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| US10124340B2 |
Reagent storage device and bio-reaction apparatus including the same
The present disclosure relates to a reagent storage device and a bio-reaction apparatus including the same. Provided is a reagent storage device connected to a biochip to provide reagents into the biochip. The reagent storage device includes a storage container having a tube shape of which one end is opened, and the other end opposite to the one end is closed and a plurality of diaphragms provided in the storage container and installed to be closely attached to an inner wall of the storage container. Here, the diaphragms are spaced apart from each other in one direction in which the one end and the other end are disposed opposite to each other, and each of the diaphragms includes a through-hole passing therethrough. |
| US10124336B2 |
Selective delivery of material to cells
Isolating or identifying a cell based on a physical property of said cell can include providing a cell suspension; passing said suspension through a microfluidic channel that includes a constriction; passing the cell suspension through the constriction; and, contacting said cell suspension solution with a compound. The constriction can be sized to preferentially deform a relatively larger cell compared to a relatively smaller cell. |
| US10124334B2 |
Devices and methods for molecular diagnostic testing
A hand-held molecular diagnostic test device includes a housing, an amplification (or PCR) module, and a detection module. The amplification module is configured to receive an input sample, and defines a reaction volume. The amplification module includes a heater such that the amplification module can perform a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the input sample. The detection module is configured to receive an output from the amplification module and a reagent formulated to produce a signal that indicates a presence of a target amplicon within the input sample. The amplification module and the detection module are integrated within the housing. |
| US10124333B2 |
Discrete elements for 3D microfluidics
A module may be provided with at least one opening, the opening being an endpoint of a microfluidic channel that passes through at least part of the module. A set of multiple such modules may be arranged into an arrangement of modules, which may be coupled together using one or more coupling mechanisms included on each module. The arrangement of modules may fit within a regular polyhedral grid, and each module within the arrangement of modules may have a form suitable for arrangement of the modules within the regular polyhedral grid. Fluid may then flow through at least a subset of the arrangement of modules via the microfluidic channel of each module of the subset of the arrangement of modules. Some modules may include sensors, actuators, or inner microfluidic channel surface coatings. The arrangement of modules may form a microfluidic circuit that can perform a microfluidic circuit function. |
| US10124332B2 |
Reversible bonding of microfluidic channels using dry adhesives
A reversible bonded microfluidic structure comprises an overhanging cap or gasket structure atop a continuous microfluidic channel wall. An overhanging gasket structure may reduce stress concentrations at the edge of the channel wall and can permit improved reversible adhesion of the channel wall and adjacent dry adhesive fibers. In one example, reversible adhesion of the overhanging channel wall gasket and adjacent dry adhesive fibers may approach 1 MPa in axial loading. An overhanging gasket structure of the microfluidic channel wall may comprise a single “fiber” that is continuous around the perimeter of the desired microfluidic channel shape, and may define a self-sealing gasket which will contain fluid. The overhanging gasket structure may be surrounded by further overhanging or undercut dry adhesive fibers to enhance the adhesion and help make the rest of the surface more tolerant to defects and surface roughness. |
| US10124331B2 |
Optofluidic lasers with surface gain and methods of making and using the same
In one aspect, optofluidic lasers are described herein. In some embodiments, an optofluidic laser described herein comprises a first liquid having a first refractive index, a second liquid having a second refractive index that is different than the first refractive index, and a liquid-liquid interface defined by the first and second liquids and disposed between the first and second liquids. Moreover, the first and second liquids are immiscible. Additionally, the optofluidic laser further comprises a layer of gain material disposed at the liquid-liquid interface between the first and second liquids. |
| US10124330B2 |
Method and apparatus for the removal of polyvalent cations from mono ethylene glycol
The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the removal of polyvalent cations, in particular divalent cations, from mono ethylene glycol. Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) is used to prevent hydrate formation in pipelines transporting gas, condensate and water. It may also contribute to pipeline corrosion control. The invention describes a method for the removal of polyvalent cations from mono ethylene glycol, comprising providing a feed of aqueous mono ethylene glycol comprising dissolved gas and salts of divalent cations (rich MEG), heating the aqueous mono ethylene glycol to a heated mixture, causing precipitation of at least part of the salts and release of at least part of the dissolved gas, in particular carbon dioxide, separation of released gas from the mono ethylene glycol, separation of at least part of the precipitated salts from the mono ethylene glycol, distillation of at least part of the water from the heated mixture, to yield hot dewatered mono ethylene glycol (lean MEG), wherein a first part of the hot dewatered mono ethylene glycol is lead back to the aqueous mono ethylene glycol feed to provide at least part of the heat for heating the aqueous mono ethylene glycol. |
| US10124328B2 |
Separation method and separation matrix
The invention discloses a method of separating a biomolecule from at least one other component in a liquid, comprising a step of contacting said liquid with a separation matrix comprising a solid support and polymer chains bound to said solid support. The polymer chains comprise units derived from a first monomer of structure CH2═CH-L-X, where L is a covalent bond or an alkyl ether or hydroxysubstituted alkyl ether chain comprising 2-6 carbon atoms, and X is a sulfonate or phosphonate group. |
| US10124327B2 |
Nano-composite and method of producing the same
A method of producing nano-composites has the following steps: providing a solution, with the solution having a substrate and a precursor of a zero-dimensional nanoparticles; and subjecting a surface of the solution to a plasma to activate the precursor to generate the zero-dimensional nanoparticles in the solution. The nanoparticles are self-assembled on the substrate uniformly to generate the nano-composites. |
| US10124324B1 |
Olefin polymerization catalyst components and process for the production of olefin polymers therewith
The present invention relates to a Ziegler-Natta catalyst component for olefin polymerization containing an amide element in combination with one or more internal electron donors. The catalyst components, according to the present invention, are able to produce polypropylene polymers with higher stereo-regularity. The present invention also provides a phthalate-free catalyst system capable of producing polypropylene with an isotacticity that is equal to or higher than catalyst systems containing phthalate derivatives. |
| US10124323B2 |
Nano-nickel catalyst and hydrogenation device of carbon oxides
A nano-nickel catalyst and a hydrogenation device of carbon oxides are provided. The hydrogenation device is configured to reduce the carbon oxides to form low carbon hydrocarbons. The nano-nickel catalyst has a metallic nickel body and a plurality of microstructures connecting with at least one surface of the metallic nickel body. The microstructures are sharp, and have a length-diameter ratio ranging from 2 to 5. |
| US10124315B2 |
Water-absorbent resin production apparatus
In a water-absorbent resin production apparatus for producing a water-absorbent resin by polymerizing a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a water-absorbent resin powder obtained by drying a water-absorbent resin composition with a dryer passes through a first powder flow path pipe, is discharged therefrom toward a classifier while a flow rate is regulated so as to a predetermined value by a powder flow rate regulating discharge member composed of a hopper and a rotary valve, and is classified by the classifier. In the water-absorbent resin production apparatus, a collector for collecting a powder aggregate composed of aggregated particles of the water-absorbent resin powder is disposed in the first powder flow path pipe. Accordingly, a water-absorbent resin in the form of a particulate powder from which the powder aggregate is removed can be produced at a high production efficiency. |
| US10124314B2 |
Process and apparatus for the pre-treatment of biomass
A process for pretreatment of biomass and an installation for practicing the process, the process including, as well, the subsequent biological treatment and obtaining of biofuel from the biomass. The process is based on the use of at least one scraped surface exchanger and comprises the following steps: heating the biomass to a temperature equal to or lower than 110° C. in an exchanger; further heating the heated biomass so obtained to a temperature between 150 and 175° C. in a scraped surface exchanger; thermal hydrolyzing the biomass at a temperature between 150 and 175° C.; and cooling the thermal hydrolyzed biomass for the subsequent biological treatment thereof. |
| US10124309B2 |
Process for preparing aminoplast microcapsules
The present invention relates to a one-shell aminoplast core-shell microcapsule crosslinked with a polyisocyanate and encapsulating a perfume oil, prepared with very low amount of aminoplast resin. It also provides use of said aminoplast microcapsules in liquid aqueous and powder surfactant-rich consumer products. |
| US10124308B2 |
Apparatus and system for improved set-up of multi-ingredient compounder
Apparatus and systems are disclosed for improved set-up of multi-ingredient compounders. An improved apparatus includes a manifold and a plurality of valve members disposed for movement relative to different corresponding ones of a plurality of inlet ports of the manifold. The valve members are moveable to open and close a corresponding fluid passageway between the corresponding inlet port and an internal passageway of the manifold. A plurality of caps are locatable on different corresponding ones of the inlet ports, with each of the caps being engageable with the corresponding valve member for co-movement from a locked position at which the cap is restricted from removal to an unlocked position at which the cap is removable, e.g. by manual, axial retraction of the cap. An improved system includes a compounder controller operable to control valve actuators of the compounder so as to sequentially move the valve members and corresponding caps from locked to unlocked positions in a predetermined sequence, thereby reducing the potential for undesired cross-connections. |
| US10124304B2 |
Assembly of a tintometric machine and a trolley
Assembly of a tintometric machine and a trolley includes an external frame and a dispenser system. The dispenser system dispenses a fluid into a vessel or container, when the vessel or container is positioned in a dispensing station. The trolley includes: a supporting top, whereon the container can be positioned; rotary elements allowing the trolley to move; a gripping element, through which the user can grip the trolley and move it. The dispensing station has a housing into which the trolley can be positioned. The assembly includes a plug-socket system, wherein a first part of the system is located on the trolley and a second part is located in the dispensing station. The parts of the system can be assembled together when the trolley is placed into the housing of the dispensing station, for the purpose of conducting an electric current. The trolley includes an actuating device that can move the supporting top. |
| US10124298B1 |
Highly selective, ultralight, electro-spun filter media for separating oil-water mixtures
A filter medium for oil-water separation, the filter medium being a composite, nanofibrous mat formed from electrospinning a single solution of one natural polymer and one synthetic polystyrene polymer together, where fibers of the natural polymer are reinforced by fibers of the synthetic polystyrene polymer. The nanofibrous mat may initially be hydrophobic and oleophilic, making it a suitable filter medium for separating oil from oil-water mixtures. The mat may be treated with one or more surfactants to change the surface wettability of the mat to hydrophilic and oleophobic for separating water from oil-water mixtures or to hydrophobic and oleophobic for separating oil and water droplets from wet gas. |
| US10124296B2 |
Ceramic proton-conducting membranes
Disclosed herein are ceramic selective membranes and methods of forming the ceramic selective membranes by forming a selective silica ceramic on a porous membrane substrate. Representative ceramic selective membranes include ion-conductive membranes (e.g., proton-conducting membranes) and gas selective membranes. Representative uses for the membranes include incorporation into fuel cells and redox flow batteries (RFB) as ion-conducting membranes. |
| US10124292B2 |
Emissions treatment system with ammonia-generating and SCR catalysts
Provided are emissions treatment systems for an exhaust stream having an ammonia-generating component, such as a NOx storage reduction (NSR) catalyst or a lean NOx trap (LNT) catalyst, and an SCR catalyst disposed downstream of the ammonia-generating catalyst. The SCR catalyst can be a molecular sieve having the CHA crystal structure, for example SSZ-13 or SAPO-34, which can be ion-exchanged with copper. The LNT can be layered, having an undercoat washcoat layer comprising a support material, at least one precious metal, and at least one NOx sorbent selected from the group consisting of alkaline earth elements, rare earth elements, and combinations thereof and a top washcoat layer comprising a support material, at least one precious metal, and ceria in particulate form, the top washcoat layer being substantially free of alkaline earth components. The emissions treatment system is advantageously used for the treatment of exhaust streams from diesel engines and lean burn gasoline engines. |
| US10124291B1 |
Trench spanning modules in a biofilter floor assembly
A modular biofiltration support system for a bed of organic filter medium, formed of a multiplicity of rectangular bed platform modules or floor tiles, provides for bridging across an air/gas supply trench which can be up to 36 inches or even 48 inches wide. The bridging sections, formed of a mix of recycled plastic materials in a high-pressure molding operation, interconnect with edges of the floor tile assemblies on each side of the trench, and also engage with one another at sides. Each module is a high strength beam. |
| US10124285B2 |
Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods
An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are provided. Features are described providing for installation of a preferred filter cartridge in a housing. A filter cartridge arrangement is described and shown. Methods of assembly and use are also described. |
| US10124284B2 |
Filter system and holder therefor
A holder and a filter system are provided. The holder has: a front wall, a window is formed therein so as to expose the hollow cavity of the holder; a back wall, facing the front wall; a pair of side walls, facing each other and connecting the front wall and the back wall; an opened top portion; and a bottom wall, facing to the top portion and closed so as to define the hollow cavity of the holder. The back wall can be provided with an attachment mechanism. By using the holder and the filter system, an operator may easily determine when to replace the filter cartridge during the operation of the filter system. The holder allows a very good keeping and as well a rapid replacement of the indicator. |
| US10124281B2 |
Filter assembly for retaining wall drain holes
A filter assembly for allowing groundwater to flow through a hole in a seawall from a landward side of the seawall to a seaward side of the seawall includes a housing with a flange and a perforated shell. The filter assembly also includes a filter cartridge configured to be removably positioned inside the shell and a face plate positioned over the opening and removably connected to the seaward side of the flange thereby securing the filter cartridge inside the shell. The filter assembly also includes a valve member that is operable in an open state and in a closed state. The filter assembly also includes a deflection device connected to a seaward side of the face plate over the valve member. The deflection device is configured to prevent interference of the valve member. |
| US10124278B2 |
Fluid filter arrangement for a motor vehicle drive train
Fluid filter arrangement for a motor vehicle drive train. The filter arrangement comprises a filter housing, which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, allowing fluid to flow in one flow direction from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. A filter insert is arranged in the filter housing and divides an interior of the filter housing into an inlet region connected to the fluid inlet and an outlet region connected to the fluid outlet. The filter insert has a filter medium for filtering fluid. The filter insert has a perforated plate having a plurality of holes. The holes are arranged ahead of the filter medium in the flow direction. The size of at least some of the holes is adapted so that fluid impinges upon the filter medium at an increased flow velocity. |
| US10124272B2 |
Vapor circulation regeneration system
A vapor circulation regeneration system is provided for utilizing a vapor by circulation and regeneration. The system includes at least: a liquefaction regeneration unit including a liquefaction space where the vapor of an object to be heated is liquefied and a heating part for maintaining a liquid-like state; a vaporization unit for heating the liquid-like material by means of a heating part so as to generate a vapor; a fluid communication part for establishing fluid communication between the liquefaction regeneration unit and the vaporization unit; a processing unit for processing an object to be processed by using the vapor; a return pipe for returning the vapor used in the processing unit to the liquefaction regeneration unit; a liquefaction regeneration temperature control part for controlling the temperature of the liquefaction regeneration unit; and a vaporization temperature control part for controlling the temperature of the vaporization unit. |
| US10124270B2 |
Gas blowing vaporizing and drying device
Provided is a gas-blowing vaporizing and drying device for blowing gas at a solution containing a target component, and thus nebulizing the solution to promote vaporization of the solvent while dropping the solution into the collection container, in which contamination does not occur even if different solutes are successively powderized. In the gas-blowing vaporizing and drying device according to the present invention, a cap 20 to be fitted to the upper opening of a collection container body 19 includes: a solution-introducing tube 20A for introducing a solution supplied from a passage 14, into a collection container 21; a gas-introducing tube 20B for introducing a gas supplied from a passage 22, into the collection container 21; and an exhaust port 20C. Further, the exhaust port 20C includes a filter 20D for preventing the powderized solute from passing therethrough. |
| US10124269B2 |
Assembly block with servomotor, and assembly block kit
An assembly block with a servomotor includes: a block main body having at least one connector including a protrusion or a recessed portion; a servomotor; and a rotation shaft which is configured to be rotationally driven by the servomotor. The assembly block with the servomotor is connectable to a basic block by fitting the at least one connector of the block main body to one or more connectors of the basic block. The assembly block with the servomotor includes a rotary block which is defined as a polyhedron, has, on a surface thereof, at least one connector including a recessed portion or a protrusion, and is fixed to one end of the rotation shaft such that the rotary block can rotate. An assembly block kit includes the assembly block with the servomotor, and basic blocks connectable to the assembly block. |
| US10124266B2 |
Video game ride
A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a plurality of vehicles having vehicle interface circuitry and configured to accommodate one or more riders. In certain embodiments, a vehicle of the plurality of vehicles is configured to receive respective inputs from the one or more riders via the vehicle interface circuitry, and wherein the respective inputs are related to one or more game features of a game environment; and a game controller configured to receive information from the vehicle interface circuitry related to the respective inputs; and provide instructions to modify the game environment based on at least one of the respective inputs. |
| US10124259B2 |
Dynamic item obtain rate based on player progression, action, and other in-game behavior
One aspect of the disclosure relates to altering a probability of fulfilling a game objective in a game space. The game objective may be associated with a set of potential reward items, the set of potential reward items including a first item. Probabilities of the first item from the set of potential reward items being provided to individual users as a reward for completing the game objective may be determined based on the rates of usage of the game space by the user. The probability of the first user being provided with the first item as a reward for completing the game objective may be determined based on the rate of usage of the game space by the first user. |
| US10124257B2 |
Camera based safety mechanisms for users of head mounted displays
Methods and systems for warning a user of a head mounted display (HMD) during game play of a video game. A game is executed causing interactive scenes of the game to be transmitted for rendering on a display portion of the HMD. Coordinates of the HMD are determined in a three-dimensional space of a real-world environment in which the user wearing the HMD is present, to identify a current position of the user. A movement of the HMD is determined during execution of the game by identifying a change in one or more coordinates of the HMD in the three-dimensional space. When it is determined that the user is approaching a boundary of an interaction space in a real-world environment, a warning signal is conveyed to the HMD to indicate proximity of the user to the boundary of the interaction space. |
| US10124255B2 |
Multiple electronic control and tracking devices for mixed-reality interaction
A system for using multiple electronic control and tracking devices for mixed-reality interaction, comprising an electronic control device that communicates with a plurality of electronic devices via a network, that receives user interaction and conveys it to devices via the network, and that receives interaction from other devices via the network and conveys it to a host device, and a method for nested communication between multiple electronic control devices and electronic systems. |
| US10124253B2 |
Systems and methods of automatic game creation
A system, machine-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for automatic game creation are presented. An access module can access player information for a receiver and an originator. Additionally, a matching module can determine that the receiver and the originator have a connection based on the player information. Furthermore, a game invitation module can detect that a recipient game is installed on an originator device of the originator and that the recipient game is not installed on a receiver device of the receiver. Subsequently, the game invitation module can send, to the receiver device, a game invitation to play the recipient game based on the determination and the detection, with the game invitation including information associated with the originator. |
| US10124242B2 |
Card shoe apparatus and table game system
A card shoe apparatus includes a card reading unit for reading from a card a code when the card is drawn from the card housing unit, and a control unit that determines the winner/loser of a card game based on the number of the cards sequentially read by the card reading unit. The control unit further includes a memory that stores information on a predetermined number of cards read by the card reading unit, and has a function of detecting an irregularity of a shuffled playing card set. |
| US10124238B2 |
Overlapping palm grove
A glove for gripping an object having an inner glove with a lower palm section of relatively non-stretchable material and an upper palm section of relatively stretchable material that overlie the palm side of the hand of person wearing the glove, a back section that overlies the back of the hand, and stalls for receiving the fingers and thumb. An outer panel overlies substantially the entire palm section and is attached to the inner glove along the upper margin of the outer panel and partially or wholly detached from the inner glove along at least one side of the outer panel. The lower margin of the outer panel is also attached to the inner glove in some embodiments, and in others it is secured to the wrist separately from the inner glove. In some disclosed embodiments, the outer panel is fabricated of elastic material that draws the hand toward a closed position for gripping the object. In others, it is fabricated of a relatively non-stretchable material that is attached at one end to the base portion of the palm section and extends beyond the finger stalls, with a distal end portion of the panel being rolled back and attached to the front sides of the stalls so that it can flatten out and extend farther up the fingers when the hand is curled about the object. |
| US10124234B2 |
System and method for tracking the usage of athletic equipment
A web-based platform and method for providing access information regarding athletic events and personal training information. The platform may include an events calendar that may be personalized, a training log, a media portal containing photographs of a participant in an athletic event, and a rankings generator configured to rank a user against other users within given set of parameters. |
| US10124232B2 |
Exercise machine rail system
An exercise machine rail system for improved exerciser mounting and dismounting, improved functional ergonomics, and reduced risk of exerciser injury when using an exercise machine. The exercise machine rail system generally includes either two rails in close relationship which are linked together via connectors or a singular rail. Bias members are disclosed as either extending along either outer side of the rails, internally to the rail, or underneath the rail. Due to the narrow nature of the rails used by the present invention, an exerciser is able to mount and dismount the exercise machine easily and efficiently. |
| US10124231B1 |
Shuttlecock launching apparatus
A shuttlecock loading mechanism with a grabbing mechanism and a pair of ejecting wheels defining a wheel plane. The grabbing mechanism receives a shuttlecock entering the loading mechanism in a vertical position and ejects the shuttlecock from the loading mechanism in an orientation parallel to the wheel plane wherein the pitch of the wheel plane about a wheel horizontal axis is selectively indexed about the wheel's horizontal axis. |
| US10124224B2 |
Golf club heads with apertures and filler materials
Embodiments of golf club heads with apertures and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US10124221B2 |
Golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads
Examples of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion with a toe portion, a heel portion, a rear portion, a front portion with a strike face, a sole portion, and a top portion with a plurality of weight ports. The body portion may define a periphery of the golf club head. The golf club head may also include a plurality of weight portions with each weight portion disposed in one weight port of the plurality of weight ports. Other examples and examples may be described and claimed. |
| US10124220B2 |
Putter with integral sightline and sole plate
A putter having a body with a striking surface, an upper surface that is visible to player when in the address position and a sole plate that is coupled to a bottom surface of the body. The upper surface includes at least one aperture and the sole plate includes a sightline projection that extends into the aperture to form a sightline on the putter that is visible to the player. |
| US10124219B2 |
Golf club head
A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape. |
| US10124217B2 |
Multi-layer golf ball
Multi-piece golf balls having a multi-layered solid core and multi-layered cover are provided. |
| US10124216B2 |
Golf ball cores having foam center and thermoset outer layers with hardness gradients
Multi-layered golf ball core sub-assemblies and the resulting golf balls are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The intermediate and outer core layers are preferably formed from foamed and non-foamed thermoset compositions. For example, the intermediate core can be formed from a thermoset rubber so there are adjoining foam core layers (inner and intermediate) and the outer core layer can be formed from a non-foamed thermoset rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency. |
| US10124213B2 |
Non-circular golf ball dimple plan shapes and methods of making same
The present invention is directed to a golf ball that includes at least a portion of its dimples having a plan shape defined by superposed curves. In addition, the present invention is directed to golf balls having improved aerodynamic performance due, at least in part, to the selection of the dimple plan shapes and resulting dimple patterns. |
| US10124212B2 |
Dimple patterns for golf balls
The present invention provides a method for arranging dimples on a golf ball surface in which the dimples are arranged in a pattern derived from at least one irregular domain generated from a regular or non-regular polyhedron. The method includes choosing control points of a polyhedron, generating an irregular domain based on those control points, packing the irregular domain with dimples, and tessellating the irregular domain to cover the surface of the golf ball. The control points include the center of a polyhedral face, a vertex of the polyhedron, a midpoint or other point on an edge of the polyhedron and others. The method ensures that the symmetry of the underlying polyhedron is preserved while minimizing or eliminating great circles due to parting lines. |
| US10124211B2 |
Device for carrying out movements by shifting the center of gravity and/or actuating muscles of a human body
A device is used for carrying out movements by shifting the center of gravity and/or actuating muscles of a human body. A user lies on the device and shifts the center of gravity by moving his or her hip region in order to incline a movable part of the device including the user's own body in different directions. Furthermore, the user wears video goggles or the like during the process and can move in a virtual environment using the overall system, which includes the video goggles and the movement device and can interact with these. The movements caused by the user can be generated solely using gravity by shifting the center of gravity. Additionally, the movements of the device are influenced by motors or dampers arranged in or on the device. |
| US10124206B2 |
Systems and methods for over speed to resistive training
A system and method for over speed and resistive training is provided. The method may comprise applying an assistive training force to a trainee which assists the self locomotion of the trainee to reach an over speed condition. The method may further comprise applying a resistive training force to the trainee which resists the self-locomotion to the training along the training path, the resistive training force being applied to the trainee while the trainer is in an over speed condition. The forces, either resistive or assistive, may vary linearly. The system may comprise a pair of modules, each module comprising a frame carrying a plurality of pulleys and a resistance cord. Each of the modules is adapted to provide a training vector to a trainee and is positioned on opposite side of training path to provide both resistive and assistive training vectors. |
| US10124205B2 |
Toning garment with modular resistance unit docking platforms
Disclosed is a muscle toning garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable resistance elements. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques. |
| US10124204B1 |
Power rings
A power flex ring system having a plurality of rings of semi-rigid elastomeric material, each ring having an initial shape, the plurality of rings interconnected to form a ring chain. A user handle is adapted for connection to a selected one of the rings to form a first chain end. A securement mechanism is adapted to connect to a selected one of the remaining rings to form a second chain end and to secure the second chain end to a fixed structure, wherein the handle, the chain and the securement mechanism are structurally configured to facilitate an exercise motion by a user exerting a force via the handle to deform the plurality of rings from their initial shapes. Each of the plurality of rings has a selected tensile strength and a different color indicating the tensile strength of the rings. |
| US10124202B2 |
Exercise device having damped oscillating foot platforms
An exercise device including two foot platforms riding on elongated rails for longitudinal motion relative thereto. The platforms are directly connected to each other by one or more elastic elements. The platforms are also connected by linear and/or rotary dampers to provide motion damping. In addition, weights and/or flywheels may be used to smooth the oscillations. When the two platforms are side-by-side, the elastic elements run in a substantially crosswise direction. A seated user may place the user's feet on the platforms and move his/her feet and lower legs back and forth in a scissoring motion to move the platforms in opposing directions along the rails. In so doing, the user overcomes the resistance of the elastic elements and dampers connecting the platforms. This provides the user with exercise and its accompanying benefits. |
| US10124196B2 |
Breathing air production and filtration system
A method of producing breathing air includes receiving intake air from an ambient air source, collecting the intake air in one or more collection pots of a distribution system, and distributing the intake air from the one or more collection pots to one or more breathing hoses. The method further includes continuously monitoring the intake air communicated to the one or more collection pots for one or more parameters and periodically recording readings of the continuous monitoring communicated wirelessly in the distributed system. |
| US10124194B2 |
Radiation therapy with orthovoltage X-ray minibeams
A method for delivering therapeutic radiation to a target includes positioning a multi-aperture collimator on the skin within a trajectory of orthovoltage x-rays directed at the target, thus generating an array of minibeams, each of width between 0.1 mm to 0.6 mm. The skin is irradiated with the array. An effective beam of therapeutic radiation, which may be a solid beam, is delivered to the target at a predetermined tissue depth by merging adjacent orthovoltage x-ray minibeams sufficiently to form the effective beam. The effective beam may be formed proximal to the target. The depth at which the effective, preferably, solid, beam is formed is controlled by varying one or more of the spacing of the minibeams in the array, the minibeam width, the distance from the x-ray source to the collimator, and the x-ray source spot size. Planar minibeams can be arc-scanned while continuously modulating beam shape and intensity. |
| US10124192B2 |
Beam shaping assembly for neutron capture therapy
A beam shaping assembly for neutron capture therapy includes a beam inlet, a target having nuclear reaction with an incident proton beam from the beam inlet to produce neutrons forming a neutron beam defining a main axis, a moderator adjoining to the target, a reflector surrounding the moderator, a thermal neutron absorber adjoining to the moderator, a radiation shield arranged inside the beam shaping assembly and a beam outlet. The neutrons are moderated to epithermal neutron energies. The reflector leads the neutrons deviated from the main axis back, and a gap channel is arranged between the moderator and the reflector. The thermal neutron absorber is used for absorbing thermal neutrons so as to avoid overdosing in superficial normal tissue during therapy. The radiation shield is used for shielding leaking neutrons and photons so as to reduce dose of the normal tissue not exposed to irradiation. |
| US10124180B2 |
Wireless midfield systems and methods
Implantable devices and/or sensors can be wirelessly powered by controlling and propagating electromagnetic waves in a patient's tissue. Such implantable devices/sensors can be implanted at target locations in a patient, to stimulate areas such as the heart, brain, spinal cord, or muscle tissue, and/or to sense biological, physiological, chemical attributes of the blood, tissue, and other patient parameters. The propagating electromagnetic waves can be generated with sub-wavelength structures configured to manipulate evanescent fields outside of tissue to generate the propagating waves inside the tissue. Methods of use are also described. |
| US10124179B2 |
Implantable medical devices with low volume batteries, and systems
Implantable medical devices, implantable medical device systems that include such implantable medical devices, and implantable medical device batteries, as well as methods of making. Such devices can include a battery of relatively small volume but of relatively high power (reported as therapeutic power) and relatively high capacity (reported as capacity density). |
| US10124178B2 |
Implant and delivery tool therefor
An implant comprises: (a) an implant body that comprises: (i) at least a first longitudinal portion of the implant body that defines a given outer diameter; and (ii) a recessed longitudinal portion of the implant body that is radially recessed with respect to the first longitudinal portion of the implant body, such that an outer diameter of the recessed longitudinal portion is less than the outer diameter of the first longitudinal portion; and (b) a cuff coupled to the implant body around the recessed longitudinal portion of the implant body such that an outer diameter of the cuff does not exceed the outer diameter of the first longitudinal portion. The cuff defines a plurality of holes that are configured to facilitate anchoring of the implant body with respect to the subject's tissue, by facilitating tissue growth into the holes. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US10124174B2 |
Ambulatory phrenic nerve stimulation detection
An example of a system includes an implantable medical device (IMD) for implantation in a patient, where the IMD includes a cardiac pace generator, phrenic nerve stimulation (PS) sensor, a memory, and a controller, and where the controller is operably connected to the cardiac pace generator to generate cardiac paces. The controller is configured to provide a trigger for conducting a PS detection procedure and perform the PS detection procedure in response to the trigger. In performing the PS detection procedure the controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensor, detect PS using the signal from the sensor, and record the PS detection in storage within the IMD. |
| US10124173B2 |
System for stimulation therapy of the vagus nerve by implementation of a self-adaptive state transition model based on physical or physiological levels
One system includes a stimulation device such as a vagus nerve stimulation lead, and a controller for controlling the stimulation device according to a set of stimulation parameters. A memory of the stimulation device contains a state transition model, and for each state defines a set of stimulation parameters and at least one expected response during the application of stimulation with the parameters. A matrix determines the transition rules between states based on physiological levels measured versus target levels. A state transition control unit determines, in an organized timely method, possible transitions between states according to the rules on physiological levels obtained in response to the implementation of the stimulation parameters of the current state, and a transition from a current state to a new state causes a corresponding change in the parameter set used for stimulation. |
| US10124171B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for automatically enabling different workflows based on selected medical devices
Via a user interface of an electronic device, virtual representations of an implantable pulse generator (IPG), an external pulse generator (EPG), and an implantable lead are displayed. A detection is made that the EPG has been selected. In response to the selection of the EPG, a first workflow is made automatically available. The first workflow is associated with using a Percutaneous Nerve Evaluation (PNE) needle to investigate an optimum location for implanting the implantable lead. A detection is made that the implantable lead has been coupled to the IPG or the EPG. In response to the coupling of the implantable lead to the IPG or the EPG, a second workflow is made automatically available. The second workflow is associated with evaluating a patient physiological response at least in part by using the implantable lead to deliver electrical stimulation to the patient. |
| US10124170B2 |
Neurostimulator with titration assist
A method of neurostimulation titration. The method includes setting titration parameters for an electrical signal delivered by an implantable medical device, initiating titration with the titration parameters and an aggressiveness profile, performing titration by increasing at least one of a current amplitude, a frequency, a pulse width or a duty cycle of the electrical signal until a threshold is reached or a side effect is detected, pausing the titration while waiting for commands from the patient or caregiver, and resuming the titration in response to receiving authorization from an external device. |
| US10124168B2 |
System for combined neural and acoustic hearing stimulation
There is provided a hearing assistance system comprising an auditory prosthesis device for neural stimulation of a patient's hearing at one of the patient's ears and a hearing aid for acoustic stimulation of the patient's hearing at the same one or the other one of the patient's ears. |
| US10124162B2 |
Device and method for positioning an electrode in tissue
A device for positioning an electrode in tissue includes: a lead body having a distal portion; an electrode array coupled to the lead distal portion; an anchoring element having an anchor tip and being operable in a first configuration in which the anchor tip is retracted within the lead and in a second configuration in which the anchor tip is extended outside the lead and configured to fixate within the tissue; and a displacement mechanism that is actuated to bias the electrode array or the anchoring element toward the tissue. A method for positioning an electrode in tissue includes: navigating, to the tissue, a lead with an electrode array, an anchoring element with a distal anchor tip, and a displacement mechanism; biasing the electrode array and anchoring element towards the tissue with the displacement mechanism; and deploying the anchoring element, and verifying fixation of the anchor tip within the tissue. |
| US10124156B2 |
Surgical access port and method of using same
A surgical access port for insertion into a body cavity can have an elongate tubular body extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the tubular body for penetrating through a body wall and into the body cavity. The distal tip moves from a first, penetrating position to a second, retaining position when the body wall has been traversed. The surgical access port may further comprise a seal housing connected to the proximal end of the tubular body, the seal housing having an access port providing an opening into the tubular body to allow passage of surgical instruments. The distal tip may be sharp, pointed or bladed. The distal tip may also be substantially blunt or have a conical surface. The access port may further comprise a retention member for connecting the tubular body and the distal tip. |
| US10124154B2 |
Catheters with non-removable guide members useable for treatment of sinusitis
Balloon catheter, guide catheter and method for dilating openings in paranasal sinuses. A non-removable guide member (e.g., guidewire) extends from the distal end of the balloon catheter. The non-removable guide member initially passes through the opening of the paranasal sinus and is followed by the catheter body on which the balloon is mounted. The balloon is then inflated causing dilation of the opening of the paranasal sinus. In some embodiments, the non-removable guide member may be shapeable so that the operator may place the non-removable guide member in a desired shape prior to insertion of the balloon catheter. In some embodiments, the length of the non-removable guide member may be adjustable such that the operator may adjust the length of the non-removable guide member prior to insertion of the balloon catheter. |
| US10124153B2 |
Balloon catheter and methods of use thereof
A balloon catheter including a shaft and an inflatable balloon attached to the shaft, the catheter includes an open sleeve having a proximal end sealingly attached to the catheter shaft and an open distal end. The sleeve surrounds at least part of the balloon. The sleeve and the balloon are arranged such that inflating the balloon expands the sleeve into an expanded state and deflating the balloon when the sleeve is in the expanded state forms an open cavity between the sleeve and the deflated balloon and creates suction to capture and retain debris within the cavity. |
| US10124152B2 |
Perfusion system for treating cardiac rhythm disturbances
A system and method for perfusing a liquid medicament into tissue of a patient requires a catheter having a distal barrier and a proximal barrier mounted on the catheter. A perfusion section is formed into the catheter between these barriers. By way of example of a typical operation, the catheter is advanced through the vasculature of a patient and into the coronary sinus. Advancement continues until the barriers of the catheter are positioned to straddle the ostium of the left atrial vein. As so positioned, a perfusion chamber is established in the coronary sinus between the barriers. Also, the perfusion chamber is positioned for fluid communication with the left atrial vein. Liquid medicament can then be transferred from a source into the perfusion chamber for perfusion of the medicament into tissue of the atrial vein. |
| US10124151B2 |
Introducer
An introducer is configured to distinguish an introducer provided with a sheath tube whose wall thickness is reduced, from an introducer provided with a sheath tube whose wall thickness is not reduced, and to recognize the relationship between the inner diameter and the outer diameter for the sheath tube in which the wall thickness is reduced. The introducer includes an introducer sheath which includes an elongated hollow sheath tube and a sheath hub at the proximal side of the sheath tube and provided with a dilator insertion port. A first information piece having an inner diameter dimension of the sheath tube as an index is shown on at least one of the sheath tube and the sheath hub. Furthermore, a second information piece having an outer diameter dimension of the sheath tube as an index is shown on at least one of the sheath tube and the sheath hub. |
| US10124149B2 |
Coaxial bi-directional catheter
A deflectable catheter including an outer member having a proximal portion and a distal portion, an elongated column member extending distally from the outer member and an inner member positioned coaxial with the outer member and attached to the column member. The inner member extends distally of the outer member and has a distal tip portion. A reinforcement member is positioned over the column member to restrict axial movement of the column member such that when one of the inner member or outer member is moved with respect to the other, axial compression of the column member is restricted by the reinforcement member causing the distal tip portion of the inner member to deflect laterally. |
| US10124146B2 |
Boosting catheter and related systems and methods
The various embodiments herein relate to a boosting catheter for positioning through a conventional guiding catheter into the vasculature of a patient, the boosting catheter having a distal tubular member and a proximal elongated shaft coupled to the distal tubular member. |
| US10124143B2 |
Humidifier and/or flow generator for CPAP device
A CPAP device includes a flow generator comprising a motorized fan with an outlet. The motorized fan is configured to pressurize a supply of gas. The flow generator further comprises a flow generator outlet in communication with and offset from the motorized fan outlet and comprises a connector configured to receive the pressurized supply of gas from the flow generator, the connector being in communication with the flow generator outlet and positioned downstream of the motorized fan outlet. The connector comprises an attaching portion at a first end, the attaching portion configured to be coupled to the flow generator. The connector also comprises a flexible sealing portion at a second end opposite the first end, the flexible sealing portion comprising a bellows-type conforming face seal that is axially and/or laterally flexible. In addition the connector comprises a channel provided between the attaching portion and the flexible sealing portion for delivering the pressurized supply of gas from the first end of the connector to the second end of the connector. |
| US10124142B2 |
Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to nitric oxide (NO)
Inhalation of low levels of nitric oxide can rapidly and safely decrease pulmonary hypertension in mammals. A nitric oxide delivery system that converts nitrogen dioxide to nitric oxide employs a surface-active material, such as silica gel, coated with an aqueous solution of antioxidant, such as ascorbic acid. |
| US10124141B2 |
Humidification apparatus having RFID tag sensor at patient end of gas pathway
A breathing circuit for delivering heated, humidified gases to a patient for medical purposes is described, comprising a humidifier chamber holding a quantity of water, a blower unit that delivers a pressurized gases stream to the chamber inlet, and a control system that adjusts output parameters of the breathing circuit, the circuit including a heater plate which heats the water in the chamber so that gases flowing through the chamber become heated and humidified, the circuit also including a gases transportation pathway and patient interface to convey heated humidified gases to a patient, the gases transportation pathway including an RFID tag located at the patient end which senses a parameter of the gases passing through the pathway, the control system including an RFID interrogator interrogating and receiving data relating to the sensed parameter from the RFID tag in real time, and adjusting the output parameters of the breathing circuit accordingly. |
| US10124140B2 |
Atmosphere conditioning device
In some embodiments, an atmosphere conditioning device may include a housing which may form a cavity. An air inlet may be formed into the housing, and the air inlet may be in fluid communication with the cavity. A filter medium which may govern the entrance of atmosphere into the cavity may be coupled with the housing so that the filter medium may be in fluid communication with the cavity and the first air inlet. A first air outlet may be disposed on the first side of the housing, and the first air outlet may be in fluid communication with a first air motivator. The first air motivator may also be in fluid communication with the cavity and may motivate conditioned air, which has passed through the filter medium, from the cavity and out of the device through the first air outlet. |
| US10124139B2 |
Patient interface device with cheekbone stabilization
A patient interface device (30, 230, 330, 430, 530, 630, 730) that includes a support member (34, 234, 334, 434, 534, 634) comprising a central support portion and of cheek mount supports (70) coupled to the central portion. Each cheek mount support is configured to apply a force a side a user's cheekbone while applying substantially no force over an apex of such a user's cheekbone responsive to the patient interface being worn by a user. A seal member (36, 236, 336, 436, 536, 636, 736) is coupled to the support portion. The seal member is adapted to seal against a surface of a user to communicate a flow of gas with an airway of such a user. A conduit coupling member (38, 355, 438a, 438b, 538) is coupled to the seal member. |
| US10124138B2 |
Respiratory mask sealing interface
A sealing interface forms part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user. The sealing interface comprises a foam or gel inner cushion and a thin resilient rubber outer sheath. A face side of the inner cushion resiliently supports the outer sheath. The inner cushion has a toothed profile formed on the face side of the inner cushion. The toothed profile consists of at least one tooth having an apex on the perimeter of the inner cushion. The apex is positioned between two valleys in the perimeter of the inner cushion. In use the apex of each tooth of the toothed profile is in supporting contact with the outer sheath. |
| US10124137B2 |
Leak correction for a patient interface device
A sealing device (20) includes a base (22) adapted to attach at any of a plurality of positions on a patient interface device (8), an arm (26) having a first end coupled to the base (22), and an end portion (24) connected to a second end of the base and adapted to apply pressure to an area of a cushion member (12) of the patient interface (8) device when the base is attached at any of the plurality of positions on the patient interface device. |
| US10124136B2 |
Devices and methods for delivering air to a patient
Devices and methods for delivering air to a patient are provided. A device includes a first portion having a first airflow inlet and a first impeller configured to move in response to airflow from the first airflow inlet contacting the first impeller, the first portion defining a first airflow path; a second portion having a second airflow inlet, a second impeller, and an outlet for communicating airflow to a patient, the second portion defining a second airflow path; and means for coupling the first portion and the second portion, such that movement of the first impeller causes corresponding movement of the second impeller, wherein the second impeller is configured to impel air through the second airflow inlet and out of the outlet to the patient, upon movement of the second impeller and wherein the first and second airflow paths are not in fluid communication. |
| US10124133B2 |
Electronic flow monitor, control method and anesthesia machine
An electronic flow monitor, a control method and an anesthesia machine. The electronic flow controller can comprise a control module, an oxygen gas branch for delivering oxygen gas, an equilibrium gas branch for delivering equilibrium gas, and a gas mixing branch for mixing the oxygen gas and the equilibrium gas. The control module can meter an oxygen gas flow and an equilibrium gas flow through flow sensors. A first flow controller can be disposed in the oxygen gas branch, and a second flow controller can be disposed in the equilibrium gas branch. The first flow controller may be used to regulate the gas flow in the oxygen gas branch between zero and a maximum value and the second flow controller may be used to regulate the gas flow in the equilibrium gas branch between zero and a maximum value. |
| US10124128B2 |
Aerosolization apparatus with removable mouthpiece
An aerosolization apparatus comprises a body having an inlet, an endpiece having an outlet, the endpiece being connectable to the body to define a chamber, wherein the chamber is sized to receive a capsule containing a pharmaceutical formulation in a manner which allows the capsule to move within the chamber. The apparatus further includes a connection mechanism to provide selective connection of the endpiece to the body, wherein a rotational force between the endpiece and the body is needed to connect or disconnect the endpiece from the body, the rotational force being applied about an axis passing through the chamber. When a user inhales, air enters into the chamber through the inlet so that the pharmaceutical formulation is aerosolized within the chamber and the aerosolized pharmaceutical formulation is delivered to the user through the outlet. The connection mechanism prevents inadvertent disconnection of the endpiece from the body. |
| US10124126B2 |
System and methods for ventilation through a body cavity
A system and methods for the delivery of oxygen through a body cavity of a subject using oxygen microbubbles. Through circulation of oxygen microbubbles through the body cavity, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange may occur. Overall improvement in extending survival rate time during emergency situations caused by pulmonary or similar oxygen-intake restricting injury and/or failure may be achieved through use of the invented system and methods. |
| US10124122B2 |
Attachment for a syringe, carpule or the like
An attachment for a syringe or carpule includes a main body that encloses an interior space, into which a protrusion of the syringe or carpule can be inserted. The main body has a jacket surrounding the interior space, and includes an inner body connected to the jacket and arranged coaxially thereto. The inner body has an inner wall that, in the attached state of the attachment, contacts an outer surface of the protrusion or of the syringe or carpule by means of an interior surface facing the interior space. The inner wall of the inner body is connected to the jacket of the attachment by a number of webs. At least one web encloses an angle together with an imaginary radially extending line, the angle being greater than 0° and acute. |
| US10124117B2 |
Drug delivery device having cartridge with enlarged distal end
A drug delivery device is provided herein which includes a tubular body defining an opening. A drug cartridge is also provided having a distal end larger in diameter than the opening. With the drug cartridge being inserted into the tubular body in a use position, the distal end of the drug cartridge is located at least partially externally of the tubular body. The medical pen injector of the subject invention further includes an adaptor engageable with the body. The adaptor encompasses the distal end of the drug cartridge with the drug cartridge being in the use position. The adaptor includes features for mounting a needle assembly thereto. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a drug cartridge having a large distal end may be accommodated with a drug delivery device, e.g., a pen injector type device. |
| US10124113B2 |
Detecting conditions associated with medical device operations using matched filters
Apparatus are provided for infusion devices and related operating methods. An exemplary device includes a sensing arrangement to provide an output indicative of a characteristic that is influenced by operation of the device, and a control module that is coupled to the sensing arrangement to apply a matched filter corresponding to a condition associated with the operation of the device to the output of the sensing arrangement and detect that condition based on the filtered output. In one example, the device includes a motor coupled to a plunger of a reservoir and operable to displace the plunger, wherein the characteristic is a force opposing displacement of the plunger and the control module detects an occlusion condition in a fluid path from the reservoir based on filtered force measurements. |
| US10124110B2 |
Magnetic pressure jacket for fluid injector
A fluid injector for use with at least one syringe has at least one injector head with a front end configured to releasably receive the at least one syringe. The fluid injector further includes at least one pressure jacket releasably associated with the front end of the at least one injector head for securing the at least one syringe during an injection procedure. A connection mechanism releasably connects the at least one pressure jacket to the front end of the at least one injector head. The connection mechanism includes at least one magnet. The at least one injector head has the at least one magnet while the at least one pressure jacket has a ferromagnetic material configured for magnetically interacting with the at least one magnet. |
| US10124108B2 |
Apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment and a related control method
An apparatus for extracorporeal blood treatment (1) is described, comprising a treatment unit (3) having at least a first chamber (4) and at least a second chamber (5) separated from one another by a semi-permeable membrane (6); at least a blood removal line (7) connected to an inlet port (4a) of the first chamber (4) and predisposed to remove blood from a patient (P); at least a blood return line (8) connected to an outlet port (4b) from the first chamber (4) and predisposed to return treated blood to the patient (P), wherein the blood removal line (7), the blood return line (8) and the first chamber (4) are part of an extracorporeal blood circuit (2); at least a peristaltic pump (9) operating at the extracorporeal blood circuit (2) for moving the blood in the circuit; at least a pressure sensor (13, 14) associated to the extracorporeal blood circuit (2) and configured to enable determining pressure values in the extracorporeal blood circuit (2); at least a fluid drainage line (23) connected to an outlet port of the second chamber (5); a control unit (CU) connected to the at least a pressure sensor (13, 14) and to the peristaltic pump (9) and configured to: move the peristaltic pump (9) with a cyclic motion to generate a blood flow; receive from the at least a pressure sensor (13, 14) a signal (Ps) indicating the pressure of the blood in the extracorporeal blood circuit (2). The signal (Ps) indicating the blood pressure is detected with a time do main frequency depending on the velocity. |
| US10124107B2 |
Cleaning of biological fluid
The present invention relates to removal of protein bound deleterious substances from an extracorporeal biological fluid by changing the affinity of the substance to the protein. The invention relates to the use of displacer substances for removal of deleterious substances. The present invention also relate to a method of removal, a system, a cleaning fluid comprising the displacer substances for removal of deleterious substances. |
| US10124104B2 |
Dialysate regeneration unit and blood dialyzing apparatus having the same
Provided is a temperature-based dialysate regeneration device for regulating a temperature of dialysate discharged from a hemodialyzer to remove uremic toxins and waste therefrom, the temperature-based dialysate regeneration device including: a Joule-Thomson refrigerator, including a compressor, condenser, expander and evaporator, an adsorbent column, and a dialysate heat exchanger in which heat transfer occurs between dialysates. The refrigerant used for the JT refrigerator may be a mixture of two or more refrigerants to enhance the heat transfer generated by the latent heat in the evaporator and the condenser. |
| US10124103B2 |
Method for operating an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus and blood treatment apparatus
The present invention relates to a method for operating an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus having an extracorporeal blood circuit for a hemodialysis and/or hemofiltration and/or hernodiafiltration by controlling an impeller pump. The invention furthermore comprises that the impeller blood pump is operated in a pulsating manner by adding a pulsating speed portion to a first constant speed. |
| US10124101B2 |
Fluid resistant locking electrical connector for ventricular assist devices
A fluid resistant electrical connector for an implantable medical device includes a first connector assembly and a second connector assembly. The first connector assembly includes a first housing, an elongated coupling member, and first electrical contacts distributed around the coupling member. The second connector assembly includes a second housing, second electrical contacts, and a retention member. The second housing has a coupling member receptacle and a retention member receptacle. The coupling member receptacle is shaped to accommodate a distal portion of the coupling member. The retention member is partially accommodated by the retention member receptacle and movable between an insertion configuration accommodating coupling of the first and second connector assemblies and a retention configuration retaining the coupling member to prevent inadvertent uncoupling of the electrical connector. |
| US10124099B2 |
Physiologically responsive VAD
A ventricular assist device incorporating a rotary pump, such as a rotary impeller pump is implantable in fluid communication with a ventricle and an artery to assist blood flow from the ventricle to the artery. The device includes a pump drive circuit supplying power to the pump, one or more sensors for sensing one or more electrophysiological signals such as electrogram signals in and a signal processing circuit connected to the sensors and the pump drive circuit. The signal processing circuit is operative to detect the sensor signals and control power supplied to the pump from the pump drive circuit so that the pump runs in a pulsatile mode, with a varying speed synchronized with the cardiac cycle. When an arrhythmia is detected, the pump drive circuit may also run the pump in an atrial arrhythmia mode or a ventricular arrhythmia mode different from the normal pulsatile mode. |
| US10124098B2 |
Negative pressure wound closure device and systems and methods of use in treating wounds with negative pressure
Certain embodiments described herein are directed to an elongated layer of material and a lip to be placed in contact with a wound and the elongated layer of material to be wrapped around a wound filler, their methods of use and systems incorporating the same, wherein the wound filler lip is configured to be positioned beneath the fascia. Additionally, some embodiments described herein are directed to the closure of the wound and the use of attachment mechanisms on the elongate layer and lip to attach to the wound surface. |
| US10124097B2 |
Reduced-pressure treatment systems with reservoir control
A reduced-pressure system for delivering reduced pressure for medical purposes to a desired site and to receive fluids in one instance includes a reservoir having an interior space operable to contain the fluids. A reduced-pressure delivery conduit is placed in fluid communication with the interior space for delivering the reduced pressure to the desired site. A source conduit and a pressure sensor conduit are placed in fluid communication with the interior space. A pressure sensor is placed in fluid communication with the pressure sensor conduit. A reduced-pressure source is placed in fluid communication with the source conduit. A reduced-pressure control unit is associated with the pressure sensor and the reduced-pressure source and is operable to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor and supply data from the reduced-pressure source and to determine when a reservoir-full/blockage condition exists. Other systems and methods are presented. |
| US10124095B2 |
Instillation cartridge for vacuum actuated fluid delivery
A fluid delivery system, method, and apparatus for providing instillation therapy with a negative-pressure source is described. The apparatus includes a housing having an ambient chamber and a negative-pressure chamber fluidly isolated from each other. The apparatus also includes a moveable barrier disposed in the housing between the ambient chamber and the negative-pressure chamber. The moveable barrier is operable to move between a charge position and a discharge position in response to negative pressure. A fluid source is disposed in the negative-pressure chamber and is collapsible in response to movement of the moveable barrier to the discharge position. The apparatus also includes a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid source, a negative-pressure port in fluid communication with the negative-pressure chamber and configured to be coupled to a negative-pressure source, and a vent formed in the housing and fluidly coupled to the ambient chamber. |
| US10124092B2 |
Air leak detection device and electrically powered suction equipment provided therewith
An air leak detection device is applied to a thoracic cavity drainage system which, by using negative pressure generated by a vacuum source, aspirates gas in the thoracic cavity of a patient via a water seal chamber in which liquid is received. The pressure between the vacuum source and the water seal chamber is measured by a pressure sensor, and the occurrence of air bubbles created in the water seal chamber is detected on the basis of fluctuations of this pressure. |
| US10124090B2 |
Embolic devices
Described herein are apparatus, compositions, systems and methods for occluding vascular structures and vascular malformations with radiopaque hydrogel filaments. The filaments can contain no support members and can be CT and MR compatible. Methods of forming such filaments are also disclosed. |
| US10124088B2 |
Lubricious medical device elements
Embodiments of the invention include medical device elements formed from polymers with lubricious properties. In an embodiment, a method of forming a medical device element is included. The method can include mixing a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component to form a polymer mixture. The method can further include forming the polymer mixture into the medical device element. The method can also include treating the polymer mixture with at least one of an acid or a base. In an embodiment, a medical device is included. The medical device can include a lubricious element, the lubricious element comprising a mixture of a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component. The second polymeric component can include a polymer that is treated with at least one of an acid or a base after formation of the element. Other embodiments are also included herein. |
| US10124085B2 |
Antimicrobial and antiviral hygienic products
The present invention relates to hygienic products such as sanitary pads and tampons, patient/adult diapers and baby diapers which are made antimicrobial. In the present invention, a mixture of glucopon, chlorhexidine gluconate and triclosan is obtained from the boron compounds called sodium borate, zinc borate, sodium perborate tetrahydrate, borax pentahydrate and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; and this mixture provides antifungal, anticandidal, antibacterial and antiviral properties to the woven or non-woven textile products and hygienic products. Additionally, the said hygienic products are made hydrophilic by means of the invention. |
| US10124083B2 |
Sanitizer with an ion generator and ion electrode assembly
A sanitizer with an ion generator and ion electrode assembly are provided. The ion generator is configured to generate ions using an AC voltage and an ion electrode assembly. The ion electrode assembly includes at least one emitter unit adapted for attachment to the ion generator. At least one ion source is attached to the at least one emitter unit for emitting ions. An emitter cover that is flexible has a thickness and extends from a proximal end to a distal end and defines an inner surface and encloses the at least one emitter unit for protecting the at least one ion source and the at least one emitter unit. The inner surface of the emitter cover is in a spaced relationship with the at least one ion source to define an air gap. |
| US10124078B2 |
Lipid-based nanoparticles
Lipid-based nanoparticle compositions are provided. The compositions generally comprise lipid-hydrophilic polymer-amyloid binding ligand conjugates, and may be liposomal compositions. The compositions, including the liposomal compositions, may be useful for imaging and/or the treatment of amyloid-β plaque deposits characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease. |
| US10124076B2 |
Imaging agents and methods of use thereof
Compositions and methods useful in connection with magnetic resonance imaging are provided. Metabolites hyperpolarized by dynanic nuclear polarization are used as reporter molecules in nuclear magnetic resonance (“NMR”) spectroscopy to study metabolic pathways and diagnose disease states. The reporter molecules include hyperpolarized glutamine and hyperpolarized acetate. The invention includes the reporter molecules, compositions including the reporter molecules in pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, methods for studying metabolic pathways that include introducing one or more of the reporter molecules to a mammalian subject and imaging a target substance using NMR spectroscopy, and kits useful in studying metabolic pathways that incorporate one or more of the reporter molecules and instructions for their use. |
| US10124075B2 |
Bionanofluid for use as a contrast, imaging, disinfecting and/or therapeutic agent
A bionanofluid includes a carbon-based nanomaterial substantially mono-dispersed in a fluid. The carbon-based nanomaterial is surface modified with a polar group when the fluid is polar or with a non-polar group when the fluid is non-polar, and functionalized with a biological targeting moiety to allow specific association of the carbon-based nanomaterial to a targeted entity. A hybrid bionanofluid includes the bionanofluid, with the carbon-based nanomaterial further modified with a hybrid nanoparticle which includes an alloy, transition metal, semi-conductor, semi-metal or polymer based nanoparticle with biological targeting moiety. A hydrogel, foam, cream, spray or dried product includes the bionanofluid or hybrid bionanofluid. The bionanofluid or hybrid bionanofluid are useful in multimodal imaging (photo-luminescence, luminescence, photo-acoustic, MRI, ultrasound) and/or cellular targeting. |
| US10124074B2 |
Indirect chromoendoscopy with an oral indigo carmine base preparation
Indirect chromoendoscopy is performed by providing a subject with an orally administered composition which includes indigo carmine dye mixed with polyethylene glycol (PEG). Preferably, the subject ingests at least 160 mg of indigo carmine prior to the endoscopic procedure. This is accomplished by ingesting 1 ml to 6 L of a premixed or reconstituted indigo carmine and PEG composition up to twenty four hours prior to the endoscopic procedure. |
| US10124069B2 |
Peptidomimetic compounds and antibody-drug conjugates thereof
This invention relates to peptidomimetic linkers and anti-body drug conjugates thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy for the prevention or treatment of cancer. |
| US10124067B2 |
CHG-compatible composition and method
A composition for soothing irritation that does not diminish the efficacy of a topical antiseptic is disclosed. The composition comprises an emollient, an emulsifier, and a film-forming agent. Also, a method of soothing irritation without diminishing the efficacy of a topical antiseptic product comprises the steps of providing the topical antiseptic product comprising a cationic antiseptic agent, providing the composition, applying the topical antiseptic product to a target area on skin of a patient to coat the target area with the cationic antiseptic agent, and applying the composition to the coated target area. |
| US10124066B2 |
Stabilized vancomycin formulations
In one aspect, the invention provides a stabilized lipid-based glycopeptide antibiotic composition and a process for producing the same. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for treating a bacterial pulmonary infection by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the stabilized lipid-based glycopeptide antibiotic composition. |
| US10124064B2 |
Antimicrobial compositions of aminoglycosidic antibiotics and zinc ion chelators specifically formulated for enhanced inhibition of bacterial colonization and antibacterial efficacy
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aminoglycosidic antibiotic and at least one zinc-chelating agent in a specified concentration, and methods of inhibiting bacterial colonization, biofilm formation and if treating bacterial infections utilizing the compositions are provided. Topical formulations suitable for wound care, and surface-applicable formulations suitable for medical, industrial and household disinfecting needs are also described. |
| US10124063B2 |
Stable compositions containing thrombin and methods for preparation and use thereof
Compositions comprising thrombin and collagen and methods of preparation thereof are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a composition comprises thrombin and collagen in an aqueous buffer solution, wherein the buffer solution includes at least one of a first compound represented by Formula I: R1—C(O)—O−M+, wherein R1 is —CH3, —CH2CH2C(O)OH, or —CH2CH2C(O)O−M+, and wherein M+ is a monovalent ion; or a second compound represented by Formula II: R2—C(O)—O−M2+−O—C(O)—R2, wherein R2 is —CH3 or —CH2CH3, and wherein M2+ is a divalent ion. In one embodiment, the buffer solution includes sodium acetate, calcium propionate, and sorbitol. |
| US10124061B2 |
Anti-TIGIT antibodies, anti-PVRIG antibodies and combinations thereof
Anti-PVRIG and anti-TIGIT antibodies are provided. |
| US10124060B2 |
Compositions and methods to treat aids
Polyvalent, primary isolate nucleic acid compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV are disclosed. The compositions and methods described herein are for the use of a nucleic acid composition that encodes one or more different HIV envelope glycoproteins. The synthetic, codon-optimized DNAs encoding one or more HIV proteins are a combination of different nucleic acids, such as DNA plasmids, generated from primary isolate DNA of different HIV major group genetic clades and/or different proteins. HIV polypeptide compositions for inducing an immune response against HIV are also disclosed. Methods for using the polypeptide compositions before, at the same time as, and/or after administration of the DNA compositions are provided. |
| US10124057B2 |
Method of quickly producing antibodies against avian influenza and maintain antibody titer of duck
The present invention provides a method for enabling ducklings to quickly produce anti-avian influenza antibodies and maintain antibody titer, including: step 1) the first immunization is performed on ducklings at the age of 5 to 15 days: each duckling is inoculated with an avian influenza inactivated antigen in an abdomen, and simultaneously intramuscularly or subcutaneously immunized with an avian influenza inactivated oil-emulsion vaccine. In the method, through the double effects of intraperitoneal inoculation with the inactivated antigen and intramuscular or subcutaneous injection with the inactivated oil-emulsion vaccine on the ducklings, the ducklings can quickly produce an immune response so as to quickly produce the anti-avian influenza antibodies; and the immune dead time of the ducklings immunized with the avian influenza inactivated vaccine can be effectively reduced by more than 7 days. |
| US10124056B2 |
Alkylated influenza vaccines
The present invention provides, among other things, improved influenza vaccines based on hemagglutinins containing one or more alkylated cysteine residues. In particular, the present invention provides influenza vaccines containing hemagglutinins treated with an alkylating agent and methods of making the same. Inventive influenza vaccines provided by the present invention have a remarkable ability to retain potency as determined by Single Radial Immunodiffusion (SRID) assay upon storage. |
| US10124054B2 |
Vaccine combination against multiple dengue virus serotypes and preparation and application thereof
Provided is a vaccine combination against multiple dengue virus serotypes and preparation thereof. The vaccine combination includes a first vaccine and a second vaccine, wherein the first vaccine includes a live-attenuated dengue virus and a live-attenuated chimeric dengue virus, and the second vaccine includes a plurality type of recombinant flagellin and envelope domain III fusion proteins, wherein an envelope domain III of each type of the recombinant flagellin and envelope domain III fusion proteins is derived from a different dengue virus serotype. Also provided is a method of preventing or treating viral infection by multiple dengue virus serotypes in a subject using the vaccine combination, including the steps of administering the first and then the second vaccines at a time interval of about 1-5 weeks. |
| US10124053B2 |
Vaccines and methods for creating a vaccine for inducing immunity to all dengue virus serotypes
Described here is a method to produce a chimeric protein having portions of yellow fever virus and dengue virus. A small portion of the yellow fever virus 17D vaccine strain envelope protein (or other related flavivirus) can be replaced by the corresponding portion from the dengue virus envelope protein. In some embodiments the chimeric protein may be used to create a treatment composition for DENV infection. In others, the chimeric protein may be used to create a vaccine that will induce broadly protective antibodies against dengue virus and reduce the induction of non-neutralizing antibodies that will cause enhancement. |
| US10124049B2 |
Acinetobacter baumannii antigens and the uses thereof
The present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide antigen of Acinetobacter baumannii, comprising at least an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: (a) SEQ ID NOs: 1-5; (b) an amino acid sequence having at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3, 4 or 5; (c) an amino acid sequence having at least 60% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 2; and (d) a fragment of the amino acid sequence according to (a) to (c); wherein the polypeptide having the amino acid sequence according to (b) to (d) has immunostimulatory activity. The universal polypeptide antigens of Acinetobacter baumannii can be used in the universal vaccine preparation. The corresponding antibodies can be used in the diagnostic and treatment of Acinetobacter baumannii. |
| US10124048B2 |
Adenovirus vectors
An adenoviral vector comprising a promoter further comprising a fragment of the 5′ untranslated region of the CMV IE1 gene including intron A and a nucleic acid sequence encoding a pathogen or tumor antigen for use as a medicament. |
| US10124044B2 |
Use of photolyase for reducing or improving subclinical field cancerization associated with actinic keratosis
The present invention relates to the use of photolyase enzymes to reduce or improve subclinical skin field cancerization associated with actinic keratosis or non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) and methods for the therapeutic treatment of subclinical field cancerization associated with actinic keratosis and/or non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). |
| US10124034B2 |
Leukolectins and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a polypeptide, described as a lectin, its encoding nucleic acid sequence and antibodies to the polypeptide and their use in various medical applications, particularly for treating or preventing an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder or damaged skin in an animal. |
| US10124033B2 |
Peptides and methods of use
The invention provides peptides, including peptides that bind and, optionally, inhibit Protein S, and compositions thereof. The peptides may be used to, e.g., inhibit Protein S activity, enhance thrombin formation in a subject, increase blood clot formation in a subject, treat a blood coagulation disorder in a subject, purify Protein S, and identify a Protein S binding compound. |
| US10124029B2 |
Oral compositions and route of administration for the delivery of a thylakoid extract
A new use or method of use of a thylakoid extract, for oral route of administration, and a composition comprising the thylakoid extract in adjunction with an acceptable carrier for oral administration. Also described is a method for treating or preventing a disease or disorder involving the formation of reactive oxygen species inflammation in an individual, which comprises the step of orally administering an effective dose of a thylakoid extract. Also described is an oral composition comprising purified thylakoids and a carrier for oral ingestion or oral administration, with the proviso that the carrier does not essentially consist of water, physiological saline or propylene glycol. The thylakoid extract or composition is also provided as a food or a food supplement or as a pellet, or encapsulated granules or powder. |
| US10124028B2 |
Oncolytic adenovirus encoding a B7 protein or active fragment
The present disclosure provides a replication competent oncolytic adenovirus with selectivity for cancer cells, wherein the adenovirus comprises a transgene under the control of a promoter endogenous to the virus, wherein the transgene comprises a DNA sequence encoding a B7 protein or an active fragment thereof, compositions comprising same, methods of generating the viruses, and use of the viruses and compositions in treatment, particularly in the treatment of cancer. |
| US10124026B2 |
Lactic bacteria and their use in the prevention of diarrhea
The present invention concerns a lactic composition useful for the prevention or treatment of diarrhea such as antibiotic associated diarrhea or “tourists.” The composition according to the invention contains at least a bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus I-1492, Lactobacillus casei and a mixture of thereof. |
| US10124024B2 |
Ionizing irradiation sterilization of bacterial minicell-based biopharmaceuticals and methods of use
Disclosed herein are methods of terminally sterilizing bacterial minicells or compositions comprising bacterial minicells by exposure to ionizing irradiation. Also disclosed are terminally sterilized bacterial minicells, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bacterial minicells, and methods of use the bacterial minicells and pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US10124021B2 |
Intravenous fluid
Disclosed are intravenous hypertonic electrolyte solutions for treating intracranial hypertension while reducing the risk of inducing hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. The solutions are characterized by a ratio of sodium-to-chloride (Na:Cl) ions of 1.2-1.6 and a total osmolarity of 310-400 mEq/L for a maintenance solution, and a total osmolarity greater than 1000 mEq/L for an initiation solution. |
| US10124020B2 |
Comestible containing finely ground demulcent
A comestible article is disclosed that employs finely ground demulcent particles of a median particle size such that the demulcent is not readily perceived by the human tongue and in which the demulcent granules are not fully hydrated. As a result of the small particle size and lack of being fully hydrated during production, the demulcent particles exhibit faster and greater levels of hydration upon consumption, leading to quicker and more complete relief. |
| US10124012B2 |
Method for treatment of hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia
Provided is a method of treating metabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, hepatic steatosis, and hyperinsulinemia in a subject in need, including the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of antcin K. Also provided is a method of enhancing protein expression ratio of phospho-5′ adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (phospho-AMPK) to total AMPK in skeletal muscle or liver of a subject, and a method of reducing blood leptin in a subject. Antcin K exerts prominent antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects through regulation of membrane GLUT4, AMPK, Akt PPARα, FAS, and PPARγ protein expressions and G6Pase, DGAT2, SREBP-1c, aP2, apoCIII, SREBP2, and PPARα mRNA expressions. |
| US10124010B2 |
Cyclic amines
The present invention is directed to novel cyclic amines which inhibit the P2X7 receptor. |
| US10124009B2 |
Bromodomain inhibitors
The present invention relate to bromodomain inhibitor compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the bromodomain inhibitor compounds and methods of treating a disorder responsive to fee modulation of a BET family polypeptide using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions described. (Formula (I)) |
| US10124007B2 |
Combination of PI3K-inhibitors
The present invention relates to combinations of at least two components, component A and component B, component A being an inhibitor of PI3K kinase, and component B being a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of radium 223. Another aspect of the present invention relates to the use of such combinations as described supra for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease, particularly for the treatment of cancer with bone metastases. |
| US10124003B2 |
Therapeutic agent for FGFR inhibitor-resistant cancer
The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an anticancer agent for treating tumors resistant to other antitumor agents that inhibit FGFR, and a method for treating such tumors. The present invention provides an antitumor agent for administration to a tumor patient resistant to an FGFR inhibitor, the antitumor agent comprising a 3,5-disubstituted benzene alkynyl compound represented by Formula (I) below or a salt thereof. The present invention also provides a therapeutic method using the anticancer agent. |
| US10124000B2 |
Modulators of cellular adhesion
The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein R1-R4, n, p, A, B, D, E, L and AR1 are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of disorders mediated by the CD11/CD18 family of cellular adhesion molecules (e.g., LFA-1). |
| US10123997B2 |
Target for treating hepatitis B virus
A method of treating hepatitis B virus includes inhibiting the activities of AKT and/or mTOR, inhibiting the synthesis of 5-phosphate ribose, and inhibiting HBV DNA and HBV cccDNA. |
| US10123990B2 |
Method for using novel hydroxamic acid derivative and antibacterial substance in combination
Pharmacological compositions containing a hydroxamic acid derivative selected from (2S)-2-((4-((4-((1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)phenyl)ethynyl)benzoyl)(methyl)amino)-N-hydroxy-N′,2-dimethylmalonamide, (2S)-2-((4-((4-((1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl)phenyl)ethynyl)benzoyl)(methyl)amino)-N-hydroxy-N′,2-dimethylmalonamide, and (2S)—N-hydroxy-2-((4-((4-((1S)-1-hydroxy-2-methoxyethyl)phenyl)ethynyl)benzoyl)(methyl)amino)-N′,2-dimethylmalonamide, or a salt of said derivatives, and an antibiotic substance are useful in the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections. |
| US10123983B2 |
DNA methyltransferases for the treatment and prevention of arthritis
The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for treating osteoarthritis comprising increasing the expression of Dnmt3b and/or inhibiting aminobutyrate aminotransferase. |
| US10123982B2 |
Receptor subtype and function selective retinoid and rexinoid compounds in combination with immune modulators for cancer immunotherapy
Disclosed herein are methods for treating cancer comprising administering at least one immune checkpoint inhibitor and at least one Retinoic Acid Receptor or Retinoid X Receptor active agent. |
| US10123981B2 |
Methods for treatment of pelvic pain and/or comorbid conditions
Methods, systems, devices, and medicaments are provided for locally administering to a pelvic-area organ or tissue structure in a patient at least one drug continuously or continually over a treatment period of 24 hours or more in an amount effective to achieve a therapeutic effect in another organ or tissue structure by means of shared or convergent pelvic afferent pathways. The methods systems, devices, and medicaments can be used in the treatment of IC/BPS, chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia, orchialgia, urethral syndrome, dysparenia, chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain, levator ani syndrome, irritative bowel syndrome, or a combination thereof. The drug may include anesthetic agents, analgesic agents, antispasmodic agents, antimuscarinic agents, and combinations thereof. The drug may be released from a drug delivery device or a sustained release composition deployed inside the bladder. |
| US10123979B2 |
Methods of treating developmental disorders with biguanides
Methods of treating developmental disorders such as Angelman syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Rett syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, a seizure disorder and/or Williams Syndrome with a biguanide such as metformin, buformin, phenformin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided. The methods provide therapeutic compositions that may be used to improve one or more symptoms of the developmental disorder. |
| US10123978B2 |
Patch for treating dermatophytosis
A patch for a nail for treating dermatophytosis which includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing an acrylic-based pressure-sensitive adhesive and 2-(3, 5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-5-methylphenol or a salt thereof, wherein the acrylic-based pressure sensitive adhesive contains a copolymer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and N-vinylpyrrolidone, and wherein a mass ratio of the 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and the N-vinylpyrrolidone is 70:30 to 90:10. |
| US10123975B1 |
Single solid oral dosage forms for treating Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
The present invention provides improved pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease, and includes methods of preparation and methods of medicinal use of at least one proton pump inhibitor and at least two different antibiotics within the same solid oral dosage form, whereby at least one antibiotic is coated or encapsulated independently from at least one other antibiotic within this solid oral dosage form. |
| US10123970B2 |
Topical retinoid solutions
The present invention relates to a topical solution comprising a retinoid or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a process of preparing it. |
| US10123969B2 |
Osmotic enhancement of drug/therapeutic delivery to the brain following infusion or injection into the cerebrospinal fluid
A method of enhancing therapeutic/drug transport to the perivascular space of the brain of a patient is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises the step of introducing a therapeutic/drug and an osmolyte of the present invention into a patient's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), wherein the osmolyte is introduced to the CSF at a concentration of between 0.5 and 12.9 M (dependent on the solubility upper limit of the osmolyte), and wherein the therapeutic/drug delivery to the perivascular spaces of cerebral blood vessels and parenchyma of the central nervous system is facilitated by the presence of the osmolyte. |
| US10123965B2 |
Formulations, methods and devices for periorbital skin rejuvenation
The present disclosure provides formulations, methods and devices for periorbital skin rejuvenation. A periorbital skin serum in accordance with the present disclosure comprises squalane (sugarcane derived), vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), and ubiquinone (coenzyme Q10, oxidized form). |
| US10123964B2 |
Topical composition including a combination of extracts for reducing signs of skin aging
Compositions for reducing skin aging are disclosed herein. The compositions can be topically applied to a skin region to reduce or prevent skin wrinkles, fine lines, thinning skin, sagging skin, skin dryness, and skin itchiness. |
| US10123963B2 |
Method of treating hair with a concentrated conditioner
A method of treating the hair including providing a concentrated hair care composition in a mechanical foam dispenser. The concentrated hair care composition includes one or more silicones, from about 1% to about 5% perfume, and is substantially free of high melting point fatty compounds. The method also includes dispensing the concentrated hair care composition from the mechanical foam dispenser as a dosage of foam; applying the foam to the hair; and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam has a density of from about 0.025 g/cm3 to about 0.3 g/cm3 when dispensed from the mechanical foam dispenser. |
| US10123960B2 |
Methods for treating of skin conditions with retinoid double conjugate compounds
A double conjugate molecule made of a retinoid, an organic acid, particularly an a-hydroxy acid, and an alcohol or acyl group, is provided which is useful in treating skin conditions, particularly aging. The retinoid, organic acid, and alcohol/acyl group are preferably linked via ester bonds. |
| US10123951B2 |
Dual phase mouthwash compositions
The present invention provides a packaged mouthwash composition, the mouthwash composition comprising an aqueous phase and an oil phase; wherein the mouthwash composition is contained within a container, the aqueous phase being present as a first bulk layer and the oil phase being present as a second bulk layer, the first and second bulk layers being in contact with one another at an interface, with one of said layers being disposed on top of the other of said layers in the container; and wherein the mouthwash composition comprises a silicone oil. |
| US10123950B2 |
Sunscreen compositions comprising uniform, rigid, spherical, nanoporous calcium phosphate particles and methods of making and using the same
Aspects of the invention include sunscreen formulations that include uniform, rigid, spherical nanoporous calcium phosphate particles. Also provided are methods of making the sunscreen formulations. The sunscreen formulations find use in sunblocking applications. |
| US10123948B2 |
Dental composition
A dental cement hardened by a cement reaction involving the specific polymerizable polyacidic polymer and optionally additional crosslinkable groups, has reduced shrinkage and improved mechanical properties, in particular with regard to flexural strength and fracture toughness. Moreover, the specific polymerizable polyacidic polymer of the present invention contains a high number of acidic groups which is not reduced by the presence of polymerizable moieties, whereby water solubility of the uncured polymer is not impaired by the presence of the polymerizable moieties. |
| US10123947B2 |
Dental cement
The present invention provides a dental cement that exhibits excellent adhesiveness to dentin and has high mechanical strength. The present invention relates to a multi-part dental cement containing: an asymmetric acrylamide-methacrylic acid ester compound (a); an acid group-containing (meth)acrylic polymerizable monomer (b); a hydrophobic crosslinkable polymerizable monomer (c); a chemical polymerization initiator (d); and a filler (e). The asymmetric acrylamide-methacrylic acid ester compound (a) is represented by the following general formula (1): where X is an optionally substituted, linear or branched C1 to C6 aliphatic group or an optionally substituted aromatic group, the aliphatic group is optionally interrupted by at least one linking group selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—, —NR1—, —CO—NR1—, —NR1—CO—, —CO—O—NR1—, —O—CO—NR1—, and —NR1—CO—NR1—, and R1 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted, linear or branched C1 to C6 aliphatic group. |
| US10123946B2 |
Teat for feeding bottle
A feeding teat (40) constructed and arranged to be used on a bottle (52) that holds and dispenses a liquid to be fed to an infant or child. The teat (40) has a nipple portion (70) with an orifice (71) at a terminal end, and defines an interior profile shaped by intersecting reverse curves (75, 76) that generally decrease the interior diameter of the nipple portion (70) toward the orifice (71), so as to channel fluid flow into the orifice (112). There is a flange portion (66) constructed and arranged to be releasably coupled to the bottle (52) such that the liquid can flow from the bottle (52) into the teat (40), and a convexly shaped intermediate portion (80) integrally connecting the nipple portion (70) to the flange portion (66). A pressure relief valve (60) built into the teat (40) is constructed and arranged to admit air into the interior of at least one of the teat (40) and the bottle (52). |
| US10123944B2 |
Medical cabinet access belt optimization system
A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. A cover which is configured as a metal belt is designed to selectively block access to the compartments of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration in one of two directions. The actuator selects the direction to reduce the time required to make such movement. |
| US10123943B2 |
Portable device for cutting a capsule
A portable device for cutting a capsule which has been filled with a drug formulation is configured to allow for the accurate alignment of the capsule in the capsule holder and includes a blade shaped to cut the upper portion of the capsule so as to open and dispense the drug formulation without any spillage, and the cut end is disposed capably without falling back in the medication. The device operates accurately with different capsule sizes, even with smaller capsule size when dose content is low, and provides a reliable and precise technique for splitting capsules. |
| US10123938B2 |
Method and assembly for fluid transfer and drug containment in an infusion system
A fluid transfer assembly, drug container, and method for enabling fluid transfer in an infusion system is taught. The assembly includes a fluid container containing an infusion fluid, and a drug container. The fluid container has at least one inlet port for receiving a medical substance from the drug container. The assembly further includes at least one fluid barrier controlling fluid passage between the drug container and the fluid container. The inlet port exhibits a first luer-lock connector, and the drug container is sealed by a cap exhibiting a second luer-lock connector for attachment to the first luer-lock connector. The fluid barrier is designed and arranged to be ruptured by an external force to allow the fluid passage. |
| US10123937B2 |
Cold/heat-assisted distributed wave vibration therapy
Methods and systems for providing pain therapy by utilizing cold/heat-assisted distributed vibration therapy. The pain therapy device includes a plurality of vibration motors that are located along a grid. The device is portable and can be adaptable to the body part requiring pain therapy. |
| US10123933B2 |
Modular male sexual aid device and method of assembling same
A modular male sexual aid device includes a housing, a plurality of ring segments, and an end cap. The housing includes a base and a pair of walls. Each of the walls extends longitudinally between a bottom end and a top end. Each ring segment is removably connected to one of the walls of the housing such that the central passages of the ring segments define a masturbation passage. At least one of the walls of the housing can be pivotally mounted to the base such that it is movable between an upright assembled position and an outwardly extending disassembled position. The end cap is removably connected to the top ends of the walls such that the walls are prevented from rotating outwardly away from each other. |
| US10123932B2 |
Motion assist device and motion assist method
There is provided a motion assist device including a jth link worn on a jth portion of a user, an ith joint unit connected at one end of an ith link in a freely rotatable manner, a (j+1)th link worn on a (j+1)th portion of the user, an (i+1)th joint unit integral with one end of the (j+1)th link and coupled to the other end of the jth link, a single actuator installed at one of the jth link and a link adjacent to the jth link, and a transmission part transmitting a driving force of the actuator to the ith joint unit and the (i+1)th joint unit. |
| US10123928B2 |
Musculoskeletal vibration system providing independent vibration and bias control
An apparatus for musculoskeletal stimulation allows independent electronic control of vibration parameters and overall biasing force so that an optimum combination of these parameters may be obtained regardless of the user's weight and without the need for adjustment of mechanical weights or springs. |
| US10123925B2 |
Siderail power communication interface
A siderail assembly for a person support apparatus comprises a siderail body, a grip portion, and a power communication device. The siderail body includes a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface extending between the front surface and the back surface. The side surface defines a perimeter of the siderail body. The grip portion includes a siderail opening through a portion of the siderail body. The grip opening has an upper grip opening portion that cooperates with the side surface to define a grip. The power communication device is configured to communicate power wirelessly to a device in communication therewith. |
| US10123923B2 |
Auto leveling low profile patient support apparatus
A patient support apparatus (20) including a patient support surface (22) and a repositioning mechanism (24) for vertically and angularly repositioning the surface (22). The apparatus (20) including sensors (84) for automatically detecting and inhibiting attempts to vertically reposition the surface (22) when it is at a particular angular position, and attempts to angularly reposition the surface (22) when it is at a particular vertical position. The apparatus (20) also includes a tilt control system (88) for limiting the extent to which head or foot ends (36,38) of the surface (22) can be angularly repositioned, a scale (92) and a warning system (120) for communicating a warning when a change in the weight on the surface (22) is indicative of a patient moving or attempting to move off of the surface (22), a sensor (122) for detecting an increase in amperage during an operation and stopping the operation, and an ability to update microcontroller programming via a controller area network bus (102). |
| US10123921B2 |
Patient support apparatus
A patient support apparatus includes a base having a length and including a plurality of caster wheels enabling movement of the patient support apparatus across a floor surface. An auxiliary wheel support structure is secured to the base and rotatably supports at least one non-castered auxiliary wheel about a rotational axis transverse to the length of the base for engagement with the floor surface. The auxiliary wheel support structure may be configured to support the auxiliary wheel and to enable movement of the auxiliary wheel out of engagement with the floor surface to a non-engaged position wherein the at least one auxiliary wheel is out of engagement with the floor surface. A control apparatus is in communication with and moves the at least one auxiliary wheel between at least one deployed position and a non-engaged position. |
| US10123915B2 |
Disposable pull-on diaper
The present invention aims to provide a disposable pull-on diaper improved so that the diaper may be conveniently put on the wearer's body. Each of leg side flaps of a crotch panel has an outer side region and an inner side region. In the lowest region of the crotch region, the outer side region and the inner side region respectively have a dimension of at least 10 mm in a transverse direction wherein the inner side region extends in a longitudinal direction and the outer side region extends in the transverse direction from the inner side region. |
| US10123912B2 |
Foldable absorbent apparatus and method of using the same
A foldable absorbent apparatus to ameliorate bleeding of a wound which includes a first and second absorbent pad layer to absorb a fluid, and a malleable material layer enclosed within the first and second absorbent layer configured to be formed in various shapes, wherein the malleable material allows the first and second absorbent pad layers to be formed in various shapes to apply a pressure to a wound while at the same time absorbing fluids from the wound to promote healing of the wound. |
| US10123911B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for seaming substrates
An apparatus for joining substrate portions includes substrate portions being positioned such that the substrate portions overlap at an overlap area. The substrate portions each have a melting temperature and an outer surface. A fluid is heated to a temperature sufficient to at least partially melt the substrate portions. A jet of the heated fluid is directed from a fluid orifice onto the substrate portions at the overlap area. The heated fluid penetrates at least one of the outer surfaces of the substrate portions. The substrate portions are at least partially melted using the heated fluid. The substrate portions are compressed using a pressure applying surface adjacent the fluid orifice to join the substrate portions together at the overlap area. |
| US10123905B2 |
Devices useable for treatment of glaucoma and other surgical procedures
A device and method for cutting or ablating tissue in a human or veterinary patient includes an elongate probe having a distal end, a tissue cutting or ablating apparatus located adjacent within the distal end, and a tissue protector extending from the distal end. The protector generally has a first side and a second side and the tissue cutting or ablating apparatus is located adjacent to the first side thereof. The distal end is structured to be advanceable into tissue or otherwise placed and positioned within the patient's body such that tissue adjacent to the first side of the protector is cut away or ablated by the tissue cutting or ablation apparatus while tissue that is adjacent to the second side of the protector is not substantially damaged by the tissue cutting or ablating apparatus. |
| US10123903B2 |
Ablation devices and methods with ultrasonic imaging
Ablation apparatus such as a catheter (10) carrying an ultrasonic ablation device (20) including an ablation transducer (42) and a balloon reflector structure (22, 24) for directing ultrasonic energy from the ablation transducer into a ring-like ablation region (A) is provided with an imaging ultrasonic transducer (86) mounted on an imaging probe (80) which may be inserted into or through a passageway (18, 65) extending through the catheter and into or through the ablation device to image the ablation region or neighboring regions. Alternatively, the imaging transducer (102, 202) may be mounted within the balloon reflector structure or distal to this structure. |
| US10123895B2 |
Single handed deployment handle
The present invention is directed to an improved delivery system to deliver and deploy a prosthesis in a body lumen, and methods of use thereof. The improved delivery system allows for operation of the delivery system with one hand while maintaining accuracy in delivery and deployment of the prosthesis. An exemplary embodiment of the delivery system includes a first sheath control on a housing so as to be accessible from the exterior of the housing, wherein the first sheath control is operatively engaged with the sheath and controls movement of the sheath axially proximally with respect to the housing, thereby releasing at least a portion of the prosthesis. |
| US10123894B2 |
Method of crimping stent on catheter delivery assembly
A method of crimping a stent is disclosed. The stent includes a minimum crimped diameter such that in the minimum crimped diameter, a pair of stent rings, between which marker support structures reside, do not make contact with the marker support structures. The crimped profile of the stent of the present invention can be as small as the crimped profile of a same stent but without the maker support structures. |
| US10123892B2 |
System for loading a collapsible heart valve having a leaflet restraining member
An assembly for loading a self-expanding prosthetic heart valve into a delivery device, includes a compression member having a longitudinal axis, a first open end with a first diameter, a second open end with a second diameter less than the first diameter, and a wall decreasing in diameter from the first open end to the second open end, a support member having a longitudinal axis, a base and a recess extending along the longitudinal axis and adapted to receive an end of the valve, the support member and the compression member being movable between an initial position and an operative position, and a substantially tubular restrainer disposed within the support member and, in the operative position of the compression member and the support member, defining a passageway for accepting a portion of the delivery device and leaflets of the valve when the valve is assembled on the support member. |
| US10123891B2 |
Systems and methods for magnetized stent having growth-promoting properties
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for magnetized stent having growth-promoting properties. A stent assembly comprising a tubular elongated body having a magnetized region and a tissue nidus area is inserted beneath the orifice of a vascular aneurysm. The magnetic region can serve to attract and position both residual red blood cells and magnetically nano-treated growth-promoting cells to the orifice area of the aneurysm. The outer circumference of the tubular elongated body can act as a floor or scaffold for regenerated smooth vascular muscle cells. In embodiments, the tissue nidus area can be provided on the exterior stent, while the magnetized region is provided on the interior stent, of a stent-in-stent structure. In embodiments, the exterior stent is made of biodegradable material which gradually dissolves or dissipates in situ. |
| US10123888B2 |
Methods for bone stabilization
A compression stabilized prosthetic device for a patient having an amputated limb includes a first socket portion for contacting a patient's limb, and a second portion for the attachment of a prosthetic component. The first socket portion has compression portions configured for compressing portions of the patient's limb, and relief portions for receiving other portions of the patient's limb which bulge upon the compression applied by the compression portions. The relief portions may be formed as openings or as enlarged radius portions of the first socket portion. |
| US10123887B2 |
Vacuum suction and pressure regulation pneumatic cylinder
A vacuum suction and pressure regulation cylinder includes a pneumatic cylinder, in which a fixed division plate is arranged. A piston assembly is slidably arranged in the fixed division plate and includes an airtight piston mounted to a middle portion thereof and including a flowrate regulation screw and an end of the piston assembly is provided with a second airtight piston so as to define, in an interior space of the pneumatic cylinder, a first air chamber, a second air chamber, and a third air chamber, which are in communication with a prosthesis sleeve. When the piston assembly moves, air flow induced in the pneumatic cylinder varies the sizes of the air chambers for regulation of the spaces thereof. Further, the variation of the air chambers helps evacuate the sleeve so as to make a stump and the prosthesis tightly coupled to each other through suction. |
| US10123886B2 |
Clearance enhancer for lower limb prosthesis
A lower limb prosthesis for a person is provided that comprises a foot prosthesis having a heel plate for contacting the ground and an ankle plate extending vertically from the heel plate when the heel plate is in ground contact, a leg prosthesis having an upper end portion mountable to the body of the person and a lower end portion, and a clearance enhancer. The clearance enhancer is in the form of a generally L-shaped plate, the plate including a base plate and an upper plate extending generally perpendicularly from the base plate. The base plate is configured to be connected to the lower end of the leg prosthesis. The upper plate includes a number of mounting openings to receive a corresponding number of fasteners for connecting the upper plate to the ankle plate of the foot prosthesis so that the lower portion of the leg prosthesis overlaps the ankle plate of the foot prosthesis. |
| US10123879B2 |
System and method for non-binding allograft subtalar joint implant
Provided is a system and method for providing a non-binding allograft subtalar joint implant for surgical implant into a person's foot proximate to the ankle. This system for repair includes at least one sterile non-binding allograft subtablar joint implant provided as a pre-formed allograft rod plug “ARP” having a diameter about equal to an average width of a canal between a person's talus and calcaneus bones, the ARP being resiliently compressible and flexible. When snuggly disposed between the person's talus and calcaneus bones, the ARP compresses during normal use of the person's foot and maintains the canal in an anatomically correct alignment and reduces a tendency for abnormal motion between the person's talus and calcaneus bones. An associated method of use is also provided. |
| US10123876B2 |
Cohesive bone composition
A cohesive bone composition is made from a moldable bone composition intermixed with a bone gel composition. The cohesive bone composition is made from human cadaver bone. A fluid can be added, the fluid may also be laden with cells. |
| US10123875B2 |
Implanting cardiac devices
A method of implanting a cardiac device featuring the insertion of an inner seal member through an opening in a pericardium about a living human heart. The inner seal member has a first sealing lip disposed inside the pericardium and surrounding an aperture through the inner seal member. An outer seal member is aligned with the inner seal member. The outer seal member has a second sealing lip disposed outside the pericardium, surrounding an aperture through the outer seal member. The inner seal member is secured to the outer seal member. The firsts sealing lip is engaged against an inner surface of the pericardium. The second sealing lip is engaged against an outer surface of the pericardium. A cardiac device is inserted into the pericardium through the apertures of the inner and outer seal members. |
| US10123874B2 |
Device, system, and method for transcatheter treatment of valvular regurgitation
The invention relates to a device for use in the transcatheter treatment of mitral valve regurgitation, specifically a coaptation assistance element for implantation across the valve; a system including the coaptation assistance element and anchors for implantation; a system including the coaptation assistance element and delivery catheter; and a method for transcatheter implantation of a coaptation element across a heart valve. |
| US10123873B1 |
Native valve repair devices and procedures
A system for implanting a repair device onto a native valve of a natural heart to repairing the native valve of a patient during a non-open-heart procedure. The system includes a pair of paddles and a pair of gripping members. The paddles are moveable between an open position and a closed position. The gripping members can have different configurations for effective attachment and release from the native valve of the patient. |
| US10123869B2 |
Bionic eye lens
The present invention relates generally to the restoration or improvement of the quality of human vision and, more particularly to a self-adapting system and method for achieving automatic sharp vision by the human eye of objects for instance at distances between 25 cm and more than 10 meters away. The invention can be situated in at least four technological domains: 1. ophthalmology, in particular the implantation of intraocular lenses. 2. Non-contact biometric signal recording and processing. 3. Electro-optic control of refractive lens power. 4. Wireless energy transfer. |
| US10123867B2 |
Methods and systems for material fixation
A system and method for making an orthopedic repair by fixing a soft tissue graft to bone, utilizes an implant including a body wedge having first and second outwardly expandable wedge portions, a wing portion having outwardly expandable wings, and a deployment member which is movable distally into the implant to deploy the wedge portions and the wings into an expanded deployed orientation. |
| US10123866B2 |
Tendon repair implant and method of arthroscopic implantation
A tendon repair implant for treatment of a partial thickness tear in the supraspinatus tendon of the shoulder is provided. The implant may incorporate features of rapid deployment and fixation by arthroscopic surgery that compliment current procedures; tensile properties that result in desired sharing of anatomical load between the implant and native tendon during rehabilitation; selected porosity and longitudinal pathways for tissue in-growth; sufficient cyclic straining of the implant in the longitudinal direction to promote remodeling of new tissue to tendon-like tissue; and, may include a bioresorbable construction to provide transfer of additional load to new tendon-like tissue and native tendon over time. |
| US10123863B2 |
Mechanism for applying high radial force in less-elastic medical devices
A biodegradable device capable of producing a high radial force is described. Such a force will be created in devices made of relatively inelastic materials that are to be deployed to the vasculature or a body cavity in a patient. As the halves of the devices move together subject to a longitudinal force, at the point where they are in contact and unable to move closer together in the longitudinal direction, a radial force is created. The devices may have a tension element that assists in bringing the device halves together and which may partially and optionally remain within the body of the device. |
| US10123858B2 |
Palladium based alloys
A palladium-based alloy having a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 12.0 to about 13.0 and having one or more of the following additive metals: platinum, gallium, molybdenum, tin, silicon, ruthenium, rhenium, indium, tungsten, niobium, boron and lithium. |
| US10123855B1 |
Orthodontic devices for movement of impacted or malpositioned teeth
A method of using an orthodontic device to effect movement of an impacted or malpositioned tooth includes providing an orthodontic device, the orthodontic device including a bracket, a coiled spring, and an anchoring assembly, bonding the bracket to an impacted or malpositioned tooth, connecting a first end of the spring to a first spring attachment portion supported by the bracket, connecting a second end of the spring to a second spring attachment portion supported by the anchoring assembly, and coupling the anchoring assembly to a second orthodontic device that is installed in the patient's mouth. |
| US10123854B2 |
Self-ligating orthodontic bracket with positive rotation lock
The present disclosure provides self-ligating orthodontic brackets with improved control over access to the archwire slot. Access to the archwire slot is controlled by a latch assembly featuring a door rotatable about an axis relative to the bracket body and a lock positioned near the axis to prevent inadvertent rotation of the door. The lock engages a surface of the door and is capable of preventing undesired rotation between an open state, where an archwire is insertable into the archwire slot, and a closed state, where access to the slot is prohibited. The self-ligating brackets may also include a biasing spring to provide active ligation and further inhibit undesired rotation of the door. |
| US10123853B2 |
Tabbed dental appliance
Embodiments include dental appliances, dental appliance systems, and methods of making and using such appliances. In one embodiment, a dental appliance includes a number of tooth apertures for the placement of teeth therein and a tab representing a position of a tooth that has not fully erupted and oriented to be received over the position of the tooth that has not fully erupted. |
| US10123850B2 |
Instrument for drilling dental root canals
An endodontic instrument comprising a tapered rod, the rod comprising an active portion, the active portion terminating at a distal tip end of the rod and defining a conical envelope, the conical envelope having a longitudinal axis that coincides with an axis of rotation of the instrument. |
| US10123845B2 |
Robotic devices and systems for performing single incision procedures and natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgical procedures, and methods of configuring robotic devices and systems
Example embodiments relate to surgical systems comprising an end-effector assembly and arm assembly. The end-effector assembly may include a first instrument assembly having a first instrument and first instrument driven portion configurable to be driven to move the first instrument relative to a first axis. The arm assembly may include first and second arm assembly bodies, first arm assembly joint portion for joining the first and second arm assembly bodies, first instrument drive assembly, and first arm assembly drive assembly. The first instrument drive assembly may include a first integrated motor and first instrument drive portion controllable by the first integrated motor to drive the first instrument driven portion. The first arm assembly drive assembly may include a second integrated motor and first arm assembly drive portion controllable by the second integrated motor to drive the first arm assembly body to move relative to the second arm assembly body. |
| US10123842B2 |
Surgical robotic cart immobilizer
A mobile surgical robotic cart assembly used for minimally invasive surgery includes a vertical column supporting a robotic arm thereon and a base portion having at least three casters adapted to allow the surgical robotic assembly to move. The surgical robotic cart assembly further includes an immobilization assembly coupled to the base portion, the immobilization assembly being configured to move between an unlocked position and a locked position. The surgical robotic cart assembly is mobile when the immobilization assembly is in the unlocked position and immobile when the when the immobilization assembly is in the locked position. |
| US10123841B2 |
Method for generating insertion trajectory of surgical needle
The present disclosure relates to a method for generating an insertion trajectory of a surgical needle from an entry point to a target, including the steps of: preparing a medical image including the target and an anatomical structure; and extracting an insertion trajectory in consideration of at least one of a degree of invasion into the anatomical structure through the insertion trajectory and a distance of the insertion trajectory. Further, the present disclosure relates to a method for generating an insertion trajectory of a medical device, and a robot for interventional procedures including needle insertion. |
| US10123835B2 |
Electrosurgical devices including transverse electrode configurations and methods relating to the same
A method of sealing tissue includes providing an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members. One or both of the jaw members includes an interior electrode and one or both of the jaw members includes first and second exterior electrodes disposed on either side of the interior electrode. The method further includes grasping tissue between the first and second jaw members and conducting energy between the interior and exterior electrodes to seal tissue grasped between the first and second jaw members. During tissue sealing, tissue disposed adjacent the exterior electrodes boils faster than tissue disposed adjacent the interior electrodes. |
| US10123829B1 |
Reduction instruments and methods
The present subject disclosure provides a novel design for devices and methods for straightening a curved spine by using a reduction tool to move the spine with respect to an attached bone plate. |
| US10123822B2 |
Medical instrument, and coupling mechanism for connecting two structural parts of a medical instrument
A coupling mechanism for mechanically connecting a first structural part and a second structural part of a medical instrument includes a first component and a second component, which are designed to be connected to each other by a bayonet connection that permits a rotation of the second component relative to the first component about a rotation axis, and a detent mechanism for alternately locking the second component in several alternative and mutually different predetermined angle positions relative to the first component. |
| US10123819B2 |
Multi-piece dermatome body
A dermatome having a head, a neck, and a handle. The head of the dermatome may include a main housing at least partially defining a cavity and a removable member that may be configured to removably engage the main housing. The main housing may include one or more features configured to guide the removable member into alignment with the main housing and/or one or more features configured to engage the removable member. The removable member of the dermatome may be made from a different material than the main housing. The neck may include a first portion and a second portion, where the first portion is made from a different material than the second portion. The dermatome may be configured to connect to one or more of a fluid power source, a battery power source, and a wall power source. |
| US10123818B2 |
Buttonhole tool
Some implementations provide a tool that includes a gripping portion that includes a first substantially flat surface and a second substantially flat surface arranged substantially parallel to the first surface and coupled to the first surface by at least one side surface, wherein the gripping portion is shaped and sized such that a user can hold the gripping portion between a thumb and forefinger of the user; and a prying portion that includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a shaft portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is shaped and sized for the user holding the gripping portion to pry scab tissue away from a patient's skin and the second end portion is coupled to the gripping portion at the at least one side surface. |
| US10123817B2 |
Rotational atherectomy device with a system of eccentric abrading heads
The invention provides a rotational atherectomy device having, in various embodiments, a flexible, elongated, rotatable drive shaft with a plurality of eccentric abrading heads attached thereto in spaced-apart longitudinal disposition. Preferably, the plurality of eccentric abrading heads each comprise a center of mass that is radially offset from the rotational axis of the drive shaft, wherein the centers of mass for adjacent abrasive elements are rotationally spaced apart from each other at a rotational angle within the range of between 0 degrees and 45 degrees. |
| US10123814B2 |
Infusion catheter and method of use
An infusion catheter has an elongate flexible shaft including a wall and a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter also has a sealing member within the shaft lumen including a wall and a lumen. The catheter also has a slidable, retractable elongate central axis member extending through the shaft and sealing member lumens connected to an end cap. The catheter also has a plurality of eluting arms extending radially around the central axis member, including lumens fluidly connected to the shaft lumen and the distal end cap. A method for treating a thrombus is also disclosed. |
| US10123813B2 |
Drill guide
A drill guide includes a body, a stabilizing member, a tubular guide sleeve, and an engagement member. The body includes a first channel aligned with a longitudinal axis and a second channel transverse to the longitudinal axis. The first channel is dimensioned to receive the sleeve, while the second channel is dimensioned to receive an engagement member. The engagement member is adapted to move within the second channel between an engaged position, where the engagement member inhibits proximal motion of the sleeve, and a second position, where motion of the sleeve is not inhibited. An alignment member is further mounted to the distal end of the sleeve that includes a distally extending member, spaced from the sleeve. In use, the distally extending member may be employed to exert a force upon a bone or other tissue lateral to the longitudinal axis for improved positioning of the bone or tissue. |
| US10123812B1 |
3-D femur orthopedic drill guide
A three-dimensional (3-D) orthopedic drill guide device for accommodating a bone drill during an orthopedic surgery is disclosed. By establishing two specific angles in relation to the bone fascia, the device acts as a guide for bone drilling locations. In one specific instance, it is an optimal 3-D drill guide for the direction and Gamma angle (resulting from the devices Alpha and Beta angles of the device) of a drill hole in a femoral bone when used to replace an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). |
| US10123807B2 |
Adaptive surface surgical guiding apparatuses including stability and/or verification elements
The present application relates to adaptive surface surgical guiding apparatuses, tools, devices, or guides including stability and/or verification elements for use in surgical applications. In one embodiment, a surgical guiding apparatus comprises one or more rigid portions configured to attach to a first region of an underlying anatomical surface; a variable deformable portion coupled to the one or more rigid portions, the variable deformable portion configured to conform to a shape of a second region of the underlying anatomical surface; and a soft-tissue piercing element configured to pierce soft-tissue overlying a third region of the underlying anatomical surface and to attach to the underlying anatomical surface. |
| US10123806B2 |
Control apparatus and control system for a tourniquet device
A control apparatus for a tourniquet device, to which tourniquet device a first compression cuff and/or at least one second compression cuff can be connected, with the compression cuffs having different volumes. The tourniquet device has an inflation apparatus for inflating the connected compression cuff. In order to present a tourniquet apparatus that enables the most efficient and in particular fast inflation of the tourniquet cuff possible and at the same time the most error-free operation of the tourniquet apparatus possible, a parameter set for controlling an inflation process of the respective compression cuff is associated with each compression cuff and is stored in a data memory of the control apparatus. The parameter set associated with each compression cuff depends on the volume of the compression cuff. A method for controlling a tourniquet device and a control system for controlling a tourniquet apparatus having a tourniquet device that has an inflation apparatus and a control apparatus and having a compression cuff that can be applied to a limb and connected to the inflation apparatus. |
| US10123804B2 |
Vascular remodeling device
Described herein are flexible implantable devices or stents that can conform to the shape of vessels of the neurovasculature. In some embodiments, the devices can direct blood flow within a vessel away from an aneurysm or limit blood flow to the aneurysm. In some embodiments, a vascular remodeling device includes a first section and a protruding section. During deployment, the device expands from a compressed configuration to an expanded configuration. The first section anchors the device in an afferent vessel and/or in an efferent vessel of a bifurcation and the protruding section is positioned in the junction of the bifurcation having an aneurysm and across the neck of the aneurysm or at least partially within the aneurysm. |
| US10123803B2 |
Methods of managing neurovascular obstructions
Systems, methods, and devices for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke that provide immediate blood flow restoration to a vessel occluded by a clot and, after reestablishing blood flow, address the clot itself. Immediate blood flow restoration advantageously can facilitate natural lysis of the clot and also can reduce or obviate the concern for distal embolization due to fragmentation of the clot. Several embodiments of the invention provide for progressive, or modular, treatment based upon the nature of the clot. For example, the progressive treatment can include immediate restoration of blood flow, in-situ clot management, and/or clot removal depending on the particular circumstances of the treatment. The in-situ clot management can include, for example, lysis, maceration, and/or removal. |
| US10123791B2 |
Lighted polyhedral retractor
The present invention provides a surgical retractor that provides improved access to a surgical space, devised in the shape of a partial polyhedron, and also provides improved visualization of the surgical space with light emitting elements placed within the polyhedron structure. |
| US10123784B2 |
In situ specimen collection receptacle in a toilet and being in communication with a spectral analyzer
A specimen collection receptacle formed by a channel disposed within the wall of a toilet bowl. The receptacle is located above the weir water line. The receptacle comprises a channel open to the interior of the bowl having opposed non-parallel side walls. The side walls may be joined opposite the opening. The side walls may be joined by a bottom wall. The bottom wall may be arcuate. The side walls may be non-planar. The walls may exhibit a roughened surface. The receptacle may comprise an optical window. The receptacle may comprise a cuvette. The receptacle may be in communication with one or more light emitting probes. The receptacle may be self-cleaning. The receptacle may comprise a replaceable module disposed in the wall of the toilet bowl. The receptacle may be located at the front of the toilet bowl. The receptacle may be disposed in a toilet bowl liner or insert. |
| US10123783B2 |
Apparatus and methods for disinfection of a specimen container
An apparatus includes a transfer adapter, a puncture member, a disinfection member, and a fluid reservoir. The transfer adapter has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, and defines an inner volume configured to receive the puncture member. The transfer adapter is coupled to the disinfection member. The distal end portion of the transfer adapter includes a port fluidically coupled to the puncture member and configured to be placed in fluid communication with a bodily-fluid of a patient. The proximal end portion is configured to receive a portion of the fluid reservoir to allow the fluid reservoir to be moved within the inner volume between a first position, in which a surface of the fluid reservoir is placed in contact with the disinfection member, and a second position, in which the puncture member punctures the surface to place the puncture member in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. |
| US10123781B2 |
Automated segmentation of tri-plane images for real time ultrasonic imaging
An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system and method enable the automatic acquisition of standard view planes of the heart in real time, such as the AP4, AP3, and AP2 views. A 3D image of the heart is acquired and the processed in conjunction with a geometrical heart model. The heart model is fitted to the heart in its acquired pose to segment the desired image planes from the 3D image data. During successive image acquisition intervals the image planes are tracked through successive image data as multi-plane system to update a display of the multiple images. The successive image acquisitions can be volume image acquisitions or multi-plane acquisitions of just the tracked image planes during each acquisition interval. |
| US10123779B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating ultrasound image having enhanced quality
A method of generating an ultrasound image includes acquiring a response signal to an ultrasound wave transmitted to an object, changing a level of the acquired response signal depending on a position and an amplitude of the acquired response signal on a scan line, performing logarithmic compression on the level-changed response signal, and generating an ultrasound image based on the compressed signal. |
| US10123776B2 |
Ultrasonic probe, connection component for array elements and ultrasonic imaging system thereof
A connection component for array elements in an ultrasonic probe comprises a first-layer body and a second-layer body, wherein the second-layer body is connected with the first-layer body, and an area of the second-layer body is smaller than an area of the first-layer body. A region in the first-layer body that extends beyond the second-layer body is provided with at least one first-layer conductive element penetrating through the first-layer body. A lower surface of the second-layer body is provided with at least one second-layer conductive element penetrating through the second-layer body and the first-layer body. A signal transmission line is connected to the array elements by the first-layer conductive elements and the second-layer conductive elements. The connection component for array elements is in a stepped shape. The signal transmission line is connected to an array element assembly through the stepped connection component for array elements to provide sufficient space. |
| US10123774B2 |
Ultrasonic probe
Disclosed herein is an ultrasonic probe. The ultrasonic probe includes a matching layer having flexibility, a piezoelectric layer disposed on the bottom surface of the matching layer and having flexibility, a first backing layer disposed on the bottom surface of the piezoelectric layer and having flexibility, a second backing layer disposed on the bottom surface of the first backing layer and including a plurality of backing material layers stacked perpendicularly to the first backing layer, and second backing layer adjusting units respectively disposed between every two of the plurality of the stacked backing material layers of the second backing layer and changing the shape of the backing material layers. |
| US10123773B2 |
Remotely controlled echographic apparatus
An echographic apparatus includes a base frame, a driving part, an upper frame, a connecting frame, an echographic probe, a grasping part and a connecting part. The base frame has a first opening portion. The driving part is fixed to the base frame and generates a driving power. The upper frame has a second opening portion, and is disposed over the base frame. The connecting frame is fixed to an upper surface of the upper frame. The echographic probe makes contact with a body of a patient through the first opening portion to diagnose the patient. The grasping part is fixed to the connecting frame through the second opening portion, and grasps the echographic probe. The connecting part is connected between the driving part and the upper frame, and transfers the driving power of the driving part to change a position or a posture of the echographic probe. |
| US10123771B2 |
Ultrasound medical apparatus and ultrasound diagnosis apparatus
Ultrasound medical apparatus and ultrasound diagnosis apparatus are provided capable of indwelling in the observation object at a desired position of the inner cavity of the subject.The ultrasound medical apparatus according to the embodiments include a sheath, a capsule body unit, and a fixation mechanism. The sheath is inserted into the inner cavity of a subject, having an outer peripheral surface that contacts the inner wall surface of the inner cavity of the subject with a liquid filled inside thereof. The capsule body unit is inserted into the sheath, and configured to store an ultrasound transducer that transmits and receives ultrasound waves to and from the subject. The fixation mechanism is provided in at least one of the capsule body unit and the sheath, to fixedly arrange the capsule body unit at a desired position in the sheath. |
| US10123761B2 |
Device and method for spatiotemporal reconstruction of a moving vascular pulse wave in the brain and other organs
The brain appears to have organized cardiac frequency angiographic phenomena with such coherence as to qualify as vascular pulse waves. Separate arterial and venous vascular pulse waves may be resolved. This disclosure states the method of extracting a spatiotemporal reconstruction of the cardiac frequency phenomena present in an angiogram obtained at faster than cardiac frequency. A wavelet transform is applied to each of the pixel-wise time signals of the angiogram. If there is motion alias then instead a high frequency resolution wavelet transform of the overall angiographic time intensity curve is cross-correlated to high temporal resolution wavelet transforms of the pixel-wise time signals. The result is filtered for cardiac wavelet scale then pixel-wise inverse wavelet transformed. This gives a complex-valued spatiotemporal grid of cardiac frequency angiographic phenomena. It may be rendered with a brightness-hue color model or subjected to further analysis. |
| US10123760B2 |
Method and system for the reconstruction of planning images
A method for the reconstruction of planning images is based on a plurality of first respiratory cycles of a patient and tomographic raw data recorded at the same time as the first respiratory cycles being received. A reference cycle is determined based on respiratory cycles of the patient, in particular based on the first respiratory cycles of the patient. A reference cycle is subdivided into temporally equidistant reference phases, a reference amplitude being associated with each reference phase. The reference amplitudes are not equidistantly scanned therefore. Furthermore, the first respiratory cycles of the patient are subdivided into first phases, the temporal positions of the first phases each being based on one of the reference amplitudes. Reconstruction of planning images based on first intervals of the raw data follows, wherein the first intervals correspond to the first phases. |
| US10123756B2 |
Single source dual energy having two filters for X-ray spectrum differentiation in the case of radiator screens having slotted plates
A slotted plate is for limiting an incident x-ray radiation. The slotted plate includes at least one slotted opening and two different x-ray filter regions for x-ray spectrum differentiation of the incident x-ray radiation. The two different x-ray filter regions are permanently arranged in the region of the at least one slotted opening such that radiation portions of the x-ray radiation penetrating the slotted opening having different x-ray spectra can be generated simultaneously. A radiator screen, an x-ray radiator for generating a radiation beam fan, a computer tomography device having such an x-ray radiator, and a method for controlling such a computer tomography device are also disclosed. |
| US10123755B2 |
Reducing incremental measurement sensor error
For position sensors, e.g., a fiber-based system, that build a shape of an elongated member, such as a catheter, using a sequence of small orientation measurements, a small error in orientation at the proximal end of the sensor will cause large error in position at distal points on the fiber. Exemplary methods and systems are disclosed, which may provide full or partial registration along the length of the sensor to reduce the influence of the measurement error. Additional examples are directed to applying selective filtering at a proximal end of the elongated member to provide a more stable base for distal measurements and thereby reducing the influence of measurement errors. |
| US10123752B2 |
Displays for a medical device
Embodiments described herein relate to an analyte monitoring device having a user interface with a display and a plurality of actuators. The display is configured to render a plurality of display screens, including a home screen and an alert screen. The home screen is divided into a plurality of simultaneously displayed panels, with a first panel displays a rate of change of continuously monitored analyte levels in interstitial fluid, a second panel simultaneously displays a current analyte level and an analyte trend indicator, and a third panel displays status information of a plurality of components of the device. When an alarm condition is detected, the display renders the alert screen in place of the home screen, the alert screen displaying information corresponding to the detected alarm condition. Furthermore, the actuators are configured to affect further output of the analyte monitoring device corresponding to the detected condition. |
| US10123750B2 |
Methods and devices for predicting and/or detecting seizures
The present invention provides methods and devices for predicting, preventing, detecting and/or treating seizures. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods/devices for predicting a seizure prior to its inception, wherein the seizure is predicted based upon neuronal activity in the CA3 region of a patient's hippocampus. |
| US10123746B2 |
Accuracy of heart rate estimation from photoplethysmographic (PPG) signals
The disclosure provides a heart rate monitor (HRM) circuit. The HRM circuit includes an analog front end (AFE). The AFE receives a Photoplethysmographic (PPG) signal, and generates a fine PPG signal. A motion cancellation circuit is coupled to the AFE, and receives the fine PPG signal and an accelerometer signal. The motion cancellation circuit subtracts the accelerometer signal from the fine PPG signal to generate a coarse heart rate. A peak detector is coupled to the motion cancellation circuit and the AFE, and generates an instantaneous heart rate. A filter is coupled to the peak detector, and generates an estimated heart rate from the instantaneous heart rate, the estimated heart rate is provided as a feedback to the peak detector. |
| US10123743B2 |
Mobile device, activity calculation system, and control method and control program of mobile device
According to one of aspects, a mobile device, includes: a motion sensor module configured to detect a motion factor; a communication module configured to receive a plurality of operation factors used for an operation of an activity factor indicating an activity amount and respective dates and times at which the operation factors are measured; and a control module configured to calculate the activity factor indicating the activity amount using the operation factors received through the communication module and a value based on the motion factor detected by the motion sensor module when the operation factors are received. |
| US10123739B2 |
Subject motion monitoring, temperature monitoring, data gathering and analytics system and method
The monitoring device provides value to parents by assisting with monitoring their infants via a convenient sensor package, straightforward interface, and informative data. With movement, orientation, and temperature data, some strong indicators of general well-being can be monitored and conclusions extracted without the parent needing to be constantly involved. The low-power transceiver technology also means that the device can integrate with smart devices for even more convenience. Such a smart device can in turn communicate with modem large-scale data storage and analysis centers for data logging and analytics, which allows useful analytics to be passed back to the user. The advanced sensing, displaying, and analyzing of data makes the invention stands out in the field of infant monitoring devices. |
| US10123734B2 |
Appliance for people with reduced sense of touch or disabled people
Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for monitoring and detection of pressure on a part of a body of a user. In an embodiment, a device includes a substrate having a contact surface for contacting a user, one or more sacs associated with the contact surface of the substrate, and one or more sensors in communication with the one or more sacs, the one or more sensors adapted to measure changes in pressure in the one or more sacs. The sacs contain a fluidic material configured to transmit pressure. The fluidic material is further configured to be shock-absorbing and pressure-relieving such that the fluidic material is displaceable by an action of the user contacting the contact surface causing the pressure in the fluidic material to be redistributed. |
| US10123732B2 |
Apparatus and method for measuring biologic parameters
Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on the support structures using a special geometry for acquiring continuous and undisturbed data on the physiology of the body. Signals are transmitted to a remote station by wireless transmission such as by electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared, sound and the like or by being reported locally by audio or visual transmission. The physical and chemical parameters include brain function, metabolic function, hydrodynamic function, hydration status, levels of chemical compounds in the blood, and the like. The support structure includes patches, clips, eyeglasses, head mounted gear and the like, containing passive or active sensors positioned at the end of the tunnel with sensing systems positioned on and accessing a physiologic tunnel. |
| US10123730B2 |
Method and system for determining the fitness index of a person
The invention relates to a method and system for determining the cardiorespiratory fitness level of a person, with the aid of freely performed exercise in which training: •the physiological intensity of the person is measured periodically during the exercise session (5) •the external work output of the exercise session is measured simultaneously relative to the measured intensity (6), •from each period's measured intensity value and external work output, the representativeness of the values measured is determined (8.1, 8.2), in order to determine the fitness level using the following criteria: ∘the physiological intensity should be stabilized relative to the external work output, ∘the external work output should be within a selected range, ∘the physiological intensity should be greater than a selected lower limit, in which case, a fitness level estimate is defined (8.3) for each accepted period as well as a fitness from several estimates. |
| US10123724B2 |
Breath volume monitoring system and method
A system and method for monitoring the tidal volume of an individual to diagnose a condition is disclosed. The system includes an electrically-conductive, elastomeric band; and a microprocessor having memory. The microprocessor is in electrical communication with said band and has functionality to monitor the respiratory activity of the individual during a period of time, collect raw data from 30 times to 34 times per second, average the data over 9-34 readings, blur from 0.3 seconds to 1.0 seconds of said averaged data to filter out artifacts; determine the beginning of a breath and the end of a breath based on said blurred data; and record an adverse event if a pre-determined period of time has elapsed without a new breath commencing. |
| US10123723B2 |
Air line protection coupling for a catheter
A catheter connector has a hydrophobic end cap or washer located around the end opening to the connector's lumen. The diameter and length of the lumen below the washer is sufficiently large enough to accommodate an absorbent tubular filter that changes color when exposed to fluid. The washer acts to limit the size of the water droplet that might adhere to the end of the catheter and help maintain surface tension on the droplet to prevent it from entering the lumen. The hydrophilic tubular filter absorbs any water that might pass by the washer and thus keeps the lumen hole open. |
| US10123721B2 |
Determination of physiological parameters of tissue from dynamic contrast-enhanced MR data
A method of determining microvascular architecture is disclosed. Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance data acquired from a contrast agent administered to at least a part of a subject to be examined. From the dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance data a leakage parameter (kep) and a dispersion parameter (k) are computed. Effects of both convective dispersion and extravasation kinetics of contrast agent are taken into account. |
| US10123719B2 |
Eyewear
A technique to detect an eye potential of a wearer of an eyewear by using an electrode abutting on the glabella of the wearer has been known, but it is desirable to surely cause the electrode to abut on the glabella so as to prevent deterioration in the detection accuracy of detecting a biosignal indicating an eye potential, myogenic potential, brain wave or the like. In view of this, an eyewear including: a frame; a first electrode that abuts on a glabella of a wearer of the eyewear; and an electrode holding unit that holds the first electrode such that a distance between the frame and the first electrode is changeable is included. |
| US10123718B2 |
Methods, systems, and assemblies for measuring bioelectrical signals of intra-abdominal organs
The present disclosure discuses systems and methods for detecting and recording bioelectric signals, and specifically bioelectrical signals generated by abdominal organs, such as the uterus. The disclosure discusses area electrodes and arrays of area electrodes. The area electrodes are defined in a metal layer and include an inner and outer diameter. The area electrodes are configured to detect electrical signals generated substantially perpendicular to a surface of the area electrode while rejecting electrical signals generated substantially parallel to the surface of the area electrode. |
| US10123717B2 |
Multimodal brain sensing lead
A medical lead with at least a distal portion thereof implantable in the brain of a patient is described, together with methods and systems for using the lead. The lead is provided with at least two sensing modalities (e.g., two or more sensing modalities for measurements of field potential measurements, neuronal single unit activity, neuronal multi unit activity, optical blood volume, optical blood oxygenation, voltammetry and rheoencephalography). Acquisition of measurements and the lead components and other components for accomplishing a measurement in each modality are also described as are various applications for the multimodal brain sensing lead. |
| US10123714B2 |
Magnetic measurement apparatus
High-accuracy magnetic measurement is performed by efficiently using nitrogen-vacancy pairs in all orientations. A magnetic measurement apparatus includes a diamond crystal and an image sensor. The diamond crystal has nitrogen-vacancy pairs. The image sensor detects the intensities of fluorescence generated by an exciting light applied to the diamond crystal by using a plurality of pixels. The nitrogen-vacancy pairs of the diamond crystal are made to one-to-one correspond to the pixels. The fluorescence generated by one nitrogen-vacancy pair is received by one pixel made to correspond to the nitrogen-vacancy pair. |
| US10123708B2 |
System for facilitating the measurement of blood pressure and method of measuring blood pressure utilizing the system
A system for facilitating measurement of a person's blood pressure having: a) a cuff that is configured to: i) be operatively situated in relationship to a person's arm; and ii) strategically exert different pressure on the person's arm to controllably restrict blood flow therein; and b) a base assembly that supports the cuff. The base assembly is configured to allow selective placement of the cuff in first and second different positions relative to the person with the person in a measurement taking position. The cuff in the first position is configured to be operatively situated in relationship to the person's left arm. The cuff in the second position is configured to be operatively situated in relationship to the person's right arm. |
| US10123707B2 |
Optoacoustic image mapping of tissue temperature
Provided herein are system and methods for monitoring and guiding thermal therapy procedures within a human or animal tissue. The system comprises a therapeutic module configured to apply thermal treatment to a subject; an ultrasound imaging module; an optoacoustic imaging module; a processing module connected to both ultrasound and optoacoustic based imaging module; and an operating controlling module connected with said processing module and configured to manipulate at least one of said therapeutic module, ultrasound imaging module or optoacoustic imaging module. The calibration method is able to eliminate the inconsistency of optoacoustic based temperature measurements caused by sample-to-sample and spatial variations of Gruneisen parameter for different tissues. The method for temperature-structure imaging is able to generate both two dimensional and three dimensional co-registered structure and temperature images for the tissues inside a region of interest of a subject. |
| US10123704B2 |
Method and system for dual-band active thermal imaging using multi-frequency currents
A hybrid system is developed using thermal and electrical impedance imaging methods together. The innovation of the approach relies on the frequency dependence of the tissue's electrical impedance which facilitates the acquisition of multiple thermal images with currents at different frequencies injected to the region of the body under inspection. Proposed method without current application (in passive mode of operation) provides images which are obtained by standard thermal imagers. On the other hand, the application of the electrical current (in active mode of operation) increases the temperature contrast on the body surface depending on the electrical property of tissue. Therefore, the technique while increasing the thermal contrast provides frequency dependent conductivity distribution data which can be used as a basis for the detection of the breast carcinoma. The sensitivity of the technique is increased by an infrared camera with dual band (MWIR/LWIR) imaging capability. |
| US10123698B2 |
Ophthalmic apparatus, information processing method, and storage medium
An ophthalmic apparatus includes a generation unit configured to generate 3D blood vessel data indicating a blood vessel in a fundus based on a plurality of tomographic image data indicating cross sections of the fundus, a boundary obtaining unit configured to obtain layer boundary data indicating at least one layer boundary based on 3D tomographic image data including the plurality of tomographic image data indicating the cross sections of the fundus, and a determination unit configured to determine a blood vessel intersecting with the layer boundary by comparing the 3D blood vessel data with the layer boundary data. |
| US10123696B2 |
Confocal laser eye surgery system
A laser surgery system includes a light source, an eye interface device, a scanning assembly, a confocal detection assembly and preferably a confocal bypass assembly. The light source generates an electromagnetic beam. The scanning assembly scans a focal point of the electromagnetic beam to different locations within the eye. An optical path propagates the electromagnetic beam from a light source to the focal point, and also propagates a portion of the electromagnetic beam reflected from the focal point location back along at least a portion of the optical path. The optical path includes an optical element associated with a confocal detection assembly that diverts a portion of the reflected electromagnetic radiation to a sensor. The sensor generates an intensity signal indicative of intensity the electromagnetic beam reflected from the focal point location. The confocal bypass assembly reversibly diverts the electromagnetic beam along a diversion optical path around the optical element. |
| US10123694B2 |
Optical measurement device and optical measurement system
An optical measurement device including a light emitting element, a light pattern generating element and a light source transmission element is provided. The light pattern generating element includes a disk body, at least one round hole penetrating the disk body, at least one round disk embedded in the round hole, and at least two first magnetic elements disposed on the round disk. One end of the light source transmission element has two second magnetic elements. Through the magnetic connection of the first magnetic elements and the second magnetic elements, a chink on the round disk can rotate with the light source transmission element when the light source transmission element rotates. An optical measurement system including the optical measurement device is also provided. |
| US10123692B2 |
Ophthalmologic apparatus and control method therefor
An ophthalmologic apparatus wherein auto alignment and manual alignment can be selectively used to enhance alignment accuracy between an eye to be inspected and an ophthalmic part includes an ophthalmic part that detects an eye to be inspected, a fixing part, a movable part on which the ophthalmic part is placed and configured to be movable with respect to the fixing unit in a horizontal direction, a drive part that transmits electric drive force for horizontal movement of the movable part, an alignment detection unit that detects a relative position between the eye to be inspected and ophthalmic part, a controller that controls the movable part based on a detection result from the alignment detection unit, and a drive force transmit switching unit that switches whether or not to execute transmission of the drive force from the drive part to the movable part. |
| US10123689B2 |
Systems and methods for retinal layer segmentation in OCT imaging and OCT angiography
Disclosed herein are methods and systems for segmenting, visualizing, and quantifying the layered structure of retina in optical coherence tomography datasets. The disclosed methods have particular application to OCT angiography data, where specific retina layers have distinct vascular structures and characteristics that can be altered in various pathological conditions of the eye. |
| US10123680B2 |
Operation control system of capsule type endoscope, and capsule type endoscope system comprising same
The present invention relates to an operation control system for spirally operating a capsule endoscope along a tubular organ, and a capsule type endoscope system comprising the same. The operation control system for a capsule endoscope of the present invention comprises: a magnetic field generation portion (100) comprising a first coil unit (110) provided on three orthogonal axes to generate a magnetic field and a second coil unit (120) comprising one coil structure for generating a magnetic field gradient; and a mechanical coil driving portion (130) for three-dimensionally rotating the second coil unit (120), thereby generating a rotating magnetic field and the magnetic field gradient. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the operation control system for a capsule endoscope by forming the rotating magnetic field and the magnetic field gradient for a spiral motion of a capsule endoscope only with a minimum coil system. |
| US10123676B2 |
Warewash machine with automated drain and fill
A conveyor warewasher includes at least one spray zone with multiple nozzles for spraying liquid onto wares passing therethrough, the spray zone including a tank for collecting sprayed liquid. The tank includes a drain outlet at the bottom of the tank for draining of the tank and a drain stop movable between a drain outlet closed position and a drain outlet open position. A drain control assembly includes a drain actuator operatively connected to cause movement of the drain stop between the drain outlet closed position and the drain outlet open position, and the drain actuator is moved by a powered device. |
| US10123672B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner may include a suction nozzle; a cleaner body in communication with the suction nozzle; a supporter configured to connect the cleaner body with the suction nozzle and to allow a position of the cleaner body with respect to the suction nozzle to be varied; and a wheel assembly rotatably connected to the supporter. The wheel assembly may include a frame, a wheel shaft installed at the frame, and a wheels installed at the wheel shaft to be independently rotated. A contact area between each of the wheels and a floor may vary according to a varied position of the cleaner body with respect to the suction nozzle. |
| US10123668B2 |
Portable toilet
A portable toilet (100) comprises a reservoir (110), a reservoir cover (120) adjustably fixed on the top of the reservoir (110) and a drawer (210) inside the reservoir (110). Further, the reservoir cover (120) is having a hole (130), first cavity (140) and a second cavity (150). Further, the reservoir (110) is adapted to receive human waste from the hole (130) provided on the reservoir cover (120). Further, the drawer (210) contains a handle (220), the handle (210) is capable of moving in the first cavity (140) of the reservoir cover (120) and consequently move the drawer (210) inside the reservoir (110) from a first position to a second position. Further, the movement of the drawer (210) blocks a view of the human waste inside the reservoir (110) through the hole (130), while entering into a toilet cabin (160). |
| US10123667B2 |
Household tissue case
The length of a projection of a household tissue is suppressed without hampering the removal of household tissues situated at a depth under a frame member. The frame member (14) is attached to the perimeter of the dispensing opening (11). The frame member is made of elastic material. The opposite ends of the frame member in the short-side direction of the casing (10) in a plan view have restricting portions (14b) that extend in such directions as to cover the dispensing opening (11). The restricting portions (14b, 14b) are arranged so as not to overlap each other such that the tips thereof are staggered in the long-side direction of the casing in a plan view, thereby forming a letter-Z shaped cut in the frame member. |
| US10123666B2 |
System and method for reducing waste using a sheet product dispenser
A method of reducing sheet product waste generated during use of a sheet product dispenser in a particular location and over a broad range of usage rates includes designing a dispenser. The design includes determining a desired housing size to obtain a top to bottom height for sheet product roll storage within the housing, dividing the height by two to obtain a maximum roll diameter, locating two roll holders in the housing so that each holder may accept a roll having the maximum roll diameter, positioning a first roll of the maximum roll diameter in a first one of the two roll holders, and positioning a second roll of the maximum roll diameter in a second one of the two roll holders so that two rolls of equivalent length are configured to be dispensed sequentially from the dispenser. The installation and use of two rolls of maximum roll diameter reduces waste. Dispensers formed according to this method are also described. |
| US10123665B2 |
Electronic residential tissue dispenser
An automatic electronic dispenser for dispensing a roll of paper product. A dispenser module drives paper from the roll through a discharge chute at the bottom of the module. A front cover hinged on each side rotates to an open position for loading a paper roll. A back cover enables mounting the electronic dispenser to a vertical surface such as a wall. A paper roll holder is attached to the sides of the dispenser module. A driving roller unrolls the paper from the paper holder in response to a signal from an electronic sensor. A plurality of pressing rollers engaging the driving roller as paper is being dispensed along a path between the pressing and driving rollers to a discharge chute. |
| US10123664B2 |
Mounting system for accessory
The present invention provides a mounting system for an accessory that enables a consumer to easily install and uninstall the accessory on a mounting surface. The accessory mounting system includes a post and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a first mounting subassembly and a second mounting subassembly. The first mounting subassembly includes a deflectable member. The second mounting subassembly includes a set screw. The post is operable to be attached to the mounting surface by an engagement of the first mounting subassembly with the post and a snap engagement of the deflectable member of the first mounting subassembly with the second mounting subassembly. The post is operable to be removed from the mounting surface by unthreading the set screw and disengagement of the deflectable member of the first mounting subassembly with the second mounting subassembly and disengagement of the first mounting subassembly with the post. |
| US10123663B2 |
Method for manufacturing a sponge with inner soap capsule
A method of manufacturing a sponge with inner capsule that contains soap. The method includes: Providing a scouring pad coating sleeve, a first and second strip of inner sponge, and a nylon sleeve which is divided into a serial of capsules. Providing a tray that ended with a hollow pipe and placing on it the first strip, then the nylon sleeve and then the second strip. Dressing up the scouring sleeve on the hollow pipe. Pushing the strips together with the nylon sleeve inside the hollow pipe until their front goes out through the hollow pipe, holding them together and pulling them outside of the hollow pipe until they are positioned inside the scouring sleeve. Welding and cutting the scouring sleeve to pieces according the size of the capsules. |
| US10123661B2 |
Tamper-proof and ligation resistant dispenser for liquids
A tamper-proof and ligation-resistant apparatus for dispensing a liquid from a liquid container contained within a dispenser. The apparatus includes a back housing, a cover pivotally coupled to the back housing, a liquid cartridge coupled to the back housing, and an actuator coupled to the cover. The apparatus includes plates coupled to the cover and back housing to strength the apparatus or reduce gaps to prevent ligation. The actuator includes a dispensing hole small enough to prevent ligation. A pump nozzle insert compressibly fitted inside the pump nozzle reduces the liquid stream diameter and extends the pump nozzle so that the liquid stream passes through the dispensing hole unimpeded. |
| US10123659B2 |
Rotary switch valve and shower group with rotary switch valve
A rotary switch valve has a main body with a division board hermetically set in a sleeve body and the sleeve body and has a water inlet and two water outlets, a let-off pipe rotationally joined to the back of the sleeve body and connected to the back cavity, and a water division plate which is rotationally set in the sleeve body to rotate between the first and second position and is fixed to the let-off pipe to rotate along the let-off pipe to connect or cut off the water outlet in the first water outlet or the second water outlet. The shower group with the rotary switch valve has an arm tube, a rain shower connected to the first water outlet and a head shower connected to the second water outlet. The head shower water outlets and the rain shower can be switched by rotating the let-off pipe. |
| US10123647B1 |
Apparatus to adjustably and removably attach a pair of curtain rod retainers to the head rail of a window blind and to adjust for different heights of a head rail
A curtain rod bracket attachment member formed in two main sections which are slidably attached to each other. A first main section having an elongated section extending at one end to a first transverse retaining wall which is oriented perpendicular to the elongated section. A curtain rod retaining member extends at an opposite end of the elongated section to a curtain rod retaining section into which a curtain rod is placed and retained. A second main section includes a second transverse retaining wall and is slidably affixed to the elongated section of the main section to enable a distance between parallel first and second transverse retaining walls to be modified. |
| US10123646B2 |
Christmas tree stand with built-in tarp, apparatus and method of use
A Christmas tree stand, with a watering spout, comprising: a tree stand apparatus with a build-in tarp that is unrolled from the stand when the tree is to be discarded. The stand comprises: a hollow frusto-conical-like shaped housing covered with a hinged collar that is used to pivot the tree to the floor. The housing further comprises: a rotating wheel with spurs in the base; and a rotating cylinder with baffles connected on the cylinder's top edge. A cable lays on the top of the baffles and against the outer sidewall of the rotating cylinder. The cable also runs between three evenly spaced sets of restraints with screws aligned perpendicularly into the tree trunk. When a tree trunk is placed in the rotating cylinder, atop the wheel, and rotated clockwise, then cable pulls the screws against the trunk, and the tree is then locked into place with a foot pedal. |
| US10123641B1 |
Reusable foldable drinking straw in storage case
A reusable drinking straw that is foldable into a compact configuration for storage and easily transportable in a storage case. The straw comprises a rigid external tube and a flexible internal tubing that is foldable to a compact configuration for storage. In a folded configuration, the reusable straw has a significantly reduced length of approximately one-half to one-fourth of its extended length when in use. The external tube of the straw is preferably formed of multiple rigid segments for supporting the flexible internal tubing in the extended configuration during use as a drinking straw. A simple cleaning device is provided to clean the straw after use. A storage case is provided to store the straw in the folded configuration in a compact form and to store the cleaning device. |
| US10123639B2 |
Pillow and method for use with assisted breathing masks
A device for use with a respiratory mask comprises a pillow having at least one recess structured to receive the mask so that the pillow does not exert substantial pressure on the mask, and a cover that at least partially covers the exterior surface of the pillow and substantially follows the contours of the at least one recess. A method of using a respiratory mask comprises providing a pillow having at least one recess, positioning a cover on the pillow so that the cover substantially follows the contours of the at least one recess, positioning a respiratory mask on the head of a user, and positioning the user's head on the cover and pillow such that the mask is received in the at least one recess so that the pillow and cover do not exert substantial pressure on the mask. |
| US10123637B1 |
Illuminating merchandise displayed at a display and dispensing apparatus
A light fixture is placed in an apparatus that displays and dispenses merchandise at a point-of-purchase located adjacent a display shelf. The apparatus includes a retainer plate that secures the apparatus to the display shelf. A light source is located in a receptacle having an arm that is extended beneath the retainer plate, between the retainer plate and the display shelf. A ridge on the arm extends upwardly into a groove in the retainer plate to lock the receptacle and, consequently, the light source in position to illuminate merchandise displayed along the display shelf. |
| US10123635B2 |
Shelf with automatically erecting support structure
A shelving display system having a support structure that automatically moves into place when setting up the display. The support structure includes a shelf support panel that includes a portion glued to the back panel and a plurality of shelf bottom support braces that extend from the back panel and are glued to the front panel. Opening the glued system from a flat folded state to a useable state automatically causes the support structure move partially or completely into place. |
| US10123634B2 |
Display unit configured for quick assembly
Disclosed herein is a display unit that is rugged, re-usable, and configured for quick (and tool-free) assembly. The display unit may be used as a specialty display in a retail store for a limited-time marketing campaign. The display unit includes a foldable frame having a plurality of vertical panels joined at vertical fold lines, with display graphics and a scannable display code for retail activation. The foldable frame is also is configured to support at least one shelf. In some embodiments, the foldable frame of the display unit is pre-adhered (e.g., a first side panel and a second side panel are adhered along respective vertical fold lines to a back panel) and desired shelf heights for the display unit are pre-configured before shipment of the display unit to a merchant. In this way, the display unit can be quickly constructed by the merchant with the desired shelf heights. |
| US10123632B2 |
Multifunctional portable seat cover kit
A multifunctional portable seat cover kit includes a multifunctional portable seat cover (MPSC) and a drawstring carry case. The MPSC includes a first and second section, a compartment, and a flap. The first section includes a top and bottom surface. The top surface of the first section contacts a user contact surface and the bottom surface secures the MPSC to a top area of a seat. The second section flexibly extends from the first section. The second section includes a top and bottom surface. The top surface of the second section contacts the user contact surface and the bottom surface of the second section contacts the seat. The compartment is positioned on the bottom surface of the second section and houses a pillow and pouches for storing primary objects. The flap extends from the second section and seals the compartment. The drawstring carry case stores the MPSC and secondary objects. |
| US10123629B2 |
Foldable supporting frames
A foldable supporting frame includes first and second frame units, each with an upper frame, a lower frame, and supports pivotally connected to the upper and lower frames and supporting the upper frame when the foldable supporting frame is unfolded. The foldable supporting frame also includes upper links for pivotally connecting the upper frames of the first and second units and lower links for pivotally connecting the lower frames of the first and second units. Upper and lower links are separated from each other, reducing the overall weight and facilitating smooth folding and unfolding of the supporting frame. |
| US10123628B2 |
Blower unit
An air passage forming member includes an air passage inner wall surface that forms a wall surface of a connecting air passage connected to a cushion air passage. A blower device case has an air intake opening that is connected to the connecting air passage. A centrifugal fan is received in the inside of the blower device case. The air passage forming member is arranged such that at a downstream end of the connecting air passage, the air, which flows along the air passage inner wall surface in the connecting air passage, forms an air flow, which is directed in an axial direction of a fan central axis, or an air flow, which is directed toward an outer side in a radial direction of the fan central axis in comparison to the air flow that is directed in the axial direction. |
| US10123627B2 |
Article of furniture
A rest component (12, 14) for an article of furniture (10) includes a body member (16) mountable to a platform (18) of the article of furniture (10), the body member (16) defining a plurality of surfaces (20). A cover member (26) is carried by the body member (16) to define a pocket (32) associated with at least one surface (20) of the body member (16), the pocket (32) defining a mouth (34) to enable a user to gain access to an interior of the pocket (32). At least one receiving formation (36) is carried by the body member (16) within the pocket (32), the cover member (26) concealing the at least one receiving formation (36). |
| US10123623B2 |
Modular furniture assembly with dual couplers
A modular furniture assembly includes: a base member having a frame assembly, a transverse member having a frame assembly, a foot configured to contact a support surface, and a mounting platform having a plurality of apertures therethrough. The mounting platform is configured to be mounted on the base member frame assembly and the transverse member frame assembly, thereby connecting the frame assemblies. The foot is selectively mounted on the mounting platform, such that the foot is configured to contact the support surface when the modular furniture assembly is in an upright configuration. The mounting platform connects the base and transverse member frame assemblies together and also acts as a platform for receiving a variety of different types of feet. |
| US10123620B2 |
Reclining and ottoman-extending chair mechanism
A seating-unit mechanism includes various components that control a position of the seat and backrest and that control an extension and retraction of an ottoman and footrest. For example, the mechanism includes a linear actuator that controls a seat pitch (e.g., height and level of recline). In addition, the mechanism includes an ottoman-linkage drive mechanism, which might include a drive link or another linear actuator. |
| US10123615B2 |
Modular storage unit
A modular storage unit which can be assembled with the use of coupler clips without using permanent fastening means such as nails or glue or tape. The side and top walls are assembled and kept in place through the use of coupler clips which prevent the panels from moving laterally or transversely. An optional back panel may be kept in place through the use of grooves in the side and top panels. Connector pins permit the modular storage units to be stacked horizontally and/or vertically. The modular storage units may have various configurations. |
| US10123611B2 |
Container for oral care tools and method of assembly and use
A container for storing a set of oral care tools in which multiple oral care tools are removably connected to connecting portion. The container includes a first portion that defines a first cavity configured to receive and capture the connecting portion therein and a second portion including first and second side walls defining a second cavity in which the oral care tools are stored. At least one of the first or second side walls can be pivoted to an open position to allow a consumer to access and separate an oral care tool from the connecting portion while the connecting portion is retained within the first cavity. |
| US10123607B1 |
Wearable liquid dispenser
A wearable dispenser device is provided. The dispenser can include a flexible tubular member including a first end and a second end and an interior of the flexible tubular member defines a reservoir. A first end assembly can be arranged at the first end of the tubular member. A second end assembly can be arranged at the second end of the tubular member. The first end assembly can include a valve member configured to allow a liquid to be supplied into the reservoir. The second end assembly can include a rollerball mechanism configured to allow the liquid to be accurately dispensed from the reservoir via a rollerball. The first end assembly is capable of being releasably secured to the second end assembly via a releasable connection thereby allowing the dispensing device to be worn about a body part of a user. |
| US10123605B2 |
Hair cutting device
A hair cutting device (10) comprises a first arm (12) having (i) a first arm proximal end (20), (ii) a first arm distal end (22), (iii) a first arm connected section (24), (iv) a first arm diverging section (26), (v) a first arm converging section (28), (vi) a cutting surface (52), and (vii) a first arm width (12W); and an opposed second arm (14) having (i) a second arm proximal end (38), (ii) a second arm distal end (40), (iii) a second arm connected section (42), (iv) a second arm diverging section (44), (v) a second arm converging section (46), (vi) a cutting blade (54), and (vii) a second arm width (14W). The second arm width (14W) is narrower than the first arm width (12W) through a substantial entirety of the second arm converging section (46) and the first arm converging section (28). |
| US10123604B2 |
Lighting devices for purses and bags
A lighting system is disclosed for illuminating a container, such as a purse or bag. In an embodiment, the opening of the container causes a magnet to move away from a magnetic switch, which closes a circuit and activates a light that illuminates the interior of the container. In an embodiment, a magnetic switch, light, and battery may be incorporated into a detachable unit that is attached to one side of the opening of a container. A second magnetic detachable unit attached to the other side of the opening may cooperate with the first unit to activate the light when the container is opened. |
| US10123602B2 |
Baggage item with corner reinforcement
In a baggage item, in particular a suitcase, having at least two baggage item portions, wherein the baggage item portions each have at least one baggage item wall having at least one baggage item wall inner face and at least one baggage item wall outer face, wherein at least one bag-gage item portion has at least one corner, it is intended that at the at least one corner of at least one baggage item portion a corner reinforcement is provided at the baggage item wall inner face. |
| US10123601B1 |
Laptop bag incorporated luggage
A laptop bag incorporated luggage includes a boarding bag, a flexible cloth cover connected to the top panel of the boarding bag, a laptop bag provided at the inner side of the flexible cloth cover for holding a laptop and turnable with the flexible cloth cover to cover or open the front panel of the boarding bag. Thus, the laptop bag and the boarding bag can be quickly extended out to pass the customs' X-ray inspection, facilitating the user to take or put into the laptop. |
| US10123596B2 |
Adjustable wallet
An adjustable wallet is provided. The wallet has a first plate and a second plate spaced from and overlying the first plate. A cord couples the distal ends of the plate together a predetermined, adjustable distance apart. A first strap selectively couples the proximal ends of the plates together to secure the wallet in a closed position. A second strap having an adjustable body length secures the personal items of a user to the second plate. |
| US10123591B2 |
Safety buckle with provision for emergency release
A device for releasably connecting a first element with a second element includes a male element connectable to one end of the first element, and a female element connectable to one end of the second element such that the male and female element pass from a disengagement condition to a mutual engagement condition. A slider activates and deactivates engagement and is engaged to the male element such to slide along the axis of insertion of the male element inside the female element. The relative motion between the activation/deactivation slider and the male element is transmitted to first removable locking members, belonging to the male element and cooperating with corresponding second locking members belonging to the female element, such to pass from a stable locking condition to a stable release condition of the male and female elements via a movement of the slider along the axis of insertion. |
| US10123588B2 |
Footwear ground engaging members having concave portions
An article of footwear may include a first ground engaging member extending substantially downward from a baseplate, the first ground engaging member may have a substantially triangular cross-sectional shape in a substantially horizontal plane, the first ground engaging member having a first sidewall edge, a second sidewall edge, and a third sidewall edge forming vertices of the substantially triangular cross-sectional shape. In addition, a first sidewall may have a concave portion that is concave in the substantially horizontal plane. Further, the first ground engaging member may be disposed proximate a peripheral edge of the outer member with the first sidewall edge disposed opposite the concave portion of the sidewall, and the first sidewall edge oriented facing toward the peripheral edge. Also, the concave portion of the first sidewall may be oriented in a substantially lateral direction, facing away from the peripheral edge of the outer member. |
| US10123584B2 |
Adjustable sole support system
A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer. |
| US10123582B2 |
Flexible impact sensor for use with a headpiece
An impact sensor for characterizing impact at a headpiece comprises: a flexible base; an acceleration sensor provided on the flexible base and configured to generate impact data; a control unit provided on the flexible base and configured to receive the impact data from the acceleration sensor; a power source provided on the flexible base and in communication with the acceleration sensor and the microcontroller; a communication module provided on the flexible base and configured to send impact data for processing; and a housing enclosing the flexible base, the acceleration sensor, the microcontroller and the power source, the housing shaped and constructed for mounting an interior surface of the headpiece such that it is flush with internal geometry of the headpiece. |
| US10123581B2 |
Eyewear retainer
Embodiments are disclosed for headwear including an eyewear retaining pocket. For example, the headwear may include a headwear body including a crown, a hat brim extending from the crown, and one or more slits disposed on a side panel of the crown, each slit providing access to a pocket formed in the side panel of the crown, the pocket including one or more strips of a retaining material coupled to an inner surface of the pocket. |
| US10123580B2 |
Article of apparel incorporating a zoned modifiable textile structure
An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile. |
| US10123578B2 |
Multi-purpose glove
A multi-purpose glove includes protective or shock absorbing padding over the pulleys and tendons of the boney prominences of the fingers and thumb between adjacent joints of the boney prominences or phalanxes. The center axis of rotation of the individual joints are provided with expandable material positioned to overlie specific finger and thumb joints thereby defining motion or flexion zones at these joints. |
| US10123577B2 |
Nursing cover and infinity scarf
A nursing cover for a user, the nursing cover including a closed loop band having a front portion and a top opening through which the user is allowed to penetrate and a plurality of flexible boning supports disposed on the front portion. The plurality of flexible boning supports provides structural integrity while the user nurses an infant underneath the front portion to prevent the nursing cover from interfering with the infant being nursed by the user, to allow better circulation of airflow for the infant underneath the nursing cover and to provide a better line of sight for the nursing mother to view her infant underneath the nursing cover. |
| US10123576B2 |
Wetsuit with arms-up construction and method of making same
A wetsuit configured to improve a user's performance, enhance a user's speed and ease with which the user moves through water, provide better control of body temperature in diverse environments and reduce overall fatigue while wearing the garment. A wetsuit having an upper-torso portion, a free-floating flexible collar, sleeves biased in an arms-up configuration and configurable with a lower torso portion. |
| US10123572B2 |
Thermal shield for a newborn infant
The present invention relates to a thermal shield 1 for at least partly surrounding a newborn infant by the shield 1 to protect it from undesired cooling or heating. The shield 1 comprises a first layer 3 and a second layer 4 both of a transparent material, which layers 3,4 are joined so that there is at least one air containing pocket 5 between the layers 3,4. When the thermal shield 1 is in use, the mutual arrangement of the first and second layers 3,4 allows the at least one pocket to be deformable to an amount necessary for establishment of acoustic contact between the skin of the infant 10 and an acoustic transducer 11 placed on an outer surface of the second layer 4. In some embodiments of the thermal shield, the at least one air containing pocket 5 is air tight, and acoustic contact can be established over an area of at least 1 cm2. In other embodiments, there is at least one open passage 13 from the surroundings and into each of the at least one air pocket 5 between the first and second layers 3,4, and the compliance of the first layer 3 is higher than the compliance of the second layer 4 so that when an infant is placed in the shield 1, the first layer 3 clings around the infant while the second layer 4 deforms to a lesser extent than the first layer 3 so that air from the surroundings flows into the at least one air pocket 5 via the open passage 13. |
| US10123570B1 |
Electronic vaping devices
An electronic smoke apparatus comprising an inhale sensor, a smoke source containing vapor-able smoke flavored substances, an electric heater for heating up the smoke flavored substances, and a power management controller to control power supply to operate the heater; wherein the power management controller is to adaptively supply operating power to the heater according to characteristics of a smoking inhaling event detected at said inhale sensor. |
| US10123565B2 |
Information interaction method and information interaction system
Disclosed are an information interaction method and an information interaction system, using at least two electronic cigarettes for information interaction. The method comprises the following steps: S1. at least one electronic cigarette in a preset distance sends taste information carrying a tobacco tar taste type and a taste comment to one or more other electronic cigarettes in the area; and S2. An electronic cigarette receiving the taste information saves, generates a prompt of, and/or forwards the taste information. By using the method of the present invention, tobacco tar taste information is shared, favorite tastes can be recommended between each other and disfavor tastes can also be provided for others as reference information. |
| US10123561B2 |
Method of forming smoking articles with mouth end cavities
A method of producing smoking articles, the method comprising a first step of providing a continuous array of first filter members (42), second filter segments (20) and tubular members (40). A tubular member (40) is provided between each pair of consecutive first filter members (42) and a second filter segment (20) is provided between each first filter member (42) and each tubular member (40). Each second filter segment (20) contains one or more breakable capsules, wherein each breakable capsule comprises an outer shell and an inner core containing an additive. The continuous array of first filter members (42), second filter segments (20) and tubular members (40) is then wrapped with a continuous sheet of plug wrap (44) to form a wrapped filter array, wherein the plug wrap (44) has a basis weight of less than 90 grams per square meter. The wrapped filter array is cut at an intermediate position along each first filter member (42) to provide multiple filter rods, each filter rod comprising two first filter segments (18), a tubular member (40) positioned between the first filter segments (18) and a second filter segment (20) provided between each first filter segment (18) and the tubular member (40). Next, a tobacco rod (12) is provided in axial alignment with and adjacent to each first filter segment (18) of one of the filter rods, and the filter rod and a portion of each tobacco rod (12) are wrapped in a tipping wrapper (50). Finally, the tipping wrapper (50) and the filter rod are cut at an intermediate position along the length of the tubular member (40) to form multiple smoking articles (10), each smoking article (10) comprising a tobacco rod (12) connected to a filter (14), wherein each filter (14) comprises a first filter segment (18) downstream of the tobacco rod (12), a second filter segment (20) downstream of the first filter segment (18), and a hollow tube segment (22) positioned between the second filter segment (20) and the mouth end of the filter (14). The hollow tube segment (22) defines a cavity (24) at the mouth end of the filter (14). |
| US10123560B2 |
Tobacco substrate
A smoking article (10) incorporates a tobacco substrate including tobacco having a tobacco density of 150 mg/cm3 or less and a hardness of 60% or greater. The tobacco substrate can include a tobacco aerogel (20). |
| US10123557B2 |
Thermal process control
A thermal processing and control system (10) includes a thermal processing station (12) for receiving food products (14) being carried on a conveyor system (16). A first scanning station (18) is located upstream from a similar processing station (12) for scanning the food products being carried by the conveyor (16). A second scanning station (20) is located downstream of the thermal processing station (12). A diverter conveyor (24) diverts selected food products (14) from the conveyor (16) to a transverse conveyor (26) which is capable of positioning the diverted food product onto a temperature measurement station (28), whereat the temperature of the food product is measured, either manually or automatically. |
| US10123553B2 |
Machine and method for making liquid or semi-liquid products
A machine for making liquid and semi-liquid products includes a first container and first mixer for processing a basic product and a second container and second mixer for converting the basic product into a desired product. First and second heat exchangers are operatively associated respectively with the first and second containers. First and second drive units respectively drive the first and second mixers. A connecting duct allows transfer of the basic product from the first container to the second container. A separating element is associated with the duct and switchable between a separating configuration in which the transfer of basic product from the first container to the second container through the duct is prevented, and a connecting configuration in which a transfer of basic product from the first container to the second container through the duct is allowed. |
| US10123552B2 |
Sealed pack of ingredients for an individual smoothie, and associated methods and apparatuses
A sealed pack (440) contains quantities of ingredients to make an individual smoothie portion. The ingredients comprise a flavour ingredient (410) such as pieces of fruit (strawberries, raspberries, mango), a frozen portion of liquid (420) such as water, fruit juice, milk, coffee or tea; and a consistency ingredient (430) such as ice-cream, sorbet and yoghurt. The pack may be subjected to a temperature sufficiently low to maintain the frozen state of some of the ingredients in the pack (440). Also disclosed is a method of packaging the ingredients into the pack, or into first and second containers, or into a container with compartments for different ingredients in frozen and unfrozen states; and a method of preparing an individual smoothie using the sealed pack wherein the ingredients are blended with additional liquid; and an apparatus that uses sealed pack for automatically vending an individual smoothie portion. |
| US10123549B2 |
Method for manufacturing an embossed decorative element and confectionary article with an embossed decorative element
The invention relates to the production of confectionary articles with a shaped ornament or with a single-colored or multi-colored embossed design on one of the surfaces of the article. The main characteristic of the present invention consists in that a prepared chocolate/chocolate-like mass is fed into a full-scale mold in a dispersed dropping state through a nozzle at a drip rate ensuring plastic deformation of the drops as the drops slow down. The technical result of using the proposed invention is an increase in the quality of confectionary articles with a three-dimensional embossed decorative design. |
| US10123548B2 |
Anti-oxidation frying device
An anti-oxidation frying device includes a frying vessel having an electrically conductive body configured to heat cooking oil carried therein by a heating unit. A removable basket, also formed of electrically conductive material, is configured to be carried within the frying vessel to enable the cooking of food in the heated oil. A rectification circuit is coupled to the heating unit, the body of the frying vessel, and the basket. During operation the rectification circuit converts AC power from an external power source into a rippled, rectified AC current signal that is supplied to the heating unit, body of the frying vessel, and the basket, so as to create a reducing environment of available electrons for absorption by the cooking oil and food as it is prepared, thus extending the life of the cooking oil. |
| US10123547B2 |
Synergistic fermentation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus paracasei subsp paracasei
The present invention relates to a process for preparing a fermented product by synergistic co-fermentation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei. |
| US10123546B2 |
Shell egg pasteurizer with automated clean-in-place system
An in-line shell egg pasteurizer has a clean-in-place system. Empty shell egg carriers are placed in the water bath for multiple cleaning cycles. The cleaning solution level is lowered to expose the shell egg carriers and the top parts of the water bath walls. An air perturbation is used to agitate cleaning solution held in the bottom of the water bath and clean heating coils and other components located in the bottom of the water bath. Sprayers (e.g., nozzles, cleaning spray balls, etc . . . ) mounted on a hood over the water bath clean the top parts of the water bath walls and the empty shell egg carriers placed in the water bath. |
| US10123543B2 |
Bypass circuit and wipe technique for contactor used to operate solid state relays that control heating elements
A control circuit for a cooking oven. The control circuit includes a contactor. The contactor has at least one contact and at least one coil. A relay (such as a solid-state relay) is in series connection with the contactor. A heating element is controlled by the relay and is in series connection with the relay and the contactor. The controller also includes a controller. The controller is configured to bypass the relay and to control power to the at least one coil. |
| US10123537B2 |
Amide compound or salt thereof, agricultural and horticultural insecticide and microbicide comprising the compound, and method for using the insecticide and microbicide
In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. Under such circumstances, the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides is desired. The present invention provides an amide compound represented by the general formula (I): (wherein A1, A2 and A3 each represent a nitrogen atom or a CH group, R1 represents an alkyl group, R2 and R4 each represent a haloalkyl group, R3 represents an alkyl group, and m represents 0, 1 or 2) or a salt thereof; an agricultural and horticultural insecticide and microbicide comprising the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide and microbicide. |
| US10123535B2 |
Compositions and methods for improving post-harvest properties of agricultural crops
The present invention relates to methods for modifying an agricultural crop comprising treating the agricultural crop with a composition comprising a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase and (a) a polymeric xyloglucan and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; (b) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group and a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; (c) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group and a xyloglucan oligomer; (d) a polymeric xyloglucan, and a xyloglucan oligomer; (e) a polymeric xyloglucan functionalized with a chemical group; (f) a polymeric xyloglucan; (g) a functionalized xyloglucan oligomer comprising a chemical group; or (h) a xyloglucan oligomer, or (a-h) without a xyloglucan endotransglycosylase, in a medium under conditions leading to a modified agricultural crop possessing an improved property compared to the unmodified agricultural crop. The present invention also relates to a modified agricultural crop obtained by such methods. |
| US10123534B2 |
Composition for detection and treatment of bed bugs
The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation. |
| US10123533B2 |
Nitrogen containing surfactants for agricultural use
The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO−, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO−M+, N—CH2CH2COO−M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. |
| US10123531B2 |
Granular plant control composition
A plant or algae control composition is disclosed. The composition contains a herbicide and/or algaecide adsorbed onto a solid carrier. The composition may comprise a free-flowing granular product. The solid carrier contains a mixture of different clay materials. Two different clay materials are combined that synergistically mix together to allow for greater amounts of the herbicide or algaecide to be adsorbed onto the particles. The composition is particularly well suited for treating aquatic environments. |
| US10123529B2 |
Compounds for protection of cells
This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(═O)YR10, —CH2OH |
| US10123528B2 |
Erythrocyte preservation method
A method for preserving erythrocytes comprising the steps of obtaining an erythrocyte concentrate; subjecting the erythrocyte concentrate to a gas system that includes 65% to 100% by volume and optionally one or more ballast gases from 0% to 35% by volume; and, maintaining the erythrocyte concentrate that has been subjected to the gas system at a temperature that is above the freezing point of the erythrocyte concentrate and up to a temperature of about 30° C. |
| US10123526B2 |
Mouse and rodent trap
An example mouse and rodent trap includes a base for arrangement over a catch basin. A shaft is supported by the base. A bait drum is mounted on the shaft. A brace rotatably supports the shaft. The brace extends from the base on each side of an opening formed in the base. The shaft is provided between each brace. |
| US10123525B2 |
Aquatic plant treatment method and apparatus with flotation containment chamber
A remote controlled floatation chamber with a trolling unit can be directed to a selected site in order to treat and control aquatic plants. The chamber method allows use of a broad range of treatment agents including herbicide, chemical and microbe's and UV-C light waves to destroy aquatic species. Provisions for deflating floatation tubes on the chamber allow it to be remotely lowered over species to be treated. Once the chamber is placed over the aquatic specie the treatment agent can be dispersed within the small volume of the containment volume with minimum exposure to the surrounding water. A variable volume device or storage bladder within the containment volume may be used to recycle the herbicide once treatment is completed. The chamber can then be moved to another site and the cycle repeated. |
| US10123523B2 |
Corner insect trap
The present invention pertains to a device that is designed to specifically be mounted to any available corner wherein the device will entrap spiders and other insects that go into various corners. The device is formed in a double-sided equilateral triangular shape. The device includes an aperture for an entry point for spiders and other insects to enter and become trapped on the backside of the device which includes a capturing adhesive. The front side of the device is designed to blend with various interior designs. The device will have grabbing points near the vertices of the device that allow the user to safely remove the device. |
| US10123515B2 |
Aquarium bacteria management device
An aquarium bacteria management device may include a tank configured to contain a fluid and a light source configured to illuminate the tank. Electrodes may extend into the tank and be spaced apart from one another. The electrodes may introduce a first electric current through the fluid between the electrodes. A photovoltaic panel may be positioned to receive illumination from the light source and to convert the illumination into a second electric current in order to provide the first electric current to the electrodes. |
| US10123513B2 |
Calf weaning assembly
A calf weaning assembly includes a first ear tag that may be worn on an ear of a cow. The first ear tag is in electrical communication with cow's skin. Thus, the first ear tag selectively delivers an electric shock to the cow. A second ear tag may be worn on an ear of a calf. The second ear tag is in electrical communication with calf's skin. Thus, the second ear tag selectively delivers an electric shock to the calf. Each of the first ear tag and the second ear tag deliver the electric shock when the calf makes physical contact with the cow thereby inhibiting the calf from suckling on the cow. A remote unit is in electrical communication with each of the first ear tag and the second ear tag. The remote unit controls operational parameters of each of the first ear tag and the second ear tag. |
| US10123510B2 |
Animal training system
A base of an animal training includes a dispenser that comprises a storage compartment configured to store rewards and to dispense rewards, a base signaling module configured to generate a reward signal, and a base wireless module configured to receive a dispense signal. A first target is detached from the base at a first target location at a first fixed distance from the base. The first target comprises a first target signaling module, a first sensor, and a first target wireless module. A second target is disposed at a second location, wherein the second location is a fixed distance from the base and comprises a second target signaling module, a second sensor, and a second target wireless module. The base further comprises a system configuration module, the system configuration module configured to access and modify configuration information of the dispenser, the first target, and the second target. |
| US10123506B2 |
Arrangement for milking animals
A arrangement for milking animals includes a milking station, a transport conduit, a main milk tank storing milk from the milking station, a connection conduit extending from the transport conduit to the main milk tank, a cleaning liquid arrangement, and a valve arrangement. From the milking station a connection pipe leads to the transport conduit at a connection point. The cleaning liquid arrangement is connected to the transport conduit via the valve arrangement. The valve arrangement is positionable in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position the transport conduit forms a loop such that two flow paths from the connection point to the connection conduit are provided by the transport conduit, and in the second position the loop is interrupted such that one flow path only from the connection point to the connection conduit is provided by the transport conduit. |
| US10123503B1 |
Maize inbred PH40Y2
A novel maize variety designated PH40Y2 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40Y2 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40Y2 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH40Y2 or a locus conversion of PH40Y2 with another maize variety. |
| US10123502B2 |
Lettuce varieties
New lettuce variety designated ‘Haymaker’ is described. ‘Haymaker’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity. |
| US10123500B1 |
Inbred corn line 7MMSM0012
An inbred corn line, designated 7MMSM0012, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 7MMSM0012, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 7MMSM0012 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 7MMSM0012 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 7MMSM0012, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 7MMSM0012 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods. |
| US10123496B1 |
Lepidium plant named ‘Dlepvergi’
A new and distinct Lepidium virginicum plant named ‘DLEPVERGI’ characterized by abundant production of primary lateral branches, resulting in an above average quantity of harvestable cut flower stems. The harvested cut flower stems are well suited for commercial use as bouquet and flower arrangement filler. Flowering stems are harvested somewhat later than known commercial varieties. Plants have commercial use for cut flower production. |
| US10123494B2 |
Growth device for crop, use of such a device, and a series of growth devices
Growth device for crop, comprising a panel-shaped structure, a substrate included in the panel-shaped structure for receiving crop, at least one water reservoir included in the panel-shaped structure, connecting means to bring the water reservoir in communication with the substrates for moistening the substrate, wherein the water reservoir extends substantially above a bottom side of the substrate in a vertical position of use of the growth device. |
| US10123482B2 |
Corn header having an air flow generating cutting blade for an agricultural harvester
A header for a combine harvester. The header includes a row unit that includes a pair of stalk rolls, a knife mount and a cutting blade. The knife mount is mounted to the row unit. The cutting blade is mounted to the knife mount and includes a leading cutting edge, and a tail end having a baffle configured to generate a flow of air, wherein the leading cutting edge is forward the tail end upon rotation of the knife mount. |
| US10123481B2 |
Swather with a single or double raking frame, device for arms with wheel rakes and corresponding wheel rakes
A swather having a horizontal bar with a device for connection to a towing vehicle and a generally horizontal bar, transverse to the first one, each end of which is associated with a generally vertical member bearing a wheel. The assembly of the transverse bar and the vertical members being associated with generally horizontal long arms directed toward a first end of the first horizontal bar and pivotally connected to the transverse bar or the vertical members, so that the arms, when extended to a working position, provide a V-shaped or Y-shaped configuration. Each arm is equipped with a pivoting wheel with tire at its end remote from the transverse bar, or distal end, and with wheel rakes. At least the pivoting wheels with tires are equipped with shock absorbing means capable of attenuating impulsive loads due to impact of the wheels against ground irregularities. |
| US10123473B2 |
Robotic platform and method for performing multiple functions in agricultural systems
An autonomous vehicle platform system and method configured to perform various in-season management tasks, including selectively applying fertilizer, mapping growth zones and seeding cover crop within an agricultural field, while self-navigating between rows of planted crops and beneath the canopy of the planted crops on the uneven terrain of an agricultural field, allowing for an ideal in-season application of fertilizer to occur once the planted crop is well established and growing rapidly, in an effort to limit the loss of fertilizer. |
| US10130017B2 |
Device provided with electromagnetic interference suppression body
A device is provided with a potential noise radiating source capable of radiating potential noise, a potential noise receiving portion capable of receiving the potential noise and an electromagnetic interference suppression body. The electromagnetic interference suppression body is made by binding flaky soft magnetic metal powder with a binding component and has a sheet-like shape. The electromagnetic interference suppression body is formed with a plurality of slits. The electromagnetic interference suppression body is provided to straddle the potential noise radiating source and the potential noise receiving portion. |
| US10130016B2 |
Modular size multi-megawatt silicon carbide-based medium voltage conversion system
In one embodiment, a power cell module includes: a high frequency line converter (HFLC) to receive a phase of input power from a utility source, the HFLC including a first silicon carbide (SiC) stage and a second SiC stage; a transformer having a primary coil coupled to the HFLC and a secondary coil coupled to a high frequency motor converter (HFMC); the HFMC to output a phase of output power to a load, the HFMC including a third SiC stage and a fourth SiC stage; and a two-phase cooling system having conduits that are adapted to provide a flow of cooling media through the HFLC, the transformer and the HFMC. |
| US10130014B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal management of an information handling system using correlations between fan speed and flow rate based on system configuration
A system may include a plurality of temperature sensors configured to sense temperatures at a plurality of locations associated with an information handling system, a cooling subsystem comprising at least one cooling fan configured to generate a cooling airflow in the information handling system and a thermal manager communicatively coupled to the plurality of temperature sensors and the cooling subsystem. The thermal manager may be configured to, based on at least a power provided to a subsystem of the information handling system, estimate a thermal condition proximate to the subsystem and set a speed of the at least one cooling fan based on the estimated thermal condition and a required linear airflow velocity associated with the subsystem. |
| US10130012B2 |
Data center air routing system
An airflow management kit includes a plurality of vertical support posts and horizontal members that are configured to form a generally rectangular frame when assembled. The kit further includes sidewall blanking panels. When the kit is assembled and used with one or more IT racks, openings in the frame are covered by the sidewall blanking panels and one or more IT racks. |
| US10130011B2 |
Electronics cabinet with ventilation system
A cabinet designed to accommodate at least one item of electronic equipment and a system for interconnecting such a cabinet with the external networks for blowing and extracting air. The system includes at least one of a blowing inlet and an extracting outlet including a plurality of orifices and at least one hollow structural upright as a part of the blowing circuit or of the extracting circuit. |
| US10130005B2 |
Electronic product
An electronic product, including: a housing, where an air vent is disposed on the housing; a PCB board that is located inside the housing, where a positive electrode and a negative electrode of a power supply are disposed on the PCB board; a fan that is located between the PCB board and the housing; and a switch bar that is located between the fan and the housing and is connected to the housing in a sliding manner, where the switch bar has a first state and a second state, where the switch bar includes a conductive area, when the switch bar is set to the first state, the conductive area is electrically connected to the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the power supply on the PCB board, the fan starts to run. |
| US10130003B2 |
Reduced thermal transfer to Peltier cooled FETs
A printed circuit board for use with a cooling device configured to cool at least one device is provided. The printed circuit board includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface; a ground plane on the first surface of the substrate, and circuitry in a circuit-region on the second surface of the substrate. The ground plane includes a patterned-region that is patterned with an array of holes. The circuitry is configured for use with the at least one device to be cooled. When a first side of the cooling device contacts the ground plane, and when the at least one device to be cooled contacts the circuitry, a reduced cross-sectional area of the patterned-region prevents heat from a second side of the cooling device from degrading performance of the at least one device. |
| US10129996B2 |
High-pressure card locks for maximizing heat transfer from electronics cards to card cages
Card locks for securing electronics card in card slots within cages and designed and configured to allow each card lock to impart high uniform pressure between an electronics card and the corresponding card slot to maximize heat transfer from the electronics card to the card cage to efficiently sink heat generated onboard the electronics card. In some embodiments, a high-pressure card lock of the present disclosure has a pair of low-angle wedges and a locking mechanism that effectively pushes one of the wedges along the other wedge to put the high-pressure card lock into its locked, high-pressure-exerting state. In other embodiments, a high-pressure card lock of the present disclosure has a pair of low-angle wedges and a locking mechanism that effectively draws one of the wedges along the other wedge to put the high-pressure card lock into its locked, high-pressure-exerting state. |
| US10129994B1 |
Water-tight electronic device display
An electronic device includes a housing and a water tight display disposed within the housing. The display may include a light guide and a gasket coupled to at least a portion of the light guide. A cavity may be interposed between the gasket and the light guide. A flexible printed circuit assembly (FPCA) may couple to the light guide and the gasket to seal an opening of the cavity. Light sources may be connected to the flexible printed circuit assembly and disposed within the cavity. Adhesive tape may couple to the light guide and the gasket on a side opposite the FPCA to seal an opening of the cavity. Collectively, the light guide, the gasket, the flexible printed circuit assembly, and the adhesive tape may prevent water from reaching the cavity. |
| US10129992B2 |
Anti-topple device
An anti-topple device for preventing a cabinet from swaying or falling over includes a pedestal, a screw, a first adjusting member, a second adjusting member, and a connecting member. The pedestal is fixed on a floor and the screw is fixed to the pedestal. The first adjusting member and the second adjusting member are slidably mounted on the screw to make the cabinet height adjustable. The connecting member secures onto two beams of the cabinet positioned at a bottom of the cabinet to hold the cabinet firmly against the floor. The two beams flank the screw on opposite sides to firmly fix the cabinet to the floor. |
| US10129987B2 |
Circuit carrier and a method for producing a circuit carrier
The invention relates to a circuit carrier (1) comprising a plurality of inorganic substrate layers (1.1) that have partial metallizations (1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6) for the purpose of electrical and/or thermal conduction, and to a corresponding method for producing such a circuit carrier (1). According to the invention, at least one partial metallization is made in the form of an insert (1.2) that fills a corresponding shaped hole (1.7) introduced into one of said inorganic substrate layers (1.1). |
| US10129986B2 |
Printed circuit board and printed circuit board arrangement
The invention describes a printed circuit board with a top side and a bottom side, the printed circuit board comprising at least two electrically conductive layers (112, 114, 116, 212, 214, 312, 314, 212i, 214i, 212j, 214j) for transmitting electrical current and at least one electrically insulating layer (102, 104, 106, 108, 202, 204, 302, 304, 202i, 204i, 202j, 204j) comprising electrically insulating material, wherein the electrically conductive layers (112, 114, 116, 212, 214, 312, 314, 212i, 214i, 212j, 214j) and the electrically insulating layer (102, 104, 106, 108, 202, 204, 302, 304, 202i, 204i, 202j, 204j) are arranged in an alternating assembly such that the two electrically conductive layers (112, 114, 116, 212, 214, 312, 314, 212i, 214i, 212j, 214j) are electrically insulated with respect to each other by means of the electrically insulating layer (102, 104, 106, 108, 202, 204, 302, 304, 202i, 204i, 202j, 204j), wherein each of the electrically conductive layers (112, 114, 116, 212, 214, 312, 314, 212i, 214i, 212j, 214j) is adapted to be coupled to a bond wire (460a, 460b) independently from the other electrically conductive layer (112, 114, 116, 212, 214, 312, 314, 212i, 214i, 212j, 214j) at a side surface of the printed circuit board being inclined to the top side and the bottom side of the printed circuit board. The invention further describes a corresponding method of fabricating the printed circuit board. The invention further describes a printed circuit board arrangement comprising the printed circuit board and a corresponding method of fabricating the printed circuit board arrangement. |
| US10129984B1 |
Three-dimensional electronics distribution by geodesic faceting
In one embodiment, a flexible circuit board includes a plurality of facet locations that each correspond to a particular one of a plurality of rigid sensor facets and a particular one of a plurality of rigid display facets. The flexible circuit board also includes a plurality of wire traces that serially connect the plurality of facet locations. The facet locations are arranged into a plurality of facet columns. When the flexible circuit board is flat, at least some of the facet locations are separated from one or more adjacent facet locations by a plurality of gaps. When the flexible circuit board is formed into a three-dimensional shape, the plurality of gaps are substantially eliminated, thereby permitting the plurality of rigid sensor facets to form a continuous sensing surface and the plurality of rigid display facets to form a continuous display surface. |
| US10129982B2 |
Embedded board and method of manufacturing the same
An embedded board includes an insulating layer and an electronic device embedded in the insulating layer. A first circuit pattern is embedded to contact a bottom surface of the insulating layer, and a second circuit pattern protrudes from the bottom surface of the insulating layer. A via is bonded to the device and the second circuit pattern. |
| US10129981B2 |
Electronic component mounting substrate, motor, air-conditioning apparatus, and method for manufacturing the electronic component mounting substrate
An electronic component mounting substrate includes an electronic component mounted on a surface of a substrate, an electrode portion disposed on the surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the electronic component, a lead wire connected to the electrode portion, and an encapsulation resin configured to encapsulate a part of the lead wire, the electronic component, and the electrode portion. A surface of at least the part of the lead wire encapsulated by the encapsulation resin and the surface of the substrate are coated with a deposited film. |
| US10129978B2 |
Printed wiring board
A printed wiring board includes one or more substrates, the one or more substrates including at least a first substrate, the first substrate being formed with a pad and a ground layer at any one of main surfaces of the first substrate, the pad being to be electrically connected to a connector as another component, the ground layer being formed to surround the pad from a circumference of the pad and have an inner edge at a location separated from an outer edge of the pad with a predetermined distance, the ground layer being to be grounded to a ground contact. |
| US10129976B2 |
High performance, ultra low loss, ultra lightweight, multi-layered rigid circuit boards
An electronic component, such as a circuit board, fabricated by coextruding an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) filament, such as a Dyneema® filament, and a conductive material, such as an Indalloy wire, using only a three-dimensional printer, such as an FDM machine. |
| US10129974B2 |
Multi-layer circuit structure
A multi-layer circuit structure includes a differential transmission line pair and at least one conductive pattern. The differential transmission line pair includes first and second transmission lines disposed side by side. Each of the first and second transmission lines includes first and second segments connected to each other. An spacing between the two first segments is non-fixed, and an spacing between the two second segments is fixed. A first zone is located between the two first segments, a second zone is opposite to the first zone and located outside the first segment of the first transmission line, and a third zone is opposite to the first zone and located outside the first segment of the second transmission line. The conductive pattern is coplanar with the differential transmission line pair and disposed on at least one of the first, second and third zones. The conductive pattern is electrically connected to a reference potential and electrically insulated from the differential transmission line pair. |
| US10129971B2 |
Standing wave electron linear accelerator and container/vehicle inspection system
The present invention provides a standing wave electron linear accelerator comprising a modulator and a magnetron for producing radio frequency microwaves; a plurality of accelerating tubes for accelerating electrons; a microwave transmission system for feeding the microwaves into the plurality of accelerating tubes; a plurality of electron guns for emitting electron beams into the plurality of accelerating tubes; a plurality of targets impinged by the electrons from a plurality of accelerating tubes to form continuous spectrums of X-rays; a plurality of shielding devices for shielding the continuous spectrums of X-rays generated by the targets; and a microwave distributor disposed adjacent to the end of the microwave transmission system, wherein the microwave distributor has a microwave inlet and a plurality of microwave outlets for distributing the microwaves in the microwave transmission system into the accelerating tubes. |
| US10129965B2 |
Controller with light emitting elements and method of operation
A control system including: a base including a central axis; a knob rotatably connected to the base, the knob rotatable about the central axis; a plurality of individually indexed light emitting elements distributed along the base perimeter and arranged to direct light radially outward of the central axis; a diffuser arranged radially outward of the light emitting elements; a wireless communication module enclosed between the knob and base; and a processor enclosed between the knob and base, the processor connected to the wireless communication mechanism and plurality of light emitting elements, the processor configured to individually control each light emitting element based on a control signal received from the wireless communication mechanism. |
| US10129964B1 |
Wireless tool and methods for controlling and testing systems
A device, system, and method are provided for controlling a fixture, such as a lighting fixture. The device includes a fixture communication interface for transmitting data to a fixture using a first communication protocol, such as DMX, and an application communication interface for wirelessly receiving information using a second communication protocol, such as Bluetooth. The device further comprises a processor for converting the information received at the application communication interface from the second communication protocol to the first communication protocol. The first communication protocol requires more data than can be transmitted using the Bluetooth protocol, and converting the information may include adding default data or restored data to data being transmitted to the fixture. |
| US10129957B2 |
Security light with lifestyle solutions
An LED lifestyle lighting solution using microcontroller technology to control LED load for managing nighttime illumination is disclosed, wherein the nighttime illumination is divided into a first stage being a high power illumination for a preset time period and a second stage being an energy saving/security illumination. The time period of the first stage high power illumination is managed by a virtual timer which is programmable and dynamically variable according to a user's living habits and needs. The second stage energy saving illumination having four options is produced by adequate combinations of LED load dimming and motion sensor operation. The LED characterized by a limited working voltage range, namely, Vth |
| US10129956B2 |
Presence based illumination and analytics system
Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods relating to presence based detection and analytics including detecting a first movement associated with a bed; based on the first movement, sending a first signal to turn on at least one light and sending a second signal indicative of the first movement; detecting a second movement associated with the bed; and based on the second movement, sending a third signal to turn off at least one light and sending a fourth signal indicative of the second movement. |
| US10129955B2 |
Light source identification apparatus and method
A light source identification system, the system comprising a light source imaging device and a processing device, the light source imaging device comprising a light sensor operable to image at least a portion of an environment in which the light source imaging device is present, wherein the environment comprises one or more light sources, and a transmitter operable to transmit image data, and the processing device comprising a processor that is operable, in a calibration mode, to identify light sources from received image data and locate them within the environment. |
| US10129954B2 |
Adjustable lighting in an aircraft based on location of movable object
Aircraft lighting systems that are adjustable based on a location of a movable object are described. The lighting systems can include one or more sensors and a processing device. The one or more sensors can be positioned in an aircraft for determining location data of a movable object relative to the aircraft. The processing device can be communicatively coupled to at least one of the one or more sensors for receiving the location data from the at least one sensor and the processing device can adjust lighting in one or more sections of the aircraft based on the location data. |
| US10129952B2 |
Output adjustment of a light fixture in response to environmental conditions
A light fixture is described herein. The light fixture can include at least one light source. The light fixture can also include a controller coupled to the at least one light source, where the controller controls an output of the at least one light source based on a location of the light fixture in a facility. |
| US10129951B2 |
Control device having an integral reflecting structure for a sensing circuit
A wall-mounted keypad may include a light detector circuit located inside the keypad that is configured to measure an ambient light level in a space. The light detector circuit may receive ambient light through an aperture that is hidden from view by the keypad. The keypad may include a reflector for directing ambient light onto the light detector circuit. The keypad may include an enclosure that houses the light detector circuit. The enclosure may define a recess that exposes at least a portion of the light detector circuit. The enclosure may include a reflector that may focus ambient light received through the aperture onto the light detector circuit. The keypad may include a control circuit that may be configured to illuminate the indicia of respective buttons of the control device in response to actuations of the one or more buttons, in accordance with the measured ambient light level. |
| US10129948B2 |
Multiple location load control system
A load control device may include a semiconductor switch, a control circuit, and first and second terminals adapted to be coupled to a remote device. The load control device may include a first switching circuit coupled to the second terminal, and a second switching circuit coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal. The control circuit may be configured to render the first switching circuit conductive to conduct a charging current from an AC power source to a power supply of the remote device during a first time period of a half-cycle of the AC power source, and further configured to render the first and second switching circuits conductive and non-conductive to communicate with the remote device via the second terminal during a second time period of the half-cycle of the AC power source. |
| US10129945B2 |
Modular light control system
Devices, systems, and methods for exchanging information between a plurality of lighting devices and a gateway supporting a variety of dimming control protocols is described herein. Regardless of the specific native control protocol used by each of the lighting devices, the gateway is able to control the plurality of lighting devices. The gateway is assembled from modular components that enable a plurality of dimming protocols to be used simultaneously at a low overall system cost. |
| US10129939B1 |
High efficiency flicker attenuator for lighting
Systems, devices, and methods for dimming of solid state lighting reduce ripple and flicker at low load dimming levels (low LED current, lower light levels) yet provide full power to the load at high load dimming levels (high LED current, higher light levels) thereby reducing power loss compared to conventional dimming techniques. When dimming to lower light levels a flicker resisting metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) connected to the LED operates in linear mode such that the relationship of its drain-source voltage to the LED current is resistive to provide flicker reduction. Conversely, at higher light levels the flicker resisting MOSFET is operated in saturation mode such that full power is supplied to the LED as flicker reduction is less needed. The disclosed techniques also reduce undershoot and overshoot of the LED voltage during transitions in dimming control from high to low and low to high respectively. |
| US10129937B1 |
Controlling flicker caused by multiple light sources
Disclosed herein is a lighting device including a luminaire having a first light emitter configured to output image and a second light emitter configured to output illumination light. The first light emitter is oriented with the second light emitter such that an available output region of the second light emitter at least substantially overlaps an available output region of the first light emitter. The lighting device also includes a processing system coupled to a driver system, which is coupled to the luminaire. The processing system, via the driver system, is configured to operate the first light emitter to output the image and operate the second light emitter to output the illumination light; and during the operations of the first and light emitters to output a combined light via the substantial overlap, to control the output of at least one of the image or the illumination light to control flicker due to interaction of a portion of the image and a portion of the illumination light. |
| US10129936B2 |
Microwave heating apparatus with dual level cavity
The present disclosure relates to a microwave heating apparatus and method of heating a load using microwaves. The microwave heating apparatus comprises a cavity dividable into at least two compartments, a first microwave generator and a first feeding port for feeding a first mode field in a first compartment of the cavity, a second microwave generator and a second feeding port for feeding a second mode field in a second compartment of the cavity. The first mode field and the second mode field provide complementary heating patterns in the cavity when the cavity is undivided. The present disclosure provides the flexibility of heating a load in a large cavity or heating a plurality of loads in smaller compartments of the cavity while still providing even heating in the cavity and in the compartments. |
| US10129935B2 |
Wireless kitchen appliance operated on an induction heating cooker
The present invention relates to a kitchen appliance (1) that is operated wirelessly on an induction heating cooker (K), comprising a programmable microcontroller (2), one or more than one electronic circuit (3) that provides the microcontroller (2) to control the communication means, user interface and sensors, providing communication with the induction heating cooker (K) whereon the kitchen appliance (1) is operated, a power control circuitry (4) that supplies the microcontroller (2) and the electronic circuits (3) with low level DC voltage, a receiver coil (5) that partially collects and provides transfer of the power generated by the induction coil (B) in the induction heating cooker (K) to the power control circuitry (4), a rectifier (6) that converts the AC voltage delivered from the receiver coil (5) to DC voltage and a buffer capacitor (7) which filters the DC voltage at the rectifier (6) outlet. |
| US10129927B2 |
BLE scatternet system and method
A BLE network includes a first piconet (A) including a first master scanner (3-1) and a first group of low-power slave/advertisers (5-1,2 . . . 5) for transmitting wireless advertisements. Circuitry (3,55) in the first master/scanner wirelessly scans to detect an advertisement (58,62) transmitted by a first slave/advertiser (5-1) of the first group and transmits a connection request (58,62) in response to the detecting, and transmits a schedule (60) for subsequent advertisements after an initial advertisement by the first slave/advertiser. Circuitry (5,39) in the first slave/advertiser transmits the initial advertisement (42), receives an acceptance a resulting connection request, establishes association (44) with the first master scanner, and then causes the first slave/advertiser to go to sleep, to wake up and transmit subsequent advertisements according to the schedule (50) and accept resulting connection requests, and transmits available data to the first master/scanner, and goes back to sleep. |
| US10129924B2 |
Method of sharing a UE receiver between D2D and cellular operations based on activity
Systems and methods are disclosed for utilizing non-overlapping time periods within one or more Discontinuous Reception (DRX) cycles configured for a Device-to-Device (D2D) capable wireless device for different types of operations. In some embodiments, these different types of operations are cellular and D2D operations such that the D2D capable wireless device performs cellular and D2D operations (e.g., reception of cellular and D2D signals) during non-overlapping time periods during one or more DRX cycles. In this manner, a D2D capable wireless device that, for example, can only receive one type of signal at a time is enabled to receive both cellular and D2D signals. |
| US10129923B2 |
Mobile communication system, user terminal, and base station
A user terminal and processor for controlling a user terminal having the function of device-to-device (D2D) discovery. In an aspect, a user terminal determines whether a user terminal is in a radio resource control (RRC) idle mode, receives a system information block (SIB) broadcasted by the base station in the RRC idle mode, and transmits a discovery signal to other user terminal by the D2D discovery based on the SIB. The SIB includes resource information indicating usable radio resources for transmitting the discovery signal and power information for controlling transmission power used in transmitting the discovery signal. In another aspect, the terminal stores preconfigured resource and power information used to control D2D discovery, determines whether the terminal is in out of coverage by not detecting at least one cell meeting a criterion, and determines to use the stored resource and power information in response to an out of coverage determination. |
| US10129916B1 |
System and method for controlling network parameters for a plurality of home security/home system control panels
A computer processor implemented method (10) is provided to control network parameters for a plurality of networked control panels (12) for wireless security/control systems (14). Each of the networked control panels using wireless signals (26,27) to monitor and control a unique set of monitored electronic devices (16). The method includes the steps of: (a) transmitting an electronic signal (38) from a control panel (12) to a central computer processor (20), the electronic signal (38) providing data indicating a physical location of the control panel (12); and (b) in response to the electronic signal (38), the central processor (20) automatically assigning a Personal Area Network ID and channel number (34) to the control panel that do not conflict with any networked control panel near the physical location of the control panel (12). |
| US10129915B2 |
Efficient closed loop tuning using signal strength
A wireless communication system, in some embodiments, comprises: a receiver; one or more tunable elements, coupled to the receiver, to adjust an impedance of the system; and a processor, coupled to the one or more tunable elements, to tune said one or more tunable elements based on the strength of a received signal. |
| US10129910B2 |
PRACH transmission power adjustment
In a first configuration, a UE may determine a PRACH power ramp-up Pramp-up for the PRACH with respect to a previously unsuccessful PRACH transmission (e.g., a previously unsuccessful PRACH transmission with a highest transmission power). In a second configuration, when the UE is in a power-limited scenario, the UE drops/refrains from transmitting the PRACH transmission if Pramp-up−Pscal |
| US10129909B2 |
Wireless communication system and wireless communication method
A wireless communication system performing wireless communication in carrier sense multiple access/collision avoidance system is provided. The wireless communication system includes: remote controllers that corresponding to control targets and transmitting control information for controlling each of the control targets through wireless communication; and an access point that receives and relays the control information to a control apparatus of the control target. The access point includes an access point side wireless communication control portion transmitting a beacon signal and performing wireless communication with each of the remote controllers. Each of the remote controllers includes a remote controller side wireless communication control portion performing wireless communication with the access point. The remote controller side wireless communication control portion performs a carrier sense for a predetermined carrier sense period. The remote controller side wireless communication control portion transmits the control information, and shortens the carrier sense period for a next carrier sense. |
| US10129908B2 |
Listen before talk protocol selection
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe apparatuses and methods for determining a listen before talk (LBT) protocol to be used in a long term evolution unlicensed spectrum environment, wherein the LBT protocol is based at least in part on a transmitter-based LBT protocol or a receiver-aided LBT protocol. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. |
| US10129905B2 |
Conditional uplink radio resource utilization in a cellular network
A communication device (10) receives an uplink grant from a node (100) of a cellular network. The uplink grant indicates uplink radio resources allocated to the communication device (10) in reoccurring time intervals. For each of these time intervals, the communication device (10) selects between an active mode and an inactive mode. In the active mode the communication device (10) performs an uplink transmission in the allocated uplink radio resources. In the inactive mode the communication device (10) performs no uplink transmission in the allocated uplink radio resources. |
| US10129904B2 |
Transmission of scheduling assignments in multiple operating bandwidths
Methods and apparatuses are described for wireless communication supporting carrier aggregation. The method includes monitoring a first search space and a second search space on a primary component carrier, to receive a scheduling assignment including information indicating a component carrier on which data is transmitted, wherein a scheduling assignment for the primary component carrier is received in the first search space, and a scheduling assignment for a secondary component carrier is received in the second search space; and receiving the data on one of the primary component carrier and the secondary component carrier. The first search space for the primary component carrier is different from the second search space for the secondary component carrier. |
| US10129902B2 |
Device to-device synchronization
A wireless transmit receive unit (WTRU) may be operated in a first scheduling mode for device-to-device communication. In the first scheduling mode, a network entity may schedule resources to be used by the WTRU for device-to-device communications. The WTRU may detect that a radio link failure (RLF) timer is running or has been started. The WTRU may switch from the first scheduling mode for Data device-to-device communication to a second scheduling mode for device-to-device communication in response to detecting that the radio link failure timer is running or has been started. In the second scheduling mode, the WTRU may select a resource from a resource pool for the WTRU to use for one or more device-to-device communications. |
| US10129901B2 |
Terminal device, integrated circuit, and communication method
In a first case, in which a condition is satisfied that includes at least conditions that at least one scheduling request is pending in a certain TTI, there is no UL-SCH resource available for transmission in the certain TTI, the terminal device has a valid PUCCH resource for the scheduling request configured for the certain TTI, and a serving cell other than a primary cell is deactivated, the terminal device initiates a random access procedure on the primary cell. |
| US10129898B2 |
Method for determining resource for device-to-device (D2D) communication in wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
The present invention relates to a wireless communication system, and a method for determining a resource for device-to-device communication by a user equipment is disclosed. A method for determining a resource for device-to-device communication according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise the steps of: receiving, from an eNode B (eNB), configuration information related to a resource pool configured for each level; selecting the resource pool of the device-to-device communication on the basis of the configuration information; and selecting a resource for the device-to-device communication in the resource pool. Herein, the resource pool may be configured to have two or more levels. |
| US10129894B2 |
Systems and methods for performing traffic engineering through network slices
Systems and methods for performing traffic engineering in a communications network using a plurality of network slices are disclosed. The network slices are configured to manage a service including transmission of data along one or more flows along nodes of the communications network using a portion of physical link resources of the communications network. The method includes allocating the portion of physical link resources of the communications network associated with a first network slice of the plurality of network slices in accordance with instructions received from a traffic engineering entity associated with the first network slice. |
| US10129893B2 |
Network node and method for handling cellular and D2D communications in a wireless communications network
A method performed by a network node (110) for handling cellular communications and Device-to Device, D2D, communications of user equipments (121, 22, 123, 124) served by the network node (110) in a wireless telecommunications network (100) is provided. The network node determine, for at least one Physical Radio Resource, PRR, to be scheduled for both cellular and D2D communications of the user equipments (121, 122, 123, 124), a number of spatial streams to be used by the cellular and D2D communications of the user equipments (121, 122, 123, 124). The network node then transmits an indication of the number of spatial streams of said determined number of spatial streams to be used in D2D communication on the at least one PRR to at least one user equipment of at least one D2D pair of user equipments (123, 124) determined to be scheduled for D2D communication. A network node (110) for handling cellular communications and Device-to Device, D2D, communications of user equipments (121, 122, 123, 124), and a UE and method therein for configuring a Device-to-Device, D2D, communication with another user equipment (123, 124) are also provided. |
| US10129892B2 |
Techniques to manage reverse channel audio sessions
Methods, systems, apparatuses, and devices are described for reverse channel audio (RCA) session establishment and management. A sink device may identify a unidirectional communication channel with a source device. The sink device may determine that a trigger is present, where the trigger is associated with a RCA transmission to the source device, and establish a RCA session for transmitting the RCA transmission to the source device based at least in part on the identified trigger. A source device may identify a unidirectional communication channel with a sink device and receive an indication that a sink device supports RCA transmissions, such as via the unidirectional communication channel. The source device may transmit a trigger to the sink device to initiate the RCA transmission, such as via the unidirectional communication channel, and receive the RCA transmission from the sink device based at least in part on the trigger. |
| US10129890B2 |
Relay device and method
A wireless communications system including a base station, a relay device, and a terminal device. The terminal device can transmit one or more first type access request messages to request uplink resources from the base station, and if no response to the first type access request messages is received from the base station, transmit a second type access request message. The base station is responsive to a first type access request message received from the terminal device to transmit an allocation of uplink resources to the terminal device. The relay device is responsive to a second type access request message received from the terminal device to transmit a relayed access request message to request the base station to allocate uplink resources to the terminal device. The base station is responsive to the relayed access request message to transmit an allocation of uplink resources to the terminal device. |
| US10129889B1 |
Selecting primary and secondary component carriers for carrier aggregation based on carrier receive power at a UE, transmit power, frequency, and other carrier attributes
In a wireless network comprising a plurality of carriers available for carrier aggregation transmissions between a base station and UE, the base station: (i) determines whether a requirement exists to transmit data between the UE and the base station via a carrier aggregation transmission; (ii) in response to determining that the carrier aggregation transmission requirement exists, selects a primary component carrier and one or more secondary component carriers from the plurality of carriers for the carrier aggregation transmission based on one or more of each carrier's receive power at the UE, transmit power at the base station, and frequency; (iii) allocates the selected primary and secondary component carriers to the carrier aggregation transmission; (iv) informs the UE of the allocation; and (v) executes the carrier aggregation transmission according to the allocation. |
| US10129883B2 |
Spread spectrum wireless over non-contiguous channels
Techniques for spread spectrum wireless over non-contiguous channels are described. In at least some embodiments, a set of channels is selected for wireless communication, with at least some of the channels being non-contiguous (e.g., non-adjacent) from one another. A spreading sequence is selected, such as based on attributes of a selected set of channels. Communication data that is to be transmitted over the set of channels is combined with the spreading sequence to generate a spread spectrum signal. The spread spectrum signal is then divided into multiple sub-signals for transmission over the set of channels. |
| US10129881B2 |
Data transmission method and device
Disclosed is a data transmission method. The method comprises: reserving a first channel and a second channel, where the first channel is used for transmitting data and the second channel is used for transmitting ACKs; sending data to a receiving end on the first channel that is reserved; receiving an ACK that is sent by the receiving end and corresponds to the data on the second channel that is reserved and determining whether the data needs to be cached based on information carried in the ACK; and if the information carried in the ACK indicates that the receiving end has correctly received the data, clearing the data that is cached by a sending end. Through separate transmission of the data and the ACK, an efficiency problem of the sending end in providing MAC in a wireless system in a condition of a limited cache capacity is resolved. |
| US10129876B2 |
Spatial reuse training for channel access schemes
This disclosure describes methods, apparatuses, and systems related to network allocation vectors. A device is disclosed that may determine a first length of time corresponding to a first spatial reuse transmit opportunity (SR-TxOP) time period. The device may determine a second length of time corresponding to a transmit opportunity (TxOP) time period that starts when a request to send (RTS) frame is transmitted and ends after the first length of time ends. The device may cause to transmit the RTS frame, over the channel, to a first device. The device may determine that a clear to send (CTS) frame is received from the first device, the CTS frame comprising a first duration field equal to having a third length of time corresponding to a second transmission opportunity (SR-TxOP). The device may determine that the third length of time corresponds to a length of time between when the CTS frame was transmitted and when the first length of time ends. The device may determine that the third length of time is less than the second length of time. The device may cause to transmit a CTS to self frame, over the channel, comprising a second duration field equal to having a fourth length of time, wherein the fourth length of time corresponds to a length of time between when the CTS to self frame is transmitted and when the first length of time ends. |
| US10129875B2 |
Methods and systems for a ranging protocol
Disclosed are processes, devices and systems for exchanging messages between devices in support of measuring ranges between devices. In one particular implementation, a first wireless transceiver device may transmit one or more fine timing measurement (FTM) messages to a second wireless transceiver device, and receive a message acknowledging receipt of at least one of the one or more FTM messages. The first wireless transceiver device may authenticate the received message as being transmitted from the second wireless transceiver device. |
| US10129869B2 |
Radio reception apparatus, radio transmission apparatus, and radio communication method
Where first and second reference signals for a first and second communication system, respectively, are transmitted, resources that affect a reception apparatus compatible only with the first communication system can be minimized, and the throughput can be prevented from being deteriorated. As resources for a reference signal CSI-RS for LTE-A, last half symbols in a time direction of a resource unit RB/Sub-frame defined in a frequency-time domain are used, and the CSI-RS is allocated in a position up to the last two symbols or in the last symbol, or the like, of a particular RB/Sub-frame and transmitted when a reference signal 4RS for LTE is transmitted to a reception apparatus in addition to transmitting CSI-RS for LTE-A. The reception apparatus receives CSI-RS allocated in the last half symbol of RB/Sub-frame based on CSI-RS allocation information, measures channel quality by using this CSI-RS, and transmits and reports feedback information. |
| US10129861B2 |
Downlink control channel resource allocation
A method and node for power efficient allocation of enhanced physical downlink control channel resources are disclosed. According one aspect, a method at a network node of allocating an enhanced control channel to a first wireless device is provided. The method includes determining a control channel subframe pattern for the first wireless device. The subframe pattern for the first wireless device includes at least an indication of a pattern of subframes during which the first wireless device is to monitor the enhanced control channel for downlink control information. The subframe pattern is based at least in part on enhanced control channel subframe utilization of other wireless devices. The method also includes transmitting the control channel subframe pattern to the first wireless device, and transmitting the downlink control channel information to the first wireless device over the enhanced control channel according to the enhanced control channel subframe pattern. |
| US10129859B2 |
Uplink control channel for low latency communications
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A wireless device such as a user equipment (UE) or a base station may identify a set of resource element groups (REGs) for low latency communication, and each REG may include a portion of a different resource block (RB) of a set of RBs (e.g., a set of non-contiguous RBs). The device may then map an uplink control channel to the selected REGs and communicate on the uplink control channel accordingly. Reference signals may also be transmitted in the same RBs, and the REGs may be mapped around the resources used for reference signals. In some cases, multiple UEs may transmit uplink control data using the same resources using code division multiplexing (CDM) (e.g., if the control payload is relatively small). In other cases, multiple UEs may be frequency division multiplexed (FDM). |
| US10129855B1 |
Systems and methods for efficient transmissions of multicast content to wireless devices
Systems and methods are described for transmitting multicast content via a unicast mode of transmission. An access node schedules wireless transmissions to a plurality of wireless devices to transmit separate control and header information to each of the wireless devices. The access node also schedules wireless transmissions to the plurality of wireless devices to transmit a single multicast content payload that is commonly used by all of the wireless devices. |
| US10129850B2 |
Paging control method, communication control apparatus and base station
A paging control method in a mobile communication system including a base station and a communication control apparatus, including: an instruction step in which, in a state where a connection between the base station and the communication control apparatus is established, the base station transmits a connection maintaining instruction signal to the communication control apparatus; and a paging step in which, when the communication control apparatus that receives the connection maintaining instruction signal receives downlink data for the user apparatus, the communication control apparatus holds the downlink data in a buffer and transmits a paging signal for the user apparatus while maintaining the connection between the base station and the communication control apparatus. |
| US10129846B2 |
Information analysis system for transmitting information that requires timing synchronization
An input unit inputs detected information that has been acquired by a sensor. By inserting time information into the detected information that has been input, a multiplexer generates an information sequence in which the detected information and the time information are multiplexed in a time-dividing manner. A transmission unit transmits the information sequence. The time information in the multiplexer is used to synchronize timing between detected information included in an information sequence transmitted from another transmitter and the detected information in the multiplexer. |
| US10129841B2 |
Apparatus, system and method of communicating timing synchronization information
For example, a mobile station may process a plurality of frames from a plurality of wireless stations, a frame from a wireless station including a ToD of the frame according to a local clock of the wireless station; process timing synchronization information corresponding to the plurality of wireless stations, timing synchronization information corresponding to the wireless station to indicate one or more synchronization offsets between the local clock of the wireless station and one or more other wireless stations of the plurality of wireless stations; and determine a plurality of ToF measurements between the mobile station and the plurality of wireless stations by determining a ToF measurement between the mobile station and the wireless station based on the ToD of the frame from the wireless station, a ToA of the frame from the wireless station, and at least the timing synchronization information corresponding to the wireless station. |
| US10129837B2 |
Variable capacitor
A variable capacitor is disclosed, having a variable capacitance between a first node and a second node. The variable capacitor comprises a switch having a first terminal and a second terminal, the impedance between the first terminal and the second terminal being controllable via a control node. The variable capacitor further includes a first capacitor coupled between the first terminal and the first node, and a second capacitor coupled between the second terminal and the second node. |
| US10129832B2 |
Wireless communication control method and wireless network device
A wireless communication control method and apparatus are provided. The method includes: receiving, by a wireless network device in a first frequency band, a first probe request frame sent by a terminal, and receiving, in a second frequency band, a second probe request frame sent by the terminal, where a quantity of non-overlapping channels in the first frequency band is less than that in the second frequency band; and a first transmit power of the wireless network device in the first frequency band is lower than a second transmit power of the wireless network device in the second frequency band; preferentially responding, by the wireless network device, to the first probe request frame at the first transmit power if a signal transmission strength of the terminal is greater than a preset strength. Co-channel interference in an operating frequency band including a relatively small quantity of non-overlapping channels is reduced. |
| US10129831B2 |
Wireless quiet enrolment
In a wireless media network a source device provides entertainment content to a sink device over a radio frequency (RF) wireless channel. The source device can go into a receive only quiet enrolment mode until activated by a sink device transmitting enrolment trigger packets or having a signal strength above a certain threshold, thereby improving coexistence with other wireless devices. The source device changes from the quiet enrolment mode to an active enrolment mode when activated by the sink device. |
| US10129828B2 |
ROHC-based link estimation and power saving in VoLTE
A user equipment device (UE) may transmit, in a packet to a base station, information associated with resource configuration/resource requirement corresponding to wireless uplink communications of the wireless communication device. The base station may assign resources to the UE based on the received information. The UE may receive an uplink grant from the base station, with the uplink grant specifying resources for use by the wireless communication device during the uplink communications based on the information previously transmitted to the base station by the wireless communication device. The UE may send the packet at the time a voice call with the UE is initiated, and/or the UE may transmit the information during voice calls in response the UE changing one or more resource configuration parameters during the voice call. The UE may use Robust Header Compression packets of various types to transmit the resource configuration information. |
| US10129825B2 |
Power dissipation reduction in wireless transceivers
Processes, methods and circuits for improving battery life by reducing the battery power-drain of battery-powered devices using wireless transceivers is disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide for dynamically changing the bias current, impedance, and gain, either separately or in combination, during circuit operation to optimize or to reduce power dissipation. The dynamic variations may be implemented by varying the value of a resistance and/or a capacitance by opening switches across one or more portions of the resistance. Also, the dynamic variations may include setting any of the gain, bias current, or impedance parameters of the receiver circuit in between a high and low level, followed by adjusting the parameter up or down in response to a desired signal and an interferer signal. |
| US10129821B2 |
Multichannel radio frequency apparatus and method
A multichannel radio frequency apparatus and method are disclosed. The apparatus includes a digital baseband unit and at least one transmission subsystem, and the subsystem includes: digital up converters, configured to up-convert baseband signals generated; a digital combiner, configured to up-convert M channels of digital radio frequency signals into a high frequency band whose frequency is greater than or equal to 30 GHz, to obtain M channels of high frequency digital signals, and combine the M channels of high frequency digital signals into a channel of ultra-wideband high frequency digital signal; a DAC, configured to convert the ultra-wideband high frequency digital signal into an ultra-wideband high frequency analog signal; an analog splitter, configured to split the ultra-wideband high frequency analog signal into M channels of high frequency analog signals; and radio frequency transmitting circuits, configured to transmit the analog radio frequency signals by using radio frequency antennas. |
| US10129818B2 |
Automated access point provisioning
Methods and systems of provisioning an access point (AP). Certain example embodiments include using a gateway in communication with a network and a data storage and receiving user login information from a mobile device, retrieving user permission information from the data storage based on the user login information, sending authorization to the mobile device based on the permission information, sending a prioritized list of at least one AP to receive service to the mobile device, receiving at least one of a selection of a target AP on the list, and label information of a target AP, and sending information regarding the target AP for display on the mobile device. |
| US10129817B2 |
Near field information transmission
The present application provides a near field information transmission method and system, an information transmitting client, an information receiving client, and an information system. The information transmitting client transmits an acquisition request to the information system. The information transmitting client receives a random number that corresponds to the acquisition request and is returned by the information system. The random number corresponds to the information of said information transmitting client. The information transmitting client uses the random number as a service set identifier of a hotspot, and the service set identifier is broadcast through a beacon frame of a wireless communication protocol. The present techniques conduct near field information transmission conveniently and accurately. |
| US10129813B2 |
Minimizing link layer discovery based on advertising access technology parameters in a multimode mesh network
In one embodiment, a method comprises establishing, by a first network device in a mesh network, a first connection with a second network device according to a prescribed discovery operation of a first link layer access protocol; advertising via the first connection, by the first network device to the second network device, link layer parameters used by the first network device to establish a second connection according to a second link layer access protocol; and the first network device minimizing a corresponding discovery operation of the second link layer access protocol during establishment of the second connection with the second network device, based on the link layer parameters advertised by the first network device to the second network device. |
| US10129810B1 |
Application update using multiple network connections
A system and method that enables an application to retrieve application update from the software vendor using one or more network connection. The application checks for updates when it is invoked by the user. The checking of updates is done by sending a request to the vendor server via one or multiple network connections. The network connection can be wired or wireless. By using multiple network connections, the update process can send and receive update data faster than using one network connections. Another aspect of the invention is if the checking for update request failed via the default or 1st network connection, the application will check for the next available network connection to send the update request. By checking for update from the vendor, the application will always have the most up to date patches, fixes, and/or new features. |
| US10129805B2 |
Hitless software upgrade for a virtualized gateway coordinating multiple small cell radio access networks
A method for upgrading an access controller that controls and coordinates a plurality of radio nodes (RNs) each associated with a cell in a cluster of cells belonging to a radio access network includes initializing a new access controller. The new access controller is to replace a current access controller currently controlling and coordinating the plurality of RNs cell in the cluster. A most lightly loaded one of the plurality of RNs is identified. All UEs currently attached to the identified RN is caused to be handed off to a neighboring cell in the cluster. After all the UEs have been handed-off from the identified RN, the identified RN is rebooted so that it is being controlled and coordinated by the new access controller. The steps of causing the UEs to be handed-off and rebooting the identified RN are repeated for a second one of the plurality of RNs. |
| US10129804B2 |
Base station
A base station comprises: a controller configured to control, in a case another base station performs efficient operation by which a part of functions regarding communication with a user terminal is stopped, so that the part of functions is performed in the base station, in place of in the other base station, while the base station utilizes a radio unit and an antenna unit of the other base station. |
| US10129801B2 |
Method for controlling handover of user equipment, base station, user equipment and system
The present embodiment of the invention discloses a method for controlling handover of user equipment, including: acquiring indication information used for controlling handover of user equipment, where the indication information is used for indicating a cell or base station that can provide a multi-connectivity service to the user equipment; determining, according to the indication information, from the cell or base station that can provide a multi-connectivity service to the user equipment, a target cell or a target base station for handover; and sending a handover request to a base station of the target cell or the target base station. By means of the technical solutions of the present embodiment of the invention, user equipment can be accurately handed over to a base station that provides a multi-connectivity service to the user equipment. |
| US10129800B2 |
Methods and equipment for management of playback buffers
There is provided methods that enables a User Equipment to adjust a playback buffer in the case of a potential handover to thereby mitigate problems with buffer underrun and freezing of playback of media content. There is also provided a User Equipment and a Network Controller configured to perform the steps of the methods as well as a computer program. |
| US10129795B2 |
Data transfer management in a radio communications network
A mobile communications system including a network with a source network node and a target network node that supports a handover procedure, and a mobile terminal that is allowed to access the source network node and access the target network node according to the handover procedure, in which information related to a reception status of user data is delivered between at least two among a group including the mobile terminal, the source network node, and the target network node such that the target network node may receive status information from the source network node and the target network node may receive a status report from the mobile terminal. |
| US10129793B2 |
Method and device for configuring cell in wireless communication system
The present invention relates to a method and a device for selecting a cell in a mobile communication system and, more particularly, to a method and a device for selecting a cell for transmitting data, by a base station, not only in a licensed frequency band but in an unlicensed frequency band. In order to achieve the described task, a method for configuring a cell of a base station in a mobile communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: connecting with a terminal through a first cell of a licensed band; transmitting, to the terminal, a message for configuring multiple second cells in an unlicensed band through the first cell; and monitoring the configured multiple second cells in the unlicensed band, wherein the number of the multiple second cells exceeds the number of cells, a Carrier Aggregation (CA) of which the terminal can support. The present disclosure relates to a 5G or a pre-5G communication system to be provided in order to support a higher data transmission rate after a 4G communication system such as an LTE. |
| US10129792B2 |
Data processing apparatus in wireless network, and wireless network system
A wireless network system includes: a single network controller (SNC) that is configured to perform a centralized control function, an ingress network element that is configured to perform matching on a data flow processing rule, and a function node network FNN that is configured to perform a user plane function. The FNN includes at least one function node FN, both the ingress network element and the FN are communicatively connected to the SNC, and at least two FNs are connected to each other directly or through an Internet Protocol IP network. The SNC is specifically configured to implement a control plane function of the wireless network system; the ingress network element is specifically configured to perform rule matching and mark a data packet with a label. The FN is specifically configured to perform one or a combination of data processing and data forwarding according to the label. |
| US10129791B2 |
Byte caching in wireless communication networks
Various embodiments provide byte caching in wireless communication networks. In one embodiment, a plurality of data packets are received through an internet protocol (IP) data flow established between a wireless communication device and at least one server. Each of the plurality of data packets are combined into a packet bundle. A determination is made as to whether a second byte caching system is available. The packet bundle is transformed using one or more byte caching operations based on a second byte caching system being available. The transformed packet bundle is sent to the second byte caching system using an IP communication mechanism. |
| US10129790B2 |
Facilitation of idle mode traffic load balancing
A potential traffic load imbalance condition associated with sector carriers is detected. The traffic loading for the sector carriers is balanced based, at least, on causing one or more idle mobile devices to select a new sector carrier by adjusting one or more idle mode parameters. Detecting the potential traffic load imbalance condition includes: identifying an overloaded sector carrier; identifying an set of overlaid sector carriers, wherein the set of overlaid sector carriers includes one or more sector carriers in an area surrounding the overloaded sector carrier; and determining a number of idle mobile devices and corresponding signal strengths of mobile devices camping on sector carriers of the set of overlaid sector carriers. Balancing the traffic loading includes: determining the number of mobile devices to shift from the overloaded sector carrier, and initiating the shift by adjusting idle mode parameters. |
| US10129789B2 |
Methods for encoding and decoding frames in a telecommunication network
The invention relates to a method of receiving a data frame emitted by a node, wherein a database containing entries on said nodes and at least one hash code included in said frame are used to decode this frame. |
| US10129788B2 |
System and method for deferred delivery of content based on congestion in a network environment
A method is provided in one example embodiment and may include receiving congestion information for an environment in which a user equipment (UE) is operating; receiving a first request to deliver content to the UE; determining that the environment in which the UE is operating is experiencing congestion based, at least in part, on the congestion information; determining a re-try interval based, at least in part, on the congestion information; and deferring delivery of the content to the UE until the re-try interval has expired. In one example embodiment, the method can include provisioning one or more policy rules for a service data flow associated with the content and communicating the indication indicating that delivery of the content has been deferred to a charging system to set charging information for at least one of a user associated with the UE or a provider of the content. |
| US10129785B2 |
Method and apparatus for processing media traffic in mobile communication system
A method for processing media traffic by a Media Processing Function (MPF) entity in a mobile communication system is provided. The method includes installing a media policy when an Internet Protocol Connectivity Access Network (IP-CAN) between a gateway with a Traffic Detection Function (TDF) and a media policy server is established, or an application is detected in the gateway entity with the TDF, and updating the media policy based on a network status after installing the media policy. |
| US10129781B2 |
Method for dynamic CSI feedback
Systems and methods for providing Channel State Information (CSI) feedback in a cellular communications network are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base station of a cellular communications network disables inter-subframe channel interpolation of CSI-RS estimates across subframes at the wireless device and receives one or more CSI reports from the wireless device that are generated by the wireless device with inter-subframe channel interpolation of CSI-RS estimates across subframes disabled in response to the base station disabling inter-subframe channel interpolation of CSI-RS estimates across subframes at the wireless device. In this manner, CSI feedback is improved particularly in embodiments in which the base station transmits a beamformed CSI-RS resource(s) and reuses the same CSI-RS resource(s) for different beams over time. |
| US10129775B2 |
Method in a first radio base station for handling re-establishment of a connection due to radio link failure
Embodiments herein relates to a method in a first radio base station (12) for handling communication in a radio communications network (1), which first radio base station (12) is comprised in the radio communications network (1). The first radio base station (12) receives a report of a radio link failure, RLF, of a wireless device (10), from the wireless device (10), which report comprises an identity of a first cell (11) for re-establishing connection in. The first radio base station (12) compares the identity of the first cell (11) in the received report with a cell identity of a current cell the wireless device (10) is currently connected to. In case the identities do not match, the first radio base station (12) discards the report of an RLF, increments a counter counting a number of times that the first cell was reported as a reestablishment cell and not being a current cell to which the wireless device (10) is currently connected to, and reports a report of an event to an Operation and Maintenance, O&M, node (15), which report of an event comprises the number of the counter. |
| US10129774B2 |
Methods and apparatuses of WLAN alarm notification in cellular networks
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe systems, devices, and methods for wireless local area network alarm notifications in cellular networks. Various embodiments may include an integration reference point agent in an element manager that receives an alarm notification according to a first format from an access point, converts the alarm notification to a second format, and send the converted alarm notification to an integration reference point manager. Other embodiments may be described or claimed. |
| US10129773B2 |
Methods and apparatus for managing data use
Disclosed are systems and methods for managing data use by a user device. In an embodiment, the resolution of media generation, media presentation, or both are altered to optimize the device's usage of data under a data allotment. In a further embodiment, the device may serve as a data conduit to a second device for reasons of improved resolution, improved battery life, or to optimize data allotment. |
| US10129767B2 |
Framework for intelligent diagnostic data collection
A method for collecting diagnostic data in a wireless communication network. The method comprises storing previously measured results of the diagnostic data for improving quality of the wireless communication network, determining a spatiotemporal correlation model based on the previously measured results of the diagnostic data in accordance with a data collection strategy, and collecting new diagnostic data based on the determined spatiotemporal correlation model and the data collection strategy. |
| US10129753B2 |
Methods and arrangements for authenticating a communication device
A method and arrangements for enabling authentication of a communication device is suggested, where a network node, capable of operating as an authentication server does not have to store all state related information relevant for a roundtrip of an authentication session. Instead of storing all this information, at least a part of it is provided to the authenticator or the communication unit, for later retrieval in a subsequent response. Based on the state related information provided in the response, the network node is capable of reproducing a state associated with a respective roundtrip. By repeating the mentioned process for a required number of roundtrips, an authentication session can be executed, where less state related information need to be stored at the mentioned network node. |
| US10129750B2 |
Providing wireless network authentication data to climate control system devices
Disclosed are exemplary embodiments of apparatus and methods for provisioning a wireless-capable climate control system device for a wireless network. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of provisioning a wireless-capable target device for a wireless network includes providing, to the target device, wireless network authentication data for joining the wireless network. The providing is performed using a user-interface-equipped device. The target device attempts to join the wireless network using the wireless network authentication data. In some embodiments the user-interface-equipped device receives a signal from the target device indicating whether the attempt to join the wireless network was successful. |
| US10129747B2 |
Terminal device, and authentication server using position information for authentication
A terminal device includes a first position information acquisition unit that acquires its own position information, and a second position information acquisition unit that acquires position information of another device connected to a LAN from the another device. When position information cannot be acquired via the first position information acquisition unit, the terminal device acquires position information of another device from the another device and transmits an authentication request including the acquired position information to an authentication server. |
| US10129746B2 |
Mobile terminal, home appliance, and method of operating the same
Disclosed are mobile terminals, home appliances, and methods of operating the same. The mobile terminal may include a controller configured to control display of a screen including an application related to the home appliance in response to an input to execute the application related to the home appliance. The controller may control setting of information, related to any one access point device among a plurality of access point devices stored in the mobile terminal, for connecting to an access point device with respect to the home appliance when product registration of the home appliance is not completed when a login item is selected on the application screen. The controller may also control to transmit a media access control (MAC) address of the access point device to the home appliance based on the set information and perform product registration for the home appliance. |
| US10129745B2 |
Authentication method and system for wireless mesh network
The disclosure discloses an authentication method and system for a wireless mesh network. The method comprises: when a new node accesses a network and the node is a Mesh Point (MP), the MP selects one authenticated node from neighbor nodes as a father node, and a uniquely identified secure path exists between the father node and an AC; the MP uses the father node as an authentication point to perform authentication; and after being transmitted to the AC through the secure path between the father node and the AC, which then forwards an authentication message to an AS; similarly, a return message of the AS is forwarded by the AC to the father node through the secure path, and the MP is authenticated. The authentication message is saved on the AC at the same time, so as to facilitate the second authentication of the MP. |
| US10129744B2 |
Mobile terminal for transmitting WIFI hotspot key or certificate by using NFC
Disclosed is a mobile terminal for transmitting WIFI hotspot key or certificate by using NFC, the mobile terminal including a transmission control module, a NFC module, a WIFI module and a SIM card module. The transmission control module, which connects to the NFC module, the WIFI module and the SIM card module, controls the work of the NFC module and the WIFI module. The NFC module, which connects to the transmission control module and the WIFI module respectively, obtains the WIFI hotspot key or certificate. The WIFI Module, which connects to the transmission control module and the NFC module respectively, completes WIFI network connection. The SIM card module, which connects to the transmission control module, saves user information of the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal in present invention that transmits the key or certificate by using NFC ensures certainty and security of client, thus greatly simplifies the actions of user. |
| US10129739B2 |
Data transmission method and device
The present invention provides a data transmission method and a device. In the method, in a case in which a first device is registered with a second device, the first device acquires a data transfer policy; and the first device sends data to the second device according to the data transfer policy, so that efficiency of data sharing and data analysis is improved by means of a DMR function of a network-side node. |
| US10129738B2 |
UE capability report method and apparatus in mobile communication system
A method and an apparatus for reporting a capability of a User Equipment (UE) supporting advanced functions such as Carrier Aggregation (CA) are provided. The method includes checking, when a control message requesting a capability report is received, a Radio Access Technology (RAT) type and transmitting, when the RAT type is set to Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (EUTRA), at least one band combination information on at least one band combination supported by the terminal. The UE capability report method is capable of reporting the UE capability related to advanced functions, such as CA and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), to a network efficiently with the least amount of information, thereby resulting in an improvement of radio resource efficiency. |
| US10129737B1 |
Wireless device application interaction via external control detection
Wireless device application interaction via external control detection comprises identifying a first position of a wireless device and identifying a first change in the wireless device's position. The method may also provide calculating a first distance vector. The method may also perform comparing the first distance vector to a first threshold distance and calculating a second distance vector based on a distance between the second position and a third position and comparing the second distance vector to a second threshold distance, and changing a current operating state of the wireless device to a different operating state if the first distance vector exceeds the first minimum distance and the second distance vector does not exceed the first maximum distance. |
| US10129735B2 |
Method and apparatus for automatically adjusting the operation of reminders based on device event history
A processor-based personal electronic device (such as a smartphone) uses combinatorial logic to automatically adjust alarms, notifications, reminders, and the like based on data from device event histories, on-board sensors, user-entered data, and similar information. One particular representative embodiment comprises a process for automatically deleting an unneeded reminder. For example, a user may have a personal electronic device that is set to issue a reminder for a meeting in a certain place, on a certain date at a certain time. If location sensors detect that the user is already at the certain place on the certain date at (or reasonably before) the certain time, the now superfluous reminder is automatically cancelled. |
| US10129733B2 |
Remote alarm hushing
Methods and devices may be used to remotely hushing alarms by receiving an indication of an alarm event occurring at a remote device and presenting a visual indicator of the alarm event including a hush option to alter an audible and/or visual alarm notification of the remote device. A user selection of the hush option is received. In response to receiving the user selection of the hush option, communicating, from the electronic device to the remote device via a point-to-point low power wireless connection between the electronic device and the remote device, a hush request requests that the remote device alter its audible and/or visual alarm notification and causes an adjustment of the visual indicator to reflect a status of the hush request. |
| US10129730B2 |
Wireless terminal, search process method for wireless terminal, and wireless communication system
It is possible to rapidly discover a wireless terminal as a connection partner without preliminarily sharing information related to a scan.A search parameter for searching for a search target wireless terminal is determined depending on preliminarily set correspondence relation from given information. The search processing is performed based on the search parameter to discover the search target wireless terminal. For example, the given information is position information of the wireless terminal, information unique to the search target wireless terminal, and the like. Moreover, the search parameter is a wireless system, a wireless channel, a network identifier, search execution timing, and the like. |
| US10129725B2 |
Wireless sensor network and association request transmission method
A method of transmitting association requests in a wireless sensor network includes transmitting an association request from a leaf node to an intermediate node. The method further includes transmitting the association request from the intermediate node during one of either a shared time slot or a dedicated time slot in response to at least one of the timing of dedicated time slots and data collision rates during shared time slots. |
| US10129724B2 |
Data sending method, common service entity, and underlying network entity
A method in the machine-to-machine communications (M2M) field includes providing, by an underlying network entity, a common service entity with a communications type supported by the underlying network entity; acquiring, by the underlying network entity, a service configuration file of the common service entity when the communications type supports a cellular network; receiving, by the underlying network entity, data that needs to be sent by the common service entity; and carrying and sending, by the underlying network entity, the data by using a cellular network communication resource that is allocated according to a service configuration file. |
| US10129717B2 |
Delivery of warnings over mobile telecommunication systems
A warning system in which users' devices performs a method including: receiving a broadcast message comprising message information in a first human language from a mobile telecommunication network or an indication of an alternative radio bearer or network for retrieval of the message information; storing information templates in one or more different human languages; and presenting to a user, according to a language preference of the user: the message information of the broadcast message; or one or more information templates corresponding to the message information, in a second human language other than the first human language. |
| US10129716B1 |
Methods and systems for social networking with autonomous mobile agents
Exemplary methods and systems are presented for social networking applications using autonomous mobile agents. Communication links are established based on geographic proximity and distance described as a domain in which resident agents are detected and identified. The communication links thus established allow platform independent communication along communication channels that are dynamically derived. Incorporation of computer machines and feature data sets permit agent classification and inter-agent notification of classification results. |
| US10129713B2 |
Method for generating notification and a mobile device and system using the same
A method for generating notification is provided. The method includes following steps. A mobile device is paired with a wearable device. The mobile device has a first motion sensor, and the wearable device has a second motion sensor. Notification synchronization is performed between the mobile device and the wearable device. When an event is triggered and a corresponding notification should be generated, the mobile device generates the corresponding notification if the first motion sensor senses a motion is later than the second motion sensor senses a motion. When an event is triggered and a corresponding notification should be generated, the wearable device generates the corresponding notification if the second motion sensor senses a motion is later than the first motion sensor senses a motion. |
| US10129706B2 |
Context sensitive communication augmentation
Context sensitive communication augmentation is disclosed. A user equipment (UE) can receive a trigger related to determining a context of a UE. The trigger can be manual, automatic, or remote. In response to receiving the trigger, the context of the UE can be determined based on sensor data. The sensor data can be received from a sensor of the UE or another sensor. Based on the context of the UE, a metric related to a communication modality of the UE can be determined. The metric can be communicated to another device. Information related to the context of the UE, including location information, can be communicated to the other device. A communication modality can be selected based on the metric relate to the UE and communication modalities of the other device. The metric can be updated based on changes in the context of the UE, allowing for updating the communication modality. |
| US10129705B1 |
Location prediction using wireless signals on online social networks
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a first software application of a client system associated with a user of an online social network, background signal-information identifying one or more first wireless signals; storing the signal-information and a client identifier for the client system in a signal-information database; receiving, from a second software application of the client system via a places-API of the online social network, a places-API call indicating that the client system is located at a geographic location corresponding to a first place-entity; recording the places-API call in an API-call log, wherein the API-call log records the first place-entity and the client identifier; determining a correlation between the signal-information and the first place-entity; and updating a place-entity database to indicate that the first place-entity corresponds to the one or more first wireless signals identified by the signal-information. |
| US10129703B2 |
User path determining system and method therefor
A system for determining a user's path is described. The system comprises a location server arranged to receive location data of a communication device associated with the user, the location data defining the detected position of the communication device at a number of different points in time, the location server further arranged to receive sequence data associated with the location data indicative of the order in which the location data was determined; path determining means for determining the user's path passing through points defined by the received location data and the associated sequence data; and a comparator for comparing the determined path of the user with one or more predetermined user paths; wherein the location server processes the received location data depending upon the result of the comparison and corrects the determined user path with the processed location data. |
| US10129700B2 |
Prediction algorithm for location estimation
A system for estimating the location of a node in a mesh network and predicting future location of the same. Historical RSSI of nodes in a mesh network may be used to determine relative location amongst other nodes. The system may employ statistical approaches to predict future node locations. |
| US10129697B2 |
Techniques for wireless position determination utilizing a collaborative database
In one embodiment, a technique is provided for wireless position determination wherein a wireless computing device both consumes and provides geographic locations for Wi-Fi access points to a collaborative database. The wireless computing device receives signals from one or more first Wi-Fi access points. Using the collaborative database, a geographic location of each of the one or more first Wi-Fi access points is determined and a position of the wireless computing device is estimated. The wireless computing device may receive signals from one or more second Wi-Fi access points. A Wi-Fi access point of the one or more second Wi-Fi access points may be determined to be a new Wi-Fi access point whose geographic location is not contained in the collaborative database and the wireless computing device may update the collaborative database based, at least in part, on one or more positions of the wireless computing device. |
| US10129694B1 |
High density location-based service zone management for a geographic region
Disclosed are various embodiments for managing which location-based service zones to monitor when the number location-based service zones within a geographic region exceed the amount the device can support. An active zone defining a geographic region and location-based service zones within the geographic region is provided by another computing device. When the number of location-based service zones meets or exceeds a predefined threshold, a subset of the location-based service zones is selected for monitoring according to a current device location and/or other parameters. |
| US10129693B2 |
System of real-time sharing scribbling and tracking information based on map and operating method thereof
A system of real-time tracking with scribbling information based on a map and an operating method thereof which share multimedia contents information inserted into a selected tracking course of an electronic map while communicating with a counterpart and write an experience and information acquired in a corresponding region as the multimedia contents to share designed tracking course information with the counterpart and allow each counterpart to additionally write multimedia information in designed contents information in person to share the multimedia information. |
| US10129685B2 |
Audio signal processing method and device
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for processing an audio signal, and more particularly, to a method and an apparatus for processing an audio signal, which synthesizes an object signal and a channel signal and effectively binaural-render the synthesized signal.To this end, the present invention provides a method for processing an audio signal, including: receiving an input audio signal including at least one of a multi-channel signal and a multi-object signal; receiving type information of a filter set for binaural filtering of the input audio signal, the type of the filter set being one of a finite impulse response (FIR) filter, a parameterized filter in a frequency domain, and a parameterized filter in a time domain; receiving filter information for binaural filtering based on the type information; and performing the binaural filtering for the input audio signal by using the received filter information, wherein when the type information indicates the parameterized filter in the frequency domain, in the receiving of the filter information, a subband filter coefficient having a length determined for each subband of a frequency domain is received, and in the performing of the binaural filtering, each subband signal of the input audio signal is filtered by using the subband filter coefficient corresponding thereto and an apparatus for processing an audio signal by using the same. |
| US10129682B2 |
Method and apparatus to provide a virtualized audio file
Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus for virtualizing an audio file. The virtualized audio file can be presented to a user via, for example, ear-speakers or headphones, such that the user experiences a change in the user's perception of where the sound is coming from and/or 3D sound. Embodiments can utilize virtualization processing that is based on head rotated transfer functions (HRTF's) or other processing techniques that can alter where the user perceives the sounds of the music file to originate from. A specified embodiment provides Surround Sound virtualization with DTS Surround Sensations software. Embodiments can utilize the 2-channel audio transmitted to the headphones. |
| US10129678B2 |
Spatial audio correction
Example techniques may involve performing aspects of a spatial calibration. An example implementation may include detecting a trigger condition that initiates calibration of a media playback system including multiple audio drivers that form multiple sound axes, each sound axis corresponding to a respective channel of multi-channel audio content The implementation may also include causing the multiple audio drivers to emit calibration audio that is divided into constituent frames, the multiple sound axes emitting calibration audio during respective slots of each constituent frame. The implementation may further include recording the emitted calibration audio. The implementation may include causing delays for each sound axis of the multiple sound axes to be determined, the determined delay for each sound axis based on the slots of recorded calibration audio corresponding to the sound axes and causing the multiple sound axes to be calibrated. |
| US10129675B2 |
Audio settings of multiple speakers in a playback device
Techniques described herein may involve dynamically adjusting the equalization of multiple speakers in a playback device. An example implementation involves a playback device emitting, via a first speaker, a first audio signal and emitting, via a second speaker, a second audio signal. The playback device may detect, via a microphone, an audio signal representing (i) at least a portion of the first audio signal and (ii) at least a portion of the second audio signal. The implementation may further involve the playback device determining one or more reflection characteristics based on the detected audio signal. The example implementation may also involve identifying a first audio setting and a second audio setting based on one or more reflection characteristics and applying (i) the first audio setting to playback of media content via the first speaker and (ii) the second audio setting to playback of media content via the second speaker. |
| US10129674B2 |
Concurrent multi-loudspeaker calibration
Examples involve calibration of a synchronous playback group. In an example implementation, a first playback device forms a synchronous playback group with a second playback device. While part of the synchronous playback group, the first playback device receives a command to repeatedly emit a calibration sound according to a sequence for duration of time. Based on the command, the first playback device emits the calibration sound contemporaneously with emission of the calibration sound by the second playback device. Emission of the calibration sound by the first playback device and emission of the calibration sound by the second playback device are staggered such that each emitted calibration sound is delayed relative to a preceding emitted calibration sound. After the duration of time, the first playback device receives data indicating audio processing coefficients and applies the audio processing coefficients when playing back audio content in the synchronous playback group. |
| US10129669B2 |
Personal hearing device
A universal personal hearing device is provided. The universal personal hearing device includes a first microphone, an amplification circuit electrically connected to the first microphone, a speaker electrically connected to the amplification circuit for amplifying ambient sound detected by the first microphone, and a housing having at least one arcuate outer edge. The arcuate outer edge is slidably engageable with the concha wall to provide a universal fit across a variety of ears having different sizes and/or shapes. |
| US10129666B2 |
Signal conducting coupling
A device including a prosthesis including an external component configured to output a signal in response to an external stimulus and a skin penetrating component configured to communicatively transfer the signal at least partially beneath skin of the recipient, wherein the device is configured such that the skin penetrating component can move in a plurality of degrees of freedom relative to the external component while retained to the external component. |
| US10129663B2 |
Partner microphone unit and a hearing system comprising a partner microphone unit
A partner microphone unit comprising a) a multitude microphones for picking up a sound from the environment providing corresponding electric input signals, each comprising a target signal component and a noise signal component; b) a multi-input unit noise reduction system for providing an estimate Ŝ of the target sound s comprising the person's voice and comprising a multi-input beamformer filtering unit coupled to said input units and configured to determine filter weights for providing a beamformed signal, wherein signal components from other directions than a direction of the target signal source are attenuated, whereas signal components from the direction of the target signal source are left un-attenuated; c) antenna and transceiver circuitry for establishing an audio link to another device; and wherein the multi-input beamformer filtering unit comprises an adaptive beamformer is provided. |
| US10129662B2 |
Hearing aid having a classifier for classifying auditory environments and sharing settings
A hearing system includes a hearing aid (10) and a personal communication device (20) being connected via a short range data communication link (15, 29). The hearing aid (10) has a signal processor (13) processing an input signal according to audio processing parameters, a sub-system applying respective sets of processing parameters for at least two modes, a classifier component (51) analyzing auditory environment statistically by comparing specific characteristics of the input signal to one or more thresholds. A program selector component (16) selects automatically an appropriate mode for the signal processing sub-system according to the classifier output. The personal communication device (20) offers the user a user interface (120) for controlling and interacting with the program selector component (16) of the hearing aid (10), and for generating and transmitting a notification to the hearing aid (10). Upon reception of the notification, the processor (13) adjusts at least one of said one or more thresholds used by the classifier component (51). |
| US10129660B2 |
Implantable middle ear transducer having improved frequency response
Apparatus, systems, and methods having or using an improved implantable middle ear transducer for driving an ossicular chain bone to assist in aiding hearing. One embodiment of the present invention is a transducer assembly for converting electrical signals to mechanical vibrations which can be coupled, for example, to the stapes to provide audible frequency vibrations to the cochlea. One transducer assembly includes a pair of fins or gussets coupled to opposite sides of a transducer in the direction of unwanted movement of the transducer. The base of the transducer may be coupled to a base member while the fins have free edges that are near to but not coupled to the base member. Some fins are triangular shaped. The fins may not substantially inhibit vibration in the preferred plane, but can inhibit unwanted vibrations in a plane orthogonal to the preferred direction which can substantially include a plane containing the fins. |
| US10129656B2 |
Active temperature control of piezoelectric membrane-based micro-electromechanical devices
In a representative embodiment, an apparatus, comprises a substrate; a microelectronic ultrasonic transducer (MUT) disposed over the substrate; and a thermoelectric device disposed proximate to the MUT and configured to provide heat to or remove heat from the MUT. A microelectromechanical MEMs device is also described. |
| US10129655B2 |
Vibration sound-producing apparatus
Disclosed is a vibration sound-producing apparatus. A sound output aperture of the vibration sound-producing apparatus is provided at a lateral surface. A diaphragm corresponds to the position of the sound output aperture. A flat sound coil is perpendicular to the diaphragm. A magnet is parallel to the sound coil. The vibrating direction of the sound coil avoids a thickness direction. The vibrating direction of the magnet and a mass block also avoids the thickness direction. The mass block is fixedly joined to a housing via a flexible piece. This facilitates reduced product thickness, increased product performance, and a simplified product production process. Therefore, the vibration sound-producing apparatus of the present invention has the advantages of a great thickness-reduced design, great performance, and simple assembly. |
| US10129654B2 |
Miniature loudspeaker
Disclosed is a micro loudspeaker, which comprises a magnetic circuit system, a vibration system and a support system. The magnetic circuit system comprises a yoke, and a magnet and a washer accommodated within the yoke. The vibration system comprises a diaphragm and a voice coil adhesively fixed to the diaphragm. The support system comprises a front cover, and a housing matched and combined with the front cover. The housing comprises a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall is provided with a mounting portion accommodating the magnetic circuit system, and is also provided with an assembly plane for assembly with a terminal. A height difference is provided between a position of the bottom wall of the housing corresponding to the assembly plane and a position of the side wall of the housing corresponding to the assembly plane, so as to cooperatively form an avoidance inclined surface. |
| US10129653B2 |
Speaker apparatus
A speaker apparatus capable of operating in a large amplitude regime by minimizing magnetic loss, is provided. The speaker device includes a magnet configured to generate a magnetic flux, a pole piece configured to form a path of the magnetic flux generated by the magnet, a back plate provided at a lower end of the pole piece to support the magnet, and a plate provided to form a magnetic gap between the plate and the pole piece. Several plates may be provided so that the magnetic gap is expanded to enlarge amplitude of output sound. |
| US10129644B2 |
Systems and methods for adaptive zone control of a large scale audio system
Adaptive performance software, operating on a computing device, may be used to control an adaptive loudspeaker system within a venue. In some embodiments, the adaptive performance software may receive a selection of a target area within the venue. The adaptive performance software may then determine a smallest affected zone that includes the target area, and may present the smallest affected zone to the user to indicate what the affected area for the requested changes would be. In some embodiments, the adaptive performance software may take the shape of the venue, the capabilities of the loudspeaker array as configured and flown in the venue, and/or the specific setting changes which are desired in order to determine the smallest affected zone that includes the selected area. |
| US10129642B2 |
Reducing audio distortion in an audio system
An audio system comprises an audio driver configured to receive a target audio signal and a feedback signal and to generate an adjusted audio signal responsive to the target audio signal and the feedback signal. A loudspeaker is configured to convert the adjusted audio signal into acoustical sound. A test signal generator is configured to generate a test signal having a higher frequency than the target audio signal. The test signal causes a test current to flow through the loudspeaker. A current sensing circuit is configured to measure the test current flowing through the loudspeaker and to generate a current sense signal indicative of the test current. A feedback circuit is configured generates the feedback signal responsive to the current sense signal. |
| US10129638B2 |
Microphone for a hearing aid
A hearing aid includes a microphone unit arranged in a hearing aid housing. The microphone unit is oriented in the housing relative to a microphone inlet element to cause a pressure equalization that allows acoustic cancellation of vibrations in the microphone unit. |
| US10129636B2 |
Speaker device for improving sound quality in high frequency band
An electronic device having a speaker device. The electronic device may include a housing, a speaker device disposed inside the housing, and a sound generation circuit electrically connected to the speaker device. The speaker device may include a sound generation plate movable in a first direction, and a sound reflection construction facing the sound generation plate to form a space between the sound generation plate and the sound reflection construction. The sound generation plate includes a first surface disposed substantially at a center of the sound generation plate, the first surface having a convex shape when viewed from inside the space, and the sound reflection construction includes a second surface substantially aligned with the first surface along an axis of the housing, the second surface having a concave shape when viewed from inside the space. |
| US10129632B2 |
Headphone
A headphone that includes a headband and one or two earcups. The earcups are movably coupled to the headband by a joint that is constructed and arranged to allow translation of the earcup relative to the headband along a translational axis, and rotation of the earcup from a neutral position in both directions about the translational axis, where in a first direction the rotation extends for at least about 90 degrees from the neutral position. The joint is further constructed and arranged to accommodate an electrical cable. |
| US10129631B2 |
System and method for open to closed-back headset audio compensation
A configurable headset includes a stock open-back configuration, wherein an audio profile for the headset in the stock open-back configuration is optimized. When the stock open-back configuration is physically modified to a closed-back configuration, the audio profile degrades, but is manually or automatically improved through selection of a pre-programmed compensated audio profile via an audio profile controller in communication with the configurable headset. |
| US10129630B2 |
Floating-cup pivot for head-worn audio devices
The invention relates to a floating-cup pivot for a head-worn audio device. The head-worn audio device includes an earcup defining an inner cavity. A wall of the earcup includes an aperture. Also, the head-worn audio device includes a pivot within the inner cavity of the earcup. The pivot defines a rotational axis. Further, the head-worn audio device includes an arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm is rotatably attached to the pivot. Still yet, the head-worn audio device includes a stem disposed toward the second end of the arm. The stem is configured to rotate along a path passing through the aperture of the earcup. |
| US10129628B2 |
Systems, methods and devices for providing an exertion recommendation based on performance capacity
Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining an exertion recommendation for an anticipated exercise session. One such system includes a wearable device comprising a biosensor that monitors biometrics (e.g. heart rate); a motion sensor that monitors activity; a processor operatively coupled to the biosensor, the processor configured to process electronic signals periodically generated by the biosensor and the motion sensor; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium operatively coupled to the processor and storing instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to execute specific functions. In particular, the instructions are executed to cause the processor to generate biometric data from the biometrics (e.g. heart rate information in particular). Further, the instructions are executed to generate an exertion recommendation based on an exertion model created from and representing a relationship between prior exertion measures and prior response profile measures. |
| US10129623B2 |
Electronic device having covering substrate carrying acoustic transducer and related technology
An electronic device in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a rigid covering substrate, an acoustic port extending through the covering substrate, an acoustic transducer carried by the covering substrate, and another electronic component (e.g., a touch sensor or an antenna) also carried by the covering substrate. The electronic device can also include processing circuitry and an array of electrodes through which the acoustic transducer and the other electronic component are electrically connected to the processing circuitry. The array of electrodes can be part of a flexible circuit board extending between a contact region of the covering substrate and the processing circuitry. The transducer lead can extend between a region of the covering substrate including the acoustic port and the contact region. |
| US10129618B2 |
Multi-layer configurable timing switch fabric for distributing timing sources to timing consumers
Multi-layer configurable timing switch fabrics and related methods are disclosed for selectively distributing multiple timing sources to multiple timing consumers. Configurable timing switches are used at central and multiple local levels within the housing for a network-connected processing system to selectively distribute the timing sources to the timing consumers. As such, significant flexibility is provided with respect to what timing sources can be received within the system and how these timing sources are distributed to different timing consumers. Further, timing information can be generated within the network-connected processing system based upon network communications received from timing consumers, and this generated timing information can also be used as timing sources for the multi-layer configurable timing switch fabric. |
| US10129617B2 |
Link switching method, device, and system
Embodiments of the present invention provide a link switching method, device, and system. The method comprises: an optical network unit (ONU) transmits a monitoring packet through a first Maintenance association End Point on a first link connected to the ONU and an aggregation side switch device, so as to monitor the first link; the ONU performs switching from a first sub-link of the first link to a first sub-link of a second link if it is detected that a link fault occurs on the first link; the ONU sends a notification message to a second optical line terminal (OLT), so that the second OLT enables a transmission port; and the ONU sends an automatic protection switching message to the aggregation side switch device through a second Maintenance association End Point on the second link. |
| US10129615B2 |
Multipoint, contentionless wavelength selective switch (WSS)
An optical device includes a plurality of optical input ports, a plurality of optical output ports, a wavelength dispersion arrangement and at least one optical beam steering arrangement. The plurality of optical input ports is configured to receive optical beams each having a plurality of wavelength components. The wavelength dispersion arrangement receives the optical beams and spatially separates each of the optical beams into a plurality of wavelengths components. The optical beam steering arrangement has a first region onto which the spatially separated wavelength components are directed and a second region onto which any subset of the plurality of wavelength components of each of the optical beams is selectively directed after the wavelength components in each of the subsets are spatially recombined with one another. The optical beam steering arrangement selectively directs each of subset of the plurality of wavelength components to a different one of the optical output ports. |
| US10129607B2 |
Using analytical models to inform policy decisions
The power of analytical modeling is added to existing methods for specifying policies. Generally speaking, humans use their knowledge and experience to draft policies at a relatively high level. These policies then incorporate analytical models which provide the intelligence on how to most effectively apply the high-level policy to a particular situation. When a policy is invoked, the analytical model provides up-to-date intelligence at a level of completeness and refinement not possible with previous techniques. As a result, fewer policies need to be drafted, and those few need to be updated less frequently than in previous schemes. Rather than updating the policy itself, the analytical model is automatically updated whenever new data are fed into it. As the analytical model incorporates new observational data, it grows more powerful and thus automatically increases the effectiveness of the high-level policy. |
| US10129600B2 |
Systems and methods of displaying content
A device for enabling content selection is configured to display one or more sub-categories of content included within a category of content. The one or more sub-categories of content may be displayed using stack structures. The stack structures may include a plurality of icons representing available content. The stack structures may enable thumbnail browsing of content available from a plurality of diverse sources. The device may enable a user to cycle through sub-category types. |
| US10129598B2 |
Video-on-demand content delivery system for providing video-on-demand services to TV services subscribers
A video-on-demand (VOD) content delivery system has a VOD Application Server which manages a database of templates for presentation of video content elements of different selected types categorized in hierarchical order. A web-based Content Management System receives content uploaded online in file formats with metadata for title and topical area, and automatically converts it into video data format compatible with the VOD content delivery system indexed by title and topical area. A User Interface for the system delivers listings data to the viewer's TV indexed by title and topical area specified by the uploaded metadata. |
| US10129597B2 |
Video-on-demand content delivery method for providing video-on-demand services to TV service subscribers
A video-on-demand (VOD) content delivery system has a VOD Application Server which manages a database of templates for presentation of video content elements of different selected types categorized in hierarchical order. A web-based Content Management System receives content uploaded online in file formats with metadata for title and topical area, and automatically converts it into video data format compatible with the VOD content delivery system indexed by title and topical area. A User Interface for the system delivers listings data to the viewer's TV indexed by title and topical area specified by the uploaded metadata. |
| US10129596B2 |
Adaptive row selection
Embodiments provide techniques for presenting a user interface. An initial interface containing a first plurality of selectable elements is presented to a user. Embodiments assign the user to a first one of a plurality of preference groups. A plurality of selections made by the user of selectable elements from the plurality of selectable elements are detected. Embodiments then generate a second interface for the user that includes a second plurality of selectable elements, based on the first preference group to which the user is assigned and the selectable elements selected by the user. |
| US10129591B2 |
Signature retrieval and matching for media monitoring
Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture for signature retrieval and matching for media monitoring are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a hash table populator to store hash keys of reference signatures included in a reference signature block associated with reference media in entries of a hash table, and store qualifier data in the entry of the hash table, the qualifier data including a timestamp, an offset, and an identifier associated with the reference signature of the hash key. The apparatus further including a block table populator to store a block table key corresponding to the reference signature block in the entry of a block table, the block table key including the timestamp and the identifier, and store the reference signature block, a preceding reference signature block and a subsequent reference signature block in the first entry of the block table. The apparatus further including a signature matcher to access the hash table and the block table to retrieve candidate reference signatures to compare with site signatures to identify the monitored media. |
| US10129590B2 |
Display apparatus and video processing apparatus
While presenting on a display apparatus videos of high picture quality obtained from portable video processing apparatuses such as a camera and a cellular, it is possible to communicate with the Internet and/or a home network. A display apparatus includes a first radio communication unit capable of receiving video information by radio from an external video processing apparatus, a second radio communication unit capable of connecting by radio to a network, and a control unit for controlling assignment of connection by radio transmission for each of the first and second radio communication units. The control unit assigns connection of the first radio communication unit with higher priority and controls the assignment of the transmission rate such that the transmission rate between the first radio communication unit and the external video processing apparatus is more than that between the second radio communication unit and the network. |
| US10129589B2 |
Third party data matching for targeted advertising
A broadcast targeting system is provided where third party database information is utilized in conjunction with broadcast network client information to identify households within the broadcast network including one or more desired recipients of targeted assets. In instances where a user equipment device of the targeted household includes multiple users (i.e., a multiple-user device), use of third party data in conjunction with an indication of which household member is currently using the multiple user device (e.g., set top box, etc.) allows for more effectively delivering assets targeted to a specific member(s) of the household. |
| US10129585B2 |
Advance notification of catch-up events through broadcast metadata
Systems, methods, devices, and computer products to manage recording resources for programming events of interest are disclosed. A first indication of a first selection of a first programming event to record may be processed, and a recording may be scheduled in a recording schedule. A second indication of a second selection of a second programming event to record may be processed, and available resources to record may be ascertained. A resource conflict may be identified based on event scheduling information for the first and/or second programming event. First and/or second programming metadata may be processed. Availability of alternative viewing options for the first and/or second programming event may be ascertained. The ascertaining may be based on the first and/or second programming metadata. Based on the availability of alternative viewing options, it may be determined whether to maintain or modify the recording schedule, and the recording schedule may be managed accordingly. |
| US10129579B2 |
Dynamic video image synthesis using multiple cameras and remote control
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, at a broadcast image processor, from a single broadcast event, a plurality of camera feeds, wherein the camera feeds each comprise an image of the single broadcast event from a different angle, providing, by the broadcast image processor, a summary of the plurality of camera feeds to a media processor, receiving, by the broadcast image processor, a request to select a requested angle from among the plurality of camera feeds from the media processor, and creating, by the broadcast image processor, a custom view from the plurality of camera feeds according to the request for the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US10129578B2 |
Method and system for trigger management in an interactive television environment
A trigger manager and related processes and systems for managing triggers for a plurality of subscribing set-top boxes in an interactive television environment are provided. In response to receipt of a configuration update request originating from a specific set-top box, the trigger manager accesses a database of subscribing set-top box profiles associating subscribing set-top boxes with respective sets of triggers. The database is processed based on the configuration update request to identify a profile associated with the specific set-top box from which the configuration update request originated. Trigger update information associated with the identified profile is transmitted over a network to the specific set-top box from which the configuration update request originated. In response to receipt at the specific set-top box of the trigger update information, the set of current triggers in the memory unit is updated at least in part based on the information received. |
| US10129577B2 |
Methods and apparatus for controlling content distribution
Methods and apparatus for controlled distribution of program content are described where program content for certain regions may be selectively blocked. The described methods and apparatus allow content distribution to authorized regions while providing control to the content provider to effectively block program content delivery to regions not entitled to receive the program content. |
| US10129576B2 |
Methods and apparatus for providing virtual content over a network
Methods and apparatus for selecting, purchasing and delivering content to users of a network so that the user has “virtual” ownership of and access to the content, thereby obviating the need for physical media (e.g., DVDs or CDs). In an exemplary embodiment, the network comprises a hybrid fiber coax (HFC) network, and on-demand (OD) sessions or broadcast modes are used to deliver the virtual content stored at the head-end (or hub site) to the requesting owner. The purchased content is associated with one or more users when stored, thereby providing the owner(s) unlimited access thereto, without the costs and effort associated with renting/purchasing and maintaining DVDs. The content may also comprise new release content, which would otherwise not be available over the network at that time but for the purchase and delivery mechanisms of the invention. Various other complementary features for enhancing the user's virtual ownership experience are also disclosed. |
| US10129574B2 |
Systems and methods for providing variable speeds in a trick-play mode
Systems and methods for providing variable trick-play mode playback of media content in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. A playback device stores images of the media content associated with presentation times and marker information for the media content that indicates the presentation time of moments of interest. When a trick-play mode is invoked, the playback device determines a presentation time of a next marker in the playback. The playback device determines whether the current presentation time of the playback is within a specified range of the presentation time of the next marker and adjusts the speed of the trick-play playback based on the determination. The next frame to present is determined based on the adjusted speed of the trick-play playback and displayed. |
| US10129572B2 |
Method, device, and computer program for encapsulating partitioned timed media data using a generic signaling for coding dependencies
The invention relates to encapsulating partitioned timed media data in a server, the partitioned timed media data comprising timed samples, each timed sample comprising a plurality of subsamples. After having selected at least one subsample from amongst the plurality of subsamples of one of the timed samples, one partition track comprising the selected subsample and one corresponding subsample of each of the other timed samples is created for each selected subsample. Next, at least one dependency box is created, each dependency box being related to a partition track and comprising at least one reference to one or more of the other created partition tracks, the at least one reference representing a decoding order dependency in relation to the one or more of the other partition tracks. Each of the partition tracks is independently encapsulated in at least one media file. |
| US10129571B2 |
Techniques for media quality control
Techniques for media quality control may include receiving media information and determining the quality of the media information. The media information may be presented when the quality of the media information meets a quality control threshold. A warning may be generated when the quality of the media information does not meet the quality control threshold. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10129567B2 |
Method and apparatus for encoding/decoding images using a prediction method adopting in-loop filtering
Disclosed is a prediction method adopting in-loop filtering. According to the present invention, a prediction method for encoding and decoding video comprises the following steps: generating a residual block of the current block through an inverse quantization and inverse transform; generating a prediction block of the current block through an intra-prediction; performing in-loop filtering on the current block in which the residual block and the prediction block are combined; and storing the current block, on which the in-loop filtering is performed, in a frame buffer for an intra-prediction of the next block to be encoded. As described above, prediction is performed using an in-loop filter during processes for encoding and decoding video, thereby improving the accuracy of prediction and reducing errors in prediction, thus improving the efficiency of video compression and reducing the amount of data to be transmitted. |
| US10129566B2 |
Standard-guided video decoding performance enhancements
Disclosed herein are innovations in decoding compressed video media data. The disclosed innovations facilitate decoding operations with improved computational efficiency, faster speeds, reduced power, reduced memory usage, and/or reduced latency. In one embodiment, for example, an encoded bitstream of video media data is input from an external video content provider, the encoded bitstream being encoded according to a video codec standard. A decoder is then configured to decode the encoded bitstream based at least in part on supplemental information that identifies a property of the encoded bitstream but that is supplemental to the encoded bitstream (e.g., supplemental information that is not part of the encoded bitstream or its associated media container and that is specific (or related) to the application for which the bitstream is used and/or the standard by which the bitstream is encoded and/or encrypted). |
| US10129564B2 |
Decoding method and apparatuses with candidate motion vectors
An image coding method bitstream includes: determining a maximum number of a merging candidate which is a combination of a prediction direction, a motion vector, and a reference picture index for use in coding of a current block; deriving a first merging candidate; determining whether or not a total number of the first merging candidate is smaller than the maximum number; deriving a second merging candidate when it is determined that the total number of the first merging candidate is smaller than the maximum number; selecting a merging candidate for use in the coding of the current block from the first merging candidate and the second merging candidate; and coding, using the maximum number, an index for identifying the selected merging candidate, and attaching the coded index to the bitstream. |
| US10129558B2 |
Supplement enhancement information (SEI) messages for high dynamic range and wide color gamut video coding
This disclosure relates to processing video data, including processing video data that is represented by an HDR/WCG color representation. In accordance with one or more aspects of the present disclosure, one or more Supplemental Enhancement Information (SEI) Messages may be used to signal syntax elements and or other information that allow a video decoder or video postprocessing device to reverse the dynamic range adjustment (DRA) techniques of this disclosure to reconstruct the original or native color representation of the video data. Dynamic range adjustment (DRA) parameters may be applied to video data in accordance with one or more aspects of this disclosure in order to make better use of an HDR/WCG color representation, and may include the use of global offset values, as well as local scale and offset values for partitions of color component values. |
| US10129556B2 |
Systems and methods for accessing digital data
Disclosed are methods and systems for encoding and decoding a container. The container contains one or more accessors for content included in the container. An accessor implements an algorithm for accessing the content. In some aspects, the algorithm may be implemented via intermediate or source code defined in the container. In one aspect, a method of encoding a container includes encoding first content in the container, encoding first accessor data in the container, the first accessor data implementing a platform independent algorithm for accessing first content; and writing the container to a device. |
| US10129551B2 |
Image processing apparatus, image processing method, and storage medium
An image processing apparatus according to the present invention is configured to encode frames forming a moving image using temporal hierarchies, and includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire information related to a temporal hierarchy corresponding to an encoding target frame, a determination unit configured to determine, based on the information related to the temporal hierarchy acquired by the acquisition unit, whether to use an encoding parameter based on a bit rate of at least one past frame encoded before the encoding target frame is encoded, and an encoding unit configured to encode the encoding target frame using the encoding parameter based on the bit rate of the at least one past frame. |
| US10129544B2 |
System and method for performing optimal temporal predictive mode decision in H.264 video coding
The a method and system of making a coding mode decision for a given macroblock of a current frame is disclosed. A codec for making the coding mode decision is provided. The codec disclosed herein performs prediction of the motion vectors in inter-frames. The macroblock may be coded in one of six inter modes, such as skip mode, P16×16 mode, P16×8 mode, P8×16 mode, and P8×8 mode or in intra modes such as intra 4×4 mode and intra 16×16 mode. Each block in the inter-frame is predicted from a block of equal size in the reference frame. In each mode, the codec finds a best match, that is, a motion vector for each block size in the reference frame and calculates a corresponding cost. The codec evaluates each mode based on cost and the mode with the least cost is selected as best mode for coding the given macroblock. |
| US10129543B2 |
Image compressing device and image compressing method
A prefetched-image memory stores a prefetched image of a prefetched area prefetched from a reference image memory that stores a reference image. A processor performs a motion search using a reduced image obtained by reducing an encoding target image and generates a search result for an encoding target block included in the encoding target image. The processor determines, based on the search result, that an area situated outside the prefetched area in the reference image is to be searched when the processor has predicted from the search result that a matching of the encoding target block and the prefetched image will be unsuccessful. Next, the processor performs a matching of the encoding target block and an image of a matching target area including the outside area in the reference image and generates an inter-prediction result. Then, the processor encodes the encoding target block based on the inter-prediction result. |
| US10129539B2 |
Temporal alignment system and method
A temporal alignment system and method for example for detecting temporal misalignment in video frames when the frames are divided for transport using a signal divider for dividing a single signal S into portions S1 . . . SN and using average picture level in determining whether data sets within a particular frame are misaligned. |
| US10129538B2 |
Method and apparatus for displaying and varying binocular image content
A controller that may implement variation of the content of binocular images which may depend upon which region of a binocular image a viewer is fixating. An aspect of the present disclosure may include locally controlling the viewer's perceived depth impression which may depend on where in perceived depth in an image the viewer is fixating. This may enable the perceived depth to be optimized across the image for quality and performance reasons. |
| US10129536B2 |
Multi-view 3D display apparatus
The present invention relates to a multi-view three-dimensional (3D) display apparatus including a display panel in which pixels (or subpixels) outputting an image are arranged and a parallax barrier disposed on a front surface of the display panel and including a plurality of apertures, wherein the apertures of the parallax barrier are set according to a Fresnel number. |
| US10129535B2 |
Stereoscopic image display device and stereoscopic image appreciation eyeglasses
An infrared polarizing filter is attached to an infrared synchronization signal radiator of a stereoscopic image display device which alternately displays right and left images by time-division with polarized light in one direction to radiate the polarized-light infrared synchronization signal. The problem with the occurrence of crosstalk is solved. Stereoscopic image appreciation eyeglasses have polarizing plates, visual field opening/closing liquid crystal cells and tilt correcting liquid crystal cells The synchronization signal is received by a receiver mounted on an eyeglass frame. The tilt correcting liquid crystal cells are adjusted based on the eyeglass frame tilt angle detected. |
| US10129530B2 |
Video feature tagging
An activity recording system is provided. The activity recording system includes a three-dimensional camera, a sensor arrangement that is fitted to a subject being recorded, and an activity recording device. The activity recording device receives image information from the three-dimensional camera and sensor arrangement information from the sensor arrangement. Both the image information and the sensor arrangement information include location measurements. The sensor arrangement information is generated by location sensors that are positioned at target features of the subject to be tracked. The sensor arrangement information is a key to the image information that specifies where, in any given image, the target features of the subject lie. Activity data having these characteristics may be applied to solve a variety of system development problems. Such activity data can be used to training machine learning components or test computer vision components for a fraction of the cost of using conventional techniques. |
| US10129527B2 |
Camera pose estimation for mobile devices
Systems and methods are described for estimating a camera pose. The estimation may include obtaining a sequence of images including a plurality of image frames of a scene, detecting a first set of feature points in a first image frame, and tracking the first set of feature points in a plurality of subsequent image frames. While continuing to track the first set of feature points, the estimation can include detecting a second set of feature points in a second image frame, tracking the second set of feature points, selecting a first initial camera pose associated with the first image frame and a second initial camera pose associated with the second image frame, determining projection locations, the projection locations based on the first initial camera pose and the second initial camera pose, and comparing the projection locations corresponding to each feature point in the first and second sets of feature points. |
| US10129516B2 |
System and method for presenting and viewing a spherical video segment
Systems and methods for marking an event of interest within a spherical video segment are provided. The spherical video segment may define visual content viewable from a point of view. User input designating an event of interest within the visual content may be received. The user input may indicate a point in time in the spherical video segment and a viewing angle of the event of interest. Tag information associated with the event of interest may be generated. The tag information may identify the point in time and the viewing angle such that notification of alert information is effectuated based on a determination that the viewing angle, proximate to the point in time during a subsequent presentation of the spherical video segment, is outside a display field of view. The alert information may indicate that the event of interest is located outside the display field of view. |
| US10129508B1 |
Property inspection devices, methods, and systems
The present disclosure describes structural inspection devices, methods, and systems. One inspection device includes a pole, a sensor coupled to an end of the pole and configured to capture a multispectral image of a roof, and a number of attachments coupled to the pole and configured to stabilize the pole on or within the structure. |
| US10129504B2 |
Method and system for measuring quality of video call
Provided is a quality-of-video call measuring method and system. The quality-of-video call measuring method may include capturing a display screen of a second electronic device that performs video call with a first electronic device over network. The captured display screen may include a frame image associated with first electronic device and a frame image associated with second electronic device. The frame image associated with first electronic device may include a first time value. The frame image associated with second electronic device may include a second time value. The quality-of-video call measuring method may include analyzing the captured display screen, and extracting the first time value included in the frame image associated with first electronic device and the second time value included in the frame image associated with second electronic device; and calculating at least one parameter indicating a quality of video call using the extracted first and second time values. |
| US10129502B2 |
Method and device for authorizing video contents during video call
A method of authorizing video contents during a video call initiated by a first device to a second device, includes capturing the video contents of the video call, generating a watermark payload from information about at least one of the first device and the second device, applying the watermark payload to the video contents, and transmitting the watermarked video contents to at least one of the first device and the second device. |
| US10129494B2 |
Imaging device, and solid-state image sensor
An imaging device includes: a solid-state image sensor including: a plurality of pixels that are arranged in a two-dimensional array; and a signal processing device that processes an output signal from the solid-state image sensor. The imaging device generates a corrected image by: generating a correction signal based on a difference between a first temporary correction signal and a second temporary correction signal, the first temporary correction signal being obtained by directly applying a first voltage amplitude to a signal storage provided in each of the plurality of pixels, and the second temporary correction signal being obtained by applying, to the signal storage, a second voltage amplitude that is different from the first voltage amplitude; acquiring an image signal upon a photographing drive operation being performed by the solid-state image sensor; and applying the correction signal to the image signal. |
| US10129492B2 |
Image sensor and method of outputting data from the image sensor
An image sensor capable of implementing a global shutter mode and a rolling shutter mode is provided. The image sensor includes a row driver, a pixel array, an analog-to-digital converter, and an output compensating circuit. The row driver performs decoding for a reset operation, a transfer operation and a read operation, and generates control signals. The pixel array, in a rolling shutter mode, performs the transfer operation on a second row group while the read operation for a first row group is performed, and receives an optical signal, converts the optical signal to electrical signal, and outputs the electrical signal as an image signal in response to the control signals. |
| US10129489B2 |
Distributed audio control method, device system, and software product
A multipoint audio processing method for processing audio streams originating from a plurality of audio clients is executed in a multipoint audio processing node. The method includes the steps of receiving control information on how to preselect audio streams from received audio streams, receiving audio streams from audio clients connected to the distributed multipoint audio processing node and generating evaluated audio streams by analyzing packets of the received audio streams in terms of at least one audio communication characteristic, and attaching an analysis result information of said analysis to said packets, in each audio stream. Audio streams are selected by deciding on whether or not any evaluated audio stream is to be transmitted further, based on the received control information and/or the analysis result information contained in said evaluated audio streams. Then selected audio streams are transmitted further while discarding evaluated audio streams decided not to be to be transmitted further, without mixing any transmitted audio streams. Corresponding steps may be executed by a central audio processing node. A system of audio clients distributed nodes and a central node and a software product are also disclosed. |
| US10129485B2 |
Methods and systems for generating high dynamic range images
An electronic device and a method for generating a high dynamic range (HDR) image frame. The method includes obtaining at least two digital image frames, where each of the at least two digital image frames is captured with a different exposure setting. The method includes generating, by a processor, a radiance map from the at least two digital image frames, and performing image fusion of the at least two digital image frames to generate a fused image. Further, the method includes combining, by the processor, color values of image channels of the fused image and the radiance map to generate the HDR image frame. |
| US10129481B2 |
Image display apparatus and image display method
An image display method is provided. The image display method includes displaying a camera preview screen that provides an image of a subject in real time, capturing one or more images by capturing the camera preview screen, and displaying a photo reel on the camera preview screen, the photo reel being generated by arranging thumbnails of the captured one or more images in a row. |
| US10129472B2 |
System and method for correlating camera views
A method for correlating views of two or more video camera systems includes obtaining a plurality of data point coordinate sets to represent relative positioning between the camera systems and data point objects in the environment. The views may be correlated through Interpolation or extrapolation using the obtained data point coordinate sets. Devices such as lasers may also be used to correlate views of two or more video camera systems. |
| US10129471B2 |
Method, apparatus and system for detecting location of laser point on screen
A method for detecting a location of a laser point on a screen includes acquiring a first image frame captured by a first camera among N cameras; detecting whether a first laser point exists in the first image frame; and when the first laser point exists in the first image frame, and no laser point exists in an image frame captured by another camera except the first camera among the N cameras, using the first laser point as the laser point on the screen, and acquiring information about a location of the first laser point on the screen. In the present application, images captured by all cameras do not need to be fused first; instead, laser point detection is performed directly on a captured image frame. This greatly improves efficiency of the laser point detection and improves detection accuracy. |
| US10129469B2 |
Passive infrared search and track sensor system
A surveillance sensor system is described. The surveillance sensor system includes a polygonal-shaped assembly having four substantially identical quadrant segments. Each of the quadrant segments includes a first set of lens, a second set of lens, and a third set of lens. Images captured by the first, second and third sets of lens can be combined to form a telecentric image on an intermediate image plane. The surveillance sensor system also includes a relay optic module having a set of lens, multiple focal plane array detectors and a dewar. The relay optic module can re-image the telecentric image located on the intermediate image plane onto an image plane. |
| US10129468B2 |
Thermal detection device
A thermal detection device includes a first camera, a second camera, a thermal camera, and a processor. The thermal camera is disposed between the first camera and the second camera, and detects a to-be-measured object to generate a first temperature value. The processor includes a control unit, which controls the first camera and the second camera according to settings of a first measurement mode and a second measurement mode. In the first measurement mode, the control unit captures images from the first camera and the second camera to measure a first distance between the to-be-measured object and an installation surface. In the second measurement mode, the control unit captures images from the first camera to measure a size of the to-be-measured object. The processor determines a second temperature value of the to-be-measured object according to the first temperature value, the first distance, and the size of the to-be-measured object. |
| US10129464B1 |
User interface for creating composite images
Systems and methods for image compositing. Image capture devices may be used for documenting various activities. An image capture device may be configured to operate in image acquisition mode configured for image compositing. The image acquisition mode may be characterized by one or more of a given image acquisition interval, number of acquired images, camera shutter setting, and/or other settings. The image capture device may provide a user interface configured to facilitate acquiring an image sequence suitable for compositing. A live compositing preview may enable users to select one or more composite images for viewing and/or sharing. |
| US10129463B2 |
Image processing apparatus for electronic endoscope, electronic endoscope system, and image processing method for electronic endoscope
In the case where a value of the aspect ratio of the display area of an image display device is larger than a value of the aspect ratio of a captured image indicated by an imaging signal, image processing for making the magnification of an image of a peripheral portion outside a central portion of the captured image larger than the magnification of an image of the central portion so as to match the aspect ratio of the display area of the image display device is performed. Accordingly, the magnification of the image of the peripheral portion of the captured image is increased by using the display area that is elongated in the horizontal direction, without degrading the visibility of the image of the central portion of the captured image. As a result, it is possible to improve the visibility of the image of the peripheral portion. |
| US10129461B2 |
Automated image capture based on image context
According to an embodiment of the present invention, a system dynamically captures and stores an image based on the context of the image being captured. Initially, an image capture device receives and analyzes an image to determine a first set of one or more attributes associated with the image. A processor compares the first set of attributes associated with the image with a second set of one or more pre-defined attributes associated with an image context indicating preferences for image capture, and, based on the results of the comparing, instructs the image capture device to store the image. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for capturing an image based on the context of the image in substantially the same manner described above. |
| US10129459B2 |
Electronic device and image capturing method
An image capturing method includes detecting a predetermined target, the predetermined target includes an object that is positioned on a user. A camera device is controlled to capture an image or a video, when the predetermined target is detected. |
| US10129458B2 |
Method and system for dynamically adjusting parameters of camera settings for image enhancement
A method for image-based dynamic feature enhancement includes: using the camera to capture multiple images, selecting an ROI from each of the multiple images displayed on the camera through the ROI selection unit, configuring multiple brightness weights to correspond to the ROI, adjusting brightness of the image according to the multiple brightness weights and multiple actual brightness values corresponding to the ROI, and performing a multi-layer progressive sharpening process to adjust multiple actual sharpening parameters of the image through the sharpening adjustment unit. The camera parameters of the camera can be directly and instantly adjusted to improve brightness and sharpening of images captured by the camera and facilitate advanced driver assistance system to clearly identify road conditions. |