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| US10302277B2 |
Multi-faceted lens
Provided is a multi-faceted lens. The multi-faceted lens includes a light-receiver disposed in front of a light source, a total internal reflector disposed outside the light-receiver and equipped with a total internal reflection lens for collecting the light irradiated by the light source, and a light-transmitter disposed in front of the light-receiver to irradiate the light, supplied from the light-receiver and the total internal reflector, onto the outside. Light irradiated by the light source passes through the light-receiver. |
| US10302270B2 |
Vehicle lighting apparatus
A vehicle lighting apparatus includes: a light source; a reflector that reflects light emitted from the light source toward a vehicle travel direction; a light distribution control unit that controls light distribution of light reflected by the reflector; and a projection lens that projects the light of which the light distribution is controlled by the light distribution control unit toward the vehicle travel direction, wherein the light distribution control unit has a structure in which a plurality of reflection elements are provided to be aligned in a vehicle width direction, and wherein light that is incident on the projection lens from an upper direction of the plurality of reflection elements of the light reflected by the reflector forms a light distribution pattern that includes a cutoff line which is defined by an upper end of the plurality of reflection elements, and light that is incident on the plurality of reflection elements is reflected toward the projection lens to thereby form a complementary light distribution pattern that is different from the light distribution pattern. |
| US10302266B2 |
Vehicular headlamp having shade element with reflective portions
A vehicular headlamp includes a reflector, a lighting element and a shade with a reflection body. The shade is fixed to the reflector, with the reflection body extending forward from the front end of the shade. The reflection body includes a reflective surface inclined to face a front of the headlamp and a supplemental light plane inclined to face a rear of the headlamp. The lighting element emits light to the reflector, which is then reflected towards the upper surface of the shade, the reflective surface of the reflection body, and the supplemental light plane, before being projected as a main light beam towards an outside of the vehicle. The reflective surface and the supplemental light plane redirect at least a portion of light from a lower part of the main light beam and the supplemental light plane redirect at least a portion of projected on an opposite lane, an upper part of the main light beam. |
| US10302264B2 |
Lighting device
A lighting device (1) according to an aspect of the invention includes a lighting unit (10); and a mounting unit (11) for mounting the lighting unit (10) to a window frame (109), in which the lighting unit (10) includes a lighting sheet (12) and a frame (13) supporting a peripheral portion of the lighting sheet (12), in which the lighting sheet (12) includes a base material having optical transparency, a plurality of lighting portions having optical transparency which are provided in a first surface of the base material, and a void portion which is provided between the plurality of lighting portions, and in which a part of the side surface of the lighting portion facing the void portion serves as a reflecting surface reflecting light which is incident to the lighting portion. |
| US10302263B2 |
Scented imitation candle device
Methods, systems, and devices relating to an electronic scented candle that is convenient to use and enables rapid generation and dissipation of scented materials are described. One electronic candle device includes a shell that has a through hole, a flame element protruding through the through hole, an installation lid including a locking base to allow removable coupling of a fragrance container, a scent chamber including a locking clip, a first channel, a second channel, a third channel, and a fourth channel. The scent chamber is removably coupled to the locking base by the locking clip, and an air pump provided to supply pressurized air. |
| US10302262B2 |
LED troffer lens assembly mount
A light fixture includes a LED assembly and a housing. A first end cap is permanently connected to the troffer. A lens assembly comprises a lens covering the LED assembly and a second end cap, the lens having a first end connected to the second end cap and a second end releasably connected to the first end cap. The second end cap is releasably connected to the housing such that the lens and the second end cap are releasably mounted to the housing as a unit. The lens has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge where a first magnetic strip is attached to the first longitudinal edge and a second magnetic strip is attached to the second longitudinal edge. The first and second magnetic strips are magnetically adhered to the housing. |
| US10302259B2 |
Low voltage lighting system for use during power outages
A low voltage DC lighting apparatus is provided as a generally rectangular or cube-shaped housing including one or more low-voltage DC lights at the housing, one or more on/off light controllers and one or more status displays. During a power outage, the low voltage apparatus can be turned on to provide lighting anywhere in a home, where needed. The housing has an AC-style power socket plug which outputs a DC voltage that can drive lower voltage, DC bulbs via a conventional AC convention cord. The internal electrical circuit of the housing has a rechargeable low voltage DC battery, a charger for the battery and DC light drivers for driving the DC light outputs. |
| US10302258B2 |
Deployable, multi-sided illumination devices and related methods of use
An illumination device may include a body having twelve sides, the body being formed by a first body portion including six sides of the twelve sides, and a second body portion including six sides of the twelve sides. The first body portion and the second body portion may be coupled to one another at a first interface and at a second interface disposed radially inward of the first interface, wherein the first interface may be positioned in a plurality of planes, and wherein the second interface may be positioned in a single plane. At least a portion of each of the twelve sides may include a transparent window. The illumination device may include a resilient cover disposed around the body. |
| US10302257B2 |
Lamp apparatus for vehicle
A lamp apparatus for a vehicle may include a light source device configured to irradiate light; a detector configured to be distanced from the light source device and detect the light irradiated from the light source device, verifying whether the light source device is operating abnormally; and a reflector configured to have the light irradiated from the light source device incident thereon and reflect a portion of the light irradiated from the light source device wherein a portion of the light reflects toward the detector while reflecting the light irradiated from the light source device such that the light reflects toward a front of the vehicle. |
| US10302256B2 |
Lighting apparatus and lighting system
A lighting apparatus including a plurality of frames connected to each other in the lengthwise direction; a connector, which is arranged between the plurality of frames and interconnects the plurality of frames by including a portion inserted into one of the plurality of frames, and including another portion inserted into the other one of the plurality of frames; and a light source arranged on the plurality of frames. |
| US10302253B2 |
Insulated sphere, insulation system therefore, and method of installing same
An insulated spherical pressure vessel, such as a sphere, having an insulation system installed thereon. The insulation system includes an equatorial support including an equatorial support bar having upper and lower rods attached to upper and lower sides, and a plurality of clips perpendicular to the bar, the clips having one or more holes for additional rods. One or more insulation layers are installed and held against the sphere wall by metal bands. A cable support matrix including metal straps and horizontal cables is installed over the insulation layers, and then insulation panels are secured to the matrix cables using fasteners. The insulation panels each include insulation material and an exterior metal jacket. The panels are secured to horizontally adjacent insulation panels with standing seams. The cables are not secured to the metal straps in any way, but are allowed to freely move through belt loops of the metal straps. |
| US10302249B1 |
Speed strut clamp
A strut channel clamp includes a block that can be positioned anywhere along the length of the strut channel. In embodiments, the stop can be repositioned to any of a plurality of locations along the channel. In certain embodiments, the stop and block can be placed on different surfaces of the strut channel. In some embodiments, a threaded shaft engaged with the block imparts force against the stop, and in some of these embodiments the shaft can be disengaged quickly from the block and repositioned longitudinally without rotation thereof. In various embodiments, the stop and/or block are constructed partly or entirely from common, off-the-shelf strut channel accessories. In embodiments, the block is rotatable. |
| US10302248B2 |
Universal canopy suspension system for multiple functioning embodiments
A suspension system for the attachment of a multiple embodiments, including flat screen televisions and other embodiments connected beneath the roof of a canopy-styled tent or other overhead structure. The system's bracket is comprised of a single or multiple arms that universally grip the frame of the said canopy-styled tent or overhead structure. Suspension is not limited to a television, but also other embodiments, either powered by a plug or battery, or not powered. The bracket is manufactured in steel, aluminum, polymer, or like material. The system's fan blades are comprised of foam, rubber, or other soft matter. The suspension system allows the television's or other attached embodiment's height to be manipulated by a process further shown in this application. The system allows for further embodiments to be attached for not only television screens, but a projector, scoring devices for all kinds of sports, bingo or casino activities, golf or swim events, lighting or heating needs, the elevation and secure attachment of medical equipment, entertainment contraptions, or the mounting of additional embodiments. The suspension system and its embodiments are portable and may be broken down into a self-contained bag or case for easy transport. |
| US10302246B2 |
Supporting frame
A supporting frame is provided, which includes a base, a mandrel, an elastic body, a first cam, a second cam, an arm, and a first pivoting element. When the arm pivotally rotates with respect to the base, the mandrel rotates along with the arm and one of the first cam and the second cam is driven to rotate, the first cam and the second cam then push against each other so that the first cam moves along the first direction and deforms the elastic body, thereby, the display can stop at any height between the highest position and the lowest position. |
| US10302245B2 |
Modular kit for construction of apparatus including positioning mechanisms
In one aspect, kits for constructing an apparatus are described herein which, in some embodiments, can demonstrate desirable modularity, adjustability, and reconfigurability. A kit for constructing an apparatus described herein comprises a plurality of modular blocks and fastening pins and coupling pins for connecting the modular blocks to one another. A modular block comprises a first face having one or more first apertures for receiving fastening pins and an adjacent second face having one or more second apertures for receiving coupling pins. A fastening pin comprises a sidewall aperture for receiving a coupling pin. |
| US10302242B2 |
Device for positioning an object in space
The subject of the invention is a device for positioning an object in space, comprising at least 4 plates, each one able to move with respect to another of said plates which is contiguous with it along one of the 3 axes of space, it being possible for the movement of one plate with respect to another plate to be guided by a tenon/mortise assembly in which said tenon is secured to one of the plates and its mortise is produced in the other plate, the spatial orientation of each of the tenon/mortise assemblies being different from the other 2 and along one of the 3 axes of space. |
| US10302241B2 |
Protective shield for concrete hose joints
A protective shield device is mounted on the joint between connected concrete hoses to protect the joint connecting one concrete hose to another from accidentally catching on an obstruction on the surface over which the concrete hose joint is moved during operation and disconnecting the two concrete hoses. The protective shield device is formed by two hollow shells that are hinged on one side and connected by friction closure members to surround and encapsulate the concrete hose joint. The assembled protective shield device is preferably in the shape of an ovoid with a larger central portion to accommodate the joint structure, and narrower end portions to provide no protruding structure that will catch any underlying obstructions that could cause the enclosed joint latch to be exposed. The protective shield device can be opened by forcing the two shell members apart, or by using a mechanically disengagable latch. |
| US10302235B2 |
Systems and method for sealing pipelines using a gel pig
The present invention provides systems and methods for curing a leakage in a pipeline, the system including at least one gel pig and at least one sealant composition; wherein the at least one gel pig and the at least one sealant composition form a pig train, adapted to move along the pipeline to a region of the leakage and to seal the leakage. |
| US10302226B2 |
Device designed to attach at least one cable along a pipe, and method of implementing such a device
The present invention concerns a device (1) designed to attach at least one cable (2) along a pipe (3), the device (1) comprising: a base (10) constituting a part of maximum height (H10) of the device (1); a channel (20) that extends along a longitudinal axis (X1) on an upper side of the device (1) and which is intended to receive the cable (2); a support surface (30) which is formed on a lower side of the device (1) and which is intended to rest against the pipe (3); two jaws which are formed protruding from the base (10) on the upper side, which border the channel (20) on either side of the longitudinal axis (X1) and which constitute a clamp (12) provided to grip the cable (2); and a transverse passage (40) which is formed through the base (10), between the channel (20) and the support surface (30), and which is intended to receive an attachment member (4) to press the device (1) against the pipe (3); characterized in that the device (1) comprises a longitudinal extension (50) prolonging the base (10), more elongated than the base (10) and having a height (H50) decreasing overall moving away from the base (10) along the longitudinal axis (X1). |
| US10302225B2 |
Vacuum valve
A vacuum valve having a valve body with a valve opening surrounded by a valve seat, a closure member displaceable parallel to a longitudinal adjustment direction between an open position, and an intermediate position, in which the closure member covers the valve opening but is raised from valve seat, and a closed position, a valve rod supporting the closure member, a longitudinal stroke linear guide which has a longitudinal stroke slider connected to the valve rod and a longitudinal stroke guide part by which the longitudinal stroke slider is guided in a linearly displaceable manner in the longitudinal adjustment direction, and a transverse stroke linear guide which includes a transverse stroke slider connected to the longitudinal stroke guide part and a transverse stroke guide part by which the transverse stroke slider is guided in a linearly displaceable in an oblique adjustment direction positioned oblique to the longitudinal adjustment direction. |
| US10302224B2 |
Three-dimensional manufacturing of quieting valve having complex passages
A noise-reducing valve structure includes a unitary spindle-shaped body having a central lumen for receiving a fluid flow and a poppet member, the body having an inner diameter adjacent the central lumen and an outer diameter and a circumferentially and axially distributed plurality of radial passages adapted to be opened and closed in accordance with a guided position of the poppet member, the plurality of radial passages extending through the spindle-shaped body from the inner diameter to the outer diameter and having a gradually increasing area from the inner diameter to the outer diameter. |
| US10302222B2 |
Dynamic stem packing
A valve assembly having a dynamic stem seal assembly includes a valve stem for moving a valve member from a closed position to an open position, the valve stem extending through a stem opening of a valve assembly body and having an axis. A packing assembly seals between the valve stem and the stem opening. The packing assembly has a seal assembly circumscribing the valve stem. The packing assembly also has a packing retainer assembly releasably secured to the valve stem. The packing assembly is axially static relative to the valve stem. |
| US10302219B2 |
Adjustable operating rod for a hydrant
An adjustable operating rod assembly is provided. In one embodiment a telescoping rod and tube are provided such that the length of the operating rod can be selectively adjusted in order to accommodate fluid inlet pipes of various lengths and regardless of manufacturer. |
| US10302217B2 |
Valve unit and a positioning device for converting a rotary motion into a linear motion
A valve unit includes a positioning device for converting a rotary motion into a linear motion, a valve rod, a drive unit, a drive shaft with an eccentric arranged thereon, a coupling element comprising a slot, and an output shaft arranged at the eccentric which moves in the slot of the coupling element. The valve rod is connected with the coupling element. The valve rod is linearly movable with the coupling element between an initial position where the valve is closed and an end position. The slot comprises a guide path which cooperates with the eccentric having an angle with a plane perpendicular to a direction of movement of the adjusting element. The initial position of the eccentric is a position which is located before a dead center existing for an axial movement of the output shaft. The dead center is passed during a rotational movement of the drive shaft. |
| US10302211B2 |
Regulating valve with planetary gear transmission
A setting/operating device includes a sun gear that rotates by receiving a rotating force from a motor; a first internal gear that has teeth on the inner peripheral surface thereof and is provided so as to surround the sun gear; a plurality of planetary gears that are engaged with the sun gear and the first internal gear and capable of rotating on axes thereof while revolving around the sun gear; a rotation mechanism that rotates by receiving rotating forces of the plurality of planetary gears; an output shaft that is coupled to the rotation mechanism; a rotation control member made of a material that expands in response to voltage application; and a housing in which the rotation control member is disposed in a gap between the first internal gear and the housing so as to make contact with the first internal gear and the housing. |
| US10302204B2 |
Multifunction valve
A multifunction valve includes a valve body defining an inlet, and outlet and an interior chamber. A flow control gate is disposed within the interior chamber and is rotatable through an arcuate range of positions relative to the outlet providing a high level of precision control of a fluid flow rate through the multifunction valve. A method of modulating a fluid flow rate includes directing fluid flow through a multifunction valve from an inlet to an outlet, the multifunction valve including a flow control gate, adjusting the flow rate through the multifunction valve by rotating a control shaft to position the flow control gate to variably occlude the outlet of the fluid control valve. |
| US10302201B2 |
Enhancement of valve flow and pressure characteristics in valves and hydraulic systems
An example valve includes: (i) a housing defining a first longitudinal cavity therein; (ii) a sleeve disposed in the first longitudinal cavity coaxial with the housing, where the sleeve defines (a) a first port at an end of the sleeve, (b) a second port disposed on an exterior peripheral surface of the sleeve, and (c) a second longitudinal cavity therein, where an interior peripheral surface of the sleeve defines a first portion that is tapered at a particular angle and a second portion adjacent to the first portion, where the second portion has two edges forming a corner that defines a seat; and (iii) a poppet mounted within the second longitudinal cavity and configured to move axially therein. |
| US10302198B2 |
Sealing interface for corrosion protection
A sealing interface configured to prevent galvanic corrosion of a container having parts made of dissimilar materials includes a first part, a second part, and a sealant. The first part has a first sealing surface and a first exterior surface substantially perpendicular to the first sealing surface. The second part has a second sealing surface and a second exterior surface substantially perpendicular to the second sealing surface. One of the parts includes an external sealing chamfer on the respective sealing surface extending to the respective exterior surface. The sealant at least fills a space formed between the external sealing chamfer and the sealing surface of the other of the parts when the parts are connected, forming a barrier between the parts such that the exterior surfaces of the parts are not in contact and are separated by the sealant. The exterior surfaces may be flush when the parts are connected. |
| US10302197B2 |
Graphite cast iron nitrided piston ring
A graphite cast iron nitrided piston ring has a main body including matrix and a nitrided layer. The matrix is made of graphite cast iron, and the nitrided layer is formed by subjecting a surface of the matrix to contact a cylinder to a gas nitriding process. With the nitrided layer formed at the surface of the matrix made of graphite cast iron, the piston ring has sufficient hardness and good abrasion resistance. |
| US10302195B2 |
Vehicle roll-away prevention
A brake interlock feature prevents release of the park mechanism unless a driver is depressing the brake pedal. This is intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling following park release. An enhanced brake interlock feature also checks to ensure that adequate brake boost is available to prevent vehicle roll before releasing the park mechanism. The feature may directly measure brake boost or may measure a quantity indirectly related to the availability of brake boost such as engine speed. |
| US10302193B2 |
Method and device for controlling automatic transmission
A method of controlling an automatic transmission is provided. The automatic transmission includes a piston having first and second surfaces opposite from each other, friction plates, engaging and disengaging hydraulic pressure chambers for supplying/discharging hydraulic pressure and directing the piston to push the friction plates to be engaged and disengaged, a hydraulic pressure control valve for supplying/discharging hydraulic pressure to/from the chambers, and first and second oil paths communicating the valve with the chambers. The second surface has a larger area for receiving hydraulic pressure than the first surface. The method includes controlling the disengaged friction plates to be engaged by adjusting the hydraulic pressure to a first pressure in a first period in response to a gear shift command and adjusting the hydraulic pressure to a second pressure in a second period. The first pressure is changed depending on a state of the automatic transmission. |
| US10302189B2 |
Shifter assembly having a sensing arrangement
A shifter assembly for changing gears in a vehicle transmission including a housing, a shift lever, an emitter, a detector, and a link. The lever is pivotally mounted to the housing and is movable in a first gate along a first plurality of shift paths, and in a different second gate along a second plurality of paths. The emitter is spaced from the lever and is movable along a fixed path and the detector can determine a position of the emitter along the path. The link is attached to the lever and the emitter such that movement of the lever in either gate causes movement of the emitter along the path. The link is coupled to the lever and the emitter so to permit movement of the shift relative to the link during movement of the lever. |
| US10302185B2 |
Oil passage structure for power transmission device
In an oil passage structure for a power transmission device including a case provided to accommodate a power transmission device, a baffle plate attached to an inner wall of the case, and an oil pump, the oil passage structure includes a supply oil passage through which oil is pumped from the oil pump to an oil supply destination via the baffle plate. The baffle plate has a structure in which two members of a plate body and a plate-shaped auxiliary member are superposed and integrated with each other. The baffle plate is provided with a plate oil passage that constitutes a portion of the supply oil passage and passes through the inside of the baffle plate. The plate oil passage is formed by a recess provided in at least one of a surface of the plate body and a surface of the auxiliary member which face to each other such that the auxiliary member is interposed on the plate body. |
| US10302178B2 |
Hydraulic race shifter for a continuously variable transmission device
An outer race assembly for a continuously variable transmission includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a first radially outer race structure spaced along an axis from a second radially outer race structure to form a radially outer race, and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially outer race. The first radially outer race structure includes nesting engagement with the hydraulic cavity housing, and a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure. |
| US10302173B2 |
Multi-speed planetary transmission
A multi-speed transmission including a plurality of planetary gearsets and a plurality of selective couplers to achieve at least nine forward speed ratios is disclosed. The plurality of planetary gearsets may include a first planetary gearset, a second planetary gearset, a third planetary gearset, and a fourth planetary gearset. The plurality of selective couplers may include a number of clutches and a number of brakes. The multi-speed transmission may have four planetary gearsets and six selective couplers. The six selective couplers may include three clutches and three brakes. |
| US10302170B2 |
Damper device
A dynamic damper is coupled to an intermediate member of a damper device. A drive member of the damper device has additional abutment portions coupled to end portions of vibration absorption springs of the dynamic damper before both first and second inter-element stoppers operate. The second inter-element stoppers operate before the first inter-element stoppers operate and at least by the time when the additional coupling portions are coupled to end portions of the vibration absorption springs. Outer springs and the vibration absorption springs act in parallel to transfer torque after the additional coupling portions are coupled to end portions of the vibration absorption springs. |
| US10302166B2 |
Vibration isolating device
A bracket has a cylindrical part which opens in the Y direction. An inner member is arranged within the cylindrical part and faces in the Y direction. An elastic body connects the inner member and the cylindrical part and includes a pair of X direction elastic parts, a projecting part, and a Y-direction elastic part. The X direction elastic parts connect the inner member and the cylindrical part in an X direction. The projecting part is provided in an end in the Y direction of the cylindrical part. The Y direction elastic part is connected to a Y direction supporting part of a bottom wall. The projecting part partially overlaps with the Y direction supporting part of the inner member in the Y direction. No part projects outwardly of the cylindrical part and interferes with the vehicle body or surrounding members, increasing a degree of freedom in layout. |
| US10302165B2 |
Non-asbestos friction material composition, friction material using same, and friction member
A non-asbestos frictional material composition is provided, which is capable of provide a frictional material with low environmental load and with excellent friction coefficient, anti-crack properties, and abrasion resistance compared with conventional ones. Furthermore, a frictional material and a friction member formed by using this non-asbestos frictional material composition are provided. The non-asbestos frictional material composition containing a binder, an organic filler, an inorganic filler, and a fiber base material includes: copper in a content of 5 mass % or less as a copper element; a metal fiber other than a copper fiber and a copper alloy fiber in a content of 0.5 mass % or less; and mica and graphite with a particle size of 90 μm or less but not containing graphite with a particle size of more than 90 μm. |
| US10302161B2 |
Sealing arrangement for a sliding caliper
Sealing means are disclosed for preventing the ingress of water and dirt between a brake caliper and the carrier guide pin. At the end of the guide pin facing away from the brake carrier, a retaining clip holds a sealing bead of a sealing boot at least partially within an axial bore of the guide pin. At the end of the guide pin which faces towards the carrier, a sealing boot is provided seated on a ring which in turn is attached to the caliper. The other end of the sealing boot is attached to the guide pin, in a space between the guide pin and the ring. The sealing means at either end are compact, and provide effective sealing where there is not enough space to provide known sealing means. |
| US10302160B2 |
Brake caliper assembly
A brake caliper assembly that includes a caliper body and a support member. The caliper body includes an inboard wall; an outboard wall; and a transverse wall connecting the inboard wall and the outboard wall. The support member is adapted to connect the brake caliper assembly to a vehicle. The support member is connected to the inboard wall at more than two support connections. |
| US10302156B2 |
Rotation transmission device
A rotation transmission device is provided in which leakage of magnetism from an armature to a control retainer is reduced, and of which a two-way clutch can be operated accurately and reliably. This device includes a restricting arrangement for restricting the fitting amount between a coupling tube of the armature and a tubular portion of the control retainer such that a gap is defined between a back surface of the armature, with respect to its surface to be attracted to a rotor, and an end surface of the tubular portion, to prevent leakage of magnetism from the back surface of the armature to the end surface of the tubular portion when an electromagnet is energized and the armature is pulled to the rotor. |
| US10302153B2 |
Wedge clutch with integrated armature
A wedge clutch includes a hub supported for rotation about an axis and having an outer surface about a peripheral of the hub. The outer surface has a plurality of ramped surfaces. A carrier is also supported for rotation about the axis and has an inner surface. An inner surface of the disk is configured to slide along the ramped surfaces of the hub. The disk is moveable between an expanded position in which an outer surface of the disk engages the inner surface of the carrier to lock the clutch and a contracted position in which the clutch is unlocked. An armature is disposed in the disk and is configured to react to an electromagnetic force to alter the disk between the expanded position to the contracted position. |
| US10302151B2 |
Hydrostatic clutch actuator with overflow
The present invention relates to a hydrostatic clutch actuator for a clutch, in particular a wet clutch, of a motor vehicle, wherein the clutch actuator has a drive unit, a master cylinder-piston-cylinder unit driven thereby, a hydraulic reservoir fluidically connected to the master cylinder-piston-cylinder unit, and a hydraulic system for actuating the clutch, wherein, by use of the master cylinder-piston-cylinder unit, hydraulic medium can be conveyed out of the hydraulic reservoir into the hydraulic system and the hydraulic system can be pressurized, and the hydraulic reservoir has an overflow, via which hydraulic medium can be discharged from the hydraulic reservoir and the hydraulic system. |
| US10302150B2 |
Clutch
In a lock-up clutch of a starting device, a one-sided friction plate is adopted as a first friction engagement plate fitted with a clutch hub on the power input side and a second friction engagement plate fitted with a clutch drum on the power output side; an engagement oil chamber is defined between a lock-up piston and a flange member; a supply oil passage through which working oil is supplied to the first and second friction engagement plates and is defined between the lock-up piston and a front cover; a return oil passage for the working oil which has passed through the first and second friction engagement plates and is defined on the side of the flange member opposite to the lock-up piston; and the return oil passage communicates with the supply oil passage. |
| US10302148B2 |
Switching device for a motor vehicle transmission
A shifting device for a motor vehicle transmission has a first coupling component, a second coupling component rotatable about a transmission axis (A), an inner friction ring which has a conical surface on a radially outer face, an outer friction ring which has a conical surface on a radially inner face, and an intermediate friction ring having a C-shaped ring cross section, including a friction cone connected to the second coupling component for joint rotation with and for axial displacement with respect to the second coupling component, while the inner friction ring and the outer friction ring are connected to the first coupling component for joint rotation with and for axial displacement with respect to the first coupling component. The friction cone extends between the conical surfaces of the inner friction ring and outer friction ring. |
| US10302141B2 |
Drive coupling for connecting drive shaft to output member
A drive coupling for connecting a drive shaft to an output member. The drive coupling includes a non-circular body portion defining a central rotational axis, a tang projecting axially from the body portion on the central rotational axis, and at least one through-hole extending through the body portion adjacent the tang. The tang can shear from the body portion in response to the output member seizing during rotation of the drive shaft. The at least one through-hole provides a flow path for fluid to pressurize a lip seal around the drive shaft. |
| US10302136B2 |
Motor and method for producing the same
A motor includes a frame including a first bearing holder, a stator, a first bearing held in the first bearing holder, a rotor rotatably supported by the first bearing, and a preload member generating a preload in a direction of an axis line of the rotor. The frame further includes a first frame part. The first frame part includes a support part supporting the preload member. An outer end part of the preload member faces the support part so as to be covered with the support part. |
| US10302132B2 |
Rolling bearing and a travel unit including rolling bearings
A rolling bearing includes rolling elements between an outer race and an inner race, a resin seal ring covering an opening of at least one end of a bearing space, and a filter covering an oil hole defined in the resin seal ring for capturing foreign matter contained in lubricating oil. The filter and the resin seal ring are integrated by insert molding and are made of the same material. An annular lip portion, which is separate from the resin seal ring, is in contact with the outer race. An engaged portion on a radially inner side of the resin seal ring is engaged in a recess defined in the inner race such that, during thermal expansion of the resin seal ring, the engaged portion is engaged such that the resin seal ring is movable in a radial direction relative to the inner race. |
| US10302129B2 |
Linear guide, in particular for a coordinate measuring machine
A linear guide includes an elongate guide body and a bearing cage, on the inner sides of which fluid pressure bearings are provided. The bearing cage moves along the guide body via the bearings. The bearing cage includes at least three interconnected plates. The plates each have an inner surface facing the guide body, an outer surface facing away from the guide body and side surfaces between the inner and the outer surface. Each plate is connected to a first other plate in a first end region and connected to a second other plate in an opposite second end region. For each of the plates: the first other plate, with its inner surface, abuts against a side surface of the considered plate, while the considered plate, with its inner surface, abuts against a side surface of the second other plate in the second end region of the considered plate. |
| US10302123B2 |
Coupling rod
A coupling rod fitting (1) having a first end piece (2); a second end piece (3); and having an intermediate piece (4) which connects the first end piece (2) and the second end piece (3). The intermediate piece (4) is formed as a connecting rod and the first end piece (2) and the second end piece (3) have in each case one sleeve (5 and 6 respectively), which sleeves are pushed onto the connecting rod (4) and are fixed in an adjustable final assembly position on the connecting rod (4). |
| US10302122B2 |
Balance shaft
A balance shaft for balancing forces of inertia and/or moments of inertia of a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine, including: at least one elongate main body; at least one bearing seat, disposed on the elongate main body for the mounting of a radial bearing. In the center point of the bearing seat there is provided the rotational axis of the balance shaft. The elongate main body may be formed of an integral tubular element, and the center of mass of the elongate main body may lie outside the rotational axis of the balance shaft. |
| US10302121B2 |
Deformable washer with additive dispenser and method of manufacture
A washer with integrated fluid distribution which includes a body with an outer ring having an aperture located centrally within said ring, a channel enclosed within said outer ring and a release channel in fluid communication with said aperture and an interior surface of said channel and wherein said channel is filled with a dispensing fluid and said release channel is reversibly closed. |
| US10302120B2 |
Fixture connection device
A fixture connection assembly includes separate connection and threaded stem components. The threaded stem component includes both threaded and non-threaded portions, where the threaded stem may be re-sized and still produce useful fitted stems from discarded portions. |
| US10302118B2 |
Safety connection device with automatic release in the event of traction greater than an adjustable threshold value
The device comprises a male assembly, in the form of a cylindrical part, engaged such that it is free to slide inside a female assembly, in the form of a sleeve with a central bore for receiving the male assembly, that defines an opening for engaging and an opening for disengaging of said male assembly, the said male and female assemblies include supplementary arrangements, which, in connected position, are able to abut against each other to stop the sliding of the male assembly in the direction of disengagement, where, in disconnected position, the said arrangements can release themselves from each other under the effect of axial tensile force greater than the predetermined threshold value, relatively applied on the male assembly in the direction of disengagement in order to separate one from the other of the said male and female assemblies. |
| US10302116B2 |
Cam assembly with interlocking parts for furniture
A mechanism and method for assembling a base to a piece of furniture is provided with at least two cams having complimentary interlock mechanisms constructed and arranged to interlock one to another. |
| US10302112B2 |
Node element for a furniture system having a three-dimensional load-bearing tube structure
A node element for a furniture system having a three-dimensional load-bearing tubular structure comprises a plurality of connection points for the mechanical fastening of two or more tubes. It further comprises two regions which are electrically insulated from each other and which are arranged such that two electrical polarities can be coaxially tapped at the connection points for the tubes. |
| US10302110B2 |
Spring clamp for construction of plant cages and trellises
A thin, flat, generally rectangular form, constructed of resilient material forming a spring plate clamping device for the removable attachment of horizontal plant support rods onto upright stakes, thereby facilitating the construction of plant cages to support and protect vegetation. |
| US10302108B2 |
Fixing device
The present disclosure illustrates a fixing device including a fixing assembly, a first plate and a second plate. The fixing assembly includes a sleeve, a position-limiting device, an elastic element, and a fastener. A supporting surface of the second plate is slid along a guiding incline of a stop part of the fastener, so that a stop section and the stop part of the fastener can be respectively positioned in a first fastening recess and a second fastening recess of the second plate. Later, the user just needs to push the position-limiting device to separate the fixing assembly from the second plate. Therefore, effects of reliable positioning and easy detachment can be achieved. |
| US10302105B2 |
Device for mounting an object
A device for holding an object to a support utilizing a base member that is connected to a resilient body via a connection mechanism. An arm is hingedly connected to the base member and possesses a surface for mounting an object. The base member and resilient body fit over a support. |
| US10302102B2 |
Seal assemblies for reciprocating and rotary applications
Low-pressure and high-pressure reciprocating and rotary applications use seal assemblies to prevent leakage. One embodiment of a seal assembly includes a major annular body having opposing spaced-apart annular lips extending from a heel portion. The major annular body has a bore extending through the heel portion. A first spring is disposed between the lips, biasing the lips apart. A minor annular body extends from one of the lips of the major annular body. The minor annular body has opposing spaced-apart walls that extend from a base region and form a pocket. A second spring is disposed in the pocket between the spaced-apart walls, biasing the walls apart. During actuator operation, pressurized fluid urges one wall of the minor annular body against a pump head surface to produce a face seal and one of the lips of the major annular body against a rod surface to produce a radial seal. |
| US10302096B2 |
Scroll for air conditioner and air conditioner having the same
An air conditioner includes a scroll body comprising an inlet through which air is introduced, an outlet through which the air is discharged, and an air passage between the inlet and the outlet, a sirocco fan rotatably disposed in the scroll body, the sirocco fan configured to allow the air to be sucked through the inlet and to be discharged through the outlet when the sirocco fan rotates, and a bell mouth formed around the inlet of the scroll body, wherein the scroll body and the sirocco fan satisfy a following formula: 0.76≤H/D≤0.8, where H (mm) is a height of the scroll body, and D (mm) is an outer diameter of the sirocco fan. |
| US10302093B2 |
Spiral flow constant pressure pump
The Invention provides a spiral flow constant pressure pump, comprising a pump body, a pump casing and an impeller; the pressure drop between the end face of pump rear cover and the rear end face of impeller auxiliary blade is used for providing wash water to sealing device; a hole is opened in the high pressure area of the end face of pump rear cover; the position of the hole for entering the seal cavity is close to the sealing device, leading expectant high pressure water into the seal cavity; a hole is opened in the low pressure area of the end face of pump rear cover; the position of the hole for exiting the seal cavity is far away from the sealing device; the expectant high pressure water that enters the seal cavity will flow back to low pressure area through the drainage hole along flow direction after washing the sealing device; the pump recycles a part of energy, improves the hydraulic efficiency, decreases the turbulent loss and takes way the gas might exist in the seal cavity; the extended orifice sleeve reduces the damage to the pressure drop of the auxiliary blade caused by the high pressure water leaked from seal cavity and thus ensures the balance effect of the auxiliary blade. |
| US10302092B2 |
Electronic pump
An electronic pump is provided, which includes a rotor assembly. The rotor assembly includes an impeller and a rotor which are separately injection-molded respectively. The material for injection-molding the rotor includes a magnetic material, and the material for injection-molding the impeller does not include a magnetic material. The impeller includes a first fitting portion, the rotor includes a second fitting portion, the impeller and the rotor are cooperated by the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion, and the impeller and the rotor are fixed with respect to each other by a fixing device. In this way, the impeller and the rotor may be made respectively by different materials, and an ordinary plastic material may be employed for the impeller, which may reduce the cost of manufacturing material of the rotor assembly. |
| US10302091B2 |
Air blower and air conditioner having the same
An air blower including a convex part protruding away from the rotation axis of an impeller. When arbitrary cross-sectional surfaces are provided by cutting the convex part in a parallel direction with the rotation axis, each point of the inner circumferential surface of the convex part, which has a maximum distance from the rotation axis, leans toward a first plate of the first and second plates, at which inlets are formed. |
| US10302087B2 |
Compressor exhaust structure, screw compressor and air-conditioning unit having same
A compressor exhaust structure includes a machine body, an exhaust bearing seat provided at an exhaust end of the machine body and an oil separating barrel covering the exhaust bearing seat, the exhaust bearing seat is provided with a first exhaust chamber, the machine body is provided with a second exhaust chamber, a third exhaust chamber is formed between the exhaust bearing seat and an inner wall of the oil separating barrel, the first exhaust chamber is in fluid communication with the second exhaust chamber, the second exhaust chamber is in fluid communication with the third exhaust chamber, and the third exhaust chamber is in fluid communication with a discharge port of the oil separating barrel. The compressor exhaust structure increases the flow path of the gas flow, facilitates the insulation of gas flow noise and reduces gas flow pulsation. |
| US10302086B2 |
Exhaust bearing seat, screw compressor and air-conditioning unit
An exhaust bearing seat, a screw compressor and an air-conditioning unit are provided. The exhaust bearing seat is provided with a discharge port, wherein an opening of the discharge port is orientated in such a way that, if the exhaust bearing seat is sheathed in a housing, gas exhausted from the discharge port has a component which rotates along an inner wall of the housing and around an axial direction of the housing. The discharge port is able to guide the gas flow to rotationally flow along the inner wall of the housing body and around the axial direction of the housing, which extends the flow path of the gas flow inside the housing, and facilitates the reduction of noise of the gas flow pulsation. |
| US10302084B2 |
Supplying pressurized fluid to the vane groove for a vane pump device
An embodiment provides an inner plate including a high pressure side discharge through-hole through which a working fluid is discharged from a pump chamber; an inner-plate high pressure side through-hole through which the working fluid is guided to a columnar groove of a vane groove; and an inner-plate high pressure side recess portion that is a groove facing a columnar groove among multiple columnar grooves. An outer plate includes a high pressure side upstream recess portion; a high pressure side downstream recess portion; and a high pressure side connection recess portion through which the high pressure side upstream recess portion and the high pressure side downstream recess portion are connected to each other, and which has a passage area smaller than that of the high pressure side downstream recess portion. |
| US10302083B2 |
Motor control system
A technique facilitates control over the actuation of a device by utilizing a rotor and a corresponding stator system. The rotor is rotatably mounted in the stator system, and rotation of the rotor relative to the stator system is correlated with the volumetric displacement of the fluid passing between the rotor and the stator system. A control system is employed to control the angular displacement and/or torque of the rotor and/or the flow of fluid thereto. |
| US10302078B2 |
Modified bores for a reciprocating high pressure fluid pump
Fluid flow system including a block forming a first receiving portion having a first inner bore, a second receiving portion having a second inner bore, a third receiving portion having a third inner bore, and a fourth receiving portion having a fourth inner bore, all of which are in fluid communication with one another and form an intersecting portion. A reciprocatable piston is received in the first receiving portion. A first transition element is located between the first receiving and intersecting portions. A second transition element is located between the second receiving and intersecting portions. A third transition element is located between the third receiving and intersecting portions. A fourth transition element is located between the fourth receiving and intersecting portions. At least one transition element has transition bore truncated at opposing sides. |
| US10302073B2 |
Axial hydraulic piston pump
An axial piston pump including a housing, a cylinder block, and a swash block. The cylinder block is rotatable within the housing about a vertical axis and includes an array of openings in the cylinder block distributed about the vertical axis and an array of pistons reciprocatably movable within the respective openings. The swash block is rotatable about an axis of rotation that is transverse to the vertical axis, and the degree of rotation is configured to control the extent of reciprocation of the pistons as the cylinder block rotates. The swash block has arc shape conical bearing surfaces tilted relative to the axis of rotation that are configured to guide movement of the swash block rotationally about the axis of rotation and prevent movement of the swash block axially along the axis of rotation. |
| US10302070B2 |
Methods and apparatus for servicing wind turbine components through a lower portion of a tower
A wind turbine tower (14) is supported on a transition piece (18) that connects the tower (14) to a foundation and that defines a space (28) beneath the lower end of the tower (14). Electronic components positioned within a removable module (24) in the lower portion of a wind turbine tower may be removed through a lower end of the tower for service or replacement. |
| US10302068B2 |
Conversion of movable offshore drilling structure to wind turbine application
The present disclosure generally relates to movable offshore platforms for installing wind turbines, and methods of forming the same. The movable offshore platforms are offshore platforms which were previously used in hydrocarbon production, such as jack-up units. The movable offshore platforms may be decommissioned and retrofitted with equipment for installing wind turbines. The movable offshore platforms may be American-made or otherwise Jones Act compliant. Methods of forming the same are also included. |
| US10302067B2 |
Model based controller for a wind turbine generator
The invention relates to a controller configured to determine one or more future values of blade control references and/or a generator control references for a wind turbine generator. The first of the future values of the control references are used for control purposes. The future control references are determined from a physical model of a system of the wind turbine generator by solving an optimization problem which includes at least one cost function and at least one constraint. |
| US10302063B2 |
Method and system for ignition control
Methods and systems are provided for addressing spark plug soot fouling. In one example, a method may include alternating one or more combustion events with spark timing advanced with one or more combustion events with nominal spark timing. The approach allows spark plug over-heating, and related issues such as knock, to be reduced. |
| US10302060B2 |
Electric power control apparatus
An electric power control apparatus for a vehicle includes a first determination section determining an activation of a jump start, a second determination section determining a connection of an external power source having a higher voltage than a battery voltage of the vehicle, a third determination section determining whether the engine switches to an engine start completed state, a keep section keeping an electric power generation unit of the vehicle in an electric power generation deactivated state when determining that the engine switches to the engine start completed state, a fourth determination section determining a disconnection of the external power source, and an instruction section instructing an immediate activation of the electric power generation to the electric power generation unit when determining the disconnection of the external power source. |
| US10302059B2 |
Filter for a fuel injector
A fuel injector filter is disclosed. The filter may include an inner ring concentrically surrounded by an outer ring. The inner ring may radially extend between an inner ring inner perimeter and an inner ring outer perimeter, and comprise a first port radially extending between the inner ring inner perimeter and the inner ring outer perimeter. The outer ring may radially extend between an outer ring inner perimeter and an outer ring outer perimeter, and comprise a first aperture radially extending between the outer ring inner perimeter and the outer ring inner perimeter. The first aperture may be circumferentially offset from the first port. A filtration channel may radially extend between the inner ring outer perimeter and the outer ring inner perimeter and be configured to impede movement of a particle toward the first port. |
| US10302057B2 |
Fuel injection device
A movable core is movable relative to a needle main body of a needle. A stationary core is placed on an opposite side of the movable core, which is opposite from a valve seat. A spring is operable to urge the needle and the movable core toward the valve seat. A spring seat is shaped into a ring form and is placed on a radially outer side of the needle main body at the valve seat side of the movable core. The spring is placed between the movable core and the spring seat and is operable to urge the movable core toward the stationary core. A guide is placed on the valve seat side of the movable core in an inside of a housing. An outer wall of the spring seat is slidable relative to an inner wall of the guide to guide reciprocation of the needle. |
| US10302056B2 |
Systems and methods for fuel injector control
A fuel injector assembly in one embodiment includes a nozzle, at least one needle, and at least one actuator. The nozzle includes at least one cavity in fluid communication with nozzle openings. The at least one needle is movably disposed within the at least one cavity, and prevents flow through the nozzle openings in a closed position. The at least one actuator is configured to move the at least one needle within the cavity. The at least one actuator is configured to move the at least one needle to at least a first fuel delivery configuration and a second fuel delivery configuration. A first amount of fuel is delivered through the nozzle openings with the at least one needle in the first fuel delivery configuration, and a second amount of fuel is delivered through the nozzle openings with the at least one needle in the second fuel delivery configuration. |
| US10302054B2 |
Fuel injection valve
A needle includes a first seal portion, which is formed at an end portion of the needle located on a side where an injection hole is placed, and a second seal portion, which is formed on a side of the first seal portion where a stationary core is placed. When a boundary between a first outer wall of the first seal portion and a second outer wall of the second seal portion is lifted away from or is seated against an inner wall, the injection hole is opened or closed. Thereby, a seat diameter of the boundary and the inner wall is stabilized, and a change in a fuel injection quantity caused by aging can be reduced. Furthermore, the first outer wall of the first seal portion is shaped into a form of a spherical surface. |
| US10302052B2 |
Vacuum actuated multi-frequency quarter-wave resonator for an internal combustion engine
A variable noise attenuation element includes at least two tube sections that define an overall tube length that defines a first effective length and associated first peak frequency for noise attenuation, and a valve having a valve member. The valve joins the tube sections together and includes openings that permit communication between the tube sections when the valve is in an open configuration. The valve member operates to close the opening in response to a predetermined vacuum level within the tube sections to define a second tube effective length and associated second peak frequency for attenuation that is less than the overall length. A method of attenuating noise in a vehicle using a passive attenuation arrangement operates a valve disposed between two tube sections to change an effective length of the tube and associated peak frequencies for attenuation in response to an engine operating parameter. |
| US10302044B2 |
Translating cascade thrust reverser with control of blocker door
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system associated with a thrust reverser of an aircraft, comprising: a set of cascades incorporating a track, the track including a first track end and a second track end, a blocker door, and a link including a first link end coupled to the track and a second link end coupled to the blocker door, where the cascades are configured to translate between a stowed position and a deployed position to cause the first link end to traverse the track. |
| US10302041B2 |
Sliding nozzle flap assembly
Tracks (35), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders (32) journaled in struts (27, 28) fastened to a flap (23) of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt (33) is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface (61) and journal bushings (43, 44) are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides (40, 41) are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts (68) having a tool recess (70) at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt (68) from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (102), thereon engaging a slot in a tab (100) of the bushing (43) to assist in inserting the slider (32) into the beveled ends of the tracks (35, 36), when mounting or replacing a flap. |
| US10302038B2 |
Regulation of fuel rail pressure using electronic fuel transfer pump in low pressure fuel circuits
Systems and related methods for regulating fuel rail pressure for internal combustion engines utilizing an electronic fuel transfer pump (eFTP) on the low side to provide robust control of fuel pressure on the high side. The eFTP is in fluid communication with a low-pressure fuel circuit for providing a low-pressure fuel flow at a low pressure to a high-pressure pump. Upon failure of a fuel control valve, a pressure-responsive valve, and/or a pressure sensor impacting the high-side fuel pressure, the eFTP modulates the low-side fuel flow and/or low-side fuel pressure to mitigate damage to the engine. A controller in operative communication with the eFTP and/or one or more sensors is configured to provide a pump command to the eFTP in response to a failure condition impacting the high-side fuel pressure. |
| US10302037B2 |
Method for controlling metering of fuel
A method is described for controlling the metering of fuel. A feature, which characterizes the switching point in time of a valve, is ascertained based on a measured signal curve. The feature is fed as an actual variable to a controller. A criterion of the feature is ascertained, the controller taking the criterion of the feature into account. |
| US10302036B2 |
Computer program for operating an internal combustion engine
A method and apparatus for operating an internal combustion engine is disclosed. A signal generated by the oxygen concentration sensor is converted into a first signal indicative of an air/fuel ratio in the engine cylinder. A second signal indicative of an expected air/fuel ratio in the engine cylinder due to a fuel injection is generated and filtered to obtain a filtered signal and used to operate the engine. The filtered signal is obtained by sampling values of the first and second signals. A time constant is calculated based on the sampled values of the first and second signals and a value of the first signal sampled during a preceding control cycle. A value of the filtered signal is calculated based on the calculated time constant, the sampled value of the second signal and a value of the filtered signal calculated during the preceding control cycle. |
| US10302032B2 |
Engine including control unit for regulating opening degree of EGR valve, and method for controlling EGR valve of engine
The present invention relates to control of an opening degree of an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve which is provided in an engine which uses compressed natural gas as fuel. A method for controlling an EGR valve of an engine according to the present invention includes: calculating the amount of exhaust gas to be transferred from an exhaust line to an intake line according to engine operating conditions; regulating an opening degree of an EGR valve based on the calculated amount of exhaust gas; measuring a temperature of exhaust gas discharged from a combustion chamber; and increasing the opening degree of the EGR valve by a preset increment when the temperature of the exhaust gas discharged from the combustion chamber exceeds a preset reference temperature. |
| US10302031B2 |
Systems and methods for managing purge pathway pressure in turbocharged engines
Methods and systems are provided for operating an evaporative emissions system in a turbocharged engine. In one example, a method may include pulsing open a canister purge valve responsive to the turbocharged engine entering a boosted mode of operation. The canister purge valve may be opened for a duration long enough to close a check valve coupled between the canister purge valve and an intake of the engine. |
| US10302030B2 |
System and method for starting a diesel engine
Methods and systems for starting and stopping a diesel engine are presented. In one example, a cetane enhancer is selectively mixed with diesel fuel to provide a cetane enhanced diesel fuel. A diesel engine may be supplied the cetane enhanced diesel fuel after an engine cold start to improve catalyst light off time and engine emissions. |
| US10302026B2 |
Systems and methods for improving operation of a highly dilute engine
Systems and methods for improving combustion in a highly exhaust gas diluted engine are disclosed. The methods and systems may be provided in an engine that is supplied two different types of fuel. |
| US10302023B2 |
Method and control unit for carrying out a gas exchange in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine and internal combustion engine having such a control unit
A method for carrying out a gas exchange in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine is provided. The cylinder is connected to a gas line section via a valve. An actuator adjusts a gas pressure in the gas line section. The valve closes at a fixed point in time in a working cycle of the internal combustion engine in case of a constant torque of the internal combustion engine. The method includes the steps of recognizing a torque change request; determining a target value for the gas pressure in the gas line section in dependence on the torque change request; and determining a variable point in time for closing the valve as a result of the torque change request, wherein the variable point in time is shifted in the working cycle relative to the fixed point in time in dependence on the target value of the gas pressure. |
| US10302022B2 |
Wire throttle adjustment device
A wire throttle adjustment device 1 for performing open-close adjustment of a throttle valve by pull operation of a wire 2. The wire throttle adjustment device 1 includes an operation member 10 connected to an end part 2A of the wire 2 and configured to perform the pull operation of the wire 2. The operation member 10 includes an action part 11 that is elastically deformable by the pull operation of the wire 2 in a fully-opened state of the throttle valve. The action part 11 includes an elastically-deformable elastic arm part 12 configured to swing together with the operation part 15 and extending from the pivotally-supported part 14, and the end part of the wire 14 is connected to a tip part of the elastic arm part 12. |
| US10302021B2 |
Detection of uncommanded and uncontrollable high thrust events
Herein provided are methods and systems for detecting an uncommanded or uncontrollable high thrust (UHT) event in an aircraft, comprising arming a UHT function, comparing an engine fan speed to a reference target and detecting a first condition when a first threshold is exceeded, comparing a rate of change of a high pressure rotor speed to a reference deceleration schedule and detecting a second condition when a second threshold is exceeded, detecting a UHT event based on excess thrust when the first condition and the second condition are detected, and accommodating the UHT event. |
| US10302016B2 |
Support providing a complete connection between a turbine shaft and a degassing pipe of a turbojet
The invention relates to a support providing a complete connection between a degassing pipe (3) and a turbine shaft (2), said support including a plurality of outer contact spans (41a) intended to bear on the inner walls of the turbine shaft to secure the degassing pipe with respect thereto, characterized in that the different spans are each bordered by at least one elastomer insert (41g) which contributes to the protection of the turbine shaft during insertion of the support therein. |
| US10302015B2 |
Adaptive turbomachine cooling system
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a turbomachine cooling system includes a first low pressure port disposed in a low pressure portion of a turbomachine and a first high pressure port disposed in a high pressure portion of the turbomachine and in selective fluid communication with the first low pressure port via a cooling channel. The high pressure portion of the turbomachine is configured for a higher compression than the low pressure portion of the turbomachine where the first low pressure port is disposed. The cooling system can include a heat exchanger system disposed in the cooling channel such that a flow traveling from the first high pressure port to the first low pressure port is cooled by the heat exchanger system before traveling through the first low pressure port into the low pressure portion of the turbomachine. |
| US10302009B2 |
Control device, internal combustion engine system, and method
A control device for an internal combustion engine includes circuitry. The circuitry is configured to determine whether a running state of the internal combustion engine is in an auxiliary driving state in which an electric motor drives a compressor. The circuitry is configured to increase an opening degree of a waste gate valve when the running state is determined to be in the auxiliary driving state. The circuitry is configured to control a valve actuation phase variable mechanism to increase an overlap period in which a valve opening period of an intake valve and a valve opening period of an exhaust valve are overlapped with each other when the running state is determined to be in the auxiliary driving state. |
| US10302008B2 |
Cross-port air flow to reduce pumping losses
Cross-port air flow that improves engine fuel economy and reduces pumping losses during part-throttle operation can be implemented in various types of internal combustion engine systems using ports that interconnect the intake ports of different cylinders, thus allowing different cylinders to share combustion air. Cross-port air flow is commenced during part-throttle engine operation to disrupt the primary combustion air flow from each throttle to its associated cylinder, which reduces charge density and engine power. The engine compensates for the reduced power by incrementally opening the throttles, thus increasing the primary combustion air flow, reducing pumping losses and improving fuel economy. |
| US10302005B2 |
Control device and program
A control device is a device for controlling a control angle of a valve which has a minimum value in a change in opening area in accordance with the control angle, and includes a control angle instruction acquisition unit configured to acquire a control angle instruction of the valve, an expansion instruction acquisition unit configured to acquire an expansion instruction indicating whether to expand the opening area, a control angle information acquisition unit configured to acquire control angle information indicating a control angle of the valve, a control angle calculation unit configured to calculate a control angle of the valve on the basis of the control angle instruction acquired by the control angle instruction acquisition unit, the expansion instruction acquired by the expansion instruction acquisition unit, and the control angle information acquired by the control angle information acquisition unit, and a drive control unit configured to output drive information of the valve based on a control angle calculated by the control angle calculation unit. |
| US10302002B2 |
Deterioration diagnosis apparatus for exhaust gas purification apparatus
The present invention provides a deterioration diagnosis apparatus for an exhaust gas purification apparatus, including a first sensor that measures the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas flowing into the exhaust gas purification apparatus, a second sensor that measures the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas flowing out of the exhaust gas purification apparatus, and diagnosing means for diagnosing deterioration of the exhaust gas purification apparatus on the basis of a difference that appears between a measurement value of the first sensor and a measurement value of the second sensor when the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas flowing into the exhaust pas purification apparatus is switched from a lean air-fuel ratio to a rich air-fuel ratio, wherein, when the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas is switched from a lean air-fuel ratio to a rich air-fuel ratio, a water-gas shift reaction is generated upstream of the first sensor. |
| US10301997B2 |
Method for checking a temperature sensor in an SCR exhaust gas post-treatment system
The present disclosure describes a method for checking the signal of a temperature sensor in an exhaust-gas aftertreatment system for an internal combustion engine. The method may include: in an operating state which does not require heating of the reducing agent, activating the heating device for the purposes of checking the temperature sensor; determining whether the signal of the temperature sensor changes by a predefined expected value (ΔT) within a predefined time period (Δt2); provisionally identifying the temperature sensor as fault-free if it does; deactivating the heating device; determining whether the signal of the temperature sensor reaches the start temperature (T0) again within a time period (Δt3); and confirming the temperature sensor as fault-free if it does. |
| US10301985B2 |
Lubricating apparatus for turbo compound system
Disclosed is a lubricating apparatus including an oil supply pipe connected to a gearbox of a gearing device for transmitting turning force of a blowdown turbine in the turbo compound system to a crankshaft to supply oil into the gearbox, a first oil supply opening formed to be transpierced at the bearing housing of a first bearing rotatably supporting a shaft of an output gear for outputting turning force in the turbo compound system to supply oil supplied from the gearbox to the first bearing, a sub-supply pipe connected to a gear case in which the output gear is embedded to supply oil to the gear case, and a second oil supply opening formed to be transpierced at the bearing housing of a second bearing rotatably supporting the shaft of the output gear to supply oil supplied through the sub-supply pipe to the second bearing. |
| US10301983B2 |
Relief valve
A relief valve includes a housing including an internal flow passage through which a working fluid flows, and a relief port discharging the working fluid from the internal flow passage, and a valve body including a first pressure-receiving portion a second pressure-receiving portion receiving pressure with a pressure-receiving area that is larger than a pressure-receiving area of the first pressure-receiving portion, and a first recessed portion formed at the second pressure-receiving portion at an opposite side relative to a pressure-receiving surface of the second pressure-receiving portion and including a closed-end cylindrical shape. The relief valve includes a biasing force adjustment mechanism including a spring of which one end is held at the first recessed portion, a support portion retaining the other end of the spring and including a closed-end cylindrical shape, and a motor adjusting a rotational angle and causing the support portion to reciprocate. |
| US10301980B2 |
Method for adjusting an actuator element for a camshaft of an internal combustion engine
The present disclosure relates to internal combustion engines. Various embodiments of the teachings may include a method for adjusting an actuator element for a camshaft of an internal combustion engine, wherein the actuator element is coupled to the camshaft to adjust a camshaft setting. The method may include determining a torque imposed by a component of the engine, based on an operating parameter and controlling an adjuster of the actuator to counteract the determined torque and resist adjustment of the actuator element and the camshaft setting. Without controlling the adjuster, the torque is transmitted from the camshaft to the actuator element and can bring about an adjustment of the actuator element and of the camshaft setting. The magnitude of the adjustment corresponds to the torque imposed by the component. |
| US10301977B2 |
Kalina cycle based conversion of gas processing plant waste heat into power
A system includes a waste heat recovery heat exchanger configured to heat a heating fluid stream by exchange with a heat source in a crude oil associated gas processing plant; and a Kalina cycle energy conversion system including a first group of heat exchangers to heat a first portion of a working fluid by exchange with the heated heating fluid stream and a second group of heat exchangers to heat a second portion of the working fluid. The second group of heat exchangers includes a first heat exchanger to heat the second portion of the working fluid by exchange with a liquid stream of the working fluid; and a second heat exchanger to heat the second portion of the working fluid by exchange with the heated heating fluid stream. The energy conversion system includes a separator to receive the heated first and second portions of the working fluid and to output a vapor stream of the working fluid and the liquid stream of the working fluid; a first turbine and a generator to generate power by expansion of the vapor stream; and a second turbine to generate power from the liquid stream. |
| US10301976B2 |
Three-way valve
Three-way valve with a valve housing and a closing body arranged in a longitudinally movable manner in the valve housing. An inlet channel, a first outlet channel and a second outlet channel are formed in the valve housing. The closing body interacts by longitudinal movement with a first valve seat formed in the valve housing and thereby opens and closes a first hydraulic connection between the inlet channel and the first outlet channel. Furthermore, the closing body interacts by longitudinal movement with a second valve seat formed in the valve housing and thereby opens and closes a second hydraulic connection between the inlet channel and the second outlet channel. A throttle is formed in the second hydraulic connection. |
| US10301974B2 |
Activation control apparatus for steam turbine
An activation control apparatus permits activating a steam turbine safely at high speed in response to a power generation plant state. A heat source apparatus heats low-temperature fluid to generate high-temperature fluid, and steam generation equipment generates steam by thermal exchange with the high-temperature fluid. A steam turbine is driven by the steam, and an adjustment apparatus adjusts a plant operation amount. A thermal effect amount prediction calculation device calculates a prediction value for a thermal effect amount for use for activation control of the steam turbine, and a changeover device decides, based on a state value of the power generation plant, the sensitivity of the thermal effect amount to a variation of the plant operation amount and outputs a changeover signal in accordance with the sensitivity. Based on the changeover signal, an adjustment device calculates the plant operation amount so as not to exceed a predetermined limit value. |
| US10301970B2 |
Axial turbine
An axial turbine includes an upstream turbine stage that includes: a cover disposed at a distal end of an upstream bucket and opposed to an inner wall of an upstream diaphragm outer ring across a gap; and a downstream diaphragm outer ring that is disposed downstream of the upstream turbine stage and that has an inner peripheral-side end wall shaped into a flare. The inner peripheral-side end wall of the downstream diaphragm outer ring has a flare angle formed to be greater than a slant angle of an inner peripheral-side wall of the cover. In the axial turbine, the inner peripheral-side end wall of the downstream diaphragm outer ring is formed to have a meridional shape that has at least one inflection point between the upstream turbine stage and a downstream turbine stage and such that a tangent at the inflection point with respect to a steam flow direction has a positive gradient. |
| US10301969B2 |
Oil tank assembly for gas turbine engine
Oil tanks for gas turbine engines and associated assembly methods are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, an oil tank is configured to be installed to occupy a radially-inner space defined by an annular radial air inlet duct of a reverse flow gas turbine engine. The oil tank may comprise a first tank portion and a second tank portion assembled together to cooperatively define an interior volume of the tank. An optional intermediate spacer may be disposed between the first tank portion and the second tank portion in order to form an oil tank of a larger size. |
| US10301964B2 |
Baffle with flow augmentation feature
One exemplary embodiment of this disclosure relates to a component for a gas turbine engine. The component includes a baffle provided in an internal cavity of the component. The baffle includes a wall having an orifice therethrough, and the baffle further includes a lobe extending from the wall and at least partially covering the orifice. |
| US10301961B2 |
Gas turbine engine rapid response clearance control system
An active clearance control system of a gas turbine engine includes a multiple of blade outer air seal assemblies and a sync ring with a multiple of graduation sets. Each of the graduation sets is associated with one of the multiple of blade outer air seal assemblies. An active clearance control system of a gas turbine engine includes a sync ring with a multiple of graduation sets. Each of the graduation sets includes a multiple of graduations to define an associated radial position for each of a respective multiple of blade outer air seal assemblies. |
| US10301960B2 |
Shroud assembly for gas turbine engine
Shroud assemblies for gas turbine engines are provided. A shroud assembly includes a hanger having a forward hanger arm, a rear hanger arm, and a hanger body extending between the forward hanger arm and the rear hanger arm. The shroud assembly further includes a shroud having a forward surface, a rear surface, and an inner surface and outer surface extending between the forward surface and the rear surface, the outer surface radially spaced from the inner surface, the shroud connected to the hanger. The shroud assembly further includes a support member positioned axially forward of the forward hanger arm, the support member having a radially outer portion connected to the forward hanger arm and a radially inner portion axially spaced from the shroud such that a gap is defined between the radially inner portion and an axially adjacent surface of the shroud. |
| US10301957B2 |
Pinned seal
An assembly includes a case structure, a seal interfacing with the case structure, a first pin, and a main pin hole on one of the seal and the case structure. The first pin extends through the main pin hole and is fixed relative to the other of the seal and the case structure. The assembly also includes a second pin and a secondary pin hole on one of the seal and the case structure. The second pin extends through the secondary pin hole. A cross-sectional gap area between the second pin and the secondary pin hole is greater than a cross-sectional gap area between the first pin and the main pin hole. Also included is a bolt hole on one of the seal and the case structure. The bolt hole is circumferentially located between the main pin hole and the secondary pin hole. |
| US10301950B2 |
Enhanced protection for aluminum fan blade via sacrificial layer
A component is described which may comprise a structure formed from a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum and an aluminum alloy. The component may further comprise a sacrificial layer in electrical contact with at least a portion of a surface of the structure. The sacrificial layer may protect the surface from localized corrosion and may comprise an alloy that is more anodic than the material forming the structure. The alloy may be selected from the group consisting of an aluminum alloy and a zinc alloy. |
| US10301946B2 |
Partially wrapped trailing edge cooling circuits with pressure side impingements
A turbine blade airfoil including various internal cavities that are fluidly coupled is disclosed. The airfoil may include a first pressure side cavity positioned adjacent a pressure side of the airfoil. The first pressure side cavity may receive a coolant. The airfoil may also include a second pressure side cavity positioned adjacent to and fluidly coupled to the first pressure side cavity, and at least one channel positioned between and fluidly coupling the first and second pressure side cavities. The channel may be positioned radially between a top surface and a bottom surface of the first and second pressure side cavities. Additionally, the airfoil may include a trailing edge cooling system positioned adjacent a trailing edge and in direct fluid communication with the first pressure side cavity. The trailing edge cooling system may receive a portion of the coolant from the first pressure side cavity. |
| US10301943B2 |
Turbomachine rotor blade
The present disclosure is directed to a rotor blade for a turbomachine. The rotor blade includes an airfoil defining a cooling passage and a tip shroud coupled to the airfoil. The tip shroud includes first and second walls that at least partially define a cooling core fluidly coupled to the cooling passage. The rotor blade also includes a plurality of ribs positioned within the cooling core and coupled to the first and second walls. The reinforcing structure includes a plurality of interconnected ribs having a first rib with a first orientation and a second rib with a second orientation. The first and second orientations are different in three spatial dimensions. |
| US10301932B2 |
Ultrasonic casing and cement evaluation method using a ray tracing model
Systems, methods, and software for determining impedance of a casing-cement bond are described. In some aspects, the bond impedance is determined based on results of comparing a measured waveform and a model waveform. The model waveform corresponds to an estimated impedance of the bond and corresponds to a ray tracing of an acoustic signal that accounts for a radiation pattern of the acoustic transmitter and a curvature of the well casing. The measured waveform and the model waveform are generated based on operating an acoustic transmitter and an acoustic receiver within a wellbore comprising the well casing. |
| US10301929B2 |
System and method for leak detection
A method and logging tool for evaluating leakage within a wellbore. In an embodiment, a percussive hammer assembly is selectively actuated to strike the interior wall of a casing, thereby propagating a sound wave along the casing. An array of acoustic detectors are selectively recorded during short time windows based on sound propagation times from the percussive hammer assembly to each acoustic detector, thereby avoiding the need to continuously sample acoustic detectors and collecting voluminous data. A self-tuning mode may be provided to determine sound propagation times. |
| US10301922B2 |
System and console for monitoring and managing cementing operations at a well site
A well advisor system and console for monitoring and managing cementing operations in a well. The system may be accessed through one or more workstations, or other computing devices, which may be located at a well site or remotely. The system is in communication with and receives input from various sensors. It collects real-time sensor data sampled during operations at the well site. The system processes the data, and provides nearly instantaneous numerical and visual feedback through a variety of graphical user interfaces (“GUIs”), which are presented in the form of an operation-specific console. |
| US10301919B2 |
Phase-change hydraulic fracturing process
A phase-change hydraulic fracturing process, including the following steps: (1) injecting clean water or conventional fracturing fluid to a formation, so that the formation fractures; (2) placing non-phase-change liquid and phase-change liquid in different liquid mixing tanks and injecting into a shaft at the same time, an injection volume ratio of the non-phase-change liquid to the phase-change liquid is (0-0.7):(0.3-1); (3) injecting a displacement fluid into the shaft, so that the non-phase-change liquid and the phase-change liquid in the shaft completely enter a reservoir; (4) performing well shut-in and pressure-out for 30-200 min, so that solid-phase matters generated by the phase-change liquid are laid in the fracture; and (5) relieving pressure to finish the construction. |
| US10301918B2 |
Methods of hydraulically fracturing a subterranean formation
A hydraulic fracture design model that simulates the complex physical process of fracture propagation in the earth driven by the injected fluid through a wellbore. An objective in the model is to adhere with the laws of physics governing the surface deformation of the created fracture subjected to the fluid pressure, the fluid flow in the gap formed by the opposing fracture surfaces, the propagation of the fracture front, the transport of the proppant in the fracture carried by the fluid, and the leakoff of the fracturing fluid into the permeable rock. The models used in accordance with methods of the invention are typically based on the assumptions and the mathematical equations for the conventional 2D or P3D models, and further take into account the network of jointed fracture segments. For each fracture segment, the mathematical equations governing the fracture deformation and fluid flow apply. For each time step, the model predicts the incremental growth of the branch tips and the pressure and flow rate distribution in the system by solving the governing equations and satisfying the boundary conditions at the fracture tips, wellbore and connected branch joints. An iterative technique is used to obtain the solution of this highly nonlinear and complex problem. |
| US10301914B2 |
Methods for hanging liner from casing and articles derived therefrom
A system comprises a casing; a liner that is disposed in the casing and that is concentric with the casing; and a layer of material disposed between the liner and the casing; where the layer of material forms a first bond with the liner and a second bond with the casing thereby enabling the liner to hang from the casing. A method for hanging the liner from the casing comprises disposing in a borehole a system comprising a casing; a liner that is disposed in the casing and being concentric with the casing; and a layer of material disposed between the liner and the casing; heating the system at a point proximate to the layer of material; and forming a first bond between the layer of material and the liner and a second bond between the layer of material and the casing. |
| US10301912B2 |
High power laser flow assurance systems, tools and methods
A high power laser system for providing laser beams in various laser beam patterns along a laser beam path that is positioned to provide for the in situ laser processing of materials in tubulars, such as pipes in a hydrocarbon producing well. Laser treating for providing flow assurance by direct and indirect laser processing of materials interfering with flow. |
| US10301911B2 |
Apparatus for engaging and releasing an actuator of a multiple actuator system
Apparatuses for engaging an actuator of a subsurface tool are disclosed, comprising: a valve closure device; a plurality of actuation assemblies, comprising: an actuation device; an actuation rod, wherein the actuation device is configured to axially translate the actuation rod; an actuation platform, wherein the actuation rod engages the actuation platform; a plurality of actuation heads, configured to engage the actuation platform; and wherein the plurality of actuation heads engage an actuation member and are configured to transfer mechanical force to the actuation member, thereby axially translating the actuation member; and wherein axial translation of the actuation member exerts a downward force on the valve closure device to move the valve closure device from a closed position to an open position. |
| US10301909B2 |
Selectively degradable passage restriction
An actuation system and method, the system including a tubular having a passage, and an assembly disposed with the tubular. The assembly includes a degradable restriction, the restriction only partially blocking the passage prior to being degraded. The assembly is configured to receive and prevent further movement of a restrictor through the tubular prior to the restriction being degraded. The assembly is further configured to release the restrictor when the restriction is degraded. |
| US10301904B2 |
Method for isolation of a permeable zone in a subterranean well
A method is for isolation of a permeable zone in a subterranean well, wherein the well is provided with a pipe body. The method comprises lowering a perforation tool into the pipe body; forming holes in the pipe body along a longitudinal section; pumping a flushing fluid out through outlets in a flushing tool, into the pipe body and further out into an annulus; pumping a fluidized plugging material out through the flushing tool, into the pipe body and further out into the annulus; placing the fluidized plugging material along the longitudinal section so as to form a plug across the cross section of the well, whereby the plug fills the pipe body and the annulus; wherein at least one outlet in the flushing tool is angled non-perpendicularly relative to a longitudinal axis of the flushing tool, whereby a corresponding discharge jet also will be non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. |
| US10301903B2 |
Well treatment
Methods of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore, by diverting treatment fluid stages from zones of higher permeability to zones of lower permeability with an acid precursor material and fibers. The acid precursor material has an average particle size less than 1000 microns. |
| US10301897B2 |
Blowout preventer systems and methods
An annular elastomeric packer for a blowout preventer includes a first insert including an upper flange extending between a radially inner end and a radially outer end, a lower flange extending between a radially inner end and a radially outer end, and a rib extending between the upper flange and the lower flange, wherein the rib includes a length extending between an upper end and a lower end of the rib, a second insert including an upper flange extending between a radially inner end and a radially outer end, a lower flange extending between a radially inner end and a radially outer end, and a rib extending between the upper flange and lower flange, wherein the rib includes a length extending between an upper end and a lower end of the rib, an elastomeric body coupled to the first insert and the second insert, and including an inner sealing surface. |
| US10301896B2 |
Cutting tool
A cutting tool (10) for cutting a tubular. The cutting tool (10) comprises a cutting element (18) which defines a cutting profile, a first drive mechanism (20), which is operable to rotate the cutting element (18); and a second drive mechanism (22), which is operable to control the displacement of the cutting element (18) with respect to a surface of the tubular that is to be cut. The first and second drive mechanisms (20, 22) are arranged such that they are independently powered. |
| US10301895B2 |
One-trip hydraulic tool and hanger
A system includes a hanger running tool, which has a tool body, a first piston configured to move a first lock member between first locked and unlocked positions between the tool body and a hanger, and a second piston configured to move a second lock member between second locked and unlocked positions between the hanger and a tubing. |
| US10301893B2 |
Shale-gas separator discharge diffuser
According to one aspect, a diffuser apparatus includes a first pipe having a first plurality of openings formed therein, the first pipe defining a first passageway that is adapted to receive a first portion of debris that is discharged from a well; a first housing within which the first pipe extends, the first housing comprising a first wall and a first outlet formed therein; and a first region formed between the first pipe and the first housing, the first region in communication with the first passageway via the first plurality of openings; wherein the first plurality of openings are circumferentially and axially spaced along the first pipe to pass the first portion of the debris from the first passageway to the first region; and wherein the first outlet is sized such that the first portion of the debris exits the first region via the first outlet. |
| US10301892B2 |
Wireline performance profile analysis
A method for operating a wireline winch configured to convey a wireline coupled to a downhole tool disposed in a borehole penetrating the earth includes: receiving a first cumulative surface wireline tension limit for downhole wireline components; calculating a second cumulative surface wireline tension limit for surface components using wireline speed and surface equipment data; combining the first and the second cumulative surface wireline tension limits to provide a total cumulative surface wireline tension limit as a function of depth; presenting the total cumulative surface wireline tension limit as a function of depth and operating wireline tension values as a function of depth for the downhole tool to a user; performing an assessment of the operating wireline tension values as a function of depth versus the total cumulative surface wireline tension limit as a function of depth; and operating the wireline winch using the assessment and a winch controller. |
| US10301891B2 |
Jig for coupling or uncoupling drill string sections with detachable couplings and related methods
A jig and method useful for coupling and/or uncoupling drill string sections. In some embodiments, the jig comprises a body having an outer surface for engaging a torqueing tool and a cavity extending from a first end to a second end of the body and an engagement means at the first end of the body. The engagement means may be dimensioned to non-rotationally engage an outer surface of a first end of a drill string section and the cavity may be sized to fit about a drill string section. |
| US10301890B1 |
Method and apparatus for salvaging an oil well tubulars
The present invention is directed to a method of salvaging an elongated oil well tubular that extends downwardly from an oil well platform as well as a saw apparatus of improved configuration. The method includes supporting the tubular in a generally upright or vertical position. A cutting apparatus is placed next to the tubular. The cutting apparatus includes a frame that supports a lifting device and a rotary cutter. The lifting device moves the rotary cutter from a first position to a second position that is higher than the first position. The second position is closer to the tubular than the first position. The rotary cutter can travel in an arcuate path when moving from the first position to the second position. The cutter moves along a selected path to cut the tubular. After cutting, the cut section is removed and the tubular then elevated so that an additional cut can be made. This procedure is repeated multiple times until the tubular has been salvaged, cut into many smaller pieces or sections. |
| US10301887B2 |
Drill string sections with interchangeable couplings
A drill string section includes one or two tool joints that are removable from a body. Tool joints with different thread configurations may be interchangeably used with the same body. The tool joints have a compact construction that can facilitate making the drill string section short. The body overlaps with threads of one or both of the tool joints. The drill string section has non-exclusive application between a mud motor and a drill bit. |
| US10301885B2 |
Bend stiffener
A bend stiffener 4 comprising a plurality of beams 5a-g arranged to be disposed around a tubular member 2. A support is provided for connecting the bend stiffener 4 to the tubular member 2. A first rigid rod 6a connects a first beam 5b of the plurality of beams to a second beam 5c of the plurality of beams. The first rigid rod 6a is connected at a surface of the first beam 5b such that it does not lie on the same axis as a second rigid rod 7a connected at an opposite surface of the first beam 5a. A stiffness of any of the plurality of beams and connectors between beams and rods provides bend stiffening to the tubular member 2. |
| US10301883B2 |
Bit jet enhancement tool
A bit jet enhancement tool comprises two or more separate flow paths, and each of the flow paths has multiple hollow chambers connected in series; each of the hollow chambers comprises a first constricted chamber with a fluid entry, a first expansion chamber located adjacent to the lower end of the first constricted chamber, a second constricted chamber with the upper end connected to the lower end of the first expansion chamber; a separate second expansion chamber connected to the lower ends of a plurality of the second constricted chambers; and a single port located adjacent to the lower end of the second expansion chamber. |
| US10301876B2 |
Drilling tool bearing and drivetrain assembly
A downhole drilling motor, system, and method for using same are disclosed. A downhole drilling motor can include a power section stator having a first end, a second end, an internal cavity passing therethrough. The downhole drilling motor can further include a rotor assembly positioned and fully encased in the internal cavity. The rotor assembly includes a power section rotor, a drivetrain operably coupled to the power section rotor and a bearing set. The power section rotor is positioned at the first end within the internal cavity of the power section stator. The power section rotor, the drivetrain, and the bearing set are fully encased in the internal cavity of the power section stator. Additional apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed. |
| US10301875B2 |
Ladder stabilization apparatus and method of use
The present invention is a universal stabilization apparatus which is functional for use with any type of extension ladder and can be easily manually attached/detached using only one hand of the worker. The apparatus is of simple construction, lightweight, portable, completely adjustable and attachable onto substantially any type of roof edge. The apparatus consists of only two elongated resilient members in combination and each have attachments thereon for securing the extension ladder when in use. |
| US10301868B2 |
Insulated glazing comprising a spacer, and production method
An insulating glazing unit having a first pane, a second pane, a third pane arranged between the first pane and the second pane, an outer pane interspace, an inner pane interspace, and a spacer is described. The spacer having a plastic profile with a first glazing interior surface and a second glazing interior surface, a first pane contact surface, a second pane contact surface, a primary sealing means, and a main member containing a sealing material and a drying material. The plastic profile includes a groove, into which the third pane is inserted and which runs parallel to the first pane contact surface and to the second pane contact surface. The plastic profile separates the outer pane interspace from the inner pane interspace. The main member is arranged in the outer pane interspace between the plastic profile and the primary sealing means, the main member being adjacent the plastic profile and the primary sealing means. |
| US10301863B2 |
Mounting and aligning a vehicle side door motor within the current bill of process
A mounting assembly for a vehicle side door motor includes an upper hinge element configured for receiving a side door motor drive shaft and a motor mounting bracket configured to receive the side door motor drive shaft and to allow a radial adjustment of the drive shaft for alignment of an axis of the motor with a side door hinge axis. The upper hinge element may define a clevis including a lower clevis portion having a motor drive shaft mounting aperture dimensioned to allow the radial adjustment feature. The motor mounting bracket includes one or more mounting apertures dimensioned to allow a vehicle fore/aft adjustment and in/out adjustment of the side door motor element. The motor mounting assembly is further configured to allow a vehicle up/down adjustment of the side door motor. |
| US10301858B2 |
Hinge mechanism
Technologies are described for a hinge mechanism coupled to at least a dual-display device wherein the displays can rotate with respect to each other through 360 degrees. The hinge mechanism has at least one flexible connection member that follows a generally S-shaped path when the displays are in a tablet position. In some embodiments, a second flexible connection member can be added that follows a mirrored S-shaped path. The S-shaped path of the first flexible connection member and the mirrored S-shape path of the second flexible connection member together create a cross-configuration. In other embodiments, interconnected friction hinges can allow for a free-stop function at any point along the 360 degrees of rotation. |
| US10301856B2 |
Door opening and closing device for vehicle
In a door opening and closing device for a vehicle, a handle case is mounted on an outer panel of a door, an arm portion of an outer handle that can be operated on the door extends through the handle case, penetrates into the outer panel, and is pivotably supported on the handle case, and a return spring is provided between the handle case and a pivoting member that is disposed on the handle case, pivotably supported on the handle case, and operatively linked to the outer handle. The device includes a dust proof wall surrounding a coil portion of the return spring. Accordingly, even when foreign matter enters an interior of the outer panel of the door through a gap between the arm portion of the outer handle and the handle case, it is possible to inhibit foreign matter from being caught in the return spring. |
| US10301853B2 |
Handcuff apparatus
A handcuff is provided, including a strand comprising ratchet teeth, a universal handcuff key locking mechanism configured to receive a universal handcuff key to unlock the handcuff, a first engageable selection mechanism located on a first side of the handcuff, and a second engageable selection mechanism positioned on a second side of the handcuff opposite the first side. Unlocking the handcuff requires actuating the first engageable selection mechanism concurrently with actuating the second engageable selection mechanism while simultaneously employing the universal handcuff key, thereby releasing the ratchet teeth of the handcuff strand. |
| US10301850B2 |
Multiple lock system for a luggage case
An apparatus for selectively securing at least a first zipper closure mechanism and a second zipper closure mechanism of a luggage case, may include a lock device coupled to the luggage case. The lock device includes a lock mechanism operable between a locked and unlocked configuration, at least two securing recesses for releasable receipt of at least a portion of each of the respective first and second zipper closure mechanisms and at least one release member for actuating the lock mechanism. |
| US10301847B2 |
Motorized electric strike
An exemplary electric strike includes a housing and a keeper pivotally mounted in the housing. The strike also includes a plunger having an extended position and a retracted position, a cage including an aperture, and a locking element movably seated in the aperture. The locking element is engaged with the plunger, and the plunger is structured to urge the locking element radially outward as the plunger moves from an extended position toward a retracted position. The strike also includes a sleeve, a transmission engaged with the sleeve, and a motor drivingly coupled to the transmission. The sleeve is structured to selectively prevent radially outward movement of the locking element and retraction of the plunger. The strike also includes at least one of a lost motion connection and an anti-tamper mechanism. |
| US10301843B2 |
Status-indicating cylindrical lock assembly
In one form, a cylindrical lockset includes a chassis including a pair of hubs, a pair of drive tubes, a retractor, and a lock control assembly. The lock control assembly has a locked state and an unlocked state. The lock control assembly also has a plurality of movable elements, each having a locking position and an unlocking position. One of the hubs includes a guide channel, and a slider is movably seated in the guide channel. One of the movable elements is associated with the slider, and is configured to move the slider between a lock-indicating position and an unlock-indicating position. |
| US10301842B2 |
Unique self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system, having self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp system, board-expansion-internal-gap post system, and board-expansion-internal-gap rail system
A unique springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp fence system comprises fence-post base systems, fence-post systems, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems, board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, stackable interlocking fence-board systems, and fence-post-covering cap systems. The fence-post base systems are for supporting the fence-post systems, respectively. The fence-post systems are for supporting the board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems, respectively. The board-expansion-internal-gap rail systems are for supporting the stackable interlocking fence-board systems, respectively. The fence-post-covering cap systems are for preventing water penetration to the inside of the fence-post systems, respectively. The fence-post systems have multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots and multiple bracket-clamp-centering grooves. The springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems have springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp jaws for locking the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems in the multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots respectively, springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp teeth for biting into the multiple bracket-clamp-locking jaw slots respectively, and springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp groove, for centering the springable hand-free-self-locking self-centering bracket-clamp systems in the multiple bracket-clamp-centering grooves respectively, to center the stackable interlocking fence-board systems in the fence-post systems, respectively, and to offer unique privacy. |
| US10301841B2 |
Mosquito repellent and antibacterial tent
A mosquito repellent and antibacterial tent includes a tent body, a first support bar and a second support bar. The tent body is formed by a base fabric entirely provided with a mosquito repellent agent and a waterproofing agent. An adhesive coating layer is provided on the base cloth. The tent body includes a plurality of first positioning parts. A side surface of the tent body has at least one opening. The first support bar and the second support bar are connected to the plurality of first positioning parts so as to be crossed to support the tent body. Thus, the mosquito repellent and antibacterial tent achieves mosquito repellent and antibacterial effects as well as being waterproof and sturdy. |
| US10301840B1 |
Canopy assembly with fastening arrangement
A canopy assembly includes a canopy fabric, a plurality of tightening wires, and a fastening arrangement. The fastening arrangement includes a plurality of tension adjustment units. Each of the tension adjustment units includes a supporting frame, a ratchet gear, a main shaft connected to the ratchet gear and rotatably connected to the supporting frame, and a resilient locking member mounted on the supporting frame to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the resilient locking member is pivotally moved to engage with the ratchet gear so as to limit the ratchet gear to incrementally rotate in one predetermined direction with respect to the supporting frame, When the resilient locking member is in the unlocked position, the resilient locking member is pivotally moved to disengage from the ratchet gear so as to allow the ratchet gear to freely rotate with respect to the supporting frame. |
| US10301839B2 |
Pole tent and frame tent systems with variable transition sections
A tent system including a first tent section having a first transition border. The first transition border is configured to receive a first support member at a first transition height. The first transition border has a first transition width. A first transition section is defined by the first transition border and a second transition border. The second transition border is configured to receive a second support member at a second transition height. The second transition border has a second transition width that is less than the first transition width. A flexible roof is configured to cover the first tent section and the first transition section. The flexible roof is configured to be supported by at least the first support member and second support member. The flexible roof is configured to cover the tent system. |
| US10301838B1 |
Metal skeleton for the reinforcement of vertically elongated concrete structures
A metal skeleton for the reinforcement of a vertically elongated concrete structure has a first plurality of leg members each having top and bottom ends and inner and outer side edges together defining a leg body portion. A first plurality of rib plate engagement slots are formed in at least one of the inner side edge and the outer side edge. Each of the leg members is formed from a flat sheet of metal material. A first plurality of rib plates each define a generally planar central body portion and each have a first plurality of leg-engagement slots projecting into the central body portion. The leg-engagement slots are dimensioned and adapted to frictionally engage with respective ones of the rib plate engagement slots. The first plurality of leg-engagement slots slidingly interfit within respective ones of the first plurality of rib-engagement slots to securely connect the rib plates to the leg members to form the metal skeleton. |
| US10301834B2 |
Inflatable golf studio
A portable inflatable golf studio including an arcuate shaped roof panel, first and second side panels, a floor panel, a front panel, a back panel, a projector screen, a projector, and a tracking system. The first and second side panels are positioned parallel from one another and are attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel, wherein one of the first and second side panels defines a cavity configured to receive a television monitor. The floor panel configured to connect the first and second side panels to one another. The front panel removable attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel and the first and second side panels. The back panel positioned parallel to the front panel and attached to the arcuate shaped roof panel and the first and second side panels. Each panel includes one or more of inflatable sections. |
| US10301823B2 |
Frame supported panel
Frame supported panels with an increased load carrying capacity derived from inducing newly discovered conditions on panels made from weaker, lighter and thinner materials. The fixed/continuous/dropped condition can increase a panel's load capacity many times based on the panel's interaction with frame members. This enables foam panels, for example, to be used in structural applications. It also enables polyurethane foam with any cladding to provide a comprehensive, structural building panel that provides a finished exterior, continuous and cavity insulation, an air, moisture and vapor barrier and increased uplift resistance while eliminating condensation and thermal expansion/contraction. |
| US10301821B2 |
Reconfigurable wall system
A reconfigurable modular wall system having a plurality of different types of interchangeable wall modules with different types of compatible connection components, each connection component being configured to align with another connection component at an interface to form an interface connection for securing the connection components together with one or more universal connection interface members. The interface is configured for on-demand reconfiguration without laborious alteration to aspects of the walls system, modules, and components thereof. Reconfiguration of modules is facilitated by removing the universal connection interface member from the interface connection, thereby releasing the attachment mechanism and allowing rearrangement of the module(s). Replacement of the universal connection interface member secures the reconfigured modules in place in the rearranged wall system. |
| US10301817B2 |
Exterior insulating panel and system
An exterior insulating system for a building includes at least one insulating panel having a wall-facing side and an outward-facing side, a top and a bottom, the at least one insulating panel having a slope at the top that angles downwardly from the wall-facing side to the outward-facing side; at least one elongated clip member fastenable along a soffit that is extending outwards from a wall of the building; and at least one auxiliary panel having a first edge that is dimensioned to be received by the at least one elongated clip member opposite a main body of the at least one auxiliary panel from a second edge of the at least one auxiliary panel that is connectable to the at least one insulating panel, the main body incorporating structure for permitting airflow through the main body. |
| US10301816B2 |
Method of installing cement board siding with a flashing
A flashing for concrete board siding includes a substantially rigid panel, a guide protrusion, an interior protrusion and at least one strip of adhesive double-sided tape. The guide protrusion and interior protrusion are integrally formed with the panel at opposing ends. The at least one strip of adhesive double-sided tape is on an exterior face of the panel. In an embodiment, a channel separates two or more strips. Some embodiments include at least one groove disposed between two or more strips. Further, a method of installing concrete board siding to a structure includes fastening a first piece of cement board siding to the structure, providing an embodiment of the flashing disclosed herein, positioning the interior protrusion on the top edge, adhering a second piece of cement board siding to the least one strip of adhesive double-sided tape and fastening the second piece of cement board siding to the structure. |
| US10301815B2 |
Glass curtain wall fastener
A glass curtain wall fastener, a first clamping plate is provided opposite to a second clamping plate to hold a glass panel therebetween. A first connecting part is provided on a side of the first clamping plate adjacent to the second clamping plate, the second connecting part is provided on a side of the first clamping plate adjacent to the first clamping plate, and the first connecting part is connected to the second connecting part via a connecting element. A gap is defined between two adjacent glass panels, the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the connecting element are received in the gap. In a direction from the first clamping plate to the second clamping plate, a sum of an extend length of the first connecting part and an extend length of the second connecting part is less than a thickness of the glass panel. |
| US10301814B2 |
Contour crafting extrusion nozzles
An automated extrusion construction system may include an extrusion nozzle configured to extrude construction material in a substantially horizontal direction against an elongated and substantially vertical surface. An extrusion nozzle may have a height adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the height of an outlet in response to level deviations in the surface on which the construction material is extruded by the extrusion nozzle. An automated extrusion construction system may include a slicing mechanism configured to controllably slice through the extruded layer. |
| US10301812B1 |
Modular home bar apparatus
Described is a modular home bar apparatus that allows for easy home installation and removal. The modular home bar apparatus includes a frame, an L-shaped or U-shaped unit, and optional shelving or ceiling units. The frame can be installed against a wall or as a floating unit in the room. The L-shaped or U-shaped unit covers the top of the frame and at least one side of the frame, providing both stability for the home bar apparatus and a place to mix drinks. |
| US10301808B2 |
Bidet spray
A bidet spray includes a fastening device for fastening the bidet spray to an associated water closet (WC) bowl, wherein the fastening device includes two openings. Also provided are a valve and a nozzle, which is connected to the valve by a pipe. The pipe extends forwardly between the two openings. |
| US10301798B2 |
Augmented reality display for material moving machines
A material moving machine including an implement, a camera, an augmented display, and a controller including an image generator. The controller is programmed to store a three-dimensional model of underground features of the terrain, capture an implement image comprising the implement and terrain, generate through the image generator a superimposed image by superimposing corresponding portions of the implement image and the three-dimensional model of underground features, generate a virtual trench based on the position of the implement, overlay the virtual trench on the superimposed image to generate an augmented reality overlay image comprising the virtual trench and the superimposed portions of the implement image and the three-dimensional model of underground features, generate through the image generator the augmented reality overlay image, and display the augmented reality overlay image on the augmented display. |
| US10301794B2 |
Construction machine
A construction machine acquires efficiently and accurately the target surface to be displayed or controlled. The construction machine includes: a design surface information storage unit storing three-dimensional target shape as multiple design surfaces; a work equipment velocity vector acquisition unit detecting or estimating the velocity of work equipment; a work equipment position acquisition unit detecting or estimating the position of the work equipment; a target surface acquisition unit acquiring a principal target surface to acquire an estimated target surface that is potentially the next principal target surface; an operation control unit correcting the work equipment velocity; and a display unit displaying the positional relations between the work equipment position and the principal target surface. The target surface acquisition unit includes an estimated target surface calculation unit determining as an estimated target surface the design surface located in the direction of the work equipment velocity vector. |
| US10301793B2 |
Hydraulic drive system for work machine
When hydraulic fluid discharged from a hydraulic actuator is to be recovered for driving a different hydraulic actuator, the recovery frequency is increased to achieve further energy saving. To this end, a pressure increasing circuit 36 is provided in which a communication pressure increasing valve 12 is disposed in a communication passage 26 that connects a bottom side line 23 of and a rod side line 24 a boom cylinder 4. A recovery control valve 11 is controlled such that, when a first operation unit 5 is operated in a boom lowering direction (own weight falling direction of the boom) and a second operation unit 6 is operated simultaneously, only if the pressure at the bottom side of the boom cylinder 4 is higher than the pressure at the arm cylinder side that is a recovery destination of hydraulic fluid, the recovery control valve 11 is opened to recover the flow rate discharged from the bottom side of the boom cylinder 4 to the arm cylinder side. |
| US10301792B2 |
Hydraulic dampener for use on mine shovels
A dampener includes an external reservoir which stores hydraulic fluid due to fluid expansion caused by heat generated by fluid flow through valves that cause a drop in fluid pressure. The primary manifold controls hydraulic fluid flow within the dampener. A diverter valve communicates with the passageways between the dampener and the external reservoir. Hydraulic flow is bi-directional between the primary manifold and the accumulator. Hydraulic fluid flow is restricted when flowing from the primary manifold to the accumulator but is unrestricted when flowing from the accumulator back to the primary manifold and dampener. |
| US10301790B2 |
System and method for establishing a multi-well foundation comprising an alignment template for suction foundation units
A system is for establishing a collection of well foundations, the well foundations being formed of suction-foundation units arranged to be driven down into an unconsolidated mass. An alignment template includes several through cut-outs, each arranged to receive a suction-foundation unit. The alignment template placed over the unconsolidated mass, forms a means of positioning the suction-foundation units before the suction-foundation units are driven down into the unconsolidated mass. A method of establishing a collection of well foundations is described as well. |
| US10301787B2 |
Safety trailer
The present invention is directed to differing embodiments of safety trailers, which have first and second platforms and a safety wall positioned therebetween. The platforms and safety wall define an area protected from vehicular incursions. |
| US10301783B2 |
Roadway maintenance striping control system
A control system for positioning a marker over a pre-existing roadway surface mark. The control system has an electromagnetic radiation source attached to the marker for producing a mark pattern on the roadway surface. An imager permits the control system to image both the pre-existing roadway surface mark and the mark pattern produced by the electromagnetic radiation source. A computer is responsive to the imager for producing an error signal based upon the location difference between (a) the image of the pre-existing roadway surface mark and (b) the image of the mark pattern produced by the electromagnetic radiation source. An actuator is responsive to the error signal for positioning the marker over the pre-existing roadway mark. |
| US10301781B2 |
Device for ground compacting and method for operating and monitoring the same
A device for ground compaction, comprising a frame and a drive motor supported by the frame, a vibration exciter driven by the drive motor and a ground compaction apparatus, in particular a base plate or a roller drum, that is connected to the vibration exciter, wherein the vibration exciter causes the ground compaction apparatus to vibrate at a fixed vibration frequency or within a vibration frequency range during a compaction operation, and wherein a conversion device for the conversion of vibrations into electric energy is provided which converts vibrations of the device for ground compaction into electric energy, wherein the conversion device comprises two spring-mass systems with different resonance frequencies, and wherein a control unit is provided which determines the degree of compaction of the ground from the electric energy obtained by the individual spring-mass systems, in particular the respective voltages. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for monitoring changes in the ground compaction produced with a device for ground compaction. |
| US10301779B2 |
Soft, low lint, through air dried tissue and method of forming the same
A multi-ply through air dried structured tissue having a bulk softness of less than 10 TS7 and a lint value of 5.0 or less. Each ply of the tissue has a first exterior layer that includes a wet end temporary wet strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton and a wet end dry strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton, an interior layer that includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant, and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant, and a second exterior layer. |
| US10301761B2 |
Washing machine driving apparatus and washing machine including same
A washing machine driving apparatus comprises: a drive motor of a double rotor-double stator structure where the drive motor comprises an inner rotor and an outer rotor controllable independently by a double stator, and optionally generating inner rotor output and outer rotor output; a first inner shaft transferring the inner rotor output as a first input; a first outer shaft rotatably coupled to an outer periphery of the first inner shaft, and transferring the outer rotor output as a second input; a planetary gear unit where a gear ratio of a transmission output generated from a carrier is controlled by the second input applied to a ring gear through the first outer shaft, when the first input is applied to a sun gear through the first inner shaft; and a protection unit protecting the inner rotor where an outer peripheral portion of protection unit is supported by the double stator. |
| US10301757B2 |
Drive motor for drum washing machine, and drum washing machine having same
A drive motor for a drum washing machine including: a stator includes a stator core, a bobbin of in an insulating material and that is wrapped on an outer surface of the stator core, and a coil that is wound around the outer surface of the bobbin; a rotor that is arranged with a predetermined air gap from the stator, and whose one end is connected to a rotating shaft fixed on a rear surface of a drum; and a cover member to which the other end of the rotating shaft is rotatably supported, and that is fixed to a rear surface of the tub, in which the stator core is mounted. The drive motor can shorten a manufacturing process by removing a step of assembling the stator in the tub, and the bobbin is integrally formed with a buffer portion disposed between the stator core and the cover member. |
| US10301756B2 |
Dual-drum washing machine
A dual-drum washing machine includes a first outer drum and a second outer drum mounted in a frame, wherein the first outer drum is connected to the second outer drum via a connector to form an integral structure. The first outer drum and the second outer drum connected to each other are connected to the frame (1) via a shared damping apparatus. The damping apparatus has a first damping device used for connecting the first outer drum to the frame, a second damping device used for connecting the second outer drum to the frame, and a third damping device used for connecting the first outer drum or the second outer drum to a middle cross beam which is disposed on the frame. |
| US10301755B2 |
Wet treatment devices, in particular dyeing centrifuges, and a method for operating such a dyeing centrifuge
A wet treatment device (1) for the wet treatment of textile making-ups (T) has a treatment drum (10) which is driven about a vertical axis of rotation (A) in a direction of rotation (V) by a rotary drive. The treatment drum (10), which can be loaded at the top, has a drum shell (13) arranged on the circumferential side relative to the axis of rotation (A) and having an outlet opening (20). The latter opens into a return line device (30) which is arranged to be fixed against rotation and which has an annular channel (32) enclosing the treatment drum (10) radially and formed so as to be open in the direction of the outlet opening (20). In addition, the return line device (30) has a discharge opening (31), which is positioned above the drum base (11) and closer to the axis of rotation (A) than the first outlet opening (20). A rotating treatment drum arranged within a pressure vessel is also disclosed, as well as a method for the wet treatment of textile making-ups in a treatment drum, in which the liquor is led back into the center of the treatment from by a return line without using any drive. |
| US10301752B2 |
Continuous braided closed loop implant
Devices and systems for use in soft tissue repair are provided, as are methods of manufacturing the same. In one exemplary embodiment, an implantable surgical construct includes an implant and a continuous braided closed filament loop that is attached to the implant. The continuous loop can be formed from a single strand of filament such that portions of the filament, sometimes referred to as tails, can be arranged with respect to each other to form a braided configuration. A related method of manufacture can involve passing portions of a single strand of filament around different sets of posts and selectively over and under each other to create the braided configuration. Other devices, systems, and methods of manufacturing are also provided, including some that involve using multiple strands of suture to form a continuous braided closed filament loop. |
| US10301750B2 |
Continuous, hollow polymer precursors and carbon fibers produced therefrom
The present invention relates to a continuous, multicellular, hollow carbon fiber wherein the fiber structure includes a substantially hollow fiber and multiple internal walls defining multiple integral internal hollow fibers such that the fiber structure comprises a honeycomb-like cross section. |
| US10301749B2 |
Fastening device for comb elements on a circular comb
A circular comb of a combing machine has a base body oriented parallel to a rotational axis of the circular comb, the base body including an inner support surface and a radially oriented opening. A comb element is disposed on an outer circumference of the base body, and a retaining element having a threaded bore is connected to the comb element. A threaded bolt has a threaded first section that engages into the threaded bore, a middle section that protrudes through the radially oriented opening the in base body, and a second end section supported on the inner support surface of the base body. A diameter of the first end section of the threaded bolt is smaller than a diameter of the middle section. A spring element is provided between the inner support surface of the base body and the second end section of the threaded bolt. |
| US10301744B2 |
GaAs crystal
A GaAs crystal has Δx(1) not greater than 20 cm−1 in an expression 1 Δ x ( 1 ) = ∑ i = 1 s x i - x BL s Expression 1 where xi represents a Raman shift of a first peak attributed to oscillation of a longitudinal optical phonon of GaAs in a Raman spectrum measured at an ith point in measurement of Raman spectra at s points in a (100) plane, xBL represents a Raman shift of an emission line peak of neon, and i and s are each a natural number greater than 0. |
| US10301742B2 |
Lithium niobate single crystal substrate and method of producing the same
To provide a lithium niobate (LN) substrate which allows treatment conditions regarding a temperature, a time, and the like to be easily managed and in which an in-plane distribution of a volume resistance value is very small, and a method of producing the same.A method of producing an LN substrate by using an LN single crystal grown by the Czochralski process, in which an LN single crystal having a Fe concentration of 50 mass ppm or more and 1000 mass ppm or less in the single crystal and processed into a form of a substrate is buried in an Al powder or a mixed powder of Al and Al2O3, and heat-treated at a temperature of 350° C. or more and less than 450° C., to produce a lithium niobate single crystal substrate having a volume resistivity controlled to be within a range of more than 1×1010 Ω·cm to 2×1012 Ω·cm or less. |
| US10301739B2 |
Anisotropic high resistance ionic current source (AHRICS)
An electroplating apparatus that promotes uniform electroplating on the substrates having thin seed layers includes a convex anisotropic high resistance ionic current source (AHRICS), such as an electrolyte-permeable resistive domed plate. The AHRICS is positioned in close proximity of the substrate, so that a distance from the central portion of the AHRICS to the substrate is smaller than the distance from the edge portion of the AHRICS to the substrate. The apparatus further includes a plating chamber configured to hold the electrolyte and an anode. The apparatus further includes a substrate holder configured to hold the substrate. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a secondary (thief) cathode configured to divert ionic current from the near-edge region of the substrate. |
| US10301738B2 |
Methods and apparatus for wetting pretreatment for through resist metal plating
Disclosed are pre-wetting apparatus designs and methods. In some embodiments, a pre-wetting apparatus includes a degasser, a process chamber, and a controller. The process chamber includes a wafer holder configured to hold a wafer substrate, a vacuum port configured to allow formation of a subatmospheric pressure in the process chamber, and a fluid inlet coupled to the degasser and configured to deliver a degassed pre-wetting fluid onto the wafer substrate at a velocity of at least about 7 meters per second whereby particles on the wafer substrate are dislodged and at a flow rate whereby dislodged particles are removed from the wafer substrate. The controller includes program instructions for forming a wetting layer on the wafer substrate in the process chamber by contacting the wafer substrate with the degassed pre-wetting fluid admitted through the fluid inlet at a flow rate of at least about 0.4 liters per minute. |
| US10301737B2 |
Method of manufacturing tin-plated copper terminal material
A method of manufacturing tin-plated copper terminal material as a terminal crimped to a terminal end of an electric wire made of an aluminum wire material, using a base member of copper or copper alloy in which galvanic corrosion is not easy to occur and an adhesiveness of a tin layer is excellent, the method includes: a zinc-nickel alloy layer forming step forming a zinc-nickel alloy layer having a nickel content of 5 mass % to 50 mass % inclusive and a thickness of 0.1 μm to 5.0 μm inclusive on a base member made of copper or copper alloy; and a tin-plating step forming a tin layer by tin plating on the zinc-nickel alloy layer; more preferably, following the tin-plating step, the method includes a diffusion treatment step diffusing zinc from the zinc-nickel alloy layer to the tin layer by maintaining at 40° C. to 160° C. inclusive for 30 minutes or longer. |
| US10301733B2 |
Nanowire structural element
A template based process is used for the production of the nanowire structural element, wherein the nanowires are electrochemically depositioned in the nanopores. The irradiation is carried out at different angles, such that a nanowire network is formed. The hollow chamber-like structure in the nanowire network is established through the dissolving of the template foil and removal of the dissolved template material. The interconnecting of the nanowires provides stability to the nanowire structural element and an electrical connection between the nanowires is created thereby. |
| US10301732B2 |
Method for fabrication of a timepiece provided with a multi-level exterior element
A method for fabrication of a piece including, superposing an electrically insulating layer including a first orifice, an additional layer including a first aperture, an intermediate layer including a first hole, and a base layer surmounted by a base motif, depositing a metal layer, so that at the end of this step, the metal layer forms a shell covering electrically conductive walls of the base motif, of the first orifice, of the first aperture and of the first hole, and includes a lateral area resting on the insulating layer, dissolving the insulating layer, coating the metal or alloy layer with a volume formed by a base material of the piece, so that the volume conforms to the shapes of the metal layer. |
| US10301729B2 |
Integral U/TRU recovery cathode system for electrorefining used nuclear fuel, method for electrorefining and harvesting metal from used nuclear fuel
The invention provides a system for collecting metal in an electrorefining process, the system having a hollow cathode; and a container defining an upwardly extending surface adapted to be received by the hollow cathode. An embodiment of the invention provides for metal reduction to occur on laterally facing and medially facing surfaces of the cathode such that electrolyte resides between surfaces of the cathode. Also provided is a metal electrorefining process having the steps of subjecting molten salt containing metal moieties to electrolysis wherein reduced metal accumulates in a cathode-cup construct in a first position; raising the construct to a second position above the molten salt while subjecting the construct to heat from the molten salt; withdrawing the cathode from the construct into a vestibule to the electrorefiner to a third position; and removing the cathode and cup from the electrorefiner to a fourth position. |
| US10301723B2 |
Turbine engine part coated with a protective ceramic coating, method for manufacturing and for using such a part
A turbine engine part includes at least a substrate, and present on the substrate, a ceramic coating for protection against calcium and magnesium aluminosilicates, the ceramic coating including Al2O3 at a molar content lying in the range 33% to 49%, Y3Al5O12 at a molar content lying in the range 21% to 53%, and yttria-stabilized zirconia at a molar content lying in the range 13% to 31%. |
| US10301717B2 |
Antistatic coating
An antistatic article including a substrate having a first surface, a sputtered conductive layer arranged on the first surface and having a thickness ranging from approximately 0.5 nanometers to approximately 10 nanometers, and an outer layer or a series of layers arranged atop the sputtered conductive layer, wherein, the antistatic article exhibits a surface resistivity of less than approximately 1012 ohms/square. A method of making an antistatic article includes pretreating a surface of the substrate, sputtering the conductive layer onto the surface to a thickness ranging from approximately 0.5 nanometers to approximately 10 nanometers, and sputtering the outer layer and one or more additional layers atop the conductive layer, wherein, the antistatic article exhibits a surface resistivity of less than approximately 1012 ohms/square. |
| US10301716B2 |
Deposition mask and method for producing deposition mask
A deposition mask is provided. The deposition mask including: a resin film 1 in which penetrating opening patterns 4 are formed and a frame-shaped metal thin film 5 having an opening is provided on one face 1a of the film 1; a metal mask 2 provided at a position corresponding to the opening of the metal thin film 5 on one face 1a side of the film 1, the metal mask 2 being separated from and independent of the film 1, the metal mask 2 being provided with through holes 6; and a metal frame 3 positioned on one face 1a side of the film 1, the metal frame 3 supporting the film 1 and the metal mask 2 by spot-welding a portion of the metal thin film 5 and an edge region of the metal mask 2 to one end face 3a. |
| US10301713B2 |
Thermal spray powder, method of forming abradable thermal spray coating using the same, and abradable thermal spray coating
There is provided a thermal spray powder for forming an abradable thermal spray coating. The thermal spray powder includes NiCr alloy particles and synthetic mica particles. The synthetic mica particles are contained at 40 volume % or less with respect to a total volume of the thermal spray powder. |
| US10301707B2 |
Steel having excellent weldability and impact toughness of welding zone
Provided is a steel having excellent weldability and impact toughness in a welding zone comprising: by weight (wt.) %, carbon (C): 0.1% to 0.3%, manganese (Mn): 11% to 13%, iron (Fe) as a residual component thereof, and other inevitable impurities, and positive and negative segregation zones in a layered form. The positive segregation zone comprises austenite and epsilon martensite, and the negative segregation zone comprises, by area fraction, epsilon martensite of less than 5% and alpha martensite. |
| US10301705B2 |
Method for producing electrolyte for vanadium batteries from oil sand waste
A method for recovering Vanadium from a secondary source such as fly ash. Leaching is involved using single or combined acids such as hydrochloric and sulfuric in a temperature range of 20° C. and 100° C. The leaching is performed in sequential operations with recovery of Vanadium in the range of 92%. The recovered Vanadium can be formulated into an electrolyte for redox batteries. |
| US10301704B2 |
Method for smelting saprolite ore
Provided is a smelting method whereby a reaction for reducing pellets, said pellet being formed by using a saprolite ore as a starting material, can be effectively conducted and thus an iron/nickel alloy having a nickel grade of, for example, 16% or greater can be obtained. The method comprises: a pellet production step (S1) for producing the pellets from the saprolite ore; and a reduction step (S2) for heating and reducing the obtained pellets in a smelting furnace. In the pellet production step (S1), at least the saprolite ore and a preset amount of a carbonaceous reducing agent are mixed together to produce the pellets. In the reduction step (S2), a hearth carbonaceous reducing agent is preliminarily spread on the hearth of the smelting furnace and the pellets produced above are placed on the hearth carbonaceous reducing agent and then subjected to a heat reduction treatment. |
| US10301702B2 |
Steel sheet for cans and manufacturing method thereof
A can steel plate includes: equal or less than 0.0030% by mass of C; equal or less than 0.02% by mass of Si; 0.05-0.60% by mass of Mn; equal or less than 0.020% by mass of P; equal or less than 0.020% by mass of S; 0.010% to 0.100% by mass of Al; 0.0010-0.0050% by mass of N; 0.001-0.050% by mass of Nb; and balance Fe and impurities. Intensity of (111) [1-21] orientation (where −2 represents 2 with bar in Miller indices) and intensity of (111)[1-10] orientation (where −1 represents 1 with bar in Miller indices) satisfy the following equation (1), and in a rolling direction and 90° direction from the rolling direction in a horizontal plane, tensile strength TS (MPa) and fracture elongation El (%) satisfy relations of the following equations (2) and (3). (Intensity of (111) [1-21] orientation)/(Intensity of (111) [1-10] orientation)>0.9 . . . (1), TS>550 . . . (2), El>−0.02×TS+17.5 . . . (3). |
| US10301699B2 |
Hot-stamped part and method of manufacturing the same
A hot-stamped part includes a chemical composition represented by, in mass %: C: 0.120% to 0.400%; Si: 0.005% to 2.000%; Mn or Cr, or both thereof: 1.00% to 3.00% in total; Al: 0.005% to 0.100%; B: 0.0003% to 0.0020%; P: not more than 0.030%; S: not more than 0.0100%; O: not more than 0.0070%; N: not more than 0.0070%; Ti: 0% to 0.100%; Nb: 0% to 0.100%; V: 0% to 0.100%; Ni: 0% to 2.00%; Cu: 0% to 2.00%; Mo: 0% to 0.50%; Ca or REM, or both thereof: 0% to 0.0300% in total; and the balance: Fe and impurities, and a structure represented by: an area fraction of martensite or bainite, or both thereof: not less than 95% in total; a coverage factor of prior austenite grain boundary by iron-based carbides: not more than 80%; and a number density of iron-based carbides in prior austenite grains: not less than 45/μm2. |
| US10301689B1 |
Methods and compositions for detection of Zika viral infections
Applicant discloses herein kits for identifying the presence of Zika virus in a sample. In embodiments, these kits comprise reagents disclosed herein. Applicant further provides kits for use in detecting ZIKV in a sample, the kits comprising reagents disclosed herein. In embodiments, kits include primers directed to Zika virus (ZIKV) nucleic acid sequences, the primers capable of hybridizing to ZIKV nucleic acids and to copies of ZIKV nucleic acids (including to cDNA copies of ZIKV nucleic acids). Applicant discloses herein reagents for detecting Zika virus (ZIKV) in a sample, the reagents including one or more nucleic acid primers that are capable of hybridizing to a ZIKV nucleic acid (including to cDNA copies of ZIKV nucleic acids). |
| US10301687B2 |
Sidt 1 gene controlling determinate growth habit in sesame and SNP molecular marker thereof
A Sidt1 gene controlling a determinate growth habit of sesame, the gene having a length of 1809 bp and including four exons and three introns. The Sidt1 gene is located on the fourth chromosome of sesame and in an 18.0-19.2 cM interval of the eighth linkage group on an SNP genetic map of sesame. The DNA sequence of the Sidt1 gene is represented by SEQ ID NO. 1. A cDNA sequence of the Sidt1 gene has a length of 531 bp and encodes 176 amino acids, and the cDNA sequence is represented by SEQ ID NO. 2. An SNP molecular marker Sidt27-1 of the Sidt1 gene has a length of 92 bp and is located at a base sequence from 378 to 469 of the Sidt1 gene, and a DNA sequence of the SNP molecular marker Sidt27-1 is represented by SEQ ID NO. 3. |
| US10301682B2 |
Fluidic device, exosome analysis method, biomolecule analysis method, and biomolecule detection method
The present invention provides a fluidic device, an exosome analysis method, a biomolecule analysis method, and a biomolecule detection method, which can analyze even the content of an exosome in a series of flows by introducing a sample into the device. A fluidic device of the present invention is a fluidic device which detects a biomolecule contained in an exosome in a sample, and includes: an exosome purification unit which has a layer modified with a compound having a hydrophobic chain and a hydrophilic chain; a biomolecule purification unit; a biomolecule detection unit; a first flow path which connects the exosome purification unit to the biomolecule purification unit; and a second flow path which connects the biomolecule purification unit to the biomolecule detection unit. |
| US10301680B2 |
Detecting colorectal neoplasm
Provided herein is technology relating to detecting neoplasia and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, compositions, and related uses for detecting premalignant and malignant neoplasms such as colorectal cancer. |
| US10301677B2 |
Normalization of nucleic acid libraries
This disclosure provides methods and compositions for removing one or more high abundance species from a plurality of nucleic acid molecules. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions can be used for normalizing nucleic acid libraries. In some embodiments, molecular labels are used in conjunction with the methods and compositions disclosed herein to improve sequencing efficiency. |
| US10301675B2 |
Compositions and methods for reducing inhibition of RT-PCR
In one aspect, compositions and methods for reducing reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibition in RT-PCR are provided. In some embodiments, the RT inhibition reducer is a phosphorothioate oligodeoxycytosine (SdC), phosphorothioate oligodeoxyadenine (SdA), phosphorothioate oligodeoxythymine (SdT), or phosphorothioate oligodeoxyguanosine (SdG). |
| US10301673B2 |
Helicase suppression of non-template amplification
Provided herein is a method for reducing amplification of non-template molecules in a nucleic acid sample. In certain embodiments, the method involves adding a helicase to a reaction mixture for non-helicase-dependent amplification of target nucleic acid. |
| US10301670B2 |
Sample site location identification on arrays having rotated patterns
The present techniques provides methods for use in conjunction with an article of manufacture having a plurality of sample sites of an array and to identify sample sites based on image data. The array may be divided into a series of domains with each domain having patterns of sample sites. Neighboring domains may be oriented at different angles such that each domain does not have the same pattern orientation. |
| US10301669B2 |
Detection of genetic sequences using PNA probes and Isotachophoresis
A method for sequence-specifically detecting a nucleic acid molecule. The method requires: a) contacting in an absence of an electric field, a mixture of nucleic acid molecules with a base pairing hybridizing molecule (BPHM) having a sequence of interest in a first solution and obtaining a hybrid consisting the nucleic acid molecule and the BPHM; b) introducing the first solution from step (a) into an ITP system, the ITP system comprises a second solution of high effective mobility leading electrolyte (LE) ions and a third solution of low effective mobility trailing electrolyte (TE); and c) applying the electric field across the second solution and the third solution. The hybrid focus at the sharp LE-TE interface in the ITP system. The TE has a higher mobility than the BPHM and the TE has a lower mobility than the hybrid. Sequence-specifically the detecting nucleic acid molecule by a signal from a label. |
| US10301666B2 |
Diagnostic and sample preparation devices and methods
Contemplated methods and devices are drawn to preparation and analysis of analytes from biological samples. In a preferred embodiment the analytes are nucleic acids that are both released from biological compartments present in the sample and fragmented through the use of a voltage potential applied to a pair of electrodes. The nucleic acids thus prepared are subsequently characterized. |
| US10301664B2 |
Repurposing non-antimicrobial drugs and clinical molecules to treat bacterial infections
Disclosed herewith is drug repurposing efforts that lead to the discovery of prior non-antibiotic drugs can be used in clinical applicable ranges to treat patients of bacterial infection. These repurposed drug can be used either alone or in combination with traditional antibiotic drugs to treat bacterial strains that may develop or already have developed drug resistance. |
| US10301663B2 |
High-cell density fed-batch fermentation process for producing recombinant protein
Methods for producing proteins, for example, recombinant meningococcal 2086 proteins, using fed-batch fermentation with continuous input of an inducer after achieving a threshold parameter, and continuous input of a carbon source, for example, a constant rate input, to improve protein yields, as well as high density protein compositions for use in the methods of the present invention, are provided. |
| US10301660B2 |
Methods and compositions for repair of DNA ends by multiple enzymatic activities
Provided herein are compositions for and methods of generating ligation-competent nucleic acids. In some aspects, the compositions comprise Exonuclease III, T4 DNA Polymerase, Klenow, and/or T4 polynucleotide kinase. |
| US10301653B2 |
Microorganisms that co-consume glucose with non-glucose carbohydrates and methods of use
Microorganisms that co-consume glucose with non-glucose carbohydrates, such as xylose, and methods of using same. The microorganisms comprise modifications that reduce or ablate the activity of a phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP):carbohydrate phosphotransferase system (PTS) protein or modifications that reduce or ablate the activity of a phosphoglucose isomerase and a GntR. The PTS protein may be selected from an enzyme I (EI), an HPr, an FPr, and an enzyme IIGlc (EIIGlc). Additional modifications include reduction or ablation of the activity of a pyruvate formate lyase, a lactate dehydrogenase, and a fumarate reductase and inclusion of recombinant pyruvate decarboxylase and alcohol dehydrogenase genes. The microorganisms are particularly suited to co-consuming glucose and xylose in media containing these substrates and producing ethanol therefrom. |
| US10301646B2 |
Nuclease-mediated targeting with large targeting vectors
Compositions and methods are provided for making one or more targeted genetic modifications at a target genomic locus by employing homologous recombination facilitated by single or double-strand break at or near the target genomic locus. Compositions and methods for promoting efficiency of homologous recombination between an LTVEC and a target genomic locus in prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells using engineered nucleases are also provided. |
| US10301645B2 |
Expression vector for expressing heterogeneous gene
Provided is an expression vector having an improved ability to express a gene. Also provided are cells transformed by the expression vector and a method for mass-producing a target protein by using the cells. The expression vector contains a simian virus 40 promoter, a scaffold attachment region or matrix attachment region element, and a chimeric intron. The vector shows an improved ability to express a gene, and thus, can attain a significantly increased expression of a heterogeneous gene. |
| US10301644B2 |
Methods and compositions for Goss' Wilt resistance in corn
The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp. |
| US10301643B2 |
Genes and uses for plant improvement
Transgenic seed for crops with improved traits are provided by trait-improving recombinant DNA where plants grown from such transgenic seed exhibit one or more improved traits as compared to a control plant. Also provided are methods of making transgenic plants with recombinant DNA and the one or more improved traits and methods of using those plants. |
| US10301642B2 |
Genes and uses for plant enhancement
The present invention discloses transgenic seeds for crops with enhanced agronomic traits are provided by trait-improving recombinant DNA in the nucleus of cells of the seed where plants grown from such transgenic seed exhibit one or more enhanced traits as compared to a control plant. Of particular interest are transgenic plants that have increased yield. The present invention also provides recombinant DNA molecules for expression of a protein, and recombinant DNA molecules for suppression of a protein. |
| US10301640B2 |
Increasing plant growth and yield by using an ERF transcription factor sequence
Compositions and methods for improving plant growth are provided herein. Polynucleotides encoding ERF transcription factor proteins, polypeptides encompassing ERF transcription factor proteins, and expression constructs for expressing genes of interest whose expression may improve agronomic properties including but not limited to crop yield, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and early vigor, plants comprising the polynucleotides, polypeptides, and expression constructs, and methods of producing transgenic plants are also provided. |
| US10301638B2 |
Oils, lipids and fatty acids produced in transgenic Brassica plant
The invention relates to a method for producing eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and/or docohexanoic acid in transgenic plants. According to said method, the plant is provided with at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide with a Δ6 desaturase activity, at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide with a Δ6 elongase activity, at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide with a Δ5 desaturase activity, and at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide with a Δ5 elongase activity, the nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide with a Δ5 elongase activity being modified in relation to the nucleic acid sequence in the organism from which the sequence originates, such that it is adapted to the codon use in at least one type of plant. For the production of docosahexanoic acid, at least one nucleic acid sequence coding for a polypeptide with a Δ4 desaturase activity is also introduced into the plant. |
| US10301636B2 |
Plant cell comprising mutation introduced in target DNA, and method for producing the plant cell
It has been found that a marker gene, which is inserted in the genomic DNA via homologous recombination, and to both ends of which nuclease recognition sites are added, can be removed from a plant cell by using a corresponding nuclease, and further that the nuclease recognition sites can also be removed without leaving any trace by matching sequences of at least 30 nucleotides adjacent to the recognition sites. Moreover, in a method for introducing a mutation into a target DNA on the genome of a plant cell via homologous recombination, it is made possible to: stably select a plant cell, in which the mutation is introduced, based on an expression of a marker gene; further, to remove an unnecessary sequence such as the marker gene from the selected cell; and to introduce only a required mutation into the target DNA. |
| US10301634B2 |
Regulatable promoter
A method of producing a protein of interest (POI) by culturing a recombinant eukaryotic cell line comprising an expression construct comprising a regulatable promoter and a nucleic acid molecule encoding a POI under the transcriptional control of said promoter, comprising the steps a) cultivating the cell line with a basal carbon source repressing the promoter, b) cultivating the cell line with a limited amount of a supplemental carbon source de-repressing the promoter to induce production of the POI at a transcription rate or at least 15% as compared to the native pGAP promoter, and c) producing and recovering the POI; and further an isolated regulatable promoter and a respective expression system. |
| US10301630B2 |
Methods and compositions for unsilencing imprinted genes
The present invention provides methods and compositions for inducing expression of Ube3a in a cell by contacting the cell with a topoisomerase inhibitor. Particular embodiments include a method of treating a genomic imprinting disorder, such as Angelman syndrome, in a subject by administering to the subject an effective amount of a topoisomerase inhibitor. |
| US10301623B2 |
Phased small RNAs
This invention discloses recombinant DNA constructs encoding phased small RNAs useful in regulating expression of one or more genes of interest. Also disclosed by this invention are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing a recombinant DNA construct of this invention. |
| US10301622B2 |
Quantification and spatio-temporal tracking of a target using a spherical nucleic acid (SNA)
The present invention relates to methods of detecting and tracking a target molecule using a nanoparticle wherein the nanoparticle comprises a polynucleotide that can specifically associate with the target molecule, and wherein the association results in a change in a detectable marker that can be measured after association with the target molecule. |
| US10301618B2 |
Efficient method for displaying protein multimer
The invention provides a method of producing a protein multimer-nucleic acid complex comprising a protein multimer and any one target component of the protein multimer. A nucleic acid encoding the target component is subjected to in vitro translation to provide a translation product containing a target component-nucleic acid complex of the target component and the nucleic acid encoding the target component. A nucleic acid encoding a non-target component constituting the protein multimer together with the target component is translated into the non-target component by adding the nucleic acid encoding the non-target component to the previously provided translation product to provide the non-target component. The non-target component then is associated with the target component contained in the target component-nucleic acid complex to form a protein multimer, thus affording the protein multimer-nucleic acid complex of the protein multimer and the nucleic acid encoding the target component. |
| US10301616B2 |
Yeast display systems
The present invention relates to the field of protein display libraries and library screening. In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides a three component system for display comprising a cell surface molecule, an adapter molecule and a display molecule. |
| US10301613B2 |
Targeted remodeling of prokaryotic genomes using CRISPR-nickases
The present invention relates to kits and methods of modifying the prokaryotic genome a Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)-Cas system that utilized one nicking Cas nuclease and crRNAs. The kid and methods delete or replace portions of the prokaryotic genome. In some embodiments, an entire gene or multiple genes may be deleted or replaced. |
| US10301612B2 |
Recombinant elastase proteins and methods of manufacturing and use thereof
The present invention relates to methods for the manufacture, purification, formulation, and use of biologically active recombinant elastase proteins. Described are recombinant methods for producing therapeutically useful elastase proteins, as are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said elastase proteins. Novel recombinant elastase proteins and protein preparations are also disclosed. Methods are described for treating and preventing diseases of biological conduits using pharmaceutical compositions containing the elastase proteins of the invention. |
| US10301605B2 |
Poly(UG) polymerase, constructs, and methods of making and using the same
Methods, kits, and compositions of matter relating to poly(UG) polymerases are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes: contacting an RNA substrate with a poly(UG) polymerase; and allowing the poly(UG) polymerase to add a poly(UG) sequence to the end of the RNA substrate by retaining contact between the RNA substrate and the poly(UG) polymerase for a period of time from about 1 second to about 28 days. The poly(UG) polymerase can be Caenorhabditis elegans RDE-3. |
| US10301601B2 |
Method for terminal inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms
The present invention discloses a method for terminal inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms, comprising the following steps of: a. vacuum freeze-drying a bio-product packaged in a container, feeding in a gas and sealing to obtain the end product and, b. performing inactivation by dry-heating. The method provided by the present invention can effectively inactivate non-lipid enveloped viruses, with excellent inactivation effects and short inactivation time particularly to parvoviruses, and thus overcome the deficiencies of the conventional terminal dry-heating inactivation methods. |
| US10301600B2 |
Virus strains
The present invention relates to non-laboratory virus strains, for example of herpes viruses such as HSV, with improved oncolytic and/or gene delivery capabilities as compared to laboratory virus strains. |
| US10301599B2 |
Methods and products for transfection
The present invention relates in part to methods for producing tissue-specific cells from patient samples, and to tissue-specific cells produced using these methods. Methods for reprogramming cells using RNA are disclosed. Therapeutics comprising cells produced using these methods are also disclosed. |
| US10301591B2 |
Method for differentiation into biocompatible keratocyte progenitor cells and keratocyte progenitor cell composition
Disclosed is a method for differentiation into biocompatible keratocyte progenitor cells, the method including: providing human turbinate mesenchymal stem cells (hTMSCs) from a tissue source; and culturing the provided human turbinate mesenchymal stem cells (hTMSCs) in a keratocyte differentiation medium supplemented with keratocyte growth factor (KGF), so that a differentiable keratocyte precursor cell composition that is impossible in the conventional art can be implemented, and the injection of the keratocyte progenitor cell composition into patients can produce a short-term treatment effect while securing the transparency of the cornea. |
| US10301587B2 |
Compact subnanosecond high voltage pulse generation system for cell electro-manipulation
Disclosed are methods and systems for subnanosecond rise time high voltage (HV) electric pulse delivery to biological loads. The system includes an imaging device and monitoring apparatus used for bio-photonic studies of pulse induced intracellular effects. The system further features a custom fabricated microscope slide having micro-machined electrodes. A printed circuit board to interface the pulse generator to the micro-machined glass slide having the cell solution is disclosed. An low-parasitic electronic setup to interface with avalanche transistor-switched pulse generation system is also disclosed. The pc-board and the slide are configured to match the output impedance of the pulse generator which minimizes reflection back into the pulse generator, and minimizes distortion of the pulse shape and pulse parameters. The pc-board further includes a high bandwidth voltage divider for real-time monitoring of pulses delivered to the cell solutions. |
| US10301586B2 |
Cell culturing device, cell culturing system and cell culturing method
A cell culturing device has: a first culture chamber; a first introduction flow channel and a first discharge flow channel which are connected to the first culture chamber; a second culture chamber connected to a halfway part of the first introduction flow channel via a first porous membrane; and a second introduction flow channel and a second discharge flow channel which are connected to the second culture chamber. The first discharge flow channel is connected to the first culture chamber via a second porous membrane. The first introduction flow channel has a liquid collecting part between the first culture chamber and the second culture chamber. |
| US10301585B2 |
Filter systems for separating microcarriers from cell culture solutions
A filter assembly for separating microcarriers from a fluid medium includes a collapsible container bounding a sterile compartment adapted to hold a fluid. An inlet port is attached to the container through which fluid flows into the compartment. An outlet port is attached to the container through which fluid flows out of the compartment. A filter is disposed within the compartment, the filter dividing the compartment into an inlet chamber that is fluidly coupled with the inlet port and an outlet chamber that is fluidly coupled with the outlet port, the filter allowing a medium to pass therethrough but preventing microcarriers disposed in the medium from passing therethrough. |
| US10301584B2 |
Perfusion bioreactor with tissue flow control and live imaging compatibility
A perfusion bioreactor chamber for engineering a broad spectrum of tissues. The bioreactor allows controlled distribution of fluid through or around scaffolding materials of various shapes, structures and topologies during prolonged periods of cultivation. |
| US10301582B2 |
Flavour stable beverages
The invention relates to methods for producing flavor stable beverages. The methods involve reducing the level of one or more amino acids, and in particular the level of methionine. The level of amino acids may be reduced by a number of different methods, for example by increasing the level of acid or base and removal of said acid or base by Reverse Electro-Enhanced Dialysis. The level of amino acids may also be reduced by treatment with an oxidizing agent, such as H2O2. The invention also comprises combinations of such methods. |
| US10301571B2 |
Lubricant viscosity modification system
A system for modifying viscosity of a lubricant. The system including a viscosity modification device configured to change viscosity of the lubricant between a first viscosity and a second viscosity. The second viscosity is lower than the first viscosity. |
| US10301570B2 |
Lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engine
Provided are a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engine, containing a lubricating base oil containing a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil, (A) an overbased calcium salicylate, (B) an overbased magnesium detergent, (C) a binuclear and/or trinuclear organic molybdenum compound, (D) a phenol-based antioxidant, and (E) an amine-based antioxidant, wherein the component (C), the component (D), and the component (E) are contained in specified contents on the basis of the whole amount of the lubricating oil composition; a method for producing the lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engine; and a lubrication method including using the lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engine. |
| US10301564B2 |
Fuel processing
A system for processing carbonaceous in-feed material has a pyrolyzer kiln for pyrolysis the carbonaceous in-feed material, the kiln operating in a slow pyrolysis process in which the in-feed material is pyrolyzed in the kiln for a period of minutes in order to produce primarily a gaseous output fraction; a steam reformer positioned downstream of the kiln to which combustion gasses from the pyrolyzer kiln are fed; a water scrubber positioned gas flow-wise downstream of the steam reformer; a methanation stage; a CO2 scrubbing stage. The system includes means for splitting the gas and directing a portion of the split gas back to the pyrolyzer kiln. |
| US10301560B2 |
Process and apparatus for hydrocracking a hydrocarbon stream in two stages with aromatic saturation
A process and apparatus for two stage hydrocracking saturates aromatics from the first stage hydrocracking unit to prevent production of HPNA's. The saturated HPNA's can be hydrocracked in the second stage to minimize or eliminate purged unconverted oil to approach or obtain maximum conversion. In an aspect, the second stage hydrocracking reactor and hydrotreating reactor may be located in the same vessel. |
| US10301553B2 |
Use of sulfonium salts as hydrogen sulfide inhibitors
Uses of aryl sulfonium salts for lowering sulfide concentrations and for preventing growth of microbes in a water injection system, a hydrocarbon extraction system, or a hydrocarbon production system are disclosed. Treating oilfield injection and produced fluids containing high levels of microbes with aryl sulfonium salts can significantly decrease the amount of hydrogen sulfide produced, which can be used to measure sulfidogenesis. The treatment can also decrease the number of active microbes in the injection and produced fluids. Thus, these aryl sulfonium salts can be effectively used as inhibitors of hydrogen sulfide generation and as biocides in oilfield fluids. |
| US10301552B2 |
Method for forming a reduced thiophene/dibenzothiophene diesel fuel
The present disclosure provides a method for removing sulfur compounds from a fuel containing sulfur compounds. The method includes contacting the fuel with an adsorbent that comprises a carbonaceous material doped with nanoparticles of aluminum oxide to reduce the concentrations of the sulfur compounds. The carbonaceous material is at least one selected from the group consisting of activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, and graphene oxide, and the adsorbent has a weight ratio of C to Al in the range from 3:1 to 30:1, and a weight ratio of C to O in the range from 1:1 to 10:1. |
| US10301549B2 |
Process for depolymerizing coal to co-produce pitch and naphthalene
A method of depolymerizing coal includes preparing a high temperature depolymerizing medium consisting of heavy hydrocarbon oils and mixing it with coal to form a mixture, performing an optional first distillation at a temperature below 250° C. to recover naphthalene, heating the mixture to a temperature between 350° C. and 450° C. to create a digested coal, centrifuging the digested coal to remove ash and obtain a centrate, and distillation of the centrate into separate fractions. The high temperature depolymerizing medium may be a heavy hydrocarbon with a hydrogen to carbon (H/C) ratio higher than 7.0% and may include liquids chosen from the group consisting of: coal tar distillate, decant oil, anthracene oil, and heavy aromatic oils. The high temperature depolymerizing medium may be blended with an oil, preferably with H/C ratio higher than 10.0%, such as soybean oil, other biomass derived oil, lignin, petroleum oil, pyrolysis oil such that the overall hydrogen-to-carbon mass ratio in a digestion reactor is over 7.0% for the mixture of depolymerizing medium and coal. The depolymerized coal is an aromatic liquid that can itself be, either wholly or in part, a depolymerizing medium so that the process can be repeated. |
| US10301544B2 |
Liquid-crystal medium
A liquid-crystalline medium, in particular based on a mixture of polar compounds, having compounds of formulae Y, CY, PY and/or LY, and compounds of formula S1 and/or S2: |
| US10301543B2 |
System and method for making quantum dots
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for methods of making quantum dots (QDs) (passivated or unpassivated) using a continuous flow process, systems for making QDs using a continuous flow process, and the like. In one or more embodiments, the QDs produced using embodiments of the present disclosure can be used in solar photovoltaic cells, bio-imaging, IR emitters, or LEDs. |
| US10301541B2 |
Fluoride phosphor, method of manufacturing the same, and light emitting device
A fluoride phosphor includes fluoride particles represented by AxMFy:Mnz4+ where A is at least one selected from lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), and cesium (Cs), M is at least one selected from silicon (Si), titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), germanium (Ge) and tin (Sn), a compositional ratio x of A satisfies 2≤x≤3, and a compositional ratio y of F satisfies 4≤y≤7; and an organic material physically adsorbed onto surfaces of the fluoride particles to allow the fluoride particles to have hydrophobicity. The fluoride particles have a concentration of Mn4+ gradually reduced from respective centers to respective surfaces of the fluoride particles. |
| US10301539B2 |
Polymer compound and light-emitting device using the same
Provided is a polymer compound useful for production of a light emitting device excellent in external quantum yield. The polymer compound includes a constitutional unit represented by the formula (1): wherein a1 and a2 represent 0 or 1, ArA1 and ArA3 represent an arylene group or the like, and in each of ArA1 and ArA3 at least one atom adjacent to an atom forming a bond to the constitutional unit adjacent to the each of ArA1 and ArA3 has an alkyl group or the like as a substituent, ArA2 represents a phenylene group, ArA4 represents an arylene group or the like, RA1, RA2 and RA3 represent an aryl group or the like, and when a2 is 0, RA1 represents an aryl group in which two or more rings are condensed (the number of carbon atoms constituting the rings of the aryl group is 10 or more) or the like. |
| US10301535B2 |
Folded or crumpled proppants with increased material strength for hydraulic fracturing, gravel packing and frac packing
Relatively low strength and/or relatively low density, but ductile materials may be folded or crumpled and finely divided to give proppants for introduction into hydraulic fractures, where the folded or crumpled structure of the proppants gives relatively increased strength relative to the relatively low strength and/or relatively low density of the materials. Materials not previously considered suitable for proppants may be considered when structure or configured in this manner. Similarly to the case where crumpled paper within a cardboard box keeps it from collapsing, the folded or crumpled material spontaneously develops structural rigidity at relatively low volume fractions without a specific externally imposed design. The folded or crumpled proppants may also be used alone or together with conventional proppants for sand control in gravel packs or frac packs. |
| US10301534B2 |
Treatment of illitic formations using a chelating agent
The present invention relates to a process for treating a sandstone formation comprising introducing a fluid containing glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid or a salt thereof (GLDA) and/or methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid or a salt thereof (MGDA) and having a pH of between 1 and 14 into the formation. The invention in addition relates to a fluid suitable for use in the above process containing 5-30 wt % of glutamic acid N,N-diacetic acid or a salt thereof (GLDA) and/or methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid or a salt thereof (MGDA), a corrosion inhibitor, a surfactant, and a mutual solvent. |
| US10301533B2 |
In situ generation of pH control agents
Methods and compositions for treatment fluids that include carbonate and bicarbonate to control pH for use in subterranean treatments are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid; a crosslinkable polymer; a crosslinking agent; and an amount of carbonate and an amount of bicarbonate, wherein the molar ratio of the amount of carbonate to the amount of bicarbonate is in the range of from about 1:2.3 to about 1:2.7; and introducing the treatment fluid into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation. |
| US10301532B2 |
Engineering formation wettability characteristics
Embodiments to enhance recovery of hydrocarbons from a formation by altering wettability at a surface of the formation towards more water-wet are provided. One embodiment comprises providing a formation, providing an aqueous stream for injecting into the formation, adding a reducing agent to the aqueous stream, and injecting the aqueous stream with the reducing agent into the formation to alter a surface charge of the surface of the formation to become more water-wet to enhance recovery of hydrocarbons from the formation. The reducing agent is responsive to characteristics of the formation, characteristics of brine of the formation, and characteristics of hydrocarbons of the formation. The embodiment also comprises injecting a second aqueous stream into the formation after injection of the aqueous stream with the reducing agent. The second aqueous stream comprises surfactant, mobility control agent, the reducing agent, or a combination thereof. |
| US10301531B2 |
Modified natural polymers as bitumen encapsulants
An anti-accretion drilling fluid additive comprising at least one of a hydrophobically modified natural polysaccharide and hydrophobically modified and chemically derivatized polysaccharide; and whereby said additive acts as a bitumen encapsulant to provide a barrier against bitumen accretion during drilling in steam assisted gravity drainage (SAG) operations. |
| US10301529B2 |
Loss circulation compositions (LCM) having portland cement clinker
Portland cement clinker LCMs that include Portland cement clinker to mitigate or prevent lost circulation in a well are provided. A Portland cement clinker LCM may include Portland cement clinker, Portland cement, a carrier fluid, and an inorganic consolidation activator. Another Portland cement clinker LCM may include Portland cement clinker and a crosslinked fluid, such as a polyuronide crosslinked via calcium ions or a polysaccharide crosslinked via divinyl sulfone. Yet another Portland cement clinker LCM may include Portland cement clinker and polymer fibers or particulate glass. Methods of lost circulation control using a Portland cement clinker LCM are also provided. |
| US10301523B2 |
Surface treated lost circulation material
A granular lost circulation material for use in a wellbore during drilling operations to minimize loss of drilling fluid at a lost circulation area is disclosed. The granular lost circulation material comprises a granular material and a non-hardening tackifying agent. The granular material is coated with the non-hardening tackifying agent. The granular lost circulation material forms agglomerated particles, which form a filter cake at the lost circulation area. |
| US10301522B2 |
Sulfide stress cracking inhibitors
The invention provides a method, composition, and system for inhibiting sulfide stress cracking of metal that is exposed to aqueous sulfide and aqueous acid, and optionally brine, where the composition comprises a thietane compound, a thiirane compound, or a combination thereof. |
| US10301515B2 |
Easily dismantlable adhesive composition and easily dismantlable adhesive tape
An easily dismantlable adhesive composition containing: an acrylic block polymer having a poly(meth)acrylate chain (A) formed of a carboxyl precursor group-containing (meth)acrylate monomer (a) and a poly(meth)acrylate chain (B) that contains, as monomer components, a (meth)acrylate (b) having an alkyl group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms and a polar group-containing monomer (c); and either an acid catalyst or an acid generator, makes it possible to achieve favorable adhesiveness and dismantlability and suppress stick-slip at the time of dismantlement. |
| US10301513B2 |
Flame retardant adhesive agent composition having improved gas bubble stability, and method for preparing same
Provided is an adhesive agent composition comprising: a copolymer in which a polar functional group-containing monomer is polymerized by the content ratio of 10 weight parts to 50 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of a (meth)acrylic acid ester-based monomer; thermally conductive inorganic fillers; and a hollow glass filler or gas bubbles. Also provided is a method for preparing the adhesive agent composition, comprising the steps of: preparing a copolymer by polymerizing a polar functional group-containing monomer by the content ratio of 10 weight parts to 50 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of a (meth)acrylic acid ester-based monomer; adding thermally conductive inorganic fillers, a surface-active agent, a photoinitiator, and a photocuring agent to the copolymer to prepare a mixture; and adding a hollow glass filler or injecting gas bubbles into the mixture. |
| US10301509B2 |
Sheet for thermal bonding and sheet for thermal bonding with affixed dicing tape
A sheet for thermal bonding which has a tensile modulus of 10 to 3,000 MPa and contains fine metal particles in an amount in the range of 60-98 wt % and which, when heated from 23° C. to 400° C. in the air at a heating rate of 10° C./min and then examined by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, has a carbon concentration of 15 wt % or less. |
| US10301507B2 |
High performance silicon based coatings
Provided herein is a method of coating a surface. A silicon-based coating composition is coated onto a surface. The composition comprises 5% to 80% polysilazane, 20% to 60% polysiloxane, and polysilane of a formula (R1R2Si)n, wherein n is greater than 1, and wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are chosen from alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, alkylamino, aryl, aralkyl, or alkylsilyl, which polysilane has a weight average molecular weight of more than 50,000, and optionally organic solvent. The coating is cured ambiently to provide a non-ceramic clear coating having a thickness ranging between 0.1 mil and 1.5 mil, a hardness ranging between 2H and 9H in accordance with ASTM 3363 for film hardness by pencil test, and a kinetic coefficient of friction between 0.03 and 0.04. Also provided are silicon-based coating compositions and cured coatings from those compositions using the provided method. |
| US10301506B2 |
Full scale process for preparing polymer powders
A process for preparing polymer. An embodiment of a method includes generating a resin solution including a first reaction solvent and a polymer resin dissolved therein; deploying the resin solution into a precipitation solvent contained in a chamber of a reaction vessel, wherein deploying the resin solution includes generating droplets of the resin solution; disturbing a resulting mixture of the resin solution and the precipitation solvent, wherein the mixture produces a precipitate; and generating a polymer powder from the mixture, including isolating the precipitate from a remaining portion of the mixture, and drying the isolated precipitate. |
| US10301505B2 |
Method of making a textile substrate with a continuous coating of a mixture of polyester polyurethane and polycarbonate polyurethane
A coated textile substrate containing a textile substrate having an inner side and an outer side and a continuous coating on at least the one side of the textile substrate. The continuous coating comprises a mixture of polyester polyurethane and polycarbonate polyurethane. |
| US10301502B2 |
Curable composition for coating containing fluorine-containing highly branched polymer
A curable composition for coating comprising: (a) a fluorine-containing highly branched polymer obtained by polymerization of a monomer A having two or more radical polymerizable double bonds in a molecule of the monomer A and a monomer B having a fluoroalkyl group and at least one radical polymerizable double bond in a molecule of the monomer B, in the presence of a polymerization initiator C at an amount of 5% by mole to 200% by mole per the number of moles of the monomer A, (b) at least one surface modifier selected from the group consisting of a perfluoropolyether compound and a silicone compound, (c) an active energy ray-curable polyfunctional monomer, and (d) a polymerization initiator that generates radicals by irradiation with an active energy ray; a cured film obtained from the composition; and a hard coating film obtained by use of the composition. |
| US10301501B2 |
High block, tack and scrub resistant polymer
The present invention is directed to a coating composition or paint comprising a multistage latex with at least first and second stages, wherein the composition or paint is substantially free of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and capable of film formation even in the absence of coalescent agents. The base paint formulation is capable of being tinted at a point-of-sale (i.e. in-store) using a colorant composition of a type and quantity required to produce a paint of desired color and finish. The paints, including deeply colored paints, show improved block resistance, scrub resistance and tack resistance. |
| US10301497B2 |
Conductive ink compositions
A conductive structure is provided. The conductive ink composition includes a silver complex formed by mixing a silver carboxylate, at least one dissolving agent that dissolves the silver carboxylate, and a catalyst. The catalyst includes an amine that decarboxylates the silver carboxylate to make the conductive ink composition. The catalyst decarboxylates the silver carboxylate at a temperature of 100° C. or less. An ink composition comprising a metallic salt with a sterically bulky counter ion and a ligand is also provided. An ink composition for making a conductive structure, comprising a reducible metal complex formed by mixing: a reducing agent, wherein the reducing agent is dissolved in a dissolving agent; and at least one metal salt or metal complex comprising a Group 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 metal, wherein the reducing agent reduces the metal to form the conductive structure is further provided. |
| US10301496B2 |
Submicron silver particle ink compositions, process and applications
Provided herein are conductive ink compositions having a good balance between adhesion to substrate, stability of submicron-sized particles, the ability to be sintered at relatively low temperatures, and good electrical conductivity. In one aspect, there are provided conductive networks prepared from compositions according to the present invention. In certain aspects, such conductive networks are suitable for use in touch panel displays. In certain aspects, the invention relates to methods for adhering submicron silver particles to a non-metallic substrate. In certain aspects, the invention relates to methods for improving the adhesion of a submicron silver-filled composition to a non-metallic substrate. |
| US10301494B2 |
Water-based inkjet ink composition for printing on nonabsorbent base material
A water-based inkjet ink composition for printing on nonabsorbent base material contains alkali-soluble resin-coated pigment, basic compound, water-soluble organic solvent, surface-active agent A, and surface-active agent B. Surface-active agent A is an acetylene diol compound represented by the following formula: Surface-active agent B is a compound with an HLB value of 4 to 9 obtained by adding an ethylene oxide to an acetylene diol compound. The content of surface-active agent A in the water-based inkjet ink composition is 0.1 to 1 percent by mass, and the content of surface-active agent B in the water-based inkjet ink composition is 0.4 to 2.5 percent by mass. The static surface tension of the ink composition is 27 to 32 mN/m. |
| US10301493B2 |
Aqueous ink jet ink composition
An aqueous ink jet ink composition contains a pigment in which the half width of the maximum peak or a peak comparable thereto in an X-ray diffraction spectrum is 0.7° or less and the average value of major axis/minor axis length ratios is 1.7 or less; and an organic solvent A which is one or more selected from the group consisting of alkanediols (1) containing an alkyl skeleton having a branched structure and alkylene glycol alkyl ethers (2) containing at least any one of alkylene glycol containing an alkyl skeleton having a branched structure and an ether of an alkyl group having a branched structure, and which has a normal boiling point of 225° C. or more. |
| US10301489B2 |
Comb polyurethane dispersants
Embodiments described herein provide a dispersant for ink and pigmented coatings. The dispersant is a polyurethane having oxamide diol groups. The dispersant may be used to prepare a wide variety of inks and coatings having high pigment loading and existing within a conventionally-useful viscosity range. |
| US10301484B2 |
Varnish for formation of charge-transporting thin film
Provided is a varnish for the formation of a charge-transporting thin film, said varnish including an organic solvent, a charge-transporting substance, and a 2,2,6,6-tetraalkylpiperidine-N-oxyl derivative represented by formula (T1) (in the formula, each RA independently represents a C1-20 alkyl group, and RB represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, an amino group, a carboxyl group, a cyano group, an oxo group, an isocyanato group, a C1-20 alkoxy group, a C2-20 alkylcarbonyloxy group, a C7-20 arylcarbonyloxy group, a C2-20 alkylcarbonylamino group or a C7-20 arylcarbonylamino group). |
| US10301482B2 |
Superoleophobic alumina coatings
A superhydrophobic surface can be formed by contacting an article with a suspension of fluorinated boehmite particles to leave a film of the fluorinated boehmite particles after removal of the suspending fluid. The film can be transparent or the film can be translucent or opaque. When the film is translucent or opaque, the film can render the surface superoleophobic. |
| US10301480B2 |
Chromium-free insulation coating composition, method for making same, and grain oriented silicon steel sheet
A chromium-free insulation coating composition includes 100 parts by weight of a phosphate solution, 1-5 parts by weight of molybdate, 50-150 parts by weight of silica sol, 3-13 parts by weight of selenium dioxide, 1-10 parts by weight of metal oxide and/or metal hydroxide, 5-15 parts by weight of organic acid, 1-6 parts by weight of boric acid, and 100-300 parts by weight of water. |
| US10301478B2 |
Aqueous primer coating composition and use
An aqueous primer coating composition to a substrate comprises an aqueous cationic polyurethane and an aqueous polymer of oxazoline or N-vinylpyrrolidone. Also disclosed is a method applying the coating composition to the substrate and an electrophotographical printing medium coated with the coating composition. |
| US10301477B2 |
Superhydrophilic coating composition
A composition for forming a hydrophilic coating includes an organic binder having an average particle size from about 1 to about 100 nm and an inorganic binder having an average particle size from about 1 to about 40 nm. The composition further includes an inorganic photocatalyst that catalyzes an oxidation-reduction reaction. Characteristically, the photocatalyst includes a photocatalytic metal oxide having an average particle size from about 1 to about 50 nm. Advantageously, coatings formed from the composition have improved stain resistance, low contact angle, and resistance to dirt adherence, while maintaining a clear optical character. |
| US10301472B2 |
Poly(etherimide-siloxane)-polyester compositions, method of manufacture, and articles made therefrom
A thermoplastic composition includes 35-95 weight percent of a poly(etherimide-siloxane) copolymer having a siloxane content of more than 0 to less than 50 weight percent based on the total weight of the poly (etherimide-siloxane) copolymer, 5-65 weight percent of a polyester, and 0-20 weight percent of one or more additives, wherein the weight percent of each component is based on the combined weight of the polymer components. An electrical wire including a wire conductor and a coating including the thermoplastic composition and an article including the electrical wire are also described. |
| US10301471B2 |
Curable resin composition, cured product thereof, semiconductor encapsulating material, semiconductor device, prepreg, circuit board, build-up film, build-up substrate, fiber-reinforced composite material, and fiber-reinforced resin molded product
The present invention provides a curable resin composition having excellent fluidity and giving a cured product having excellent physical properties such as heat resistance, moisture resistance/solder resistance, flame retardance, and dielectric characteristics. The curable resin composition contains a resin (A) which has a benzoxazine structure represented by structural formula (A1) below and an epoxy resin (B) at such a ratio that when the total number of moles of the benzoxazine structure of the structural formula (A1) is α, and the number of moles of epoxy groups in the epoxy resin (B) is β, a ratio [β/α] is 0.1 to 0.5. |
| US10301467B2 |
Flexible, UV resistant poly(phenylene ether) composition and insulated conductor and jacketed cable comprising it
A composition includes specific amounts of a poly(phenylene ether), a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic monomer and a conjugated diene, a polypropylene, a low molecular weight polybutene, a flame retardant, an ultraviolet absorbing agent, and a poly(alkylene oxide). The composition is useful as an insulation or jacketing material for wires and cables. |
| US10301466B2 |
Resin composition, molded product, and plumbing mechanical component
Disclosed is a resin composition including: a resin mixture (a) containing a polyphenylene ether resin and atactic homopolystyrene in an amount of above 50 mass % and below 94 mass %; a hydrogenated block copolymer (b) obtained by hydrogenating at least part of a block copolymer containing polymer blocks A and B in an amount of 1 to 20 mass %; a functional group-containing compound (c) having a specific functional group in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 mass %; and a surface-treated inorganic filler (d) in an amount of 5 mass % or more and less than 30 mass %, in which the resin composition does not substantially contain a polymer having a hydrogenation ratio of less than 98% in a conjugated diene compound portion, the component (a-1) has a weight average molecular weight of less than 70,000, and the component (b) has a number average molecular weight of 150,000 to 300,000. |
| US10301459B2 |
Tire with rubber tread containing a combination of styrene/butadiene elastomers and traction resins and pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica reinforcement
The invention relates to a pneumatic tire with a circumferential tread composition which contains a unique combination of styrene/butadiene elastomers, both solution and emulsion prepared, a plurality of traction promoting resins and reinforcing filler which contains a specific combination of a selected carbon black and a pre-hydrophobated precipitated silica. |
| US10301458B2 |
Rubber compound to produce tyres
A rubber compound comprising a polymer base with a cross-linkable unsaturated chain, a filler and a vulcanization system. The vulcanization system comprises at least sulphur, one or more vulcanization accelerators, and one or more vulcanization activators. The vulcanization system comprises, as a vulcanization activator, a zinc salt of a monocarboxylic acid with general formula (I) HO2C(CH2)mCO(CH2)nCH3 (I) wherein: m is an integer from 0 to 3; n is an integer from 0 to 4. |
| US10301456B2 |
Rubber composition for vibration damping rubbers
A rubber composition for vibration damping rubbers, comprises a rubber component, a sulfur-based vulcanizing agent, a resin, and a bismaleimide. The resin is a mixed resin comprising at least an aromatic hydrocarbon resin and an aliphatic hydrocarbon resin. When the total amount of the rubber component is regarded as 100 parts by weight, the rubber composition preferably contains 1.5 parts by weight or less of the sulfur-based vulcanizing agent. |
| US10301455B2 |
Tire comprising a composition comprising a polyfunctional acrylate derivative and a peroxide
A tire comprises a rubber composition based on at least one diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler, a specific polyfunctional acrylate derivative, silica as predominant reinforcing filler, a guanidine derivative and a peroxide, the contents of polyfunctional acrylate derivative and of peroxide being such that the ratio of the content of polyfunctional acrylate derivative to the content of peroxide is greater than or equal to 6. |
| US10301453B2 |
Modified isobutylene-isoprene rubber, preparation method therefor, and cured product
Provided is a novel modified isobutylene-isoprene rubber (IIR). |
| US10301452B2 |
Mono-azide compound for photo-induced cross-linking polymer strands
The present invention relates to the use of a mono-azide compound for cross-linking polymer strands, wherein said mono-azide compound has a structure of the formula (I): (I), wherein Q1 and Q2 are each independently from another a halogen and wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently from another any not comprising an azido moiety. Further, the present invention relates to a method for cross-linking polymer stands and to a cross-linked polymer composition obtainable from said method and an electronic device comprising such composition. |
| US10301451B2 |
Chain-extended polydimethylsiloxane vinylic crosslinkers and uses thereof
The invention provides a chain-extended polydiorganosiloxane vinylic crosslinker which comprises (1) a polymer chain comprising at least two polydiorganosiloxane segments and one hydrophilized linker between each pair of polydiorganosiloxane segements, wherein each polydiorganosiloxane comprises at least 5 dimethylsiloxane units in a consecutive sequence, wherein the hydrophilized linker is a divalent radical having at least two (meth)acrylamide moieties; (2) two terminal (meth)acryloyl groups, wherein the chain-extended polydiorganosiloxane vinylic crosslinker has an average molecular weight of at least about 1500 Daltons. The present invention is also related to a silicone hydrogel contact lens, which comprises repeating units derived from a chain-extended polydiorganosiloxane vinylic crosslinker of the invention. In addition, the invention provides a method for making silicone hydrogel contact lenses using a lens-forming formulation comprising a chain-extended polydiorganosiloxane vinylic crosslinker of the invention. |
| US10301450B2 |
Tire
A tire comprising a tire frame that is formed of a resinous material and has a circular form, the resinous material including a thermoplastic polyamide-based elastomer, silica, and a silane coupling agent that has a functional group, the functional group including at least one selected from the group consisting of a nitrogen atom, a carboxyl group, an acid anhydride, and a ureido group. |
| US10301448B2 |
Polymer composition from mixed plastic waste
A process for making polymer composition from mixed plastic waste is disclosed. The composition comprises plastic waste of different types obtained from recycled unidentified, uncleaned, unsorted, compacted and homogenized plastic waste. Preferably the plastic waste comprises polyethylene (PE), approximately 50-60% of its total volume; polypropylene (PP), approximately 20-30% of its total volume; polystyrene (PS), approximately 5-10% of its total volume; a mixture of unidentified plastic and other materials, approximately 1-10% of its total volume. The mixture of unidentified plastics comprises polyamides (PA), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Polyacetal (POM), and Polycarbonate (PC). |
| US10301444B2 |
Method for producing a fibrous composite material
The invention relates to a method for producing a fibrous composite material using at least one epoxy resin and at least one initiator comprising one or more cationic metal olefin complexes. The invention further relates to a fiber-containing agent and to a fiber-containing composite material as such. |
| US10301443B2 |
Composite materials with desired characteristics
Composite material, where the matrix material and the additive are held together by covalently or non-covalently bound ligands. The linker unit between matrix and additive has the structure Ligand1-LinkerL-Ligand 2, wherein Ligand1 and Ligand2 are a bond or a chemical entity that is capable of binding covalently or non-covalently to a structural entity, such as a polymer matrix or the additive (ex. CNT, graphene, carbon nanofiber, etc), and LinkerL is a chemical bond or entity that links Ligand1 and Ligand2. |
| US10301440B2 |
Biofabricated material containing collagen fibrils
A biofabricated material containing a network of crosslinked collagen fibrils is disclosed. This material is composed of collagen which is also a major component of natural leather and is produced by a process of fibrillation of collagen molecules into fibrils, crosslinking the fibrils and lubricating the crosslinked fibrils. Unlike natural leathers, this biofabricated material exhibits non-anisotropic (not directionally dependent) physical properties, for example, a sheet of biofabricated material can have substantially the same elasticity or tensile strength when stretched or stressed in different directions. Unlike natural leather, it has a uniform texture that facilitates uniform uptake of dyes and coatings. Aesthetically, it produces a uniform and consistent grain for ease of manufacturability. It can have substantially identical grain, texture and other aesthetic properties on both sides distinct from natural leather where the grain increases from one side (e.g., distal surface) to the other (proximal inner layers). |
| US10301436B2 |
Flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived cross-linkers
A flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived cross-linker, a process for forming a flame-retardant resin, and an article of manufacture comprising a material that contains a flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived cross-linker are disclosed. The flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived cross-linker can have at least two phosphoryl or phosphonyl moieties with allyl functional groups, epoxy functional groups, propylene carbonate functional group, or functionalized thioether substituents. The process for forming the flame-retardant polymer can include forming an aconitic acid derivative, forming a phosphorus-based flame-retardant molecule, and reacting the aconitic acid derivative with the phosphorus-based flame-retardant molecule to form a flame-retardant aconitic acid-derived cross-linker, and binding the cross-linker to a polymer. The aconitic acid derivative can be synthesized from aconitic acid obtained from a bio-based source. Examples of aconitic acid derivatives include carboxysuccinic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-butenediol, and 2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-butanediol. The article of manufacture can further comprise an electronic component. |
| US10301433B2 |
Curable organopolysiloxane compositions
Artificial stone having excellent mechanical and weatherability properties is prepared from a highly filled crosslinkable organosilicon composition where the filler comprises at least 20 weight percent of coarse fillers, the organosilicon component contains silicon-bonded alkoxy and or hydroxyl groups, with a catalyst containing a metal compound and an amidine or guanidine. |
| US10301431B2 |
Method of producing a thermally rearranged PBX, thermally rearranged PBX and membrane
A method of producing a thermally rearranged polybenzoxazole, polybenzimidazole or polybenzothiazole (collectively denominated “TR PBX”), thermally arranged PBX and membranes including the same. |
| US10301429B2 |
Photoresponsive hexahydrotriazine polymers
This disclosure describes new compositions and methods related to photoresponsive poly(hexahydrotriazines) and related polymers. |
| US10301428B2 |
Polyalkoxy fatty compound
Provided is a polyalkoxy fatty compound having the structure (I) wherein R1 is a fatty group; R2 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; n is 0 to 5; X1 is S, or NH; X2 is O, S, or NH; and R3 is a polymeric group comprising polymerized units of structure (II) and structure (III) |
| US10301426B2 |
Polycarbonate polyol compositions and methods
In one aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polymerization systems for the copolymerization of CO2 and epoxides comprising 1) a catalyst including a metal coordination compound having a permanent ligand set and at least one ligand that is a polymerization initiator, and 2) a chain transfer agent having two or more sites that can initiate polymerization. In a second aspect, the present disclosure encompasses methods for the synthesis of polycarbonate polyols using the inventive polymerization systems. In a third aspect, the present disclosure encompasses polycarbonate polyol compositions characterized in that the polymer chains have a high percentage of —OH end groups and a high percentage of carbonate linkages. The compositions are further characterized in that they contain polymer chains having an embedded polyfunctional moiety linked to a plurality of individual polycarbonate chains. |
| US10301425B2 |
Process for the production of aliphatic-aromatic polyesters
This invention relates to a process for the production of polyesters comprising an esterification/transesterification stage and a polycondensation stage, characterized in that the said polycondensation stage is carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising a mixture of at least one Titanium-based compound and at least one Zirconium-based compound in which the Ti/(Ti+Zr) ratio by weights is equal to or greater than 0.01 and equal to or less than 0.70. |
| US10301422B2 |
Fast-curing composition containing silane groups
A composition containing two different silane-functional polymers, only one of the two polymers having terminal groups of formula (I). The composition has a surprisingly rapid skin forming time and low viscosity, crosslinks quickly even without the use of EHS-critical catalysts such as organotin compounds or DBU, and cures to a non-sticky material with good strength and elasticity. Also relates to a method for accelerating the curing of a silane-crosslinking composition by adding to it a further silane-functional polymer having terminal groups of formula (I). |
| US10301420B2 |
Modified polyaspartic acid ester and curable resin composition
The present invention relates to a modified polyaspartic acid ester containing a polyaspartic acid ester (A) and polymer fine particles (B), wherein the polymer fine particles have a volume average particle diameter of 0.01 to 0.6 μm and an amount of the polymer fine particles is 0.5 to 70% by weight, and a curable resin composition containing a polyaspartic acid ester (A), polymer fine particles (B) having a volume average particle diameter of 0.01 to 0.6 μm, and a polyisocyanate (C). |
| US10301416B2 |
Polyisocyanate composition and method of manufacturing the same, blocked polyisocyanate composition and method of manufacturing the same, resin composition, curable resin composition and hardened material
A polyisocyanate composition having a polyisocyanate, which is a reaction product of: a polyisocyanate precursor formed of a dimer or a multimer of at least one diisocyanate selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic diisocyanate and an alicyclic diisocyanate; and a polycarbonate diol, which is obtained by copolymerizing at least one diol selected from the group consisting of a diol having 2 to 20 carbon atoms and a carbonate compound, in which the polyisocyanate precursor has an isocyanurate group and an allophanate group, and the isocyanurate group and the allophanate group are present in a molar ratio (the isocyanurate group/the allophanate group) of 80:20 or more and 99:1 or less. |
| US10301413B2 |
Mixed charge copolymers and hydrogels
Nonfouling copolymers and hydrogels comprising positively charged repeating units or latent positively charged repeating units and negatively charged units or latent positively charged units. |
| US10301412B2 |
Five-coordinate bis-phenylphenoxy catalysts for the preparation of ethylene-based polymers
The invention provides a molecular transition metal complex selected from Formula 1, as described herein; an ethylene-based polymer; and a process to form the ethylene-based polymer, said process comprising polymerizing ethylene in the presence of at least one molecular transition metal complex selected from Formula 1, as described herein, and wherein either Z1 or Z2 is dative covalent (coordinate) to the metal (M). |
| US10301411B2 |
Catalyst system for producing polyethylene copolymers in a high temperature solution polymerization process
Catalyst system for producing ethylene copolymers in a high temperature solution process, the catalyst system comprising (i) a metallocene complex of formula (I) wherein M is Hf X is a sigma ligand, L is a bridge of the formula —SiR82—, wherein each R8 is independently a C1-C20-hydrocarbyl, tri(C1-C20-alkyl)silyl, C6-C20-aryl, C7-C20-arylalkyl or C7-C20-alkylaryl n is 0, 1 or 2 R1 and R1′ are the same or can be different and can be a linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl group, R2 and R2′ are the same or are different and are a CH2—R9 group, with R9 being H or linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl group R5 and R5′ are the same or are different and can be H or a linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl group or a OR group, wherein R is a C1-C6-alkyl group R6 and R6′ are the same or are different and can be H or a C(R10)3 group, with R10 being the same or different and R10 can be H or a linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl group or R5 and R6 and/or R5′ and R6′ taken together form an unsubstituted 4-7 membered ring condensed to the benzene ring of the indenyl moiety, and R7 and R7′ can be the same or are different and can be H or a linear or branched C1-C6-alkyl group (ii) an aluminoxane cocatalyst and/or (iii) a boron containing cocatalyst and (iv) optionally an aluminum alkyl compound. |
| US10301409B2 |
Ethylene-based polymer, manufacturing method of ethylene-based polymer and manufacturing method of catalyst for polymerization, and molded article of hollow plastics containing ethylene-based polymer and use thereof
An object of the invention is to provide an ethylene-based polymer excellent in moldability and durability, and also excellent in the balance of stiffness and durability, and to provide a molded product of hollow plastic using the ethylene-based polymer. The ethylene-based polymer according to the invention is an ethylene-based polymer having specific characteristics and manufactured by a homopolymerization of ethylene or a copolymerization of ethylene and α-olefin using a chromium catalyst. |
| US10301398B2 |
Production method of water absorbent resin powder and package of water absorbent resin powder
A method according to the present invention for producing water absorbent resin powder is a method for producing water absorbent resin having a surface cross-linked structure, and includes: a polymerization step in which an unsaturated monomer aqueous solution is polymerized; a drying step in which a hydrogel cross-linked polymer obtained in the polymerization step is dried; a surface treatment step in which the hydrogel cross-linked polymer or a dried hydrogel cross-linked polymer is subjected to a surface treatment; and a sorting step, carried out after the drying step, in which a foreign matter included in a water absorbent resin is color-sorted from the water absorbent resin entirely or partially. As a result, it is possible to obtain a water absorbent resin which has high properties and is less likely to be colored. In this way, there is provided the water absorbent resin powder production method in which the color sorting technique is used to remove foreign matters from the water absorbent resin. |
| US10301396B2 |
Reduction of endotoxin in polysialic acids
The present invention relates to process for reducing the endotoxin content of a sample of fermentation broth containing polysialic acid and endotoxin comprising the sequential steps: (i) adding to the sample a base having a pKa of at least 12 to form a basic solution having a pH of at least 12, incubating the solution for a pre-determined time at a pre-determined temperature; and (ii) recovery of PSA, suitably by (iii) passing the sample through an anion-exchange column whereby polysialic acid is absorbed on the ion exchange resin; (iv) washing the column with one washing buffer, whereby polysialic acid remains absorbed on the ion exchange resin; and (v) eluting the polysialic acid from the column using an elution buffer to provide a product solution of polysialic acid having reduced endotoxin content. |
| US10301393B2 |
Methods of treating multiple sclerosis using anti-CD20 antibodies
Compositions and methods are provided for treating diseases associated with CD20, including lymphomas, autoimmune diseases, and transplant rejections. Compositions include anti-CD20 antibodies capable of binding to a human CD20 antigen located on the surface of a human CD20-expressing cell, wherein the antibody has increased complement-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (CDC) that is achieved by having at least one optimized CDR engineered within the variable region of the antibody. Compositions also include antigen-binding fragments, variants, and derivatives of the monoclonal antibodies, cell lines producing these antibody compositions, and isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding the amino acid sequences of the antibodies. The invention further includes pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-CD20 antibodies of the invention, or antigen-binding fragments, variants, or derivatives thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods of use of these anti-CD20 antibodies. |
| US10301385B2 |
Folate receptor 1 antibodies and immunoconjugates and uses thereof
Novel anti-cancer agents, including, but not limited to, antibodies and immunoconjugates, that bind to human folate receptor 1 are provided. Methods of using the agents, antibodies, or immunoconjugates, such as methods of inhibiting tumor growth are further provided. |
| US10301384B2 |
Antibodies to IL-15
The present invention relates to antibodies binding IL-15, in particular humanized antibodies. In particular, the anti-IL-15 antibodies according to the invention are able to neutralize IL-15 activity and are useful in the prevention and/or treatment of an autoimmune disease and/or inflammatory disorder, a malignancy, transplant rejection, metabolic condition and/or an infectious disease caused by parasitic, viral or bacterial pathogens. |
| US10301382B2 |
Antibodies recognizing alpha-synuclein
The invention provides monoclonal antibody 5C1 and related antibodies. The 5C1 antibody binds to an epitope within residues 118-126 of α-synuclein. The antibodies of the invention are useful, for example, for treating and/or diagnosing disorders associated with α-synuclein, particularly accumulation of α-synuclein deposits. Such disorders include Lewy body diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, Diffuse Lewy Body Disease (DLBD), Lewy body variant of Alzheimer's disease (LBV), Combined Alzheimer's and Parkinson disease, pure autonomic failure and multiple system atrophy (MSA). |
| US10301381B2 |
Anti-alpha synuclein binding molecules
Provided are anti-human α-synuclein-specific binding molecules, e.g., antibodies or antiben-binding fragments, variants or derivatives thereof, as methods related thereto. Further provided are anti-human α-synuclein binding molecules which bind to specific N-terminal and C-terminal epitopes on human α-synuclein. The binding molecules described herein can be used in pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions for α-synuclein targeted immunotherapy and diagnosis, respectively. |
| US10301380B2 |
Anti-jagged 1/jagged 2 cross-reactive antibodies, activatable anti-jagged antibodies and methods of use thereof
This invention relates generally to the generation of antibodies, e.g., monoclonal antibodies including fully human monoclonal antibodies, that recognize Jagged 1 and/or Jagged 2, to antibodies, e.g., monoclonal antibodies including fully human antibodies that recognize Jagged 1 and/or Jagged 2, and nucleic acid molecules that encode antibodies, e.g., nucleic acid molecules that encode monoclonal antibodies including fully human cross-reactive antibodies that recognize both Jagged 1 and Jagged 2, and to methods of making the anti-Jagged antibodies and methods of using the anti-Jagged antibodies as therapeutics, prophylactics, and diagnostics. The invention also relates generally to activatable antibodies that include a masking moiety (MM), a cleavable moiety (CM), and an antibody (AB) that specifically bind to Jagged 1 and Jagged 2, and to methods of making and using these activatable anti-Jagged antibodies in a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic indications. |
| US10301379B2 |
Antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that specifically bind to microtubule-associated protein tau
The disclosure relates to antibodies and antigen-binding fragments that specifically bind to microtubule-associated protein tau. The disclosure also relates to diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic methods using anti-tau antibodies. |
| US10301378B2 |
Cellular factors involved in the cytotoxicity of Staphylococcus aureus leukocidins: novel therapeutic targets
The present invention relates to methods for treating and preventing Staphylococcus aureus infection and/or a condition resulting from a S. aureus infection in a subject that involves administering compositions that inhibit S. aureus interaction with CXCR1/CXCR2 and DARC cellular receptors. The present invention further relates to novel compositions for carrying out these and other methods. |
| US10301373B2 |
Process for enhanced production of recombinant human serum albumin in E. coli through chaperone assistance
The present disclosure provides a process for improved production and extraction of recombinant human serum albumin (rHSA) using E. coli as a host system. The process of the instant disclosure provides enhanced recovery of soluble and functional rHSA over conventional known methods. |
| US10301368B2 |
Cytokine fusion proteins
The present invention relates to cytokine fusion proteins and to nucleic acid molecules encoding such cytokine fusion proteins. The present invention further relates to cells, non-human organisms. pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the cytokine fusion proteins or the nucleic acid molecules encoding them, as well as to their use as medicaments. |
| US10301364B1 |
Recombinant polypeptides and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure provides recombinant polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding the recombinant polypeptides and methods for using these polypeptides and/or nucleic acids in enhancing or inducing an immune response in a subject in need thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as cancer, by administering the disclosed polypeptides and/or nucleic acids to a subject in need thereof. |
| US10301362B2 |
Group A Streptococcus vaccine
A method and composition for eliciting an immune response to group A streptococcal bacteria in a mammal is provided, which includes administering to the mammal an M protein fragment, variant or derivative thereof and a SpyCEP protein or peptide fragment, or an antibody to the SpyCEP protein or fragment to facilitate restoring or enhancing neutrophil activity. Also provided is an immunodominant peptide fragment of SpyCEP. |
| US10301361B2 |
α-hemolysin variants with altered characteristics
Described herein are variants of alpha-hemolysin having at least one mutation selected from T12R, T12K, N17R, N17K or combinations of T12 and N17 mutations. The variants in some embodiments may further comprise H144A. The α-hemolysin variants have a decreased time to thread. |
| US10301356B2 |
Immune system modulators
The present invention described herein relates to the composition that interact with molecules that suppress the immune system. More specifically, embodiments described herein concern the discovery, manufacture, and use of compositions that remove immunosuppression the immune system by binding to immunoregulatory peptides that interact with receptors on immune cells, compositions the can stimulate immune cells, and compositions that are cytotoxic to tumor cells, |
| US10301352B2 |
Peptidomimetics with antiangiogenic activity
We disclose novel peptidomimetics with antiangiogenic activity and their uses, particularly in the treatment of neoplasms and chronic inflammation (in particular of: rheumatoid arthritis, colitis), in eczema, diabetes, age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), nephropathy and neuropathy, in particular for use in the form of intravenous infusions or injections, or implants releasing the active ingredient. |
| US10301346B2 |
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. |
| US10301345B2 |
Phosphoroamidate esters, and use and synthesis thereof
Phosphoramidate esters and related nucleotide analogs useful in polynucleotide sequencing techniques, and synthetic methods for preparing those compounds, are disclosed, including compounds having the following structure: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. These compounds include nucleotide phosphoramidates analogs that are modified on the alpha-phosphate to enable attachment of a variety of application-specific substituents such as tether molecules |
| US10301344B2 |
L-proline complex of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor, monohydrate and crystal form thereof
Provided are an L-proline complex of a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor, and a monohydrate and a crystal of the L-proline complex. Specifically, provided are 1,6-dehydrated-1-C{4-chloro-3-[(3-fluoro-4-ethoxyphenyl)methyl]phenyl}-5-C-(hydroxymethyl)-β-L-idopyranose L-proline (a compound of formula (I)), a monohydrate and a type A crystal thereof, and a preparation method therefor. The obtained type A crystal of the compound of formula (I) has good chemical stability and crystal stability, and the crystallization solvent used has low toxicity and low residue, so the type A crystal can be better used in clinical treatment. |
| US10301339B2 |
Biofilm inhibiting compositions enhancing weight gain in livestock
A method of enhancing the growth of an animal, as well as treating or preventing antimicrobial infections is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of one or more Fe III complex compounds, including but not limited to Fe III complexes comprising ligands bound to the iron center such as amino acids or α-hydroxy acids. The compounds are also useful for inhibiting, reducing, or preventing biofilm formation or buildup on a surface; the treatment of, inhibition of growth of, and inhibition of colonization by, bacteria, both in biological and non-biological environments; disinfecting surfaces, potentiating the effects of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents, and increasing the sensitivity of bacteria and other microorganisms, to anti-microbial agents are also provided. |
| US10301338B2 |
Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
Tetradentate ligand based on strapped phenenthradine-imidazole (SIP) based Pt or Pd complexes useful as emitters in PHOLEDs is disclosed. |
| US10301330B2 |
N, C-chelate four-coordinate organoborons with full colourtunability
The present invention relates to novel full-color tunable light emitter based on N,C-chelate four-coordinate organoborons having excellent Quantum yield, stokes shift and solvate chromism of Formula (I); |
| US10301329B2 |
Boron-containing small molecules as antiprotozoal agents
This invention provides, among other things, novel compounds useful for treating protozoal infections, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, as well as combinations of these compounds with at least one additional therapeutically effective agent. |
| US10301320B2 |
Compositions and methods of modulating 15-PGDH activity
Compounds and methods of modulating 15-PGDH activity, modulating tissue prostaglandin levels, treating disease, diseases disorders, or conditions in which it is desired to modulate 15-PGDH activity and/or prostaglandin levels include 15-PGDH inhibitors and 15-PGDH activators described herein. |
| US10301316B2 |
Solid forms of sitagliptin
New amorphous solid phases of sitagliptin with derivatives of hydroxybenzoic acids, dihydroxybenzoic acids and trihydroxybenzoic acids as coformers; the obtained new solid phases possess enhanced pharmaceutical properties such as enhanced solubility and higher dissolution rate, as compared to the sitagliptin phosphate monohydrate, and they are also stable under ambient conditions. |
| US10301315B2 |
Pyrrolopyrimidines as CFTR potentiators
The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, wherein R1a, R1b, R2, R3, R4, W, Y, and Z are as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are potentiators of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator (CFTR). The invention also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound, optionally in combination with additional therapeutic agents, and methods of potentiating, in mammals, including humans, CFTR by administration of the compounds. These compounds are useful for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), constipation, Diabetes mellitus, dry eye disease, pancreatitis, rhinosinusitis, Sjögren's Syndrome, and other CFTR associated disorders. |
| US10301314B2 |
Compounds and methods for the prevention and treatment of tumor metastasis and tumorigenesis
The disclosure provides compounds for reducing the prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment in cells, for example, of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a disease or disorder associated with increased prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment, such as cancer. Also disclosed is a composition containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one compound embodying the principles of the invention, and a method of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal. |
| US10301312B2 |
Fused indazole pyridone compounds as antivirals
The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) as described herein, along with pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods to use these compounds, salts and compositions for treating viral infections, particularly infections caused by hepatitis B virus, and reducing the occurrence of serious conditions associated with HBV. |
| US10301310B2 |
Cosmic quenchers
The present invention provides quenchers of excited state energy, probes and other conjugates comprising these quenchers, and methods of their use. |
| US10301308B2 |
Azetidine derivatives for tau imaging
The present invention provides a novel compound of the formula: methods of making this compound, methods of using this compound for tau imaging, and preparations of tau imaging formulations. |
| US10301305B2 |
Heteroaromatic derivatives and their use as pharmaceuticals
The invention relates to the compounds (I) and their acids and bases salts: wherein: Formula (I) the dotted line indicates a double bond; X is N or C—R1 and Y is N or C—R2, X and Y not being simultaneously N; A is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, naphthyl and (5-11) membered monocyclic or bicyclic unsaturated cycle or heterocycle possibly substituted as defined in the application, and A can also comprise either a further (4-7) membered heterocycle, said heterocycle being a monocycle, fused, saturated or unsaturated, the polycyclic system then comprising up to 14 members and up to 5 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S; B is selected from the group of substituents as defined in the application, or B is a 4 or (6-10) membered mono or bicyclic saturated or unsaturated heterocycle containing 1-3 heteroatoms selected from N, O and S, linked by a carbon atom, and possibly substituted as defined in the application; R1 is Hydrogen or a substituent as defined in the application; R2 is Hydrogen or Halogen; their preparation, their use in the antibacterial prevention and therapy, alone or in association with antibacterials, antivirulence agents or drugs reinforcing the host innate immunity, and pharmaceutical compositions and associations containing them. |
| US10301303B2 |
Berberine salts, ursodeoxycholic salts and combinations, methods of preparation and application thereof
The invention provides various novel compositions of berberine in combination with pharmacologically active organic acids, and related methods of their use in treating various diseases or disorders. The invention further provides various novel compounds prepared from berberine and pharmacologically active organic acids and prepared from ursodeoxycholic acid and pharmacologically active organic bases, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of their preparation and therapeutic use in treating and/or preventing various diseases or disorders. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention can be utilized to treat various diseases or disorders, such as diabetes, diabetic complications, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, metabolic syndromes, pre-diabetes, atherosclerosis, heart diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, sarcopenia, muscle atrophy, inflammation, cancer and liver diseases and conditions such as fatty liver, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, cholestatic liver diseases or graft-versus-host disease of the liver. The compounds of this invention are also useful in improving liver functions in chronic viral associated liver diseases and alcohol-related liver diseases. |
| US10301302B2 |
Crystalline forms of N-(2-chloro-6-methy]phenvn-2-[F6-[4-(2-hvdroxvethvl)-L-piperazin-vil-2-methvil-4-pvrimidinvllaminol-5-thiazolecarboxamide and their process thereof
The present invention relates to crystalline 1,2-Propanediol solvate of N-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-[[6-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl]amino]-5-thiazolecarboxamide compound of formula-1b, its process for the preparation and its use in the preparation of anhydrous crystalline form (N-6) and monohydrate of N-(2-chloro-6-methylphenyl)-2-[[6-[4-(2-hydroxy ethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinyl]amino]-5-thiazolecarboxamide. [formula] 1,2-Propanediol solvate Formula-1b. |
| US10301297B2 |
Substituted nicotinimide inhibitors of BTK and their preparation and use in the treatment of cancer, inflammation and autoimmune disease
Compounds of Formula I, as shown below and defined herein: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, syntheses, intermediates, formulations, and methods of treating diseases including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease mediated at least in part by Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK). |
| US10301296B2 |
Heterocyclic derivatives and their use in the treatment of neurological disorders
The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula in which all of the variables are as defined in the specification, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, combinations thereof, and their use as medicaments, particularly for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease or diabetes via inhibition of BACE-1 or BACE-2. |
| US10301295B2 |
Herbicidal compounds
The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and G are as defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are thought to be suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof. |
| US10301294B2 |
Compounds for the treatment of tuberculosis
Disclosed are compounds that can be used for treating tuberculosis. |
| US10301290B2 |
Combination therapy for treating cancer
The present invention relates to compositions comprising inhibitors of human histone methyltransferase EZH2 and one or more other therapeutic agents, particularly anticancer agents such as prednisone, and methods of combination therapy for administering to subjects in need thereof for the treatment of cancer. |
| US10301286B2 |
Piperazine derivative
To provide a compound which can be used as an MC4 receptor agonist.The present inventors have investigated MC4 receptor agonists, and have found that a piperazine derivative has an action related to the agonists, thereby completing the present invention. That is, the piperazine derivative of the present invention has an MC4 receptor agonistic action, and can be used as an agent for preventing or treating bladder and/or urinary tract diseases, in particular, underactive bladder, hypotonic bladder, acontractile bladder, detrusor underactivity, neurogenic bladder, urethral relaxation failure, detrusor-external urethral sphincter dyssynergia, and voiding dysfunctions in benign prostatic hyperplasia. |
| US10301284B2 |
Therapeutic inhibitory compounds
Provided herein are heterocyclic derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for inhibiting plasma kallikrein. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of diseases wherein the inhibition of plasma kallikrein inhibition has been implicated, such as angioedema and the like. |
| US10301278B2 |
1-(triazin-3-yl/pyridazin-3-yl)-piper(-azine)idine derivatives and compositions therefor for inhibiting the activity of SHP2
The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which Y1, Y2, Y3, R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of SHP2. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds and compositions in the management of diseases or disorders associated with the aberrant activity of SHP2. |
| US10301277B2 |
Substituted ureas and methods of treating mental illness using the same
A cyclohexane derivative as shown by formula IB or a stereoisomer or a salt thereof, has a high affinity for D3 receptors and 5-hydroxytryptamine, has a lower affinity for D2 receptors, shows a high selectivity for D3/D2 receptors, and can be used as a therapeutic drug against neuropsychiatric diseases. wherein; X is N or CH; R is R is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, I and C1-C6 alkyl; and the C1-C6 alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, and I. |
| US10301276B2 |
Method of producing furan carboxylates from aldaric acids by using solid heterogeneous catalyst
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of producing furan carboxylates from aldaric acids in the presence of a solid heterogeneous catalyst and a solvent with short reaction time. The feedstock for the production is a stable compound, which allows industrial scaling of the process. Solid acid catalyst and sustainable solvent provide considerable reduction of toxic waste compared to traditional methods, and recyclability. |
| US10301269B2 |
Imidazole derivatives as formyl peptide receptor modulators
The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the N-formyl peptide receptor. |
| US10301265B2 |
Small molecule inhibitors of botulinum neurotoxins
The invention provides potent quinolinol-based BoNT/A small-molecule inhibitors of botulinum neurotoxins, in particular of Clostridium botulinum serotype A neurotoxins. The invention also provides methods of using these small-molecule inhibitors to inhibit infections by Clostridium botulinum, as well as, methods of preventing infections by Clostridium botulinum through materials that may be ingested. |
| US10301261B2 |
Substituted indoles as modulators of ROR-gamma
Provided are novel compounds of Formula I: pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders mediated by RORy. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds of Formula I and methods for their use in treating one or more inflammatory, metabolic, autoimmune and other diseases or disorders. |
| US10301260B2 |
Pyrrolidine GPR40 modulators
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a polymorph, or a solvate thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are GPR40 G protein-coupled receptor modulators which may be used as medicaments. |
| US10301257B2 |
Use of acylsulfonamides for improving plant yield
Compounds (A) can be used for increasing the yield of useful plants or crop plants with respect to their harvested plant organs, wherein the Compound (A) is selected from compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, wherein the symbols are defined as in claim 1, preferably cyprosulfamide [Compound (A1)]. |
| US10301256B2 |
Sulfonamide and sulfinamide prodrugs of fumarates and their use in treating various diseases
The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. |
| US10301255B2 |
Hepatitis B antiviral agents
The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: X-A1-Y-A2-Z-L-R (I) which inhibit the protein(s) encoded by hepatitis B virus (HBV) or interfere with the function of the HBV life cycle of the hepatitis B virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HBV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HBV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. |
| US10301254B2 |
Substituted polycationic multi-quaternary ammonium salts as antimicrobial agents
The present invention includes polycationic amphiphilic compounds of formula VII useful as antimicrobial agents. The present invention further includes novel polymers of polycationic amphiphilic compounds useful as antimicrobial agents. The present invention further includes methods useful for removing microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms from a surface. The present invention further includes compositions and methods useful for preventing or reducing the growth or proliferation of microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms on a surface. |
| US10301252B2 |
Production of tert-butyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids
A process for continuously preparing the tert-butyl ester of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, by a) reacting an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid with isobutene in the presence of an acidic catalyst to give an esterification mixture; b) removing the acidic catalyst; c) removing low-boiling components; and d) supplying a tert-butyl ester-comprising liquid to a distillation apparatus and subjecting it to purifying distillation in the distillation apparatus, where d1) in the distillation apparatus the tert-butyl ester-comprising liquid is separated into a tert-butyl ester-comprising gaseous top product and a carboxylic acid-comprising liquid bottom product; d2) the tert-butyl ester-comprising gaseous top product is at least partly condensed and the condensate is recycled partly as reflux to the distillation apparatus; d3) the carboxylic acid-comprising liquid bottom product is recycled at least partly to step a); d4) carboxylic acid-comprising liquid bottom product is drawn off and passed to a heater; a superheated, liquid recycle stream is taken from the heater; and the superheated recycle stream is let down into the distillation apparatus; and d5) at least in the top region of the distillation apparatus, the distillation apparatus walls in contact with the vapor, at least in sub-regions, are heated and/or thermally insulated. In the course of the process, the separation of the tert-butyl ester from unreacted carboxylic acid is carried on with a particularly low level of accompanying polymerization both of the tert-butyl ester and of the carboxylic acid. |
| US10301247B2 |
Methods of making acrylic acid from lactic acid using molten salt catalysts
A method of making acrylic acid in liquid phase by contacting a feed stream containing lactic acid, lactide, or mixtures thereof with a molten salt catalyst comprising a protic ionic liquid (PIL), which contains a bromide anion (Br−), is provided. |
| US10301243B2 |
Process for the production of cyclohexanone from phenol
An industrial scale continuous process for the production and recovery of cyclohexanone from phenol and hydrogen, said process comprising: hydrogenating phenol in a phenol hydrogenation reactor; separating cyclohexanone from a hydrogenated product stream in a separation and purification section [II] comprising at least 4 distillation sections; wherein at least some of the reaction heat produced in the phenol hydrogenation reaction section [I] is applied for the production of steam; and wherein the molar ratio of cyclohexanone to phenol that is charged to said phenol hydrogenation reactor is from 0.02 to 0.10; and/or wherein the molar ratio of cyclohexanol to phenol that is charged to said phenol hydrogenation reactor is from 0.001 to 0.10. |
| US10301241B2 |
Process for the preparation of higher alcohols from lower alcohols by Guerbet condensation
The present invention generally relates to processes for preparation of higher alcohols such as n-butanol from lower alcohols such as ethanol by Guerbet condensation. In some aspects, the present invention relates to improvements in n-butanol yield and selectivity by the selection of process reaction conditions such as, but not limited to, mole ratio of hydrogen to ethanol, mole ratio of acetaldehyde to ethanol, mole ratio of ethyl acetate to ethanol and/or mole ratio of carbon monoxide to ethanol. |
| US10301239B2 |
Synthesis of polyols suitable for castor oil replacement
A method for the preparation of polyol from an unsaturated TAG oil that can function similarly to castor oil in certain applications. The method comprises controlled epoxidation of the TAG oil with an acid and an oxidizing agent to obtain a partially epoxidized TAG oil with desired iodine and oxirane values; hydroxylating the partially epoxidized TAG oil using a monoalcohol and a solid acid catalyst to obtain the polyol. The resulting polyols are comprised of a triglyceride structure and hydroxyl values, viscosities, and colors that are similar to castor oil. |
| US10301236B2 |
Hydrofluorination of a halogenated olefin with SbF5 in the liquid phase
The disclosure relates to a method for hydrofluorination of an olefin of the formula: RCX=CYZ to produce a hydrofluoroalkane of formula RCXFCHYZ or RCHXCFYZ, wherein X, Y, and Z are independently the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, Br, and C1-C6 alkyl which is partially or fully substituted with chloro or fluoro or bromo; and R is a C1-C6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted with chloro or fluoro or bromo, comprising reacting the olefin with HF in the liquid-phase, in the presence of SbF5, at a temperature ranging from about −30° C. to about 65° C. |
| US10301235B1 |
Systems and methods for recycling waste plastics, including waste polystyrene
Systems and methods for recycling waste plastics are provided, including a system for recovering styrene monomer from waste polystyrene. The system includes a mixing, heating and compacting apparatus to receive a supply of waste polystyrene and to output a densified polystyrene containing melt; a pyrolysis reactor configured to receive the densified polystyrene containing melt and a supply of recycled oligomers, pyrolyze the densified polystyrene containing melt and the recycled oligomers, and output a hydrocarbon gas stream and a solids residue stream; a quenching apparatus configured to receive the hydrocarbon gas stream output from the pyrolysis reactor and condense out oligomers for routing upstream to the pyrolysis reactor to be combined as the supply of recycled oligomers with the densified polystyrene containing melt, and to discharge an altered hydrocarbon gas stream for further processing; and a condenser configured to receive the altered hydrocarbon gas stream from the quenching apparatus and condense out styrene to form a styrene monomer oil product. |
| US10301233B2 |
Natural gas liquid upgrading by ionic liquid catalyzed alkylation
We provide a process, comprising:a. dehydrogenating natural gas liquid to produce a mixture comprising olefins and unconverted paraffins;b. without further purification or modification other than mixing with an isoparaffin, sending the mixture to a single alkylation reactor;c. alkylating the olefins with the isoparaffin, using an ionic liquid catalyst, to produce one or more alkylate products; andd. distilling the one or more alkylate products and collecting a bottoms distillation fraction that is a middle distillate blending component having a sulfur level of 50 wppm or less and a Bromine number less than 1. |
| US10301232B2 |
Propellant and self-protection compositions
Disclosed is a pepper spray composition comprising: (a) a chemical irritant; (b) a propellant, wherein the propellant comprises transHFO-1234ze; (c) a solvent, wherein said solvent comprises transHFO-1233zd; and (d) a non-ionic surfactant and/or an ionic surfactant. |
| US10301230B2 |
Efficiency of man-made and/or natural organic based animal manure fertilizers by liberating the bound nutrients (macro and micro) through the use of organic, non-aqueous liquid delivery formulations containing organic poly (organicacids) and/or their salts
The present invention relates to improving the efficacy of man-made and/or natural organic-based animal manure fertilizers by administration of an organic solvent formula containing polyorganic acids and/or their salts. The formulation liberates nutrient(s) that are normally bound in the soil as insoluble salts and complexes. These delivery formulations also provide an environmentally sound and inherently safe solvating system that improves diffusion of polyorganic acids to the granule fertilizer. These delivery formulations enable safe storage, transport and subsequent application or blending with solid or liquid fertilizers. The combined formulation and fertilizer can be applied to soil to provide improved efficacy of fertilizer by liberating nutrients bound in the soil for uptake by plant life. |
| US10301229B2 |
Process for the preparation of humic extracts from fossil sources
The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of fertilizing compositions and to the compositions obtained. |
| US10301226B2 |
Ph adjusted organic fertilizer from anaerobic digestate and grain by-products
A process for production of anaerobic digestate based organic fertilizer includes combining anaerobic digestate and one or more grain by-products to create a combination of anaerobic digestate and one or more grain by-products. The combination of anaerobic digestate and one or more grain by-products is processed to yield the pH adjusted anaerobic digestate based organic fertilizer product. |
| US10301218B1 |
Low cement content strain-hardening cementitious composite
The low cement content strain-hardening cementitious composite is cement with a natural pozzolan replacing a significant portion of the Portland cement therein. The strain-hardening cementitious composite includes a mixture of cement, fly ash, sand, a polycarboxylic ether-based superplasticizer, and reinforcing polyvinyl alcohol fibers. The mixture is formed with a low content of Portland cement (6-12 wt %) and with ground scoria as the natural pozzolan (5-20%). The sand forms at least 22 wt % of the strain-hardening cementitious composite and is preferably in the form of sieved dune sand, having a silicon dioxide concentration of between approximately 80 and 90 wt %, and a feldspar concentration of between approximately 10 and 20 wt %. The dune sand is sieved such that the sand grains have a median diameter of less than or equal to approximately 300 μm, and preferably have a median diameter of approximately 200 μm. |
| US10301217B2 |
Rapid setting material for improved processing and performance of carbonating metal silicate cement
Cementitious compositions and methods for producing the cementitious compositions are described herein. The methods can include mixing a compound of the general formula MaSibXcOd, MaSibXcOd(OH)e, MaSibXc(OH)e, or MaSibXc(OH)e.(H2O)f, wherein M comprises a metal that can react with carbon dioxide in a carbonation reaction to form a carbonate, Si forms an oxide during the carbonation reaction, X is an element other than M or Si, a, b, d, e, and f are greater than zero, and c is zero or greater, with a rapid setting hydraulic cement to produce a cementitious mixture. The methods can further include hydrating the cementitious mixture and carbonating the cementitious mixture. Carbonating the cementitious mixture can occur simultaneously with hydrating the cementitious mixture or subsequent to hydrating the cementitious mixture. In some embodiments, the non-hydraulic cement can comprise wollastonite. The hydraulic cement can be in an amount of from 5 wt % to 80 wt % of the cementitious composition. |
| US10301216B2 |
Ground particulate spent Claus catalyst product
Spent Claus catalyst having a high alumina content is used as an ingredient in the manufacture of Portland cements in place of all or a portion of a conventional source of alumina. The spent Claus catalyst is preferably of a small particle size and can be ground to the desired fineness before mixing with the other ingredients that are heated in a conventional kiln to produce the cement composition. Finely ground spent Claus catalyst can also be used as an additive at levels of 0.1% to 2% by weight to increase the thickening time of shallow casing cement slurries. |
| US10301215B1 |
Low-E matchable coated articles having doped seed layer under silver, and corresponding methods
A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔE* value) upon heat treatment (HT). The provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver in a low-E coating has effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔE* value). One or more such crystalline, or substantially crystalline, layers may be provided under one or more corresponding IR reflecting layers comprising silver. |
| US10301212B2 |
Radiopaque glass and uses thereof
The amorphous, or at least partially crystalline, glass-based joining material is suitable for high-temperature applications, particularly in fuel cells and/or sensors. In addition to SiO2 and B2O3 as glass formers, the joining material similarly contains BaO and CaO, whereby the amount of Al2O3 is limited. The joining material has a coefficient of linear thermal expansion of at least 7.0·10−6 K−1 in a range of 20° C. to 300° C. The joining material can be used for joining ferritic high-grade steels and/or chromium-containing alloys and/or ceramics, such as stabilized zirconium oxide and/or aluminium oxide. |
| US10301209B2 |
Lithium silicate glass ceramic for fabrication of dental appliances
The present invention relates to a method of fabricating an improved lithium silicate glass ceramic and to that material for the manufacture of blocks for dental appliances using a CAD/CAM process and hot pressing system. The lithium silicate material has a chemical composition that is different from those reported in the prior art with 1 to 10% of germanium dioxide in final composition. The softening points are close to the crystallization final temperature of 800° C. indicating that the samples will support the temperature process without shape deformation. |
| US10301207B2 |
Non-scaling wet air oxidation process
There is provided a system and a method for regenerating a material that reduce the incidence of scaling due to scale forming contaminants. The method may include reducing a temperature of a treated material exiting a wet air oxidation unit in a scale reducing heat exchanger prior to delivery of the treated material to a second heat exchanger which heats a source waste material comprising a scale forming contaminant therein with heat from the first treated material to form a heated waste material comprising the scale forming contaminant. |
| US10301205B2 |
Waste water decontamination
The present disclosure relates to a formulation and a process for the removal of inorganic impurities from waste water. The formulation consists of a blend of at least one alkali metal aluminate, at least one cationic organic coagulant and optionally at least one alkalinating agent in pre-determined proportions. The process for decontamination using the afore-stated formulation includes steps such as admixing, settling, microfiltration and optionally acidification, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis. The disclosure further provides an apparatus for the removal of inorganic impurities from waste water. |
| US10301203B2 |
Chloroperoxidase-catalyzed degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater
The present invention provides efficient, economical, and environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for removing pollutants from water sources. In particular embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for catalyzing the degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants in wastewater using the enzyme chloroperoxidase (CPO). Another embodiment provides a method of degrading pollutants in wastewater and other water sources. In specific embodiments, the claimed composition and method can be used to degrade pharmaceutical pollutants selected from the group consisting of: acetaminophen, carbamazepine, sulfamethazine, diclofenac, and naproxen. |
| US10301202B2 |
System and method for aeration by air infusion
An air infusion aeration system includes a submersible downdraft tube that carries fluid from its inlet opening to the outlet opening vertically above the inlet opening. The system includes an impeller coupled to the outlet opening and configured to: draw fluid into the inlet opening and provide the drawn fluid into a discharge pressure manifold (DPM) as a fluid stream. The system includes a turbo blower that injects air into the DPM, and the DPM, which includes a center portion and a smaller diameter end portion at opposite ends of the center portion. The DPM is configured to: reduce pressure of the fluid stream at a center of the DPM; within the end portions, receive the air injection into the pressure-reduced fluid stream thereby infusing the injected air into the fluid steam; and forcibly discharge the air-infused fluid stream down toward the body of fluid. |
| US10301198B2 |
Selective retention of multivalent ions
Disclosed herein are systems and methods in which multivalent ions are selectively retained in an aqueous stream. According to certain embodiments, multiple separations may be used to process an aqueous feed stream containing solubilized monovalent ions and solubilized multivalent ions to produce a stream enriched in the solubilized multivalent ions. The separations may be arranged, according to certain embodiments, to enhance the overall separation process such that the product stream contains—relative to the initial aqueous feed stream—a high amount of solubilized multivalent ions, a high amount of water from the aqueous feed stream, and/or a high ratio of solubilized multivalent ions to solubilized monovalent ions. |
| US10301192B2 |
Removal of copper from aqueous streams using an iron promoted activated alumina
Techniques for reduction of copper from aqueous streams using an iron promoted activated alumina are disclosed. An adsorbent media composition that reduces copper levels in an aqueous feed stream includes an iron containing activated alumina. A process for reducing copper levels in an aqueous fluid using an iron promoted activated alumina sorption media includes contacting the aqueous fluid containing a copper contaminant with the iron promoted activated alumina to achieve reductions in copper from the aqueous fluid. |
| US10301186B2 |
Complexes of calcium carbonate microparticles and fibers as well as processes for preparing them
The present invention aims to provide techniques for preparing complexes of calcium carbonate particles having an average primary particle size of less than 1 μm and a fiber.Complexes of calcium carbonate microparticles having an average primary particle size of less than 1 μm and a fiber can be synthesized efficiently by synthesizing calcium carbonate in a solution bearing the fiber while injecting a liquid into a reaction vessel. |
| US10301184B2 |
Zeolitic materials having a distinctive single crystal macroporosity and method for the production thereof
The invention relates to a zeolitic material comprising zeolitic monocrystals, each of which has a pore system encompassing at least one micropore system and at least one macropore system, and to a method for producing a zeolitic material of said type. In said method, porous oxide particles are converted into the zeolitic material in the presence of an organic template and steam. |
| US10301183B2 |
Silica particle dispersion and production method of the same
Producing a silica particle by inhibiting the generation of incompletely reacted materials such as oligomers which have not been grown to the silica particles having the intended particle size. A dispersion liquid of a silica particle is produced by simultaneously adding, to a liquid substantially consisting of an organic solvent, a liquid containing silane alkoxide and a liquid containing an alkali catalyst and water to cause hydrolysis and polycondensations to produce a silica particle. The variation rate of the mole ratio of the alkali catalyst to silane alkoxide in the reaction system for a period from the start to the end of the reaction relative to the initial mole ratio is 0.90 to 1.10; and the variation rate of the mole ratio of water to silane alkoxide for a period from the start to the end of the reaction relative to the initial mole ratio is 0.90 to 1.10. |
| US10301179B2 |
Electrochemical hydrogen pump
An apparatus includes: an electrolyte membrane; a cathode catalyst layer provided to one main surface of the electrolyte membrane; an anode catalyst layer provided to the other main surface of the electrolyte membrane; a cathode gas diffusion layer provided on a main surface of the cathode catalyst layer not facing the electrolyte membrane; a separator including a recess through which cathode gas flows; an anode gas diffusion layer provided on a main surface of the anode catalyst layer not facing the electrolyte membrane; a voltage applicator applying a voltage between the cathode catalyst layer and the anode catalyst layer; and a fastener fastening a laminated body. The cathode gas diffusion layer is accommodated in the recess, projects from the recess in a thickness direction before fastening of the laminated body, and includes an elastic member between side surfaces of the cathode gas diffusion layer and of the recess. |
| US10301174B2 |
MEMS device and processes
This application relates to MEMS transducer having a membrane layer (101) and at least one variable vent structure (301). The variable vent structure has a vent hole for venting fluid so as to reduce a pressure differential across the membrane layer and a moveable vent cover (302a, 302b) which, at an equilibrium position, at least partly blocks the vent hole. The vent cover is moveable from its equilibrium position in response to a pressure differential across the vent cover so as to vary the size of a flow path through the vent hole. In various embodiments the vent cover comprises at least a first flap section (302a) and a second flap section (302b), the first flap section being hingedly coupled to the side of the vent hole and the second flap section being hingedly coupled to the first flap section so as to be moveable with respect to the first flap section. In some embodiments the second flap section (302b) may be configured so that it deflects away from the first section (302a) more readily than the first section deflects away from its equilibrium position. |
| US10301162B2 |
Delivering tap for carbonated beverages equipped with forgery-preventing system and warranty seal with integrated degassing key, and vessel for carbonated beverages equipped with such tap
A delivering tap made of plastic for a vessel for liquids, the delivering tap having a main body, at least one cover coupled to the main body, the cover having a first turret for gas entering the vessel and a second turret for liquid exiting the vessel, each turret having a turret bottom operatively threadedly coupled to its respective turret body, a first piston located inside the first turret, a second piston located inside the second turret, each piston configured to control an opening of one of the turrets simultaneously with a closing of the other turret, an insulating sealing O-ring for each turret bottom for separating passage of gas from passage of liquid, a spring disposed in each turret bottom to push the corresponding piston to a closed position, at least one tamper seal to indicate external access to the turrets, and at least one degassing key. |
| US10301158B2 |
Low force actuation dispenser paddle for a dispenser assembly of an appliance
A dispensing mechanism for an appliance includes an operable paddle having a lower portion and an upper portion pivotally attached to a dispenser wall between outward and inward positions. An actuator has a switch positioned proximate a pivot defined by a first end of an actuator lever. A second end of the actuator lever is positioned proximate the lower portion of the operable paddle, wherein operation of the operable paddle to the inward position engages the lower portion of the operable paddle with the bottom portion of the actuator lever and operates the actuator lever from an idle state to a use state. Movement of the bottom portion of the actuator lever operates the switch from a deactivated state to an activated state, wherein the activated state of the switch activates the at least one of the ice dispenser and the water dispenser. |
| US10301157B1 |
Tree carrying apparatus and method
Systems and methods use one or more frame configured for arrangement on moving equipment to safely and efficiently move elongate loads such as trees without risking damage to the loads or requiring multiple laborers. An apparatus includes first and second portions defining first and second openings. The first and second portions are linked by a bridge portion. First and second couplers are disposed on each of the first and second portions respectively, and attach a support for carrying an elongate load. |
| US10301156B2 |
Order picker materials handling vehicle with improved downward visibility when driving elevated
A materials handling vehicle including a power unit supported on wheels, and a mast assembly supported on the power unit. The mast assembly includes four or more telescoping sections defined by pairs of laterally spaced rails. An operator compartment is supported on the mast assembly for vertical movement relative to the mast assembly and includes a front wall defining a side of the operator compartment adjacent to the mast assembly. The laterally spaced rails have a height that is generally equal to the height of the front wall. A dash is located adjacent to the operator compartment. |
| US10301151B2 |
Traction sheave for elevator system
A traction sheave for an elevator system includes an outer sheave surface having a distance from a sheave axis that varies along a width of the traction sheave. The outer sheave surface includes a first portion having a first coefficient of friction and one or more second portions having a second coefficient of friction less than the first coefficient of friction. An elevator system includes an elevator car, a motor and a traction sheave operably connected to the motor to drive rotation of the traction sheave. The traction sheave includes an outer sheave surface having a distance from a sheave axis that varies along a width of the traction sheave. The outer surface includes a first portion having a first coefficient of friction and one or more second portions having a second coefficient of friction less than the first coefficient of friction. |
| US10301150B2 |
Shock-absorbing and energy-collecting roller cage shoe
A shock-absorbing and energy-collecting roller cage shoe including a base, a main energy-collecting module, two auxiliary energy-collecting modules, and a roller is provided. The base is provided with three containing spaces for containing the main energy-collecting module and the two auxiliary energy-collecting modules. In the three containing spaces, the main energy-collecting module and the two auxiliary energy-collecting modules are respectively connected fixedly to the base through wire rope shock absorbers, the main energy-collecting module and the two auxiliary energy-collecting modules are respectively pressed on the left side, the upper side and the lower side of the roller, and the right side of the roller is pressed on a cage guide. The energy-collecting modules collect vibrational energy generated by vibration in the operation process of a lifting container, and convert the vibrational energy into collectable piezoelectric energy. The piezoelectric energy can be used to supply electric energy to electricity-consuming installations, such as such as the illumination of the lifting container, and thereby the collection and utilization of energy are realized. |
| US10301147B2 |
Separator core and separator roll
The present invention achieves a separator core that is easy to clean and that will have no or few remaining foreign substances and a separator roll obtained by winding a separator around the separator core. Provided is a separator core around which a separator is wound or is to be wound, in which at least one of (i) a connection between a surface of a support part and the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylindrical part and (ii) a connection between the surface of the support part and the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylindrical part is made smoothly by a curved face. |
| US10301142B2 |
Inertia braking payout device and package system
A payout device is provided, wherein the payout device can include a carton, a rotatable member, and a support assembly. The carton can include an opening providing an egress for elongated flexible material stored within an interior compartment, and the interior compartment can be cylindrical in a substantially horizontal direction around a rotatable member therein. The support assembly can have a slot for rotatably supporting the rotatable member, wherein the slot can have a generally teardrop shape with a larger diameter end, sized to allow the rotatable member to rotate therein, and a smaller diameter end, sized smaller than a circumference of the rotatable member. The rotatable member can be slidable between the larger and smaller diameter ends, and the slot can be positioned on the carton with the larger diameter end being in a position that is elevated and closer to the opening than the smaller diameter end. |
| US10301136B2 |
Roller locks
In an example, a roller lock may include a lock to engage with a roller of a feed system, and a leadscrew to engage with the lock. The lock may include a coupling to operably engage with a complementary coupling of the roller. The leadscrew may include an advancer to engage with the lock such that the advancer may translate the lock along a longitudinal axis of the roller so that the lock may engage and disengage with the roller to intermittently prevent the roller from rotating in a forward direction. |
| US10301133B2 |
Contact roll
The invention describes contact rolls for pressing at least one web of material, preferably a web of plastic film, against at least one rotating winding device, the contact roll comprising a surface layer.At least two segments are provided which are spaced axially apart and which extend around, in which segments the quality of the surface layer differs from the quality of the other areas of the surface layer, at least some portions of said segments being in contact with the edges of the at least one web of material. |
| US10301121B1 |
System having a carousel of buckets configured to induct inventory items into packaging
In one embodiment, a system has a carousel that has a guiderail that forms a loop that has a loading position and an unloading position. The carousel also has a plurality of buckets, each having an upper end and a lower end. The lower end includes at least one bottom wall that is moveable between (i) a transporting configuration where the at least one bottom wall substantially closes the lower end of the bucket and (ii) a discharge configuration where the at least one bottom wall is moved so as to define an opening in the lower end of the bucket. The buckets are supported by the guiderail such that the buckets can be driven from the loading position towards the unloading position in the transporting configuration. The buckets can be transitioned to the discharge configuration so as to unload inventory items at the unloading position into a packaging material. |
| US10301116B2 |
Linked conveyor belt and method of manufacturing a linked conveyor belt
A conveyor belt is provided that includes a series of linked elongated support members, which extend transverse to the conveyor belt and are arranged one behind the other in a longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt includes a first and a second support member, which are adjacent and partially inserted into each other. The first support member includes a first part and a second support member includes two second parts, wherein the first part is inserted between the two second parts. The first part includes a through-opening that extends transverse to the conveyor belt. At least one of the second parts includes a pin which extends transverse to the conveyor belt, and which is arranged in the through-opening. The pin is integrally formed with the second support member. The adjacent support members have been manufactured in a coupled state, preferably using an additive manufacturing process. |
| US10301115B2 |
Activated variable height rollers for an active control roller top conveying assembly
A modular conveying assembly that includes a plurality of roller bodies, a driving member, a positive stop body, and a positive stop actuator. Each roller body includes a top surface, a driven axle mounted to the roller body for conveyance therewith, a roller fixed to the driven axle, and a driven surface fixed to the driven axle. The rollers define a support plane. The driving member selectively engages the driven surfaces to affect rotation of the driven axle. The positive stop body is coupled to the plurality of roller bodies and includes a positive stop that is movable relative to the positive stop body between a first position and a second position. The positive stop extends above the support plane in the second position. The positive stop actuator selectively engages the positive stop to move the positive stop between the first position and the second position. |
| US10301113B2 |
Picking station with automated warehouse
A method of filling orders and order fulfillment system includes storing inventory receptacles in an automated warehouse, some having a plurality of different types of inventory items. A queue of orders is maintained in a computer system, each including at least one inventory item. Each order is selected from the queue and assigned to a pick station. The computer system retrieves inventory receptacle(s) from the automated warehouse for the selected order and supplies the receptacle(s) to the pick station. The computer system identifies to an operator which inventory item is to be segregated with the selected order in at least one put receptacle. One or more of the put receptacles receives inventory items for at least one individual order and is directed to a secondary order processing station where items are separated into individual orders. The operator may be provided the capability to consolidate inventory items from inventory receptacles while picking orders to consolidate partially filled inventory receptacles in a consolidated inventory receptacle. |
| US10301106B2 |
Material storage unit for use in subterranean formation operations
A material storage unit including a bin having a bottom end, a top end, and a sidewall extending therebetween and defining an interior configured to hold particulates, where a portion of the sidewall defines an angular air flow vent having a top air inlet and a bottom air inlet. The material storage unit further includes a fill line inlet extending through one or both of the bottom end of the bin or the sidewall of the bin and in fluid communication with the interior, a venting outlet extending through one or both of the top end of the bin or the sidewall of the bin and in fluid communication with the interior, and a discharge outlet extending through the bottom end of the bin and in fluid communication with the interior. |
| US10301102B2 |
Plastic aerosol container and method of manufacture
Plastic aerosol container having a thermally crystallized neck finish configured to receive an aerosol valve assembly and an expanded strain oriented aerosol container body integral with the neck finish. A junction between the thermally crystallized neck finish and the strain oriented container body defines a pull point at which strain orientation begins. |
| US10301093B2 |
Package valve closure system and method
A package is disclosed. The package includes at least one valve or closure device provided at an access opening of the package. A method of forming and dispensing contents from a flexible package is also disclosed. Seals can be selectively applied to seal the closure to the package, control pressure in the closure, and to define a product flow pathway to facilitate dispensing of product upon sufficient pressure by the user. |
| US10301090B2 |
Carrier for containers
A carrier for holding a plurality of containers is disclosed. The carrier includes a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carrier. The plurality of panels includes at least one bottom panel, at least one top panel, a front panel, a back panel, at least one side panel, and at least one central panel that divides the interior of the carrier into a front portion and a back portion. At least one divider flap is foldably connected to the at least one central panel and extends to one of the front panel and the back panel to divide one of the front portion and the back portion into at least two container-receiving spaces. The at least one top panel is foldably connected to at least one of the front panel and the back panel and includes at least one opening for receiving a container of the plurality of containers. The at least one top panel comprises a locking tab and the at least one central panel comprises a locking opening for receiving the locking tab. |
| US10301089B2 |
Cable tie
A cable tie (1) having a material strip (11), a fastening head (2) that has a first opening (30) provided with a ratchet (34) and protrudes with respect to the longitudinal axis of material strip (11), an insertion element (15) arranged to be introduced in the fastening head (2), first opening (30) passing longitudinally through the fastening head (2) between an entry (31), at a free end of fastening head (2), and an exit (32), ending towards a junction area (16) between material strip (11) and fastening head (2). The fastening head (2) has a second opening (40) that passes transversely therethrough and arranged between junction area (16) and the first opening (30) so that, during a tying position of the cable tie (1), the exit (32) of first opening (30) ends inside of the loop and faces towards second opening (40). |
| US10301088B1 |
Tamper-proof container insert
A tamper-proof insert for use with a closed loop system, a dispensing system, a gravity draining system or other systems. The insert is designed to be inserted into the throat of a container such as a bottle. A retention lug ring is secured to the lower end of the insert. The upper ends of the retention lugs of the retention lug ring engage the inside of the container to prevent the insert from being manually pulled upwardly and outwardly from the throat of the container. If the insert is pulled from the container against the resistance of the retention lugs, the lugs will break-away from the insert and it will be evident that the insert has experienced tampering. |
| US10301086B2 |
Child-resistant package
A package includes a vessel and a closure. The vessel is formed to include a product-storage chamber and a mouth opening into the product-storage chamber. The closure is configured to mount on the vessel to assume an installed position closing the mouth formed in the vessel when rotated relative to the vessel about a vertical axis of rotation in a closure-installation direction. |
| US10301085B2 |
Fluid product dispenser
A fluid dispenser comprising a fluid reservoir (1), a pump (2) that is mounted on the fluid reservoir (1), and a pushbutton that is mounted on the pump (2) so as to actuate it; the fluid dispenser being characterized in that the pushbutton comprises a base (3) that is mounted in stationary manner on the pump (2), and a grip member (4) that is mounted in removable manner on the base (3), the grip member (4) including a fluid applicator (47), the grip member (4) defining a bearing surface (S) which may be pressed axially so as to move the base (3) and thus actuate the pump (2) so as to load the applicator (47) with fluid. |
| US10301078B2 |
Container stopper capable of being rapidly opened and closed
The invention discloses a container stopper capable of being rapidly opened and closed, comprising a columnar plug body, the plunger body includes a stopper rod, the bottom portion of the stopper rod is provided with a base, the shape and size of the base correspond to the shape and size of the straight section of the container mouth or the minimum cross section of the container, the upper part of the base is provided with an annular plug body, a foldable and deformable elastic seal cartridge is arranged between the annular plug body and the base, the annular plug body and the base can both move mutually along the axial direction of the container in the container mouth under the effect of an external force to press the elastic seal cartridge, and the seal ring and the base together form a sealing layer which realizes the rapid closing of the container. |
| US10301076B2 |
Slider with ergonomic features
A slider for a closure assembly of a bag. The slider has a top wall and a pair of wings extending from the top wall. A first wing of the pair of wings includes a first finger pad and a surrounding lip, and a second wing of the pair of wings includes a second finger pad and a surrounding lip. The first and second finger pads each have a major axis dimension that is larger than a minor axis dimension to provide a slider with an improved ergonomic feel. |
| US10301071B2 |
Arrangement container system
The present invention encompasses a system which enables arrangements of various shapes and sizes to be packaged for delivery and transport utilizing a standard container. Systems in accordance with the present invention utilize a first and second container each capable of receiving a foam base utilized in the creation of an arrangement of a predetermined size. The first and second containers are of different sizes so that one may nest inside the other. Once nested, the containers form a locking engagement with one another. |
| US10301062B2 |
Carton with article protection feature
A carton for containing at least one article. The carton comprises at least one panel that can form an interior of the carton. The carton comprises at least one protection feature for protecting the articles from breakage. The article protection feature can comprise at least one feature in end flaps of the carton. The article protection feature can comprise an article protection flap foldably connected to the at least one panel. The article protection flap can be moveable between a first position and a second position wherein the article protection flap is folded relative to the at least one panel. |
| US10301057B2 |
Dispensing container with internal squeeze limiting member
A vessel configured to contain a powder, semi-solid or liquid product and to dispense predetermined amounts of the product. The vessel includes a container, a limiting member, and a dispensing closure. The container, limiting member and dispensing closure are not integral with each other, are constructed as discrete components, and are assembled to form the vessel. The limiting member limits inward deflection of the container during each squeezing of the container to limit the amount of product displaced from the container into the dispensing closure. |
| US10301053B2 |
Automatic labeling apparatus and method and assembly jig and method
The present disclosure provides an automatic labeling apparatus and method, as well as an assembly jig and method, the automatic labeling apparatus includes an attachment platform provided with an attachment surface, an attachment unit provided with a label receiving surface, and a separation unit, wherein the separation unit is configured to separate a label from a label base paper to the label receiving surface with a glue surface of the label away from the label receiving surface, the label receiving surface being configured to make the glue surface of the label higher than the attachment surface when the label is on the label receiving surface. |
| US10301051B2 |
Bail handle applicator
Provided is a method and apparatus for applying a bail handle to a container. The applicator includes a pickup mandrel for picking up the bail handle to be applied to a container; a stationary mandrel for receiving the bail handle from the pickup mandrel, the stationary mandrel having an engaging surface which has a diameter larger than an inner diameter of the bail handle when picked up by the pickup mandrel; and an applicator mandrel for receiving the bail handle from the pickup mandrel, the applicator mandrel having an engaging surface which has a diameter equal to or smaller than the stationary mandrel. |
| US10301048B2 |
Cap for a cup capable of removing air contained in the cup
A cap for a cup includes a piston seat which includes a room, and an aperture is defined through the lower end of the piston seat. An air path communicates with the aperture. A check valve is movably engaged with the lower end of the piston seat and includes a plate which is deformable to control the air path to be opened or closed. A suction device is located in the piston seat and includes a position rod whose lower end is connected to a piston head which is located in the room of the piston seat. The upper end of the piston rod protrudes beyond the top end of the piston seat and is connected to a handle. By pulling and pushing the handle, the air in the cup is sucked out. |
| US10301047B2 |
Method and apparatus for vacuum packaging a product
A method and apparatus for vacuum packaging a product. According to one embodiment a film tube is generated, and, in the film tube a product (P) is introduced and at least one cut is made. In the method, a vacuum may also applied inside the film tube, and a transverse seal is formed therein, a film tube closed at one end being obtained upstream of the cut and a package closed at both ends being obtained downstream. Furthermore, the film tube is transversely pinched, a portion the inside of the film tube which is isolated from the inside of the rest of the film tube being obtained, and a chamber is demarcated around at least part of said portion, the vacuum being applied and the transverse sealing operation being performed inside said chamber. |
| US10301046B2 |
Packaging with lay-flat flaps
A package for an item is disclosed. The package includes an outer box and a first insert panel. The outer box includes a base panel and a first flap extending from the base panel. The first flap is configured to open and close the package. The first insert panel is disposed within the outer box. The first insert panel has a first end attached to the first flap and a second end disposed over the base panel. The first insert panel is configured to support an item within the package. The first insert panel is configured to move relative to the base panel when the first flap is opened. The first insert panel is configured to keep the first flap in an open position by friction between the first insert panel and the base panel. |
| US10301042B2 |
Pitot-static air data test system with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) verification
A system for verifying an aircraft instrumentation value comprising: an Air Data Test Module (ADTM) configured to pneumatically simulate at least one instrumentation value based upon a pressure set-point. The pneumatically simulated instrumentation value corresponds to the pressure set point and is reported by an aircraft transponder. A receiver module receives the pneumatically simulated instrumentation value transmitted by the aircraft transponder. A signal processor, is operative to (i) control the ADTM, (ii) command a prescribed instrumentation value to be simulated by the ADTM, (iii) compare the prescribed instrumentation value to the pneumatically simulated instrumentation value, and (iv) issue a pass signal when the values match, and a fail signal when the values differ by a threshold value. |
| US10301040B2 |
Dual mode aircraft light assembly
A dual mode light assembly for a forward position light of an aircraft includes a base, a visible light source mounted to the base that is configured to emit visible light, a covert light source mounted to the base that is configured to emit covert light, and a light shield mounted to the base. The light shield is configured to restrict transmission of the visible light to a visible light pattern and to restrict transmission of the covert light to a covert light pattern. |
| US10301039B2 |
Static discharger and aircraft having the static discharger
The present application relates to a static discharger and an aircraft including the static discharger. According to an aspect of the present application, a static discharger is provided which includes: a basement; and a discharger body adapted to be installed to the basement. The static discharger further includes a first fixing mechanism adapted to fix the discharger body to the basement. A pivoting mechanism is provided between the basement and the discharger body, the pivoting mechanism allowing the discharger body to pivot with respect to the basement so as to adjust an installation orientation of the discharger body with respect to the basement during an on-site-installation of the static discharger. According to the present application, for example, installation adaptation and universality of the static discharger can be improved. |
| US10301032B2 |
Fuel cell cushions for an aircraft fuel system
An aircraft fuel system includes one or more fuel cells adapted to contain fuel, a fuel cell receiving assembly having an inner surface adapted to receive the one or more fuel cells and a fuel cell cushion disposed between the inner surface of the fuel cell receiving assembly and the one or more fuel cells. The fuel cell cushion is machined from a foam substrate to form a shaped foam substrate that is substantially covered with a cushion coating. The cushion coating is sprayable onto the shaped foam substrate such that the fuel cell cushion is substantially nonabsorbent of fuel. The fuel cell cushion is interposable between the inner surface of the fuel cell receiving assembly and the one or more fuel cells to cushion the one or more fuel cells from damage. |
| US10301027B2 |
Arrangement of seat units in a vehicle cabin
Described are commercial aircraft cabin arrangement comprising a plurality of seat units (14), each seat unit including a primary seat (16) and a secondary seat (18) arranged facing one another. The primary seat (16) and the secondary seat (18) are configured to combine into a single bed position for the seat unit. The plurality of seat units (14) are arranged in two columns separated by a wide central aisle (72). |
| US10301022B1 |
Self-charging unmanned vehicle
Unmanned vehicles can be terrestrial, aerial, nautical, or multi-mode. Unmanned vehicles may efficiently accomplish tasks by autonomously charging or replacing its power source. |
| US10301015B2 |
System for shimming blade fold angle about an axis of rotation
A linkage assembly configured for use on a rotor blade having a first section and a second section, the second section being configured to rotate about a blade fold axis between an aligned position and a rotated position relative to the first section is provided. The linkage assembly includes a bracket having a first portion rotatably coupled to the first section about the blade fold axis and a second portion mounted to the second section. A spacer assembly is positioned between the bracket and an adjacent wall of the second section. The overall thickness of the spacer assembly is adjustable to control a distance between the second section and the bracket to adjust the rotated position. |
| US10301014B2 |
Monolithic blade, a rotorcraft rotor fitted with such a monolithic blade, and an associated rotorcraft
A monolithic blade of a rotorcraft rotor, the blade comprising at least locally an airfoil zone having a pressure side face and a suction side face. The invention is remarkable in that the blade has a root zone including a finger with a spherical bearing surface arranged at a root end of the blade, a recess suitable for receiving a laminated spherical bearing, and a flexible portion having a preferred direction of deformation in bending about a flapping axis of the blade, the flexible portion being arranged between the finger and the recess. |
| US10301013B2 |
Bond fixture for composite splice cap assembly
A bond fixture for bonding a component includes a frame defining a chamber for receiving the component. A first pad and a second pad are mounted to the frame. At least one of the first pad and the second pad is movable relative to the frame to adjust a pressure applied to the component. A caul assembly is adapted to be disposed in thermal communication with the component. The caul assembly heats a localized portion of the component. |
| US10301011B2 |
Electrified rotorcraft
An electrified propulsion system for a rotary wing aircraft includes a flight control computer that receives a signal indicative of a power demand on an engine; an engine control system that is in communication with the engine and is configured to control operation of the engine at a selected operating point; a generator that is in mechanical communication with the engine and is configured to receive mechanical power from the engine and convert the mechanical power to electrical power; an electric motor that is in electrical communication with the generator and is configured to receive the electric power; and a rotor that is in mechanical communication with the electric motor; wherein the electric motor is configured to control rotation and provide the mechanical power demand of the rotor at the selected operating point in response to the received signal. |
| US10300999B2 |
Vessel power supply system
A vessel power supply system for a vessel including a propulsion device that includes an engine and a generator driven by the engine to generate electricity, includes a first battery that supplies power to the propulsion device, a second battery that supplies power to accessories of the vessel, a first open circuit voltage sensor that detects an open circuit voltage of the first battery, a second open circuit voltage sensor that detects an open circuit voltage of the second battery, and a switch that is turned on/off to open and close a current path between the first battery and the second battery. |
| US10300991B2 |
Variable trimaran using natural power
A variable trimaran that uses natural power has an outer hull, which is capable of ensuring stability with respect to a center hull in the middle thereof. The variable trimaran can be selectively expanded and contracted in the horizontal and vertical directions thereof. The variable trimaran includes a sail unit, which uses wind power, and a solar power generation unit so as to enable efficient long-term sailing without the use of fossil fuel. To this end, a horizontal and vertical adjustment units are provided for adjusting the position of the outer hull, and the solar power generation unit and the wind power sailing unit are used such that the position of the outer hull can be freely adjusted with respect to the center hull and efficient long-term sailing is enabled without the supply of an oil energy source due to the use of sunlight and wind power as power sources. |
| US10300989B2 |
Frame for a snowmobile
A snowmobile has a frame having a motor module. The motor module has a front portion defining a cross member and further defining an aperture below the cross member. The frame further has a tunnel, a suspension module, a motor, a handlebar, front left and right skis both operatively connected to the handlebar and front left and right suspension assemblies operatively connecting the front left and right skis respectively to the suspension module and to the motor module. Each one of the front left and right suspension assemblies have a respective support arm having a proximal end positioned longitudinally forward of the motor module and a proximal fastener pivotally connecting the proximal end to the front portion of the motor module about a pivot axis. A line extending from a left pivot axis to a right pivot axis is contained in the cross member. |
| US10300987B2 |
Lever driven bicycle with synchronous drive ratio control
A lever driven bicycle with synchronous drive ratio control is disclosed. The lever driven bicycle may include a pair of drive levers pivotable around an axis. The lever driven bicycle may also include a force applicator connected to each drive lever, each force applicator configured to receive an application of a force to rotate a drive wheel. The lever driven bicycle may further include a control mechanism connected to the pair of drive levers, the control mechanism configured to synchronously adjust a drive ratio of each drive lever. |
| US10300986B2 |
Bicycle transmission apparatus and bicycle drive unit
A bicycle transmission apparatus comprises a base member, a first transmission member, a second transmission member, a first coupling member, a first guide structure, a switching device, and a transmission controller. The switching device is configured to switch a position of the first transmission member relative to the base member in an axial direction between a first axial position and a second axial position. The transmission controller is configured to control the switching device and the first guide structure so as not to change a first engagement state of the first coupling member from one cogwheel to another adjacent cogwheel among first cogwheels when the first transmission member moves relative to the base member in association with a movement of the first guide structure relative to the base member to change a second engagement state of the first coupling member from one cogwheel to another adjacent cogwheel among second cogwheels. |
| US10300981B1 |
Motorcycle display unit system and method
Devices, systems and methods for providing rider control assemblies for adjusting and displaying pressure and height settings for vehicle air suspension devices, such as on adjustable air shocks and air struts, used in vehicles such as motorcycles. The assemblies can have a protruding eyelet portion that can be mounted to existing control panel clamps on motorcycle handlebars. The assemblies can have two part housings attached to one another by waterproof gaskets placed in opposite facing channels. |
| US10300977B1 |
Wheeled vehicle with ball hoop apparatus
A wheeled vehicle with a ball hoop apparatus has a main body, multiple wheels, a pushing pole, and a hoop. The main body has an assembling mount. The multiple wheels are rotatably assembled to the main body. The pushing pole is detachably assembled to the main body. The pushing pole is able to be assembled to the assembling mount and has a top end. The hoop is assembled to the main body and is able to be assembled to the top end of the pushing pole. The pushing pole may be erectly assembled to the assembling mount. The hoop may be assembled to the top end of the pushing pole. The wheeled vehicle with a ball hoop apparatus provides a shooting ball function. |
| US10300974B1 |
Balance bike conversion systems
A balance bike conversion system may include first and second protective inserts, each having an interface adapted to engage opposite ends of a bicycle bottom bracket. A connector may be adapted to connect the first and second protective inserts, thereby securing the inserts to the bottom bracket. The connector may be adapted to adjust the distance between the inserts, thereby accommodating variability in the width of the bottom bracket. The system may further include adapters to enable the system to be used with bicycles having bottom brackets with different diameters. The protective inserts and/or adapters may provide mechanical support to the bottom bracket, thereby protecting it from damage. |
| US10300970B2 |
Self-propelled trailer
A self-propelled trailer is provided and includes a frame, a pair of rear drive wheels, a steerable wheel, a drive system, a platform, and a lifting device. The pair of rear drive wheels are positioned under the frame along one end thereof, while the steerable wheel is positioned under the frame along an opposite end thereof with respect to the pair of rear drive wheels. The drive system includes a power system connected to the pair of rear drive wheels and a control system connected to the steerable wheel. The platform is positioned above the frame, while the lifting device is positioned between the steerable wheels and the pair of rear wheels. The platform includes a crane extending upward from the frame. |
| US10300968B2 |
Track tension device and track moving device
A track tension device and a track moving device are provided. The track tension device includes an upper transmission belt, a lower transmission belt, an upper tension portion, a lower compression portion and a resilient support portion. The track moving device includes the track tension device. |
| US10300967B2 |
Track and track roller
A system includes a track and a track roller. In some examples, the track roller includes an axle member and at least three flange members. The axle member defines a first axis. The at least three flange members extend from the axle member substantially perpendicularly to the first axis. A first portion of the axle member is disposed between a first pair of adjacent flange members of the at least three flange members. A second portion of the axle member is disposed between a second pair of adjacent flange members of the at least three flange members. Each of at least two of the at least three flange members and the first and second portions are configured to contact the track when the track is mounted on a vehicle suspension system including the track roller. |
| US10300966B2 |
Variable rear spoiler apparatus of rear bumper for vehicle
Disclosed herein is a variable rear spoiler apparatus of a rear bumper for a vehicle. The variable rear spoiler apparatus includes a linkage mechanism configured to be installed on a bumper back beam and having a length varying in a vertical direction when the linkage mechanism undergoes a rotation. A spoiler is connected to the linkage mechanism and is able to move up and down by the rotation of the linkage mechanism. A first driving mechanism, installed at the bumper back beam, is provided with a first rotation shaft connected to the linkage mechanism to transfer a torque. The spoiler is moved up and down by the rotation of the linkage mechanism by a rotation of the first rotation shaft. A second driving mechanism is connected to the first rotation shaft. The spoiler is tilted by a length varying operation of the second driving mechanism. |
| US10300964B2 |
Vehicle tailgate
A vehicle tailgate includes a laterally extending internal panel, laterally extending external panel, laterally extending support beam, and patches of anti-flutter adhesive. The laterally extending internal and external panels are spaced apart relative to each other. The laterally extending support beam is disposed between the internal and external panels, is secured to the internal panel, and has a plurality of spaced apart embossments that extend toward the external panel. The patches of anti-flutter adhesive are disposed between adjacent embossments and are secured to each of the support beam and external panel. |
| US10300962B2 |
Axle carrier with improved load path
An axle carrier for a motor vehicle is disclosed having at least two attachment points, a metallic upper shell and a lower shell of fiber composite material coupled to the metallic upper shell. A first load path extending through the metallic upper shell between the at least two attachment points in an edge region, and a second load path shorter that the first load path extending through the lower shell. |
| US10300961B2 |
Vehicle coupling
A vehicle coupling, and a method for the manufacture thereof, having a coupling body (1) and at least one structural element (2) placed thereon wherein the structural element (2) is force fit to the coupling body (1) using a bulk plastic material (3). |
| US10300960B1 |
Deflection system for vehicles
An deflection system for a vehicle to deflect flying debris may comprise an elongated support assembly configured to be supported on the vehicle such that the support assembly extends laterally with respect to the vehicle, and a deflection structure extending downwardly from the support assembly. The deflection structure may comprise a plurality of deflection elements including a first deflection element and a second deflection element positioned rearwardly of the first deflection element. The first deflection element may comprise a plurality of deflection bristles and the second deflection element may comprise at least one deflection panel. |
| US10300956B2 |
Frame for automobile windshield and side windows with improved visibility
A frame for an automobile windshield and side windows with improved visibility is formed by a plurality of hollow quadrangular prisms. Each hollow quadrangular prism includes four rigid right triangular prisms laid symmetrically in a V-like shape, two on each side of the V. Each rigid right triangular prism has a base triangle which is an obtuse and scalene triangle, and front and rear lateral faces which are covered with a reflective material of visible light. The front and rear lateral faces of the four right triangular prisms face each other forming a channel between them, which is filled with a transparent material. The hollow quadrangular prism reflects incident light in sequence by the reflective lateral faces of right triangular prisms. Many hollow invisible quadrangular prisms are stacked up to form a pillar for an automobile. |
| US10300950B2 |
Suspension member and method for manufacturing same
A suspension member and a method for manufacturing the same are provided by which it is possible to manufacture the suspension member at a low cost without decreasing rigidity thereof while also suppressing strain at joining portions.The present invention is a method for manufacturing a suspension member (100) provided with: a pair of side members (40), and a cross member (10) linking the pair of side members and including an upper member (11) and a lower member (21) extending in a lateral direction of a vehicle and provided with base portions (12 and 22) and raised portions (15, 16, 25, and 26). The method includes: an assembly step (ST1) in which the cross member is formed by the upper member and the lower member and is assembled into a state where the side members are inserted from the outside into an internal space (S) formed therein by the upper member and the lower member; a first joining (ST2) in which the upper member and the lower member are joined together; and a second joining step (ST3 and ST4) in which the side members and the cross member overlapping each other in the internal space are joined together. |
| US10300947B2 |
Twenty-eight-cornered strengthening member for vehicles
A strengthening member and a vehicle including a strengthening member are provided. The strengthening member can have a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles, and at least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member. |
| US10300945B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control apparatus includes: a clocking section which clocks time after an operation section is operated until a certain period of time elapses; and a vehicle control section which starts a first control in a case where a vehicle is stopped within the certain period of time after the operation section is operated, the first control corresponding to a control executed in a case where the operation section is operated in a state where the vehicle is stopped. |
| US10300940B2 |
Electric power steering apparatus
An electric power steering apparatus that can suppress deterioration of steering feeling by changing a current command value of a normal system in motor control by two systems when an abnormality occurs in any of the systems. The steering apparatus calculates a current command value to a motor having two-system motor windings for each system, comprises a current command value adjusting section that calculates the current command value by using a steering assist command value and a compensation current command value. |
| US10300931B2 |
Multi-unit intermodal railroad well car with safety platform and handbrake
A railroad well car includes a spaced trucks grouped in pairs, and a railcar body supported on a pair of the trucks, the body comprising a pair of spaced end structures, each end structure supported on one truck, and a well structure extending between the end structures. The well structure comprises a pair of top chord members extending between the end structures; a pair of side sills extending between the end structures. The rail car includes safety platform and handbrake wherein operator walkway platforms are included with co-planer end walkways and running boards, wherein the running boards are above the top chords of the sidewalls of the well car; and a handbrake operated with a hand wheel is mounted on one side of the railroad well car, which hand wheel extends below the top chords of the side walls of the well car whereby the hand wheel is accessible from the side of the railcar via an operator on the ground. |
| US10300930B2 |
Geofencing for auto drive route planning
A system of a semi-autonomous driving vehicle for transitioning from a semi-autonomous driving mode to a manual driving mode. A navigation system to determine a route to a destination. A vehicle head unit to receive data that comprises information related to a geographic zone in which autonomous driving is discouraged or prohibited along the determined route to the destination. A processor to process the received data to determine if the semi-autonomous driving vehicle in autonomous mode is approaching a geographic zone in which autonomous driving is discouraged or prohibited. The semi-autonomous driving vehicle issues a notification to the driver of the semi-autonomous driving vehicle requesting the driver to manually drive the semi-autonomous driving vehicle in response to a determination that the semi-autonomous driving vehicle is approaching the geographic zone in which autonomous driving is discouraged or prohibited. |
| US10300929B2 |
Adaptive user interface for an autonomous vehicle
Systems and methods are described for an adaptive user interface system for a vehicle with an automatic vehicle system. The adaptive user interface system includes a display and an electronic controller. The controller is configured to generate a graphical user interface indicative of operation of the automatic vehicle system, output the graphical user interface on the display, monitor an indicia of a driver's comfort level, and determine, based on the monitored indicia, when the driver is not comfortable with the operation of the automatic vehicle system. In response to determining that the driver is not comfortable with the operation of the automatic vehicle system, the electronic controller modifies the graphical user interface to provide an increased level of detail. |
| US10300927B2 |
Method and device for a vehicle control procedure
A method for a vehicle control procedure, wherein in the case of this vehicle control procedure a closed loop control of the vehicle velocity is performed on the basis of a predetermined desired value, may comprise the following steps: determining on the basis of at least one predetermined criterion whether in the case of the closed loop control the vehicle velocity leaves a value range that is defined by at least one velocity threshold value while taking into consideration a tolerance range that defines predetermined, permitted deviations from this value range; and implementing a corresponding measure while modifying the vehicle control procedure in dependence upon the result of this determination procedure, wherein the determination procedure is performed on the basis of a signal analysis of at least one measurement signal that describes the movement status of the vehicle. |
| US10300926B2 |
Engaging and disengaging for autonomous driving
Aspects of the present disclosure relate switching between autonomous and manual driving modes. In order to do so, the vehicle's computer may conduct a series of environmental, system, and driver checks to identify certain conditions. The computer may correct some of these conditions and also provide a driver with a checklist of tasks for completion. Once the tasks have been completed and the conditions are changed, the computer may allow the driver to switch from the manual to the autonomous driving mode. The computer may also make a determination, under certain conditions, that it would be detrimental to the driver's safety or comfort to make a switch from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode. |
| US10300925B2 |
Method for selecting the target state of a drive train
A method selects a target state of a vehicle driveline connecting at least a combustion engine and/or an electric machine to the wheels of the vehicle by a transmission, from a set of states present on the transmission, which are defined by various combinations of couplers and reduction gears thereof in order to transfer torque from the combustion engine and/or from the electric machine to the wheels over one or more gear ratios. The method includes filtering to determine, from a list of available states, state consecutive eligible sets as a function of combined driveability constraints. |
| US10300921B2 |
Confidence level determination for estimated road geometries
The present disclosure relates to estimated road geometries used in vehicles, and in particular to a method and a control unit in a vehicle for determining a confidence level of an estimated road geometry. A method for determining a confidence level of an estimated road geometry is disclosed, the road geometry being estimated at least partly based on a position of a road object. The method comprises obtaining a reference position of the road object relative to the vehicle, updating a reach of a confidence zone of the vehicle, wherein a part of the estimated road geometry comprised within the confidence zone is associated with one or more reference confidence levels, and determining the confidence level of the estimated road geometry based on whether the reference position is comprised in the confidence zone. |
| US10300914B2 |
Control device for all-wheel-drive vehicle
An AWD-vehicle control device includes a transfer clutch that adjusts a driving force, a detector that detects a steering angle of a steering wheel, a detector that detects an accelerator pedal opening, a detector that detects a vehicle speed, a detector that detects an engine revolution speed, a detector that detects a turbine revolution speed of a torque converter, and a transfer clutch controller that adjusts hydraulic pressure supplied to the transfer clutch and controls a coupling force of the transfer clutch. If a predetermined period has passed from the accelerator pedal opening becoming less than a predetermined opening, the vehicle speed is within a predetermined range, a deviation between the engine and turbine revolution speeds is less than a predetermined speed, and the steering angle is equal to a first predetermined angle or greater, the transfer clutch controller controls the hydraulic pressure to reduce the coupling force. |
| US10300912B2 |
Collision avoidance apparatus
A collision avoidance apparatus includes an obstacle detection section for detecting an obstacle, a collision avoidance section which performs collision avoidance assist control, and an avoidance processing start section for causing the collision avoidance section to start the collision avoidance assist control. In the case where the obstacle is a continuous obstacle, the timing of starting the collision avoidance assist control is delayed as compared with the case where the obstacle is not a continuous obstacle. Further, the greater the degree of gentleness of the inclination of the continuous obstacle, the greater the amount by which the timing of starting the collision avoidance assist control is delayed. |
| US10300911B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus and vehicle control method
A vehicle control apparatus that is mounted in a vehicle issues a warning to a driver of the vehicle to stop the vehicle in a case where the collision has occurred between the vehicle and an object. The vehicle control apparatus stops the vehicle regardless of an operation by the driver after issuing the warning to the driver, in a case where the vehicle is not detected to be stopped. Thus, while giving a priority on prompting the driver to voluntarily stop the vehicle, it is possible to prevent the driver from fleeing a scene of the accident or the like. |
| US10300910B2 |
Apparatus for driving rear-wheels of environment-friendly vehicle
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for driving rear-wheels of an environment-friendly vehicle. The apparatus for driving rear-wheels may include: a rear-wheel driver including a first motor and a second motor configured to respectively drive first and second rear wheels; a rear-wheel reducer configured to decelerate drive forces of the first and second motors and transmit the respective decelerated drive forces to the first and second rear wheels; a brake configured to releasably fix the rear-wheel reducer to a vehicle body; and a controller configured to control the rear-wheel driver, the rear-wheel reducer, and the brake. The rear-wheel reducer may include: a first planetary gear set disposed between an output end of the first motor and the first rear wheel; a second planetary gear set disposed between an output end of the second motor and the second rear wheel; and a ring gear coupled to the first and second planetary gear sets. |
| US10300908B2 |
Control device for starting an internal combustion engine during a shifting operation
A control device that includes an electronic control unit that causes a rotational speed of the rotating electric machine to change according to a predetermined first change pattern after the rotational speed of the rotating electric machine changes from a pre-shifting synchronous rotational speed in association with progress of the shifting operation until reaching a first synchronous range that is determined on the basis of a rotational speed of the internal combustion engine, the pre-shifting synchronous rotational speed being the rotational speed of the rotating electric machine in a shift speed established before the shifting operation is started. |
| US10300906B2 |
Power supply system, transportation device, and power transmission method
A power supply system includes a first energy storage, a second energy storage, a power transmission circuit, and circuitry. The circuitry acquires at least one of a request supply amount and a request output amount. The circuitry calculates a first input or output target amount and a second input or output target amount in accordance with at least one state quantity including the at least one of the request supply amount and the request output amount. The circuitry controls the power transmission circuit to control electric power transmission so that the first input or output target amount and the second input or output target amount are satisfied. The circuitry controls the power transmission circuit so that a change in an amount of the electric power transmission decreases even though changes in the first input or output target amount and the second input or output target amount are discontinuous. |
| US10300902B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring a vehicle braking system
A vehicle braking system including a brake pedal in communication with a wheel brake, a brake actuation system, a braking system controller, an on-board driver communication system, and a controller is described. Parameters associated with a braking request, a brake actuation command and vehicle operation are monitored during each braking event, and segmented the into parameters associated with a static portion of the braking event and parameters associated with a dynamic portion of each braking event, evaluate the parameters associated with the static portion of the braking event and evaluate the parameters associated with the dynamic portion of the braking event, and assess a state of health of the braking system based upon the evaluation of the parameters. The assessment of the state of health of the braking system is communicated to a vehicle driver via the on-board driver communication system. |
| US10300900B2 |
Piston for master cylinder
A master cylinder includes: a cylinder housing; a piston which is movably disposed in the cylinder housing so as to form a pressure chamber and a hydraulic fluid supplying chamber; a sealing member which is interposed between the cylinder housing and the piston. The piston has a plurality of communication holes for connecting the pressure chamber and the hydraulic fluid supplying chamber, and the plurality of communication holes are formed on a slanted surface which is provided to an outer surface of the piston. |
| US10300891B2 |
Dual sweep angle and indexable wiper system
A windshield wiper assembly for a dual sweep angle and indexable wiper system is provided. The system includes a wiper motor and a wiper arm for sweeping a surface of a windshield coupled to a first eccentric, the first eccentric comprising a primary eccentric and an indexable eccentric plate, wherein the indexable eccentric plate determines an eccentric offset of the wiper arm coupled to the first eccentric. The system further includes an output wiper shaft coupled to the wiper arm, a second eccentric coupled to a cam shaft, and a link coupled to the first eccentric and the second eccentric, the link having a first effective link arm length between the first eccentric and the second eccentric for driving the first eccentric to operate the wiper arm when operated in a first direction. |
| US10300890B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting and mitigating unauthorized vehicle license plate removal
Method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting and mitigating unauthorized vehicle license plate removal. An example vehicle includes a detection circuit having an insulator configured to slide along an axis based on a rotation of a screw holding a license plate, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine, based on a position of the insulator, that the screw has been removed while the vehicle is locked, and responsively activate a camera directed toward the license plate. |
| US10300886B2 |
Keyless control system
A keyless entry and start system for a vehicle includes a vehicle subsystem configured to control at least one of access to an interior compartment of the vehicle and starting of the vehicle. The system further includes an actuator movable between first and second positions and a switch coupled to the actuator. The switch assumes a first state when the actuator is in the first position and a second state when the actuator is in the second position. The system further includes a controller coupled to the switch and configured to detect an actuation sequence of the actuator, the actuation sequence corresponding to an access code. The controller is further configured to compare the access code to an authorization code and generate a control signal configured to cause the vehicle subsystem to switch states when the entry code corresponds to the authorization code. |
| US10300883B2 |
Pretensioner, retractor, and seat belt device
Provided are a pretensioner, a retractor, and a seat belt device that can effectively reduce kinetic energy of an injected power transmission member. A power transmission unit includes a power transmission member that is engageable with external teeth of the ring gear, a pipe that contains the power transmission member, a gas generator that is disposed at an end of the pipe, a piston that receives gas generated from the gas generator to press the power transmission member, a first stopper that is disposed on an upstream side of the power transmission member, a second stopper that is disposed between the power transmission member and the piston, and a pretensioner cover that defines a passage for the power transmission member. |
| US10300878B2 |
Air bag device for car
An airbag device for a car may include an inflator positioned between first and second seats and generating an operating gas, a chamber part receiving the operating gas generated by the inflator and expanding between the first and second seats, a tether part connected to the chamber part to control a deployment shape of the chamber part, and a locking release part connected to the tether part at an inner surface or side surface of the chamber part which removes the connection to the tether part according to a control signal. |
| US10300877B2 |
Window net door attachment
A window net door attachment is provided for coupling with a vehicle door to provide protection to occupants within the vehicle during travel over rough terrain or during rolling over of the vehicle. Framed portions of the window net door attachment surround an open area between a top of the vehicle door, a roof, and a windshield area of the vehicle. A window net within a boundary support is attached to the frame portions and to the top of the vehicle door, such that the window net is disposed throughout the open area. Attachments along the boundary support retain the window net in an extended disposition within the open area. Vertical supports may be interwoven with the window net so as to impart relatively greater strength to the window net. |
| US10300876B1 |
Detection and classification of events
Systems and approaches for detecting an event, such as a crash involving a motorized and/or non-motorized vehicle, are described. In one approach, a listening component of a mobile computing device is first activated. This listening component may then monitor the sound proximate thereto (e.g., within the vehicle in which the mobile computing device is disposed). Using one or more processors, an audio source may be detected which was generated by an event (such as, for example, a crash involving the vehicle and/or an alerting triggering phrase) and was sensed by the listening component. Using an audio recognition technique, the detected audio source is processed to determine a severity of the event which generated the audio signal. This detection step may include identifying a type and magnitude of the detected audio signal using audio signal identification data. An information signal based on the severity of the event is then transmitted. |
| US10300873B2 |
Modular bumper beam
An energy absorber for a vehicle, comprising: a continuous beam to extend across a width of vehicle, the beam defining a plurality of inward facing cavities in a center section, with adjacent inward facing cavities separated from one another by an inward facing rib, and at each end portion a plurality of outward facing cavities, with adjacent outward facing cavities separated from one another by an outward facing rib, wherein the center section includes a panel that is continuous on its outward side, and that forms a relative bottom of each of the plurality of inward facing cavities with its inward face. |
| US10300868B2 |
Grommet and wire harness
A grommet includes: a tapered tube portion that is to be inserted, with an electric wire group W passed therethrough, into a flange from a cabin-outside and attached thereto; and a panel fitting portion that is formed in an outer face portion on a base end side of the tapered tube portion, and is to be fitted to the flange. The fitting portion includes: a ring-shaped groove portion that accommodates a portion on the leading end face side of the flange; an arcuate rib that is formed continuously with a tapered tube outer face portion; a ring-shaped flat face portion that is formed continuously with the arcuate rib; and an auxiliary seal portion that is formed continuously with the ring-shaped flat face portion, and protrudes toward the cabin-inside relative to the ring-shaped flat face portion. |
| US10300864B2 |
System for mounting on the surface of the body of a vehicle
This invention relates to a device mounted on the surface of a vehicle for securing one or more items to the vehicle. The device includes an upper housing made of relatively hard material and a bottom part made of flexible, relatively soft material having a bottom surface and a top surface. The bottom part is capable of shifting its configuration between a disengaged configuration, wherein the bottom surface of the bottom part is essentially planar, and an engaged configuration, wherein the bottom surface of the bottom part is concave. An upper housing includes an actuator means for actuating the bottom part to shift the configuration of the bottom part between the disengaged and the engaged configurations. The actuator means keeps the bottom part in the engaged configuration until being disengaged. The upper housing includes one or more holes for securing one or more items to the vehicle. |
| US10300861B1 |
Modular vehicle pad
A vehicle pad may include at least a first layer defining a layer hole to permit access to a handle of a vehicle. The vehicle pad may include attachment devices within pockets defined by the at least the first layer. The vehicle pad may include straps that include first and second ends. The straps may be configured to pass through a hinge gap to secure the vehicle pad to the vehicle. The vehicle pad may include a lock that includes first and second lock straps and a locking piece. The second lock strap may attach to the locking piece and positioned adjacent to a surface of the at least the first layer. The first lock strap may attach to the second lock strap and configured to pass through the hinge gap and attach to the locking piece. The lock may be configured to lock the vehicle pad to the vehicle. |
| US10300859B2 |
Multi-sensor interior mirror device with image adjustment
A vision system for a vehicle includes a forward viewing camera disposed at a mirror head of an interior rearview mirror assembly of the vehicle and having a forward field of view through the windshield of the vehicle. A sensor is disposed at the mirror head and determines a change in position of the mirror head relative to a mirror mount of the mirror assembly when the vehicle driver adjusts the mirror head. A control includes a processor operable to process image data captured by the forward viewing camera. Responsive to determination by the sensor of a change of position of the forward viewing camera relative to the mirror mount, the control selects an active sub-array of photosensors to provide an effective field of view of the forward viewing camera. The processor processes image data captured by the active sub-array of photosensors for a driver assistance system of the vehicle. |
| US10300853B2 |
Sign display apparatus and method for vehicle
Sign information of a traffic sign or a road marking ahead of a vehicle is detected. When two or more kinds of sign information having overlapping effective sections are detected or when the sign information contains textural information including a predetermined or more number of characters, simplified information obtained by simplifying the sign information is displayed on an MID in the vehicle. |
| US10300852B2 |
Water depth estimation apparatus and method
A land-based automotive vehicle comprising an apparatus for estimating the depth of water about the vehicle. The apparatus comprising at least one light source, at least one imaging means such as a camera mounted to the vehicle and a control unit, the apparatus being structured and arranged such that a first light signal is emitted toward a water surface about the vehicle, the at least one camera is configured for imaging the first light signal and the control unit is configured and arranged to compute from the imagery obtained by the at least one camera an estimation of a depth of water about the vehicle. |
| US10300850B2 |
Adaptive signal transmission which can learn the effectiveness of a signal transmission action
A signal transmission control method, system, and computer program product, include an advanced vehicle signal transmission control according to a context of the vehicle where a differential signal transmission action is performed based on the context. |
| US10300848B2 |
Variable light indicator
An indicator assembly is disclosed having a first light source and a second light source positioned relative to a surface. An overlap region may be formed between the first light source and second light source depending upon the relative intensity of the light sources, which may be used to convey information to a user and/or to provide an alternative visual indicator of a gauge. |
| US10300847B2 |
Illuminated glass panel
A lighting glazing includes a first sheet of transparent glass or plastic with a first main face, a second main face and a rim; a flat waveguide with a first main face, a second main face, an injection rim and a beveled rim, opposite the injection rim; a light source positioned facing the injection rim of the flat waveguide, the flat waveguide being fixed via the second main face to the first main face of the first sheet of glass. |
| US10300845B2 |
Deployable alarming and safety zone for use with a tanker delivery
A deployable safety zone system includes at least a first arm mounted on a support member and being movable between stored and operating positions relative to the support member. The support member and first arm define a safety zone between then when the first arm is in the operating position. The safety system may include reflective mechanisms, light sources, and an alarming system. The alarming system may include a transmitter positioned on one part of the safety system, a receiver positioned on another part of the safety system and an alarm mechanism. A signal may be sent between the transmitter and receiver and if that signal is interrupted, a visual or audible alarm may be generated. Alternatively, the deployable safety zone system may comprise a sensor assembly disposed adjacent the support member The alarmed safety zone is defined between the support member and the sensor assembly. |
| US10300840B2 |
Vehicle lamp control system
A vehicle lamp control system comprises a light source unit in which a plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements are arranged in a predetermined direction, an electric current setting unit that can set a first electric current distribution and a second electric current distribution in which electric current value is smaller than that of the first electric current distribution, and a control unit. When a plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements of each of second lamp units are turned off after an additional light distribution pattern employing a first electric current distribution is formed, a headlamp control unit controls so that all the semiconductor light emitting elements are turned off after the plurality of semiconductor light emitting elements are turned on based on a second electric current distribution. |
| US10300838B2 |
Micro-adjustment device for lighting modules
A device for micro-adjustment of a lighting module has a first end including a thread to be driven into a surface of the lighting module. A second end of the device includes a micro-adjustment thread for attachment of a nut. A flange is positioned between the thread of the first end and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread of the second end. The device also includes a driving feature positioned between the flange and the micro-adjustment adjustment thread. The driving feature has an outer diameter that is smaller than an outer diameter of the flange. |
| US10300837B2 |
Front structure of vehicle having ventilation path to cool vehicle lamp
A front structure of a vehicle is provided with a vehicle front lamp disposed at each end portion of a vehicle front portion in a vehicle width direction. The vehicle front lamp includes a headlight, a cover member, and a lighting accessory. The cover member is disposed above the headlight. The lighting accessory is disposed above a rear portion of the headlight and below the cover member. The vehicle front lamp is provided with a ventilation path that is formed outward or inward of the headlight in the vehicle width direction below the cover member and that allows traveling wind from a vehicle front side to pass toward a vehicle rear side. |
| US10300830B2 |
Storage and blending system for multi-component granular compositions
Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for blending multi-component granular compositions such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling. The system includes the control and management of an on-site storage system for each of the components, regulating the delivery of specified quantities of each component to a blender, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender. |
| US10300829B2 |
Apparatus and system for facilitating loading and unloading cargo from cargo spaces of vehicles
A cargo space includes a rear lift gate moveable between opened and closed positions to allow movement of palletized containers into and out of the cargo space. The cargo space has a substantially horizontal floor with first and second sets of laterally spaced, parallel, longitudinal tracks. The tracks extend from the front to the lift gate at the rear of the cargo space. At least one set of tracks is positioned transverse to the longitudinal tracks. The tracks slidably support cargo container pallets. A system of actuators, guides and locks enable programmed movement of the pallets along the tracks into and out of the cargo space as well as within the cargo space. |
| US10300827B2 |
Apparatus for dispersing explosion prevention mixture
An apparatus for dispersing liquid flame retardant mixtures mounts in the bucket of mine scoop. The apparatus has a housing which is generally sized to fit within a mine scoop bucket while leaving space in the bucket for moving mine material. The housing has a reservoir within it for holding a fire prevention mixture. The mixture is a liquid mixture and the apparatus has a motor, pump, tubes, and nozzles for dispersing the fire prevention mixture. The apparatus accommodates a hydraulic cylinder for moving the mixture dispersing apparatus back and forth within the scoop bucket. Some embodiments of the apparatus have a front face with scraper blade elements that operate as a scraper blade similar to scraper blades in scoop buckets that do not have the apparatus in place. |
| US10300826B2 |
Juvenile vehicle seat with cupholder
The present disclosure relates to a child restraint including a seat shell and an armrest coupled to the seat shell. The child restraint also includes a cupholder coupled to the armrest. |
| US10300824B2 |
Vehicle seat with an adjustable seat base and method for adjusting an adjustable seat base
A vehicle seat having a seating surface which has a front edge and a rear edge, and a backrest arranged at the rear edge and situated at an angle to the seating surface. The seating surface is divided into a main part and at least one front part. The main part and the at least one front part can be moved relative to one another by means of an adjusting device to enable a distance between the front edge and the rear edge of the seating surface to be adjusted dynamically. At least two inflatable chambers are arranged between the main part and the at least one front part, which chambers can be inflated and emptied in accordance with the distance of the front edge from the rear edge. |
| US10300821B2 |
Vehicle seat having cushion pan and metal frame
A cushion pan includes a front and rear support part that extends from the front end to the rear end of a seat cushion and faces the lower face of the femoral region of an occupant and side support parts that extend obliquely upward from both right and left side edges of the front and rear support part and face side faces of the buttocks of the occupant. In addition, the front and rear support part and the side support parts may be integrally formed to reduce the number of components and assembling steps. |
| US10300820B2 |
Vehicle seat
A vehicle seat including a panel frame including a fixed area, an overhang area, and a bead including a first bead piece extending across the overhang area and the fixed area from a position in a height direction closer to a first fixed point than a second fixed point toward the second fixed point, a second bead piece extending across the overhang area and the fixed area from a position in the height direction closer to the second fixed point than the first fixed point toward the first fixed point, and a third bead piece formed across the overhang area and the fixed area in a state of being provided between the first bead piece and the second bead piece and spaced apart from both the first bead piece and the second bead piece with a general surface provided therebetween. |
| US10300813B2 |
Height adjustment apparatus for vehicle seat
A height adjustment apparatus for a vehicle seat may include a pinion gear mounted in a side frame having a front portion and a rear portion are connected to a seat bracket by links; a rack gear engaged with a top end of the pinion gear and coupled with the seat bracket via an hinge, the rack gear moving according to driving of the pinion gear to raise and lower the side frame; and a play adjustment bracket for guiding up and down motion of the moving rack gear by providing repulsive force to a top portion of the rack gear, the play adjustment bracket being fixedly positioned by being fastened with a plurality of support pins provided in the pinion gear and the side frame. |
| US10300805B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatus related to mutual detection and identification of electric vehicle and charging station
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for communicating with a charging system comprising a plurality of charging stations configured to charge an electric vehicle. At least one first signal is transmitted to the charging system via a first communication link while the electric vehicle is a first distance from at least one charging station of the plurality of charging stations. The at least one first signal is indicative of a vehicle identifier of the electric vehicle. At least one second signal is received from the at least one charging station of the plurality of charging stations via a second communication link while the electric vehicle is a second distance from the at least one charging station, the second distance less than the first distance. The at least one second signal is indicative of a charging station identifier of the at least one charging station. |
| US10300803B2 |
Method of operating an inductive power transfer system and an inductive power transfer system
Disclosed is a system and a method of operating an inductive power transfer system for transferring power to a vehicle. The inductive power transfer system includes a primary winding structure for generating an alternating electromagnetic field and a secondary winding structure for receiving the alternating electromagnetic field and generating an alternating current output voltage, wherein the alternating current output voltage is rectified and supplied to at least one energy storage element. The rectified output voltage is adjusted by varying a gap size of a gap between the primary winding structure and the secondary winding structure, wherein the gap size is adjusted to prepare and/or to initiate and/or to control an energy transfer process depending on charging characteristics of the at least one energy storage element. |
| US10300802B2 |
Charging system and charging start control method
A charging system 1 including a charging apparatus 10 and a data base 20, the charging apparatus 10 including a power supply unit 11, a control unit 12, and a plurality of charging connectors 13-1 to 13-3 compliant with different charging standards. When authentication of identification information succeeds, the control unit 12 determines a charging standard on the basis of vehicle information of the data base 20 and when the authentication of the identification information fails, determines a charging standard on the basis of vehicle information input by a user. Further, the control unit 12 unlocks a charging connector compliant with the determined charging standard and notifies of unlocking. |
| US10300796B2 |
Drive device, method for controlling the same, and transport apparatus
A drive device includes a first energy storage, a second energy storage, a voltage converter, a driver, and circuitry. The first energy storage has a first power weight density and a first energy weight density. The second energy storage has a second power weight density higher than the first power weight density and a second energy weight density lower than the first weight density. The voltage converter converts a voltage output from the second energy storage. The driver is driven with power supplied from at least one of the first energy storage and the second energy storage. The circuitry is configured to interrupt current from the driver or from the second energy storage to the first energy storage. The circuitry is configured to control the voltage converter. |
| US10300793B2 |
System and method for providing power to a moving element
A system and method for providing power to a plurality of moving elements in a transport system that include: tracking a position of each of the plurality of moving elements in the transport system; and selectively operating a power system provided to the transport system based on the position of each of the plurality of the moving element such that power is independently transferred to each of the plurality of moving elements. In another embodiment, the system and method include: adapting the plurality of moving elements to receive power from a drive component used to drive the plurality of moving elements along the transport system; and controlling the drive component to provide power to the plurality of moving elements, and, in particular, while the moving elements are moving. |
| US10300791B2 |
Trolley interfacing device having a pre-charging unit
A trolley interfacing device for interfacing a traction load to a voltage source is presented. The trolley interfacing device includes a first charging unit coupled in parallel to the voltage source. Further, the trolley interfacing device includes a second charging unit coupled in parallel to the traction load, where the second charging unit includes at least one inductor. Also, the trolley interfacing device includes a pre-charging unit coupled in parallel to the second charging unit and configured to pre-charge the first charging unit with a voltage across the at least one inductor prior to electrically coupling the first charging unit to the voltage source. In addition, the trolley interfacing device includes a voltage converting unit disposed between the first charging unit and the second charging unit and configured to step down a voltage provided by the voltage source to the traction load. |
| US10300778B2 |
Engine unit support structure and method for mounting engine unit
An engine unit support structure (1) which includes an engine unit (2) having a three-cylinder engine (22), a mount (3) for mounting the engine unit, and a plurality of elastic support bodies (4) coupled to the engine unit and the mount to support the engine unit, in which the plurality of elastic support bodies (4) has a plurality of first elastic support bodies (4A) and a plurality of second elastic support bodies (4B), the second elastic support bodies (4B) are so disposed as to be orthogonal to a pitching rotation central axis (22B) of the engine unit and astride a virtual plane (22D) including a rolling rotation central axis (22A) of the engine unit, and the first elastic support bodies (4A) are disposed in a position closer to the pitching rotation central axis (22B) than the second elastic support bodies (4B) and astride the virtual plane (22D). |
| US10300776B2 |
Weather strip
A weather strip includes an installation base member and a seal member. The installation base member is configured to operably couple to a peripheral edge of a panel. The seal member is integrally molded with the installation base member and configured to make elastic contact with a peripheral edge of an opening in a body of an automobile when the panel is in a closed position. The seal member includes sponge material which has a specific gravity that falls within a range of 0.35 to 0.65 and a loss elastic modulus of not more than 0.25 MPa. More preferably, the sponge material has a loss elastic modulus of not more than 0.20 MPa. |
| US10300774B2 |
Element to be integrated in a guide rail for a sliding roof, roof arrangement and motor vehicle
An element to be integrated in a guide rail for a sliding roof of a motor vehicle, having a vertical wall and a flange surface which protrudes from the vertical wall and is configured to be screwed to a guide rail and to a frame part of the motor vehicle, wherein in an operationally mounted state, the flange surface points in the direction of an outer side of the vehicle, and the flange surface tapers in the direction of the vertical wall with respect to a main direction of extent of the vertical wall. According to other embodiments, a roof arrangement and a motor vehicle are provided. |
| US10300773B2 |
Tailgate structure
Even when a heavy load is applied to a tailgate of resin, deformation of the tailgate is inhibited. The tailgate includes a window frame portion of resin forming a window opening portion. The window frame portion includes a bottom wall located on the vehicle interior side, and an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall each of which extending from the corresponding either one end of the bottom wall. The tailgate connects the exterior ends of an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall to form a closed cross-section, and includes a hinge reinforcement member fitted to a hinge mechanism. The hinge reinforcement member includes an outer sidewall reinforcement portion along the outer sidewall. The hinge member is fastened to the outer sidewall reinforcement portion and the outer sidewall together by a connection bolt and a nut. |
| US10300771B2 |
Vehicle impact absorption structure
A vehicle impact absorption structure includes a door trim and an impact absorption member located on an outer side of the door trim in a vehicle width direction. The impact absorption member includes a base plate arranged to face the door trim, a plurality of legs extending from the base plate toward the door trim, and a plate-shaped rigid wall extending from the base plate toward the door trim. Each of the legs is bent between a distal end of the rigid wall and the base plate. |
| US10300769B2 |
Visor with a light-base
A visor for use in a vehicle is disclosed. The visor comprises a pivot rod and a carrier arranged over the pivot rod. The visor also comprises a first and second shell being engagable to form a visor body and a vanity arranged therein. The visor also comprises a light base secured to the second shell and a circuit board engaging the light base. The visor also comprises a light emitting diode secured to a surface of the circuit board. |
| US10300765B2 |
Heat exchanger arrangement, especially for a fuel-operated vehicle heater
A heat exchanger arrangement (10), especially for a fuel-operated vehicle heater, includes an outer pot-shaped housing (12) having an outer bottom wall (16) and an outer circumferential wall (18) extending along a longitudinal axis (L). An inner pot shaped housing (14) has an inner bottom wall (20) and an inner circumferential wall (22) extending along the longitudinal axis (L). A flow space (24) for fluid whose temperature is to be regulated is formed between the inner housing (16) and the outer housing (12). At least one liquid uptake volume (46, 48) for taking up liquid condensed in the inner housing (14). |