overcomes the drawbacks of the background art by overcoming such reduced and/or uneven retinal function.
US10058453B2	Extracting lenticules for refractive correction In certain embodiments, refractive correction includes controlling a focus of pulsed laser radiation having ultrashort pulses. A channel is created with the pulsed laser radiation to facilitate separation of the lenticule from the eye. A posterior incision is created with the pulsed laser radiation to form a posterior side of the lenticule. An anterior incision is created with the pulsed laser radiation to form an anterior side of the lenticule.
US10058451B2	Lacrimal duct tube A lacrimal duct tube including: a pair of tubular members each of which has an terminal end opening at one end; and a central member that connects other ends of the tubular members, at least one of the tubular members includes: a cylindrical part extended from the terminal end opening to the central member side and has an opening for bar-like operative instrument at an end portion at the central member side; and an arc-shaped part that is extended from the end portion of the cylindrical part at the central member side further to the central member side and has an almost arc-shaped wall portion on a cross section orthogonal to a longitudinal side of the tubular member, and the almost arc-shaped wall portion is formed at the arc-shaped part continuously over a length of ⅓ or more and 9/10 or less of an entire length of the tubular member.
US10058450B2	System and apparatus for switch and foot pedal tap detection and filtering An ocular surgical apparatus is provided, including a surgical control device such as a foot pedal configured to be employed to control at least one ocular surgical parameter, and a controller configured to receive a series of values from the surgical control device and evaluate the series of values provided from the surgical control device, the series of values provided using a buffer comprising a detection area and an exclusion area. Presence of a desired value in the detection area and an absence of a contrary indication in the exclusion area is determined by the controller to indicate a switch associated with the surgical control device is requested by a user of the surgical control device.
US10058444B2	Implantation system with handle and catheter and method of use thereof A system for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen is disclosed. The system comprises a catheter having functional zones for stability, protection, flexibility, trackability and pushability. The system further comprises a device for deploying an implantable medical device with the catheter. A method for deploying an implantable medical device into a body lumen using the system is also disclosed.
US10058442B2	Endoprosthesis delivery system The present disclosure relates to catheters for delivering medical devices to a human patient's vasculature. A catheter comprises a sock which covers the medical device at the end of the catheter, and an introducer sheath which is reduced in diameter. This reduced diameter introducer sheath minimizes the crossing of the catheter.
US10058432B2	Lamina plate assembly Lamina plate assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A lamina plate assembly may be configured to provide lamina support following laminectomy, for example, in cervical and lumbar cases. The lamina plate assembly may include a generally elongate body having a first free end, a second free end, and a posterior portion disposed between the first free end and the second free end. Different embodiments of securing portions are used to secure the lamina plate assembly to a vertebra.
US10058426B2	System for tricuspid valve repair A system for repairing a tricuspid valve in a patient's heart; a first shaft; a first disc removably mounted on the first shaft; a second shaft coaxially aligned with, and slideable in relation to, the first shaft; a second disc removably mounted on the second shaft, wherein the second disc is positioned proximal of the first disc; and wherein the first disc includes a plurality of openings positioned on an outer perimeter of the first disc, and a first cinch wire extending through the plurality of openings and then through the catheter to the proximal end, the first cinch wire being tensionable for reducing the outer perimeter of the first disc.
US10058425B2	Methods of assembling a valved aortic conduit A valved conduit including a bioprosthetic aortic heart valve connected to a tubular conduit graft forming an ascending aorta. The conduit graft may attach to the heart valve in a manner that facilitates a redo operation in which the valve is replaced with another valve. A sewing ring may be pre-attached to the inflow end of the graft, and then the valve connected to a delivery holder advanced into the graft and secured to the sewing ring. Dry bioprosthetic valves coupled with conduit grafts sealed with a bioresorbable medium can be stored with the delivery holder.
US10058424B2	Dual-flange prosthetic valve frame Embodiments of prosthetic valve frames for implantation within a native mitral valve can include a main body portion, and first and second radially extending flanges coupled to the main body portion. The flanges can be coupled to the main body such that the flanges are spaced father apart from one another when the main body portion is in a crimped configuration than when the main body portion is in an expanded configuration. Associated delivery systems and methods of delivery are provided.
US10058421B2	Prosthetic cardiac valve formed from pericardium material and methods of making same A prosthetic stented heart valve which includes a compressible and expandable stent structure having first and second opposite ends, an expanded outer periphery, and a compressed outer periphery that is at least slightly smaller than the expanded outer periphery when subjected to an external radial force. The valve further includes a valve segment comprising a dual-layer sheet formed into a generally tubular shape having at least one longitudinally extending seam, and a plurality of leaflets formed by attachment of an outer layer of the dual-layer sheet to an inner layer of the dual-layer sheet in a leaflet defining pattern. The valve segment is at least partially positioned within the stent structure. The valve may further include at least one opening in the outer layer of the dual-layer sheet that is spaced from both the first and second ends of the stent structure.
US10058417B2	Absorbable implants for plastic surgery Absorbable implants for breast surgery that conform to the breast parenchyma and surrounding chest wall have been developed. These implants support newly lifted breast parenchyma, and/or a breast implant. The implants have mechanical properties sufficient to support a reconstructed breast, and allow the in-growth of tissue into the implant as it degrades. The implants have a strength retention profile allowing the support of the breast to be transitioned from the implant to regenerated host tissue, without significant loss of support. Three-dimensional implants for use in minimally invasive mastopexy/breast reconstruction procedures are also described, that confer shape to a patient's breast. These implants are self-reinforced, can be temporarily deformed, implanted in a suitably dissected tissue plane, and resume their preformed three-dimensional shape. The implants are preferably made from poly-4-hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) and copolymers thereof. The implants have suture pullout strengths that can resist the mechanical loads exerted on the reconstructed breast.
US10058412B2	Implant, method of preparing an implant, implantation method, and kit of parts An implant includes first thermoplastic material portions, and second thermoplastic material portions liquefiable by mechanical vibrations and being in contact with the first thermoplastic material portions, wherein the second thermoplastic material portions preferably constitute at least a part of a surface of the implant, and wherein the first thermoplastic material portions have a glass transition temperature above an implantation temperature (about 20° C. to 40° C.), and wherein the second thermoplastic material portions either have a glass transition temperature below the implantation temperature or are able to transform non-mechanical energy into heat.
US10058411B2	Method of isolating the cerebral circulation during a cardiac procedure Single filter and multi-filter endolumenal methods and systems for filtering fluids within the body. In some embodiments a blood filtering system captures and removes particulates dislodged or generated during a surgical procedure and circulating in a patient's vasculature. In some embodiments a filter system protects the cerebral vasculature during a cardiac valve repair or replacement procedure.
US10058410B2	Prosthesis for inguinal hernioplasty The present invention relates to a prosthesis for inguinal hernioplasty made up of a surgical mesh extending from a first end (6) to a second end (7) along a longitudinal direction (A) and comprising a first portion (1) that includes said first end (6), a second portion (2) that includes said second end (7) and a connecting portion (3) arranged between said first portion (1) and said second portion (2), wherein said first portion (1) has a substantially ring shape that is or open or may be opened and is provided with a central hole (4), wherein said second portion (2) has a substantially elongated shape in said longitudinal direction (A), and wherein said connecting portion (3) has a width transverse to said longitudinal direction (A) smaller than the widths of said first portion (1) and said second portion (2) transverse to said longitudinal direction (A).
US10058408B2	Personal hygiene device with resonant motor A personal hygiene device has a resonant motor and a motor control unit for applying a periodic voltage signal with a driving frequency at the resonant motor for driving the resonant motor into an oscillating motion with an oscillating frequency equal to the driving frequency. The motor control unit comprises a synthesizer circuit for digitally synthesizing the periodic voltage signal from voltage pulses of variable length provided with a pulse frequency higher than the driving frequency such that at least two voltage pulses are applied at least in one of two half cycles of each period of the periodic voltage signal.
US10058407B2	Oral cavity suction device A disposable saliva ejector that utilizes a single planar, double leaf shaped plate design that is embossed on their inner faces with a series of arced ribs and folded about its midpoint. A tab and slot arrangement about the center of the plates, joins the two plates. The distal tips are held together by a dovetail arrangement on raised pads at the distal tips of each plate. The distal and proximal tips are also held in operational contact by the suction forces passed through the device. The arced ribs form a series of channels about perimeter of the device. A trough runs along the linear axis of both of the plates to direct any fluid and debris that is sucked into the channels into a connected suction tube. Placement of the saliva ejector within the mouth lies along the interior of the patient's cheek, keeping the oral cavity clear of viewing obstructions. The discharge end connects to a discharge tube, wrapping around the oral commissure then hooking onto the patient's outer cheek. Once properly placed within the patient's mouth the dental assistant is relieved from providing suction during various procedures.
US10058406B2	Nozzle for blasting liquid detergents with dispersed abrasive particles For to avoid clogging from abrasive media, a nozzle contains an element for circular vortexing the passing jet of detergents in combination with a defined flexibility of its elements, which—together with a pulsating stream of media—causes vibrations, that constantly lead to peeling off adhering residues.
US10058400B2	Method of manufacturing an orthodontic bracket having a laser shaped green body A green metal body includes metal particles and a binder in the shape of an orthodontic bracket and/or base plate. The green metal body is fabricated by being laser-cut with a laser to shape the green metal body into the shape of an orthodontic bracket and/or to carve recesses and/or undercuts into the bonding surface of the bracket. The green metal body is sintered to shrink its volume into a denser and less porous sintered metal body configured to be an orthodontic bracket. The resultant sintered orthodontic bracket includes recesses and/or undercuts in the bonding surface to provide a mechanical aspect when bonded to a tooth.
US10058389B2	Endoscope valve container A single use container (10, 40, 70) for holding a plurality of endoscope valves during a cleaning and disinfection procedure defines a plurality of chambers (34, 64, 84) which are isolated from each other and configured to receive a single valve such that a valve in one chamber cannot contact a valve in another chamber. A plurality of apertures (36, 58, 86) in each chamber allow fluid flow therethrough. A closure device (14, 44, 92) is operable to close each chamber (34, 64, 84). An attachment device (38, 68, 77) is configured for attaching the container (10, 40, 70) to an endoscope and to prevent detachment without breaking of the attachment device (38, 68, 77).
US10058383B2	Nanoelectroablation control and vaccination Techniques for treating a tumor and vaccinating against cancer are described. The techniques include treating the tumor by positioning electrodes over an interface between the tumor and non-tumor tissue and applying sub-microsecond pulsed electric fields. The positioning is facilitated by an imaginary contour line of a threshold value of the electric field. In an example, the imaginary contour line is overlaid over images that include the tumor such that the electrodes are properly positioned over the tumor. The techniques also include vaccinating against cancer by passing sub-microsecond pulsed electric fields through tumor cells of a subject sufficient to cause the tumor cells to express calreticulin on surface membranes. The tumor cells are extracted and introduced with the expressed calreticulin into the subject or another subject, thereby providing a vaccination.
US10058381B2	Methods and devices for treating pelvic conditions A device and method that provides a minimally-invasive approach to performing treatments on soft tissue, such as that found in the bladder. The device is useful for manipulating tissue such that treatment tools can be inserted into the tissue at a controlled depth. In some implementations, the device and method described herein are suited to provide therapy to non-mucosal target tissue (or a target volume of tissue) to modulate bladder function. In an example, energy can be delivered to denervate selected portions of the bladder, such as afferent nerves.
US10058378B2	Treatment tool A treatment tool includes a first gripping member, a second gripping member configured to be opened and closed with respect to the first gripping member, a heat radiating member and a first heat conductive member. A predetermined position between a closed state and an opened state is defined as a switching position in a process of changing the closed state to the opened state, a first region is defined as a region from the closed state to the switching position, and a second region is defined as a region from the switching position to the opened state. The first heat conductive member brings the first gripping member and the heat radiating member into a non-thermally contacted state in the first region, and brings the first gripping member and the heat radiating member into a thermally contacted state in the second region.
US10058375B2	Electrosurgical coagulation instrument including a suction pipe and a collapsible tip A method of treating tissue includes extending a distal tip of an electrode of a surgical instrument from a body of the surgical instrument to expose the distal tip by sliding the electrode along a longitudinal axis defined by the body, delivering energy from the distal tip to tissue, and applying suction adjacent the distal end of the body with a suction pipe of the surgical instrument. The distal tip of the electrode may include a collapsible portion. Extending the distal tip of the electrode may include moving the collapsible portion to extend beyond an outer radial dimension of a nose of the surgical instrument.
US10058373B2	Treatment instrument and treatment system A treatment instrument includes a treatment body that includes a treatment surface provided in the first clamp surface, the treatment surface protruding toward the second clamp surface in response to the supply of heat energy and increasing pressure on the living tissue to treat the living tissue in cooperation with the action of the heat energy.
US10058371B2	Multi-lobe balloon for cryoablation A cryotreatment catheter for treating tissue. The catheter may include an outer elongate body, a balloon treatment element coupled to the distal portion of the elongate body with a plurality of balloon lobes radially arranged around the outer elongate body, an inner elongate body rotatably movable within the lumen of the outer elongate body, and a fluid delivery lumen located within the lumen of the outer elongate body and at least partially within the lumen of the inner elongate body. The fluid delivery lumen may be branched at a distal portion into a plurality of linear segments, each linear segment being in fluid communication with one of the plurality of balloon lobes. Each of the balloon lobes may be inflated independently of each other by the linear segments of the fluid delivery lumen.
US10058370B2	Method for treating a lung An embodiment of the disclosure includes a method for treating a lung. The method may include inserting a cooling element into an airway of the lung; and damaging tissue disposed radially outward of surface tissue defining the airway via the cooling element.
US10058367B2	Coupling assembly for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element, and polyaxial bone anchoring device A coupling assembly for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element includes a receiving part having a first end, a second end, a recess having a bottom for receiving the rod, and an accommodation space having an opening at the second end of the receiving part for accommodating a head of the bone anchoring element, and a retainer element configured to be inserted into the receiving part from the first end and to hold at least part of the head, the retainer element having a first portion and a spring portion compressible in an axial direction attached to the first portion. When the retainer element is in the accommodation space in a first position, the spring portion extends in the axial direction from the first portion of the retainer element to an axial position between the first end of the receiving part and the bottom of the recess.
US10058363B2	Rib fixation system A rib fixation system having a bone plate and mono-cortical bone screws adapted for affixation to a rib, the security of the system being enhanced by providing paired sets of screw-receiving openings, wherein the offset axis of each opening of the paired set is approximately ten degrees off from the normal axis in the transverse direction toward the longitudinal midline of the bone plate and is also approximately ten degrees off the normal axis in the longitudinal direction, with the offset axis of each opening in a paired set being turned toward the other opening in the paired set.
US10058360B2	Surgical instrument for manipulating, positioning and fixing a surgical rod in relation to an implant A surgical instrument for manipulating and positioning a surgical rod relative to a surgical implant features two legs rotatably coupled to each other by a hinge. Each leg includes a working end. The working ends come into engagement with the implant upon closing the instrument by rotating the legs around the hinge and pivotally position the instrument relative to the implant around a swivel axis transverse to its longitudinal axis. At least one of the legs includes a contact structure for a surgical rod by which the rod is manipulated and positioned upon swiveling the instrument around the swivel axis relative to a rod seating of the implant. At least one of the legs includes a guide structure for guiding a fixation screw, to be screwed in, for the rod and/or for a tool for screwing in the fixation screw after having positioned the rod in the rod seating.
US10058358B2	Systems and methods for posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine Devices, systems and methods for dynamically stabilizing the spine are provided. The devices include an expandable spacer having an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration, wherein the spacer has axial and radial dimensions for positioning between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The systems include one or more spacers and a mechanical actuation means for delivering and deploying the spacer. The methods involve the implantation of one or more spacers within the interspinous space.
US10058357B2	Connector for spinal implant system A connector for a spinal implant system, the connector comprising a body portion and an extension portion, the body portion being adapted to couple thereto at least a first bone screw for installation in a vertebra, the body portion further being adapted for coupling at least a first elongate member thereto, the extension portion extending from the body portion, the extension portion being adapted for coupling thereto at least a first intervertebral device for installation in a spinal disc space. Preferably at least part of the extension portion is bendable.
US10058355B2	Orthopedic implant kit An orthopedic implant kit comprising a lockable poly-axial screw, a tissue dilatation sleeve, a screw driver, a screw extender, a rod, rod-reduction device, a set screw driver, a torque limiting device and a screw releasing device.
US10058354B2	Pivotal bone anchor assembly with frictional shank head seating surfaces A two-piece closure for polyaxial bone screws includes an outer fastener and an inner set screw, the outer fastener having a drive system with pockets that cooperate with a pronged drive tool. The polyaxial screw includes a lower pressure insert engaged with the outer fastener, the insert in some embodiments being made from a cobalt chrome alloy.
US10058353B2	Bone screw A bone screw having a screw member possessing a threaded section and a head and a receiving part at the head end for receiving a rod to be connected to the bone screw is provided. The receiving part has on open first bore and a substantially U-shaped cross-section having two free legs provided with a thread. Furthermore, the receiving part has a second bore on the end opposite to the first bore whose diameter is greater than that of the threaded section and smaller than that of the head. On the bottom of the first bore a seat for the head is provided. In order that the screw member can be pivoted to at least one side by an enlarged angle, the edge bounding the free end of the second bore viewed relative to the axis of the first bore is of asymmetric construction.
US10058351B2	Personal care appliance A personal care appliance includes a housing, a drive assembly provided in the housing, and a workpiece member. The drive assembly includes a stator and an armature adjacent the stator, wherein the stator, when energized, is structured to cause the armature to oscillate back and forth. The personal care appliance further includes a mounting assembly having a pivot arm having a shaft member and first and second mounting members. The workpiece member is coupled to the first end portion of the shaft member such that oscillation of the armature causes the workpiece member to oscillate relative to the housing.
US10058346B2	Ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable clamp arm An ultrasonic instrument comprises a handle assembly or other kind of body configured to receive an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft assembly having an acoustic waveguide and an ultrasonic blade, and a removable clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide such that the ultrasonic transducer is operable to drive the ultrasonic blade to vibrate ultrasonically via the acoustic waveguide. The clamp arm is configured to selectively couple with and decouple from the shaft assembly and/or handle assembly of the ultrasonic instrument. The clamp arm may include a coupler or other coupling feature configured to selectively couple the clamp arm with the shaft assembly and/or the handle assembly. The ultrasonic instrument may further comprise a guidance system configured to position and/or orient the clamp arm relative to the ultrasonic instrument.
US10058345B2	Single-pass endoscopic vessel harvesting An endoscopic harvesting device removes a vessel from a body. The vessel has an anterior side closest to the skin. A sheath extends in a longitudinal direction with a dissector tip for advancing along the vessel substantially along the anterior side to create a flanking tunnel spaced away from the vessel. A ring-shaped blade is mounted to the sheath and is disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and proximal of the dissector tip. The blade forms a lateral loop to encircle the vessel from the flanking tunnel. The blade comprises an inductively-heated ferromagnetic member configured to make a vasiform cut including a pedicle around the vessel as the sheath advances.
US10058344B2	Apparatus for tissue dissection with suction ring A medical device may include a housing. The housing may include an outer wall, an inner wall spaced from the outer wall, and a cavity between the outer wall and the inner wall. The cavity may be in fluid communication with a lumen configured to adjust pressure within the cavity. The medical device may also include a cutting tool configured to move from extending around an outer surface of the housing to entering the cavity of the housing.
US10058341B2	Endoscopic treatment instrument An endoscopic treatment instrument includes a sheath; a basket section formed by elastic wires; a manipulation wire connected to the basket section; and a distal end cover attached to a distal end of the sheath. The distal end cover has: a first opening; a second opening; an inner peripheral surface disposed between the first and second opening; and a curved surface bent over the whole circumference in t circumference direction of the distal end cover. Each of the plurality of the elastic wires has: a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and a maximum diameter section. A radius of curvature of the curved surface is smaller than a radius of curvature of each of the plurality of the elastic wires. A contact position of the elastic wires and the curved surface moves in accordance with a retraction of the elastic wires.
US10058339B2	Aspiration catheters for thrombus removal Systems for less invasive medical procedures comprise a filter device mounted on an integrated guiding structure and an aspiration catheter. These components can be used together or separately, and the system can be used with other medical devices that are designed for less invasive procedures, such as procedures in a patient's vasculature. The filter device can involve improved torque coupling with a torque coupler associated with a resilient member that correspondingly also provides increased flexibility relative to an overtube that forms a tube for the remaining portions of the device. An actuation tool for the filter device used a systematic loading procedure for proper loading of the corewire and overtube into the actuation tool. A fiber cartridge comprises fibers loaded as a bundle into the cartridge for delivery with the ends of the fibers respectively bonded to radiopaque markers that can be visualized to come together when the filter is properly deployed. The aspiration catheter generally has a rapid exchange format. The catheter can have a radiopaque band that is held in place under metal wire embedded within the polymer forming the tube of the catheter. In some embodiments, the aspiration catheter has a small diameter distal portion that can access into small diameter vessels in which the distal portion has a smaller average diameter than the remaining tube of the catheter.
US10058332B2	Method for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A method for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease includes occluding at least one of a bronchial tube and emphysema, and deciding whether or not a bypass has been formed by the occlusion.
US10058330B2	Device for occluding a lumen One embodiment according to the present invention includes an occlusion device in which the support structure or frame expands circumferentially within the lumen to secure an expansile plug or embolic material. Once in place, the expansile plug or embolic material expands, thereby occluding the target lumen. Another embodiment according to the present invention includes a radially expandable support structure having a closed portion for capturing subsequently delivered embolic material, such as embolic coils. For example, the structure may have a closed portion at its distal end or at its middle (forming an hourglass shape). Additionally, the closed portion may be formed from the support structure itself or from a discrete, second layer that is attached within the support structure.
US10058329B2	Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses This application is directed to a surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomoses. The surgical stapling device includes a handle portion, an elongated body portion and a head portion including an anvil assembly and a shell assembly. A tactile indication mechanism is also provided for notifying a surgeon that the device has been fired and for notifying a surgeon that the anvil head has been unapproximated a distance sufficient to permit the anvil head to tilt.
US10058326B2	Anchoring device An anchoring device having an elongate body at a proximal portion, a distal portion of the elongate body forming a loop at a distal portion of the anchoring device, and a pledget placed over the elongate body adjacent a proximal portion of the loop. The loop further includes a plurality of anchors disposed along a surface thereof and the loop. Methods for securing anchoring devices of the present disclosure are also disclosed.
US10058325B2	Suture passer and method of tissue repair Instruments and methods for passing suture in tissue repair and other surgical procedures are disclosed.
US10058323B2	Tricuspid valve repair using tension A method is provided for reducing tricuspid valve regurgitation of a patient. The method includes implanting a first tissue anchor at a first implantation site in cardiac tissue in the vicinity of the tricuspid valve of the patient, and implanting a second tissue anchor at a second implantation site in cardiac tissue of the patient opposite the first implantation site across the tricuspid valve. Using a spool that winds therewithin at least a portion of a longitudinal member that couples the first and the second tissue anchors together, tension is applied between the first and the second tissue anchors to alter the geometry of the tricuspid valve by rotating the spool.
US10058322B2	Suture anchor and methods of knotless tissue fixation Systems and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs, without knot tying. The soft tissue repair systems include self-cinching constructs with splices and loops having attached flexible materials that are pre-loaded onto modified knotless anchors (for example, swivel and/or screw-in suture anchors and/or push-in suture anchors with a distal eyelet) to position the self-locking, adjustable construct at the repair site. The systems allow for knotless tensioning of the tissue after the knotless anchors have been implanted.
US10058321B2	Devices and methods of visualizing and determining depth of penetration in cardiac tissue Disclosed herein are devices and methods for assessing the surface of a target cardiac tissue and for delivering a tissue anchor to cardiac tissue at a preselected depth within the myocardium in a beating heart procedure. In one variation, an anchor delivery device comprises an elongate body, a tissue anchor disposed within a first longitudinal lumen of the elongate body, and a tissue depth indicator slidable within a second longitudinal lumen of the elongate body. The tissue depth indicator has a first configuration that indicates the boundary of the surface of the target tissue and a second configuration that indicates when the distal tip of the elongate body has been advanced to a preselected depth into the target tissue. In some variations, a tissue depth indicator may also be configured to resist or limit the penetration of the delivery device into tissue after a preselected depth has been reached.
US10058313B2	Transapical valve replacement Techniques for reaching the interior of the heart, such as for aortic valve replacement, can combine elements of percutaneous implantation methods and elements of surgical implantation methods. In some instances, aortic valve replacement may include a dual transapical approach in which a transfemoral approach is used to reach the apex of the patient's heart from inside the left ventricle while a minimally invasive surgical procedure provides access to the exterior of the apex via an intercostal approach.
US10058312B2	Systems and methods for cryoadhesive transseptal punctures A cryogenic medical system and method of use thereof for transseptal puncturing is disclosed, including a medical device having an elongate body with a fluid flow path therein, a thermally-transmissive region coupled to the elongate body in thermal communication with the fluid flow path, and a puncturing element movably coupled to the elongate body; and a cryogenic coolant source in fluid communication with the fluid flow path. The medical device may alternatively include an elongate body, a thermally-transmissive region coupled to the elongate body, a thermo-electric cooler in thermal communication with the thermally-transmissive region, and a puncturing element movably coupled to the elongate body.
US10058311B1	Ergonomic multi-functional handle for use with a medical instrument A multi-functional handle manipulates a medical instrument and includes a body capable of being gripped by a hand of a user and further capable of being in communication with the medical instrument. In non-limiting exemplary embodiments, the handle may include one or more of a first trigger assembly, a second trigger assembly and a third trigger assembly. Non-limiting exemplary embodiments also include one or more of a primary digit-receiving member, a secondary digit-receiving member, and a tertiary digit-supporting member for facilitating ergonomic operation of the handle. The actuation arm actuates the medical instrument independently from movement of the primary digit-receiving member wherein the primary digit-receiving member can be selectively displaced between alternate orientations relative to a position of the body and relative to a position of the actuation arm, respectively, without affecting manipulation of the medical instrument.
US10058309B2	Medical instrument and medical system Disclosed herein is a medical instrument used for harvesting biological tissues of a predetermined biological organ and a medical system. The medical instrument includes: a main body portion that has an elongated shape and has a distal part having a helical groove formed in an outer surface, a fluid lumen through which fluid is allowed to flow and pass, and a through-hole communicating with the fluid lumen and the outer surface of the distal part, at least part of the distal part being stuck into the biological organ; and a tubular member that has an insertion lumen into which the main body portion is inserted movably in axial direction and forms a gap through which fluid is allowed to flow and pass between the main body portion and the tubular member in a state in which the main body portion is inserted in the insertion lumen. The medical system includes: the medical instrument; a fluid supply unit that supplies a fluid into the fluid lumen of the main body portion; and a fluid drawing unit that draws the fluid existing in the gap.
US10058301B2	Image analysis device, image analysis method, and program In an image analysis device, an image analysis method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium, it is determined whether a radiographic image is captured by rocking a rocking imaging grid. The image analysis device includes: a radiographic image acquisition section; a dosage data acquisition section that acquires dosage data indicating, in a time-series manner, a dosage of radiation rays exposed to a specific position in an imaging area in a specific period; and a determining section that determines whether the dosage data has a first feature indicating a dosage variation as a plurality of radiation absorbing bodies and a radiation transmitting body disposed between adjacent radiation absorbing bodies pass through a space between the specific position and a radiation source, and determines that the radiographic image corresponding to the dosage data determined to have the first feature is a rocking grid use image captured by rocking a rocking imaging grid.
US10058300B2	Large FOV phase contrast imaging based on detuned configuration including acquisition and reconstruction techniques Embodiments of methods and apparatus are disclosed for obtaining a phase-contrast digital imaging system and methods for same that can include an x-ray source for radiographic imaging; a beam shaping assembly, an x-ray grating interferometer including a phase grating and an analyzer grating; and an x-ray detector; where the source grating, the phase grating, and the analyzer grating are detuned and a plurality of uncorrelated reference images are obtained for use in imaging processing with the detuned system.
US10058289B2	Pulsimeter and adjustment method of pulsimeter It is possible to reduce power consumption of a pulsimeter while suppressing a degradation in an accuracy of measuring pulse. A pulsimeter 1 includes a light emitter 10, a photodetector 12, an AD converter 14, a frequency analyzing unit 15, and an adjusting unit 17. The light emitter 10 emits light to a blood vessel of a measurement target. The photodetector 12 detects light emitted by the light emitter 10 via the blood vessel. The AD converter 14 analog/digital converts an output signal of the photodetector 12. The frequency analyzing unit 15 frequency-analyzes data converted by the AD converter 14. The adjusting unit 17 adjusts an amount of light emitted by the light emitter 10 based on the analysis result by the frequency analyzing unit 15.
US10058287B2	Method and apparatus for acquiring a magnetic resonance imaging dataset In a method and apparatus for acquiring a magnetic resonance imaging dataset of an area to be examined of a patient by magnetic resonance data are acquired over a prespecified acquisition period which has been fixed for the acquisition process. This acquisition period is divided into a number of sub-periods. For each sub-dataset of the magnetic resonance data acquired by undersampling in a sub-period, at least one motion value describing the motion status of the area to be examined is determined, and the data subsets to be used for the reconstruction of the magnetic resonance imaging dataset are selected in dependence on the motion values in order to minimize motion artifacts.
US10058284B2	Simultaneous imaging, monitoring, and therapy Using the disclosed intravascular devices it is possible to image tissues, deliver therapy, and evaluate the tissue after the therapy is delivered. One embodiment is a catheter configured to provide ultrasound imaging, drug delivery, and Doppler flow analysis. The devices can use ultrasound imaging as well as optical coherence tomography (OCT).
US10058283B2	Determining food identities with intra-oral spectrometer devices Devices, methods, computer-readable media, and systems for determining an identity of a food are disclosed. For example, a method may receive at least one property of at least one component in a sample of a food from an intra-oral device including a spectrometer, the at least one property obtained via the spectrometer, compares the at least one property to a plurality of food signatures, and determines the identity of the food based upon the comparing. In another example, a system may include an intra-oral device and a wireless device. The intra-oral device may include a spectrometer for measuring at least one property of at least one component in a sample of a food. The wireless device may include a processor for receiving the at least one property, comparing the at least one property to a plurality of food signatures, and determining the identity of the food based upon the comparing.
US10058278B2	Systems and methods for monitoring pressure applied on patients The systems and methods described herein are directed to monitoring the force or pressure applied to a portion of the human body, including in the neck region of a patient during a medical procedure, such as tracheal intubation, to ensure that the medical personnel are applying the desired level of force, and in regions of bony prominences to monitor and prevent the formation of pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers. In particular, the systems and methods described herein include piezoresistive elements connected to signal processing circuitry for measuring the force or pressure.
US10058274B2	Tissue perfusion sensor control An optical perfusion sensor may monitor blood oxygen saturation of blood-perfused tissue, which may be referred to as tissue perfusion, until a tissue perfusion value is within a threshold range of a reference value, and, in some examples, for at least a minimum period of time. The tissue perfusion value may indicate an absolute blood oxygen saturation level or a relative change in blood oxygen saturation level. The reference value may be, for example, determined by an oxygen (O2) variation index that indicates a change in blood oxygen saturation of tissue. In some examples, the optical perfusion sensor may be activated upon detecting a cardiac event, such as a cardiac arrhythmia. In addition, in some examples, cardiac signal monitoring may be activated upon detecting a threshold change in tissue perfusion.
US10058265B2	Methods for assessing and optimizing muscular performance including a controlled activity training protocol A muscle assessment protocol can include: attaching one or more surface electromyometry (sEMG) sensors to the skin of a subject to be operably coupled with one or more muscles; operably coupling the one or more sEMG sensors to a computing system; performing the predetermined muscle activity of a muscle assessment protocol that includes a controlled activity training protocol; monitoring/recording sEMG data of the one or more muscles during the predetermined muscle activity; and providing the sEMG data to the subject such that the subject can improve muscle performance for the predetermined muscle activity by using the sEMG data. The muscle activity includes static or dynamic muscle use. The predetermined muscle activity can be provided to the subject by the computing system. System means for performing the muscle assessment protocol is also disclosed.
US10058262B2	System and method of identifying sources for biological rhythms In a system and method of determining regularity associated with a rhythm disorder of a heart, a derivative of a first cardiac signal at a plurality of first time points is processed against a derivative of a second cardiac signal at a plurality of second time points to define a plurality of coordinate pairs of the first cardiac signal against the second cardiac signal. Thereafter, an index of regularity that exceeds a threshold is determined. The index of regularity indicates an approximate congruence of the plurality of coordinate pairs among the first cardiac signal and the second cardiac signal.
US10058261B2	Noninvasive atrial activity estimation system and method Provided is a non-invasive system for estimating an atrial signal, including a plurality of sensors to sense a surface electrocardiogram signal, a reference atrial signal generation unit to generate an estimated ventricular signal with respect to a R wave in an electrocardiogram signal from one sensor among the plurality of sensors, and to generate a reference atrial signal by subtracting the estimated ventricular signal from the electrocardiogram signal from the one sensor, and an atrial signal estimation unit to generate an estimated atrial signal by applying a constrained independent component analysis algorithm based on the reference atrial signal to the received surface electrocardiogram signal, and to estimate one of the estimated atrial signals as an actual atrial signal, and a method using the same.
US10058260B2	Apparatus and method for determining the occurrance of a QRS complex in ECG data The present invention provides apparatus and methods for determining the occurrence of a QRS complex in ECG data. According to an aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is proposed for determining the occurrence of a QRS complex in ECG data by utilizing a first, second and third set of ECG data that are acquired by respectively electrode leads II, V4 and V5 and by determining whether a QRS complex has been detected within the predefined temporal window in at least two of the first, second and third sets of ECG data. According to another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus is proposed for determining the occurrence of a QRS complex in ECG data by utilizing three sets of ECG data whose signal quality values V are the smallest three of the first to twelfth sets of ECG data that are acquired by respectively the standard 12 electrode leads and by determining whether a QRS complex has been detected within the predefined temporal window in at least two of the three sets of ECG data. The two apparatus of the present invention may improve the accuracy of QRS detection, which has been proved by clinical testing.
US10058243B2	Clinic evaluation via outer retinal layer assessment Systems and methods are provided for evaluating an eye of a patient from a set of OCT data. A layer segmentation component is configured to identify and segment a plurality of retinal layers within the set of OCT data. The plurality of layers include a layer of interest. A mapping component is configured to generate at least one of an en face representation of the layer of interest and a three-dimensional reconstruction of the layer of interest from the segmented plurality of layers. A parameter generator is configured to derive at least one parameter, representing a thickness of the layer of interest, from the at least one of the en face representation of the layer of interest and the three-dimensional reconstruction of the layer of interest. A user interface is configured to provide the determined at least one parameter to a display.
US10058242B2	Ophthalmologic imaging apparatus and ophthalmologic image display apparatus An embodiment provides a new technique of ophthalmologic diagnostic imaging. An ophthalmologic imaging apparatus of an embodiment includes: an acquiring part configured to acquire three-dimensional image data of an eye by using optical coherence tomography; a designating part configured for designating partial image data that is a part of the three-dimensional image data corresponding to a specific site of the eye; a deforming part configured to deform the three-dimensional image data such that the partial image data is deformed into a predetermined shape to create new three-dimensional image data; a forming part configured to form cross-sectional image data based on the new three-dimensional image data; and a display controller configured to display an image based on the cross-sectional image data on a display means.
US10058239B2	Endoscope system There are provided an endoscope system capable of suppressing an increase in the size of a first connector of an endoscope and of performing non-contact electric power supply and non-contact signal transmission, an endoscope, and an endoscope connector. A power receiving unit and a power supply unit are disposed opposite to each other along an insertion direction of first and second connectors, and an image signal transmission unit and an image signal receiving unit are disposed opposite to each other along the insertion direction of the first and second connectors. A first circuit board is disposed on the opposite side to the power supply unit with respect to the power receiving unit so as to partially overlap the power receiving unit in the insertion direction. The power receiving unit and the image signal transmission unit are disposed so as not to overlap each other in the insertion direction.
US10058237B2	Image processing device, image processing method, and program There is provided an image processing device including an edge detection unit configured to detect a boundary point between a first region including a subject to be observed and a second region that does not include the subject, a first estimation unit configured to estimate a first shape as a shape of a boundary between the first region and the second region based on the boundary point, and a second estimation unit configured to estimate a second shape as a shape of a boundary between the first region and the second region based on the boundary point and the estimated first shape.
US10058232B2	Transmission mechanism, raising device, and insertion apparatus A transmission mechanism includes a mobile member, and an adjustment unit which is coupled to the mobile member and which changes in an adjustment amount in a longitudinal axis C direction. The transmission mechanism further includes a pulling and pressing member which is coupled to the raising stand and the adjustment unit. The transmission mechanism further includes a regulation portion which regulates the adjustment amount of the adjustment unit when a raising operation portion is operated and when a tension is applied to the adjustment unit.
US10058231B2	Lighting structure and endoscope A lighting structure includes: an optical transmission medium that transmits pumping light and image light; an objective optical system that is disposed at a distal-end portion of the optical transmission medium; a wavelength conversion unit comprising a fluorescent body that receives the pumping light transmitted through the optical transmission medium and irradiates an object with illuminating light; and a wavelength-selective reflective unit that selectively reflects one of a wavelength of the pumping light and a wavelength of the image light, thereby emits pumping light that is incident thereto through the optical transmission medium into the fluorescent body and emits image light that is incident from the object into the optical transmission medium through the objective optical system.
US10058229B2	Dishwasher with sprayer A dishwasher includes a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a sprayer for spraying liquid to the treating chamber. The sprayer may include a liquid passage and at least one outlet extending from an interior to an exterior of the sprayer and in fluid communication with the liquid passage. A membrane may have at least one opening and may be in fluid communication with the liquid passage to control the flow of liquid through the at least one outlet.
US10058228B2	Soil chopping system for a dishwasher A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system supplying a spray of liquid to the treating chamber, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system having a rotating filter. A chopping system is included to macerate foreign objects within the recirculation flow path and includes a blade mounted to the rotating filter.
US10058227B2	Filter assembly for a dishwasher A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a liquid spraying system, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a rotatable filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid and a diverter overlying and spaced from at least a portion of the upstream surface to form a gap there between.
US10058225B2	Dishwasher system with a reuse tank A method of operating a dishwasher having a wash tub and a reuse tank for storing liquid for subsequent reuse, wherein the condition of the water in the reuse tank may be monitored and/or acted upon to limit the likelihood of undesired effects associated with the growth of micro-organisms in the liquid.
US10058222B1	Particle remover for receptacle A particle remover for selectively augmenting a receptacle is provided. The particle remover has a body which may be removably attachable to the receptacle. The body of the particle remover includes a number of particle removing apertures that are fluidly connected to a suction source. The particle removing apertures may be in fluid communication with one or more channels defined within the body. The suction source creates a negative pressure to suck particles from an exterior of the body through the particle removing apertures. The body of the particle remover is adjustable along one or more dimensions.
US10058217B2	Method for controlling mixer, controller and mixer The present invention discloses a method for controlling a mixer, including sending a fan initiation control signal to the fan when obtaining a instruction for initiating the mix from the user, to allow the fan to operate at a pre-set fan rotation speed; sending a motor initiation control signal to the motor to allow the motor to operate at a pre-set motor rotation speed within a set mixing time period; wherein the instruction for initiating the mix includes the mixing time period; sending a motor stop control signal to the motor when the mixing time period is ended to stop the operation of the motor; and sending a fan stop control signal to the fan after a pre-set first delayed time period to stop the operation of the fan. Meanwhile the present invention also provides a controller for a mixer and a mixer.
US10058213B2	Automated self-contained cooking assembly A cooking assembly comprises a container for receiving cooking fluid therein and comprising a vat and a reserve tank in fluid communication with the vat such that overflow of cooking fluid from the vat flows into the reserve tan. The vat provides for cooking food products therein. The reserve tank includes at least a two stage filter for filtering the cooking fluid overflow so as to return it back to the vat. A mobile basket provides for receiving food product and positioning it within the cooking vat and removing it therefrom when cooked. A three stage air filtering system is provided for suctioning air above the container during cooking and filtering it to provide clean air to the outside of the assembly. The assembly can be provided in a single enclosed unit with an in-feed for food products and an out-feed to discharge cooked food products therefrom.
US10058211B2	Smokeless convection barbecue grill A convection barbecue grill for grilling food with convection style circulated air includes a grill housing defining a grilling assembly sized as conventional barbecue grills, a heating and circulation assembly defining a heating element, a high temperature fan and a pair of duck and vent implements, and a filtration system which includes an air outlet and a filter. When in use, the fan is operative to blow air in a heating direction, which causes ambient air outside of the heating element to pass through the heating element and fan into the grill housing as well as air in the grill housing to be recirculated therethrough by way of the duck and vent implements. The filtration system is operative to filter air being outlet from the grill housing that is not being recirculated.
US10058204B2	Luminous base A luminous base includes a base body, a light guide structure, a light emitting module and a power supply module. The base body has a cover with a light outlet; the light guide structure is installed at the base body and configured to be corresponsive to the light outlet; the light emitting module is installed in the base body for projecting light towards the light guide structure; the power supply module is electrically connected to the light emitting module. Therefore, light can be illuminated upwardly from the bottom of a cup and/or a beverage bottle in a surface emitting manner, and the existence of the cup and/or the beverage bottle can be highlighted to provide a glare effect in a dark environment, and the light can be illuminated uniformly upward from the bottom of the cup and/or the beverage bottle to provide a light staining effect.
US10058203B1	Portable drinking device A portable drinking device capable of fitting over a typical pressurized beverage can to direct the flow of fluid from the can to a recipient's mouth. The portable drinking device may be positioned over the open top of the can and the can and portable drinking device are slightly tilted sideways. After the can has been punctured on its side, the entire assembly is positioned so that the portable drinking device directs a rapid and steady stream of fluid from the punctured can through the tube of the portable drinking device into a recipient's mouth.
US10058198B2	Food service equipment and systems Food service equipment may include a hygienic shield system. The hygienic shield system may include a frame that is coupled to a serving surface of the food service equipment. At least one clear or transparent panel may be coupled to the frame. The food service equipment may include a media device or system that is integrated within or on the food service equipment. The media device may be configured to playback one of audio and video of a media file. The food service equipment may include a controller configured to select the one of audio and video of the media file for playback by the media device.
US10058197B2	Bag dispenser A bag dispenser for use in a retail store is described. The bag dispenser holds and dispenses bags from a roll of plastic bags such as grocery bags, meat bags, or produce bags. The bag dispenser includes a bag holder rod that holds the roll of bags and allows the roll of bags to rotate on the bag holder rod in order to dispense bags. The bag dispenser also includes a bag separator that facilitates separation of a bag from the roll. The bag dispenser also includes a rod coupler that couples the bag dispenser to a rod, such as a rod of a shopping cart, a rod of a shopping cart basket or a rod of a pick-up basket, for example. The bag dispenser quickly and easily dispenses bags so that an employee of the retail store does not waste time and effort obtaining a bag.
US10058194B2	Car seat cover A protective cover is described which can be secured onto a car seat or other similar seating apparatus. The cover has multiple layers which are rollable to allow different levels of exposure of the infant to the external environment.
US10058193B2	Diaper changing apparatus A diaper changing apparatus that restrains an infant, child, or special need individual in a way that aids the caregiver's ability to manipulate his or her position and orientation to provide access to the diaper area during diaper changing activities. The apparatus allows the caregiver to easily lift the legs and buttocks, providing access to the underside of the infant, child, or special need individual for diaper changing activities. In some embodiments, adjustments to the height of the legs and buttocks and the separation of the legs may be made during a diaper change by moving a restraint of the apparatus in the direction of the desired adjustment. Some embodiments aid a caregiver by restraining the arms, chest, or torso to prevent the infant, child, or special needs individual from interfering with the diaper change, but without immobilizing him so much that the caregiver cannot easily adjust his position.
US10058191B2	Method and system for assembled furniture Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for an assembled furniture. The assembled furniture includes a cover having a plurality of inner compartments and a plurality of dividers. The assembled furniture also includes a plurality of cushions disposed within respective inner compartments of the cover, where the plurality of cushions are confined in the inner compartments by the plurality of dividers. The plurality of inner compartments may include a back inner compartment, a left arm inner compartment, a right arm inner compartment, and a bottom seat compartment. The left arm inner compartment may be adjacent to an end of the back inner compartment. The right arm inner compartment may be adjacent to an opposite end of the back inner compartment. The bottom seat compartment may be disposed below at least the back, left arm, and right arm inner compartments. The assembled furniture is easily compressible and highly transportable.
US10058190B1	Air-foam mattress component Disclosed embodiments may relate to mattresses and/or mattress components having one or more foam-filled air chambers within an air impermeable cover. Typically, the foam core within an air chamber would comprise open cell foam, but the air chamber would not be self-inflating. Rather, a pump might be used to adjust the firmness and/or comfort of the mattress, inflating and deflating the air chamber according to user's preference. Embodiments might also fuse or bond at least the top surface of the impermeable cover to the foam core(s).
US10058187B2	Folding step stool A foldable step stool includes a step and a pair of legs. The legs are mounted on the step for movement between use and storage positions.

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