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| US10273759B2 |
Self-adjusting earth-boring tools and related systems and methods
A self-adjusting earth-boring tool includes a body carrying cutting elements and an actuation device disposed at least partially within the body. The actuation device may include a first fluid chamber, a second fluid chamber, a first reciprocating member, and a second reciprocating member. The first and second reciprocating members may divide portions of the first fluid chamber from portions of the second fluid chamber. A connection member may be attached to both of the first and second reciprocating members and may have a drilling element removably coupled thereto. A first fluid flow path may extend from the second fluid chamber to the first fluid chamber. A second fluid flow path may extend from the first fluid chamber to the second fluid chamber. |
| US10273758B2 |
Cutting elements comprising a low-carbon steel material, related earth-boring tools, and related methods
A method of forming a cutting element comprises disposing diamond particles in a container and disposing a metal powder on a side of the diamond particles. The diamond particles and the metal powder are sintered so as to form a polycrystalline diamond material and a low-carbon steel material comprising less than 0.02 weight percent carbon and comprising an intermetallic precipitate on a side of the polycrystalline diamond material. Related cutting elements and earth-boring tools are also disclosed. |
| US10273757B2 |
Directional drilling apparatus with an aligned housing bore
A drilling apparatus including a tubular bearing housing, a tilted sleeve removably connected with the bearing housing, and a driveshaft. The bearing housing has a housing axis, a housing bore, and a housing bore axis. The housing bore axis is parallel with the housing axis. The tilted sleeve has a sleeve axis, a sleeve bore, and a sleeve bore axis. The tilted sleeve is connected with the bearing housing and is positioned within the housing bore. The sleeve axis is parallel with the housing bore axis and the sleeve bore axis is oblique to the sleeve axis. The driveshaft is rotatably supported within the sleeve bore. The driveshaft has a driveshaft axis. The driveshaft axis is parallel with the sleeve bore axis. |
| US10273756B2 |
Managing rotational information on a drill string
A method for sharing information between components of a subterranean drill string. The method can include receiving, at a controller, data representative of a detected rotational characteristic of a drill string sensed at a first location on the drill string. Further, the method includes calculating, at the controller, a rotational characteristic corresponding to a second location on the drill string based, at least in part, on the detected data, and transmitting data representative of the calculated rotational characteristic to the second location. |
| US10273754B2 |
Mobile drilling rig
A mobile drilling rig is mountable on a separate drive chassis having running gear. A separate main frame may be having elongated members, each having outer end extensions and vertically adjustable support posts thereon. A slide chassis is slidable on one end of the main frame mounting a power plant, and a mast pivot support pivotally mounted on the other end of the main frame. An elongated mast has a drill head movable thereon, with the mast pivot support slidably mounting the mast thereon so that the mast may be pivoted between vertical and horizontal orientations thereon while being movable in lengthwise directions. The slide chassis, the mast and drill head are moved to positions improving the stability of the rig when traversing grades in an up or down hill direction. |
| US10273753B2 |
Independent modification of drill string portion rotational speed
A method of operating a drill string comprises independently modifying a rotary speed of a downhole portion of the drill string relative to other downhole portions of the drill string, each of the portions comprising a plurality of drill pipe sections. The modified-speed portion of the drill string can comprise a downhole end portion of the drill string extending between a downhole drill string end and a curved portion of the borehole in which the drill string is located. The downhole end portion can be rotated at an increased speed relative to a portion of the drill string coincident with the curved portion of the borehole. Independent speed modification can be effected by incorporating one or more transmission modifier devices in the drill string, the transmission modifier device being switchable between a disengaged mode in which it transfers unmodified drill string torque and rotation, and an engaged mode in which it transmits torque and rotation along the drill string at a modified speed and torque. Selective switching of the transmission modifier devices, while downhole, maybe controlled from the surface. |
| US10273747B2 |
Window covering with hybrid shade-battery
Embodiments of motorized window coverings are described herein that may include a covering portion, a top portion, a bottom portion, and wiring. The top portion may comprise a deploying mechanism and a motor. The deploying portion may deploy the covering portion, and the covering portion may be directly connected to the deploying mechanism. The motor may operate the deploying mechanism. The bottom portion may be directly connected to the covering portion at an opposite end of the motorized window covering from the top portion. One or more batteries may be integrated into the covering portion. The batteries may power the motor. Wiring may be disposed in the covering portion. The wiring may electrically couple the motor to the one or more batteries. In some embodiments, the motorized window covering may include a roller shade and/or a venetian blind. |
| US10273744B2 |
Universal strut for doors and window elements, apparatus, system, and a method thereof
The present invention relates generally to a universal strut for doors and window elements. More particularly, the invention encompasses a universal strut that mates with a first formed member, and a second formed member, and which assembly is used as windows, doors, window frames, and door frames. The invention also provides a method of using the inventive universal strut for applications that require different widths and lengths for a production or customized window, door, window frame, or door frame. The universal strut can also be used as a thermal barrier between the first formed member, and the second formed member. Preferably, the universal strut is made from a non-metallic or thermal barrier material, while the first formed substrate, and the second formed substrate are preferably made from a metallic material. The universal strut allows for the formation of various configurations for the shapes of window and/or door elements. |
| US10273740B2 |
Portable safe
A safe that may be secured to a fixed object while incorporated in a larger bag is provided. Also provided is a kit including a safe that can be installed in an existing bag. In use, the bag and safe are secured together and both may be simultaneously locked to a fixed object by a securing mechanism such as a loop cable with a locking mechanism. The securing mechanism enters both the bag and the safe through apertures which may be reinforced. The securing mechanism may be detached from the safe by detaching removable fasteners designed to secure the mechanism within the safe. The interior of the bag may also comprise a housing or a mounting mechanism to secure the safe within the bag. |
| US10273738B2 |
Actuator and actuator for opening/closing vehicle door
An actuator includes an actuator main body, an operating shaft attached to a tail gate, a vehicle body-side socket that fixes the actuator main body to an attachment surface of a bracket, and a guide part installed between the attachment surface of the bracket and the vehicle body-side socket, wherein the vehicle body-side socket is fixed to the bracket via the guide part, and the guide part restricts rotation of the vehicle body-side socket about an arbitrary straight line crossing a line in a direction normal to the attachment surface. |
| US10273733B2 |
Adjustable glass gripping device for a vehicle window regulator
A window glass gripping device which is assembled on a rail with a linking element includes: a glass gripper, slidably connected on the rail; a limiter, secured on the linking element; and an adjusting bolt, screwed to the glass gripper, having a limited portion. The limiter is assembled to correspond to the limited portion for limiting a position of the adjusting bolt. |
| US10273730B2 |
Adjustable door hinge
A door hinge has a first hinge part, a hinge bracket connected to the first hinge part to be pivotable about a rotational axis and a second hinge part connected to the hinge bracket The hinge bracket has an angled mounting section that is forcibly guided on a receiving block a first direction x and is lockable in place. The receiving block is adjustable in a second direction y in the second hinge part 4. |
| US10273723B2 |
Opposed opening and closing type door structure of vehicle
An opposed opening and closing type door structure of a vehicle is provided. The opposed opening and closing type door structure includes a front door and a rear door that are rotatably disposed in the vehicle to be oppositely opened and closed. A center pillar is rotatably disposed in the rear door and an active striker is disposed in the front door. A latch locked with or released from the active striker and is disposed in the center pillar. Accordingly, the weight of the vehicle and the number of parts of the vehicle is reduced and the front door and the rear door are independently opened and closed. |
| US10273719B1 |
Gate latch assembly
A gate latch assembly selectively operable in a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration to secure a gate in a closed position to block or obstruct a portal in a fence or wall allowing any one of a plurality of users to independently unlock the gate latch assembly and open the gate having a latch frame including a gate latch pivotally coupled to the upper portion thereof movable between first or closed position and a second or open position, a lock tab support formed on the lower portion thereof to support a plurality of lock tabs corresponding to the plurality of users each selectively and independently vertically slideable on the latch frame and horizontally removable from the latch frame such that when the entire plurality of lock tabs is mounted on the latch frame the proximal portion of the gate latch engages the upper most lock tab to prevent movement of the gate latch from the closed position to the open position and when at least one of the plurality of lock tabs is removed from the latch frame a clearance is created between the proximal end of the gate latch and the upper most lock tab allowing the gate latch to be pivoted from the closed position to the open position to permit the gate to be opened. |
| US10273714B2 |
Replacement door handle
The present invention relates to a replacement door handle, and comprises: a connection member which has a groove with a certain depth formed therein so as to be coupled to a door lock; and a handle body which has a corresponding fitting portion formed therein so that the connection member can be fitted into and coupled to the fitting portion. Thereby, the present invention has the following effects: it is possible to replace or change a door handle, which is coupled to a door lock, with or to a variety of designs; it is possible to replace or change the door handle in a convenient and easy manner; and it is possible to use the door handle according to a user's preference or taste. |
| US10273712B1 |
Window opening for a fence
A window opening for a fence to allow dogs or other pets to see outside of a privacy fence uses a typical picket with an opening therein. An angle iron based frame has a base leg and a flange leg that approximates the size of the opening in the picket so that the flange of the frame is received within the opening of the picket. The frame is secured to the picket via an adhesive or via screws. A barrier may be located within the inner opening of the frame. |
| US10273709B2 |
Keder rail attachment for a fabric/panel building
An keder rail and clamping anchor secure keder fabric to a building support beam. In one embodiment, the clamping anchor clamps about the support beam. In a second embodiment, the anchor passes through the support beam and compresses a pair of laterally extending keder rail feet against the support beam. A temporary keder rail anchor has a transitional member, support beam engagement, and keder rail engagement that displace and hold the second embodiment keder rail to an offset position relative to support beam prior to and during installation of keder fabric within the keder rail. A method of tensioning keder fabric uses this holder to secure the keder rail adjacent an edge of the structural beam while keder fabric is inserted. The holder is released and the keder rail is centered on the beam to tension the keder fabric, and the keder rail is secured to the structural beam. |
| US10273706B2 |
Tower section for a tethered wind turbine tower
The invention relates to a tower section (103) for a tethered wind turbine tower comprising a plurality of tubes (202) adapted for receiving a cable (205) there-through and fixing said cable at said inner tube end. The tower section may further include an inner stiffening ring (203) and/or an outer stiffening ring (204). |
| US10273702B1 |
Lift assembly for a spa cover
A lift assembly includes a lever arm mounting portion connected to a spring mounting portion, a lever arm, a spa cover engaging portion, and a pneumatic spring. A pneumatic spring proximal end portion has a pivoting connection to the spring mounting portion. A pneumatic spring distal end portion has a pivoting connection to the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force upon the lever arm both when the lever arm is in the cover closed position and when the lever arm is in the cover open position. The extensive force urges the lever arm towards the cover open position when the lever arm is in the cover closed position, and the extensive force urging the lever arm towards the cover closed position when the lever arm is in the cover open position. |
| US10273695B2 |
Gutter downspout end guard
The present invention provides a shielding assembly for concealing and supporting exposed edges of an open end of a gutter downspout. The shielding assembly includes two rigid bracket members that each have a body portion and leg portions that integrally extend from opposing ends of the body portion. The bracket members are configured to engage together around the exposed edges of the gutter downspout with the leg portions overlapped with each other to form overlapping end sections. The overlapping end sections are each configured to be fastened together and secured to the gutter downspout with a fastener that extends through the respective overlapping end section and an outer wall of the gutter downspout. |
| US10273694B2 |
Rooftop support system
A rooftop support system including at least one support block. The support block includes a base configured to rest on the rooftop, and the base has a first base section and a second base section separated by a U-shaped recess that defines a first gripping feature. The support block includes first and second sidewalls unitary with the base and extending along a length of the support block, and the first and second sidewalls each define a second gripping feature. The support block also includes third and fourth sidewalls unitary with the base and extending along a width of the support block, and the third and fourth sidewalls each define a third gripping feature. An upper surface of the support block defines an elongate channel, and a pair of apertures are formed in the elongate channel with a coupling feature embedded therein. |
| US10273693B2 |
Coated fabrics including expandable graphite
A coated fabric comprising a fabric substrate and a coating on said substrate, the coating comprising a binder and expandable graphite dispersed throughout the binder. |
| US10273691B2 |
Method of constructing a reinforced compound concrete beam containing demolished concrete lumps
A method of construction process of a reinforced compound concrete beam containing demolished concrete lumps comprising following steps. Form an I-shaped steel member with a discontinuous top flange by welding a bottom flange plate, a web and two steel plates. Set up a bottom die of the reinforced compound concrete beam. After hoisting the I-shaped steel member with the discontinuous top flange in position, bind longitudinal bars, waist bars and stirrups, and finally set up a side die. (2) Wet the demolished concrete lumps, pour the fresh concrete with a thickness of 20-30 mm inside a cavity formed by the bottom die and the side die, and then put a layer of the wet demolished concrete lumps in a gap between the two steel plates. The two steel plates are two rectangle steel plates or two trapezoid steel plates. Stir artificially so that the demolished concrete lumps are uniformly distributed inside the cavity formed by the bottom die and the side die. Pour a layer of fresh concrete into the cavity and vibrate the demolished concrete lumps and the fresh concrete in the cavity, so that the demolished concrete lumps are uniformly distributed in the fresh concrete. Repeatedly and alternately pour the fresh concrete and the demolished concrete lumps until the cavity is filled. |
| US10273687B1 |
Panel power connector
A moveable wall is connected to a structure and is operable to receive power from a power source. The moveable wall includes a first panel is connected to the structure for movement with respect to the structure. The first panel has a first electrical connection and the first panel receives power from the power source and to direct said power to the first electrical connection. A second panel is connected to the structure for movement with respect to the structure. The second panel has a second electrical connection, and the second electrical connection is configured to electrically connect to the first electrical connection to receive said power from the first electrical connection. One of the first electrical connection and the second electrical connection has a degree of freedom to move relative to the respective panel. |
| US10273681B2 |
Support for fastening facade elements
The invention relates to a support for fastening façade elements of façades, in particular curtain-type, rear-ventilated façades, comprising a wall fastening segment, which is designed for mounting the support to a building wall, and a façade fastening segment, which is designed for the mounting of supporting profiled elements or mounting profiled elements, wherein the façade fastening segment has a first connection segment for the horizontal mounting of supporting profiled elements or mounting profiled elements and a second connection segment for the vertical mounting of supporting profiled elements or mounting profiled elements, which is arranged perpendicularly to the first connection segment. |
| US10273679B2 |
Slide clip connector
An improved connection between supported and supporting structural members, particularly for use in structures where the supported member needs to move with respect to the supporting member. The connector has an anchoring leg that allows for the back of the anchoring leg on either side of the sliding leg. |
| US10273678B2 |
Column cap
A column cap connector for mounting and securing a beam to a post of a building including a central web portion and upwardly extending walls disposed along longitudinal edges thereof, wherein a lower portion of the beam fits within the walls, downwardly extending legs formed from the seat and alternatively from the seat and the walls of the connector attach the connector to the post with projecting tabs attached to the seat to support the connector on the post. |
| US10273677B2 |
Self-supporting and load bearing structural joint
In some embodiments, the structural joint includes a first structural member having a first mating face at one end of the first structural member, the first mating face having a two dimensional profile, a second structural member having a second mating face at one end of the second structural member and positioned proximate to the first mating face of the first structural member, the second mating face having a two dimensional profile that is similar to the two dimensional profile of the first mating face, a splice plate secured to the first structural member at the first mating face and removably secured to the second structural member at the second mating face, and fasteners that secure the splice plate to the first structural member and removably attach the splice plate to the second structural member. |
| US10273675B2 |
Hybrid trap with water injection
A hybrid flushing system for water free urinals is presented with a housing having a wall portion forming a cavity for receiving a cartridge. The housing also includes a flushing fluid inlet portion for receiving a flushing fluid and a flushing fluid directing portion configured to direct the flushing fluid. A cartridge for installation into a housing is presented, including a cartridge wall, a flushing fluid receiving portion and a flushing fluid directing portion to direct flushing fluid received to any portion to clean areas of the housing, the cartridge, and connected plumbing. Steps for cleaning a hybrid flushing system are presented with an act of directing a flushing fluid into an area, where the area is one of a cartridge for a hybrid flushing system, a housing for a hybrid flushing system, and a plumbing system connected with the hybrid flushing system. |
| US10273670B2 |
Spill-resistant vacuum breaker valve
A spill-resistant vacuum breaker valve that includes a check assembly positioned in a valve body and is movable between an open position for allowing water to flow into the valve body through the water inlet and out of the valve body through the water outlet, and a closed position for preventing water from flowing out of the valve body through the water outlet. The check assembly cooperates with a float assembly movable by movement of the check assembly between an open position allowing air to enter the valve body through the air inlet and a closed position sealing the valve body against flow of air into the valve body through the air inlet. The float assembly is adapted to pivot sufficiently to level the float and seal against ejection of water from the valve in the event of non-axial movement of the check assembly in the valve body. |
| US10273668B2 |
Automatic water faucet device
An automatic water faucet device 1 for automatically discharging water when an object to be detected is detected has: a sensor 14 that detects the object; a first water discharge part 12 that performs foamy water discharge; a second water discharge part 13 that performs spray water discharge; and a controller 40 that performs control for switching between the foamy water discharge from the first water discharge part 12 and the spray water discharge from the second water discharge part 13, wherein the controller 40 performs the foamy water discharge from the first water discharge part 12 while the sensor 14 detects the object, and when the sensor 14 no longer detects the object, the controller 40 stops this foamy water discharge, and thereafter performs spray water discharge from the second water discharge part 13 for a predetermined period. |
| US10273665B2 |
Cabinet and a method for production of a cabinet
A Cabinet for mounting of water pipe connections, where a number of water pipes (12, 13) are adapted to be fed into the cabinet, said cabinet comprises a body part (1) which is adapted to be mounted in a wall. The cabinet further comprises a base part (2) with through holes (10) for pipes (12, 13) whereas the openings (10) are arranged in sleeves that protrudes into the cabinet. The sleeves being configured to seal outwardly against the pipes (13). The base part comprises at least one drain (5) for leakage water, and the base part is a separate part with edges that protrudes into the cabinet. |
| US10273662B2 |
Wear assembly
A wear assembly for securing a wear member to excavating equipment that includes a base having a nose and a wear member having a socket. The nose and socket are each provided with one or more complementary stabilizing surfaces in central portions thereof. |
| US10273661B2 |
Multi-chamber rotary piston actuator
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a fluid actuator including a housing defining a first chamber having a first cavity and a first open end, a first piston assembly including a tubular first piston defining a second chamber having a second cavity and a second open end, disposed in said first housing for reciprocal movement in the first chamber through the first open end, wherein a first seal, the first cavity, and the first piston define a first pressure chamber, and a second piston assembly having an second piston disposed in said first piston assembly for reciprocal movement in the second chamber through the second open end, wherein a second seal, the second cavity, and the second piston define a second pressure chamber, and a first portion of the second piston contacts a first end effector. |
| US10273660B2 |
Hydraulic system of construction machinery and method of controlling hydraulic system
The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic system of construction machinery and a method of controlling the hydraulic system. The hydraulic system of construction machinery and the method of controlling the hydraulic system according to the present disclosure assign a weighted value for each operation, preliminarily distribute a (available torque that can be used) value that an engine can provide, through torque weighted values for each operation, and calculate surplus torque and deficient torque by comparing a preliminary distributable torque value to required torque. The surplus torque is provided for an operation in which torque is deemed to be deficient. Thus, the hydraulic system of construction machinery and the method of controlling the hydraulic system according to the present disclosure can sufficiently use available torque that can be used so that an operator can achieve a desired level of performance during the operation. |
| US10273659B2 |
Hydraulic drive system of construction machine
A hydraulic drive system of a construction machine includes: a control valve configured such that an opening area of a center bypass passage gradually decreases in accordance with increase in an operation signal; an operation device that outputs the operation signal; a bleed-off line; and a bleed-off valve that includes a pilot port to which a secondary pressure from a solenoid proportional valve is led, the bleed-off valve being configured such that: a bypass passage is open until the operation signal exceeds a first setting value, and the bypass passage is closed when the operation signal exceeds the first setting value; and an unloading passage is opened when the operation signal exceeds a second setting value, and an opening area of the unloading passage gradually decreases until the operation signal that has exceeded the second setting value reaches a third setting value. |
| US10273657B2 |
Variable-speed volume-control direct-drive all-electric hydraulic excavator driving and energy recovery system
A variable-speed volume-control direct-drive all-electric hydraulic excavator drive and energy recover system the control drive circuit of which includes the A, B, C energy source, boom cylinder control valve group, arm cylinder control valve group, bucket control valve, swing control valve, swing motor control valve group, left travel control valve, right travel control valve, eight 2-position 2-way valve, I and II 2-position 3-way valve, I and II accumulator. The drive control circuit adopts open control independent-cavity variable-speed pump-control volume direct-drive circuit. Each of the cavities of cylinder is controlled by an energy source and the pressure and flow rate of the cavities are adjusted by the rotational speed and torque control of the generator independently. The present invention is four-quadrant running and have advantages of high efficiency, high integrity, low consumption, redundancy energy source, no need for pilot supply, low noise, integrate recovery of kinetic and potential energy. |
| US10273649B2 |
Modular block retaining wall system
A system for building a wall includes a plurality of blocks and a plurality of connectors for aligning the blocks in successive courses. Each block has opposing first and second surfaces bounded by opposing front and rear faces and opposing end faces, the first and second surfaces being profiled with respective first and second rectilinear channels extending parallel to the front and rear faces. Each connector has first and second portions profiled for reception in respective first and second channels, the first portion being profiled to slide but not rotate in the first channel, the second portion being profiled to slide and rotate in the second channel. The second portion is offset from the first portion so that two different orientations of two blocks placed against each other are possible. The blocks preferably have a trapezoidal shape cut with only straight cuts to facilitate using natural stone. |
| US10273647B2 |
Retaining wall
Disclosed is an economical and effective way of producing a modular retaining wall for a material to be retained, using only blocks which in and of themselves are of insufficient thickness to function as retaining wall blocks. The modular wall includes backer blocks and facing blocks which are connected by separate connectors in a back to back, spaced apart arrangement, thereby forming a hollow retaining wall. The hollow wall is filled with loose filler material to increase the mass and retaining capacity of the wall. None of the wall components is embedded in the material to be retained. Further disclosed are wall components and a wall kit for a modular retaining wall. A double sided decorative wall is also disclosed. The modular wall system allows for the construction of retaining walls and freestanding, double sided, decorative walls forming both straight and curved walls. |
| US10273644B1 |
Cantilevered debris plow and method of clearing debris
A method of clearing debris from under a parked trailer comprising: a) engaging, with a cantilevered debris mover, a surface having debris accumulated thereon and positioned under at least one parked trailer having at least a front portion which is cantilevered; and b) removing said debris accumulated upon said surface under said at least one parked trailer to a surface not located under said at least one trailer; wherein said cantilevered debris mover further comprises: i) a powered mobile prime mover capable of providing a source of power to an accessory; and ii) an accessory configured as a cantilevered debris plow further comprising: 1) a closed end allowing intake of debris; 2) an open end allowing discharge of debris; 3) a mounting plate for attachment to said prime mover; and 4) a powered debris engager configured to accept power from said powered mobile prime mover. |
| US10273637B2 |
Hot applied tack coat
A method of applying building a pavement structure using a polymer modified hot-applied tack coat is disclosed. This polymer modified tack coat is non-adhesive at ambient temperatures, and, thus, also non tracking. The tack is applied while hot, but cools quickly. The subsequent application of hot mix asphalt results in a superior bond between the asphalt layer and the tack layer. It is particularly well suited to bonded friction course applications since it removes the necessity of specialized spray paving machinery and allows the use of conventional asphalt distributors and pavers. |
| US10273627B2 |
Clothes treating apparatus
A clothes treating apparatus may includes a cabinet, a drum provided within the cabinet and having an accommodation space for laundry for washing or drying, an evaporator to allow a refrigerant to undergo heat exchange with air discharged from the drum to dehumidify air, and a foreign object cleaning unit that injects water on the evaporator to clean foreign objects stuck to the evaporator. The foreign object cleaning unit may is configured to inject washing water supplied from a washing water supply unit to a surface of the evaporator at a prescribed angle. |
| US10273625B2 |
Retrofittable bulk dispensing system for household appliances
A retrofit auxiliary laundry device for supporting laundry operations in various makes and models of laundry treating appliances is described wherein the device can monitor appliance health, regulate appliance function, and send the user useful data. |
| US10273623B2 |
Laundry washing machine incorporating distance sensor
A laundry washing machine and method may use a distance sensor to determine dry and wet distance values associated with a load disposed in a wash tub, and dynamically configure a wash cycle based upon the determined values. In some instances, the distance sensor may also be used to detect an excessive fluid level, excessive foaming, or a floating item in the wash tub. |
| US10273619B2 |
Laundry treating appliance and method of operation for a laundry treating appliance
A laundry treating appliance and a method operating a laundry treating appliance having a dye sensor configured to output a signal indicative of the amount of dye within liquid in the treating chamber, a controller having a memory in which is stored a set of executable instructions including at least one user-selectable cycle of operation, and a user interface operably coupled with the controller and providing an input and output function for the controller and provide information related to a dye release. |
| US10273618B2 |
Laundry system for washing multiple loads of fabric items
A laundry system performs a washing function to wash multiple load of fabric items. The system can include a first wash chamber for washing a first clothes load, a drawer below the first wash chamber, a tub supported by the drawer, and a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub and defining a second wash chamber, which has a low capacity relative to a capacity of the first wash chamber. The laundry system is capable of performing a washing operation in the second wash chamber independently of a washing operation performed in the first wash chamber. |
| US10273616B1 |
Caddy for sewing items
A caddy for sewing items includes a hollow housing, and first/second elongated permanent magnets contained in the housing. The second magnet is arranged in parallel to and spaced from the first magnet. The housing includes first/second attracting surfaces and an elongated groove between the first and second attracting surfaces. The first magnet has an upper surface S-pole corresponding to the first attracting surface, and the second magnet has an upper surface N-pole corresponding to the second attracting surface. The groove extends in parallel to the first/second magnets and has a first longitudinal edge connected to the first attracting surface and a second longitudinal edge connected to the second attracting surface. The first and second longitudinal edges are curved so that their center portion is higher than other portions as viewed in the direction in which the first/second magnets are spaced apart from each other. |
| US10273609B2 |
Paper guide rope
The invention relates to a paper guide rope braided from a plurality of textile subunits, wherein each subunit contains a plurality of twisted yarns made from multifilament yarn. The rope according to the invention is characterized in that the titre of at least part of the twisted yarns, preferably of all the twisted yarns, is in each case at most 5000 dtex, and that the twist rate of at least part of the twisted yarns, preferably of all the twisted yarns, is in each case at least 150 T/m. |
| US10273608B2 |
Dual-layer mesh fabric
A dual-layer mesh fabric includes an upper gauze layer and a lower gauze layer. The upper gauze layer includes upper carded yarns. First color yarns are provided to stretch across at least two of the upper carded yarns and turned and weaved back and forth. The lower gauze layer includes lower carded yarns. Second color yarns are provided to stretch across at least two of the lower carded yarns and turned and weaved back and forth. The first and second color yarns are exchanged at a setting position, enabling the first color yarns to be tuned and inserted through the lower carded yarns and the second color yarns to be tuned and inserted through the upper carded yarns to be knitted. The upper gauze layer having the first color yarns shows the second color yarns. The lower gauze layer having the second color yarns shows the first color yarns. |
| US10273607B2 |
Decorative graduated compression sock
The present invention provides a decorative compression sock made from resilient elastic material for the prevention and treatment. The material is composed of a plurality of fibers. An aesthetically pleasing image is stored onto a sublimation transferable medium. The image is transferred from the sublimation transfer medium onto the compression sock wherein the image is permanently incorporated into the plurality of fibers of the material. The compression sock configured as a knee length tubular member having a closed end and an opened lower end. Compression is graduated from the toe, ankle and leg portion. |
| US10273604B2 |
Article of footwear incorporating a knitted component
The present disclosure provides an article. The article may include a first tubular rib structure and a second tubular rib structure. A webbed area may be located between the first tubular rib structure and the second tubular rib structure. The webbed area may have a first portion with a first width and a second portion with a second width, where the first width may be larger than the second width. The webbed area may be at least partially formed from a first yarn. |
| US10273603B2 |
Textile, garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment
A textile is provided that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of weft yarns woven together, the plurality of warp yarns each including an elastic warp filament and a non-elastic warp filament, and the plurality of weft yarns each including an elastic weft filament and a non-elastic weft filament. At least one of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament includes a hydrophobic material. The materials of the elastic warp filament, the non-elastic warp filament, the elastic weft filament, and the non-elastic weft filament are selected such that the textile has a high elastic stretchability in at least one of a weft direction and a warp direction. A garment including the textile, and methods for manufacturing the textile and the garment, are also disclosed. |
| US10273592B2 |
Method of forming local nano/micro size structures of anodized metal
The invention presents a method for producing micro- or nano-structures of an anodized valve metal on a substrate. The method allows for accurate production of the structures, involves a small number of steps and is highly repeatable. |
| US10273588B2 |
Seal designs for multicomponent bipolar plates of an electrochemical cell
A method of sealing a multi-component bipolar plate is disclosed. The method may include inserting a first seal between a first component and a second component, wherein the first seal is aligned with a first plurality of protrusions formed on a surface of at least one of the first component and the second component. The method may also include compressing the first component and the second component to cause the penetration of the first plurality of protrusions into the first seal. The method may further include plastically deforming the first seal in order to create a first sealing surface between the first component and the second component. |
| US10273583B2 |
Gas turbine engine component coating with self-healing barrier layer
A component for high temperature applications includes a substrate and a layer of an aluminum-containing MAX phase material and another material applied to the substrate. |
| US10273581B2 |
Carbon-coating-film cleaning method and device
The present invention provides a method for cleaning a carbon coating film, which can clean the carbon coating film that is formed on each portion of a plasma CVD device, and provides the plasma CVD device. The plasma CVD device 1 includes: first and second sealing members 2a and 2b which are formed of insulators and seal both ends of a workpiece W or a dummy workpiece W′, respectively; an anode 3; decompression units 26 which decompress the inside of the workpiece W or the dummy workpiece W′; a source-gas supply unit 6 which supplies a source gas to the inside of the workpiece W; a power source 27; and an oxygen-gas supply unit 8 which supplies oxygen gas to the inside of the dummy workpiece W′. |
| US10273573B2 |
Method of coating both sides of a substrate using a sacrificial coating
A method of depositing coating onto both sides of a substrate is provided, which includes steps of upwardly sputtering one or more lower targets to deposit a sacrificial coating onto a second surface and downwardly sputtering one or more upper targets to deposit a first functional coating onto a first surface, washing the substrate with one or more washers to remove the sacrificial coating from the second surface while leaving intact the first functional coating on the first surface, and downwardly sputtering the one or more upper targets to deposit a second functional coating onto the second surface. |
| US10273567B2 |
Centrifugal atomization of iron-based alloys
A method for the production of iron-based alloy powders, or particulate materials, through rotating or centrifugal atomization (CA) is disclosed. The invention is suitable for obtaining steel powder, especially tool steel powder, high strength steels and other iron-based alloys of similar properties by means of centrifugal atomization, particularly conducted by means of a rotating element atomization technique. The fine, smooth, low oxygen content and low satellite, or even satellite-free, powder is atomized by a cooled rotating atomization device (e.g. disk, cup, . . . ) with various geometries in an atomization chamber under a preferably non-oxidizing atmosphere. |
| US10273565B2 |
Highly corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant member with thermal-sprayed layer formed thereon and thermal-sprayed layer forming powder for forming the same
Provided is a corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant member where a thermal-sprayed layer having corrosion resistance and wear resistance is formed on a surface of a metallic member which is brought into contact with a resin which generates a highly corrosive gas. Also provided is a thermal-spraying powder. The highly corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant member having a thermal-sprayed layer is one obtained by thermally spraying metallic powder on a metallic base material to form a thermal-sprayed layer on a surface of the metallic base material. The member is characterized in that the thermal-sprayed layer is a composite boride cermet of a tetragonal Mo2 (Ni,Cr) B2-type or a tetragonal Mo2 (Ni, Cr, V) B2-type. The powder for forming a thermal-sprayed layer is made of a composite boride cermet of a Mo2 (Ni, Cr) B2-type and comprises 4.0 to 6.5 mass % of boron, 39.0 to 64.0 mass % of molybdenum, and 7.5 to 20.0 mass % of chromium, a balance being 5 mass % or more of nickel and unavoidable elements. |
| US10273563B2 |
Mixer for producing and solidifying an alloy in a subterranean reservoir
A downhole tool includes a housing configured to be placed into a subterranean environment and a mixer disposed in the housing. The mixer includes a first inlet configured to receive a fusible metal or alloy component and a second inlet configured to receive a solid metal or semi-metal component. Additionally, the mixer includes a mixing chamber configured to mix the fusible metal or alloy component and the solid metal or semi-metal component to form a liquid or partially liquid alloy. Further, the mixer includes an outlet configured to discharge the liquid or partially liquid alloy into the subterranean environment. The liquid or partially liquid alloy is configured to harden into a solid alloy over time. |
| US10273562B2 |
Acid leaching of rare earth minerals
The invention provides hydrometallurgical processes for the recovery of rare earth values from ore, using simple crushing without beneficiation to produce an enriched and purified mixed rare earth concentrate. Ore is crushed to a relatively coarse particle size, and then treated with relatively small amounts of acid, at a relatively modest elevated temperature, to render the rare earth elements extractable in a subsequent water leach. |
| US10273561B2 |
Deriving high value products from waste red mud
Disclosed herein, is a process for recovering valuable metals and/or their oxides from red mud bauxite residues or similar. The process comprises: calcining a red mud residue having a pH of less than about 10 to provide a calcinated red mud residue; acid leaching the calcinated red mud residue to provide a silica rich solid component and an acid leachate; separating the silica rich solid component and the acid leachate; precipitating an iron rich solid component from the acid leachate; and separating the precipitated iron rich solid component from the acid leachate to provide an aluminium rich liquor. |
| US10273549B2 |
Engineered skin equivalent, method of manufacture thereof and products derived therefrom
Disclosed herein are synthetic leathers, artificial epidermal layers, artificial dermal layers, layered structures, products produced therefrom and methods of producing the same. |
| US10273546B2 |
Method and composition for diagnosis or treatment of aggressive prostate cancer
Methods, pharmaceutical formulations and medicaments for treating prostate cancer or preventing the progression of a nonaggressive form of prostate cancer to an aggressive form, in a mammal, include a therapeutically effective amount of one or more active agents that reduce the expression or biological activity of both Forkhead box protein M1 (FOXM1) and Centromere protein F (CENPF) or biologically active fragments thereof or biologically active fragments thereof selected from the group consisting of an isolated shRNA, siRNA, antisense RNA, antisense DNA, Chimeric Antisense DNA/RNA, microRNA, and ribozymes that are sufficiently complementary to either a gene or an mRNA encoding either FOXM1 or CENPF proteins. A method is also presented for discovering synergistic master regulators of other phenotype transitions, wherein the master regulators are conserved among different species. |
| US10273542B2 |
Methods for diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease
Biomarkers predictive of responsiveness to integrin beta7 antagonists, including anti-beta7 integrin subunit antibodies, and methods of using such biomarkers are provided. In addition, methods of treating gastrointestinal inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are provided. Also provided are methods of using such predictive biomarkers for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. |
| US10273539B2 |
Methods of using nucleotide analogues
The present invention provides methods, compositions, mixtures and kits utilizing deoxynucleoside triphosphates comprising a 3′-O position capped by a group comprising methylenedisulfide as a cleavable protecting group and a detectable label reversibly connected to the nucleobase of said deoxynucleoside. Such compounds provide new possibilities for future sequencing technologies, including but not limited to Sequencing by Synthesis. |
| US10273538B2 |
Error-free sequencing of DNA
The invention relates to a novel method of error-free sequencing of DNA. Further, the present invention provides for a four-part oligonucleotide, comprising a fixed sequence, a randomized sequence, a restriction nuclease recognition site and/or restriction site, and a primer binding site. The invention also relates to the use of the sequenced DNA fragments obtained by the methods of the invention in methods for DNA sequence analysis, generation of cell lineage trees or assessment of copy numbers. |
| US10273537B2 |
Real-time redox sequencing methods
Real time redox sequencing methods, devices, and systems are described. Arrays of redox devices comprising one or two electrodes are used to provide sequence information about a template nucleic acid in a polymerase-template complex bound proximate to the electrode(s). A sequencing reaction mixture comprising nucleotide analogs comprising redox labels is introduced to the array of redox devices under conditions of polymerase mediated nucleic acid synthesis. The time sequence of incorporation of nucleotide analogs is determined by electrochemically identifying the redox labels of the nucleotide analogs that are incorporated into the growing strand. |
| US10273535B2 |
Electrochemical detection of bacterial and/or fungal infections
The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for amplifying a plurality of targets in a single PCR run while distinguishing between clinically relevant amplification and amplification from other sources such as from background contamination. The methods and devices further enable discrimination between gram-positive, gram-negative and fungal infections as wells as identify antimicrobial resistance genes. When applying the methods and devices of the invention, the species or genus of an infection(s), and genus of a fungal co-infection(s) or category of bacterial (gram-positive or negative) co-infection(s) are identified. Species identification of co-infections can also be achieved. Further, when applying the methods and devices of the invention, organisms which are likely to be contaminating organisms from a blood draw are identified. |
| US10273528B1 |
Methods and systems for analyte detection and analysis
Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate configured to rotate. The open substrate can comprise an array of immobilized analytes. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed, via centrifugal force, across the array during rotation of the substrate, to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via continuous rotational area scanning of the substrate. |
| US10273526B2 |
Nucleic acid enzyme substrates
The invention relates to nucleic acid substrates for catalytic nucleic acid enzymes and methods utilizing the substrates. |
| US10273525B2 |
Compositions, methods, and kits for detecting and identifying mycobacteria
Provided herein are methods for detecting and identifying strains of mycobacteria, and compositions and kits for performing such methods. In particular, nucleic acid amplification and fluorescence detection methods are provided for the detection and differentiation of mycobacteria based on, for example, pathogenicity, species, and antibiotic resistance or sensitivity. Compositions and methods are provided herein to identify and differentiate mycobacteria in mixtures of different mycobacteria and mycobacteria and non-mycobacteria. |
| US10273523B2 |
Imaging cartridge, pipette, and method of use for direct sputum smear microscopy
An assembly for preparing a specimen is provided that may be configured to determine the presence of at least one microorganism specie in the specimen. The assembly may include a pipette configured to acquire a specimen from a sample and an imaging cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with the pipette. The imaging cartridge and the pipette may be configured to be irreversibly coupled such that the specimen is bio-contained within the imaging cartridge and the pipette when the imaging cartridge and pipette are coupled together. Associated methods of use are also provided. |
| US10273522B2 |
Rapid detection of viable bacteria system and method
An improved system and method is provided for detecting viable bacteria in a suspension sample. A sample of a suspension in which bacterial presence is suspected is collected from a source and a portion of the sample transferred to a microfluidic unit. A series of analysis signals at different frequencies are applied to the sample portion. An impedance is measured via a signal analyzer for the sample portion for each of the analysis signals to define an impedance data set. An initial bulk capacitance value is determined for a model circuit based on the impedance dataset. After a predetermined time period, a new bulk capacitance value is determined for on another portion of the sample. The difference between the new bulk capacitance and the initial bulk capacitance value is compared to a threshold value to determine if viable bacterial is present in the sample. |
| US10273521B2 |
Instrument and system for rapid microorganism identification and antimicrobial agent susceptibility testing
A system for automated microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing comprising a reagent cartridge, a reagent stage, a cassette, a cassette, stage, a pipettor assembly, an optical detection system, and a controller is disclosed. The system is designed to dynamically adjust motor idle torque to control heat load and employs a fast focus process for determining the true focus position of an individual microorganism. The system also may quantify the relative abundance of viable microorganisms in a sample using dynamic dilution, and facilitate growth of microorganisms in customized media for rapid, accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing. |
| US10273520B2 |
Means and methods for hyper-production of authentic human basic fibroblast growth factor in Escherichia coli
The present invention is concerned with a method of production of authentic human epidermal growth factor (EGF) and hyper-production of authentic basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) without any modification at either C- or N-terminal of the bFGF. |
| US10273519B2 |
Diterpene production in Yarrowia
The present invention relates to a method for the production of a diterpene or a glycosylated diterpene, which method comprises: a. fermenting a recombinant microorganism of the genus Yarrowia in a suitable fermentation medium at a temperature of about 29° C. or higher, wherein the microorganism comprises one or more nucleotide sequence(s) encoding: a polypeptide having ent-copalyl pyrophosphate synthase activity; a polypeptide having ent-Kaurene synthase activity; a polypeptide having ent-Kaurene oxidase activity; and a polypeptide having kaurenoic acid 13-hydroxylase activity and whereby expression of the nucleotide sequence(s) confer(s) on the microorganism the ability to produce at least steviol; and b. recovering the diterpene or glycosylated diterpene. |
| US10273518B2 |
Methods for biosynthesizing 3-oxopent-4-enoyl-CoA
This document describes biochemical pathways that include the production of 3-oxopent-4-enoyl-CoA by condensation of acryloyl-CoA and acetyl-CoA using a β-ketothiolase with a SER-HIS-HIS catalytic triad. These pathways described herein rely on enzymes such as, inter alia, dehydrogenases, dehydratases and β-ketothiolases. |
| US10273517B2 |
Methods of producing testosteronan polymers using testosteronan synthase
Testosteronan, a heparosan analog having the structure [-4-D-GlcUA-α1,4-D-GlcNAc-α1-]n, is produced by testosteronan synthase, a single protein that is a dual-action catalyst that utilizes UDP-GlcUA and UDP-GlcNAc to synthesize a polysaccharide having the structure [-4-D-GlcUA-α1,4-D-GlcNAc-α1-]n. |
| US10273515B2 |
Enzyme compositions and uses thereof
The present invention relates to enzyme compositions and processes of producing and using the compositions for the saccharification of lignocellulosic material. |
| US10273511B2 |
Enzymes for producing non-straight-chain fatty acids
Enzymes for producing non-straight-chain fatty acids, microorganisms comprising the enzymes, and in vivo and in vitro uses of the enzymes. Provided are enzymes capable of producing various non-straight-chain fatty acids, including branched-chain fatty acids, cyclic fatty acids, and furan-containing fatty acids. The enzymes include RSP2144, RSP1091, and RSP1090 from Rhodobacter sphaeroides and homologs thereof. The enzymes can be purified to produce non-straight-chain fatty acids in vitro or expressed in microorganisms to produce non-straight-chain fatty acids in vivo. The microorganisms can be fine-tuned to produce a specific type of non-straight-chain fatty acid by expressing, overexpressing, or deleting the enzymes in various combinations. |
| US10273510B2 |
Emulsion-based fermentation for accelerated gas substrate mass transfer
Described here is a method for increasing the transfer of a gas substrate in microbial fermentation, comprising incubating an emulsion comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase droplet dispersed in the oil phase, and supplying the gas substrate to the oil phase, wherein the aqueous phase droplet comprises a microorganism, and wherein the emulsion is stabilized by a surfactant or an amphiphilic particle that is adsorbed to an interface of the oil phase and the aqueous phase. Also described is an emulsion for microbial fermentation, comprises an oil phase and an aqueous phase droplet dispersed in the oil phase, wherein the aqueous phase droplet comprises a microorganism, wherein the emulsion comprises a gas substrate externally-supplied to the oil phase, and wherein the emulsion is stabilized by a surfactant or an amphiphilic particle that is adsorbed to an interface of the oil phase and the aqueous phase. |
| US10273509B2 |
Genetic modification of (S)-lactic acid producing thermophilic bacteria
A genetically engineered thermophilic bacterial cell that is facultative anaerobic and (S)-lactic acid producing including inactivation or deletion of the endogenous methylglyoxal synthase gene mgsA. |
| US10273507B2 |
Cells with improved pentose conversion
The invention relates to a cell capable of converting one or more pentose sugar and one or more hexose sugar into fermentation product constitutively expressing one or more heterologous or homologous polypeptide having the amino acid sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 20, or a variant polypeptide thereof having at least 45% identity to SEQ ID NO 20. In an embodiment the heterologous polypeptide has glyoxalase activity. |
| US10273506B2 |
Host cells and methods for producing isopentenol from mevalonate
The present invention provides for a genetically modified host cell capable of producing isopentenol and/or 3-methyl-3-butenol, comprising (a) an increased expression of phosphomevalonate decarboxylase (PMD) (b) an increased expression of a phosphatase capable of converting isopentenol into 3-methyl-3-butenol, (c) optionally the genetically modified host cell does not express, or has a decreased expression of one or more of NudB, phosphomevalonate kinase (PMK), and/or PMD, and (d) optionally one or more further enzymes capable of converting isopentenol and/or 3-methyl-3-butenol into a third compound, such as isoprene. |
| US10273503B2 |
Compounds and methods for enhancing viral gene transfer to human hematopoietic cells
Methods and compositions for enhancing viral gene transfer, such as lentiviral gene transfer, and improving the efficacy of gene delivery to cells such as primitive hematopoietic cells, are described. These methods and compositions are based on the use of pyrimido[4,5-b]indole derivatives. Cell-based compositions and methods useful for therapeutic indications amenable to treatment with gene therapies, including hematopoietic stem cell therapies, are also described. |
| US10273501B2 |
RNA-guided human genome engineering
A method of altering a eukaryotic cell is provided including transfecting the eukaryotic cell with a nucleic acid encoding RNA complementary to genomic DNA of the eukaryotic cell, transfecting the eukaryotic cell with a nucleic acid encoding an enzyme that interacts with the RNA and cleaves the genomic DNA in a site specific manner, wherein the cell expresses the RNA and the enzyme, the RNA binds to complementary genomic DNA and the enzyme cleaves the genomic DNA in a site specific manner. |
| US10273499B2 |
R-genes in coupling phase
The invention relates to plants and plant parts, in particular lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.), which are resistant to Bremia lactucae. The invention also relates to seeds of these plants capable of producing Bremia lactucae resistant plants. The invention further relates to methods for obtaining said plants with altered genotypes and seeds thereof, which are resistant to Bremia lactucae. |
| US10273498B2 |
Methods and compositions to enhance plant breeding
The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants. |
| US10273497B2 |
Plant tolerance to low water, low nitrogen and cold II
Polynucleotides incorporated into nucleic acid constructs have been introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. The encoded polypeptides of the invention have been shown to confer at least one regulatory activity and confer earlier flowering, longer floral organ retention, increased cold tolerance, greater tolerance to water deprivation, altered carbon-nitrogen balance sensing, increased low nitrogen tolerance, and/or increased tolerance to hyperosmotic stress as compared to a control plant. |
| US10273493B2 |
Optimal maize loci
As disclosed herein, optimal native genomic loci have been identified in monocot plants, such as maize plants, that represent best sites for targeted insertion of exogenous sequences. |
| US10273492B2 |
Expression constructs and methods of genetically engineering methylotrophic yeast
Methods and materials for genetically engineering methylotrophic yeast are provided. |
| US10273487B2 |
Transfection vector for pathogenic amoebae and uses thereof
Disclosed herein are expression vectors suitable for transfection in amoebas. The vectors may include a promoter from a protein-encoding gene from an amoeba, a selection marker, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of interest, operably linked to the promoter. The promoter may be from the ACT1 gene from Naegleria fowleri. |
| US10273485B2 |
Modified microorganism with improved biomass separation behaviour
The present invention relates to a modified microorganism having, compared to its wild-type, a reduced activity of the enzyme that is encoded by the wcaJ-gene. The present invention also relates to a method for producing an organic compound and to the use of a modified microorganism. |
| US10273484B2 |
Double-stranded RNA conjugates and their use
Double-stranded ribonucleic acids (dsRNA) of at least 45 bp, preferably of at least 50 bp, which dsRNA include at least one 5′-triphosphate group and further includes at least one chemical modification at a 5′ end, at a 3′ end and/or at a non-terminal nucleotide. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such modified dsRNAs, methods for their production, and to their use in medicine, in particular for immunostimulation and treatment as well as prevention of infectious, autoimmune, degenerative, cancer and tumor diseases. |
| US10273482B2 |
dsRNA for treating viral infection
The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acids (dsRNAs) targeting gene expression of phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (PI4K), in particular human phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, catalytic, beta polypeptide (PIK4CB) or human phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase, catalytic, alpha polypeptide (PIK4CA), and their use for treating infection by positive stranded RNA viruses such as hepatitis C virus (HCV). Each dsRNA comprises an antisense strand having a nucleotide sequence which is less that 30 nucleotides in length, generally 19-25 nucleotides in length, and which is substantially complementary to at least a part of the PIK4CB or PIK4CA target mRNA. A plurality of such dsRNA may be employed to provide therapeutic benefit. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the dsRNA together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and including a delivery modality such as fully encapsulated liposomes or lipid complexes. The invention further includes methods for treating diseases caused by positive stranded RNA virus infection using the pharmaceutical compositions; and methods for inhibiting the propagation of positive stranded RNA viruses in and between cells. |
| US10273478B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibition of expression of protein C (PROC) genes
The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) targeting a PROC gene, and methods of using the dsRNA to inhibit expression of PROC. |
| US10273476B2 |
MicroRNA-200 based approaches for modulating bone formation inhibition and bone regeneration
In certain embodiments, the present invention provides the use of microRNA (miR)-200a and/or miR-200c to inhibit ossification and bone formation. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides the use of miR-200a inhibitor to stimulate bone regeneration. |
| US10273473B2 |
Method of normalizing biological samples
The present disclosure relates to normalization of biological samples, particularly samples comprising nucleic acids to be sequenced. The normalization protocols described herein may be utilized across multiple samples to cap total stoichiometric input and minimize variations in transcript abundance on a per-sample basis in a multiplexed fashion to dramatically increase the accuracy, capacity and efficiency of nucleic acid sequencing. |
| US10273468B2 |
Inhibition and diagnostics of emerging tetracycline resistance enzymes
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating bacterial infections in a subject. The methods comprise administering a compound that binds a FAD-dependent flavoenzyme and a tetracycline, analog, derivative, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10273467B2 |
Maltooligosyl trehalose synthase mutant and its application
The present invention relates to the field of genetic engineering and enzyme engineering, and more particularly relates to a maltooligosyl trehalose synthase mutant and its application. The present invention provides a series of maltooligosyl trehalose synthase mutants with improved enzyme activity. |
| US10273466B2 |
Short-acting factor VII polypeptides
Short-acting Factor VII peptides are disclosed. A shortened half-life is desirable for treatment of acute bleeding and similar disorders. Modification of the sialylation and/or glycosylation of Factor VII and variants thereof produced peptides useful in treating conditions of acute bleeding. |
| US10273464B2 |
Methods and isolated protein compositions for isoprenoid diphosphate synthesis
Provided herein are methods and compositions relating to the synthesis of isoprenoid diphosphates using a mutated isopentenyl phosphate kinase. |
| US10273463B2 |
Chemiluminescent wetness indicator for absorbent products
Disclosed herein are fluff pulp compositions, absorbent articles comprising the fluff pulp compositions, and related methods. The fluff pulp compositions comprise a chemiluminescent system configured to produce visible light upon contact with an aqueous system. Representative absorbent articles include disposable diapers and adult incontinence products. Representative chemiluminescent systems include bioluminescent systems. |
| US10273462B2 |
Virus-based vector compositions useful for transducing eukaryotic cells
The present invention provides viral vector compositions of high titer and purity, as well as methods for production of said compositions. The methods of the invention incorporate multiple features, such as production of viral vector particles in serum free media and multiple harvesting steps following transduction of the producer cell which provides for enhanced production of said viral vectors. The viral vector compositions of the invention, by virtue of their high titer and purity, minimize the deleterious phenotypic changes that typically occur following transduction of target cells, such as loss of a sub-populations of transduced cells, and effects on proliferation, differentiation, reprogramming or functionality of transduced cells. |
| US10273460B2 |
Recombinant phage for listeria detection
Methods of detecting target bacteria are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise exposing a sample to a phage capable of infecting target bacteria, said phage comprising a heterologous nucleic acid sequence encoding a marker. In some embodiments, the target bacteria comprise Listeria. In some embodiments, the target bacteria are all Listeria. Recombinant Listeria phage comprising a heterologous nucleic acid sequence encoding a marker are also provided as are useful combinations of such phage and articles of manufacture comprising such phage, among other things. |
| US10273459B2 |
Automated system for producing induced pluripotent stem cells or differentiated cells
The invention provides an automated system for producing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from adult somatic cells. Further, the system is used for producing differentiated adult cells from stem cells. The invention system is useful for isolating somatic cells from tissue samples, producing iPSC lines from adult differentiated cells by reprogramming such cells, identifying the pluripotent reprogrammed adult cells among other cells, and expanding and screening the identified reprogrammed cells. |
| US10273454B2 |
Means and methods for influencing the stability of antibody producing cells
The invention provides a method for influencing the stability of an antibody producing cell, comprising directly or indirectly influencing the amount of BCL6 and/or Blimp 1 expression product within said antibody producing cell. Stable antibody producing cells and cell lines are also provided, as well as methods for producing antibodies using such cells and/or cell lines. |
| US10273451B2 |
Immortalization of cells including neuronal cells
The instant invention provides methods for immortalizing cells. The invention further provides immortalized cell lines, e.g., neuronal cell lines, and methods of using these cell lines in screening assays. |
| US10273446B2 |
Compositions and methods for recovery of stranded gas and oil
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using recombinant C1 metabolizing microorganisms capable of metabolizing sulfur containing compounds and other contaminants to biologically convert sour or acidic natural gas into high-value molecules, and to allow recovery of stranded oil. |
| US10273445B2 |
Isolated strain of Clonostachys rosea for use as a biological control agent
Described is an isolated strain of the fungus Colonostachys rosea termed BVT Cr-7 useful as a biological control agent for the treatment of plants. The isolated strain, formulations comprising said strain and/or spores derived from said strain may be applied to plants or plant materials in order to improve plant yield, to improve plant growth, or for the treatment or prevention of diseases or pathogens in the plant. |
| US10273441B2 |
Perfusion manifold assembly
The invention relates to a perfusion manifold assembly that allows for perfusion of a microfluidic device, such as an organ on a chip microfluidic device comprising cells that mimic cells in an organ in the body, that is detachably linked with an assembly so that fluid enters ports of the microfluidic device from a fluid reservoir, optionally without tubing, at a controllable flow rate. The invention further relates to a drop-to-drop connection scheme for putting a microfluidic device in fluidic communication with a fluid source or another microfluidic device, including but not limited to, putting a microfluidic device in fluidic communication with the perfusion manifold assembly. |
| US10273439B2 |
Alcoholic beverage concentrate process
Methods and systems for forming a concentrate from an alcoholic beverage, such as a beverage made by fermentation processes. A membrane process may be used to reduce water and alcohol content, followed by freeze concentration to further reduce water content. |
| US10273438B2 |
Container comprising a detergent composition containing GLDA
Container comprising a single unit dose of a detergent composition containing at least one complexing agent (A) dissolved in an aqueous medium, said complexing agent (A) being a mixture of the L- and D-enantiomers of glutamic acid diacetic acid (GLDA) or its respective mono-, di-, tri- or tetraalkali metal salts or its mono-, di-, tri- or tetraammonium salts, said mixture containing predominantly the respective L-isomer with an enantiomeric excess (ee) in the range of from 5 to 90%, wherein said container is made from a polymer. |
| US10273436B2 |
Hard surface cleaners comprising a copolymer
The need for a liquid hard surface cleaning composition which provides reduced drying time is met by formulating the composition using copolymer comprising non-ionic monomeric units, a low level of cationic monomeric units, and other optional monomers. |
| US10273429B2 |
Lubricant for roller bearings, roller bearing and method for production and repair of roller bearings
A lubricant for a rolling-element bearing includes a conventional lubricant as a base lubricant and at least one first additive, wherein the first additive includes muscovite, and the lubricant includes a proportion of muscovite that is between 3% and 5%. Also a method of lubricating a rolling-element bearing using the lubricant and a method of repairing a rolling-element bearing using the lubricant. |
| US10273427B2 |
Firelighter with palm fatty acid distillate
This invention relates to solid firelighters of the type which may be used to initiate combustion of i) barbecues (BBQs), irrespective of whether the barbecue fuel is in the form of charcoal lump wood or briquettes, ii) natural wood in outdoor wood fires or iii) any domestic or commercial fires. Firelighters of the present invention comprise: 25 to 75% by weight fiberboard having a density of from 0.1 to 0.5 g/cm3; and 25 to 75% by weight palm fatty acid distillate; wherein the fiberboard is impregnated with the palm fatty acid distillate. |
| US10273421B2 |
Modified fuels and methods of making and using thereof
Described herein are modified fuels with improved properties. The modified fuels are more efficient when compared to conventional fuels such as gasoline. Additionally, the modified fuels burn more efficiently and produce fewer emissions. Finally, the modified fuels also do not require any modifications to existing engines. |
| US10273414B2 |
Renewable electricity conversion of liquid fuels from hydrocarbon feedstocks
A method for converting renewable energy source electricity and a hydrocarbon feedstock into a liquid fuel by providing a source of renewable electrical energy in communication with a synthesis gas generation unit and an air separation unit. Oxygen from the air separation unit and a hydrocarbon feedstock is provided to the synthesis gas generation unit, thereby causing partial oxidation reactions in the synthesis gas generation unit in a process that converts the hydrocarbon feedstock into synthesis gas. The synthesis gas is then converted into a liquid fuel. |
| US10273412B2 |
Method and device for carbonization of crop straws
The present invention is to provide a method for carbonization of crop straws and a device thereof. Pyrolysis process is controlled by regulating the feeding of oxygen during said pyrolysis process, and pyrolysis and carbonization are respectively conducted in separate pyrolysis and carbonization pools, wherein the straws are pyrolyzed in said pyrolysis pool and entered into said carbonization pool to be carbonized. The present invention can quickly raise the temperature of the pyrolysis process, shorten the time of the pyrolysis process, and improve the pyrolysis carbonization efficiency. |
| US10273405B2 |
Highly tunable colloidal perovskite nanoplatelets
Colloidal perovskite nanoplatelets can provide a material platform, with tunability extending from the deep UV, across the visible, into the near-IR. The high degree of spectral tunability can be achieved through variation of the cation, metal, and halide composition as well as nanoplatelet thickness. |
| US10273404B2 |
Materials for electronic devices
The invention relates to an organic electroluminescent device comprising an anode and a cathode and at least one electroluminescent layer arranged between the anode and cathode which comprises at least one compound of the formula (I) and at least one compound of the formula (II). The invention furthermore relates to the production of an organic electroluminescent device by means of a sublimation process and/or by application from solution and to a mixture comprising at least one compound of the formula (I) and at least one compound of the formula (II). |
| US10273398B2 |
Encapsulated internal filter cake breakers with improved release properties
A wellbore fluid including a peroxide degradable polymer and an encapsulated peroxide source. The peroxide degradable polymer may be a polysaccharide. The peroxide source may include an inorganic peroxide, including zinc and alkaline earth metal peroxides, such as magnesium peroxide. The encapsulating material may be a polymer, including a metal crosslinked acrylic polymer. The release of peroxide, from peroxide sources generally, can be controlled by means of pH such that peroxide source can be activated, and peroxide released, by a change in pH. In a wellbore, this pH change can be effected by using produced fluids to lower the pH of a more basic wellbore fluid. |
| US10273389B2 |
Resin composition
Provided is a resin composition comprising (A) an epoxy compound, (B) an epoxy resin, and (C) a photocationic polymerization initiator. Preferably, this resin composition has a moisture content of 1000 ppm or less and a chlorine content of 1000 ppm or less. This resin composition is an energy beam-curable resin composition having accurate coating properties, excellent adhesiveness, low moisture permeability, excellent adhesive durability, and excellent storage stability. |
| US10273381B2 |
Branched polyester polymers and coatings comprising the same
A polyester prepared by free radical polymerization of an unsaturated polyester prepolymer, wherein the polymerization occurs primarily by reaction of the unsaturation is disclosed. Coatings comprising the same are also disclosed, as are substrates coated at least in part with such coatings. |
| US10273379B2 |
Multilayer structure and method for producing same
A multilayer structure disclosed is a multilayer structure including at least one base (X), at least one layer (Y), and at least one layer (Z). The layer (Y) contains an aluminum atom. The layer (Z) contains a polymer (E) having a plurality of phosphorus atoms. The polymer (E) is a polymer of at least one monomer including a vinylphosphonic acid compound. The multilayer structure includes at least one pair of the layer (Y) and the layer (Z) that are contiguously stacked. The layer (Z) is formed by applying a coating liquid (V) which is a solution of the polymer (E) having a plurality of phosphorus atoms. The multilayer structure disclosed is excellent in gas barrier properties, and can maintain the gas barrier properties at a high level even when subjected to physical stresses such as deformation and impact. |
| US10273372B2 |
Textile printing
Herein is described a method of printing an image on a textile. The method comprises electrophotographically printing an image onto a textile substrate using an electrophotographic ink composition, applying a coating composition comprising a polymer and a crosslinking agent to the printed electrophotographic ink, and crosslinking the applied coating composition. |
| US10273369B2 |
Use of benzoxazine as a structural thermal protective system (TPS) and heat shield material
A heat shield includes a substrate having a surface; and a benzoxazine composite material disposed onto the surface of the substrate, the benzoxazine composite material comprising a benzoxazine compound and a reinforcing fiber. |
| US10273368B2 |
Flexible superhydrophobic and/or oleophobic polyurethane coatings
This disclosure deals with novel formulations to create highly durable flexible hydrophobic, superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces. The formulations of this invention can be applied by dip, spray and painting processes. |
| US10273360B2 |
Slide fastener provided with molded component
Provided is a molded component for slide fasteners, which has a good balance between mechanical strength and platability. This molded component for slide fasteners is made of a resin composition that contains 30-50% by mass of a polyamide and 50-70% by mass of reinforcing fibers, with the total of the polyamide and the reinforcing fibers being substantially 100% by mass. In the resin composition, the polyamide has a weight average molecular weight of 30,000-80,000, and 50% by mass or more of the polyamide is composed of an aliphatic polyamide. |
| US10273356B2 |
Polymer composition
A composition may contain a first polymer, a second polymer, and a block copolymer. The first polymer may be polylactic acid, starch, polybutylene succinate, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), or a mixture thereof. The second polymer may be polybutadiene, high impact polystyrene, or a mixture thereof. The block copolymer may be a block copolymer of polylactic acid and polybutadiene. The composition may be prepared by a process that includes contacting the first polymer with the second polymer and the block copolymer. Articles may be prepared from the composition. |
| US10273351B2 |
Rubber mixture and vehicle tires
Disclosed are sulfur-crosslinkable rubber mixtures that can be incorporated into treads of vehicle tires, and vehicle tires comprising the disclosed sulfur-crosslinkable rubber mixtures. The rubber mixtures comprise: at least one diene rubber, at least one silica, at least one hydrocarbon resin, and 1 to 40 phr of at least one liquid polybutadiene having terminal organosilicon modification and having a weight-average molecular weight Mw by GPC of 500 to 12 000 g/mol. |
| US10273350B2 |
Rubber masterbatch, method for producing the same, and rubber composition obtained from the same
There are provided a rubber masterbatch which can give a vulcanized rubber having a low hysteresis loss while having a low electrical resistance (low volume electrical resistance value); and a method for producing the rubber masterbatch. The rubber master-batch is a rubber masterbatch including a diene rubber, a carbon nanotube, and a silane coupling agent, and the carbon nanotube shows a weight loss proportion of 10 to 30% by weight in a range from 200 to 600° C. in a thermogravimetry of the carbon nanotube. |
| US10273349B2 |
Fibers for use in fiber-reinforced resin, and production method thereof
Fibers for fiber-reinforced resin of the present invention are fibers for fiber-reinforced resin to which a sizing agent is adhered. The fibers are at least one selected from carbon fibers and glass fibers, and an ester bond (—COO—) generated by denaturation of the sizing agent is present on surfaces of the fibers. A method for producing the same according to the present invention includes: subjecting fibers to which a sizing agent is adhered to at least one treatment selected from the group consisting of ozone oxidation, ultraviolet irradiation at a wavelength of 400 nm or less, and a plasma treatment. The fibers are at least one selected from carbon fibers and glass fibers. Thus, it is possible to provide carbon fibers having enhanced wettability to a matrix resin and thereby allowing the matrix resin to be impregnated between the fibers easily. |
| US10273346B2 |
Thermoplastic polymer compositions
A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety. A heterophasic polymer composition comprises a propylene polymer phase, an ethylene polymer phase, and a compatibilizing agent comprising a fulvene moiety or a fulvene-derived moiety. |
| US10273336B2 |
Three-dimensional polymer networks and their use
The disclosure provides three-dimensional cross-linked polymer networks transport channels, arrays comprising the networks, processes for making the networks, and uses of the networks and arrays. |
| US10273332B2 |
Recycle-content polyester polyols
Polyester polyols made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and processes for making them are disclosed. The rPET is heated with a C3-C10 glycol reactant to give a digested intermediate comprising glycols and a terephthalate component, which comprises 45 to 70 wt. % of bis(hydroxyalkyl)terephthalates, and preferably lesser amounts of terephthalate dimers and trimers. Treatment of the digested intermediate with activated carbon gives a polyester polyol having a color index less than 20. The polyols have desirable hydroxyl numbers, viscosities, appearance, and other attributes for formulating polyurethane products and are a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols. |
| US10273331B2 |
Polyarylate resin and electrophotographic photosensitive member
A polyarylate resin is represented by general formula (1) shown below. In general formula (1), R1 and R2 each represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. r and s each represent an integer of at least 0 and no greater than 49. t and u each represent an integer of at least 1 and no greater than 50. r+s+t+u=100. r+t=s+u. X and Y each represent, independently of one another, a divalent group represented by chemical formula (1-1), chemical formula (1-2), chemical formula (1-3), or chemical formula (1-4). X and Y are different from one another. |
| US10273329B2 |
Organic semiconductor polymer
The organic semiconductor polymers relates to the synthesis of a carbazole-based ladder polymer. The synthesis of the ladder polymer includes forming a precursor conjugated polymer by Suzuki step growth polymerization of 2,7-dibromocarbazole with 1,4-dibromo-2,5-divinylbenzene, followed by end capping with 2-bromostyrene and 2-vinyl-phenylboronic acid. Then, the pendent vinyl groups are closed by ring-closing olefin metathesis to obtain the ladder polymer. |
| US10273323B2 |
Fouling control composition comprising a polymer comprising silyl ester functional groups and quaternary ammonium/phosphonium groups
The present invention relates to a polymer comprising (a1) silyl ester group(s) and (a2) quaternary ammonium group(s) and/or quaternary phosphonium group(s), said quaternary ammonium groups and/or quaternary phosphonium groups being neutralised by counter-ions, wherein the counter-ions consist of the conjugate base of an acid having an aliphatic, aromatic, or alkaryl hydrocarbyl group. The invention further relates to a fouling control coating composition comprising said polymer, a method of protecting a man-made structure immersed in water from fouling, and a substrate or structure coated with the fouling control coating composition. |
| US10273321B2 |
Process of polymerization catalyst production with controlled catalyst properties and use of same in olefin polymerizations
Solid catalyst components for use in olefin polymerization, olefin polymerization catalyst systems containing the solid catalyst components, methods of making the solid catalyst components and the catalyst systems, and methods of polymerizing and copolymerizing olefins involving the use of the catalyst systems. The solid catalyst components are formed by (a) dissolving a magnesium compound and an auxiliary intermediate electron donor in at least one first solvent to form a solution; (b) contacting a first titanium compound with said solution to form a precipitate of the magnesium compound and the first titanium compound; (c) washing the precipitate with a mixture of a second titanium compound and at least one second solvent and optionally an electron donor at a temperature of up to 90° C.; and (d) treating the precipitate with a mixture of a third titanium compound and at least one third solvent at 90-150° C. to form a solid catalyst component. |
| US10273313B2 |
Multimeric mannosides, a process for preparing the same and their uses as a drug
The present invention relates to multimeric mannosides, a process for preparing the same and their uses in medicine for treating Escherichia coli infections. Exemplary compounds are: |
| US10273311B2 |
Compositions to regulate renalase in the treatment of diseases and disorders
The invention provides compositions and methods for binding and inhibiting renalase. In one embodiment, the renalase binding molecule inhibits renalase activity. Thus, in diseases and conditions where a reduction of renalase activity is beneficial, such inhibitory renalase binding molecules act as therapeutics. |
| US10273309B2 |
Antibody binding sites specific for EGFRvIII
This application describes binding proteins that specifically bind to EGFRvIII and multispecific binding proteins that specifically bind to EGFRvIII and CD3. Further described is a multispecific tandem diabody that binds to EGFRvIII and CD3. Further described are highly cytotoxic EGFRvIII/CD3 bispecific tandem diabody for recruiting T cells to specifically and potently kill several types of solid tumor cancer. |
| US10273307B2 |
Humanized anti-CD134 (OX40) antibodies and uses thereof
The invention provides antibodies that specifically bind to human CD134. Anti-human CD134 antibodies specifically bind to the extracellular domain of human CD134, including non-OX40 ligand (OX40L) binding domains on human CD134, which is expressed on e.g. activated human conventional effector CD4 and/or CD8 T lymphocytes (Teffs) and on activated human suppressive regulatory CD4 T lymphocytes (Tregs). Humanized anti-human CD134 antibodies are useful (e.g. to empower Teffs anti-cancer effector function and/or to inhibit Tregs suppressive function) for cancer treatment. |
| US10273304B2 |
Biomarker profiles for predicting outcomes of cancer therapy with ERBB3 inhibitors and/or chemotherapies
Provided are methods for optimizing therapy of, treating a patient having, or selecting (identifying) patients who will benefit from treatment for, a cancer (e.g., a non-hematological cancer; e.g., a gynecological cancer). The methods comprise determining whether the patient will benefit from treatment with an ErbB3 inhibitor (e.g., an anti-ErbB3 antibody), with or without either a taxane or an aromatase inhibitor, or with a taxane or an aromatase inhibitor in the absence of an ErbB3 inhibitor, based on levels of particular biomarkers and combinations of biomarkers measured in a biological sample obtained from the patient. The methods further comprise optimizing the patient's therapy, selecting the patient for treatment, or treating the patient accordingly. In various aspects the biological samples are sections of a biopsy (e.g., a formalin fixed paraffin embedded biopsy). In oth6er aspects the biomarkers are proteins and/or nucleic acids. In other aspects the biomarkers function in ErbB-mediated signal transduction. |
| US10273300B2 |
Methods of making chimeric antigen receptor-expressing cells
The invention provides methods of making immune effector cells (e.g., T cells, NK cells) that can be engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), and compositions and reaction mixtures comprising the same. |
| US10273297B2 |
Use of IL-31 monoclonal antibodies for reducing pruritus
The present invention relates to methods of treating pruritic diseases, including but not limited to Contact dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Drug induced delayed type cutaneous allergic reactions, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma, Bullous pemphigoid, Alopecia wereata, Vitiligo, Acne Rosacea, Prurigo nodularis, Scleroderma, Herpes simplex virus, or combination thereof by administering IL-31 monoclonal antibodies. The invention provides the hybridomas that generate the monoclonal antibodies and the amino acid sequences of the variable regions of the monoclonal antibodies and chimeric antibodies comprising the amino acid sequences of the light and heavy chain variable regions. |
| US10273296B2 |
Treatment for dupuytren's disease
Musculoskeletal fibroproliferative disorders, such as Dupuytren's disease may be treated by administering locally a TNF-α antagonist. TNF-α antagonists find particular utility in inhibiting the progression of early disease state Dupuytren's disease and other musculoskeletal fibroproliferative disorders and, in combination with extracellular matrix degradation agents (such as collagenase or matrix metalloproteinase I), treating advanced disease state Dupuytren's disease and, in particular inhibiting recurrence. |
| US10273295B2 |
Chimeric antigen receptor specific for SSEA4 antigen
The present invention provides chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) comprising an antigen binding domain specific for SSEA4, a population of engineered cells expressing said CARs, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising said genetically modified cells expressing said CARs. The pharmaceutical composition may be for use of the treatment of cancer in a subject suffering from cancer, wherein at least a subpopulation of the cancerous cells of said cancer expresses SSEA4. |
| US10273294B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating HIF-1α over-expressing cancers
Described herein are compositions that include monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind Hsp90α and methods of using the same to treat HIF-1α-overexpressing cancer. In some embodiments, the cancers are breast cancer or lung cancer. The monoclonal antibodies bind the epitope TKPIWTRNP (SEQ ID NO: 1) in Hsp90α or VKHFSVEGQ (SEQ ID NO: 2) in Hsp90α. |
| US10273293B2 |
Method for inhibiting bone resorption
The invention is directed to a method of inhibiting bone resorption. The method comprises administering to a human an amount of sclerostin inhibitor that reduces a bone resorption marker level for at least 2 weeks. The invention also provides a method of monitoring anti-sclerostin therapy comprising measuring one or more bone resorption marker levels, administering a sclerostin binding agent, then measuring the bone resorption marker levels. Also provided is a method of increasing bone mineral density; a method of ameliorating the effects of an osteoclast-related disorder; a method of treating a bone-related disorder by maintaining bone density; and a method of treating a bone-related disorder in a human suffering from or at risk of hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia, a human in which treatment with a parathyroid hormone or analog thereof is contraindicated, or a human in which treatment with a bisphosphonate is contraindicated. |
| US10273292B2 |
Non-HIV vaccine antigen from the vaginal microbiota capable of inducing a mucosal neutralizing protective antibody response against HIV infection
A new non-HIV vaccine antigen from Mycoplasma sp. permease capable of inducing a mucosal neutralizing protective antibody response against HIV infection, a neutralizing antibody directed to said antigen, and a method for the identification of new antigens from the mucosal microbiota for the development of vaccines against pathogens. |
| US10273284B2 |
Cytokine-based fusion proteins for treatment of immune disorders
The present invention provides fusion proteins including an autoimmune antigen, an allergen antigen or an alloantigen, and an anti-inflammatory cytokine. Compositions and methods including the fusion proteins are also provided. |
| US10273282B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against esophageal cancer and other cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US10273277B2 |
Method for purifying PEGylated erythropoietin
Herein is reported a method for the purification of a protein comprising erythropoietin and a single poly (ethylene glycol) residue from reaction by-products or not reacted starting material by a cation exchange chromatography method. It has been found that by employing a cation exchange SP Sephacryl™ S 500 HR chromatography material conditioned to a conductivity of 21 mS/cm and a linear gradient elution a fusion protein of erythropoietin and a single poly (ethylene glycol) residue can be obtained in a single step with high purity and yield. |
| US10273274B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibiting tumor cells by inhibiting the transcription factor ATF5
The present invention relates to methods for treating and/or preventing tumors and/or promoting apoptosis in a neoplastic cell comprising contacting the neoplastic cell with an cell-penetrating dominant-negative ATF5 (“CP-d/n-ATF5”), wherein the CP-d/n-ATF5 is capable of inhibiting ATF5 function and/or activity. |
| US10273266B2 |
Multi-functional peptide benefiting expression, purification, stabilization and catalytic efficiency of recombinant proteins
The present invention relates to a multi-functional peptide benefiting expression, purification, stabilization and catalytic efficiency of recombinant proteins, which relates to the field of enzyme engineering and protein purification. The present invention provides a self-assembling amphipathic peptide, which fused with proteins including alkaline polygalacturonate lyase (PGL), lipoxygenase (LOX) and green fluorescent protein (GFP), which leads to successful purification by the nickel affinity chromatography with recovery rates were 47.01%, 39.01% and 56.1%, respectively. Furthermore, the expression quantity and thermostability of the three proteins were enhanced in different degree. Of which the half-life of the PGL-S1v1 and LOX-S1v1 were 2.3 and 3.8-fold as compared with the corresponding wild-type and the specific activity were 1.1 and 1.9-fold increase, respectively. The crude enzyme activity of PGL-S1v1 was 9-fold increase than the PGL. |
| US10273265B2 |
Epitope tag and method for detection and/or purification of tagged polypeptides
Provided herein is a novel epitope that can be used as a tag in methods for rapid and effective characterization, purification, and subcellular localization of polypeptides of interest, which comprise the tag. The tag is specifically recognized by an epitope specific antibody, which can be used to detect, capture, quantify, and/or purify polypeptides of interest that are tagged with the epitope. Also provided is novel epitope specific antibody. |
| US10273264B2 |
Cortistatin analogues and syntheses and uses thereof
Compounds of Formula (A′), (B′), (C′), (D′), (E′), (A″), (B″), (C″), (D″), (E″), (G1), and (G2) are useful as therapeutics for treating a wide variety of conditions in a host such as a human, e.g., including but not limited to, conditions associated with angiogenesis and/or which are mediated by CDK8 and/or CDK19 kinase activity. Also provided are methods of modulating the β-catenin pathway, methods of modulating STAT1 activity, methods of modulating the TGFβ/BMP pathway, methods of modulating HIF-1-alpha activity in a cell, and methods of increasing BIM expression to induce apoptosis, using an effective amount of a compound of Formula (A′), (B′), (C′), (D′), (E′), (A″), (B″), (C″), (D″), (E″), (G1), or (G2). |
| US10273258B2 |
Process for the preparation of acylphosphanes
The present invention provides a process for the preparation of mono- and bisacylphosphanes based on formula (I): as well as for their corresponding oxides or sulfides. The present invention further relates to photoinitiators obtainable by said process. |
| US10273257B2 |
Cancer cell-containing composition
Gold(I) complex with mixed ligands as an anticancer agent. The gold(I) ion is coordinated to a dithiocarbamate ligand and a phosphorus-containing ligand (e.g. phosphines). Also described are a pharmaceutical composition incorporating the gold(I) complex, a methods of synthesizing the gold(I) complex, and a method for treating cancer. |
| US10273256B2 |
Macrocycles
The invention relates to chemical compounds and complexes that can be used in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. |
| US10273255B2 |
High-purity large-scale preparation of stannsoporfin
Large scale (bulk) compositions comprising high-purity stannsoporfin are disclosed, as well as methods of synthesizing such compositions. |
| US10273254B2 |
Process for preparing an acryloyloxysilane
A process for preparing an acryloyloxysilane, comprising: reacting a metal salt of a carboxylic acid having the formula [CR22═CR1CO−]aMa+ (I), with a haloorganoalkoxysilane having the formula XR3Si(OR4)nR53-n (II) at a temperature of from 50 to 160° C. and in the presence of a catalyst, and in the presence of water, an alcohol comprising 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a combination of water and an alcohol comprising 1 to 5 carbon atoms, to form a mixture comprising an acryloyloxysilane and a metal halide having the formula Ma+X−a (III), wherein R1 is H, R7COO−Ma+, or C1-C6 hydrocarbyl, each R2 is independently R1 or [COO−]Ma+, Ma+ is an alkali metal cation or alkaline earth metal cation, a is 1 or 2, X is halo, R3 is C1-C6 hydrocarbylene, each R4 is independently C1-C10 hydrocarbyl, each R5 is independently R1 and n is an integer from 1 to 3. |
| US10273248B2 |
Glucose uptake inhibitors
Provided herein are compounds that modulate glucose uptake activity and are useful for treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammation, infectious diseases, and metabolic diseases. In certain embodiments, the compounds modulate glucose uptake activity by modulating cellular components, including, but not limited to those related to glycolysis and known transporters/co-transporters of glucose such as GLUT1 and other GLUT family members/alternative hexose transporters. In certain embodiments, the compounds have the structure of formula I: Formula (I) wherein the variables have the values disclosed herein. |
| US10273244B2 |
Substituted hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrroles and hexahydrocyclopenta[c]pyrroles as dopamine receptor modulators
The disclosure provides compounds having formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined herein. The compounds are useful for modulating the dopamine D3 receptor and for treating conditions associated therewith, such as addictions, drug dependency, and psychiatric conditions. |
| US10273243B2 |
4-phenylpiperidines, their preparation and use
The present invention provides a compound having the structure: (structurally represented) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are each independently H, halogen, CF3 or C1-C4 alkyl; R6 is H, OH, or halogen; B is a substituted or unsubstituted heterobicycle, pyridazine, pyrazole, pyrazine, thiadiazole, or triazole, wherein the heterobicycle is other than chloro substituted indole; and the pyrazole, when substituted, is substituted with other than trifluoromethyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US10273240B2 |
Cortistatin analogues, syntheses, and uses thereof
New cortistatin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof are provided. These compounds can be used to treat a disorder mediated by CDK8 and/or CDK19 kinase or by the Mediator Complex generally. In particular, the compounds can be used, for example, to treat a disorder such as a tumor, cancer, or a disorder associated with angiogenesis. |
| US10273237B2 |
Imidazopyridazine compounds useful as modulators of IL-12, IL-23 and/or IFN-α responses
Compounds having the following formula (I), or a stereoisomer or pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein, are useful in the modulation of IL-12, IL-23 and/or IFNα, by acting on Tyk-2 to cause signal transduction inhibition. |
| US10273236B2 |
Macrocyclic factor XIa inhibitors bearing heterocyclic groups
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (Ia): or stereoisomers, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of FXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same. |
| US10273235B2 |
Compositions and methods for inhibiting β-lactamase
Substituted dihydroisoxazole derivatives useful as inhibitors of β-lactamases are provided. The invention further provides medical uses of substituted dihydroisoxazole derivatives, for example, as antibacterial agents. |
| US10273232B2 |
3-(6-alkoxy-5-chlorobenzo[D]isoxazol-3-YL)propanoic acid useful as kynurenine monooxygenase inhibitors
The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are Kynurenine monooxygenase (KMO) inhibitors, which are useful in the treatment of various disorders, which may include, but are not limited to, for diseases such as, for example: acute pancreatitis, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury, other conditions associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinocerebellar ataxias, Parkinson's disease, AIDS-dementia complex, HIV infection, amylotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), depression, schizophrenia, sepsis, cardiovascular shock, severe trauma, acute lung injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute cholecystitis, severe burns, pneumonia, extensive surgical procedures, ischemic bowel, severe acute hepatic disease, severe acute hepatic encephalopathy or acute renal failure. |
| US10273229B2 |
N-substituted 4-aminoquinazoline derivatives and methods of use
The present invention provides kinase inhibitor analogs with improved properties, such as improved efficacy, pharmacokinetics, safety, and specificity. In some embodiments, the present invention provides lapatinib analogs that provide therapeutic benefits. |
| US10273227B2 |
C5-anilinoquinazoline compounds and their use in treating cancer
The invention concerns compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 have any of the meanings hereinbefore defined in the description; process for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in treating KIT mediated diseases. |
| US10273226B2 |
Pyrazolyl-heteroarylamides as pesticides
The invention comprises, inter alia, pyrazolylheteroarylamides of the general formula (I) in which the A1-A4, T, W, Q, R1 and Z1-Z3 radicals are each as defined in the description. Also described are processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I). The inventive compounds are especially suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agriculture and ectoparasites in veterinary medicine. |
| US10273225B2 |
Pyrazines as modulators of GPR6
The present invention provides compounds of formula I: which are useful as modulators of GPR6, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for treatment of conditions associated with GPR6, processes for making the compounds and intermediates thereof. |
| US10273224B2 |
Substituted pyrimidine compounds, compositions and medicinal applications thereof
The present disclosure relates to pyrimidine compounds of formula (I), their stereoisomers, tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, and hydrates thereof. The present disclosure also relates to process of preparation of these pyrimidine compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds of the present disclosure are useful in the treatment, prevention or suppression of diseases and disorders mediated by epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family kinases. |
| US10273222B2 |
Histone demethylase inhibitors
The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic diseases. Provided herein are substituted imidazole-pyridine derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of histone demethylase enzymes. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like. |
| US10273221B2 |
Microbiocidal heterobicyclic derivatives
Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling infestation of plants, harvested food crops, seeds or non-living materials by phytopathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungi. |
| US10273217B2 |
Triazole derivatives
The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1′ is CH3 R1 is methyl, ethyl, CF3, CH2OH, cyclopropyl or cyano, or R1′ and R1 may form together a 1,1-dioxo-tetrahydro-thiophen-3-yl ring; R2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, cyclopropyl, hydroxmethyl, or 2-propyl-2-ol; R3 is Cl, F, CF3, cyano, methyl, methoxy, isopropyl, or cyclopropyl; R4 is hydrogen, methyl, F or Cl; or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or acid addition salt, to a racemic mixture, or to its corresponding enantiomer and/or optical isomer and/or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of formula I may be used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or autism spectrum disorder. |
| US10273214B2 |
Subunit selective NMDA receptor potentiators for the treatment of neurological conditions
Provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing disorders associated with NMDA receptor activity, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, cognitive disorders, depression, neuropathic pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and related neurologic events or neurodegeneration. Compounds of the general Formulas A-J, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, prodrugs or derivatives thereof are disclosed. |
| US10273202B2 |
Nitroxyl progenitor compounds and methods of use
Described herein are nitroxyl progenitor compounds, and compositions including, and methods or generating, the compounds thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions. |
| US10273200B2 |
Practical method for manufacturing 3,3-difluoro-2-hydroxypropionic acid
Disclosed is a practical method for production of 3,3-difluoro-2-hydroxypropionic acid, which is important as pharmaceutical and agrichemical intermediates. The method includes forming a 4,4-difluoro-2,2-dichloro-3-oxobutanoic acid ester by reaction of a 4,4-difluoro-3-oxobutanoic acid ester with chlorine (Cl2), forming 3,3-difluoro-1,1-dichloro-2-propanone by reaction of the chlorination product with an acid, and then, reacting the degradation product with a basic aqueous solution. |
| US10273197B2 |
Method for producing high-purity terephthalic acid
A method for producing high-purity terephthalic acid, comprising following steps (a) to (c): the step (a); obtaining crude terephthalic acid crystal by liquid phase-oxidizing a p-phenylene compound; the step (b); obtaining a terephthalic acid crystal slurry by a catalytic hydrogenation treatment of the crude terephthalic acid crystal; and the step (c); introducing the terephthalic acid crystal slurry into an upper portion of a mother liquor replacement tower, and bringing the slurry into contact with an upward flow of replacement water introduced from a bottom portion of the mother liquor replacement tower while making the terephthalic acid crystal settled down in the tower, and extracting the terephthalic acid crystal as a slurry with the replacement water from the tower bottom portion, wherein (1) a stirring blade unit is disposed in a slurry layer in the bottom portion of the mother liquor replacement tower, and fluidity of the slurry layer is maintained by rotating the stirring blade unit in such a way that stirring power is 0.1 to 1.0 kWh/m3 per unit volume of the slurry layer, and (2) the replacement water is fed through the replacement water feed opening provided in the stirring blade unit. |
| US10273196B2 |
Hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization
The invention relates to hydrocarbon dehydrocyclization to produce products such as aromatic hydrocarbon, to equipment and materials useful for dehydrocyclization, to processes for carrying out dehydrocyclization, and to the use of dehydrocyclization for, e.g., natural gas upgrading. The dehydrocyclization is carried out in a catalytic reaction zone of a reverse-flow reactor. |
| US10273193B1 |
Horticulture growth media
A horticulture growth medium includes a base organic soil, a soft rock phosphate component, a limestone component, a hydrated magnesium sulfate salt, volcanic dust comprising trace mineral nutrients, one or more humic acids, a shell source of calcium, a bone or blood meal component selected from fish bone meal, blood meal, steamed bone meal, and/or combinations thereof, bat guano, and worm castings. A method of growing a plant using the horticulture growth medium of includes planting a plant with the horticulture growth medium and providing periodic water to the plant, the horticulture growth medium being sufficient for plant growth during a complete cycle without the use of additional fertilizing agents. A kit includes the horticulture growth medium along with instructions for using the horticulture growth medium to grow plants. |
| US10273192B2 |
Patterned abradable coating and methods for the manufacture thereof
A ceramic article includes a flexible backing selected from paper, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, polymeric films, metal foils, and combinations thereof. A green ceramic layer is on a first side of the flexible backing, wherein the green ceramic layer includes a ceramic material and a polymeric binder. A major surface of the green ceramic layer includes a pattern of features. |
| US10273182B2 |
Apparatus, method, and process with laser induced channel edge
An apparatus, method, and process that includes a substantially transparent substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and an edge extending around at least a portion of a perimeter of the substantially transparent substrate, wherein the edge is a laser induced channel edge having enhanced edge characteristics. |
| US10273180B2 |
Pull-roll cartridges for use in glass manufacturing processes and methods for making and using the same
A cartridge assembly includes a hub portion having a first end and a second end, a first retaining ring portion including a first snap ring and a first retaining ring member, and a second retaining ring portion including a second snap ring and a second retaining ring member. The cartridge assembly further includes a plurality of disc elements positioned between the first retaining ring portion and the second retaining ring portion, where the plurality of disc elements has an outer diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the first retaining ring portion and the second retaining ring portion, and a plurality of fastening members positioned at the first end and the second end of the hub portion, the plurality of fastening members extending radially inward from the hub portion. |
| US10273178B2 |
Upwardly angled burners in glass furnaces
A glassmelting furnace is provided in which the burners are elevated above the glassmelt surface and are oriented at an angle upwards relative to the glassmelt surface. |
| US10273177B2 |
Apparatus for lifting liquid in a body of liquid
An apparatus to lift liquid from a reservoir of liquid and aerate the liquid. A downwardly opening enclosure has an inlet for liquid to flow from a reservoir into the enclosure. The enclosure includes a channel for the liquid to flow upward. An inner cone within an outer cone forms a gas chamber connected to an external gas compressor. Holes in the gas chamber walls allow the gas to flow into the channel and aerate the liquid which is returned to the reservoir. |
| US10273169B2 |
Method for pretreatment of wastewater with nanocomposites and bridging polymers
A method for pretreatment of wastewater or recreational water with substantial reduction of total suspended solids and turbidity in a very short time is provided comprising treatment with nanocomposites and a bridging agent. |
| US10273167B1 |
Fluid-operated nozzle
A nozzle for spraying a pressurized liquid. The nozzle is adapted for processing a pressurized liquid through an orifice of the nozzle, where the pressurized liquid forces a nozzle member away from a seat. The nozzle member is moved by the pressurized liquid against a counterforce produced by a gas pressure. Gas pressure operates against a plunger to produce a force acting on the nozzle member in opposition to the liquid pressure. A desired upstream pressure of the pressurized liquid is established when the forces across the movable nozzle member are balanced. A desired upstream pressure of the pressurized liquid can be changed by changing the pressure of the gas that forces the plunger against the movable nozzle member. |
| US10273166B2 |
Method for recycling ammonia from low-concentration ammonium chloride wastewater
A method for comprehensively treating low-concentration ammonia-nitrogen wastewater by completely recycling is disclosed. The low-concentration ammonia-nitrogen wastewater and carbide slag or quick lime are mixed and reacted to obtain a mixed solution containing ammonia water and ammonium chloride. The mixed solution is transferred into an ammonia-water evaporative concentration tower to separate the ammonia water and thus obtain an ammonia vapor and a calcium chloride waste solution. The ammonia vapor is transferred into an ammonia-water cooler, and the calcium chloride waste solution is introduced into an aging pool for aging, and then filtered to obtain a purified calcium chloride solution; and the purified calcium chloride solution is introduced into an MVR triple-effect evaporator for evaporation, so as to obtain distilled water and a concentrated calcium chloride solution. The concentrated calcium chloride solution is introduced into a fluidized bed for spray granulation, so as to obtain an anhydrous calcium chloride product. |
| US10273164B2 |
Cartridge-based water filter
A fluid-filtering apparatus includes an upper cartridge and a lower cartridge. The upper cartridge includes a permeable fluid-filtering first tube that surrounds and extends along an axis and that defines a first-tube cavity. An axially-extending permeable fluid-filtering second tube is located within the first-tube cavity and defines a second-tube cavity. The lower cartridge includes an axially-extending impermeable third tube that defines a third cavity. An axially-extending permeable fluid-filtering fourth tube, of the lower cartridge, is located within the third cavity and defines a fourth-tube cavity. The upper and lower cartridges are coupled together and contained within an impermeable casing. |
| US10273161B2 |
Synthesis of MFI framework type molecular sieves
A method is provided for the synthesis of MFI framework type molecular sieves using 1,6-bis(cyclopropylmethyl)-1,1,6,6-tetramethylhexane-1,6-diaminium cations as a structure directing agent. |
| US10273159B2 |
Method of producing graphene
Disclosed herein is a method of producing a graphene from a graphite material. The method comprises the step of dispersing the graphite material in a solution, followed by shearing and exfoliating the graphite material produce a graphene-containing solution. The present method does not involve the use of chemical reagent and/or sonication treatment. |
| US10273158B2 |
Method for manufacturing graphene composite film
A method for manufacturing a graphene composite film includes preparing a zeolite suspension containing zeolite nanocrystals with a concentration of 50-100 ppm and with a particle size of 50-80 nm. The zeolite suspension has a pH value of 11-13. A graphene oxide suspension containing graphene oxide with a concentration of 50-200 ppm is mixed with the zeolite suspension to form a composite solution. The composite solution is transferred into a 15° C. water bath when a color of the composite solution turns from brownish-yellow into deep brown. A surfactant is added into the composite solution in the 15° C. water bath. The composite solution is then sonicated for 5-30 minutes and removed out of the 15° C. water bath, with the color of the composite solution turning from deep brown into black. The composite solution is further processed to form a graphene composite film having not more than 5 layers. |
| US10273156B2 |
Mechanochemical synthesis of alane
In some examples, a method of forming alane (AlH3), the method comprising reacting one of: 1) a MAlH4, wherein M is an alkali metal; 2) alkali-metal hydride, MH; or 3) alkali-metal with one or more aluminum halides (AlX3, where X is a halogen), via a mechanochemical process, to form the alane, wherein the reaction is substantially solvent free and carried out in an environment with a temperature between approximately 250 K and approximately 330 K. |
| US10273152B2 |
Method for manufacturing microelectromechanical system structure having a cavity and through-holes of different widths
Methods for manufacturing MEMS structures are provided. The method includes forming a first trench and a second trench in a MEMS substrate by performing a main etching process and etching the MEMS substrate through the first trench and the second trench to form a first through hole and an extended second trench by performing a first step of an over-etching process. The method further includes etching the MEMS substrate through the extended second trench to form a second through hole by performing a second step of the over-etching process. In addition, a width of the first trench is greater than a width of the second trench, and a height of the first trench is greater than ¾ of a height of the MEMS substrate, and a height of the second trench is smaller than ⅔ of the MEMS substrate. |
| US10273148B2 |
Micro-electro-mechanical system and manufacturing method thereof
Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The MEMS includes a semiconductive block. The semiconductive block includes a protruding structure. The protruding structure includes a bottom surface. The semiconductive block includes a sensing structure. A semiconductive substrate includes a conductive region. The conductive region includes a first surface under the sensing structure. The first surface is substantially coplanar with the bottom surface. A dielectric region includes a second surface not disposed over the first surface. |
| US10273142B2 |
Semiconductor MEMS structure
The present disclosure provides a structure. The structure comprises a cavity enclosed by a first substrate and a second substrate opposite to the first substrate. The structure also includes a movable membrane in the cavity. Further, the structure includes a mesa in the cavity and the mesa is protruded from a surface of the first substrate. In addition, the structure includes a dielectric layer over the mesa, wherein the dielectric layer includes a first surface in contact with the mesa and a second surface opposite to the first surface is positioned toward the cavity. |
| US10273141B2 |
Rough layer for better anti-stiction deposition
A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) package with roughness for high quality anti-stiction is provided. A device substrate is arranged over a support device. The device substrate comprises a movable element with a lower surface that is rough and that is arranged within a cavity. A dielectric layer is arranged between the support device and the device substrate. The dielectric layer laterally encloses the cavity. An anti-stiction layer lines the lower surface of the movable element. A method for manufacturing the MEMS package is also provided. |
| US10273140B2 |
Substrate structure, semiconductor structure and method for fabricating the same
A substrate structure for a micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) device, a semiconductor structure and a method for fabricating the same are provided. In various embodiments, the substrate structure for the MEMS device includes a substrate, the MEMS device, and an anti-stiction layer. The MEMS device is over the substrate. The anti-stiction layer is on a surface of the MEMS device, and includes amorphous carbon, polytetrafluoroethene, hafnium oxide, tantalum oxide, zirconium oxide, or a combination thereof. |
| US10273139B2 |
Refueling adapter
A refueling adapter is provided. The refueling adapter includes a nozzle section and an inlet section coupled to and positioned upstream of the nozzle section, the inlet section including a restrictor element extending across an inlet section flow passage and an anti-sealing rib coupled to an inlet section housing and axially extending along the inlet section flow passage. |
| US10273138B2 |
Liquid product identification for dispensing in storage tanks
A system for confirming that a liquid product is to be dispensed into a storage tank from a tanker compartment before dispensing the liquid product is disclosed. A wand computing device generates a liquid product identification signal that identifies the liquid product contained in the storage tank when positioned within proximity of a storage tank tag associated with the storage tank. A dispense monitoring computing device attempts to match the liquid product identified by the liquid product identification signal to the liquid products identified as contained in tanker compartments. The dispense monitoring computing device generates a signal to notify the operator that an appropriate tanker compartment contains liquid product that is the same as the liquid product contained by the storage tank and can be dispensed into the storage tank when the liquid product contained by the storage tank matches the liquid product contained by the appropriate tanker compartment. |
| US10273137B2 |
Fuel dispensing nozzle with interlock
A nozzle for dispensing fluid including a nozzle body having a spout and fluid path through which fluid to be dispensed is flowable. The nozzle includes an actuator configured to detect when the spout is sufficiently inserted into a fluid receptacle, and a shut-off device configured to selectively terminate or prevent fluid dispensing operations through the fluid path. The nozzle further includes an interlock operatively coupling the actuator to the shut-off device. The interlock includes a slider that is operatively coupled to the actuator and a pivotable arm that is operatively coupled to the shut-off device, and the slider is slidable along the arm. |
| US10273136B1 |
Beverage distributor for party games
A beverage distributor includes a reservoir having a reservoir first end and a reservoir second end. The reservoir first end and reservoir second end are open. A valve is connected to the reservoir second end. The valve throttles a flow of fluid from the reservoir. A plurality of passage tubes are connected to the valve. Each of the plurality of passage tubes has an inlet and an outlet. Each inlet of the plurality of passage tubes receives a flow of fluid from the reservoir through the valve. The plurality of passage tubes includes a first passage tube that includes a first diameter and length, a second passage tube that includes a second diameter and length, and a third passage tube that includes a third diameter and length. A base is connected to at least one of the first passage tube, the second passage tube, and the third passage tube. |
| US10273133B1 |
Article elevation apparatus
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus is described for use in lifting an article. The apparatus includes a support arm, a lever arm that is movably connected to the support arm, and a headpiece supported by the lever arm that is configured and dimensioned to engage the article such that a force applied to the lever arm is transmitted to the article to thereby lift the article. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a kit is described for use in lifting an article. The kit includes a support arm, a lever arm that is movably connected to the support arm, a first headpiece supportable by the lever arm having a first configuration facilitating engagement with the article, and a second headpiece supportable by the lever arm having a second configuration facilitating engagement with the article different than the first configuration. |
| US10273132B2 |
Isolated electronic backbone architecture for aerial devices
An electronic backbone architecture is configured to provide electrical power to an aerial device. The isolated electronic backbone architecture comprises: a power source for generating electrical power, a first actuator, a first electrical motor for powering the first actuator, a second actuator, a second electrical motor for powering the second actuator, and a protected electrical line. The first actuator is disposed adjacent to the first electrical motor. The second actuator is disposed adjacent to the second electrical motor. The protected electrical line is configured to carry electrical current between the power source, the first electrical motor, and the second electrical motor. |
| US10273124B2 |
Rotation control system for material handling machines
A rotation control system may be provided for a material handling machine. The rotation control system may include a boom and a work tool attached to the boom. A swing motor may be capable of swinging the boom and the work tool. A work tool motor may be capable of rotating the work tool relative to the boom. An input device may generate a first signal indicative of a desired swinging of the boom and a second signal indicative of a desired rotation of the work tool. A controller may be in communication with the input device, the swing motor, and the work tool motor. The controller may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based only on the second signal during a first mode of operation and may be capable of actuating the work tool motor based on swinging of the boom during a second mode of operation. |
| US10273123B2 |
Rough terrain crane
An SCR-quipped rough terrain crane in which a urea water tank is laid out at the optimal position is provided. A rough terrain crane is equipped with an exhaust emission control device that is laterally adjacent to a diesel engine. The exhaust emission control device is provided with a urea water tank and is laid out in a rear portion of at a vehicle body. The urea water tank is disposed on a front side of the exhaust emission control device. The urea water tank is disposed in the vicinity of the left side of the diesel engine when viewed from the rear side of the vehicle. |
| US10273121B2 |
Gas turbine having a lifting mechanism
A crane system having a gas turbine that has a manhole on the outer housing thereof, the manhole being designed to open up a maintenance access to hot gas parts of the gas turbine in the open state of the manhole, which is provided with a fastening section; the crane system further has a hoisting mechanism that includes a mating fastening section which is connected to the fastening section of the manhole in such a way that the hoisting mechanism introduces weights that same has to lift into the outer housing of the gas turbine. |
| US10273120B2 |
Hoisting device
A hoisting device includes a trolley travelling along a support structure, and a hoisting member to be lowered and lifted therefrom by means of hoisting ropes, as well as a current supply cable between the trolley and the hoisting member, wherein the structure of the current supply cable is made to assume a spiral shape such that in an uplifted position it forms an at least substantially flat-spiral structure wherein turns of the spiral structure lie in turns of increasing diameter. |
| US10273119B2 |
Elevator load weighing system
An elevator load weighing system (100) includes a brake assembly (104) configured to apply a braking force that inhibits vertical movement of an elevator car (106), and rotate in response to realizing a torque applied thereto. A position monitoring mechanism (112) is coupled to the brake assembly (104) and is configured to output a position signal in response to a rotation of the brake assembly (104). An electronic elevator control module (102) is configured to determine a zero-torque position of the brake assembly (104) prior to engaging the brake assembly (104). The electronic elevator control module (102) is further configured to detect at least one rotational brake displacement of the brake assembly (104) based on the position signal. |
| US10273117B2 |
Controlling an elevator car to take a user to a destination floor based on calendar information from a mobile device
A computer system can be configured to cause a mechanical action based on transient data stored on a user's mobile device. In some examples, the system includes a mobile device finder for receiving calendar information from a mobile device within a physical distance from an elevator system. The calendar information specifies a time and a place of an appointment. The system includes a calendar verifier for determining that the time of the appointment is within a time period from a current time and that the place of the appointment corresponds to a destination floor reachable by the elevator system. The system includes an elevator programmer for programming the elevator system with the destination floor so that, when a user carries the mobile device onto an elevator car of the elevator system, the elevator system controls the elevator car to take the user to the destination floor. |
| US10273113B2 |
Apparatus and methods for winding coil
Systems and methods for winding wire are disclosed. A system includes a wire take-up unit and a wire tensioning unit. The take-up unit includes a rotating mandrel and a wire directing device, the wire directing device arranged to cause the wire to be wound in a figure-eight configuration on the rotating mandrel to form a coil having many layers of wire. The wire tensioning unit applies tension to said wire as it is wound, and applies a first amount of tension to a predetermined amount of wire constituting at least a first two layers of the coil, and a second amount of tension to the wire beyond the predetermined amount. In one embodiment, the wire tensioning unit includes digital self-relieving air regulator pneumatically coupled to and controlling a pressure in said pressurized chamber of a pre-lubricating cylinder that is coupled to the wire being wound. |
| US10273112B2 |
String trimmer head with curved trimmer line guide
A trimmer head assembly for a trimming machine. The trimmer head assembly includes a spool. The spool has a central tubular hub. The spool also has a central flange that radially extends from the hub. A trim line conduit is joined to the central flange. The trim line conduit has a first open end. The first open end leads to a first straight section. The first straight section leads to a curved central section. The curved central section leads to a second straight section. The second straight section leads to a second open end. The curved central section passes around the center of the spool. A housing is provided that receives the spool therein. When loading trimmer line into the trimmer head assembly, the shape of the conduit enables the trimmer line to pass around the central opening in the spool without binding. |
| US10273111B2 |
Devices for lifting, maneuvering, winding and unwinding reels
The present invention relates to a device or a pair of devices for lifting, maneuvering, winding or unwinding reels, each comprising a center retractable member having an adjustable length; a first and second angularly-oriented vertical support bar, each pivotally mounted, at its proximal end, on opposite ends of the center retractable member, wherein the first and second angularly-oriented vertical support bars are pivotally joined to each other at their distal ends; a reel support member mounted on the joint of the first and second angularly-oriented vertical support bars, wherein the reel support member is adapted to removably by received by the bore of the reel; and a means for adjusting the length of the center retractable member, thereby moving the reel support member upward and downward, respectively. |
| US10273110B2 |
Reusable device with cutting surface enabling straight cuts of material
A device according to one embodiment includes a sidewall defining an interior; at least one cutting channel having, and/or configured to receive, at least one cutting strip; an opening in the sidewall configured to allow a sheet of material to pass therethrough from the interior; a door coupled to the sidewall; and a handle coupled to the sidewall. A device according to another embodiment includes a peripheral sidewall; a lid coupled to an upper edge of the peripheral sidewall, the lid and the peripheral sidewall defining an interior; a bottom edge of the peripheral sidewall defining an opening to the interior, the interior being configured to receive a sheet of material; at least one cutting channel having, and/or configured to receive, at least one cutting strip; and an opening in the lid, the opening being configured to allow the sheet of material to pass therethrough from the interior. |
| US10273108B2 |
Multi-stage sheet ejection device
A multi-stage sheet ejection device including a tray and a level adjusting structure is provided. The level adjusting structure includes a body and a sliding element. The body has a plurality of stages arranged on a vertical surface of the body in order. The sliding element is disposed on the body and horizontally movable with respect to the vertical surface of the body. Through the movement of the sliding element, the tray can be controlled to move on the vertical surface stage by stage and be supported on one of the stages in sequence. |
| US10273104B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus, including a main chassis having a discharge tray and a switchback tray in an upper position with respect to the discharge tray; an image forming unit; a discharge roller to discharge a recording sheet conveyed through the image forming unit onto the discharge tray; a duplex conveyer to invert the sheet and convey the inverted sheet to return to the image forming unit; and a switchback roller being rotatable in a normal direction to convey the sheet toward the switchback tray and a reverse direction to convey the sheet to the duplex conveyer; is provided. The main chassis includes a pair of walls, each of which extends in a vertical direction and in a conveying direction of the sheet and is arranged in adjacent to the switchback tray such that the switchback tray is interposed between the pair of walls. |
| US10273101B2 |
Sheet conveying device, image forming apparatus incorporating the sheet conveying device, and optional device incorporating the sheet conveying device
A sheet conveying device, which is included in an image forming apparatus and an optional device attachable to the image forming apparatus, includes a sheet container, a sheet feeder, a separator, a guide, and a projection. The sheet container loads multiple sheets. The sheet feeder feeds a sheet out of the multiple sheets in the sheet container. The separator separates the sheet from another sheet fed together with the sheet. The guide having a guide surface to guide the sheet passing the separator such that the sheet is fed in a predetermined sheet conveying direction. An upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface of the guide is located lower than a downstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the separator. The projection is disposed facing the separator at the upstream end in the sheet conveying direction of the guide surface. |
| US10273094B2 |
Controlled motion system having an improved track configuration
A transport system comprising linear motor modules utilized both straight and curved track modules, with movers displaced on the track modules by control of power applied to coils of the modules. Curved track modules have modified spline geometries to provide desired acceleration and jerk characteristics. The modified spline geometries may be defined by more than one generators, such as an equation generator and a spline fit between the equation-generated segment and one or more constrained points or locations. The curved track modules may be divided into 180 degree modules, or may be reduced to 90 degree, 45 degree or other fractional arcs to provide for modular assembly, mirror-image geometries and motion profiles, and the like. The system may be adapted to provide improved motion characteristics based on modification of a conventional spline geometry. |
| US10273091B2 |
Fracture detection system and method for dumbbell pin of scraper conveyor
A fracture detection system and method for a dumbbell pin of a scraper conveyor. The system comprises a scraper conveyor, a wireless ranging apparatus (2), a wireless communication device, a support controller and a monitoring center. The wireless ranging apparatus (2) is mounted on a ramp plate ledge of a scraper conveyor chute (1), and has a laser range finder and a reflection target plate (24) for detecting a relative displacement between any two adjacent chutes. The wireless communication device realizes communication between the wireless ranging apparatus (2) and the support controller, and transmits the displacement of the laser range finder to the support controller in a wireless transmission manner. The support controller controls an action of the scraper conveyor chute (1). A monitoring center is electrically connected to the support controller, and can perform storage processing on relative displacement data of any adjacent chutes. In the method, by taking a relative displacement value between adjacent chutes as a reference, whether a fracture fault occurs in a dumbbell pin is judged, the position of the fractured dumbbell pin can be accurately determined, and a support controller controls a chute action, thereby having a high promotion and usage value. |
| US10273089B2 |
Conveyor belt slat
A conveyor belt includes a plurality of spaced rods and a plurality of slats, the slats including a base portion for carrying an item. The base portion has a perpendicular leading edge relative to a direction of conveyance travel of the conveyor belt and a perpendicular trailing edge relative to the direction of conveyance travel of the conveyor belt. At least one slat is pivotably coupled to another slat and one of the leading edge and the trailing edge of the at least one slat is coupled to one of the plurality of rods. |
| US10273086B2 |
Conveyor belt having magnetic linear encoder readable markers
A conveyor belt (1) for conveying a good in a belt travel direction, comprising magnetic markers (21,22) embedded into the belt, the magnetic markers (21,22) being arranged in at least one row (2) parallel to the belt's travel direction, characterized in that a) the magnetic markers (21,22) are formed of a matrix of an elastomeric, thermoplastic elastomeric or thermoplastic material with particles of a ferromagnetic material embedded therein, b) the matrix is filled with the ferromagnetic material particles in an amount of 60 to 90 vol %, based on the sum of matrix and ferromagnetic material particles; c) the geometric thickness of the markers is 30 to 70% of the overall thickness of the belt; and d) the ferromagnetic material has a maximum energy product (BH)max in the range of 30 to 100 k J/m3. The belt is suitable for prolonged use in single pass line-head inkjet printers and allows precise position determination of the belt. |
| US10273085B2 |
Item transfer using stackable storage modules
An example process may include receiving a request identifying an action with respect to an item and a modular storage system. The modular storage system may include a plurality of shipping containers accessible from an item transfer facility. The process may also include identifying a particular shipping container of the plurality of shipping containers to fulfill the request. The process may also include identifying, within the particular shipping container, a particular storage module to fulfill the request. The particular storage module may include a particular plurality of storage containers. The process may also include identifying, from among the particular plurality of storage containers, a particular storage container to fulfill the request. The process may also include causing movement of the particular plurality of storage containers to move the particular storage container to an access position. |
| US10273083B2 |
Cover for container
The present invention is directed to a cover assemblies for use with containers such as large dumpsters or roll-off containers. The cover assembly generally includes a cover portion, a frame portion, and one or more mounting arms. The cover is coupled to the frame, and the frame is movable with respect to the mounting arm from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position comprises a closed position and wherein the second position comprises an open position. |
| US10273082B2 |
Attachable stabilizer for laterally supporting a garbage bin
An attachable stabilizer for laterally supporting a garbage bin balances the garbage bin as it is being pushed or pulled by the user. The attachable stabilizer includes a clevis, an extension plate, a garbage-bin coupler, a wheel, and an axle. The clevis affixes the wheel onto the extension plate in a steerable manner, thereby allowing the wheel to steer when the garbage bin makes a turn. The extension plate rotatably and laterally supports the garbage bin from tipping over. The garbage-bin coupler releasably couples the extension plate onto the wheel-and-axle assembly. As such, the extension plate may be retrofitted onto a variety of different garbage bins. The wheel and the axle along with the wheel-and-axle assembly allows the garbage bin to roll over the terrain. This allows the user to easily transport the garbage bin even if it is heavily loaded with waste. |
| US10273081B2 |
Cinch handles, receptacles, and methods
Embodiments of the disclosure can include cinches, receptacles, and associated methods. In one embodiment, a cinch can include a base member configured to be attached to a body of a receptacle, a first member that can be substantially parallel to the base member, and a second member that can extend outwardly from the base member and is substantially transverse to the first member, wherein the inner surfaces of the base, first, and second members can define a handle. A slot for retaining a flexible liner can extend from the inner to the outer surface of the first member and a through-hole in the second member can be configured to receive the flexible liner. |
| US10273075B2 |
Stackable storage device for headwear
A storage device for headwear that includes an elongated container with side surfaces, top and bottom surfaces and a back surface that also features a drawer that can be slid in and out of the container through an opening at one end of the container. The opening is covered by a door featuring a magnet whose polarity is opposite that of another magnet embedded in the bottom surface of the container. The devices can be stacked one on top of another and magnets in the door of one device and the bottom surface of another device hold the door of one of the devices open. The container features one or more stops that contact the walls of the drawer to prevent it from being pulled out of the container. A horizontal flange limits the vertical movement of the drawer and cooperates with the stops to hold the drawer in place. |
| US10273068B2 |
Die cut opening for multi-layer flexible package
A reclosable package is described that includes inner and outer film layers. Each of the inner and outer film layers includes die cuts that are designed to create a peelable flap portion that, when pulled back by the user, reveals an opening of the package for providing access to the contents of the package. In particular, the inner film layer has an inner die cut that includes a cross-directional cut line. While the cross-directional cut line in conventional packages is a straight line, the package described herein uses a line that has one or more radii of curvature. In this way, the vibrations that may otherwise be generated during the rotary die cutting process are reduced, and more consistent cut depths can be achieved. |
| US10273067B2 |
Package for storing a plurality of products
A package kit for storing a plurality of products includes a primary package and a secondary package. The primary package has a plurality of individually sealed and separately detachable cavities. The secondary package is sandwiched between a back panel and a front panel of the secondary package. The front panel includes a first aperture and a second aperture for displaying at least a portion of the primary package. A first outer circumferential portion at least partially surrounds the first aperture, and a second outer circumferential portion at least partially surrounds the second aperture. The front panel includes an elevated portion disposed between the apertures and extending from the first and second outer circumferential portions. |
| US10273064B2 |
Lid opening structure and physiological detecting device
A lid opening structure and a physiological detection device are provided. The lid opening structure is adapted for the physiological detection device and for being mounted on a lid body of a container. The lid body includes a flange portion and a pivot portion. The lid opening structure includes a first cover portion disposed on a side corresponding to the flange portion and having an engaging portion for clamping the flange portion, and a second cover portion disposed on a side corresponding to the pivot portion. When applying a force on the first cover portion along a lid opening direction, the physiological detection device is fixed on the lid body by stopping the force applied along the lid opening direction by the second cover portion, and the lid body of the container is opened. The combined use of the container and the physiological detection device increases the convenience of use. |
| US10273063B2 |
Container closure device and container having such a closure device
A container closure device (20) for a container (10), in particular for a beverage can (10), comprises a lid (30) having an upper face (31), a lower face (32), and an opening (33). The container closure device (20) further comprises a closure (50) having a closure part (51) for opening and closing the opening (33) and an operating device (40) for actuating the closure part (51). The closure part (51) is arranged on the lower face (32) so as to be pivotable about a first axis (A) which extends substantially parallel to the lower face (32). The operating device (40) is arranged on the closure part (51) so as to be rotatable about a second axis (B) and be rotatable from a first position (S1) into a second position (S2). The opening (33) can be closed by rotating the operating device (40) into the first position (S1) and can be opened by rotating the operating device (40) into the second position (S2). |
| US10273059B2 |
Closure stopper for pharmaceutical applications
A closure stopper for pharmaceutical applications has a sealing flange seating in a sealing manner on an end face of the container's closure mouth. The sealing flange has a lower sealing surface and a boundary plane contacting an area protruding farthest downwardly and extending perpendicularly to the closure stopper's center axis. An engagement portion extending below the sealing flange is formed with a smaller radial extent than the sealing flange. Preferably a handling portion extends above the sealing flange. A circumferential sealing projection also is formed on the engagement portion and protrudes by a radial dimension with respect to an axial portion of the engagement portion initially adjoining the sealing flange from underneath and having a portion-radius. The sealing projection, at least with respect to its base portion, vertically overlaps a set-back region formed on the sealing flange and set back with respect to the contact plane. |
| US10273055B2 |
Drinking or eating vessel
There is provided a drinking or eating vessel comprising an inner surface that defines a volume for receiving liquid or solid food and an outer surface that supports a polymeric coating and a decorative layer, wherein the polymeric coating comprises a polymer formed by curing a coating mixture on the outer surface of the drinking or eating vessel, said coating mixture comprising a matting agent, wherein the polymeric coating has an inner surface in contact with the drinking or eating vessel and an outer surface in contact with the decorative layer, and wherein the decorative layer comprises a dry toner image applied to the outer surface of the polymeric coating. Also provided is a corresponding process for producing the drinking or eating vessel. |
| US10273052B2 |
Produce shipping container
A container having walls, one having a projection including a hook and an exterior surface opposite the hook having an external contact location, the hook extending away from the contact surface, the contact location disposed interiorly of the hook. The container includes a door, and a latch coupled to the door by a spring. The latch comprises a catch and a binding arm, and has a contact surface positioned to fit the projection between the catch and contact surface. The latch has a locked position in which the catch and hook maintain the door in the closed position, and an unlocked position in which the door is movable. The spring biases the latch into the locked position. Sufficient pressure on the latch overcomes the biasing to achieve the unlocked position, to allow the open position to be attained. When in the locked position, the contact surface faces the contact location. |
| US10273049B2 |
Delamination resistant glass containers with heat-tolerant coatings
Delamination resistant glass containers with heat-tolerant coatings are disclosed. In one embodiment, a glass container may include a glass body having an interior surface, an exterior surface and a wall thickness extending from the exterior surface to the interior surface. At least the interior surface of the glass body is delamination resistant. The glass container may further include a heat-tolerant coating positioned on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the glass body. The heat-tolerant coating may be thermally stable at temperatures greater than or equal to 260° C. for 30 minutes. |
| US10273045B2 |
Knockdown crate and method of display packaging
An improved knockdown crate and method of display for sale thereof. The knockdown crate generally includes two end panels, each with a bottom edge and opposing side edges, each edge comprising an interior groove extending the length thereof; a bottom panel comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the bottom edges of the two end panels; and two side panels each comprising a plurality of longitudinal slats and two transverse connection members connecting the plurality of longitudinal slats in parallel, the transverse connection members have a geometric cross section which seat with the interior grooves of the opposing side edges of the two end panels respectively. |
| US10273044B2 |
Can lid
A reclosable can lid is described that has a collar part and a lid receiving part composed of plastic that can be coupled to one another via a snap-in latching connection, wherein a tear line closed in itself is either partly perforated or is formed as a toothed separating line and the leak-tightness is ensured by a sealing film provided at the inner side of the lid cover. |
| US10273041B2 |
Merchandise storage container device
A foldable device for a merchandise storage container includes a promotional panel that has a printable surface disposed on the same side of the blank used to create the device as the other printing surfaces of the device. When the blank is printed, material can be added to the promotional panel at the same time and with the same equipment as the other surfaces of the lid. A reinforcing panel can be attached to the promotional panel to reinforce a lateral wall of the device. |
| US10273037B2 |
Reusable packaging and storage
A reusable packaging and storage article for an elastic constriction ring is described wherein the article comprises a top member and a bottom member configured to releasably engage with each other, wherein the bottom member comprises: a cavity of substantially circular shape having a perimeter lip with an inner and outer surface to house, in use, a portion of the elastic constriction ring; and an at least partially pillar extending from a substantially central portion of the cavity; and wherein a summit of the pillar has a diameter less than the diameter of a central aperture of the elastic constriction ring, and a lower portion of the pillar has a diameter greater than the diameter of a central aperture of the elastic constriction ring; and wherein the top member comprises: a cavity of substantially circular shape having a perimeter lip with an inner and outer surface to house, in use, a portion of the elastic constriction ring, wherein the diameter of an inner surface of the perimeter is the same or greater than the diameter of the outer surface of the perimeter lip of the bottom member. A consumer product is also described. |
| US10273036B2 |
Open end container with improved seal
The open ended container with resealable lid combination has a seal ring which cooperates with a seal engagement surface to provide a resealable construction to provide at least one of an airtight and watertight configuration after the lid has initially been removed from the container and re-applied. The seal engagement surface preferably provides at least two ramps and the seal ring deforms along at least one, if not both of the ramps. |
| US10273034B2 |
Container with embossed indicia
A container extends along a longitudinal axis and includes a base, a body extending axially from the base, and a generally radially outwardly facing external surface having sharply outlined indicia. The indicia includes generally V-shaped depressions having outer slopes, inner slopes, and vertices connecting the slopes. A method of making the container is also disclosed. |
| US10273030B2 |
Compact feeder and filling system, device, and method
In a compact system containers are circulated in fixtures. Containers are fed from a bulk hopper by a conveyor into a primary orienting mechanism and then into the loading mechanism which also serves as the final orienting mechanism. Once a fixture is filled with containers, it is indexed into the filling position. The process conveyor ultimately moves the fixtures to the opposite end of the conveyor where a transfer mechanism indexes the fixture through a cap applicator and cap sealer. Caps are fed from a bulk hopper by a conveyor into a primary orienting mechanism and then through a final orienting/escapement mechanism into an applicator chute. Once the caps are applied, the fixture is indexed into a transfer position for downstream processing. Once emptied of containers, the fixtures are indexed onto a return conveyor where they are transported back to the loading and filling end. |
| US10273029B2 |
Processes for collation shrink packaging with a thermally insulating film
This invention relates to processes for collation shrink packaging of one or more items with a thermally insulating film, to films for such processes, to packages so made, and to methods for extruding such films. The one or more items packaged may be cans, bottles, pouches and other carriers of liquid or solids. |
| US10273020B1 |
Mounting device adapter and method in a system for displaying mission critical information on an uncertified display
A mounting apparatus configured to mount a personal electronic device (PED) in an aircraft flight deck and provide a visible indication on the PED display when a fault condition exists includes an optical sensor positioned to view the PED display and configured to record an image of the PED display; an optically transparent surface configured to be overlaid on the PED display; an actuatable covering on the surface wherein the actuatable covering has a first optically transparent state and a second optically emissive state; an excitation source configured to cause the covering to switch from the first state to the second state; and a controller configured to transmit an image of the PED display recorded by the optical sensor to a server and command, responsive to receipt of an enable signal from the server, the actuation source to actuate the covering to indicate that the fault condition exists. |
| US10273019B2 |
Distributed propulsion system power unit control
A propulsion system that includes a plurality of power units, a plurality of propulsors, where respective power units of the plurality of power units are controllably coupled to the plurality of propulsors, and a controller configured to receive a desired throttle value corresponding to a desired propulsive force, determine a number of power units of the plurality of power units to be coupled to the plurality of propulsors to achieve the desired propulsive force based on a respective power value associated with each respective power unit of the plurality of power units, and cause the number of power units of the plurality of power units to be coupled to the plurality of propulsors. |
| US10273012B2 |
Deicing module for an aircraft and method for deicing
An apparatus and method for deicing a surface upon which ice accumulates, on for example an aircraft wing. The apparatus and method for the deicing module include an actuating component, a casing, and a movable member. The movable member breaks ice that has accumulated on a surface of the wing. |
| US10273007B2 |
Galley assembly for a cabin of a vehicle, a cabin of a vehicle, and an aircraft having a cabin and at least one such galley assembly
A galley assembly for a cabin of a vehicle includes a galley housing having a front side and a plurality of compartments capable for housing kitchen appliances, an air suction port, an air extraction manifold having a bypass element, and a mechanical control device. Each compartment has a ventilation port. The air suction port is pneumatically coupled with the air extraction manifold, which is coupled with the ventilation ports of the compartments. The bypass element is positioned on one of the plurality of walls facing away from the front side and it selectively provides a through-flow opening with an adjustable opening area to the surrounding of the galley assembly. |
| US10273005B2 |
Sieve bed retention system
A retention system for use within a molecular sieve unit includes a perforated plate having a top face and bottom face. The perforated plate is configured to be positioned atop a packed sieve bed proximate an outlet end cap of the molecular sieve unit. A skirt is coupled to the bottom face of the perforated plate and a biasing member is configured to engage the outlet end cap and the top face of the perforated plate. The biasing member urges the perforated plate against the packed sieve bed. The biasing member may be one or more wave springs thereby reducing the risk of losing sufficient biasing force against the perforated plate. In the event that a sufficient biasing force is lost, the skirt may operate as a failsafe so as to minimize or prevent tilting of the perforated plate within the housing. |
| US10273004B2 |
Systems and methods for moving a load using unmanned vehicles
An actual position of a load tethered with a tether to a vehicle is determined using a plurality of sensors disposed on the vehicle. A required tether tension and required tether angle of the tether is determined to move the load from the actual position to a commanded position. An actual tether tension and actual tether angle of the tether is determined using the plurality of sensors. A determination is made as to a thrust vector to be applied by the vehicle to change the actual tether tension and the actual tether angle of the tether to the required tether tension and the required tether angle. The thrust vector is applied with the vehicle to reposition the vehicle to achieve the required tether angle and to create the required tether tension of the tether to move the load to the commanded position. |
| US10272998B2 |
Variable pitch propeller apparatus and variable thrust aircraft using same
A variable pitch propeller apparatus enables a propeller to have different pitch angles in one revolution about the drive shaft. The propellers are coupled to a race that is flexible and actuated into different offset distances by a race-deflector. A race-linkage may extend between the race and the propeller or drive shaft coupler to rotate the propeller to a pitch angle as determined by the offset distance to the race. A race-linkage may incorporate one or more wheels that engages with the race and rolls along the race and about the drive shaft. An aircraft utilizing one or more of the variable pitch propeller apparatus may be able to produce downward thrust for vertical take-off and landing and transition to forward flight. The pitch of the propellers may be changed from take-off to flight to provide the required propulsion for the aircraft. |
| US10272994B2 |
Unmanned aerial vehicle and operations thereof
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors. |
| US10272991B2 |
Metallic composite joint
A composite metallic joint assembly may include a composite metal rod having a metal liner and a composite material disposed around the metal liner. A first portion of the composite metal rod may comprise the composite material and the metal liner and a second portion of the composite metal rod may comprise the metal liner exposed at a radially outer surface of the composite metal rod. The metal liner may have a first radial thickness at a first axial position corresponding to the first portion of the composite metal rod and a second radial thickness at a second axial position corresponding to the second portion of the composite metal rod. The second thickness may be greater than the first thickness. |
| US10272989B2 |
High-lift system
A high-lift system for an aircraft includes a high-lift flap which is arranged on the wing of the aircraft and is mounted on a carriage coupled to the wing, the carriage being displaceably mounted on a track by means of a high-lift bearing. The high-lift bearing includes a plain bearing. |
| US10272986B2 |
Thermally conductive unmanned aerial vehicle and method of making same
An unmanned aerial vehicle includes a body and a heat source disposed in the body. The heat source includes at least one of an electronic controller system and a motor. The unmanned aerial vehicle further includes a plurality of rotor blades. At least a portion of the body is constructed of crystalline carbon fibers. |
| US10272983B2 |
Boat heat exchanger system and method
Embodiments of a boat heat exchanger system of the present invention employable to cool a user device via heat transfer generally include an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, and an inline pump, wherein the inlet pipe is fluidly connectable to an external aqueous fluid source. In one embodiment, a closed-looped system utilizing a heat exchange component of a contained external aqueous fluid source is provided. In another aspect, embodiments of a boat heat exchanger system of the present invention contain a close-looped system and generally include an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, an inline pump, and an externally disposed heat exchanger, wherein an aqueous fluid is recirculated through the heat exchanger system. Methods of cooling user devices on a boat using embodiments of a boat heat exchanger system are provided. |
| US10272982B1 |
Trolling motor anchor mount
A trolling motor mount intended for a larger watercraft having a bow-mounted anchoring system, with the trolling motor mount having a horizontal mounting platform, a vertical extension member, and a shank, with the horizontal mounting platform being suitably configured to attach a standard trolling motor thereto, the shank being suitably configured to attach to the anchoring system of the watercraft in place of the anchor, and the vertical extension member being of sufficient length to allow the trolling motor to properly reach the water when the trolling motor mount is securely attached to the watercraft by the anchoring system. |
| US10272981B2 |
Watercraft
A watercraft includes a chassis, a drive, a hydrofoil and a drive transfer arm. The drive is operatively connected to a first end of the drive transfer arm. The hydrofoil is pivotably connected to a second end of the drive transfer arm. The watercraft is configured such that operation of the drive causes the hydrofoil to oscillate, to provide thrust. The hydrofoil is pivotably connected to the second end of the drive transfer arm with an adjustable connection mechanism. The adjustable connection mechanism is such that the distance between a leading edge of the hydrofoil and a rotational axis of a pivoting connection point to the drive transfer arm is adjustable. |
| US10272980B2 |
Underwater vehicles and inspection methods
A method for performing operations using a water environment robotic system on a target section of pipeline located in an underwater environment is provided. The method includes the steps of deploying the underwater robotic vehicle into the water and visually inspecting the underwater environment to locate the pipeline and its plurality of weld joints. A cleaning operation is performed at one of the plurality of weld joints using the underwater robotic vehicle. The robotic vehicle can land on the sea floor and deploy a robotic arm to inspect the cleaned weld joint. The underwater can then swim to a next weld joint and land and perform cleaning and inspection operations, which can be repeated until all inspection sites are inspected. |
| US10272977B2 |
Boat navigation assist system, and navigation assist apparatus and server of the system
A navigation assist system having a plurality of navigation assist apparatuses installed on small boats like motorboats each fitted with an outboard motor to be able to navigate in a predetermined water area, and a server placed on land to communicate with the navigation assist apparatuses. Each of the navigation assist apparatuses detects a trim-up position of the outboard motor, adds the position to a danger level data downloaded from the server unit, and alerts an operator concerned when the boat approaches a region whose danger level is great. |
| US10272976B1 |
Floating bar apparatus
A recreational floating bar apparatus capable of carrying beverages including liquor bottles and drinking vessels having a floatable base. A liquor bottle rack can extend upward from the floatable base, the liquor bottle rack having at least two compartments, each compartment sized to receive one of the liquor bottles. A plurality of drinking vessel retainers can be positioned on the floatable base about the liquor bottle rack. The plurality of drinking vessel retainers can include a first set of drinking vessel retainers having a first size, and a second set of drinking vessel retainers having a second size. The apparatus can be used to store relatively large amounts of beverages to help reduce the need for a user to exit the water to retrieve more beverages. |
| US10272973B2 |
Rotatable chain stopper
A rotatable chain stopper includes a base, an actuator operatively coupled to the base, and a pair of latches pivotably coupled to the base. The orientation of the base and position of the latches are responsive to extension of the actuator. The rotatable chain stopper may be used as a portion of chain jack assembly, such as on an offshore vessel. The rotatable chain stopper may used in a method of pulling-in, paying-out, and positioning of an anchor chain, such as for mooring an offshore vessel. |
| US10272972B2 |
Fairlead intended to engage with an anchor chain, for a system for anchoring a floating installation to the ground
Disclosed is a fairlead intended to engage with an anchor chain, for a system for anchoring a floating installation to the ground. The fairlead includes two structures assembled by pivot connection of axis, one upstream, for rigidly connecting the fairlead to the floating installation, and the other downstream, including—a unit for blocking the translational movement of the anchor chain, and—a guide, for guiding a change in direction of the anchor chain. Furthermore, the downstream structure includes two lateral plates delimiting the passage of the chain, the upstream end of each of the plates including a U-shaped bearing receiving an additional arm of the upstream structure and engaging together via a journal, the guide extending between the internal branches of the two bearings. |
| US10272971B2 |
Watercraft canopy for U-shaped dock
A canopy structure includes arch members defining a barrel vault and horizontal members. Each of the upper horizontal members is affixed to the parallel arch members. The canopy structure further includes arched vertical supports. The upper horizontal supports are affixed to the arched vertical supports. The canopy structure further includes lower horizontal members. Each of the lower horizontal members is affixed to the parallel arch members. According to another aspect, a canopy structure includes a U-shaped dock surrounding a watercraft mooring area. The canopy structure includes inner dock arm edges located on opposite sides of the watercraft mooring area. The canopy structure further includes vertical supports affixed to at least two of the inner dock arm edges. The vertical supports support a canopy frame. The canopy frame defines a barrel vault. |
| US10272967B2 |
Folding fender
The invention relates to a foldable bicycle (10) with a first part of the frame (1) that carries a first wheel (11) and a crank-drive (9) and a second part of a frame (2) that carries a crank-drive (9) driven second wheel (12), wherein the first part of the frame (1) and the second part (2) are connected to each other by a swivel connection (4) through which the second wheel (12) that is fastened to the second part of the frame (2) is swiveled by a swivel movement in the direction of the first wheel (11) in the same direction as the pedal axle (A), including the fender (3) belonging to the second wheel (12). In order to also be able to roll the bicycle in a folded state, the fender (3) consists of a first fender part (3a) and a second fender part (3b), wherein the first fender part (3a) is attached to the second part of the frame (2) and the second fender part (3b) is movably mounted relative to the first fender part (3a). |
| US10272965B2 |
Saddled-vehicle cowl structure
Provided is a saddled-vehicle cowl structure capable of effectively supplying outside air to a power unit. A saddled-vehicle cowl structure includes a main seat on which an occupant is seated, a side cowl that covers a side lower part of the main seat, an air cleaner box provided below the main seat and connected to a power unit, and an air intake duct for supplying outdoor air to the air cleaner box. The side cowl includes an inner side cowl and an outer side cowl disposed on a vehicle width direction outer side of the inner side cowl. An air intake port for supplying traveling wind to the air intake duct is provided near a front end portion of the inner side cowl. The air intake port is covered by the outer side cowl from an outer side. |
| US10272964B2 |
Article mount
An article mount may include a platform, an elastic line extending from the platform and a hook extending from the platform to receive the elastic line to capture at least one article between the elastic line and the article contacting face. The article mount may further include a retainer to releasably secure the article mount to a carrier, such as a bicycle. |
| US10272957B2 |
Active tire spoiler system and method
An active tire spoiler system includes a first tire spoiler, a second tire spoiler and a control module. That control module includes a controller configured to displace the first tire spoiler and the second tire spoiler between a stowed position and a deployed position. A related method is also disclosed. |
| US10272955B2 |
Motor vehicle body
A motor vehicle body includes a side sill and a pillar arranged on the side sill, which has a cross section with a first side and a following second side in a vehicle longitudinal direction. A cross member is attached to the side sill. A sill-side end section of the cross member includes a side wall following a first side wall of the end section in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The distance of the first side wall in the vehicle longitudinal direction towards the second side of the cross section of the pillar decreases in a vehicle transverse direction towards the side sill at least locally in regions. An upper cover wall is connected to a connection section of the cross member. The distance of the upper cover wall decreases in a vehicle vertical direction towards the pillar in the vehicle transverse direction at least locally in regions. |
| US10272949B2 |
Sliding protective battery support tray
A battery assembly is attached to a tray below a floor pan of a vehicle on a front channel and a rear channel that extend transversely relative to the vehicle. Edge reinforcements of the tray are secured by shear pins or other deformable connectors that retain the tray in a centered location on the channels until a side impact with a vehicle shears the shear pins and permits the tray to move laterally away from the location of impact. |
| US10272948B2 |
Front rail for vehicle underbody assembly with varied strength zones
A vehicle underbody assembly may include a pair of front rails, a pair of hinge pillars, a pair of crush cans, a pair of bumper supports, and a bumper. Each of the front rails includes a front portion, a mid-portion, and a backup portion. Each of the hinge pillars may be attached to one of the backup portions. Each of the crush cans may be attached to one of the front portions. Each of bumper supports may be secured to one of the crush cans. The bumper may be attached to the bumper supports. The front portions and the backup portions may be heat treated to have a higher strength than the mid-portions. Each of the front portions and the backup portions may be heated to define a hard strength zone and the mid-portion may be heated to define a medium strength zone. |
| US10272946B2 |
Method and system of assisting a driver of a vehicle
A method of assisting a driver of a vehicle, the method includes obtaining a location of a road boundary relative to the vehicle using a sensor, selecting, via a controller, a parameter to assist a driver of the vehicle when approaching the location of the road boundary based on a condition, determining, via the controller, based on the location of the road boundary whether the vehicle will be a predetermined distance from the road boundary, and providing a feedback operation to assist the driver in avoiding the road boundary based on the selected parameter. |
| US10272944B2 |
Steering systems and methods for generating haptic feel torque
Methods and systems for generating haptic feel torque for a steering system for an automotive vehicle are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a method for generating haptic feel torque for a steering system for an automotive vehicle includes inputting a steering command signal by manipulating a steering wheel mounted to a steering column of the automotive vehicle. In response to the steering command, the method includes changing an orientation of road wheels of the automotive vehicle. Also, the method includes communicating condition data of the road wheels to a controller. Further, the method includes calculating with the controller a turning acceleration of the steering column in response to changing the orientation of the road wheels by modeling a virtual spring and a virtual damper interconnected between the steering column and the road wheels based on the condition data. The method also includes applying the turning acceleration to the steering column. |
| US10272943B2 |
Control unit for vehicle and control method for vehicle
A control unit for a vehicle having an active steering system capable of changing a steering gear ratio between a steering angle of a steering wheel and a tire steering angle includes a steering turning assist controller and a left-right driving force controller. The steering turning assist controller controls the steering gear ratio so that a yaw rate generated by the vehicle becomes a target yaw rate to assist a turning of the vehicle. The left-right driving force controller controls, in the left and right electric drive wheels which each add a yaw moment to a vehicle body independently of a steering system and are able to be independently driven, driving forces of the electric drive wheels so that the yaw rate generated by the vehicle becomes the target yaw rate based on a roll of the vehicle. |
| US10272942B2 |
Auxiliary steering system and auxiliary steering method for electric vehicle and electric vehicle
An auxiliary steering system (100) and method for an electric vehicle and the electric vehicle are disclosed. The system includes a detection component (6A) including a first electric motor (4) and a detection controller (6) configured to determine whether a steering assist device (2) is normal, to continue to determine whether the steering assist device (2) is normal if yes, and to control a drive rack (5A) of the first electric motor (4) to drive wheels (17) of the electric vehicle to return and to output a steering failure signal, a steering wheel torque signal and a direction signal if no; an electric motor controller (8); a second electric motor (14); and a vehicle controller (7). The electric motor controller (8) is further configured to control the second electric motor (14) to increase a drive torque for an outer front wheel (17), to brake an inner rear wheel (17), and to stop driving an inner front wheel (17) and an outer rear wheel (17). |
| US10272941B2 |
Vehicle steering device
A vehicle steering device, in which a steering member and a steering operation mechanism are not mechanically coupled, includes a reaction force motor that applies a reaction force to the steering member, and a reaction force motor control unit that controls the reaction force motor. The reaction force motor control unit includes a target rotational angle setter that sets a target rotational angle for an output shaft at a position close to the side of the neutral position of the output shaft with respect to the rotational angle of the output shaft corresponding to a steered angle limit value by a rotational angle matching steering torque detected by a torque sensor when a steered angle has reached the steered angle limit value and the steering torque that is larger than the steering torque at the time when the steered angle limit value was reached is applied to a steering wheel. |
| US10272940B2 |
Steering wheel actuation device
A steering wheel actuation device for retrofit mounting to a steering wheel of a motor vehicle and for applying a motor-driven torque to same includes a stator suitable for bracing against rotational movement and a rotor having attachment devices for the torque-proof attachment to the steering wheel, wherein said rotor is rotatable against the stator and wherein the stator features a U-shaped design, which extends over a curved section and forms an open section. |
| US10272936B2 |
Method and apparatus for loading
Presented is a method and apparatus for loading. The method includes loading one of an individually sterilized item or a non-sterile item into the cart, the cart comprising a top portion, and a plurality of wheels fixedly coupled to a bottom portion of the cart able to freely rotate and support the cart. The method further includes loading a sterilizing cabinet onto the cart, the sterilizing cabinet being removeably affixed to the cart and comprising an interior, the interior containing collectively sterilized items, the interior being sterilizable and resealable. |
| US10272933B2 |
Railway safety critical systems with task redundancy and asymmetric communications capability
A railway safety critical application system substitutes commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and/or software for railway-domain specific product components, yet is validated to conform to railway safety critical system failure-free standards. The safety critical system uses a pair of tasks executed on a controller of a COTS personal computer or within a virtual environment with asymmetric communications capability. Both tasks receive and verify safety critical systems input message data and security code integrity and separately generate output data responsive to the input message. The first task has sole capability to send complete safety critical system output messages, but only the second task has the capability of generating the output security code. A failure of any of systems hardware, software or processing capability results failure to transmit a safety critical system output message or an output message that cannot be verified by other safety critical systems. |
| US10272924B2 |
Determining control characteristics for an autonomous driving vehicle
Described is a system and method that provides the ability for an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) to determine (or estimate) one or more control characteristics for the ADV. In order to determine these control characteristics, the system may perform one or more driving maneuvers such as an acceleration or deceleration maneuver, and a constant velocity maneuver. By performing these maneuvers using various known forces, the system may then perform various calculations to obtain one or more unknown characteristics. For example, the system may determine as estimated mass of the ADV, and as a result, adjust (or tune) various controls of the ADV based on the estimated mass. |
| US10272922B2 |
Driving support device and driving support method
A driving support device includes a cross direction control device and a cross direction alarm device which are a first support unit that performs drive support of steering of a vehicle, a traveling direction control device and a traveling direction alarm device which are a second support unit that performs drive support of deceleration of the vehicle, and a running support processing device that controls the first support unit and the second support unit. The running support processing device detects looking-aside of a driver, detects a non-drive manual operation of the driver, and sets a level of an effect of detection of the non-drive manual operation to an effect of detection of the looking-aside in the first support unit to be greater than a level of an effect of detection of the non-drive manual operation to an effect of detection of the looking-aside in the second support unit. |
| US10272921B2 |
Enriched connected car analysis services
Contextualizing vehicle data and predicting real-time driver actions. By unsiloing collected data relating to a driver, the actions of the driver can be predicted and the reasons for variations from the predicted actions can be determined based on the contextualized data. |
| US10272920B2 |
Processing method, program, processing apparatus, and detection system
A processing method for a processing apparatus, the processing method causing a computer of the processing apparatus to execute steps comprising: detecting a position and a state of a passenger inside a vehicle on the basis of information indicating a state of space including seats of the vehicle, the information obtained from a sensor provided inside the vehicle, notifying an operator of the vehicle of the detected position and state of the passenger, and transmitting, upon detecting an operation, which is performed by the operator of the vehicle, for controlling a device near the detected position of the passenger, a control command corresponding to the operation to the device. |
| US10272919B2 |
Methods and systems for estimating road surface friction coefficient using self aligning torque
Methods and systems for determining road surface information in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the method includes: determining at least one condition assessment value based on steering data; determining a feature set to include at least one of self-aligning torque (SAT), slip angle, SAT variance, steering rate, and lateral acceleration based on the condition assessment value; processing steering data obtained during a steering maneuver and associated with the feature set using a pattern classification technique; and determining a surface type based on the processing. |
| US10272915B2 |
Driving support apparatus
A driving support apparatus derives position prediction data when T=Tn, which is when a predicted time Tn has elapsed from the present time, based on acquired map data, position data and speed data. Direction prediction data indicating a traveling direction of a vehicle 1 at the time T=Tn is derived based on acquired map data and derived position prediction data. A yaw angle which is an angle formed by a traveling direction D0 represented by e direction data and the traveling direction Dn represented by direction prediction data is derived. A target speed Vn of the vehicle is then derived. |
| US10272914B2 |
Vehicle control arrangement, road vehicle and method of controlling a road vehicle
A vehicle control arrangement is configured to control steering and velocity of a road vehicle including a velocity control arrangement, remote sensors configured to acquire vehicle surrounding information, a steering control unit configured to control steering of the vehicle based on the vehicle surrounding information, an upcoming road geometry detecting unit configured to detect presence of an upcoming curve section, a hands-on-wheel detecting unit configured to detect if presence exists of at least one hand on a steering wheel of the vehicle. The velocity control arrangement is configured to perform a reduction of velocity of the vehicle in case presence of an upcoming curve section is detected and no presence is detected of at least one hand on the steering wheel. |
| US10272912B2 |
Method and system for controlling a vehicle
A method for improving operating a vehicle that includes an accelerator pedal is disclosed. In one example, the method assesses a vehicle for accelerator pedal degradation and applies control actions to the vehicle is accelerator pedal degradation is determined. The control actions may include adjusting a throttle position and adjusting vehicle brakes. |
| US10272911B2 |
Adaptive vehicle control systems and methods of altering a condition of a vehicle using the same
An adaptive vehicle control system that includes processors, memory modules communicatively coupled to the processors, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that cause the adaptive vehicle control system to determine an autonomous operation profile of a target vehicle positioned in a vehicle operating environment, wherein the vehicle operating environment includes a roadway having one or more lanes, determine an autonomous operation profile of one of more neighboring vehicles positioned within the vehicle operating environment, compare the autonomous operation profile of at least one of the one or more neighboring vehicles with the autonomous operation profile of the target vehicle, and alter a condition of the target vehicle such that the autonomous operation profile of the target vehicle matches an autonomous operation profile of an individual neighboring vehicle of the one or more neighboring vehicles positioned in the same lane as the target vehicle. |
| US10272910B2 |
Driver assistance system and methods for collision avoidance
A driver assistance system for collision avoidance includes an environmental sensor for detecting an obstacle on an anticipated trajectory of a vehicle. A computing unit searches for a first evasion trajectory on which the obstacle is collision-free and for a second evasion trajectory which is transmitted from the probable trajectory and on which the obstacle can be traversed without collision. A steering system is controllable by a computing unit to steer the vehicle along one of the evasion trajectories. The computing unit is arranged to steer the steering system only and to steer the vehicle along the first evasion trajectory when the search for the second evasion trajectory is unsuccessful. |
| US10272908B2 |
Method and device for controlling engine clutch of hybrid vehicle
A method and device for controlling an engine clutch of a hybrid vehicle are provided. The method includes setting a target speed of an engine to change a driving mode of the hybrid vehicle from an EV mode to an HEV mode and operating a HSG to adjust an engine speed to reach the target speed. An engine clutch that connects the engine with a driving motor or disconnects the engine from the driving motor is engaged to start when the speed of the engine is maintained at the target speed. A kiss point generated when the engine clutch is in a slip state is detected to learn the kiss point of the engine clutch and an output of the engine is increased based on a driver required torque when the speed of the engine and a speed of the driving motor are synchronized after the kiss point is learned. |
| US10272907B2 |
System and method for fast engine starts with belt integrated starter generator assist during locking of disconnect clutch
A controller is configured to respond to an engine start command, operate the engine to produce excess torque beyond a demand torque, and in response to engine speed achieving a threshold, operate the starter-generator to load the engine to consume the excess torque and drive the engine speed toward an electric machine speed, and engage a clutch to couple the engine and an electric machine. |
| US10272903B2 |
Apparatus and method for active vibration control of hybrid vehicle
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for active vibration control of a hybrid electric vehicle. Exemplary forms provide a method for active vibration control of a hybrid electric vehicle that may include detecting an engine speed or a motor speed; selecting a reference angle signal based on position information of a motor or an engine; establishing a period of fast Fourier transform (FFT) and performing FFT of the engine speed or the motor speed corresponding to the period of the FFT from the reference angle signal; establishing a reference spectrum according to an engine speed and an engine load; extracting a vibration components to be removed based on information of the reference spectrum; summing vibration components to be removed according to the frequencies and performing inverse FFT; determining an amplitude ratio according to the engine speed and the engine load; determining an adjustable rate such that a speed change amount of the engine is increased as an anti-phase torque is increased; and performing active vibration control of each frequency based on the information of the basic amplitude ratio, the adjustable rate, and the engine torque. |
| US10272902B2 |
Brake control device
A brake control system includes: a friction brake unit configured to generate a friction braking force; a regenerative brake unit configured to generate a regenerative braking force; and a brake control unit configured to control the regenerative brake unit and the friction brake unit based on a regenerative target value and a friction target value based on a target braking force, which is a target of the braking force to be provided to a wheel. The brake control unit controls the regenerative brake unit based on a second regenerative target value larger than a first regenerative target value that has been defined based on the target braking force. |
| US10272900B2 |
Hybrid wheel loader
An object of the present invention is to provide a hybrid working vehicle that enables enhancing efficiency of an engine. A hybrid control device (35) according to the present invention includes a required power arithmetic unit (35A) that operates power required for operation of the vehicle, specified rotational speed setting equipment (35B1) that sets first rotational speed and second rotational speed which specify an operating range of the engine (12) according to required power operated by the required power arithmetic unit (35A), variable speed control equipment (35B2) that variably controls rotational speed of the engine (12) according to required power operated by the required power arithmetic unit (35A1) and electrical storage device electric power control equipment (35C1) that executes control over supplying electric power according to a deficit of power of the engine (12) in an electrical storage device (29) for required power operated by the required power arithmetic unit (35A) to an electric motor (26) when rotational speed of the engine (12) variably controlled by the variable speed control equipment (35B2) is first rotational speed. |
| US10272899B2 |
Controlling the powertrain of a vehicle
The vehicle includes a powertrain having an axle having a first drive wheel and a second drive wheel. A first gearbox may couple a first power source to the first drive wheel, and a second gearbox may independently couple a second power source to the second drive wheel. And, a controller may be configured to initiate a gear shift in the first gearbox and the second gearbox at different times. |
| US10272898B2 |
Controller for hybrid vehicle
A controller for a hybrid vehicle is provided. The hybrid vehicle includes an engine, a first electric motor, a second electric motor, a power split mechanism, and a selectable one-way clutch. The hybrid vehicle is configured to increase and transmit a rotation speed of the engine to an output shaft to drive the output shaft in an overdrive state when the selectable one-way clutch is in the engaged state. The controller includes an electronic control unit configured to control the first electric motor such that an engine brake equivalent torque with a magnitude sufficient to maintain the locked state of the selectable one-way clutch is output in a direction opposite to a direction of a negative torque which is generated in the engine when the hybrid vehicle travels in a state in which supply of fuel to the engine is stopped in the overdrive state. |
| US10272894B2 |
Control valve and method for operating a control valve for a rail car brake system
A control valve includes a diaphragm with a flow path with a predetermined cross-section from a brake pipe to a first side of the diaphragm and another flow path having another predetermined cross-section from a second side of the diaphragm to atmosphere. A dump valve prevents flow from the brake pipe to atmosphere. A method for operating a control valve includes supplying brake pipe air to a first side of a diaphragm through a flow path having a predetermined cross-section and permitting or preventing reference air flow to atmosphere through another flow path having another predetermined cross-section. The method further includes supplying reference air to a dump valve that prevents brake pipe air flow to atmosphere. |
| US10272890B2 |
Pneumatic panic brake assist
When a brake system on a commercial vehicle, lateral acceleration and/or yaw of the vehicle are monitored and compared to a first predetermined threshold. If the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, a precharge command is sent to the brake system to precharge one or more air chambers by temporarily deactivating a modulator valve and activating an antilock traction relay valve in order to charge the air chambers up to a level permitted by the modulator valve. Upon detecting a panic braking event, a command signal is sent to the brake system to release the precharged air to facilitate braking. |
| US10272888B2 |
Systems and methods for aircraft emergency and park brakes
Systems and methods for an aircraft emergency and park brake system are disclosed. The emergency and park brake system may comprise an emergency and park brake controller. The emergency and park brake controller may be configured to receive brake signals from mechanical and electrical inputs, generate a braking command comprising data from the brake signal, and transmit the braking command to control braking force. The emergency and park brake controller may receive brake signals from multiple locations including from the aircraft and from a remote location. |
| US10272887B2 |
Vehicle jack positioning device and methods of making and using the same
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a device used to facilitate proper positioning of a vehicle jack beneath a vehicle. Particularly, the disclosed device includes a top face comprising a channel that is permanently attached to a vehicle jack point. The disclosed device further includes a bottom face comprising a support member that is releasably coupled to the receiving member on a vehicle jack. The disclosed device therefore enables a user to properly position a vehicle jack on a vehicle, even when conditions are such to prevent adequate inspection. The disclosed device can therefore be utilized in a manner to assure the safe and positive gripping of the vehicle by the jack during use, thus eliminating the hazards associated with improper positioning. |
| US10272884B2 |
Window-wiping device for a vehicle, production method of a window-wiping device and modular kit for producing a window-wiping device
The invention relates to a window-wiping device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle. The window-wiping device (2; 28, 30; 74; 78) comprises an elongated upper part (10), which is at least partially bendable, an elongated lower part (12), which is at least partially bendable, and a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), wherein the connecting elements (18) are spaced apart along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2), wherein the connecting elements (18) are designed to enable motion of the upper part (10) and the lower part in relation to each other having a motion component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2), wherein the connecting elements are connected to the lower part (12) and the upper part (10) by means of rotational joints, and wherein the upper part and the lower part are connected to a connection piece. |
| US10272883B2 |
Fin ray wiper
The present invention relates to a window-wiping device (100) for a vehicle, comprising a wiper blade (2) having an elongate upper part (10) and an elongate lower part (12), which are designed to be at least partially flexible. Also provided is a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12), the connecting elements (18) being spaced apart along a longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2) and being attached to the upper part (10) and/or the lower part (12) by a rotary joint, and the connecting elements (18) being designed to allow a motion of the upper part (10) and the lower part relative to each other with a motion component along the longitudinal extent (8) of the wiper blade (2). The window-wiping device also has a wiper-blade-side fastening part (30), which is accommodated in the wiper blade head (70), and a fastening element (50), which can be attached to the drive shaft (33) and into which the wiper-blade-side fastening part (30) can be locked and which has an actuating device (21), which is designed to release the wiper-blade-side fastening part (30) from the fastening element (50) as a result of an actuation, wherein the actuating device (21) has a blocking element (22), which is designed to block actuation of the actuating device (21). |
| US10272879B2 |
Windscreen wiper service
The present invention relates to a windscreen wiper device (100) for a vehicle, with a fastening element (50). The windshield wiper device (100) includes a wiper blade (2) with an elongated upper part (10) and an elongated lower part (12) which is at least partially designed to bend. Furthermore, a plurality of connecting elements (18) for connecting the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) is provided, wherein the connecting elements (18) are spaced apart along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). The connecting elements (18) are designed to enable a movement of the upper part (10) and the lower part (12) relative to one another with a movement component along a longitudinal extension (8) of the wiper blade (2). Furthermore, the wiper blade (2) comprises a wiper blade-side fastening part (20). The wiper blade fastening element (20) comprises a securing element (22) into which the fastening element (50) is insertable and which is designed to engage the fastening element (50) to force-fit or form-fit. |
| US10272872B2 |
Belt assembly allowing payout measurement
A belt assembly includes a belt, a first sensor and a second sensor. The belt has a webbing and a plurality of markers distinct from the webbing and fixed thereto. The markers are equally spaced a first longitudinal distance thereon in a longitudinal direction. The first sensor and the second sensor each have an associated detection field directed toward the belt and responsive to the markers in the fields. The second sensor is a second longitudinal distance from the first sensor differing from the first distance. |
| US10272871B2 |
Airbag module, diffuser for an air bag module and safety system for vehicle passengers
The invention relates to an airbag module for a safety system for vehicle passengers, comprising an airbag, a gas generator (23) and a diffuser (10) with a dome section (11) and at least one retaining section which maintains the airbag in a compressed manner. Said retaining section comprises at least one securing opening in which at least one securing device, in particular a securing bolt, is received. Said securing opening (13) is arranged below the dome section (11). |
| US10272870B2 |
Airbag system for a vehicle
An airbag system for a vehicle includes a trim component having an A-side configured to face into a passenger compartment of the vehicle toward a vehicle seat and a B-side configured to face away from the passenger compartment. A base plate has a cavity disposed therein and is configured for attachment to the B-side of the trim component to form an at least substantially closed cavity configured to receive an airbag arrangement therein. The base plate has an outer perimeter generally conforming to an outer perimeter of the trim component. An airbag arrangement includes an inflatable airbag and an inflator configured to inflate the airbag, and may be disposed in the substantially closed cavity. |
| US10272867B2 |
Mounting envelope
The present invention provides for a mounting envelope (1) for receiving a curtain-airbag and for attaching the curtain-airbag to the interior of a vehicle, in particular to the roof frame of a vehicle. The mounting envelope (1) comprises a longitudinal tear-line (3) which is configured to break in the event of a curtain air-bag deployment and extends in a longitudinal direction (L) of the mounting envelope. The mounting envelope is characterized in that it covers at least a major part of a curtain-airbag and in that it comprises at least additional vertical tear-line (7), preferably extending in a direction (V) substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (L). |
| US10272865B2 |
Arm rest
An arm rest attachable to a seat for a vehicle occupant to sit on includes side members, a front member, and a rear member. The side members include a pair of side members provided at left and right sides of the vehicle occupant and extending in a front-rear direction. The front member is in front of the vehicle occupant when the vehicle occupant is seated and is configured to couple front sides of the left and right side members to each other at least when in use. The rear member couples the seat to rear sides of the side members. The side members and the front member are rotatable about a line that connects left and right coupled points between the rear member and the seat. |
| US10272861B2 |
Vehicle front bumper with lockable storage drawer
A vehicle front bumper includes a bumper member and a lockable drawer slideably coupled to the bumper member. The bumper member includes a middle portion including a coupled between two or more lateral portions. The middle portion of the bumper member includes a receptacle. The drawer includes a bottom wall and a perimeter of walls extending upwardly therefrom and defining a storage compartment therein. The lockable drawer is slideably moveable from a closed position, in which the storage compartment is disposed within the receptacle, to an open position, in which at least a portion of the storage compartment is disposed outward from a front end of the vehicle front bumper. |
| US10272858B2 |
Bumper assembly
A vehicle component includes a main panel extending in a first direction; a plurality of lobes extending in a second direction transverse to the first direction; and a plurality of ridges extending in the second direction. Each ridge extends around a subset of the lobes. Each lobe may be encircled by one of the ridges. The cover may include a plurality of depressions connecting the ridges to the corresponding lobes. |
| US10272854B2 |
Console assemblies with lid assembly damping features
An automobile console assembly comprising a center console housing, a lid assembly that mechanically interfaces with the console housing. The lid assembly is moveable relative to the console housing between an open configuration and a closed configuration. An adhesive buffer strip passes between the console housing and the lid assembly with the lid assembly in the closed configuration. |
| US10272853B2 |
Insulation member
The present disclosure relates to an insulation member for a hollow space of a vehicle bodywork. The insulation member comprises an expandable insulation body and a gas-impermeable cover. The cover comprises a yieldable chamber portion enclosing the expandable insulation body, wherein a pressure inside the chamber portion in a non-expanded state of the insulation member is less than atmospheric pressure. The cover further comprises at least one attachment portion adapted for attachment to the vehicle bodywork. The disclosure further relates to a vehicle comprising the insulation member, a use of the insulation member, a method of manufacturing an insulation member and a method of mounting an insulation member. |
| US10272850B2 |
Roof mounting for autonomous vehicle sensor assembly
A mount for a roof-mounted autonomous vehicle sensor assembly includes a cap, a seal, and a plurality of support members. The mount is compatible in shape with a moonroof opening in a vehicle roof panel. The cap is sized to overlap the moonroof opening. The cap has a plurality of attachment features to connect to the sensor assembly. The seal is to be disposed between the cap and the roof panel. The plurality of support members connects the cap to roof rails. |
| US10272849B2 |
In-vehicle camera attached to windshield forming inhibition space therebetween
A vehicle-mounted camera has a lens disposed on a protruding part, which protrudes from the upper surface of a vehicle-mounted camera body; thus, compared to the situation in which the entire vehicle-mounted camera body is positioned below a bracket, the lens can be positioned at the shortest distance from a windshield, thereby enabling the length of a hood to be reduced. Furthermore, the in-vehicle camera is able to take up a large area of the portion of the bracket affixed to the windshield. |
| US10272848B2 |
Mobile video and imaging system
An all-weather non-enclosed-vehicle mounted system for recording video and audio. The weatherproof system comprises an interface for connecting various system components and external devices, a display monitor integrated into the same housing as an electronics module operable to receive the video and audio, and a memory operable to receive and store the video and audio. |
| US10272845B2 |
Automobile bluetooth receiver
Disclosed is an automobile Bluetooth receiver, which includes a Bluetooth receiver and an automobile charger for plugging the Bluetooth receiver therein. The Bluetooth receiver includes a receiver housing, a Bluetooth receiver module, a rechargeable battery, a switch, a first magnetic element and a plug. The rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the Bluetooth receiver module, and the plug is electrically connected to the Bluetooth receiver module and the rechargeable battery. The automobile charger includes an automobile charger housing, a PCB, and a second magnetic element attachable to the first magnetic component; and the automobile charger housing has a plug hole formed thereon and disposed proximate to a side of the receiver housing for receiving a plug and the plug is plugged into the plug hole and electrically coupled to the PCB. This disclosure improves the reliability of the charging and the convenience of use. |
| US10272842B2 |
Running board device and vehicle having the same
A running board device comprises a stationary running board; a retractable running board apparatus comprising a retractable mechanism moveable between a stretched position and a retracted position and a retractable running board mounted to the retractable mechanism, wherein at the stretched position, at least a part of the retractable running board stretches out below the stationary running board and beyond the stationary running board, and at the retracted position, the retractable running board is retracted into below the stationary running board. |
| US10272841B1 |
Side step for motor vehicle
A motor vehicle side step has a running board with a slot in its back side through which bolts extend to clamp an insert and a base of a vehicle mounting bracket to the running board. A tubular top frame extends around the outer side of top step plate and has opposing ends fastened to the running board with the top step plate fastened to the running board and top frame member to form a top step. A second step support frame has two connector plates that bolt to a bottom side of the running board through slots in that bottom side. The second step support frame extends outward and downward from the connector plates to provide a lower support to which a lower step plate is fastened to form a lower step. A top step support extends upward from the second step support frame and connects to the bottom of the top step plate. |
| US10272840B2 |
Communication device for a vehicle
The present invention discloses a two-way communication device for vehicles to communicate with an external environment of the vehicle. The communication device comprises a first communication device and a second communication device. The first communication device is adapted to be mounted on an interior of the vehicle. The first communication device comprises at least one interior speaker, microphone and a display. The second communication device adapted to be mounted on an exterior surface of the vehicle. The second communication device comprises at least one interior audio speaker, a microphone and a camera lens. The first communication device and second communication device are communicated via a signal processing circuit. The signal processing circuit is configured to broadcast audio, and videos of the external environment via first communication device within the vehicle. |
| US10272838B1 |
Reducing lane departure warning false alarms
An apparatus includes a video processing circuit, an audio generating circuit, and an analysis circuit. The video processing circuit may be configured to analyze a video signal to detect lane markings and to detect departure of a vehicle from a lane bounded by the lane markings. The audio generating circuit may be configured to present a lane departure warning to a driver. The analysis circuit may be configured to determine whether a lane departure detected by the video processing circuit is intentional and generate the lane departure warning in response to an unintended lane departure. |
| US10272835B2 |
Illumination device for a cup holder in a vehicle
An illumination device for a vehicle includes a light guide body having a light entrance hole from which light from a light source enters, and an emission portion that emits the light which has entered from the light entrance hole toward an outer surface from a position of an outer rim part. A light shielding member covers the outer surface of the light guide body except the emission portion, and a light directing member disposed in the light entrance hole reflects the light from the light source toward the emission portion. |
| US10272833B2 |
Vehicle glass roof with light controls and interior lights
A glass roof assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion and a glass roof panel disposed at and at least partially circumscribed by the frame portion. When the glass roof assembly is installed at a vehicle, a forward region of the glass roof panel is at a headliner of the vehicle and above a windshield of the vehicle. The glass roof assembly includes a lighting device having at least one interior light source and a user input for actuating the light. The lighting device is attached as a unit at an in-cabin surface of the glass roof panel at the forward region of the glass roof panel. The lighting device is electrically connected to a power source of the vehicle via electrical connection at the headliner of the vehicle when the glass roof assembly is installed at the vehicle. |
| US10272831B2 |
Interior lighting assemblies and units that produce natural and courtesy light patterns
A dome light assembly that includes a reflective surface facing an interior; a light-diffusing element over the reflective surface having a plurality of corresponding opposed edges and LED sources; and a controller for directing the sources to transmit a plurality of light patterns from the element into the interior based at least in part on a plurality of inputs. Further, each source is configured to direct incident light into the corresponding edge. These light patterns include natural light and other light patterns. The inputs include manual inputs, weather inputs, exterior light sensor inputs, temporal inputs and global positioning system inputs. |
| US10272830B2 |
Image display device
An image display device includes a light illuminator, a road-property detector, a road determiner, and an illumination controller. The light illuminator is configured to send out light frontward of a vehicle, to display an image on a road a pedestrian is going to cross. The road-property detector is configured to detect one or more road properties out of a plurality of road properties including a road shape, a road marking, and a road sign. The road determiner is configured to determine whether or not the road is permissible for the pedestrian to cross, on the basis of the one or more road properties. The illumination controller is configured to control display operation of the light illuminator, to keep the pedestrian from crossing the road, on the condition that the road determiner determines that the road is impermissible to cross. |
| US10272829B2 |
Multicolor safety light system for vehicle
A light system includes a housing having a first row of red lights to signal a braking action, a second row of yellow lights to signal no braking or accelerating action, and a third row of green lights to signal an accelerating action, a first side member with a first group of direction lights placed on a first side of the housing to indicate an upcoming right turn, a second side member with a second group of direction lights placed on an opposing second side of the housing to indicate an upcoming left turn and a fastener to secure the system to a vehicle flat surface visible to surrounding motorists and pedestrians. |
| US10272814B2 |
Gravel boxes, containers with rolling roofs, and related methods
Gravel boxes, open top containers with rolling roofs, and related methods. The rolling roof is used to cover open top containers for dry or liquid loads. The rolling roof may be manually operated with a ratcheting handle or motor in combination with two rolling mechanisms placed on each side of the roof. The rolling roof mechanism may be implemented by sliding the roof either to the left or to the right side of the container, and turning it from a horizontal position to a vertical position along the side wall. Such allows loading from either side of the container by using the full area of the opening. |
| US10272812B2 |
Cup holder
A cup holder includes a support, a first arm connected by a first pivot to the support and a second arm connected by a second pivot to the support. The cup holder further includes a first link connected by a third pivot to the first arm and by a fourth pivot to the second arm and a second link connected by a fifth pivot to the first arm and a sixth pivot to the second arm whereby the first arm and second arm are displaceable between a stowed position and a deployed position to hold a cup. |
| US10272808B2 |
Seat belt device for the vehicle seat
An upper-front of a seatback is cut, providing a hole at a position the occupant's shoulder may lie, and an engaging means able to engage with a shoulder webbing is fitted in the hole. The engaging means holds the shoulder webbing, which is wrapped around the occupant. The engaging means is, for example, a (second) buckle fitted in the hole. A second tongue (intermediate tongue) is mounted on a middle part of the shoulder webbing. The shoulder webbing is wrapped slantwise around the occupant's shoulder when the second tongue is engaged with the second buckle. |
| US10272807B2 |
Efficient control of temperature altering systems within a vehicle seating assembly
A method of altering the temperature of an external surface of a seating assembly for a vehicle comprising: providing a seating assembly for a vehicle comprising an external surface and multiple temperature altering systems disposed beneath the external surface; presenting an object on the external surface; determining which of the multiple temperature altering systems to activate as a function of the size of the object and the position of the object on the seating assembly, such that, the larger the size, the more of the multiple temperature altering systems are activated, and such that, if the object is not positioned in thermal communication with one or more of the multiple temperature altering systems, then those temperature altering systems are not activated; and activating only the temperature altering systems that the method determined to activate as a function of the size and the position of the object on the seating assembly. |
| US10272806B2 |
Vehicle seat
A vehicle seat comprises a seat cushion part, having a cushion element, and a backrest part, at least one of which has an air conditioning device with a fan unit and an air conditioning insert. The air conditioning insert has an air distribution space, which is delimited on one side by at least one top layer. The air distribution space supplies air through the fan unit via the bottom layer located opposite the top layer and the air from the air distribution space is dispersed via the top layer. The air distribution space is separated by at least one separating element extending between the top layer and the bottom side, such that one air outlet plate is associated with the fan unit. At least one air outlet opening rests on the plane of the separation element that is associated with the bottom side of the air distribution space such that the at least one air outlet opening supplies air to both the one and the other partial region. |
| US10272805B2 |
Vehicle seat assembly support and securing systems
A securing system for supporting an object within a vehicle and for translating forces occurring therebetween. The system includes a component adapted to support the object within the vehicle, a mount adapted for attachment to the vehicle for concurrent movement with the vehicle, and an interface member operatively attached to and spaced from the mount. A coupler is operatively attached to one of the component and the interface member, and a receiver is operatively attached to the other of the component and the interface member. The receiver is selectively movable between a first position where the receiver secures the coupler for concurrent movement therewith and a second position where the coupler can be removed from the receiver. A translation module is interposed in force-translating relationship between the mount and the interface member to support the component when the coupler is secured to the receiver in the first position. |
| US10272798B2 |
Starting control method of fuel cell vehicle
A starting control method and system of a fuel cell vehicle are provided. The method includes detecting a cold-running-mode condition including a fuel-cell coolant temperature during stoppage of the vehicle and determining whether the coolant temperature is less than a first set value that is preset in a memory. A vehicle restarting process in the memory is then set using information regarding a vehicle state during the stoppage of the vehicle when the coolant temperature is less than the first set value. |
| US10272795B2 |
Electronic control device for controlling a vehicle battery pack and system employing such a device
An electronic control device for controlling a vehicle battery pack comprises a non-programmable monitoring and actuation unit and a two-way serial communication interface. The non-programmable monitoring and actuation unit is electrically and operatively connectable to the battery pack and to each of the battery cells C to detect analog battery parameters P, including at least the magnitudes of battery voltage Vb and battery current Ib, in addition to temperature (Tc1, Tcn), current (Ic1, Icn) and voltage (Vc1, Vcn) of each battery cell C. The non-programmable monitoring and actuation unit generates monitoring signals Sm representative of the detected analog battery parameters P. The two-way serial communication interface is connected to the non-programmable monitoring and actuation unit to receive the monitoring signals Sm and to supply the aforesaid at least one command signal Sc. |
| US10272793B2 |
System and method for determining availability of vehicle charging stations
Systems and methods for determining availability of a vehicle charging station are provided. One vehicle system includes a telematics unit configured to wirelessly communicate with a second telematics unit of a second vehicle electrically coupled to a charging station; a processor configured to obtain a remaining charge time from the second vehicle, using the telematics unit; and a display for displaying the remaining charge time in association with information related to the second vehicle. One method includes establishing, using a telematics unit, wireless communication with a second telematics unit of a second vehicle electrically coupled to the charging station; obtaining, using a processor, a remaining charge time from the second vehicle via the telematics unit; and displaying, on a display, the remaining charge time in association with information related to the second vehicle. |
| US10272792B2 |
EVSE inadequate upstream wiring protection method
An EVSE is equipped with voltage and current monitors to monitor V and I values over the time of charging. Normal V & I charging values for EV charging have been previously established and plotted as a threshold curve. During present charging, the V and Z values are plotted and compared to the threshold values and the slope of the V/I curve. If present value of V is less than the threshold value, or drops over time, or the Z value increases over time; current (I) to the EV is reduced and a new V/I curve is plotted. Slope of the new V/I curve is compared to the threshold and also checked for change of slope over time. If the new V/I curve slope is greater than the threshold slope, or is changing over time, corrective action is taken. |
| US10272790B2 |
Vehicle charging system
A system includes a slidable bar, a connecting bar attached to the slidable bar, and a charging device carried by the connecting bar and movable with the slidable bar. The charging device may be automatically aligned to a receiving device of an electrified vehicle using motion of the electrified vehicle to move the charging device. |
| US10272784B2 |
System and method for display of information using a vehicle-mount computer
A system and method displays information using a vehicle-mount computer. The system includes (i) an input device and a display device for inputting and displaying information; (ii) a motion detector for detecting vehicle motion; (iii) a proximity sensor for detecting proximity to an item; and (vi) a vehicle-mount computer in communication with the input device, the display device, the motion detector, and the proximity sensor, the vehicle-mount computer including a central processing unit and memory. The vehicle-mount computer's central processing unit is configured to store information associated with user-selected information from the input device and to display a zoomed view of the user-selected information on the display device. Further, the vehicle-mount computer's central processing unit is configured to override screen-blanking when user-selected information is displayed. |
| US10272783B2 |
Driver and vehicle responsibility matrix
Aspects of the disclosure provide an automated driving system and a method for providing an indication of a driver's responsibilities in a vehicle having an automated driving system. The system includes a display device for displaying information to a driver of the vehicle, and a controller configured to display, at the display device, a driver and vehicle responsibility matrix (DVR matrix). The DVR matrix includes a first set of indicators each indicating a driving responsibility of the driver, a second set of indicators each indicating a driving responsibility of the automated driving system. In one example, the controller is configured to display the DVR matrix corresponding to an automation state. |
| US10272780B2 |
Information display system and information display device
There is provided an information display system for supporting a high safety driving, so that a driver can clearly recognize an obstacle. A shape of a virtual image indicating an outline or a frame line of the obstacle is changed according to a risk level of the obstacle against a vehicle, and a display position of the virtual image is adjusted according to a viewpoint position of the driver, so that a deviation in displaying between an actual obstacle and the virtual image is suppressed. In addition, there is provided an information display system which can make the driver intuitively recognize the obstacle without hindering the driving by displaying an estimated traffic line of the obstacle as the virtual image. |
| US10272778B2 |
Method and system for determining unit gain of speed control for autonomous driving vehicles
In one embodiment, speeds of an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) are captured in response to a series of speed control commands issued at different points in time represented by a series of command cycles. For each of the command cycles, a first speed-changing rate is calculated based on a corresponding speed of the ADV and a second speed-changing rate is calculated based on the corresponding speed and a corresponding speed control command using a predetermined algorithm or function. A unit gain of speed control is determined using a cost function based on the first speed-changing rates and the second speed-changing rates, such that the cost representing a difference between the first speed-changing rates and the second speed-changing rates. The unit gain is then utilized to generate subsequent speed control commands for operating the ADV. |
| US10272777B2 |
Manual-shift motor vehicle transmission clutch actuator with a damper
A clutch actuator for a manual-shift motor vehicle transmission, includes a driver-operated clutch pedal or lever, a clutch linkage between a clutch of the motor vehicle and the pedal or lever, and a damper adapted to delay clutch engagement on a fast release of the clutch pedal or lever. The damper is effective to delay clutch engagement only within a limited range of a whole clutch engagement movement and is substantially ineffective outside the limited range and within the whole range of a clutch disengagement movement. |
| US10272776B2 |
Four-wheel drive vehicle
A four-wheel drive vehicle includes a friction clutch that transmits a driving force to rear wheels, a hydraulic circuit including a control valve that reduces a pressure of hydraulic oil discharged from a hydraulic pump down to a control pressure corresponding to a control current, and the cylinder and a piston that receives the oil from hydraulic circuit the to press the friction clutch. In the hydraulic circuit, a ratio of an change amount in a feeding pressure to the cylinder to an change amount in the control current, when the feeding pressure to the cylinder is lower than a predetermined value, is lower than when the feeding pressure applied to the cylinder is equal to or higher than the predetermined value. The control apparatus controls a pressure of the hydraulic oil fed to the cylinder lower than the predetermined value when switching the driving state. |
| US10272773B2 |
Planetary wheel drive using thrust washer—cover arrangement
A planetary wheel drive uses a thrust washer residing between a cover and a thrust plate to absorb axial loads. The thrust washer is has a slip fit to the cover. The surface area of the thrust washer engaging the cover is larger than the surface area of the thrust washer engaging the thrust washer. |
| US10272766B2 |
Transmission, hybrid drive train, and drive train for an electric vehicle
A transmission includes a main gear set, an auxiliary gear set and an electric motor with a rotor and a stator. A third shaft of the main gear set is connected to the transmission output shaft, and a first shaft of the auxiliary gear set is connected to the rotor. A second shaft of the auxiliary gear set is constantly connected to a first shaft of the main gear set. A third shaft of the auxiliary gear set is constantly connected to a second shaft of the main gear set, the third shaft of the main gear set or a fourth shaft of the main gear set. |
| US10272764B2 |
Power transmission apparatus of hybrid electric vehicle
A power transmitting apparatus of a hybrid electric vehicle includes an input device including four input shafts disposed with several input gears, torque converting device including a planetary gear set having rotation elements connected with the input shafts, and a shifting output device for shifting torques received from the input shafts and outputting the shifted torque. |
| US10272759B2 |
Structural enhancements of an electric vehicle
An electric vehicle includes a chassis frame, a battery pack, and a brace. The battery pack includes a support structure vertically spaced at least in-part from the chassis frame. The first brace extends between, and is engaged to, the chassis frame and the support structure. |
| US10272757B2 |
Sealing structure of door weather strip
An outer lip is continuous with an outer-cabin side wall which has a linear shape of a hollow seal member. The outer lip makes elastic contact with a surface of a body in a direction substantially perpendicular when a door is closed. A rear lip extends from a position close to a base root of the outer lip toward an outer-cabin side and makes elastic contact with a peripheral edge of the door. A thickness of the outer-cabin side wall of the hollow seal member is not less than a thickness of a vertical part of the outer lip; and an inner-cabin side surface of the outer-cabin side wall of the hollow seal member is closer to an inside of the automobile than an inner-cabin side surface of the vertical part of the outer lip. |
| US10272753B1 |
Sliding panel assembly
A vehicle includes a windshield, an opening that is located rearward of the windshield, and a sliding panel. The sliding panel has a panel portion and a frame portion, and the frame portion is connected to the panel portion. The sliding panel obstructs the opening in a closed position and is moveable to an open position in which at least part of the opening is unobstructed. The sliding panel is at least one of translucent or transparent. The frame portion does not block visibility through the sliding panel adjacent to a front transverse edge of the panel portion. |
| US10272752B2 |
Roof apparatus for vehicle and vehicle including the same
A roof apparatus for a vehicle includes: a pair of guide rails that is disposed in each of both edge portions of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle body in a width direction of a vehicle and extends in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle; a frame that includes a main body portion disposed below the guide rails in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle and an extension portion extending in a width direction of the vehicle, and that is disposed so as to be bridged over the pair of guide rails; and a pair of brackets which is fixed to one of the frame and the pair of guide rails and is configured to come into contact with the other of the frame and the pair of guide rails, and in which the frame and the pair of guide rails are integrally formed. |
| US10272750B2 |
Hatchback door for motor vehicles
A hatchback door includes a load-bearing inner panel made of composite plastic material, a plastic top outer panel glued on a top portion of the inner panel, and a plastic bottom outer panel glued on a bottom portion of the inner panel. The top panel includes a first layer of transparent plastic material and a second layer of opaque plastic material or opaque paint. The opaque layer covers only some of the transparent layer such that the top panel is transparent in a central part overlying a rear-window opening of the inner panel and in its peripheral portions that function as transparent elements for two lateral sets of lights and a third top set of lights. The light sets are without a front transparent element and are connected to a rear side of the top panel. The transparent peripheral portions constitute the front transparent elements of the light sets. |
| US10272749B2 |
Tailgate for vehicle and method for manufacturing the same
A tailgate for vehicle may include a body panel including an internal panel and a reinforcing panel mounted on at least a portion of the internal panel, a cover panel mounted on the body panel by an adhesive to cover a portion of the body panel and having a cover body integrally formed with a spoiler portion, and a lamp device mounted on the cover panel. |
| US10272746B2 |
Edge-encapsulated panels using high damping foam
Methods for reducing vibration or noise that is transmitted by or through a relatively thin, flat, rigid sheet of material such as a glass pane (e.g., the windshield of a vehicle) or metal panel are provided, wherein such a panel is provided with a material between the panel and a frame that is capable of causing attenuation of the noise or vibration propagating from the panel to the frame or vice versa. Such an assembly is especially useful for glazing in a vehicle for the purpose of improving acoustic comfort within the vehicle. |
| US10272745B2 |
Humidifying device for vehicle
A humidifying device for a vehicle has a humidity detection part, a blower, a non-water-supply humidifier, and a controller. The humidity detection part detects a humidity in a vehicle compartment. The blower draws, as an intake air, an inside air in the vehicle compartment and an outside air outside the vehicle compartment at a specified ratio and blows the intake air toward the vehicle compartment. The non-water-supply humidifier collects water included in the inside air and supplies a humidified air, which is humidified using the water, toward a specified area in the vehicle compartment. The controller sets the specified ratio between the inside air and the outside air and controls an operation of the non-water-supply humidifier. The controller controls the blower to draw at least the inside air, when the non-water-supply humidifier is operated, and when a humidity in the vehicle compartment is lower than a specified humidity. |
| US10272742B2 |
HVAC systems and methods for controlling zoned interior temperatures of a vehicle including display of thermographic anthropomorphic figures
A heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system is provided that includes a memory and a control module. The memory stores settings. The settings are for interior temperatures of a vehicle, a temperature of a steering wheel, and temperatures of seats within the vehicle. The control module: collects data from one or more cameras, where the data corresponds to one or more captured images of an interior cabin of the vehicle; based on the data, displays a thermographic anthropomorphic figure on a display of the vehicle or a mobile device, where the thermographic anthropomorphic figure is a thermogram representative of temperatures of an occupant of the vehicle; receives via a user interface an input from a user to adjust one of the settings; and based on the input from the user, adjusts operation of a first controlled device to change at least one of the temperatures of the occupant. |
| US10272740B2 |
HVAC system having linkage rod with mid-point movement control
The present teachings provide for a vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (“HVAC”) assembly including a drive member, a driven member, a connecting member, a guide member, a first door, and a second door. The connecting member can be rotatably coupled to the drive member and the driven member and can be configured to be moved by the drive member to rotate the driven member. The guide member can be in cooperation with the connecting member and configured to restrict movement of the connecting member as the connecting member is moved by the drive member. The first door can be configured to be rotated by the drive member between a first position and a second position. The second door can be configured to be rotated by the driven member between a third position and a fourth position. |
| US10272738B1 |
Method of controlling air conditioning system for vehicle
A method of controlling an air conditioning system for a vehicle enables a user to recognize whether economical heating is available, while a vehicle travels. The method includes: (A) when starting of the vehicle is in an on state, confirming a heating condition and a waste heat source state while the vehicle travels, and predicting power consumption of an electric heater; and (B) comparing a power consumption reference value of the electric heater with a power consumption prediction value of the electric heater, displaying that economical heating is available or unavailable on the display unit, determining whether to turn off the starting of the vehicle, and terminating a control. |
| US10272729B2 |
Indexable washer system for wheel alignment correction
A system for wheel alignment provides an indexable pair of washers in conjunction with a sleeve having non-concentric inner and outer surfaces that allow for adjustments to camber, toe, and thrust. The system can be retrofitted to existing axle systems using a sleeve that fits over the spindle of the axle. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the spindle provides for adjustment to wheel alignment. The indexable washers can be used to determine the precise amount of adjustment and fix the position of the sleeve once adjusted. The system can be implemented regardless of the circumferential position (i.e. azimuthal orientation) of a keyway or groove on the axle spindle that is typically used to lock the position of the axle nut. |
| US10272727B2 |
Pneumatic tire
The present technology provides a pneumatic tire having a mechanical fastener member for attaching an object with specific functionality to an inner surface of the pneumatic tire, particularly, a pneumatic tire such that, as the pneumatic tire rolls, the object with the specific function attached by the mechanical fastener member can be effectively prevented from executing rotating motion about the mechanical fastener member as a rotation central axis. The pneumatic tire of the present technology has a first member of a mechanical fastener separable into two members, disposed on the tire inner surface. On the tire inner surface around the mechanical fastener member, a recessed flat surface region is formed as a recessed portion having a step from peripheral portions of the recessed portion. |
| US10272725B2 |
Pneumatic tire
Performance on snowy roads is improved. Provided is a pneumatic tire, of which the mounting orientation on a vehicle is indicated. An outer middle land part is formed between a first major groove and a second major groove. The first major groove has first portions and second portions alternately formed in the tire circumferential direction, the second portions being wider than the first portions. The outer middle land part is provided with a plurality of middle inclined grooves not directly interconnected with either the first major groove or the second major groove, a plurality of outer middle lug grooves connecting the second portions of the first major groove and the middle inclined grooves, and inner middle lug grooves connecting the middle inclined grooves and the second major groove. The outer middle lug grooves are provided to different positions in the tire circumferential direction than the inner middle lug grooves. |
| US10272724B2 |
Irrigation tire
A non directional pneumatic tire is provided for an agricultural irrigation system. The tire includes first and second side walls and a radially outer wall defining an internal inflation chamber. A non directional tread pattern is defined on the tire and includes a plurality of longitudinal protrusions positioned substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the tire. The longitudinal protrusions are arranged in first and second rows extending from the first and second side walls toward and across the equatorial plane of the tire. The longitudinal protrusions of the first and second rows circumferentially alternate with each other and there is a circumferential spacing between adjacent longitudinal protrusions at the equatorial plane so that no portion of one longitudinal protrusion circumferentially coincides with or overlaps another. |
| US10272721B2 |
Pneumatic tire including inner liner
A pneumatic tire including an inner liner made of a polymer sheet is provided, and the polymer sheet is made of a polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a polymer component of a styrene-isobutylene-styrene triblock copolymer by greater than or equal to 5 mass % and less than or equal to 80 mass %, and a rubber component of at least one kind selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, isoprene rubber, and isobutylene-isoprene rubber by greater than or equal to 20 mass % and less than or equal to 95 mass %. The polymer composition includes sulfur by greater than or equal to 0.1 mass parts and less than or equal to 5 mass parts with respect to the polymer component by 100 mass parts. The polymer sheet has a thickness T1 of 0.6 mm |
| US10272719B2 |
Universal caster
A universal caster is provided that, with a hand truck, for loading and transporting a heavy substance. The universal caster includes a lower stage turning part A being mounted to an upper stage supporting shaft in the upper stage turning part B, thereby being made turnable with respect to the upper stage turning part; and a universal metal fitting that pivotally supports a wheel, being mounted to a lower stage supporting shaft in the lower stage turning part, thereby being made turnable with respect to the lower stage turning part, the lower stage supporting shaft being disposed in a displaced manner in a horizontal direction from the upper stage supporting shaft, and the wheel being supported by the wheel shaft through one or a plurality of rows of spiral springs. |
| US10272717B1 |
Robust center pivot irrigation wheels systems and methods
The present invention is related to durable, increased traction irrigation wheel systems and method of increasing traction and durability of an irrigation wheel. A segmented, fully enclosed, circular rotating drum may be provided with may be configured to rotate around a central axis. A system may have integrally placed flat sheets on a periphery of a segmented, fully enclosed, circular rotating drum, at least one traction projection, and perhaps even at least one influential traction enablement component. |
| US10272715B2 |
Magnetic ruler and method of use
This document discloses magnetic sewing rulers, cutting mats, magnetic holders and magnetic ruler sewing kits are disclosed that provide tools to securely and easily hold fabrics and other sewing materials in place on a cutting mat for laying out, measuring, cutting, pinning, etc. when engaged in sewing projects. The magnetic rulers, cutting mats, and magnetic holders provide security in holding projects to allow a person to use their hands freely during sewing projects. |
| US10272712B2 |
Plastic card with security feature
A plastic card includes a multi-layer card body into which is integrated a window-type security feature. The card body includes a core layer that is laminated between top and bottom opaque print layers. The security feature includes a transparent insert incorporated into the core layer that serves as a light-transmissive card window. Overt and covert print elements are printed onto the top and bottom surfaces, respectively, of top print layer in alignment with the clear insert, with only the overt print element visible in natural light. By contrast, covert print element is only viewable by illuminating the partially light-transmissive top print layer through the insert. Preferably, the overt and covert print elements are tightly nested design elements that render the resulting harmonized image more difficult to replicate by unscrupulous individuals. Additionally, the insert is preferably dosed with a UV brightener to provide a forensic-level of security to the plastic card. |
| US10272711B2 |
System and apparatus for book block binding and method thereof
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for providing a rotatable perfect binding separated step solution configured to maximize efficiency for one-off book printing. The multi-clamp binding apparatus includes a rotatable body, a plurality of fixed operation stations associated with the rotatable body, and a plurality of clamps coupled to the rotatable body. Each of the clamps may retain at least one workpiece. The rotatable body may rotate each of the plurality of clamps to one or more of the plurality of fixed operation stations. In operation, a book block is received at an in-feed location of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is stored within a holding apparatus of the perfect binding apparatus. The book block is then rotated between a plurality of fixed operation stations. At least one operation is performed upon the book block at each of the plurality of fixed operation stations. |
| US10272707B2 |
Thermal image receiver element with conductive dye-receiving layer
This invention relates to a conductive thermal image receiver element that has an aqueous coatable dye-receiving layer. The dye-receiving layer comprises a conductive polymeric material, a dispersant, one or more surfactants, one or more antifoamers, a water-dispersible release agent, a crosslinking agent, and a polymer binder matrix consisting essentially of a water-dispersible polyester and a water-dispersible acrylic polymer. This invention also relates to a method for making this thermal image receiver element as well as method for using it to provide a dye image by thermal transfer from a donor element. |
| US10272703B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus that enables a medium container to be detached by moving a hopper with a reduced load with a simple structure is provided. |
| US10272702B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus is disclosed, in which a printed document is separated from a continuous strip of paper by a blade driven by a reversible motor that has a forward rotation direction, in normal operation, and a backward rotation direction, for blade unlocking in the event of jamming of the blade, in which the backward rotation first has a free initial portion without transmitting force to the blade, then a tooth carried by the motor shaft knocks against another tooth carried by a hub of a gear that transmits force to the blade, unlocking the jam thereof. |
| US10272701B2 |
Printer
A printer according to an embodiment includes: a printer body including a supplying part that rotatably holds a roll-shaped sheet member; an opening and closing cover configured to open and close with respect to the printer body; a thermal head disposed on the printer body, the thermal head configured to print on the sheet member; a platen roller disposed on the opening and closing cover, the platen roller positioned at a location opposite to the thermal head and feeding the sheet member in a closed configuration; and a platen roller holding mechanism configured to attachably and detachably secure the platen roller to the opening and closing cover. The platen roller holding mechanism includes a label roll supporter that rotatably guides the roll-shaped sheet member in the supplying part. The label roll supporter includes a cross-sectional arc-shaped surface. |
| US10272694B2 |
Print device
A print device includes a first print portion, a first discharge portion, a second print portion, a second discharge portion, and a user interface portion. The first discharge portion is configured to discharge a first medium printed by the first print portion. The second discharge portion is configured to discharge a second medium printed by the second print portion. The user interface portion is disposed on a front side portion of the print device. A main scanning direction of the first print portion and a main scanning direction of the second print portion are substantially parallel to an up-down direction. A length in the up-down direction of the second print portion is shorter than a length in the up-down direction of the first print portion. The second print portion is disposed to the front of the first print portion. |
| US10272692B2 |
Liquid circulation device, liquid ejection apparatus, and liquid ejection method
A liquid circulation device includes a circulation path through which a liquid circulates through a liquid ejection head, a first pump in the circulation path on a first side of the liquid ejection head, a second pump in the circulation path on a second side of the liquid ejection head, an adjustment tank in the circulation path between the first pump and the second pump, an upstream tank in the circulation path between the liquid ejection head and the first pump, a downstream tank in the circulation path between the liquid ejection head and the second pump, a first pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure in the upstream tank, a second pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure in the downstream tank, and a controller configured to control the first and second pumps based on detected pressures in the upstream and downstream tanks. |
| US10272690B2 |
Selection valves of fluid supply systems
In an example, a selection valve of a fluid supply system is disclosed. The selection valve selectively couples a source of pressurized air to one of first and second fluid supply cartridges, in the fluid supply system, to provide fluid to a printhead, the one of first and second fluid supply cartridges being coupled to the source of pressurized air at a time and other fluid supply cartridge being vented to the atmosphere. The selection valve includes a sleeve to provide interconnections with the source of pressurized air, the first and second fluid supply cartridges, and the atmosphere. Further, the selection valve includes a core disposed rotatably inside the sleeve to selectively couple the one of first and second fluid supply cartridges to the source of pressurized air and the other fluid supply cartridge to the atmosphere for switching the pressurized air between the first and second fluid supply cartridges. |
| US10272689B2 |
Ink supplies
Ink supplies are disclosed in examples herein. An example apparatus a housing includes a first chamber and a second chamber, the housing defining a first port to fluidly couple the first chamber to a printer, the housing including a second port to fluidly couple the first chamber and the second chamber to flow fluid from the second chamber to the first chamber. The apparatus also includes a regulator coupled between the first chamber and the second chamber, the regulator to flow gas from the first chamber to the second chamber when a pressure within the first chamber reaches a threshold. |
| US10272684B2 |
Support substrates for microfluidic die
The present disclosure provides supports for microfluidic die that allow for nozzles of the microfluidic die to be on a different plane or face a different direction from electrical contacts on the same support. This includes a rigid support having electrical contacts on a different side of the rigid support with respect to a direction of ejection of the nozzles, and a semi-flexible support or semi-rigid support that allow the electrical contacts to be moved with respect to a direction of ejection of the nozzles. The semi-flexible and semi-rigid supports allow the die to be up to and beyond a 90 degree angle with respect to a plane of the electrical contacts. The different supports allow for a variety of positions of the microfluidic die with respect to a position of the electrical contacts. |
| US10272683B2 |
Flow path structure, liquid ejecting head, and liquid ejecting apparatus
A flow path structure includes: a substrate that includes a first surface and a second surface on a side opposite to the first surface; a supply port formed on the first surface; a plurality of discharge ports formed on the second surface; grooves that are formed on the first surface so as to extend in an X direction and communicate with the supply ports and with the plurality of discharge ports via through-holes formed on the substrate; and a sealing portion that is disposed on the first surface and seals each groove. |
| US10272678B2 |
Liquid discharge head, liquid discharge device, and liquid discharge apparatus
A liquid discharge head includes a body to discharge liquid, a first wiring substrate extending from the body, and a second wiring substrate electrically connected to the first wiring substrate. The body includes a nozzle face in which a plurality of nozzles, from which the liquid is discharged, is formed. The second wiring substrate is disposed along a direction perpendicular to the nozzle face of the body, a principal surface of the first wiring substrate is disposed along a short side of the body, and a principal surface of the second wiring substrate is disposed along a longitudinal direction of the body. |
| US10272677B2 |
Actuating device, in particular for ink jet printheads with cooling system
An actuator device, particularly for ink-jet heads, comprising: two or more electromagnetic actuators or solenoids (S), each comprising a ferromagnetic core (2), and a conductive winding or coil (4), arranged concentrically to the ferromagnetic core (2); a containment body (5), which encloses the electromagnetic actuators (S) and is provided with at least one cooling system (6). |
| US10272676B2 |
Liquid ejecting device, head unit, and liquid ejecting method
A liquid ejecting device includes: a piezoelectric element that is deformed by applying at least one drive waveform among a plurality of drive waveforms to the piezoelectric element, the plurality of drive waveforms including a first drive waveform and a second drive waveform; a cavity that is filled with a liquid and is increased or decreased in internal pressure due to deformation of the piezoelectric element; a nozzle that communicates with the cavity, and ejects the liquid as a liquid droplet; and a selection section that selects at least one drive waveform from the plurality of drive waveforms, the liquid droplet including a first liquid droplet ejected when the first drive waveform has been selected, and a second liquid droplet ejected when the second drive waveform has been selected, an ejection volume of the first liquid droplet being almost equal to an ejection volume of the second liquid droplet. |
| US10272675B2 |
Method and apparatus for inkjet printing nonwoven absorbent article components
The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses including printheads arranged along a machine direction for printing regions of advancing substrate at desired contrasts, wherein apparatuses include at least one printhead configured to print a region of a nonwoven substrate. The printhead is operated at a firing frequency and the nonwoven substrate is advanced at a speed in the machine direction under the printhead. Drops of ink having a drop mass DM are ejected from the printhead onto the first surface of the nonwoven substrate to define a printed region having a print resolution extending the machine direction, MDR (dpi), and a print resolution extending in the cross direction, CDR (dpi). In turn, the printed region includes an ink basis weight, IBW (gsm), that is equal to or greater than about 0.5 grams per square meter (gsm) and an optical density that is equal to or greater than about 0.2. |
| US10272672B2 |
Head unit, liquid discharge apparatus, and manufacturing method of head unit
There is provided a head unit including: a first board; a driving module, and a second board; and a flexible wiring board which connects the first board and the second board to each other, in which the flexible wiring board includes a first wiring layer, a second wiring layer which opposes the first wiring layer, a first output terminal which is connected to a first end of the driving element, a second output terminal which is connected to a second end of the driving element, a first wiring which is connected to the first output terminal, a second wiring which is connected to the second output terminal, and a through-hole which connects the first wiring layer and the second wiring layer, in which the second wiring is provided on the second wiring layer, and in which the second wiring and the second output terminal are connected to each other. |
| US10272667B2 |
Squeegee holder
In an embodiment of the present invention, a squeegee blade holder has a first side member, a second side member, and a pivot portion between the first and second side members. The holder also includes a separator between the first and second side members for maintaining compression of the side members against the squeegee blade. |
| US10272658B2 |
System and method for forming a composite part
A method of forming a composite part may include positioning composite layers onto a part-supporting surface of a support tool. The composite layers combine to form the composite part. The method may also include covering the composite part on the support tool with a vacuum bag, and forming a heat transfer assembly on the vacuum bag in relation to a portion of the composite part. The method may include forming the heat transfer assembly on the vacuum bag by depositing a fluid layer of material onto the vacuum bag, inserting heat transfer promoters into the fluid, and cooling the fluid to form a solid heat transfer assembly. |
| US10272656B2 |
Method for making a multilayer adhesive laminate
A method allows for rapid manufacture of relatively thick adhesive coatings using a continuous process, where a single thin coating is continuously converted into a single thicker adhesive laminate. An exemplary process includes the steps of: (1) producing a web having a first surface with an adhesive layer and a second surface with a release liner; (2) slitting the web longitudinally into a first section and a second section; (3) laminating a backing film to the adhesive layer of the first section; (4) removing the release liner of the laminate of step (3) exposing the adhesive layer of the first section; and (5) laminating the second section to the laminate of step (4), wherein the adhesive layer of the laminate of step (4) is combined with the adhesive layer of the second section. |
| US10272652B2 |
Heat shrink laminated composite patch for repairing composite components
A sheet of heat shrink laminated composite for use creating repair patches for repairing or building up a surface formed of a composite material such as fiberglass-reinforced plastic. The sheet includes first and second layers of a heat-curable adhesive. The sheet includes a reinforcement layer sandwiched between the first and second layers of the adhesive. The sheet further includes a pressure application layer, which is formed of a heat-activated shrink wrap film, abutting an outer surface of the first layer of the adhesive. The reinforcement layer may include a sheet of a porous fabric or cloth, which may be fibers of carbon or glass such as unidirectional e-glass fibers. The adhesive is cured when heated to a temperature in a curing temperature range, and the shrink wrap film is activated when heated to a temperature in an activation temperature range that overlaps the curing temperature range of the adhesive. |
| US10272646B2 |
Electromagnetic shielding material
Provided is an electromagnetic shielding material having improved electromagnetic shielding properties. The present invention relates to an electromagnetic shielding material having a structure in which at least two metal foils are laminated via at least one insulating layer, the electromagnetic shielding material comprising at least one metal oxide layer on at least one boundary surface over which each metal foil is in contact with the insulating layer, the metal oxide layer having a thickness of from 1 to 30 nm. |
| US10272643B2 |
Multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor with perimeter wall
A multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor. The multi-layer synthetic graphite conductor can include: a set of synthetic graphite sheets; and a perimeter wall for protecting the synthetic graphite sheets. |
| US10272642B2 |
Hot press cushioning material and manufacturing method thereof
A hot press cushioning material (10) of the present invention includes, as a base material, a woven fabric layer (11) using bulky yarn (12) as at least one of the warp and weft, and a nonwoven fabric layer (14) placed on one surface side of the woven fabric layer (11), a part of the nonwoven fabric layer (14) being embedded in the woven fabric layer (11). A nonwoven fabric-resin composite layer (18) is formed in the opposite surface of the nonwoven fabric layer (14) from the woven fabric layer (11) by impregnation with resin (15). A woven fabric-rubber composite layer (19) is formed in the other surface of the woven fabric layer (11) by impregnation with rubber (16). The nonwoven fabric-resin composite layer (18) and the woven fabric-rubber composite layer (19) have voids (17) therein. |
| US10272641B2 |
Gypsum products with fortified glass fiber mat
A gypsum product with a fortified glass fiber mat is provided in which the glass fiber mat is strengthened by crystallization of salt crystals on the glass fiber mat prior to the glass fiber mat use in the gypsum product. Methods for making a glass fiber mat saturated with salt crystals and gypsum products with the glass fiber mats are provided as well. |
| US10272640B2 |
Low porosity high strength UHMWPE fabrics
Low porosity fibrous materials, articles formed therefrom and processes for their formation. Multiple plies of high tenacity, multifilament elongate bodies are optionally stitched together and pressed as a set without being laminated, adhered or thermally fused to each other. Pressing spreads the component filaments of the elongate bodies, forcing the filaments to occupy spaces between adjacent fibers and thereby reducing porosity of the complete multi-ply material. |
| US10272638B2 |
Silicone-containing roof assemblies and methods for production and use
An underlayment material has a fiber mat partially infused and/or coated with asphalt and coated with silicone coating. A selvedge edge, may be coated or uncoated. The back of the underlayment has a self-adhesive coating, which is protected before use by a siliconized release film. The upper surface of the underlayment is coated with silicone composition providing waterproofing and radiation control. When unsaturated, the selvedge edge of fibrous material establishes a reinforced bond with an overlying sheet. When saturated with asphalt, the bond at the selvedge edge between adjacent sheets is between the asphalt layer of the selvedge edge and the adhesive on the bottom of the adjacent sheet. |
| US10272637B2 |
Preform draping for a composite compressor casing of an axial turbine engine
The present disclosure provides an iterative method for draping fiber plies to produce a preform for a composite wall with an organic matrix. The method comprises the sequential stacking of woven fiber plies on a template. The plies are covered with reference markings, particularly with tracer threads forming a grid pattern, the positions of the threads being indicated by means of illuminated marks projected by a laser. The reference markings of the plies are moved in turn until they coincide with their corresponding marks, thereby ensuring the correct positioning of the corresponding ply. The stack contains plies with threads orientated at −45°/+45° and at 0°/90°. The illuminated marks change with each type of ply so as to project dedicated indications onto the plies. The present disclosure also provides a draping installation and a composite wall of a casing of an axial turbine engine, or of a motor vehicle structure. |
| US10272634B2 |
Cloth having gas sheet
The present disclosure provides a cloth comprising: a gas sheet having multiple individual gas cells formed therein, each cell having substantially a sphere shape, the gas sheet being made of an elastic material to having a good stretchability, each gas cell having a gas filled therein, species of the gas corresponding to an application of the cloth, the gas cells being continuously connected in a matrix form; and an inshell and an outshell attached to inner and outer sides of the gas sheet respectively. |
| US10272630B2 |
Apparatus for making preformed seals
A method of making a preformed seal includes coupling first and second sections of a mold to define a mold cavity. A cross-sectional shape of the mold cavity corresponds to a cross-sectional shape of the preformed seal. The method also includes providing a reservoir that has a port in flow communication with a reservoir cavity that extends to a parting surface. The method further includes filling the reservoir cavity with wet sealant such that the wet sealant is flush with the parting surface and a bead of wet sealant protrudes from the port. Additionally, the method includes coupling the reservoir to the first and second sections such that the reservoir cavity is in flow communication with the mold cavity at the parting surface, injecting wet sealant from a nozzle through the reservoir into the mold cavity, and curing the wet sealant in the mold cavity to make the preformed seal. |
| US10272623B2 |
Sheet manufacturing apparatus
A sheet manufacturing apparatus includes an impeller mill defibrating, in a dry process, a raw material containing a fiber, a mixer mixing a defibrated material and a resin, using an air stream to produce a mixture of the defibrated material and the resin, a sieve having an opening through which the mixture passes, a belt, a heater, and a nozzle. The mixture is accumulated on an upper side of the belt to form a web. The heater heats the web to form a sheet so that the fiber is bonded by the resin. The nozzle is arranged between the belt and the heater and applies a liquid to a partial portion of the web so that bonding between the fiber and the resin in a first portion of the sheet is weaker than bonding between the fiber and the resin in a second portion of the sheet. |
| US10272622B2 |
Methods and apparatus for molding and joining composite parts
Methods and apparatus for molding and joining composite parts are disclosed. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a tool base and a base mandrel removably coupled to the tool base, where the tool base and the base mandrel form a support structure base for a first radar assembly or a second radar assembly. A first part mandrel interchangeable with the base mandrel is removably coupled to the tool base, where the first part mandrel has first features to support a first antenna module during assembly of the first radar assembly. A second part mandrel interchangeable with the base mandrel is removably coupled to the tool base, where the second part mandrel having second features to support a second antenna module during assembly of the second radar assembly. |
| US10272616B1 |
Method and apparatus for applying labels to cable
A method for applying a label to an electrical cable having an outermost sheath with convolutions defining alternating peaks and valleys, the method including attaching the label to the sheath. The label includes a label substrate, the label substrate includes an attaching side, the attaching side being attached through an adhesive; and the label attaches to the peaks and spans across the valleys and circumferentially wraps around the sheath. |
| US10272615B2 |
Head and system for continuously manufacturing composite hollow structure
A head is disclosed for use with a manufacturing system. The head may have a housing that discharges a tubular structure, and a cure enhancer connected to the housing and selectively activated to cure the tubular structure during discharge from the housing. The head may also have a nozzle that discharges a fill material into the cured tubular structure. |
| US10272612B2 |
Station for heating pipes made of thermoplastic material
Described is a station for heating a plurality of end portions of pipes made of thermoplastic material, comprising a plurality of heating elements equipped with short wave radiation units, a plurality of housings alongside each other and lying aligned on a horizontal plane, each housing being designed to accommodate a respective pipe and comprising at least one external heating element and at least one internal heating element. |
| US10272607B2 |
Manufacturing of small film strips
The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for forming films. In particular, the present invention relates to the formation of films on a substrate via the use of individual pumps to deposit individual wet film products onto a substrate. A method of forming film products includes: providing a reservoir housing a film forming matrix, pumps in association with the reservoir, and orifices; feeding the wet film forming matrix from the reservoir to the pumps; dispensing the film forming matrix from each of the pumps through an orifice; and depositing wet film products onto a substrate. An apparatus for forming film strips includes: (a) a reservoir for housing a film forming matrix; (b) pumps associated with the reservoir; (c) a plurality of orifices, with each orifice being associated with a pump; (d) a substrate; and (e) a means for moving the substrate through the apparatus. |
| US10272604B2 |
Method for attaching thin cylindrical element to mold core
The method for attaching a thin cylindrical element to a mold core is a method for attaching a film-like thin cylindrical element, which is formed in a cylindrical shape having a constant cross-sectional shape, to an outer surface of a mold core in a manner so as to cover the mold core. The method includes pressing the thin cylindrical element onto a tip portion of the mold core; guiding the thin cylindrical element to the base end side of the mold core while ejecting gas into between the mold core and the thin cylindrical element; and attaching the thin cylindrical element to the outer surface of the mold core in a manner so as to cover the mold core. |
| US10272602B2 |
Method of manufacturing in-mold decorative appliqué with textured surface
A manufacturing method for a plastic-molded automotive interior trim component produces a curvilinear finished surface with a relatively flat portion and a relatively curved portion. A decorative film subcomponent is molded with a substantially smooth outer surface that is pigmented with a desired color of the finished surface. The decorative film subcomponent is placed into a mold having a film-receiving surface with a three-dimensional texture at both the relatively flat portion and the relatively curved portion. A structural backing member is in-mold laminated with the decorative film subcomponent by injecting molten plastic material against the inner surface of the decorative film subcomponent in the mold, wherein pressure of the molten plastic material expands the decorative film subcomponent to form an embossed pattern which is substantially uniform and undistorted covering at least part of the relatively flat portion and at least part of the relatively curved portion. |
| US10272598B2 |
Method of producing anisotropic conductive film and anisotropic conductive film
Anisotropic conductive film produced that a light-transmitting transfer die having openings with conductive particles disposed therein is prepared, and photopolymerizable insulating resin squeezed into openings to transfer conductive particles onto the surface of the photopolymerizable insulating resin layer, first connection layer is formed which has a structure in which conductive particles are arranged in a single layer in a plane direction of photopolymerizable insulating resin layer and the thickness of photopolymerizable insulating resin layer in central regions between adjacent ones of the conductive particles is smaller than thickness of photopolymerizable insulating resin layer in regions in proximity to conductive particles; first connection layer is irradiated with ultraviolet rays through light-transmitting transfer die; release film is removed from first connection layer; second connection layer is formed on the surface of first connection layer opposite to light-transmitting transfer die; and third connection layer is formed on the surface of first connection layer. |
| US10272597B2 |
Device for absorbing heat
A device for absorbing heat generated by curing of a curable matrix material, particularly heat generated by curing of a curable matrix material embedding a textile structure including a number of reinforcing fibers is provided. The device includes at least one envelope element defining at least one inner volume, and at least one thermally conductive heat absorbing element disposed within the at least one inner volume of the at least one envelope element. In a further embodiment, the at least one envelope element may be built of or include at least one non-adhering material which does not adhere to the curable or cured matrix material. |
| US10272595B2 |
Moldable uncured nonwoven composite and molded cured composite
A process for forming a moldable, uncured nonwoven composite containing forming a outermost nonwoven layer, forming a structural nonwoven layer, needling the structural nonwoven layer and the outermost nonwoven layer together from both the outer surface of the outermost nonwoven layer and the second surface of the structural nonwoven layer, applying an uncured, water-based thermosetting resin having a cure temperature of at least about 160° C. to the second surface of the structural nonwoven layer, and at least partially drying the uncured, wet nonwoven composite. Heat and pressure may be applied to form the moldable, uncured composite. A moldable, uncured nonwoven composite and a molded, cured nonwoven composite are also disclosed. |
| US10272591B2 |
Kinetic log splitter
A kinetic log splitter having: a frame; a geared rack; a pinion coupled with the geared rack and to cause the geared rack to translate linearly based on rotation of the pinion; an actuation handle that engages the geared rack and the pinion; and a linkage system coupling the actuation handle to the geared rack that allows disengagement of at least a portion of the linkage system in response to a stall condition that occurs due to a stall of the geared rack during the operation of the geared rack of the kinetic log splitter. The kinetic log splitter may be towable and/or include a push plate splinter recovery system. |
| US10272590B2 |
Pickup and alignment mechanism for logs and a method of use
A pickup and alignment mechanism for logs is disclosed along with a method of using the mechanism. The pickup and alignment mechanism includes a frame, a connector and a plurality of L-shaped tines secured to the frame. The plurality of L-shaped tines is grouped into pairs. The pickup and alignment mechanism also includes a pair of side tines. The pickup and alignment mechanism is designed to be removably mounted to a motorized vehicle. All of the L-shaped tines can be hydraulically or pneumatically actuated to remove from between one to six logs from a stacked pile of logs. The one to six logs are then raised above ground level and are aligned relative to one another so that they can be easily cut into smaller piece of firewood by a person with a chain saw. |
| US10272589B1 |
Mailbox punching device
The invention discloses a mailbox punching device, comprising a baseplate, two frames which are correspondingly arranged at two ends of the top of the baseplate, and a box arranged between the two frames on the two ends through a lifting device. The inner bottom of the box is provided with a first steering cavity with an opening facing downward, and a second steering cavity extends vertically in the box above the first steering cavity. A first sliding groove is connectedly set on one inner wall of the second steering cavity, and a steering platform, through bearings, is rotatably mounted in the first steering cavity. A first steering shaft, which extends into the second steering cavity, is fixedly arranged on the top of the steering platform, and a first bevel gear is fixedly mounted on the first steering shaft in the second steering cavity. |
| US10272583B2 |
Slitter, sheet cutting device, and sheet processing apparatus
A slitter comprising: an upper rotary blade; a lower rotary blade; an upper housing for holding the upper rotary blade; and a lower housing for holding the lower rotary blade, the slitter being constructed such that the both rotary blades revolve in a manner that a tip on a cutting surface side of the upper rotary blade and a tip on a cutting surface side of the lower rotary blade are rubbed together so that a sheet passing through between the both rotary blades is cut, wherein the upper rotary blade is cantilevered on the cutting surface side by a cantilevered supporting part and the lower rotary blade is cantilevered on a non-cutting surface side by a cantilevered supporting part. |
| US10272580B2 |
Pivoting razors
Replaceable shaving assemblies are disclosed that include a blade unit, an interface element configured to removably connect the blade unit to a handle, on which the blade unit is pivotably mounted, and an elastomeric element disposed between the blade unit and interface element. Shaving systems including such shaving assemblies are also disclosed, as are methods of using such shaving systems. |
| US10272579B2 |
Magnetic attachment for shaving cartridge
Shaving systems are disclosed that include a replaceable shaving assembly and a cartridge connecting structure for connecting the shaving assembly to a handle. In preferred implementations, the cartridge connecting structure has a magnetic portion configured to help draw the cartridge onto the handle and retain the cartridge in place when the razor is not in contact with the skin, and a mechanical engagement that provides the necessary retention forces required to keep the system intact during shaving. |
| US10272577B2 |
Hat with multifunctional bill portion
A hat with multifunctional bill portion has a sheath portion and a top sheath attachment portion is fitted over bill of a hat that has been trimmed to fit. A plurality of screws attach the multifunctional bill portion to the bill. The sheath has two magnets and an alignment portion to removably hold a bill tool such as a knife in place. The alignment portion fits within a matching finger portion of the bill tool and helps stabilize the tool within the multifunctional bill portion during use. A variety of bill tool portions may be selected to match a specific use such as knife, bottle cap opener, divot tool, wrench, screwdriver, etc. |
| US10272568B2 |
Robot apparatus, robot controlling method, program, recording medium, and assembly manufacturing method
There is provided a robot apparatus which is characterized by comprising: a robot comprising a plurality of motors for driving respective joints and a sensor for obtaining force acting on a hand tip; and a controlling unit for obtaining a torque instruction value for each of the plurality of motors such that a force deviation between the force acting on the hand tip and a force target value becomes small, controlling driving of each of the plurality of motors based on the torque instruction value, and performing a stopping process of decreasing the force target value when a stop order for stopping the robot is received. |
| US10272560B2 |
Multi-component quick assembly handle and method of making same
A multi-component quick assembly handle includes a first tubular member made of a permanently deformable material and having a first end permanently formed with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting to a second end forming a remaining portion of said first tubular member of a smaller diameter (x−Δa), a second tubular member made of a permanently deformable material having a first end with a predetermined diameter (x) and connecting a second end having a larger diameter (x+Δb) and an inner diameter (y) to complementary receive by way of a friction fit said second end of said first tubular member. A method of forming multi-component quick assembly handle employs male and female tools to accomplish this. |
| US10272559B2 |
Side handle
A side handle for a power tool includes a base, a grip with an elongated tubular inner section having a first end and a second end, an outer sleeve which surrounds at least part of the inner section. The outer sleeve is connected to the inner section at the first end via a connecting section. The connecting section is resiliently deformable to allow pivotal movement of the outer sleeve relative to the inner section. Damping masses can be attached to the inner section and/or outer sleeve. |
| US10272558B2 |
Power tool having an elongated housing supporting a power module
A power tool is provided including an elongated housing. The housing includes a motor case disposed at a front end thereof and a handle portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the housing from the motor case to a rear end of the housing. The handle portion includes two elongated walls extending from the motor case along the longitudinal axis of the housing to form a planar opening within the handle portion. A partition wall is arranged along an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the housing, separating the handle portion from the motor case. An electric motor having a drive shaft is mounted within the motor case, and a module casing supporting a planar circuit board is received within the planar opening and supported by the elongated walls within the handle portion of the housing axially along the longitudinal axis of the housing. |
| US10272557B2 |
Power tool
A power tool for driving a screwdriver bit and a drill bit. The power tool may include a tool device and a clamping device. The tool device may include a motor, a tool housing for receiving the motor, an outputting shaft forming an insertion hole for being inserted by the screwdriver bit, and a driving shaft configured to drive the outputting shaft to rotate about a center axis and forming an insertion socket. The clamping device may include a clamping head configured to clamp the drill bit, a connector for connecting the clamping head with the tool device detachably, and a transmitting member configured to pass through the insertion hole and insert into the insertion socket so that the driving shaft drives the clamping head rotate. |
| US10272554B2 |
Powered hand-held fastening tool
A powered hand-held fastening tool includes a housing defining a handle, a frame, a motor-driven flywheel journaled to the frame, and an elongated driver that is selectively coupled to the flywheel to drive a fastener into a workpiece. A follower assembly for selectively coupling the driver to the flywheel includes a solenoid actuator, a biasing mechanism, a lever arm connected between the solenoid actuator and the biasing mechanism, and an intermediate member having journaled thereto a pivot roller and a pinch roller. Upon energization of the solenoid the lever arm is moved in a direction parallel to the drive axis, thereby applying a force on the pivot roller perpendicular to the drive axis, causing the pinch roller to press the driver against the flywheel and initiate the drive stroke. The intermediate member pivots about the pivot roller to release the pressure on driver upon completion of the drive stroke. |
| US10272553B2 |
Driving tool
A driving tool, such as a nailer, includes a compression cylinder, a compression piston, an electric motor, a control apparatus, a trigger, a trigger switch, a driver guide, and a contact-arm switch. The control apparatus prevents fasteners, such as nails, from being driven when the controller identifies a state, in which it is likely that a malfunction or mis-operation of the driving tool is occurring. |
| US10272551B2 |
Snap ring manipulation tool
A snap ring manipulation tool for installation and removal of snap rings includes a frame that comprises a pair of members. The members are opposing, such that a first end of one member opposes a second end of the other. Each of a pair of first holes is positioned through a respective member proximate to the first end. Each of a pair of rods is fixedly coupled to a respective member proximate to the second end. The rod is slidably positionable through an opposing first hole. A biaser is operationally coupled to each member. Each of a pair of first tips is coupled to and extends from a first side of the frame. The frame positions the first tips for insertion into the complementary orifices of the snap ring. The biaser is positioned to diverge and converge the members to respectively widen and narrow the snap ring. |
| US10272550B2 |
Power tool including an output position sensor
A power tool including a motor and an impact mechanism. The impact mechanism is coupled to the motor and includes a hammer driven by the motor, and an anvil positioned at a nose of the power tool, and configured to receive an impact from the hammer. The power tool also includes a sensor assembly positioned at the nose of the power tool, and an electronic processor. The sensor assembly includes an output position sensor configured to generate an output signal indicative of a position of the hammer or the anvil. The electronic processor is coupled to the output position sensor and to the motor, and is configured to operate the motor based on the output signal from the output position sensor. |
| US10272545B2 |
Locking pliers
An example pair of locking pliers comprises a first gripping head, a second gripping head, a first handle and a second handle, the first gripping head being mounted to the first handle, the second gripping head being pivotably mounted to the first handle and pivotably mounted to the second handle via a first joint. The pair further comprises a single connecting rod, a sliding mechanism and a locking mechanism, one end of the connecting rod mechanism being pivotably mounted to the second handle via a second joint, the other end being pivotably mounted to the sliding mechanism via a third joint, the sliding mechanism and the locking mechanism being slidably mounted to the first handle. |
| US10272542B2 |
Abrasive water jet balancing apparatus and method for rotating components
A method, apparatus, and system for correcting unbalance of a turbocharger component relative to an axis of rotation of the turbocharger component. The method includes determining one or more unbalance characteristics for the turbocharger component, determining parameters for a first correction operation to be performed in a first correction plane, and moving the turbocharger component to align a first correction area of the turbocharger component with respect to a first water jet cutter and performing the first correction operation using the first water jet cutter. The method may include determining parameters for a second correction operation to be performed in a second correction plane and moving the turbocharger component to align a second correction area of the turbocharger component with respect to a second water jet cutter and performing the second correction operation using the second water jet cutter. |
| US10272531B1 |
System for holding working objects
A modular vise system for holding working objects having a bottom surface, the modular vise system includes a fixture plate and an adjustable vise member configured to secure the working object to the fixture plate. The adjustable vise member includes an elongated body forming a cavity; a flange extending from a side of the elongated body, the flange having an elongated hole extending through a thickness of the flange; a fastener configured to engage with and extend through the elongated hole, the fastener and elongated hole allowing the body to selectively translate relative to the fixture plate; a moveable assembly housed at least partially disposed within the cavity of the body and configured to selectively translate relative to the body; and a gripper coupled to the moveable assembly and configured to secure to the working object. |
| US10272528B2 |
Flux for submerged arc welding
Provided is a flux for submerged arc welding that has good welding workability and can reduce the diffusion hydrogen content in a weld metal using either an AC or a DC welding power source. The flux includes Al2O3: 15 to 35% by mass; SiO2: 10 to 30% by mass; MgO: 10 to 25% by mass; F expressed in terms of CaF2: 10 to 25% by mass; Mn expressed in terms of MnO: 3 to 20% by mass; Na expressed in terms of Na2O and/or K expressed in terms of K2O: 0.5 to 4.5% by mass in total; Fe expressed in terms of FeO: 0.5 to 8% by mass; and CaO: 6% by mass or less. A water-soluble SiO2 in the flux is less than 1% by mass. In addition, the flux has a composition that satisfies the following formula: 0.2≤[Mg/O]/([Al2O3]+[MnO])≤0.8. |
| US10272523B2 |
Method for continuously conveying and butt-welding sheet metal parts and use of said method
To increase cycle time, and therefore to lower production costs, in the industrial production of welded sheet metal parts—in particular tailored blanks for the automotive industry—the invention describes a method based on a constant-speed conveying system and a flying optics system, which method manages without complex cooling of the hot weld seam and uses means for holding the workpieces on one side with a high force on the conveyor belt. In this way it is possible greatly to reduce the negative influence the blank spacing has on the cycle time of the machine. Overall, fewer drives are required in the machine and it is possible for a simplified machine concept to be employed without detriment to the quality of the blanks to be welded. |
| US10272519B2 |
Conical pins for the structural repair of defects
A pin comprising a conical body having a central axis and a cross-sectional area that decreases with distance from a first end to a second end. A coating applied to the conical body has a melting temperature that is lower than a melting temperature of the conical body. The coating melting temperature is lower than a friction temperature and the body melting temperature is higher than the friction temperature. The friction temperature is achieved at an interface of the pin and a component when the pin is forcibly positioned into the component to repair a defect. The coating comprises a material having a first tensile strength value of a bond formed between the conical body and the component in response to softening and rehardening of the coating. |
| US10272516B2 |
Three-dimensional shaping apparatus, control method of three-dimensional shaping apparatus, and control program of three-dimensional shaping apparatus
Overheating of and unintended melting of powder is suppressed, and thus the shaping accuracy is improved. A three-dimensional shaping apparatus includes an electron gun that generates an electron beam, at least one primary deflector that deflects the electron beam one- or two-dimensionally, at least one lens that is provided between the electron gun and the primary deflector and focuses the electron beam, a secondary deflector that is provided between the electron gun and the primary deflector, and deflects the electron beam one- or two-dimensionally, and a controller that controls the deflection directions and scanning speeds of the primary deflector and the second deflector. The controller controls the deflection direction and scanning speed of the second deflector while the scanning speed of the primary deflector is lower than a predetermined speed. |
| US10272515B2 |
Power pulse method for controlling resistance weld nugget growth and properties during steel spot welding
A method of resistance spot welding steel workpieces—at least one of which includes a high-strength steel substrate having a tensile strength of 1000 MPa or greater—involves passing a pulsating DC electrical current between a pair of aligned welding electrodes that are pressed against opposite sides of a workpiece stack-up that includes the steel workpieces. The pulsating DC electrical current delivers sufficient power through the weld site by way of electrical current pulses to initiate and grow a molten steel weld pool at each faying interface within the workpiece stack-up that solidifies into a weld nugget of uniform hardness. In other words, each of the weld nuggets formed by the pulsating DC electrical current does not include soft, coarse, and alloy deficient shell regions that tend to reduce the strength of the weld nugget. |
| US10272513B2 |
Ferritic stainless steel sheet for plasma arc welding and welding method therefor
The ferritic stainless steel sheet contains, in mass%, C: 0.020% or less, Si: 0.6% or less, Mn: 0.5% or less, P: 0.04% or less, S: 0.010% or less, Al: 0.015% or more and 0.20% or less, Cr: 17.0% or more and 24.0% or less, Ni: less than 0.6%, N: 0.020% or less, Ca: 0.0002% or more and 0.0020% or less, and O: 0.0050% or less and further contains one or two selected from Ti: 0.01% or more and 0.45% or less and Nb: 0.01% or more and 0.55% or less, with the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The ferritic stainless steel sheet satisfies (Ti+Nb×48/93)/(C+N)≥8.0 (where Ti, Nb, C, and N represent the contents (% by mass) of these elements, respectively). |
| US10272510B2 |
Electrical discharge machining apparatus
An EDM machine includes a machine head, a wire guide, a machining wire extending from the wire guide to the machine head, a rotary table mounted to a first surface and a fixed table mounted to the rotary table, and a fixture mounted to the fixed table. The fixture includes a mounting portion substantially circumscribing the fixture. The mounting portion further includes a mounting surface. The mounting surface is closer to a first surface than an upper surface of the fixed table. |
| US10272504B2 |
Tool with right-hand and left-hand cutting features extending along the full length of the cutting zone
Rotatable, solid cutting tool with both right-hand spirals and left-hand spirals, each of which includes an interrupted cutting edge having individual cutting edges. Individual cutting edges of the right hand spirals are axially staggered helically around a circumference of a cutting portion with respect to individual cutting edges of the left hand spirals so that, at each axial position along an axial length of the cutting portion, each radial cross-section includes both at least one individual cutting edge on a right hand spiral and at least one individual cutting edge on a left hand spiral. Individual cutting edges have a length along an outer circumference of the cutting tool that is the same for individual cutting edges of the right hand spiral and individual cutting edges of the left hand spirals. Cutting edges on differently handed spirals are both right handed cutting edges or both left handed cutting edges. |
| US10272503B2 |
Tooling for machining a groove of a turbine engine casing
The invention relates to tooling (24) for machining an annular groove of a turbine engine casing, wherein said tooling (24) comprises a machining tool (25), a baseplate (33), first means of positioning (28) the machining tool (25) in relation to the baseplate (33) along a first axis (Y) forming a radial axis, second means of positioning (30) the machining tool (25) in relation to the baseplate (33) along a second axis (X) perpendicular to the first axis (Y), wherein said second axis (X) extends along the axis of the groove and of the annular casing and third means of positioning capable of positioning the baseplate (33) axially and radially in relation to the groove of the casing. |
| US10272501B2 |
Clamping device for tools
The clamping device is provided for tools and has a coupling piece that is provided with at least one actuating unit. The coupling piece acts to actuate a nut seated on a spindle journal that is receiving the tool. A torque coupling is provided for the nut. The coupling piece is fixedly connected with an output shaft that is in drive connection with a drive shaft by a transmission gear. As a result of the transmission gear, it is possible to rotate the drive shaft with minimal moment in order to apply the great clamping force required for axial clamping of the tool. |
| US10272498B2 |
Composite sintered material and surface-coated boron nitride sintered material tool
A composite sintered material contains cubic boron nitride particles and binder particles. The composite sintered material contains 40 vol % or more and 80 vol % or less of the cubic boron nitride particles. The binder particles contain TiCN particles. The composite sintered material shows a first peak belonging to a (200) plane of the TiCN particles in a range in which a Bragg angle 2θ is 41.7° or more and 42.6° or less in an X-ray diffraction spectrum measured using a Cu-Kα ray as a ray source. |
| US10272497B2 |
Cladded articles and methods of making the same
In one aspect, methods of making cladded articles are described herein. A method of making a cladded article, in some embodiments, comprises disposing over a surface of a metallic substrate a sheet comprising organic binder and powder metal or powder alloy having a solidus temperature at least 100° C. less than the metallic substrate and heating the powder metal or powder alloy to provide a sintered metal or sintered alloy cladding metallurgically bonded to the metallic substrate. |
| US10272496B2 |
Method for producing a valve seat ring
A valve seat ring and a method for producing the same may include a first material and a second material. The first material may be composed of approximately 15 to 30% by weight of Mo, approximately 5 to 30% by weight of chromium, approximately 0 to 5% by weight of Si, approximately 0 to 2% by weight of C, and up to 5% by weight of other elements and a portion of Co. The second material may be composed of approximately 10 to 12% by weight of Cr, approximately 0.5 to 0.8% by weight of Mn, approximately 0.5 to 1% by weight of Si, approximately 0.5 to 0.9% by weight of C, up to approximately 3% by weight of other elements and a reminder of Fe. |
| US10272495B2 |
HIP can manufacture process
An improved method of forming components by hot isostatic pressing (HIP) involves making a can for the HIP process from a ceramic mold, reducing the need for welding & machining in the production of the can. |
| US10272494B1 |
Fabricating conduits
A method of fabricating a conduit includes providing a processor and receiving schematic information. The method also includes computing, using the processor, at least one three-dimensional configuration for the conduit and printing the conduit having the computed at least one three-dimensional configuration. |
| US10272493B2 |
Machine for grinding a work-piece customized by additive manufacturing
The invention provides a machine for grinding a work-piece using a grinding tool. The machine comprises a motor for rotating a spindle having a work-piece holder for holding the work-piece. The machine further provides a tool post for mounting and maneuvering the grinding tool relative to the work-piece. The machine includes a print system for printing printable material to the work-piece via additive manufacturing. The printed material may be used to customize a shape of the work-piece after the work-piece has been grinded or turned in the machine. This combination allows for a reduced machine footprint and increased product accuracy. |
| US10272488B2 |
Low-pressure casting device and low-pressure casting method
A low-pressure casting device is provided with a holding furnace, a stoke, a pressure control device and a molten-metal level sensor. The holding furnace holds molten metal. The stoke supplies molten metal into a casting mold via a sprue. The pressure control device moves the molten metal in the stoke and fills the molten metal in the casting mold. The molten-metal level sensor detects a surface level of the molten-metal in the stoke. The stoke has a lower end immersed in the molten metal in the holding furnace. The low-pressure casting device is configured to correct filling of the molten metal in the casting mold in a next casting based on the height of the molten metal surface detected by the molten-metal level sensor. |
| US10272482B2 |
Pivoting jaw and motor-actuable handheld apparatus
An assembly includes a first punching jaw, a second punching jaw pivotally connected to the first punching jaw, a punching stamp provided on one of the punching jaws and a punching opening provided on the other of the punching jaws, and a handheld apparatus connected to the jaws. When said handheld apparatus is actuated, the first ends of the jaws move toward each other to effect a punching process. |
| US10272480B2 |
Apparatus for remotely propelling a flexible lance into and out of a piping system
A compact flexible lance propelling apparatus is disclosed that is mountable on a pipe end. The apparatus includes a drive mechanism, an adaptable support that can be fastened directly to the pipe end which carries the drive mechanism, a remote control console, and a hose take-up drum spaced from the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a driven roller and a follower roller sandwiching the flexible lance hose therebetween and a rotary cam lift mechanism for linearly raising the follower roller to permit insertion of the flexible lance hose and lowering the follower roller against the driven roller. |
| US10272478B2 |
Substrate processing system, substrate cleaning method, and recording medium
An object of the present invention is to obtain a high removing performance of particles. The substrate processing system according to the exemplary embodiment includes a holding unit and a removing solution supply unit. The holding unit holds a substrate that has a treatment film formed thereon, the treatment film includes an organic solvent and a fluorine-containing polymer that is soluble in the organic solvent. The removing solution supply unit supplies to the treatment film formed on the substrate, a removing solution capable of removing the treatment film. |
| US10272468B2 |
Integrated fluidjet system for stripping, prepping and coating a part
An integrated liquidjet system capable of stripping, prepping and coating a part includes a cell defining an enclosure, a jig for holding the part inside the cell, an ultrasonic nozzle having an ultrasonic transducer for generating a pulsed liquidjet, a coating particle source for supplying coating particles to the nozzle, a pressurized liquid source for supplying the nozzle with a pressurized liquid to enable the nozzle to generate the pulsed liquidjet to sequentially strip, prep and coat the part, a high-voltage electrode and a ground electrode inside the nozzle for charging the coating particles, and a human-machine interface external to the cell for receiving user commands and for controlling the pulsed liquidjet exiting from the nozzle in response to the user commands. |
| US10272467B2 |
Aerosol coating method and plasma-resistant member formed by the same
According to an aerosol coating method, a heat treatment process of preliminary ceramic particles having a first mean particle size (D50) is performed to form ceramic particles having a second mean particle size (D50) in micro unit larger than the first mean particle size. Thereafter, the ceramic particles are mixed with a carrier gas to form an aerosol. The aerosol is sprayed toward the base to form a ceramic coating film on the base. |
| US10272466B1 |
Caulking gun
A caulking gun is provided, including: a gun body, including a cartridge holder, the cartridge holder being adapted for receiving a caulk cartridge; a pushing rod, movably assembled to the gun body and extending into the cartridge holder, the pushing rod having a pushing portion which is movable within the cartridge holder and is adapted for pushing the caulk cartridge, and a hook pull portion connected with the pushing portion, the hook pull portion including a first hook portion and a second hook portion, at least one of the first hook portion and the second hook portion being movable to the other of the first hook portion and the second hook portion. |
| US10272465B1 |
Dispensing tool
A dispensing tool for dispensing caulk includes a cartridge housing shaped to receive a cartridge of caulk. The cartridge includes a support bracket which extends to a pivot element, and an applicator head is mounted on the pivot element. A material hose connects the exit nozzle of the cartridge with the applicator head. A dispensing nozzle of the applicator head dispenses the caulk flowing from the cartridge. The cartridge includes a drive mechanism to push the follower of the cartridge to dispense the caulk, and a reciprocation system reciprocates the applicator head as the caulk is being dispensed through the dispensing nozzle. |
| US10272462B2 |
Method and apparatus for extracting process air loaded with overspray and plant for coating objects
A method for extracting process air loaded with overspray from a coating plant, which includes leading overspray picked up by an air stream as process air along a flow path to a conditioning device. The process air is led on the flow path through at least one replaceable flow module having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, on the inner surfaces of which overspray can be deposited and, after a limiting loading with overspray has been reached, can be replaced by an unloaded flow module. An apparatus for extracting process air loaded with overspray having at least one replaceable flow module having an inlet and an outlet opening arranged in the flow path of the process air. On the inner surfaces of the flow module, overspray can be deposited. The flow module can be replaced with an unloaded flow module after a limiting loading with overspray is reached. |
| US10272460B2 |
Refillable dispensing systems and components
A closed-loop refillable dispensing system may include one or more reusable or refillable product packages configured to dock with an automated filling station. The automated filling station automatically mixes concentrated chemical product with a diluent and dispenses the resulting chemical product solution. The product package may include a fitment insert configured to mate with a docking connector at the automated filling station. When the product package is removed from the docking connector, the fitment insert provides a positive, leak-proof seal for the product package. |
| US10272456B2 |
Spraying apparatus
A spraying apparatus includes: an inner lid; a flow guide plate; and an annular member, wherein a liquid is introduced into a gas -liquid mixing section between the inner lid, the flow guide plate, and the annular member from an inner lid plate of the inner lid, the inner lid plate being a flat plate located upstream of the spraying apparatus and proximate the gas-liquid mixing section, and a gas is introduced into the gas-liquid mixing section from an opposite position, the liquid is atomized in the gas-liquid mixing section by the liquid impinging with the gas and transforming into a gas-liquid mixed fluid, and advancing to a spouting portion as the gas-liquid mixed fluid is circulated in the gas-liquid mixing section along the internal surface of the annular member on the flow guide plate and facing the gas-liquid mixing section. |
| US10272455B2 |
Portable pneumatic atomizing device
The present invention provides a potable pneumatic atomizing device. It includes a mounting seat, a small type fan, a water tank, an ultrasonic atomizing piece and a fixing clip. The small type fan and the water tank are respectively installed on the upper part and the side part of the mounting seat, and an air passage is formed among the small type fan, the water tank and the mounting seat; the mounting seat is provided with a lifting support frame, the lifting support frame stretches the clothes to extend the gap between the clothes and the human body. The ultrasonic atomizing piece is arranged on the top of the water tank and atomizes water in the water tank to release into the gap between clothes and the human body. The small type fan transfers outside air into the air passage, then passing the air passage, into the gap. |
| US10272452B2 |
Mechanical gravimetric disk dispenser
A mechanical gravimetric disk dispensing apparatus, which in order to prevent compaction of the powder and maintain the flow thereof constant, has a container equipped with an internal mixer that does not require external motorization since it uses that for the rotation of the dosing disk. The mixer is equipped with scrapers to distribute the powder and make it flow on the disk. |
| US10272451B2 |
Spout apparatus
To provide a spout apparatus which is easily maintainable by a user even when, in a fluid device utilizing Karman vortices, scale adheres to the Karman vortex generating portion. A spout apparatus for discharging hot or cold water while causing it to reciprocally oscillate, having a spout apparatus body and an oscillating element; whereby the oscillating element has a water supply passage, a vortex generating passage, and a spout port passage; the spout port passage is formed of an elastically deformable soft member and is attached to the spout apparatus body so that a user can manipulate the spout port passage to deform it; and the vortex generating passage is formed of an elastically deformable soft member, and is integrally formed with the spout port passage so that deformations of the spout port passage can be transmitted to this vortex generating passage. |
| US10272448B1 |
Centrifuge for separating or clarifying food or beverage products
A centrifuge for separating food and beverage products can include a base and an outer housing connected to the top end of the base. The outer housing can include an outlet through which liquid may be dispensed. A rotor may be positioned within the outer housing and can include an annular rotor wall an opened top end, and a closed bottom end defining a lower end of the annular rotor wall. A motor can be operably connected to the rotor and configured to rotate the rotor about an axis of rotation at oscillating rotational speeds. The annular rotor wall can extend upward and radially outward with respect to the axis of rotation from the lower end of the annular rotor wall. The annular rotor wall can extend downward and radially outward with respect to the axis of rotation from the upper end of the annular rotor wall. |
| US10272446B2 |
Fixed angle centrifuge rotor having torque transfer members and annular containment groove
A fixed angle centrifuge rotor includes a rotor body having a circumferential sidewall and a plurality of circumferentially spaced tubular cavities. Each tubular cavity has an open end and a closed end, and is configured to receive a sample container therein. The rotor further includes a pressure plate operatively coupled to the rotor body so that the pressure plate, in combination with the plurality of tubular cavities and the circumferential sidewall of the rotor body, define a hollow chamber within the rotor. The rotor further includes a plurality of elongated torque transfer members supported by the rotor body and an annular containment groove. |
| US10272444B2 |
Dust collection assembly, air purification device and air conditioner
A dust collection assembly (100) comprises a first annular ring (110) and a second annular ring (120). The first annular ring (110) is provided with a first electrical connection member (113) for connection to either the positive pole or the negative pole of a power source; the second annular ring (120) is disposed both separatedly from and insulatedly from the first annular ring (110); the second annular ring (120) is provided with a second electrical connection member (123) for connection to the other of the positive or negative poles of the power source. Also disclosed are an air purification device and an air conditioner comprising the present dust collection assembly (100). |
| US10272442B2 |
System and method for collecting heavy minerals
The invention relates to a method and system for the environmental remediation of materials that are contaminated with heavy minerals, such as heavy metals. The invention finds utility in removing heavy minerals from materials such as soils, sediments, mine tailings and ores. The invention provides a means for removing heavy minerals from contaminated materials without the use of water while reducing the generation of dust. Thus, the invention provides an environmentally friendly method for the remediation of sites that are contaminated with heavy minerals. |
| US10272432B2 |
Device for generating droplets
A system, including method and apparatus, for generating droplets suitable for droplet-based assays. The disclosed systems may include either one-piece or multi-piece droplet generation components configured to form sample-containing droplets by merging aqueous, sample-containing fluid with a background emulsion fluid such as oil, to form an emulsion of sample-containing droplets suspended in the background fluid. In some cases, the disclosed systems may include channels or other suitable mechanisms configured to transport the sample-containing droplets to an outlet region, so that subsequent assay steps may be performed. |
| US10272431B2 |
Microfabricated cell sorter using pressure pulse
Described here is a microfabricated particle sorting device that uses a transient pulse of fluidic pressure to deflect the target particle. The transient pulse may be generated by a microfabricated (MEMS) actuator, which pushes a volume of fluid into a channel, or sucks a volume of fluid from the channel. The transient pressure pulse may divert a target particle into a sort channel. |
| US10272430B2 |
Disposable cartridge with hinged cap
A disposable cartridge and method for measuring one or more properties of a blood sample are provided. The disposable cartridge can receive a sample when it is in an unsealed configuration. After adjusting the cartridge from the unsealed configuration to a sealed configuration, facilitated by a hingedly attached cap, pressurized air from an air bladder may be used to force the blood from a sample storage well into a detection chamber in a regulated manner, so that the one or more properties of the blood sample may then be measured. |
| US10272429B2 |
Connectors for pneumatic devices in microfluidic systems
In one embodiment, a removable pneumatic connector, comprises a body having a plurality of bores passing through, each bore surrounded by a sealing member on an inner surface of the body. A plurality of gas lines may be placed within a corresponding bore. A vacuum port is disposed on the inner surface of the body, and an outer seal on the inner surface of the body surrounds the sealing members and the vacuum port.A vacuum line may be placed within the vacuum port, and configured to deliver negative pressure to the vacuum port. A vacuum holding area is created in the volume between the outer seal and each of the sealing members when the inner surface of the body is placed against a substrate. When the vacuum line is activated, a vacuum is created within the vacuum holding area, creating a positive seal between the body and the substrate. |
| US10272426B2 |
Method of producing microfluidic device, microfluidic device, and photosensitive resin composition
The present disclosure relates to a method of producing a microfluidic device, a microfluidic device, and a photosensitive resin composition, the method including the steps of: forming a resin layer on a support from a photosensitive resin composition that includes a compound having at least two radical-polymerizable groups, a photoradical generator, a compound having at least two cationically reactive groups, a photocation generator, and at least one compound selected from a protective group-containing amine, a photodegradable base, an imide structure-containing compound, an amide structure-containing compound and an urea structure-containing compound; partially UV-exposing and developing the resin layer; preparing a laminate by placing a cover material on the thus developed resin layer; and UV-exposing the thus obtained laminate. |
| US10272425B2 |
Pipetting device, pipette tip coupler, and pipette tip: devices and methods
Pipette tip coupler and a disposable pipette tip for a pipette device comprises a stepped coupler shoulder complementary to an axially stepped pipette tip shoulder; a plurality of circumferentially disposed elements or segments carried by the coupler at a location superior to the coupler shoulder; and a distal elastomeric element carried by the coupler at a location distal to the coupler shoulder wherein the plurality of elements or segments have a circumferential, radially translated state that provides an abutment with a first working surface formed in the interior surface of the tip while compressing the distal elastomeric element into sealing abutment with a second working surface formed in the interior surface of the tip and while abutting the proximally facing axial stop surface of the tip with the distally facing axial stop surface of the coupler to define an axial coupling position of the pipette tip on the pipette device. |
| US10272424B2 |
Anion exchange membranes and polymers for use in same
Embodiments of the invention relate generally to anion exchange membranes and, more particularly, to anion exchange membranes comprising a styrene block copolymer and methods for their manufacture. In one embodiment, the invention provides a polymer according to formula IV, wherein x and y are mo 1 %, QA is or each of R1 and R2 is, independently, a linear alkyl chain or a cyclic alkyl chain, and Z is selected from a group consisting of: a linear alkyl chain, a cyclic alkyl chain, and an alkylene ether chain. |
| US10272422B2 |
Molecular sieve SSZ-95, method of making, and use
A new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-95 is disclosed. In general, SSZ-95 is synthesized from a reaction mixture suitable for synthesizing MTT-type molecular sieves and maintaining the mixture under crystallization conditions sufficient to form product. The product molecular sieve is subjected to a pre-calcination step, and ion-exchange to remove extra-framework cations, and a post-calcination step. The molecular sieve has a MTT-type framework and a H-D exchangeable acid site density of 0 to 50% relative to molecular sieve SSZ-32. |
| US10272421B2 |
Catalytic wall-flow filter having a membrane
The present invention relates to a catalytic wall-flow monolith for use in an emission treatment system, the monolith comprising a porous substrate and having a first face and a second face defining a longitudinal direction therebetween and first and second pluralities of channels extending in the longitudinal direction, the first plurality of channels provides a first plurality of inner surfaces and is open at the first face and closed at the second face, and the second plurality of channels is open at the second face and closed at the first face, a first catalytic material is distributed within the porous substrate, a microporous membrane is provided in the first plurality of channels on a first portion, extending in the longitudinal direction, of the first plurality of inner surfaces, and the first portion extends from the first face for 75 to 95% of a length of the first plurality of channels. |
| US10272418B2 |
Mesoporous zeolites and methods for the synthesis thereof
Methods for producing mesoporous zeolites are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes mixing a silicon-containing material, an aluminum-containing material, or both, with a quaternary amine and at least one base to produce a zeolite precursor solution. The zeolite precursor solution is combined with nanocellulose to form a zeolite precursor gel, from which volatiles are removed. The zeolite precursor gel is crystallized to produce a crystalline zeolite intermediate. The crystalline zeolite intermediate is calcined to form the mesoporous zeolite. The nanocellulose mesopores template may include cellulose nanocrystals, nanocellulose fibers, or combinations thereof. The quaternary amine may include tetraethylammonium hydroxide, tetraethylamonnium alkoxide, tetrapropylammonium alkoxide, other alkaline materials comprising ammonium, or combinations thereof. |
| US10272415B2 |
Method for preparing noble metal catalyst
The present invention discloses a method for preparing a catalyst, comprising the following steps: (1) taking a noble metal salt solution A, adding a modified alumina support material, stirring until uniform and standing; (2) drying the material obtained in step (1) in a vacuum, and calcining at 500° C.-600° C. for 1-4 hours to obtain a powder material containing the noble metal; (3) mixing the noble metal powder material, an adhesive and other components to be added, and ball-milling to obtain a uniform slurry; (4) preparing a noble metal solution B and adjusting pH to 0.5-1; and (5) mixing the slurry of the step (3) with the noble metal solution B, coating the mixture on a support, drying, and calcining at 500° C.-600° C. for 1-2 hours to obtain the target product. The method for preparing the catalyst of the present invention is simple, the conditions of the preparation process are easy to control and the preparation method has strong practicality. The prepared catalyst has a good quality, a low ignition temperature and a high catalytic conversion rate for methane at a relatively low temperature. |
| US10272413B2 |
Method for preparing a sorbent
A method is described for preparing a sorbent comprising the steps of: (i) mixing together an inert particulate support material and one or more binders to form a support mixture, (ii) shaping the support mixture by granulation in a granulator to form agglomerates, (iii) coating the agglomerates with a coating mixture powder comprising a particulate copper sulphide and one or more binders to form a coated agglomerate, and (iv) drying the coated agglomerate to form a dried sorbent. |
| US10272412B2 |
Production of metal-organic frameworks
An apparatus for producing metal organic frameworks, comprising: a tubular flow reactor comprising a tubular body into which, in use, precursor compounds which form the metal organic framework are fed and flow, said tubular body including at least one annular loop. |
| US10272410B2 |
De novo synthesized gene libraries
Provided herein are devices for the manufacturing of high-quality oligonucleic acids. Longer nucleic acids, e.g., genes, can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies described herein. Devices described herein include silicon plates having a plurality of channels in fluid communication with a plurality of microchannels. The number of microchannels and dimensions of the microchannels provide for rapid exchange of chemical exposure during de novo synthesis of oligonucleic acids. |
| US10272409B2 |
Methods and devices based upon a novel form of nucleic acid duplex on a surface
Provided herein are biomolecular hybridization devices comprising a substrate with a permanently and covalently attached surface of functional groups and an adsorbed monolayer of unmodified, single-stranded oligonucleotides all of which are 10 to about 24 bases in length as a saturated film of constrained oligonucleotides on the surface via direct non-covalent phosphate-surface adsorptive contact of substantially all phosphate groups of each oligonucleotide. The constrained oligonucleotides are effective to dissociably hybridize to a complementary single-stranded nucleic acid with asymmetric, non-helical base pairing and without oligonucleotide dissociation from the surface of the device. Also, provided are methods for hybridizing solution-state target nucleic acids to probe nucleic acids and for identifying a nucleotide sequence to which a nucleotide-binding protein binds using the biomolecular hybridization devices. |
| US10272408B1 |
Fluidized bed solid circulation system using pressure and density difference, fluidized bed reaction system having the same and solid circulation method
Disclosed is provided to overcome problems of conventional methods using each of a solid discharge nozzle and a screw conveyer. According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a fluidized bed system is provided to circulate solids using pressure and density difference. More particularly, a fluidized solid circulation system using pressure and density difference is characterized by comprising: a first fluidized bed reactor; a second fluidized bed reactor; a first cyclone; a second cyclone; a first pressure control valve; a second pressure control valve; a lower loop seal; an upper loop seal; and a control part, thereby circulating the solids between the first fluidized bed reactor and the second fluidized bed reactor. |
| US10272407B2 |
Apparatus used in a fluidized reaction process
An apparatus used in a fluidized reaction process comprising a vessel; a riser housed within the vessel; and a plurality of angled guide supports, wherein each guide support comprises an tubular section having a first end and a second end; a first hinge wherein a first end of the first hinge is connected to the first end of the tubular section, a second hinge wherein a first end of the second hinge is connected to the second end of the tubular section, wherein a second end of the first hinge is connected to an inside surface of the vessel and a second end of the second hinge is connected to the riser guide is provided. |
| US10272404B2 |
Nozzle for producing microparticles
A nozzle for producing microparticles includes a nozzle body having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The nozzle body further includes a through-hole extending from the first end through the second end. A fluid passageway is defined in the through-hole and forms a filling port in the first end of the nozzle body and a plurality of outlet ports in the second end of the nozzle body. The nozzle body further includes an oscillating device and an amplifying portion. The oscillating device is connected to the amplifying portion. The amplifying portion surrounds the fluid passageway and is located adjacent to the second end of the nozzle body. |
| US10272403B2 |
Mixing device having a flow breaker
A mixing device (10) comprises a flexible container (14), at least one stirring element (22) and at least one baffle (24). The baffle (24) is formed on the inside on a circumferential side wall (16) of the flexible container (14) and has a free end protruding into the interior of the container (14). A main application of the mixing device (10) is considered to be the use as disposable bioreactor. |
| US10272401B2 |
Non-electric portable blood tube mixer
The present invention is to provide a non-electric portable blood tube mixer comprising a frame and a slide. The frame includes an entry opening at a relatively high position of the frame and an outlet opening at a relatively low position of the frame. The slide is provided in the frame and includes an inclined-plate assembly consisting of plated that are vertically spaced from one another and are arranged in a zigzag manner, and the slide has two ends that are respectively connected to the entry opening and the outlet opening, thus allowing the tube to roll along the slide from a relatively high position of the frame to a relatively low position of the frame. |
| US10272400B2 |
Fluid mixing system with flexible drive line and foldable impeller
A fluid mixing system includes a container, such as a flexible bag, bounding a compartment. A flexible drive line is disposed within the compartment, the drive line having a first end rotatably connected to a first end of the container and an opposing second end rotatably connected to a second end of the container. At least one mixing element, such as an impeller, can be coupled with the flexible drive line. Rotation of the drive line facilitates rotation of the impeller within the container. |
| US10272399B2 |
Method for producing fiber reinforced cementitious slurry using a multi-stage continuous mixer
A method in which a stream of dry cementitious powder from a dry powder feeder passes through a dry cementitious powder inlet conduit to feed a first feed section of a fiber-slurry mixer. An aqueous medium stream passes through at least one aqueous medium stream conduit to feed a first mixing section the fiber-slurry mixer. A stream of reinforcing fibers passes from a fiber feeder through a reinforcing fibers stream conduit to feed a second mixing section of the fiber-slurry mixer. The stream of dry cementitious powder, aqueous medium stream, and stream of reinforcing fibers combine in the fiber-slurry mixer to make a stream of fiber-cement mixture which discharges through a discharge conduit at a downstream end of the mixer. |
| US10272398B2 |
Static flow mixer with multiple open curved channels
Methods and systems are provided for mixing gas in a flow passage by mounting a static flow mixer inside the flow passage. The static flow mixer may include a plurality of open and curved channels. The open and curved channels may mix the gas in multiple directions in the flow passage. |
| US10272394B2 |
Crosslinked polymeric blended membranes for gas separation
Methods of making a gas separation membrane, a gas separation membrane, and method of gas separation. The gas separation membrane includes cross-linked poly(ether-b-amide) copolymer, in which the poly(ether-b-amide) copolymer comprise urethane crosslinks which is the reaction product of poly(ether-b-amide) copolymer and diisocyanate polyether according to formula (I): |
| US10272392B2 |
Porous graphene based composite membranes for nanofiltration, desalination, and pervaporation
Membranes of the present disclosure possess very thin barrier layers, with high selectivity, high throughput, low fouling, and are long lasting. The membranes include graphene and/or graphene oxide barrier layers on a nanofibrous supporting scaffold. Methods for forming these membranes, as well as uses thereof, are also provided. In embodiments, an article of the present disclosure includes a nanofibrous scaffold; at least a first layer of nanoporous graphene, nanoporous graphene oxide, or combinations thereof on at least a portion of a surface of the nanofibrous scaffold; an additive such as crosslinking agents and/or particles on an outer surface of the at least first layer of nanoporous graphene, nanoporous graphene oxide, or combinations thereof. |
| US10272390B2 |
Fuel fractioning unit for inert gas generating system
An inert gas generating system includes a source of a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, and a fractioning unit configured to receive a portion of the liquid hydrocarbon fuel from the source. The fractioning unit includes a perm-selective membrane configured to separate the portion of the liquid hydrocarbon fuel into substantially sulfur-free vapors and a sulfur-containing remainder. The system further includes a catalytic oxidation unit configured to receive and react the substantially sulfur-free vapors to produce an inert gas. |
| US10272387B2 |
Modified forward osmosis membrane module for flow regime improvement
To provide a modified forward osmosis (FO) membrane module for flow regime improvement, the FO membrane module includes but not limited to: a water inlet; a water outlet; a forward osmosis (FO) membrane; a frame; and folded plates for improving flow regime in which draw solution is introduced into the water inlet of membrane module, then flowed through flow channels composed by three opposite folded plates vertically arranged on upper and bottom portions of the frame alternatively along horizontal direction with equal space; and drawn out from the water outlet. The flow regime improvement is achieved by increasing number of flow-guide folded plate, which results in the decrease of internal concentration polarization and membrane fouling. Structure of frame is modified to improve flow regime and to satisfy requirement of convenient and reliable connections between numbers of membrane modules in the FO membrane system. |
| US10272385B2 |
Flameless thermal oxidizer for oxidizing gaseous effluent streams containing hydrogen gas
A flameless thermal oxidizer apparatus for a gaseous stream containing hydrogen includes a vessel containing a ceramic matrix bed; and a dip tube extending into the ceramic matrix bed, the dip tube including a first flow path for a first stream having hydrogen therein, and a second flow path for a second stream having an oxidant therein to be mixed with the first stream for introduction into the ceramic matrix bed. A related method is also provided. |
| US10272380B2 |
Regenerative recovery of sulfur dioxide from effluent gases
This invention relates to processes for selective removal of contaminants from effluent gases. A sulfur dioxide absorption/desorption process for selective removal and recovery of sulfur dioxide from effluent gases utilizes a buffered aqueous absorption solution comprising weak inorganic or organic acids or salts thereof, to selectively absorb sulfur dioxide from the effluent gas. Absorbed sulfur dioxide is subsequently stripped to regenerate the absorption solution and produce a sulfur dioxide-enriched gas. A process for simultaneous removal of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from effluent gases and recovery of sulfur dioxide utilizes a buffered aqueous absorption solution including a metal chelate to absorb sulfur dioxide and NOx from the gas and subsequently reducing absorbed NOx to form nitrogen. A process to control sulfate salt contaminant concentration in the absorption solution involves partial crystallization and removal of sulfate salt crystals. |
| US10272378B2 |
Filter device and method for cleaning at least one filter element, in particular by using such a filter device
A filter device has a housing and at least one filter element arranged in the housing. The filter element is provided with a filter material and the interior of the filter element is surrounded by the filter material. The filter element allows a raw gas to pass through the filter element from an exterior of the filter element to the interior. The interior of the filter element is divided into at least two interior chambers that are separated from each other. A cleaning device with compressed air lines that each are provided with an outlet opening and a valve is provided. The interior chambers each have associated therewith one of the compressed air lines. Through the outlet openings compressed air flows into the interior of the filter element for loading the interior of the filter element with compressed air. |
| US10272372B2 |
Filter system using a self-venting drain
A filter element is provided that has a generally cylindrical configuration and that defines a longitudinal axis and a radial direction. The filter element comprises a center tube that defines a central reservoir and that includes annular filter media surrounding the center tube and the central reservoir, an open end joined to the center tube disposed along the longitudinal axis, the open end including an opening allowing fluid to flow from the central reservoir to the outside of the filter element, and a closed end joined to the center tube opposite the open end disposed along the longitudinal axis, the closed end including an end cap comprising a body that defines an attachment pocket and an air pocket that surrounds the attachment pocket. |
| US10272368B2 |
Filter element and filter arrangement
A filter element for filtering liquids has a folded filter medium with outer fold edges and inner fold edges, wherein the inner and outer fold edges extend along a longitudinal axis of the filter element. A support body is provided with a first support body section and a second support body section, wherein the first support body section is facing the inner fold edges and hugs closely an envelope of the inner fold edges. An envelope of the outer fold edges and the second support body section hug closely at least sectionwise an outer circumferential surface of the filter element. |
| US10272365B2 |
Multi-phase emulsion separator with directed flow channels
A well flow separator vessel having a sediment chamber at the inlet end of the vessel with a knock-down billet, followed by a coalescer and a first horizontal flow path between an upper horizontal divider and a lower horizontal divider extending the cylinder length from the sediment chamber towards the distal end of the vessel. At the far end of the first flow path, gasses are received through a scrubber/demister into a second horizontal flow path between the upper horizontal divider and the top side of the vessel, also extending the cylinder length, except directing flow in the reverse direction back towards the inlet end of the vessel towards a gas outlet. Also at the far end of the first flow path, combined liquids fall into a third horizontal flow path between the lower horizontal divider and the bottom side of the body extending the cylinder length towards the inlet end of the vessel, and having at a first one water separation chamber and one oil collection chamber separated by at least a first Weir plate, wherein the oil collection chamber terminates at the bulkhead. A plurality of outlets is provided for removing sediment, water and oil from the chambers and gas second horizontal flow path. |
| US10272363B2 |
Urease introduction system for replenishing urease in a sorbent cartridge
An apparatus and method for replenishing urease in a sorbent cartridge for use in sorbent dialysis. The system is configured to allow insertion of a urease pouch, injection of a urease solution, or addition of a urease cartridge, into a dialysis cabinet containing a dialysis flow loop. The urease can be dissolved and the resulting urease solution added to the sorbent cartridge in the flow loop to replenish the urease within the sorbent cartridge. The sorbent cartridge can also comprise other, rechargeable, sorbent materials for removing toxins other than urea from spent dialysate. |
| US10272361B2 |
Essential oil extraction, recovery, and purge system
A system and method of extracting essential oils from plant material through the use of a low pressure alcohol-based closed system that includes a solvent chamber connected to a material column that in turn is connected to a kettle. Plant material in the material column and the solvent in the solvent chamber are cooled using a cooling liquid, such as nitrogen. A vacuum pump connected to the kettle creates a vacuum in the kettle to draw the cooled solvent through the cooled plant material and extract essential oils, which are collected in the kettle. |
| US10272360B2 |
Phytochemical extraction system and methods to extract phytochemicals from plants including plants of the family Cannabaceae sensu stricto
A method and system of and for extraction or removal of phytochemicals from plants, including those of the plant family Cannabaceae sensu stricto. More specifically, a method and system for extracting essential oils from plants, such as cannabis, without the use of a solvent. |
| US10272359B2 |
Reactor effluent wash to remove aromatics
A process is presented for the removal or aromatics from a hydrocarbon stream. The hydrocarbon stream is generated by a dehydrogenation process that generates aromatics. The process includes a two contact cooler system with the first and second contact coolers using different coolants. The second coolant is a non-aromatic hydrocarbon coolant that will absorb aromatics. |